Written by Darrel Daniels
Wednesday, 15 May 2013 10:22
Mark Kharfan, from Carstar Okotoks and The Okotoks Rotary Club joined The Eagle morning show today to talk about the 24th Annual Soapbox Derby coming up on June 1st, (alternate rain date of June 8th).
It’s a lot of fun, and a great family day. Children between the ages of 9 and 14 can participate. They will have ribbons for each child that participates as well as prize bags with T-shirts, bottles of water, chips, hot dog tickets in them. Each heat winner gets a trophy (there will be approximately 30 heats) and at the end they will have trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th place on the final heat. There will also be trophies for the weirdest paint job, best paint job, best dressed driver, most original driver and fastest school entry.
Listen here for more details if you missed it this morning:
Mark Kharfan, Okotoks Rotary Club
If you want to sponsor the event, or participate contact Mark at Carstar Okotoks, or pop into Fountain Tire.
Spirit of Okotoks Parade
Written by Darrel Daniels
Tuesday, 14 May 2013 12:19
Thanks to Mark Doherty, Community Events Co-ordinator with the Town of Okotoks for coming into our Eagle 100.9 studios this morning. The Spirit of Okotoks Parade is on June 15th, and Mark would like to challenge local businesses to "step-up" and go beyond a magnetic business sign on the side of your vehicle as a parade float.
There is lots of time between now and parade day, so start working on it now. Get a real float together, and get it registered for the parade.
If you want more information on the Spirit of Okotoks parade you can go to the Town of Okotoks website to download the PDF entry form. You could also go to the Municipal Centre at 5 Elizabeth St, or go to Client Services at the Rec Centre.
Ride for Sight
Written by Darrel Daniels
Monday, 13 May 2013 09:38
I was happy to welcome Ken Geitz from the Alberta Chapter of Ride For Sight into The Eagle 100.9 studios this morning. As you probably know, I am a bit of a motorcycling enthusiast (that's an understatement!!), and love any and all opportunities to talk about motorcycling. It's even better when you can talk about bikes, and using them for a cause.
Ken Geitz from Ride For Sight
The Ride for Sight is takes place on June 21st and 22nd. It leaves from Blackfoot Motorsports in Calgary on Saturday morning, making a stop for breakfast in Bearspaw, and then heading up to Ponoka. If you are so inlcined, you can even head up to Ponoka on Friday night. There will be entertainment all weekend, bike and car shows, stunt riders, and lots of other things to keep you busy. Camping is available, or if you prefer some of the Ponoka hotels are offering special Ride For Sight rates.
If you missed our conversation, listen here:
Not only will the ride be leaving from Calgary, but there are riders coming from Red Deer and Edmonton as well. For all the details on Ride For Sight, check out their website. It's going to be alot of fun.
EAGLES - FRIDAY
Written by Troy Laboucane
Thursday, 09 May 2013 18:12
Alright, here it is. Your last chance at a pair of tickets to see the Eagles in Calgary on September 12.
Figure out what that one is, listen for it between 4pm and 7pm. If you're the 10th caller through* at (403)938-0652 you'll be at the Scotiabank Saddledome September 12.
Tickets go on sale at 10am this morning here and here.
Thanks once again to Live Nation for supplying the tickets
Friendship Run
Written by Darrel Daniels
Thursday, 09 May 2013 10:47
Every year for the past 11 years runners have gathered in the name of friendship. This year will be no different.
Bruce Campbell from the Big Rock Runners joined us in studio this morning to talk about this years Friendship Run taking place on Saturday. The event alters the start point every year, and this year it starts in High River.
Bruce Campbell, Big Rock Runners
The run starts at 9am, but you are asked to be there at 8:30 to sign waivers and get instruction. Everyone is invited to join, and there is no fee to participate.
Millarville 4H
Written by Darrel Daniels
Thursday, 09 May 2013 10:06
We were joined in studio this morning by a couple of students from the Millarville 4H club. Shaelynne Brogden, President of the Millarville 4H club, and Lars Lang.
They have both been raising a calf since September 2012. They have looked after them, fed them, groomed them, and taken them to various 4H events, and now it's time to get them ready for auction. The Millarville Stockland 4H Beef Club are going to be selling their steers June 2 at the Agriculture Pavillion, Calgary Stampede Grounds. The sale starts at 11am with the sheep sale, and the beef sale expected to start around 1pm.
If you are looking for some beef for the freezer this is a great way to load up for the BBQ season. If a whole steer is too much for you, you could split it with friends. And, if you are looking to help out as a business you can buy the animal and donate the beef to one of many great causes, and get a 50% tax receipt. Some charities looking for donations include:
-The Rowan House Womens Emergency Shelter -The Mustard Seed -The Calgary Food Bank -In From The Cold -Discovery House, and -Sheriff King Womens Shelter
Millarvile 4H Club members Shaelynne Brogden and Lars Lang
After the sale free transport will be available to take the steer's in for processing, and the Millarville 4H club will be delivering the processed meat once it's ready.
EAGLES - BEAT THE BOX OFFICE THURSDAY
Written by Troy Laboucane
Wednesday, 08 May 2013 11:37
(From Eagles Website)
THURSDAY'S EAGLES BEAT THE BOX OFFICE
Here it is, your Thursday SELGAE (EAGLES backward) clip. Figure out what this one is, listen for it Thursday between 4pm and 7pm. Be the 10th caller at (403)938-0652 when you hear it and you'll be seeing the Eagles in concert on Thursday Sept 12 in Calgary.
And remember, tickets for the show go on sale Friday at 10am at Ticketmaster and Live Nation
EAGLES BEAT THE BOX OFFICE - WEDNESDAY
Written by Troy Laboucane
Tuesday, 07 May 2013 18:09
(From Eagles website)
We want you to beat the Box Office for the Eagles Sept 12 show at the Scotiabank Saddledome.
So, have a listen to the clip below. Yes, it's backwards, did you think this was going to be easy? Figure out what that song is, then be listening for it during the Eagle Drive Home Show between 4pm and 7pm this evening. When you hear the song, the 10th caller at (403)938-0652 will be seeing the Eagles live September 12 in Calgary.
Good Luck.
EAGLES Sept 12 Beat the Box Office
Written by Troy Laboucane
Tuesday, 07 May 2013 15:39
EAGLES BEAT THE BOX OFFICE: The Sequel
Alright everyone, the Eagles have announced a second show due to the overwhelming response to the Sept 11 show. Thursday, September 12 at the Scotiabank Saddledome, the Eagles will take the stage a second time. We will give you the chance to beat the box office starting tomorrow, Wednesday May 8.
Check back right here tomorrow (Wednesday) morning and you'll find a clip of an Eagles song that has been reversed. Figure out what that song is and listen for it between 4pm and 7pm during the Afternoon Drive Show. When you hear it, be the 10th caller at 403-938-0652 and you will be seeing the Eagles, Live thanks to the Eagle 100.9 and Live Nation.
If you miss out on Wednesday, you'll still have two more chances to Beat the Box Office on Thursday and Friday.
If you miss out completely, don't be too sad. Tickets go on sale Friday May 10 at 10am at Ticketmaster.
A SECOND Eagles show announced
Written by Troy Laboucane
Monday, 06 May 2013 13:14
The Eagles show scheduled for Wednesday September 11 sold out this morning. Therefor Live Nation has announced a second Eagles show the following night, Thursday September 12. Tickets for the second show officially go on sale Friday May 10 at 10am.
The Eagle Afternoon Drive will be beating the box office starting this Wednesday May 8. Check back here at the Eagle Blog often for details.
If you want to purchase tickets on Friday follow this link to Ticketmaster.
Mark Kharfan, Okotoks Rotary Club
