Tag: Technology & Science

Alberta Resources Help Young People Sort Fact from Fraud

Young people often make tempting targets for online scammers. Fraud Prevention Month is an ideal time to remind all Albertans that there are laws in place to protect them when they browse or shop online. The online marketplace suits young people’s need for speed and convenience, but it can also leave them vulnerable to identity…

March 15, 2015
AER responds to Auditor General’s audit of pipeline safety and will support recommendations made to the Government of Alberta on dam safety

Calgary, Alberta – The Alberta Energy Regulator has accepted all of the recommendations made by the Alberta Auditor General following an audit on pipeline safety that was released earlier today. Alberta Energy Regulator Pipeline Safety Audit The Auditor General’s pipeline safety audit found that the AER has well-functioning pipeline regulation systems, noting that “Albertans can…

March 14, 2015
PM Announces Winter Dives of the HMS Erebus Wreck

As part of an effort to unlock the secrets of Her Majesty’s Ship (HMS) Erebus, and to learn more about the fate of the Franklin expedition, Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced that Parks Canada and Royal Canadian Navy divers will join together for Operation NUNALIVUT and conduct approximately 11 days of intense ice…

March 8, 2015
Possible Disruptions to our Website on Wednesday

The majority of Cloud Providers across the world will be conducting maintenance for a security related issue on March 4th. This could mean periodic disruptions to our site. If you can’t find us on Wednesday then that could be the reason but it will only be temporary.

March 3, 2015
Telus Tips to Manage your Internet Usage

Understand how you’re using your Internet service, ensure you’re on the right plan, and avoid overage charges. Activities that consume data Everything you do on the Internet consumes data. However, given the large data allowances of our Internet plans, you needn’t worry about activities like: Web browsing, online shopping Sending and receiving emails (unless…

February 26, 2015
Telus Introduces Overage Charges for High Speed Internet Customers

This message went out February 19 2015 to their customers from Telus: TELUS is introducing clear and simple usage-based Internet charges for home Internet customers who exceed their monthly data plan allowance, starting on March 2015 bills. The new charges are designed to ensure the amount customers pay for internet service reflects their actual…

February 25, 2015
AHS Wellness News: Dipping into Online Knowledge

Surfing online can help you navigate parenthood, changing relationships and your family’s health. Here are some of the benefits of connecting online: Find (reliable) knowledge From your child’s developing brain to his budding literacy skills, you can learn all about his development and health online. Tapping into such information—and 60 per cent of new…

February 23, 2015
Alberta Health Services: Mobile Device Usage

Whether it is a paramedic using their wireless device to send patient information to a hospital, or a home care worker downloading a health chart before visiting a client, mobile devices are integral parts of modern health care. We equip our teams with the technology that will enable them to do their jobs effectively…

February 21, 2015
Brilliant Invention Brings LED Sunshine To Windowless Rooms!

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February 21, 2015
EarthSky News: Betelgeuse will Explode Someday

By Larry Sessions There has been a lot of excitement this month about the supernova in the distant galaxy M82. It is the closest supernova in many years, despite the fact that it’s some 11-12 million light-years away. On a January or February evening, come to know the red star Betelgeuse in the constellation Orion.…

February 19, 2015
EarthSky News: For you, Valentine: Top 10 reasons we fall in love

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February 14, 2015
Foothills School Division announces new Director of Learning Technologies

HIGH RIVER, AB – Lyle Roberts will join Foothills School Division as its new Director of Learning Technologies, effective May 11, 2015. He will replace James Aitchison who is retiring in June 2015 after nine years with Foothills School Division and a career in education spanning 34 years. Lyle has served as Director of Technology…

February 14, 2015
2015 Canada Winter Games: Official 2015 Games Mobile Site

Prince George, BC – The 2015 Canada Winter Games unveiled a mobile sub-site, on February 2nd, optimized for all smartphone platforms. The 2015 Games mobile site, sponsored by Shaw Go WIFI is geared towards 2015 Games athletes, volunteers and attendees and can now be accessed at m.canadagames2015.ca. Users are encouraged to save the link…

February 13, 2015
Turner Valley School Grade 1 Reflections on the Calgary Science Center

My Class went to the Science Center yesterday. I got to go on the jungle gym! At the dinosaur we got to play with the dinosaur with a remote. By Tieren I went to the Science Center. I climbed up a rock wall. We built a house. By Ryleigh I went to the science…

February 12, 2015
Young Race Car Driver Puts the Brakes on Distracted Driving

A 16-year old racing phenomenon from Red Deer has launched a new program to educate elementary to high school students about the dangers of distracted driving. Parker Thompson is on a mission to travel across Alberta to provide his peers with best practices on staying focused when they get behind the wheel. ”In racing, I…

February 6, 2015