Tag: Good News

  • Longview Library News: Warm Up to Fall Programs and Reading

    Longview Library News: Warm Up to Fall Programs and Reading

      The fall season is off to a good start at the library. With the opening of the wonderful new library in Calgary, much is being talked about the new and exciting purpose of libraries today. They have become the hub of the community and community centres, not just “book warehouses”. Your library offers programs,…

  • OH Ranch Surpassed Guests’ Expectations During Alberta Farm Days

    OH Ranch Surpassed Guests’ Expectations During Alberta Farm Days

    By Kristina Barnes, Communications Manager, Western Events & Agriculture, Calgary Stampede Breathtaking views and perfect late summer weather greeted nearly 500 guests at the Calgary Stampede OH Ranch during this August’s Open Farm Days. For the first time since the historic property was gifted to the Calgary Stampede Foundation in 2012, the OH Ranch opened…

  • The 2016 Calgary Stampede Indian Princess Crowned

    The 2016 Calgary Stampede Indian Princess Crowned

      Calgary – The Calgary Stampede crowned the 2016 Indian Princess Sunday afternoon. The event celebrated the traditions of the Treaty 7 First Nations. Vanessa Stiffarm received the crown and title following the final speech and traditional dance competitions. Stiffarm, 25, from the Blood Tribe, wowed the judges with her incredible poise and beautiful Jingle Dress…

  • Top Alberta Honour for Eight Leading Citizens

    Top Alberta Honour for Eight Leading Citizens

      On Wednesday, October 14, the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta will invest the newest members of the Alberta Order of Excellence. NOTE TO ASSIGNMENT EDITORS – All media are welcome to attend. The 60-minute ceremony begins at 4 p.m. on October 14 at Government House, located at 12845 – 102 Avenue, Edmonton. Media may also…

  • Pic-a-Pix ~ Dairy – October 17th, 2015 Puzzle

    Pic-a-Pix ~ Dairy – October 17th, 2015 Puzzle

    All of our puzzles now include their solutions – click the link at the bottom of the page Click the image below to open a pdf printable version Click here to see the solution to this Pic-a-Pix Puzzle

  • Munich: The Birthplace of Oktoberfest

    Munich: The Birthplace of Oktoberfest

      The History of the Oktoberfest Crown Prince Ludwig, later to become King Ludwig I, was married to Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen on 12th October 1810. The citizens of Munich were invited to attend the festivities held on the fields in front of the city gates to celebrate the happy royal event. The fields have…

  • Celebrating ongoing TCT development in Bragg Creek, Alberta

    Celebrating ongoing TCT development in Bragg Creek, Alberta

      Passionate Trail volunteers and supporters gathered at the West Bragg Creek Recreation Area in Bragg Creek, Alberta, on September 12 to celebrate the official opening of the All Season Trail and the near completion of the West Bragg Creek Community Trail. Deborah Apps, TCT president & CEO, attended the event and thanked the attendees…

  • Minister Eggen strives to improve governance of Edmonton Catholic Schools

      Education Minister David Eggen has appointed an expert adviser to work with Edmonton Catholic Schools to improve board governance. “I expect the elected members of all school boards across Alberta to act in the best interests of students. Over the past few weeks, it has become apparent that the board of Edmonton Catholic Schools…

  • Planet Waves Weekly Horoscope for October 16 – 23, 2015

    By Eric Francis Aries (March 20-April 19) You simply must think. There is no way around that fact. Your situation is calling on you to come up with your own ideas, and your own accurate information, which you personally verify; and to check in with many things you’ve learned up until now. The thing with…

  • Premier’s Advisory Committee on the Economy to grow and diversify Alberta business

    Premier Rachel Notley has named Joseph Doucet, Dean of the University of Alberta’s Alberta School of Business, as the chair of the new Premier’s Advisory Committee on the Economy. The 10-member Committee will provide independent, expert advice to the Premier and government as it works to support Alberta’s job creators, entrepreneurs and business leaders. The…

  • Despite sacrifices, Alberta entrepreneurs happy: ATB Business Beat

    Despite sacrifices, Alberta entrepreneurs happy: ATB Business Beat

    Calgary — Despite an economic slowdown, long work weeks and countless sacrifices in their personal lives, Alberta’s small and mid-sized business owners are in a good mood. According to ATB Financial’s latest Business Beat Survey, 77 per cent of business owners in Alberta are happy, including 22 per cent who say they are very happy. When asked…

  • The Art Gallery of Alberta Opens Three Exciting Exhibitions to Finish the 2015 Season

    The Art Gallery of Alberta Opens Three Exciting Exhibitions to Finish the 2015 Season

      Edmonton, AB  – The Art Gallery of Alberta presents three exciting exhibitions – ROUGH COUNTRY: The Strangely Familiar in mid-20th Century Alberta Art (Oct 3 – Jan 31), Dana Holst: She’s All That (Oct 24 – Feb 15), and Living Building Thinking: Art and Expressionism (Oct 24 – Feb 15) – to close out…

  • Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Herbal Medicines

    Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Herbal Medicines

    What are they? Herbal medicines are extracts from plants and flowers used to prevent and treat illness. Herbal remedies have been used for a wide range of conditions, from headaches to depression, PMS to insomnia. Most health food stores contain hundreds of bottles or packages of tablets containing various herbal preparations. Some common herbs include:…

  • New mural Designs Approved by High River Council

    New mural Designs Approved by High River Council

      HIGH RIVER, AB: Council approved the recommendations for two new murals that members of the Mural Ad Hoc Committee presented to council during the meeting October 13. The committee’s selections included the design by Michelle Loughery featuring horses running through water. Entitled “New Roots,” the design reflects the unity of the community working together…

  • Registration is open for Woman2Warrior 2016

    Registration is open for Woman2Warrior 2016

    Women’s Only Obstacle Race benefitting Easter Seals Alberta and Children’s Hospital Aid Society Calgary AB – Registration is open for Woman2Warrior 2016!   Woman2Warrior Calgary is a non-timed run covering about 4.5km of trails and terrain. The course features obstacles to test strength, agility, balance, and sense of adventure. The event will take place on May…