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Canada Summer Jobs 2016 Now Accepting Applications from Employers
High River, AB – Not-for-profit organizations, public-sector employers and small businesses with 50 or fewer employees looking to hire full-time workers for summer 2016 can now apply for funding under the Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program. CSJ creates summer job opportunities and valuable work experience specifically for youth aged 15 to 30 intending to…
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Boarding Stable Barn Etiquette
By MaryAnn Myers Each barn has its own personality, its very own unique feel. Some are friendlier than others. Some are fancy, while others are more down home. Some house very serious competitors, and there are those who just want to have fun. But across the board, the basics of barn behavior, barn etiquette if…
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University of Calgary’s Top 10 Changemaker Stories of 2015
UToday’s most-read stories about people at the University of Calgary making a difference in the community By Lynda Sea When Foghorn the rooster was discovered by Calgary Animal and Bylaw Services, he had lost both his feet due to severe frostbite and couldn’t walk. The account of how three imaginative researchers from the Faculty…
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Making the Most of your Storage
Finding storage solutions to organize a home can be a daunting task, whether it’s for a small condo closet or a spacious family room filled with toys. These simple DIY tips will overhaul key areas in the home to give you a more efficient space from top to bottom. Closet Organization “Chances are if you…
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Snow Removal in Okotoks
A few friendly reminders this winter season: Snow clearing on sidewalks is the responsibility of the adjacent property owner. Where sidewalks border parks, the Town provides the snow removal. Where sidewalks border businesses and residences, the private property owner is responsible. After a major snowfall, please remove vehicles from the street on priority snow removal…
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WWF ready to work with federal government to protect critical marine areas in Hudson Bay
IQALUIT, January, 2016 /CNW/ – WWF hails Manitoba’s first provincial Beluga Habitat Sustainability Plan, to be released today, as an encouraging step to protecting vital beluga habitat in Canada. In response to the habitat sustainability plan, David Miller, president and CEO of WWF-Canada said: “WWF-Canada welcomes this plan and the opportunity it presents to protect habitat…
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Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Wrapping Up the Holidays
By Reena Nerbas Removing oil from clothing Hi Reena, I’m wondering if you can help me! My daughter was stirring/mixing some organic peanut butter the other day and a big “glop” of oil landed on the front of her favorite university sweatshirt. I’ve tried soaking it in OxiClean and water for several hours and then washing…
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Oilfields Food Bank Thanks Dedicated Volunteer
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Oilfields High School Upcoming Presentations Geared for Parents
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EHT Signs Contract To Supply Refugee Housing in Sweden Using Its Modular Construction Technology
TORONTO, January, 2016 /CNW/ – EnerDynamic Hybrid Technologies Corp. (“EHT” or the “Company“) (TSX-V: EHT) via its wholly owned subsidiary, EnerDynamic Hybrid Technologies Inc. (“EHTI“) has entered into an agreement (the “Supply Agreement“) with Property Inventor AB, Sweden (“Property Inventor“), whereby EHTI has agreed to supply modular hotel units for the safe housing of refugees…
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Molson Canadian is Taking Hockey to New Heights with an Epic #AnythingForHockey Rooftop Rink
TORONTO, January, 2016 /CNW/ – The mysterious rooftop hockey rink spotted above Toronto’s financial district is a mystery no more. As part of its #anythingforhockey campaign, Molson Canadian is taking Canada’s passion for the game of hockey to new heights with a rink built 32 stories high in downtown Toronto. Last year’s #anythingforhockey campaign…
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Roger Brooks: Okotoks’ Future is About to Unfold
Roger Brooks is returning to Okotoks to present the branding direction for Okotoks. Brooks, an expert in the fields of tourism, community marketing and downtown development was last here in September, 2015. At that time he spoke to and consulted with a number of community groups, Town staff and the public, to gather insights and suggestions…
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Foothills School Division: 2016 Priorities
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AHS Weekly Wellness News: Getting Enough Vitamin D this Winter
Alberta’s winters are long, but the bright side is we get more sunny days year-round than most provinces. Our skin turns that sunlight into vitamin D, which protects our bones and teeth, prevents heart and lung disease, curbs appetite and boosts our immune system and mood, among others. The best way to get it is…
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Help Okotoks Become the Next Kraft Hockeyville!!
We are very excited to announce that Okotoks has been nominated to be the next Kraft Hockeyville. The winner of the Hockeyville contest wins $100,000 in arena upgrades and gets to play host to an NHL exhibition game next season. This is a great opportunity for the kids in Okotoks to show how much community…
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