Tag: Good News

Bowness Park partially reopens Monday, Nov. 10

Before winter officially settles in, you can take advantage of some of the last days of fall and enjoy Bowness Park again beginning, Monday, Nov. 10. “We wanted to reopen the park to give Calgarians one last chance to enjoy it before winter truly sets in,” says Doug Marter, manager of Planning and Development. “We…

November 9, 2014
From My Bookshelf ~ Featuring Glendon Swarthout

By Lynn Willoughby Bless the Beasts and Children ~ Glendon Swarthout Swarthout wrote this coming of age novel in 1970, and many of his novels were made into movies. Hollywood loved him. It tells the story of six emotionally disturbed boys sent to a summer camp in Arizona. They are from various cities in the…

November 9, 2014
Votes Needed for Fitness Centre in Field House

Community grant contest could see the Town of High River awarded between $50,000 and $100,000 for new equipment High River (AB) – A grant application to create a community fitness centre in the field house has been submitted to the Aviva Community Fund for a chance to be awarded $50,000 to $100,000. The grant could…

November 9, 2014
Library Partnership Generates $1M for Children’s Literacy

A unique made-in-Calgary community partnership was announced on October 1 by the Calgary Public Library Foundation, a proud Alberta’s Promise partner. Made possible with more than $1 million in investment of money and in-kind contributions, Calgary Public Library’s “It’s Not a Crime to Read” program has been able to reach more than 10,000 kids through…

November 9, 2014
Alternative Gift Catalogue not Just for Christmas

Toronto: Alternative gift giving has become an increasingly popular phenomenon as people grow tired of receiving more and more “stuff” on special occasions like birthdays, Christmas, and anniversaries. Recognizing this growing trend, The United Church of Canada has been testing an alternative gift-giving catalogue for the past three years and is now ready to offer…

November 9, 2014
Creative Logic ~ November 8th, 2014 – Week 223

Keep your mind fit with our Creative Logic puzzles provided by Mr Larry Berg of High River, Alberta

November 8, 2014
Partnership Success in the Community: Truck Donation to Wilderness Youth Program for High Risk Youth Makes Big Impact

Thanks to the generosity of Quinn Leder, Production Manager at Supreme Steel LP (part of the Steel Group of Companies), Supreme Steel employees, and the Leder Charitable Foundation of Edmonton, a program for high-risk youth has been given new wheels to continue operation. Lee Eskdale has been running the Wilderness Youth Challenge Program (WYCP) since 2006,…

November 8, 2014
ATB Financial – Alberta BoostR. WINNER “People’s Choice” at the 2014 Corporate Entrepreneur Awards

More than 125 business leaders and entrepreneurs gathered at 7 World Trade Centre, NYC last night to celebrate the best of large business innovation and entrepreneurship. The Corporate Entrepreneur Awards, hosted by Market Gravity, recognize game changing innovation and entrepreneurship from within large companies. The corporate entrepreneur is often an unsung hero in the business…

November 8, 2014
Decisive Farming wins ASTech Award for Innovation in Agricultural Science

Decisive Farming was honoured to receive the 2014 ASTech award for Innovation in Agricultural Science, which was presented at the 25th Annual ASTech award gala, held in Edmonton AB on October 24 2014. The Company won this prestigious award for its achievements in Farm Management Software and Variable Rate Technology. Remi Schmaltz, CEO and cofounder…

November 8, 2014
No Ordinary Concession Here – A New Caterer – A New Concept!

So let me ask you a question – what do you expect to find at an arena concession? After going through two generations of hockey players and visiting countless arenas my recollection of arena food is fast, usually from frozen, greasy and hot – if you’re lucky. Well, Oilfields Arena in Black Diamond decided to…

November 8, 2014
Okotoks Legion Receives Charter

The new Okotoks Legion will be known officially as Okotoks Branch #291 of Alberta North-West Territories Command of the Royal Canadian Legion. The first members were initiated in a ceremony on Wednesday evening (November 5th). The Interim Executive were also installed. The Legion holds monthly meetings at the Elks Hall. The Members will be assisting…

November 7, 2014
Planet Waves ~ November 7 to 14, 2014

By Eric Francis ARIES Curb your ambition. Think for the long haul. This involves your plans, and it also involves your partnerships. Every one of them is calling for attention. Each is calling for a practical approach, and where money is concerned, a sober and realistic approach. You need all of this more than you…

November 7, 2014
Dawgs Announce Award Winners, Banquet Speaker

By Jonathan Hodgson The Okotoks Dawgs are proud to announce the club’s award winners for the 2014 season, as well as the keynote speaker for the 2015 Dawgs Hall of Fame & Awards Banquet. The Dawgs’ award winners for the 2014 season are as follows: Most Valuable Player: Connor Crane (INF, McNeese State Univ.) Pitcher…

November 7, 2014
Condominium sector boosts Calgary resale housing activity

Price growth eases as supply improves Click here to access the full monthly statistics package. Calgary, Nov 2014 – Continued double-digit gains in the condominium apartment sector helped to fuel a 10 per cent increase in Calgary’s residential resale housing market in October. Overall sales for the month totaled 2,147 units, compared with 1,948 during the same period…

November 7, 2014
Oilfields High School: Rainbows Program

Each change in life is an occasion for a new beginning. The Rainbows Program helps children and teens grieve and grow after a loss. The Rainbow program uses journals, activities, games and stories that are designed to help participants understand their feelings, accept what has happened and experience a sense of belonging and love. The…

November 7, 2014