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Planet Waves for February 2015
By Eric Francis Aries (March 20-April 19) Your mantra in these weeks can be “anything is possible,” as events conspire to open up new worlds of potential. What comes your way may not be what you were expecting, what you thought was likely or the thing you seem to want the most. Even so, what transpires has…
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Foothills School Division News: Family Literacy Day
Held annually on January 27, this national initiative raises awareness of the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family. It’s a popular initiative in FSD and our schools are busy planning a variety of fun activities to encourage students and their families to learn together. Taking time every day to…
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The Brick delivers $125,000 for Wounded Warriors Canada in 2014
EDMONTON, Jan. 20, 2015 /CNW/ – The Brick is proud to announce it was among Wounded Warriors Canada’s top corporate sponsors in 2014, raising and donating $125,000 to the national organization. “As a truly Canadian company, The Brick stands beside the men and women of the Canadian Armed Forces – whether they’re active-duty members or valued veterans,” said Jim Caldwell,…
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Alberta Flood Permit Grant Program Extended Through 2015
It’s a Christmas present Janet Boyd has been waiting for. The Calgary senior’s home, is finally rebuilt 18 months after the Alberta floods destroyed it. A permit grant program jointly funded by the Canadian Red Cross and The City of Calgary helped Boyd complete her Mission-area home’s rebuild. Boyd, 81, left her home with only…
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Devon Canada launches 2015 Investing in People Grant
Calgary – Devon Canada is taking applications for the Investing in People grant. Each year, Devon awards deserving non-profits up to $5,000 to recruit, retain and engage staff and volunteers to help further the success of the organization. Through this grant Devon is able to provide funding that fosters leadership, sustainable economic development and volunteerism…
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Ladies Day on the Slopes Tomorrow
This is a day for the Ladies to get out and hit the slopes at Castle Mountain with the girls! Our Ladies Day program offers guided instruction in a supportive environment with a positive teaching approach to enhance your skills and development. Kicking off on 22nd Jan at 7pm we have live music with Heather…
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The Rothney Observatory Offers Public a Chance to view Comet Lovejoy Tonight
Sky Conditions – Clear skies forecast, good conditions to view comet. The last time Comet Lovejoy flew by earth was 12,000 years ago. The comet is now visible as it flies through the constellation Aries. The Rothney Astrophysical Observatory is inviting the public to view Comet Lovejoy on Thursday January 22, 8pm to 10pm.…
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Turner Valley Legion Seeking Volunteers
Volunteer Opportunities Volunteers are needed to help in the kitchen – if you are able to help by preparing vegetables or cover a morning shift (8:30 – 1:00pm) or afternoon shift (4:00 – 7:30pm) please talk to Bonnie. We are also looking for volunteers to work the bar on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Please…
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Horses Communicate with Eyes and Mobile Ears
By Jennifer Wathan Horses are sensitive to the facial expressions and attention of other horses, including the direction of the eyes and ears. The findings, reported in the Cell Press journal Current Biology on August 4, are a reminder for us humans to look beyond our own limitations and recognize that other species may communicate…
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Let Canada’s Food Guide help with your resolutions about healthy eating
It’s that time of year when many Canadians are struggling to keep their resolutions about healthy eating. But eating better isn’t hard. Eating Well with Canada’s Food Guide provides simple recommendations on the type and amount of food you should eat every day from the four food groups: vegetables and fruit, grains, milk and…
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Canada 150 Logo Design Contest
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Sheep River Library: Take a Trip at the Library
Join us for a free evening of travel inspiration, whether it be a ‘Day Trip’ to Drumheller, a ‘Jaunt’ to Jasper or an ‘Adventure’ to Alaska, Atlantic Canada – even Australia! This will take place on Thursday, January 29th at 7:00pm. The slideshow is courtesy of our guest speaker from Anderson Vacations, Deb Hutton. There…
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Business Begins at Agrim Centre in Rimbey
Rimbey, AB –It’s the development many user groups in central Alberta have been eagerly awaiting. Rimbey’s major new multi-purpose facility, the Agrim Centre, is ready for business! “We’ve taken our first event bookings, and are looking for more,” stated Tim Edge, President of the Rimbey Agricultural Society. Society Vice-President Ken Whitelock, who is managing construction…
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Better Care for Albertans with Chronic Kidney Disease
EDMONTON — Albertans living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are receiving improved diagnosis and treatment following the launch of a standardized care pathway. Developed by Alberta researchers, the CKD Clinical Pathway provides community physicians, pharmacists and nurses an online resource that can be used to shape care plans for the one-in-10 Alberta adults with…
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