If you’re sick, stay home. If you need care, go to the hospital. The messages may seem contradictory, but they’re really not. During the first stage of stay-at-home precautions against the spread of Covid-19, Albertans were wary about burdening clinics and hospitals for fear of taking capacity away from people who “really need it.” At […]
Around the time the Major League Baseball season was supposed to start, Lakeland Credit Union (LCU) welcomed a free-agent signing of its own. Kelly McGiffin started work as LCU’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in April. He has been involved with credit unions since 1976, and has spent almost 25 years as a CEO with […]
The smell of sawdust and the sound of men at work bring a special satisfaction to Wayne Warner. Warner has been the driving force behind the Cold Lake Men’s Shed. It’s been just over a year since he proposed the idea. Last week the Shed opened its doors, and “the guys” have been dropping in […]
Lakeland Credit Union Celebrating 80 Years Lakeland Credit Union is one of the financial institutions that stands out in Alberta’s financial industry.Through booms and busts, they have stood strong and unwavering as a source of inspiration and perseverance, mirrored by members of the communities they serve. Hence, 80 years of community focus and forward thinking […]
Coots and Cameras with Don and Elaine Cassidy A sure sign of spring in Alberta is the migration of the wide variety of hawks from their winter residences, flying north to create the next generation. My fondest memories of this late April migration were seeing the raptors perched seemingly on every fence post along the […]
Shocking revelations from Canadian Armed Forces members about the state of care in five Ontario long-term care facilities during the Covid-19 crisis have Albertans wondering if the same things could happen here. Could they? Irene Martin-Lindsay, executive director of the Alberta Seniors Communities and Housing Association (ASCHA), says no. “Ontario and Quebec have very different […]
All in all, it’s not a terrible time to go golfing. Restrictions for golf courses to operate during Stage 1 of Alberta’s relaunch strategy mean some changes to the way the game is played. Butless-frequent tee times also mean there’s no crowding, even during peak times. Restrictions include one person per golf cart, unless they […]
In late April the government of Alberta made several adjustments to the doctor compensation framework it had imposed through its 2019 budget bill. Some of these were specifically introduced to address the concerns of rural physicians. Attracting and retaining doctors in rural Alberta has been a growing problem. When the government halted negotiations with the […]
The federal government announced Covid-19 support measures for seniors last week. Among the measures is a one-time $300 payment for seniors eligible for Old age Security (OAS) payments, and an additional one-time payment of $200 for those on Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS). Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also announced $20 million, through New Horizons for Seniors, […]
“Two draft.” Countries around the world have their own customs and traditions around serving and drinking beer. Canada’s provinces all have their own liquor laws and licencing regulations, but now their pubs, bars, and beer halls just barely maintain a distinct regional character. When I was a kid—I mean, a young adult—in Manitoba, hotels were […]