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Emerald Award Recipient Recognized as Greenest School in Canada!
Aaron Dublenko has devoted his teaching career with the Edmonton Public School Board to inspiring his students to become environmental champions through his Emerald Award-winning Student Led Initiatives for Sustainable Education (SLISE) program, and INNOVATE, a hands-on project-based program that bridges the different curriculums, connects to the greater community, and provides research and experimental opportunities…
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Oilfields Food Bank Honours Retiring Volunteers
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Rowan House Paints High River Purple
Emergency shelter raises awareness about family violence through 2nd annual purple ribbon campaign. High River, AB November 2nd, 2015 – High River residents will be seeing purple throughout the month of November. Rowan House Emergency Shelter has received permission from the town to once again hang purple ribbons throughout the downtown core to raise…
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Outstanding Alberta Tourism Achievements Recognized at 2015 Alto Awards
Excellence in Alberta tourism was celebrated (Monday night) with the presentation of the 2015 Alberta Tourism Awards, known as the “Altos.” “The Alto Awards recognize and celebrate the achievements that contribute to a stronger Alberta,” said Honourable David Eggen, Minister of Alberta Culture and Tourism, via a special video presentation. “Congratulations to everyone here tonight for…
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Tofino Community Recognized for Response to Capsized Boat
The community of Tofino and members of the Ahousaht First Nation came together on Oct. 25 to respond to a capsized whale watching vessel, working together to save the lives of 21 of the 27 people on board. Premier Christy Clark visited Tofino on Oct. 27 was joined by Minister of State for Emergency Preparedness…
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Nominations for the 25th Annual Emerald Awards open November 2!
Albertans are passionate about balancing the development of our province’s rich resources with environmental stewardship. For the past 25 years, the Emerald Awards have recognized and celebrated the innovation and dedication of large and small businesses, individuals, not-for-profit associations, community groups, youth and governments. Elevate Alberta’s environmental leadership by nominating yourself or someone you know…
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Longview Library: Christmas Craft Days
Joan, our librarian, has many Christmas activities planned for the children of the Longview School. On Wednesday, November 18th, Joan will be reading a Winter Story to the Kindergartens. They will make jingle bells and be treated to hot chocolate. On Wednesday November 25th, there will be storytelling for Grades 1 and 2, and…
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Thirteen Spooky Facts about Canadian Bats
There are 19 known bat species in Canada. Although they are subjected to a spooky stigma around Halloween, they’re nothing to be afraid of. Here are 13 things you didn’t know about this not-so-scary mammal: 1. The snooze button. While hibernating, bats do not feed or drink, and their body temperature and metabolic rates…
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Dentistry Students Sock it to Poverty
Sock fight raises more than 500 pairs of socks to donate to Edmonton’s Boyle McCauley Health Centre. By Tarwinder Rai Just over 100 students, faculty and staff from the University of Alberta’s School of Dentistry took part in a sock-flinging battle royale Oct. 22, in what is fast becoming an annual tradition. The School of…
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Infographic: Housing and Mental Health
Vineeth Sekharan York University; Canadian Observatory on Homelessness/Homeless Hub This week’s infographic, produced by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), takes a look at the link between housing and mental health. As Canada’s largest mental health and addiction teaching hospital, CAMH combines clinical care, health promotion, and policy development to help positively impact…
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Last Chance for the BIG Scare ~ Carn-Evil and Zombie Survivor!
Make sure you head over to the fantastic, spooky, Spook House at the Turner Valley Legion when you’re out halloweening this evening. This year the annual CARN-EVIL is scarier than ever but the ghosts and vampires will tame it down if you ask for a no-scare experience or really turn the heat up if you’re…
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Turner Valley Legion Branch #78 ~ First Poppy Ceremony
The First Poppy Ceremony took place this afternoon at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #78 in Turner Valley. The ceremonial pinning of the Poppies on local dignitaries kicks off the local Poppy Fund Campaign every year. It is first done in Ottawa on the Governor General, then the Lieutenant Governors of each Province and then…
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CCA statement on IARC Review of Red Meat and Processed Meat
Calgary, AB – The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) has reviewed the monograph, Carcinogenicity of consumption of red and processed meat, as published today in The Lancet, which summarizes the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) Review of Red Meat and Processed Meats. The Working Group charged with the review classified consumption of red meat…
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Official Opening of Chair Lift at Oilfields Regional Arena
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Cardiovascular Diseases Remain the First Cause of Mortality in the World
Curbing Atherosclerosis and Precision Medicine are the Main Strategies to Transform the Landscape of Treatments to Prevent Heart Attacks and Strokes TORONTO/CNW Telbec/ – Cardiovascular diseases are responsible for the largest number of deaths in the world. “Curbing atherosclerosis will require a multi-faceted approach targeting LDL-cholesterol, high-density lipoproteins (HDL) and probably inflammation”, explained Dr.…
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