Author: Gateway Gazette Contributor

May 28, 2020 – Small business confidence has plateaued at the end of May, dropping by less than a full index point to 52.5 on the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)’s Business Barometer®. “Despite the easing of restrictions in some parts of the country and continuing government assistance programs, market conditions and uncertainty about the…

New legislation would prevent and reduce the use of tobacco and vaping products, especially among youth, and help Albertans lead healthier, longer lives. Bill 19, the Tobacco and Smoking Reduction Amendment Act, follows a review of the Tobacco and Smoking Reduction Act led by MLA Jeremy Nixon in response to the increase in vaping, smoking and tobacco use…

June 6 at 4 p.m. There are 40 new cases of COVID-19 in Alberta today. Hospitalization rates remain low with 44 people in hospital, six of whom are in intensive care. In total, 6,656 Albertans have recovered from COVID-19. No new deaths have been reported. Latest updates 40 new cases bring the number of total active…

Children are born with a love of language. They learn words by listening to you and mimicking what you say, right from their earliest days. Talking, singing and reading to your child builds their vocabulary and talking and listening skills. Reading every day with your child helps their brains develop and strengthens family bonds. During…

Premier Jason Kenney issued this statement as Canada remembers the heroism of D-Day: (June 6, 2020) “In the early hours of June 6, 1944, some 14,000 Canadian soldiers were crammed aboard transports off the coast of Normandy, awaiting orders to go ashore. Supported by seamen, airmen and paratroopers, their objective was Juno Beach and, ultimately,…

Leela Sharon Aheer, Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women issued the following statement on Philippine Heritage Month: “In June, we celebrate the rich history, living arts, dance and traditions of Filipino Canadians in Alberta. The first wave of Filipino immigrants to Alberta arrived in the 1980s, and we are honoured to recognize a community…

Minister of Environment and Parks Jason Nixon and Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women Leela Sharon Aheer issued the following statements on Recreation and Parks Month: “We are pleased to recognize Recreation and Parks Month in the Province of Alberta. “Albertans are lucky to have such a beautiful backyard, conserved by the collective…

Aspen popular (Populus tremuloides), commonly known as the trembling aspen, is a deciduous tree native to the cooler areas of North America. If there was a prize for the most impressive tree, this one would win! The trembling aspen is the most widely distributed tree in North America, being found in Canada to Mexico. Aspens are noted for their incredible ability…

Twenty-six playground projects across Alberta that had not previously been funded will now move forward thanks to a boost of $5 million. Alberta Education recently expanded its playground funding criteria to get more playgrounds built than would have otherwise. This funding comes from the existing capital budget and will support 18 school divisions in building…

Medicine Hat, Alberta. (June 2, 2020). HALO Air Ambulance (HALO) today confirms an immediate extension of full medevac operations. In light of Health Minister Shandro’s instruction to Alberta Health Services to restart, and fast-track, the Provincial Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) Review and with an overwhelming outpouring of community support, HALO has raised significant funds to…

Alberta’s government is introducing legislation to create an Alberta Parole Board to ensure our province has a fairer, faster and more responsive justice system that reflects the values of Albertans and meets the needs of our communities. If passed, Bill 18, the Corrections (Alberta Parole Board) Amendment Act, would create the Alberta Parole Board. A provincial parole…