Tag: Good News

  • Wood Buffalo Students Given More Time to Repay Loans

    Wood Buffalo Students Given More Time to Repay Loans

    The Government of Alberta is giving students affected by the wildfire more time to repay their student loans. Government is extending the deferral of repayment and interest-free period to March 1, 2017 for student loan borrowers affected by the fire so they can focus on their immediate needs. More than 700 students will benefit from…

  • Government Improving Primary Care Networks for Albertans

    Government Improving Primary Care Networks for Albertans

    The government is acting on the findings of a Primary Care Network review aimed at improving services for Alberta patients. “This review showed primary care networks are delivering patient-focused health care in most cases, but it also showed there are some inconsistencies. We will work with our partners to strengthen governance and accountability, set clearer…

  • Low-Interest Home Equity Loans Will Help Seniors Age in Community

    Low-Interest Home Equity Loans Will Help Seniors Age in Community

    Application forms are now available for senior homeowners looking to repair or modify their homes under the Seniors Home Adaptation and Repair Program. The program provides a low-interest, home-equity loan to eligible senior homeowners to finance needed repairs or adaptations that will help them remain independent in their own homes. Seniors could use the loan…

  • Jason Kenney Launches Unite Alberta

    Jason Kenney Launches Unite Alberta

    Youtube – CPAC Jason Kenney was in Calgary last night to officially launch his Unite Alberta campaign in the hopes of uniting the PC and Wildrose parties to defeat the NDP at the next election. Mr Kenney made his first stop in Grand Prairie and ended in Calgary with his official announcement. Mr Kenney will be…

  • Town and Our High River Partner to Launch Community Vitality Fund

    Town and Our High River Partner to Launch Community Vitality Fund

    HIGH RIVER, AB: The citizen led group ‘Our High River’ is partnering with the Town to launch the Community Vitality Fund (CVF) that is now available to citizens and community groups. The fund aims to support community improvement projects or events that will help to make the town more attractive or safe, raise the level…

  • Northern Students Dig into Science

    Northern Students Dig into Science

    Education professor packs her bags—and a box of worms—to help students discover how science can boost composting. By Kateryna Barnes Not everyone would take a box of worms through airport security for the benefit of students learning about composting in Canada’s North, but that’s exactly what Jerine Pegg did this past spring. Pegg, a professor…

  • Sable Chief – A Comforting Mascot

    Sable Chief – A Comforting Mascot

    Remembering Beaumont-Hamel and the battle of the Somme On March 31, 1949, the Island of Newfoundland officially became a Canadian province. However during the time of the First World War, 1914-1918, Newfoundland was still a dominion of Great Britain. When Britain declared war on Germany in 1914, Newfoundland was automatically at war as well. More…

  • Yukon Gold Mine Yields Ancient Horse Fossil

    Yukon Gold Mine Yields Ancient Horse Fossil

    700,000-year-old fossil discovered in Yukon permafrost yields genome world record. June 26, 2013 (Edmonton) When University of Alberta researcher Duane Froese found an unusually large horse fossil in the Yukon permafrost, he knew it was important. Now, in a new study published in the journal Nature, this fossil is rewriting the story of equine evolution…

  • The Road to Rio for Track and Field Athletes Starts in Edmonton

    The Road to Rio for Track and Field Athletes Starts in Edmonton

    The deepest, most talented pool of Canadian track and field athletes ever is set to compete in Edmonton for Olympic and Paralympic berths to the Games in Rio de Janeiro. EDMONTON – The Road to Rio de Janeiro is crowded with talented Canadians who will compete at the Canadian Track and Field Championships and Selection…

  • Jean Statement on Eid al-Fitr

    Jean Statement on Eid al-Fitr

    EDMONTON, AB (July 6, 2016): Today, Wildrose Leader Brian Jean released the following statement to mark Eid al-Fitr: “Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Muslims throughout Alberta and across the world will celebrate the end of the fast with a time of feasting. “This Festival of Breaking the Fast begins…

  • Open Farm Days 2016 Attracts Record Number of Host Farms and Ranches

    Open Farm Days 2016 Attracts Record Number of Host Farms and Ranches

    More than 100 host sites have opened their gates and signed on for Open Farm Days 2016. With an enticing array of family fun activities, this year’s event, to be held Aug. 20 and 21, promises to be the best ever. Local chefs will team with Alberta producers to offer a tantalizing taste of Alberta at a…

  • Oilfields High School Quest Program Wraps Up Another Successful Year

    Oilfields High School Quest Program Wraps Up Another Successful Year

    Scott Carey, Principal of Oilfields School, and Quest teacher Adam Argento provided School Trustees with an update on this award-winning Grade 10-12 outdoor adventure learning program introduced at the school six years ago. Scott credited then Oilfields’ vice-principal Cynthia Glaicar (now principal at Westmount School) with having the dream of a program that would enable…

  • TrackTown Classic meet to showcase Canada’s best on Road to Rio

    TrackTown Classic meet to showcase Canada’s best on Road to Rio

    EDMONTON – Sprint star Andre De Grasse and IAAF World Championships silver medal-winning 800-metre runner Melissa Bishop headline a stellar lineup of Canadian and international athletes who will compete at the 2016 TrackTown Classic on Friday evening, July 15, meet organizers announced. Long jumper Christabel Nettey, 400-metre hurdler Sarah Wells and 100- and 200-metre man…

  • Fireside Theatre Merges Past and Present Parallels of the Real Life Refugee Experience

    Fireside Theatre Merges Past and Present Parallels of the Real Life Refugee Experience

    The World premiere of  Kaspar Hauser: The Riddle of Refuge Fundraiser for the Rosebud Committee for Syria to be performed around campfires at three locations (Drumheller, Strathmore & Rosebud) July 21-24 Drumheller, Strathmore & Rosebud, Alberta – Fireside Theatre,  a collective of theatre artists based in Rosebud presents Kaspar Hauser: The Riddle of Refuge, a mysterious…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Nail Polish Spill

    By Reena Nerbas Adhesive Stain on Upholstery Dear Reena, I recently picked up a used rear window, and left it in the back of my van, leaning up against the rear seat. The black adhesive softened in the heat and some transferred to the upholstery fabric, leaving an ugly black streak stain. What can I…