Tag: Southern Alberta

  • Okotoks Soap Box Derby June 6th – Sponsors Needed

    Okotoks Soap Box Derby June 6th – Sponsors Needed

    Soapbox Derby is fast approaching (June 6th), and we are getting a little desperate for some sponsorship of carts.  We have about 17 kids, hoping to enter, but need someone to sponsor them. Please go to Carstar and fill in a sponsorship form, and they will connect you with a child.  If you want to…

  • Looking at Safety in the MD of Foothills NW

    Looking at Safety in the MD of Foothills NW

      By Suzanne Oel, MD of Foothills Councillor Division 4 What Do You Think About Visibility Lighting at Hwy 22 & Priddis Valley Road? Interested in your opinion…  Do you support having a street light at the intersection of Highway 22 and Priddis Valley Road? Our bridge expansion request for Hwy 22 over Fish Creek,…

  • Turner Valley Pool Opening Delayed

    Turner Valley Pool Opening Delayed

    Dr. Lander memorial Pool in Turner Valley will not be opening as usual for the May Long Weekend.

  • Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: May is Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Month

    Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: May is Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Month

      The Facts Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited (genetic) disease in which excess mucus clogs the lungs, prevents food from being digested, and damages the reproductive system. It is the most common life-threatening genetically inherited disease affecting Caucasians of Northern European descent. The incidence of CF occurs in about 1 in 3,600 live births…

  • Bluerock Gallery Presents Fred Stenson’s “Who by Fire” Book Event

    Bluerock Gallery Presents Fred Stenson’s “Who by Fire” Book Event

    Join us Sunday, May 17, from 1 – 4pm and meet Fred Stenson, local author of prize-winning historical fiction. Fred will read from his newest book “Who by Fire” at 1:00, and following the reading will be available for signing books. Fred Stenson writes in several genres, including fiction, non-fiction and film.  His most recent novel, Who By…

  • RCMP Nanton: Break and Enter at Nanton Golf Club

    Nanton, Alberta – On Sunday, May 3rd, at approximately 11:15 pm, Nanton RCMP responded to a break and enter at the Nanton Golf Club.  An unknown person(s) gained entry to the Pro Shop at the Club.  Once inside, a large number of new golf clubs were taken, including drivers, irons and putters. These clubs could be sold…

  • Active Living in MD of Foothills

    Active Living in MD of Foothills

      NW Foothills Recreation Board Survey About a Facility in our Area Please take 5 minutes and fill in our online Survey, which will run until May 31, 2015, and make your opinion count!    For the Survey & more info, visit: http://www.nwfoothillsrec.com/ The M.D. has asked the NWFRB to survey the residents of Divisions 3,…

  • “High River is Ready” With New Emergency Preparedness Website

    “High River is Ready” With New Emergency Preparedness Website

    High River, AB: The Town of High River has launched a new emergency preparedness website, www.HRready.ca, to help residents and businesses stay informed and prepared for future emergencies. “We want to encourage residents to be ready for any type of disaster,” said Carly Benson, emergency management coordinator for the Town. “The new website will work…

  • Enforcement Increased on Eastern Slopes Public Lands

    Enforcement Increased on Eastern Slopes Public Lands

    Alberta is putting more people on the ground in the eastern slopes this summer to raise awareness around safe and responsible use of public lands. An additional 23 Peace Officers, including Conservation Officers and Park Rangers, are dedicated to outreach, education and law enforcement in the region starting this May long weekend. “Increasing our presence…

  • Grade 1 Student Raises Funds for Cancer after Losing Mom

    Grade 1 Student Raises Funds for Cancer after Losing Mom

    Tate Barton, a Grade 1 student at Spitzee Elementary School in High River, lost his mom to cancer a couple of years ago. For the second year in a row, he is operating Tate’s Lemonade Stand at High River’s Little Britches Parade on Saturday, May 16th (parade starts at 10:00 a.m.). This year Tate is…

  • RCMP reminds Albertans that RCMP and Alberta Sheriffs are working the long weekend

      Edmonton, AB – The RCMP is reminding Albertans that although many people have the upcoming long weekend off work,  RCMP officers will be out in full force throughout the province to help ensure the Victoria Day celebrations are safe for everyone.  The RCMP expects to see an increase in traffic volume and the number…

  • Millarville Mutts Mustangs & Marksmen: Wrapping Up Another Busy Spring

    Millarville Mutts Mustangs & Marksmen: Wrapping Up Another Busy Spring

      By Veronica Moreau Club Reporter It has been a busy time for those involved in the Millarville Mutts, Mustangs, and Marksmen 4­H Club. On March 7, members participated in a joint clinic with the Millarville Saddle Sores. The clinic focused on multi­judging, an event in which animals are classed and placed prior to oral…

  • Spring Cleaning Made Simple: find the right place for everything – in your house, garage and yard

    Spring Cleaning Made Simple: find the right place for everything – in your house, garage and yard

    Calgary, AB – Spring is a time for Calgarians to tidy up their yards and homes for the new season. All the spring cleaning means there are plenty of unwanted items to get rid of. “Cleaning out the house, garage and yard is a regular spring activity. We want to get Calgarians in the habit…

  • Laminitis & Founder in Horses

    Laminitis & Founder in Horses

    With the onset of summer and pastures growing lush, some horses are at risk of pasture-induced laminitis. Laminitis is an acutely painful inflammation of the front hooves, although it can affect the hind hooves as well. Founder is the name given to the resultant tissue damage and complications following one or a series of acute…

  • M.D. of Foothills and the Village of Longview – Fire Ban Lifted

    M.D. of Foothills and the Village of Longview – Fire Ban Lifted

    From: Jim Smith, Fire Chief Date: May 13, 2015 As of 09:34 a.m. today in the M.D. of Foothills No. 31, by order of Council, [the Foothills Fire Department] has lifted the fire ban imposed on April 1, 2015. All open fires will now be allowed by obtaining a burning permit issued by a Fire…