Category: Lifestyle

To recognize the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, Minister of Community and Social Services Irfan Sabir issued the following statement: “Our government believes that no one should live in poverty, and that all Albertans deserve the opportunity to take part in our province’s economy, communities and cultural life. “Together with our community partners,…

It seems inevitable at this time of the year that several news stories pop up about a haunted house business or a home or building being converted into a makeshift haunted house being shut down due to safety concerns. Haunted houses are a common form of entertainment over these next couple of weeks. They come in many forms, whether…

Premier Rachel Notley issued the following statement, as Canadians mark Persons Day: “It’s been less than a century since the Persons Case. Just one lifetime ago, Canadian women were denied many of the basic rights and privileges we take for granted today. “That changed because five women from Alberta dared to challenge injustice. We all…

Halloween is a time that children get excited about dressing up as their favourite character and stocking up on candy. Below are some tips to make your Halloween festivities healthier for your family and others. For your family: Work out a plan with your children and discuss how to enjoy their candy and decide what…

On November 11, Second World War veteran Charlie Jefferson will not only be thinking of all those who have served and continue to serve on behalf of Canada, he will also be reflecting on the 100th anniversary of The War Amps, an organization which has supported him and generations of amputees. In March 1945, Jefferson…

TORONTO/CNW/ – Signal Books is pleased to announce Right Here, Right Now: Politics and Leadership in the Age of Disruption by Stephen J. Harper, on sale October 16, 2018 in North America. Right Here, Right Now draws on Harper’s decade of experience as Canada’s 22nd Prime Minister and G-7 leader, to help readers understand the changes we are seeing in politics, business and society.…

UCalgary team discovers how to better protect the kidneys during complex medical procedures By Karen Thomas, Kidney Foundation of Canada, and Kelly Johnston, Cumming School of Medicine Every year, millions of people undergo medical tests and procedures, such as coronary angiography, which use intravascular contrast dyes. “For the majority of patients, these are safe and…

Constable Frank Beevers honoured on 100-year anniversary of his death The first Edmonton police officer killed in the line of duty, Const. Frank Beevers, is being honoured with a monument after it was discovered his grave was left unmarked for nearly a century. Const. Beevers was killed on Oct. 17, 1918, while attempting to arrest…

EDMONTON, AB – Since putting out the call for help to find a forever home for a trio of bonded Saint Bernard dogs, we have received an incredible response from interested adopters. Over 200 emails have come in so far from people who generously want to open their hearts and homes to these three dogs –…

EDMONTON, AB: The NDP government is failing Albertans when it comes to children’s mental health services and must be held to account, said Alberta’s United Conservatives. The quietly released Alberta Health Services annual report shows rapid and significant deterioration in children’s mental health performance measures since the NDP took office in 2015 despite regular funding increases.…

Publicly funding comprehensive treatment for depression is cost-effective By Helen-Maria Vasiliadis Contributor EvidenceNetwork.ca Headlines tell us in detail about the mental health struggles of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain before their deaths by suicide. But what too often goes untold are the stories of thousands of people who die by suicide every year in Canada – our…