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Local Senior Christmas Card Initiative Receives Global Response

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A Christmas initiative launched by a local Calgary retirement residence has received a stunning response after the initial call for Christmas cards went viral on Facebook. 

Sage Hill Retirement Residence, located in NW Calgary, has been flooded with Christmas cards from across the globe after inviting people to send cards to their senior residents. “The response has been exceptional,” says Wendy Roby, Lifestyle Director for Sage Hill Retirement Residence, “We’ve heard from Canadians coast to coast, we’ve received mail from Italy, Australia, the U.S. Such a thoughtful and caring response from around the world.” 

In the wake of the recent lockdown announcement that will carry on through Christmas and into the New Year, the Sage Hill Christmas card initiative is a reminder that small acts of love and kindness can have great impact. “As they won’t be visiting families at Christmas,” says Roby, “this is a great way to make our senior residents feel thought of and special at a time that while special can leave of us feeling quite isolated.”

Christmas cards can be addressed to:

6 Sage Hill Gardens NW
Calgary, AB
T3R 1J1, Canada

In addition to sending cards via mail, a drop-off mailbox has been placed outside the entrance at Sage Hill. In the interest of health and safety, all mail and in-person deliveries are disinfected and held for 3 consecutive days before being distributed. 

Sage Hill is a part of All Seniors Care Living Centres, a national senior’s housing organization with locations across Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec and Saskatchewan. As Christmas approaches, readers are encouraged to continue the positivity and expand their mailing list to include retirement residences outside of Calgary. Mailing addresses for each location can be found at https://www.allseniorscare.com/residence/.  

For more stories, visit Todayville Calgary.

Alberta

Snapshots of Alberta and Canadian trade with the US

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News release from the Alberta UCP

Alberta’s strong relationship with the U.S. is built on energy, trade, and jobs. These numbers highlight just how vital Alberta is to the U.S. economy—and why standing up for our energy sector matters now more than ever.
Alberta’s unmatched energy contributions supply over half of U.S. imported oil through a vast pipeline network—enough to circle the Earth 11 times. This is why protecting Alberta’s energy industry matters for North America’s prosperity.
Alberta’s energy exports fuel U.S. refineries across key states, creating over 25,000 jobs and turning billions of dollars’ worth of Alberta oil into essential products Americans rely on every day.
This snapshot of top U.S. exports to Canada highlights how vital our trade relationship is, with Alberta playing a key role as a major partner and market for American goods.
Energy leads U.S. imports from Canada, with Alberta’s resources powering industries across America and reinforcing our critical economic partnership.
This chart highlights how much Canadians buy from the U.S. compared to what Americans buy from Canada, with Canadians spending over seven times more per person on U.S. goods. Meanwhile, 904,000 American jobs depend on trade with Alberta, making our province a key economic partner.
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New Documentary “Cooking with Hot Stones” Explores History of Fort Assiniboine, Alberta

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February 14, 2025 – Alberta, Canada – A compelling new documentary, Cooking with Hot Stones: 200th Anniversary of Fort Assiniboine, is set to air on Wild TV, RFD TV Canada, Cowboy Channel Canada, and you can click here to stream for FREE on Wild TV’s streaming service, Wild TV+. This engaging one-hour feature will take viewers on a journey through time, exploring Fort Assiniboine’s rich history from 1823 to 2023.

Fort Assiniboine is a significant landmark in Alberta, playing a crucial role in Indigenous history, the fur trade, and the western expansion of Canada. This documentary captures the spirit of the region, illustrating how it has evolved over two centuries and how it continues to shape the cultural fabric of the province today.

Wild TV will make the documentary free to stream on Wild TV+ (insert link here once push it over to app) on February 14th so that it can be easily accessed in classrooms and other educational settings throughout the region, ensuring the historical significance of Fort Assiniboine reaches a wider audience.

Produced by Western Directives Inc., Cooking with Hot Stones: 200th Anniversary of Fort Assiniboine brings historical moments to life with vivid storytelling, expert interviews, and breathtaking cinematography.

“We are very excited to partner with Wild TV as part of our one hour documentary production. Based in Alberta, we respect the hard work and quality programming that Wild TV brings to a national audience. With the broadcast opportunity, Wild TV gives our production the ability to entertain and educate Canadians across the country on multiple platforms,” said Tim McKort, Producer at Western Directives.

Scott Stirling, Vice President of Wild TV, also expressed enthusiasm for the project: “At Wild TV, we are passionate about telling Canadian stories that resonate with our audiences. This documentary not only highlights a crucial piece of our nation’s history but also celebrates the resilience and contributions of Indigenous peoples, traders, and settlers who shaped the land we call home today. We are proud to bring Cooking with Hot Stones: 200th Anniversary of Fort Assiniboine to our viewers across Canada.”

Airtimes for Wild TV can be found here.

For airtimes on RFD TV Canada, click here.

For airtimes on Cowboy Channel Canada, visit CCC’s schedule.

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