Author: Gateway Gazette

The Schizophrenia Society of Alberta (SSA) announces our 6th Annual Campaign Faced alone, a diagnosis of schizophrenia can overwhelm individuals, their families, and caregivers. Thankfully with the support of mental health professionals, medications, caregivers and SSA programs, recovery is possible! SSA programs and services are free to anyone living with schizophrenia, their families and caregivers…

By Calgary Humane On October 28, 2017, a photo of a dog tethered to a flatbed trailer being hauled through Calgary began circulating on social media. A joint investigation into the welfare of the dog was initiated shortly afterwards by Calgary Police Service, with support from Calgary Humane Society and Rocky View County. On November 11,…

By  Greener Ideal Staff It looks like solar power won’t just be for the homeowner anymore but also for condo residents and office workers. A company in Maryland called SolarWindow Technologies boasts a new line of product that allows them to apply solar glass on large scale condo developments. The electricity-generating windows can be installed on windows of…

  Current status of cannabis laws Possessing and selling cannabis for non-medical purposes is still illegal everywhere in Canada and until new legislation and new rules are in place, current laws remain inforce and should be obeyed. The Government of Canada’s commitment to change cannabis laws Legalize, strictly regulate and restrict access to cannabis in…

A workshop series that is helping at-risk teen girls to make positive choices now has support from Status of Women. Young Women of Power (YWOP) offers an interactive, strength-based workshop series called YWOP PivotFWD that empowers girls to make healthier choices for their future. The six-week workshop for teen girls aged 12-18, which runs Monday…

More than 5,000 students have more energy and are better able to focus in class, thanks to the province’s school nutrition program.   According to a report on the 2016-17 pilot school nutrition program, students in 33 schools across Alberta are receiving a daily nutritious meal or snack. “This program has been overwhelmingly positive in…

It’s a tradition for the mayors of the cities with a team in the Grey Cup to make a friendly wager. Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi & Toronto Mayor John Tory have agreed to support the winning city’s food bank. The losing mayor will contribute $5 for every point scored by the winning team to a food bank in the winning mayor’s…

Forget Black Friday and Cyber Monday crowds and line-ups — these pro tips will help you save big all season long. Shop on Tuesday. Some research shows that online retailers usually offer the best deals on Tuesdays, so load up your shopping cart over the weekend and wait to check out and pay a couple of…

EDMONTON, AB (November 23, 2017): United Conservative Opposition Leader Jason Nixon has issued the following statement in recognition of the second anniversary of former Calgary-Greenway MLA Manmeet Bhullar’s death: “It has been two years since our friend and colleague from the legacy Progressive Conservative caucus was killed on the QEII as he helped a stranded motorist.…

Advocate releases Special Report on LGBTQ2S+ youth in the child welfare and justice systems Edmonton…The Office of the Child and Youth Advocate (OCYA) has completed a Special Report on the experiences of LGBTQ2S+ youth in the child welfare and youth justice systems and is publicly releasing the results and recommendations as outlined under the Child and Youth Advocate…