Tag: Good News

  • Local Girl Guides Raising Funds for Trip to Europe

    Local Girl Guides Raising Funds for Trip to Europe

      Pancakes 1st Diamond Valley Trex Unit would like to thank everyone who came out Sunday morning to the Pancake Breakfast at AG Foods to support the girls and guiders. You helped raise $965.00! Perogies Our community can continue to help out this group with their Prairie Gourmet Perogie Fundraiser. Just place your order before…

  • The Library is Your Source for Free e-Resources

    The Library is Your Source for Free e-Resources

      A recent patron survey conducted at the Sheep River Library in Turner Valley revealed that 25% of respondents either did not use or did not know about the e-resources available through the library. The library held an e-resource open house on March 21st to introduce patrons to this wonderful service. Sheep River Library offers…

  • Horses Jump to Give a Leg Up 2015

    Horses Jump to Give a Leg Up 2015

      Spruce Meadows is proud to announce that last year’s hugely popular Horses Jump to Give a Leg up initiative is back for another colourful season! In partnership with the Calgary Sun and Conoco Phillips, Spruce Meadows celebrates its 40th Anniversary by giving back to the community and its vitally important charities, foundations and Not-For-Profit…

  • Harper Government calls for National Disaster Mitigation Program proposals

      Macleod MP John Barlow would like to highlight the announcement made by the Honourable Steven Blaney, Canada’s Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness launching the first call for proposals for the National Disaster Mitigation Program (NDMP). In Economic Action Plan 2014, our Government committed to providing $200 million in funding over five years,…

  • Teams and Volunteers Needed in High River for Capital One Race for Kids

    Teams and Volunteers Needed in High River for Capital One Race for Kids

    Grown Ups Play, Kids Win High River – On Saturday, June 6th the Capital One Race for Kids is coming to High River. The National Fundraising event is a fun 5 km urban adventure race where teams of 4 adults complete 10 checkpoint challenges that will remind them of their childhood. All proceeds of the…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Serving Fruit

    Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Serving Fruit

      By Reena Nerbas Cleaning Glue off Cement Hi Reena, When I bought my house, there was a large green mat glued to the concrete porch. The mat recently ripped and had to be torn off, as it became a hazard. Now hard glue (maybe cement glue) remains. How can I get this off so the cement…

  • Housing Prices Hold Steady in Surrounding Areas

    Housing Prices Hold Steady in Surrounding Areas

    Calgary – Slower economic activity influenced demand across the region in the first quarter of 2015. However, despite rising inventory levels, housing prices in Calgary’s surrounding areas remained relatively stable. “A lack of recovery in oil has many concerned about their employment status and these concerns have been impacting consumer confidence in the first quarter,” said…

  • Hunt for Alumni to Celebrate 50 Years of Special Alberta Camp

    Hunt for Alumni to Celebrate 50 Years of Special Alberta Camp

      This summer will mark the 50th anniversary for Easter Seals Camp Horizon. In preparation for this special celebration we are requesting help in reaching alumni from the past 50 years. Camp memories and stories last a lifetime. Thousands of Albertans have given their time, energy, and passion to make a difference in the lives…

  • STARS Announces Winners of 2015 Lottery

    STARS Announces Winners of 2015 Lottery

      Alberta – Many Albertans have much cause to celebrate, following the announcement of the 2015 STARS Lottery grand prize winners Thursday. The lottery raised more than $11.2 million net, with 3,227 prizes worth more than $5.3 million retail. Calgary resident and Edmonton show home winner Justin Hasanen was overjoyed with his win. “I have…

  • Oilfields High Grade 8s Invited to Visit the National Parks

    Oilfields High Grade 8s Invited to Visit the National Parks

      Do you enjoy visiting the National Parks? We are excited to distribute a My Parks Pass to all Grade 8 students. This will allow one free Youth Daily entry to any national park, national historic site or national marine conservation area. It will also provide a discount on a Family/Group Daily Entry fee. Grade…

  • Okotoks’ Excalibur Shelters Product Launch a Great Success!

    Okotoks’ Excalibur Shelters Product Launch a Great Success!

      Excalibur Shelters, an Okotoks company owned and operated by Malcolm Duncan and his sons Grant and Doug, recently launched its new product the SL- Tainer, a self-lifting container. The Duncan’s invented this product, which is a remarkable tool for industries and presents opportunity to create valuable solutions such as mobile power generators, site laboratories, offices,…

  • Clay Tile Painting for Lions Spray Park – Fun Time For All

    Clay Tile Painting for Lions Spray Park – Fun Time For All

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] Today was officially the last day for painting clay tiles for the Lions Family Spray Park. Several community members came out for the event, held at the Sheep Creek Arts Council in Turner Valley.  Please enjoy these photographs of the budding artists hard at work. If you missed the deadline you can still make…

  • Millarville School News: Mini Businesses Coming Soon

    Millarville School News: Mini Businesses Coming Soon

      The Grade 4’s have been inspired by our current class novel, Lunch Money, and our current unit of inquiry, How We Organize Ourselves. We are creating our own mini businesses! These mini businesses demonstrate true entrepreneurial ambition by the Grade 4’s and they wish to raise money to have a year end pizza celebration.…

  • Crossword Puzzle ~ April 18th, 2015

    Crossword Puzzle ~ April 18th, 2015

    Check out our printable crossword puzzle!

  • Devon Canada launches 2015 Science Giants Grant

    Devon Canada launches 2015 Science Giants Grant

      Calgary –Starting April 6, Devon Canada will be accepting applications for the Science Giants grant. Each year, Devon’s Science Giants grant helps science teachers create innovative lesson plans and course curriculum by providing them with up to $5,000 to make their vision a reality. Through this grant, Devon is able to provide funding that…