Category: Lifestyle

  • The Yummy Adventures of Celia and Cedric

    The Yummy Adventures of Celia and Cedric

    These memories stay with the children throughout their lives. VANCOUVER, Canada (PRWEB) – When it comes to building parent-child and grandparent-child connections, two activities are integral: reading books and sharing meals. Lucky for everyone, “The Yummy Adventures of Celia and Cedric,” a first-of-its-kind children’s “read and bake” book series launching May 1, 2015 combines both…

  • 2015’s New Midway Foods Are Waiting For You – THE MIDWAY CHAMPION!!

    2015’s New Midway Foods Are Waiting For You – THE MIDWAY CHAMPION!!

    by James Radke, Midway manager We’ve spent the last year seeking out the best and craziest foods from all over North America to bring you the best new Midway foods out there! Think your taste buds and your stomach are up to the challenge? 2015 is shaping up to be another Champion year. Don’t worry…

  • Thalidomide Victims Gravely Concerned by Health Canada’s Silence

    Thalidomide Victims Gravely Concerned by Health Canada’s Silence

    Despite unanimous vote of Parliament in December, Health Canada officials refuse to provide any details of their proposed support for the living victims of Canada’s worst-ever drug tragedy. OTTAWA /CNW/ – The group representing the living victims of Canada’s worst-ever drug tragedy left a two-hour meeting with Health Canada officials in a state of shock and…

  • Alberta Farmer Express: Hemp holds Potential for Alberta Farmers…

    Alberta Farmer Express: Hemp holds Potential for Alberta Farmers…

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  • Oilfields High School: Turtle Lodge

    Oilfields High School: Turtle Lodge

      In October 2014, a space was created at Oilfields High School for FNMI (First Nations, Metis and Inuit) students, and the students called it ‘Turtle Lodge’. As Oilfields has approximately 50 FNMI students, this place has become a great place for our students to meet, and hang out. Local Elders Rayden Rollinmud, Darren Twoyoungmen…

  • The Library is Your Source for Free e-Resources

    The Library is Your Source for Free e-Resources

      A recent patron survey conducted at the Sheep River Library in Turner Valley revealed that 25% of respondents either did not use or did not know about the e-resources available through the library. The library held an e-resource open house on March 21st to introduce patrons to this wonderful service. Sheep River Library offers…

  • OUTShine 2015 Connects Canadian LGBTQA High School Students and Educators to Promote Youth Leadership

    Toronto–Egale Canada Human Rights Trust presents OUTShine 2015, Canada’s National biennial Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) Summit. From May 15th to 17th in Winnipeg, Manitoba, hundreds of high school students and educators from across the country will come together to discuss Lesbian, Gay, Sexual, Trans and Ally (LGBTA) issues, GSA strategies, and anti-bullying initiatives to combat the…

  • Housing Prices Hold Steady in Surrounding Areas

    Housing Prices Hold Steady in Surrounding Areas

    Calgary – Slower economic activity influenced demand across the region in the first quarter of 2015. However, despite rising inventory levels, housing prices in Calgary’s surrounding areas remained relatively stable. “A lack of recovery in oil has many concerned about their employment status and these concerns have been impacting consumer confidence in the first quarter,” said…

  • Temporary closures to some park areas begins April 20, 2015

    Temporary closures to some park areas begins April 20, 2015

      HIGH RIVER, AB: Starting Monday, Apr. 20, 2015 public access to the park area surrounding Highwood Village Lake will be closed for safety reasons during construction. The closure is anticipated to be in effect for three to four weeks as crews will be working with large equipment. In addition, the Sunshine storm pond area…

  • Hunt for Alumni to Celebrate 50 Years of Special Alberta Camp

    Hunt for Alumni to Celebrate 50 Years of Special Alberta Camp

      This summer will mark the 50th anniversary for Easter Seals Camp Horizon. In preparation for this special celebration we are requesting help in reaching alumni from the past 50 years. Camp memories and stories last a lifetime. Thousands of Albertans have given their time, energy, and passion to make a difference in the lives…

  • STARS Announces Winners of 2015 Lottery

    STARS Announces Winners of 2015 Lottery

      Alberta – Many Albertans have much cause to celebrate, following the announcement of the 2015 STARS Lottery grand prize winners Thursday. The lottery raised more than $11.2 million net, with 3,227 prizes worth more than $5.3 million retail. Calgary resident and Edmonton show home winner Justin Hasanen was overjoyed with his win. “I have…

  • Oilfields High Grade 8s Invited to Visit the National Parks

    Oilfields High Grade 8s Invited to Visit the National Parks

      Do you enjoy visiting the National Parks? We are excited to distribute a My Parks Pass to all Grade 8 students. This will allow one free Youth Daily entry to any national park, national historic site or national marine conservation area. It will also provide a discount on a Family/Group Daily Entry fee. Grade…

  • Okotoks’ Excalibur Shelters Product Launch a Great Success!

    Okotoks’ Excalibur Shelters Product Launch a Great Success!

      Excalibur Shelters, an Okotoks company owned and operated by Malcolm Duncan and his sons Grant and Doug, recently launched its new product the SL- Tainer, a self-lifting container. The Duncan’s invented this product, which is a remarkable tool for industries and presents opportunity to create valuable solutions such as mobile power generators, site laboratories, offices,…

  • Mother’s Day Kitchen Traditions

    Mother’s Day Kitchen Traditions

    MISSION, KS—(Marketwired – Apr 15, 2015) – (Family Features) There’s no better place than the kitchen to honor your special bond with a woman who has taught you all you know about cooking and baking. Whether she’s your mom, or a woman who has been like a mom in your life, Mother’s Day is the…

  • Children’s car seats and booster seats: How long are they safe?

    Children’s car seats and booster seats: How long are they safe?

      All children’s car seats and booster seats sold in Canada have an expiry or useful life date on them, even though this is not required by regulation. Manufacturers do this to inform current owners and prospective buyers of the potential risks of using car seats and booster seats that may be missing important parts,…