Author: Gateway Gazette Contributor

Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women Leela Aheer issued the following statement to recognize Philippine Heritage Month in Alberta: “Our government is honoured to recognize Philippine Heritage Month and the contributions of Filipino Albertans to our province. June 12 marks the day when their nation of islands declared independence from Spain and the…

A team of University of Lethbridge researchers and Blackfoot Elders will soon embark on an ambitious project that will provide immediate virtual access to historical Blackfoot objects held in museums, thanks to federal funding from the New Frontiers in Research Fund. The U of L researchers, led by Christine Clark (BFA ’10, MFA ’14), an…

Eight remarkable Albertans will become members of the Alberta Order of Excellence in 2019. The Order is the province’s highest honour a citizen can receive and is an official part of the Canadian Honours System. “These extraordinary Albertans have maintained a lifelong commitment to making a real and lasting difference in the lives of others. Their…

Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women Leela Aheer issued the following statement to recognize LGBTQ Pride Month: “All Albertans deserve the freedom to be true to themselves, regardless of race, religion or sexual orientation. “This month, we acknowledge those brave Albertans who fought hard for their LGBTQ2S+ rights. “Pride Month is an opportunity…

Wet, cooler weather has contributed to conditions that make it easier for fighting wildfires across the province. Rain continues to fall in many areas of Alberta while the High Level area experiences cool temperatures. Approximately 4,800 evacuees remain displaced. Steen River and Trout Lake evacuees are now eligible for evacuation payments. The following communities remain…

The standoff between Indigenous communities — backed by environmentalists — and the oil industry has led to regional alienation that is threatening the fabric of Canada in ways not seen since the height of the Québec separatist movement. We, a business school professor and a former chief of the Thunderchild First Nation, believe the future of Canada — a major…

Alberta’s transport officers are stepping up inspections for Roadcheck 2019 – a three-day, international safety campaign to ensure commercial vehicles and drivers observe public safety standards. An Alberta transport officer inspects the undercarriage of a commercial vehicle. From June 4 to June 6, officers from Alberta’s Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Branch will conduct hundreds of additional…

Alberta’s fight for jobs and Canada’s energy industry continues in British Columbia with the launch of a campaign reinforcing the need for the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project. Energy Minister Sonya Savage launches the Yes to TMX campaign in Vancouver. Energy Minister Sonya Savage announced the start of the Vancouver campaign, which tells British Columbians…

Distribution centres open in Edmonton and Calling Lake. Evacuees in Edmonton and Calling Lake were able to get help applying for an evacuation payment. Applications were accepted starting Tuesday morning and, to date, more than 9,400 evacuees have received more than $9.4 million in emergency funding relief. The areas north of Twin Lakes campground, including…

Tims has started to test three new Beyond Meat breakfast sandwiches that will – if market tests confirm their potential – roll out at restaurants across Canada by the end of the summer TORONTO – As Canadians’ tastes and culinary preferences evolve, Tim Hortons is looking to provide new options for guests with a new Beyond Meat breakfast sandwich test. Starting…

OTTAWA, ON (June 3, 2019) – The Hon. Andrew Scheer, Leader of Canada’s Conservatives and of the Official Opposition, today issued the following statement regarding the Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls: “Today, my thoughts are with the families of the victims, the survivors, and the many communities…