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Literacy for Life’s 4th Annual Grate Groan-Up Spelling Bee
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C Ian McLaren Students Explored Careers
From April 18-22 the Grade 6 class at C. Ian McLaren School explored careers and trades with 13 community businesses and trades as part of the new Grade 5-9 CTF program of studies. The students sought to answer the essential question of, “To what extent would this be a good career choice for me considering…
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Fort McMurray Employers Have Received Four Out of Every Five Recovery Contracts
The Government of Alberta and the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo have been working to ensure that Fort McMurray employers are given preference on recovery and rebuilding contracts. Of the 532 contracts signed by the Regional Emergency Operations Centre so far, about 80 per cent are with local employers from the Fort McMurray area. “It’s…
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Millarville-Stockland 4-H Club May News
Submitted by Jackson Collard, Club Reporter The Millarville Stockland Beef and Sheep Club’s Achievement Day was May 14, 2016, at the Millarville Racetrack Arena. The Beef Conformation and Showmanship Judge was Sandi Jones, and the Sheep Conformation and Showmanship Judge was Kathleen Arkes. Ring master was Carlie Meyer, a former club member. “Cooper”, who the…
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Foothills School Division: The Hub
Doug Stevens, Director of Distributed Learning, provided the Board of Trustees with an update on the Hub, a flexible learning program offered through all three of FSD’s high schools: As of May 16, the Hub program was serving 608 active students taking 1,081 different courses and generating 3,557 credits. Numbers fluctuate as students complete courses…
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Alberta RCMP Working Hard to Ensure Public Safety
Fort McMurray, Alberta – As part of their duties in assisting emergency operations with regards to the wildfires in Fort McMurray, the RCMP has been helping facilitate the work of essential service agencies who are preparing the community for “re-entry” next week. Traffic control and a few check-points at key locations in and around Fort…
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Sharlene Brown Appointed as New CAO for Black Diamond
Town of Black Diamond appoints a new Chief Administrative Officer Black Diamond, Alberta Council for the Town of Black Diamond is pleased to announce the appointment of Sharlene Brown to the position of Chief Administrative Officer. She will begin her new duties on June 2, 2016. Sharlene moves to the other side of the table…
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High River Council Passes Urban Chickens and Urban Bees Bylaws
At its May 24 regular meeting, High River Town Council passed bylaw 4470/2016 and bylaw 4471/2016 that will regulate and provide guidelines for residents to keep urban chickens and bees within town limits. Administration has also prepared licensing criteria that was compiled from a review of other communities and organizations, which have already determined the…
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Alberta Recognized for Commitment to Improving Air Quality
The Asthma Society of Canada has named Environment Minister Shannon Phillips recipient of its 2016 leadership in public policy award in recognition of Alberta’s commitment to improving air quality. “On behalf of the Government of Alberta, it’s a great privilege to accept the Asthma Society of Canada’s award for leadership in public policy. Phasing out…
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Governments Move Forward on Economic Recovery in Wood Buffalo
The Government of Alberta, in partnership with the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB), is moving forward on initial steps to support small and medium-sized businesses in their re-entry with a small business support centre. Government has also confirmed its intention to prefer local companies in recovery contracts. “Businesses in Fort McMurray were already struggling…
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Turner Valley Discovery Days ~ June 4th, 2016
2016 Turner Valley Discovery Days and Black Diamond Parade Turner Valley and Black Diamond will be celebrating on Saturday, June 4. The annual events kick off at 10 am with the Black Diamond Parade. Running from 11:00am-3:00pm, Turner Valley hosts Discovery Days, a family-friendly festival in Millennium Park. This year’s lineup features artisan market, bounce houses, face painting,…
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Our High River Launches Vital Signs
High River AB – Our High River is pleased to announce the launch of the Vital Signs survey along with the Town of High River and FCSS. Vital Signs is a community check-up conducted by community foundations across Canada that measures the vitality of our communities, identifies significant trends, and assigns grades across a range…
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Calgary Zoo Names Baby Gorilla
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Oilfields High School – Foothills School Division Announces New Leadership Assignments
HIGH RIVER, AB – Foothills School Division (FSD) is pleased to announce two school administrative transfers to take effect for the 2016-2017 school year: Caroline Roberts, Principal, Oilfields Junior/Senior High School, Black Diamond – Currently serving as principal of Big Rock School in Okotoks, Caroline was also principal at Longview School. As a leader, Caroline…
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Oilfields Food Bank Needs Donations to Keep Up!
Volunteers are the Heart and Soul of the Food Bank Pictured here is Jean Hardy who has volunteered every Tuesday at the Food Bank for more than 25 years! Last week was her birthday! HAPPY 90th JEAN! Naturally she spent the afternoon helping to prepare fresh fruit, vegetables, rice, oatmeal and cheese into appropriate portions for our…
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