Author: Gateway Gazette Contributor

They answer more than 3,000 calls a day. During the summer months, that number can near 5,000. So, it’s expected with that kind of volume a few loopy queries and chuckle-worthy interactions are bound to happen. Sprinkled among the tens of thousands of satisfied customers, the always patient and knowledgeable 311 Agents have come across…

The Alberta government is building new affordable housing in Stony Plain to ensure area residents can stay in their chosen community. The $14-million affordable housing project includes 63 one- and two?bedroom units to meet the needs of adults aged 55 or over with low income. The province is contributing $6 million to the project to help…

Industry and markets will have greater certainty for making decisions by having production limit information two months in advance. Alberta continues to increase the amount of oil production allowed. Limits are based on monitoring a number of indicators and recognizing that less diluent is needed in warmer weather for bitumen to flow in pipelines, meaning…

Ottawa – The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) is proud to announce that Able Seaman (AB) Yvette Yong of the Royal Canadian Navy has been named International Military Female Athlete of the Year by the International Military Sports Council / Conseil International du Sport Militaire (CISM). Established in 1948, CISM is the second largest multi-sport discipline organization…

Premier Rachel Notley will continue to fight for Alberta families by focusing on what matters most to them in the upcoming 2019 spring session. The throne speech marks the start of the spring session for the Alberta legislature and highlights the government’s ongoing commitment to building a province that works for all Albertans. “Our government…

  Canadians are feeling the impacts and costs of climate change firsthand. By working together, we can take action on climate change in a way that benefits all Canadians. That’s why the Government of Canada is working with businesses, cities and towns, Indigenous communities, universities, schools and hospitals to reduce pollution, improve our health, and…

The province has developed new guidelines governing the scattering of cremated ashes for families honouring the last wishes of a loved one or following cultural and religious traditions. The updated guidelines, drafted after extensive consultation, will be released later this spring. Cremated ashes may be scattered on unoccupied provincial government-owned Crown land or water, including…

Big Island Provincial Park to protect natural area, enhance recreation in Capital Region’s Ribbon of Green valley parks system EDMONTON, AB: A United Conservative government will protect the North Saskatchewan River Valley from industrial development and enhance the recreational potential of one of the greatest urban parks in North America by contributing up to $10 million for the…

The following information was graciously provided by The Wildlife Rehabilitation Society of Edmonton, image provided by Larry D. Moore.  Rabbits can make great pets to raise and care for, but their cousins, the wild White-Tailed Prairie Hares of Alberta do not belong in your home. Also known as Jackrabbits, these hares are common in Alberta’s urban environment…

The province is making sure Alberta families have life-saving support when they need it by helping STARS purchase a new helicopter. STARS has launched an effort to replace its aging fleet, as the organization’s BK117s have been designated legacy aircraft. It is difficult to find replacement parts for them and keep them maintained. A new…

Through commitments made in the government’s Taking Action Against Racism report, Premier Rachel Notley is creating a Provincial Hate Crimes Unit. This unit will work with police and law enforcement, including Crown prosecutors, to improve the specialized training they receive to fight hate crimes and extremism in Alberta. “Together, we must continue the fight against…