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Provincial Governement Update on Fort McMurray Wildfire
Public safety remains the key priority as the wildfire in Fort McMurray continues to burn. Provincial fire crews continue their efforts to reduce the threat to property and infrastructure. Current situation The Alberta government has declared a provincial state of emergency. The mandatory evacuation order remains in effect and affects approximately 80,000 people. Residents should…
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Black Diamond and Turner Valley ~ Fire Ban
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FortisAlberta Helps Boost New Pump Track Bike Park in Black Diamond
On Tuesday, May 3rd, 2016, Merlin MacNaughton, Stakeholder Relations Manager for FortisAlberta Inc. presented a cheque to the Boys & Girls Club of the Foothills. The donation, in the amount of $2,500, is in support of the Pump Track Bike Park project. RCMP NCO, Sgt. Paulina Larrey-King, was on hand to receive the funds, along…
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Inspiring Young Albertans Shine at Great Kids Awards
Province celebrates children and youth who inspire, change lives and make Alberta a better place. Sixteen award winners recognized with a prestigious award include: Breanna Warren, Cochrane, age seven During first week of school, Breanna approached a school administrator with a $250 contribution towards fundraising for her school’s playground. She raised the money making and…
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The Multiple Benefits of Community Gardens
By SalvationArmy.ca In Fort Erie, Ont., newcomers and low-income families are finding hope and a better quality of life at an unexpected place—a Salvation Army community garden. “When vulnerable people attend to their garden they find food security, friendship, purpose, belonging and more,” says Anne Watters, community and family services worker at The Salvation Army.…
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Town of High River: Downtown road closures for the week of May 2
HIGH RIVER, AB: There will be several road closures and lane restrictions throughout the downtown the week of May 2 related to the new provincial building and phase three of downtown construction. (See map below) Provincial building : Road closure on 4 Avenue S.W. between 1 Street and Macleod Trail Lane modification and no…
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Seaman Sports Park Baseball Diamonds Opening Event this Saturday
Join in with the NW Foothills Rec Board, Millarville Sports Association, players and guests as we celebrate the inaugural use and dedication of our new Baseball diamonds on Saturday, April 30, 2016. Invitational Tournament Games will be played throughout the day and an Opening Ceremony will take place at noon. The park is located just…
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Heroes are Human Resiliency Cross-Canada Tour
“Taking Care of Yourself While You Take Care of Others” 2016: to date, 12 first responders and 3 military members have died by suicide 2015: 39 first responders and 12 military members have died by suicide. Between April 29 & December 31, 2014:- 27 first responders died by suicide. In 2014: 19 military personnel died…
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Tree Removals Require Closure of 8 Avenue S.E. in High River
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Town of High River to Host Two Community Disaster Preparedness Workshops
HIGH RIVER, AB: The Town’s Emergency Management Division is piloting a new project to promote neighbourhood and community level emergency preparedness in the Town of High River. The ‘We’re Ready! Community Disaster Preparedness Pilot Project’ will facilitate two High River communities in designing and implementing their own disaster program through fun and engaging community-building activities.…
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Connect with Friends and Neighbours at Community BBQ
HIGH RIVER, AB: The Town of High River is encouraging residents to connect with their neighbours and friends at a free barbecue being held on Saturday, May 7 at 12 p.m. at the High River Fire Hall (1010 5 Street S.E.). “We believe that connected communities are safer communities,” said Carly Benson, director of…
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Town of High River Hosts Annual Green Sweep to Clean up Community
HIGH RIVER, AB: On Saturday, May 7 volunteers will be cleaning up green spaces around High River in the 12th annual Community Green Sweep hosted by the Town of High River. Volunteers are needed to help with raking leaves, collecting branches, picking up garbage and more. The event starts at 8 a.m. at the…
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Acceptable Materials for Automated Waste Collection and Yard Waste Drop-off
HIGH RIVER, AB: The Town would like to remind all residents that the Solid Waste Management (Garbage) – Bylaw 4211/2008 prohibits the dumping of hazardous waste, toxic chemicals and automotive fluids in all waste collection receptacles. “We have had a few incidents recently where someone has driven up to a receptacle that is not in…
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MD of Foothills Recycling Event
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Find Your Way to Fresh, Local Foods in Alberta
A new mobile app has launched to help Albertans seek out Alberta’s Approved Farmers’ Markets. The free app for Apple and Android is an easy-to-use tool that will link users to up-to-date information about market locations, times and dates. “Alberta’s agriculture and food processing industry thrives on using innovative technology to increase efficiency and find…
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