Tag: Good News

Nominations for Provincial 2016 Heritage Awards now open

The search for Alberta’s heritage heroes is on and Albertans are encouraged to help honour outstanding contributions to heritage preservation. “Whether it is dedicated volunteers sharing their passion for local history at the community museum or municipal leaders conserving cherished landmark buildings, Albertans are working hard to preserve and share Alberta’s past. Help us honour…

March 17, 2016
History of St Patrick’s Day

Watch this video to find out what you may not have known about St Patrick’s Day St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated on March 17, the saint’s religious feast day and the anniversary of his death in the fifth century. The Irish have observed this day as a religious holiday for over 1,000 years. On St.…

March 17, 2016
Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Serving Size Savvy

Most of us are aware of Eating Well with Canada’s Food Guide and its recommendations to eat a certain number of servings from each food group each day. But what makes up a serving? Eating Well with Canada’s Food Guide advises Canadians to consume a certain number of servings per food group each day. This…

March 17, 2016
St Patrick’s Day by the Numbers

Source: History

March 17, 2016
What You Can Learn From Hiring a Veteran

By steveroseblog ‘Hiring a vet’ is not an act of charity. Organizations that claim they ‘hire veterans’ in the same way they claim they are ‘going green’ are missing the point, and here is why: They value service before self Forget customer service training, serving members were trained in a form of service unparalleled in…

March 16, 2016
Do You Have Enough Time to Own a Horse?

Make no mistake horse ownership is very time consuming, horses require care 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year, come rain or shine and as a horse owner you’ll have to look after your horse yourself or pay someone else to do it for you. Daily care could take up to 3 hours a…

March 16, 2016
Yannick Bisson Wins the 2016 Fan’s Choice Award

Twitter | @yannick_bisson wins the 2016 Fan’s Choice Award #CdnScreen16 @Academy_NET Facebook | Over 125,000 fans have voted and chosen Yannick Bisson of Murdoch Mysteries as the winner of the 2016 Fan’s Choice Award #CdnScreen16 TORONTO, March 13, 2016 – Over 125,000 fans have voted and chosen Yannick Bisson of Murdoch Mysteries as the winner…

March 16, 2016
St. Patrick’s Day Protein-Packed Green Smoothie Muffins

By Sheri Wetherell Getting a little tired of your regular morning green smoothie? Try turning that smoothie into a tasty, good-for-you muffin! These protein-rich muffins are packed with goodness that will make you hit the ground running, like Good Greens, a powder blend of multiple superfoods, and Vanilla Protein, 18 grams worth of plant-based proteins –…

March 16, 2016
Parachute teams up with Economical Insurance to educate ‘young brains’

TORONTO – Parachute, the national charity dedicated to preventing injuries and saving lives, is pleased to announce its partnership with Economical Insurance as the first National Gold Sponsor of Brain Waves (formerly Brain Day). The interactive, hands-on program teaches students about concussion awareness, along with brain and spinal cord education. Preventable injuries kill more Canadian…

March 15, 2016
Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Fridge Tips

By Reena Nerbas Foot Odour Dear Reena, I have a big problem with excessive foot odor. The odor overwhelmed my cubicle and I am in an embarrassing situation each time someone comes to my cubicle. I wash my feet twice a day every day, before bed and before going to work, sometimes I soak my feet…

March 15, 2016
Alberta gets new Chief Medical Officer of Health

Dr. Karen Grimsrud has been appointed Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health following a national search to fill the position. “The health of all Albertans is my ministry’s top priority, and Dr. Grimsrud, as our Chief Medical Officer of Health, will be a tremendous asset in protecting and promoting public health. I’m looking forward…

March 15, 2016
NASA Global Hawk Flies Pacific Storm Mission

Extreme weather predictions on the West Coast could become more accurate with help from NASA’s remotely piloted Global Hawk. Flights to look at Pacific storms as they develop began Feb. 12. The mission will show how Global Hawk could augment satellites and routinely fly vast areas of the ocean, said Robbie Hood, director of the…

March 15, 2016
Minister Miranda Congratulates Team Koe’s Brier Win

Minister of Culture and Tourism Ricardo Miranda issued the following statement on the win by Team Kevin Koe at the 2016 Brier curling championship: “Congratulations to Alberta’s Team Kevin Koe on winning the 2016 Tim Hortons Brier. Team Koe battled the most accomplished field in curling history to win its third Brier in six years.…

March 15, 2016
Hot-Shooting Koe Leads Alberta to Tim Hortons Brier Championship

OTTAWA – Kevin Koe’s razor-thin pick of a Brad Gushue counter in the seventh end was the pivotal shot that led to Alberta’s 9-5 win over Newfoundland-Labrador in the championship game of the Tim Hortons Brier Sunday evening. “Pretty special feeling when you can win a Brier, especially one this tough,” said Koe, who also…

March 15, 2016
A&W Announces Leadership Investment to Advance Better Cage-Free Egg Production in Canada

A&W Commits $100,000 Research Grant to Farm & Food Care Canada to Help Set Canada at the Forefront of Global Best Practices for Egg Laying Hen Housing. VANCOUVER, March 10, 2016 /CNW/ – A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. announces today a major commitment to become the first national quick service restaurant in Canada to serve…

March 15, 2016