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Bragg Creek Days is This Weekend
Bragg Creek Days 2016 – July 23rd-24th Pull on them boots and spit-shine that belt buckle…Bragg Creek Days is right around the corner! This 50 year-old tradition is held at the Bragg Creek Community Centre and offers everything you can think of to make the family smile! On Saturday join us for: Pancake Breakfast 8:30-10am…
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Flood and Drought Protection Funding for Calgary and Other Vulnerable Communities
The province is investing in flood and drought resiliency projects to protect communities against the effects of severe weather. Twelve organizations in southern Alberta and other vulnerable communities across the province will share a total of almost $1 million through the Watershed Resiliency and Restoration Program. Over three years, government has granted $18.5 million to…
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Prince Harry Raises Awareness of HIV with bioLytical’s INSTI
RICHMOND, BC, /CNW/ – bioLytical Laboratories Inc., a world leader in rapid infectious disease tests and developer of the 60 second INSTI® HIV test, commends Prince Harry for drawing attention to the fight against HIV. Prince Harry took the INSTI HIV-1/HIV-2 Antibody Test at Guy and St. Thomas’ Hospital in London live on The Royal…
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Alberta Young Speakers for Agriculture Announces Winners for First Annual Competition
MD of Foothills Resident Emily Ritchie Wins Senior Division CALGARY – Youth competitors from across Alberta spoke in the first annual Alberta Young Speakers for Agriculture competition last week at the Calgary Stampede. The competition hosted more than 20 Albertan youth ages 11-24 who presented a prepared speech on an agricultural topic. “We were excited to…
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On-It Regional Transit Reaches Key Milestone: More Convenient Commute Coming
By Calgary Regional Partnership On-It Regional Transit reached two key milestones for implementing the south sub-regional pilot service starting fall 2016. 1. The Calgary Regional Partnership (CRP) and four participating municipalities, through a collaborative process, reached an agreement on the full participation of those municipalities. 2. The CRP also reached an agreement with Southland Transportation, the successful bidder.…
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Calgary Stampede Lotteries Reveals the Names of Lucky Winners
Calgary – Calgary Stampede Lotteries is pleased to announce the winners of this year’s lottery draws. The prize winners were selected Wednesday, July 20. This year’s winners are: Rotary Dream Home: Kelvin Daly – Calgary, AB Kinsmen Wheels – Truck and 5th Wheel Package: MaryAnn Lenz – Calgary, AB Kinsmen Wheels – Truck and Boat…
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Government of Canada Supports an Innovative Project to Help Canadian Communities Reduce Homelessness
Calgary, Alberta – The Honourable Kent Hehr, Minister of Veteran Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, on behalf of the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, alongside Tim Richter, President and CEO of the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness (CAEH), today announced that CAEH will receive $1.8 million in funding through…
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23rd Annual Knapweed Rodeo in Waterton Lakes National Park
Parks Canada invites volunteers to the 23rd Annual Knapweed Rodeo weed pull in Waterton Lakes National Park! The 23rd Annual Knapweed Rodeo is the perfect opportunity for those who want to dig in, get their hands dirty and contribute to the protection of Waterton Lakes National Park.This volunteer event takes place on July 23, 2016…
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The Artist Ranch Project: Incredible Art Inspired by the Western Way of Life
By Sky England, communications advisor Each year the Stampede funds a small group of selected contemporary artists to spend a weekend in Longview to experience the western way of life on an authentic working ranch. The artists will then create a body of artwork inspired by their ranch experience, culminating in a unique exhibition and…
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Maple Leaf Forever
A Rhodes Scholar and prominent historian, UAlberta alumnus George Stanley was also the designer of Canada’s national flag. “It meets all the tests for a distinguished flag. It is a flag of dignity and grace, worthy of a great sovereign nation.” —John Matheson A noted historian, Rhodes Scholar and lieutenant-governor, George Francis Gillman Stanley, ‘29…
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Heavy Horse Hitches at the 2016 Calgary Stampede
By Madeline Babinec, communications advisor Spending 12 of their 225 travel days per year at the Calgary Stampede, the Express Clydesdale team couldn’t be happier. “We love Calgary! We absolutely love it here,” exclaimed Michael Honhner of the Express Hitch team, from Oklahoma. The Express Clydesdales came to the Stampede this year to participate in…
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Researchers Recreate 1st Steps on Dry Land
By Deborah Byrd in EARTH | July 16, 2016 In a groundbreaking study, researchers explored a key evolutionary transition – from animals living in water to living on land – using a robot called MuddyBot. Was a tail needed for ancient vertebrates to make the first steps from water onto dry land? That’s one of…
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‘Tin Star’ to Film Episode Three in High River July 20-23
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Claresholm Cyclist Fundraising for Victims of Human Trafficking
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Spend your Summer with NCC
Nature Conservancy of Canada Highlights Need For Greater Conservation in Canada Our planet is a very different place today than when your grandparents where born. Despite the copious amount of conservation work occurring on a daily basis by citizens, volunteers and environmental groups biodiversity is continuing to be lost in Canada. In order to restore…
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