Tag: Good News

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Homemade Shake and Bake

      By Reena Nerbas Watermarks on Glass Hi Reena, We own a faucet made of glass. After every hand wash a few drops dry off at the bottom of the faucet-surface, where the water runs. Now it has lots of watermarks, I can’t remove. Do you have any suggestion as to how to get this…

  • FIFA: A Tournament that Broke all Records

    FIFA: A Tournament that Broke all Records

      The seventh FIFA Women’s World Cup™ began in record-breaking style, with 24 teams lining up for the very first time in the competition’s history, and ended on a similarly momentous note, as USA became the first nation to lift the Trophy three times. Just for good measure, Canada 2015 also yielded an all-time-high of…

  • Horse for Hope

    Horse for Hope

      Another exciting opportunity for Rowan House this summer is the Spruce Meadows Horses Jump to Give a Leg Up initiative. We were among 20 southern Alberta charities selected to paint a life-size fibreglass horse and have it on display at Spruce Meadows for the duration of their show season. During this time, people can…

  • From the Teacher’s Desk ~ The Essence of Teaching and Learning

      By Leonard Quilty Strip away the noise. Only two things matter in life: what you’re becoming; and who you’re helping. ~ Robin Sharma On Friday, June 5, we had the annual graduation ceremony at our school. Students and their families came from all over Alberta to join in the festivities. This year’s ceremonies were…

  • AHS Weekly Wellness News: Ringing Endorsement for New 811 Health Link Phone Number

    AHS Weekly Wellness News: Ringing Endorsement for New 811 Health Link Phone Number

      More Albertans using 811 than old numbers Just weeks after the launch of Health Link’s new 811 phone number, Albertans are grabbing on to the easy to access number and dialing 811 for health information and advice. Call statistics show just two weeks after the number was announced, 66 per cent of callers were…

  • Okotoks Business Spotlight: Rocky Mountain Sidecar Adventures

    Okotoks Business Spotlight: Rocky Mountain Sidecar Adventures

    Come experience the incredible landscapes of the Alberta Foothills and the Rocky Mountains by taking a guided tour on a sidecar motorcycle.  Enjoy the vistas and views while reveling in the freedom of the open road.  Engage your senses, and immerse yourself in the adventure. Catch the scent of mountain streams and tall pine forests,…

  • Summer Tourism Generates Business Revenue in Okotoks

    Summer Tourism Generates Business Revenue in Okotoks

    By A. Ross Summer and vacation is now upon us and with that, the importance of the tourism industry in our town and region is a very timely topic. Tourism is one of the top five economic drivers, generating over $7.4 billion in revenue and creating over 114,000 jobs in Alberta.*   In 2014, Calgary…

  • Governor General Announces 100 New Appointments to the Order of Canada

    Governor General Announces 100 New Appointments to the Order of Canada

    July 1, 2015, OTTAWA—His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, announced today 100 new appointments to the Order of Canada. The new appointees include 2 Companions (C.C.), 11 Officers (O.C.) and 87 Members (C.M.). These appointments were made on the recommendation of the Advisory Council for the Order of Canada. Recipients will…

  • Turner Valley and High River Residents are Recent Lottery Winners

    Turner Valley and High River Residents are Recent Lottery Winners

      Turner Valley resident wins $100,012 When responding to good news, everyone reacts in their own unique way. That was definitely the case for Robert Hoare when he found out he had won $100,012 on WESTERN 649 and EXTRA. “I was so excited when I found out I won,” he said. “I even did the…

  • AMA: 7 Tips for a Stress-free Road Trip

    AMA: 7 Tips for a Stress-free Road Trip

      An Alberta summer road trip is one of the most beautiful adventures you can experience. From the highest point of Mount Columbia to the soothing natural hot springs. And the best part is, no matter where you are in the province, you’re only hours away from something really amazing. But the destination is only…

  • Seasonal Weed and Pest Management Measures now Underway

    Seasonal Weed and Pest Management Measures now Underway

      HIGH RIVER, AB: The Town Parks Department will be out in the community this month to complete regular pest management procedures to remove weeds and insects from trees and green spaces. Residents may notice crews maintaining the Town Dike (adjacent to George Lane Park) and the Northwest Dike (NW 1-3) in the coming weeks.…

  • Rowan House: Birdies for Kids, Presented by AltaLink

    Rowan House: Birdies for Kids, Presented by AltaLink

      Rowan House Emergency Shelter is thrilled to announce we have been selected as a participating charity in the Shaw Charity Classic’s newest opportunity – Birdies for Kids – and we need your help! We will receive 100% of every donation collected on our behalf and have the potential to receive up to 50% in…

  • Pic-a-Pix ~ Fish Fry – July 4th, 2015 Puzzle

    Pic-a-Pix ~ Fish Fry  – July 4th, 2015 Puzzle

    Here’s another Pic-a-Pix puzzle for you to enjoy courtesy of Diane Baher of Okotoks.

  • See you at Premier Notley’s Stampede pancake breakfast

    See you at Premier Notley’s Stampede pancake breakfast

    Premier Rachel Notley and your MLAs will be flipping pancakes, scrambling eggs and serving sausages at the annual Premier’s Stampede Breakfast on Monday, July 6. This family event runs from 7-9 a.m. in the west gardens of McDougall Centre, 455 – 6 Street SW, Calgary. The formal program starts at 8 a.m. Come and enjoy…

  • June Sales Consistent with Typical Levels

    June Sales Consistent with Typical Levels

      Calgary inventory levels ease   Calgary, July 2, 2015 – Despite the 18 per cent year-over-year decline in June home sales, for a total of 2,183 units, transaction levels remain only five per cent below the 10 year average for June and three per cent above levels over the past five years. “We’ve seen less…