22 Nov
Wellness & Healthy Aging

Know your rights as a patient

By learning about your rights as a patient, you can take greater control of your care and make informed decisions about treatments and medical procedures. As a patient in Canada, you have certain rights. This article will go through five of...

22 Nov
Featured

Holding Fast

Fred Collings had spent the day of Dec. 13, 1895, with his friend Frank Martin. The two boys were out with their revolvers practicing shooting at targets. Just prior to 9 PM the pair returned to the telegraph office, where...

8 Nov
Featured

War Crimes

Samuel Vernon Adshead was born in Madoc, Hastings, Ontario but moved, with his family as a child, to Calgary. His father, Herbert Bealey Adshead, served for two single-year terms as a city alderman, His mother was Helen, known as Nellie,...

8 Nov
Wellness & Healthy Aging

Reflections on a snowy walk

I went for a long walk in Edworthy Park and enjoyed one of the last days of fall. As I walked a gentle breeze hurried a perfectly shaped golden leaf past me. That one was followed by another one, then...

1 Nov
Money

Tips for becoming a better investor

October marked Investor Education Month, a time when Canadians are reminded to strengthen their investment literacy. Whether you are a new or experienced investor, refreshing yourself with our top tips and the fundamentals of wise investing can help you avoid...

25 Oct
Current Events

Rising costs and rents

Last week CBC Radio called me and asked if I would interview how the housing crisis was affecting seniors.Sadly, the short answer is it is affecting seniors in a significant way. The city of Calgary tells us over 81,000 Calgary...

25 Oct
Wellness & Healthy Aging

Photo reflections

The gardening season has wrapped up for the year. Now it is time to take a look back. While the Calgary Horticultural Society recommends gardeners be note-taking journalists, for many this just doesn’t happen. However, with the ease of phone...

14 Oct
Wellness & Healthy Aging

Unmasking the myths

It’s nearly time for Halloween. It’s the season of the year when tykes head door-to-door for their annual fall sugar rush, donning adorable costumes and outfits. However, it’s also the time of year when we’re reminded of frights and terrors. We all...