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FSD Answer Some Questions About the Two New Okotoks High Schools
Q. Why is Foothills School Division (FSD) now planning to build two high schools for Okotoks students? A. There are two key reasons: * Because Okotoks schools are very full. Having two high schools (for 900 students each), and renovating the existing high school as a K-9 school will help ease the crowding. * Because…
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Alberta Culture Days Offers Free Admission to Many Historical Sites
Enjoy free admission at Alberta’s provincial historic sites and museums during Alberta Culture Days Alberta families will be able to visit many of Alberta’s historic sites and museums for free as the province celebrates Alberta Culture Days, September 25-27. As part of the celebrations, 14 of the historic sites and museums will be offering family-friendly…
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Province Boosts Support for Families and Communities
Funding for Family and Community Support Services programs that help strengthen communities will increase by $10 million. “Our government committed to increasing FCSS program funding to meet the changing and expanding needs of children, families and seniors across the province. Albertans rely on these programs to support their well-being and strengthen our communities. ” Irfan…
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Oilfields High School News: September Settling In
Open House/Meet the Teachers Are you curious about what the school year will look like and who your child’s teachers are? Oilfields High School is hosting an Open House- Meet the Teacher evening on Tuesday, Sept. 22 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. There will be information regarding the new high school timetable. Drop in and join…
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NPR: Viola Davis Is First Black Woman To Win Emmy For Best Actress In A Drama
By CAMILA DOMONOSKE i Viola Davis accepts the Emmy for outstanding lead actress in a drama series for How to Get Away With Murder at the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday in Los Angeles. Phil McCarten/Invision for the Television Academy Viola Davis made history at Sunday night’s Emmy Awards when she won for best…
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Getting Down and Dirty at the Park
What a fantastic fall it has been for archaeological excavations at Glenbow Ranch! As active as our ground-dwelling rodents are, they can’t keep up with a trowel, an archaeologist, and a passion for history. Shari Peyerl is leading the excavations for the Archaeological Society of Alberta. Her hope is that their finds will shed…
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AHS Weekly Wellness News: Healthy After School Snacking
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From My Bookshelf ~ Kristin Hannah and Helen Simonsin
By Lynn Willoughby The Nightingale ~ Kristin Hannah This is not a typical WWII story. Instead, the setting is the small French town of Carriveau. The two protagonists are women – sisters in fact, who each react to the hardship, danger, pain and starvation of wartime in very different ways. The subject matter, the…
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Two New High Schools in the Plan for Okotoks and Area
Foothills School board moves to establish collaborative relationship with Town of Okotoks The Foothills School Division (FSD) Board of Trustees, in a decision at its meeting on September 16, 2015, has moved towards a positive, collaborative working relationship with the Town of Okotoks. The board’s decision to accept the Town’s offer of a school site…
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Foothills Lions Club Golf Tournament Success
On July 24th we held our 3rd annual Foothills Lions Golf Tournament at the Turner Valley Golf Course. From the proceeds, the Foothills Lions have donated $9,300.00 to CLERC (Canadian Lions Eyeglass Recycling Centre). In the picture are CLERC Chairman, Lion James Lee, Golf Chairman Lion Tyler Bray and CLERC Treasurer Gord Plusky. The Foothills Lions…
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Sudoku Puzzle ~ September 19th, 2015
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Planet Waves Weekly Horoscope for September 18 – 24, 2015
By Eric Francis Aries (March 20-April 19) — Two events this week, the Sun entering your opposite sign Libra, and Mercury stationing retrograde in Libra, place the emphasis of your life on your relationships. If someone is seeking clarity, spend some time with them and offer that clarity. Notice if any of the questions…
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Province Supports Innovation In Employment For Albertans With Disabilities
More Albertans with disabilities will become employed through four innovative projects that promote inclusive workplaces. These four projects support youth, First Nation communities, employers and community organizations and will advance Alberta’s Employment First Strategy by providing inclusive and accessible workplaces for people with disabilities. “Our province is better because we welcome and embrace diversity. Albertans…
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Glenbow Ranch Park: Bearspaw Trail Construction Underway!
September will be a busy month at the east end of Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park as construction of the long-awaited Bearspaw Trail gets underway. Expect plenty of activity as construction equipment and materials are put to use to build this 2.2 kilometer section of trail. The trail will connect Michael’s Creek to the eastern-most…
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Heartland Stars Held Successful Cruise for a Cause
Heartland stars Graham Wardle, Amber Marshall, Shaun Johnston and Alisha Newton spent a week travelling by motorbike to towns throughout BC to raise awareness and funds for Mental Health. Starting in Calgary on August 29th they travelled to Sicamous, Penticton, Vernon and Cranbrook, BC before returning back to High River on the afternoon of September 4th. Thank you to…
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