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Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Homemade Shake and Bake
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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Summer Tourism Generates Business Revenue in Okotoks

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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…
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Turner Valley and High River Residents are Recent Lottery Winners

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

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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…
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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…

