Category: Lifestyle

Applications for the Summer Temporary Employment Program (STEP) are now being accepted online. The Alberta government re-introduced STEP to create work opportunities for high school and post-secondary students between May and August, by providing a $7-per-hour wage subsidy to employers. “Alberta students deserve good jobs and the best possible training, and Alberta businesses deserve the…

Rocky Mountain Symphony Orchestra’s visionary founder and music director, featured as one of Calgary Herald’s Compelling Calgarians. Congratulations, Carlos, we are grateful for your energy and all you do for Rocky Mountain Symphony Orchestra. Read the Herald article here. Here are few more tidbits about our Music Director, Carlos Foggin: Born 1981 in Edmonton, AB Raised…

Ricardo Miranda, Minister of Culture and Tourism, issued the following statement to kick off Alberta’s first Month of the Artist: “Art and artists are a vital part of our culture. They make our province a great place to live, visit and raise a family. Month of the Artist is a time to recognize and celebrate…

This year, the province fought to get top dollar for our energy resources by launching a made-in-Alberta strategy to build new pipelines and add value by upgrading more of our oil and gas here at home. Premier Rachel Notley and her government fought to protect workers and the Canadian economy by taking action in the…

City of Calgary – As oversupply continues in Calgary’s housing market, December prices eased by one per cent compared to last month and are over three per cent below last December. “Persistent weakness in the job market and changes in the lending market impacted sales activity in the resale market this year,” said CREB® chief economist Ann-Marie Lurie.…

Like a gift wrapped lump of coal The holiday season conjures up images of tearing through layers of wrapping paper, cardboard boxes and packing material to reveal what’s inside. Exciting, right? Let’s set the Christmas Holiday scene. Much of the mountainous regions in western Canada are experiencing a persistent slab problem. So it’s a persistent…

Through Canada’s defence policy, Strong, Secure, Engaged, the government of Canada committed to prioritizing joint intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR). This is essential to provide Canada with a clear picture of Canadian air and maritime approaches, monitor the Arctic, and enable CAF missions, ensuring that Canada is strong at home, secure in North America and…

For the second year in a row, Alberta led the country in economic growth. More Albertans are working and job opportunities are growing, with more than 58,900 jobs created in the past year. Alberta continues to have the highest employment rate in the country and the highest weekly earnings, while paying the lowest taxes in…

Entrepreneurial confidence in Alberta sinks to the lowest mark in two years CALGARY – The monthly Business Barometer® index for Alberta dropped 8.7 in December to 45.1 according to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB).  Small business confidence fell steeply, with Alberta entrepreneurs reporting the least optimism in the country, and lagging behind the national…

It was the best year of the decade for Alberta Parks’ online reservation system. With nearly 171,000 reservations, the provincial reservation system exceeded all nine previous annual totals. Introduced in 2009, Reserve.AlbertaParks.ca (RAP) helps bolster tourism and helps Albertans connect with nature and experience the provincial parks system. From the quiet tranquility of lake-front comfort cabins to…

Talk to your veterinarian Good nutrition is as important for pets as it is for people. With so many different brands available, choosing the right food for your dog or cat can be a challenge. Your veterinarian can help you make informed choices to optimize the health of your pet. Dry vs canned food Both dry…