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Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: In the Kitchen
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Living Library Comes Alive at Mount Royal University: Black Diamond Resident One of the “Living Books”
CALGARY —Mount Royal University brought together a diverse collection of speakers Jan. 27 for its first-ever Living Library event. The Living Library functioned much like its traditional namesake — only the stories were told by people, instead of by books. Attendees checked out real-life books with personal experiences ranging from genocide to gang life…
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Try a 120-Square-Foot Home on For Size at the Tiny-House Hotel in Portland, Ore.
Leave it to progressive Portland, Ore., to introduce the first tiny-house hotel The owners of Caravan say it’s the first legal commercial application of tiny houses in the United States. By Melanie D.G. Kaplan The lure of the tiny house is huge. These small homes, less than 200 square feet and often on wheels, appeal…
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Groundhogs – A Sure Sign of Spring
By Terri-Lee Reid Regardless of whether Wiarton Willie, Punxsutawney Phil, Brandon Bob, Balzac Billy, Shubenacadie Sam or Gary the Groundhog saw his shadow on Groundhog Day, the first groundhog I see after a long winter is a sure sign of spring. Also called woodchucks and whistle-pigs, groundhogs are rodents that are found in southern Canada,…
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Barbie Evolves
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Diversification Program to Boost Alberta’s Economy
Petrochemical sector could realize billions of dollars in new investment Alberta’s Industrial Heartland (February 1, 2016) – Alberta’s economy will realize a long term boost from a new program aimed at spurring investment in the petrochemical sector. The Petrochemicals Diversification Program announced today by the Government of Alberta could generate $3 – $4 billion in…
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Alberta Takes Significant Step Toward Diversifying Economy
The new Petrochemicals Diversification Program is part of the government’s continued action on the economy, helping to create jobs, attract investment and diversify Alberta’s economy. The program will encourage companies to invest in the development of new Alberta petrochemical facilities by providing royalty credits. The program is expected to support the construction of several…
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Stampede and Northlands going home to Culture and Tourism
Two of Alberta’s major tourism generators, the Calgary Stampede and Edmonton Northlands, are back under the Culture and Tourism umbrella. As top provincial employers and community-based, nonprofit organizations, Edmonton Northlands and the Calgary Stampede are a strategic fit with the ministry. Edmonton Northlands hosts more than 500 events, including K-Days and the Canadian Finals Rodeo,…
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Longview Library News: Savvy Seniors Series
February and March will have a series for Savvy Seniors at the library. Savvy Seniors is part of the BBB Savvy Consumer Education Program. Each presentation features information on why seniors are targeted, how they can protect themselves and a list of resources in case a scam is discovered. Each presentation is 45 minutes long,…
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Final Agreement Will Permanently Safeguard 85 Percent of Great Bear Rainforest
VANCOUVER, British Columbia ─ February 1, 2016 Today First Nations governments and the BC government, with the support of ForestEthics Solutions, Greenpeace, Sierra Club BC and five forestry companies, announced the fulfilment of the Great Bear Rainforest Agreements. Eighty-five percent (3.1 million hectares) of the remote wilderness region’s coastal temperate rainforests are now permanently off-limits…
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AHS Weekly Wellness News: Alberta Prevents Cancer – World Cancer Day
Cancer affects most of us, either personally or through someone we know. Thursday, Feb 4 marks World Cancer Day; a global effort to raise the awareness of cancer and to encourage prevention, detection and treatment. This year’s theme ‘WE CAN I CAN’, encourages everyone to be a part of working together for increased impact…
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Scott, Pacific Division win revamped All-Star Game
NASHVILLE — John Scott‘s surreal, did-that-really-happen night might have been the most memorable part of the 2016 Honda NHL All-Star Game, but it wasn’t the only unpredictable storyline that played out at Bridgestone Arena on Sunday. The championship game between the Pacific Division and Atlantic Division All-Stars featured a level of intensity, of competition,…
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Hybrid T8 LED Tube Plug and Play Lights: Are They the Best Fluorescent Replacements?
Plug-and-play technology is not limited to websites or apps. Now, you can get plug-and-play LED tube lights that are as easy as 1-2-3 to install. No more swapping out the entire ballast, opting for an electronic over a magnetic one. Gone are the days of finding specific bulbs. No matter if your lighting is electronic…
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The Best Fruits and Vegetables to Eat This Winter
Sparkly snowflakes, cozy blankets, rich hot chocolate… Winter has a lot going for it, but fresh produce is usually not on that list. In colder climates, eating locally through the winter can be downright challenging. But we’re here with some good news: Every meal doesn’t have to revolve around potatoes and onions until April. With…
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New Study Overturns Long-Held Theory on Zebra Stripes
Anthropologist Amanda Melin leads research group’s finding that the patterns in a zebra’s hide don’t provide camouflage If you’ve always thought of a zebra’s stripes as offering some type of camouflaging protection against predators, it’s time to think again, suggest scientists at the University of Calgary and UC Davis. “The most longstanding hypothesis for zebra…
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