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Turner Valley School Book Fair

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school in early November! We invite your entire family to participate by purchasing the latest and greatest in children’s books. Your support of this vital literary event is a key part of helping us obtain new books and resources for our learning commons. You’ll find hundreds…
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Entrepreneurs: Capitalize on Tourism

New and improved tools and services are now available for entrepreneurs interested in starting or expanding their tourism business. The tourism entrepreneurship program includes one-on-one advisory services, regional workshops and partnerships to connect entrepreneurs with resources. “Diversifying our economy is essential. Tourism creates jobs and we are proud to help support small businesses grow…
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Foothills School Division: Another Proud FSD Alumni Success!!

Our very own, Tanya Jones-Thibodeau, has published her first novel, Dreams of Beautiful Whisper! You’ll find it as an eBook on Amazon under her maiden name of Tanya Jones and the paperback edition is available through Amazon or locally at the Pharmasave in Black Diamond. Tanya will also be hosting a book-signing event at the…
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Leadership & Innovation in Lethbridge County

The Lethbridge Rural Innovation Forum aims to connect private industry, municipalities, researchers, and academia to address issues such as waste water, water conservation, water use, energy use, and biomaterials. Hosted by Lethbridge County in collaboration with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, the Agriculture Research Council, and Sustainability Resources Ltd. this session is an opportunity identify…
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Discover the underground club scene of the 1920s in a night of mystery, intrigue and romance at the Art Gallery of Alberta

Nocturne: Berlin Noir October 24, 2015 Edmonton, AB – The Art Gallery of Alberta (AGA) invites you to discover the underground club scene of the 1920s in a night of mystery, intrigue and romance…Berlin Noir. Nocturne: Berlin Noir is Your AGA’s annual Halloween masquerade, and takes place this year on Friday, October 24. Celebrate…
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Oilfields High School Partnering with Sheep River Library!

Oilfields High School is committed to preparing our students for the future. Over the years there have been many changes to the way education is delivered to our students and as a school we want to take advantage of the best resources to help our students succeed. This year we are partnering with Sheep River…
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Drones will Change the Face of Farming
80% of all drones over the next decade or so will likely be used to support agriculture in one way or another By Sylvain Charlebois, Troy Media INNSBRUCK, Austria/ Troy Media/ – Most of us have seen at least one drone this summer. They are everywhere. Now, some suggest drones will change how we produce…
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Treats and Horses

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STARS Celebrates 30 Years of Care in the Air

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Millarville Programs

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Royal Canadian Navy earns first prize for military film in International Film Festival

The Royal Canadian Navy’s (RCN) film production team won the Golden Sabre award for the best military film production at the Sixth International Historical and Military Film Festival in Warsaw, Poland on September 8, 2015. The Canadian Ambassador to Poland, Alexandra Bugailiskis, received the award on behalf of Canada. “I am very pleased to accept…
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Solutions & Substitutions by Reena ~ Pesky Fruit Flies
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High River Looking for Public Feedback on new Recreation, Facility and Programming Plan

HIGH RIVER, AB: On September 14, Council was presented with an initial proposal to develop a comprehensive Master Recreation, Facility and Programming Plan for High River with 10 and 20 year goals. Extensive feedback will be collected from the public, Town staff and other major stakeholders in order to identify needs and priorities related…
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High River Library: Colouring Contest and Homecoming

Random draws of all entries on Saturday, September 26. It has been proven that colouring helps you de-stress and unwind. Pick up a colouring sheet supplied around town by Literacy for Life or choose your own sheet. Show off your creativity and win a prize. Sponsored by: A River Ran Through It Cafe (509A…
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Why Two New High Schools for Okotoks?

On September 16, 2015, the Foothills School Division (FSD) Board of Trustees decided to build two high schools for Okotoks students. One will be located in Aldersyde, a short drive from the southern edge of Okotoks. The other will be built on the north side of Okotoks – assuming the land meets the necessary provincial…

