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École Secondaire Foothills Composite High School/Alberta High School of Fine Arts (ÉSFCHS/AHSFA) Christmas Mini-Market
Students in teacher Lyndsi Irwin’s Business Studies 10, 20, 30 classes geared up for the school’s traditional Christmas Market on Wednesday, November 25th. In a departure from previous years, the market involved student vendors only — but at all three Business Studies levels — and occurred during the school day, with the main target market…
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Government moves to adopt 2013 flood recommendations
An independent review has been released on Alberta’s response to the 2013 floods. The report makes a number of recommendations to improve future disaster response. The report makes 16 recommendations to enhance and improve the province’s emergency response and recovery procedures. The government has accepted 15 recommendations and one in principle, and work on…
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EXTRACTION wins national competition to represent Canada at the 2016 Venice Architecture Biennale
Ottawa, December 7, 2015 – A cutting-edge, multimedia exploration of our extractive industries and mineral lives is set to represent Canada at the 15th International Architecture Exhibition of the Venice Biennale, the Canada Council for the Arts announced today. Provocatively called EXTRACTION, the project will feature an installation, film and book addressing the ecologies and territories of resource…
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From Syria to UAlberta
English Language School student hopes to be among 25,000 refugees resettled in Canada. By Rita Espeschit on December 8, 2015 “It was a great moment, to finally get here.” That’s how 19-year-old Badi Jabbeur, a student from Syria currently enrolled in the Faculty of Extension’s English Language School, describes the moment he arrived in Canada. Since…
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Turner Valley School: Grade 2 Reflections on Peace
During the recent Remembrance Day week, the Grade 2s read the Todd Parr book called ‘The Peace Book’. They then thought about what peace meant to them. The following are their ideas: Peace is lying in bed. By Tieren Peace is a nap. By Rachael Peace is for respecting others. By Leighton Peace is freedom. By Sydney Peace is rest. By…
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Pic-a-Pix ~ Ten Pin – December 10th, 2015 Puzzle
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Help Parks Canada name our new Percheron draft horses for a chance to win a Family Discovery Pass
Be Part of Canada’s Lasting Ranching Legacy at Bar U Ranch National Historic Site Pekisko, Alberta – Parks Canada has acquired a brand new pair of Percheron draft horses at the Bar U Ranch National Historic Site. Before the horses begin to welcome visitors, we need to name them. Animals this magnificent deserve equally impressive names.…
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Turner Valley School: 12 Days of Fitness
This holiday season remember to stay healthy! On the announcements during the month of December we are going to do the 12 Days of Fitness! Each day, a new activity will be added to the list. We will be starting our 12 Days of Fitness on Monday Dec 1st. Make sure to drink plenty of water so you’re ready for action. Let’s…
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Residents Invited to Help Decide Future of Elbow Park
As the removal of 17 floodway homes proceeds, Municipal Affairs Minister Danielle Larivee and Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi are seeking feedback from Elbow Park residents on their vision for the long-term recovery of the community. Community members will have the opportunity to meet with the minister and mayor directly in January to help determine…
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Year End Message From Rowan House
As we move closer to the end of 2015 and reflect on the past year, we’d like to take this opportunity to thank our community supporters and government stakeholders for their generous support. Rowan House has operated at full capacity throughout the year, providing a safe refuge for the women and children whoflee domestic violence. We provide…
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More articles from other sections
Don’t forget, the Gateway Gazette is part of a larger, publication network called Panoptic News. Be sure to check out other articles posted in the other sections too! While some of these sections may seem more logical at specific times of year, they are available year round for those who have a desire to access…
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Nominations Open for Alberta Sports Hall of Fame
The Alberta Sports Hall of Fame has inducted over 900 members since its inception in 1957. Alberta has so many incredible athletes, builders of sport, and volunteers that should be recognized for their contributions and honoured in the Hall of Fame. Every year, hundreds of Albertans come together at the ASHFM Induction Banquet to…
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Planet Waves Weekly Horoscope: December 10 – 17, 2015
By Len Wallick Aries (March 20-April 19) — Any restrictions on your physical movement in the weeks ahead are almost certain to be temporary. It’s nearly as likely that those same restraints will become the blessings you didn’t know you were waiting for. That’s the reason you should resolve to cultivate patience as your primary…
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Drop-In Centre Clients Give to Calgary Kids
A group of kind hearted Calgary Drop-In Centre clients pooled their bottle money all year so they could donate Christmas gifts to sick children at the Alberta Children’s Hospital. The Drop-In Centre also visited the Childrens Wish Foundation, today, where clients came together to donate $1,000 to sponsor a child’s wish. These guys saved all year to make…
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Oilfields Food Bank Thanks Community for Generosity
A very successful community food drive by the local fire departments of Turner Valley, Black Diamond & Longview took place in early December. A HUGE THANK YOU to all the firemen/women, the food bank volunteers & the Scouts for their hard work unloading the food. Many hands sorted the donations & filled our storage rooms…
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