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Canadian Armed Forces celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the National Flag of Canada
Ottawa – The Honourable Pierre Lemieux, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs, on behalf of the Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of National Defence, is joining members of the Canadian Armed Forces at the Royal Military College of Canada (RMCC) today as they celebrate the 50th anniversary of the national flag of Canada. Further,…
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Town of Okotoks one of the 2015 FCM Sustainable Communities Award Winners
On November 14, 2014, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) announced the winners of its 2015 Sustainable Communities Awards, recognizing innovation and excellence in municipal sustainable development in six categories: brownfields, energy, neighbourhood development, transportation, waste and water. This year’s winning initiatives all share a focus on partnerships and community engagement to ensure environmental, economic…
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The Advertising Research Foundation Announces 2015 David Ogilvy Award Winners
Winners Include College Football Playoff, Starbucks & The Voice and Toyota Award Tiers to Be Announced at The ARF’s Annual Re:Think NEW YORK, NY–(Marketwired – Feb 11, 2015) – The Advertising Research Foundation (The ARF) today announced winners for The 2015 ARF David Ogilvy Awards for Excellence in Advertising Research. Named for advertising legend David…
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Turner Valley Healthy School Initiative Presents…Hip Hop Dance Experience with Sound Kreations!
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Romance along for the ride on Calgary Transit
Calgary, Alberta – The winning couple of Calgary Transit’s Valentine’s Day contest met on the bus and fell in love, literally. Trevor Myers met the woman of his dreams when the passenger lost her footing and fell directly onto his lap riding the Route 20 bus. “As the bus pulled away from her stop, Amanda…
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RCMP Deliver Prevention News and Valentines to Seniors
On Wednesday, February 11, 2015, 5 St. Albert RCMP officers attended the Chateau Mission Senior’s home for a special purpose. They delivered Fraud prevention flyers to the residents that explained how to protect yourself from scams. Then the uniformed RCMP officers gave each resident an old fashioned Valentine card as that romantic holiday is almost…
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Top Canadian Novelist Recommends Compelling Read for 2015
Acclaimed Canadian author Joseph Boyden knows the art of storytelling, and what makes a captivating read. The award winning author of Three Day Road, Through Black Spruce and The Orenda has recommended that book lovers read Richard Wagamese’s Indian Horse this year. Boyden recommended the novel to individuals and book clubs such as the Amnesty…
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Planet Waves for February 13 to 20, 2015
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Heaven Can Wait Thrilled with Fundraiser for Milk River Rescue Dogs
Heaven Can Wait volunteers and some shelter dogs were joined by some talented musicians and entertainers as well as High River fire fighters on Saturday. There were fun stuff for the kids, dogs to pet, good music and tasty BBQ and fire fighters carrying out groceries and lugging donations in front of Sobeys in High…
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2015 Canada Winter Games: Official 2015 Games Mobile Site
Prince George, BC – The 2015 Canada Winter Games unveiled a mobile sub-site, on February 2nd, optimized for all smartphone platforms. The 2015 Games mobile site, sponsored by Shaw Go WIFI is geared towards 2015 Games athletes, volunteers and attendees and can now be accessed at m.canadagames2015.ca. Users are encouraged to save the link…
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Have fun this Family Day with free admission to Alberta’s provincial historic sites, museums and parks!
Enjoy all Alberta has to offer this Family Day by visiting our provincial museums, historic sites and parks for special events, including Family Fishing Weekend! Historic Sites and Museums All of the following sites will offer free admission on Monday, Feb.16. Oil Sands Discovery Centre – Fort McMurray The Odd-Lot Puppetry Company is presenting an all new…
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Dinos hand coaching reins to Wayne Harris, Jr.
Harris has been in Dinos fold for nearly 40 years as a player, alumnus and assistant coach February 13, 2015 – The University of Calgary Dinos didn’t have to go far to find their next head football coach. Athletic director Ron Wuotila announced Thursday that Wayne Harris, Jr. will become the sixth head coach in…
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A Great Canadian…….Father Athol Murray
(Contributed) Notre Dame College, Wilcox, Saskatchewan. The College Motto ” Luctor et Emergo….I Struggle and I Come Through” Father Murray was a man’s man, with a heart of gold and a real desire for living. He believed that sports belonged in the curriculum, and so it was, that the Hounds of Notre Dame became…
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Oilfields High School: Scholarships
As scholarship deadlines are starting to approach, Grade 12 students need to start getting organized. I always encourage students to start a folder, either electronically or on paper to keep organized with all of their pending scholarships. Organize them by deadline and start applying. Line up teachers, community members or counsellors to write reference letters……
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Okotoks Recreation Invites Okotoks Families to Unplug for Family Day
Family Day Unplugged at the Okotoks Recreation Centre Monday, February 16, 2015 – 10:00am to 3:30pm Family Day is a holiday recognized in Alberta as a way for families to spend time together. The Town of Okotoks, along with Okotoks Family and Community Support Services (FCSS), recognizes the importance of this and is planning its…
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