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  • Standing with Albertans Against Hate Motivated Crimes

    Standing with Albertans Against Hate Motivated Crimes

    UCP Leader Kenney pledges fund to improve security for vulnerable communities EDMONTON, AB: United Conservative Party leader Jason Kenney today announced a program to help defray the costs of security improvements at community facilities that may be the target of hate-motivated crimes. “Protecting public safety is the first responsibility of government,” said Kenney. “That is especially…

  • Revolutionary Gene Therapy Gives New Lease on Life

    Revolutionary Gene Therapy Gives New Lease on Life

    Clinical Trials Unit performs first-in-Canada procedure at Foothills Story & photo by Blain Fairbairn CALGARY — Groundbreaking research is offering new hope to people living with serious illness thanks to a joint AHS and University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine (CSM) initiative in the new Clinical Trials Unit (CTU) at the Foothills Medical Centre…

  • Rachel Notley is Fighting for Kids

    Rachel Notley is Fighting for Kids

    Notley won’t pay corporations by cutting teachers Rachel Notley is fighting for Alberta students. Standing with parents and children in Calgary on Thursday, Notley committed to proper funding for growing enrollment in public schools, which would mean roughly 1,000 new teachers and support staff in classrooms this fall. Every year, roughly 15,000 additional students walk into…

  • Decluttering? 5 Tips to Remember

    Decluttering? 5 Tips to Remember

    Many of us are swept up by the current phenomenon of organizing and shedding any belongings that don’t spark joy. But beyond updating your home, your decluttering binge can also help you get organized in other areas of your life. For example, if you’re in the market for tenant or home insurance, it’s important to…

  • Healthy Hints from Pharmasave: Take Control of Your Cancer Risk

    Healthy Hints from Pharmasave: Take Control of Your Cancer Risk

    Knowing which lifestyle factors have an impact on cancer risk worldwide is important, but how can you tell which factors actually affect your life? You can start by looking at the list of modifiable risk factors and asking yourself how you measure up. Remember, these are risk factors you can control. While you should feel good about the…

  • Rachel Notley is Standing up to Racism

    Rachel Notley is Standing up to Racism

    Fight important for all Albertans   Alberta’s diversity is one of its defining characteristics. While Jason Kenney has had to drop candidates and explain racist rhetoric made within his own party, Rachel Notley has a strong track record of making Alberta more welcoming. Notley standing up against racism Notley has supported new language and cultural…

  • SAIT Climbs 10 Spots on List of Best Hospitality Schools in the World

    SAIT Climbs 10 Spots on List of Best Hospitality Schools in the World

    SAIT has earned a new high rank on a list recognizing the top hospitality and hotel management schools around the world — the only Canadian institution to make the cut. This is the fifth year the School of Hospitality and Tourism has earned a coveted spot on CEOWORLD magazine’s list of the best schools offering…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Lasagna

    Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Lasagna

    By Reena Nerbas Grey Spots on White Towels Hi Reena, Last year I purchased new white towels for my remodeled bathroom. They are lovely, but a few washes in they started sprouting grey blob shaped spots, especially on the hand towels. At first, I thought it was my daughter’s toothpaste staining the towels when she…

  • Police Dog Helps Banff RCMP Locate Vehicle Thieves

    Police Dog Helps Banff RCMP Locate Vehicle Thieves

    Banff, Alta – An attempt to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation led to the recovery of a stolen truck, firearms, drugs, and the arrest of two offenders. In the early hours of April 2, 2019 a member of the Banff RCMP attempted to pull over a truck for failure to obey a stop…

  • Better Education, Brighter Future: United Conservatives Announce Education Platform

    Better Education, Brighter Future: United Conservatives Announce Education Platform

    Kenney announces plan to bring common sense to education CALGARY, AB:  United Conservative leader Jason Kenney outlined the United Conservative education platform. “As math scores plunge and report cards become increasingly difficult to understand, a United Conservative government will reset the curriculum rewrite, restore fundamentals to math and affirm the primary role of parents in…

  • Alberta RCMP Launches House Hunters RCMP Edition

    Alberta RCMP Launches House Hunters RCMP Edition

    Edmonton – Spring is the time of year for house hunting and Alberta RCMP wants citizens to remember Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles while shopping or planning renovation projects. CPTED is based on the principle that certain design choices or alterations to existing structures can deter or prevent criminal activity. Consider your budget…

  • John Barlow: Liberals Must Act to Fix Canola Crisis

    John Barlow: Liberals Must Act to Fix Canola Crisis

    OTTAWA – With canola prices dropping and relationships with trusted trading partners eroding the Liberal government must take definitive action to address the canola crisis because Canadian farmers can no longer afford to pay for Trudeau’s mistakes. It is clear the Liberal government does not understand the urgency of this crisis. Producers are voicing their…

  • UCP Commits to Better Public Health Care for Albertans

    UCP Commits to Better Public Health Care for Albertans

    Plan Includes Shorter Surgical Wait Times, Major Investments in Mental Health and Addictions, Palliative Care Support CALGARY, AB: A United Conservative government would cut surgical wait times, make major investments to reverse Alberta’s opioid crisis, support mental health, and improve both primary and palliative care for Albertans. Kenney made the announcement today in Calgary, building off…

  • The Junior Canadian Rangers

    The Junior Canadian Rangers

    Friends, opportunities and experiences for life! Junior Canadian Rangers are proud and skilled youth who are involved in their communities. They are girls and boys 12 to 18, who live in remote and isolated areas of Canada that have Canadian Rangers. There are currently about 3,400 youth participating in over 125 patrols. The Junior Canadian…

  • Rowan House: Children’s Programs

    Rowan House: Children’s Programs

    Rowan House’s Children’s Program has been keeping busy the past few months, with 26 children served since January 1st. The team was also excited to take part in the Foothills Children’s Wellness Network’s 3rd Annual Early Learning and Care Conference held March 2nd. It’s always great to spend time with our partners and learn what other…