Category: Lifestyle

Alberta schools will soon have specific rules on how to use calming and seclusion rooms to safeguard the safety of all students and school staff. “Everyone involved in a school shares the same priority: to have a safe, caring and inclusive environment for everyone. Since becoming minister, I have received numerous letters from our partners…

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement on the 114th anniversary of Alberta’s creation as a province: “On Sept. 1, 1905, the Province of Alberta was carved out of the Northwest Territories to become a full and equal partner in the Dominion of Canada.  “The event was celebrated as the birth of ‘a province and people…

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement honouring Labour Day: “Labour Day is a time for making the most of summer’s final moments. It’s a time for throwing a family barbecue or enjoying one last camping trip. “It’s also a time for recognizing the work people do, year-round, to support our families, contribute to the…

September marks Alzheimer’s Awareness month, a time designated to raise awareness of the effects and signs of Alzheimer’s disease in our loved ones and what we can do to support them. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia, a syndrome that affects memory, thinking, orientation, judgment and ability to carry out everyday tasks.…

Fighting grime and putting smiles on the faces of patients and families was all in a day’s work for five superhero window washers who swooped in to Alberta Children’s Hospital on August 27th.

Our goal: to better serve members and ensure long-term sustainability for our member –owned co-op We sincerely care about our members, and are committed to providing you with the best, most trusted shopping experience every day. It’s been like that since 1956, when Calgary Co-op acquired our first food store from Alberta Co-operative Wholesale Association…

At the August 19 meeting, Town Council approved the formation of an urban deer task force. “With the Sheep River valley being a major wildlife corridor, the instances of human/deer interaction are on the rise. Forming this task force will enable us to establish short and long-term strategies to create the best balance between our…

This is Not an Ashtray features images of iconic Calgary landmarks with cigarette butts in an effort to create a #buttfreeyyc The City of Calgary wants Calgarians who smoke to take personal responsibility for reducing cigarette litter. The This is Not an Ashtray campaign, featuring images of famous Calgary places replaced by cigarette butts, kicks…

The Shaw Charity Classic are hosting some of the greatest names in the game of golf in Calgary at the Canyon Meadows Golf and Country Club, August 28 – September 1, 2019. The field, which consists of 78 stars on the PGA TOUR Champions, will compete for US $2.35 million in a three-round, 54-hole stroke-play…

On Tuesday, August 27th, City Council voted to declare a state of climate emergency in Edmonton.  The motion, which passed by a vote of 10-3, stated:  That the City of Edmonton declare a climate emergency That Administration report to Council quarterly on the City of Edmonton’s climate action progress and future actions directed by Edmonton’s Energy…

Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced an investment of more than $700,000 under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership’s AgriCompetiveness Program for two projects that support leadership in Canada’s young farmers. The Canadian Young Farmers Forum will receive $616,627 to provide young Canadian farmers with business…

Majority of Canadians hope to cross off at least one bucket list item in their lifetime, yet many are pushing dreams aside for practical goals such as being debt-free. TORONTO, Aug. 28, 2019 /CNW/ – A new CIBC poll finds that 81 per cent of Canadians have a bucket list of things they hope to accomplish one…

The Government of Alberta’s commitment to investing $12 million into the Aurora Project will help the TELUS World of Science’s expansion plan move forward. This phase of the Aurora Project includes new and renewed areas that will create more opportunities for visitors to imagine and have fun. Visitors will be able to explore the culture…