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ABC Camp Returns to Millarville
After an almost 20 year hiatus, the Alberta South Region of the Canadian Pony Club hosted an ABC Camp at the Millarville Racing and Ag Society grounds during the first week in August. The ABC Camp is an Equestrian Camp geared towards young riders who have obtained the higher levels in Pony Club. All members…
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Canada’s Curling Team Simmons Announces Support of Wounded Warriors Canada
We are excited to announce that Wounded Warriors Canada is going to be the official charity of Team Simmons for the 2015-2016 curling season. We have some exciting plans to raise awareness for this cause so look out for those while watching Team Simmons throughout the winter and make sure you participate when you…
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Golfing for Gold: Building Confidence and Community Among Aboriginal Youth
When we think about golf, we often think of the mechanics: the fitted clubs, the perfect swing, the better score. Golf, however, is far more than mechanics. It is also a good teacher of discipline, sportsmanship, etiquette, and inner confidence. Several Aboriginal communities across Alberta have partnered with Alberta’s Promise partner Sport Centralto create…
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Curlingtown Junior Curling Clinics
Olympic hopeful Team Steve Laycock, based out of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan has kicked off the 4th annual Decisive Farming CurlingTown presented by Crescent Point Energy. This program strives to promote interest and skill development of the sport of curling in communities across the Canadian prairies. Local curling clubs located in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba can apply…
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New Player Impact Program Hits the Ice
The Calgary Police Service is partnering with the Western Hockey League (WHL) and the Calgary Flames to launch a new education program aimed at teaching young hockey players about making good decisions. The Player Impact Program is going to be mandatory training for WHL players and it will cover topics such as responsible social media…
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Rebuild of Kananaskis Golf Course to Proceed
An independent report has identified that rebuilding the Kananaskis Country Golf Course is in the best interest of Alberta taxpayers. “Let me be clear: we do not believe government should be in the golf course business. Unfortunately, the contract we inherited locks our government into either rebuilding, or walking away and leaving Alberta taxpayers…
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High River Looking for Public Feedback on new Recreation, Facility and Programming Plan
HIGH RIVER, AB: On September 14, Council was presented with an initial proposal to develop a comprehensive Master Recreation, Facility and Programming Plan for High River with 10 and 20 year goals. Extensive feedback will be collected from the public, Town staff and other major stakeholders in order to identify needs and priorities related…
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Are You a Diehard Blue Jays Fan?
“How many diehard Blue Jays fans are there in Alberta?” asks Roger Jewett, CEO of Calgary-based Jump On Flyaways. “We’re about to find out! We’re crowdsourcing Alberta for 158 fans to fill a flight to see the Jays in action at game 2 (Oct 9) of the American League Division Series.” “The Blue Jays have…
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Habs Star P.K. Subban Makes Largest Donation By A Professional Athlete In Canadian History To The Montreal Children’s Hospital Foundation
Montreal Canadians defenceman P.K. Subban and his foundation, the P.K. Subban Foundation, have pledged a minimum of $10 million to the Montreal Children’s Hospital, the largest philanthropic commitment ever made by a professional athlete in Canada. As part of the agreement, Subban will also assist the Montreal Children’s Hospital Foundation as a spokesperson for select…
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Foothills Lions Club Golf Tournament Success
On July 24th we held our 3rd annual Foothills Lions Golf Tournament at the Turner Valley Golf Course. From the proceeds, the Foothills Lions have donated $9,300.00 to CLERC (Canadian Lions Eyeglass Recycling Centre). In the picture are CLERC Chairman, Lion James Lee, Golf Chairman Lion Tyler Bray and CLERC Treasurer Gord Plusky. The Foothills Lions…
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Mollema Clinches Overall Victory in Tour of Alberta
An 11-lap circuit race in the downtown streets of Edmonton concluded the six-day Tour of Alberta Monday, and for the third straight day Trek Factory Racing controlled the race, pulling back an eight-man breakaway before the start of the final circuit to help Bauke Mollema clinch the overall victory. Mollema finished safely in 12th…
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Trek Factory Racing claims TTT win in Alberta
Trek Factory won Stage 1 of Tour of Alberta on Wednesday Trek Factory racing were the third team off the starting line in the opening chilly 19.6-kilometer team time trial in the Tour of Alberta and set an early benchmark in 22:56’88. Dressed in warm jackets, toques, and draped in thick blankets the team of…
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Tour of Alberta will Cause Temporary Road Closures
Motorists are advised to keep Tour of Alberta highway closures in mind when travelling Labour Day weekend. Sections of highway and other roadways will close temporarily to accommodate the passage of cyclists and their entourages between September 2 and 7. Motorists can expect delays and may wish to use alternative routes. Detailed highway road closure…
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RCMP and Sport Central help kids through sport
Summer got a little bit brighter for the kids in Little Red River Cree Nation. Thanks to an ongoing community partnership with the RCMP and Sport Central, the remote community of Fox Lake recently welcomed over $10,000 in new and refurbished sports equipment for local children and youth — with everything from balls and nets,…
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