Tag: Good News

  • CWF Launches Wild Pedagogies – An Amazing Learning Journey for Educators

    CWF Launches Wild Pedagogies – An Amazing Learning Journey for Educators

    The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is proud to be launching a new conservation program offering adventure learning journeys for educators and their families. “Wild Pedagogies is a one of a kind experiential learning program that blends graduate level studies in education from top university professors with travel on the landscape,” said Wade Luzny, CEO Executive…

  • LEGO Systems Debuts Largest-Ever Collection of Building Sets to Inspire Builders of All Ages at American International Toy Fair

    LEGO Systems Debuts Largest-Ever Collection of Building Sets to Inspire Builders of All Ages at American International Toy Fair

    NEW YORK, Feb. 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL TOY FAIR – LEGO Systems, Inc. debuts its largest collection of new building sets ever—313 new products—at the American International Toy Fair. Among the new offerings is LEGO® Classic – a collection of basic bricks and special elements designed to inspire and encourage open-ended and creative building fun.…

  • Try this Fantastic Vegan, Black Bean Burrito Bowl

    Try this Fantastic Vegan, Black Bean Burrito Bowl

    By Fabiana Giovanetti for Greener Ideal This black bean concoction over grains is a great one to throw into a Mason jar and take to work. It’s great either warm or hot, and it can be topped up with corn and kale if looking for a more filling option. Also, make sure to read our infographic…

  • Turner Valley School – Library to Learning Commons: Changing Names Changing Attitudes

      If you happen to drop into the Library/Learning Commons you will notice a number of recent changes that have taken place in our space. We are evolving our library space towards a Learning Commons model to create a physical and virtual space where inquiry, imagination creativity and collaboration thrive. Recent furniture purchases have been…

  • Alberta Emerald Foundation: February Youth Environmental Engagement Grant Recipients

    Alberta Emerald Foundation: February Youth Environmental Engagement Grant Recipients

      Through the generous support of our program sponsor, ConocoPhillips Canada, and other sponsors and individual donors, The Alberta Emerald Foundation is able to inspire Alberta’s next generation of eco-heroes by supporting projects that elevate environmental awareness in a meaningful way. The Alberta Emerald Foundation intends to allocate over 100 Youth Environmental Engagement Grants this year.…

  • FSD: Okotoks FCHS/AHSFA Eduation Plan

    FSD: Okotoks FCHS/AHSFA Eduation Plan

    Principal Vince Hunter and Vice-Principal Jordan Rhodes presented an overview of the school’s Education Plan. The school is investing considerable work in ensuring that strategic planning is always connected to FSD’s Vision for Leading and Supporting Learning to ensure continuity for students coming into to the school from a variety of feeder schools. The school is proud of its results and…

  • Alberta Health Services: Mobile Device Usage

    Alberta Health Services: Mobile Device Usage

      Whether it is a paramedic using their wireless device to send patient information to a hospital, or a home care worker downloading a health chart before visiting a client, mobile devices are integral parts of modern health care. We equip our teams with the technology that will enable them to do their jobs effectively…

  • Much Needed Lift for Boys & Girls Club of Diamond Valley & District

    Much Needed Lift for Boys & Girls Club of Diamond Valley & District

    The Boys & Girls Club of Diamond Valley and District receive money from the Community Facilities Enhancement Fund and Legacy Oil + Gas plus upgrades from the Town of Black Diamond.

  • Brilliant Invention Brings LED Sunshine To Windowless Rooms!

    Brilliant Invention Brings LED Sunshine To Windowless Rooms!

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  • Current Medal Standings – Canada Winter Games

    Current Medal Standings – Canada Winter Games

    As of noon February 21st Contingent Gold Silver Bronze Total  Quebec 35 23 25 83  Ontario 18 15 11 44  British Columbia 12 16 13 41  Alberta 7 15 17 39  Saskatchewan 3 7 8 18  New Brunswick 1 2 4 7  Manitoba 6 0 0 6  Newfoundland and Labrador 2 2 0 4  Yukon…

  • Robots Comfort Patients at Alberta Children’s Hospital

    Robots Comfort Patients at Alberta Children’s Hospital

    CALGARY – Four childlike robots are being used to comfort young patients during stressful medical procedures at Alberta Children’s Hospital. The two-foot-tall robots, named MEDi (Medicine and Engineering Designing Intelligence), are programmed to mimic the actions of a child and to calm apprehensive patients with small talk and high-fives during procedures, such as vaccinations and…

  • Bragg Creek Revitalization Planning

    Bragg Creek Revitalization Planning

      Sustainability Resources is partnering with McElhanney Engineering to develop a revitalization plan for the Hamlet of Bragg Creek, the gem of Rocky View County! They will be playing an advisory role with regard to stakeholder engagement to ensure the community’s vision for sustainability is effectively reflected in the plan. The Hamlet Community Revitalization Plan…

  • GE Funds Water Quality Testing Equipment to Help Kids Answer: “How healthy is your river?”

    GE Funds Water Quality Testing Equipment to Help Kids Answer: “How healthy is your river?”

      With the help of Alberta’s Promise, GE has partnered with the RiverWatch Institute of Alberta to fund new science equipment and give even more high school students the unique opportunity to study river health in Alberta. The partnership was announced on January 21 when GE’s James Cleland, Global General Manager of Heavy Oil, presented…

  • Planet Waves for March 2015

    Planet Waves for March 2015

      By Eric Francis Aries (March 20-April 19) There’s something unusually beautiful or momentous brewing, though you may not be able to focus on it well enough to predict. Plenty has been happening; you have been keeping busy and from the look of things, positive and involved with life. Yet there’s something beyond all that,…

  • 2015 Alberta 55 Plus Winter Games Opening Ceremonies in Lethbridge Tonight

    2015 Alberta 55 Plus Winter Games Opening Ceremonies in Lethbridge Tonight

    ENMAX Centre Thursday, February 19th Pre-entertainment 6:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.         Opening Ceremonies 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. Lethbridge is invited to celebrate at the Opening Ceremonies which will officially begin the Lethbridge 2015 Alberta 55 Plus Winter Games. Eight zones will be brought together in spirited competition, participation and the unity of sport in…