Tag: Good News

  • High River and Canadian Pacific reach historic agreement

    High River and Canadian Pacific reach historic agreement

      High River, AB: On Monday, June 8 Council directed administration to finalize the agreement between the Town of High River and Canadian Pacific (CP) for the Town to purchase a critical parcel of land including a significant area in the centre of the community. The deal is valued at $1.8 million. “This is a…

  • Spray Park Opens June 24 in High River

    Spray Park Opens June 24 in High River

      High River, AB: The High River Spray Park will open for the 2015 season on Wednesday, June 24. The park will be open every day from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. weather permitting. The Town is pleased to announce that there will be free admission to the Spray Park for the 2015 season thanks…

  • Harper Government Announces New Winter Offer in Waterton Lakes National Park

    Harper Government Announces New Winter Offer in Waterton Lakes National Park

      Cameron Lake Cabin to become Alpine Club of Canada Hut Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta – Mr. Jim Hillyer, Member of Parliament for Lethbridge, on behalf of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, today announced approval for the Alpine Club of Canada (ACC) to operate its…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Leather and Lino

      By Reena Nerbas Smelly Leather Sofa Dear Reena, How can we get rid of a strange odor on the seat of our leather sofa? This occurs only when someone is seated on it. Nothing has been spilled that we know of. We wish to give it away, but want to improve it first. Dear…

  • Support Rowan House Through the Millarville Half Marathon

    Support Rowan House Through the Millarville Half Marathon

      The next big event we are involved with is the Millarville Half Marathon—Run to the Farmers’ Market and there are a few ways you can get involved. If you enjoy running, there is still room in the COBS 8 Mile Cinnamon Bun Run. The half marathon and the relay are now sold out. Not…

  • Statement by Liberal Party of Canada Leader Justin Trudeau on Canadian Armed Forces Day

    Statement by Liberal Party of Canada Leader Justin Trudeau on Canadian Armed Forces Day

    OTTAWA – The Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Canadian Armed Forces Day: “Today, on Canadian Armed Forces Day, we thank our men and women in uniform – both past and present – who serve with the utmost courage, honour, and selflessness, and we thank their…

  • FSD News: Students Shine During Little Britches Weekend

    FSD News: Students Shine During Little Britches Weekend

    Little Britches Band Performances A soggy day couldn’t dampen the spirits of parade goers in High River thanks to uplifting performances by the bands from École Senator Riley Middle School, led by Herb Froese, and École Secondaire Highwood High School, led by Jace Stearn. High River Trustee Doug Gardner reported that these FSD bands attracted…

  • Faith Forum ~ New Life in the Garden

    Faith Forum ~ New Life in the Garden

    By Gloria Wessner. This time of year always brings a sense of newness as we work in our gardens and flower beds, or enjoy the ‘new green’ look all around us. The snow has given way to the warmth of the sun so it can be dug up or cultivated and prepared for planting. Then…

  • Millarville School’s Awesome Students – May 2015

    Millarville School’s Awesome Students – May 2015

    The Kinders have been exploring how the world works, looking at cycles in nature. They watched 25 caterpillars change into beautiful Painted Lady Butterflies and also hosted a very engaging assembly. Everyone LOVED talking into the microphone! The Grade 1s are looking at our 5 senses and how we use them to interact and explore…

  • Royal Tyrrell Museum Unveils New Dinsosaur: “Hellboy”

    Royal Tyrrell Museum Unveils New Dinsosaur: “Hellboy”

      A new species of horned dinosaur – one of the most impressive discoveries since Triceratops – has been unveiled at the Royal Tyrrell Museum’s newest exhibit, Fossils in Focus. Regaliceratops peterhewsi was discovered by a member of the public in southeastern Alberta in 2005. Nicknamed “Hellboy” due to the combination of difficult excavation conditions…

  • Pic-a-Pix ~ Shaka – June 6th, 2015 Puzzle

    Pic-a-Pix ~ Shaka – June 6th, 2015 Puzzle

    Here’s another Pic-a-Pix puzzle for you to enjoy courtesy of Diane Baher of Okotoks.

  • SRHT Wild West Golf Showdown 2015

    SRHT Wild West Golf Showdown 2015

      The 12th Annual Golf 4 Wellness Charity Golf Classic will take place on Thursday, July 9, 2015 at the Turner Valley Golf Club. A BBQ lunch and registration will kick things off from 11:30am to 12:30pm followed by a shotgun start at 1:00pm. Wear your favourite western wear and join us for an afternoon…

  • MCS Food Forest – Thank You!

    MCS Food Forest – Thank You!

    A HUGE thank you to the Millarville Community School Families & Teachers, Permaculture Calgary Guild Members, and the Leaf Ninjas, who came out to help on Saturday’s Garden Permablitz. Everyone was busy helping install an important feature in our future food forest, garden, and outdoor learning space – the Water Harvesting and Distribution Swales! Water…

  • FSD Students’ Matters Comittee

    FSD Students’ Matters Comittee

    Grade 8-12 student representatives gathered on May 8th to explore system-level data, identifying trends, issues and solutions. They also discussed what the “ideal school” looks like for learners, staff and parents/community members. Board Chair Christine Pretty was impressed by how engaged the students were in these exercises. In FSD, we believe it is vital to consult…

  • A Dozen Mini-Ministers Make their Marks with Environment and Parks

    A Dozen Mini-Ministers Make their Marks with Environment and Parks

    Twelve of Alberta’s greenest Grade 5 students participated in Environment and Parks’ Minister for the Day program. “What a wonderful way to begin my new role as Minister by meeting with these exceptional kids and learning about their concerns, as well as their solutions, to our environmental challenges.” ~ Shannon Phillips, Minister of Environment and…