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From the Teacher’s Desk ~ Attracting Abundance
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George Canyon Brings Living Grace to the Foothills
George Canyon is well known for his involvement in the local communities of Okotoks and High River. He was a prominent face in the campaign to clean up the damage done to High River in the 2013 flood. Canyon, and record producer Graham Sharkey are launching a new city-wide initiative to support and encourage these…
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National Kudos for AHS’ Stroke Action Plan
Initiative bolsters stroke care in rural and small urban centres Story and photo by Colin Zak Alberta Health Services (AHS) has gained national recognition for pioneering a new model in rural stroke care. The Stroke Action Plan is a provincewide plan to ensure stroke patients in small urban and rural settings receive the same level…
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Millarville School: Awesome Fall News from the Students
It’s been a busy two weeks and here’s a list of some of the great things happening in and around the building. • Millarville Community School families collected a pile of non-perishables to donate to the Turner Valley Food Bank! • Kinders visited the RCMP and Turner Valley Hospital to learn about community services. •…
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If You Missed This One….There Will Be Another!!!
[break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break]The 1st Annual A Taste of Diamond Valley was very well attended and should bring a welcome addition to the Oilfields Food Bank. Since the annual Christmas Concert is no longer being held the Food Bank has been struggling to find other ways to help fill their shelves at this time of year. Sarah Harrold,…
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MD of Foothills News: Foothills Cemetery Expansion
Foothills Cemetery, west of Black Diamond, underwent an expansion this summer. The design chosen for the cemetery burial area provides for casket lots and cremation lots will include both upright and flat markers. Columbarium niches, memory stones and a scattering garden were also proposed. The MD of Foothills also maintains and operates both the Blackie…
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Oilfields Food Bank Will Be Recipient of Tonight’s Proceeds
[break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] A Taste of Diamond Valley at the Turner Valley Golf Course 5:00 to 8:00 pm tonight. Tonight is the evening for local liquor tasting, food sampling and business showcasing with all proceeds going to the Oilfields Food Bank. Andrew Peller Wines, Big Rock Brewery, Black Diamond Bakery, Chin Up Cafe, Constellation Brands, Eau Claire…
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Sudoku Puzzle ~ November 1st, 2014
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Turner Valley Golf Club presents A Taste of Diamond Valley ~ Tonight
[break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] Tonight is the evening for local liquor tasting, food sampling and business showcasing with all proceeds going to the Oilfields Food Bank. Andrew Peller Wines, Big Rock Brewery, Black Diamond Bakery, Chin Up Cafe, Constellation Brands, Eau Claire Distillery, Gold Medal Marketing, Gotcha Products, Kloiber’s Meats, Kountry Kleen, My Wash Barn, PMA Canada, Spirit…
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Alberta Health Services: Taking a Run at Teen Depression
Aerobics may prove key to boosting brain health Story and photos by Kerri Robins When teens are depressed, the seriousness of the situation can reach beyond normal adolescent mood swings or sadness. “About 15 per cent of teenagers will suffer a major depressive episode,” says Dr. Frank MacMaster, holder of the Cuthbertson & Fischer Chair…
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Six Storey Wood Buildings; an Innovative Way to Increase Housing Affordability
The City of Calgary announced today it will now be accepting building permit applications for six-storey wood-frame buildings for already approved land use zones. The building code currently limits wood-frame construction to a maximum of four storeys. “We are looking at innovative ways to make housing more affordable for Calgarians,” says Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi.…
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Oilfields High School News: Fall Happenings
Driller Nation On the evening of October 22nd, Oilfields School hosted a superb event called “Driller Nation” that highlighted why we have such a great school community. What a great turn-out; the stands were packed with fans. Huge kudos goes to our very own Mr. Bretzlaff who was the driving force behind the evening, to…
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Millarville School News: Principal’s Fall Message
Millarville Community School believes in open and transparent communication regarding your child’s learning and our learning as a staff. With this in mind, I would like to invite all MCS families to attend our next School Council Meeting on November 4th at 7:00pm. At this time, Karla Davis and I will share with our families…
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3 Avenue SW Reopening October 31, 2014 with Major Lane Change
High River AB: Third Avenue southwest is reopening by end of today and will no longer be a one way road. Vehicle traffic will now flow in both directions. The change to two-way traffic flow is part of the overall Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan to simplify traffic circulation and provide local businesses with more visibility.…
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498 Avenue Temporary Road Closure
High River, AB: MD of Foothills Public Works has announced that 498 Avenue between Hwy 2a to 112 Street (9th Street) will be closed for two days – Thursday, October 30th and Friday, October 31, 2014. During this road closure the MD of Foothills will be completing work on the drain portion of 498 Avenue…
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