Interesting features on people and places
City
Who is looking after the health of first respondents?
Taking care of the mental health of health workers in Alberta. [ READ MORE ]
Life
Life
A year later, Calgary’s northeast still recovering from hail damage
The fall-out from the tennis ball-sized hail storm and flooding that affected Calgary’s northeast communities a year ago is still not over. [ READ MORE ]
Life
Accessing mental health care services difficult for many
Anyone who has ever felt that sinking feeling of sadness or depression setting in will have gone to Google, typed in “counselling near me” and either struggled to find something or found that the fee [ READ MORE ]
Life
Gas prices in Alberta put a downer on summer vacations
With COVID-19 restrictions eased as of July 1, Albertans should be getting a taste of freedom. Instead, some are getting hammered by another factor outside of their control: the price of fuel. [ READ MORE ]
Business & Jobs
Many small businesses struggle to return to pre-pandemic ‘normal’
Even after the lifting of restrictions in Alberta, local mid-sized and small businesses continue to endure the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. [ READ MORE ]
News
Many Albertans resist COVID-19 vaccine
Vaccination hesitancy remains high in province despite lotter [ READ MORE ]
Life
Unpredictable cost of living affecting Calgarians
Calgarians can expect to see a continued increase in the cost of living that they saw in 2020. [ READ MORE ]
Life
Lessons from a hotel quarantine: it’s the little things that matter
My alarm went off at 5 a.m. as usual and I was getting ready to go to work when I noticed the message on my phone. My aunt’s son who was my classmate and also [ READ MORE ]
City
Overlooked: COVID-19’s high toll on “invisible” essential workers
Working under the stresses of COVID-19 affected the mental health of frontline and essential workers. While the focus has been on doctors and nurses, other staff also plays a vital role in fighting the virus. Security guards, cleaning staff, and delivery drivers worked throughout the pandemic, with the impact of their exposure to the virus receiving little attention and recognition. [ READ MORE ]
City
Calgary restaurant ready for its grand opening as restrictions lift
On Wednesday, May 26, 2021, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced Alberta’s reopening plan, which will remove most of the restrictions Alberta businesses have been operating under by the end of the month. Non-essential businesses will reopen, and restaurants and bars can once again offer dine-in service. [ READ MORE ]