Category: Lifestyle

Government’s approval of the MEG Energy Surmont development plan shows its commitment to supporting investment by moving projects forward in Albertans’  best interests. This is an important step in the approval process, as it allows MEG Energy to proceed to the next stages of development, including making a final investment decision and applying for other…

Your children are starting back to school this month, and you need healthy ideas for lunches and snacks. Remember that some schools don’t allow nuts or peanuts because of allergies. Offer children water when they’re thirsty, and vegetables and fruit instead of juice, even if it’s 100-per-cent juice. Choose these healthy snacks every day: Fresh…

The FTHBI promises to help make real estate more affordable, but there’s a big catch: It’s a loan you have to repay with a share in your home’s growth in value. by Tamar Satov The federal government launched a new national program on September 2, 2019, that it says will help thousands of families across the…

The deadline is drawing near, but Albertans still have time to submit nominations for the Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards. “Volunteers across the province generously give their time and talents to make life better for Albertans. If you know of an extraordinary person making a difference, please nominate them for a Stars of Alberta award.…

By Abe Oudshoorn First off, a confession of a personal bias: I haven’t had a lot of time for employment-focused programs within the homeless serving sector. For sure I respect the work of training and employment readiness programs in a sector of its own, but my experiences working front-line leave me with the general impression…

U of A project helps families, patients and medical trainees visualize congenital heart defects. By GILLIAN RUTHERFORD, University of Alberta When Mason Thomas needed a heart transplant at age six, he asked to see his damaged heart so he could understand what was wrong with it, but the old organ was discarded after the surgery.…

As a disciple, you are invited to live out your faith by engaging in the upcoming election process. – United Church of Canada But seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the Lord on its behalf, for in its welfare you will find your welfare. (Jer.…

GRIFFIN VALLEY RANCH CLOSING GATES TO THE PUBLIC AFTER OVER 40 YEARS IN OPERATION. NEW BAR JO RANCH TO BEGIN IN SPRING OF 2020. The auction of 40 horses took place Saturday, September 7th at the popular ranch near Cochrane. Chances are if you have been on a trail ride or attended a horse camp…

Nominees for the 2019 Minister’s Seniors Service Awards will be recognized at three community celebrations across the province. The Minister’s Seniors Service Awards honour Albertans who improve the lives of seniors and their communities through volunteer service. This year, 38 individuals and eight organizations are nominated from communities throughout Alberta. An additional seven nominees will…

AUG. 22, 2019 Today, Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative (Y2Y) celebrates the formal protection of 83 per cent of Yukon Territory’s Peel watershed. Y2Y stands with the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in, Na-Cho Nyäk Dun, Gwich’in Tribal Council and Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation, as well as CPAWS-Yukon, Yukon Conservation Society and the Yukon Government in marking this momentous…

Alberta is fulfilling its promise to review its energy regulator to ensure the province’s resources are being developed efficiently and in an environmentally responsible manner. Government is seeking advice and input from stakeholders and the public on ways to improve the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER), while maintaining stringent environmental standards and respecting the rights of…

EDMONTON – The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) is disappointed in today’s 2-1 majority decision by the Court of Appeal panel overturning the injunction against the UCP’s controversial Bill 9. “We are frustrated by the ruling. AUPE will be consulting with our legal counsel and our membership will consider our options including appealing this decision to the…