Community Calendar
August 14-Medicine Hat
Gord Bamford and ATB financial Bring you the Drive in For Mental Health taking place at the Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede Grounds. 100% of proceeds will be donated back to Canadian Mental Health Association - Southeast Region. Enjoy live music responsibly from the comfort of your vehicle. Each ticket is good for one vehicle. No food or beverage sales will be available onsite. No washrooms will be available. Other safe distancing protocols will be in place. Showtimes are 8-9 pm and 10:30-11:30 pm. Tickets range from $80-$125 and are available online on showpass.
August 15-Oyen
Big Country Argricultural Society is hosting Open Farm Days from 1:00-7:00 pm. Free horseback rides, ice cream making, butter churning, farm animal petting zoo, barrel train, roping practice, crop trials, weeds, horticultural info, beekeeping, farm safety demo and a bus tour.
August 15-Etzikom
Interact with rescued sheep, goats, and llamas. Learn about the programs in place to care for each animal for their Open Farm Days program. Get an early start on your Christmas shopping in their mini-store. The event will run from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Directions from Medicine Hat. Go south on the Black and White Trail for 6.9 kms, turn east (left) and go 450 meters, turn south (right) at Township road 8323.
August 17-19-Brooks
Challenger International Camp - Brooks’ JBS Centre. Hosted by Challenger Sports. More info: https://rec.brooks.ca
August 27-Alberta
Learn how to manage stress in challenging times with this free virtual AHS workshop. The Resilience Advantage - Strategies for Managing Stress in Challenging Times is being facilitated by Alberta Health Services. The workshop will discuss stress response, identifying warning signs, how to make an action plan, how emotions impact the body, brain and overall health, and breathing techniques. The Aug. 27 workshop runs from 10:00-11:45 am. To register: https:// albertahealthservices.zoom.us/meeting/register/ tJAtc--upz8qHtS4SRLo20x90biEZAU3rBi
August 29- Swift Current
7th Annual John Mueller Memorial SPCA Radiothon. More details to come.
September 4-5-Bow Island
The AHS Screen Test Mobile Mammography Clinic will be in Bow Island at the Provincial Building (Health Unit) to screen test women for breast cancer. Due to COVID-19, there will be a number of precautions in place to ensure the safety of clients and staff. Details will be shared when you call to book your appointment. Call 1- 800- 667- 0604 to book a mammogram appointment. To learn more, visit screeningforlife.ca
September 29-Alberta
Learn how to manage stress in challenging times with this free virtual AHS workshop. The Resilience Advantage - Strategies for Managing Stress in Challenging Times is being facilitated by Alberta Health Services. The workshop will discuss stress response, identifying warning signs, how to make an action plan, how emotions impact the body, brain and overall health, and breathing techniques. The Sept. 29 workshop runs from 1:30-3:15 pm. To register: https://albertahealthservices. zoom.us/meeting/register/ tJMkduiuqD0rEtdvi4g6_0W7hLMalZp44G-l
October 24-25-Brooks
The Brooks Gun Show will be taking place at the JBS Canada Centre and will feature a display of guns, knives, shooting supplies, collector items, items for archery, fishing supplies, custom handmade cabinets, wild game jerky and much more. All provincial firearm ordinances and laws must be obeyed. The event will run from 10 am- 5 pm on Sat., Oct. 24 and from 10 am-3 pm on Oct. 25. For further information, contact Hans at 403-3635053 or Dan at 403-363-5618.