Tag: Good News

  • Charlotte Small Celebrated as a National Historic Person

    Acclaimed wife, mother, explorer and Métis daughter of the fur trade honoured with commemorative plaque at special ceremony Rocky Mountain House, Alberta – Blaine Calkins, Member of Parliament for Wetaskiwin, on behalf of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, today paid tribute to Charlotte Small for her…

  • Calgary Zoo 100% Open

    The Calgary Zoo was pleased to ‘put in the last nail’ on its flood recovery, last weekend, with the opening of Grazers, a brand new dining experience featuring locally sourced ingredients, wines and our own unique customized Zoo Brew! The new restaurant is the final piece – new animals and exhibits, and restored public areas…

  • ARDN Awarded $2.4 Million for Projects Addressing Homelessness in Rural Alberta

    Being homeless can happen anywhere, including rural Alberta. Albertans in rural and remote communities will have increased access to supports and services that prevent and reduce homelessness, with the awarding of $2.4 million in federal funding over five years to the Alberta Rural Development Network (ARDN). The funding comes through the Government of Canada’s Homelessness…

  • ENMAX makes 10-year legacy investment in the Calgary Stampede with creation of ENMAX Park

    Calgary, Alta. – ENMAX Corporation announced a 10-year legacy investment in the creation of ENMAX Park, a new gathering place in the heart of the Calgary Stampede. Located on the east side of Stampede Park, ENMAX Park will become a year-round community gathering place along the banks of the Elbow River honouring the more than…

  • Planet Waves ~ Weekly Horoscope for July 5 – 12, 2014

    By Eric Francis Aries (March 20-April 19) If you want to tap an energy source that will get you moving, let it come from a deep place. Ideas and insights will not suffice. They are helpful and you have a lot to say these days. But that is merely the wind above the tide. The…

  • ATB Forecasts Strong Alberta Economy For Second Half Of 2014

    ATB Forecasts Strong Alberta Economy For Second Half Of 2014

    Edmonton – Stabilizing global and North American economies will propel growth in Alberta in the second half of 2014, according to ATB Financial’s third quarter economic forecast. The most current projection by the ATB Economics and Research group remains unchanged from the second quarter, predicting Alberta will lead all provinces in real GDP growth at…

  • Newest Aboriginal 'Pre-Cadets' Heading to the Front Line

    OTTAWA – July 4, 2014 – The newest troop of the RCMP’s Aboriginal Pre-Cadet Training Program (APTP) graduate today from the RCMP Academy, “Depot” Division, in Regina, Saskatchewan. The 21 graduates will soon begin an eight-week assignment where they will work alongside police officers in Royal Canadian Mounted Police detachments near their home communities. The…

  • Dawgs set attendance record, defeat Millionaires 8-3

    In front of another record Canada Day crowd, the Okotoks Dawgs (11-12) again followed a strong performance from their starting pitcher to defeat the Melville Millionaires (9-13) 8-3. 4769 packed into Seaman Stadium, with both berms filling up 40 minutes before game time. It was another record setting crowd for the Dawgs organization. Chris Sievers…

  • Air Show Tickets Now on Sale

    High River, AB: The Canadian Forces Snowbirds, CF18 Hornet and SkyHawks parachute demonstration team will be providing a thrilling performance on Wednesday, July 23 for the High River Regional Airshow at the High River Regional Airport. “This is going to be a huge event for our community and surrounding area and it’s a great opportunity…

  • Moved-On Homes in Turner Valley

    By “moved-on homes” the Town of Turner Valley is referring to the purchase of a house that has to be moved into town. There have been complaints about some of these houses being trucked in, placed on a foundation and then no further upgrades were done leaving them unfinished and unsightly. The Town is working…

  • What To Do With The Kids® Top Movies of All-Time for Kids

    What To Do With The Kids® asked adults what are the all-time best movies for kids to watch. Almost 1,600 people responded online and through social media with their choices in four different age categories: Preschool (0 – 5); Elementary (6 – 10); Middle School (11 – 13) and High School (14 – 17). “There…

  • Calgary Stampede Parade 2014

    Please enjoy the slideshow of part of the 2014 Calgary Stampede Parade Photographs courtesy of Jennifer Bray Baker – Thanks Jenn! Here’s some Calgary Stampede Parade tidbits: There were: 130 entrants (14 bands, 37 floats, 53 horse entries for a total of 700 horses) 350,000 people lined the route William Shatner was actually a Co-Marshall…

  • Heritage Station Pedestrian Bridge Opens

    Thursday morning, The City of Calgary celebrated the opening of the Heritage Station Pedestrian Bridge walkway with a public event to thank the project team, area residents and business owners. The double arch pedestrian bridge began construction in June 2013. It crosses over the CP Rail tracks and the Heritage LRT tracks in the community…

  • The Cowley's Rafter Six® Back In The Saddle!

    Cowboy Logic: “When you get bucked off, you learn how to get up, dust yerself off and get back in the saddle!” After a long and challenging winter, the Cowley’s faith, hospitality & heritage are intact and “Back In The Saddle Again!” The Cowley Family are pleased to announce that Rafter Six® is once again…

  • Town of High River Were Winners at the Calgary Stampede Parade

    We are happy to share that the newly-rejuvenated Town of High River float won the 2nd place ribbon in the Municipal Category today at the Calgary Stampede Parade! You can find all of the photos from today’s parade on the Town of High River Facebook page: www.facebook.com/highriver.ca