Spotlight

May is National Caregiver Awareness month, so it’s a great time to learn some important statistics. Did you know that one-million Albertans are unpaid caregivers? These caregivers contribute 647-million hours of care at a value of $12 billion annually.

The anniversary celebration will take place on June 2 and start at 10 am. There will be a tent erected so the event can go on rain or shine. A bouncy castle for kids, charity BBQ, and plenty of door crashers and specials (like $2.49 for a jug of washer fluid) are all part of the fun. Former Calgary Flames’ Jim Peplinski will be on hand for autographs. Food donations allow guests to enter draws for gift cards and baskets filled with goods from local businesses.

There really is no place like Crabapple Cottage. Nestled in the hamlet of Bragg Creek, it’s where women of all ages and body shapes find great quality clothing, jewelry, accessories and footwear.

In recognition of Fraud Prevention Month, the Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) is raising awareness of the red flags of investment fraud.

Services offered by A1 Equity Mortgage include freeing up equity to help with: farm refinancing, post secondary education costs, short term/emergency funds, tax debt, business funds and debt consolidation. Service is available for clients that do not meet traditional lending criteria due to lack of employment records, poor credit ratings or past bankruptcies.

Economic times are tough. You really don’t need a reminder, do you? The cost of living is high. And examples are pretty much everywhere you go these days - at the gas pump, in the grocery store, on your heat and light bills.

If you want to renovate your house to make it look and feel comfortable, it is vital to consider some modern house upgrades you can implement and expect high ROIs as soon as possible. 

The weather grows colder and the snow is starting to fly, but that doesn’t mean you have to tuck yourself away indoors. There are plenty of fun ways to explore Strathcona County this winter, giving you and your family something wonderful to do every day.

Looking for an innovative and flexible approach to education to support home-based education your child’s way? If so, it’s time to discover ursa.

What could be better than having a classroom that was a ‘breath of fresh air’?  “ Cochrane students in grades 1 through 9, and Calgary students in grades ECS through 9 have an exciting alternative to conventional classroom or online learning, thanks to LYNX.