Tag: Northern Alberta

  • RBC Presents 2015 AJHL League Award Finalists

    RBC Presents 2015 AJHL League Award Finalists

    The Alberta Junior Hockey League, in partnership with RBC, is proud to announce the finalists for the 2015 League Awards.  In the first phase of voting, the league’s General Managers and Coaches selected two finalists from each division. The award winners for each of the categories listed below will be determined through a final stage…

  • Province Marks Decade of Community Support for Families

    Province Marks Decade of Community Support for Families

    Parent Link Centres are celebrating 10 years of providing programs and resources for Alberta’s parents, caregivers, and children. Parent Link Centres (PLCs) provide parents and caregivers with resources and support to develop nurturing environments for Alberta’s children. The Alberta government funds centres throughout the province as part of its commitment to early child development. “The…

  • UofA: Saving Livestock, Saving Livelihoods

    UofA: Saving Livestock, Saving Livelihoods

    Researchers receive $5M federal grant to test new vaccine that can protect livestock in Africa from five viral diseases in a single dose. By Michael Brown (Edmonton) A vaccination research team at the University of Alberta has been named as part of a $5-million federal grant to test a heat-stable combination vaccine created to protect…

  • Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Stop smoking. Breathe easy.

    Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Stop smoking. Breathe easy.

    It takes practice and time to quit smoking, but it can be done, and the benefits of stopping smoking are worth the effort. There are many ways to quit smoking, such as the “cold turkey” method or a system to gradually taper off smoking. Each person is unique, and different strategies work better for different…

  • PC’s Prepare for Super Saturday

    PC’s Prepare for Super Saturday

      February 21st is being dubbed Super Saturday by the Alberta PC Party. Their members will get to vote on the next slate of candidates to represent the party in the upcoming election. There are eight contested nominations across the province. In Calgary-Mountain View, J.S. Rioux, Mark Hlady and Lynn Moen are on the ballot.…

  • AHS Consultants and Managers Rack Up Cell Phone Bills North of $10,000: Wildrose

    AHS Consultants and Managers Rack Up Cell Phone Bills North of $10,000: Wildrose

      CALGARY, AB (February 13, 2015): Over an 18 month period, several AHS upper managers and senior consultants racked up cell phone bills surging near or over $10,000, the Wildrose Official Opposition announced today. The information was gathered and released through a Freedom of Information (FOIP) request submitted by the Wildrose, unveiling over $825,000 spent…

  • Inaccurate ideas about food lead to bad policies says Food Police author

    Inaccurate ideas about food lead to bad policies says Food Police author

    By Helen Metella “I’m not against local foods, I’m against bad arguments for local foods,” said food economist Jayson Lusk during the recent Bentley Lecture in Sustainable Agriculture. In his address to more than 200 ALES students, faculty, alumni, donors and members of the public, the Oklahoma Sate University Regents Professor and Willard Sparks Endowed…

  • Statement on the Passing of U of A Students

    Statement on the Passing of U of A Students

    Words seem inadequate to express the sadness enveloping our campus today. Two of our students and a former student lost their lives in a tragic car accident yesterday and a fourth person is in serious condition in hospital. On behalf of our university community, I wish to send my heartfelt condolences to the families and…

  • Team Alberta at the Canada Winter Games

    Team Alberta at the Canada Winter Games

    This talented team of Alberta’s best is comprised of 245 athletes competing in 19 sports. They are supported by 73 coaches and managers, along with 19 mission staff. Flag bearer for Team Alberta at the 2015 Canada Winter Games Opening Ceremony was Zak Madell from Okotoks, a member of the Wheelchair Basketball team. Local athletes…

  • ASBA President’s statement re: Possible 9 per cent cut to provincial budget

    ASBA President’s statement re: Possible 9 per cent cut to provincial budget

    ASBA President Helen Clease issued the following statement today: In the wake of Premier Jim Prentice’s recent reference to a possible 9 per cent reduction to Alberta’s provincial budget, the ASBA is concerned about the impact any cuts will have on classrooms in Alberta. School boards have been doing more with less for a number…

  • PC Alberta Says Thank You to Retiring MLAs

      Over the last few weeks, we’ve had a number of dedicated PC MLAs announce they were moving on from the Alberta Legislature in the near future. While more MLAs may make similar announcements in the near future, I’d like to take this time to thank each and every one of them for their service…

  • Easter Seals Alberta Receives Two Generous Donations to Help Clients with Disabilities

    Easter Seals Alberta Receives Two Generous Donations to Help Clients with Disabilities

      Edmonton, AB –  Easter Seals Alberta is pleased to announce that the Edmonton Civic Employees Charitable Assistance Fund (ECECAF) and the Edmonton Community Foundation (ECF) have each donated $40,000 for the Equipment and Support Services Program, totaling $80,000 to help clients of all ages with disabilities receive the equipment they need in the Edmonton…

  • The Price is [Not Always] Right – Chamber Supports QBS

    The Price is [Not Always] Right – Chamber Supports QBS

      A call for Qualifications Based Selection (QBS) provincial procurement – Edmonton Chamber of Commerce  The value of a product is not determined by price alone. The quality, service and timeliness of delivery are only a few of the many considerations every business owner makes when buying something for their company. As we have all learned the…

  • PC Alberta – Constituency Nomination Dates

    PC Alberta – Constituency Nomination Dates

    Ahead of the next general election, PC Alberta has started opening up nominations across the province. So far, 47 of our 87 constituencies have opened up their nomination date. Airdrie February 21st Athabasca-Sturgeon-Redwater February 21st Jeff Johnson – acclaimed Banff-Cochrane March 14th Barrhead-Morinville-Westlock Febuary 28th Battle River-Wainwright March 21st Bonnyville-Cold Lake February 21st Calgary-Acadia February…

  • Camping Fees Increase at Provincial Parks

    Camping Fees Increase at Provincial Parks

    Modest fee increases will ensure that campers at Alberta’s provincial parks will continue to enjoy safe and well-maintained sites. The regular provincial parks’ campsite fee will increase by $3 per night for the 2015 season. Sites will now range in price from $5-$26 per night depending on location. An additional fee of $1 per night…