Author: Gateway Gazette Contributor

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement on Remembrance Day: “A year ago, we marked the 100th anniversary of the end of the Great War. This year’s centennial marks the beginning of the enduring tradition we now know as Remembrance Day. “The end of the First World War was a cause for great celebration. Four years…

The government is maintaining funding for rural utilities, irrigation districts and agricultural societies. As well, the province is making sure agricultural research is led by farmers, not government. Rural communities generate billions of dollars in economic activity each year, led by key sectors like agriculture and forestry, which combine to employ nearly 100,000 Albertans. Government…

SAIT’s Applied Research and Innovation Services (ARIS) celebrated the opening of the new Once Through Steam Generator (OTSG) Applied Research Laboratory Friday, Nov. 16. The lab, located at the University Research Park, is used for conducting research in energy efficiency and environmental performance. ARIS’ Dr. Vita Martez is working with the Canadian oilsands industry to find environmentally sustainable solutions…

The province is standing up for rural Albertans by acting on concerns to deter crime, reinforce property rights and give victims a stronger voice in the justice system. “We are sending a strong signal to rural Albertans who have been victimized for far too long. We have listened to you. We have heard you. And…

Calgary artists are painting the town red. And yellow, blue, pink and green – it’s all part of a plan to brighten up Calgary’s downtown underpasses. With more than 30,000 pedestrians and 3,500 cyclists using these underpasses every day, safe, user-friendly underpasses are important to connecting people with their homes, places of business, and cultural…

The province is increasing skilled trades funding so more young people will learn about trades careers and be able to showcase their talents on the national stage. Skills Canada Alberta funding will be increased to $8 million over the next four years, providing young Albertans with additional opportunities to explore rewarding careers in the trades.…

Source TransMountain On-water construction activity has resumed at Westridge Marine Terminal (WMT) in Burnaby, BC. On September 27, 2019, the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (Port Authority) issued Trans Mountain a new Project Permit authorizing us to recommence construction activity on-water at the marine terminal. Construction activities on-land began in August 2019. This work, along with other on-shore…

More and more of us are seeking products that are made in Canada and our patriotic shopping preferences are beginning to extend well beyond food, clothing and household items. “In the past year, our stores have seen a significant rise in the number of pet parents looking for made-in-Canada pet food,” says Julie Johnston, chief…

Edmonton – As Albertans welcome winter, the RCMP reminds all drivers and passengers that traffic safety starts with buckling up. Alberta RCMP encourages you to practice the following traffic safety tips for optimal use of occupant restraints: ·         Ensure the seatbelt is positioned securely across the hip bones and the shoulder. The shoulder belt should sit across…