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  • Teddy Bear Picnic and Family Resource Fair

    Teddy Bear Picnic and Family Resource Fair

    Thursday, July 12, 2018 – 10:00am to 1:00pm Okotoks Recreation Centre Murray Arena Activity Centres provided by the Foothills Children’s Wellness Network partners, Foothills Animal Hospital, local businesses and non-profit agencies. Meet staff and ask questions while your children have fun! What to Bring Your own picnic or snack a favorite stuffed animal Come and Enjoy! The Teddy Bear…

  • Calgary Fire Department and The Brenda Strafford Foundation Partner on Dementia-friendly Communities

    Calgary Fire Department and The Brenda Strafford Foundation Partner on Dementia-friendly Communities

    The Calgary Fire Department and The Brenda Strafford Foundation held a demonstration dementia awareness training, last October, with Calgary firefighters as part The Foundation’s Dementia Friendly Communities Project. The Calgary Fire Department is working with The Brenda Strafford Foundation to provide front-line dementia training to first responders in an innovative partnership that aligns with Alberta’s…

  • Planet Waves Horoscopes: June 25 – July 2, 2018

    Planet Waves Horoscopes: June 25 – July 2, 2018

    By Amy Elliott   Aries Your ruling planet Mars stations retrograde this week in Aquarius: the sign of groups, collective thought and the human mind in general. Particularly for you, this likely relates to your place within your community, whatever you consider that to be, and the influence of your friendships. Amid the roar of…

  • Charges for Consultant, Environmental Company

    Charges for Consultant, Environmental Company

    The Alberta government has laid two charges against a Calgary environmental company and its principal for failing to comply with provincial environmental legislation. Incident details Ginger Ada Rogers and her company, Acer Environmental Solutions Inc., face two counts under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act. Rogers and Acer Environmental Solutions Inc. are charged with: On or…

  • Let’s Get Past the Need for Apologies About the Past

    Let’s Get Past the Need for Apologies About the Past

    If apologies must flow if reconciliation is to be achieved in Canada, native groups should also issue regrets for their bygone evils By Gerry Bowler and Rod Clifton Frontier Centre for Public Policy The string of calls for public apologies continues unabated. How many apologies are enough? Yet again, demands have been made that Pope…

  • National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism statement from United Conservative Leader Jason Kenney

    National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism statement from United Conservative Leader Jason Kenney

    EDMONTON, AB (June 23, 2018) – Today we remember those who have lost their lives due to terrorism in Canada and around the world. It is also a day to remember the tragic loss of 329 lives, 33 years ago in the worst terrorist incident in Canadian history, the bombing of Air India 182. On this…

  • Federal Cannabis Legislation: Minister Ganley

    Federal Cannabis Legislation: Minister Ganley

    Kathleen Ganley, Minister of Justice and Solicitor General, issued the following statement today after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Oct. 17, 2018 as the formal date for cannabis legalization: “The Alberta government is ready to manage legalized cannabis in a way that protects Albertans and promotes public health. “Today’s announcement confirming Oct. 17, 2018 as…

  • Remembering Victims of Terror: Premier Notley

    Remembering Victims of Terror: Premier Notley

    Premier Rachel Notley issued the following statement on the National Day of Remembrance of Victims of Terrorism: (June 23) “This day of remembrance started in honour of the 329 people aboard Air India flight 182 who lost their lives to a terrorist bomb on June 23, 1985. “The bomb downed the plane off the coast…

  • AHS Weekly Wellness: Relationships Build Good Mental Health

    AHS Weekly Wellness: Relationships Build Good Mental Health

    Resiliency helps with life’s bumps and potholes A child’s foundation for good mental health is built early in life through his experiences, including his relationships with his parents, family, caregivers, teachers and other children. These relationships are essential to his development and help him build resiliency—the ability to bounce back from setbacks and cope with…

  • Have Your Say on Updating Local Election Laws

    Have Your Say on Updating Local Election Laws

    Albertans have the opportunity to provide feedback about how elections in municipalities, school boards, Metis Settlements and irrigation districts are conducted. The Local Authorities Election Act establishes the framework for local elections in the province and is traditionally reviewed following each municipal election cycle. “We’re looking to Albertans to help us decide how local elections are run.…

  • Put Down the Tech, Pick Up a Sandwich and Eat With Others

    Put Down the Tech, Pick Up a Sandwich and Eat With Others

    People function best when they drop the hyper-productivity mindset and take work breaks to eat together By Nick Hobson Contributor Troy Media Humans are a special bunch – or at least we like to think we are. The truth is, our ‘success’ as a species, us big-brained, upright walking apes, isn’t all that unique. In…

  • Farm Families Honoured in Nisku

    Farm Families Honoured in Nisku

    Alberta families who have farmed the same land for 100 years or more are being recognized with Century Farm and Ranch awards. Recipients of the award receive a bronze plaque to commemorate this significant milestone. A total of 96 families are being recognized across the province, including 15 families who will be honoured in Nisku…

  • Black Diamond & Turner Valley: Water Conservation

    Black Diamond & Turner Valley: Water Conservation

    Reminder – Level II water conservation schedule in effect A gentle reminder that Black Diamond and Turner Valley are at a Level II water conservation schedule. Please adhere to the days and times that are permitted. Watering can take place from 6-9 am and 7-11 pm only.If your house number ends in an: Odd number…

  • Province Protects Historic Ukrainian Hall

    Province Protects Historic Ukrainian Hall

    Smoky Lake-area residents gathered at the Ukrainian Farmers’ National Home of Taras Shevchenko to celebrate the designation of the historic community hall as a Provincial Historic Resource. The hall was named for Shevchenko, a renowned Ukrainian poet, writer, artist and political figure whose works and life have been honoured by Ukrainians around the world. “Our…

  • Celebrate Canada Day at the Alberta Legislature

    Celebrate Canada Day at the Alberta Legislature

    Don’t miss the province’s biggest Canada Day party at the Alberta Legislature! Visitors will enjoy free family-friendly entertainment and activities, including ceremonial events, live performances and more. The Canada Day event will highlight and honour Alberta’s diversity with many fun festivities throughout the historic Legislature Grounds. “I invite all Albertans to don their patriotic red and…