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  • Calgary Youth Shine at Science Fair

    Calgary Youth Shine at Science Fair

    1,000-plus turn out to showcase their work at Olympic Oval Every year since 1962, the Calgary Youth Science Fair (CYSF) is held in our city, and for the past eight years, the annual event has been held on the UCalgary campus.  This year’s event, held at the Olympic Oval on April 5 and 6, brought…

  • SPCAs, Humane Societies, Shelters, Rescues and Pounds

    SPCAs, Humane Societies, Shelters, Rescues and Pounds

    Taking a closer look at Alberta’s animal welfare scene Over the past 20 years, the network of groups, organizations, and individuals working towards the collective goal of improving and protecting animal welfare in Alberta has grown substantially. To the public, the landscape can seem confusing, as scope and objectives of animal welfare efforts occasionally overlap.…

  • Premier Kenney Appoints Strong Team Ready to Lead

    Premier Kenney Appoints Strong Team Ready to Lead

    Alberta’s 18th Premier, Jason Kenney, and his cabinet were sworn in at Government House in Edmonton on April 30. “Albertans gave our new government a huge democratic mandate for bold change that gets our economy back to work and stands up for this province. This is a strong team that is ready to lead, and…

  • Cochrane RCMP are Investigating Paving Fraud

    Cochrane RCMP are Investigating Paving Fraud

    Cochrane, Alberta – Cochrane RCMP received a complaint about a paving company offering services and not following through with them once the money was received.  The company in question is knocking on doors and offering to pave driveway’s using left over asphalt for a discounted price.  Victims are claiming that the company will start the work…

  • Floods: “Red Cross volunteers are helping us get through this”

    Floods: “Red Cross volunteers are helping us get through this”

    People wishing to support the Red Cross response can donate to the Quebec Floods Appeal online or by calling 1-800-418-1111. At the Rigaud public library, a dozen flood-impacted individuals have come to meet Red Cross volunteers in order to register and receive emergency assistance. In the waiting room, the mood is unpredictable. Laughter can quickly give way to sorrow,…

  • Service in the Sky

    Service in the Sky

    A group of people dressed in lab coats ring the long table in SAIT’s kitchen classroom, all eyes on a rectangular plate. Under Master Chef Michael Allemeier’s hand, the white plate transforms from blank space to colourful appetizer: curled pieces of octopus, cucumber, roasted peppers and rough cubes of squid-ink brioche like black coral. The…

  • Test of Outdoor Sirens and High River Alert Scheduled for May 1

    Test of Outdoor Sirens and High River Alert Scheduled for May 1

    HIGH RIVER, AB: There will be a test of the permanent outdoor sirens and High River Alert system on Wednesday, May 1 at noon. This test is part of the Town’s ongoing emergency preparedness plan and all residents are encouraged to sign up for the High River ALERT system, which is part of the Safe…

  • WestJet Unveils its 787 Dreamliner Maintenance Hangar in Calgary

    WestJet Unveils its 787 Dreamliner Maintenance Hangar in Calgary

    Investment reaffirms commitment to Alberta and employees CALGARY /CNW/ – WestJet celebrated the opening of its new Dreamliner maintenance hangar at its hub at CalgaryInternational Airport (YYC) on April 24, 2019. Member of Parliament, Kent Hehr, City of Calgary Councillor, Jyoti Gondek, Calgary Airport Authority President and CEO, Bob Sartor, 1500 WestJet employees and members of WestJet’s executive team…

  • Canadians, Canola Farmers Paying for Justin Trudeau’s Weak Leadership on World Stage

    Canadians, Canola Farmers Paying for Justin Trudeau’s Weak Leadership on World Stage

    Ottawa, ON – The Honourable Andrew Scheer, Leader of Canada’s Conservatives and the Official Opposition, today said Canada’s canola crisis is a consequence of Justin Trudeau’s weak leadership and called on him to take three immediate and concrete steps to restore the canola trade with China. “Canadians are paying for Justin Trudeau’s weak leadership and poor judgment,”…

  • Planet Waves Horoscopes: April 29 – May 6, 2019

    Planet Waves Horoscopes: April 29 – May 6, 2019

    By Eric Francis ARIES — These days, your life is about what you have to offer, rather than what you get. It’s true, the whole world is set up to accept credit cards, and it seems like half the people you meet wear a UPC or QR code on their forehead, the better to keep…

  • 2019 Provincial General Election Official Results Released

    2019 Provincial General Election Official Results Released

    April 26, 2019 EDMONTON – Elections Alberta today released official results for the 2019 Provincial General Election. A record number of votes were cast in the provincial general election at 1,905,520. A record number of electors also chose to vote in advance polls, with 36.7% of electors who voted, choosing this voting option. This record number…

  • Tax Deadline Day: Hold Digital Platforms Accountable

    Tax Deadline Day: Hold Digital Platforms Accountable

    April 26, 2019 (Ottawa, ON): With this past Wednesday being tax deadline day, the Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) is renewing its call to the federal government to modernize Canada’s tax laws. While foreign-owned digital platforms like Airbnb continue to grow their presence in Canada and earn millions of dollars in revenue, the government has not taken the…

  • Okotoks: Community & River Valley Clean-up and Tree Planting

    Okotoks: Community & River Valley Clean-up and Tree Planting

    Let’s Get Cleaning and Planting Lend a hand to give the River Valley a good spring cleaning!  The Town of Okotoks invites everyone to the Annual Community & River Valley Clean Up and Tree Planting. Click the button below to Pre-register by Wednesday, May 1 or show up on the day of the clean up to register in person.  …

  • Prime Minister of Canada Announces Closer Collaboration with Japan

    Prime Minister of Canada Announces Closer Collaboration with Japan

    The Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, met with the Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe, to set the foundation for an even closer Canada-Japan relationship. During their meeting, the two leaders re-affirmed their commitment to strengthen the strategic partnership between Canada and Japan, and agreed to strengthen strategic dialogues between the two countries. The…

  • AHS: Living Kidney Gift a Life-changer

    AHS: Living Kidney Gift a Life-changer

    Friends share story for National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week Story by Niall Emmott | Photo by Stacy Greening GRANDE PRAIRIE — Stacy Greening loves to travel. She’s road-tripped around Alaska, explored the Irish and Scottish countryside and hiked Joshua Tree National Park. Back in 2010, however, she had no idea her next adventure…