Category: Lifestyle

August 9, 2019 – Ottawa – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, and the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs,…

Giving Albertans more choice and convenience with their car insurance caps off 100 days of red tape reduction. Associate Minister Hunter announces a red tape reduction initiative with Celyeste Power, Western Insurance Bureau of Canada, Rob Jesso, Alberta Motor Association Insurance Company and George Hodgson, Insurance Brokers Association of Alberta. Since the Red Tape Reduction Actwas…

In July, 72 Havanese-type dogs ranging in age from two weeks old to adult, were seized from a property in rural Edmonton by Edmonton Police Service and Edmonton Animal Care and Control Centre (ACCC) officers following complaints.  Over the weekend, 25 of the dogs were released to AARCS care for re-homing. Our staff and volunteers have…

Technology innovators are partnering on ground-breaking projects and Alberta Blockchain Week  (CALGARY, AB): Alberta’s push to diversify its economy just got a major boost with a new female-led partnership in an emerging technology sector. The Alberta Blockchain Consortium (ABC) is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Canadian Blockchain Association for Women (CBAW). The organizations…

Minister of Indigenous Relations Rick Wilson issued the following statement on the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples: “We are proud to promote the United Nations’ International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples to celebrate and acknowledge the First Nations, Métis and Inuit who call Alberta home. “In the century and a half of…

By Nick McCarvel Bianca Andreescu is the first Canadian champion at Rogers Cup presented by National Bank in 50 years, after Serena Williams was forced to retire due to an upper back injury. Andreescu led 3-1 in the first set when Williams, a three-time winner in Canada, called the trainer out. It was a disappointing…

The second annual Alberta Local Food Week will showcase Alberta producers and processors and promote the province’s $1-billion local food industry. Visiting your local Farmers Market is one way to support Alberta’s food growers and producers during Local Food Week. “Alberta has some of the world’s best farmers, food producers and processors. Now is a…

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement to recognize Pakistani Independence Day: “Today, the nearly 30,000 Pakistani-Canadians living in Alberta commemorate the 73rd Independence Day of Pakistan. “As Pakistani-Canadians celebrate their heritage, they do so within a province that is enriched by their presence here. In Alberta, everyone can honour and love the heritage of…

FOOTHILLS – A Conservative vision to protect our environment is the most comprehensive plan in Canadian political history and is one in which I am extremely proud. Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer unveiled the policy built on three principles: green technology, not taxes; a cleaner and greener natural environment; and taking the climate change fight global.…

Alberta is using e-transfers to get grant money to non-profit organizations faster. Participants of the GlobalFest My Summer Journey YYC program join Minister Leela Aheer for the announcement of the transition to e-transfers for community grants funds. Organizations will now receive their community grants through electronic transfers about a week after notification, rather than waiting…

Spaying and neutering is an important procedure that we advocate. There are long term health benefits to your pet when it is spayed or neutered with the primary benefit of controlling the pet population and reducing the numbers of unplanned, unwanted pets.   In regards to the procedure: Spay and neuter procedures are major surgery for your pet. The…

BRAMPTON, Ontario – Bombay Sports Co. Ltd, promoters of Global T20 Canada, and the Winnipeg Hawks franchise have no relationship with Mr. Mansoor Akhtar.  In a widely publicized media article, the Winnipeg Hawks, a franchise operating in the Global T20 Championship, were referred to as having engaged Akhtar to serve as an official with the…

Paulette Rothbauer Associate Professor, Library and Information Science, Western University How often do we hear that libraries aren’t just about books anymore? They are makerspaces with 3-D printers, scanners, laser vinyl cutters and routers. They provide green rooms, sewing machines, button makers, and tools like drills, saws and soldering irons. They are places to borrow seeds, fishing rods, cake making supplies, binoculars, laptops…

Health Minister Tyler Shandro issued the following statement inviting Albertans to share their feedback on Alberta Health Services as part of the review now underway: “We promised Albertans a thorough review of AHS, the first since the organization was created 10 years ago. We’re delivering on that promise. “I encourage Albertans to visit Alberta Health Services…