Category: Lifestyle

Municipal Affairs Minister Kaycee Madu issued the following statement on Emergency Preparedness Week in Alberta: “Disasters and emergencies can strike at any time. The goal of this year’s national Emergency Preparedness Week, May 5-11, is to raise awareness that all Albertans have a role to play in building safer communities. “There are simple steps each…

Key facts Asthma is one of the major noncommunicable diseases. It is a chronic disease of the the air passages of the lungs which inflames and narrows them. Some 235 million people currently suffer from asthma. It is a common disease among children. Most asthma-related deaths occur in low- and lower-middle income countries. According to…

The Government of Alberta is appointing lawyer Martin Ignasiak to assess opportunities to expedite construction of the Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir. Ignasiak, a partner at the law firm of Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP, has extensive experience developing and executing strategies to obtain regulatory approvals for large-scale projects. As an independent expert, Ignasiak will work swiftly…

Statement from The Royal Canadian Legion Dominion President, Thomas D. Irvine re: Soldiers of Odin event at Grande Prairie Legion May 3, 2019 The Royal Canadian Legion Dominion Command does not support or tolerate any group or organization whose views or actions are contrary to our values and those of our country. This includes “The…

It’s that time of year again, as ospreys have returned and have started to nest on platforms across the province. The osprey is a fish-eating hawk with a scientific name called Pandion haliaetus. It is a large raptor with dark-brown upper parts and white underparts, a small white-capped head with a dark crown, a distinct eye…

Waterton Park, Alberta: The wildflowers of Waterton will occupy centre stage June 13 – 18, 2019, in Waterton Lakes National Park, as the 16th annual Waterton Wildflower Festival marks the return of summer to one of Canada’s most flower-friendly places. Waterton is often called the Wildflower Capital of Canada, because of the unique blend of…

May 6-10, 2019 is Mental Health Week, and a time to remind ourselves to stop and reflect on how we are feeling mentally. We all have mental health, and much like our physical health, we need to take care of it. While mental illness affects 1 in 5 Canadians, mental health affects every one of…

Agriculture and Forestry Minister Devin Dreeshen issued the following statement in response to a Red Deer plant being subjected to a pork export suspension by China:  “We are deeply concerned by the action taken by the Chinese government and are taking immediate steps to help resolve the situation. “The federal government must find a resolution…

AHS facility the first to offer this menu option in North Zone FORT McMURRAY– Patients receiving care at the Northern Lights Regional Health Centre (NLRHC) are now offered a more comprehensive food services menu that aligns with their dietary preference. In November 2018, the Alberta Health Services (AHS) facility expanded its patient food services menu…

Wash your hands often and prepare foods properly to reduce the risk of foodborne illness. How to wash your hands Follow these steps for handwashing:footnote1 Wash your hands with running water, and apply soap. Rub your hands together to make a lather. Scrub well for at least 20 seconds. Pay special attention to your wrists, the…

What’s all the buzz about? Flower meadow (Photo courtesy PxHere) Look out into your backyard. What do you see? A large square of lawn groomed to emerald green, monoculture perfection? Or a vibrant space full of colourful tiny flowers and grass, filled with thriving native pollinators? If you want to save the bees, you should get used…

May 1, 2019 – Ottawa, Ontario – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and Global Affairs Canada Canada’s canola producers are key drivers of jobs, economic prosperity and growth for the middle class, exporting $11 billion in canola to more than 50 countries in 2018.  The Government of Canada is committed to maintaining full market access for…