Tag: Community

  • Oilfields Food Bank Needs Donations to Keep Up!

    Oilfields Food Bank Needs Donations to Keep Up!

    Volunteers are the Heart and Soul of the Food Bank Pictured here is Jean Hardy who has volunteered every Tuesday at the Food Bank for more than 25 years! Last week was her birthday!  HAPPY 90th JEAN! Naturally she spent the afternoon helping to prepare fresh fruit, vegetables, rice, oatmeal and cheese into appropriate portions for our…

  • Alberta RCMP Partners with Milk Carton 2.0 on International Missing Children’s Day

    Alberta RCMP Partners with Milk Carton 2.0 on International Missing Children’s Day

    Edmonton, AB – Today, May 25, marks International Missing Children’s Day. There are more than 41,000 children reported missing each year in Canada and on Missing Children’s Day Alberta police forces unite to make a difference. The Missing Children Society of Canada (MCSC) created their innovative technology platform – the Search Program, also known as…

  • Hope & Healing Gala a Continued Success!

    Hope & Healing Gala a Continued Success!

    Annual fundraiser exceeds expectations, raising over $90,000 Rowan House would like to take this opportunity to once again thank the Foothills community for its help in bringing hope to women and children affected by family violence. Going into this year, our planning committee was hesitant to put on the Hope & Healing Gala, understanding the…

  • High River June 1 Event will Discuss Opportunities to Define Future Development Rules

    High River June 1 Event will Discuss Opportunities to Define Future Development Rules

    HIGH RIVER, AB: The Town has initiated a re-write of the Land Use Bylaw (LUB) in order to bring it in line with the Town Plan and Council’s Strategic Direction. There will be a public open house on June 1 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Highwood Memorial Centre that will provide more information…

  • The Generosity of Albertans and the ‘Spectacle of Giving’

    The Generosity of Albertans and the ‘Spectacle of Giving’

    UAlberta sociologists weigh in on why the Fort McMurray wildfire triggered the largest financial response in Canadian history. By Geoff McMaster The response Albertans have shown residents of Fort McMurray over the past two weeks has been nothing short of astonishing. Instantly and with unfettered generosity, people have offered money, shelter, food, clothing, fuel, child…

  • Innovative Natural Playground to Open in Birchwood Park

    Innovative Natural Playground to Open in Birchwood Park

    HIGH RIVER, AB: Construction on the Town of High River’s innovative natural playground in Birchwood Park is now complete and the playground will open to the public on Tuesday, May 24. It is the first of its kind in the community and will encourage children to use imaginative and open-ended play. Natural playgrounds provide a…

  • This Is How You Snowshoe When There’s No Snow!

    This Is How You Snowshoe When There’s No Snow!

    Last month Turner Valley’s very own Lori Cloakey-Collins of Cougar’s Sports Bar ran yet another successful Snowshoe Softball Tournament. Lori has been involved in running these tournaments for thirty years and there’s no-one better qualified. Proof of this is in the fact that the tournament was a full-house and raised $3,000 for the Oilfields Food Bank.…

  • Red Cross Distributes $30 Million to Evacuees in Just One Day

    Red Cross Distributes $30 Million to Evacuees in Just One Day

    EDMONTON /CNW/ – In just one day, more than half of the $50 million offered by the Canadian Red Cross to help people affected by the Alberta wildfires has already reached thousands of families in need of basic items during this difficult time. In 24 hours, the Red Cross successfully provided more than $30 million in…

  • Okotoks Conservation Educators

    Okotoks Conservation Educators

    Between the months of May to September, the Town of Okotoks embarks on a campaign of conservation awareness in our community. Five Conservation Educators visit approximately 2,000 households and 200 businesses educating the community on water and energy conservation and waste management. The Educators also attend all summer community events and provide conservation presentations to children at schools…

  • Newfie Night Fundraiser in Nanton for Fort McMurray

    Newfie Night Fundraiser in Nanton for Fort McMurray

    The Boys & Girls Club of the Foothills (serving Black Diamond/Turner Valley/High River and Nanton) invites you to our Newfie Night coming up on Saturday, May 28th at the Nanton Community Memorial Centre (2204 – 18th St). Tickets are only $60 per person for an amazing steak & lobster dinner followed by a Newfie comedy, silent auction and much…

  • Annual Jumpstart Charity Check Stop to be Held on May 28 in High River

    Annual Jumpstart Charity Check Stop to be Held on May 28 in High River

      HIGH RIVER, AB: Town of High River Community Programming will be holding their annual charity check stop in support of the Jumpstart sport children’s charity on Saturday, May 28. “This is a special day for children and youth in our community,” said Iva Woodward, community programmer with the Town. “All funds raised stay in…

  • Fire May Take Our Homes, But it Will Never Take Away Our Spirit

    Fire May Take Our Homes, But it Will Never Take Away Our Spirit

    Brian Jean, Leader of Wildrose The people of Fort McMurray are hurting right now, but there is hope. After touring our city, meeting with first responders and evacuees, I know we will rebuild together and make Fort McMurray better than it has ever been. Words are not enough to express how nobly first responders acted…

  • Reconciliation at heart of UN Declaration on Indigenous rights

    Reconciliation at heart of UN Declaration on Indigenous rights

      The Minister of Indigenous Relations, Richard Feehan, issued the following statement regarding the Government of Canada’s move from “permanent objector” status to acceptance of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. “I am so pleased Canada is an unqualified supporter of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.…

  • Update 12: Fort McMurray Wildfire (May 11 at 6:00 p.m.)

    Update 12: Fort McMurray Wildfire (May 11 at 6:00 p.m.)

    Today, Premier Notley delivered the following update on the wildfires around Fort McMurray: “This emergency funding underscores the commitment every Albertan owes to each other. It’s about Albertans helping Albertans.” Premier Notley Current situation Fire conditions remain extreme in the province. A total of 19 wildfires are burning: two out of control, one being held,…

  • Update 11: Fort McMurray Wildfire (May 10 at 6:20 p.m.)

    Update 11: Fort McMurray Wildfire (May 10 at 6:20 p.m.)

    Today’s updates on the wildfires around Fort McMurray: Current situation Fire conditions remain extreme in the province. A total of 25 wildfires are burning: one out of control, one being held, 17 under control and six turned over to the responsible parties. There were two new starts yesterday. Currently there are 1,547 firefighters, 121 helicopters,…