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The Discovery of Sir John Franklin’s Flagship HMS Erebus: A Significant Scientific and Historical Accomplishment in 2014
OTTAWA, Dec. 28, 2014 /CNW/ – The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, today highlighted the incredible discovery related to Sir John Franklin’s ships, including the identification of HMS Erebus and recovery of the ship’s bell, as a significant scientific and historical accomplishment in 2014. This historic discovery…
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CBC: Vinyl records making major comeback with Canadian music lovers
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AMA donates more than $100,000 in toys and food to Alberta charities
Edmonton –Thanks to the help of members, employees and the public, the Alberta Motor Association (AMA) donated more than 78 pallet boxes full of toys and food to local charities across Alberta during our Fill Our Fleet campaign. Fill Our Fleet is AMA’s third-annual province-wide Christmas collection campaign aimed at filling AMA’s fleet with toys…
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Harper Government Highlights Accomplishments Under the National Conservation Plan
GATINEAU, QC, Dec. 26, 2014 /CNW/ – The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency and Minister for the Arctic Council, today highlighted the accomplishments achieved under the National Conservation Plan. The National Conservation Plan, which was a commitment made in the 2013 Speech from the Throne,…
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Holiday Smile Courtesy of the Gentleman Plumbers
CALGARY/CNW/ – “Operation Holiday Smile” strikes again as the Gentlemen Plumbers donated their time and a brand new furnace to a family in need. Throughout the month of December, the technicians have been giving free plumbing services to families across Alberta. This was a major project for Action Auger as they have never given away…
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Millarville-Stockland 4-H Beef & Sheep Club: Christmas Hampers
Club Reporter Ethan Beck December has been a very busy month for the Millarville-Stockland 4-H Beef club. Earlier this month, we collected non-perishable food items and then participated in packing hampers for families in need. Later we delivered them to families within our area. It makes you feel good knowing you are helping those that are less fortunate.…
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Sheldon Kennedy Appointed to the Order of Canada
Retired NHL player recognized for his dedication to raising awareness of childhood sexual abuse CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwired – Dec. 26, 2014) – His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, announced today that Sheldon Kennedy has been named a Member of the Order of Canada for “his courageous leadership in raising awareness of…
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Montreal Canadiens Reassign Second Round Draft Pick Dalton Thrower to the Beast
BRAMPTON, ON – The Brampton Beast are proud to announce the signing of highly-touted Montreal Canadiens prospect and standout defenseman Dalton Thrower. The Montreal Canadiens and Hamilton Bulldogs General Manager Marc Bergevin announced the re-assignment of defenceman Thrower to the Brampton Beast from the Bulldogs this morning. Drafted by Montreal in 2012, Thrower was considered…
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Town of Turner Valley Launches New Website alongside Facebook and Twitter Pages
The Town of Turner Valley is pleased to announce the launch of its fully-featured website www.turnervalley.ca. The new site has efficiently organized content specific to the needs of residents, business and visitors. It aligns with the recent rebranding project and the Town’s strategic long-term vision for sustainable future growth. turnervalley.ca offers a clean, modern design with easy-to-navigate…
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Update from M.D. of Foothills Div. 4 Councillor Suzanne Oel
Dear Residents, In an effort to keep you informed about Division 4, the M.D. of Foothills, and to give you a recap of the latest information for 2014, I have worked to update my website with a summary of info, photos, documents and links… You can see my latest news, committees and boards, meetings and…
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Town of Okotoks Launches New Beta Website
Also Includes a New Garbage & Recycling Collection Mobile App On December 22, the Town of Okotoks ‘soft’ launched a beta site of the new Okotoks.ca that will reflect substantial changes in navigation and technical capabilities. Okotoks.ca is now mobile-friendly, and has been re-configured to provide an optimal viewing experience that automatically displays across a range of…
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ERA Gives Back to Immigrant Youth and Families
On Giving Tuesday, Christmas came early to many immigrant youth and families. Thanks to the generosity of the Electronic Recycling Association (ERA), a longtime partner of Alberta’s Promise, 60 computers were donated to The Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth (CBFY) for gifting to high-needs immigrant youth and families in Calgary. The computer donations, facilitated with…
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TFSA Investing for 2015
By Kim Inglis As one year passes and another unfolds, it’s time to make Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA) contributions. They’ve been around since 2009 and yet Canadians still largely misunderstand them. The annual BMO TFSA Report says 66 per cent claim to be knowledgeable about TFSAs, but only 22 percent correctly identified the contribution…
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Oilfields High News: Bursary Program Supported by Re/Max
RE/MAX of Western Canada has renewed the Quest for Excellence bursary program. This year we are once again offering (16) $1,000 bursaries for a total of $16,000 to grade 12 students. This program was established by RE/MAX of Western Canada to recognize the success and ongoing pursuits of Western Canadian students in regards to leadership…
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Lunch is Love Campaign Feeds Hungry Kids
This holiday season, Brown Bagging for Calgary’s Kids (BB4CK) is pleased to kick off their Lunch is Love campaign in pursuit of their main goal: no hungry kids in Calgary. If you are having trouble finding that perfect gift for a loved one, consider gifting a donation to BB4CK on his or her behalf and…
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