Being grateful promotes happiness, a positive outlook What are you grateful for? Maybe you’ve got a new car, bought a big-screen TV, or scored a promotion you’ve been wanting. It feels great—but only for a little while. It turns out that our set happiness points are 50 per cent predetermined by genetics, 10 per cent…

By Rob Petrollini, Mount Royal University Calgary man’s generosity supports student learning and faculty research A Calgary collector has donated a huge Canadian sports memorabilia history collection to Mount Royal University and the artifacts are already supporting the teaching and learning needs of the institution. “This gift came out of the blue,” says Mount Royal…

March 11, 2020Ottawa, Ontario COVID-19 is a rapidly evolving global challenge. The Government of Canada is working closely with local, provincial, territorial, and international partners to minimize its health, economic, and social impacts in Canada and around the world. We have worked closely with Canada’s trained public health and medical professionals to put in place…

OTTAWA, Feb. 27, 2020 –The federal government’s new measures to conserve right whales are well founded and we are hopeful they will prevent another mortality crisis; however, the Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is urging the development of a ‘Plan B’. “The federal government’s strategy for 2020 and beyond shows a continued interest in preventing harm…

Ending violence against Indigenous women and girls is the focus of a new government joint working group. “I am confident the individuals appointed to the Alberta Joint Working Group on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls will be guided by experience and humanity, and will make thoughtful and wise recommendations. We said Alberta would…

Calgary, AB – These are unprecedented times. Our primary concern is the health and well-being of the animals we love and care for, our valued team and our guests. The Calgary Zoo is a primarily outdoor space that allows for social distancing. As of today we’re open with proactive precautionary measures in place to reduce transmission…

March 9, 2020 – Ottawa – Department of Justice Canada Diversity and inclusion are among Canada’s greatest strengths. Canadians must feel safe in their identities, and free to be their true selves. That is why the Government of Canada is acting on its commitment to criminalize conversion therapy in Canada. Today, the Honourable David Lametti,…

Budget 2020 focuses on maintaining and repairing Alberta’s roads and bridges, while making targeted investments to support economic development, safety and job creation across the province. Over the next three years, a total of $5.7 billion will be invested in maintaining and repairing Alberta highways and supporting water management and flood recovery projects, along with…

The Jubilee Auditoria will be temporarily closed effective immediately, based on the recommendation from Alberta’s chief medical officer of health. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta’s chief medical officer of health, recommended during the latest COVID-19 update that large gatherings of more than 250 people and international events in the province be cancelled. Ticketholders will be contacted…

Important Update on Upcoming Concerts and COVID-19  We at the RMSO consider it our responsibility to put the well-being of our patrons, our volunteers and our orchestra above all else. In accordance with recent directives issued by Alberta Health Services, the ‘Sizzling Soundtracks’ concerts on April 3rd & 4th have been postponed. We know this will be disappointing,…