Category: Lifestyle

As part of the government’s commitment to cut red tape, a six-month pause on condominium regulations is being put in place to ensure stakeholders are heard and Alberta taxpayers are protected. Regulations passed by the previous government in fall 2018 have been identified by multiple stakeholders – beginning during consultations and continuing until now with…

Giddy up! The Calgary Stampede is right around the corner. The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth returns July 5-14, bringing with it all kinds of fun and exciting activities. But the Stampede also brings more than a 10-gallon hat full of potential hazards to the city, so it’s time to saddle up and ponder workplace safety.…

by MELODIE LARBALESTIER Find out some interesting facts about one of the biggest countries and most beautiful countries in the world and get to use your new knowledge as a conversation starter. Let your new friends know about Canada’s fascinating history, geography, food culture and much more. 1. Canada, at 3,855,103 square miles is the second largest…

Mariana Brussoni, Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia What if there was a simple, inexpensive and fun way to address some of the major challenges facing humanity today. What if it could help improve children’s health, development and well-being? Imagine a solution that could stem the current epidemics of…

At a Glance The Gray Jay is indelibly associated with Canada’s great northern forests. Quick to learn that humans can be an excellent source of food, the Gray Jay often visits lumber camps, kills made by hunters, and the campsites of canoeists, looking for scraps of anything edible. The bird’s fearless and venturesome behaviour has…

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement to celebrate Canada Day: “As Canadians, we have much to celebrate today. From the moment we first became the Dominion of Canada on July 1, 1867, our country has stood for something special. We were born and have grown from First Nations, French, British and immigrants from around the world. We take pride in our freedoms and rights, whether set out in the British North America Act that…

Albertans can now explore publicly funded continuing care facilities and learn more about them — online. The new online continuing care facility directory has comprehensive information on all the province’s 345 publicly funded continuing care facilities. This new online tool is designed to simplify the process of finding a care home when one is needed.…

As the weather warms up, we turn to our barbecues to grill delicious foods and enjoy the season. Here are some tips from Health Canada to keep you and your guests happy and healthy this summer: At the store. Buy cold food at the end of your trip. Raw meat may contain harmful bacteria, so keep…

Calgary – Dale Hodges Park opened to the public on Wednesday, June 26 following a private dedication ceremony for the park’s namesake. Formerly known as East Bowmont Park, the park is being dedicated to Dale Hodges in recognition of his 30 years of public service and his many contributions to the city. Mr. Hodges is…

Canadiens center, Canada women’s forward selected along with Zubov, Nedomansky, Rutherford, York NHL.com @NHLdotcom June 25th, 2019 Guy Carbonneau, who won the Stanley Cup three times in a 19-season NHL career, and Hayley Wickenheiser, a four-time Olympic gold medalist with Canada, are among the four players and two Builders elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame’s Class…

Learn about the submit-a-tick program, how to remove a tick, tick surveillance in Alberta, and Lyme disease. Ticks are small spider-like animals (arachnids) that bite to fasten themselves onto the skin and feed on blood. While most ticks do not cause serious health problems, it is important to remove a tick immediately to avoid potential infection…

Provincial confidence index increases more than 7 points for the second month in a row Calgary, June 27, 2019 – The latest monthly Business Barometer® results from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business’ (CFIB) show that small business confidence in Alberta increased by 7.2 points in June. This latest increase puts the Business Barometer index for…