Tag: Community

  • Town Undertaking Several Parking Initiatives for Downtown Area

    Town Undertaking Several Parking Initiatives for Downtown Area

    High River, AB: The Town of High River is working on several initiatives to maximize parking in the downtown area that will support increased pedestrian and vehicle traffic. In the new downtown design, angle parking has been replaced with parallel parking, so additional parking is being created in adjacent areas to ensure there is ample…

  • Governments of Canada and Alberta Support Upgrades to the North Lift Station in Turner Valley

    Governments of Canada and Alberta Support Upgrades to the North Lift Station in Turner Valley

    Turner Valley, Alberta – The Town of Turner Valley will receive a combined total of $551,332 from the federal and provincial governments to upgrade its North Lift Station. John Barlow, Member of Parliament for Macleod, on behalf of the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, and Ron Casey, Member of the…

  • Town Receives Funding for Murals

    Town Receives Funding for Murals

    High River, AB: The Town of High River has received grant funding from the Calgary Foundation to create two new murals for the community. The murals will be located in the downtown area and are expected to be completed by June, 2016. “The murals will be a visual depiction of the town’s renewal and recovery…

  • Alumni Concert to start High River Lions Music Festival Season

    Alumni Concert to start High River Lions Music Festival Season

    The High River and District Lions Music Festival is back for its 2015 season, and it begins with a celebration of past seasons. An Alumni Concert on February 28, 2015 at the High River United Church will be the official kickoff for the competitive festival. “This concert will give former volunteers, families and supporters a…

  • Canadian Pacific Holiday Train Successful Run for Food Banks

    Canadian Pacific Holiday Train Successful Run for Food Banks

    Our numbers are in and we are proud to report that over $1.1 million and 300,000 lbs of food was raised for North American food banks and food shelves! The crowds in 2014 were simply amazing – a true reflection of all the hard work put in by community volunteers. We look forward to seeing…

  • Urban Hen Pilot Project Being Considered in Okotoks

    Urban Hen Pilot Project Being Considered in Okotoks

    Okotoks Town Council received a request to consider an Urban Hen Pilot Project in October 2014.  In order to understand the impact to and concerns of the public, a non-statutory public hearing will be held on January 19th at 7pm in the Council Chambers (5 Elizabeth Street). The public hearing will encompass the report and…

  • Black Diamond is Looking for the Volunteer of the Year

    Black Diamond is Looking for the Volunteer of the Year

    The Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes volunteers who have made outstanding contributions to the Town of Black Diamond community through volunteer work.  Individuals, community groups, educational institutions and voluntary organizations are invited to nominate persons who deserve recognition for their devotion to the community. Nominations for the 2014 Volunteer of the Year Award are…

  • Christmas Tree Collection in the Foothills

    Christmas Tree Collection in the Foothills

    In Black Diamond: When you are finished with this year’s Christmas Tree, you can place it out near your normal garbage bin location. Public Works staff will be making rounds until January 28th collecting trees. Fortis Alberta will be chipping the trees for us again this year – Thanks again to the folks at Fortis!…

  • What’s Garbage and What’s Recycling: Okotoks Has an App for That!

    What’s Garbage and What’s Recycling: Okotoks Has an App for That!

    Never miss your garbage collection again! Okotoks continues to be a leader in environmental sustainability by continuing to explore innovative waste management practices and by encouraging residents and businesses to reduce the amount of waste being sent to the landfill. Download the Mobile App here – available for Android or Apple devices

  • Oilfields Hospital Rising Sun Christmas Fundraiser a Success

    Oilfields Hospital Rising Sun Christmas Fundraiser a Success

    We had a very busy December starting with our Christmas Fundraiser which went very well! This year we are very happy to announce that we raised $4,374.60. Every year we are overwhelmed with the generosity of everyone involved from each department and families, who make awesome baskets, purchase tickets, donate baking and silent auction items.…

  • Sheep River Library Program Welcomes Newcomers

    Sheep River Library Program Welcomes Newcomers

    Sheep River Library, Turner Valley, Dec. 2014: Newcomers to Turner Valley, Black Diamond, and the surrounding Diamond Valley community will soon have a new way of connecting with each other and meeting their neighbours. Thanks to a new program offered by the Sheep River Library, newcomers are invited to explore their interests and hobbies with…

  • AMA donates more than $100,000 in toys and food to Alberta charities

    AMA donates more than $100,000 in toys and food to Alberta charities

    Edmonton –Thanks to the help of members, employees and the public, the Alberta Motor Association (AMA) donated more than 78 pallet boxes full of toys and food to local charities across Alberta during our Fill Our Fleet campaign. Fill Our Fleet is AMA’s third-annual province-wide Christmas collection campaign aimed at filling AMA’s fleet with toys…

  • Town of Turner Valley Launches New Website alongside Facebook and Twitter Pages

    Town of Turner Valley Launches New Website alongside Facebook and Twitter Pages

    The Town of Turner Valley is pleased to announce the launch of its fully-featured website www.turnervalley.ca. The new site has efficiently organized content specific to the needs of residents, business and visitors. It aligns with the recent rebranding project and the Town’s strategic long-term vision for sustainable future growth. turnervalley.ca offers a clean, modern design with easy-to-navigate…

  • Rowan House: Sharing Our Gratitude

    Rowan House: Sharing Our Gratitude

    Thank you to the Grade 7 Students at Westmount School in Okotoks! We are grateful that you have chosen to support our families through your “Socktober” Campaign. It is wonderful to see youth taking a leadership role in making a difference. Thank you to the Millarville Racing & Ag Society and the vendors of this…

  • Happy Holidays from the Millarville Mutts, Mustangs & Marksmen

    Happy Holidays from the Millarville Mutts, Mustangs & Marksmen

    By Veronica Moreau Club Reporter The Millarville Mutts, Mustangs and Marksmen 4-H Club is off to a wonderful start this year, with a total of thirty four members: twelve from the Mutts, twenty four from the Mustangs, and twelve from the Marksmen. Early in September, the club’s first fundraiser, a tack cleaning event for the…