Tag: Good News

  • EarthSky: How to see Comet Lovejoy, plus best photos!

    EarthSky: How to see Comet Lovejoy, plus best photos!

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  • Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Keep Moving, Keep Living

    Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Keep Moving, Keep Living

    Keeping active is your best defence against brittle bones. Exercise will encourage healthy bones and prevent loss of bone mass. Try to get 20 to 30 minutes of weight-bearing exercise on most days of the week, and 30 to 60 minutes of muscle-strengthening exercise 3 times per week. If you have osteoporosis, you might have…

  • Canada holds off United States, wins group at WJC

    Canada holds off United States, wins group at WJC

    By Mike G. Morreale – NHL.com Staff Writer MONTREAL — Max Domi not only helped the Canadian National Junior Team continue its preliminary-round mastery of the United States at the IIHF World Junior Championship, but he ended his night with an entire arena chanting his name. Domi (Arizona Coyotes), who was named Canada’s player of…

  • Recycling Within the MD of Foothills

    Recycling Within the MD of Foothills

    Start the year out right and plan to recycle everything you can! Foothills Regional Waste Management Facility is located on Highway 783 (16 Street E.), 5.5 Km south of Highway 7, 5 km north of Highway 543. Phone: 403-938-5224 Recycling: Tonnage Fees may apply Appliances: stoves, fridges, freezers, washers, dryers – no microwaves or built…

  • The Best Green Technology for Future Homes

    The Best Green Technology for Future Homes

    By Jennifer Moore, Greener Ideal Global warming, toxic waste, pollution, illness all are tell-tale signs of a rapidly deteriorating world. That’s exactly the reason why we should all do our part and implement new products and technologies that are green and eco-friendly.  Sure – if we are thinking of remodeling or building a home, we can…

  • Chasing Wild Horses

    Chasing Wild Horses

    For more information visit the Canada National Parks website

  • New Jersey Governor Vetoes Popular Bill Banning Gestation Crates in Favor of Presidential Bid

    New Jersey Governor Vetoes Popular Bill Banning Gestation Crates in Favor of Presidential Bid

    By Tina Page, Greener Ideal For the second time, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie vetoed a bi-partisan bill supported by 93% of his constituents aimed at freeing pregnant pigs from being forced to spend their lives before slaughter confined to a metal cage so small they are unable to turn or lie down. Critics are explaining this…

  • Kite Skiing is trending in Canada’s National Parks

    Kite Skiing is trending in Canada’s National Parks

    Winter sports enthusiasts never lack imagination when looking for exhilarating experiences – and it’s even more fun in wide-open spaces surrounded by exceptional landscapes. As a result, the national parks in Canada are becoming must-go destinations for activities like kite skiing. Kite skiing, also called traction, power, and snow kiting, is a winter variation of…

  • Turner Valley’s Family New Year’s Eve

    Turner Valley’s Family New Year’s Eve

    Come on down to the skating rink between 5 and 8pm tonight to see in the New Year with your family. Hosted by the Town of Turner Valley, Family New Year’s Eve will feature face painting, balloon artists, tasty treats, hot chocolate, skating on the outdoor rink, horse drawn hay wagon and a spectacular fireworks display…

  • The UK Has Created A Bio-Bus… That Uses Human Waste For Fuel!

    The UK Has Created A Bio-Bus… That Uses Human Waste For Fuel!

    By Sarah Burke For years we’ve known that human waste can be made into fuel, but it’s not until more recently that the practical applications have started to pop up. Specifically, in Britain they have introduced the first of its kind bio-bus that’s fuelled by – yes, you guessed it – human waste. The bus service…

  • Small Businesses Take the Lead on Green Technology Innovation

    Small Businesses Take the Lead on Green Technology Innovation

    By Jennifer Moore, Greener Ideal “We need miracles,” says Bill Gates. “We need to take the CO2 rate down to 0 in less than 25 years.” So where do we turn? To universities? Well, to a certain extent we do, but the best place to find fast, budget friendly, green technology innovation is to the…

  • Exercise Good Judgment Before Signing Gym, Spa Contract

    Exercise Good Judgment Before Signing Gym, Spa Contract

    Getting healthier is a popular New Year’s resolution, but consumers should exercise good judgment before signing up for a long-term fitness or health-related membership. The annual contract you sign in January may last a lot longer than your resolve, despite your best intentions. Paying on a month-to-month basis may make more sense until you’re sure…

  • Sheep River Library Program Welcomes Newcomers

    Sheep River Library Program Welcomes Newcomers

    Sheep River Library, Turner Valley, Dec. 2014: Newcomers to Turner Valley, Black Diamond, and the surrounding Diamond Valley community will soon have a new way of connecting with each other and meeting their neighbours. Thanks to a new program offered by the Sheep River Library, newcomers are invited to explore their interests and hobbies with…

  • Residents Encouraged to Recycle Christmas Trees

    Residents Encouraged to Recycle Christmas Trees

    HIGH RIVER, AB: The Town of High River is encouraging residents to take their real Christmas trees to the yard waste drop-off centre after the holiday season to be recycled. The yard waste drop-off centre is located behind the Sprung structures west of Co-op at 1225 1 Street S.E. and is open seven days a…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: “Green” Clean Your Drains

    By Reena Nerbas Cleaning Drains Dear Reena, I want to know the best way to clean my drains. Thanks, Donna Dear Donna, In a jar combine 2 tbsp. cream of tartar, one quarter cup baking soda and 1 tsp. salt. Drop in the drain, chase with boiling water. Repeat as necessary. Or pour half cup salt down…