Accidental Poisoning
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) would like to remind parents and caregivers of precautions to prevent accidental childhood poisonings around the home. Ingesting prescription or...
Calgary River Valleys – Moving People Over Water
by Simone Lee
Calgary River Valleys (CRV) is a volunteer-driven non-profit organization that works to provide opportunities for Calgarians to participate in field work projects...
Ready Squad Talks COVID-19 Safety
Calgary families will be going back to school in September with COVID-19 safety guidelines in place. The City of Calgary’s Emergency Management Agency has...
Travel Industry Hit Hard by Consumer Complaints
Travel agencies take the number one spot on the Better Business Bureau’s (BBB) list of most industry complaints during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Airlines...
Is a Buyer Allowed to Approach a Seller Directly?
I put an offer on a house that had competing offers. I later learned that one of the other buyers approached the seller directly...
Warm Me Up!
Why Walking on Your Treadmill for Your Warmup May Not Be Sufficient
What is the most important part of your workout? You guessed right, it’s...
Hiring Freelance Help? Watch Out for Imposters
Small businesses looking to hire a freelancer online, beware. Scammers are creating fake accounts. They use photos and resumes of real professionals and entice...
Use Grass Clippings as Mulch on Your Lawn
The next time you mow your yard, leave your grass clippings on the lawn instead of putting in the compost.
Grass clippings will quickly break...
Dogs With Manners Versus Obedience
I am a veterinarian, briefly a hunting trial judge, a competitive obedience trailer, and a dog trainer. I loved winning ribbons and putting titles...
Playground Safety
Playground Checklist
by Provincial Injury Prevention Program, Alberta Health Services
Safe playgrounds help reduce the risk of injury to children. This YES test helps you...