Author: Gateway Gazette Contributor

The Government of Canada has approved the Trans Mountain Expansion (TMX) project because it is in the Canadian public interest and will benefit Canadians by creating thousands of good, middle-class jobs, increasing access to global markets and generating more revenues to various levels of government. To mitigate and offset the environmental effects of the project,…

The province, civil society organizations and private-sector groups are working together to help Alberta support an aging population. The Vision 2030 for Seniors Services Symposium and a pre-symposium event run Nov. 13-14 in Edmonton. The events are bringing together a diverse group of health-care and front?line service providers, researchers, caregivers and technology innovators. More than…

Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking strengthens university’s women-led innovation ecosystem When building ideas into reality, research shows that female entrepreneurs encounter unique barriers such as limited access to funding and capital, lack of mentorship, and implicit biases in the business and investor worlds.  To combat these obstacles, the Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking at the University of…

Minister of Community and Social Services Rajan Sawhney issued the following statement on the Inspiration Awards: “The Inspiration Awards call for nominations is now open. This is a great opportunity to recognize people and organizations in your community for leadership in the prevention of bullying, sexual violence, family violence or child abuse. “Show your support…

CALGARY, Alta. – At its Winter Congress this weekend in Montreal, the Hockey Canada membership approved a regulation change proposed by the board of directors to revise the naming of the age divisions used in minor hockey across Canada. Following the recommendations of a task team, the age divisions will become U7, U9, U11 through to…

Changes are being made to Alberta’s property tax rules that will ensure cannabis-production facilities pay their fair share for municipal services. Municipal Affairs Minister Kaycee Madu announced the changes Nov. 13 at the Rural Municipalities of Alberta convention in Edmonton. The revisions, which will see cannabis facilities taxed as non-agricultural businesses, respond directly to the…

Alberta House is the one-stop shop for local music, arts, speakers and everything Alberta at the Grey Cup Festival. Local musicians, artists and speakers will take the stage at Alberta House Nov. 20-23. “By featuring local musicians, artists and products, we are showing the rest of Canada what makes Alberta great. I encourage everyone to…

Department of Biomedical Engineering Receives a $3.5 Million Research Grant from the National Institutes of Health The molecular and cellular mechanism that causes Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is still not fully understood. The risk factors underlying AD may include genetic background, environment, lifestyle and chemistry within the brain and body. One thing science does know is…

5 things men can do for good health World Health Organization 1. Have regular check-ups Even if you feel healthy, regular health checks (such as blood pressure, blood sugar levels, prostate checks) are essential to catch any problems early and stay in good health. Your mental health is just as important, and seeking help for mental health…

Leela Sharon Aheer, Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women, and Canadian Football League commissioner Randy Ambrosie issued the following statements: “This morning, members of the Canadian Football League community had a productive networking breakfast with members from local domestic and gender-based violence organizations. The goal of the meeting was to discuss best practices…

Veterans Affairs Canada Beginning in July 1943, Canadians fought for more than a year and a half across Sicily and up the Italian mainland—an effort that would become known as the Italian Campaign. This fall, 75 years later, we remember the more than 93,000 Canadians who played an important role during this bitter struggle. To commemorate this important milestone,…