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Town of Turner Valley: Birth of a Nation Day – April 9
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Millarville Sports Association Hands Funds to MD for New Sports Park
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CSA: From the Farm to Your Table
Community Supported Agriculture or Community Shared Agriculture (CSA) is a community of individuals or families who support a chosen farm and its family. Each individual or family purchases, in advance, a share, called a subscription, of the year’s crop. Thus, the customers become virtual partners or ‘co-producers’ in the farm, sharing risk and reward with…
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MD of Foothills Offers Extended Hours at Regional Landfill
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Parks Canada announces names for new Percheron horses at the Bar U Ranch National Historic Site
Contest winner chose names to honour Foothills area ranching pioneer Pekisko, Alberta – Following a public contest launched in December 2015 that attracted national media attention and over a thousand entries, Parks Canada is proud to announce the names of the newest additions of Percheron horsepower at the Bar U Ranch National Historic Site are…
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Kananaskis Bear Day Highlights Wildlife Conservation and Safety
As grizzly and black bears shake off the effects of their seasonal hibernation and Albertans make their camping plans for the upcoming season, Kananaskis Bear Day returns! Alberta Parks and Wildsmart will host the annual Kananaskis Bear Day event on April 9 at the Canmore Nordic Centre – a hands-on, family-friendly day of activities and…
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Canadian Angus Association Announces Election Results
ROCKY VIEW COUNTY, AB – Bob Hahn of Alberta has been elected for a second term and Dale Easton of Saskatchewan will join the board of directors following elections in Alberta and Saskatchewan for the Canadian Angus Association’s Board of Directors. Both directors will serve three-year terms. Hahn’s term will continue without interruption while Easton will…
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Welcome Free-Range Customers – Be an Open Farm Days host
Farmers and ranchers can help grow their markets by opening their gates and sharing their stories as hosts for Alberta Open Farm Days this summer. Producers and ag-tourism operators can sign-up using the online registration form available at albertafarmdays.ca. The application deadline for host farms is May 31. “Open Farm Days gives visitors from across…
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The Foothills Lions Club is celebrating their 50th Chartered Anniversary on April 30th, 2016
This club was charted on May 4th, 1966 with a total of twenty-two members and currently has thirty-four members. These club members have put in countless volunteer hours and have had many projects and events, too numerous to mention, that they have sponsored. They have given over 1.6 million dollars to organizations in our communities…
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Okotoks Recognizes Birth of a Nation Day
Saturday, April 9, 2016 – 6:00pm To honour and recognize the Canadian Troops who fought at the battle of Vimy Ridge on April 9th, 1917, there will be a special marching procession. The march starts at the Elks Hall (62 Elizabeth Street), follows Elizabeth St. and turns North onto Centre Avenue, arriving at the Cenotaph. A brief remembrance ceremony will…
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Pharmasave Black Diamond – April Customer Appreciation Day
Our Community Matters Customer Appreciation Day 10 % off all regular priced items Some restrictions apply The 3rd Wednesday of every month. Stop in for refreshments and baked goods…. on Wednesday, April 20th Don’t forget to visit our website for more sale information and our weekly flyers www.blackdiamondpharmasave.com
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36th Annual Turner Valley Charity Golf Classic
Yes, it’s time to mark Friday, June 24th in your calendar. Contact your friends and colleagues and register your foursome for a great day on the classic links of Turner Valley Golf Club and show your support for the 36th Annual Turner Valley Charity Golf Classic. The format will include a shotgun start in the…
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Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Healthy Mouths, Healthier Bodies – is there a link?
Do your body a favour. Go to the dentist. Research shows there may be a link between oral disease and other health problems such as diabetes, respiratory disease, heart disease, and stroke, as well as premature and low-birth-weight babies. Although scientists are only just beginning to understand this link, dentists are encouraging people to…
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Eco-Car Team Unveils New Car, Launches Crowdfunding Campaign
Donations will give student group an enduring legacy of innovation. By Richard Cairney, University of Alberta The University of Alberta Eco-Car Team unveiled its new zero-emissions car, launched a crowdfunding campaign, and received surprise support from Faculty of Engineering alumni Tuesday. The team is entering its new hydrogen-fuel-cell vehicle, dubbed Alice, in the Shell Eco-marathon…
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10 Medical Expenses that Qualify for a Tax Credit
Canada’s health care system may fall short, but there are ways to make up some of the difference By Kathleen O’Grady Managing Editor EvidenceNetwork.ca OTTAWA, Ont./ Troy Media/ – As Canadians we like to take pride in our publicly funded healthcare system, but the truth is many of us – especially those with or caring…
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