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Researchers Turn Potato Byproducts into Eco-Friendly Plastic Films
Starch-based films offer green alternative to petroleum-based plastics used in food packaging. By Helen Metella Marleny Aranda Saldaña (middle) with graduate students Yujia Zhao (left) and Carla Sofia Valdivieso Ramirez. Saldaña and her research team developed a starch-based plastic film that has antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. Using potato peels and culls considered waste by Alberta’s…
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AHS Weekly Wellness News: Stay on your feet and stay active
November is Seniors’ Falls Prevention Month Let’s face it; falls can happen to anyone at any time but the reality is that as we get older our risks of falling are greater. The statistics paint an alarming picture; one in three Alberta seniors will fall every year. Not only are falls the leading cause of…
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SAIT: Celebrating Exceptional Alumni
SAIT’s 2015 Distinguished Alumni and Outstanding Young Alumni Awards recipients possess a striking mix of ingenuity, inspiration and dedication to their chosen fields. And perhaps above all else, they exemplify a profound commitment to serving the community. “In almost every case, our nominees demonstrated a depth of commitment to making the world a better place,”…
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Outstanding Alberta Tourism Achievements Recognized at 2015 Alto Awards
Excellence in Alberta tourism was celebrated (Monday night) with the presentation of the 2015 Alberta Tourism Awards, known as the “Altos.” “The Alto Awards recognize and celebrate the achievements that contribute to a stronger Alberta,” said Honourable David Eggen, Minister of Alberta Culture and Tourism, via a special video presentation. “Congratulations to everyone here tonight for…
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Tofino Community Recognized for Response to Capsized Boat
The community of Tofino and members of the Ahousaht First Nation came together on Oct. 25 to respond to a capsized whale watching vessel, working together to save the lives of 21 of the 27 people on board. Premier Christy Clark visited Tofino on Oct. 27 was joined by Minister of State for Emergency Preparedness…
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Halloween in Diamond Valley
Well it’s all over for another year and by all accounts it was a blast. Between the Spook House, the Zombie Minirun and door-to door it sounds like everyone really enjoyed themselves. The Gazette took a few photos last night from the Trick or Treaters and, like some of the comments on Facebook today, we…
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Nominations for the 25th Annual Emerald Awards open November 2!
Albertans are passionate about balancing the development of our province’s rich resources with environmental stewardship. For the past 25 years, the Emerald Awards have recognized and celebrated the innovation and dedication of large and small businesses, individuals, not-for-profit associations, community groups, youth and governments. Elevate Alberta’s environmental leadership by nominating yourself or someone you know…
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Longview Library: Christmas Craft Days
Joan, our librarian, has many Christmas activities planned for the children of the Longview School. On Wednesday, November 18th, Joan will be reading a Winter Story to the Kindergartens. They will make jingle bells and be treated to hot chocolate. On Wednesday November 25th, there will be storytelling for Grades 1 and 2, and…
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Dawgs Announce 2016 Seaman Stadium/Okotoks Dawgs Hall of Fame & 2016 Award Winners
Two more pillars of Okotoks Dawgs Baseball at Seaman Stadium will be inducted into the Hall of Fame at the Dawgs Annual Awards Banquet scheduled for Saturday, January 30, 2016. The late Darryl K. (Doc) Seaman, who with brother Don were the principal donors behind Seaman Stadium in Okotoks, will be posthumously honoured…
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Thirteen Spooky Facts about Canadian Bats
There are 19 known bat species in Canada. Although they are subjected to a spooky stigma around Halloween, they’re nothing to be afraid of. Here are 13 things you didn’t know about this not-so-scary mammal: 1. The snooze button. While hibernating, bats do not feed or drink, and their body temperature and metabolic rates…
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Crossword Puzzle ~ October 31st, 2015
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Dentistry Students Sock it to Poverty
Sock fight raises more than 500 pairs of socks to donate to Edmonton’s Boyle McCauley Health Centre. By Tarwinder Rai Just over 100 students, faculty and staff from the University of Alberta’s School of Dentistry took part in a sock-flinging battle royale Oct. 22, in what is fast becoming an annual tradition. The School of…
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