Tag: Good News

  • Turner Valley Students Taking the Initiative

    Turner Valley Students Taking the Initiative

      Turner Valley School students “Dare to Dream” when it comes to seeking out donations for a wheelchair accessible playground. They have been busy spending their lunch breaks writing to a wide variety of prospective donors, from local businesses to Alberta Premier Rachel Notley, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and even Queen Elizabeth, seeking $10 donations!…

  • Okotoks Charity Check Stop Good News for Rowan House

    Okotoks Charity Check Stop Good News for Rowan House

      Rowan House: Thank you to everyone who supported the Okotoks Charity Check Stop last week! Just over $6,200 was raised and this stairwell full of in-kind donations! The Okotoks Food Bank was the other charity that benefited from the Check Stop.  

  • High River First Responders Charity Checkstop

    High River First Responders Charity Checkstop

    High River, Alberta  On the afternoon of December 10th, 2015 the High River and Area First Responders conducted their 3rd Annual Charity checkstop.  This years event was a huge success and the proceeds will be shared between Rowan House and Foothill Victims Services.  All food items have already been turned over the Salvation Army for their food bank.  In total, those who passed through…

  • Rowan House: Family Violence Prevention Month Wraps Up

    Rowan House: Family Violence Prevention Month Wraps Up

    Rowan House enjoyed busy month raising awareness about Domestic Violence and its services Family Violence Prevention Month is recognized in November across Canada, and while timing differs in other countries, it worked out nicely for us as the Global Network of Women’s Shelters met for the 3rd World Conference of Women’s Shelters in The Hague,…

  • STARS and Ornge Air Ambulance Services Partner to Reduce Snowmobile Risks

    STARS and Ornge Air Ambulance Services Partner to Reduce Snowmobile Risks

      STARS and Ornge air ambulance services are partnering to raise awareness of snowmobile safety in an effort to reduce snowmobile related injuries and fatalities in Canada this winter season. The partnership marks the first time two air ambulance services in Canada have jointly promoted safe riding. Since 2013, Ornge has transported more than 140…

  • Honouring a lifetime of Arctic achievement

    Honouring a lifetime of Arctic achievement

    Ian Stirling recognized for research that has led to a new era of understanding of the North. By Jennifer Pascoe on December 10, 2015 Longtime University of Alberta adjunct professor Ian Stirling has been awarded the Weston Family Prize for Lifetime Achievement in Northern Research. The award recognizes the vast collection of work from the…

  • Nearly 36,000 Bid Farewell to Royal Alberta Museum

    Nearly 36,000 Bid Farewell to Royal Alberta Museum

      After 48 years in its current home, the Royal Alberta Museum (RAM) has officially closed in preparation for its mammoth-sized move to downtown Edmonton. The Royal Alberta Museum was buzzing this past weekend as 35,885 people visited to take in the Glenora galleries one last time. The 48-hour-long weekend celebration invited all Albertans to…

  • Millarville School: Go Wildcats!

    Millarville School: Go Wildcats!

      I want to give a personal and heartfelt thank-you to all of our parents, students, and staff for a wonderful start to my first full year as a teacher and athletic coordinator. Your support of myself and our student athletes has been incredible both in your willingness to contribute and your passion for their…

  • Rowan House: December Events

    Rowan House: December Events

      December 10th, 2015 High River Charity Check Stop 2-4pm on Centre Street at Sally’s Food donations are being collected for the Salvation Army and money donations for Rowan House and Victim Services. Last year’s event raised nearly $2,000! December 13th, 2015 Southern Alberta Law Offices – Okotoks The Southern Alberta Law Offices have been…

  • World’s Safest Driving Song

    World’s Safest Driving Song

      The world’s safest song to listen to while driving released for Road Safety Week Scientists and musicians have created the first ever music track that’s scientifically designed to encourage safe driving habits.  The track, entitled Safe In Sound, has been commissioned by MORE TH>N SM>RT WHEELS and released for Road Safety Week 2015 (23–29…

  • Turner Valley School News: Happy Holidays from the Administration

    Turner Valley School News: Happy Holidays from the Administration

    As we enter the Christmas season, Turner Valley School continues to be a very busy place. Decorations are going up, lights are being lit and excitement is building in anticipation of the celebration to come. A number of activities are planned for the school community and the community at large. We invite all members of our community to join in the celebrations…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Holiday Snack Recipe

      By Reena Nerbas Candle Wax on Carpet Dear Reena, Purple candle wax dripped onto my beige synthetic fiber carpet which has a low nap. What should I do? I have scraped off as much of the wax as I can and await your suggestion as to further treatment. Thank you, Irene Dear Irene, What…

  • SAIT Alumnus Steeps His Own Success

    SAIT Alumnus Steeps His Own Success

      “You can’t make a good dish if you don’t start out with good ingredients.” This advice has guided Wayne Ha’s career since he graduated from SAIT’s Professional Cooking program in 2009. “One of my instructors used to always say it,” Ha remembers. “SAIT is where I learned the love of using quality ingredients and…

  • Idle-Free Okotoks

    Idle-Free Okotoks

    You hold the key to clean air Often idling cannot be helped, for example, if you are warming up your vehicle to help clear your windshield or dropping off the kids at the rink. Just as often, there are situations when idling is not necessary. People are often seen running their vehicles while waiting to pick…

  • Consultation to Focus on Safety for People with Developmental Disabilities

      A team of disabilities community representatives will guide consultation about safety standards for people supported by the Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) program. “We worked with stakeholders to ensure this engagement about the safety of PDD-funded individuals is meaningful, effective and inclusive. With support and guidance from the consultation team, we are seeking input…