Tag: Good News

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Smart Autumn Decor Ideas

    Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Smart Autumn Decor Ideas

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] Smart Autumn Décor Ideas That You Will Fall For! Here’s a theme that couldn’t be simpler. You can decorate just by taking a walk in your own backyard. Create a colorful design using sunflowers, cattails, and wheat shafts. Arrange them in a big vase in the center of the dining room table. Place autumn…

  • Economic Developers Alberta (EDA) Launches Unique Resource For Disaster Recovery

    Economic Developers Alberta (EDA) Launches Unique Resource For Disaster Recovery

    The “Recovery and Resiliency Roadmap; A Toolkit for Economic Preparedness” helps communities recover from and prepare for economic disasters September 29, 2014, Calgary AB – Economic Developers Alberta (EDA) is pleased to announce it has designed a unique resource to help community leaders prepare for and recover from economic disasters. The only resource of its kind in Canada.…

  • Westmount School in Okotoks Conducts Waste Audit

    Westmount School in Okotoks Conducts Waste Audit

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] Last year, Westmount School in Okotoks was the first Canadian School to participate in “Green Apple Day of Service” – a global movement, which gives students, teachers, parents, companies and local organizations the opportunity to transform schools into healthy, safe and productive learning environments through local service projects.   This year, the Grade 4 classes are…

  • U of C: Campus Community Celebrates Eyes High Progress

    U of C: Campus Community Celebrates Eyes High Progress

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] Community Report 2014 highlights accomplishments and growing momentum President Elizabeth Cannon led students, faculty and staff in a celebration of accomplishments today as part of the first of three Community Report events. Events will also be held at the Foothills campus on Oct. 1 and the downtown campus on Oct. 6. “We are proud…

  • MP Joan Crockatt & MP John Barlow Congratulate Premier Prentice on Response to Flood Recovery

    Calgary, AB – Members of Parliament John Barlow and Joan Crockatt are applauding today’s announcement on flood recovery and mitigation by Alberta Premier Jim Prentice. Both MP’s are encouraged to learn two flood mitigation projects have received the green light from the Premier’s office, to help minimize the risk of another major flood in southern…

  • Prentice Government speeds flood recovery efforts

    Prentice Government speeds flood recovery efforts

    Premier Jim Prentice greenlights two mitigation projects to protect High River and Calgary, and triples staffing to complete Disaster Recovery Program appeals. “The waters receded more than a year ago but for many Albertans last summer’s floods are far from over. Those directly affected by this disaster have told me they expect their government to…

  • Introducing the Calgary Stampede’s New Bridge

    Introducing the Calgary Stampede’s New Bridge

    The Calgary Stampede is known for having the best in all things western and ever since last year has become known for the flood of 2013; the new bridge on Stampede Park brings both of these together! The Stampede began installing a new bridge to replace the blue bridge that was washed away in last…

  • Planet Waves Monthly Horoscopes for October 2014 By Eric Francis

    Aries (March 20-April 19) Events this month will be surprising and most of all you will surprise yourself with what you are capable of. You are likely to accomplish things you never imagined possible, which relates to emerging as someone you never quite thought you were. This will require more than ‘being real’, though in…

  • University of Calgary Ranked in Top 10 Globally

    University of Calgary Ranked in Top 10 Globally

    [break] The University of Calgary has made a dramatic jump, passing four excellent schools to move into the top 10 universities in the world under 50 years of age, according to the 2014 Quacquarelli Symonds Limited (QS) Top 50 under 50 World University Rankings released on Tuesday. For the fourth time in a row, the…

  • Update on Quinn Page-Smith and her New Wheels

    Update on Quinn Page-Smith and her New Wheels

    Update September 27th, 2014 A Chair-ity FUN-raiser has been organized to help raise funds towards the new wheelchair, ramp and assistive devices that Quinn needs. Please click the ad to the right under WEEKLY ADS ( it appears in rotation so please be patient) to get all the details. Re-run of our previous article: A…

  • $12-million Boost for University of Calgary Institute for Public Health

    $12-million Boost for University of Calgary Institute for Public Health

    [break] Gail and David O’Brien, longstanding generous supporters of the University of Calgary, announced today a financial gift for the Institute for Public Health at the Cumming School of Medicine. The University of Calgary will continue to study ways of improving the health-care system and new ways to prevent disease, thanks to a $12-million donation from…

  • Breakfast Equals Success in School

    Breakfast Equals Success in School

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] A recent study confirms that Canadians agree with the old adage “breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” A recent poll revealed that 94 per cent of Canadian parents believe that having a nutritious breakfast is important in helping children succeed in school. Unfortunately, it appears that many children are not setup…

  • “Becoming a Community Builder” Starts Tomorrow

    “Becoming a Community Builder” Starts Tomorrow

    [break] “Becoming a Community Builder” Starts Tomorrow – are you ready? If you have registered you should have received an email with some instructions in it. These points have to be completed before tomorrow at noon. If you haven’t registered yet you still can! Go to: www.register14f.becomingacommunitybuilder.ca For more details on this program you can…

  • Alberta Culture Days Returns to High River

    Alberta Culture Days Returns to High River

    [break] Alberta Culture Days will once again be returning to High River from Friday, Sept. 26 until Sunday, Sept. 28. Artists of all disciplines, as well as local businesses, will showcase their wares and talents at a variety of venues across town. “This has become an annual event in town and we are once again excited…

  • Hot Air Balloon Spectator Safety Tips

    Hot Air Balloon Spectator Safety Tips

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] As with any balloon event, spectator safety is a priority. Here are a few tips to make sure you and your loved ones have a safe and enjoyable experience. Do not smoke around the balloons! Beside the obvious flammable properties of propane, cigarette cherries damage balloons. These factors not only create a real danger…