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Macleod MP John Barlow Raising Funds for Easter Seals Camp Horizon by Hosting the Inaugural RIDE TO HORIZON Cycling Event July 17/18, 2015
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Junior Achievement Students Donate Record Funds to Calgary-Area Charities
From idea to business plan, marketing, sales and financial audits, the Junior Achievement Company Program gives high school students the opportunity to create a product and run their own company – while benefitting local charities. Congratulations to students belonging to the Southern Alberta chapter of Junior Achievement, who recently wrapped up a record year…
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Highwood High – Watershed Award
Congratulations to teacher Dave Connell and students at École Secondaire Highwood High School, on receiving an honourable mention for the 2014-2015 RBC-Evergreen Watershed Champions Award. The notification letter reads in part: “It was inspiring to see the wonderful work that your school is doing to help maintain the vitality of the water ecosystem by…
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Statement by Liberal Party of Canada Leader Justin Trudeau on la Fête nationale du Québec and Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day
MONTREAL – The Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, Justin Trudeau, (yesterday) issued the following statement on la Fête nationale du Québec and Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day (June 24th): “Today, Quebecers and French-Canadians celebrate la Fête nationale du Québec and Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day. “On la Fête nationale, we highlight the history of Quebec and our ancestors. As…
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Education Plus Programs in Foothills School Division
The Board carried a motion to close the Education Plus programs in Black Diamond and High River, and consolidate the programming for Ed Plus, the 180 program and Cameron Crossing into one site, located in Okotoks at the current Cameron Crossing site. The Board further directed the Superintendent to make the necessary program, facility, transportation…
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High River Gathered in George Lane Park on Saturday
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Chief David Crowchild and Aboriginal Youth Awards
Last week, the Calgary Aboriginal Urban Affairs Committee (CAUAC) and The City of Calgary presented the The Chief David Crowchild Memorial Award and Aboriginal Youth Achievement Awards. These prestigious awards honour those who build bridges of understanding between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal cultures. Award-winners building bridges between cultures 2015 Winner of Chief David Crowchild Memorial Award:…
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Foothills School Division Set Budget Based on New Provincial Promises
Trustees approved the Division’s budget for 2015-2016. When the New Democrats formed the provincial government, they restored cuts and removed restrictions implemented by the Progressive Conservatives, resulting in a less stringent budget than what FSD was originally preparing for prior to the election. Among the budget highlights: Enrolment Growth: Conservatively estimating an increase of…
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Huffington Post: G-KUP, Vancouver Company Patents 1st Compostable Coffee Pod
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Harper Government Celebrates Canada Day with Free Admission at Parks Canada Sites
Ottawa, Ontario – The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, today invited Canadians to celebrate Canada’s 148th birthday with a free visit to some of the country’s natural and cultural treasures. On Wednesday, July 1, admission is free at all national parks, national marine conservation areas and Parks…
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Free Spay/Neuter Clinic Coming to Turner Valley this Summer
High Country SPCA are having a spay and neuter clinic on August 16th, 2015 at the Diamond Valley Veterinary Clinic for stray animals and for those who may not be able to afford the procedure for their pets. Volunteers are also needed to help with the clinic. Anyone looking for an application or interested…
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Canadian Angus Foundation Announces Scholarship Recipient, Ambassador, Outstanding Young Angus Breeder and Junior Angus Stockman of the Year Award
ROCKY VIEW COUNTY, AB – Canadian Angus Foundation award recipients were announced on Saturday, June 6th, at the Angus National Convention in Calgary, AB. just before the fourth annual Building the Legacy Sale. The 2015 Robert C. McHaffie Junior Ambassador is Patrick Holland of Montague, Prince Edward Island. The Dick Turner Scholarship recipient is Allison…
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National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum Announces George Lane Will be Inducted into Hall of Great Westerners in 2016
NOTE: There will be a the formal announcement at the Bar U Ranch on July 5, 2015 at 1pm and everyone is invited to attend. OKLAHOMA CITY — Legendary Canadian rancher George Lane will be honored posthumously with induction into the Hall of Great Westerners at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in…
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This is Home: Calgary Homeless Foundation Report to Communities 2015
During the past year, 895 housing placements were made by community agencies funded by CHF. Responding to the affordable housing crisis in our city, CHF received the green light to proceed with plans to construct 3 new purpose-built apartment buildings with a combined capacity of almost 80 units. Through the collaborative efforts of the…
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Longview Library News: Summer Programs and Reading
The library is pleased and excited to let you know that Rick Smith, a longstanding member of the Stampede Historical Committee, will give a talk called “The 10 Days of Stampede Madness” in the library. He will be showing awesome pictures, and entertaining us with anecdotes of special moments over the years. It will be…
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