Author: Gateway Gazette Contributor

Edmonton – Alberta RCMP are joining in the back to school spirit with an online “course” called Business 101. This campaign will be featured on Alberta RCMP social media accounts and is geared toward business owners looking for safety tips and how to prevent break-ins. In all of 2018 there were over 4,900 break and…

September 4, 2019 – Inuvik, Northwest Territories – Department of National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces As outlined in Canada’s defence policy, Strong, Secure, Engaged, the Government of Canada is modernizing infrastructure at our bases and wings, as well as exercising Canadian sovereignty in the Arctic. Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, announced…

Ottawa, ON – Health Canada The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reported a significant increase in the use of vaping products by youth in the United States. As a result, the FDA has announced new measures to restrict youth access to vaping products and new restrictions on flavoured tobacco products. While Canada has not seen a…

The Alberta government’s ongoing investment is helping Vivo for Healthier Generations press on with plans to expand its recreation centre in Calgary. When completed, the Vivo recreation centre will be about 50 per cent larger. This will allow more people greater access to a broader scope of fitness, educational and family fun activities.  The government…

You may have noticed our small golf carts making their way through the Park this summer. Or perhaps you have seen small groups of people in the field, busily pulling invasive plant species. These efforts are part of our Vegetation Management Program at Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park. In partnership with Alberta Parks, we work hard…

Four individuals and three organizations have received 2019 Alberta Community Justice Awards recognizing their work to improve safety in their communities. 2019 Alberta Community Justice Award recipients with MLA Mickey Amery, Deputy Commissioner Curtis Zablocki, and honour guard members from the RCMP. The 28th annual Alberta Community Justice Awards celebrated Albertans who made outstanding contributions to…

Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Jason Luan issued the following statement on Overdose Awareness Day: Associate Minister Jason Luan speaks with Albertans with lived experience of addiction and recovery to mark Overdose Awareness Day. “August 31 marks International Overdose Awareness Day. Across Alberta, throughout Canada and around the world, we remember those who…

Gregoire Lake Provincial Park is closed for the remainder of the season after winds caused more than 100 trees to fall. Very wet conditions this year and fire-damaged soils from the 2016 Fort McMurray wildfire are causing healthy-looking trees at Gregoire Lake to fall down, even in moderate winds. On Aug. 21, gusts of about…

The large, male horse runs with vigor when called for breakfast. Valour lives at an equine-facilitated healing ranch northwest of Edmonton where he doesn’t have to worry about food. When the human clients arrive at Infiniti Trails 4 Healing, Valour and the other horses on the ranch offer their soothing equine talents to help people relax…

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement wishing all students the best as they start the new academic year: “This week, students of all ages are heading back to school for another thrilling year of discovery and learning. “A strong, thriving province starts with a solid education that is as diverse as Alberta’s economic opportunities.…