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Heart and Sole: Calgary teens host sneaker drive for Northern Alberta School
Upon learning that many kids in the aboriginal community of Chateh, Alberta played sports in socked feet, tenth-graders Breanne Bauer, Tanya Lui, and Savanna Jordan from William Aberhart High School were inspired by a recent community partnership to make a difference of their own. The students had been challenged through the Empowering Minds™ ConneX program to…
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Guy Weadick Days Results
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Canadian Angus Association Announces New Board Members and Executive
ROCKY VIEW COUNTY, AB – The Canadian Angus Association is pleased to announce the new Board Members who joined the Board during the Canadian Angus National Convention in Calgary, AB in early June, as well as the new executive. David Johnson and Tracey Willms replace retiring directors Kevin Blair and Jon Fox in Saskatchewan. The…
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“Kwikw” Pendant Celebrates Freedom and Equality During Women’s World Cup
VANCOUVER /CNW/ – 2010 Olympic Medal Designer Corrine Hunt’s “Kwikw” pendant celebrates equality, freedom and power. Coined “All is Fair in the Air,” the exquisite First Nations design features an eagle carrying a ball. “I support this campaign because soccer is good for everybody and equality, inclusion, and soccer is even better.” Proceeds from this…
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High River Home Hardware Owner Honoured by North American Association
This year, North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) honored eight Young Retailers of the Year at a banquet at the All Industry Conference and National Hardware Show in Las Vegas in May. The national recognition program, now in its 19th year, identifies and promotes the next generation of aspiring independent home improvement retailers and…
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Government, Industry and Employers Join Forces to Connect Veterans to Employment
An innovative program connecting Alberta employers to those retiring from the Canadian Forces launched last week. BaseToBusiness is a program that empowers employers to tap into the skillsets of veterans and those retiring, releasing or transitioning from the Canadian Armed Forces. Every year, thousands of members of the Canadian Armed Forces transition out of the…
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It’s Taken Two Years, but….
By Pam Jones, Editor. The Bob Lochhead Memorial Campground in Black Diamond is up and running again this year after the devastating 2013 Flood wiped it out completely. Under the expert management of the Foothills Lions Club and site assistants, Stan and Diane, there are currently 27 sites available for campers. The plan is for…
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STIX Hockey Academy awards second annual scholarship at Drillers Ball
On Thursday, June 18, 2015, Oilfields High School held their annual Drillers Ball, which is a celebration of athletic achievement. It honours the athletic achievements of the students that played on an Oilfields High School sports team throughout the year. Leigh Bretzlaff, an Oilfields teacher and coach, says “Many of our athletes play on a…
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Canadian Association for Sport Heritage Appoints New President
The Canadian Association for Sport Heritage (C.A.S.H.) is a national association of institutions, organizations, and individuals dedicated to the preservation of Canada’s rich sports heritage. The Canadian Association for Sport Heritage is proud to announce the appointment of its new President, Donna Hateley, Managing Director of the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum (ASHFM)…
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Faith Forum ~ When Grieving Dad
By Gloria Wessner. I’ve noticed recently in social media that many people are grieving and/or missing their dad (in some cases mom). With this being Father’s Day and having gone through this life event, too, I thought I would share a piece I wrote some time ago and trust it will be encouraging and helpful…
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Royal Canadian Mint 25-Cent Circulation Coin Celebrates 50th Anniversary of the Canadian Flag
OTTAWA, ONTARIO, JUNE 9, 2015 – As Canadians far and wide prepare to celebrate Canada Day, the Royal Canadian Mint has issued a new 25-cent circulation coin commemorating the 50th birthday of the universally recognized Canadian flag. The coin was unveiled today at centre field in Toronto’s Varsity Stadium, before the kick-off to a CFL…
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Crossword Puzzle ~ June 20th, 2015
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Albertans Encouraged to “Report a Find” to Share Discoveries
Albertans can play a vital role in protecting valuable historic resources by sharing their discoveries through the Government of Alberta’s “Report a Find” program. The severe flooding in southern Alberta in 2013 exposed many previously unknown archaeological and palaeontological sites. The Report a Find program has been launched to help Albertans report the location and…
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Monumental Route Awaits 2015 Tour of Alberta presented by ATB Financial
New and Diverse Route Features Two Mountain Top Finishes Edmonton, Alberta – The Tour of Alberta presented by ATB Financial, September 2 – 7, 2015, announced a nearly 900 kilometre long monumental six-stage route that will feature a Team Time Trial, two mountain top finishes, and race that contains six sectors over dirt. “The first…
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Millarville School Coach’s Corner – What to do Over Summer Holidays
Here we are in June, and, summer holidays are just around the corner! Teachers are often asked about things their children can do over the long, two-month break. Here are a few activities that will continue to support curiosity, discussion, reading, writing, math, thinking, playing, and learning! 1. Get a large cardboard box and reinvent…
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