As the hustle and bustle of the holiday season picks up, our fitness regime tends to slow down. Working physical activity into the nooks and crannies of our busy schedules may seem nearly impossible at times, but it is worth it. Introducing exercise regularly into our lives can increase energy…

It’s that time again. Every time you turn around someone at the office shows up with a box of chocolates, Aunt Martha shows up with the world’s biggest container of homemade cookies (just a few dear). Or maybe it’s the endless parade of holiday parties that for some reason we…

The most important part of holidays is the togetherness and the chance to enjoy each other’s company, and of course the huge mountain of food and other treats that surround you.  Holidays aren’t about the gifts, but let’s face it, gifts are another way we show the important people in…

Points North Gallery Whether you’re looking for original Canadian artwork, with a focus on local and regional artists, or you’d like to have that special picture custom-framed, Points North Gallery is the perfect place to find the perfect gift. Be sure to check out their selection of high quality artisan…

When my daughter was six we moved into a house in Abasand, close to the forest greenbelt and, unbeknownst to us, almost in the middle of an old traditional “wildlife corridor”, a path the wild animals in this part of northern Alberta had been traversing for years prior to the…

I find that the holiday season always sneaks up on me. Summer flies by in a rush of big events, patio parties and of course the beautiful long evenings finished with stunning northern lights and sunsets. Fort McMurray fall has never been dull, with the business of trade shows, back…