Author: Gateway Gazette Contributor

Why the COVID-19 pandemic feels surreal but familiar to Suzanna Wagner, who wrote her master’s thesis on Canadian nurses in the First World War. By GEOFF McMASTER Defending her master’s thesis just two days before COVID-19 forced the University of Alberta to close was strange enough. Receiving a call from the Edmonton Journal for her take on the pandemic…

Ottawa, Ontario, – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces The Government of Canada today announced it is replacing two Challenger model 601 utility aircraft with two Challenger model 650s for the Canadian Armed Forces to allow for continuation of mission critical roles. The retiring aircraft that entered service in the 1980s, fall short of operational…

Government will support online and small venue events held Sept. 1-30, making it easier for communities to connect safely while celebrating Alberta’s arts and culture. Now that September is designated Month of the Artist in the province, Alberta Culture Days celebrations will elevate our amazing local artists. Communities and organizations can apply for grants to…

By Jorj Morgan The other day, I was rummaging around in my fridge and discovered a treasure trove of leftover potatoes! Multitask those spuds with two different recipes sure to hit the spot. I love potatoes.  I think this devotion stems from early breakfasts shared with my Dad.  To quell my then rebellious teenage persona,…

June 17 at 5 p.m. Hospitalization rates remain low with 38 people in hospital, seven of whom are in intensive care. In total, 6,893 Albertans have recovered from COVID-19. Latest updates 48 new cases bring the number of total active cases to 486. Cases have been identified in all zones across the province: Calgary zone:…

Toronto, June 10, 2020 – Small business owners are eager to get back to work, but face significant barriers hiring or recalling staff, says the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). To get Canada’s economy back up and running, the federal government will need to implement key changes to the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) and…

Archeological evidence from northern Siberia indicates harnesses may have been used to train reindeer to pull sleds 2,000 years ago. By GEOFF McMASTER A University of Alberta anthropologist has found what might be the earliest evidence for domestication of reindeer in the Eurasian Arctic. While examining the remains of ancient dogs at a site called Ust’-Polui near…

Minister of Health Tyler Shandro issued the following statement on Canadian Men’s Health Week: “As we begin Canadian Men’s Health Week, I want to draw attention to some sobering statistics reported by the Canadian Men’s Health Foundation: more than 80 per cent of men say they are stressed by work and more than 60 per…

Motor vehicle services, including vehicle registrations, driver’s licence renewals, and knowledge and road tests will be unavailable to Albertans June 19-22. The Motor Vehicles System (MOVES) that tracks all driver and vehicle information in the province is being updated to continue serving Albertans. “We appreciate Albertans’ patience while we make this necessary update. I’ve been…

The Calgary Awards are presented each year by The City of Calgary to recognize deserving individuals, corporations, community groups and organizations. The recipients of the 13 awards highlight the excellence of our community and recognize the significant contributions made by our citizens. The Calgary Awards is The City’s official citizen recognition program celebrating Calgarians and…

June 16 at 5 p.m. Hospitalization rates remain low with 36 people in hospital, seven of whom are in intensive care. In total, 6,882 Albertans have recovered from COVID-19. Latest updates 35 new cases bring the number of total active cases to 449. Cases have been identified in all zones across the province: Calgary zone:…

Minister of Labour and Immigration Jason Copping issued the following statement to mark Public Service Week 2020: “In honour of Public Service Week, I want to thank and recognize the tens of thousands of dedicated public servants who proudly serve Albertans every day.  “On behalf of our government, I want to offer our heartfelt thanks…