Tag: Good News

  • UCalgary: New Arctic Research Station Expands Oil Spill Studies

    UCalgary: New Arctic Research Station Expands Oil Spill Studies

      University of Calgary researchers collaborate with colleagues from across Canada at CFI-funded Churchill Marine Observatory By Andrea Kingwell News of an oil spill typically conjures images of blackened sea birds in the Gulf of Mexico, or an expanding slick in the Gulf of Alaska or North Sea. What doesn’t usually come to mind is…

  • BVJ: 2015 Molson Canadian Saloon Stage Line Up

    BVJ: 2015 Molson Canadian Saloon Stage Line Up

    Every Line-Up is Complete for the 2015 Big Valley Jamboree: July 30th to Aug 2nd – Limited Camping and Tickets Still Available – CAMROSE, AB – There’s so much more to the Big Valley Jamboree than just its main stage—and we’ve got the line-ups to prove it. We’ve rounded out the performers for the Thursday…

  • New Record for Online Camping Reservations as Province Celebrates Parks Day

    New Record for Online Camping Reservations as Province Celebrates Parks Day

    Camping reservations made through Alberta Parks’ online system have already shattered last year’s total and set a new high for Reserve.AlbertaParks.ca. More than 110,000 online reservations for regular, comfort and group campsites have been made so far this year. That’s an increase of over 12,500 bookings, or 11 per cent, compared to the same period…

  • The Lost Ring: Oilfields High School Driller Reunited with Lost Memento

    The Lost Ring: Oilfields High School Driller Reunited with Lost Memento

      By Collections and Exhibit Coordinator Breanna Mielke, Alberta Sports Hall of Fame & Museum One the best parts of my job is researching the artifacts in our collection. This past spring, this task took took me on an adventure to find the history of a ring. This unique ring was dropped off by a…

  • Leather ‘n’ Chaps…Ridin’ for SNAPS “Motorcycle Poker Rally”

    Leather ‘n’ Chaps…Ridin’ for SNAPS “Motorcycle Poker Rally”

    Hosted by The Foothills Special Needs Association for Parents and Siblings (SNAPS) WHEN: Saturday, July 18th, 2015 Registration and Pancake Breakfast: 9am WHERE: Royal Canadian Legion Branch #71 25 8 Ave SE, High River On July 18th, 2015 Foothills SNAPS is organizing a fund raiser which involves a motorcycle poker rally throughout the Foothills region.…

  • PACHI – Toronto’s Pan Am Games Mascot

    PACHI – Toronto’s Pan Am Games Mascot

    PACHI is a young porcupine who grew up just west of Toronto in a forested area of the Niagara Escarpment. PACHI isn’t your typical porcupine; he’s outgoing and loves to explore new places and meet new friends. And while there are some prickly challenges in being accepted as a porcupine, PACHI is out to prove…

  • Assembly of First Nations National Chief Urges Premiers for Action in Partnership, Presses Federal Government to Come to the Table

    Assembly of First Nations National Chief Urges Premiers for Action in Partnership, Presses Federal Government to Come to the Table

      OTTAWA /CNW/ – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde met (Wednesday) with Premiers in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Labrador and delivered the message that all governments – including the federal government – must work together collaboratively with Indigenous peoples on real action and outcomes that will close the gap in quality of…

  • Canadian Space Technology Helps Breast Cancer Patients

    Canadian Space Technology Helps Breast Cancer Patients

      The technology and expertise developed to build the first Canadarm not only paved the way for its descendants, Canadarm2 and Dextre, that are in great part responsible for the successful assembly and operating of the International Space Station, it also translated into new technology for the operating room. The Centre for Surgical Innovation and…

  • Gale Takes Lord Sterling Cup in Miniature Horse Show

    Gale Takes Lord Sterling Cup in Miniature Horse Show

      Calgary – Since 1992, the culminating event in the Canadian National Miniature Horse Show at the Calgary Stampede has been the competition for the Lord Sterling Cup. After this year, of the 24 winner’s plaques on the handsome silver trophy, 16 will have the name of the Circle J Ranch engraved on them. Last…

  • Okotoks Offers Special Program: A Cultural Night Out

    Okotoks Offers Special Program: A Cultural Night Out

    July 16 & July 17 6 PM to 9 PM Enjoy a delicious three-course meal at Okotoks’ charming European restaurant Bistro 1882 before being guided through an engaging tour of the Okotoks Art Gallery’s summer exhibition. Attendees will be entered into a draw for an OAG or RPAC gift card to be redeemed for anything…

  • Supporting Astronauts Headed to the International Space Station

    Supporting Astronauts Headed to the International Space Station

    Government of Canada invests in simulators designed to train astronauts to operate Canadarm2 on board the ISS Longueuil, Québec – (Yesterday), Industry Minister James Moore announced the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) has awarded a contract to L-3 MAPPS for simulator systems used to train astronauts and flight controllers to operate Canadarm2 and Dextre, Canada’s contribution…

  • 3D-Printed Feet Allow Foghorn the Rooster to Walk Again

    3D-Printed Feet Allow Foghorn the Rooster to Walk Again

    Researchers in veterinary medicine and biomedical engineering create prosthetic feet for frostbitten rooster By Collene Ferguson Thanks to the collaborative efforts of some creative minds at the University of Calgary, Foghorn the rooster is strutting his stuff again. Earlier this year, the plucky rooster was removed from a city property by Calgary Animal and Bylaw Services.…

  • Regionalization of High River Alert Takes Place Today

    Regionalization of High River Alert Takes Place Today

      HIGH RIVER, AB: On July 15 subscribers to the High River Alert system will now be able to receive additional alerts from seven other municipalities in the Foothills region. “This is a really exciting development for our region and a step that provides significant value to High River residents,” says Mayor Craig Snodgrass. Through…

  • Badlands Passion Play Has 6 Performances Left this Season

    Badlands Passion Play Has 6 Performances Left this Season

      Canadian Passion Play organizers urge Albertans to plan summer staycation in Badlands to experience Award Winning Arts & Cultural Experience July 10-26 NINE performances on Canada’s largest outdoor theatre stage featuring 200+ actors and farm animals Drumheller, Alberta  – “Despite a slowdown in the Alberta’s oil patch, we are expecting a solid turnout for…

  • Triple Gold Day for Canadian Rowers at Toronto 2015

    Triple Gold Day for Canadian Rowers at Toronto 2015

      By Paula Nichols, Content Researcher, Canadian Olympic Committee After a four medal day on Monday, Canada’s rowers were back on the water in St. Catharines, winning three gold medals on Day 4 at Toronto 2015. Carling Zeeman kicked off the morning in the women’s single sculls. Tied for first after the first 500m, she…