Author: Gateway Gazette Contributor

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement to recognize Pakistani Independence Day: “Today, the nearly 30,000 Pakistani-Canadians living in Alberta commemorate the 73rd Independence Day of Pakistan. “As Pakistani-Canadians celebrate their heritage, they do so within a province that is enriched by their presence here. In Alberta, everyone can honour and love the heritage of…

FOOTHILLS – A Conservative vision to protect our environment is the most comprehensive plan in Canadian political history and is one in which I am extremely proud. Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer unveiled the policy built on three principles: green technology, not taxes; a cleaner and greener natural environment; and taking the climate change fight global.…

Alberta is using e-transfers to get grant money to non-profit organizations faster. Participants of the GlobalFest My Summer Journey YYC program join Minister Leela Aheer for the announcement of the transition to e-transfers for community grants funds. Organizations will now receive their community grants through electronic transfers about a week after notification, rather than waiting…

Spaying and neutering is an important procedure that we advocate. There are long term health benefits to your pet when it is spayed or neutered with the primary benefit of controlling the pet population and reducing the numbers of unplanned, unwanted pets.   In regards to the procedure: Spay and neuter procedures are major surgery for your pet. The…

BRAMPTON, Ontario – Bombay Sports Co. Ltd, promoters of Global T20 Canada, and the Winnipeg Hawks franchise have no relationship with Mr. Mansoor Akhtar.  In a widely publicized media article, the Winnipeg Hawks, a franchise operating in the Global T20 Championship, were referred to as having engaged Akhtar to serve as an official with the…

Paulette Rothbauer Associate Professor, Library and Information Science, Western University How often do we hear that libraries aren’t just about books anymore? They are makerspaces with 3-D printers, scanners, laser vinyl cutters and routers. They provide green rooms, sewing machines, button makers, and tools like drills, saws and soldering irons. They are places to borrow seeds, fishing rods, cake making supplies, binoculars, laptops…

Health Minister Tyler Shandro issued the following statement inviting Albertans to share their feedback on Alberta Health Services as part of the review now underway: “We promised Albertans a thorough review of AHS, the first since the organization was created 10 years ago. We’re delivering on that promise. “I encourage Albertans to visit Alberta Health Services…

The visitors center at GRPP underwent a major renovation in 2017-2018. There had been a small native plant garden next to the entrance. The garden had been lovingly built and tended to by two stewards, Chris Pike and Gwen Mackenzie. Unfortunately, due to the recent building renovations, the garden had to be demolished. In late 2018, funds…