Category: Lifestyle

  • Literacy for Life Raffles Off Great Travel Destinations!

    Literacy for Life Raffles Off Great Travel Destinations!

      Notice:  The Date of Draw has been changed to January 27th 2016 – Family Literacy Day.  Buy your raffle ticket for only $10.00 a ticket. The tickets will be on sale at the High River Christmas Market and Craft Fair December 4th and 5th.  These make GRATE Stocking Stuffers!  Tickets can also be purchased at the…

  • Let’s Do This: Let’s End Child Poverty for Good

    Let’s Do This: Let’s End Child Poverty for Good

    2015 Report Card on Child and Family Poverty in Canada Campaign 2000 The 2015 report card outlines the once in a generation opportunity before Canada to eradicate child and family poverty. With the federal government committed to collaboratively developing a national poverty reduction strategy, Canada must seize the opportunity to finally end the child poverty…

  • Pets Aid in Healing

    Pets Aid in Healing

    Studies have shown that pets can improve our emotional and physical well-being. Young Matteo Lantermilch gets a few licks and a lot of love from his new doggy pal, McDuff during a PALS pet therapy visit to Alberta Children’s Hospital. McDuff is one of the many furry canine PALS volunteers that visit the hospital on…

  • Important Information Regarding your Farm/Ranch and Workplace Legislation

    Important Information Regarding your Farm/Ranch and Workplace Legislation

      Message from the MD of Foothills  The Government of Alberta is proposing changes to its workplace legislation through the new Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers Act. This means your farm will be subject to Occupational Health and Safety legislation and these  changes will affect all people working on your farm from full…

  • Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) Restructures

    Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) Restructures

    Concentrates on Home and Community Care in Ontario and Nova Scotia Ottawa, Ontario – The Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) is ceasing operations in six provinces and decreasing the size of its head office in order to better serve clients and provincial government partners in Ontario and Nova Scotia, its two principal service areas. VON has…

  • Barlow Calls for NDP Government to Expand Information Meetings to Ensure Proper Consultation with Foothills Farmers

    Barlow Calls for NDP Government to Expand Information Meetings to Ensure Proper Consultation with Foothills Farmers

    November 27th, 2015 HIGH RIVER, AB – Foothills farmers and ranchers are increasingly concerned over Bill 6, the Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers Act, proposed by the Provincial NDP Government. Information Sessions on this controversial bill are scheduled for December 2, 2015 in Okotoks and December 3 in Lethbridge, however, in their attempts…

  • An open letter from Brian Jean and MLAs of the Wildrose Official Opposition on Bill 6

    An open letter from Brian Jean and MLAs of the Wildrose Official Opposition on Bill 6

      Family farming is a way of life in Alberta. It is intrinsic to the fabric of our rural communities, and has been for more than 100 years. I can also tell you from experience that nobody cares more about the safety of farms than the moms and dads who live there. Farm workers are…

  • Gender-Based Violence a Violation of Human Rights

    The United Nations marks November 25 as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, calling it a “global pandemic.” Status of Women Minister Shannon Phillips issued the following statement: “There is an overwhelming and devastating trajectory of violence against women and girls worldwide. One in three women has or will experience physical…

  • Jump On Gets you Home for the Holidays!

    Jump On Gets you Home for the Holidays!

        Discounted return flight Calgary to Vancouver Dec 24-27 Calgary, Alberta – “If you have tried to book a flight this holiday season, I’m sure you’ve noticed that fares are almost double this time of year,” says Roger Jewett, CEO Jump On. “We’re tired of seeing these excessive airfares during the holidays, and we want…

  • Alberta Update on Support for Syrian Refugees

    Alberta Update on Support for Syrian Refugees

    Alberta government releases update on ongoing efforts to support children, women and men fleeing violence as part of a national Syrian refugee humanitarian effort. “Earlier this fall, Albertans came together to support families and people forced to flee their homes and their country because of ongoing, violent attacks in Syria. We are now stepping up…

  • New Award for Next Generation of Mental Health Leaders

    New Award for Next Generation of Mental Health Leaders

    The Lieutenant Governor’s Circle on Mental Health and Addiction is searching for up-and-coming Alberta youth who are committed to fostering positive change in their communities. The Donald S. Ethell Youth Award, named for the founding patron of the Circle, celebrates Albertans age 25 or under who are taking a leading role in building compassion, understanding…

  • Province to Strengthen Human Rights Legislation

    Province to Strengthen Human Rights Legislation

      Bill 7, the Alberta Human Rights Amendment Act 2015, would add gender identity and gender expression as expressly prohibited grounds of discrimination into the Alberta Human Rights Act. Protection from discrimination on the basis of gender identity and gender expression is specifically relevant for trans and gender variant people, as their gender identity may…

  • Jean Statement on Bill 7

    Jean Statement on Bill 7

      EDMONTON, AB: (Thursday), Wildrose Leader Brian Jean released the follow statement on the introduction of Bill 7.  “Today’s introduction of Bill 7 clarifies in writing what is already recognized by the courts concerning gender identity and expression.  “The aim of this legislation, to ensure that everyone has clarity over what rights are protected under the…

  • Doctors and Health Experts Support Alberta’s Climate Leadership Plan

      Today, Minister Shannon Phillips and Minister Sarah Hoffman were joined by members of the Alberta Medical Association and the Asthma Society of Canada to speak to the need for Alberta to phase out coal emissions. “We know that the emissions from pollution caused by burning coal have a negative impact on Albertans’ health and…

  • Order of Canada Investiture Ceremony

    Order of Canada Investiture Ceremony

      Governor General to Invest 45 Recipients into the Order of Canada OTTAWA—His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, presided over an Order of Canada investiture ceremony at Rideau Hall, on Wednesday, November 18, 2015. The Governor General, who is chancellor and Principal Companion of the Order, bestowed the honour on…