Tag: Good News

  • Calgary Kids Face the Music after Police Partner with Schools and the CPO

    Calgary Kids Face the Music after Police Partner with Schools and the CPO

    Students at two Calgary schools will have the chance to experience classical music on Monday, thanks to a partnership between the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, the Calgary Police Service and the Calgary Police Foundation. Over 170 children at Patrick Airlie and Holy Trinity schools are participating in an “Instrumental Discovery Zoo,” where they will have the…

  • RCMP – Leduc – 17 year old race car driver talks “Drive To Stay Alive” to students

    RCMP – Leduc – 17 year old race car driver talks “Drive To Stay Alive” to students

      Leduc, AB – Distracted driving is dangerous. The Leduc RCMP and Global Traffic Group are reaching out to new drivers to talk about distracted driving.  They are bringing something to students they won’t even see coming – a race car driver. Global Traffic Group and Parker Thompson have partnered to help raise awareness on…

  • 1.4 Million Crossings on Calgary’s Peace Bridge

    1.4 Million Crossings on Calgary’s Peace Bridge

    You’ve seen the now iconic red bridge in Calgary. You’ve probably even taken a photo on it. But have you ever thought about how many people travel across the Peace Bridge each day? In April 2014, The City installed an automatic data counter at the Peace Bridge to collect information on the number of trips…

  • CREB®’s ROAR Awards name the best local REALTORS®

    CREB®’s ROAR Awards name the best local REALTORS®

      Recipients recognized for industry excellence and professionalism Calgary – REALTORS® who demonstrate role model-calibre performance in specific areas of real estate were recognized on May 23 at a celebration event called the ROAR Awards. The ROARs are a CREB® initiative, which stand for recognizing our accomplished REALTORS®. At this year’s ROAR Awards, five exceptional…

  • The Road to Rio Starts in Edmonton, TrackTown Canada

    The Road to Rio Starts in Edmonton, TrackTown Canada

      EDMONTON, Alberta – In less than 40 days, Edmonton will begin to witness the extraordinary with the busiest and most important summer for track & field in Edmonton’s history. Over 9 days in July, more than 3,000 of some of the world’s most elite international athletes compete before an estimated 40,000 spectators at the…

  • Outreach Workers Assisting High River Businesses with DRP

    Outreach Workers Assisting High River Businesses with DRP

      HIGH RIVER, AB: Town of High River Community Outreach Workers are looking to connect with any local businesses who may need assistance reviewing or appealing their Disaster Recovery Program (DRP) claims. “We have made some great progress with many of the residential files we have looked at,” said Eleanor Macdonald, Senior Community Outreach Worker…

  • Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Launches New Website

    Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Launches New Website

      Bridges of Love Ministry is pleased to announce the launch of Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) web site, www.bridgesoflove.ca This site not only shares information for up-coming CERT Summits but also high-lights past events. At CERT Summit 5, we are especially pleased to offer two Key-Note sessions on Friday evening. Dr. Terry Krauss, an…

  • Black Diamond’s Healthy Development Group Talk about Pathways and Trails

    Black Diamond’s Healthy Development Group Talk about Pathways and Trails

    By Chris Weingarth Our May 12th meeting was part of a series of meetings, and walks, we’ve been having since February in which we’ve been learning about the history, and possible future development, of pathways and trails in our area. The meeting was well attended, and there were a number of folks for whom it…

  • The Beatles in Strathmore 2015: 55 Plus Games Proud to Present Britain’s Finest

    The Beatles in Strathmore 2015: 55 Plus Games Proud to Present Britain’s Finest

    The 55 Plus Summer Games organizers are proud to be presenting Britain’s Finest, a Beatles tribute band, on June 20, 2015. “We were looking for a top notch band for the games and their name came up and after seeing them on YouTube we’re sold they are awesome,” said Linda Storkson, a volunteer and fundraising…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Perfect Rice

      By Reena Nerbas Foiled! Dear Reena, How do you remove foil that is stuck to an oven bottom? Priti Dear Priti, While the following isn’t an instant solution; it is effective at removing foil without damaging the porcelain finish of your oven. In a cool oven, lay a hot, wet rag on the oven…

  • Come to Oilfields High Tomorrow for Shrek, the Musical!

    Come to Oilfields High Tomorrow for Shrek, the Musical!

      Senior Drama at Oilfields is bringing Shrek, the Musical to Black Diamond tomorrow! Show dates are May 26th, 27th, 28th, and 29th; daily matinee curtain time is 10:30 am, and evening performances on the 28th and 29th begin at 7pm. Matinees, $2 and evenings $5, tickets available at the door. House opens 30 minutes before…

  • Ontario Firefighters Answer Alberta’s Call

    Ontario Firefighters Answer Alberta’s Call

    One hundred and twenty six Ontario wildland firefighters arrived in Alberta on Friday, May 22 to help battle wildfires. Current dry conditions in Alberta have increased the wildfire hazard to the point where more firefighters are needed to assist with current wildfires and respond to potential new wildfires. Alberta’s wildfire hazard is continually monitored. More…

  • Missing Children Society of Canada receives donation from Calgary Police Rodeo Association

    Missing Children Society of Canada receives donation from Calgary Police Rodeo Association

      The Calgary Police Service and the Calgary Police Rodeo Association continue to support the efforts of the Missing Children Society of Canada (MCSC). In recognition of International Missing Children’s Day on Monday, May 25, 2015, the Calgary Police Rodeo Association will present a cheque to MCSC in support of CodeSearch, one of three components…

  • Foothills School Division: Facts on Transportation

    Foothills School Division: Facts on Transportation

    Transportation Director Virginia McLeod provided Trustees with an overview of the department’s work including some fascinating facts: Service 20 schools on 69 routes, transporting more than 3,700 students — almost half of FSD’s student population. FSD buses travel approximately 11,900 kilometres every school day, and more than 2.1 million kilometres per year – NOT including…

  • Results from High River Mural Survey

    Results from High River Mural Survey

      High River, AB: The Town’s Mural Ad Hoc Committee organized a short survey in April regarding the proposed design of two new murals for the community. Approximately 600 surveys were completed online and through paper submissions at public events throughout the month. “We were very pleased to see how many people took time from…