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A&W Restaurants and Guests across Canada raise $1.5 million to End MS
A&W Canada and the MS Society of Canada thank restaurants and guests from coast to coast for their support VANCOUVER/CNW/ – A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. is proud to announce that its 7th annual Cruisin’ to End MS campaign raised an astounding $1.5 million – the most ever collected through this campaign – to…
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Rowan House had a Sizzling Summer
Rowan House grateful for another busy summer season As the kids go back to school, Rowan House looks back at a very eventful summer. Things really ramped into high gear with the River City Classic’s Christmas in July fundraiser. The Canada Day event, generously supporting Rowan House since 2010, raised over $1,700 this year and of course…
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Her Majesty’s Historic Reign
Governor General to Host Special Event in Honour of Her Majesty’s Historic Reign OTTAWA—Their Excellencies the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, and Mrs. Sharon Johnston will host a special event at Rideau Hall (this afternoon), in celebration of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II becoming the longest-reigning sovereign in Canada’s modern era.…
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Jump on Social Media for Calgary Friendship Day
Each year in September, Between Friends has dedicated a day to Friendship. This day has been proclaimed by the Mayor of Calgary, Naheed Nenshi, “Calgary Friendship Day”. We want to share with fellow Calgarians, who we are and what we do for children, youth, and adults with disabilities. In the past, we have filled…
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Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: More Uses for Coffee Filters
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Alberta RCMP participate in Calgary Pride Festivities
Calgary, Alta. – Deputy Commissioner Marianne Ryan, Commanding Officer of “K” Division, along with members of the RCMP in Alberta and their families, joined community members in celebrating Pride festivities in Calgary on Sunday, Sept. 6. “I am extremely honoured to be a part of Calgary’s Pride festival,” said D/Commr. Ryan, “The RCMP is…
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Mollema Clinches Overall Victory in Tour of Alberta
An 11-lap circuit race in the downtown streets of Edmonton concluded the six-day Tour of Alberta Monday, and for the third straight day Trek Factory Racing controlled the race, pulling back an eight-man breakaway before the start of the final circuit to help Bauke Mollema clinch the overall victory. Mollema finished safely in 12th…
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Okotoks Tourism Survey Results Summer 2015
By Alexandra Ross, Economic Development Specialist for the Town of Okotoks Okotoks Economic Development conducted a Tourism survey with the help of their summer student and volunteers. During three major events, BuskersFest, Taste of Okotoks and Okotoks Show and Shine, a total of 165 visitors were surveyed. We would like to thank everyone who…
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Calgary Region Transit gets $187 million GreenTRIP Boost
Grants to regional municipalities support new bus rapid transit, LRT upgrades, and the purchase of new buses and transit facilities. The Alberta government’s commitment to accessible, rider-friendly public transit includes support for: Calgary’s 17 Avenue Southeast Transitway and Southwest Transitway: bus-only lanes or roads, LRT electrical upgrades, and North and South Crosstown Bus Rapid Transit…
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Give a Backpack for Calgary Homeless
CALGARY — When he walked the streets here, one bag held all of Jonathon Paterson’s possessions. “I was homeless for about two-and-a-half years. Without my backpack I would have nothing because my things would get stolen or lost,” says Paterson, a former homeless client. “It gave me a great sense a security to know that…
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Province to Fully Protect Castle Area
Commercial forestry in the Castle Special Management Area has been stopped and the process to designate the entire area under Parks’ legislation is underway. “Protecting the Castle is critically important for the biodiversity and water quality of this entire region. Under Parks’ legislation, and with the input of all Albertans, we will permanently protect…
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From My Bookshelf – Featuring Harper Lee and J. Ryan Stradel
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3 Best Practices to Minimize Lodged Crops
The combines have begun roaring across western Canada in the past couple of weeks which means that once again it is the grueling point of year where every minute counts when it comes to getting your crops off in a timely fashion. One of the biggest factors that contribute to an inefficient harvest are crops…
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Stable Footing for the Brotherhood of Mankind
The City of Calgary’s Public Art Program has been successfully working on a comprehensive conservation work for the Brotherhood of Mankind artwork, also known as the Family of Man. The Brotherhood of Mankind artwork is one of the most prominent landmarks and tourist attractions in our city located outside the former Calgary Board of Education.…
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Rowan House Scores with Donation from Flames
Flames Foundation awards $15,000 grant to shelter Rowan House Emergency Shelter is $15,000 closer to our annual fundraising goal thanks to the Calgary Flames Foundation for Life. We recently applied to the foundation, requesting support for our Branches program which provides preventative education and awareness about the cycle of abuse, as well as the effects…
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