Tag: Turner Valley

  • CFR41 Champions Declared

    CFR41 Champions Declared

    EDMONTON, AB – November 9, 2014 – “I knew I had to win the round.” The words were spoken by Tanner Milan as he described the moments before making a 3.5 run that clinched the second title for the likable Cochrane steer wrestler. “My brother (hazer Baillee) slapped me on the back and told me…

  • FSD: National Bullying Awareness Week

    FSD: National Bullying Awareness Week

    November 16 – 22 is National Bullying Awareness Week in Canada. The issue of bullying gets a lot of attention these days and rightly so, according to John Bailey, Foothills School Division’s Superintendent of Schools. “Every child deserves to feel respected, cared for and included wherever they are, whether at school, on the playground, or…

  • Foothills School Division: Ed Plus School Closure and Consultation

    Foothills School Division: Ed Plus School Closure and Consultation

    Trustees approved a motion directing the Superintendent to investigate the possible closure of FSD’s Education Plus locations in High River and Black Diamond, and consult with the families, students and communities that would be directly affected. Superintendent John Bailey explained that the school division is considering amalgamating its alternative education programs, including Education Plus, in…

  • Sheep River Health Trust Invites You to the Avenue of Trees

    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…

  • Sheep Creek Arts Council Helps Four Young People Reach for their Dreams

    Sheep Creek Arts Council Helps Four Young People Reach for their Dreams

    Submitted by Muriel Dais The Sheep Creek Arts council directors are very pleased to announce the names of the two recipients of scholarships. In 2014, the amount in each scholarship was raised to one thousand dollars. Applications from outstanding students were received. Kathlene (Katie) Campbell, daughter of Shirley Campbell of Black Diamond, graduated from Oilfields…

  • No Ordinary Concession Here – A New Caterer – A New Concept!

    No Ordinary Concession Here – A New Caterer – A New Concept!

    So let me ask you a question – what do you expect to find at an arena concession? After going through two generations of hockey players and visiting countless arenas my recollection of arena food is fast, usually from frozen, greasy and hot – if you’re lucky. Well, Oilfields Arena in Black Diamond decided to…

  • Diamond Valley Fire Department Food Drive Starts Tonight

    Diamond Valley Fire Department Food Drive Starts Tonight

    Black Diamond and Turner Valley Fire Department annual door to door Food Drive starts tonight in Black Diamond and continues Tuesday night in Turner Valley! Every little bit helps, please watch for the flashing lights of the fire truck! The door-to-door drive runs from approximately 6:30 to 9pm. If you miss the firefighters then you…

  • If You Missed This One….There Will Be Another!!!

    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,…

  • MD of Foothills News: Foothills Cemetery Expansion

    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…

  • Oilfields Food Bank Will Be Recipient of Tonight’s Proceeds

    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…

  • Turner Valley Golf Club presents A Taste of Diamond Valley ~ Tonight

    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…

  • Turner Valley Legion Launched Poppy Campaign Yesterday With Local Dignitaries

    Turner Valley Legion Launched Poppy Campaign Yesterday With Local Dignitaries

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] Linda Macauley, 1st Vice-President of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #78 in Turner Valley and Chair of the Poppy Campaign Committee, had the honour of pinning the first Poppy of this year’s Poppy Campaign on local dignitaries yesterday. The ceremony was held at the Cenotaph in front of the Legion in Turner Valley and…

  • Black Gold Art Exhibit – Contemporary Art Features on the Alberta Oil Industry

    Black Gold Art Exhibit – Contemporary Art Features on the Alberta Oil Industry

    The exhibition Black Gold presents the art works of contemporary artists who shine a spotlight on the oil industry in Alberta. Presenting personal perceptions concerning this development, through their work these artists invite reflection on the diverse and complex environmental and social issues associated with this industry. (AGA) This exhibit is currently on display (until…

  • Wind Warning

    Wind Warning

    Alerts for: Okotoks – High River – Claresholm Warnings 12:23 PM MDT Thursday 23 October 2014 Wind warning in effect for: M.D. of Foothills near Cayley M.D. of Foothills near High River and Aldersyde M.D. of Foothills near Longview and Eden Valley Res. M.D. of Foothills near Okotoks and De Winton M.D. of Foothills near…

  • RCMP Calgary – Stolen Property recovered

    Calgary, Alberta  –  RCMP Auto Theft Section  in conjunction with Calgary Police Service Auto Theft concluded a three month investigation on a rural chop shop.  The stolen property was being stored in a Quonset near Conrich, in the Rockyview County.  The stolen property has  an approximated value of $ 250,000.00.  The stolen property which has…