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  • Canada’s Access to Information and Privacy Guardians Call for Privacy Regulation and Oversight of Political Parties

    Canada’s Access to Information and Privacy Guardians Call for Privacy Regulation and Oversight of Political Parties

    In a joint resolution, Canada’s Information and Privacy Ombudspersons and Commissioners have called on governments to pass legislation requiring political parties to comply with globally recognized privacy principles, to provide Canadians with access to the personal information they hold about them, and to provide for independent oversight to verify and enforce privacy compliance. Recent events have…

  • New Green Certificate Program for Students

    New Green Certificate Program for Students

    The province is adding another option to Alberta’s Green Certificate Program (GCP) so students have more opportunities to learn about careers in agribusiness. Poultry technician joins the list of programs already being offered through the GCP and funded through a partnership between Alberta Education and Agriculture and Forestry. Other courses include: beekeeper production technician cow-calf…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Unclog that Slow Drain

    Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Unclog that Slow Drain

    By Reena Nerbas Shrinking Pie Crusts Dear Reena, Can you tell me how to bake a single pie crust so that it doesn’t shrink down in the pie plate while baking? I make lemon pies, but my crusts disappear down the sides of the pan. Bernice Dear Bernice, Some people freeze pie crusts before putting them…

  • Online Course Will Help Calgarians Prepare for Emergencies and Disasters

    Online Course Will Help Calgarians Prepare for Emergencies and Disasters

    The City has launched a free, interactive, online course to help citizens become better prepared in the event of an emergency or disaster. The Ready Calgary eLearning course, which should take an average of 40-60 minutes to complete, explains the essentials of emergency preparedness. Topics include knowing the risks, making an emergency action plan, building…

  • Temporary Road Closures and Parking Restrictions for Burn Out and Car Show Events in High River

    Temporary Road Closures and Parking Restrictions for Burn Out and Car Show Events in High River

    Temporary Road closures and parking restrictions for Burn Out and Car Show events HIGH RIVER, AB: The River City Classics Burn Out and Show n’ Shine events will be held on Saturday, September 22 and Sunday, September 23 in Downtown High River. River City Classics 3rd Annual Burnout Night – Saturday, September 22 There will be a…

  • Back from the Brink of Dependency

    Back from the Brink of Dependency

    AHS program gave young father a new outlook after opioids Story by Dr. Nathaniel Day Dr. Nathaniel Day is the medical lead of the Alberta Health Services Rural Opioid Dependency Program, and a member of the Minister’s Opioid Emergency Response Commission.  Here, he speaks about the positive difference the program made in the life of…

  • Healthy Hints from Pharmasave: Detecting Back-to-school Stress

    Healthy Hints from Pharmasave: Detecting Back-to-school Stress

    Children don’t always take change in stride, and heading back to the books can take some getting used to. There are many sources of back-to-school stress, including adjustment to new teachers and classmates, an increase in homework, or just the transition to a different daily routine. Sometimes stress has a more serious cause, such as bullying…

  • A New Chapter for Alberta’s Book Publishers

    A New Chapter for Alberta’s Book Publishers

    Alberta’s book-publishing industry is getting a boost as part of the government’s ongoing commitment to preserve the province’s culture, help create jobs and diversify the economy. The province has committed $300,000 per year over the next four years to support Alberta book publishers. The funding is from the Capital Investment Tax Credit, which helps stimulate job…

  • Canada Post Honours Canadian Armed Forces as “Last Line” of Help in Emergencies

    Canada Post Honours Canadian Armed Forces as “Last Line” of Help in Emergencies

    This is the second of five stamps to be unveiled this week that reflect Canadians’ gratitude for all emergency responders BASE VALCARTIER, Que. – Canada Post today unveiled a stamp that pays tribute to members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) for their critical role in responding to emergencies across Canada, such as wildfires, floods and…

  • SpaceX Successfully Carries Satellite Into Space

    SpaceX Successfully Carries Satellite Into Space

    TELSTAR 18 VANTAGE MISSION   On Monday, September 10th, SpaceX’s Falcon 9 successfully lifted off at 12:45 a.m. EDT from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida carrying the Telstar 18 VANTAGE satellite to a Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO). The satellite was deployed approximately 32 minutes after liftoff. Following stage…

  • AHS President’s Excellence Awards Recipients for 2018

    AHS President’s Excellence Awards Recipients for 2018

    Congratulations to the recipients of this year’s President’s Excellence Awards! Selected from a record 138 nominations, these 21 award recipients demonstrate the highest standards in innovation, collaboration and patient-centred care. Stay tuned to this page and AHS social media in the week to come for more information on our recipients. We encourage you to congratulate all our…

  • Yom Kippur: Statement from Premier Notley

    Yom Kippur: Statement from Premier Notley

    Premier Rachel Notley issued the following statement as Jewish Albertans mark Yom Kippur: “Across our province, families are gathering in synagogues for the holiest day of the Jewish calendar. “Yom Kippur is about prayer and introspection. It’s a time to think back on transgressions and seek forgiveness, as Jews purify themselves for the year that…

  • More Tickets to be Released Online for RAM Opening

    More Tickets to be Released Online for RAM Opening

    Due to popular demand, the Royal Alberta Museum is releasing an additional 8,000 online tickets for its free admission opening days, Oct. 3 to 8. Additional tickets were released on Saturday, Sept.15. Tickets can be booked online at royalalbertamuseum.ca. Yesterday, the museum announced its opening date, and that to celebrate the grand opening, admission will be…

  • Conservatives to Promote Trade, Diversification with India Trip

    Conservatives to Promote Trade, Diversification with India Trip

    EDMONTON, AB: United Conservative Leader Jason Kenney will lead a delegation to India to promote trade, economic diversification, and to reinforce ties with the world’s largest democracy.  He will be joined by UCP Energy Critic Prasad Panda and Trade Critic Devin Dreeshen at meetings with senior Indian government and business leaders (this) week. The United Conservative…

  • Securing Alberta’s Future as a Tech Leader

    Securing Alberta’s Future as a Tech Leader

    The Government of Alberta is paving the way for the future of Alberta’s burgeoning tech sector by investing in short-term, high labour demand post-secondary programs across the province. As part of a five-year, $50-million investment, the provincial government has created more than 400 tech seats for Alberta post-secondary students this fall, with 169 seats in…