Author: Gateway Gazette Contributor

Plan ahead to make the most of your visit  WATERTON PARK, ALBERTA, May 13, 2019 – Waterton Lakes National Park is open and ready to welcome visitors in 2019. There is a range of recreational activities, special events, volunteer opportunities and interpretation programs available for visitors as they discover and connect with the park. To enhance…

May 9, 2019 – Ottawa–Gatineau – Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) The CRTC and participating Internet service providers (ISPs) are seeking participants for the Measuring Broadband Canada project, which tests the speeds of home wireline broadband Internet services. Participants will receive a device, called a “Whitebox,” that they will connect directly to their modem…

Liquor constraints will be relaxed in Alberta starting this May long weekend. Premier Jason Kenney and Environment and Parks Minister Jason Nixon are pushing back against the excesses of the nanny state and the ‘War on Fun.’ Beginning this May long weekend, the liquor ban imposed on eight remaining provincial parks will be lifted. Moving…

Calgary Fire Department Every year, hundreds of firefighters from across the world climb the stairs of Calgary’s tallest building, the Bow Tower, in their full duty gear, in support of firefighters and citizens living with cancer. This year, they raised more than $440,000, doubling what was raised in 2018. The money will go to Wellspring…

LETHBRIDGE, AB, May 10, 2019 /CNW/ – Indigenous women hold important places as leaders in their families and communities, as givers and caretakers of life, as peacemakers, peacekeepers, and protectors. By creating the conditions for Indigenous women to succeed, we are supporting their families and communities, which will help improve their economic well-being and strengthen Canada’s economy. Today the…

The sole survivor of historic Japanese-Canadian baseball team unveiled the stamp honouring the Vancouver Asahi. When the last surviving members of the Vancouver Asahi were introduced at the 2003 Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame inductee dinner, the crowd stood for five elderly Japanese-Canadian men and applauded for what seemed an eternity. The heartfelt welcome reduced…

On June 6, 2019 the Chief’s Awards Gala will take place to honour sworn and civilian members of the service who performed exemplary acts of courage and commitment to their community. In the lead up to the Gala, we are sharing with you some of these extraordinary stories. Our second award story describes acts of…

Edmonton, May 14, 2019 – Today, the Alberta Forest Products Association announced the launch of its #ForestryInnovation social media campaign. The campaign takes on the notion that forestry is a low-tech industry by showing some of the innovative technology used in forestry today.  “We all know the stereotype of the lumberjack cutting down the forest,” said…

Everyone can enjoy affordable adventures over the May long weekend and all summer at Alberta’s heritage facilities. The summer season begins May 15 as provincial historic sites, museums and archives open the doors or start summer hours. From antique vehicles, Ukrainian dancing and vintage food, to dinosaurs and ancient bison-hunting culture, there is something for…

WestJet shareholders to receive $31.00 per share in cash; Acquisition recognizes and continues WestJet’s industry-leading commitment to guest experience and employee culture All amounts in Canadian dollarsunless otherwise stated   CALGARY, May 13, 2019 /CNW/ – WestJet Airlines Ltd. (“WestJet”)(TSX: WJA) announced today it has entered into a definitive agreement that provides for its acquisition in an all-cash transaction.…