Tag: Good News

  • FSD Announces New Principal and Vice-Principal Appointments

    FSD Announces New Principal and Vice-Principal Appointments

    Foothills School Division announces several school leadership selections HIGH RIVER, AB, May 6, 2015 Foothills School Division (FSD) is pleased to announce administrative changes involving four schools in Okotoks and High River, all effective August 2015: Bryan Brandford, Principal, École Secondaire Highwood High School, High River – Currently serving as principal of École Okotoks Junior…

  • Diamond Valley Project Green Day: Saturday, May 23, 2015

    Diamond Valley Project Green Day: Saturday, May 23, 2015

      The Towns of Black Diamond and Turner Valley are asking volunteers to come out and help clean up their communities at Project Green Day on Saturday, May 23rd from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Both communities will be spruced up for the summer, thanks to this annual event. Various areas of both towns will…

  • Join Diamond Valley “Pathways and Trails” Walk

    Join Diamond Valley “Pathways and Trails” Walk

      By Chris Weingarth The first “Pathways and Trails” walk met at the Turner Valley Golf Club Monday afternoon and had a tremendously informative and inspiring walk. We followed a route that took us down to the river behind the driving range and then upstream to the old suspension bridge across from the gas plant and back…

  • The Yummy Adventures of Celia and Cedric

    The Yummy Adventures of Celia and Cedric

    These memories stay with the children throughout their lives. VANCOUVER, Canada (PRWEB) – When it comes to building parent-child and grandparent-child connections, two activities are integral: reading books and sharing meals. Lucky for everyone, “The Yummy Adventures of Celia and Cedric,” a first-of-its-kind children’s “read and bake” book series launching May 1, 2015 combines both…

  • The Ospreys Have Landed

    The Ospreys Have Landed

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] FortisAlberta’s Osprey web cam is up and running and our beloved Osprey couple have returned to the platform set up near Canmore. It provides a bird’s eye view of the Ospreys’ nesting activities. Osprey, (Pandion haliaetus) are found on every continent except Antarctica. They migrate thousands of miles each year to and from Central…

  • STIX Hockey Academy: Summer Camps

    STIX Hockey Academy: Summer Camps

      Day Camps: Black Diamond: August 17 – 21 Nanton: August 24 – 28 Our Day Camps are designed for players between the ages of 6-13 and are focused on developing basic hockey skills. These camps run from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday. Each camper will have 2 hours of on-ice time…

  • 2015’s New Midway Foods Are Waiting For You – THE MIDWAY CHAMPION!!

    2015’s New Midway Foods Are Waiting For You – THE MIDWAY CHAMPION!!

    by James Radke, Midway manager We’ve spent the last year seeking out the best and craziest foods from all over North America to bring you the best new Midway foods out there! Think your taste buds and your stomach are up to the challenge? 2015 is shaping up to be another Champion year. Don’t worry…

  • New Filming Location for Fargo TV Series on May 6th

    New Filming Location for Fargo TV Series on May 6th

    High River, AB: Fargo S2 Productions Inc. will be in High River until May 8 to film the season’s final episodes of the television series Fargo airing on the FX network. A last-minute filming location is required in addition to what the Town has previously announced. The new scene will be filmed in front of…

  • University of Calgary: Honorary degree recipient announced for May 2015 convocation

    University of Calgary: Honorary degree recipient announced for May 2015 convocation

    A message to the campus community from the chancellor and president The honorary degree ― Doctor of Laws ― is the University of Calgary’s highest academic honour. It is bestowed on individuals whose notable achievements and community service merit recognition. We are pleased to announce that Dr. Ralph Brinster is the honorary degree recipient for…

  • Veterans on Horseback Coming to the Foothills

    Veterans on Horseback Coming to the Foothills

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] Communities For Veterans Foundation – The Ride Across Canada is operating a horseback ride across Canada with veterans and for veterans. Watch for the riders in Black Diamond this afternoon around 3:00 to 4:00 pm. They will be riding in from the south along Government Road to Black Diamond Town Office. Why are we…

  • The Eiffel Tower Will Power Itself With Two New Silent Wind Turbines

    The Eiffel Tower Will Power Itself With Two New Silent Wind Turbines

    By Colin Rabyniuk | March 8, 2015 The Eiffel Tower, forever a symbol of French ingenuity and heritage, has added two new wind turbines to its modernist frame. The 17-foot turbines are a part of a massive renovation of the tower’s lower level. Specially designed for the tower, the turbines are unlike typical wind energy installations. They run…

  • Oilfields High School: Musical Theatre and Travel Club Fundraisers

    Oilfields High School: Musical Theatre and Travel Club Fundraisers

      Senior Drama presents “Shrek, the Musical” 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 7 pm. Matinees, $2 and evenings $5, tickets available at the door. Appropriate for all ages. Travel Club: Spolumbo Fundraiser We have…

  • Millaville School News: School Lunch Fatigue? Team Thrive Has Answers

    Millaville School News: School Lunch Fatigue? Team Thrive Has Answers

    Team Thrive Tip: Pre-cut veggies and store them in clear containers in the refrigerator. The easier they are to access the more likely they are to disappear. Put fresh veggies (and dip if you prefer) out on the counter while you prepare dinner to head off the inevitable ‘We’re hungry, when are we eating?’ Kids…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Homemade Room Freshner

      By Reena Nerbas Frayed Shoe Laces Dear Reena, I brought my son’s soccer cleats out of storage and noticed that the shoelaces are frayed. I can’t feed the laces through the holes, and I don’t have time to search for new laces. Any quick fix ideas? Maddy Dear Maddy, There are a couple of…

  • National Writing Award for Okotoks Student Who Answered the Question Show Us Why Canadians Should Vote

    National Writing Award for Okotoks Student Who Answered the Question Show Us Why Canadians Should Vote

      Hats off to Harriet Smith, a grade 9 student at École Okotoks Junior High School (ÉOJHS) on placing first in the Writing category of the 2014 National Democracy Challenge! Harriet wins an 11-inch MacBook Air laptop for her entry, “In a Cage”, illustrating how Canada can serve as an example to other countries that…