Tag: Sports

  • Got What It Takes to Be a Beast?

    Got What It Takes to Be a Beast?

    Do you think you have what it takes to be a member of the Brampton Beast, ECHL affiliate of the Montreal Canadiens? Here is your chance to prove your abilities. The Beast will be hosting an OPEN TRYOUT at the end of July prior to their main preseason camp. The OPEN TRYOUT will be held on…

  • Monumental Route Awaits 2015 Tour of Alberta presented by ATB Financial

    Monumental Route Awaits 2015 Tour of Alberta presented by ATB Financial

    New and Diverse Route Features Two Mountain Top Finishes Edmonton, Alberta – The Tour of Alberta presented by ATB Financial, September 2 – 7, 2015, announced a nearly 900 kilometre long monumental six-stage route that will feature a Team Time Trial, two mountain top finishes, and race that contains six sectors over dirt. “The first…

  • Notice: Temporary Service Disruption at the Okotoks Rec Centre

    Notice: Temporary Service Disruption at the Okotoks Rec Centre

    Due to scheduled maintenance and upgrades, our registration, admissions and booking system will be temporarily unavailable Tue, June 23 & Wed, June 24. This service disruption will affect our online registration, credit card and debit payment options. Online Registration While online registration (Netreg) is unavailable, please call Recreation Client Services at 403-938-8954 to register for summer camps and swimming…

  • Jumpstart Day a Success in High River

    The Town of High River Community Programing department would like to thank all the sponsors and volunteers that made the Jumpstart Day event on Saturday, May 30 a success. Over $4,000 was raised thanks to the RCMP, High River Fire Department and the generosity of High River citizens. A special thank you to Miss Jellison’s…

  • Big Rock “Stuffie” Sale Supports Mexican Students

    Big Rock “Stuffie” Sale Supports Mexican Students

      Former Big Rock School teacher/guest teacher Mary Donaldson (who also continues to support the Foothills Young Authors’ Conference as Co-Chair and Treasurer) is involved with a project in the Huatulco, Mexico area (Oaxaca Province) called Proyecto Escuelas Rurales (the Rural Schools Project).  The program builds and funds schools in poor communities outside Hutulco in the…

  • FIFA Women’s World Cup: Group Stage Concludes with Celebrations and Tears

    FIFA Women’s World Cup: Group Stage Concludes with Celebrations and Tears

      18 Jun 2015, THE DAY REPLAYED – The final four group stage matches of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015™ came to a close on Wednesday as Groups E and F were finalised and the remaining spots in the Round of 16 were determined. There were few surprises in store for the six…

  • AHS Weekly Wellness News: Ride Safe this ATV Season

    AHS Weekly Wellness News: Ride Safe this ATV Season

      As Albertans gear up for summer and outdoor activities, Alberta Health Services (AHS) reminds all residents, and particularly parents of children less than 16 years of age, to be mindful of the significant risks associated with the use of All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs). Children less than 16 years of age have not yet developed…

  • City of Calgary Opens 5 Street Cycle Track Pilot

    City of Calgary Opens 5 Street Cycle Track Pilot

    The 5 Street portion of the cycle track network pilot project, from 3 Avenue south to 17 Avenue south, opened to the public this morning. “After the early opening of the 12 Avenue cycle track pilot, we are pleased that the weather has continued to cooperate and allow us to complete the work on the…

  • Millarville School Principal: Medieval Grade Eights

    Millarville School Principal: Medieval Grade Eights

    June is here and I keep getting the same question; “are you counting down the days until summer?” Do I look forward to summer? I would be lying if I said “no.” June is a speedy month with departures of students, end of year events, celebrations and final report cards, there is little time to…

  • Oilfields Athletes

    Oilfields Athletes

    Over at Oilfields School, Jimmy Blower is off to the provincials after placing 2nd in intermediate boys’ high jump at South Central Zones. Among the school’s other results: Zoee Stromberg tied for 4th in intermediate girls’ high jump; Russ Grusing placed 5th in senior boys’ shot put, while Kamala Knight placed 5th in senior girls’…

  • Trustee Tucker Congratulates Local Athletes

    Trustee Tucker Congratulates Local Athletes

    Trustee Jeannine Tucker commended Turner Valley School and the 10 students (see photo below) who took part in the National Archery in School Program (NSAP) provincials in Drayton Valley on April 23rd. Each archer gets 40 arrows in total, with five for practice, then 20 arrows each at the 10 and 15 metre distances. Turner…

  • Harper Government Announces New Winter Offer in Waterton Lakes National Park

    Harper Government Announces New Winter Offer in Waterton Lakes National Park

      Cameron Lake Cabin to become Alpine Club of Canada Hut Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta – Mr. Jim Hillyer, Member of Parliament for Lethbridge, on behalf of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, today announced approval for the Alpine Club of Canada (ACC) to operate its…

  • Support Rowan House Through the Millarville Half Marathon

    Support Rowan House Through the Millarville Half Marathon

      The next big event we are involved with is the Millarville Half Marathon—Run to the Farmers’ Market and there are a few ways you can get involved. If you enjoy running, there is still room in the COBS 8 Mile Cinnamon Bun Run. The half marathon and the relay are now sold out. Not…

  • Parliamentarians Take Part in 4th Annual Parliamentary Outdoors Caucus Shooting Day at the Range

    Parliamentarians Take Part in 4th Annual Parliamentary Outdoors Caucus Shooting Day at the Range

      OTTAWA –Parliamentarians from all federal parties took part in the 4th Annual Parliamentary Outdoors Caucus Shooting Day at the Range (on June 2nd), an annual event hosted by Tony Bernardo and the Canadian Shooting Sports Association, Phil Morlock and the Outdoor Caucus Association of Canada, and the Canadian Sporting Arms and Ammunition Association. Approximately 60…

  • SRHT Wild West Golf Showdown 2015

    SRHT Wild West Golf Showdown 2015

      The 12th Annual Golf 4 Wellness Charity Golf Classic will take place on Thursday, July 9, 2015 at the Turner Valley Golf Club. A BBQ lunch and registration will kick things off from 11:30am to 12:30pm followed by a shotgun start at 1:00pm. Wear your favourite western wear and join us for an afternoon…