-
Jack Mintz appointed President’s Fellow at School of Public Policy
Search for new director to begin immediately President Elizabeth Cannon today announced the appointment of Jack Mintz as President’s Fellow at The School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary. The appointment recognizes Mintz as one of Canada’s most distinguished and influential academics in public policy. In this new role, Mintz will undertake research,…
-
Sheep River Health Trust Invites You to the Avenue of Trees
The Avenue of Trees marks the kickoff to the Christmas Season in the Foothills. The Okotoks Recreation Center (99 Okotoks Drive) is transformed into a Christmas wonderland of beautifully decorated trees to raise funds for health and wellness in our communities. This year we will also be hosting Pictures with Santa evenings amongst these beautifully…
-
MD of Foothills – Seniors’ Services
FCSS – Seniors Independent Living Assistance Program The Seniors Independent Living Assistance Program is offered through the Town of High River’s FCSS Department and is available to MD of Foothills No. 31 residents. The program is designed to support seniors wishing to remain in their own homes for as long as possible. FCSS subsidizes up…
-
Okotoks Holiday Helpers Program
If you are an Okotoks resident needing assistance with basic needs during the during the holiday season, including utility bill payments, groceries and transportation, there is help. You can apply in person at the Okotoks Family Resource Centre (in the Okotoks Health & Wellness Centre) from November 12th to 27th from 9am to 12 Noon and…
-
Coming Soon – Fieldhouse Grande Opening!
Join us on Saturday, November 29th from 1:00 to 5:00pm at the new Fieldhouse, located at the junction of Highway 7 and the Aldersyde overpass. Turn east onto Highway 7 from Okotoks, access to the Field House is via the temporary access gravel road – right hand turn from Highway 7. The ceremony at 2:00pm…
-
Crossword Puzzle ~ November 15th, 2014
-
Floods, fishermen combine for southern Alberta dino find
It was the catch of the day as two fishermen landed a potentially new dinosaur species uncovered by the 2013 floods. A block containing a partial dinosaur skull, neck and chest has been safely extracted from the Castle River after the fishermen reported their find to staff at the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology. Scientists…
-
We’re Hiring – Join the RCMP!
OLDS, ALBERTA, RCMP Career Presentation (Olds, Alberta) – The RCMP is hiring! Forget ordinary – the Royal Canadian Mounted Police offers meaningful work, vast opportunities, the chance to serve across Canada and a career like no other. Did you know there are more than 150 different types of operational and administrative opportunities within the RCMP?…
-
Okotoks Snow Removal – Working Together
Residents’ Snow Removal Responsibilities Snow clearing on sidewalks is the responsibility of the adjacent property owner. Where sidewalks border parks, the Town provides the snow removal. Where sidewalks border businesses and residences, the private property owner is responsible. Sidewalks not cleaned may be subject to a fine. The excerpt from Traffic Bylaw 10-10, Schedule A…
-
Five Holiday Safety Tips
If you have a live Christmas tree it is important to have a fire extinguisher nearby. Test your smoke alarms monthly to make sure they work, and be sure to install smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms on every level of your home — especially near sleeping areas. Use safe online shopping practices such as…
-
Happenings at Oilfields High School
“Alice @ Wonderland” Plan to attend this play presented by the Senior Drama department: Matinees: December 2 and 3 (10:30 am curtain) Evenings: Dec 4 and 5 (7 pm curtain) House opens 30 minutes before curtain. Call the school for more info! Book Fair The Library Learning Commons is holding its Scholastic Book Fair from November…
-
Participate in our New Organics (Food Waste) Drop-Off Program!
The Town of Okotoks is introducing one more initiative designed to divert your waste from the landfill. Starting November 22, you can self-haul your food waste and soiled paper waste to the Okotoks Recycling Centre. The food waste bins are located outside on the south side of the Okotoks Recycling Centre, 100-1118 North Railway Street.…
-
Calgary Police Service is First Policing Agency in Canada to Adopt Mental Health Program
The Calgary Police Service today celebrated the adoption of the Road to Mental Readiness (R2MR) program designed to assist its members to increase their mental health awareness. This collaboration between the CPS, Alberta Health Services, the Department of National Defence and the Mental Health Commission of Canada will result in CPS members having a better understanding…
-
RCMP Edmonton: Be Prepared for Winter Driving
Edmonton, AB – Seasonal weather changes inevitably lead to seasonal traffic changes. This is true in both rural and urban areas. The Alberta RCMP wants to remind motorists to use their winter driving skills and drive to the conditions – slow down, increase following distances and pay attention. Expect to slide, not stop. Vehicle collisions…
-
WCNN: Over 600,000 Litres of Crude Oil or Toxic Substances Spilled in Alberta in October Alone
Over 600,000 Litres spilled and not one Mainstream media outlet reports it Posted by Derrick on November 12th, 2014 Over the past year WCNN has reported on many Crude oil and Toxic produced water spills all over Alberta, in fact we have reported over 600,000 Litres of toxic crap that has been spilled just last…
Tag: Southern Alberta
- *Feature
- *Pharmasave
- Amber Alert
- Ask Biella
- Business/Finance
- Christmas
- Elections
- Events
- Faith Forum – Gloria Wessner
- From My Bookshelf – Lynn Willoughby
- From The Teacher's Desk
- General
- Grassroots
- Guest Columnists
- Horoscopes
- Lex Monoxide
- Lifestyle
- News
- Opinion
- Organizations
- Politics
- Puzzles
- RCMP Updates
- Riley's Reading Ramblings
- Seasonal
- Solutions & Substitutions
- Tech, Tools & Traffic
- Voices