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Consultations Begin on Farm Freedom and Safety
Albertans can participate in an online survey to help shape the future of farm workplace legislation Farms and ranches operate differently than other employers in Alberta. The previous government’s Bill 6 was passed with limited public input and in the face of strong opposition from farmers. This government will repeal Bill 6 and introduce the…
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Planet Waves Horoscopes: July 15 – 22, 2019
By Eric Francis Coppolino Aries (March 20-April 19) — You might be ready for an answer to the eternal question: what will it take for you to set yourself free from certain overpowering conditions that seem to run your life? Be alert for an opportunity to see through the power that others appear to hold…
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Cielo is Recycling Waste into Fuel at their Aldersyde Refinery
Cielo’s Aldersyde refinery held an open house last week. In a press release Don Allan, President & CEO of Cielo stated: “We (were) extremely excited to announce the Grand Opening of our Aldersyde Refinery, which has the potential to be the greenist refinery in the world. Our Aldersyde Refinery is engineered to convert multiple different…
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Private Early Education Provider Being Shut Down
Big Plans for Little Kids Ltd., an Early Childhood Services operator in Calgary, will no longer be funded by the Alberta government following an external review. As a result of findings from a third-party audit, Alberta Education will not allow Big Plans for Little Kids Ltd. to operate in the 2019-20 school year. All private…
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AHS Weekly Wellness: Preventing Hepatitis B
World Hepatitis Day is July 28. Close to 300 million people around the world live with a hepatitis B infection. It is potentially life-threatening and is spread through blood or body fluids from an infected person. What is it? Hepatitis B is a liver disease caused by a virus. It is the leading cause of…
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Ford and the Future: Where the Legacy Automaker Stands in the Race for a Driverless Car
By Anna Kucirkova The promise of the self-driving car has been a long time coming. While fully autonomous vehicles have yet to take over the roadways of the world, almost 50 different companies are working to make it a reality. Some are automakers you’ve heard of – Volvo, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Toyota, General Motors, and Tesla. Others include…
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Trudeau Creating Chaos and Disarray in Canadian Armed Forces: Scheer
Regina, SK – The Honourable Andrew Scheer, Leader of Canada’s Conservatives and of the Official Opposition, released the following statement regarding the resignation of the Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Paul Wynnyk: “Justin Trudeau’s meddling and political interference has created unprecedented chaos in the Canadian Armed Forces. In four years, he has destroyed the careers of two of…
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Update on the Trans Mountain Expansion Project
July 10, 2019 As directed by Governor in Council (GIC), the NEB has issued a Certificate and Amended Certificates to Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC (Trans Mountain). The issuance of Certificates does not automatically reinstate previous NEB decisions or orders required for Trans Mountain to begin or resume construction. On June 21, the NEB issued, for public comment,…
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Canada Welcomes David Saint-Jacques Back Home
Longueuil, Quebec – Today the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, was at the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) headquarters to welcome Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacquesduring his first visit since returning to Earth. From December 3, 2018, to June 24, 2019, David Saint-Jacques lived and worked on board the International Space Station (ISS). At 204 days,…
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About Bobcats in Alberta
A number of communities in Foothills County report seeing Bobcats. Here are some facts from Alberta Fish and Wildlife. Bobcats in the wild are naturally shy of humans and are normally most active at sunrise and sunset. Though rare, bobcat sightings are increasing in parts of southern Alberta. Bobcats are highly adaptable and if living…
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Alberta Takes Bold Step to Increase Free Trade in Canada
Premier Jason Kenney has announced that Alberta will unilaterally drop half of its exceptions to the 2017 Canadian Free Trade Agreement. Alberta is also launching a fast-track review of its few remaining exceptions to cut needless red tape and create jobs. Eliminating procurement exceptions from internal trade agreements means more competition for contracts, which in…
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Government of Canada Investing in the Future of Canadian Beef
Calgary, Alberta – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Today, Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, attended the Calgary Stampede where she announced an investment of $8.3 million for six projects that will help support Canada’s world-class beef industry. Today’s investments will help producers become more competitive and provide them with the tools they need to remain…
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River Safety
While levels in the Sheep River are normal for this time of year, the water is exceptionally cold and the current is very fast, increasing the danger to the public. While enjoying a sunny afternoon dip in the river sounds ideal as the days are becoming hotter, it is dangerous and the Town strongly recommends…
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From My Bookshelf: Lessons from Lucy
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BMO and the Calgary Stampede Celebrate 19 Farm Families as a Tribute to Alberta Agriculture
Calgary – Recognizing families who represent the true values of agriculture, BMO Bank of Montreal and the Calgary Stampede are proud to recognize 19 southern Alberta families at this year’s BMO Farm Family Awards. The 2019 chosen farm families were welcomed to Stampede Park today for the 23rd annual BMO Farm Family Awards to celebrate the contributions they have made…
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