Author: Gateway Gazette

Farms and agri-processors will have access to new and expanded energy-efficiency programs to help them reduce their emissions and energy bills. In December 2017, $1.4 billion in provincial Climate Leadership Plan funding was announced to continue the transition to a diversified, low-carbon economy. More than $81 million over the next four years is now being…

Edmonton – One in three Canadians will experience a mental health problem in their lifetime* according to a study cited by the Mental Health Commission of Canada. In order to combat the strain and stigma of mental illness St. John Ambulance offers a Mental Health First Aid course developed by the Mental Health Commission of Canada.…

Honourable Mentions also recognize “red tape warriors” in Nova Scotia, Quebec and at the Canada Revenue Agency  As a finale to Red Tape Awareness Week™, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is pleased to announce that the Honourable Brian Pallister, Premier of Manitoba, and the Honourable Cameron Friesen, Minister of Finance, are the winners…

Rescue dog demonstrations and shovel dig races were among the highlights of Avalanche Awareness Day. Alberta Parks held this year’s event on Jan. 21 in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, featuring workshops led by professional search and rescue staff, including members of Alberta Parks’ Kananaskis Public Safety Team. “Avalanche Awareness Day showcases important safety tips for…

New rules mean firefighters who contract certain reproductive cancers on the job will now be compensated and supported. The Government of Alberta is making sure firefighters who contract ovarian and cervical cancer will receive workers’ compensation benefits and supports, making Alberta the leader in Canada. The minimum exposure period will be 10 years for these…

– Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities and Pfizer Canada become first two lead campaign partners for Paralympic Foundation of Canada initiative – $2 million now raised of $6 million goal for providing opportunities for all Canadians with disabilities to participate in sport and to help promising para-athletes reach the highest level – Support still needed to…

Alberta entrepreneurs started the New Year facing a growing list of challenges CALGARY – The latest monthly Business Barometer survey results from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) reveal Alberta’s small business optimism decreased 0.7 points in January to 59.4.  “Small business confidence in Alberta has come a long way from the lowest lows ever…

When it comes to financial stress and worry, the first thing to take a hit is our mental well-being. We often worry about our bills, paychecks, and the day-to-day expenses, but what we don’t realize is how quickly these worries can become more. According to this study by the National Institute of Mental Health, the likelihood of…

CFIB’s Red Tape Challenge 2018: resolve at least three regulatory barriers to internal trade Toronto – As part of its annual Red Tape Awareness Week™, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is challenging federal and provincial governments to resolve at least three regulatory issues in 2018 through the newly launched Regulatory Reconciliation and Cooperation Table…