Category: Lifestyle

The province is providing support to assist overnight camps for children and youth so they can be ready to open in 2021. These camps have been affected in a unique way due to the COVID-19 pandemic, losing revenue while incurring ongoing overhead costs such as insurance, security systems and utilities to maintain facilities and prevent…

By Calgary Humane We’ve been inundated with information about how to protect ourselves during the pandemic, but what about our animals? According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, the CDC, and the WHO, as well as a number of other organizations, there is no evidence that your pet can spread COVID-19. But what happens to…

Radicava, the second medication approved to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS, is now available to Albertans with government-sponsored drug coverage. For the past 20 years, individuals with ALS have only had one approved drug treatment option. “With only one medication available for this progressive neurodegenerative disease, providing Albertans with another treatment option is vital.…

Noah was the most popular name for baby boys in Alberta in 2019, while Olivia continued to claim the top spot for baby girls. Alberta families welcomed 51,598 babies in 2019 – 26,328 boys and 25,270 girls. Noah returned as the most popular boy’s name for the second time in three years, previously topping the…

The Government of Alberta will appoint a chief provincial firearms officer to ensure firearms policy and regulatory enforcement reflect the priorities and needs of Albertans. Alberta will administer the Canadian Firearms Program by appointing its own chief provincial firearms officer rather than having it administered by the federal government. A provincially appointed chief firearms officer…

Minister of Indigenous Relations Rick Wilson issued the following statement on National Indigenous Peoples Day: “Today, Albertans join all Canadians in celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day. It is a day to honour the unique histories and cultures of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples. “Also on this day in 1899, Treaty 8 was signed in…

June 19 at 5:30 p.m. Hospitalization rates remain low with 39 people in hospital, six of whom are in intensive care. In total, 6,961 Albertans have recovered from COVID-19. Latest updates 46 new cases bring the number of total active cases to 512. Cases have been identified in all zones across the province: Calgary zone:…

Healthy Sleep Habits Keep Us at Our Best Family life during a pandemic can be exhausting, yet sleep doesn’t always come easy, or often enough. Changes, challenges, worries and disrupted routines can turn our sleep patterns upside down. “Sleep is critical to your physical health and effective functioning of your immune system,” says Laura Crawford. She’s…

On Tuesday, June 16, City Council approved Administration’s Green Line recommendation on the updated Stage 1 alignment (from 16 Avenue N. to Shepard) along with changes to construction staging. “Council’s approval today is a pivotal step in achieving the vision of Green Line promised to Calgarians,” said Michael Thompson, General Manager of Green Line. “The…

It’s an unprecedented time to be graduating from post-secondary. Graduates around the world are finding new and unorthodox ways to celebrate their academic achievements before bravely stepping into a changing landscape of work and opportunity. The future’s unknown, and a little scary. But the SAIT class of 2020 is making plans. They’re finding their way…

More provincial historic sites and museums will reopen on June 20 as part of stage two of Alberta’s relaunch strategy. The successful reopening of the Royal Alberta Museum and Royal Tyrrell Museum has paved the way towards the reopening of many more provincial sites. “Albertans are truly eager to get back out and explore the…

Mindless Eating vs. Mindful Eating Do you know the difference? Which do you think best describes your eating habits? Mindfulness is a familiar word and has become a way of life for many. The most renowned voice on the subject, Jon Kabat Zinn, describes it as:  “Mindfulness is an awareness that arises through paying attention…in the service of…