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Keeping Your Pet Safe During a Pandemic
By Calgary Humane We’ve been inundated with information about how to protect ourselves during the pandemic, but what about our animals? According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, the CDC, and the WHO, as well as a number of other organizations, there is no evidence that your pet can spread COVID-19. But what happens to…
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New ALS Medication Now Available to Albertans
Radicava, the second medication approved to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS, is now available to Albertans with government-sponsored drug coverage. For the past 20 years, individuals with ALS have only had one approved drug treatment option. “With only one medication available for this progressive neurodegenerative disease, providing Albertans with another treatment option is vital.…
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RCMP Southern Alberta Crime Reduction Unit Charge Two in Kidnapping Investigation
Calgary, Alta. – On June 11, 2020 the Southern Alberta Crime Reduction Unit, with the assistance of the Calgary Police Service arrested two males in relation to a kidnapping investigation involving a firearm. On June 2, 2020 Airdrie RCMP responded to an incident where it is alleged that an adult male was kidnapped in Calgary.…
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Noah and Olivia Most Popular Baby Names in 2019
Noah was the most popular name for baby boys in Alberta in 2019, while Olivia continued to claim the top spot for baby girls. Alberta families welcomed 51,598 babies in 2019 – 26,328 boys and 25,270 girls. Noah returned as the most popular boy’s name for the second time in three years, previously topping the…
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Improving Firearms Administration in Alberta
The Government of Alberta will appoint a chief provincial firearms officer to ensure firearms policy and regulatory enforcement reflect the priorities and needs of Albertans. Alberta will administer the Canadian Firearms Program by appointing its own chief provincial firearms officer rather than having it administered by the federal government. A provincially appointed chief firearms officer…
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Okotoks Facilities Will Open July 6
The Town has immediately started the process to re-open its facilities after the provincial announcement that Stage Two of the relaunch will take effect June 12. The Town anticipates that areas of the Recreation Centre, including the pool, spray park and some ice surfaces at Pason Centennial Arenas will be open by July 6. “There…
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Alberta RCMP Launch Reconciliation Strategy
Edmonton – This Sunday is National Indigenous Peoples Day. A time for us to come together as Canadians and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and exceptional contributions of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples of Canada Over the past eighteen months we have been building a formal Reconciliation Strategy, to guide us as a Division. Today, we…
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Alberta Party Response to Fair Deal Panel
Albertans are frustrated, justifiably so. The Fair Deal Panel report shows this, but it focuses our energy in the wrong ways and was a distraction from the problems Albertans face everyday. A faltering economy, underfunded education and health care systems, and no plan for our future economic prosperity are all critical issues. Our province entered…
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National Indigenous Peoples Day: Minister Wilson
Minister of Indigenous Relations Rick Wilson issued the following statement on National Indigenous Peoples Day: “Today, Albertans join all Canadians in celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day. It is a day to honour the unique histories and cultures of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples. “Also on this day in 1899, Treaty 8 was signed in…
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Premier Jason Kenney Confirms No Provincial Sales Tax Without Referendum
By Franco Terrazzano CALGARY, AB: Premier Jason Kenney confirmed to the Canadian Taxpayers Federation that his government will uphold Alberta’s Taxpayer Protection Act, which requires a referendum before the provincial government can impose a sales tax. “Albertans have the legal right to a referendum before provincial politicians can take billions of dollars from our pockets through a sales…
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Update 96: COVID-19 Pandemic in Alberta
June 19 at 5:30 p.m. Hospitalization rates remain low with 39 people in hospital, six of whom are in intensive care. In total, 6,961 Albertans have recovered from COVID-19. Latest updates 46 new cases bring the number of total active cases to 512. Cases have been identified in all zones across the province: Calgary zone:…
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Healthy Together: Sleeping and Napping
Healthy Sleep Habits Keep Us at Our Best Family life during a pandemic can be exhausting, yet sleep doesn’t always come easy, or often enough. Changes, challenges, worries and disrupted routines can turn our sleep patterns upside down. “Sleep is critical to your physical health and effective functioning of your immune system,” says Laura Crawford. She’s…
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Statement from Alberta RCMP: Fair Deal Panel Report
Edmonton – Today, the Government of Alberta released its response to recommendations made by the Alberta Fair Deal Panel, one of which was to undertake a study examining the creation of a provincial police force. “The safety and security of citizens has always been the number one priority of the Alberta RCMP, and it will…
The Hatchery: a blog about my adventures in bird watching
