Category: Lifestyle

Farmers are encouraged to participate in this year’s ag-tourism showcase to help increase their sales. Applications are open for farms and ranches to host visitors during this year’s Open Farm Days, Aug. 17-18, 2019. Last year, a record number of participating farms, ranches and visitors set a new high for on-farm sales. “We hope even more…

Approximately 2.4 million Canadian adults aged 20 and older live with diagnosed heart disease, which is the second leading cause of death in Canada. While rates of heart disease in Canada are declining, largely due to advances in research, drug therapies and prevention efforts, risk factors such as excess weight and unhealthy eating, coupled with…

Premier Rachel Notley issued the following statement to recognize missing and murdered Indigenous women: “Today, we join survivors and families in remembering Indigenous women and girls who have lost their lives to gender-based violence. “We recognize the women and girls who have gone missing – their individual absences felt daily in homes and communities. “These…

Edmonton – This winter, Alberta RCMP reminds road users that distracted driving limits a driver’s ability to focus on the driving task and road conditions. Distracted driving behaviours include talking on a cell phone, texting, reading a book, eating, attending to other passengers or pets and personal grooming. “Alberta Transportation statistics indicate that, between Sep. 1,…

Alberta is supporting Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation, Mikisew Cree First Nation and Métis Local 125 in owning and operating a new solar farm that will reduce their reliance on diesel generators. Fort Chipewyan is not connected to Alberta’s electricity grid and relies on burning diesel fuel for heat and power. To reduce diesel use in…

Department of National Defence On February 8, the Government of Canada unveiled the selected design and design team for the Canadian Surface Combatants. This marks another important step towards the construction of Canada’s future warships. The Canadian Surface Combatant project is the largest, most multifaceted procurement ever undertaken by the Government of Canada. The important…

Senior Safety Talk to your doctor about falls prevention. Have regular vision and hearing tests. Take prescription and over-the-counter medications correctly. Keep a medication record and review it regularly with your doctor. Tell your doctor if your medication makes you dizzy or light-headed. Install proper lighting throughout your home. Pay special attention to stairs (with…

At a roundtable with community leaders, Premier Rachel Notley announced the government will expand learning opportunities for students by developing a Filipino language and culture curriculum. There are about 170,000 people of Filipino heritage in Alberta, and this new curriculum will help these children and youth connect with their heritage and culture. Expanding Filipino language…

“Badgers in your Backyard – A glimpse into the ecology of an important grassland predator.” This presentation will give you insight into the ecology of North American badgers, demonstrate how these fossorial carnivores can help us maintain and restore healthily grassland systems, and dispel a few common myths. About the presenter: Nicole Heim is a…

Make a replica fossil, learn to snowshoe or build a balloon launcher – everyone can have an affordable adventure this Family Day. Free admission and special programming at provincial parks, museums and historic sites are yours to enjoy Monday, Feb. 18. Many facilities have activities and events for all ages throughout the long weekend. “Spending…

By Calgary Humane Society The behaviour you’re trying to teach your dog will affect the tools that you use for training. Whether you’re actively working on behaviour or just trying to get out on a walk with less frustration, a variety of humane and functional equipment exists to assist you with your goals. Today on…