Tag: Good News

  • Foothills Schools Offer Affordable Live Theatre Experience

    Foothills Schools Offer Affordable Live Theatre Experience

      Oilfields High School Drama Presents Peter Pan! Enjoy the magical story of Neverland. Meet Peter Pan, Tinkerbell and Captain Hook through the eyes of the Darling children as they journey to the land where you never grow old! December 1st to 4th in the OHS theatre. Matinees 10:30am every day and evenings December 3rd and…

  • Alberta Focuses on Creating Safe, Healthy Communities

    Alberta Focuses on Creating Safe, Healthy Communities

      The Alberta government encourages Albertans to take part in Bullying Awareness Week, November 15 – 21. Bullying affects thousands of Albertans in their schools, workplaces, and communities. Bullying Awareness Week (BAW) aims to increase awareness of the importance of preventing bullying and promoting healthy, positive relationships. “We all have a responsibility to stand up…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Pizza

    Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Pizza

      By Reena Nerbas Squirrels Under the Hood Dear Reena, I have squirrels in my carport that are eating the car’s wiring. Can you suggest a remedy (that’s safe for the squirrels)? The one suggestion I’ve gotten is to spray the motor with diluted hot sauce. Monica Dear Monica, Many people have spent thousands of dollars on…

  • Canadian Angus Association Introduces Partner of the Year Award Inaugural Award Presented to Hero Certified Burgers

    Canadian Angus Association Introduces Partner of the Year Award Inaugural Award Presented to Hero Certified Burgers

    ROCKY VIEW COUNTY, AB – The Canadian Angus Association is pleased to present the inaugural CAA Partner of the Year Award to Hero Certified Burgers. Hero Certified Burgers is a quick-service restaurant franchise chain that operates in Canada, with locations concentrated in Southern Ontario and Buffalo, New York. The chain was founded in 2003 by…

  • Down the Drain no more – Practical Reuse Leads Water Conservation Efforts in Calgary

    Down the Drain no more – Practical Reuse Leads Water Conservation Efforts in Calgary

    Calgary – Reusing waste water instead of sending it down the drain is one way The City demonstrates leadership in water conservation and sustainability. The City is leading not only by example, but also at the regulatory level. Inspections & Permit Services is a group that has always helped businesses, builders and homeowners navigate the…

  • Turner Valley Legion Raffles

    Turner Valley Legion Raffles

      Poppy Pictures We are Raffling these two pictures donated by a member. Tickets are $2.00 and available at the Branch. Draw will be held on December 19. 3rd prize – $200.00 Gift cards from local businesses. Ladies Auxiliary Raffle Tickets are $2.00 1st Draw Gift Card Xmas Tree 2nd Draw Land Mark Movie Gift…

  • METAL Refinery at the Art Gallery of Alberta

    METAL Refinery at the Art Gallery of Alberta

    Your AGA’s latest edition of the Refinery Late Night Art Party: Metal-inspired visuals, Expressionism, and heavy metal music meet at METAL Refinery Edmonton, AB – The Art Gallery of Alberta presents METAL Refinery in the latest edition of the popular Refinery Late Night Art Party, Saturday, November 28 at Your AGA. Inspired by Fritz Lang’s…

  • Olympic-Destined Synchronized Swimmers Help Push Canadian Bobsleigh Athletes into World Cup Season

    Olympic-Destined Synchronized Swimmers Help Push Canadian Bobsleigh Athletes into World Cup Season

      CALGARY—Two Canadian synchronized swimmers who have qualified to compete at the 2016 Olympic Summer Games helped give the nation’s top bobsleigh athletes a push into the World Cup season on Wednesday while joining Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton coaches to officially name the national squad before introducing the robust athletes to synchronized swimming. Montreal-based Karine Thomas…

  • Ammy Awards 2015: Alberta’s Best Visitor Centres

    Ammy Awards 2015: Alberta’s Best Visitor Centres

      The Ammy Awards, named after Alberta’s official gemstone—Ammolite, recognize achievements at Alberta Visitor Information Centres (VICs) in: Innovation Service Individual Excellence exclusive and rare as the gemstone itself, the Ammys are awarded annually at the Alberta Visitor Information Providers Conference. Awards are for organizations and individuals who have gone above and beyond, providing an…

  • Magna Carta: Law, Liberty & Legacy Concludes Canadian Tour at Alberta Legislature

    Magna Carta: Law, Liberty & Legacy Concludes Canadian Tour at Alberta Legislature

        For the first time in our province’s history, visitors to the Alberta Legislature will have the opportunity to experience the iconic document that changed the course of law, justice and human rights. The multimedia exhibition Magna Carta: Law, Liberty & Legacy will conclude its Canadian tour at the Alberta Legislature with daily showings…

  • Alberta’s Charitable Tax Credit Supports Giving Across the Province

    Alberta’s Charitable Tax Credit Supports Giving Across the Province

      Albertans are encouraged to take advantage of one of the highest charitable tax credits in Canada while supporting the province’s outstanding charities. Culture and Tourism Minister David Eggen joined representatives from various charitable organizations, including a number of Santa’s helpers, to highlight the great work they do and the benefits charities and their donors…

  • Village of Longview Recipient of Choosewell Award

    Village of Longview Recipient of Choosewell Award

    Communities Choosewell : 2015 Award Winners Overall Healthy Community Wellness Champion: City of Brooks Brooks has gone above and beyond this year to make their community a healthier place to live. Inspired by Okotoks’ Most Significant Change story from 2014, Brooks has offered free recreation passes to all grade 7, 8 and 9 students in the…

  • The 2015 BMO Charitable Giving Poll: Canadians Planning to Donate an Average of Almost $700 in the Next Year

    The 2015 BMO Charitable Giving Poll: Canadians Planning to Donate an Average of Almost $700 in the Next Year

      – The average holiday donation expected to be $167 – We’re here to help: BMO’s partnership with ChangeIt provides a secure and easy way to make charitable donations TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwired) – The 2015 BMO Charitable Giving Survey, released (this week) to mark National Philanthropy Day (November 12th), found that 80 per cent of Canadians plan…

  • New Alberta Child Benefit helps children and families

    New Alberta Child Benefit helps children and families

      The new Alberta Child Benefit and enhanced Alberta Family Employment Tax Credit will help lower-income families make ends meet and support the well-being of their children. All families earning less than $41,220 per year, including those receiving AISH and Income Support, are eligible to receive the new Alberta Child Benefit (ACB). The maximum annual…

  • The Maritime Industry is Using Nature to Purify the Water it puts Back in the Ocean

    The Maritime Industry is Using Nature to Purify the Water it puts Back in the Ocean

    By Steve Kanaval The Economics of Clean Water LOS ANGELES, Nov. 10, 2015 /CNW/ – A massive business opportunity in the maritime industry comes at a time when water scarcity, as well as the global push to manage contaminated water, is at an all time high. We recognized quite some time ago that the key to…