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Oilfields High School: Mental Health Awareness Conference
Any students in grades 11 who are interested in the issue of Mental Health awareness are invited to apply to attend a FREE international conference in Toronto! Young people recognize that it’s time to start doing things a little differently. And who better to develop workable, sustainable initiatives for change than students themselves? That’s why…
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Harper Government Announces the Recovery of the HMS Erebus Bell
Recovery of the ship’s bell is the crowning achievement of successful 2014 search Ottawa, Ontario – The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, today unveiled the ship’s bell recovered from the recently discovered Franklin Expedition shipwreck, HMS Erebus. According to naval traditions, a ship’s bell is a symbolic…
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The Rosetta Mission is a Success
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Remembrance Day Service in Diamond Valley
[break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #78, Turner Valley held their Remembrance Day service at Oilfields High School this morning. Lunch followed at the Legion in Turner Valley and the wreaths were placed around a portable cenotaph in the Veterans Hall. Please enjoy the pictorial display below.
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New Partnership Brings Sport Equipment to Horse Lake First Nation
Guided by the slogan “Assisting the Kid in Sport,” a new partnership between Horse Lake First Nation and Sport Central will help all children and families in the region access the sport equipment they need to play hockey and get involved in other sports. On October 8, the first of two shipments arrived at the Horse…
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Longview Library: It’s Beginning to Look Alot Like Christmas
The Longview Library has some very special events arranged for the Longview School children to celebrate the Christmas season. On November 18, AM, the children in Grades 3 & 4 will be making Candy Cane Mice and Snowmen Pencils. In the afternoon, it will be the Grades 5 & 6’s turn. On November 20, AM,…
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Canada’s War Memorial Rededicated Today at Remembrance Day Ceremony in Ottawa
[break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] Canada’s National War Memorial, the scene of Cpl. Nathan Cirillo’s death less than a month ago, was rededicated today to add the dates of the Afghanistan mission and the South African War and a new inscription: “In Service to Canada — Au service du Canada.” The rededication was performed by Governor General David Johnston and…
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Disaster recovery assistance available for southwest Alberta
The Alberta government is committing up to $30.7 million to help residents, small business owners, agricultural producers and municipalities recover uninsurable losses from flooding this past summer. Between June 16 and June 23, municipalities, First Nations and property owners in Southern Alberta experienced intense rainfall that resulted in significant localized flooding. Disaster recovery programs provide…
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Federal funding flowing to Alberta communities
Canada’s Gas Tax Fund supports local infrastructure priorities throughout Alberta The Hon. Jason Kenney, Minister of Employment and Social Development and Minister for Multiculturalism, the Hon. Rona Ambrose, Minister of Health, Regional Minister for Northern Alberta and the Hon. Diana McQueen, Minister of Municipal Affairs for Alberta celebrated today a renewed federal Gas Tax Fund…
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The Scotiabank Giller Prize is Awarded Tonight
Deepa Mehta, Yannick Bisson and David Usher to Join Kim Coates, Jessica Paré and Naomi Klein as Presenters at the 2014 Scotiabank Giller Prize Gala JUNO Award-nominated classical pianist Jan Lisiecki will perform at the gala broadcast The 2014 Scotiabank Giller Prize will be broadcast on CBC Television at 9 p.m. (10 p.m. AT /…
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Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Dealing With Stains Left by Coloured Wax and Paint
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Okotoks is Making it Fun to Shop Locally this Holiday Season!
Olde Towne Passport Program Nov 21 to December 31, 2014 Head down to Olde Towne Okotoks and take part in the Christmas Passport Program! Shop in Olde Towne Okotoks for a chance to win a $1000 shopping spree! With each $10 purchase at a participating store, receive one stamp. When your passport has 10 stamps,…
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Another Successful Poppy Campaign
Dear Editor; As we approach the final hours of our national Poppy Campaign, and on behalf of the millions of Canadians who have had the opportunity to wear a Poppy this year, I wanted to thank our more than 300,000 Legion members in more than 1,441 Legion branches across Canada, the United States, Mexico and…
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Foothills Fire Department Water Rescue Unit
The Foothills Fire Department was the recipient of the most amazing donation!!! As a part of Spruce Meadows Salute to First Responders, earlier this year, a water rescue package worth over $250,000 was donated to the Foothills Fire Department. This unexpected and gratefully received donation will not only help keep the community safe but will…
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AFPA Comments on City of Calgary Announcement
Alberta’s Forest Industry Applauds City of Calgary Decision to Allow 6 Storey Wood Buildings The Alberta Forest Products Association (AFPA) commends the City of Calgary for being the first city in Canada to adopt the 2015 National Building Code recommendation to allow buildings of up to 6 storeys to be constructed from wood. Calgary’s leadership…
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