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Parks Canada Invites Visitors to Waterton Lakes National Park for Canada’s Parks Day
Waterton Park, Alberta – On Saturday, July 16, visitors are invited to celebrate Canada’s Parks Day at Waterton Lakes National Park. There are so many activities to participate in! Parks Canada is offering safe solar viewing, the opportunity to learn about the secret lives of animals with Parks Canada researchers and an interpretive program with “Digger…
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A Commonly Used But Often Misunderstood Tool
By Kim Inglis According to Deloitte, the Canadian marketplace is home to over $14 billion in publicly traded convertible debentures. Deloitte notes their appeal is growing because convertible debentures allow issuers to take advantage of lower cash costs and high yield potential, and they also give investors the opportunity to earn current income without giving…
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Energy at Home: How We Can Become More Sustainable
By Coral Bliss Taylor Most of the concerns raised about the unsustainability of our energy practices focus on industrial activities, such as development of the oilsands. But other sectors give rise to big energy sustainability issues too. Consider housing. A friend recently asked what could be done to make his new house more sustainable. It’s…
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Parks Day at Bar U Ranch July 16
Parks Canada invites visitors to the Bar U Ranch National Historic Site for Canada’s Parks Day Pekisko, Alberta – On Saturday, July 16, visitors are invited to celebrate Canada’s Parks Day at the Bar U Ranch National Historic Site. The Bar U Ranch offers a chance to explore a unique part of Canada’s ranch history.…
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Calgary Parking Authority’s Yahoo Crew takes on Stampede by giving away FREE parking!
CALGARY, July 11, 2016 /CNW/ – The Calgary Parking Authority’s Yahoo Crew will be giving away FREE two-hour on-street parking sessions on Wednesday July 13 and Thursday July 14. The Yahoo Crew will be in the downtown core as well as Mission and Beltline areas between 11:30am and 2:30pm starting as many free parking sessions…
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Fort McMurray Salvation Army Has All of the Physical Goods Needed at This Time
Fort McMurray, AB – At this time, The Salvation Army has more than enough physical goods to meet the demand and would prefer to now receive monetary fire relief donations that will assist in the long term over the next year. “Our church sanctuary is overflowing with donated items and our parking lot is full of…
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Wounded Warriors Canada Donates $175,000 to PTSD Service Dog Program
Partnership with Paws Fur Thought will see 40 Veterans receive a Service Dog OTTAWA, July 5, 2016 /CNW/ – Wounded Warriors Canada is proud to announce a $175,000 investment in PTSD service dogs through a partnership with Paws Fur Thought. This investment ensures stable funding to Paws Fur Thought allowing them, in turn, to pair…
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Planet Waves Horoscopes: July 11 – 18, 2016
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Tsuut’ina First Nations Makes Historic Announcement Regarding Major Commercial Development Serviced by SW Ringroad
Tsuut’ina First Nation and Canderel Announce Major Commercial Development Partnership for Three Sections of Tsuut’ina – Will Leverage Southwest Ring Road Traffic – Chief Roy Whitney Calls Announcement “Historic” TSUUT’INA, AB, July 11, 2016 /CNW/ – At a press conference held today on the Tsuut’ina First Nation, plans were announced for three major commercial developments that…
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Postal Service Will Not Be Interrupted While Talks Continue
OTTAWA, July 10, 2016 /CNW/ – Earlier today, the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, MaryAnn Mihychuk, encouraged both Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers to continue their discussions beyond the lockout notice. Accordingly the Corporation has withdrawn its 72-hour notice. As a result, there will not be a lockout, which…
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Southwest Calgary Ring Road Construction Begins
Crews and equipment will soon be on site to begin work on the southwest ring road section in Calgary. Early work will include relocation of utilities. Full construction is expected to begin in the fall. The work will be done by Mountain View Partners under an interim agreement. A full, long-term agreement will be executed…
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Law Enforcement Team Wants to Hear from Albertans
Alberta’s Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Branch is seeking re-accreditation from a world-leading agency. The Commercial Vehicle Enforcement branch helps keep Alberta roads safe by ensuring commercial vehicles comply with safety laws and standards. The re-accreditation process is conducted by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA). Alberta’s Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Branch has met…
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AHS Weekly Wellness News: Safe Summer Weekends
Many Albertans like to take advantage of the long summer evenings and warmer weather to get outdoors, go traveling or visit with family and friends. Weekends and celebrations can be fun for Albertans of all ages. If you, your friends or family are planning on using alcohol as part of your celebratory gatherings, there are…
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Energy Efficiency Open Houses Announced
Alberta’s Energy Efficiency Advisory Panel will hold its first open houses to gather input from Albertans. Panel members and technical experts will be on hand to speak with Albertans about their vision for energy efficiency and community energy systems programming and suggested actions. Calgary open house Monday, July 18 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Energy Environment…
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First Four-car “Mask” CTrain Launched in Calgary
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