Category: Lifestyle

Rural communities throughout Alberta will have options when it comes to rural bus service as Greyhound officially ends its operation in the province. More than 82 per cent of Greyhound’s existing routes are being covered by private carriers that have already enhanced their operations to serve rural and urban communities. Additionally, the Alberta and federal…

OTTAWA/CNW Telbec/ – To mark the Remembrance Period and the 100th anniversary of the Armistice this year, VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) in partnership with The Royal Canadian Legion (the Legion) unveiled details of its National Poppy Campaign initiative. For the fifth year running, select train cars emblazoned with a decal of a poppy, the symbol of…

Every 7 ¹ minutes in Canada someone dies from heart disease or stroke while only one-third of Canadians have someone in their household who knows both first aid and CPR.² Every 7 ¹ minutes in Canada someone dies from heart disease or stroke while only one-third of Canadians have someone in their household who knows…

The provincial government is working to protect Albertans from sexual misconduct and abuse from regulated health professionals by introducing a bill that increases survivor supports and requires more transparency for regulatory colleges. After hearing from survivors and their allies, the government is taking action with An Act to Protect Patients. The bill would make penalties mandatory for…

Falls are the leading cause of injury among older adults. Our bodies naturally change with age which affects how we feel, move, and behave. The older we get, the greater the risk of falling. There’s no doubt falls can have devastating consequences such as injury, chronic pain and a reduced quality of life, but by…

by Jesse Hahn, Natural Fibre Technologies There has never been a better time in History to grow aside from World War II when North America relied on the versatile plant to support the war effort with ropes, sails, lubricants and more. Since first being re-legalized on March 12, 1998, under licenses and authorization from Health Canada,…

For the first time, Albertans with disabilities will have a dedicated advocate to help them resolve issues, find supports and promote inclusion. Tony Flores has been selected as Alberta’s first Advocate for Persons with Disabilities. He is a self-advocate, international para athlete and has extensive experience working with people with disabilities. In his role, Flores…

Dear Editor, As Remembrance Day approaches, I would like to pay tribute to the amputee veterans who founded The War Amps, which marks its 100th anniversary this year. On returning from the First World War, they came together to help each other adapt to their new reality. They then welcomed the next generation of amputee veterans…

Learners in Alberta would continue to have affordable tuition and fees and better access to post-secondary opportunities because of changes proposed in An Act to Improve the Affordability and Accessibility of Post-Secondary Education. If passed, the act would amend the Post-Secondary Learning Act to implement the province’s revised tuition framework. For the first time in Alberta’s history, the…

A tremendous thank you to all the young women who took part in this year’s Calgary Stampede Royalty Contest which officially concluded on Monday, September 24, 2018 with the crowning of the 2019 Royal Trio. The Stampede announced Astokomii Smith as the inaugural First Nations Princess on Sunday, September 23, a very exciting moment for…

Three Alberta visionaries have been honoured by the Agriculture Hall of Fame in recognition of their contributions to the cattle-feeding, crop science and greenhouse industries. “The Hall of Fame is a tribute to the ongoing legacy of agricultural innovation in this province. This year’s inductees are pioneers in their fields who have worked hard for…

We are happy to announce the launch of a new exhibits at the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum this week. With the excitement of Red Deer hosting the 2019 Canada Winter Games, we have installed an exhibit to honour the history of this event. 2019 Canada Winter Games Red Deer is proud to…