Tag: Good News

  • Big Rock Student Hits the Airwaves

    Big Rock Student Hits the Airwaves

    Brett Harrison, a Grade 5 student at Big Rock School, had a fabulous time co-hosting the morning show with the Eagle 100.9 FM’s Jayme Hall on May 22nd! Brett won the grand door prize at the Foothills Young Author’s Conference in April. You can check out a recording of Brett’s on-air breaks on FSD’s website.

  • FIFA Women’s World Cup: Group Stage Concludes with Celebrations and Tears

    FIFA Women’s World Cup: Group Stage Concludes with Celebrations and Tears

      18 Jun 2015, THE DAY REPLAYED – The final four group stage matches of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015™ came to a close on Wednesday as Groups E and F were finalised and the remaining spots in the Round of 16 were determined. There were few surprises in store for the six…

  • ÉOJHS Teacher Shaves His Lid for Cancer

    ÉOJHS Teacher Shaves His Lid for Cancer

    On June 3rd, École Okotoks Junior High School’s Music Director/Drama Instructor Sam Shumka followed through on his commitment to shave his head after his students exceeded their fundraising goal of $1,000 for the Tom Baker Cancer Centre. Sam pitched the fundraising idea in honour of a colleague who is battling cancer. Students raised $1,600 at…

  • Foothills School Division: New School and Expansions in the Plans

    Foothills School Division: New School and Expansions in the Plans

    The Requests for Proposals (RFPs) have been issued for the new high school at Aldersyde as well as the High River school flood mitigation projects that FSD has received provincial funding for. The scope of work for the new high school, to be located adjacent to the new Legacy Regional Field House, is to design…

  • Spruce Meadows Horses Jump to Give a Leg Up to Local Foothills Charities

    Spruce Meadows Horses Jump to Give a Leg Up to Local Foothills Charities

      Twenty charities in the Calgary area will benefit from the 2nd Annual Horses Jump to Give a Leg Up at Spruce Meadows over the summer. Four of those charities are from the Foothills area south of Calgary. Foothills Country Hospice Society                          …

  • The City Honours Recipients at the 2014 Calgary Awards

    The City Honours Recipients at the 2014 Calgary Awards

    The City of Calgary presented the 2014 Calgary Awards to recipients on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 in the Calgary Municipal Complex Atrium. The Calgary Awards is The City’s citizen recognition program celebrating Calgarians and local organizations for their outstanding achievements and significant contributions to improve the quality of life in Calgary. Mayor Nenshi and members of…

  • Blackie Student Honours

    Blackie Student Honours

      On April 25th, the Blackie Gr. 7/8 students who were among the 10 student groups short-listed in the “Caring for Our Watersheds” competition, recently presented to a panel of judges at the Ralph Klein Park facility in Calgary. Nicholas Locken and Brayden Brausse placed 4th, Riley Tirkaylo placed 8th, and Shane Hudson and Brady…

  • TELUS Unveils Public Wi-Fi Across B.C. and Alberta

    TELUS Unveils Public Wi-Fi Across B.C. and Alberta

    Free Wi-Fi service available to both TELUS and non-TELUS customers at more than 8,000 hotspots TELUS customers move seamlessly between TELUS’ 4G wireless network and Wi-Fi to optimize their network experience VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Marketwired) – TELUS is making free public Wi-Fi available at more than 8,000 hotspots across B.C. and Alberta. Since early 2014, TELUS…

  • Council Approves Application for Federal Grant

    Council Approves Application for Federal Grant

      High River, AB: Council has given approval for administration to apply for a matching grant, up to $500,000, through the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program. If approved, the funding will be used to enhance the Town’s Happy Trails pathways. The Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program is part of the Government of Canada’s 150th anniversary…

  • High River Downtown Phase 2 Construction Has Begun

    High River Downtown Phase 2 Construction Has Begun

    Update: June 16, 2015 – Work on phase 2 of the downtown construction program has begun with the closure of 1 Street S.W. between 4 and 5 Avenues S.W. Construction will be conducted in stages to minimize disruptions to traffic, pedestrians and businesses. HIGH RIVER, AB: Work on phase two of the downtown reconstruction program…

  • Canadian Wildlife Federation Wants Everyone to Enjoy a Wild Summer

    Canadian Wildlife Federation Wants Everyone to Enjoy a Wild Summer

    (Ottawa) – The Victoria Day weekend marks the beginning of summer for many Canadians and the Canadian Wildlife Federation is offering people opportunities that suit a variety of personal interests and activities to connect with our incredible wildlife and nature. The 6th Annual CWF Walk for Wildlife kicked off on April 10th during National Wildlife…

  • Millarville School Permaculture Project

    Millarville School Permaculture Project

      I can’t believe how much has changed! We’ve had 3 permablitzes (1 full Saturday, and 2 after school sessions) and have done a tonne of work! Thank you to the crew of committed helpers who have been there ready and willing to get dirty! A garden workshop for newspaper sheet mulching and the final…

  • Turner Valley Water Safety and Monitoring

    Turner Valley Water Safety and Monitoring

      The Town is committed to the highest standards of water safety, utilizing up-to-date equipment and monitoring processes. Turner Valley’s water supply is chlorinated before being sent to the gravity operated distribution system which consists of 28km of pipelines serving Turner Valley and Black Diamond.  The reservoir stores approximately 500,000 gallons of water while the…

  • Joint Committee Proposed to Protect and Renew Democracy

    Premier Rachel Notley and Official Opposition Leader Brian Jean have jointly proposed a special legislative committee to review Alberta’s elections, whistleblower and conflict of interest legislation. The committee will be comprised of nine government MLAs and eight opposition MLAs. “Albertans expect the rules governing their elections to ensure that the political process is all about…

  • New Government Brings in New Rules to Rebuild Democracy

    New Government Brings in New Rules to Rebuild Democracy

    Alberta’s new government opened the legislative session with action to renew democracy and restore stability to health, education and other vital public programs. The Speech from the Throne, read by Alberta’s Lieutenant Governor, Her Honour, the Honourable Lois Mitchell, announced that Bill 1, An Act to Renew Democracy in Alberta, will fulfill the government’s promise…