Category: Lifestyle

Canadian veterans now have a local one-stop shop where they can access services to help make their transition to civilian life easier. The Edmonton Veterans Service Centre is now officially open and will connect area veterans with mental and physical health supports, including help with their job search. Since the centre’s soft opening four weeks…

Citizen science is an expanding field referring to public involvement in scientific research or monitoring with professional scientists. The public involvement may include anything from aiding in  data collection, to all aspects of a project (co-created) – from project design analysis and sharing of results. Citizen involvement in the scientific process is beneficial because it…

A travelling exhibit that tells the history of the Sixties Scoop and its survivors is now on display in Edmonton. The exhibit is part of a $200,000 grant given to the Sixties Scoop Indigenous Society of Alberta to develop public awareness activities, a website and online resources to support Sixties Scoop survivors. In partnership with…

The province is providing every Alberta junior high and high school with a copy of the Canadian Geographic Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada. The initiative is to help bring First Nations, Métis and Inuit history and contributions to life in classrooms across the province. As part of the Alberta government’s commitment to the Truth and…

A swaying elephant. A feather-plucked parrot. A pacing tiger. For many exotic animals, the signs of poor welfare in captivity are easy to spot. But what about reptiles? How can we tell when a snake is suffering? Can a snake suffer? The traditional view Reptiles have long been regarded as simple animals with little capacity for learning…

The Alberta College of Art + Design will officially become the Alberta University of the Arts (AUArts), the province’s first university dedicated to fine arts and design. The new name and status formally comes into effect on Feb. 1. Since 2015, the institution has received about $4.6 million in additional provincial funding to support its…

Alberta – When you hear the sound of a STARS helicopter, you know it is involved in a life-saving mission. When you buy your STARS lottery ticket, you join the fight to save lives.  The 26th edition of the STARS lottery launched today offering 2,809 prizes, valued at over $4.5 million. LUCKY STARS 50/50 is back again and this year a lucky…

QUÉBEC CITY/CNW Telbec/ – Astonishing, mysterious images drawn or painted on rock walls or carved in stone across the Canadian landscape: rock art reflects the cultures of Indigenous Peoples who have been living on the territory for thousands of years. To provide the public with an opportunity to discover the wealth of this Indigenous cultural…

Second Harvest and Value Chain Management International release The Avoidable Crisis of Food Waste Report (Toronto – January 17, 2019) Nearly 60 percent of food produced in Canada – amounting to 35.5 million metric tonnes – is lost and wasted annually. Of that, 32 percent – equalling 11.2 million metric tonnes of lost food –…

Over the past 30 years, Canada has dedicated a week to advocate and promote awareness about the health effects of tobacco. Alberta Health Services (AHS) recognizes National Non-Smoking Week during the week of Sunday January 20th – Saturday January 26th. During this time, we hope to provide information on the resources and support services that…

Federal funding helps launch a hub to commercialize preventative health technologies related to aging Surrey, British Columbia – Seniors are an important part of families, communities and workplaces. They help grow Canada’s economy and can share valuable knowledge and experience. As Canada’s aging population grows, we face new challenges and opportunities to ensure the continued health…

Alberta Sports Hall of Fame On December 3, 2018 we hosted three press conferences in Red Deer, Edmonton, and Calgary where we had the honour of announcing the names of the nine individuals and one team that will be inducted into the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame in 2019. We look forward to celebrating the…