Author: Gateway Gazette

  • Health Canada Warns of Safety Hazards with Several Uncertified USB Chargers

    Health Canada Warns of Safety Hazards with Several Uncertified USB Chargers

    As part of a planned national sampling and compliance project, Health Canada tested a number of uncertified USB chargers. The following products were found to pose an unacceptable risk of electric shock and fire and are being recalled. This table will be updated if and when new products are recalled. Product Description Sample obtained at…

  • How to be Egg-stra Safe this Easter

    How to be Egg-stra Safe this Easter

    Edmonton, Alta. –  The long weekend is finally here and it is time to celebrate with Easter cheer! Filling baskets with chocolate goodies and mapping out the best spots for the annual family egg hunt are activities you can expect to see on a typical Easter to-do-list. As many travel to visit family and loved ones,…

  • Supervised Consumption Site to Open at Royal Alex

    Supervised Consumption Site to Open at Royal Alex

    The Royal Alexandra Hospital will open the first hospital-based supervised consumption service in North America on April 2. Patients will benefit from the lifesaving supports offered by these services, including greater access to treatment and mental-health supports. “It’s important we do everything we can to support individuals and families affected by the opioid crisis. Supervised consumption…

  • Why Orange Snow in Europe?

    Why Orange Snow in Europe?

    By Deborah Byrd, EarthSky News You’ve seen the images from last week of Europe’s orange snow? It might have baffled skiers, but meteorologists know … it’s really pretty common. I’ll bet the conspiracy websites had a field day last week with Europe’s bout of orange snow. But the orange snow in eastern Europe last week was…

  • The Partnership Supports Alberta’s Agricultural Sector

    The Partnership Supports Alberta’s Agricultural Sector

    The federal and provincial governments are partnering to support innovation, growth and sustainability in Alberta’s agricultural sector. Alberta’s farmers, ranchers and producers are a key driver of the economy and work hard to ensure they can respond to increasing demand for their high-quality, safe products. The Canadian Agricultural Partnership is a five-year federal-provincial-territorial agreement that…

  • Death Following Shooting of CPS Officer Under Investigation

    Death Following Shooting of CPS Officer Under Investigation

    The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) has been directed to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of a man found inside a burned-out garage in the Abbeydale neighborhood of northeast Calgary.   On March 27, 2018, members of the Calgary Police Service (CPS) were responding to reports of an armed robbery, an attempted carjacking, and…

  • Millarville-Stockland 4-H Beef Club News: Crazy Weather Didn’t Stop Club Activity

    Millarville-Stockland 4-H Beef Club News: Crazy Weather Didn’t Stop Club Activity

    Another month of snow and crazy weather…At least the steers are hungry and eating like champs in the cold. Our members continue to work on their animals, with a couple junior shows coming up, putting on hip waders to lead animals in the snow is going to pay off! We held our annual public speaking…

  • High River RCMP Seek Public Assistance Identifying Suspect

    High River RCMP Seek Public Assistance Identifying Suspect

    High River RCMP is seeking assistance for a recent attempted theft of a pick up truck in High River.  Sometime around 7:00 a.m on Sunday March 25, 2018, a brown or gold older model four door sedan parked in the alley behind 10 Ave SE near 12 St SE in High River. A male exited the rear…

  • Investing in Safe Housing for Women in Crisis

    Investing in Safe Housing for Women in Crisis

    The Government of Alberta is supporting hundreds of women and children fleeing abuse or living in poverty by investing in transitional shelter housing in Calgary. Seniors and Housing Minister Lori Sigurdson announced $8.6 million of capital funding for YWCA Calgary for construction of 100 transitional shelter homes in their new Hub facility. Once construction is complete,…

  • Video is great – but it can be soooo slow!

    Video is great – but it can be soooo slow!

    Videos are great, but, when time is of the essence, being able to shave a couple of minutes off of the playback, or even better cutting an hour long video down to 30-40 minutes is awesome.

  • RCMP Livestock Section Investigate Theft of 12 Mares

    RCMP Livestock Section Investigate Theft of 12 Mares

    Tsuu Tina Nation, Alberta – The RCMP Southern Alberta Livestock investigators and Tsuu Tina Police are asking for information from the public to assist with an investigation into 12 stolen mares. The horses were last known to be grazing in the Tsuu Tina Nation in October 2016 and all are owned by one person. Investigators are…

  • Healthy Hints from Pharmasave: Nutritional Labelling – Getting to Know it

    Healthy Hints from Pharmasave: Nutritional Labelling – Getting to Know it

    Do you read the nutrition labels on the food you buy? They can help inform your decisions. In Canada, manufacturers are required to include certain information on food packaging to inform consumers about the contents of their products. Together, this information can assist you in comparing products and making the healthiest choices for you and…

  • Improved Transit in Edmonton Metro Region

    Improved Transit in Edmonton Metro Region

    The Alberta government is investing in a new park-and-ride transit facility in St. Albert, making transit an even better option for commuters. The planned facility at Campbell Road and Anthony Henday Drive will improve regional transit service, allowing commuters to leave their cars behind, saving them money on vehicle wear and tear, as well as…

  • RCAF Second World War Veteran Gets Surprise Visit

    RCAF Second World War Veteran Gets Surprise Visit

    From NORAD/USNORTHCOM Public Affairs A Royal Canadian Air Force Second World War veteran and former prisoner of war now living in Colorado Springs, Colorado, received a surprise visit on February 23, 2018. Squadron Leader (retired) George Sweanor, 98, was met by members of 419 Tactical Fighter (Training) Squadron at the Colorado Springs Airport following the…

  • Jorj: Best Salad…. Evah!

    Jorj: Best Salad…. Evah!

    To prove it, I open with a photo of a nutritious rainbow on a cookie sheet. This dish is fun to work on with the grandkids, or as a solo project sometime when you want to make an extra healthy dinner. The recipe I’m about to share stands behind what I say on the Nana Network…