Tag: Good News

  • A Moose on the Loose!

    A Moose on the Loose!

    Who would have thought you could get a chance to glimpse moose out here at Glenbow?! Moose, Alces alces, are the largest memebrs of the deer family and are well known for their huge antlers which are found on the male members of the species.  Moose may typically be thought of as gentle giants, but they…

  • Rio 2016: Logo and Mascot

    Rio 2016: Logo and Mascot

    Aimed at fostering a celebratory atmosphere and creating memorable experiences, the Rio 2016 ‘look’ is far more than a mere branding exercise – these designs will be a source of inspiration, bringing people and cultures together. Venues, products, uniforms – everything associated with the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games, will have this stamp. The…

  • Alberta’s 17th Lieutenant Governor Will Be Honoured with Legislature Portrait

    Alberta’s 17th Lieutenant Governor Will Be Honoured with Legislature Portrait

    The official portrait of Colonel (Ret’d) The Honourable Donald S. Ethell, OC, OMM, AOE, MSC, CD, LLD, 17th Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, will be unveiled during a ceremony on Monday, August 15, 2016, at 4:30 p.m. in the rotunda of the Alberta Legislature Building. “From his contribution to world peace as a highly-decorated peacekeeper to…

  • Calgary Regional Partnership: Marv’s Classic Soda Shop

    Calgary Regional Partnership: Marv’s Classic Soda Shop

    Relive the booming 50’s and enjoy a vintage treat Marv’s Classic Soda Shop is one of those places that makes the drive on Cowboy Trail worthwhile. It’s unlike anything else in the Calgary Region. As you enter Marv’s you instantly feel as if you have stepped on to a 1950’s movie set! You are greeted by: doo-wop…

  • MRU Prof Creating Buzz Over Native Bees

    MRU Prof Creating Buzz Over Native Bees

    By Bryan Weismiller When it comes to black-and-gold critters, honey bees are often hailed as queens of the monarchy. Whether emblazoned on the front of cereal boxes or featured in Hollywood flicks, the honey-makers tend to catch some seriously sweet attention. One Mount Royal University ecologist is feeling stung by all of the hype over…

  • Study Looks at Benefits of Early Exoskeleton Use

    Study Looks at Benefits of Early Exoskeleton Use

    Researchers eye benefits for spinal cord injury patients Story and photo by Colin Zak Researchers at Foothills Medical Centre (FMC) are the first in Canada to examine the benefits of using an exoskeleton robotic device to rehabilitate patients with spinal cord injuries (SCI) in the days and weeks following their injury. While previous studies have…

  • Rio 2016 Medals

    Rio 2016 Medals

    The design for the medals of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games highlights the relationship between the power of Olympic heroes and the power of natural forces. The medals use the form of the laurel leaf, an ancient symbol of victory, to connect the champions of the Olympic Games to the forces of the natural world.…

  • Contract Awarded for New Waterton Lakes National Park Visitor Centre

    Contract Awarded for New Waterton Lakes National Park Visitor Centre

    Parks Canada is announcing that, following a competitive process, a contract has been awarded to FWBA Architects for the design of the new Waterton Lakes National Park Visitor Centre located at Block 39 within the townsite. FWBA Architects, a Lethbridge architecture firm, will be the primary consultant for the architectural design of this project. The…

  • Alberta Celebrates UN International Day of the World’s Indigenous People

    Alberta Celebrates UN International Day of the World’s Indigenous People

    The Ministers of Indigenous Relations and Education have issued the following statements to mark the United Nations International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples (August 9), which is focused this year on Indigenous peoples’ right to education. “This year, the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples calls for collective attention to education. Young Indigenous people…

  • Back-to-School Meals Made Easy

    Back-to-School Meals Made Easy

    With summer winding down, it’s time to think about routines and making family-friendly meals for easy lunches and dinners. Here are some tips to make the food transition from summer fun to fall classes a breeze. Plan and shop ahead: Developing a weekly menu can save a lot of time in meal prep and reduces…

  • New Support for Small Business Recovery in Fort McMurray

    New Support for Small Business Recovery in Fort McMurray

    Financial assistance for small businesses affected by wildfires in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo will be available starting this September. Small businesses recovering from the Fort McMurray wildfire will have access to two complementary recovery programs as they resume operations and support their employees. The first program – funded by the governments of Alberta, Canada…

  • Back-to-Back Olympic Trampoline Gold for MacLennan

    Back-to-Back Olympic Trampoline Gold for MacLennan

    By Paula Nichols August 12, 2016 Rosie MacLennan has become the first Canadian summer athlete to successfully defend an individual Olympic gold medal with her victory in the women’s trampoline at Rio 2016. The Canadian flag bearer competed third to last, after qualifying for the eight-woman final in third place, behind Belarus’ Tatsiana Piatrenia and China’s Li…

  • Pitt Statement on Safer Spaces for Victims of Domestic Violence

    EDMONTON, AB: Wildrose Shadow Human Services Minister Angela Pitt released the following statement on the roll out of the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act, also known as the Safer Spaces for Victims of Domestic Violence Amendment: “The implementation of this bill will begin to help women suffering from domestic abuse and find safe shelter, but there…

  • Breaking Down Barriers for Survivors of Domestic Violence

    Breaking Down Barriers for Survivors of Domestic Violence

    The government is implementing a private member’s bill put forward by Calgary MLA Deborah Drever that makes it easier for victims of domestic violence to flee abuse. Survivors of family violence now can end a tenancy agreement early, without financial penalty, by presenting their landlord with a certificate verifying that they are at risk. The…

  • Rio 2016 Day 7: Results

    Rio 2016 Day 7: Results

    By Tavia Bakowski August 12, 2016 Day 7 of the Rio2016 Olympic Games brings rowing finals, the beginning of the athletics competition and the return of Rosie MacLennan. Fans and athletes have taken to social media to support #TeamCanada After a gold medal in the pool, Team Canada charges ahead to another jam packed day. Rowing – Silver for the…