Tag: Good News

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: From Dust to Decking

    Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: From Dust to Decking

      By Reena Nerbas Dealing With Dust Dear Reena, We moved into a new home 8 years ago which has a heat pump. I am not sure if the pump causes constant dust, but it is driving me crazy! It doesn’t seem to matter how many times I dust, or what I use, because as…

  • Legion Helps Almost A Thousand Homeless Veterans

    Legion Helps Almost A Thousand Homeless Veterans

      OTTAWA, Feb. 9, 2015 /CNW/ – Almost a thousand Homeless and near homeless Veterans have been helped by The Royal Canadian Legion through its “Leave the Streets Behind” program. “The Royal Canadian Legion has the resources to help Veterans directly and immediately,” says Dominion President of The Royal Canadian Legion, Tom Eagles.  In 2014 alone,…

  • Longview Library News: Online Resources

    Longview Library News: Online Resources

      The newest eResource from Marigold is SOLARO. It is an on-line study help and exam preparation for Grades 3-12. It is based on the Alberta curriculum and will be helpful for all students, particularly for those who are home schooled. A workshop to explain the program and its use will be held shortly. On…

  • 4-H Valley ACES – Introducing a New Multi-Club

    4-H Valley ACES – Introducing a New Multi-Club

      A new 4-H Multi Club has been launched in Turner Valley. This year we are offering indoor Archery and Cooking. We run monthly meetings, which gives our members the opportunity to learn and understand Parliamentary Rules, based on Roberts Rule. The Members run the club and hold all the board positions, which gives them…

  • Oilfields High Welcomes New Band Teacher

    Oilfields High Welcomes New Band Teacher

    Please join us in welcoming new teacher Mr. Daniel Tieman to our Band program at OHS! My Name is Daniel Tieman and I am glad to be here at Oilfields. I am very excited to be working with the regional band program. I come from a very extensive musical background. I started piano lessons at…

  • AHS Wellness News: Better Choices, Better Health now available online

    AHS Wellness News: Better Choices, Better Health now available online

      Free workshop for Albertans managing chronic conditions  Do you live with a chronic health condition like diabetes, obesity, arthritis or chronic pain? Do you want to feel better and take control of your own health? Making that happen is now just a mouse click away with the launch of the Better Choices, Better Health®-Online…

  • SAIT: A Century to Remember

    SAIT: A Century to Remember

    By Michelle Woodard, SAIT Alumni When SAIT opened its doors in 1916, it had a tiny Inglewood campus, a different name — the Provincial Institute of Technology and Art — and 11 students. Airplanes were in their infancy and computers weren’t even on the radar. Actually, radar hadn’t been invented yet, either. An incredible amount…

  • Faith Forum ~ In the Trading Business

    Faith Forum ~ In the Trading Business

      One of the programmes I’ve enjoyed listening to is CHRB 1140’s Tradio. It’s enjoyable listening to all the different people with their items up for sale or give away, and how Charlie just keeps things moving along with a sense of purpose and community. Most articles, even tho’ used and maybe old, end up…

  • Foothills Art Featured in Macleod MP’s Ottawa Office

      Macleod MP John Barlow is inviting artists and photographers from across his riding to submit their work to be included in the Foothills Gallery, an exhibit area in his Ottawa office which will feature the work of local artisans. All artists and photographers in the riding of Macleod are invited to showcase their work in his Ottawa…

  • Show your Love this Valentine’s month at the Lions’ Spray Park Pampered Chef Fundraiser

    Show your Love this Valentine’s month at the Lions’ Spray Park Pampered Chef Fundraiser

      Join us for an evening of food & fun; see what’s new with the Pampered Chef. On this special night 15% of all orders will be donated to the Lions Club to help finish landscaping at the fantastic new Spray Park, set to open this summer season in Turner Valley. When: Thursday Feb. 12th…

  • MCS Presents the Students (and Staff) of Awesomeness for February

    MCS Presents the Students (and Staff) of Awesomeness for February

    The following students have been recognized by their peers or teachers for exhibiting one or more of the IB Attitudes in their time at MCS. Student names will be pulled from this growing list of names for additional surprises at upcoming assemblies. Maya(2) – for Respect & Appreciation Josie(2) – for Confidence William (6)– for…

  • Literacy for Life: Building Blocks

    Literacy for Life: Building Blocks

      Do you have the tools needed to help your child succeed at home or in school? Do you know if your child is developing at the right pace? Would you like to understand how your child learns? Building Blocks can help. This is a free program for families living in communities or the rural…

  • Beast Donate Over 100 Jerseys in Inaugural Toss

    Beast Donate Over 100 Jerseys in Inaugural Toss

    BRAMPTON, ON – The Brampton Beast came out with pistols drawn, but it wasn’t enough to take down the Allen Americans, as the Beast ultimately fell by a score of 5-2 on the first ever Jersey Toss night at the Powerade Centre. Grant Rollheiser anchored the Beast, making 25 saves after coming in to begin…

  • Support Rowan House at these Upcoming Events

    Support Rowan House at these Upcoming Events

    Hope and Healing Gala Tickets for our 2015 Hope and Healing Gala go on sale January 30th. Taking place at Lynnwood Ranch, it promises to be another fun evening! Entertainment by the Tanya Ryan Band and the Calgary Fiddlers with Guest Speaker: Calgary Stampeder’s Anthony Parker for the Leading Change Project. And of course great…

  • MCS: Principal’s Message for February: Teacher’s Convention

    MCS: Principal’s Message for February: Teacher’s Convention

      Last week you received an emailed one-minute survey to help provide our staff with some feedback about how we are doing as a learning and caring school. The image above is the response of over 40 parent responses indicating where we are successful as a school. This and the other responses will be shared with the rest of…