Tag: Community

  • Cardston Remains a Dry Town

    Cardston Remains a Dry Town

    The southern Alberta town of Cardston held a plebiscite on Monday, October 6th asking residents to vote on four main issues affecting their town: liquor, fluoride, backyard hens and opening recreation facilities on Sunday. There were approximately 1450 votes on 6 questions. The outcome for recreation venues was that sporting events would not be allowed…

  • Smoke Jumpers

    Smoke Jumpers

    By Tracey Walshaw A smokejumper is a wildland firefighter who parachutes into a remote area to combat wildfires. During our visit Yellowstone National Park this year we learned about the Smoke Jumpers program in West Yellowstone, Montana. We found out that there are not only smokejumpers in the U.S. but in Europe as well. The…

  • High River Road Work Update as of October 3

    High River Road Work Update as of October 3

    A couple of items to take special note of are: 7 & 8 Streets SW (north of MacLeod Trail) & 5 Avenue o   Road work is scheduled to begin with milling on October 6th on 7 Street, 5 Avenue, and 8 Street in that order.  The milling process is expected to be done in one…

  • Do You Have What it Takes? Volunteer Firefighters are Needed in Alberta

    Do You Have What it Takes? Volunteer Firefighters are Needed in Alberta

    We are about to enter Fire Safety Week and we should reflect on the work of our local fire departments. Would you consider volunteering for your fire department? Here is one man’s story about his commitment. Pride and Appreciation As a member of a local Hutterite colony I feel very proud to serve as a…

  • Red Cross grant supports community programming in High River

    Red Cross grant supports community programming in High River

    HIGH RIVER, AB: Residents are invited to enjoy free drop-in sports at the field house located in the Bob Snodgrass Recreation Complex every Sunday thanks to a grant from the Canadian Red Cross. Activities will include a variety of sports and will run from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sundays starting October 5. “We are…

  • Meet and Greet on Sunday for “Becoming a Community Builder”

    Meet and Greet on Sunday for “Becoming a Community Builder”

  • Annual Pumpkin Patch Quilt Show and Tea

    Annual Pumpkin Patch Quilt Show and Tea

    The Griffith Centre in Black Diamond is once again hosting a beautiful showing of quilts and serving up tea. Drop by on Saturday, October 18th from 1 to 4pm to take in this event. There will also be door prizes for some lucky attendees! Pictured here are two quilts from last year’s show. One of…

  • “Becoming a Community Builder” Starts Tomorrow

    “Becoming a Community Builder” Starts Tomorrow

    [break] “Becoming a Community Builder” Starts Tomorrow – are you ready? If you have registered you should have received an email with some instructions in it. These points have to be completed before tomorrow at noon. If you haven’t registered yet you still can! Go to: www.register14f.becomingacommunitybuilder.ca For more details on this program you can…

  • Course Description ~ Becoming a Community Builder

    Course Description ~ Becoming a Community Builder

    [break] Understanding the changed “ecosystem” we live in today, we see that the “command and control” approach to leadership is not what the times require. It is not the approach that will get the best from our people nor will it be the approach that solves the complex and multifaceted challenges that we face today.…

  • “Becoming a Community Builder” – Orientation Video

    “Becoming a Community Builder” – Orientation Video

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] Have you watched your Orientation video yet? You can access it here: http://www.becomingacommunitybuilder.com/index.php/alberta/orientation   There is still time to register – go to: www.register14f.becomingacommunitybuilder.ca For more details on this program you can visit our previous articles: https://gatewaygazette.ca/category/life/community/ or visit their website at: http://www.becomingacommunitybuilder.com/ [break]  

  • 2014 “Becoming a Community Builder” Schedule

    2014 “Becoming a Community Builder” Schedule

    Here is the full schedule for the live streaming videos. Remember you can watch these videos either at home, at the group meeting places or a combination of both. Can’t join live?  Not to worry, the archive of the broadcast will be available within 2 hours to view “on-demand” when you can! September 26th –…

  • Details of the “Becoming a Community Builder” Learning Process

    Details of the “Becoming a Community Builder” Learning Process

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] Here is a detailed explanation of the concept behind the learning process of the 90-day “Becoming a Community Builder” program. To register go to: www.register14f.becomingacommunitybuilder.ca 21 Day Process – The Change Continuum To be effective, training and development must actually create performance improvement. One, two, three day seminars, videos, training manuals, and other passive…

  • “Becoming a Community Leader” Program Outline

    “Becoming a Community Leader” Program Outline

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] The program starts September 26th, 2014 To be effective, training and development must actually create performance improvement. Seminars, videos, training manuals, and other passive learning process just aren’t effective. We have designed a process that creates behavior change through an innovative 21 day blended learning model we call The Change Continuum (See tomorrow’s article)…

  • One Week Left to Register for “Becoming a Community Builder”

    One Week Left to Register for “Becoming a Community Builder”

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] “Becoming a Community Builder” registration deadline is fast approaching – one week left! If you haven’t already registered this link will take you to the registration page where you will find it is quick and easy to climb on board. www.register14f.becomingacommunitybuilder.ca For more details on this program you can visit our previous articles: https://gatewaygazette.ca/category/life/community/…

  • Ian Hill Brings His Program to Life with the Black Diamond Community

    Ian Hill Brings His Program to Life with the Black Diamond Community

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] Ian Hill, creator of “Becoming a Community Builder”, spent the better part of last Tuesday addressing various community groups. Starting at Oilfields High School, Ian addressed a group of about thirty students. The presentation lasted an hour during which time Ian held the students rapt attention. Paulette Morck Peiritsch, Guidance Counselor, said,  “It was…