Category: Lifestyle

Government is funding Emissions Reduction Alberta’s Food, Farming, and Forestry Challenge through the Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) Fund. Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) is calling for proposals for the challenge, which will accelerate innovation in support of long-term competitiveness and stimulate growth in the critically important agriculture, agri-food and forestry sectors. Projects that result…

June 4 at 6 p.m. Hospitalization rates remain low with 48 people in hospital, six of whom are in intensive care. In total, 6,611 Albertans have recovered from COVID-19. One more Albertan has died. Testing is now available to all Albertans, whether they have COVID-19 symptoms or not. Latest updates 15 new cases bring the number…

Associate Minister for Mental Health and Addictions Jason Luan issued the following statement on PTSD Awareness Month: “June is PTSD Awareness Month, a time to learn more about post-traumatic stress disorder and those who live with it. While PTSD is commonly thought to only affect military personnel, emergency personnel and rescue workers, it can affect…

Seeing the side effects aging has on our loved ones can be disheartening. Even more so when we don’t have the time or ability to best assist them in the proper ways they need. You may find yourself looking into assisted senior care in the forms of assisted living facilities or nursing homes. There are…

June 3 at 5 p.m. Hospitalization rates remain low with 48 people in hospital, six of whom are in intensive care. In total, 6,587 Albertans have recovered from COVID-19. Two more Albertans have died. Testing is now available to all Albertans, whether they have COVID-19 symptoms or not. Latest updates 19 new cases bring the number…

Mobile home site tenants and landlords can now apply to the government’s dispute resolution service for eviction-related matters. Effective June 1, the government’s Residential Tenancy Dispute Resolution Service (RTDRS) will accept applications from mobile home site tenants and landlords for urgent issues related to site possession and termination of tenancy. “Soon after the Mobile Home Sites…

Leela Sharon Aheer, Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women issued the following statement on LGBTQ2S+ Pride Month: “In June, Alberta joins the world in celebrating Pride Month. This is a time to recognize the triumphs and contributions of the LGBTQ2S+ community. “Usually, Pride Month would be full of gatherings and events. However, with…

TORONTO, May 28, 2020 – In recognition of healthcare workers and caregivers on the frontlines battling COVID-19 in communities across Canada, and to say thank you and provide some much needed relief, RBC and Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s travel program, have collaborated to offer up to 5,000 free room nights at hotels near hospitals. To implement this…

A $21.6-million investment is expanding online resources and virtual supports for Albertans who are seeking help for mental health and addiction challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This funding is the first portion of the $53-million COVID-19 mental health action plan announced in April, aimed at helping Albertans access the resources they require, when and…

June 2 at 4:45 p.m. Hospitalization rates remain low with 51 people in hospital, six of whom are in intensive care. In total, 6,537 Albertans have recovered from COVID-19. No additional deaths have been reported. Testing is now available to all Albertans, whether they have COVID-19 symptoms or not. Latest updates 13 new cases bring the…

May 29, 2020       Ottawa       Transport Canada        The Government of Canada continues to monitor the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic and the impacts it is having on the marine and tourism sectors. Keeping Canadians and transportation workers safe during the COVID-19 pandemic is Transport Canada’s top priority. Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable…

U of A veterinary disease expert offers tips to help protect pets and livestock from possible infection. By BEV BETKOWSKI Worried about catching COVID-19 from your cat or dog? You shouldn’t be, says a University of Alberta expert. While COVID-19 is believed to have originated from some type of animal, the risk of catching the…