Tag: Good News

  • Spruce Meadows Announces 2016 Dates & Increased Prize Money

    Spruce Meadows Announces 2016 Dates & Increased Prize Money

    The 40th Anniversary Season at Spruce Meadows included annual attendance of over 500,000 fans, the awarding of more than $8million of sponsor funded prize money, worldwide media attention and a roster of athletes representing 25 nations from 6 continents. With the Holiday Season and a New Year quickly upon us, Spruce Meadows is pleased to…

  • United Nurses of Alberta proud to support #HaveAHeartDay

    United Nurses of Alberta proud to support #HaveAHeartDay

    United Nurses of Alberta First Vice-President Jane Sustrik signed a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (yesterday) calling on the federal government to improve services for First Nations children and youth in Canada. The letter is an initiative of Have a Heart Day, a national child and youth-led reconciliation campaign aimed at bringing together caring Canadians…

  • Black Diamond and Turner Valley Fire Departments Recruiting Members

    Black Diamond and Turner Valley Fire Departments Recruiting Members

    Black Diamond Fire Department If you think you might be interested you can come by the Fire Hall (120 5th St SW ) on Monday nights at 7:00pm. Call for more information: 403-933-7866. Becoming a Firefighter just might be the best experience of your life! What we need from you: Be at least 18 years of age. Live…

  • Four New Deep-Sea Xenoturbella Species Discovered

    Four New Deep-Sea Xenoturbella Species Discovered

    Four new species of Xenoturbella have been discovered living in the deep waters of the eastern Pacific Ocean by a team of scientists from the Western Australian Museum, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, and the Monterey Bay Aquarium & Research Institute in the United States. Looking a little like empty socks that crawl along the ocean…

  • Call for True Awards Nominations

    Call for True Awards Nominations

    Recognizing Albertans leading the way in mental health and addiction programs and services Nominations are now open for the 2016 True Awards from the Lieutenant Governor’s Circle on Mental Health and Addiction. The awards honour successful efforts to reduce stigma, encourage recovery and strengthen programs and services in the area of mental health and addiction.…

  • CREB: New Life for Bragg Creek

    CREB: New Life for Bragg Creek

    By Lindsay Holden Plan is expected to provide more housing diversity, increase tourism options A plan approved by Rocky View County late last year to rebuild Bragg Creek after the 2013 flood will also lift a 20-year building ban on the community and is expected to transform the hamlet from a through-point to Kananaskis with a…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Spring Cleaning

      By Reena Nerbas Cleaning Cabinets Hi Reena, I read your column and wonder if you can tell me how to clean my cabinets? They are not melamine; they are custom made laminate cabinets. Thanks, Rudy Dear Rudy, The following is recommended for cleaning cabinets: Mild dish soap and water use a damp clean cloth…

  • Rowan House Rises for Revolution in Okotoks

    Rowan House Rises for Revolution in Okotoks

    Emergency Shelter Holds 2nd Annual 1 Billion Rising Awareness March High River, AB February, 2016 – Rowan House Emergency Shelter invites the Foothills community to join the revolution and participate in a march raising awareness about violence against women. It will take place Saturday, February 13th at Ethel Tucker Park in Okotoks, starting at 1pm.…

  • February 09, 2016 Shrove Tuesday: Bring on the paczkis (and pancakes)! It’s Mardi Gras

    February 09, 2016 Shrove Tuesday: Bring on the paczkis (and pancakes)! It’s Mardi Gras

    TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9: Empty those cupboards and refrigerators and indulge in sweet paczkis, delicate crepes, spongy pancakes and even a King Cake—it’s Fat Tuesday, the last day before the start of Western Christian Lent. For centuries, Christians have gathered their supply of sugar, butter, eggs and other rich foods on Fat Tuesday, cooking up an…

  • Stimulating Growth for Green-Living

    Stimulating Growth for Green-Living

    Given the opportunity, most homeowners would gladly ditch their electricity bills by living in a net-zero abode – a home that produces as much or more energy than it consumes annually. Unfortunately, the high cost of custom building eco-friendly homes has historically kept them out of reach for the average homebuyer. The Government of Canada…

  • The 33rd Yukon Quest Got Underway on the Weekend

    The 33rd Yukon Quest Got Underway on the Weekend

    THE 1,000 MILE INTERNATIONAL SLED DOG RACE – FAIRBANKS, ALASKA TO WHITEHORSE, YUKON Day 2 Update: Sunday, February 7, 2016 Broncos & Jaguars couldn’t hold a candle to sled dogs this Sunday as the second day of the Yukon Quest played out under beautiful bluebird skies. “We don’t care about the game,” said one checkpoint volunteer,…

  • Farm Safety Day comes to AltaLink Hall at Stampede Park

    Farm Safety Day comes to AltaLink Hall at Stampede Park

    (Calgary) – The Calgary Stampede and AltaLink are pleased to present Farm Safety Day on Thursday, May 26. Registration is now open for this new educational event. Aimed at rural youth in grades six to nine, interactive activities will be offered on a variety of topics including livestock and farm equipment safety, working with electricity,…

  • Alberta is Leading on Climate Change and Creating Jobs with Solar Power

    Alberta is Leading on Climate Change and Creating Jobs with Solar Power

      As part of its Climate Leadership Plan, the Alberta government is investing more than $5 million to help municipalities and farmers harness the power of the sun and support good local jobs. This investment will help build Alberta’s green energy sector, including creating jobs in the project design and construction sectors, while supporting jobs…

  • Rowan House: Volunteer Opportunities

    Rowan House: Volunteer Opportunities

    Get Involved! New volunteer opportunities available at Rowan House. Rowan House Emergency is looking for your volunteers interested in working with children. The following positions are available: Child Support for Healthy Relationship Education Group March 23, 30 and April 6, 13, 20 and 27 5:30pm – 8:30pm in Okotoks Must be available for all 6 weeks Child Support…

  • Black Diamond Volunteer of the Year Award – Nominations are Open

    Black Diamond Volunteer of the Year Award – Nominations are Open

    If you know a person who consistently gives of their time to support local organizations or events in Black Diamond (area), you are encouraged to submit a nomination. Follow the link below to learn more and to access the Nomination Form. Forms are also available at the Town Office. Nominations close February 15. Our many…