Category: Lifestyle

With pipeline delays now costing Canadians more than $80 million per day, Alberta is launching the next phase of the nationwide Keep Canada Working campaign. The latest push includes a real-time lost-revenue counter, which illustrates just how much Canadians will miss out on by keeping our energy resources landlocked. It is estimated that more than $6…

Rocky View County, AB — At the Black Angus Show on Friday, November 9th at Farmfair in Edmonton, Alberta, Canadian Angus Association (CAA) members Rick and Sharon Gabert of Crooked Creek Angus Ranch were honoured for 50 years of consecutive family membership. CAA President Trevor Welch, CEO Rob Smith and Senior Director of Business Development, BC/Alberta Brian…

Alberta’s solar industry has grown by five times since 2015, diversifying the economy, creating jobs and helping save Albertans money on their energy bills. The province is home to some of Canada’s best renewable resources – especially solar energy. Demand for solar projects has increased thanks primarily to Alberta’s Climate Leadership Plan, benefiting municipalities, Indigenous…

Edmonton-area veterans will soon have a one-stop shop to find housing, get mental and physical health supports and receive help securing employment. On Friday, 09 November 2018, it was announced that the Alberta provincial government is investing $3 million in a new Veterans Service Centre and transitional housing project in north Edmonton. The project will…

The Alberta government is supporting organizations that give victims a voice and address the causes of crime in communities across the province. Organizations that practise, promote or develop initiatives that focus on the rehabilitation of offenders through reconciliation with victims and the community can now apply for funding through the Alberta Community Restorative Justice Grant…

Aaron Paul Dworkin, Artist My path in life as a social entrepreneur, author, artist and professor originated in music.  I am a classically trained violinist, and throughout my journey, my art has depicted as well as been influenced by and expressed through that lens. In addition, my literal existence is steeped in diversity having been adopted at…

By LAWRENCE MACAULAY, Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister This week, I will be leading my third major agricultural trade mission to China, one of the most promising markets for our farmers and food processors. This will be the largest agricultural trade mission in Canada’s history, and we are hoping to surpass the results of our last agricultural…

An event celebrating 100 years since the end of the First World War took place on the Alberta legislature grounds on Sunday, Nov. 11. The Armistice 100 Tribute began at 11 a.m. with a 21-gun salute by the 20th Field Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery. Lord Strathcona’s Horse (Royal Canadians) Mounted Troop rode, on the Capital Plaza,…

Scholar and visionary moves into new role Jan. 1, 2019 By University Relations Staff November 8, 2018 The Board of Governors of the University of Calgary has selected Dr. Ed McCauley, PhD, as the university’s ninth president and vice-chancellor. Currently the university’s vice-president (research), McCauley will move into the role on Jan. 1, 2019, succeeding…

Edmonton-area veterans will soon have a one-stop shop to find housing, get mental and physical health supports and receive help securing employment. The provincial government is investing $3 million in a new Veterans Service Centre and transitional housing project in north Edmonton. The project will help link veterans to a range of services, including transitional…

The province is working to ensure all Albertans can benefit from the economic recovery by ensuring people with disabilities or low income Albertans have stable, predictable supports. If passed, An Act to Combat Poverty and Fight for Albertans with Disabilities would index social benefits like Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) with inflation. It would also…