Tag: Good News

  • Seaman Sports Park Baseball Diamonds Opening Event this Saturday

    Seaman Sports Park Baseball Diamonds Opening Event this Saturday

    Join in with the NW Foothills Rec Board, Millarville Sports Association, players and guests as we celebrate the inaugural use and dedication of our new Baseball diamonds on Saturday, April 30, 2016.  Invitational Tournament Games will be played throughout the day and an Opening Ceremony will take place at noon. The park is located just…

  • Town of Okotoks and MD of Foothills Reach Annexation Agreement in Principle

    Town of Okotoks and MD of Foothills Reach Annexation Agreement in Principle

    The Town of Okotoks and the MD of Foothills have agreed, in principle, to an annexation area plus other elements discussed in negotiations on March 29, 2016. The Town and the MD have met 11 times in the past 14 months in mediated sessions to determine the details of this annexation. “It is positive to have reached this…

  • Mental Health Benefits of Outdoor Adventures on Young Adults

    Mental Health Benefits of Outdoor Adventures on Young Adults

    By Leslie Macmillan Adolescents and young adults are spending less time outdoors and more time glued to screens—computer, TV, tablet and cell phones, according to numerous studies. A 2015 Australian study published in BMC Public Health found that 70 percent of ninth-grade boys use screens for more than two hours a day; screen time is…

  • Oops!!

    Oops!!

    OOPS!! Passenger: “I told you that was the wrong way!”

  • George Lane Honoured in Oklahoma and by MP John Barlow

    George Lane Honoured in Oklahoma and by MP John Barlow

    By Shannon Murray, PhD., historical specialist, Calgary Stampede On Saturday, April 16 George Lane was inducted into the Hall of Great Westerners of the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City. One the original stockmen of southern Alberta, Lane’s biggest impact was in the importation of Percheron horses from France. Settlers needed the massive…

  • New Dark Sky Lights on Hwy 22X

    New Dark Sky Lights on Hwy 22X

    Councillor Suzanne Oel, MD of Foothills Check out the great new lights up on Hwy 22X thanks to the plan of our neighbour, the City of Calgary, to reduce costs and respect Dark Skies at night! Three new sets of lights illuminate intersections on Hwy 22X and 37 St. (96 St. MD), 53 St. (112…

  • Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Cosmetic Dentistry

    Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Cosmetic Dentistry

      Wishing you had a dazzling white smile? Tired of your stained, crooked, or chipped teeth, or want to remove a mouthful of metal? More and more people are making cosmetic changes to their teeth. But before you commit, you need to understand your options. There are many dental procedures that can be done for…

  • Live Emergency Operation Scenario at Airdrie city hall

    Live Emergency Operation Scenario at Airdrie city hall

    Airdrie Alberta – On Friday April 29, 2016, Airdrie city hall will be the site of a full-scale emergency exercise. The purpose of this event is to test the city and local emergency response agencies’ emergency management plans, rigorously assess its effectiveness and adjust the plan for readiness in the event of an actual emergency.…

  • Government funds new emergency services centre in Kananaskis

    Government funds new emergency services centre in Kananaskis

    As part of Budget 2016, government will fund an $18.5-million replacement facility for the Kananaskis Emergency Services Centre.  The new facility will provide fire and advanced life support ambulance services for both residents and the many tourists who take advantage of recreational opportunities in the Kananaskis region. Located adjacent to Kananaskis Village on Highway 40,…

  • Heroes are Human Resiliency Cross-Canada Tour

    Heroes are Human Resiliency Cross-Canada Tour

    “Taking Care of Yourself While You Take Care of Others” 2016: to date, 12 first responders and 3 military members have died by suicide 2015: 39 first responders and 12 military members have died by suicide. Between April 29 & December 31, 2014:- 27 first responders died by suicide. In 2014: 19 military personnel died…

  • Care of the Aging Horse

    Care of the Aging Horse

    This article is courtesy of the Horse Industry Association of Alberta By Ron Clarke Horses, like people, are living longer. Aging in horses brings with it the same range of inadequacies experienced by any species growing old. While evidence suggests that only about 10 per cent of horses are presently beyond 20 years of age,…

  • What Should I Do if I Meet a Service Dog?

    What Should I Do if I Meet a Service Dog?

  • ree Tax-Filing Services Help Families Most in Need Access New Alberta Child Benefit

    ree Tax-Filing Services Help Families Most in Need Access New Alberta Child Benefit

    The Government is reminding eligible parents to file a tax return to receive the new Alberta Child Benefit and also that free tax clinics are available throughout Alberta to help. “During these tough economic times, our government is ensuring that parents are able to provide their children with opportunities to succeed and thrive. I encourage…

  • MD OF Foothills: FIRE BAN LIFTED

    MD OF Foothills: FIRE BAN LIFTED

    Effective: April 27, 2016 at 9:45 am Fire Ban Lifted As of 9:45 a.m. today in the M.D. of Foothills No. 31, by order of Council, has lifted the fire ban imposed on March 11, 2016.   All open fires will now be allowed by obtaining a burning permit issued through the Online Burning Permit application…

  • Longview Library News: Author Talk by High River Writer Karon Argue

    Longview Library News: Author Talk by High River Writer Karon Argue

    On May 3rd at 4:30 to 5:30, there will be an author talk at the library. Karon Argue, author of the children’s book The Smooch, will share her story of perseverance endured by her severe physical health problems while writing her book. Karon lives in High River and was encouraged to write children’s books by…