Category: Lifestyle

Province Marks Decade of Community Support for Families

Parent Link Centres are celebrating 10 years of providing programs and resources for Alberta’s parents, caregivers, and children. Parent Link Centres (PLCs) provide parents and caregivers with resources and support to develop nurturing environments for Alberta’s children. The Alberta government funds centres throughout the province as part of its commitment to early child development. “The…

February 20, 2015
WIN! Tsal’alh Becomes a Blue Community

By Brent Patterson January 13, 2015 – The St’at’imc at Tsal’alh, located along the shores of Seton and Anderson lakes, are situated in St’at’imc territory in south-western British Columbia. They have a membership of 720 people with approximately 320 members who live on reserve. Last night Tsal’alh became the first Indigenous community to become a…

February 18, 2015
FSD School Field Trips: Health and Safety is a Priority

Superintendent John Bailey provided Trustees with information regarding upcoming field trips including international trips planned by École Secondaire Highwood High School and École Secondaire Foothills Composite High/Alberta High School of Fine Arts to France, and École Okotoks Junior High School to Ecuador. John explained that when planning field trips, the health and safety of students…

February 17, 2015
Camping Fees Increase at Provincial Parks

Modest fee increases will ensure that campers at Alberta’s provincial parks will continue to enjoy safe and well-maintained sites. The regular provincial parks’ campsite fee will increase by $3 per night for the 2015 season. Sites will now range in price from $5-$26 per night depending on location. An additional fee of $1 per night…

February 16, 2015
Decisive Farming partners with FCStone Merchant Services LLC to launch a new grain marketing program in Canada

Calgary, AB – Decisive Farming is now offering a global grain marketing solution to producers in Canada. The new Producer Max program provides a flexible way for grain producers to participate in a professionally managed, global-reaching grain program. The way it works is growers enter into a physical contract with FCStone Merchant Services, LLC on…

February 15, 2015
Researchers Find New Therapy Dramatically Benefits Stroke Patients

Senior author: ‘Most significant and fundamental change in acute ischemic stroke treatment in last 20 years’ By Marta Cyperling Canadian researchers have completed an international randomized controlled trial showing that a clot retrieval procedure, known as endovascular treatment (ET), can dramatically improve patient outcomes after an acute ischemic stroke. The study, led by researchers at…

February 15, 2015
EarthSky News: For you, Valentine: Top 10 reasons we fall in love

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February 14, 2015
AHS: Measles and Travel

As spring holidays approach, we know that many families have vacations planned, both within and outside of Canada. Travelling increases your family’s risk of exposure to many different diseases, including measles. Measles is a very real threat in many parts of the world, including as close to home as California, where a measles outbreak…

February 14, 2015
Romance along for the ride on Calgary Transit

Calgary, Alberta – The winning couple of Calgary Transit’s Valentine’s Day contest met on the bus and fell in love, literally. Trevor Myers met the woman of his dreams when the passenger lost her footing and fell directly onto his lap riding the Route 20 bus. “As the bus pulled away from her stop, Amanda…

February 14, 2015
RCMP Deliver Prevention News and Valentines to Seniors

On Wednesday, February 11, 2015, 5 St. Albert RCMP officers attended the Chateau Mission Senior’s home for a special purpose. They delivered Fraud prevention flyers to the residents that explained how to protect yourself from scams. Then the uniformed RCMP officers gave each resident an old fashioned Valentine card as that romantic holiday is almost…

February 14, 2015
Top Canadian Novelist Recommends Compelling Read for 2015

Acclaimed Canadian author Joseph Boyden knows the art of storytelling, and what makes a captivating read. The award winning author of Three Day Road, Through Black Spruce and The Orenda has recommended that book lovers read Richard Wagamese’s Indian Horse this year. Boyden recommended the novel to individuals and book clubs such as the Amnesty…

February 13, 2015
Have fun this Family Day with free admission to Alberta’s provincial historic sites, museums and parks!

Enjoy all Alberta has to offer this Family Day by visiting our provincial museums, historic sites and parks for special events, including Family Fishing Weekend! Historic Sites and Museums All of the following sites will offer free admission on Monday, Feb.16. Oil Sands Discovery Centre – Fort McMurray The Odd-Lot Puppetry Company is presenting an all new…

February 13, 2015
Okotoks Recreation Invites Okotoks Families to Unplug for Family Day

Family Day Unplugged at the Okotoks Recreation Centre Monday, February 16, 2015 – 10:00am to 3:30pm Family Day is a holiday recognized in Alberta as a way for families to spend time together. The Town of Okotoks, along with Okotoks Family and Community Support Services (FCSS), recognizes the importance of this and is planning its…

February 13, 2015
Canadian Seniors Love the Security of Direct Deposit

When it comes to making the most of their time, older Canadians are quick to adopt the advantages and convenience of federal electronic payments. More seniors than ever, about 90 per cent, are enrolling in direct deposit for their Old Age Security, Canada Pension Plan and veterans’ benefits, as well as income tax refunds and…

February 12, 2015
Canadian Nurses Association Welcomes Supreme Court of Canada Ruling on Medically Assisted Dying

OTTAWA /CNW/ – A recent Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) survey of 700 registered nurses (RNs) found that more than half of respondents are in favour of legislation allowing medically assisted dying. Three-quarters of respondents also said they talk with patients and families about end-of-life choices and advanced care planning. Following the recent Supreme Court of…

February 11, 2015