Category: Lifestyle

Changes to Alberta’s Food Regulation enable Albertans to sell low-risk home-prepared foods from home and at special events, increasing access to locally prepared food. Home-based businesses will not require food-handling permits or be subject to inspections for foods that present a low risk for food-borne illness. Low-risk foods do not require refrigeration and include such…

By IAN WILSON Screaming into the abyss can produce some interesting responses. Sometimes you hear an echo. At times the silence is deafening. But if you wait long enough, you just might hear it. When I began working for the John Petropoulos Memorial Fund (JPMF) some 13 years ago, I knew little about who Const.…

There’s something fishy going on… and thankfully a few concerned citizens “caught” it! On July 10th 2019, the Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Hotline received a report of numerous dead fish in the Elbow River, just outside of Bragg Creek. Fish biologists confirmed on July 11th that the fish were tilapia. This warm-water species is native to Africa…

Government is further acting on its election commitment to Albertans to ensure the province’s regulatory system is the most effective and efficient in North America. Bill 7, the Responsible Energy Development Amendment Act, directly addresses concerns about unnecessary delays – as a result of needless red tape and ineffective processes – in the Alberta Energy Regulator’s (AER)…

In response to recent precipitation in many areas of the province and the great work of Alberta Wildfire, the government is removing the fire ban in the Forest Protection Area. A fire advisory is now in effect. Alberta Environment and Parks will mirror this approach. The fire advisory will now allow residents of the Forest…

By Guest Author People look forward to gardening every day because it’s a rewarding hobby. You get to raise plants that would remain seeds without you and sometimes enjoy the literal fruits of your labor after a harvest. Depending on the size of your garden, you may spend a couple of hours taking care of it…

WATERTON PARK, ALBERTA, MAY 27, 2020 – Starting June 1, 2020, Waterton Lakes National Park will offer visitor access and basic services. Visitors will be able to access the following services, activities and Parks Canada facilities: ·         Some day use areas, including Cameron Bay, Waterton lakeshore, Emerald Bay, Linnet Lake, Driftwood Beach, Pass Creek, Hay Barn and…

Commitment to safeguarding pollinators and their habitats secures place on list hat if we created community engagement opportunities that helped to enhance environments for bees, butterflies and other essential pollinators? How do we each become better stewards of the campus landscape? A local collaboration was sparked between University of Calgary researchers, students and staff each…

May 28 at 6 p.m. Alberta’s COVID-19 hospitalization rates remain low with 50 people in hospital, four of whom are in intensive care. In total, 6,160 Albertans have recovered from COVID-19. Two more Albertans have died. Latest updates 29 new cases bring the number of total active cases to 652. Cases have been identified in…

MAY 27, 2020 – At the age of 2, Adam Kingsmill lost his right leg below the knee when he ran into the path of a riding lawn mower in his backyard. He was enrolled in The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program after his accident, and now at 20 years old, uses his experience to…

By Moira Farr, Army Public Affairs Ottawa, Ontario — For Wounded Warriors Canada (WWC), supporting more than 500 military veterans and first responders with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other operational stress injuries presents unique challenges at the best of times. Add the isolation measures required during a pandemic, and the work of helping people with…

Thinking differently about leisure time can help you get a family getaway despite the pandemic, say experts. By BEV BETKOWSKI How do we keep COVID-19 from ruining our precious vacation time, with international borders closed to travellers, festivals cancelled, parks, camping and cottage visits limited and even small events like garage sales forbidden? There are…