Category: Lifestyle

After 41 years of loving his job, Raj Dattani reflects on his EMS career By Erin Lawrence | Photo by Leah Hennel CALGARY — In this day and age, spending 41 years on the job is an anomaly. Spending 41 years loving your job is even rarer. Rajnikant ‘Raj’ Dattani is an Advanced Care Paramedic…

TORONTO, May 29th, 2019 /CNW/ – They may look sweet and cuddly, but there’s a dramatic and troubling surge in having otters as exotic pets across Southeast Asia. This latest craze is being driven by social media influencers and interactive otter cafes in Japan, which is driving the cruel demand to keep otters as pets. An undercover investigation by World…

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement wishing Alberta’s Muslim community a happy Eid al-Fitr: “Today, Muslims in Alberta and around the world will celebrate Eid al-Fitr, to mark the end of Ramadan, a month-long spiritual journey of fasting and prayer. “This is a time of joy as people end the month of fasting by…

This year 13 Albertan’s have been selected for this prestigious honour. World class athletes, builders, pioneer, and media who have dedicated endless hours to build sport and sport legacies to where they are today. 2019 Alberta Sports Hall of Fame Inductees: Kreg Llewellyn    Water Skiing Athlete     Kreg won his first Provincial Junior Boys Overall Title…

Residents of High Level, Dena Tha’ First Nation and some parts of Mackenzie County are heading home. High Level, the surrounding areas of Mackenzie County and the Dene Tha’ First Nation communities of Bushe River, Meander River and Chateh, have been cleared for residents to return. Returning residents will be under an evacuation alert and…

McCaig Institute scientists, Canadian Sport Institute Calgary to study effects of training on bone health By Nancy Whelan, McCaig Institute for Bone and Joint Health Three-time world champion and Olympic medallist figure skater Patrick Chan in the XtremeCT scanner as part of a study in the Centre for Mobility and Joint Health looking at bone…

As part of ongoing efforts to help keep communities safe from wildfire, the B.C. government is providing $500,000 to the BC Cattlemen’s Association to develop partnerships and investigate an initiative that will use grazing livestock to manage fine fuels in parts of B.C. “Using cattle and livestock grazing minimizes the growth of annual and perennial…

As a consumer, you may want to know when you’re buying food that has been grown in Canada or made in Canada. That’s why the food labels “Product of Canada” and “Made in Canada” are so important. The Government of Canada brought in new food labelling guidelines on December 31, 2008, that clearly tell you…

Dreaming of spending the summer outdoors? Memories await you at Parks Canada’s places from coast to coast to coast! Whether you’re looking for adventure, fun outdoor activities for the whole family, a chance to explore history, or a break from the everyday, Parks Canada has 450 000 km² of protected areas with countless unique experiences to…

When your arthritis flares up, it can be tough to eat properly because your medications may upset your stomach. “When you’re not feeling well, you still need to eat. Don’t skip meals,” says Jennifer Sundberg, a registered dietitian with Alberta Health Services. Poorly nourished arthritis sufferers, especially seniors, become frailer and at greater risk of…

OTTAWA, ON – Conservative Members of the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Foods today released a supplemental report on the rising incidence of mental health issues in Canada’s vitally important agricultural sector. “Conservatives have always stood up for individuals and families who provide Canadians with the most nutritious and the best foods in the world,”…