Tag: Good News

  • Commemorating 125 Years of Ukrainian Settlement in Canada

    Commemorating 125 Years of Ukrainian Settlement in Canada

    Culture and Tourism Minister Ricardo Miranda has issued the following statement about the 125th anniversary of Ukrainian immigration to Canada. “As we prepare to celebrate Ukrainian Day this Sunday, Aug.7, it is important we also recognize a significant milestone. “2016 marks the 125th anniversary of Ukrainian immigration to Canada. Between 1891 and 1914, approximately 170,000…

  • Longview’s Little New York Daze Parade – July 2016

    Longview’s Little New York Daze Parade – July 2016

  • Town of Okotoks Water Conservation and Leak Detection Program

    Town of Okotoks Water Conservation and Leak Detection Program

    The Town of Okotoks is working with EPCOR and Corix Water Products to implement a Water Conservation and Leak Detection Program. The program will continue to update or replace existing water meter infrastructure to provide advanced metering features. Starting summer 2016, approximately 8,400 residential and commercial properties throughout the Town will have their water meter…

  • Fort McMurray Gets Record-Breaking Donations for Relief Campaign

    Fort McMurray Gets Record-Breaking Donations for Relief Campaign

    The Government of Alberta is contributing $30.3 million to match money donated by Albertans to the Canadian Red Cross relief campaign for residents of Fort McMurray. Donations will support the health and wellness of residents and the recovery of the local economy through targeted programs. “Our government has been standing with the people of Fort…

  • The Countdown Has Started: Only 150 Days to an Unforgettable Year

    The Countdown Has Started: Only 150 Days to an Unforgettable Year

    The 150th Anniversary of Confederation is Almost Here!        Vancouver – On behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, Jonathan Wilkinson, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Member of Parliament (North Vancouver), today announced the start of the 150-day countdown to the official launch of celebrations marking the 150th anniversary…

  • Horatio Alger Association of Canada Opens Scholarship Application Process from Coast to Coast to Coast

    Horatio Alger Association of Canada Opens Scholarship Application Process from Coast to Coast to Coast

    MONTREAL/CNW Telbec/ – The Horatio Alger Association of Canada announced today the opening of its online scholarship application process for students across Canada beginning their post-secondary studies in the fall of 2017. A total of 85 need-based scholarships will be awarded: 80 Horatio Alger Canadian Scholarships, valued at $5,000 each, to high school students in every…

  • Canadian Coast Guard Arctic Operations 2016

    Canadian Coast Guard Arctic Operations 2016

    The Canadian Coast Guard’s Arctic operations are now well underway for the 2016 season. Our annual Arctic Operations provide greater maritime safety, help to protect the unique Arctic marine environment, support our most northern communities and establish a continuous federal presence in our Arctic waters. Planning for Arctic Operations is carried out throughout the year…

  • Salvation Army: Community Garden Slashes Food Bills and More

    Salvation Army: Community Garden Slashes Food Bills and More

    At The Salvation Army’s community garden in Swift Current, Sask., planting seeds and investing a little bit of time is improving the quality of life for low-income families and individuals. “There are many benefits to the community garden,” says Sandra Brong, The Salvation Army’s community and family services coordinator. “Participants eat healthier, save money on…

  • Governor General to Attend the Opening Ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games

    Governor General to Attend the Opening Ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games

    OTTAWA /CNW/ – At the request of the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, Their Excellencies the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, and Mrs. Sharon Johnston will attend the Olympic Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro, in the Federative Republic of Brazil, from August 3 to 8, 2016. “Sharon and I are honoured…

  • How I Paid off my Student Debt in 22 Months

    How I Paid off my Student Debt in 22 Months

    5 tips to make you smarter about your money By Alex Migdal, ’15 BA for Thought Box Bridget Eastgaard, ’10 BSc, was $20,000 in debt when she graduated from university. That year, she started the blog Money After Graduation, chronicling her efforts to pay her debt and become financially independent. Within 22 months, she was…

  • The Olympic Games in Rio: Statement from Culture and Tourism Minister

    The Olympic Games in Rio: Statement from Culture and Tourism Minister

    Ricardo Miranda, Alberta’s Culture and Tourism Minister responsible for sport, issued the following statement in advance of the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro: “Congratulations to the 31 athletes from Alberta on making the Canadian Olympic Team. I am extremely proud to see our province so well represented. Over the next 16 days these athletes…

  • Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Integrative Medicine

    Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Integrative Medicine

    Sorting Out the Terminology Conventional medicine, alternative medicine, complementary medicine, integrative medicine… can you keep all the terms straight in your mind? Canadians today enjoy many choices in seeking health care treatment, but it’s not easy to stay informed about all the options. Conventional medicine (often also referred to as Western medicine) is the approach…

  • Open Farm Days Will Harvest Fun and Memories

    Open Farm Days Will Harvest Fun and Memories

    Whether it is tantalizing barbecue under a blue Alberta sky or a trail ride through picturesque rural landscapes, family fun options will abound during Open Farm Days 2016. The gates will swing open at a record number of host sites across the province August 20 and 21 as farmers, ranchers and ag-tourism operators invite visitors…

  • Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls gets Alberta support

    Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls gets Alberta support

    The Minister of Indigenous Relations, Richard Feehan, issued the following statement in response to today’s federal announcement of a five-member commission to lead the National Inquiry on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, along with terms of reference to guide their work. “This is an important step. I’d like to commend the federal government…

  • Government of Canada Names Commissioners for National Inquiry Into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls

    Government of Canada Names Commissioners for National Inquiry Into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls

    Ottawa, ON – Canada is committed to real reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, and the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls is an important step on this path to end the unacceptable rates of violence against Indigenous women and girls. Today, Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs, along with Jody Wilson-Raybould,…