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Foothills School Division joins forces with Global Sport Academy Group taking sports program delivery to the next level
Partnership launches with grade 7-9 boys hockey program HIGH RIVER, AB, April 28, 2015 – Foothills School Division is partnering with the Global Sport Academy Group to offer enhanced sports programming for student athletes. Beginning in September 2015, Foothills School Division (FSD) and Global Sport Academy Group will collaborate on a hockey program for boys…
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$50,000 in emergency support following earthquake in Nepal
TORONTO, April 28, 2015 /CNW/ – Sun Life Financial announced today it will contribute $50,000 to support relief efforts for those affected by the devastating earthquake that struck Nepal on April 25th. The contribution will come from the Sun Life Financial International Response Fund at the Canadian Red Cross, which will enable emergency support to be…
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Peak Athletics Spring Street Hockey Tournament Returns to Okotoks
June 13th and 14th will mark the second annual Spring Street Hockey Classic put on my Peak Athletics. The games will run from 8am to 6pm each day in the Foothills Composite parking lot (229 Woodhaven Drive). All teams from Timbits to Bantams are encouraged to participate. You can register online. Please have your teams…
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Dodge Does a Ram EcoDiesel
By James Richings, Greener Ideal There’s nothing more powerful than a pick up truck made to withstand the toughest environments. However, in this eco conscious day and age, often these powerful pick up trucks tend to lend themselves to having a negative impact on the environment and their surroundings. So what have certain car companies…
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James M. Flaherty receives Former Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, Honourable Norman Kwong Award
Calgary, AB – Easter Seals Alberta is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2014 Former, Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, Honourable Norman Kwong Award, James M. Flaherty. The announcement was made on February 27, 2015 at Easter Seals Alberta’s Annual Awards Dinner where Mary Kwong – the wife of former Lieutenant Governor of Alberta,…
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Longview Legacy Walking/Jogging Path Being Planned
The Longview Arts, Recreation and Community (ARC) Society is planning to construct a one-kilometre pathway along the top of the ridge overlooking the Highwood River west of Longview. The total cost is estimated to be about $162,000, of which $81,550 has been raised already: $1,550 in community fundraisers, $35,000 from the Legacy Oil and…
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Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Secrets of the Grocery Store
By Reena Nerbas Grocery Store Secrets That You Need To Know 1. Fresh fruits and colourful veggies are placed at the front of the store. Studies show that when consumers fill their carts with healthy goodness, they feel less guilty about purchasing pre-packaged, less healthy food. 2. Fresh vegetables are sprayed with water to…
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Crosby to Prague: Pittsburgh star joins Team Canada
By Hockey Canada One year after winning Olympic gold, Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby will join Team Canada for the 2015 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship. Jim Nill, general manager of Canada’s National Men’s Team, announced Sunday, in collaboration with Hockey Canada, that Sidney Crosby has been added to the Team Canada roster for the…
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Oilfields High School: Turtle Lodge
In October 2014, a space was created at Oilfields High School for FNMI (First Nations, Metis and Inuit) students, and the students called it ‘Turtle Lodge’. As Oilfields has approximately 50 FNMI students, this place has become a great place for our students to meet, and hang out. Local Elders Rayden Rollinmud, Darren Twoyoungmen…
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High River’s Heaven Can Wait Online Auction
Heaven Can Wait is holding our first online auction to help support the ongoing care of our animals. With the scope and crisis of the Milk River dogs, local artist Kari Martin has spearheaded this fundraising effort by producing 8 original pieces of art depicting each of the dogs who came into our care. Additional…
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AHS Weekly Wellness News: National Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Week
National Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Week (NOTDAW) April 19 – 25, 2015 is a week to honour organ and tissue donors and their families who have so graciously given the precious gift of life and improved health to many individuals who require a transplant. This is also a week to heighten awareness around…
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From My Bookshelf ~ Featuring Richard North Patterson and Sarah McCoy
By Lynn Willoughby In the Name of Honor ~ Richard North Patterson This is a legal thriller where most of the action takes place in a courtroom. Lt Brian McCarran is on trial for murder and adultery. Both criminal acts in the military. I’m not usually a fan of courtroom drama, but the military component…
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Sheep River Ramblers Win YOU People’s Choice Award
The Sheep River Ramblers walking program has been awarded the 2015 YOU Libraries People’s Choice Award. Congratulations to the Sheep River Library for initiating this successful program. The Ramblers would like to thank everyone who signed in and voted for the People’s Choice award. The Award will be officially presented at the annual Alberta…
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Plan to Visit High River this May
Emerson Lake to be restocked with fish The Government of Alberta, in conjunction with the Alberta Conservation Association, will soon be restocking Emerson Lake with fish. The lake will be restocked with: 600 Brown Trout the first week of May 2,500 Rainbow Trout by May Long Weekend Please note that a valid Alberta sportfishing…
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Diamond Valley Community Garden Has Plots Available
The Diamond Valley Community Garden is run by local volunteers and is a sub-committee of the Town of Black Diamond Parks & Recreation Board. Gardeners come together each year to learn more about healthy gardening and to share their insight with others. Registration Forms for the 2015 season can be downloaded here, and your fees…
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