Tag: Southern Alberta

  • Longview Library News: Special Programs Coming In June

    Longview Library News: Special Programs Coming In June

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] Submitted By Sylvia Binkley. Joan, our librarian, has some very special programs coming up for the children of the Longview School.  The first will be on the 2nd of June and will be for those in kindergarten. On June 9th there will be one for Grades 5 and 6, and on June 10 the…

  • Looping of the Friendship Trail Meeting Clarifies Proposal

    Looping of the Friendship Trail Meeting Clarifies Proposal

    The conversation to loop the Friendship Trail in the Black Diamond and Turner Valley area continued last night at a meeting of the Healthy Development group. The meeting was held at the Turner Valley Golf Club and was attended by approximately 30 people.

  • The Five Key Elements the NDP Rode to Victory On

    The Five Key Elements the NDP Rode to Victory On

    The proof will be in the pudding, but if the NDP accomplish their declared platform, Alberta should see some major changes over the next four years. The Five Key Elements to their platform were: EDUCATION PLAN Rachel Notley’s NDP will stop the PCs’ cuts to our schools. Our education plan focuses on reducing class sizes,…

  • Turner Valley School News

    May 2015 Administrator’s Message The month of May has arrived with hope for great weather and opportunities for us to get out into the yard, the garden, the campground and around the barbeque. May promises to be a busy and exciting time here at Turner Valley School. The week of May 4 to 8th schools…

  • Reminder to Join the Conversation: “Looping the Friendship Trail”

    Reminder to Join the Conversation: “Looping the Friendship Trail”

    The “Healthy Management” group meeting is tonight at 7:00pm at the Turner Valley Golf Club – come and join in the conversation about looping the Friendship Trail.

  • PC Alberta Select New Interim Party Leader

    PC Alberta is proud to announce that the PC Caucus has selected Ric McIver as the new interim leader of the party. “I’m honoured my caucus colleagues would entrust me to lead the party during this very important time,” said McIver, the MLA for Calgary-Hays. “We have a great caucus team, and everyone will be…

  • Okotoks Lemonade Day

    Okotoks Lemonade Day

    Lemonade Day is coming to Okotoks on June 13, 2015! Lemonade Day is an experiential event that teaches our local children, our future entrepreneurs, about the process of starting their very own business – a Lemonade Stand. Take a look at this collection of online videos which will allow you to experience the same feelings that…

  • Jean Meets With Caucus, Announces Six Senior Shadow Cabinet Positions and Caucus Officers

      EDMONTON, AB – Monday, Wildrose Leader Brian Jean met with the 21 members of the new Wildrose Official Opposition and released the core members of his shadow cabinet and caucus officers. “We have an incredibly strong team representing every corner of the province. We are ready to stand up for Albertans and focus on…

  • High River Moves to Water Conservation Level 2

    High River Moves to Water Conservation Level 2

      HIGH RIVER, AB: Starting Friday, May 15 the Town of High River will move to Water Conservation Level 2. This means that watering of lawns is restricted to specific days and times. “The Town of High River is committed to water conservation and this is a proactive step to ensure our water supply is…

  • Recent Millarville Area Fires Prompt Meeting

    Recent grass fires in the Millarville area have prompted an Emergency Planning meeting to be hosted by the High Country Rural Crime Watch Association.  Please plan to attend.

  • Looping the “Friendship Trail”

    Looping the “Friendship Trail”

    This Tuesday, May 12th the “Healthy Development” group will be holding their meeting at the Turner Valley Golf Club at 7:00 pm. This group have recently been on two walks to explore the possible routes for a looping of the Friendship Trail. The first of those was from the golf clubhouse down to the river…

  • Lions Den: Gearing Up for Busy Fundraising Season

    Lions Den: Gearing Up for Busy Fundraising Season

      Submitted by Lion Carol Gibson Project Green Day is May 23rd with the Foothills Lions Club hosting a BBQ for volunteers. Foothills Lions Club Family Spray Park grand opening is May 30th at 12 Noon. Bring the family and enjoy the day. Lions Environmental Metal Roundup will be held June 6th – 13th at…

  • Sidewalk Patios & Blade Signs Open House – Okotoks

    Sidewalk Patios & Blade Signs Open House – Okotoks

    The Town of Okotoks is holding an Open House to discuss the Sidewalk Patios & Blade Signs initiative.

  • RCMP Canmore Conducts Search; Drugs Seized

      On the evening of May 9th, 2015, Canmore RCMP, with the assistance of the Kananaskis RCMP, executed a search warrant that had been granted by a justice on a residence in Canmore. The search uncovered cocaine, fentanyl pills, cash and other evidence indicative of drug trafficking.  Two males and a female were located in…

  • Road closure in front of 333 5 Avenue S.E.

    Road closure in front of 333 5 Avenue S.E.

      HIGH RIVER, AB: Starting Monday, May 11 there will be a road closure in front of 333 5 Avenue S.E. for a sanitary sewer repair. Work is expected to take approximately three days to complete this repair. The road will remain open to local traffic only. Drivers are asked to obey posted signage and…