Author: Gateway Gazette Contributor

Students will have more access to world-class science programs, modern labs and new research spaces at the University of Lethbridge’s Destination Project. Scheduled to open for classes in September 2019, the $247-million, 38,400-square-metre building is the largest expansion at the University of Lethbridge in more than 40 years. About 750 new jobs were created to…

Alberta tech companies will gain new international partners and access to more markets thanks to a new agreement with the Mexican state of Nuevo Leon. As part of Premier Rachel Notley’s focus on jobs and economic diversification, the Alberta government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Nuevo Leon to explore opportunities that promote…

Edmonton, AB – The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) applauds the federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change’s announcement last month that Parks Canada will not proceed with construction of the proposed Icefields Trail in Jasper National Park. The proposed trail would have created a new paved corridor stretching 109 km south from the…

Education Minister David Eggen visited students who will be among the first to attend the future Dr. Anne Anderson School in southwest Edmonton. Edmonton’s rapid growth has highlighted the need for a new high school in the city. The Government of Alberta is investing $79 million to build the Dr. Anne Anderson School to provide…

Increasing one’s physical activity is a common goal and New Year’s resolution. Every year people tell themselves they are going to get more steps in, get to the gym more often, or start a new activity. Boosting or maintaining a healthy level of physical activity is imperative for a healthy lifestyle. The Canadian Society for…

A historic investment in high-tech industries will create thousands of jobs, attract millions in new investment and help diversify Alberta’s economy. The Alberta government is investing $100 million to attract more artificial intelligence-based high-tech companies to invest in Alberta. Coupled with last year’s investment of $50 million to create 3,000 new high-tech training seats at…

Alberta’s EHDI Program identifies permanent hearing loss as early as possible in a baby’s life Story by Jacqueline Larkin and Melissa Schock From birth, the ability to communicate is important. Language, whether spoken or signed, is needed to express and understand needs, feelings and ideas. Permanent hearing loss is one of the most common conditions…

The new Wildwood facility increases affordable housing options in Calgary with homes for 48 individuals and families. Seniors and Housing Minister Lori Sigurdson participated in a grand opening ceremony and facility tour to celebrate the official opening of Wildwood affordable housing. The province provided a $10.9-million grant to construct the new complex, which includes sustainability…

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police needs your help to name the next generation of police dogs. The chosen names will be given to 13 German Shepherd puppies born at the Police Dog Service Training Centre in Innisfail, Alberta. The 13 children whose names are selected will each receive a laminated 8×10-inch photo of the pup they name, a plush dog…

Education Minister David Eggen has released guidelines with information and resources to support students with Type 1 diabetes while they are in school. The Guidelines for Supporting Students with Type 1 Diabetes in Schools are aimed at better accommodating the medical needs of students with diabetes. They complement existing policies, programs and resources provided by…