Category: Voices

Minister of Veterans Affairs affirms Government’s commitment to Canada’s Veterans and their families

The Honourable Erin O’Toole addresses the Rotary Club of Toronto TORONTO/CNW/ – The Honourable Erin O’Toole, Minister of Veterans Affairs, delivered the keynote address (on Friday) at a Rotary Club of Toronto meeting focussed on care, compassion and respect for Canada’s Veterans. The Minister thanked the Rotary Club of Toronto for its outstanding contributions to…

January 27, 2015
Sheep River Library Presents the 2015 Winter Speaker Series: Community and Land

This series via teleconference runs on Tuesday evenings at 7pm. You can catch it at the library! **TONIGHT** Tuesday January 27: Prairie Species at Risk; Joel Nicholson, Species at Risk, Senior Biologist ESRD Video Conferencing from the Medicine Hat Library, Joel Nicholson presents a glimpse into wildlife species dependent on prairie grassland. The mixed grass…

January 27, 2015
70 Years Since Auschwitz Survivors Were Liberated

One of the worst acts of inhumanity came to an end 70 years ago today. The event is taking place in front of the gates of the notorious Nazi death camp today by an estimated 300 survivors. The Auschwitz Memorial in Virtual Panoramic Images The virtual panoramas are a project prepared by the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum…

January 27, 2015
Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

By Reena Nerbas Dead Mouse Smell Dear Reena, How can I get rid of the gross stink of dead mice in a vehicle? A mechanic was asked to locate any nests or dead mice and he said he couldn’t find any. I’ve tried baking soda and charcoal briquettes. Sarah Hi Sarah, Are you sure…

January 26, 2015
Health Benefits of the ‘Mediterranean Diet’ more Fad than Fact

There is little difference between eating Mediterranean and eating McDonald’s By Dr. John Sloan, Family physician VANCOUVER, BC/ Troy Media/ – It’s hard to find anyone these days who doesn’t hate junk food. And an awful lot of people also swear by something called the Mediterranean Diet, often considered junk food’s opposite. Everyone is convinced:…

January 25, 2015
From the Teacher’s Desk: On the Path to Success and Significance

By Leonard Quilty People are always blaming their circumstances for what they are. I don’t believe in circumstances. The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want, and if they can’t find them, make them. – George Bernard Shaw Last week I…

January 25, 2015
Planet Waves for February 2015

By Eric Francis Aries (March 20-April 19) Your mantra in these weeks can be “anything is possible,” as events conspire to open up new worlds of potential. What comes your way may not be what you were expecting, what you thought was likely or the thing you seem to want the most. Even so, what transpires has…

January 23, 2015
Foothills School Division News: Family Literacy Day

Held annually on January 27, this national initiative raises awareness of the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family. It’s a popular initiative in FSD and our schools are busy planning a variety of fun activities to encourage students and their families to learn together. Taking time every day to…

January 23, 2015
The Brick delivers $125,000 for Wounded Warriors Canada in 2014

EDMONTON, Jan. 20, 2015 /CNW/ – The Brick is proud to announce it was among Wounded Warriors Canada’s top corporate sponsors in 2014, raising and donating $125,000 to the national organization. “As a truly Canadian company, The Brick stands beside the men and women of the Canadian Armed Forces – whether they’re active-duty members or valued veterans,” said Jim Caldwell,…

January 23, 2015
Alberta Flood Permit Grant Program Extended Through 2015

It’s a Christmas present Janet Boyd has been waiting for. The Calgary senior’s home, is finally rebuilt 18 months after the Alberta floods destroyed it. A permit grant program jointly funded by the Canadian Red Cross and The City of Calgary helped Boyd complete her Mission-area home’s rebuild. Boyd, 81, left her home with only…

January 23, 2015
Devon Canada launches 2015 Investing in People Grant

Calgary – Devon Canada is taking applications for the Investing in People grant. Each year, Devon awards deserving non-profits up to $5,000 to recruit, retain and engage staff and volunteers to help further the success of the organization. Through this grant Devon is able to provide funding that fosters leadership, sustainable economic development and volunteerism…

January 22, 2015
The Rothney Observatory Offers Public a Chance to view Comet Lovejoy Tonight

Sky Conditions – Clear skies forecast, good conditions to view comet. The last time Comet Lovejoy flew by earth was 12,000 years ago. The comet is now visible as it flies through the constellation Aries. The Rothney Astrophysical Observatory is inviting the public to view Comet Lovejoy on Thursday January 22, 8pm to 10pm.…

January 22, 2015
Turner Valley Legion Seeking Volunteers

Volunteer Opportunities Volunteers are needed to help in the kitchen – if you are able to help by preparing vegetables or cover a morning shift (8:30 – 1:00pm) or afternoon shift (4:00 – 7:30pm) please talk to Bonnie. We are also looking for volunteers to work the bar on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Please…

January 22, 2015
Lessons from Coyote

Lessons from Coyote There is a problem with coyotes in North America. A decade of ecological research has shown coyotes enhance biodiversity, regulate other pest species and that lethal management of coyotes is an ineffective coexistence strategy. Yet, one coyote is killed every minute every year by people in the US and kill rates for…

January 21, 2015
Sheep River Library: Take a Trip at the Library

Join us for a free evening of travel inspiration, whether it be a ‘Day Trip’ to Drumheller, a ‘Jaunt’ to Jasper or an ‘Adventure’ to Alaska, Atlantic Canada – even Australia! This will take place on Thursday, January 29th at 7:00pm. The slideshow is courtesy of our guest speaker from Anderson Vacations, Deb Hutton. There…

January 21, 2015