Category: Lifestyle

  • Spero Gala Helps Fight Against Human Trafficking in Edmonton

    Spero Gala Helps Fight Against Human Trafficking in Edmonton

    Edmontonians demonstrated their exceptional generosity this week supporting Albertans displaced by wildfire. The giving continued at an event Friday night to support victims of human trafficking in our province. Human trafficking – the act of forcing, coercing, or deceiving an individual into selling sex or labour for personal gain – is an extreme violation of human rights. In…

  • Alberta Moves Forward to Create Greater Economic Prosperity and Certainty for First Nations and Industry

    Alberta Moves Forward to Create Greater Economic Prosperity and Certainty for First Nations and Industry

    The Alberta government has introduced legislation to repeal Bill 22, the Aboriginal Consultation Levy Act, an important first step in renewing the consultation process with Alberta First Nations. “Consultation in Alberta can’t be one-sided. Repealing Bill 22 is the first step towards a credible consultation process that meets the evolving needs of First Nations, industry…

  • High River Spray Park will open one month early on May 23

    High River Spray Park will open one month early on May 23

      HIGH RIVER, AB: With a record in high temperatures in Alberta, Town Aquatics staff are making preparations to open the High River Spray Park early for the 2016 season on Monday, May 23. It is important to note that standard annual Health and Safety precautions and hiring of personnel must be accomplished before the…

  • Caregivers Take a Tour in Dementia Patients’ Shoes

    Caregivers Take a Tour in Dementia Patients’ Shoes

    A virtual dementia tour gave staff at the Barrhead Continuing Care Centre new insights into the challenges facing many residents Story by Sara Warr Alberta Health Services (AHS) staff at the Barrhead Continuing Care Centre have a newfound appreciation for some of the challenges facing some of the residents they care for after taking part…

  • Why Universal Screening for Autism is a Good Idea

    Why Universal Screening for Autism is a Good Idea

    We don’t want to see Canadian children reach school age before being identified as having autism By Laurie Mawlam, Executive Director of Autism Canada BOTHWELL, Ont. / Troy Media/ – Over the years, Autism Canada has talked to thousands of parents and there has been a similar refrain. Early diagnosis didn’t happen for their children because too…

  • ATB Financial Offers Support to Fort McMurray Customers

    ATB Financial Offers Support to Fort McMurray Customers

      Edmonton — ATB Financial has made a disaster relief program available to all of its customers affected by the devastating wildfire in the Fort McMurray area. Depending on the customer’s circumstances, ATB will offer emergency overdraft protection, increased credit limits and loan payment deferrals if needed. “We’ve all seen the TV footage and photos from Fort…

  • Minding the Gap

    Minding the Gap

    Sellers continue to adjust pricing expectations Calgary – Market imbalance in Calgary’s residential resale housing market continued to weigh on citywide prices in April. Much like the previous month, year-over-year sales fell while new listings increased, resulting in inventory gains across all sectors of the market. As a result, benchmark prices in the city declined by…

  • Strong Moms Inspire Latest P&G “Thank You, Mom” Campaign

    Strong Moms Inspire Latest P&G “Thank You, Mom” Campaign

    ‘Proud Sponsor of Moms’ debuts ‘Strong’ ahead of Rio 2016 Olympic Games TORONTO /CNW/ – With 100 days until the Opening Ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG), maker of Tide®, Pampers® and Head & Shoulders® debuted the newest installment of its award-winning “Thank You, Mom” campaign by releasing the new…

  • Alberta Forest Products Association Applauds 30 by 30 Climate Change Challenge

    Alberta Forest Products Association Applauds 30 by 30 Climate Change Challenge

    AFPA Applauds 30 by 30 Climate Change Challenge Alberta’s forest industry a key part of climate change strategy Edmonton – The Alberta Forest Products Association applauds Monday’s announcement by the Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) that Canada’s forest companies have committed to eliminating 30 megatonnes of carbon emissions by 2030. The Canadian Forest Industry is…

  • Rupert’s Baby: One Woman’s Search for Her Past

    Rupert’s Baby: One Woman’s Search for Her Past

    By Tracey Walshaw Janet Keall was left at the back door of the hospital in Prince Rupert, BC as an infant. She has no idea of her family history and after trying to find out more information on her own she is reaching out to the public. Janet created a website called Rupert’s Baby with…

  • Welcoming and Respectful Learning Environments in Foothills School Division

    Welcoming and Respectful Learning Environments in Foothills School Division

    Trustees gave final reading, in April, to Policy 18 – Welcoming, Safe, Caring, Inclusive and Respectful Learning Environments. The Division is still awaiting feedback from the Education Minister on Policy 18 and Administrative Procedure 350 – Student Code of Conduct, submitted prior to the Ministry’s March 31, 2016 deadline. Read more about this on the…

  • Leading the Way to More Inclusive Health Care

    Leading the Way to More Inclusive Health Care

    Student advocacy committee wins Community Leader Award for improving how health professionals connect with LGBTQ patients. By Bev Betkowski Most of us wouldn’t hesitate to see a doctor for a checkup. But if you’re gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender, it can be a less than comfortable experience. Inspired to change that, a group of University…

  • Reptiles and Amphibians as Pets: Play Safe

    Reptiles and Amphibians as Pets: Play Safe

    Pets can be a great addition to any home. They make us happy and provide many health benefits, but even healthy animals can carry germs that can make people sick. Follow these simple rules to share the love and not the germs. WASH: Make sure to immediately wash your hands after touching reptiles or amphibians,…

  • Responsible Gambling Awareness Week (May 3-10)

    Responsible Gambling Awareness Week (May 3-10)

    Campaign reminds Albertans to play for fun and not for money In tough economic times, it is not uncommon for individuals to dream about winning the big cash prize or jackpot by gambling on their favourite activities.  Albertans are reminded that gambling is entertainment and not a way to make money as part of Responsible…

  • Using Data to End Homelessness in Calgary

    Using Data to End Homelessness in Calgary

    By Nick Falvo, Calgary Homeless Foundation On March 9, I spoke on a panel in Professor Susan Phillips’ Policy and Program Evaluation course at Carleton University. This is a required course in Carleton’s Master of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership program, and one of the program’s main themes is that non-profit organizations face strong expectations to…