Category: Lifestyle

CALGARY, AB – The City of Calgary, The Government of Alberta and the Government of Canada are pleased to announce the opening of three new MAX rapid transit bus lines. Service on MAX Orange, MAX Purple and MAX Teal began on November 19th, and will benefit hundreds of thousands of Calgarians living across all quadrants…

Alberta is making history by becoming the first province in Canada to dedicate an entire month to the celebration of artists. Minister of Culture and Tourism Ricardo Miranda has proclaimed January 2019 as the first ever Month of the Artist in Alberta. The month will be an annual celebration of artists and the value they bring…

Child and Youth Advocate Del Graff is encouraging all Albertans to participate in National Child Day activities across the province throughout this week. “The right to an identity is fundamental to the emotional and social development of children, and it serves to affirm each child’s uniqueness,” said Del Graff. “When a young person knows and…

Here are tips for getting your home, yard and car ready for the snow. Inside your home: It’s time to get your furnace and fireplaces cleaned, and ensure they’re in working order. Install a carbon monoxide detector, or double-check that the one you have still works. Check weatherstripping on doors for cracks and replace if necessary.…

There are many factors that make a city an attractive place to live. One of the most important, especially for young people, is affordability. Several factors affect affordability, such as housing costs, income rates and the types of jobs available. Here are some key metrics to consider and how cities across the country stack up,…

by Jesse Hahn, Natural Fibre Technologies Two important things happened to the hemp industry in 1998. First, Hemp cultivation was legalized in Canada, as mentioned in part one of this series of articles. Second and simultaneously, was the creation of TTS Fibre Products Laboratory – a credit to Tam Tekle, veteran of Alberta’s forest processing industry.  He…

St. Albert, Alberta – Serious accidents can easily happen when you drive while impaired by a drug, regardless of the quantity or the purpose of using it. The Alberta RCMP would like to remind the public that getting behind the wheel while impaired by drugs is not only dangerous, it’s against the law. “Cannabis affects everyone differently,” says…

Alberta Health Services recommends choosing foods with at least 2 grams of fibre per serving. This tasty side dish provides 5 grams of fibre per serving, making it a healthy addition to a special meal. Looking to add more whole grains to your diet? For an even higher fibre dish, try this recipe with brown or wild rice instead…

The CapitalCare Norwood Continuing Care Centre project is moving forward and construction will begin summer of 2019. The extensive renovation, redevelopment and expansion will include a new 40,000-square-metre main building and will increase the number of post-acute, complex long-term care and palliative care beds from 205 to 350. This will improve the operation of the…

A historic agreement will help Lubicon Lake Band build new homes and roads, a community centre and a new school. Premier Rachel Notley and federal Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Carolyn Bennett joined Chief Billy Joe Laboucan and community members in Little Buffalo to celebrate a historic land claim and treaty benefits settlement signed in late…

Education Minister David Eggen issued the following statement on school authority compliance with An Act to Support Gay-Straight Alliances. “I am pleased to report that all public, separate, francophone and charter school authorities have policies that are compliant with the legislation. This means over 98 per cent of kindergarten to Grade 12 students in Alberta are…