Author: Gateway Gazette Contributor

For the second year in a row, Alberta led the country in economic growth. More Albertans are working and job opportunities are growing, with more than 58,900 jobs created in the past year. Alberta continues to have the highest employment rate in the country and the highest weekly earnings, while paying the lowest taxes in…

Entrepreneurial confidence in Alberta sinks to the lowest mark in two years CALGARY – The monthly Business Barometer® index for Alberta dropped 8.7 in December to 45.1 according to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB).  Small business confidence fell steeply, with Alberta entrepreneurs reporting the least optimism in the country, and lagging behind the national…

It was the best year of the decade for Alberta Parks’ online reservation system. With nearly 171,000 reservations, the provincial reservation system exceeded all nine previous annual totals. Introduced in 2009, Reserve.AlbertaParks.ca (RAP) helps bolster tourism and helps Albertans connect with nature and experience the provincial parks system. From the quiet tranquility of lake-front comfort cabins to…

Talk to your veterinarian Good nutrition is as important for pets as it is for people. With so many different brands available, choosing the right food for your dog or cat can be a challenge. Your veterinarian can help you make informed choices to optimize the health of your pet. Dry vs canned food Both dry…

The province continued to make life better for families this year by adding thousands of affordable child care spaces, expanding the school nutrition program and investing in new infrastructure. This year, 100 new $25-a-day affordable child care centres opened in Alberta, adding to the 22 centres that were already in operation. The expansion of the program, which…

Premier Rachel Notley issued the following statement, sharing her best wishes for the new year: “With New Year’s Eve upon us, we bid farewell to another year while looking ahead to Alberta’s bright future. “As we enter 2019, we continue to fight for good jobs, a strong economy and the need to move our energy…

Municipal spending grows 2.5 times faster than population and inflation growth Alberta, December 24th, 2018 – The Canadian Federation of Independent Business today released its ninth edition of the Alberta Municipal Spending Watch Report which reveals that between 2006 and 2016 inflation adjusted municipal spending in the province increased 62 per cent– two and a half…

Getting outside in the winter is a great way for families to be active. But remember to keep your child safe while doing winter activities and playing in the snow. To help lower the risk of your child getting hurt, make sure: you supervise your child closely your child is always in a safe place you and…