Tag: Animals

  • Government of Canada announces new investments in Banff National Park 

    Government of Canada announces new investments in Banff National Park 

    Investments in the recovery of Species at Risk and improvement of the ecological integrity of the forest ecosystems Banff National Park, AB – The Minister of the Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, announced over $39 million in funding for Banff National Park to invest in the recovery of Species at Risk and improve the ecological…

  • Benefits of Senior Dogs

    Benefits of Senior Dogs

    What you see is what you get Older dogs are open books. From the start, you’ll know important things like their full-grown size, personality and grooming requirements. All this information makes it easier to pick the right dog and forge that instant love connection that will last a lifetime. If you’re not into surprises, an…

  • Calgary Humane Society: Mouse Care

    Calgary Humane Society: Mouse Care

    By Calgary Humane   Welcome to March, CHS Supporters! March is one of our favorite months at Calgary Humane Society because everything starts to turn green, our summer camp program starts to take shape and we start to plan our flower beds for the summer season. This year we have an interesting influx of little…

  • Federal Funding Enables Canadian Angus Association to Offer Members Reduced Genetic Testing Fee

    Federal Funding Enables Canadian Angus Association to Offer Members Reduced Genetic Testing Fee

    ROCKY VIEW COUNTY, AB – The Government of Canada through Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Canadian Agricultural Adaptation Program (CAAP) has invested $1 million to increase adoption of genomic technologies in Canada’s cattle sector and Canada’s Angus breeders will benefit. The financial investment will enable the Canadian Beef Breeds Council to demonstrate to producers the use…

  • RCMP Name the Puppy Contest Extended to March 31st

    RCMP Name the Puppy Contest Extended to March 31st

    INNISFAIL, Alberta – The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) needs help in naming puppies that will become Canada’s future RCMP Police Dogs. The Police Dog Service Training Centre (PDSTC) in Innisfail, Alberta, is asking young Canadians to suggest names for 13 German Shepherd puppies that will be born at the Centre in 2016. Children are encouraged…

  • How do Horses Help Kids with Emotional and Behavioral Issues?

    How do Horses Help Kids with Emotional and Behavioral Issues?

        Kids with emotional and behavioral issues can be difficult to work with. Most of them are slow to trust adults, and may be unwilling to trust anyone at all. In addition, if the emotional or behavioral issues are caused by abuse, the child could be angry and prone to emotional outbursts. Cognitive therapy…

  • Multiple Charges Laid Against Riverfront Aquariums in Calgary

    Multiple Charges Laid Against Riverfront Aquariums in Calgary

    By Calgary Humane Calgary, AB — On March 16, 2016, charges were laid under the Animal Protection Act of Alberta against Riverfront Aquariums, Manager Wayne Woo and Owner Michael Chow. The charges stem from a mass seizure of 333 animals from the business on December 2, 2015. Riverfront Aquariums and former owner Wayne Woo also face…

  • New Horse Racing Agreement Supports Rural Alberta

    New Horse Racing Agreement Supports Rural Alberta

    A renewed 10-year funding agreement with Horse Racing Alberta will help ensure the viability of Alberta’s horse racing industry and reflects government’s focus on responsibly managing provincial finances during the economic downturn. The Government of Alberta and Horse Racing Alberta (HRA) have signed a new 10-year agreement, which will support rural communities and the agriculture…

  • Calgary Zoo Welcomes Baby Gorilla

    Calgary Zoo Welcomes Baby Gorilla

    Calgary, AB – The Calgary Zoo is delighted to announce the arrival of a western lowland baby gorilla. The newest member of the gorilla troop arrived Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at approximately 9:30 p.m. First time mom, 15-year-old Kioja and her baby have been seen bonding and nursing; demonstrating positive mothering behaviours. “With approximately 350…

  • Province Gears Up to Protect Alberta Waters from Invasive Species

    Province Gears Up to Protect Alberta Waters from Invasive Species

    Hilo, Diesel and Seuss are strapping on their booties and vests for another busy watercraft inspection season. Boating season is just around the corner and watercraft inspection stations are gearing up for the influx of snowbirds on their way home from the U.S. The Coutts inspection station opened for business on March 7 and is…

  • Millarville-Stockland 4-H Club March News

    Millarville-Stockland 4-H Club March News

    Submitted by Jackson Collard, Club Reporter The Millarville-Stockland 4-H Club’s public speaking competition was on February 7th at the Millarville Racetrack Hall. We wish to send a great big thank you to our judges, Danna Ormstrup, Kathleen Arkes, David Cranswick, Myrtle Siebert, Janette Macmillan, Jill Stephenson, Donna Kendall, Barb Castell and Anne Marie Mullane. All…

  • Do You Have Enough Time to Own a Horse?

    Do You Have Enough Time to Own a Horse?

    Make no mistake horse ownership is very time consuming, horses require care 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year, come rain or shine and as a horse owner you’ll have to look after your horse yourself or pay someone else to do it for you. Daily care could take up to 3 hours a…

  • A&W Announces Leadership Investment to Advance Better Cage-Free Egg Production in Canada

    A&W Announces Leadership Investment to Advance Better Cage-Free Egg Production in Canada

    A&W Commits $100,000 Research Grant to Farm & Food Care Canada to Help Set Canada at the Forefront of Global Best Practices for Egg Laying Hen Housing. VANCOUVER, March 10, 2016 /CNW/ – A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. announces today a major commitment to become the first national quick service restaurant in Canada to serve…

  • Return of the Roar: Animatronic dinosaurs invade the Calgary Zoo again

    Return of the Roar: Animatronic dinosaurs invade the Calgary Zoo again

    Calgary, AB – They’re back! Contrary to popular belief, not all dinosaurs are extinct as the Calgary Zoo’s animatronic dinosaurs have returned to once again take over Prehistoric Park. Recently bestowed a Gold Award from Interpretation Canada, this award-winning experience reopens March 18, 2016. Dinosaurs Alive features new additions for 2016 such as water cannons…

  • Reading an Ancient Bond in the Look of Puppy Love

    Reading an Ancient Bond in the Look of Puppy Love

    Researcher explores close prehistoric relationship between human and dog. By Geoff McMaster The irresistible gaze of “puppy-dog eyes” has roots in thousands of years of human evolution alongside domesticated dogs, says anthropologist Robert Losey. Anyone who owns a dog is familiar with the “gaze”—that hypnotic, imploring stare that demands reciprocation. It can seem to hold…