Author: Gateway Gazette Contributor

**WARNING – GRAPHIC IMAGES** On June 1, 2020, a good Samaritan found a blind and suffering puppy wandering the 2400 block of 43 Street SE in the community of Forest Lawn and turned the stray puppy into a veterinary clinic. The approximately 8-week-old terrier puppy was suffering from a severe eye condition, resulting in one…

Government will review Alberta’s post-secondary education system and develop a long-term plan to enhance student experiences and connect education to jobs. Advanced Education will engage stakeholders to co-create an innovative new strategy for Alberta’s universities, colleges, polytechnics and other adult learning providers. Through the Alberta 2030: Transforming Post-Secondary Education initiative, government will work with a…

Alberta Veterinary Medical Association In many households, pets are important and valued members of the family. Pet owners are encouraged to have emergency plans to respond to the various types of emergency situations including severe weather events or overland flooding. Increasing the chances of survival in an emergency like a fire, flood, or tornado depends on…

June 12, 2020                Ottawa              Transport Canada The COVID-19 pandemic has created an unprecedented global crisis that is having a significant impact on all aspects of the Canadian transportation industry, travellers, and the economy. The Government of Canada is committed to implementing a multi-layered framework of measures to protect Canadians, and help prevent air travel…

June 15 at 5 p.m. Hospitalization rates remain low with 31 people in hospital, seven of whom are in intensive care. In total, 6,862 Albertans have recovered from COVID-19. Latest updates 20 new cases bring the number of total active cases to 440. Cases have been identified in all zones across the province: Calgary zone:…

Albertans can support local authors and the province’s publishing industry while connecting with others at a safe distance through the Alberta Reads Book Club. The Book Publishers Association of Alberta hosts this new book club. The first book, selected by Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women Leela Sharon Aheer, is Pass Me By: Gone…

Bill 22, the Red Tape Reduction Implementation Act, 2020, clears the way for businesses to operate more efficiently and freely as we prepare for the reopening of the economy. The bill proposes 14 legislative changes across six different ministries. Several of these changes work to promote job creation and support economic growth by removing unnecessary burdens…

Minister of Seniors and Housing Josephine Pon issued the following statement to mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: “Every year, on June 15, we recognize World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. In Alberta and throughout the world, people unite to lift their voices against elder abuse. “We define elder abuse as any action or inaction, to…

Lethbridge, AB, June 3, 2020  – The Southern Alberta Art Gallery (SAAG) is reopening to the public and will begin to welcome back visitors at limited capacity starting on Wednesday, June 17. We are also excited to announce that we have designed a new website, SAAG logo identity and will continue virtual programming until the end of June.…

The Alberta government is providing funding to train individuals who work with children to help prevent and address abusive and harmful situations. The Respect in School training program is being expanded to day care and day camp workers. The training offered through Respect Group has been provided to school leaders – including teachers, educational assistants,…

June 13 at 3 p.m. Hospitalization rates remain low with 44 people in hospital, six of whom are in intensive care. In total, 6,830 Albertans have recovered from COVID-19. Latest updates 37 new cases bring the number of total active cases to 403. Cases have been identified in all zones across the province: Calgary zone:…

Self-care. It’s a recommended mantra—and practice—for parents during the COVID-19 pandemic. Taking care of yourself helps in two ways. One—it gives you the energy to care for your family. Two—it preserves and protects your mental and physical health. “How you care for yourself varies from person to person,” says Keri-Lynn Strain, the manager of Healthy…

The government is launching consultations to ensure parents and early childhood educators have their say on reducing red tape and improving quality and safety in child care. Led by MLA Tracy Allard, the results of the consultation will inform the drafting of updated regulations and legislation this fall. “Hearing from Albertans will allow us to…