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Small Business Week: Things I Wish I Knew……
We Grow Alberta stories ATB Financial is inspired by the small businesses that help Alberta grow. We meet some incredible entrepreneurs and we love sharing their stories, learning from their experiences, and weighing in with expert insight that could help you. Among the businesses featured here, you’ll see YYC Cycle, our 2015 $50,000 We Grow…
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An Emotional Crowning of the 2016 Calgary Stampede Royalty
Calgary – Following an intense, month-long, competition, filled with riding, speeches and hosting, three young ladies were crowned the 2016 Calgary Stampede Queen and Princesses. The Agrium Western Event Centre hosted the final riding competition and the ultimate crowning of Stampede Queen Maggie Shortt and Princesses, Chelsey Jacobson and Bailee Billington. Maggie Shortt– Calgary Stampede…
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Flu Shot Clinics Open Today
Alberta’s Influenza Immunization Program CALGARY – Starting today, Tuesday, Oct. 20, Albertans will have the opportunity to protect themselves and others against influenza with the launch of Alberta’s annual influenza immunization program. The program makes vaccine available free of charge to all Albertans six months of age and older at hundreds of Alberta Health Services…
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Okotoks Now Has Electric Vehicle Chargers in Town!
The Town of Okotoks has installed two electrical vehicle charging stations downtown. The chargers are located on Elizabeth Street directly in front of the Okotoks Municipal Centre. One charger is exclusively for Telsa vehicles and the other is a universal charger. The chargers were donated to the Town by Sun Country Highway as part…
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2015 Canadian Supreme Pays Tribute to Outstanding Supporter
Red Deer, AB – Exciting competition, a bigger pen to play in, and a fitting tribute were all part of the 2015 Canadian Supreme at Westerner Park in Red Deer. A highlight was the induction of long-time show announcer, Ron Anderson, into the Canadian Supreme Hall of Fame, presented by Western Horse Review. The Hall…
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Millarville Horticulture Club: AGM and Winter Planters
Every second Tuesday of the month (Sept to May) at 7:30pm a speaker is arranged to talk and share their knowledge with the club. We meet at the Millarville church house. November 10th is next meeting of the fall. This meeting is our AGM. Come and vote. December 8th we will be making winter planters with…
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Alberta Tops List of Entrepreneurial Cities; Okotoks Comes in at Number 6!
Six of top 10 cities from Alberta; low rankings for Calgary and Edmonton reflect lack of focus on small-business friendly policies CALGARY – According to the 2015 Entrepreneurial Communities Report from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), Alberta once again dominates the annual rankings of Canada’s best places to start and grow a…
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Nine in 10 Small Business Voters are Decided
One-quarter participated in advance polls Toronto – Ninety per cent of Canadian small business voters have made up their minds heading into Monday’s federal election and a quarter have already voted, according to a member survey conducted this week by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). Another 72 per cent of respondents say they…
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Why I’m Voting for……
By E.P. Whinters When I wrote my first article as a Guest Columnist for the Gateway Gazette many moons ago, I put forth my intention: to select every week some aspect of the coming election; to study, research and reflect without bias (as much as possible), in hopes that I can make an intelligent decision…
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Heartland Filming in High River Oct 19-22
HIGH RIVER, AB: Heartland film crews will once again return to High River on Monday, October 19 and will be in the downtown area until the evening of Thursday, October 22. On Monday, October 19 crews will be parking equipment and vehicles along the former railway tracks and gravel area between 1st and Centre…
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Golfing for Gold: Building Confidence and Community Among Aboriginal Youth
When we think about golf, we often think of the mechanics: the fitted clubs, the perfect swing, the better score. Golf, however, is far more than mechanics. It is also a good teacher of discipline, sportsmanship, etiquette, and inner confidence. Several Aboriginal communities across Alberta have partnered with Alberta’s Promise partner Sport Centralto create…
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AHS Weekly Wellness News: Raising an Active Child
The ABCs of physical literacy Did you know that helping your child develop physical literacy and a love of being active is a lot like helping them to become a better reader and develop a love for reading? Physical literacy is when kids have a wide range of basic movement skills and the confidence to…
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Calgary Fire Department honours Calgarians for brave acts
Last week, 28 citizens, seven firefighters and nine police constables were honoured for their acts of bravery and displays of kindness to others during an emergency situation. Fire Chief Steve Dongworth awarded the recipients with medals, certificates and warm words of thanks for making a difference in someone’s life. Among the award recipients was…
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From My Bookshelf: Featuring Julie Otsuka and Kristina McMorris
By Lynn Willoughby When the Emperor Was Divine ~ Julie Otsuka This debut novel is lyrical, sad, warm and left me feeling like I was living it. The ending is extremely powerful. It is the story of one Japanese American family and their life beginning in 1942. Overnight they were reclassified as “enemy aliens”.…
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Government investment helps Red Deer airport expansion take off
A provincial investment to expand the Red Deer Airport will help diversify the economy and create long term economic growth. The Red Deer Airport is one of the fastest growing airports in Canada, with a 179 per cent increase in scheduled passengers over the last four years. This necessary expansion will help Red Deer leverage…
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