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IBM Goes Above and Beyond for Calgary Family Shelter
The spirit of the holiday season was in full force in December 2014 when IBM Canada, a longtime partner of Alberta’s Promise, donated new towels, shower curtains and recycling services to Brenda’s House, a transitional shelter for families located in Calgary. These gifts are the latest in a long list of contributions IBM has made to the…
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Unleash Your Inner Fabio – Celebrate Valentine’s Day with some wild romance!
Calgary, AB – Enter the fascinating world of sex in the animal kingdom at the Calgary Zoo’s annual Valentine’s Day event In the Heat of the Night! Enjoy a romantic candlelit dinner surrounded by the lush ENMAX Conservatory gardens followed by some special presentations on courtship in the critter world. Ever wondered what bumblebees do…
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AHS Wellness News: RxEACH to Reduce Risk of Heart Disease
February is heart month. Did you know your local pharmacist can be a great source of health information and treatment when it comes to your cardiovascular (heart and blood vessels) health? The Alberta Vascular Risk Reduction Community Pharmacy Project (RxEACH) is a province-wide heart disease and stroke reduction program where pharmacists work with at…
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Wiarton Willie: How a White Groundhog Made a Town Famous
The Prediction Morning Ceremony on February 2, 2015 will start at 8:07am with Willie’s announcement. Mayor Janice Jackson will be joined by dignitaries, residents and visitors early in the morning to find out what Wiarton Willie has to say about the weather over the coming months. How it All Started Wiarton is the home…
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Decisive Farming Receives Technology Patent to Increase Crop Growing Efficiencies and Reduce Carbon Footprint on Farms
Calgary, AB / TheNewswire – Decisive Farming, provider of a data management platform with integrated services for crop farmers, today announced that on Dec 30th, 2014 the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) issued Canadian Patent No. 2,663,917 for its Variable Rate Technology process. Decisive Farming’s patented system provides variable, zone-based crop input prescriptions for optimized production…
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Turner Valley School News ~ Brain Food: 10 Foods That Help in Brain Development of Your Child
During the developmental stages, children need an abundant amount of nutrients. While supplements are beneficial, the nutrients they receive from the foods they eat are the easiest for the body to break down and utilize. 1. Apples/plums – Known for the abundance of quercetin, apples and plums are ideal for a quick pick me…
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Millarville and District Recreation Board Funding for Non-Profits
The Millarville and District Recreation Board is accepting applications for funding for non-profit organizations for the coming year. Each year the board receives a grant from the Municipal District of Foothills No. 31 and disperses the funds to deserving groups. If you would like to apply for a grant, please send a letter stating your request along with a budget for…
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New Year, New Growth Opportunities!
Steer your business to success by entering the 2015 BDC Young Entrepreneur Award for a chance to win $100,000 Montreal, January 28, 2015—The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) is accepting applications for the 2015 edition of the BDC Young Entrepreneur Award. Canadian business owners aged 18 to 35 will compete for a grand prize of $100,000 and a…
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Sudoku Puzzle ~ January 31st, 2015
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Canada Foundation for Innovation awards over $2.3 million for 10 projects
Awards bring highest tech tools to push the frontiers of University of Calgary research By Sean Myers Ten projects aimed at solving pressing global questions, from better health to new ways of looking at energy solutions, have received vital funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) that will push their work forward. “When the…
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Millarville Students of Awesomeness for January
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. Courney Gr. 5 for appreciation Olivia Gr. 4 for integrity Maryanne Gr. 5 for…
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Family Fishing Weekends – Catch a Memory
No Licence Required Fishing is an easy and enjoyable way for family and friends to connect with some of Alberta’s greatest natural resources – our lakes, rivers, streams and the fish that live in them. Family Fishing Weekends, no licence required, occurs twice a year. Albertans and visitors are invited to give fishing a try…
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Planet Waves for February 2015
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A Valentine’s Celebration That’s Fun and That Won’t Stress Kids
Valentine’s Day is the most over-rated “non-holiday” ever. We’re sure that there is a reason why adults celebrate it by buying overpriced flowers and chocolates but for many kids, it can be stressful and embarrassing but since it seems that it’s here to stay, What To Do With The Kids has a few suggestions…
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Blue Rock Gallery Presents: The Subject Tonight is Love
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