Tag: Good News

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Keeping Mold off the Cheese and Cleaning Dust off the Ceiling

    By Reena Nerbas Vinegar from Herbs Dear Reena, Do you have a recipe for making vinegar from herbs? Pam Dear Pam, In a large re-sealable glass container combine: 1 large bunch of clean herbs such as, basil or tarragon with 3 cups white wine vinegar. Store in a cool, dry place, this can be used…

  • 2nd Annual Taste of Okotoks

    It was a wonderful day for the senses in Olde Towne Okotoks on Saturday. There was so much to sample at the many food vendors and so many neat items up for sale in the Market. There was even a good variety of music wherever you went. Enjoy the slideshow and if you missed it…

  • Welcome to the Annual Claresholm & District Fair Days!

    Plan your week and get to all of the events you or your family would like to see! There’s lots for everyone! Be sure to join us for the parade and fill your pockets with treats! Thursday August 7th 11:00 am – 1:30 pm – Chinook Credit Union Charity BBQ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm…

  • Canadian Armed Forces’ Support Our Troops Program receives support through new Alberta licence plate

    The Support Our Troops licence plate, which gives Albertans a new way to show their respect and appreciation for Canada’s brave service men and women, is available for purchase now (the plates went on sale July 23rd). The new plate will be available for a one-time fee of $75, in addition to regular registration fees,…

  • Turner Valley Pool to Celebrate 50th Birthday

    On May 30, 1964 the doors to Turner Valley’s new Pool, the Dr. Lander Memorial Swimming Pool, opened at 207 Main Street NE, Turner Valley – to the delight of the community. The Pool has continued to be the hub of summer fun in our region for over three generations. On Friday, August 8th, 2014,…

  • Glasgow 2014 – Top 10 Medal Count – July 28th

    Australia: 28 Gold, 21 Silver and 27 Bronze. Total: 76 England: 25 Gold, 20 Silver and 21 Bronze. Total: 66 Scotland: 12 Gold, 8 Silver and 12 Bronze. Total: 32 India: 7 Gold, 11 Silver and 7 Bronze. Total: 25 New Zealand: 7 Gold, 5 Silver and 11 Bronze. Total: 23 Canada: 7 Gold, 3…

  • AHS Weekly Wellness News ~ Think About Your Drink

    AHS Weekly Wellness News ~ Think About Your Drink

    What is a healthy drink? New drinks show up every day in stores. Many people have questions about vitamin or coconut water, sports drinks and energy drinks. These drinks may look like they are healthy choices because of the way they are advertised. However, these drinks are often higher in sugar and some of the…

  • 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…

  • From My Bookshelf ~ Featuring Garth Stein and Alan Bradley

    From My Bookshelf ~ Featuring Garth Stein and Alan Bradley

    By Lynn Willoughby How Evan Broke His Head ~ Garth Stein “Fathers never forget seeing their kids for the first time, but Evan is greeting his son, Dean, fourteen years late.” This is the sum of the book. Evan believed his teenaged girlfriend, Tracy, had had an abortion. He’s even paid for it! Instead her…

  • Happy Trails and Thank-You

    As we bid a fond farewell to another edition of the Calgary Stampede, we’d be remiss if we didn’t extend a hearty thanks to all who supported our parking lot fundraiser. Over the 10 days of the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth, the John Petropoulos Memorial Fund operated a parking lot at the Erlton campus…

  • Ride for Wildlife – Our First Ever Equestrian Event at the ASCCA!

    Saturday, September 6, 2014 – 10:00am Have you ever dreamed of exploring the rolling foothills of the ASCCA atop your trusty steed? Well – we have an opportunity for you to do JUST that! Join us at the ASCCA on September 6, 2014 for the First Equestrian Event to be held on our property and…

  • On-It is Calling You

    What is On-It? On-It is a regional public transportation system designed to connect towns and cities around Calgary with one another and with Calgary! Starting July 20th, we have been randomly calling* residents of Nanton, Okotoks, Black Diamond and Turner Valley to get their two-cents on public transportation. Find out more here. Where is On-It…

  • Faith Forum ~ I Don’t Want Religion!

    By Gloria Wessner That might sound weird coming from someone who writes about God, but it’s true! I don’t want to be bound up in religion, which traditionally is understood as being boring, impersonal, duty-bound, can be full of rituals yet fulfilling. What I want and need is a living, breathing and dynamic personal relationship…

  • Snowbirds Put on Quite a Show in High River on Wednesday

    The High River airport had some aerial acts that were breathtaking on Wednesday evening. Canada’s Snowbirds made a special visit to the Town to show off their skills. Also on hand were the Skyhawks – Canada’s parachute team – and to top off the evening, a CF-18 Hornet. High River Online posted photos by local…

  • GRPP Presents a Morning Exploring Pond Life

    GRPP Presents a Morning Exploring Pond Life

    Pond Exploration – July 27- 10am to noon $10.00 (with Park membership it’s only $8.50) Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park NOTE: PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED Those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Prairie ponds and sloughs teem with tiny life. Bring the whole family and your rubber boots down to the park and we’ll explore the…