Category: Lifestyle

Recreation and Parks Month is a great reminder for Albertans to stay active and enjoy the many recreation opportunities and spaces the province offers. Recreation encourages children and youth to be active, and contributes to physical health. Photo credit: Edmonton Tourism Every June, recreation service providers and park authorities across Canada celebrate the return of…

June 5, 2019 Southwestern Alberta ranch provides habitat for iconic Canadian wildlife On the occasion of World Environment Day, the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is announcing the conservation of Hansen Ranch, a 365-hectare (903-acre) property located east of Waterton Lakes National Park. A conservation agreement with NCC has been placed on the property. This agreement voluntarily…

Edmonton, AB (June 4, 2019) – Today, the Hon. Andrew Scheer, Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada and Leader of the Official Opposition, said as Prime Minister he would work with the provinces to implement the Interprovincial Free Trade Agreement (IFTA), a new agreement that will create free trade between provinces and territories. “My…

Premier Kenney has appointed Leduc-Beaumont MLA Brad Rutherford as the Government of Alberta’s liaison to the Canadian Armed Forces. As Military Liaison, Rutherford will be responsible for developing, promoting and sustaining the Alberta government’s relationship with the Canadian Armed Forces. He has 10 years of experience working as an Edmonton Police Service constable. “It is…

The Community Toolkit for Economic Recovery and Resiliency 2019 edition is a timely resource for communities who are facing a disaster and others who want to prepare for the future Calgary, AB (June 3, 2019) –  As wildfires continue to rage in Northern Alberta and Ontario and flooding continues throughout many communities in Eastern Canada; Economic…

Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women Leela Aheer issued the following statement to recognize Philippine Heritage Month in Alberta: “Our government is honoured to recognize Philippine Heritage Month and the contributions of Filipino Albertans to our province. June 12 marks the day when their nation of islands declared independence from Spain and the…

A team of University of Lethbridge researchers and Blackfoot Elders will soon embark on an ambitious project that will provide immediate virtual access to historical Blackfoot objects held in museums, thanks to federal funding from the New Frontiers in Research Fund. The U of L researchers, led by Christine Clark (BFA ’10, MFA ’14), an…

Eight remarkable Albertans will become members of the Alberta Order of Excellence in 2019. The Order is the province’s highest honour a citizen can receive and is an official part of the Canadian Honours System. “These extraordinary Albertans have maintained a lifelong commitment to making a real and lasting difference in the lives of others. Their…

Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women Leela Aheer issued the following statement to recognize LGBTQ Pride Month: “All Albertans deserve the freedom to be true to themselves, regardless of race, religion or sexual orientation. “This month, we acknowledge those brave Albertans who fought hard for their LGBTQ2S+ rights. “Pride Month is an opportunity…

Wet, cooler weather has contributed to conditions that make it easier for fighting wildfires across the province. Rain continues to fall in many areas of Alberta while the High Level area experiences cool temperatures. Approximately 4,800 evacuees remain displaced. Steen River and Trout Lake evacuees are now eligible for evacuation payments. The following communities remain…

The standoff between Indigenous communities — backed by environmentalists — and the oil industry has led to regional alienation that is threatening the fabric of Canada in ways not seen since the height of the Québec separatist movement. We, a business school professor and a former chief of the Thunderchild First Nation, believe the future of Canada — a major…