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Rocky View Publishing reporter shares experience with Mother's Day cancer scare

Rocky View Publishing reporter shares experience with Mother's Day cancer scare

I awoke in a sweat, but it wasn’t from a nightmare. Instead I had a feeling something went terribly wrong the night before. I reached under my pillow to pull-out my scratched-up Samsung phone.
Sometimes you need to take a break from technology

Sometimes you need to take a break from technology

“As long as the general population is passive, apathetic, diverted to consumerism or hatred of the vulnerable, then the powerful can do as they please, and those who survive will be left to contemplate the outcome.
Rocky View Publishing editor doesn't understand hard-core campers

Rocky View Publishing editor doesn't understand hard-core campers

I am a born-and-raised Albertan so this may come as a bit of a surprise to some of you but I don’t understand the appeal of going camping on May long weekend.
Medical officer encourages resident to get immunized

Medical officer encourages resident to get immunized

The timing of the current measles outbreak in Alberta underscores the importance of immunization. During the first half of the 20th century, preventable diseases killed thousands of people.
Canada Job Grant coming to Alberta

Canada Job Grant coming to Alberta

On March 21, our federal government and the provincial government signed a deal to bring the Canada Jobs Grant to Alberta. This is great news for job seekers, who will have better access to training that leads to real, guaranteed jobs.
Rocky View Publishing reporter is reacquainted with old nemesis

Rocky View Publishing reporter is reacquainted with old nemesis

It’s been a long time since I sat in traffic. I mean a really long time. I’ve actually been pretty spoiled for the past three years when it comes to my daily commute.
Rocky View Publishing reporter tries out sledge hockey for first time

Rocky View Publishing reporter tries out sledge hockey for first time

In my job as a sports reporter, I’ve had the chance to try out some activities that I may not have had the chance to do otherwise. For example, when I was working in Fort Frances, Ont.
The Canadian approach works best for families

The Canadian approach works best for families

As our nation turns the corner on the global recession, our government will continue to make jobs and growth our top priorities.
Rocky View Publishing assistant editor believes parks should be Wifi free

Rocky View Publishing assistant editor believes parks should be Wifi free

I come from a family that believed in the power of a simple life, uncluttered with schedules and was raised with a healthy respect for nature, so naturally, our favourite pass-time was camping.
It's past time to stop the exploitation of the Sherpas

It's past time to stop the exploitation of the Sherpas

“(The Sherpas) carry the weight of every expedition, confront the most terrible of hazards and come to the rescue of every benighted party.
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