Tag: Southern Alberta

  • Calling all MCS Families and Community Members!

    Calling all MCS Families and Community Members!

    It’s time to break ground on the Millarville Community School Naturalization Project… aka Garden! Mark your calendars…. Saturday, May 23rd. The goal of this permablitz is to remove the sod, survey and dig the swales (water ditches), and spread new topsoil, manure, and ground cover. But…. What is a Permablitz? Permablitz (noun): An informal gathering,…

  • High River 12 Ave SE Lane Restrictions Rescheduled

    High River 12 Ave SE Lane Restrictions Rescheduled

    The temporary lane restrictions scheduled to begin on 12 Avenue S.E. have been rescheduled to start on Tuesday, May 19 and will continue until approximately Friday, May 22 (weather dependent). The restrictions will be along 12 Avenue S.E. between 5 Street S.E. and 11 Avenue S.E. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each…

  • Foothills Skating Club Raising Funds for Wheelchair Lift at Oilfields Arena

    Foothills Skating Club Raising Funds for Wheelchair Lift at Oilfields Arena

    The Foothills Skating Club is organizing an event to take place June 6th at the Turner Valley Legion with entertainment by Haggis! This event is raising funds to install a wheelchair lift into the stands at the Oilfields Arena. We are looking for local businesses to donate items for a silent and live auction. If…

  • AHS Weekly Wellness News: Help Youth Stay Hydrated to Perform at their Best

    AHS Weekly Wellness News: Help Youth Stay Hydrated to Perform at their Best

      Eating healthy meals and snacks and drinking enough fluids (staying hydrated) are important for good health as well as school and sport performance. Drinking enough fluid helps your body to control its temperature. Not having enough fluid (being dehydrated) can increase the risk of injury, lead to low energy, and have an impact on…

  • John Barlow, MP Macleod Riding Welcomes Harper’s Economic Action Plan

    MP Barlow: ECONOMIC ACTION PLAN 2015 Demonstrates commitment to Jobs, Growth, & Security in Macleod May 13, 2015 – High River, AB Member of Parliament John Barlow is welcoming the Harper Government’s Economic Action Plan 2015. It will support jobs and growth in Macleod, help our families and communities prosper and ensure the security of…

  • Spray Lakes Sawmill Forest Management Plan

    Spray Lakes Sawmill Forest Management Plan

      By Suzanne Oel, MD of Foothills Councillor, Division 4 I recently attended a workshop put on by Spray Lakes Sawmill.  There was a good turnout of interested participants: local rancher, Alberta Wilderness Society, Elbow Watershed group, Bragg Creek Recreational Users, CPAWS and M.D. of Foothills (me).  The topic was to have input on the…

  • Neighbourhood Block Party Trailer Available to High River Residents

    Neighbourhood Block Party Trailer Available to High River Residents

    Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) is offering their ‘Neighbourhood Block Party Trailer’ to High River residents who would like to organize block parties in their communities. “Block parties are a great way for neighbours to get together, meet each other, have fun and make meaningful community connections,” says Caitland Asmundson, Community Support Worker with…

  • TWN: Frost Warning for Foothills Area

    TWN: Frost Warning for Foothills Area

    Black Diamond, Longview, Millarville, Priddis and Turner Valley and area. Freezing temperatures giving frost are expected overnight. Take preventative measures to protect frost-sensitive plants and trees. Weather Advisories for Frost are issued when temperatures are expected to reach the freezing mark during the growing season, leading to potential damage and destruction to plants and crops.…

  • Millarville Community School: Principal’s Message

    Millarville Community School: Principal’s Message

    Principal’s Message Soccer and baseball season are here, the Flames gave us a good run, we have an NDP majority government in Alberta and we have less than two months of school left in the 2014-2015 school year. My, a lot can change in a couple of weeks! Looking back on the last two weeks,…

  • Meet the 2015 Okotoks Conservation Educators

    Meet the 2015 Okotoks Conservation Educators

    Between the months of May to September, the Town of Okotoks embarks on a campaign of conservation awareness in our community. Five Conservation Educators visit approximately 1,000 households and 100 businesses educating the community on water and energy conservation and waste management. The Educators also attend all summer community events and provide conservation presentations to children at schools…

  • Crossword Puzzle ~ May 16th, 2015

    Crossword Puzzle ~ May 16th, 2015

    All of our puzzles now include their solutions – click the link at the bottom of the page Click the image below for a printable pdf version of this week’s puzzle Click here for the solution to this week’s crossword puzzle

  • Upcoming Priddis Community Organizations Fundraisers

    Upcoming Priddis Community Organizations Fundraisers

      Priddis Community Association Fundraising Gala Saturday, May 23, 2015, 7:00 pm, at the Priddis Community Hall You are invited to attend an evening with a “Fun Casino” as entertainment (18+ only).  Your $30 Ticket includes: first round of funny money, late lunch and entry door prizes.  Also featured: cash bar, silent auction and funny…

  • Turner Valley School: What Bullying Is … and Isn’t

    Ask the Principal What Bullying Is … and Isn’t The topic of bullying is very important to address in today’s world. The actual word ‘bullying’ is unfortunately used by students and adults in many situations, without an understanding that bullying, conflict, threats and social skill development are not the same thing. If we’re going to…

  • Project Green Day – May 23rd, 2015 Black Diamond & Turner Valley

    Project Green Day – May 23rd, 2015 Black Diamond & Turner Valley

    The Towns of Black Diamond and Turner Valley are asking volunteers to come out and help with Project Green Day on Saturday, May 23 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon. Both communities will be spruced up for the summer, thanks to this annual event. We will be looking for volunteers to help plant trees on…

  • High River Road Closure at 5 Street E.

    High River Road Closure at 5 Street E.

      HIGH RIVER, AB: Starting on Tuesday, May 19 there will be a road closure at 5 Street E. from 2 Avenue S.E. north to the Little Bow Canal. Crews from Bow Mark will be reconstructing the road as part of the Town of High River’s infrastructure replacement program. Local traffic will be accommodated for…