-
Update 76: COVID-19 Pandemic in Alberta
May 28 at 6 p.m. Alberta’s COVID-19 hospitalization rates remain low with 50 people in hospital, four of whom are in intensive care. In total, 6,160 Albertans have recovered from COVID-19. Two more Albertans have died. Latest updates 29 new cases bring the number of total active cases to 652. Cases have been identified in…
-
Healthy Hints from Pharmasave: Fact or Fiction – Those Things That Go On in the Night
Fact or fiction: You shouldn’t wake a sleepwalker.Fiction!Sleep mythologists once sternly warned to never wake a sleepwalker – and that rousing one could even startle them to death! It’s true that it can be quite difficult to wake a sleepwalker, since the behaviour typically happens during deep sleep. And an awakened sleepwalker would be disoriented…
-
Getting Past “I’m Fine”- Staying Mentally Strong During COVID-19
By Moira Farr, Army Public Affairs Ottawa, Ontario — For Wounded Warriors Canada (WWC), supporting more than 500 military veterans and first responders with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other operational stress injuries presents unique challenges at the best of times. Add the isolation measures required during a pandemic, and the work of helping people with…
-
How to Save Your Summer Vacation from COVID-19
Thinking differently about leisure time can help you get a family getaway despite the pandemic, say experts. By BEV BETKOWSKI How do we keep COVID-19 from ruining our precious vacation time, with international borders closed to travellers, festivals cancelled, parks, camping and cottage visits limited and even small events like garage sales forbidden? There are…
-
Alberta Trims Training for Barbers
A new apprenticeship path for barbers will streamline training and help get Albertans back to work sooner. Alberta has expanded the hairstylist apprenticeship program to include barber certification, enabling apprentices to choose the path that best meets their needs. The new barber certification path enables apprentices to streamline their training and achieve certification in half…
-
Update 75: COVID-19 Pandemic in Alberta
May 27 at 5:30 p.m. Alberta’s COVID-19 hospitalization rates remain low with 43 people in hospital, four of whom are in intensive care. In total, 6,106 Albertans have recovered from COVID-19. Two more Albertans have died. Latest updates 25 new cases bring the number of total active cases to 679. Cases have been identified in…
-
Fairness Alberta Launches Public Awareness Campaign
Highlighting Alberta’s Contributions to Canada, and Urgent Need for Reform EDMONTON, AB, May 25, 2020 – Today, Fairness Alberta launched a billboard and online campaign to make Canadians aware that Albertans have contributed more than $324 billion to the rest of Canada since 2000, playing a very large role in funding the social, educational, health, and…
-
Edmonton Continuing Care Centre Taking Shape
Just over a year after construction started, the Gene Zwozdesky Centre at Norwood in Edmonton is taking shape. About 160 construction workers are currently on site, working extended hours to keep this important and critical project on schedule and on budget. With work progressing quickly and completion slated for early 2024, the project is expected…
-
High River Council Approves 2020 Property Tax and Extends Due Date
Town work will continue without adding more stress to residents during global pandemic HIGH RIVER, AB: High River Council approved 2020 property taxes at the May 25 Special Online Council Meeting. Considering the financial hardship affecting many residents, Council authorized a zero-tax increase and a 60-day extension for payment for property owners. Under the approved…
-
Crowsnest Pass RCMP Lay Arson Charges
Crowsnest Pass, Alta. – The RCMP Forestry Crimes Unit, Alberta Forestry along with the Crowsnest Pass RCMP detachment have been actively investigating a suspicious fire locate in a wooded area directly south of Coleman Alta. that occurred on May 2, 2020. The Forestry Crimes Unit was able to identify an individual responsible for the suspicious fire and charges are currently being sought for…
-
Tourism Week: Statement from Minister Fir
Minister of Economic Development, Trade and Tourism Tanya Fir issued the following statement on Tourism Week, May 24 to 31: “Alberta’s tourism industry, and the innovative tourism businesses behind it, play a valuable role in driving our economy forward. “Every year, Alberta’s iconic landscapes, destinations and experiences draw millions of visitors who spend billions in…
-
Supporting Alberta’s Relaunch in the Legislature
Alberta MLAs returned to the legislature today to debate legislation that will make life better for Albertans as the economy recovers from COVID-19. Last week, Government House Leader Jason Nixon asked Speaker Nathan Cooper to recall MLAs to the chamber and a 2020 spring sitting calendar was drawn up for the first time since the beginning of…
-
Update 74: COVID-19 Pandemic in Alberta
May 26 at 4:45 p.m. Alberta’s COVID-19 hospitalization rates remain low with 45 people in hospital, five of whom are in intensive care. In total, 6,048 Albertans have recovered from COVID-19. One more Albertan has died. Latest updates 22 new cases bring the number of total active cases to 714. Cases have been identified in…
The Hatchery: a blog about my adventures in bird watching
