Tag: Good News

  • Memorial Tree Ceremony held in George Lane Park

    Memorial Tree Ceremony held in George Lane Park

    The Town of High River hosted a Memorial Tree ceremony in George Lane Park last night to recognize donors that purchased trees over the last two years. Plaques commemorating loved ones and the locations of trees were highlighted at the ceremony. “We encourage anyone wishing to celebrate a milestone or special moment in their life…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Basil, Olive Oil, Pasta and Pizza

    By Reena Nerbas Removing Tape from Carpet Dear Reena, My, I am in a quandary! I have glued my area rug with double sided tape to my existing carpet, and now it seems an impossible task to remove the tape from the carpet (I live in a rental apartment). I need your solution to this…

  • Planet Waves Weekly Horoscope for August 22 to 30, 2014

    Editor’s Note: A duplicate post was run in error on Saturday. We apologize and now have the correct horoscopes today (better late than never). Thank you Eric! By Eric Francis Aries (March 20-April 19) Aries (March 20-April 19) — There’s no point holding on, or stuffing your feelings down, and there is no point pushing…

  • Oregon Live: Animals can be ‘victims’ just like people, Oregon Supreme Court says

    Oregon Live: Animals can be ‘victims’ just like people, Oregon Supreme Court says

    A horrible case of animal abuse led to this historic ruling in Oregon. [weaver_iframe src=’http://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/index.ssf/2014/08/animals_can_be_victims_just_li.html’ height=600 percent=100 style=”style”]

  • Country Harvest Shindig in Turner Valley

    Country Harvest Shindig in Turner Valley

    Join us for a boot stomping great time September 19th and 20th at the Tuner Valley Legion! Friday and Saturday both start off with a traditional country breakfast at 9am. There will be a silent auction with over 100 items that opens Friday night at 5pm. The bidding closes Saturday at 9pm. On Saturday there…

  • From My Bookshelf: Featuring Tom Rob Smith and Jodi Picoult

    From My Bookshelf: Featuring Tom Rob Smith and Jodi Picoult

    By Lynn Willoughby The Farm ~ Tom Rob Smith This novel opens with a phone call to Daniel, from his mother in Sweden. She has just left the insane asylum where her husband had her committed. She is on her way to London to see Daniel. No sooner does he hang up the phone when…

  • Parks Canada Partners with Cheticamp River Salmon Association on Ecosystem Restoration

    Parks Canada Partners with Cheticamp River Salmon Association on Ecosystem Restoration

    Government of Canada’s support in project will protect future salmon runs in the Cheticamp River Cheticamp, Nova Scotia – The Honourable Peter MacKay, Regional Minister for Nova Scotia and Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, on behalf of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, today…

  • Ride for the Ranch Returns!

    Ride for the Ranch Returns!

    The Ride for the Ranch returns on September 13th to Glenbow Ranch Park. Help Raise Money to Complete the Trail to Calgary! The Ride for the Ranch will be raising money to complete Bearspaw Trail next year. Once completed, this trail will link with the City of Calgary’s Haskayne Park, which is planned to open…

  • Film Festival in Bragg Creek this September

    Film Festival in Bragg Creek this September

    Bragg Creek & Kananaskis Outdoor Recreation is once again hosting the Best of VIMFF 2014 (Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival) on September 6th, 2014! It all takes place at the Bragg Creek Community Centre at 23 White Avenue. The doors open at 6pm with the show starting at 7pm (the show ends at approximately 9:45).…

  • Rope Up Some Great Reading at the Longview Library

    Rope Up Some Great Reading at the Longview Library

    The Longview Library is gearing up for an exciting winter season. The library is situated in the first floor of the Village Office building. It’s a small library, but it is chalk full of good reading materials , DVDs and take out puzzles. It has an extensive collection of Westerns and the most popular authors…

  • A Bark and a Wag

    A Bark and a Wag

    Seizure response dog gives boy confidence and freedom Story by Greg Harris; Photos by Paul Rotzinger and Danette Martin See the video story here Ten-year-old Justin Martin was playing hockey in his Lethbridge backyard last January when he had an epileptic seizure and went down hard. At his side, a specially trained guide dog named…

  • Rowan House Goes to the Races

    Rowan House Goes to the Races

    Last Saturday Rowan House joined in on the fun at the Priddis and Millarville Fair. Our stick horse Betty placed 2nd in her class and Harry came in 3rd in the horse race. Many thanks to MRAS for making Rowan House their charity of choice!! (Shared by Rowan House on Facebook) Check out more photos…

  • Planet Waves for August 2014

    By Eric Francis August is characterized by new developments in the sky — Jupiter in Leo for the first time since 2003, and Mars in Scorpio for the first time since late in the summer of 2012. Mars holds a long square to Jupiter well into the month, which may feel like people really wanting…

  • Alberta launches mentorship campaign to support children and youth in care

    Alberta launches mentorship campaign to support children and youth in care

    More kids will benefit from caring adults with the launch of a recruitment campaign to help find a mentor for every child and youth in care in Alberta. Watch the video here The #8000mentors campaign will attract more mentors, particularly from Aboriginal and ethno-cultural communities, who can share important cultural experiences and community connections with…

  • Researchers may Provide Relief for Migraine Sufferers

    Researchers may Provide Relief for Migraine Sufferers

    Therapy could eliminate medication overuse headaches Story and photo by Greg Harris Tracey Peters first started getting migraine headaches when she was 15 years old. She’s found little relief over the years and, on more than one occasion, has wound up in hospital emergency departments with intense pain. “I’ve tried just about everything,” the Strathmore…