Category: Grassroots

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Cleaning an Older Oven Without Harsh Chemicals

    By Reena Nerbas Felt Pads on Chair Feet Dear Reena, I use felt pads that stick on the bottom of wooden dining room and kitchen chairs. I have spent time cleaning the grit and glue off and using Goo Gone and sandpaper before I put a fresh felt pad on. Again they came off. I…

  • Watch For the 4 Symptoms Of Youth Depression

    Watch For the 4 Symptoms Of Youth Depression

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] The school year can be a stressful time for parents and youth alike. Adapting to new schedules, new teachers and new challenges can heighten existing mental health problems and illness. In Canada, data shows approximately 5% of male youth and 12% of female youth, age 12 to 19, have experienced a major depressive episode.…

  • Five Tips For Quick and Healthy School Lunches

    Five Tips For Quick and Healthy School Lunches

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] You’re out of bread, can’t find a water bottle and the school bus will arrive in four minutes. Is this a familiar scenario in your house? If making your child’s lunch seems stressful, here are five tips to ensure their lunchbox is filled with healthy, quick options. Think about balance: Use a lunch container…

  • AHS Weekly Wellnes Tip: Childhood Immunizations

    AHS Weekly Wellnes Tip: Childhood Immunizations

    New Alberta website launches When it comes to childhood immunizations, Albertans have questions. But where is the best place to get good answers? Not only can you chat with your family doctor or local public health nurse about your child’s immunization, you can also visit Alberta Health Services’ new immunization website: ImmunizeAlberta.ca. ImmunizeAlberta.ca was designed…

  • Details of the “Becoming a Community Builder” Learning Process

    Details of the “Becoming a Community Builder” Learning Process

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] Here is a detailed explanation of the concept behind the learning process of the 90-day “Becoming a Community Builder” program. To register go to: www.register14f.becomingacommunitybuilder.ca 21 Day Process – The Change Continuum To be effective, training and development must actually create performance improvement. One, two, three day seminars, videos, training manuals, and other passive…

  • From My Bookshelf ~ Featuring Rachel Simon and Victoria Sweet

    From My Bookshelf ~ Featuring Rachel Simon and Victoria Sweet

    By Lynn Willoughby The Story of Beautiful Girl ~ Rachel Simon In Pennsylvania in 1968 Lynnie is locked away in an institution – the School for the Incurable and Feebleminded. She was born with a developmental disability and lived at home until she was six. When she was taken to the School, the stench, the…

  • Experience the History Behind Chocolate Making in Banff

    Experience the History Behind Chocolate Making in Banff

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] There’s now a delicious way to explore the history of Canada – these treats will make you want to turn back time! Parks Canada has collaborated with Mars Ambassadors to offer this special chocolate program at the Cave and Basin in Banff National Park on January 10th, 2015. The Historic Division of Mars began…

  • Manual helps parents get children with cancer moving – Alberta Health Care

    Manual helps parents get children with cancer moving – Alberta Health Care

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] September 17, 2014 September is Childhood Cancer Awareness month across North America CALGARY — Parents of children with cancer have a new tool to help kids better handle the side effects of treatment, increase their energy, and improve overall well-being. The Pediatric Oncology Exercise Manual (POEM) equips parents with the knowledge to safely introduce…

  • Mylan-Nitro – Nitroglycerin Spray Recall

    Mylan-Nitro – Nitroglycerin Spray Recall

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] OTTAWA, Sept. 20, 2014 /CNW/ – The issue: Mylan Pharmaceuticals ULC Canada, in consultation with Health Canada, is voluntarily recalling all lots of its Mylan-Nitro Spray 0.4 mg/metered dose due to the product missing the “dip tube,” which is part of the pump component. A missing “dip tube” could pose a potential problem with…

  • Oilfields Arena Reaches ‘Green’ Milestone

    Oilfields Arena Reaches ‘Green’ Milestone

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] The month of July saw the Oilfields Regional Arena reach a zero cost for the first time on their energy thanks to the solar and wind power alternative that is installed on the roof of the arena. That means that the energy produced by the system matched the amount of energy used. A significant…

  • Sudoku Puzzle ~ September 20th, 2014

    Sudoku Puzzle ~ September 20th, 2014

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] Our Sudoku puzzles now include their solutions – click the link at the bottom of the page Click the image below to open a printable pdf version Click here to see the solution to today’s Sudoku puzzle. [break]

  • Ride the Red Rock

    Ride the Red Rock

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] Celebrating All Things Biking  Waterton Lakes National Park is providing a sneak peak at how enjoyable the Red Rock Parkway is when the road is closed to motor vehicle traffic between November and April each year. On Saturday September 27th, cyclists will have the road to themselves on the Red Rock Parkway by participating…

  • Secret of our ‘Access’ – Alberta Health Care

    Secret of our ‘Access’ – Alberta Health Care

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] Mental health info in Calgary just a phone call away Story by Janet Mezzarobba Dheny Rivas has struggled with depression since she was seven years old. By the time Rivas was a teenager; she was desperate for help and decided to take action. “I went through a period of being completely housebound and dealing…

  • One Week Left to Register for “Becoming a Community Builder”

    One Week Left to Register for “Becoming a Community Builder”

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] “Becoming a Community Builder” registration deadline is fast approaching – one week left! If you haven’t already registered this link will take you to the registration page where you will find it is quick and easy to climb on board. www.register14f.becomingacommunitybuilder.ca For more details on this program you can visit our previous articles: https://gatewaygazette.ca/category/life/community/…

  • Planet Waves ~ Weekly Horoscope for September 19th to 25th, 2014

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] by Eric Francis   Aries (March 20-April 19) What do you create in your relationships? That is, what exactly do you make with your partner? Do you make food? Do you make great sex? Do you make art or music? Do you make a work product of some kind? Do you make babies? Or…