Author: Gateway Gazette Contributor

Updated: February 15, 2019 Alberta Health Services is committed to working with its community partners to find solutions to the increase in crime and social disorder near the Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre. We know that concerns expressed by residents and local businesses must be addressed quickly and effectively to ensure that supervised consumption services…

New facility, set to open later this year, will be a catalyst to turn research into commercial ventures By University Relations Staff The University of Calgary is receiving $8.5 million for programming to support turning advanced research into business opportunities at the new Life Sciences Innovation Hub. Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund (OCIF) made the announcement…

Now that cannabis is legal in Canada, pregnant and breastfeeding women or those that might become pregnant need information on how to make healthy decisions for themselves and their baby. Throughout pregnancy, a baby’s quickly developing brain is very sensitive to harmful environments. Things that can harm a baby’s brain include certain illnesses, and being…

New survey data reveals 80 per cent of small firms will be able pass on less than one quarter of new costs Toronto – The majority of small businesses in Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and New Brunswick oppose the federal carbon backstop plan, which is set to come into effect this April in the four provinces, says…

Alberta ranch along Castle River protects habitat for at-risk species In honour of World Wetlands Day (February 2nd), the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) announced the conservation of Riverside Ranch, a 1,600-hectare (3,950-acre) ranch along the Castle River, in the foothills of southwest Alberta. Riverside Ranch is located between the towns of Lundbreck and Beaver…

Since 2015, a perfect storm of operational cost increases from legislative and regulatory changes, combined with a weak provincial economy, have contributed to the following setbacks for Alberta’s restaurants: A loss of 10,000 foodservice and accommodation jobs A decline in the average number of workers per unit from 13 to 11.7 A 9.1 per cent drop in average…

Communities and organizations are invited to apply for funding to host Alberta Culture Days events to showcase their arts, heritage, diversity and community spirit. Albertans have the chance to discover, experience and celebrate arts and culture in their communities during Alberta Culture Days, Sept. 27–29. “Our government is proud to support Alberta’s vibrant culture. Alberta…

Government is taking steps to end photo radar being used as a revenue-generating tool. An independent third-party review of photo radar operations in Alberta shows that it has a marginal contribution to traffic safety across the province. Changes to the provincial guidelines governing the use of the devices will enhance transparency, increase oversight and enshrine…