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ATCO Gas Donation Adds Sparkle to New Turner Valley Ball Diamonds
Three new fields help make southern Alberta town a destination for summer sports EDMONTON, Alberta – ATCO Gas announced today a $7,500 donation to help boost Turner Valley’s reputation for hosting first-class baseball competitions. The funds will be used to help complete three new baseball diamonds in the recreation area where a new soccer field,…
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Inaugural Kobo Book Report Reveals Top eReading Trends from 2014
–Canadians turned 300 million virtual pages on their Kobo eReaders last holiday season– TORONTO, Dec. 2, 2014 /CNW/ – When the weather outside is frightful, Canadians find eReading delightful – so delightful, in fact, that Canadians turned nearly 300 million virtual pages on Kobo devices over the holidays last year, with 16 million on Christmas…
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$10-million gift establishes DNA Science Centre
All cancers have one thing in common — a mistake in the DNA The University of Calgary will study how cells detect and repair DNA damage, using this research to reduce cancer rates and improve treatments for cancer patients. The research will take place in the newly created Robson DNA Science Centre. The centre was…
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Senator Doug Black showcasing local Alberta youth artwork for 2014 holiday cards
OTTAWA, Dec. 1, 2014 – For the second year in a row, Alberta-elected Senator Doug Black has selected artwork from two different Alberta schools to use for his holiday cards. The two winning pieces come from École Beau Meadow School in Beaumont, Alberta, and King Edward School from Edmonton, Alberta. “It’s wonderful to see all…
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Trace: Reflections on Landscape at Turner Valley School
A trace is a mark left by the passage of a person, animal or thing on the physical environment. Often it is barely perceivable and temporary, soon being removed by time and nature. Sometimes it persists for longer, permanently altering the landscape. This exhibition is an attempt to record, or make visible, that trace for…
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Oilfields Hospital LTC Fundraising Christmas Raffle
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Harper Government Announces Increased Funding to Improve Avalanche Safety
Parks Canada increases funding to Avalanche Canada and affirms Canada’s position as a world leader in avalanche education, awareness and safety Banff, Alberta – The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, today announced increased Parks Canada support and funding for Avalanche Canada (formerly known as the Canadian Avalanche…
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ZOOLIGHTS Brightens the Winter Sky
Calgary’s favourite holiday tradition is back with several new features! Calgary, AB – The Calgary Zoo is excited to light up the holidays with another year of ZOOLIGHTS! The largest seasonal light display in Western Canada turns 17 and will be showcasing some new additions like Santa’s Oasis, an ice skating rink and a singing…
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Jones a finalist for Air Canada Athlete of the Year award
By Al Cameron for the Canadian Curling Association Hey, curling fans! Show your support for our sport by getting behind one of our top athletes in a major national contest. Olympic gold-medallist Jennifer Jones, who skipped her Canadian teammates (third Kaitlyn Lawes, second Jill Officer, lead Dawn McEwen, alternate Kirsten Wall) to the first unbeaten…
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Canada’s First Simulation Centre for Women’s Health Opens
High-tech learning centre at Lois Hole used to train health providers Story by Elise Cerny; photo by Shelly Willsey The first simulation centre dedicated to women’s health is now open at the Lois Hole Hospital for Women in Edmonton. The Simulation Centre for Health Learning is a teaching and demonstration space where real-life medical and…
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Faith Forum ~ Joy
By Gloria Wessner The world just isn’t getting any better. Places in the world have brutal wars, starvation, extreme weather events, racial unrest, peoples striving for democracy, economic disasters, extreme immoral religious behavior and major environmental issues. It is increasingly difficult to feel peaceful living in the world with all of these issues around you,as…
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United Nations and Foothills HIRE Support Businesses in Creating Enabling Work Environments for People with All and Every Disability
Wednesday, December 3rd is United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities, – focusing on Sustainable Development: the Promise of Technology. The HIRE employment program of Foothills SNAPS is the ‘GO TO’ resource, information and support source for employers and employees. With our office in High River, and serving the whole Foothills region, HIRE provides…
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Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Sharpening the Frost Scraper
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Testing rules out Ebola Virus Disease in Calgary Zone patient
CALGARY – Alberta Health Services (AHS) has been managing a potential case of Ebola Virus Disease at South Health Campus. Due to this individual’s travel and symptom history, AHS had decided to test this individual for Ebola Virus Disease. Test results have now confirmed that this patient does NOT have Ebola Virus Disease. Staff managed…
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NASA’s Van Allen Probes Spot an Impenetrable Barrier in Space
Two donuts of seething radiation that surround Earth, called the Van Allen radiation belts, have been found to contain a nearly impenetrable barrier that prevents the fastest, most energetic electrons from reaching Earth. The Van Allen belts are a collection of charged particles, gathered in place by Earth’s magnetic field. They can wax and wane…
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