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  • GO Productivity Helps Western Canadian Businesses Improve Competitiveness

    GO Productivity Helps Western Canadian Businesses Improve Competitiveness

    Mélanie Joly announces coaching to help small to medium-sized enterprises focus on improvements that are sustainable and foster long-term growth.   EDMONTON, Feb. 11, 2020 /CNW/ – Edmonton’s GO Productivity, a not-for profit that delivers productivity, innovation, and professional consulting services, plays an important role in accelerating the growth of Western Canadian businesses. They are piloting an integrated productivity improvement program in Alberta and British…

  • Premier, Minister Aheer Meet with Anti-racism Council

    Premier, Minister Aheer Meet with Anti-racism Council

    Premier Kenney and Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women Leela Sharon Aheer met with the Alberta Anti-Racism Advisory Council on Feb. 13 to discuss multiculturalism and inclusion. The council is composed of 24 community leaders from across the province, representing a variety of faiths and cultures. The council’s mandate focuses on anti-racism and…

  • Opening Night of “Clue – The Musical”

    Opening Night of “Clue – The Musical”

    Dewdney Players is pleased to announce their 2020 spring production.This musical adaptation of the classic board game (“Cluedo” for the Brits on this list) bring mystery, antics, song and dance to the RPAC stage. Running from February 21 to March 7, with two matinees, don’t miss this chance to take part in the action, help…

  • Healthy Hints from Pharmasave: Putting the Cuffs on Hypertension

    Healthy Hints from Pharmasave: Putting the Cuffs on Hypertension

    Have you been tested for high blood pressure? Your doctor may put a cuff on your arm as part of a routine check-up to test your blood pressure. High blood pressure (hypertension) is caused by blood pushing too hard against the walls of your blood vessels, and it can be a serious medical condition. If your…

  • Métis Organization Establishes Right to Consultation

    Métis Organization Establishes Right to Consultation

    Minister of Indigenous Relations Rick Wilson issued the following statement on a consultation milestone reached by a Métis organization in Alberta. “A northern Métis community has become the first in Alberta with a credible assertion of Aboriginal harvesting rights.  “The government will require industry to consult with the Fort McKay Métis Community Association when natural…

  • WestJet Announces 90 New and Expanded Travel Opportunities from Calgary this Summer

    WestJet Announces 90 New and Expanded Travel Opportunities from Calgary this Summer

    Calgary’s hometown airline continues to invest in convenient and unique travel options CALGARY, Feb. 10, 2020 /CNW/ – Today, WestJet announced its summer schedule featuring more than 90 new flights from Calgary including new non-stop WestJet Link service to Dawson Creek, B.C. “WestJet is focused on investing in Alberta to build and strengthen our Calgary hub,” said Arved von zur Muehlen, WestJet Chief Commercial Officer. “As WestJet continues…

  • High River RCMP Arrest Male with Numerous Outstanding Warrants

    High River RCMP Arrest Male with Numerous Outstanding Warrants

    High River, Alta. – Arrest wanted Male & new charges of obstruction and resisting arrest. On February 16 an RCMP member was conducting regular patrols when a male was seen riding his bike across 12 avenue SE in an unsafe manner. The RCMP officer caught up with the male and spoke with him in regards to safer riding…

  • Government of Canada Evacuating Canadians on Board Diamond Princess Cruise Ship

    Government of Canada Evacuating Canadians on Board Diamond Princess Cruise Ship

    February 15, 2020 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada Ensuring the health and safety of Canadians is our top priority. The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, and the Honourable Harjit Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, today announced that the Government of Canada has chartered a…

  • Trades Hall of Fame to Honour Visionary Albertans

    Trades Hall of Fame to Honour Visionary Albertans

    Nominations for the first inductees to the new Alberta Trades Hall of Fame opened Feb. 13. Albertans are encouraged to consider nominating someone who has demonstrated extraordinary dedication and commitment to their trade and to apprenticeship and industry training. “We need to send the message that trades make a huge contribution to our prosperity. Our…

  • Tim Hortons® Announces Exciting New Features on Fast-Growing Loyalty Program

    Tim Hortons® Announces Exciting New Features on Fast-Growing Loyalty Program

    Tims Rewards has quickly grown to be one of Canada’s largest loyalty programs in less than one yearNew access to a wide selection of items across the menu and exclusive offersExclusive 2x points promotion for registered members from February 26, 2020 to March 18, 2020 TORONTO/CNW/ – Tim Hortons is announcing an exciting expansion of its loyalty program, including access to a…

  • Paediatric Occupational Therapist Accomplishing Big Goals in the Foothills

    Paediatric Occupational Therapist Accomplishing Big Goals in the Foothills

    Turner Valley Paediatric Occupational Therapist making big stides in the Foothills

  • Name the Puppy 2020: Help the RCMP Name their Newest Puppies

    Name the Puppy 2020: Help the RCMP Name their Newest Puppies

    The Royal Canadian Mounted Police needs your help to name the next generation of police dogs. The chosen names will be given to 13 German Shepherd puppies born at the Police Dog Service Training Centre in Innisfail, Alberta. The 13 children whose names are selected will each receive a laminated 8×10-inch photo of the pup they named, a plush dog…

  • Articling Students: Statement from Minister Schweitzer

    Articling Students: Statement from Minister Schweitzer

    Doug Schweitzer, Minister of Justice and Solicitor General, issued the following statement on the government fulfilling its commitment to doubling the number of Crown articling students: “Our government made a strong commitment to improve our justice system for law-abiding Albertans. We previously announced that we would double the number of articling students at the Department…

  • Ask Biella: “How can you get as many different perspectives as possible?”

    Ask Biella: “How can you get as many different perspectives as possible?”

    Biella shares many different options for gaining perspectives.

  • Alberta’s First Ambassador for Sport and Active Living

    Alberta’s First Ambassador for Sport and Active Living

    Olympic gold medal wrestler Erica Wiebe has been appointed Alberta Ambassador for Sport and Active Living. As Alberta’s first Ambassador, Wiebe will work on promoting the value and importance of sport and physical activity to Albertans. Wiebe will also focus on encouraging under-represented populations, including women and girls, to engage in sport and physical activity.…