Rocky View County is accepting applications for funding through our Community Benefit Initiatives Grant.

Does your not-for- profit group have an idea to make Rocky View County a better place? You can apply for up to $5,000 through our Community Benefit Initiatives Grant Program to support your organization in bringing your idea to life.

For information, and to request an application form, contact Susan de Caen at 403-520- 1658 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The deadline for applications is June 1, 2017.

More information: Community Benefit Initiatives Grant

This year’s Alberta Open Farm Days, the fifth annual, runs August 19-20, 2017. The deadline for farms to register to participate is May 31. New this year, farms can choose which day(s) they would like to participate (Saturday, Sunday, or both).

Open Farm Days is a catalyst for stimulating economic prosperity by promoting the Alberta agriculture story. Last year’s event had close to 18,000 visits and $134,000 in on-farm sales at 92 participating farms and 26 farm-to- table culinary events.

Interested farms can learn more and register at www.albertafarmdays.com, by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or by calling 780-638- 4302.

The Calgary Stampeders' organization is excited to announce its annual ‘School Fundraising Program’! Schools are invited to be a part of this unique fundraiser, which will occur alongside a Calgary Stampeders' football game. Students of all ages, parents and families are welcome to participate in this family fun event. An opportunity to see the Stampeders vs BC Lions, June 6, or Stampeders vs Redblacks, June 29. Both events will allow you to raise funds for your school or charity of choice. Tickets are $25 each (plus fees and taxes) with a $5 donation going back to your school. For more information, call Nicolla on 403.971.5441 (direct line). Tickets can be purchased online using this link: http://www.stampeders.com/schools/

Bring your own paddle and some friends!

$5.00 Drop-In Fee

Wednesdays (1-3pm) and Fridays (9-11 am) @ Springbank Park for All Seasons.

Visit http://www.springbankpark.com for further details

Calgary, AB – Jeff Shantz, a former National Hockey League player, has been named Co-coach of the Edge School Bantam Varsity Hockey Team.

Shantz joins a team of high-end coaches currently at Edge School; including former U-Sports Coaches, Mentor Coaches within Hockey Alberta’s Development and High Performance Stream and Olympians, committed to the development of all student-athletes. Over the last 3 years, 30 female student-athletes have graduated from the Girls Prep Team and moved on to study and play at University and/or College in North America while more than 100 male players have moved on to higher levels of play including recent graduate Jake Bean who was drafted by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 1st round of the 2016 NHL Entry Drafty. To learn more about Edge Coaches, please click here

Pat McLaughlin, CEO, Edge School stated “We are excited to welcome Jeff to the Edge Community. Jeff’s passion for education, sport and helping student-athletes develop both on and off the ice is critical. Jeff joins a very accomplished and educated Hockey Staff which under the direction of Chris Chisamore, will take Edge to another level; this includes our Hockey Skill Academy and Bantam Teams.”

Shantz, a native of Duchess, Alberta played 642 games in the NHL.  He made a name for himself in the Western Hockey League with the Swift Current Broncos as a highly touted defenceman.  He was drafted in 1992, in the second round, by the Chicago Blackhawks.  He also played in the Calgary Flames and Colorado Avalanche organizations.

“I am excited to share my experience, knowledge, and work ethic with the younger players.  I believe I can contribute to the growth and development of these young men and women as they pursue new landmarks in their academics and athletics,” says Shantz.  “Edge has a number of resources that are in place, including outstanding academics, training facilities and personnel.”