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Today is Black Friday! Black Friday is the Friday following the Thanksgiving in the United States. In the United States as well as Canada, Black Friday traditionally marks the start of the holiday shopping season. No time to shop on Friday? No worries. Many retailers offer Black Friday Weekend deals, so that consumers have more time to shop on the …
It looks like fall. It feels like fall. Summer is officially over and now is the golden season of fall! Here are a few places in Calgary where you can see fall foliage: Prince’s Island Park: 698 Eau Claire Ave SW Confederation Park: 24 Avenue & 14 Street NW to 30 Avenue & 10 Street NW Edworthy Park: South Access …
Here are three non-profits/charity organizations which you can adopt a pet from. Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society (AARCS) AARCS Safe Haven is located at 5060 74 Ave SE, Calgary. At the Calgary location, no animals are currently available for viewing. Adoption procedure: complete and submit the adoption application form, join a phone interview, meet and greet the pet, then finalize …
Nowadays, egg cartons are commonplace and familiar things that can be spotted in every grocery store. Standard egg cartons commonly have room for 4, 6, 12, 18 or 24 eggs. Did you know egg cartons were invented by a Canadian? Egg cartons were invented in 1911 in British Columbia by Joseph Coyle after overhearing a dispute over broken eggs between …
Fun facts about Canada Geese Throughout Canada, there are 11 subspecies of the Canada Goose. Canada Geese can live up to 20 years. The oldest known wild goose was a 33-year-old female. They feed on grasses but also eat garbage or compost. And in case you haven’t noticed, geese are quite comfortable in an urban environment, such in towns and …
Safe gardening tips: Observe basic rules for physical distancing to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Keep our trips to a minimum when visiting garden centres. Shop at less busy times or order online for delivery or pick-up to avoid the crowd. Join online gardening training events such as the ones organized by the Calgary Horticultural Society! The City of …
Misinformation is harmful during an ongoing pandemic. Get the facts straight! ❌ MYTH: Alcohol in hand sanitizers are harmful. ✔️ FACT: Alcohol-based sanitizers are safe for everyone to use. Alcohols in the sanitizers have not been shown to create any relevant health issues. Little alcohol is absorbed into the skin when you use alcohol-based sanitizers. ❌MYTH: Taking a hot bath …
Easter is one of the most important holidays for Christians in the world. For others, it is regarded as the beginning of spring. Easter commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, as written in The New Testament. Later, the holiday has merged with spring celebrations. Easter is always associated with the Easter Bunny and painted eggs. There are many theories as …
With the circumstances of our current pandemic, many services and programs have moved online. Doctor’s appointments, mental health therapy sessions and dieticians are all available under TELUS Health’s Babylon app. This mobile app is available to those who reside in Alberta and are covered under the Alberta Healthcare Insurance Plan. Through this app, you will be able to talk to …
Did you buy a real Christmas tree for Christmas this year? Those who still have it up for some extra festive cheer should know that dry trees is actually a common cause for holiday fires. If you want to keep your tree up still, please keep the tree well-watered, avoid overloading outlets and turn lights off when you’re not home. …
