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  • Turner Valley Mayor’s Message

    Turner Valley Mayor’s Message

    From Mayor Gary Rowntree October 16, 2018 marked Council’s first full year in office. It has certainly been a year of learning and accomplishments for each of us as we work diligently to achieve the mandate we were given by community. At the recent Organizational Meeting of Council, a few changes were made to the 2019 committee appointments to allow Councillors…

  • Ruling on National Securities Regulator: Minister Ceci

    Ruling on National Securities Regulator: Minister Ceci

    Joe Ceci, President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance, issued the following statement on the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision regarding the federal government’s constitutional authority to create a national securities regulator: “The Government of Alberta acknowledges the court’s decision to uphold the proposed pan-Canadian regulatory model as contemplated by the Memorandum of Agreement,…

  • VETS Canada Set to Open New Veterans Service Centre

    VETS Canada Set to Open New Veterans Service Centre

    Edmonton-area veterans will soon have a one-stop shop to find housing, get mental and physical health supports and receive help securing employment. On Friday, 09 November 2018, it was announced that the Alberta provincial government is investing $3 million in a new Veterans Service Centre and transitional housing project in north Edmonton. The project will…

  • Helping Victims Through Restorative Justice

    Helping Victims Through Restorative Justice

    The Alberta government is supporting organizations that give victims a voice and address the causes of crime in communities across the province. Organizations that practise, promote or develop initiatives that focus on the rehabilitation of offenders through reconciliation with victims and the community can now apply for funding through the Alberta Community Restorative Justice Grant…

  • Healthy Hints from Pharmasave: “You Have Prostate Cancer”

    Healthy Hints from Pharmasave: “You Have Prostate Cancer”

      Finding out Doug is a real person. In 2002, he was 49 years old. When he went for his annual check-up, his family physician found a “pebbly” lump in his prostate with a digital rectal exam (DRE). The doctor assured him that he probably had nothing to worry about, but, being a thorough physician,…

  • Fractured History: Visual Art Project

    Fractured History: Visual Art Project

    Aaron Paul Dworkin, Artist My path in life as a social entrepreneur, author, artist and professor originated in music.  I am a classically trained violinist, and throughout my journey, my art has depicted as well as been influenced by and expressed through that lens. In addition, my literal existence is steeped in diversity having been adopted at…

  • Growing Opportunities for Canadian Agriculture in China

    Growing Opportunities for Canadian Agriculture in China

    By LAWRENCE MACAULAY, Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister This week, I will be leading my third major agricultural trade mission to China, one of the most promising markets for our farmers and food processors. This will be the largest agricultural trade mission in Canada’s history, and we are hoping to surpass the results of our last agricultural…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Sharing Your Home with Pets

    Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Sharing Your Home with Pets

    By Reena Nerbas Cat Scratches Leather Couch Dear Reena, My cat has put multiple nicks/scratches on my leather couch. How can I cover them, so they are not as noticeable? Linda Dear Linda, Scratches become less noticeable if shoe polish is color matched and applied to leather. However, be aware because shoe polish may transfer…

  • Okotoks Christmas Light Tour

    Okotoks Christmas Light Tour

    Town creates new Christmas Light Tour Bundle up, grab a thermos of chocolate, and hit shuffle on your holiday hits collection. The Town of Okotoks is creating a new holiday tradition where 25 residents and businesses have an opportunity to boast their, or nominate a friend, neighbour, or colleague’s Christmas light display.  The goal of this new tradition…

  • Travellers’ Advisory: Overnight Work on 212 Avenue Interchange Begins in Calgary

    Travellers’ Advisory: Overnight Work on 212 Avenue Interchange Begins in Calgary

    Crews will install girders for the Deerfoot Trail/212 Avenue interchange, Nov. 14-16 and Nov. 19-21 between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. During those hours, travel will be limited to one lane in each direction. Detours, lights, signage and traffic controls will be installed during that evening and overnight period. Construction has been scheduled outside of…

  • Auditor General Notes Significant Improvements; also Highlights Need for Better Analysis, Monitoring and Reporting in Important Programs

    Auditor General Notes Significant Improvements; also Highlights Need for Better Analysis, Monitoring and Reporting in Important Programs

    Alberta’s Auditor General Doug Wylie presented his first report to the Legislative Assembly November 7. The report includes the 2017-2018 financial statement audit results of the province and 139 government ministries, departments, agencies, boards, commissions and regulated funds; three new and five follow-up performance audits; and summary of recommendations issued to government. In his report,…

  • Celebrating Armistice 100 on Legislature Grounds

    Celebrating Armistice 100 on Legislature Grounds

    An event celebrating 100 years since the end of the First World War took place on the Alberta legislature grounds on Sunday, Nov. 11. The Armistice 100 Tribute began at 11 a.m. with a 21-gun salute by the 20th Field Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery. Lord Strathcona’s Horse (Royal Canadians) Mounted Troop rode, on the Capital Plaza,…

  • Dr. Ed McCauley to be Next President and Vice-chancellor of the University of Calgary

    Dr. Ed McCauley to be Next President and Vice-chancellor of the University of Calgary

    Scholar and visionary moves into new role Jan. 1, 2019 By University Relations Staff November 8, 2018 The Board of Governors of the University of Calgary has selected Dr. Ed McCauley, PhD, as the university’s ninth president and vice-chancellor. Currently the university’s vice-president (research), McCauley will move into the role on Jan. 1, 2019, succeeding…

  • Veterans in Need Have a New Place to Seek Help

    Veterans in Need Have a New Place to Seek Help

    Edmonton-area veterans will soon have a one-stop shop to find housing, get mental and physical health supports and receive help securing employment. The provincial government is investing $3 million in a new Veterans Service Centre and transitional housing project in north Edmonton. The project will help link veterans to a range of services, including transitional…

  • Helping the Economic Recovery Reach all Albertans

    Helping the Economic Recovery Reach all Albertans

    The province is working to ensure all Albertans can benefit from the economic recovery by ensuring people with disabilities or low income Albertans have stable, predictable supports. If passed, An Act to Combat Poverty and Fight for Albertans with Disabilities would index social benefits like Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) with inflation. It would also…