Publisher's Note

The 1st quarterof the year is over and yes, time flies so fast. It was just like yesterday when Ed Stelmach stepped down as Premier of Alberta when Alison Redford won the race last year and she became the 1st Woman Premier of Alberta in the political history. Now this coming April 23, 2012, we [...]
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Alberta to better integrate oil and gas policy and regulatory system

Coordinated policy development and an integrated regulatory system for upstream oil and gas are just a few highlights of a report from the task force established to review Alberta’s regulatory system.
The task force report and recommendations include:

establishing a new Policy Management Office and ensuring integration of natural resource policies;
creating a single oil [...]

FIBRE FACTS

What is dietary fibre?
Dietary fibre is the part of the plants we eat that we cannot fully digest. Fibre has many benefits; we need it for good health.

Why do we need fibre?
Fibre helps to:

Keep your digestive system healthy and prevent constipation by making stools bulky and soft.
Lower blood [...]

Report from the legislature

Alberta Health Services launches overcapacity protocols
New province-wide overcapacity protocols aimed at reducing peak pressures in emergency departments (EDs) and other parts of the health system during periods of high patient volume launch Dec. 20.
The overcapacity protocols announced today respond directly to Alberta Health and Wellness Minister Gene Zwozdesky’s earlier requests and directives. They involve every [...]

NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS

Tips for Reaching your New Year’s Resolution
Every year, many of us promise ourselves that we will exercise more, lose weight, or stop smoking. But how many of us are successful? The reason most people are unsuccessful is that we set unclear and unreachable goals. If we want to increase our chances of success this year, [...]

EMOTIONAL WELLNESS

Q: What is emotional health?
A: Emotional health is a term that describes the wellbeing of our thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It involves keeping a balance in the social, physical, spiritual, economic and mental aspects of one’s life. You may also hear emotional health being referred to as mental health.
Q: Is emotional health separate from physical [...]

Report from the Legislature

Record land sales in calendar year sign of renewed confidence in oil and gas sector
Provincial oil and gas land sales of $117 million on Sept. 29 brings the total sales for the calendar year to $1.86 billion, which is more than any other year in history. This surpasses the previous record of $1.83 billion set [...]

EAT TO LOWER YOUR CANCER RISK

Researchers say certain foods may influence risk of developing cancer.
Hearing the word “cancer” can strike fear into the bravest person. Most of us want to do what we can to prevent getting this serious condition. For many years, there has been extensive research on the association of food, nutrients and cancer.
Studies have shown that certain [...]

IRON FOR YOUR HEALTH

Why do we need iron?
Iron is an important mineral for health. Iron carries oxygen throughout the body. Most of the iron in the body is found in muscles, where it helps to store oxygen for use when doing physical or mental work. Iron is also important for fighting infection. We need more iron for the [...]

Report from the Legislature – Alberta to assess the impact of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program

Alberta is extending funding of $850,000 to immigrant-serving agencies to provide services to temporary foreign workers as they adjust to life and work in Alberta. At the same time, the province will look at the impact of the arrival of thousands of temporary foreign workers on Alberta’s workforce, its communities, and its people to identify [...]

Calgary Celebrated a World of Difference at the 2010 GlobelFEST

“The Most Explosive Festival in Alberta!”
By:Marietta Pangan-Dutkoski

GlobalFest has celebrated another a remarkable accomplishment for the 8th year in a row. This not-for-profit society has celebrated and showcased Calgary’s cultural diversity and artistic exhibition par excellence once again in 2010. As they celebrated a world of difference, Globalfest has produced yet another world- class multi [...]

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