Tag: Good News

  • Alberta’s Promise in the Stampede Parade

    Alberta’s Promise in the Stampede Parade

    Did you see the Little Red Wagon at the Calgary Stampede Parade? Alberta’s Promise and Big Brothers & Big Sisters (BBBS) of Calgary and Area participated in the the Calgary Stampede Parade on the morning of Friday, July 4th. The parade float, in the shape of a Red Wagon, symbolized the Alberta’s Promise commitment to…

  • Planet Waves ~ Weekly Horoscope for July 19 – 26, 2014

    By Eric Francis Aries (March 20-April 19) Humanity seems to live in terror of its own creative strength. We see this play out so many ways — in schools that ban creativity, in political movements where people sacrifice their own freedom, in people who object to sex in any form except for a scandal, or…

  • Canadian Technology Takes Aim at an Asteroid

    MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. to begin building a high-tech laser for the OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample-return mission Toronto, Ontario – (Thursday), on behalf of Industry Minister James Moore, Treasury Board President Tony Clement announced a significant contribution to Canadian space innovation. In partnership with MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (MDA) and the National Aeronautics and…

  • Inspired Artworks Give Glimpse Into Alberta’s History; Heritage

    A new series of paintings by Alberta artists will help to connect Albertans with the province’s ancient landscapes. The Heritage Art Series features four original artworks that are the result of the collaboration of Edmonton area artists working with Alberta Culture’s Archaeological Survey and researchers from the University of Alberta and the Royal Alberta Museum.…

  • Dispelling 3 Myths Can Lead To Better Care For Your Dog

    Your furry pal is your best friend in the world and there’s nothing you wouldn’t do for him or her. In fact, many Canadians go above and beyond for their dogs. A recent Western Financial Group study showed that six in 10 Canadians always buy their pet a birthday or Christmas present – and nearly…

  • Funding Helps Municipalities With Flood Readiness

    Help is available for communities affected by the 2013 floods in southern Alberta and Fort McMurray so they can replenish their flood-readiness supplies and purchase needed equipment to prepare for future floods. The 2013 floods affected more than 100,000 Albertans in over 30 communities. A recently implemented Alberta government program means municipalities can apply for…

  • A Slyce of the Technology Pie

    Start-up technology company opens technical support hub in New Waterford New Waterford, NS – Slyce Inc. is the creator of a state-of-the-art application that uses image recognition technology to allow consumers to identify and purchase products by simply snapping a photo of the item with a smartphone or scanning an image on their desktops. The…

  • City of Calgary Resumes Work in the Rivers

    Calgary, Alberta – The City of Calgary has made significant progress in restoring pathways and stabilizing riverbanks damaged during the June 2013 flood. As a continuation of those efforts, the City will resume work in both the Elbow and Bow Rivers, put on hold earlier this spring as part of regulations to protect river habitat.…

  • Wild Ideas for a Great Canadian Campout

    Pitch In July 19 and Help Get One Million Canadians Camping. Spice up your summer by join the Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) Great Canadian Campout on Canada Parks Day July 19. “We’ve got lots of wild ideas to encourage people to get outside and enjoy nature, from cooking to stargazing and more,” says Wade Luzny,…

  • Waterton-Glacier Science and History Day in Waterton Lakes National Park

    Parks Canada and the United States National Park Service invite you to the annual Waterton-Glacier Science and History Day. This year’s event is in Waterton Lakes National Park on Tuesday, July 29, from 9:30 am until 3:30 pm at the Falls Theatre. The event is open to the public and free of charge. Science and…

  • Centennial Park in Black Diamond Renamed in Honour of Bob Lochhead

    Bob Lochhead was born and raised in the foothills. He spent most of the last thirty years volunteering in our area with the Foothills Lions Club, the Griffiths Memorial Centre, the Royal Canadian Legion and the Valley Neighbours Club. At last night’s Black Diamond Council Meeting, Town Council voted in favour of changing the name…

  • New Feathered Predatory Fossil Sheds Light on Dinosaur Flight

      LOS ANGELES (July 15 2014) — A new raptorial dinosaur fossil with exceptionally long feathers has provided exciting insights into dinosaur flight. A paper published in Nature Communications on July 15, 2014 asserts that the fossil—discovered by an international team led by Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHM) paleontologist Dr. Luis Chiappe—has…

  • CBC: Edmonton Designers Come Up With Own Alberta Licence Plate

    CBC: Edmonton Designers Come Up With Own Alberta Licence Plate

    Some Edmonton graphic designers took things into their own hands as controversy heats up over changes to Alberta’s license plate. [weaver_iframe src=’http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/edmonton-designers-come-up-with-own-alberta-licence-plate-1.2706955′ height=600 percent=100 style=”style”]

  • Okotoks Completes 2014 Municipal Census: Population Up Almost 4%

    A 2014 Municipal Census was conducted in Okotoks to capture the annual population increase in order to maximize future per capita grant funding opportunities. The census was conducted from May 7 to June 27, 2014. Radio, newspaper, electronic and portable sign advertising took place to heighten resident awareness that a census was being conducted, the…

  • Mustangs Help Patrol U.S. Borders

    With all the high tech efforts to safeguard the borders you might be surprised to learn old fashioned horse patrols are still quite effective. The mounted border patrol agents are beginning to ride mustangs on the Northern and Southern borders of the United States. Mustangs are inherently strong and excel in endurance. They also have…