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City Restarts Crowchild Trail Corridor Study with Community in Mind
The City of Calgary is restarting the Crowchild Trail Corridor Study with a new six-phased process that will provide multiple opportunities for public feedback throughout the study. Phase 1 of the study will establish an Engagement Design Team to answer the question “How do we have the most effective conversation possible about the Crowchild Trail…
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High River Exploring Multiple Options to Support Business
HIGH RIVER, AB: The Town of High River has been implementing and supporting a variety of programs and initiatives to assist current businesses, as well as attract new ones to the community. An upcoming business speaker series, being held in March, is the most recent addition to this toolbox of support for High River.…
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Okotoks Hall of Fame Awards – Call for Nominations
Help nominate the outstanding accomplishments of Okotoks athletes, people in the areas of arts, culture and those who have made long-standing and significant contributions to the community. Inductees will be honoured with a permanent plaque on the Okotoks Hall of Fame wall located at the Okotoks Recreation Centre. Nominations are open February 1 to March 31. Nomination…
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Turner Valley School Grade 1 Reflections on the Calgary Science Center
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Winter Care for Your Horse
Horses are animals that are well-adapted to cold Alberta temperatures; however they do need special attention to ensure we are meeting their food, water and shelter needs. With some simple management practices your horses can be safe, healthy and comfortable during the cold winter months. Water Horses may require up to 45 litres (10…
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Oilfields Hospital: Recreation Therapy Awareness Month
What is Therapeutic Recreation? Therapeutic Recreation/Recreation Therapy is a health profession which acknowledges the significance of leisure and recreation as integral components of optimal health and well-being of individuals with illnesses and disabling conditions. Recreation Therapists: Work with individuals with physical, mental, emotional, cognitive or social limitations that impact their ability, attitude and motivation…
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Youth Welcome in Okotoks Fitness Centre
Our Fitness Centre, operated by Natural High, is a family-friendly facility. We believe that fitness is as much for kids as it is for adults. As such, we invite youth 12 years of age and older to utilize the Fitness Centre’s weight room and access fitness programs on their own. Children ages 6-11 can also access the…
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West Bragg All Season Trail Plan Implementation Soon to Be a Reality in Bragg Creek
Project made possible thanks to the federal National Recreational Trails Program February 11, 2014 West Bragg Creek Parking Lot, Bragg Creek, AB Bragg Creek families, residents and visitors will soon benefit from West Bragg All Season Trail Plan Implementation thanks to federal investments to expand and improve snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, off-road motorcycle and non-motorized recreational…
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Mayor’s Task Force Appointed to Oversee Economic Plan
HIGH RIVER, AB: High River Town Council approved the creation of a special task force to spearhead the development and implementation of an economic action plan for the town. The Mayor’s Economic Development Taskforce will include members of the community who have been appointed by council to take the strategic lead in creating an…
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Lamont Man Wins $50 Million on LOTTO MAX!
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Child Victims of Sexual Abuse Receive Additional Counselling Services
Government is ensuring child victims of sexual abuse will have access to additional counselling services and specially-trained counsellors. The additional counselling services will be available as a pilot project at the Sheldon Kennedy Child Advocacy Centre in Calgary, the Caribou Child and Youth Centre in Grande Prairie and the Zebra Child Protection Centre in Edmonton.…
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Okotoks Economic Development: A Year in Review 2014
2014 was a big year in terms of community input including the Roger Brooks Community Assessment discussions to the Community Visioning Process, in addition to consulting with the developers to streamline the development process. On the business side of things, 564 storefront businesses registered in town, which translates to an overall increase of 2.3% in…
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Turner Valley School News: What’s Up for February
February is here and we are full speed ahead again after the winter break. Students and staff have been working hard as we hit the mid-point of the school year and slowly but surely move towards spring. During the last week of January we celebrated Family Literacy Day, which featured a beach theme which made…
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World of Choices Coming to Okotoks in March
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The Silk Train: Part of Canada’s History
(Contributed) Do you know, the most noteable trains on the CPR mainline were the silk trains. Historically speaking, old railroaders still speak nostalgically of the silk train era, when super fast trains carrying costly, highly perishable raw silk, highballed it across Canada from Vancouver at speeds that are still records. The era was fostered…
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