A $10-million capital investment will support construction of two recovery communities in southern Alberta. The construction of two recovery communities will add 125 new long-term residential addiction treatment beds in Lethbridge County and the Blood Tribe First Nation. These are part of Alberta’s Recovery Plan, which includes $25 million to support construction of life-changing recovery…

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has given us what is essentially a “new normal.” Until a vaccine or cure is found, we are likely going to keep on wearing face masks and observe social distancing protocols whenever we go out. The question is, how are we supposed to do any of that when we need to…

Alberta’s government is investing in 20 new projects that will create more than 750 jobs while reducing emissions in the natural gas sector. In October 2019, Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) launched the Natural Gas Challenge and invited technology developers to share project concepts for innovation opportunities in Alberta’s natural gas industry. Alberta’s government is providing…

Children are born with a love of language. They learn words by listening to you and mimicking what you say, right from their earliest days. With Alberta schools closed until the fall and many childcare services yet to re-open, reading is a reassuring daily ritual for children. And it can be a calming stress-reducer for…

Drowning is preventable! Join the Lifesaving Society Canada in bringing awareness to the drowning problem. Over 400 people drown annually in Canada, making it the second leading cause of unintentional death for children and the third leading cause of unintentional death for adults with Indigenous, northern and new Canadians having a disproportionate mortality burden. Statistics…

The province is funding a $2.58-million project to replace building infrastructure systems in the theatre complex at the Banff Centre. The project includes replacing heating, ventilation and cooling systems in the Eric Harvey Theatre and support systems in the attached Margaret Greenham Theatre and Laszlo Funtek Teaching Wing. Performers, audience members, students and staff will…

Calgary City Council voted to pass the temporary Face Coverings Bylaw (BYLAW NUMBER 26M2020) to require the wearing of face coverings in indoor public premises and public vehicles. The City of Calgary initiates these new regulations beginning August 1, 2020. The bylaw mandates that face coverings be worn on public transit and public vehicles (for…

15 Recommendations for an Alternative Relaunch Plan for Alberta Schools This is an unprecedented situation and it requires unprecedented action. The alternative is to keep the schools closed indefinitely or reopen them in a manner that’s not safe, allow the virus to spread, and then shut down again. We do not believe the plan put…