Category: Lifestyle

Alberta tech companies will gain new international partners and access to more markets thanks to a new agreement with the Mexican state of Nuevo Leon. As part of Premier Rachel Notley’s focus on jobs and economic diversification, the Alberta government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Nuevo Leon to explore opportunities that promote…

Edmonton, AB – The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) applauds the federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change’s announcement last month that Parks Canada will not proceed with construction of the proposed Icefields Trail in Jasper National Park. The proposed trail would have created a new paved corridor stretching 109 km south from the…

Education Minister David Eggen visited students who will be among the first to attend the future Dr. Anne Anderson School in southwest Edmonton. Edmonton’s rapid growth has highlighted the need for a new high school in the city. The Government of Alberta is investing $79 million to build the Dr. Anne Anderson School to provide…

Increasing one’s physical activity is a common goal and New Year’s resolution. Every year people tell themselves they are going to get more steps in, get to the gym more often, or start a new activity. Boosting or maintaining a healthy level of physical activity is imperative for a healthy lifestyle. The Canadian Society for…

A historic investment in high-tech industries will create thousands of jobs, attract millions in new investment and help diversify Alberta’s economy. The Alberta government is investing $100 million to attract more artificial intelligence-based high-tech companies to invest in Alberta. Coupled with last year’s investment of $50 million to create 3,000 new high-tech training seats at…

Alberta’s EHDI Program identifies permanent hearing loss as early as possible in a baby’s life Story by Jacqueline Larkin and Melissa Schock From birth, the ability to communicate is important. Language, whether spoken or signed, is needed to express and understand needs, feelings and ideas. Permanent hearing loss is one of the most common conditions…

The new Wildwood facility increases affordable housing options in Calgary with homes for 48 individuals and families. Seniors and Housing Minister Lori Sigurdson participated in a grand opening ceremony and facility tour to celebrate the official opening of Wildwood affordable housing. The province provided a $10.9-million grant to construct the new complex, which includes sustainability…

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police needs your help to name the next generation of police dogs. The chosen names will be given to 13 German Shepherd puppies born at the Police Dog Service Training Centre in Innisfail, Alberta. The 13 children whose names are selected will each receive a laminated 8×10-inch photo of the pup they name, a plush dog…

Education Minister David Eggen has released guidelines with information and resources to support students with Type 1 diabetes while they are in school. The Guidelines for Supporting Students with Type 1 Diabetes in Schools are aimed at better accommodating the medical needs of students with diabetes. They complement existing policies, programs and resources provided by…

A Conversion Therapy Working Group will make recommendations to the Minister of Health on how to most effectively ban this dangerous and hurtful practice in Alberta. The working group will be co-chaired by MLA Nicole Goehring and advocate Glynnis Lieb. It will include academics, representatives from health and legal professions, community advocates, faith leaders, members…

A new plan will support Calgary’s angling community by boosting river access while ensuring the future health and sustainability of the Bow River fishery. The province is investing $2 million in the recently released Bow River Access Plan to make it easier for people to enjoy the river downstream of Calgary. The plan creates a…

Fort Saskatchewan residents with low income will soon have a new option for safe, modern and affordable housing, thanks to support from the Alberta government. The province is investing $6 million toward an affordable housing project in Fort Saskatchewan. The new development is expected to provide around 83 one- and two-bedroom units for families and…

This year we celebrate 10 years of soup-making and delivering ‘hugs in a bowl’ to families in crisis nationwide. Soup Sisters began on March 3, 2009 in Calgary with 30 girlfriends and a soup-making birthday party. Since that time, with the support of thousands of volunteer soup-makers we have poured $12 million of fresh soup into the…

The province is investing in a new mental health centre for youth so more children and teens from Edmonton and northern Alberta can get timely mental health and substance-use treatment. The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Centre, to be built on AHS-owned land immediately east of the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, will include: child and adolescent…