Category: Voices

Bar U Ranch NHS on Google Earth

You can now visit even more of Canada’s national historic sites and national parks from coast to coast on Google Maps or Google Earth. Earlier this summer, Google visited Bar U Ranch National Historic Site. The data collected is now online for you to virtual visit. To try it out, visit Google Maps or Google…

October 11, 2014
Fire Prevention Week: Safety Tips for the Home

KITCHEN: Avoid loose long sleeves when cooking. Check kettles and toasters for damaged electrical cords and thermostats. Use appliances that have an automatic shut-off. Keep a timer handy to remind you when the oven and burners should be switched off. If you take medication that causes drowsiness, do not use cooking appliances. Use a temperature-controlled…

October 11, 2014
Planet Waves Weekly Horoscopes for Oct 10 – 17, 2014

By Eric Francis ARIES A little desire goes a long way. The stuff is more powerful than you may know, which means that right now you must direct it with precision. Use focus, and proceed gently, aware of the law of unintended consequences. Said another way, you must do something that is rather un-Aries-like, and…

October 10, 2014
Submissions for Virtual Wall of Honour and Remembrance for 2014 ends on Oct 30th

OTTAWA, ON – For the past three years, The Royal Canadian Legion has been asking Canadians to Remember and help build a “Virtual Wall of Honour and Remembrance” by sending in their photos to Dominion Command. In all, more than 1,500 photos have been submitted to the Legion to be featured in its virtual wall.…

October 10, 2014
John McCrae to be Inducted into Canadian Medical Hall of Fame

By Robin Morden, Community Relations Coordinator, Guelph Museums GUELPH, ON – Guelph’s John McCrae is one of six “medical heroes” being inducted into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame in 2015 for contributions to the field of medicine and health sciences. An event to honour the late McCrae and five other inductees will be held…

October 10, 2014
Fire Prevention Week: Babysitter’s Fire Safety Guide

As the babysitter, you are responsible for the children in your care. Here are some important points you need to know if there’s a fire emergency in the home where you babysit. BEFORE THE PARENTS LEAVE: Write down the complete address and phone number of the place where you are babysitting and phone numbers for:…

October 10, 2014
The Nobel Peace Prize for 2014 Spotlights the Rights of Children

The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided that the Nobel Peace Prize for 2014 is to be awarded to Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzay for their struggle against the suppression of children and young people and for the right of all children to education. Children must go to school and not be financially exploited. In the…

October 10, 2014
Okotoks Legion Application Proceeding

We received this update from Malcolm Hughes on the process for setting up a Royal Canadian Legion in Okotoks: “I attended the Alberta/NWT Command Council Meeting last Friday and Saturday and presented the situation regarding the proposed Legion in Okotoks. Following a short question and answer session, the council members voted unanimously to proceed with…

October 9, 2014
Fire Prevention Week: Fire Safety for Seniors

The two leading causes of fire deaths and injuries among older adults are smoking materials and the misuse of portable space heaters. TIPS TO REMEMBER: Smokers should have a designated area away from upholstered materials, such as the kitchen table. Never smoke in bed while reading – it is too easy to fall asleep and…

October 9, 2014
Michael Stipe, Iggy Pop, Shepard Fairey and More Contribute Art To War Child Guitar Auction

TORONTO /CNW/ – Sixteen artists, including Iggy Pop, Michael Stipe, Gus Van Sant, Shepard Fairey and Sam Taylor-Johnson (née Wood), have transformed a series of Carparelli guitars into unique works of art to benefit the charity, War Child. The guitars will be auctioned on November 9 at 7pm, at Bonhams New York at the preview of…

October 8, 2014
The Impact of Investor Emotions

By Kim Inglis A BMO Psychology of Investing report revealed some worrisome data on investor emotions that included; two-thirds of those polled have not been in total control of their emotions when investing and; a majority of Canadians have invested on impulse at least once. That’s bad news for portfolios because investor emotions are 180…

October 8, 2014
Fire Prevention Week: Farm Safety

LIFE-SAVING TIPS: Install smoke alarms inside and outside all bedrooms and in all principal buildings. Install the appropriate fire extinguishers in key areas. Work with the local fire department to develop and practice a fire escape plan with family and employees, and determine a meeting place. Identify who may require special assistance (the elderly and…

October 8, 2014
Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Homemade Cleaners

By Reena Nerbas Crayon on Walls Dear Reena, Recently my young daughter colored a beautiful picture; the only problem was she used the wall as her canvas. Can you please give me a few tips as to how to remove crayon from walls? Thanks, Bethany Dear Bethany, Smear the area with either lemon essential oil…

October 6, 2014
Smoke Jumpers

By Tracey Walshaw A smokejumper is a wildland firefighter who parachutes into a remote area to combat wildfires. During our visit Yellowstone National Park this year we learned about the Smoke Jumpers program in West Yellowstone, Montana. We found out that there are not only smokejumpers in the U.S. but in Europe as well. The…

October 6, 2014
AHS Weekly Wellness Tip: Stop Stigma, Learn More About Mental Illness

Each year, more than 500,000 Albertans visit a doctor about their mental health. Although there are many types of mental health problems, the most common ones are clinical depression and anxiety disorders. Mental Illness Awareness Week, October 5 – 11, gives Alberta Health Services an opportunity to provide information designed to help Albertans be more…

October 6, 2014