Category: Lifestyle

Story by Nadia Moharib, Alberta Cancer Foundation; Photo courtesy of Sharon and Steve Gower Sharon Gower says she was pretty much hysterical when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. But while still reeling from a diagnosis, healing from a mastectomy and days away from chemotherapy, she learned her husband was facing a diagnosis of his…

Edmonton – Last week, at a private ceremony, Deputy Commissioner Curtis Zablocki, Commanding Officer of “K” Division RCMP presented awards for bravery, outstanding service, life-saving and long service to RCMP employees. Several RCMP members received the Commanding Officer’s Commendation for Bravery, which recognizes courage in the face of dangerous circumstances beyond those commonly encountered in routine…

Reflecting on D-Day 75th anniversary Dear Editor, On June 6, 1944, I arrived by boat on Juno Beach in Normandy, France, with the Canadian Scottish Regiment. My role was in the mortar platoon. On June 17, I was based in a barn, anticipating an attack that never came. I went into a nearby shed to disarm…

By Reena Nerbas Garbage Disposal Hello Reena, What can I use to clean the non-removable rubber seal on my garbage disposal? Thank you, Allie Dear Allie, The best tools that I am aware of for tackling this job is to purchase either a narrow toilet or bottle brush. The bristles won’t damage the seal, and…

Education Minister Adriana LaGrange issued the following statement on the school bus accident on May 23 in Edmonton: “My heart goes out to all of the students who were on the bus that was involved in a collision this morning on Whitemud Drive in Edmonton. My thoughts are also with the children’s families. “I am…

Hot, dry conditions continue. States of local emergency remain in effect, with residents under a mandatory evacuation order. Current situation The Chuckegg Creek Wildfire is burning approximately five kilometres south of the Town of High Level within Mackenzie County. This out-of-control wildfire is almost 92,000 hectares. Alberta Wildfire, Alberta Emergency Management Agency and local authorities…

Calgary, Alberta – Admired for its beauty and botanical diversity, Reader Rock Garden was considered one of the most successful horticultural gardens in Western Canada. It showcased the horticultural, ecological, and aesthetic possibilities of gardening in the cold winters and dry summers of Calgary. Today, Kent Hehr, Member of Parliament for Calgary Centre, commemorated the national historic…

A new pediatric intensive care unit at the Stollery Children’s Hospital is improving care for critically ill children. Minister of Health, Tyler Shandro tours the Stollery’s new pediatric intensive care unit with Melanie Proskow, whose son spent a lot of time in the ICU over the course of his life. Accompanied by Lily Proskow, 7.…

CAF response to forest fires, floods, and natural disasters in Canada Operation LENTUS is the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) response to natural disasters in Canada. Provincial and territorial authorities are the first to respond when a major natural disaster occurs in Canada. If they become overwhelmed, they may ask the CAF for help. When the…