Governments urged to act as dementia cases expected to double
Elderly hands. Creative Commons image via https://www.pexels.com/ A new study predicts the number of Canadians living with dementia will nearly double by the year 2050. The report, titled “The Many Faces of Dementia in Canada” was released by the Alzheimer Society of Canada. They say Canada is in danger of failing the rapidly growing number of people living with dementia and their care partners if services and supports are not…
Former RRC head out as CEO of Regina Exhibition Association
Tim Reid at Fort McMurray TEDx 2013. Image via J. Tupper The Regina Exhibition Association Limited (REAL) is undergoing a significant leadership change after removing Tim Reid as their President and CEO. Reid previously served as President and CEO of…
RMWB activating Winter Maintenance Zones 1 & 2
WMZ The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is activating Winter Maintenance Zones 1 and 2 for the week of January 22 – 26. This year’s snow came late, but our winter maintenance crews are still on schedule. Residents living in…
New details emerge after RCMP involved shooting
CO2-powered Glock replica air pistol found at the scene. RCMP Supplied photo There is new information from Alberta’s Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) on an RCMP-involved shooting that sent a suspect to hospital. On January 11th police located a vehicle…
Canada transfers territorial lands to Nunavut in historic agreement
Flag of Nunavut, Wikimedia Commons. CC License. Canada is making the largest land transfer in the nation’s history as the territory of Nunavut takes another stride toward self-determination. On January 18th, federal and territorial leaders signed the Nunavut Lands and…