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Pan Am Games Torch to Visit Calgary this Friday
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Confederation Crossword: A Fun Activity from the National Library of Canada
Across 1. The two European countries most important in Canadian history are Britain and ___________. 3. Before Confederation, leaders from New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island were already thinking about a ______________ union. 4. This Father of Confederation from British Columbia changed his name to mean “love of the universe.” (Write his…
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A Special Emerald Award for a Special Volunteer
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Foothills School Division: Update on Capital Projects
Modular Classrooms With the anticipated cost below the provincial bid threshold of $250,000, the Division is awaiting final approval from the Province to seek three bids rather than having to go through a lengthier tender process for this work. The scope includes moving and connecting the modulars as well as some remedial work to…
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Mike Weir Miracle Golf Drive Raises $380,000 for Kids
Masters champ chooses Alberta Children’s Hospital as this year’s beneficiary Story and Photos by Kerri Robins CALGARY — Golfers swung into action to raise $380,000, including $50,000 raised at the juniors tournament, for pediatric care at the ninth annual Mike Weir Miracle Golf Drive for Kids at the Silver Springs Golf and Country Club here…
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Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Dealing with Tent Caterpillars
By Reena Nerbas Tent Caterpillars Hi Reena, I am checking whether you know if there is a non-toxic way to deal with tent caterpillars, maybe something I can spray to kill them? Thanks, Abe Hi Abe, Tent caterpillars are notorious for stripping a tree in a short amount of time, they eat at incredible…
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Spray Park Open for Operational Testing
Updated June 29, 2015 by the Town of Turner Valley “The public are invited to use the spray park at this time. The washrooms have yet to be completed and will be available intermittently. The Town will announce when all spray park features and washroom facilities are complete. Notice of full operation of the spray…
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Alberta Seeks Renewed Relationship with First Nations, Metis and Inuit Peoples of Alberta
Premier Rachel Notley announced that Alberta is joining the call for a national inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. The Alberta government also committed to acts of reconciliation and a fundamental shift in its relationship with the Indigenous peoples of the province. As a first step in reconciliation, the government apologized for not taking…
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Vulcan Sets a Nutritious Table
Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies gives families a great start Story by Kerri Robins; photo courtesy Glacier Valley Photography Cooking up some health and wellness with its Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies program is definitely and deliciously on the menu for the Vulcan Community Health Centre. Local mother Kerri Rombough readily admits she’s picked up a thing…
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From My Bookshelf: Featuring Anthony Doerr and Lisa Genova
By Lynn Willoughby All the Light We Cannot See ~ Anthony Doerr This novel won multiple awards, including the Reader’s Choice award, but as you know, this does not always make it a great read for me. In this book, the prose is wonderful, the descriptions stunning and the physical detail is meticulous, but…
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Albertans Recognized for Keeping their Communities Safe
Seven Community Justice Awards were presented, earlier this month, to individuals and organizations from across Alberta for leading local community safety and crime prevention initiatives. Recipients of the 2015 Community Justice Awards were honoured in Edmonton at a ceremony co-hosted with the Edmonton Police Service. “The work done by these individuals and organizations to help…
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Alberta REALTORS® Support Government Decision to Build More Affordable Housing Units Rather Than Implementing Rent Controls
Calgary AB – The Notley Government’s announcement of a plan to work with cities and municipalities in the province to ensure that more affordable housing units are built is being met with approval by the Alberta Real Estate Association (AREA) and its 10,000 REALTOR® members across the province. AREA recognizes the value in building…
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Millarville’s Spirit Hills Winery Crafts Alberta Sangria: Yeehaa!
To give Albertans a Chance to Experience Lips that Taste like Sangria MILLARVILLE, ALBERTA. In good Stampede and rodeo fashion, Southern Alberta’s local winery, Spirit Hills, has crafted an Alberta based sangria named YeeHaa! It is a delicious ready-pour sangria that can be served straight over a full glass of ice, the “loaded” version.…
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Okotoks – The Big Rock
The Big Rock outside of Okotoks off Highway 7 is accessible year round. This erratic slide into it’s present location during the last ice age and, due to it’s composition, is believed to have originated in what is now Jasper National Park. A parking lot and washroom facilities were put in place for the…
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Captain Cal Wild Announced as First Beast Signed for 2015-16 Season
Buckle Up for a Wild Season, Beast Fans! Two-time ‘Man of the Year’ Headed Back to Brampton Brampton, ON – For the second season in a row, the Brampton Beast have announced returning forward and team captain Cal Wild as the first player of the 2015-16 Beast roster. “I’m excited to be back!” said Wild…
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