Author: Gateway Gazette Contributor

It seems every time you turn around, there is a story about how another everyday item is killing the planet. “Don’t use this” or “stop using that” appears on the screen along with an image of a polluted beach or stream. Of course, you want to do your part, but you also don’t want to sacrifice…

Minister of Health Tyler Shandro issued the following statement on National Catholic Health Care Week in Alberta: “On behalf of the Government of Alberta, I’m honoured to declare the week of October 6-12 the first National Catholic Health Care Week in Alberta. “Catholic sisters and health-care providers have been answering the call to serve Albertans…

By Deborah Byrd, EarthSky News In October 2019, the research icebreaker Polarstern will drop anchor at an ice floe in the northern Laptev Sea, to spend a year investigating Earth’s Arctic. In October 2019, the research icebreaker Polarstern (“Polar Star”) will drop anchor at an ice floe in the northern Laptev Sea, marking the beginning…

Royal Canadian Navy Lieutenant-Commander Isabel Macneill was a trailblazer all her life. The first woman to command a ship in the British Commonwealth, she was captain of His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Conestoga in Galt, Ont., during the Second World War. She was also the only woman outside the British Royal Family to rate being…

With a quick shift in weather and jam-packed schedules, autumn can go by in the blink of an eye. Here are some tips to get ahead to make sure you enjoy every moment with friends and family: Prep freezer meals. Cooler temperatures call for warm, comforting meals, which are easy to get ready. On Sundays, pull…

A street that’s lined with beautiful, tall trees is a street that’s very desired in Calgary. Unfortunately, those tall trees can come with their own challenges (and we’re not just talking about raking leaves!). Big trees mean big roots and sometimes big problems, with pathway cracks that turn into tripping hazards and occasionally sidewalks that become impassible.…

A lovely gathering of people at the Cathedral Church of the Redeemer in downtown Calgary on Saturday. People gathered to honour their cherished pet family members at the Blessing of the Animals, an annual event. In addition to blessings, this was a wonderful opportunity to honour pets that have passed away. MEOW received a portion of the…

Education Minister Adriana LaGrange issued the following statement on World Teachers’ Day (October 4): “Teachers are an integral part of our education system. Alberta’s highly qualified teachers work passionately to ensure every student receives a world-class education. “On World Teachers’ Day, I would like to thank every teacher in our province who goes above and…

Minister of Indigenous Relations Rick Wilson and Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women Leela Sharon Aheer issued the following statements on Sisters in Spirit Day (October 4): “We are proud to be part of the first Alberta government to declare Sisters in Spirit Day today to honour the memory of Indigenous women and…