Category: Lifestyle

President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance Travis Toews issued the following statement regarding the government’s successful appeal of the injunction against Bill 9: (Sept 6, 2019) “Today’s decision by the Court of Appeal is a positive result for Alberta taxpayers. “We introduced Bill 9 because Albertans rightly expect that the government would have…

Rain spent his early years in 14 foster homes, five group homes, four different institutions, and was homeless for six years. Realizing this was not the way he wanted his life to continue, Rain approached Momentum. This community-based, charitable organization helps Calgarians living below the poverty line develop new skills and knowledge to help them…

An anticipated NAFTA panel ruling on the softwood lumber dispute was issued on Sept. 4. The NAFTA panel ruled that the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) was wrong in its consideration of evidence for the majority of arguments stating that Canadian softwood lumber products have materially injured the U.S. softwood industry. This means that there…

After raising kids, ‘it was her time to look after herself’ Story by Tracy Kennedy | Photo by Leah Hennel CONSORT — Billie Jo Rossing has been a work in progress for several years — and she works hard every day at staying healthy for the long haul. The Consort woman has struggled with her…

– Anthony and James, from Edmonton, take home two All-New 2019 Chevrolet Blazers, a once in a lifetime trip for two around the world, a $250,000 cash prize, and the coveted Season 7 title of THE AMAZING RACE CANADA Champions –– Season 7 is now available to stream anytime on CTV.ca and the CTV app, and will be available to stream on…

September 7, 2019 – Ottawa – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces Today the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, the Honourable Ralph Goodale, announced that a request by the Province of Nova Scotia for federal assistance was approved to restore essential services and ensure public welfare in the wake of Hurricane Dorian. The…

The Economist ranks 140 cities What’s the most livable city in North America? Here’s a hint: It boasts a glorious skyline at the foot of the majestic Rocky Mountains and if you’re reading this, chances are you live there. For the second year in a row, Calgary took top place on the continent in The…

The weather cooperated and our 2019 Indigenous Day was a huge success. Although we didn’t have the bus loads of students we were planning for in June, the community came out to celebrate! People of all ages enjoyed trying out all the traditional games, participating in a few of the Indigenous dances and checking out the amazing…

Two new graphic novels developed for First Nations and Métis youth will help start conversations about suicide prevention. (L to R) Elder Travis Plaited Hair, Jennifer Houle-Famakine, Minister Rebecca Schulz, MLA Peter Singh, Elder Gloria Laird, Mara Grundy and MLA Jeremy Nixon support the launch of new suicide prevention graphic novels for First Nations and…

September 11, 2019Ottawa, Ontario The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001, and on the National Day of Service: “Like so many Canadians and people around the world, I will never forget where I was on September 11, 2001—the day the United…

CALGARY, Sept. 6, 2019 /CNW/ – The world wants Canadian oil and natural gas, according to an updated international research survey by Ipsos, conducted on behalf of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP). In the 2019 Global Energy Pulse, a follow up to its 2017 survey, Ipsos found respondents from 31 countries, chose Canada as their No. 1 oil…