Category: Lifestyle

In honour of the late former premier Jim Prentice, the Government of Alberta is contributing to the Nature Conservancy of Canada’s efforts to protect a critical wildlife corridor in the Crowsnest Pass. The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC), the Prentice family, and the Government of Alberta have announced a campaign to protect a critical wildlife…

Albertans are being honoured for their work to preserve and share the stories of our province at the 2018 Alberta Historical Resources Foundation Heritage Awards. The biennial awards honour the contributions of individuals, organizations, businesses, Indigenous communities and municipalities engaged in heritage preservation and appreciation in the following categories: Outstanding Achievement, Heritage Conservation, Heritage Awareness,…

The Alberta government is proud to proclaim October as Islamic Heritage Month to celebrate the Muslim communities who are helping to build this province. With this proclamation, Alberta joins other Canadian jurisdictions in officially recognizing and celebrating the contributions of our diverse Islamic communities. “Alberta’s Muslim communities are an integral part of our cultural, economic,…

OTTAWA – This week, the Liberals unveiled their job-killing carbon tax scheme, forcing Canadians living in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and New Brunswick to pay Trudeau’s carbon tax. John Barlow, Member of Parliament for Foothills, issued the following statement in response: “This carbon tax scheme announced by the Liberals is an attempt to buy votes, and…

Energy Efficiency Alberta is making it easier for small and medium oil and gas companies to reduce methane emissions. The new Methane Emissions Reduction Program will help oil and gas facilities identify, reduce, improve or eliminate methane waste through energy-efficient equipment upgrades, boosting competitiveness, productivity and environmental performance. “A key component of Alberta’s Climate Leadership…

Education Minister David Eggen issued the following statement regarding the use of seclusion, time out and physical restraint in schools: “Today, I had the pleasure of meeting with Marcy Oakes – one of the parents who is serving on the working group I’ve appointed on the use of seclusion, (isolation) rooms time out, and physical…

New rules for vehicle sales and repairs introduce industry-wide standards to protect Albertans and improve business accountability. Improvements to the Automotive Business Regulation will create consistent standards to help consumers make more informed decisions and ensure businesses can compete fairly in a trusted automotive marketplace. The new, industry-wide standards come into effect on Oct. 31,…

Canadians are asked to participate in an online campaign to update the pan-Canadian cancer strategy Toronto, ON – The Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (the Partnership) announces the launch of the #30MinutesThatMatter campaign asking Canadians to share their experiences about cancer to directly shape how prevention, screening, care and survivorship are delivered in this country over the next decade.…

The governments of Alberta and Canada are making lives better for seniors in Pincher Creek and surrounding communities with the grand opening of the new Crestview Lodge. The new facility features 50 spacious and fully accessible homes that offer independent living for seniors, allowing them to remain close to their families and communities. “I am…

After decades of negotiations, an agreement has been reached to settle the long-standing Lubicon Lake Band land claim as well as treaty benefits for members. The Lubicon Lake Band, the Government of Alberta and the Government of Canada signed the treaty benefits and land claim agreements after members of the community voted overwhelmingly in favour…

It was a bright and sunny day on Stampede Park for more reasons than just the beautiful fall weather; it was the day that the doors were opened to Doherty Hall and the 2019 Stampede Poster was unveiled. Doherty Hall is a heritage replica of Westbourne Church, which honours the history and contributions of Calgary’s early communities.…

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA – In keeping with the tradition of issuing finely crafted coins remembering the sacrifices of Canadians who fought for our freedoms, the Royal Canadian Mint has proudly issued a two-dollar circulation coin commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Armistice.  This coin recalls the signing of the historic peace treaty ending the First World War…

Earlier this month, two members from the Canadian Forces Health Services Group received the top two awards at the Military and Veteran Health Research Forum. LCol Suzanne Bailey received the Homewood Mental Health Treatment Award for her presentation “Ten years of Road to Mental Readiness (R2MR): How the Road to Mental Readiness program has evolved from 2008-2018. …