Author: Gateway Gazette Contributor

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement on National Indigenous Peoples Day: “Alberta was home to the First Peoples for millennia, before the Dominion of Canada and First Nations came together in a spirit of peaceful cooperation under the great treaties that enjoined the Crown eternally to respect and uphold the rights, privileges and traditions…

HireUp is a social enterprise that connects job seekers who have barriers to employment to meaningful work opportunities. The initiative is based on three principles: Find: discover untapped talent through partnerships with community employment support agencies across Canada Hire: job seekers can apply to opportunities directly online Retain: job seekers receive up to six months of…

June 21, 2019 overland flooding Overland flooding is occurring in Sunset Ridge and Glenbow Drive as a result of recent rain. Crews are on scene monitoring the situation and taking action when required. Please avoid travel in both areas. Updates provided here as we have more information (newest information at the top of the page).…

GATINEAU, QC – The Hon. Andrew Scheer, Leader of Canada’s Conservatives and of the Official Opposition, unveiled his plan to fight climate change and protect Canada’s environment.  “Conservatives have a proud legacy when it comes to protecting Canada’s natural environment and improving Canada’s environmental performance,” said Mr. Scheer.  “Our record of environmental achievement stands in…

June 18, 2019 – Ottawa – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, issued the following statement: “I share in the mourning for the loss of Bombardier Patrick Labrie along with the entire Canadian Armed Forces family. We are reminded of the cost of service to our…

Jason Copping, Minister of Labour and Immigration, issued the following statement to recognize World Refugee Day: “As Albertans, we observe World Refugee Day with solemnity for the millions of lives that have been displaced across the globe. “Disaster and conflict have disrupted and turned the lives of these ordinary people inside out. Many have fled…

The Government of Alberta has released an extensive toolkit to help communities increase their capacity to address elder abuse. Minister of Seniors and Housing Josephine Pon (left), released a toolkit aimed at increasing community capacity to respond to elder abuse. The Addressing Elder Abuse: A Toolkit for Developing a Coordinated Community Response (CCR) provides a…

Alberta Environment and Parks has issued High Streamflow Advisories for the Elbow and Bow Rivers, including the city of Calgary. Due to the High Streamflow Advisories and current forecast, The City of Calgary is advising Calgarians against boating and all other watercraft activities on the Elbow and Bow Rivers. “The expected flow rates will be…

Bill 11, the Fair Registration Practices Act, will help newcomers get their credentials recognized, so they can quickly get to work in their fields to help grow the economy and create jobs. Premier Kenney and Minister Copping meet with newcomers and stakeholders to discuss their experiences with foreign credential recognition. The act is a key part…

More than 700 evacuees from the Paddle Prairie Metis Settlement can safely return home. Additional information for residents on where to collect re-entry kits and hampers is online at https://www.facebook.com/paddleprairie. Re-entry tips are available online under the section marked returning home. More than 9,000 evacuees are still out of their homes. The following communities issued mandatory evacuation…

Rocky View County, AB—The new Canadian Angus history book, The Breed, the Legends, the History—Canadian Angus History Book, 2019 Edition is now available for purchase for $90 per copy. Books can be picked up at the Canadian Angus Association office in Rocky View County, Alberta or the Canadian Angus Foundation office in Regina, Saskatchewan or can be…