Tag: Good News

  • Neighbourhood Block Party Trailer Available to High River Residents

    Neighbourhood Block Party Trailer Available to High River Residents

    Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) is offering their ‘Neighbourhood Block Party Trailer’ to High River residents who would like to organize block parties in their communities. “Block parties are a great way for neighbours to get together, meet each other, have fun and make meaningful community connections,” says Caitland Asmundson, Community Support Worker with…

  • Drive Home a Winning Golf Tournament

    Drive Home a Winning Golf Tournament

    The arrival of warmer weather has many Canadians dreaming of the hitting the local golf course. It is also the time that many companies, organizations, charities and other groups start planning their golf tournaments. Hosting a golf tournament is a great way to entertain customers, thank employees or raise funds for your group. While there…

  • Millarville Community School: Principal’s Message

    Millarville Community School: Principal’s Message

    Principal’s Message Soccer and baseball season are here, the Flames gave us a good run, we have an NDP majority government in Alberta and we have less than two months of school left in the 2014-2015 school year. My, a lot can change in a couple of weeks! Looking back on the last two weeks,…

  • Meet the 2015 Okotoks Conservation Educators

    Meet the 2015 Okotoks Conservation Educators

    Between the months of May to September, the Town of Okotoks embarks on a campaign of conservation awareness in our community. Five Conservation Educators visit approximately 1,000 households and 100 businesses educating the community on water and energy conservation and waste management. The Educators also attend all summer community events and provide conservation presentations to children at schools…

  • Crossword Puzzle ~ May 16th, 2015

    Crossword Puzzle ~ May 16th, 2015

    All of our puzzles now include their solutions – click the link at the bottom of the page Click the image below for a printable pdf version of this week’s puzzle Click here for the solution to this week’s crossword puzzle

  • Upcoming Priddis Community Organizations Fundraisers

    Upcoming Priddis Community Organizations Fundraisers

      Priddis Community Association Fundraising Gala Saturday, May 23, 2015, 7:00 pm, at the Priddis Community Hall You are invited to attend an evening with a “Fun Casino” as entertainment (18+ only).  Your $30 Ticket includes: first round of funny money, late lunch and entry door prizes.  Also featured: cash bar, silent auction and funny…

  • Mother Runs to Save Eyesight

    Mother Runs to Save Eyesight

      Like any mom, Norma Bastidas would move mountains if she could to help her child. Eight years ago, Norma’s oldest son Karl was diagnosed with an eye condition that doctors told her would cause him to go blind. Norma was helpless to do anything to save his vision. She took up running as a…

  • Turner Valley School: What Bullying Is … and Isn’t

    Ask the Principal What Bullying Is … and Isn’t The topic of bullying is very important to address in today’s world. The actual word ‘bullying’ is unfortunately used by students and adults in many situations, without an understanding that bullying, conflict, threats and social skill development are not the same thing. If we’re going to…

  • Planet Waves ~ May 16 – 22, 2015

    Planet Waves ~ May 16 – 22, 2015

    Planet Waves by Eric Francis Aries (March 20-April 19) The usual advice about Mercury retrograde is to be conscious, aware and cautious around matters of communication. But the retrograde that begins Monday, for you, takes that to the level of a moment-to-moment devotion. Be aware just how much can go wrong, if you make the…

  • Project Green Day – May 23rd, 2015 Black Diamond & Turner Valley

    Project Green Day – May 23rd, 2015 Black Diamond & Turner Valley

    The Towns of Black Diamond and Turner Valley are asking volunteers to come out and help with Project Green Day on Saturday, May 23 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon. Both communities will be spruced up for the summer, thanks to this annual event. We will be looking for volunteers to help plant trees on…

  • Fun Coffee Recipes to Enjoy in Summer

    Fun Coffee Recipes to Enjoy in Summer

    There’s something irresistible about a specialty coffee when the sun is shining and you’re lounging on the patio on a lazy summer afternoon, or after dark as you enjoy a campfire under the stars. Here are three fun ways you can transform a specialty coffee into a delectable summer treat. Double vanilla latte float What…

  • Okotoks Soap Box Derby June 6th – Sponsors Needed

    Okotoks Soap Box Derby June 6th – Sponsors Needed

    Soapbox Derby is fast approaching (June 6th), and we are getting a little desperate for some sponsorship of carts.  We have about 17 kids, hoping to enter, but need someone to sponsor them. Please go to Carstar and fill in a sponsorship form, and they will connect you with a child.  If you want to…

  • Bluerock Gallery Presents Fred Stenson’s “Who by Fire” Book Event

    Bluerock Gallery Presents Fred Stenson’s “Who by Fire” Book Event

    Join us Sunday, May 17, from 1 – 4pm and meet Fred Stenson, local author of prize-winning historical fiction. Fred will read from his newest book “Who by Fire” at 1:00, and following the reading will be available for signing books. Fred Stenson writes in several genres, including fiction, non-fiction and film.  His most recent novel, Who By…

  • Active Living in MD of Foothills

    Active Living in MD of Foothills

      NW Foothills Recreation Board Survey About a Facility in our Area Please take 5 minutes and fill in our online Survey, which will run until May 31, 2015, and make your opinion count!    For the Survey & more info, visit: http://www.nwfoothillsrec.com/ The M.D. has asked the NWFRB to survey the residents of Divisions 3,…

  • “High River is Ready” With New Emergency Preparedness Website

    “High River is Ready” With New Emergency Preparedness Website

    High River, AB: The Town of High River has launched a new emergency preparedness website, www.HRready.ca, to help residents and businesses stay informed and prepared for future emergencies. “We want to encourage residents to be ready for any type of disaster,” said Carly Benson, emergency management coordinator for the Town. “The new website will work…