Author: Gateway Gazette Contributor

Parks Canada is excited to announce the official launch of public engagement on the Waterton Lakes National Park 2020 Management Plan. The mountain national parks hold special places in the hearts of Canadians. On January 25th, 2019, Parks Canada officially launched public engagement on the development of management plans for Banff, Jasper, Yoho, Kootenay, Mt.…

Many Canadians continue to have questions about the role that chiropractors play in the healthcare team, and what benefit chiropractic care may have to their health. While you can always find a chiropractor in your community to discuss your specific needs, today we’re busting some commonly shared myths: 1. Once you see a chiropractor you have to…

Amendments to the Environmental Protection Act were introduced today that will allow the Provincial Government to draft regulations to ban the distribution of retail plastic bags. From March 5 to 27, the Provincial Government conducted public consultations to gauge interest in a ban of retail plastic bags and to determine the potential impacts of a…

Abstinence-based treatment is ineffective. We need to invest heavily in harm reduction strategies By Sen. Jane Cordyand Sen. Raymonde Gagné “I wasn’t born to be a drug addict,” said a brave member of the audience at our recent open caucus meeting in the Senate on the Opioid Crisis in Canada. He told us of his…

The new Schwartz Reisman Innovation Centre will turbocharge the next wave of Canadian innovation, advancing how AI, biomedicine and other disruptive technologies can enrich lives Thanks to an historic gift to the University of Toronto from Gerald Schwartz and Heather Reisman, the soon-to-be built Schwartz Reisman Innovation Centre will accelerate innovation in Toronto and Canada by creating the country’s…

Since 1992, the Alberta Emerald Foundation (AEF) has recognized and celebrated our province’s environmental achievements through the Emerald Awards. On March 29, the AEF was joined by sponsor Shell Canada Ltd and a collection of this year’s nominees for the 28th Annual Emerald Awards Finalists Announcement.   “We are the only awards program in Canada…

From Paris and Milan to the Canadian Rockies, Canada Goose Will Open Six New Stores in Fall/Winter 2019 TORONTO /CNW/ – Canada Goose (NYSE: GOOS,TSX: GOOS) today announced plans to open six new stores with two in Europe, one in the United States and three in Canada. Set to open in fall/winter 2019, the new stores highlight the increasing demand both at home and internationally for…

Planning a renovation this summer? Check out the top trends in design, products, and techniques for transforming your home. Kitchens and bathrooms. If you’re looking to make a big change this year, a kitchen or bathroom renovation is the way to go. These two rooms continue to top lists as the most popular remodeling projects, especially…

Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation is pleased to share that Alberta Beef Producers has generously agreed to support our Discover and Explore Grasslands Programs for a second year in a row. Our Grasslands Programming offers in-school and field trip opportunities to teach children about grassland ecosystems and the role that cattle play in managing our landscape. Through…

As we make our way into the warmer months of spring and summer, there are new ways to minimize your energy consumption around the home. The following tips are our guidelines for reducing your energy use in the months ahead:   Clean your refrigerator condenser coils and ensure air can circulate freely; the motor works…

170,000 students expected to cast ballots in largest-ever Alberta Student Vote campaign  Even though they are under the voting age, more than 170,000 elementary and high school students from throughout Alberta will have an opportunity to consider the future direction of the province and vote for the official candidates running in the general election. Student…