Tag: Good News

  • Crossword Puzzle ~ September 16th

    Crossword Puzzle ~ September 16th

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] All of our puzzles now include their solutions – click the link at the bottom of the page Click the image below for a printable pdf version of this week’s puzzle Click here for the solution to this week’s crossword puzzle [break]    

  • Longview Library News: Author Talk by Sandra Joyce This October

    Longview Library News: Author Talk by Sandra Joyce This October

    Our library’s mandate is to provide a life long learning experience for the community of Longview. To ensure this, we encourage our patrons to use the inter-library loan system. This inter-library loan system is provided by the Marigold Library System, situated in Strathmore, Alberta. Under it’s umbrella, individual libraries in the surrounding areas are organized…

  • Diamond Valley Parade of Garage Sales is Coming Soon

    Diamond Valley Parade of Garage Sales is Coming Soon

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] Our annual Diamond Valley Parade of Garage Sales will be taking place on Saturday, September 27th this year. If you haven’t registered your sale yet, please go to: https://gatewaygazette.ca/pogs/add-listings/ and add your address for FREE. We also have a free Tool Kit that you can download at this link: Parade of Garage Sales Tool…

  • Governor General Invests 49 Recipients into the Order of Canada

    Governor General Invests 49 Recipients into the Order of Canada

    OTTAWA—His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, presided over an Order of Canada investiture ceremony at Rideau Hall, on Friday, September 12, 2014. The Governor General, who is chancellor and Principal Companion of the Order, bestowed the honour on 4 Companions, 14 Officers and 31 Members. The Order of Canada was…

  • “Becoming a Community Builder” Registration is Open

    “Becoming a Community Builder” Registration is Open

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] “Becoming a Community Builder” is a FREE initiative that is being promoted by the Town of Black Diamond and the FCSS committee. The committee members include Mayor Sharlene Brown; Councillors Ruth Goodwin and Mike Ross; Suzan Nagel, FCSS Coordinator; David Petrovich, Economic Development and Events Coordinator; Rod Ross, Linda Nelson and Jo Kelleher-Williams. They…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: New Use for Old Newspaper

    By Reena Nerbas General Purpose DeGreaser Hi Reena, Can you recommend a non-rinse, general purpose kitchen degreasing spray for the bathroom and kitchen counter tops, stove and cupboards? Thanks so much, Cindy Dear Cindy, Here is a wild homemade cleaning spray, great for counters, stoves and bathrooms. Into a 4-cup spray bottle combine: One tsp.…

  • AUMA/SLGM announce winners of joint 2014 Municipal Awards

    AUMA/SLGM announce winners of joint 2014 Municipal Awards

    Edmonton – September 8, 2014 The Board of Directors of the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA) is pleased to announce the 2014 recipients of the AUMA/SLGM Dedicated Team and Dedicated Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) awards. The two awards are jointly administered by the AUMA and the Society of Local Government Managers (SLGM). This year’s recipients…

  • Ian Hill to Speak to Black Diamond Area Residents and Students

    Ian Hill to Speak to Black Diamond Area Residents and Students

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] The “Becoming a Community Builder” Program has set out to increase the leadership capacity of Rural Canada and BLACK DIAMOND has been selected to participate! Don’t miss the opportunity to hear more about this exciting venture by award winning Change Agent, Business Leader and Community Builder – Ian Hill – at the following locations…

  • Proposed Changes will Improve Secondary Suites

    Proposed Changes will Improve Secondary Suites

    High River, AB: The Town of High River is considering a new, more streamlined approach to secondary suite applications in the R-1 Districts of High River in response to an increased interest in developing rental accommodations. These are neighbourhoods characterized by single detached homes. “Developing a secondary suite, or rental unit, has grown in popularity…

  • Black Diamond Announces FREE Initative for ALL Area Citizens

    Black Diamond Announces FREE Initative for ALL Area Citizens

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] Last Friday, a very important announcement was made by Black Diamond’s Mayor, Sharlene Brown and the FCSS Committee. Black Diamond has been awarded the opportunity to participate in a leadership training program. Here’s the scoop: The BECOMING A COMMUNITY BUILDER initiative has been launched to grow Community Leadership Capacity in Rural Alberta. What is…

  • My Wash Barn in Turner Valley Hosts Grand Opening Fundraiser for Spray Park

    My Wash Barn in Turner Valley Hosts Grand Opening Fundraiser for Spray Park

    My Wash Barn on Edgar Avenue in Turner Valley held their official Grand Opening yesterday with a big green blow-up. ‘Turtle’, from Turtle Wax, held the kids imagination with some talking to him and some playing games with him. The Foothills Lions Club were cooking up a storm with tasty hamburgers and fried onions. The…

  • Lansdell Threshing Bee: Sharing a Family Tradition

    Lansdell Threshing Bee: Sharing a Family Tradition

    On Sunday, September 21st Doug and Phyllis Lansdell will welcome everyone to their farm SW of Turner Valley to watch a traditional threshing bee. The equipment will be fired up around 1pm. All the equipment is antique and in working order; much of it from local homesteaders in the area. You may recognise Doug’s truck…

  • Black Bear Cubs Arrive Safely From Yukon

    Black Bear Cubs Arrive Safely From Yukon

    Calgary, AB – The Calgary Zoo is happy to report that two orphaned cubs, one female and one male from the Yukon have made a safe journey to their new home in Calgary. The cubs were orphaned in mid-July and the Government of the Yukon determined that as they were a danger to the residential…

  • Be Chic and Crafty with Thanksgiving Dessert in a Jar

    Be Chic and Crafty with Thanksgiving Dessert in a Jar

    Add just the right amount of country charm to your Thanksgiving with these decadent dark chocolate cakes served in Mason jars. They taste just as good as they look, and can also be offered as festive gifts for your family and friends. Dark Chocolate Mint Mason Jar Cakes Servings: 12 Ingredients: 12 half pint, wide…

  • Creative Logic ~ September 12th, 2014 – Week 219

    Creative Logic ~ September 12th, 2014 – Week 219

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