Category: Lifestyle

By Reena Nerbas Silverfish Hello Reena, Do you have a solution for getting rid of silverfish? Thank you in advance for your consideration and response. Gilbert Dear Gilbert, Be sure to remove old stacks of: newspapers, magazines, papers, books and fabrics plus food spills and food stored for long periods of time. Often reducing available…

The Job Creation Tax Cut is the centrepiece of the United Conservative Job Creation Strategy to reignite our economy, create jobs and get Alberta back to work. This legislation will be Bill 3, and will be introduced in the spring session to begin rolling back Alberta’s General Business Tax Rate from 12 per cent to…

Warmer temperatures have arrived throughout the province. Human-caused wildfires make up 90% of spring wildfires, but are 100% preventable. Wildfires can smoulder under the snow during the winter and emerge as a wildfire in the spring when conditions are warm and dry. Do your part to prevent wildfires by checking your winter burn piles to ensure…

Six recipients from across Canada recognized for their groundbreaking work and excellence in innovation Ottawa, ON – May 13, 2019 – Today the Rideau Hall Foundation announced the recipients of the fourth-annual Governor General’s Innovation Awards. These awards recognize and celebrate the exceptional Canadian individuals, teams and organizations for their excellence in innovation and their…

By Lt(N) Linda Coleman It was April 27, a Saturday night, when HMCS Regina was alongside in Muscat, Oman for a port visit during Operation ARTEMIS. While many Canadians were watching playoff hockey on Hockey Night in Canada back at home, HMCS Regina had their own version going on…Hockey Night in Oman. Oman is known for its beautiful beaches…

EDMONTON, May 10, 2019 /CNW/ – Whether getting busy parents home sooner, building recreation centres for young people, or helping communities adapt to climate change, investments in local infrastructure create good, middle class jobs and make our cities and towns better places to live. The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today visited Edmonton, Alberta, to highlight a one-time Municipal Infrastructure…

CALGARY (May 10, 2019) – Wild Rose Brewery Ltd. (“Wild Rose”) is pleased to officially announce that it has been acquired by Sleeman Breweries Ltd. (“Sleeman”). The sale was approved yesterday by Wild Rose shareholders and marks the beginning of a partnership between the two organizations which will allow both parties to strategically leverage their strengths…

Many dog owners love to watch their dogs run and play with other dogs. Off-leash dog parks and dog beaches are popular for this very reason – cheerful dogs romping around, socializing with their canine pals, is a sight that makes many a dog owner’s heart happy. Leash-free parks can be a great resource for dog owners,…

Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women Minister Leela Aheer issued the following statement about Sexual Violence Awareness Month: “Sexual abuse affects every single person. It’s not somebody else’s problem; it’s ours. The protection of vulnerable women and those who have experienced sexual violence is dear to the heart of our Premier, and to mine. We…

Come discover why Waterton is the Wildflower Capital of Canada! We invite you to step into a wildflower wonderland, a veritable bouquet of wildflowers in the wildflower capital of Canada. The spectacular setting of Waterton Lakes National Park is home to more than 1,000 vascular plant species including half of all wildflower species found in…

On June 6, 1944, Toronto’s Allan Bacon was one of thousands of Canadians to arrive by boat on the shores of Juno Beach in Normandy, France. As this year marks the 75th anniversary of D-Day, 99-year-old Bacon is reflecting on that pivotal event.    Bacon enlisted with the Royal Regiment of Canada in 1940 and was later…