Alberta News

The Parkinson Association of Alberta is encouraging residents to support those with Parkinson's disease during April's Awareness Month by participating in the Sit ‘N Stand Challenge. The goal is to complete 500,000 sit-to-stands to promote movement and solidarity. The association also offers events to raise awareness and support the community.

At the time of her rescue, Chilli had been missing since December 13, when she had been spooked by the sound of the chainsaw Toope’s husband was using to chop up firewood near the Secure plant by Lodgepole. As Chilli was a rescue dog, Toope and her husband didn’t know much about her history prior to her adoption three years ago. They didn’t think it would be a big deal to take her out to get firewood and didn’t realize the sound of a chainsaw would send her running.

The northern Alberta budget highlights significant capital spending, primarily on highway and bridge improvements totaling $446 million, alongside funding for 22 school projects. Despite a 35 percent increase in health care funding, no specific health projects were included. The budget anticipates deficits amid rising costs and population growth.