Author: Gateway Gazette Contributor

  • Beefing up Supports for Alberta’s Ranchers

    Beefing up Supports for Alberta’s Ranchers

    The Public Lands Modernization (Grazing Lease and Obsolete Provisions) Amendment Act, has been introduced to ensure the sustainability of ranching and rangelands. Bill 16 includes much-needed modernizations to the rent and fees ranchers and cattle owners pay government for the use of public lands. These proposed changes will create a system that is transparent and…

  • Why The Fate Of Online Accessibility May Rest With A Domino’s Pizza Lawsuit

    Why The Fate Of Online Accessibility May Rest With A Domino’s Pizza Lawsuit

    The pizza chain asked the Supreme Court to review a case that could push business websites to better serve people with disabilities. By Abrar Al-Heeti, October 7, 2019, Barrier-Free Canada This is part of CNET’s “Tech Enabled” series about the role technology plays in helping the disability community. When the Americans with Disabilities Act was…

  • Alberta Supports Opioid Class Action Lawsuit

    Alberta Supports Opioid Class Action Lawsuit

    Alberta will participate in the proposed class action, filed in B.C., to recoup costs of opioids from opioid manufacturers and distributors. The action is brought on behalf of all federal, provincial and territorial governments and agencies that have paid health-care, pharmaceutical and treatment costs related to opioids from 1996 to the present. In 2018, there…

  • Planned Recycling Centre Closure in High River

    Planned Recycling Centre Closure in High River

    The Recycling Centre will be closed on October 24th and 25th, all day, to install a catch basin and drain. This will eliminate standing water that is pooling near the leaf, branch, and grass clipping bins. The Recycling Centre is located at 640 7 Street N.W. This interruption to service is necessary, and we appreciate…

  • Healthy Hints from Pharmasave: It’s Only Natural

    Healthy Hints from Pharmasave: It’s Only Natural

    Whether or not you choose hormone replacement, other methods may help ease some of the discomforts of perimenopause and menopause. Because not all women are affected the same way, finding the right solution is sometimes a matter of trial and error. For hot flashes: stop smoking avoid caffeine and alcohol get regular exercise decrease body…

  • Calgary Company Convicted for Ammonia Release

    Calgary Company Convicted for Ammonia Release

    Agrium Inc. pleaded guilty to one count of failing to report an ammonia release from its Carseland Nitrogen Operations facility southeast of Calgary. The incident, which occurred on Jan. 30, 2017, was not reported to the Ministry of Environment and Parks until Feb. 27, 2017. The Calgary-based company was penalized $28,750, including a victim fine surcharge,…

  • Day of the Girl: Statement from Minister Aheer

    Day of the Girl: Statement from Minister Aheer

    Leela Sharon Aheer, Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women, issued the following statement on International Day of the Girl: October 11 – “The theme for International Day of the Girl 2019 is Girl Force: Unscripted and Unstoppable. Today, we celebrate Alberta’s smart, brave and unstoppable girls and young women. “This day is focused…

  • Statement on the Canadian Forces Snowbird Accident in Georgia

    Statement on the Canadian Forces Snowbird Accident in Georgia

    A statement from Lieutenant-Colonel Mike French, Commanding Officer of 431 (Air Demonstration) Squadron (October 13, 2019): “At approximately 1:15 p.m. Eastern Standard Time today, Captain Kevin Domon-Grenier, Snowbird 5 with the Canadian Forces Snowbirds, was forced to eject from his CT-114 Tutor aircraft shortly before the team’s performance in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. We’re very grateful…

  • Flu Shots Available in Alberta this Month

    Flu Shots Available in Alberta this Month

    Influenza vaccine is arriving in pharmacies and doctors’ offices across the province this week. “Getting your flu shot is one of the best things you can do to protect your own health and that of your community; and it’s never been easier. I encourage all Albertans to join me in getting immunized this season by…

  • Minister Panda Heads to IT Conference in Chicago

    Minister Panda Heads to IT Conference in Chicago

    Infrastructure Minister Prasad Panda is travelling to Chicago to promote Alberta to job creators in the IT industry. The Oct. 17-18 trip to the annual ITServe Alliance Synergy Conference is part of the government’s strategy to boost investment and create jobs for Albertans. Minister Panda will speak to more than 1,500 delegates at the conference…

  • Village of Cereal Faces Environmental Charges

    Village of Cereal Faces Environmental Charges

    The Alberta government has laid 12 charges against the Village of Cereal related to the improper use of pesticides that occurred on or about June 6, 2017. The Village of Cereal and Kenneth William Rude, the village foreman, face four charges under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act and two charges under the Pesticide Sales, Handling, Use…

  • Foothills Search and Rescue Mock Exercise Notification

    Foothills Search and Rescue Mock Exercise Notification

    Turner Valley residents and the general public are advised that a mock search and rescue exercise will take place on Saturday, October 19 between 7am and 5pm in the area in and around the Turner Valley Golf Club along Imperial Drive. The objective of the practice is to train Foothills Search and Rescue volunteers and…

  • Mental Health Day: Statement from Minister Luan

    Mental Health Day: Statement from Minister Luan

    Associate Minister of Health and Addictions Jason Luan issued the following statement on World Mental Health Day (October 10): “We know one in five people will experience a mental illness in their lifetime. That is why it is so important to have open, honest conversations about the pain associated with mental illness, the opportunities for…

  • Companies, Directors Face Environmental Charges

    Companies, Directors Face Environmental Charges

    Government has laid a total of 12 environmental charges against three companies and one director from each company related to offences in Calgary. Incident overview The charges, laid under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, relate to excavated fill contaminated with a hazardous substance, hexavalent chromium, deposited on City of Calgary property on or about April…

  • Together We Can Save Lives

    Together We Can Save Lives

    As the opioid crisis in Alberta continues to work its way into our cities, towns, suburbs and homes, Alberta Health Services (AHS) remains committed to reduce harms and deaths related to opioid use. No one is immune to opioids, and no one organization working alone can turn the tide.  Red Deer continues to have a high rate of…