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  • Wildfire Insurance: Statement from Minister Ceci

    Wildfire Insurance: Statement from Minister Ceci

    President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance Joe Ceci issued the following statement regarding Fort McMurray wildfire insurance: “There has been some confusion regarding the extension of insurance claims for residents affected by the Wood Buffalo wildfire. Let me be clear that there will be a blanket extension within which to file claims for…

  • Alberta RCMP Forestry Crimes Unit lay arson charges

    Alberta RCMP Forestry Crimes Unit lay arson charges

    Smoky Lake, Alberta – The recently formed RCMP Forestry Crimes Unit has laid arson charges against an adult male following an in-depth investigation into a series of arsons in the Smoky Lake area. Investigation by the RCMP Forestry Crimes Unit in collaboration with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry and the Smoky Lake County Emergency Services led the…

  • Remember to Keep Cool when Working in the Heat

    Remember to Keep Cool when Working in the Heat

    Employers and workers need to take special precautions when working outside in hot weather. What can start as heat stress can quickly become heat stroke, which is a life-threatening condition. Knowing the signs of heat stress and taking action early can prevent a heat-related injury and even save a life. “With summer temperatures finally here,…

  • Introducing our 27th Annual Emerald Awards Finalists

    Introducing our 27th Annual Emerald Awards Finalists

    Emerald Awards recognize and celebrate environmental excellence across all sectors in Alberta. A third-party panel of knowledgeable judges was tasked with selecting a maximum of three finalists per category, one of which will be named the recipient at the 27th Annual Emerald Awards on June 5. COMMUNITY GROUP OR NOT-FOR-PROFIT ASSOCIATION: GRASSROOTS FINALISTS Waterton Biosphere…

  • Energy Efficiency Upgrades on Tsuut’ina Sportsplex

    Energy Efficiency Upgrades on Tsuut’ina Sportsplex

    Alberta has partnered with Tsuut’ina Nation to lower power bills at the community’s sportsplex while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing energy efficiency. Through Alberta’s Indigenous Energy Efficiency (Retrofit) Program, the Nation will receive a $2,156,686 grant that will be used to install a new ice plant in the Seven Chiefs Sportsplex. The ice plant,…

  • 3rd Annual VETS Canada Coast to Coast Tour of Duty

    3rd Annual VETS Canada Coast to Coast Tour of Duty

    ACROSS CANADA – Veterans Emergency Transition Services Canada (VETS Canada) is hosting its third annual Coast to Coast Tour of Duty in communities across Canada on Saturday June 9th at 13h00 local time.  The Tour of Duty is a national Walk with a dual purpose; to encourage countrywide awareness and dialogue regarding Veteran homelessness / Veteran homelessness prevention, and…

  • Turner Valley School Presents Life on Earthenware by Annette ten Cate

    Turner Valley School Presents Life on Earthenware by Annette ten Cate

    In Life on Earthenware, Medicine Hat artist Annette ten Cate has sculpted humorous and endearing representations of animals engaging in human activities. This exhibit is made possible by the Alberta Foundation for the Arts Traveling Exhibition Program. The artist presents the figures within a distinctly human context by using props, furniture and clothing, to represent…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Weed and Moss Killer

    Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Weed and Moss Killer

    By Reena Nerbas Great Quality Cocoa Dear Reena, I am considering entering the professional world of baking, I intend to use great quality ingredients only. How can I choose great quality cocoa? Sweet thanks, Leslie Dear Leslie, Premium cocoa is 22%-24% fat; compared with the regular cocoa that many people buy, it has twice the…

  • Read the Fine Print on NDP Debt

    Read the Fine Print on NDP Debt

    From predatory lending agreements to unfair cell phone contracts, the best way to avoid getting hoodwinked by a bad deal is to always read the fine print. This is the kind of advice my father tried to impress on me, and as far as I’m concerned it’s a lesson that should be taught in high…

  • Preventing Sexual Violence in the Banff Region

    Preventing Sexual Violence in the Banff Region

    A new regional coordinator at the Banff YWCA will improve community collaboration and ensure sexual assault survivors have the support they need in the Bow Valley region. Each year, hundreds of people from across Canada and around the world move to the Banff National Park region to take on temporary work in the tourism industry.…

  • Major Conference in Land Use Planning Kicks Off Next Week: MAY 30-31

    Major Conference in Land Use Planning Kicks Off Next Week: MAY 30-31

    EDMONTON, AB: Next week, the Alberta Land Institute will kick off Western Canada’s premier forum for land use management, Land Use 2018. The two-day conference will play host to international and national experts on the issues of land use management and will include elected officials from various levels of government to speak on the issues that are…

  • Grilled Mexican Lime Chicken

    Grilled Mexican Lime Chicken

    Cooking with Jeanna Since trying to find recipes for grilling, I still wanted to make something that was a little more than just grilled plain food on the grill. My fiancé always make chicken on the grill, but I wanted to give a recipe that spiced that up a bit and still made for a…

  • Federal Government Confirms Green Line LRT Funding for Calgary

    Federal Government Confirms Green Line LRT Funding for Calgary

    The Green Line is a multi-billion dollar investment in Calgary’s future that will help build vibrant communities where people can live, shop, work and play. Today, the Federal government confirmed their commitment of 1.53 billion dollars for stage 1 of the Green Line LRT. This is an unprecedented investment in public transit infrastructure and the…

  • Riley Morris, Okotoks Oilers (AJHL), named CJHL’s Top Goaltender for 2017-18

    Riley Morris, Okotoks Oilers (AJHL), named CJHL’s Top Goaltender for 2017-18

    CALGARY, Alta. – The Canadian Junior Hockey League announced Wednesday that Riley Morris of the Okotoks Oilers (AJHL) has been named the recipient of its Top Goaltender Award for the 2017-18 season. Morris earned the honour through voting completed by each of the 10-member Jr. ‘A’ leagues that comprise the CJHL. The Calgary, Alta., product, who…

  • Governments Fund Stanley A. Milner Library Project

    Governments Fund Stanley A. Milner Library Project

    The governments of Canada and Alberta recognize the importance of investing in infrastructure that encourages learning, promotes inclusivity and improves community connections. Today, Amarjeet Sohi, federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and Shaye Anderson, Alberta Minister of Municipal Affairs, were joined by Pilar Martinez, CEO of the Edmonton Public Library (EPL), to announce $4 million…