Tag: Community

  • Turner Valley News from Town Office

    Turner Valley News from Town Office

    Committee of the Whole Meetings replaced with Regular Council Meetings On November 17, 2014 at their Regular Meeting, Council resolved to replace the Committee of the Whole meeting, normally held the first Monday of each month, with a Regular Meeting of Council. This meeting will be held the first Monday of each month at 6:30…

  • Foothills Lions Club Says Thanks to Black Diamond Hotel

    Foothills Lions Club Says Thanks to Black Diamond Hotel

    Sandy Colson from the Black Diamond Bar & Hotel donated over $6,150 to the Foothills Lions Club to be used to fund Community Projects. The money was raised to help Flood Victims through the sale of Flood, Sweat and Tears T-shirts and a Comedy Benefit Hosted by the Hotel. Sandy would like to publicly thank…

  • The Most Beautiful Art Tour in Alberta

    The Most Beautiful Art Tour in Alberta

    Holidays Road Trip December 6th, 2014 Black Diamond, AB – Showcasing the natural and artistic beauty of southern Alberta, five foothills arts organizations on the southern outskirts of Calgary come together on Saturday, December 6th, to host the holiday edition of “The Most Beautiful Art Tour in Alberta”. It is this beautiful foothills environment that…

  • Rowan House’s Sherrie Botten Recognized as an Inspiration

    Rowan House’s Sherrie Botten Recognized as an Inspiration

    Alberta Inspiration Awards: Leadership in Family Violence Prevention Alberta Human Services is pleased to present the 2014 Inspiration Awards. The awards recognize Albertans who demonstrate a commitment to ending family violence. Each year during Family Violence Prevention Month, extraordinary Albertans receive awards to honour their leadership in preventing family violence in their communities and across…

  • Sheep River Health Trust Invites You to the Avenue of Trees

    Sheep River Health Trust Invites You to the Avenue of Trees

    The Avenue of Trees marks the kickoff to the Christmas Season in the Foothills. The Okotoks Recreation Center (99 Okotoks Drive) is transformed into a Christmas wonderland of beautifully decorated trees to raise funds for health and wellness in our communities. This year we will also be hosting Pictures with Santa evenings amongst these beautifully…

  • Okotoks Holiday Helpers Program

    Okotoks Holiday Helpers Program

    If you are an Okotoks resident needing assistance with basic needs during the during the holiday season, including utility bill payments, groceries and transportation, there is help. You can apply in person at the Okotoks Family Resource Centre (in the Okotoks Health & Wellness Centre) from November 12th to 27th from 9am to 12 Noon and…

  • Okotoks Centre Avenue Community Consultation Open House

    Okotoks Centre Avenue Community Consultation Open House

    Centre Avenue Conceptual Design Changes for Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements The Town of Okotoks is hosting a community consultation event on conceptual design changes to Centre Avenue to improve pedestrian and bicycle connectivity. This is your opportunity to provide comments and feedback on conceptual design options for the corridor. Monday, November 17, 2014 6:00 PM…

  • A Home for Christ: a Nativity Exhibition

    A Home for Christ: a Nativity Exhibition

    One of the most inspiring shows in the Foothills area returns for its 15th year in High River. The High River Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints presents “A HOME FOR CHRIST”, a Nativity Exhibit. Cultural representations of the nativity scene are set in the midst of a transformed gymnasium. This…

  • High River Draft Downtown ARP ready for review November 13

    High River Draft Downtown ARP ready for review November 13

    Over the past several months, hundreds of High River residents have shared their ideas for the future as part of the Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan (ARP) process. This November, the plan itself will be available for community review. “The residents of High River have been generous with their time and ideas, which have gone a…

  • Okotoks is Making it Fun to Shop Locally this Holiday Season!

    Okotoks is Making it Fun to Shop Locally this Holiday Season!

    Olde Towne Passport Program Nov 21 to December 31, 2014 Head down to Olde Towne Okotoks and take part in the Christmas Passport Program! Shop in Olde Towne Okotoks for a chance to win a $1000 shopping spree! With each $10 purchase at a participating store, receive one stamp. When your passport has 10 stamps,…

  • Okotoks Legion Receives Charter

    Okotoks Legion Receives Charter

    The new Okotoks Legion will be known officially as Okotoks Branch #291 of Alberta North-West Territories Command of the Royal Canadian Legion. The first members were initiated in a ceremony on Wednesday evening (November 5th). The Interim Executive were also installed. The Legion holds monthly meetings at the Elks Hall. The Members will be assisting…

  • Community Visioning 2014

    Community Visioning 2014

    Share Your Ideas.  Shape Your Community.  Share to Shape 2014. The Town of Okotoks is an exceptional place to call home.  Okotoks is also growing and we value your input.  Share your ideas to shape your community as Okotoks plans its future. Upcoming Events: Imagine The Future Community Workshop Wednesday, November 12, 2014   7:00pm -9:00pm…

  • High River’s local history, unique architecture and significant people shared at open house

    High River’s local history, unique architecture and significant people shared at open house

    HIGH RIVER, AB: The Town of High River is inviting all history buffs, town historians and residents to come and learn more about the town’s beautiful historic homes at a public open house for Phase II of the Residential Heritage Inventory Project. The open house will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 5 from 5 to…

  • MD of Foothills News: Foothills Cemetery Expansion

    MD of Foothills News: Foothills Cemetery Expansion

    Foothills Cemetery, west of Black Diamond, underwent an expansion this summer. The design chosen for the cemetery burial area provides for casket lots and cremation lots will include both upright and flat markers. Columbarium niches, memory stones and a scattering garden were also proposed. The MD of Foothills also maintains and operates both the Blackie…

  • Turner Valley Golf Club presents A Taste of Diamond Valley ~ Tonight

    Turner Valley Golf Club presents A Taste of Diamond Valley ~ Tonight

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] Tonight is the evening for local liquor tasting, food sampling and business showcasing with all proceeds going to the Oilfields Food Bank. Andrew Peller Wines, Big Rock Brewery, Black Diamond Bakery, Chin Up Cafe, Constellation Brands, Eau Claire Distillery, Gold Medal Marketing, Gotcha Products, Kloiber’s Meats, Kountry Kleen, My Wash Barn, PMA Canada, Spirit…