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Lists and information about what to include in your emergency kit to sustain you and your family for 72 hours. Overview In an emergency, you will need some basic supplies. By taking a few simple steps you can become better prepared to face a range of emergencies. You and your family should be prepared to…

Are you ready? By: Debbi Serafinchon The sun is out longer, the crispness in the air is fading, and the open road is starting to beckon. Like you, I have been waiting for this entire winter for the snow to disappear. Each time I walk by my bike in the garage, I look at her…

Keeping homegrown businesses in Calgary is key to our city’s economic future. The Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund (OCIF) does just that and ATTAbotics Inc. stands as a shining example of how investing in our city bolsters innovation and creates jobs. Funded by The City of Calgary and administered through Calgary Economic Development, the $100 million…

Agriculture and Forestry Minister Devin Dreeshen issued the following statement for Alberta Forest Week, May 5-11. “Our government was elected on three main priorities: getting Albertans back to work, making life better for Albertans, and standing up for Alberta. “Alberta Forest Week embodies all three of these priorities. “This week, I visited with students in…

May 6, 2019 – Ottawa – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces Today, Lieutenant-General Jean-Marc Lanthier, Commander of the Canadian Army, and Chief Warrant Officer Stu Hartnell, the Canadian Army Sergeant-Major, concluded a visit to soldiers deployed on Operation PRESENCE in Mali and Operation REASSURANCE in Latvia. During their first visit to Mali since the…

Edmonton – As motorists welcome warm weather across the province, the Alberta RCMP reminds motorcyclists to adopt safe driving behaviours that reduce the risk of collisions. Alberta RCMP encourages you to practice the following motorcycle safety tips: Gear up! Along with a helmet, riders should wear shatter-proof eye protection and durable weather-proof clothes to keep you comfortable…

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement marking the start of Ramadan: “The Government of Alberta joins Muslims in our province and around the world in recognizing the beginning of Ramadan. “For Muslims, Ramadan is the holiest and most solemn month of the year. Through fasting and prayer, it is a time when Muslims deepen…

By Brandie Weikle Brandie Weikle is the host of The New Family Podcast. This post was originally published here.  I’m all for flowers, books and mani-pedi gift certificates. But the truth is moms really need forward-thinking policy change, the kind of game-changing, culture-shifting, brave-ass investments in everyone’s future that make raising up the next generation of taxpayers…

May is Emergency Preparedness Month The Fort McMurray Wildfire in 2016 and the Southern Alberta Flood in 2013 remind us that disaster can strike in Alberta and residents need to be prepared. An emergency plan needs to include your pets, both for evacuation purposes and for reunification should you become separated. During the Fort McMurray…

Municipal Affairs Minister Kaycee Madu issued the following statement on Emergency Preparedness Week in Alberta: “Disasters and emergencies can strike at any time. The goal of this year’s national Emergency Preparedness Week, May 5-11, is to raise awareness that all Albertans have a role to play in building safer communities. “There are simple steps each…

Key facts Asthma is one of the major noncommunicable diseases. It is a chronic disease of the the air passages of the lungs which inflames and narrows them. Some 235 million people currently suffer from asthma. It is a common disease among children. Most asthma-related deaths occur in low- and lower-middle income countries. According to…