Tag: Good News

  • Vulcan Hosts 28th Annual Show n Shine on Saturday

    The Vulcan County Cruisers are shining up their rides and parking them on the street. Car collectors from all over will be joining the local car club to show off your automobiles. Registration goes from 9am to noon with a fee of $5 per vehicle. Stick around for the trophy presentations at 2pm. There is…

  • Dawgs Outmuscle Beavers in Road Win

    The Okotoks Dawgs (17-15) started off their Eastern swing with an 8-2 victory over the Weyburn Beavers (13-19) on Monday night. The Dawgs executed each facet of the game to earn their second straight victory and move into 2nd place in the Western Division. Connor Lillis-White (University of British Columbia) struggled a little bit early…

  • Your Horse's Baseline

    This article is provided courtesy of The Horse Industry Association of Alberta What it means and why it’s important By Amanda Preston Have you ever brought your horse in from the pasture, or out of the stall, and he was just not right? To anyone else who didn’t know your horse, he would have seemed…

  • Re-Boot High River Spirit Continues With Community Barbecue

    HIGH RIVER, AB: As the town continues to move forward and carry on the Re-boot High River spirit, a Stampede barbecue is being held to celebrate Guy Weadick Days and bring residents and local businesses together. The free barbecue will be held on Saturday, July 19 from 11 to 2 p.m. at Rotary Park in…

  • Canada's Own Extreme Weather Chasers are Featured in Thrill Seeking CMT.ca Web Series Tornado Hunters

    CMT.ca gets in front of the action with its first ever web series launching Monday, August 18 Audience determines content for pilot episode by joining the #CMTTornadoHunters conversation @CMTCanada TORONTO /CNW/ – The unimaginable power of Mother Nature comes to life on Corus Entertainment’s CMT (Canada) web series, Tornado Hunters, launching Monday, August 18. Led…

  • Lawn and Garden Care ~ Water Conservation Tips

    The City of Calgary offers these excellent tips. Did you know? During spring and summer, your water use can jump by 50 per cent because of outdoor watering activities. Save money on your water bills while still having a pristine lawn by following these simple tips. We also invite you to check out these water-saving…

  • Meet the Town of Okotoks Economic Development Team

    Please welcome our newest team members, Deanna Weder & Alexandra Ross! Here’s a little bit about them both. Deanna Deanna Weder, Economic Development Assistant, joined our team 4 months ago. Deanna is originally from Ontario, and has lived in Okotoks for the past 7 years. Her career background is in Administration/Customer Service; she worked in…

  • Guy Weadick Days in High River – Come out for the Chucks This Weekend

    Schedule: Thursday, July 17th, 2014 Gates open at 4:00pm Wild Pony Racing and Beer Gardens Chuckwagons start at 7:00pm Friday, July 18th, 2014 Gates open at 4:00pm Wild Pony Racing and Beer Gardens Chuckwagons start at 7:00pm Saturday, July 19th, 2014 Gates open at 4:00pm Chuckwagons start at 7:00pm Cabaret with Abby Powell: 9:00pm –…

  • Celebrate Longview’s 50th Anniversary: July 18 to 20 2014

    Longview will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary at Little New York Daze this weekend. Longview was incorporated as a Village in 1964 however it truly has been in existence since the crazy days of the Oil Boom in the early 20th century! There will be three amazing days of exciting events for all the family…

  • Celebrate Parks Day at Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park

    Celebrate Parks Day at Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park

    1st Annual Parks Day Celebration at Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park! Parks Day Activities: Riversong Run at the Ranch – Trail Running with distances for everyone! Information and Registration HERE – ALREADY 358 RUNNERS REGISTERED! Alberta Parks presents Broadway in the Bushes – Musical theatre for the whole family! Free Family Theatre – The Search for…

  • Western Crop Producers Have More Time to Repay Cash Advances

    Ottawa, Ontario – Producers who have been unable to sell their crops due to rail transportation challenges now have more time to repay their 2013 cash advances under the Advance Payments Program (APP). Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz today announced a Stay of Default on the repayment of advances for producers who received an advance on…

  • 11th Annual Teddy Bear Picnic

    Bring your favourite Teddy Bear and come on out to the Pason Centennial Arena in Okotoks on July 16th. The Teddy Bear Picnic and Family Resource Fair runs from 10am to 12:30pm tomorrow. This event is for children aged 2 to 10. What to Bring Kids—bring an adult, your own picnic or snack, and your…

  • Ultimate Frisbee Hits the Big (and little) Screen in Canada

    TSN GO, Bell Local, ESPN3 to broadcast American Ultimate Disc League Games The American Ultimate Disc League (AUDL) and the Toronto Rush are excited to announce that six AUDL games played at Toronto’s Varsity Stadium will be available to Canadian subscribers of TSN GO and Bell Local during the month of July, 2014. Bell Local…

  • Anonymous Donor Helps Develop Flood Relief Bursaries at Olds College

    Anonymous Donor Helps Develop Flood Relief Bursaries at Olds College

    Olds, Alberta – Olds College is excited to offer some more relief and support to those affected by the 2013 floods in the High River and southern Alberta area. What started as support for one student this past year has grown into a bursary program for others similarly affected. “It is rare that a member…

  • Tour de France 2014

    The Tour de France runs from July July 5th to 27th. The race began on July 5th with a road stage from Leeds to Harrogate, while the peloton remained in Yorkshire the following day with a stage from York to Sheffield. The third and final British leg of the 2014 Tour was between Cambridge and…