Calgary News

Almost everyone experiences issues with their feet as they get older, and most people simply accept it as a natural part of aging.

Registered Dietitian Sarah Remmer, is one of four dieticians visiting Albertan cities to raise awareness about colorectal cancer. With a few lifestyle changes, Remmer says people can significantly reduce their risk of this disease.

"It's hard to know where to start.

Outdoor enthusiast Louise Welen is very worried about the environment in Alberta, which is why she spent her birthday among 130 guests at the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) annual Wild Voices Soiree at SAIT.

Over 500 guests and dignitaries were on hand to pay tribute to the work and accomplishments of individuals and groups from Calgary's ethno cultural communities.

The Canadian Hearing Society reports that one in four Canadians has some level of hearing loss.

Bob Chartier's story can teach a lesson of perseverance, staying true to yourself and believing in yourself. As a youngster growing up in Saskatchewan, Chartier loved to sing. He sang at church. He sang at school.

The Alzheimer Society of Calgary is bringing innovation, art and community collaboration to its Club 36, an adult day program for people living with dementia.

Peter Duthie proudly makes his rounds. There's the photo of Calgarians playing tennis outdoors on a balmy day in late January 1892; hen there's a picture of two people rowing their way through the city during the 1897 Bow River floods.

This past February 21st was Rise Sunday, a national campaign called Reach Isolated Seniors Everywhere. The idea was to raise awareness of the impact of loneliness and isolation of the elderly in our communities.