Author: Gateway Gazette

Glenrose expands use of high-tech, wearable exoskeleton Story by Shelly Willsey | Photo by Sharman Hnatiuk EDMONTON — When Hussain Alhussainy puts on a high-tech exoskeleton during therapy, he feels like Iron Man. Earlier this year, the 16-year old became one of Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital’s first pediatric patients to use the Ekso GT exoskeleton as…

New centre will offer enhanced visitor experiences and complement the beautiful setting of the community of Waterton Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta – Friday, Parks Canada unveiled the design concept for the new visitor centre at Waterton Lakes National Park. Parks Canada manages national heritage places for all Canadians, and national parks offer visitors an…

It can help to talk with someone about how you’re feeling. They can listen to you or help you look at things differently. They might also be able to help you figure out why you feel like you do. Talking about things can be helpful in itself. Sharing can make you feel less alone and…

By Amanda Painter The astrological traction that has been available to you all week (and which you’ve hopefully used to move some project or facet of life forward) is still in force. Though as we head toward the weekend, there are a couple of shifts in the energy. The first of these is Mercury’s move…

Have you checked out our Scenic Snowcat Tours yet?  Includes a Scenic Chairlift Ride to the top of the Huckleberry Lift where you will jump aboard the Powder Stagecoach which will deliver you high up in the Alpine for scenic vistas of Castle Wildland Park, Haig, Gravenstafel, and the Continental Divide while sipping on some hot chocolate. …

The internment and treatment of Japanese Canadians and Japanese nationals during the Second World War was a dark period in Canadian history. In 1988, following a 10-year struggle by the community, Prime Minister Brian Mulroney formally acknowledged the injustices Japanese Canadians suffered from 1942 to 1949. “The Redress Agreement was a landmark advancement in human…

You may have assumed that the mammals you don’t see during the winter are hibernating, but that isn’t always the case. In fact, some mammals use an ‘in between’ strategy that involves a lot of deep sleeping with some activity to pass the time in colder weather. The Winter Sleeper The skunk is an excellent example of…

Mayor Naheed Nenshi takes a look back on 2017, highlighting Calgary’s collective achievements as part of his annual year in review video. “At The City of Calgary, we have a simple purpose, to make life better every day for Calgarians,” said Mayor Naheed Nenshi. “I’d like to share with you how in 2017 we worked…