Category: Lifestyle

Following (the June 14th) Provincial government update on the Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir project (SR-1), Rocky View County is praising the Alberta government for opening the lines of communication, but continues to call for a full analysis of potentially superior options. “I want to sincerely thank Alberta Transportation Minister Ric McIvor and Premier Jason Kenney.  For…

Infectious and congenital syphilis rates have escalated across the province over the past five years, with a sharp increase in 2018. The rapid increase in syphilis cases has spurred Alberta’s chief medical officer of health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, to declare a provincial outbreak and encourage Albertans to get tested and protect themselves.  “We need to…

On July 12, 2019, Jasmine (12) was operating a lemonade stand out front of her residence when unknown offenders approached the stand and stole approximately $40 to $50 dollars. Police conducted numerous inquiries but were unable to locate the offenders. On July 14 members from district one returned to assist in supporting Jasmine’s lemonade stand. …

July 11, 2019 – Calgary, Alberta – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Today, Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced an investment of more than $13 million for a variety of projects that will help to strengthen, diversify and grow Canada’s grains and oilseeds exports.  These investments will help Canada’s agricultural and agri-food exporters in…

Thunderstorms, hail, blizzards, ice storms, high winds and heavy rain can develop quickly and threaten life and property. Severe storms occur in all regions of Canada and in all seasons. Listen to the local radio or television stations for severe weather warnings and advice. Keep a battery-powered or wind-up radio on hand as there can…

July 11, 2019 – Aurora, ON – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of Border Security and Organized Crime Reduction, on behalf of the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, visited with members of The Queen’s York Rangers to highlight steps the government is taking to strengthen…

Lac-Mégantic, QC – Luc Berthold, Conservative Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Agri-Food, released the following statement outlining expectations of the Trudeau government ahead of the 2019 Annual Meeting of Federal-Provincial-Territorial Agriculture Ministers in Quebec City: “Justin Trudeau’s Minister of Agriculture Marie-Claude Bibeau promised Canadian milk, egg and poultry farmers that a compensation plan would be in…

Calgarians experiencing poverty will soon have a stable home and an opportunity to get back on their feet. Renovations are underway to turn Centre 4800, a former hotel in northeast Calgary, into a supportive affordable housing development. Once complete, the building will provide 79 units ranging from studios to two-bedroom apartments for individuals and families…

Summer is a great time to relax and unwind, focusing on your physical and mental health. But sometimes the whirlwind of activities and having the kids home can get in the way of making this a time to de-stress. Get your self-care in check with these tips and ideas: Spend time outside. There’s nothing like enjoying…

An independent review will look at health information systems to ensure they support coordinated high-quality care and avoid duplication. A Request for Proposals has been posted for a review of three information systems: Alberta Netcare, MyHealth Records, and the soon-to-launch Connect Care platform. “Health-care providers and patients should be able to access health information as…