Author: Gateway Gazette Contributor

  • Independent AER Probes: Ministers Nixon and Savage

    Independent AER Probes: Ministers Nixon and Savage

    Minister of Environment and Parks Jason Nixon and Minister of Energy Sonya Savage issued the following statement on reports released Oct. 4 by the Auditor General, Ethics Commissioner and the Public Interest Commissioner on previous leadership of the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER): “Recent reports from the Auditor General, Ethics Commissioner and Public Interest Commissioner reveal…

  • About Smoke Alarms

    About Smoke Alarms

    After purchasing a smoke alarm, read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions carefully. For best performance, an alarm should be mounted on the ceiling in or near the center of the room, hall or stairway and at the head of each stairway leading to an occupied area. Wall mounts should be at least 15 cm (6…

  • Thanksgiving Pet Safety

    Thanksgiving Pet Safety

    American Veterinary Medical Association Thanksgiving is a special holiday that brings together family and friends, but it also can carry some hazards for pets. Holiday food needs to be kept away from pets, and pet owners who travel need to either transport their pets safely or find safe accommodations for them at home. Follow these…

  • Certain Products Containing Diced Chicken Recalled Due to Listeria

    Certain Products Containing Diced Chicken Recalled Due to Listeria

    Ottawa, October 3, 2019 – The food recall warning issued on October 2, 2019 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation. Industry is recalling certain products containing diced chicken from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination of the diced…

  • National Fire Prevention Week in High River

    National Fire Prevention Week in High River

    Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape! HIGH RIVER, ALBERTA – National Fire Prevention Week takes a proactive look at how to prevent fires and save lives. Running from October 6-12th, the High River Fire Department’s focus is on installing and maintaining household smoke alarms. “We recommend that the batteries in…

  • Emergency Pediatric ‘Pod’ Opens at South Health Campus

    Emergency Pediatric ‘Pod’ Opens at South Health Campus

    Specialized, $3.9M space for sick children fully funded by Calgary Health Trust CALGARY – The South Health Campus has opened a specialized emergency care space for children at the southeast hospital. The new space, or pod, is now open daily from 1 p.m. to 1 a.m. Located next to the main emergency department (ED), this…

  • Learning from the Past

    Learning from the Past

    Riding with his parents in a rented horse-drawn buggy, seven-year-old Victor Buffalo couldn’t contain his excitement as they made the ten-mile journey to Ermineskin Indian Residential School. Having fantasized with a friend about how great it would be, Buffalo couldn’t wait to see what his first day had in store. It wasn’t until his parents…

  • Firebrand Glass Gave a Warm Welcome to Visitors to their Open House on a Chilly Weekend

    Firebrand Glass Gave a Warm Welcome to Visitors to their Open House on a Chilly Weekend

    Thank you to everyone who attended our Alberta Culture Days Studio Tour last weekend, it was a great event despite the weather. If you were unable to attend, our blown glass pumpkins are still available for purchase on our website or through Bluerock Gallery Congratulations to Jeanne Watson the winner of our door prize.

  • Government Energized as Assembly Reconvenes

    Government Energized as Assembly Reconvenes

    The legislative assembly will reconvene on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019 in order to fulfil an ambitious legislative agenda. Government House Leader Jason Nixon has laid out the government’s plans for a busy fall sitting. “I think I speak for all government caucus members when I say that I am excited to get back to the…

  • Planet Waves Horoscopes: October 7 – 14, 2019

    Planet Waves Horoscopes: October 7 – 14, 2019

    by Eric Francis ARIES — It’s often said that relationships are mirrors. I have about six different opinions on that subject, though this week, there will certainly be some mirroring going on in your personal, intimate and social encounters. Mars is in your opposite sign, and it will be coming face-to-face with Chiron in your…

  • Fire Prevention Week: Statement from Minister Madu

    Fire Prevention Week: Statement from Minister Madu

    Municipal Affairs Minister Kaycee Madu issued the following statement to mark Fire Prevention Week: “Every year, fires tear apart the lives of Albertans. Most of these fires are preventable. “The Office of the Fire Commissioner tells us that 30 per cent of fires in Canada and 67 per cent of all fire deaths happen in…

  • Tobacco Act Review will Address Vaping

    Tobacco Act Review will Address Vaping

    Health Minister Tyler Shandro has asked MLA Jeremy Nixon to lead a review of the province’s tobacco and smoking legislation, with a focus on regulating vaping. “Like most Albertans, I’m concerned about the rising use of vaping products, especially among young people, and recent reports of severe lung disease associated with these products. We don’t…

  • Jagmeet Singh Launches Election Campaign

    Jagmeet Singh Launches Election Campaign

    This election, Jagmeet is In It for You LONDON (Sept 11, 2019) – Today, surrounded by candidates and supporters, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh launched his 2019 election. Jagmeet’s New Deal for People invests in services people need, makes life more affordable and fights the climate crisis. “For too long, Liberal and Conservative governments have been making life…

  • AHS Weekly Wellness: Fire Prevention Week

    AHS Weekly Wellness: Fire Prevention Week

    Fire Prevention Week will take place October 6 to 12, 2019. It’s a good time of year to check your smoke alarms to ensure they’re working. Install at least one smoke alarm on every level of your home, including the basement (but not in unfinished attics). Put smoke alarms in the hallways that lead to…

  • EMS Wins Prestigious Air Medical Award

    EMS Wins Prestigious Air Medical Award

    AHS flight team recognized for leadership, coordination and safety Story by Erin Lawrence & Carmen Bateman Alberta Health Services (AHS) Emergency Medical Services (EMS) has won a prestigious international award for excellence in the delivery of the Air Medical services it provides to Albertans. AHS EMS Fixed Wing Air Ambulance has been selected as the…