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Pro football veteran appointed as Dinos interim head coach
Steve Buratto takes helm as national search begins to replace Blake Nill Veteran Canadian Football League coach Steve Buratto has been named as the interim leader of the Dinos football program, the University of Calgary announced Friday. Buratto, who has spent the last two seasons as offensive line coach for the Dinos, will serve as…
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AHS cardiologists think big … and small
World’s tiniest pacemaker offers huge benefits Story and Photo by Colin Zak Looking at Victor Bohonos Orist, you would never guess he has a pacemaker. Without the bulky battery pack protruding from underneath his skin, he bears none of the visible signs of patients with traditional heart rhythm monitoring devices. “The device is so small,…
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It’s a Winter Wonderland in Alberta’s Parks!
A blanket of snow and mild winter weather are creating the perfect conditions to get outdoors and enjoy some seasonal fun in Alberta’s provincial parks. Whether it’s a high-energy afternoon of tobogganing with the kids, cross-country skiing through a still winter forest or skating on a frozen lake, winter activities abound at parks from Fort…
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Senate Unanimously Passes Elizabeth May’s Federal Framework on Lyme Disease Act
“This victory belongs to all Canadians coping with Lyme disease and their loved ones. This bill never would have been passed into law without their advocacy and willingness to tell their stories. ” (OTTAWA) – Elizabeth May’s Private Member’s Bill, C-442, the Federal Framework on Lyme Disease Act was passed unanimously at third reading by the Senate…
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Hockey Teams Deliver Bear Necessities
Cuddly toys comfort young patients at Christmas Story by Kerri Robins The fur will fly Dec. 12 in Medicine Hat as fans of the city’s Western Hockey League (WHL) Tigers will shower the ice with teddy bears and toques following the first Tigers goal. The game against the Kelowna Blazers will be the last of…
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Turner Valley School News ~ Mrs. Fredricksen’s Grade 2 Peace Book
In November our Grade 2 class read The Peace Book by Todd Parr. They were then asked to reflect on what made them feel peaceful and happy. They each created one page for a class book. Following are their responses. Peace is having a family by Jeffrey Peace is having fun by Hunter Peace is being free by Jenna Peace is…
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FSD News ~ English Language Learners Mentorship
ELL Mentorship in High River: École Secondaire Highwood High School teacher Whitney Smith’s English Language Learners (ELL) visited École Joe Clark School on November 20th to read with ELL students there. Sarah Clark, Principal of Divisional Programming, including English as a Second Language (ESL) programming, reports that it was great to see the students so…
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Foothills School Division – Building for the Future
New School Requests Superintendent John Bailey and Assistant Superintendent of Corporate Services, Drew Chipman, recently met with Alberta Education Capital Planning representatives to move new school requests forward, particularly discussion regarding the new K-9 school in Okotoks that has been approved for FSD. The challenge is trying to identify a suitable site as the Town…
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IBM Helps Make Brenda’s House a Home
This fall, IBM Canada donated Young Explorer workstations to 12 Alberta Promise Agencies. One recipient was Brenda’s House, a transitional shelter and re-housing program operated by the Children’s Cottage Society. IBM’s generosity didn’t stop there. Roy Hebert, IBM Alberta Territory Executive, visited Brenda’s House in November to see how the workstation was being received. Roy was so inspired that when Dawn Boustead, Manager…
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ATCO Gas Supports Life Skills Development Program for Eden Valley Youth
Community Cadet Corps promotes leadership, education and healthy lifestyle choices EDMONTON, Alberta – ATCO Gas announced funding in support of the Eden Valley Community Cadet Corps, a community-based service for at-risk youth, offering a wide variety of activities to youth between the ages of 12 – 18 years. “ATCO Gas is pleased to support this…
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The Harper Government cuts red tape for the Duty Free Shop industry
The Honourable Steven Blaney, Canada’s Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, yesterday announced changes to the Duty Free Shop Regulations that will streamline industry requirements, as well as reduce costs and the administrative burden on both the duty free shop industry and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). Processes will be streamlined by eliminating…
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Planet Waves ~ Weekly Horoscope for December 12 – 19, 2014
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AMA: Why Switch to Synthetic Oil in Winter
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Perry Bellegarde named new AFN national chief
West Coast Native News Saskatchewan’s Perry Bellegarde has been named the new national chief of the Assembly of First Nations. It only took one round of voting for Bellegarde to win, after getting more than 60 per cent of the 464 ballots cast during the event in Winnipeg. The AFN’s top job has been vacant since the…
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CBC: Kaillie Humphries wins Lou Marsh Award
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