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Oilfields High School: Learning Commons Library
By Librarian Mrs Nadine Russell I find myself working towards a goal that I do not fully understand. The goal I speak of is to turn our library into a Learning Commons. This goal has been brought forward by Alberta Education. Many students, teachers, parents and community members question what this transition is even about.…
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A Great Weight has Been Lifted
AHS bariatric supports give Alberta man a new lease on life Story by Tara Grindle; photo by Paul Rotzinger Leslie Young is half the man he used to be. And he couldn’t be happier. After losing 165 lbs. with the support of Alberta Health Services (AHS) Adult Bariatric Specialty Clinic in Calgary, Young is embracing…
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Operation Christmas Child calls on Canadians to shop and pack, as annual gift-filled shoebox season begins
National Collection Week—when everyone’s boxes are to be at Collection Centers—is November 17-23 The Canada-wide 2014 Operation Christmas Child shoebox collection season—an annual initiative of Samaritan’s Purse Canada—starts today as thousands of individuals, families, churches, businesses, sports teams, and community groups begin packing shoeboxes with toys, school supplies, and hygiene items, plus personal notes and…
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Secret Ingredients Make Wonderful Whoopie Pies
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Guide Dogs Aren’t Just Workers; They’re Members Of The Family
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High River’s local history, unique architecture and significant people shared at open house
HIGH RIVER, AB: The Town of High River is inviting all history buffs, town historians and residents to come and learn more about the town’s beautiful historic homes at a public open house for Phase II of the Residential Heritage Inventory Project. The open house will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 5 from 5 to…
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From the Teacher’s Desk ~ Attracting Abundance
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George Canyon Brings Living Grace to the Foothills
George Canyon is well known for his involvement in the local communities of Okotoks and High River. He was a prominent face in the campaign to clean up the damage done to High River in the 2013 flood. Canyon, and record producer Graham Sharkey are launching a new city-wide initiative to support and encourage these…
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Calgary’s Mayor Naheed Nenshi Made the Short List of World Mayor Finalists
Finalists North America • Mayor of Calgary, Canada • Mayor of Houston, USA • Mayor of Oklahoma City, USA • Mayor of Sacramento, USA Latin America • Mayor of Belo Horizonte, Brazil • Mayor of Guatemala City, Guatemala • Mayor of Monteria, Colombia • Mayor of Sucre, Venezuela Europe • Mayor of Ghent, Belgium •…
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National Kudos for AHS’ Stroke Action Plan
Initiative bolsters stroke care in rural and small urban centres Story and photo by Colin Zak Alberta Health Services (AHS) has gained national recognition for pioneering a new model in rural stroke care. The Stroke Action Plan is a provincewide plan to ensure stroke patients in small urban and rural settings receive the same level…
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Millarville School: Awesome Fall News from the Students
It’s been a busy two weeks and here’s a list of some of the great things happening in and around the building. • Millarville Community School families collected a pile of non-perishables to donate to the Turner Valley Food Bank! • Kinders visited the RCMP and Turner Valley Hospital to learn about community services. •…
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PM Announces Tax Cuts, Increased Benefits for Families
Vaughan, Ontario – Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced (October 30th) new measures to help make life more affordable for Canadian families. He was joined by Joe Oliver, Minister of Finance, Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, Candice Bergen, Minister of State (Social Development), and Stella Ambler, Member of Parliament for Mississauga South. The proposed new…
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If You Missed This One….There Will Be Another!!!
[break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break]The 1st Annual A Taste of Diamond Valley was very well attended and should bring a welcome addition to the Oilfields Food Bank. Since the annual Christmas Concert is no longer being held the Food Bank has been struggling to find other ways to help fill their shelves at this time of year. Sarah Harrold,…
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MD of Foothills News: Foothills Cemetery Expansion
Foothills Cemetery, west of Black Diamond, underwent an expansion this summer. The design chosen for the cemetery burial area provides for casket lots and cremation lots will include both upright and flat markers. Columbarium niches, memory stones and a scattering garden were also proposed. The MD of Foothills also maintains and operates both the Blackie…
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Oilfields Food Bank Will Be Recipient of Tonight’s Proceeds
[break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] A Taste of Diamond Valley at the Turner Valley Golf Course 5:00 to 8:00 pm tonight. Tonight is the evening for local liquor tasting, food sampling and business showcasing with all proceeds going to the Oilfields Food Bank. Andrew Peller Wines, Big Rock Brewery, Black Diamond Bakery, Chin Up Cafe, Constellation Brands, Eau Claire…
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