Category: Lifestyle

By Calgary Humane Our partner clinics have been seeing an increased number of puppies infected with Parvovirus. Parvo is always in the community, so we want to make sure you know how to prevent it and spot the signs that your pet might sick. Early intervention is key to a full recovery. WHAT IS PARVOVIRUS? Canine…

David Hamilton Koch, longtime stockholder, director, and leader in Koch Industries, passed away on August 23, 2019 at age 79 after many years of fighting various illnesses. This is the story of his life and contributions to the company where he worked, the communities where he lived, and the lives that he touched. David had…

Earlier this month the Federal Government released Everyone Counts 2018. The report provides the preliminary results from the second nationally coordinated Point-in-Time (PiT) count of homelessness in Canadian communities. Between March 1 and April 30, 2018, 61 communities participated in Everyone Counts. The first count took place in 2016 with 32 participating communities. The growth in…

Trans Mountain has issued ‘Notice to Proceed’ directives to some of its prime construction contractors triggering mobilization of the initial workforce necessary to build the Trans Mountain Expansion Project. The directives give the contractors 30 days to mobilize equipment and commence the process of hiring workers, procuring goods and services, and developing detailed construction work…

Plastic clamshell containers collected through Calgary’s Blue Cart program are getting recycled but The City has run out of options for previously stored clamshells. Since April, The City of Calgary and its recycling contractor, Cascades Recovery+, has found a consistent and reliable solution for the recycling of clamshell plastics with a local company, Merlin Plastics.…

Food in a bowl is trendy and no wonder. What could be more comforting? The circular shape of a bowl represents wholeness, inclusion, protection, timelessness and focus. You can make bowls for one or many, and they can be tailored to dietary needs. Tips for building healthy bowls: Bowls are a great way to use…

The Alberta government has appointed an independent panel to provide advice on the development of future curriculum. Curriculum Advisory Panel chair, Angus McBeath and vice-chair, Jen Panteluk (left), along with Education Minister Adriana LaGrange (right) meet with students at St. Teresa of Calcutta Elementary School in Edmonton. With an emphasis on the knowledge, skills and…

August 21, 2019 – Saint-Prime, Quebec – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Today, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Richard Hébert, Member of Parliament for Lac-Saint-Jean and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Small Business and Export Promotion, announced an investment of up to $600,000 in support of dairy processor Fromagerie Perron…

Communities in southern Alberta will be better protected from the impacts of severe weather thanks to a regional stormwater management project. The province provided $7.6 million through the Alberta Community Resilience Program to Rocky View County to support the Cooperative Stormwater Management Initiative to help relieve regional, ongoing flooding issues. The project is a partnership…

Rocky View, Alberta, August 21, 2019—Investing in modern reliable wastewater services is essential to protecting the environment, building healthy sustainable communities and supporting future growth. Today, the Honourable Kent Hehr, Member of Parliament for Calgary Centre, on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, announced funding for Stage 1 of the Western…

Edmonton – In recognition of International Dog Day on Monday, Aug. 26, 2019, Alberta RCMP’s Police Dog Services Unit provided a demonstration of their abilities in tacking illicit substances, explosive materials and suspects through adverse conditions. Police Dog Services Unit handlers Sgt. Troy Raddatz, Cpl. Andy Brown and Cpl. Mike Drenka, with Police Service Dogs Hulk,…

The province has awarded the contract for twinning of Highway 15 near Fort Saskatchewan, including construction of a second bridge over the North Saskatchewan River. Transportation Minister Ric McIver with Fort Saskatchewan Mayor Gale Katchur and Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville MLA Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk announces the Highway 15 twinning project. The highway twinning project has been divided into…