Author: Gateway Gazette Contributor

Nominees for the 2019 Minister’s Seniors Service Awards will be recognized at three community celebrations across the province. The Minister’s Seniors Service Awards honour Albertans who improve the lives of seniors and their communities through volunteer service. This year, 38 individuals and eight organizations are nominated from communities throughout Alberta. An additional seven nominees will…

AUG. 22, 2019 Today, Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative (Y2Y) celebrates the formal protection of 83 per cent of Yukon Territory’s Peel watershed. Y2Y stands with the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in, Na-Cho Nyäk Dun, Gwich’in Tribal Council and Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation, as well as CPAWS-Yukon, Yukon Conservation Society and the Yukon Government in marking this momentous…

Alberta is fulfilling its promise to review its energy regulator to ensure the province’s resources are being developed efficiently and in an environmentally responsible manner. Government is seeking advice and input from stakeholders and the public on ways to improve the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER), while maintaining stringent environmental standards and respecting the rights of…

EDMONTON – The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) is disappointed in today’s 2-1 majority decision by the Court of Appeal panel overturning the injunction against the UCP’s controversial Bill 9. “We are frustrated by the ruling. AUPE will be consulting with our legal counsel and our membership will consider our options including appealing this decision to the…

President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance Travis Toews issued the following statement regarding the government’s successful appeal of the injunction against Bill 9: (Sept 6, 2019) “Today’s decision by the Court of Appeal is a positive result for Alberta taxpayers. “We introduced Bill 9 because Albertans rightly expect that the government would have…

Rain spent his early years in 14 foster homes, five group homes, four different institutions, and was homeless for six years. Realizing this was not the way he wanted his life to continue, Rain approached Momentum. This community-based, charitable organization helps Calgarians living below the poverty line develop new skills and knowledge to help them…

An anticipated NAFTA panel ruling on the softwood lumber dispute was issued on Sept. 4. The NAFTA panel ruled that the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) was wrong in its consideration of evidence for the majority of arguments stating that Canadian softwood lumber products have materially injured the U.S. softwood industry. This means that there…

After raising kids, ‘it was her time to look after herself’ Story by Tracy Kennedy | Photo by Leah Hennel CONSORT — Billie Jo Rossing has been a work in progress for several years — and she works hard every day at staying healthy for the long haul. The Consort woman has struggled with her…

– Anthony and James, from Edmonton, take home two All-New 2019 Chevrolet Blazers, a once in a lifetime trip for two around the world, a $250,000 cash prize, and the coveted Season 7 title of THE AMAZING RACE CANADA Champions –– Season 7 is now available to stream anytime on CTV.ca and the CTV app, and will be available to stream on…

September 7, 2019 – Ottawa – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces Today the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, the Honourable Ralph Goodale, announced that a request by the Province of Nova Scotia for federal assistance was approved to restore essential services and ensure public welfare in the wake of Hurricane Dorian. The…

The Economist ranks 140 cities What’s the most livable city in North America? Here’s a hint: It boasts a glorious skyline at the foot of the majestic Rocky Mountains and if you’re reading this, chances are you live there. For the second year in a row, Calgary took top place on the continent in The…