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Diwali: A Celebration of Light at the Legislative Assembly of Alberta
On October 28, 2015, the Legislative Assembly of Alberta will mark its third annual Diwali celebration, an occasion that has come to be known world-wide as the festival of lights. “A wonderful characteristic of light is that it has a way of drawing us together,” said Speaker Wanner. “For Hindus and many cultures around the…
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Okotoks Ranks 4th as One of Canada’s Top Places to Start and Grow a Business
The Town of Okotoks has made a significant jump in the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) rankings from last year’s 25th place showing. In the newly released CFIB report, Okotoks ranked fourth in a category featuring cities and towns with a population under 150,000. Furthermore, the Calgary periphery ranked first in the country…
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MCS: Principal’s Message for October
Congratulations to our cross country running teams this year who have just wrapped up an excellent season. Joining our no-cut athletic teams is an excellent way for students to develop commitment, perseverance and school spirit and our teams consistently show all of the above and more in their athletic endeavours! Thank-you to our staff…
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Alberta’s Happy Hibernators: Bears
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AHS Weekly Wellness News: Healthy Halloween
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Black Diamond Conducting Citizen Satisfaction Survey
The 2015 Citizen Satisfaction Survey should have been in residents’ mailboxes last week. Each household will receive 1 copy with 1 “pin” number. The person completing the survey on behalf of the household will have the option of completing a hard copy survey and mailing it back to Banister Research for tabulation, or by using the enclosed…
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Alberta & 3M Canada partner to create new opportunities for healthcare innovation, diversification
A partnership aimed at developing and testing medical technologies in Alberta has announced its first project. The collaboration between the Government of Alberta, 3M Canada and the University of Calgary is designed to help establish Alberta as a hub for medical product innovation and improve the health and wellness of Albertans. The first project awarded…
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From My Bookshelf: Featuring Robert McCammon and Paula McLain
By Lynn Willoughby Speaks the Nightbird by Robert McCammon McCammon didn’t write anything for ten years or so. I have read several of his and they are macabre, ironic, often weird thrillers. I love them because they are complex, often with a very unexpected conclusion. This one did not disappoint, plus there was lots of…
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Turner Valley School News: Transformation in the Learning Commons
This beautiful artwork appeared on the Learning Commons library book trolley courtesy of Amanda Gentry. Mandy took the old and tired library trolley home for the summer and brought it back this week decorated with these enchanting designs. What an amazing transformation!!! Students and staff alike are impressed with the fantastical theme that Mrs. Gentry used to turn the book cart into a…
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Sheep River Flood Hazard Study Underway by Province
The intent of the Sheep River Hazard Study, and the Flood Hazard Identification Program (FHIP), is to help enhance public safety, reduce potential future flood damages, and mitigate negative individual and community flooding impacts for all Albertans. The Sheep River Hazard Study will help build safer communities though a better understanding of flood hazards and risks. The work being…
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Premier Notley pleased Legislature’s main doors re-opened
Premier Rachel Notley issued the following statement on the Alberta Legislature’s main doors being re-opened: “I am extremely pleased that, starting Monday, Albertans and visitors will once again be able to enter through the front doors of the Alberta Legislature. This is something I strongly believed needed to happen. “I know the feeling of walking…
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ABC Camp Returns to Millarville
After an almost 20 year hiatus, the Alberta South Region of the Canadian Pony Club hosted an ABC Camp at the Millarville Racing and Ag Society grounds during the first week in August. The ABC Camp is an Equestrian Camp geared towards young riders who have obtained the higher levels in Pony Club. All members…
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Canada’s Curling Team Simmons Announces Support of Wounded Warriors Canada
We are excited to announce that Wounded Warriors Canada is going to be the official charity of Team Simmons for the 2015-2016 curling season. We have some exciting plans to raise awareness for this cause so look out for those while watching Team Simmons throughout the winter and make sure you participate when you…
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On It! Public Transit Project Information Session in Diamond-Valley
The CRP will be hosting Information Sessions in both Black Diamond and Turner Valley regarding a regional public transit project. The Turner Valley session will be on Monday, October 26th in the Sheep River Library from 4:30 to 8pm. The Black Diamond session will be held in the Town Office, Main Floor, from 4 to…
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Creative Logic ~ October 24th, 2015 Puzzle – Week 231
Tag: Good News
- *Feature
- *Pharmasave
- Amber Alert
- Ask Biella
- Business/Finance
- Christmas
- Elections
- Events
- Faith Forum – Gloria Wessner
- From My Bookshelf – Lynn Willoughby
- From The Teacher's Desk
- General
- Grassroots
- Guest Columnists
- Horoscopes
- Lex Monoxide
- Lifestyle
- News
- Opinion
- Organizations
- Politics
- Puzzles
- RCMP Updates
- Riley's Reading Ramblings
- Seasonal
- Solutions & Substitutions
- Tech, Tools & Traffic
- Voices