Tag: Central Alberta

  • Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Winter Skin Care

    Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Winter Skin Care

    Year-round sun protection While seasons change, one thing remains constant: the sun. No matter what season it is, it’s still shining, and you still need a sunscreen to protect your skin against harmful ultraviolet rays. Wear makeup or a moisturizer with sun protection factor (SPF) 15 on your face and all exposed areas of skin…

  • Wildrose: Our Mission Continues

    Wildrose: Our Mission Continues

    By Heather Forsyth, MLA Albertans remain in a state of shock. The betrayal they feel as they contemplate the scandalous abandonment of democratic principles held by once-trusted politicians will not heal quickly; nor should it. They are stung and justifiably hurt by actions that mock notions of noble public service and trust. But let us…

  • Premier Prentice Comments on Latest Keystone XL Developments

    Premier Jim Prentice issued the following statement after the White House said U.S. President Barack Obama would veto Keystone XL pipeline legislation: “I continue to be encouraged by the level of broad public and bipartisan support in the United States that is developing around the Keystone XL pipeline project. “Alberta is committed to responsible energy…

  • Red Deer RCMP look for owners of stolen property

    Red Deer RCMP have recovered some interesting pieces of stolen property in the last month, and think the pieces are unique enough that they may find their ways back to their rightful owners. If you’ve been the victim of theft and are missing any of the following items, please call Exhibits staff at Red Deer…

  • PM Announces Committee to Select the New Lieutenant Governor of Alberta

    PM Announces Committee to Select the New Lieutenant Governor of Alberta

    Ottawa, Ontario – Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced that the five members of the Advisory Committee on Vice-Regal Appointments are now in place to begin the search for appropriate candidates to fill the position of Lieutenant Governor of Alberta. This is in keeping with the non-partisan process to select Lieutenant Governors announced by the Prime…

  • A Personal Connection

    A Personal Connection

    Anthropology professor Kisha Supernant explores Métis archaeological sites while unearthing some of her own heritage By Janet Harvey When Kisha Supernant arrived at the University of Alberta a few years ago to assume her position in the Department of Anthropology, she was in search of a new research direction. Then she attended a talk on…

  • AHS Weekly Wellness News: A Flu Free New Year

    AHS Weekly Wellness News: A Flu Free New Year

    It’s not too late for your influenza immunization You resolve to start the year healthy.  To eat well, be active… but what about your influenza immunization? Influenza has arrived in Alberta.  As of December 18, more than 1,470 cases of influenza have been confirmed in Alberta.  Of these cases, 260 have been hospitalized.  Tragically, 10…

  • Direct Energy Regulated Services Announces Natural Gas Rates for January 2015

    Direct Energy Regulated Services Announces Natural Gas Rates for January 2015

    CALGARY, Alberta, Jan. 2, 2015 /CNW/ — Direct Energy Regulated Services has announced default natural gas rates for January 2015. These rates will apply to customers who have not chosen a competitive supplier within the ATCO Gas North and South service territories. The rates have been verified by the Alberta Utilities Commission. North Service Territory…

  • Consumers to benefit from electricity system improvements

    Electricity customers will soon have greater clarity and transparency in their bills, while benefiting from a more competitive retail marketplace. Based on the advice of an MLA team, and the passing of Bill 201, government will take action in three key areas: Clarifying that the Local Access Fee on customers’ bills is set and collected…

  • Water Conversation Flows into Action

    Water Conversation Flows into Action

    The Government of Alberta is responding to the priorities of Albertans with 20 immediate actions that will help protect the province’s water resources. The Water Conversation Action Plan outlines 20 short-term actions and five long-term actions that will further safeguard drinking water supplies, improve how we manage lakes and enhance groundwater protection during oil and…

  • Alberta’s Climate Change Regulations Extended

    Alberta is extending its four climate change regulations to the end of June 2015 to allow time for the continued thorough analysis of options for its new climate change framework. “Alberta’s climate change framework is important and will be a continued focus of our government in 2015. We are taking the time to ensure the…

  • Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Keep Moving, Keep Living

    Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Keep Moving, Keep Living

    Keeping active is your best defence against brittle bones. Exercise will encourage healthy bones and prevent loss of bone mass. Try to get 20 to 30 minutes of weight-bearing exercise on most days of the week, and 30 to 60 minutes of muscle-strengthening exercise 3 times per week. If you have osteoporosis, you might have…

  • Big drop in Alberta small business confidence in December

      Barometer index declines 7.4 points, biggest single monthly drop in over five years CALGARY, December 30, 2014 – According to the latest Business Barometer survey results released by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) today, Alberta’s small business confidence index dropped by more than seven points in December to 66.2, the largest monthly…

  • Government Protects Private Sector Pension Plans

    Government Protects Private Sector Pension Plans

    Cabinet has extended a moratorium on solvency for a group of private sector pension plans, protecting the benefits of 158,000 plan members. In their December 18 meeting, Cabinet approved two changes to the Employment Pension Plans Regulation, which applies to private sector pension plans. One of the changes allows defined benefit collectively-bargained, multi-employer pension plans…

  • Year’s End is No Time to Rest for Many Workers in Alberta

    Year’s End is No Time to Rest for Many Workers in Alberta

    While most Albertans take a break from work or school, many continue to work so we can enjoy the season. The end of the year is a time when many Albertans gather with family and friends to celebrate the holiday season, enjoy festive events and take a break from their daily routines. Some workers don’t…