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The Roaring Returns! – Animatronic Dinosaurs are Back in 2015
Calgary, AB – The Calgary Zoo is bringing back the animatronic dinosaurs in March of 2015. Following a thorough refurbishment of the Prehistoric Park, the zoo will introduce 17 dinosaur models into the park to add to the current collection. “These massive machines that mimic dinosaur behaviour will literally breathe new life into Prehistoric Park…
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Longview Library News: Programs and New Books
By Sylvia Binkley The Longview Library has some very interesting programs coming up that we hope you all will join us for. So mark your calendars and come and enjoy. Wed. November 5 – Author Talk – book Bonfire The Chestnut Gentleman* Wed. November 12 – Great Barrier Reef Videoconference Tues. November 18 – AM…
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Help Recognize Alberta’s Young Leaders
The Government of Alberta is opening nominations for the 2015 Great Kids Awards. Anyone who wants to recognize a kid age 5-18 for their outstanding determination, generosity, and compassion should visit greatkids.alberta.ca or call 780-415-8150 (toll-free by first dialing 310-0000). “I encourage Albertans to nominate a remarkable child or youth who has positively impacted our…
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Foothills Lions Club: Generosity of Spirit
Submitted by Lion Carol Gibson The Seniors’ Outdoor Club of Calgary takes busloads of members on outings every week. They travel through the Highwood & Kananaskis areas several times a year. This well-established Club, with their generosity of spirit, donated money to the Black Diamond Centennial Park Campground. This donation will go towards the beautification…
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Winter Is Just Around The Corner
This article is courtesy of the Horse Industry Association of Alberta Winter is just around the corner…Is your horse ready? With many parts of the province facing winter sooner rather than later this year, it’s time to consider whether your herd, or horse, is ready for the cold weather and snow to come. As winter…
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Top Alberta Honour for Eight Leading Citizens
On Wednesday, October 15th, the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta will invest the newest members of the Alberta Order of Excellence. The Albertans being invested into the Order for 2014 are: Sharon Carry (Calgary) – President of Bow Valley College and post-secondary sector leader and innovator Tony Cashman (Edmonton) – celebrated Alberta historian, storyteller, radio personality…
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Government Acts to Relieve Pressure on Hospitals
The Alberta government is moving to ease pressure on hospitals by addressing the needs of more than 700 senior or complex needs patients who are waiting in acute care for a continuing care space. In the first phase of the 2014 Continuing Care Capacity Plan, Alberta Health Services will, over the next 12 months, open…
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Okotoks Pathway Systems
Many of our 50 km of pathways have recovered from the devastating floods of last year. These amenities are well used and many people are out enjoying the beauty of our community by walking and biking on the pathway system. Don’t forget that the pedestrian has the right of way when sharing the pathway with…
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‘Tis the Season, So You Need a Real Santa Claus
Christmas is almost here! If you don’t believe me, just look at the displays in the back of the box stores. Trees and decorations are just waiting to be rolled out the day after Thanksgiving, if not sooner. Some people have even started their Christmas shopping. This is the time to think of Christmas and…
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Crossword Puzzle ~ October 14th, 2014
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Dueling For Charity, Bands Take The Stage In Third Annual Event
If only all music rivalries were this fun Calgary, Alberta –The Advo-Cats and Borderline return to the stage for the third annual “Between Bands – Dueling for Between Friends” Friday, October 24, 2014 at the Deerfoot Inn and Casino. Sponsored by Enbridge, Northwest Tank Lines, Superior Gas Liquids, McLean and Partners Wealth Management and Timberwest…
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Housing Construction Continues at Strong Pace
By Todd Hirsch, Chief Economist, ATB Financial Home builders in Alberta ended the summer of 2014 on a high note when construction started on a near record number of new homes. The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation reported yesterday that housing starts in Alberta totaled 47,105 in September. This figure is adjusted for seasonality, and…
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New Okotoks School Announced for FSD
Foothills School Division applauds the news of a new public school for Okotoks. The Alberta Government has announced 55 new schools and 20 modernizations. These new commitments include $43.2 million in funding to school boards this year to begin immediate planning. The new Okotoks school allocated for FSD will serve students in Kindergarten through grade 9, and will have a capacity…
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Nominate a Sports Hero
Nomination Deadline – Jan 31 The Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum is accepting nominations for the 2015 Alberta Sports Hall of Fame induction. Nominations for this prestigious honour will be accepted until January 31, 2015 by 4:30 pm. If you know of any man, women or team from Alberta that should be recognized…
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Student Achievement Results In Foothills School Division Hold Their Own Amid Post-Flood Challenges
High River, AB – While a higher than normal percentage of students in flood affected areas did not write Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs) last year, as they continued to deal with a variety of stressors in the aftermath, student achievement results in Foothills School Division remained strong. According to provincial assessment results released today, the…
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