Category: Lifestyle

  • Ask the Expert: Free Small Business Event in Black Diamond

    Ask the Expert: Free Small Business Event in Black Diamond

    Are you the owner of a small business, sole proprietor or home based business in the Diamond Valley? Or are you thinking of setting up a business? Then come along to this FREE informal event. You’ll meet a range of business experts that can provide you with helpful free advice-everything from business finance, marketing, employee…

  • OH Ranch Surpassed Guests’ Expectations During Alberta Farm Days

    OH Ranch Surpassed Guests’ Expectations During Alberta Farm Days

    By Kristina Barnes, Communications Manager, Western Events & Agriculture, Calgary Stampede Breathtaking views and perfect late summer weather greeted nearly 500 guests at the Calgary Stampede OH Ranch during this August’s Open Farm Days. For the first time since the historic property was gifted to the Calgary Stampede Foundation in 2012, the OH Ranch opened…

  • UPDATED: Housing and Homelessness Election Guide 2015

    UPDATED: Housing and Homelessness Election Guide 2015

    This Election Guide provides a non-partisan, independent, research-based analysis of the housing/homelessness platforms of the four major parties for the 2015 federal election in Canada. This analysis is based on the recommendations stemming from the State of Homelessness in Canada 2014 report and provides important information to help voters make an informed decision. NEW: The…

  • Celebrating ongoing TCT development in Bragg Creek, Alberta

    Celebrating ongoing TCT development in Bragg Creek, Alberta

      Passionate Trail volunteers and supporters gathered at the West Bragg Creek Recreation Area in Bragg Creek, Alberta, on September 12 to celebrate the official opening of the All Season Trail and the near completion of the West Bragg Creek Community Trail. Deborah Apps, TCT president & CEO, attended the event and thanked the attendees…

  • Minister Eggen strives to improve governance of Edmonton Catholic Schools

      Education Minister David Eggen has appointed an expert adviser to work with Edmonton Catholic Schools to improve board governance. “I expect the elected members of all school boards across Alberta to act in the best interests of students. Over the past few weeks, it has become apparent that the board of Edmonton Catholic Schools…

  • Nixon Issues Release Commending Community Support in Withrow

      SUNDRE, AB (October 16, 2015): Today, Wildrose Rimbey-Rocky Mountain House MLA Jason Nixon released the following statement regarding the loss of three young girls near Withrow, Alberta:  “This has been an incredibly trying week for the community of Withrow. As a father, there are no words I can say to comfort the Bott family…

  • Public Review of Condominium Regulations Underway

    Public Review of Condominium Regulations Underway

    Albertans are invited to weigh in on proposed consumer protection regulations connected with the Condominium Property Amendment Act. “Strengthening consumer protection is a priority of our government and that’s why we’re proposing stronger disclosure and clear options for new buyers when their condos are not completed on time or as promised.” ~ Deron Bilous, Minister…

  • Sheldon Kennedy Contributes to Mental Health Review

    Sheldon Kennedy Contributes to Mental Health Review

    Sheldon Kennedy, former NHL hockey player and activist for preventing sexual abuse, met with the Mental Health Review Committee in Edmonton on October 8 to share his insights on improving Alberta’s current addictions and mental health system. “As someone who has been an advocate for children who suffer from bullying, abuse and harassment, I am…

  • Time and Date: Thanksgiving Day in Canada

    Time and Date: Thanksgiving Day in Canada

    Thanksgiving Day in Canada has been a holiday on the second Monday of October since 1957. It is a chance for people to give thanks for a good harvest and other fortunes in the past year. What do people do? Many people have a day off work on the second Monday of October. They often…

  • Infographic: The Wage Gap

    Infographic: The Wage Gap

      By Vineeth Sekharan Homelessness is closely connected to issues of poverty, inadequate income and unemployment. This week’s infographic takes a look at the wage gap that exists between part-time and temporary workers compared to full-time workers doing the same job in Ontario. The content in this infographic is drawn from Still Working On The Edge,…

  • Celebrating the 2015 Seniors Service Award winners

    Eight dedicated and inspiring recipients were celebrated at the 2015 Minister’s Seniors Service Awards at Government House. Winners were selected from 81 nominees – 59 individuals and 22 organizations. This year’s award recipients include Gladys Johnson, a Rimbey-area volunteer for more than 60 years, and the Golden Dreams Band that gigs 50 times a year…

  • Room 217 Foundation Launches Pathways Singing Program for Memory Care

    Room 217 Foundation Launches Pathways Singing Program for Memory Care

    Room 217 Foundation will be launching the Pathways Singing Program for memory care at the Music Care Conference being held Saturday, Nov. 7 in Mississauga. The Foundation is a registered Canadian charity dedicated to creating resources for caregivers to integrate music into their care setting. Pathways is the Foundation’s non-pharmacological response to the issues faced…

  • Government Looks to Strengthen Consumer Protection for Payday Loan Users

    Albertans are being asked to share their opinions and experiences with payday loans through an online survey. The survey is part of the government’s comprehensive review of the Payday Loans Regulation. All payday lenders operating in Alberta are licensed under the regulation, which expires on June 30, 2016. “Protecting consumers is a priority of our…

  • Hunger And Nutrition

    Hunger And Nutrition

    In Canada, hunger is largely a hidden problem. Many Canadians are simply not aware that large numbers of children, women and men in this country often go to bed hungry. Hunger is caused by low-income. While anyone is at risk of food insecurity at some point in their lives, certain groups are particularly vulnerable. 47.8%…

  • How the parties propose to help young Canadians save for retirement

    How the parties propose to help young Canadians save for retirement

    By focusing only on adapting CPP and QPP policy, we risk tightening the squeeze being felt by young Canadians By Paul Kershaw, Founder of Generation Squeeze VANCOUVER, BC/ Troy Media/ – With Statistics Canada showing that a smaller proportion of seniors currently fall below low-income cut-offs than any other age group, the concern is that younger Canadians…