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Sudoku Puzzle ~ March 28th, 2015
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New Tools for Student Success
Calgary, AB — Students at SAIT Polytechnic have some new high-tech tools to help them achieve success in their education. The post-secondary has received four major gifts totaling more than $5 million. The donations include an executive jet aircraft, a digital printing press, a simulator for petroleum engineering technology, and funds to support counselling and…
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How to Turn Your Garden Into a Peaceful, Eco-Friendly Refuge
By James Richings Life is stressful enough without looking outside to your garden and witnessing a messy and wild patch of land. Keeping it trim and tidy means you have a perfect place to go and relax during a nice summers evening. This doesn’t mean you have to spend thousands and thousands of pounds creating the…
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2015 Wellness Challenge Encourages Healthy Choices
The fifth Annual Community Wellness Challenge will run from April 5 to May 16 in High River and is open to all ages and levels of activity. The six week challenge is designed to motivate participants into living an active life. “This is the fifth year we have organized the challenge and it’s always a…
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From the Teacher’s Desk ~ Raising Our Standards
By Leonard Quilty The difference between what we do and what we are capable of doing would suffice to solve most of the world’s problems. ~ Mahatma Gandhi Recently, I read an interesting article in the Calgary Herald about a young social entrepreneur from Vancouver, Taylor Conroy. Conroy has come up with an intriguing…
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Traditional First Nations lands in the heart of Alberta’s oil sands region to be protected
The Moose Lake area is culturally significant to the First Nation and Metis people of Fort McKay, so the Alberta government is taking steps to ensure this sacred land is protected for generations to come. Premier Jim Prentice, Environment and Sustainable Resource Development Minister Kyle Fawcett and Fort McKay First Nation Chief Jim Boucher signed…
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Planet Waves for April 2015
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Joint Government Funding Increases Affordable Housing for Seniors in Pincher Creek
Pincher Creek, Alberta — Seniors will have access to modern, affordable housing options in Pincher Creek thanks to an investment of some $9.8 million by the Government of Canada and the Government of Alberta. The joint funding will allow for the construction of a new, 50-unit lodge that will replace the original Crest View…
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Southridge Emergency Services Achieves LEED Gold Certification
The Town of Okotoks received its first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Gold certification in 2015 for the Southridge Emergency Services Building accreditation process completed in 2014. To celebrate the achievement, Mayor Bill Robertson hung the official plaque at the building Wednesday, Feb 25.
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Phase III of Heritage Inventory Launched with Open House
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Millarville School News: Spring Round-Up an Outstanding Success
Last Thursday the whole community came together to celebrate our Western Heritage. The Spring Round-up is a perfect example of how our community supports public education. From the generous donations from families and businesses for our raffles and silent auction items to the awesome turn out, it was a huge success. Your time, donations…
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Grade 10 Students Spark Change in Community of Chateh
When we give children and youth the tools to lead with confidence, anything is possible. This is the philosophy of Empowering Minds, a Calgary-based youth leadership organization that empowers teens to become significant contributors to their communities. Philosophy became reality when what began as an awareness project led by two grade ten students rapidly…
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Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Yoga ~ Getting Started
Beginning a new exercise program is exciting and challenging. You will be amazed at what your body can do once you get started. Finding a class Within your community, there are likely several yoga clubs. Check out your city’s parks and recreation listing or search on the Internet for a class. Make a…
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Wish to Connect Event Raises Big Money for Rowan House
Rowan House would like to once again thank Heritage Point Properties for it’s Wish to Connect fundraiser in support of Rowan House and the Scott Seaman Sports Rink. The event, focusing on strong family foundations and sense of community, raised $36,500 for the shelter! “Not all families enjoy the stability that most of us take…
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Used Books Need for 2nd Annual Community Used Book Sale at Oilfields High School
Oilfields High School is holding our 2nd Annual Community Used Book Sale on April 29 and 30th. Last year it was a great success and this year we hope to have another great sale. We are looking for used book donations, any condition, any genre, any book!! All you spring cleaning aficionados who will…
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