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It seems only fitting successful Calgary entrepreneur Jennifer Carlson should find herself back at SAIT. After all, the co-founder of Baby Gourmet spent a lot of time at the post-secondary institution as a youth — her father was a marketing instructor here. She was also a SAIT School of Business graduate in 1998 with a diploma in marketing and is…

Ricardo Miranda, Minister of Culture and Tourism, issued the following statement to mark Transgender Day of Remembrance (November 20th): “Today, we commemorate all those around the world who have had their lives taken from them because they were transgender. “While we work towards an Alberta built on diversity and a spirit of inclusiveness, Transgender Day…

The Alberta government has made changes to the dual credit program to improve access for students and ensure the program is sustainable for the long term. Dual credit programming allows students to earn credits for high school and post-secondary studies at the same time. This gives students the chance to explore their career options while…

Note: Updates will be provided only when there is a significant change in fire activity or closures. The Kenow Fire is now classified as being held. The fire remains active and covers an area of approximately 38,100 hectares. We continue to work closely with provincial and local partners to contain this wildfire and protect key infrastructure…

Alberta’s coal communities have access to new funding for locally led projects that support regional economic development. The Coal Community Transition Fund will be available for projects that focus on regional partnerships and economic diversification. The fund, which is also expected to grow with additional support from the federal government, is one step in a…

The Science Horizons Youth Internship Program is part of the Government of Canada’s Youth Employment Strategy. Science Horizons gives recent post-secondary graduates in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines internship opportunities that support youth employment in a green economy and that produce important positive environmental outcomes. Science Horizons provides wage subsidies to eligible employers…

Deron Bilous, Minister of Economic Development and Trade, will promote investment opportunities in Alberta biotech and health sciences at the 2017 BIO International Convention in San Diego, June 16-21. Minister Bilous will join 12 Alberta biotechnology and health sciences organizations attending the Biotechnology Innovation Organization’s (BIO) annual conference. It is the largest gathering of its…

University of Calgary study shows incidents involving drones are on the rise By Heath McCoy, Faculty of Arts Canadian airspace is adapting to the rise of uninhabited aerial vehicles (UAVs) or, drones, which now outnumber piloted aircraft in our skies, and a new study from the University of Calgary shows this has led to a…

The government is investing $750,000 to help improve health outcomes for Calgary’s most vulnerable population. The funding will go to the Calgary Recovery Services Task Force over three years to improve coordination between agencies and help individuals access a range of health supports, including mental-health and substance use treatment, more quickly. “People who are experiencing…

By ensuring that water and wastewater systems are modern, efficient and meet the capacity needs of our communities, the governments of Canada and Alberta are safeguarding the well-being of residents, protecting the province’s waterways and preserving its ecosystems. Today’s ground-breaking event was attended by Amarjeet Sohi, federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, Brian Mason, Alberta…

By AJ Lee Hockey players can work up quite a sweat during a game. If you have been around one after the final horn, then you know what I’m talking about. With all that equipment and the amount of sweat lost in it, cleaning gear can be quite a challenge. Luckily, there is a way to…

By Gloria Wessner. Artwork by Granddaughter, Sydney Peterson. The little donkey trudged slowly on the rocky path despite the weariness he felt from the many days of travelling. He put one hoof in front of the other as he carefully placed each step to keep the precious burden balanced on his back. His head bobbed…

HIGH RIVER, AB: There will be lane and parking restrictions near the intersection of 3 Avenue S.E. and 1 Street S.E. on Tuesday, Nov. 29 and Thursday, Dec. 1. Work will be conducted by Clifton Associates between the hours of 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Traffic will continue to flow in both directions, however drivers…