Category: Lifestyle

The Canada Post Community Foundation for Children makes a real difference in the lives of children and youth in communities across Canada by helping local organizations, charities and schools. In 2018, 112 organizations delivering essential programs for children and youth shared almost $1.2 million in funding from the Foundation. In the past seven years, the…

Kenney promises real action on recognising foreign credentials, introduction of fairness legislation EDMONTON, AB (February 26, 2019): Alberta has always been a magnet for immigration, and Albertans have benefitted enormously from the skills and entrepreneurial drive that newcomers have brought with them. But too many immigrants arrive with great hopes and skills that Canada needs, only…

Alberta’s long-term plan for renewable power outlines steps to create more jobs, attract billions in new private investment and grow partnerships with Indigenous communities. The road map for the Renewable Electricity Program (REP) includes interim targets to achieve 30 per cent renewable electricity by 2030, including  Indigenous participation in the development of 1,500 megawatts of…

It might still be winter, but wildfire officials are already preparing for this year’s wildfire season. Alberta’s wildfire season officially runs from March 1 to Oct. 31. Across the province’s forest areas, firefighters, equipment and aircraft are being put in place as part of Alberta’s commitment to wildfire response. “Protecting Albertans and their communities from…

In celebration of our 9th anniversary, What To Do With The Kids has taken on the monumental task of selecting the top ten fictional kids of all time from television, movies and books.  Superheroes and wizards are not included since they have extraordinary powers and abilities. These characters may not be in the public eye now,…

SYDNEY, N.S. – Chelsea Carey and Team Alberta overcame a 5-1 fourth-end deficit by stealing five points over the last six ends, including two in the 11th, to defeat Rachel Homan and Team Ontario 8-6 to win the 2019 Scotties Tournament of Hearts Sunday evening at Centre 200. “I don’t think I even know what…

UCP to Overhaul Alberta Immigration Strategy to Attract Entrepreneurs, Renew Rural Communities CHESTERMERE, AB (February 25, 2019): United Conservative Party Leader Jason Kenney today announced that a UCP government will launch a new Alberta Advantage Immigration Strategy designed to help reignite the provincial economy. “The UCP would consult with employers, settlement organizations, experts and immigrants themselves,…

The seeds of naming our city Calgary were planted 143 years ago this week. In 1876, a disagreement over what to call the newly constructed fort at the junction of the Bow and Elbow Rivers led to a rather terse letter from North-West Mounted Police Colonel A.G. Irvine to Canada’s Justice Minister. Six months earlier,…

Widening Ray Gibbon Drive between Anthony Henday Drive and Villeneuve Road will enhance safety, improve commute times and reduce traffic congestion in the Edmonton Metropolitan Region. More than 20,000 vehicles a day travel Ray Gibbon Drive, which connects St. Albert with Anthony Henday Drive, the Yellowhead highway and the City of Edmonton. A new cost-sharing…

The Polar Plunge – Calgary challenged people to bravely jump into Arbour Lake. It’s a great way for everyone—individuals, organizations and businesses—to get involved in supporting Special Olympics Alberta. This chilling event happens only once a year! Calgary kicked off the annual polar plunge on February 23rd. Plungers must raise a minimum of $75 to…

Hi again, I’m Major John McDougall. I’m a military physician assistant. I’m here to provide a little update on my story from the young boy in Bosnia who got injured in 1997. I was in Bosnia and there was a young boy who was playing on top of the trains and he struck his head…

Hockey is more than just our winter game — we lace up our skates together as Canadians. From sponsoring tournaments and teams, installing rink boards and banners, passing out hot drinks and organizing ice times, our Western Financial Group experts “light the lamps” with our love of the game. Our hat trick is being there…