Author: Gateway Gazette Contributor

  • AHS Weekly Wellness: Helmet Safety

    AHS Weekly Wellness: Helmet Safety

    Choose the right helmet Before buying a new helmet, consider the following: Measure around your head at eyebrow level to know what size of helmet to buy Decide what kind of helmet you need: a bike helmet, just for biking, or a multi-sport helmet that is approved for biking and other sports such as skateboarding…

  • The Federal Government is Damaging Canada’s Economic Future with Bill C-69: CAPP

    The Federal Government is Damaging Canada’s Economic Future with Bill C-69: CAPP

    JUNE 12, 2019 – CALGARY, ALBERTA It is now clear the federal government is ignoring the Senate and the will of Canadians, risking the country’s economic future by not accepting the package of amendments the Senate proposed to Bill C-69, the Impact Assessment Act, according to the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP). The amendments to…

  • Not Using Air Conditioning This Summer? Here’s How to Survive the Heat

    Not Using Air Conditioning This Summer? Here’s How to Survive the Heat

    Despite our notoriously cold winters, many parts of Canada have very hot summers – and with climate change, the number of extremely hot days is expected to rise. Yet many homes in Canada aren’t equipped with air conditioners to help relieve the heat. Fortunately, if your home doesn’t have access to an AC system, there…

  • Calgary Youth Present Environmental Innovations to Mayor Nenshi at 30th Annual Mayor’s Environment Expo

    Calgary Youth Present Environmental Innovations to Mayor Nenshi at 30th Annual Mayor’s Environment Expo

    Mayor’s Environment Youth Photography Contest Winners Mayor Naheed Nenshi toured eco-exhibits that energized the City Hall Atrium this week, as elementary, junior high, and high school students proudly showcased their innovative environmental achievements at the 30th Annual Mayor’s Environment Expo. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Mayor’s Environment Expo, 30 schools were selected to…

  • 5 Destinations to Take Children

    5 Destinations to Take Children

    The world is their classroom Summer vacation is upon us and the big looming question on every parent’s mind is, what are we going to do with the kids? The thought of embarking on a great family vacation might seem unappealing, but believe it or not, travel has never been so kid-friendly. Not only is traveling…

  • Preparations Underway for 57th Christ Church Millarville Flower Festival

    Preparations Underway for 57th Christ Church Millarville Flower Festival

    The Annual Flower Festival at Christ Church Millarville, will be held this year on Saturday, July 13 and Sunday, July 14th. The strawberry jam has been made, the scones have been ordered and invitations and announcements extended. With the help of the Horticultural Club, the Church, the Church house, the grounds and the cemetery, will…

  • Alberta Health Services Named Recipient of the 2019 Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion Award

    Alberta Health Services Named Recipient of the 2019 Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion Award

    The Canadian College of Health Leaders is proud to announce that Alberta Health Services was named recipient of the 2019 Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion Award. As Canada’s largest health care provider, Alberta Health Services (AHS) recognizes a commitment to diversity and inclusion is essential to improving the experience for its workforce and the diverse…

  • Justin Trudeau’s Carbon Tax Won’t Meet Paris Targets, Would Have to Increase Gas Prices by 23 Cents/Litre: PBO

    Justin Trudeau’s Carbon Tax Won’t Meet Paris Targets, Would Have to Increase Gas Prices by 23 Cents/Litre: PBO

    OTTAWA, ON – Today, the Honourable Andrew Scheer, the Leader of Canada’s Conservatives and of the Official Opposition, issued the following statement regarding Justin Trudeau’s Carbon Tax: “Justin Trudeau pretends he has a plan for climate change but its clear that his Carbon Tax will not even come close to achieving Canada’s emissions reductions targets.  The…

  • From My Bookshelf: The Lines We Leave Behind

    From My Bookshelf: The Lines We Leave Behind

    By Lynn Willoughby The Lines We Leave Behind ~ Eliza Graham This is a WWII story that is very different from others I have read.  Maud, a shy young woman living in England in 1945, is recruited to be parachuted into Yugoslavia as a secret agent.  Her mother is Croatian and the family lived there…

  • Global T20 Partners with Interacting Technology Sport to Create a New Digital World for the Fans

    Global T20 Partners with Interacting Technology Sport to Create a New Digital World for the Fans

    Toronto:Global T20 Canada is pleased to announce its collaboration with Interacting Technology Sports to provide fans with an exciting and one of its kind of experience of the game in the digital space. In the first season, more than 50 million fans across the world witnessed this mega tournament. Committed to make the league bigger,…

  • Help Grace-Lynn to Attend a Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience

    Help Grace-Lynn to Attend a Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience

    Grace-Lynn recently attended a dance competition in Brooks, Alberta. While there she won a $2,000 USD scholarship toward a “Be Discovered Disney Dance Intensive” in Disney World. Grace-Lynn needs to raise the remaining balance in order to take part in this once in a lifetime opportunity. She will take classes in Ballet, Jazz and Hip…

  • Historic Government-to-Government Meeting

    Historic Government-to-Government Meeting

    In his first 50 days in office, Premier Jason Kenney hosted the first cabinet meeting with all First Nations chiefs since February 2015. Indigenous Relations Minister Rick Wilson and other cabinet members joined the June 10 government-to-government meeting in Edmonton to plan a path forward. A significant part of the discussion explored ideas about Indigenous…

  • Victory for Whales and Dolphins at The House of Commons!

    Victory for Whales and Dolphins at The House of Commons!

    OTTAWA, April 2, 2019 /CNW/ – Humane Canada applauds the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans for advancing Bill S-203, an act to end the captivity of whales and dolphins. The “Free Willy” bill, as it’s also known, is almost at the finish line. If it passes third reading at the House of Commons, it will become law.…

  • Former Airstrip to be Leased out to River City Car Club and the High River Agricultural Society

    Former Airstrip to be Leased out to River City Car Club and the High River Agricultural Society

    Plans for the lease include a drive-in movie theatre to be erected on a four-acre parcel HIGH RIVER, ALBERTA – Town Council has made the decision to proceed with leasing the municipal lands, known as the former airstrip lands, located south of the agricultural grounds and legally described as the NE Quarter Section 12, Township…

  • CCA Welcomes Funding to Support Strengthening Canada’s Meat Industry

    CCA Welcomes Funding to Support Strengthening Canada’s Meat Industry

    Calgary, AB – The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) welcomes news of $1 million in AgriMarketing support for Canada’s meat industry, as announced this morning by Member of Parliament Chris Bittle. The funding, allocated to the Canadian Meat Council (CMC), will enable the CMC, CCA and the Canadian Pork Council (CPC) to undertake collaborative and targeted activities…