Author: Gateway Gazette Contributor

Government has introduced legislation to strengthen protections for law-abiding Albertans and their property. Bill 27, the Trespass Statutes (Protecting Law-Abiding Property Owners) Amendment Act, 2019 has received first reading in the legislature. “The proposed changes in Bill 27 came directly from listening to rural residents whose lives have been affected by crime. As our next step in…

Bill 25, the Red Tape Reduction Implementation Act, 2019, would streamline overburdened processes and eliminate outdated rules. The proposed legislation is another way the government is taking action to reduce red tape – including eliminating unnecessary rules and regulations brought in under previous governments. Bill 25 contains proposed changes to 11 pieces of legislation, which would…

Everyone gets angry sometimes, even small children. But some children and teens have so much trouble controlling their anger that they shove, hit, or make fun of other people. This causes them trouble at home and at school. They often have a hard time making friends. And their aggression makes parenting them a challenge. Aggression…

Initiative will offset over 1,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions annually EDMONTON/CNW/ – Freedom Cannabis Inc, Licensed Producer, is installing a state-of-the-art solar array at its 126,000 square foot facility in Acheson, Alberta, located 20 kilometres west of Edmonton. The 1,830 kW solar array, supplied by ENMAX, will be Canada’s largest rooftop solar install to-date. Cannabis grow facilities consume a…

Albertans are invited to share their thoughts on whether the province should continue to observe daylight saving time. The government is launching an online survey to gather feedback about the observation of daylight saving time in Alberta. “We know people have strong opinions about changing their clocks twice a year, and we want to hear…

Reduction in staff follows a restructuring after Calgary Co-op moves suppliers As a result of Calgary Co-op’s decision to source its groceries from Save-on-Foods, Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) will need to close its Calgary Food Distribution Centre, effective April 2020. This will result in the elimination of just over 200 jobs in Calgary this spring.…

The province is preserving a piece of Alberta’s forestry history as the Mile 58 Forestry Cabin gets a Provincial Historic Resource designation. Built in 1929 by forest rangers, the Mile 58 Forestry Cabin represents the legacy of forestry service in Alberta and Canada. The small log patrol cabin is the first building associated with either…

The Government of Alberta is partnering with the Canadian Football League, Calgary Stampeders and local organizations to give kids the chance to see the Grey Cup game. Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women Leela Sharon Aheer, Calgary Stampeders players and alumni gave 50 tickets to young Albertans for the 107th Grey Cup game in…

Minister of Economic Development, Trade and Tourism Tanya Fir issued the following statement on Alberta leading the country in interprovincial trade: “Today, the Montreal Economic Institute released its rankings of interprovincial trade, and I am proud that Alberta is awarded first place. “Since forming government, we have removed 21 exceptions under the Canadian Free Trade…