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Hudson’s Bay Company announces donation of historic mural to The Manitoba Museum
TORONTO /CNW/ – Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) announced today the donation of a significant piece of its historic art collection to The Manitoba Museum (the “Museum”) in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The Pioneer at Fort Garry, a 16.5-metre by 3-metre oil-on-canvas mural, which had been a fixture in the Hudson’s Bay Winnipeg Downtown store since 1927, was…
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25th Anniversary of the Canadian Space Agency Celebrated on Silver Collector Coin
TORONTO, Sept. 30, 2014 /CNW/ – This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), the organization which is committed to leading the development and application of space knowledge for the benefit of Canadians and humanity.The Royal Canadian Mint proudly celebrates this milestone with a unique silver collector coin featuring an achromatic hologram…
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Nature Conservancy of Canada Completes Landmark Project
Calgary AB – The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) in Alberta has announced the completion of the largest conservation easement in the province’s history and the largest in Canadian history. The iconic Waldron Ranch project is 30,535 acres of privately owned property located along the Cowboy Trail (Highway 22), south of Longview and northwest of…
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Equine Scholarships for Alberta Students
This article is courtesy of the Horse Industry Association of Alberta The following is a resource list of scholarships that are available for Alberta students pursuing equine-related post-secondary studies. This list is provided for informational purposes only and individual eligibility, requirements, and deadlines vary. Applicants should direct their inquiries to the respective organizations offering the scholarships. 4-H…
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Two Lancasters Pay Tribute to the Dambusters – Flypast Over Derwent Dam
During the Second World War the Derwent Dam was used by pilots of 617 Squadron for practising the low-level flights needed for Operation Chastise (commonly known as the Dambusters raids), due to its similarity to the German dams. The Royal Air Force’s Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (RAF BBMF) worked together with Severn Trent Water…
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PM announces HMS Erebus as the discovered Franklin Expedition ship
Ottawa, Ontario, 1 October 2014 – Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced that the Franklin Expedition ship discovered in early September by the 2014 Victoria Strait Expedition is Her Majesty’s Ship (HMS) Erebus. Sir John Franklin, who was in command of the Franklin Expedition, sailed on HMS Erebus. The confirmation was made by Parks Canada…
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Calgary Regional Partnership welcomes new Chair: Mayor Bill Robertson
The Calgary Regional Partnership (CRP) welcomes its new Chair, Mayor Bill Robertson from the Town of Okotoks. Mayor Robertson was recently elected at the September CRP’s Board of Directors meeting. He succeeds former Councillor Barry Williamson from the Town of Turner Valley. Mayor Robertson has been the CRP’s Board Secretary for four years and is…
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The Grate Groan Up Spelling Bee is this Weekend!
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Oilfields High Open House: Parents Invited to Meet Teachers and School Trustee
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Mental Health and Addiction Trailblazers Receive Lieutenant Governor’s Award
Leaders on the mental health and addictions front are being honoured today with True Awards from the Lieutenant Governor’s Circle on Mental Health and Addiction. Lieutenant Governor Donald S. Ethell presented five awards for outstanding work to understand how mental illness and addiction develop, create approaches to help catch problems in early stages, offer supports…
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Crossword Puzzle ~ September 30th, 2014
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Turner Valley School Welcomes Five New Teachers
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Buffalo Treaty: Native tribes sign bison revival plan in US and Canada
[break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] Native tribes from both the United States and Canada came together to sign their first treaty in 150 years: a pact that promises to bring the famed bison back to its original home in the Great Plains and Rocky Mountain regions. The new “Buffalo Treaty” treaty was signed this week by 11 tribes hailing…
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Annual Pumpkin Patch Quilt Show and Tea
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Beast and Oscar’s Roadhouse Host Thanksgiving Dinner
The Brampton Beast and Oscar’s Roadhouse will be hosting an event for the re-launch of Tyler Donati’s ‘Points for Cancer’ foundation. Oscar’s Roadhouse has generously offered to provide Thanksgiving dinner that the Beast players will serve to fans for $10 on Monday, October 6th. A $2 donation from every ticket will go to the Points…
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