Category: Lifestyle

Wildfire efforts continue near High Level in Mackenzie County. 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 80,000 hectares. Alberta Wildfire, Alberta Emergency…

Next time you walk or drive by one of the many gravel bed rivers that snake their way along valley bottoms throughout the Yellowstone to Yukon region, just know there’s far more there than meets the eye. You’re not just seeing a river, but an “under river” too, and a biodiversity hotspot that links land-…

John P. Buchweitz, Toxicology and Nutrition Section Chief, Michigan State University My family and I were on vacation in Florida recently and took advantage of a free afternoon to do some gift shopping for local memorabilia – not your ordinary T-shirts and key chains. Our adventure took us to St. Armand’s Key, part of Sarasota, and…

Transportation Minister Ric McIver issued the following statement marking Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month: “Now that the snow is gone and the May long weekend is upon us, it’s time for Albertans to think about motorcycle safety. “As a rider myself, I look forward to motorcycle season every year. May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and…

New cameras among a number of enhancements to campus safety Melissa Rolfe Security Services is replacing aging technology on campus with new safety equipment and technology that is more effective, easier to update and cheaper to operate. The campus’s nearly 20-year-old network of security cameras has been replaced with high-resolution cameras integrated with artificial intelligence (AI)…

Seasonal allergies occur at the same time of the year, every year. Exposure to pollen and snow mold, a type of fungus on grass after snow melts, may cause allergic symptoms. These symptoms may include itchy and watery eyes, sneezing, headache, fatigue and a runny, stuffy or itchy nose. “Cleaning the inside of your nose…

Royal Alex’s maternal instincts kick in as nesting pair prepare for parenthood Story by Vanessa Gomez, Photos by Ken Dalton EDMONTON — An exceptional family is causing quite the flap at the Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH). Already known for providing superb obstetrical care at the Lois Hole Hospital for Women, the RAH is broadening its…

April 30 is the 127th birthday of an artist whose name you probably don’t know, but his work may be the most widely distributed of the 20th century. Despite never leaving Chicago, Warner Sallman influenced how many Christians the world over, for better or worse, picture Jesus. Anderson University in Indiana holds Sallman’s collected works. Their collection notes…

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement on the anniversary of the Slave Lake wildfire: “Eight years ago, Albertans were horrified by the wildfire that tore through the Town of Slave Lake, May 14-16. It was the first time wildfire had threatened a major urban centre in our province. “All 7,000 residents had to be…

Tims is improving the consistency of Canada’s favourite coffee with Tims FreshBrewerTM Technology, unveiling an improved lid and introducing new sustainability initiatives Tim Hortons sustainability commitment will transform consumer behavior through an integrated marketing campaign over the next 10-years TORONTO, May 13, 2019 /CNW/ – Since 1964, guests from coast-to-coast have started their day with their cup of Tims coffee.…

May is National Moving Month!Half of all household moves occur in the summer months, so May kicks off “moving season.” Hiring a Mover Moving is more than relocating your belongings to a new home. Whether moving across town or across the country, it requires time, patience, money, and trust. Movers are one of the top…