Tag: Community

  • New Banner Artwork Celebrates Beauty of Calgary Architecture

    New Banner Artwork Celebrates Beauty of Calgary Architecture

    Spring brings to mind freshness, bright colours and vibrancy; nowhere is that more apparent than on the new banners being installed throughout our Centre City. This year, Calgary-based artist Sheila Kernan has produced seven original canvas paintings highlighting Calgary’s urban culture. The paintings integrate architecture from across the city to create unique streetscapes and skylines.…

  • Government Seeks Input on Municipal Infrastructure Support

    Government Seeks Input on Municipal Infrastructure Support

      The Alberta government is engaging with municipalities and other stakeholders about how to most effectively restore funding to the Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program (STIP). The Alberta government is engaging with municipalities and other stakeholders about how to most effectively restore funding to the Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program (STIP). “Restoring funding to STIP will help…

  • Camping – A Universal Language of Fun

    Camping – A Universal Language of Fun

    AB Enviro & Parks Story by Brittany Nouwen – Alberta Parks Seasonal Interpreter Alberta Parks staff, Catholic Social Services and four volunteers from the University of Alberta Outdoors Club teamed up to host 55 Syrian Refugees at the Long Lake Centre near Athabasca this past weekend.  The first thing staff and volunteers notice about the refugees was that they…

  • Okotoks Gearing Up for Earth Hour 2016

    Okotoks Gearing Up for Earth Hour 2016

    Earth Hour will be marked between 8:30 and 9:30pm on Saturday, March 19th. Earth Hour Contest Participate & Win on Saturday, March 19, 2016 – 8:30 to 9:30pm. Share your short video or picture of how you celebrated Earth Hour to our Facebook  and/or Twitter  pages and you can win an Energy Prize Pack valued at approximately…

  • Stepping Stone Manor Will be a Home for Calgary’s Homeless

    Stepping Stone Manor Will be a Home for Calgary’s Homeless

    Stepping Stone Manor, a 30-unit assisted-living apartment building nears completion. This marks a significant milestone as the building is the first new construction project to be completed through the RESOLVEyyc Campaign. The building is funded by generous donors, grants committed by the provincial government, and built by Cedarglen Living Inc. as part of a Visionary gift…

  • What Alberta Men think about Violence Against Women in 2016

    What Alberta Men think about Violence Against Women in 2016

    ALBERTA – The results of the 2nd Alberta Men’s Attitudes about Violence Against Women Survey are in and show a shift in the right direction. The survey, conducted for the Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters by Leger offered four key insights from the results: In general, there is a positive shift in attitudes since 2012,…

  • High River Fire Chief Receives Exemplary Service Medal

    High River Fire Chief Receives Exemplary Service Medal

      High River, AB-His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, presented honours to more than 150 remarkable Canadians being recognized for their excellence, courage or exceptional dedication to service. The second Bar to the Fire Services Exemplary Service Medal was presented to Mr. Len Zebedee, High River Fire Department Fire Chief,…

  • MP John Barlow receives Former Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, Honourable Norman Kwong Award

    MP John Barlow receives Former Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, Honourable Norman Kwong Award

    High River, AB – Foothills MP John Barlow was honoured with the Former Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, Honourable Norman Kwong Award. The announcement was made on March 4th, 2016 at Easter Seals Alberta’s Annual Awards Dinner. The Honourable Norman Kwong Award is a provincial honour provided by Easter Seals Alberta to a government official who…

  • Foothills Victim Services ~ AGM

    Foothills Victim Services ~ AGM

    NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Foothills Regional Victim Services Association will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Monday, March 21st, 2016 at 7:00 pm at the Foothills Centennial Centre 204 Community Way, Okotoks The general public is invited to attend. Call 403-652-2359 for more information

  • Diamond Valley Block Parent Program Looking for Volunteers

    Diamond Valley Block Parent Program Looking for Volunteers

    How the Block Parent® Program Works Block Parents are responsible adults who care sufficiently about the well-being of children and others to volunteer their homes as a temporary refuge in an emergency. All Block Parents are screened by the police and are given instructions on the program by local volunteers. The Block Parent® window sign…

  • FSD News: Lisa Willis Presented “Bus Driver of the Year” Award

    FSD News: Lisa Willis Presented “Bus Driver of the Year” Award

      In making the announcement, Sean Yakabuski, FSD’s Director of Transportation said: “This is a true testament to Lisa’s driving capabilities, professionalism and her ability to build and maintain relationships with both students and parents.” The award will be formally presented at the 2016 Alberta Student Transportation Advisory Council (ASTAC) Convention in Red Deer, March…

  • Calgary’s New Central Library Set for a 2018 Opening

    Calgary’s New Central Library Set for a 2018 Opening

    A cornerstone for the future of the Calgary Public Library is the New Central Library. Providing approximately 240,000 sq. ft. of usable library space, the New Central Library will be a multi-faceted family destination and gathering place with a physical collection of approximately 600,000 books and specially designed space for programs and technology. Construction is…

  • High River: Temporary Road Closure

    High River: Temporary Road Closure

    Temporary 4 Avenue S.W. road closure on March 1 HIGH RIVER, AB: There will be a road closure on 4 Avenue S.W. between Macleod Trail S.W. and 1 Street S.W. on Tuesday, Mar. 1 related to construction on the downtown provincial building. The work will be performed by Graham Construction and will take place between…

  • Calgary’s Sustainability Advantage: Building a Sustainable City in the New Economy

    Calgary’s Sustainability Advantage: Building a Sustainable City in the New Economy

    The Urban Alliance (a partnership between the University of Calgary & City of Calgary) and P2S Calgary are hosting a Round Table with a provocative line up of corporate and academic whos-who on March 2nd. The Round Table event is designed to help decision makers identify trends, innovations, and solutions in urban design, energy, transportation,…

  • Freeze’em for a Reason: 2016 Polar Plunge in Calgary this Sunday

    Freeze’em for a Reason: 2016 Polar Plunge in Calgary this Sunday

    Presented by the Alberta Law Enforcement Torch Run Plunge into Alberta’s icy lakes in support of Special Olympics. Every dollar you raise goes towards more than 3,000 Special Olympics athletes across the province. The Polar Plunge challenges people to bravely jump into Alberta’s frozen lake waters. It’s a great way for everyone—individuals, organizations and businesses—to…