Author: Gateway Gazette Contributor

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police is pleased to announce the winners of the Name the Foal contest. Youth, 14 years old and under, were invited to submit original names starting with the letter R. With more than 2,500 submissions, winners were selected from across Canada, including one classroom entry. For 80 years, the RCMP has been breeding its own horses and…

The 28th Annual Emerald Awards have now come and gone, and we are still basking in the afterglow. The Alberta Emerald Foundation is so proud of all the Recipients, Finalists, and all of our province’s #EcoHeroes. A huge congratulations to the following for receiving 2019 Emerald Awards: Edmonton and Area Land Trust Goodwill Edmonton Impact Centre Land…

Two black bears rehabilitated at the Cochrane Ecological Institute have been released into remote forested areas in western Alberta. On June 20, the government safely released the two bears the Cochrane Ecological Institute’s wildlife rehabilitation facility received in summer 2018. A team of veterinarians, provincial wildlife biologists and Fish and Wildlife officers worked together with…

Introducing the Royalty Guarantee Act is an important step in restoring investor confidence by assuring investors that rules won’t change halfway through the game. If passed, this legislation would increase investor confidence by providing certainty that the royalty structure in place when a well is drilled will remain in place for at least 10 years. “Frequent royalty…

The ability to extend tourism and commercial recreation operators’ leases on public land up to 60 years will help Alberta’s tourism industry thrive. Whether it’s a tourism opportunity like a hotel or a mountain bike park, extended term length on public land supports government’s commitment to eliminate red tape and make good on its promise…

Education Minister Adriana LaGrange issued the following statement on the protections for students under the Education Act: “With the passionate debate taking place in the legislature about Bill 8, I feel it’s important to clarify a few important misconceptions about student protections under the Education Act. “To be absolutely clear: our government opposes mandatory parental notification of…

With up to 15,000 square feet of universally accessible design features, our playgrounds set a new standard for inclusive play. Each one gives kids with physical, sensory, and cognitive disabilities an environment to promote their well-being and let their imaginations soar. An accessible playground in every province and territory. Jumpstart’s vision is to create large-scale,…

Energy Minister Sonya Savage issued the following statement about government’s 90-day review of Alberta’s electricity market system: Energy Minister Sonya Savage met with key electricity stakeholders in Calgary as part of government’s 90-day review of Alberta’s electricity market system. “Alberta needs a market-based system that provides affordable electricity for consumers and job creators. “Our government…