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Saying Goodbye….and Thank You!
By Tracey Walshaw, Admin I have to say the Gazette has given me an amazing experience! But more than that I was welcomed into a family and made lifelong friends. When I first started Lynne told me no two days are the same and it would never be boring and boy, was she right! I…
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Visiting Banff: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information
Updated 2 p.m. July 28, 2020 In an effort to contain the COVID-19 spread and protect the health, safety and well-being of residents and visitors to the Town of Banff, non-medical masks will be mandatory within enclosed public spaces as well as within the Town’s pedestrian zone of the 100 and 200 Blocks of Banff Avenue…
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Caught Up in the Cost of Cheap Plastic
CALGARY, AB, July 27, 2020 /CNW/ – After decades of litter pickup & recycling, a growing awareness of the global pollution crisis has concerned citizens & advocates calling for big businesses & retailers to do their part in ridding the world of single-use plastics. From redesigned packaging to eliminating plastic bags, environmental advocates are looking to end…
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High Country Lodge and Glen Mead Park Fencing
Westwinds Communities will be installing a fence on the north side of High Country Lodge by mid-August. The new fencing will secure the property for our seniors in order to maintain COVID-19 pre-cautions. The new fence will extend from the gazebo, connect to the fence by Glen Mead Park I (Northwest side) and Glen Mead…
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New Opportunities for Alberta’s Livestock Sector
Amendments to the Meat Inspection Regulation will cut red tape and provide Albertans with greater access to locally produced meat while maintaining food safety. CL to R: Rancher and veterinarian Margitta Dziwenka, Minister Dreeshen and MLA Armstrong-Homeniuk announce changes to Alberta’s Meat Inspection Regulation. These changes give operators more flexibility to meet legislated requirements and…
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Pro Tips for Happy Campers
Nothing says summer in Canada like cozying up by a campfire under a blanket of stars. We’ve rounded up tips from the SAIT community to help elevate your next outdoor adventure. Campfire orange muffin, anyone? Hit the road safely Whether you’re traveling in a car or something a little larger, it’s important you make sure…
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Healthy Hints from Pharmasave: How to Protect Yourself Against West Nile Virus
Are you heading to the cottage this summer or planning on camping? Worried about being exposed to the West Nile virus? The risk of becoming infected with the West Nile virus is greatest during mosquito season. In Canada, this can start as early as mid-April and last until late September or October. Here are suggestions…
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Health Canada on Non-medical Masks and Face Coverings
How to protect others The best thing you can do to prevent spreading COVID-19 is to wash your hands frequently with warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds. If none is available, use hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol. To protect others, you should also: stay at home if you are ill…
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Improving Access to Hepatitis C Health Services
A $1.8-million grant over three years from the Alberta government will ensure the continued operation of a hepatitis C support program. “In recognition of World Hepatitis Day, the Alberta government is pleased to provide a multi-year grant to the hepatitis C support program. Albertans with hepatitis C need immediate access to services specific to their…
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Korean War Veterans Day: Premier Kenney
Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement to mark Korean War Veterans Day (July 27): “Sixty-seven years ago today, the combat phase of the Korean War came to an end with the signing of the Korean Armistice Agreement. “The armistice marked the formal ceasefire after three years of civil war in the divided Korean peninsula.…
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Foothills County: Recreation Vehicle Use Update
Foothills Council has extended the recreational vehicle use provisions to August 26, 2020. Foothills County recognizes the challenges some families and front-line workers face when trying to self-isolate during the COVID-19 pandemic. In an effort to assist our residents who need to self-isolate, the county has relaxed some of the rules regarding occupancy of recreational…
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Jasper RCMP Investigate Ice Explorer Rollover in the Columbia Icefields – Update 5
Columbia Icefields, Alta (July 29, 2020) – Jasper RCMP and a RCMP Collision Reconstructionist continue to investigate this incident. RCMP are looking to speak with anyone that may have video from the tour that occurred before the rollover incident. The morning tour would have occurred at approximately 11:45 a.m., on July 18, 2020 with the…
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Eight Things You Need to Know About the Worldwide Hunt for a COVID-19 Vaccine
University of Alberta experts share their knowledge, hopes and fears about the chances of finding a way to inoculate the world against the deadly pandemic virus. A COVID-19 vaccine isn’t available yet, but more than 100 research teams around the world are working on it. Still, some experts say the complex science and rigorous testing…
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Billion-dollar Investment to Help Municipalities Create Jobs and Cope with COVID-19
Municipalities will receive $1.1 billion to build core infrastructure that will get Albertans working, support municipal and public transit operating costs and create thousands of good-paying jobs now. Alberta’s government is providing municipalities with $500 million in additional funding to build shovel-ready infrastructure projects starting in 2020, creating thousands of jobs as part of Alberta’s…
The Hatchery: a blog about my adventures in bird watching
