Jason Jaffray Charity Fundraiser Event
On Saturday July 23rd. Winnipeg Jets Player Jason Jaffray hosted his 2nd Annual Charity Fundraiser. Funds generated from this years event went to benefit Christian Crowell, a young 3 year old boy fighting Cancer.
July 16,2010
New Course Record
Shown below Todd Halpen who shot the official course record under the new tees with a 67 from the Gold tees in the Rockies Tour Event held here on the 16th of July. Congratulations Todd.
May 26,2010
Olds Central Highlands Golf Course Recognized for Environmental Excellence
OLDS, ALBERTA – Olds Central Highlands Golf Course has achieved designation as a “Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary” through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses, an Audubon International program. Jason Clouston, Course Superintendent, has led the effort to obtain sanctuary status on this course and is being recognized for Environmental Stewardship by Audubon International. Olds Central Highlands Golf Course is the 13th course in Alberta and the 769th in the world to receive the honor.
“Olds Central Highlands Golf Course has shown a strong commitment to its environmental program. They are to be commended for their efforts to provide a sanctuary for wildlife on the golf course property,” said Jim Sluiter, Staff Ecologist for the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Programs.
“To reach certification, a course must demonstrate that they are maintaining a high degree of environmental quality in a number of areas,” explained Sluiter. These categories include: Environmental Planning, Wildlife & Habitat Management, Outreach and Education, Chemical Use Reduction and Safety, Water Conservation, and Water Quality Management.
“I only just want to reiterate what I have read many times that the certification is achievable at any size of a golf course. The process made us much more aware of the habitat aspect of our property and our impact on the environment. The Outreach and Education projects have really gotten our members to buy into stewardship and habitat creation/preservation. Working with kids and the bird houses was very also rewarding….I get called the bird guy around town from the several years of grade 3 students we have brought out to our facility during tree swallow nesting season” said Jason Clouston.
The Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses, endorsed by the United States Golf Association, provides information and guidance to help golf courses preserve and enhance wildlife habitat, and protect natural resources. Golf courses from the United States, Africa, Australia, Canada, Central America, Europe, and Southeast Asia have also achieved certification in the program.
For more information on golf and the environment, visit www.golfandenvironment.org. In addition to golf courses, Audubon International also provides programs for businesses, schools, communities, and new developments. For more information, contact Audubon International, 46 Rarick Rd., Selkirk, NY 12158, USA, (518) 767-9051, e-mail them via the Internet at acsp@auduboninternational.org, or visit their website at www.auduboninternational.org.