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  • Calgary Fire Department Celebrates Local Heroes

    Calgary Fire Department Celebrates Local Heroes

    Twenty one Calgarians were honoured for their bravery and decisive actions at a recognition event hosted by the Calgary Fire Department at Fort Calgary today. Fire Chief Steve Dongworth awarded the courageous recipients with certificates of Appreciation, Recognition and medals of Commendation. The recipients were nominated by citizens and members of the Fire Department for their…

  • Liberals Fail to Speak up for Canada’s Pulse Producers

    Liberals Fail to Speak up for Canada’s Pulse Producers

    Conservative Shadow Ministers for Agriculture and Agri-Food Luc Berthold and John Barlow Ottawa, ON – Justin Trudeau is spending seven days in India with his family this week, with little of that time dedicated to any official meetings or resolving trade irritants between Canada and India. In stark contrast to the arrival of other world…

  • Rowan House and Okotoks United Church Partner for International Women’s Day

    Rowan House and Okotoks United Church Partner for International Women’s Day

    Two Events Combine to Raise Awareness of Gender-Based Violence and Celebrate Women Okotoks, AB – Rowan House Society is set to host its 4th annual 1 Billion Rising March (1BR). Traditionally held in February, organizers are moving it to March 8th this year to coincide with another successful event held in 2017 by the Okotoks United Church…

  • Losing Prime Farmland: Albertans are Concerned

    Losing Prime Farmland: Albertans are Concerned

    by Dr. Brent Swallow As Alberta’s cities and major towns grow, so too does their footprint on Alberta’s rural landscapes. A recent report by the Alberta Land Institute contains new insights into the extent of farmland conversion and fragmentation in the agricultural “white zone” of the province. The report completed by a team of University…

  • No Charges Arising from Use of Force by EPS

    No Charges Arising from Use of Force by EPS

    On Oct. 23, 2016, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) was directed to investigate the circumstances surrounding the apprehension of a 20-year-old Edmonton man seriously injured during an encounter with members of the Edmonton Police Service (EPS). On Oct. 22, 2016, at about 8:33 p.m., officers went to the area of Fox Drive and…

  • New Industrial Energy Efficiency Rebates Available

    New Industrial Energy Efficiency Rebates Available

    Industrial businesses, including small-to-medium sized oil and gas industries, are now eligible to receive rebates for switching to energy-efficient products. Alberta businesses are saving energy and money through Energy Efficiency Alberta’s Business Non-Profit and Institutional (BNI) Energy Savings Program. To support more businesses, industrial-specific rebates have been added for products such as pump-off controllers for…

  • From My Bookshelf: David Adams Richards

    From My Bookshelf: David Adams Richards

    By Lynn Willoughby Principles to Live By ~ David Adams Richards This Canadian author has the unique talent of demanding that you, the reader, participate in his novels.  His characters appear meek and solitary, often not even likable, but Richards expects us to stay with him and see the essential honesty in these people. In…

  • Costs of CPP Hike Could be 4.5x Greater than Government Projections

    Costs of CPP Hike Could be 4.5x Greater than Government Projections

    New analysis shows 64,000 fewer jobs by mid-2020s Toronto – The federal government has likely underestimated the negative impact on jobs of the planned Canada Pension Plan (CPP) increases, according to a new analysis from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). Starting in 2019, CPP premiums will rise for five straight years, followed by another…

  • Tax Credit Spurs Growth in Northern Alberta

    Tax Credit Spurs Growth in Northern Alberta

    Alberta’s north will see new jobs and business expansion with support from the Capital Investment Tax Credit (CITC). The government is helping companies from across the province grow their businesses through the second intake of the CITC. The tax credit helps Alberta companies take on new construction projects by returning up to 10 per cent…

  • My Top 10 Most Anticipated Movies of 2018: Part One

    My Top 10 Most Anticipated Movies of 2018: Part One

    By  Daima Hussain So this List is in two parts and this is the first one, now without further ado let the countdown begin! #10 Crazy Rich Asians THIS VIDEO IS THE PROPERTY OF  ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY Release Date: Aug. 17 Starring: Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Gemma Chan, Awkwafina This is basically a romantic comedy with a…

  • Draft Moose Lake Management Zone Plan Released

    Draft Moose Lake Management Zone Plan Released

    The province is seeking feedback on a draft plan for the Moose Lake 10-km management zone, recognizing the significance of these traditional lands to the First Nation and Metis people of Fort McKay. The Moose Lake 10-km management zone (10KMZ) is about 100 km northwest of Fort McMurray. The area has been identified as an…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Tips About Cheese

    Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Tips About Cheese

    By Reena Nerbas Homemade Mayonnaise Dear Reena, I am looking for a recipe for homemade mayonnaise. No one I know has a good recipe for this. Kim Dear Kim, Homemade Mayonnaise: Place 3 egg yolks in a mixing bowl. Add 2 tbsp. (30 mL) white vinegar, 2 tbsp. (30 mL) water and 2 tbsp. (30…

  • Demand for Private Jets to Grow in 2018

    Demand for Private Jets to Grow in 2018

    According to IATA, the number of travellers will continue to rise in 2018. Airline passenger numbers are expected to increase to 4.3 billion. So airlines should also expect growth in the number of new aircraft in the market. In recent years we have been hearing a lot about economic growth. The Daily Journal states that…

  • DNA Phenotyping Used to Create Scientific Approximation of Mother of Deceased Baby

    DNA Phenotyping Used to Create Scientific Approximation of Mother of Deceased Baby

    The Calgary Police Service has used DNA phenotyping to create an image that has a likeness to the mother of a baby that was found deceased in a dumpster on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017. A composite sketch of the baby is also being released. Investigators have recently sought the services of a DNA technology company in Virginia…

  • Snowmobiles are Not Permitted on Public Roads, Pathways or Parks

    Snowmobiles are Not Permitted on Public Roads, Pathways or Parks

    HIGH RIVER, AB: The Town is reminding residents and visitors that off-highway vehicles and/or snowmobiles are not permitted to be operated on town roads, parks or pathways per the Town’s Traffic Bylaw. There is particular concern that snowmobiles are being driven on roads and along the berms within High River. Residents and visitors need to…