Tag: Good News

  • From My Bookshelf ~ Featuring Maya Angelou and Sue Monk Kidd

    From My Bookshelf ~ Featuring Maya Angelou and Sue Monk Kidd

    By Lynn Willoughby I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings ~ Maya Angelou This autobiography was written in 1969 and was the first of a seven volume series on her life. This is a coming of age story which begins with three year old Maya and her elder brother Bailey, as they are shipped off…

  • Autumn Horseback Adventures

    Autumn Horseback Adventures

    Cowboy Logic: “Living life to the fullest means doing just that… and appreciating every moment with your horse! Summer has passed, the kids are back in school and Autumn is in the air… Come and experience on Horseback the spectacular scenery of nature’s glory amongst peaceful meadows, golden quaking aspens, tall timber, turquoise rivers and…

  • “Women in Policing” Career Presentation

    “Women in Policing” Career Presentation

    Edmonton, Alberta — Learn how you can put ordinary behind you at a special recruiting presentation for women interested in a career like no other. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) offers meaningful work, vast opportunities and the chance to serve in communities across Canada where you can make a real difference in people’s lives.…

  • Turner Valley Braves Battle to Bronze

    Turner Valley Braves Battle to Bronze

    The Turner Valley Braves mixed slo-pitch team returned home from the Canada 55+ National Games in Sherwood Park with a bronze medal in the 55+ mixed division. This team has won medals in all provincial and national games since its formation in 2009. ”It’s not only about playing ball, it’s about team bonding, friendship, enjoying…

  • High River Gift of Music Presents Extraordinary Young Talent

    High River Gift of Music Presents Extraordinary Young Talent

    Young Musicians Extraordinaire: Isabella Perron, violin and Kevin Chen, piano Mark your calendar and get your tickets now for Saturday, September 20th at 7.30 pm. Prodigies Isabella Perron and Kevin Chen are two of Canada’s most extraordinary and gifted young musicians. Dazzling audiences with their breathtaking musicality and virtuosity, Isabella and Kevin perform an evening…

  • Alberta’s minimum wage increased to $10.20 as of September 1

    Alberta’s minimum wage increased to $10.20 as of September 1

    Minimum wage earners in Alberta will see a boost to their paycheques this month, with the province’s two minimum wages increase. Alberta’s general minimum wage increased from $9.95 to $10.20 per hour. The liquor server minimum wage rose from $9.05 to $9.20 per hour. A $1 per hour differential between the two wages will now…

  • Planet Waves ~ Weekly Horoscope for September 5 – 13, 2014

    Planet Waves ~ Weekly Horoscope for September 5 – 13, 2014

    By Eric Francis Aries (March 20-April 19) You need an outlet for all this energy. It has to be something that matches your imagination, and this in turn is likely to be a bit much for the people you’ve been associating with lately. It looks like most of the people around you are running about…

  • VOLUNTEER for Stream Bank Rebuilding in Turner Valley

    VOLUNTEER for Stream Bank Rebuilding in Turner Valley

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break]Floods are the most costly natural disaster in Canada. Healthy riparian areas protect the uplands from flooding. These Riparian Restorations empower communities and repair the landscape. Work alongside community leaders, local volunteers and restoration specialists to restore our Watersheds! BBQ lunch is provided! October 18th, 2014 October 19th, 2014 *Register with Sustainability Circle using links…

  • New deal improves labour mobility for apprentices

    New deal improves labour mobility for apprentices

    Alberta and Nova Scotia have signed an agreement in principle to ensure apprenticeship training is transferable between both provinces. This agreement will improve the recognition of in-province training, allow for the recognition of apprenticeship work experience hours and enhance labour mobility for apprentices in both provinces. Marc MacNeil, a third year pipe fitter apprentice from…

  • Sweden’s Alstrand Speeds to Win Stage 2 at Red Deer

    Sweden’s Alstrand Speeds to Win Stage 2 at Red Deer

    The Netherlands’s Tom Domoulin Retains Leader’s Jersey RED DEER, ALBERTA – Sweden’s Jonas Alstrand of Team Giant-Shimano outsprinted The Netherland’s Theo Bos of Belkin-Pro Cycling to win Stage 2 of the Tour of Alberta, presented by ATB Financial, at Red Deer Thursday. Alstrand’s win also helped teammate Tom Domoulin retain the Province of Alberta Leader’s…

  • Grants to help keep communities safe from wildfire

    Grants to help keep communities safe from wildfire

    The Alberta government is providing $500,000 in community grant funding to help protect people and property from the threat of wildfires. “The FireSmart Community Grant program supports proactive wildfire management actions at the local level. These grants reaffirm our commitment to help communities reduce their vulnerability to wildfire.” ~ Robin Campbell, Minister of Environment and…

  • Foundation Renews Call for Commitment to Rare Diseases

    Foundation Renews Call for Commitment to Rare Diseases

    PC Leadership Candidates Continue Silence On Funding For Rare Disease Treatments in Alberta In a leadership race widely criticized as being void of ideas and real policy debate, The Isaac Foundation is again offering candidates an opportunity to get on record about an issue affecting the lives of a number of Alberta children. Last week,…

  • Literacy for Life Hosts 2nd Annual Grate Groan Up Spelling Bee

    Literacy for Life Hosts 2nd Annual Grate Groan Up Spelling Bee

    The Grate Groan Up Spelling Bee is the hottest competition in the Foothills. This hilarious, action packed afternoon has 12 teams of 3 adults from local businesses competing in a battle for bragging rights to spelling supremacy. Each team is also working hard to get pledges and donations to be the “Literacy Fundraiser” of the…

  • Sheep Creek Arts Council Invite You to Fall for their Classes

    Sheep Creek Arts Council Invite You to Fall for their Classes

    To begin the 2014 Fall Class season, the Sheep Creek Arts Council members invite new and returning members to join us for a membership appreciation and registration day on Saturday, September 13th from 10am to 1pm. This will provide an opportunity for all to visit our classroom facilities at 133 Sunset Blvd., West in Turner…

  • Red Deer to Host Canada Winter Games in 2019

    Red Deer to Host Canada Winter Games in 2019

    It’s official! Red Deer has been named the host city for the 2019 Canada Winter Games today….and they were ready! Congratulations Red Deer! The 2015 Games will be held in Prince George, BC from February 13th to March 1st, 2015. Get ready to cheer on our athletes!