Author: Gateway Gazette Contributor

Although we may be apart, Albertans will come together to celebrate seniors in innovative, creative ways, and ensure a fun Seniors’ Week 2020. The 34th edition of Seniors’ Week runs June 1-7. We also celebrate Intergenerational Day on June 1, which promotes rich and sustainable connections between generations, and reduces ageism. With some COVID-19 public…

By Meredith Broussard, Assistant Professor of Journalism, New York University Ted Florence is ready for his family trip to Botswana. He has looked up his hotel on Google Maps and downloaded a digital map of the country to his phone. He has also packed a large paper map. “I travel all over the world,” says…

Bill 15, the Choice in Education Act, will protect choice within Alberta’s robust and diverse education system. If passed, the bill will amend the Education Act to affirm that parents have the right to choose the kind of education they feel is best for their children. It will strengthen Alberta’s successful history of education choice, including public and…

By Guest Author, Greener Ideal Pushing you diet towards a “greener” direction is never a bad idea. Fruits and vegetables are, to current knowledge, the only sources of dietary fiber, which is one of the macronutrients that human needs. However, in modern days, to consume plant produce without any cautions is too risky. If we all…

For the first time in history, NASA astronauts have launched from American soil in a commercially built and operated American crew spacecraft on its way to the International Space Station. The SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft carrying NASA astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley lifted off at 3:22 p.m. EDT Saturday on the company’s Falcon 9 rocket from Launch Complex 39A…

Bill 16 expands the scope of the Victims of Crime Fund to ensure victims have the support they need, and to promote public safety and prevent crime. If passed, the Victims of Crime (Strengthening Public Safety) Amendment Act, 2020 will expand the scope of the Victims of Crime Fund to include public safety initiatives that deter crime…

May 31 at 3:30 p.m. Hospitalization rates remain low with 52 people in hospital, six of whom are in intensive care. In total, 6,283 Albertans have recovered from COVID-19. No additional deaths have been reported. Testing is now available to all Albertans, whether they have COVID-19 symptoms or not. Latest updates 18 new cases bring…

Your Kids Need Sunscreen, Bug Spray, Helmets & Your Supervision It’s the time of the year when the outdoors call out to families. As COVID-19 continues, physical distancing and thorough hand-washing will be part of enjoying the outdoors. At the same time, keep in mind these everyday outdoor safety practices for the summer. And, of course,…

Day Use is permitted. Outhouse facilities are open where feasible – be prepared with your own hand sanitizer and toilet paper. Campgrounds open starting June 1 at 50% capacity. Second RV units will not be permitted on campsites. We are monitoring our actions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and will adjust as needed. Find…

Expansion of the Misericordia Community Hospital emergency department in Edmonton continues to be on budget and schedule, with the start of demolition activities. Construction of the expanded emergency department will get underway this summer, with completion set for late 2022. Over the duration of this project, 445 well-paid jobs are expected to be created. Demolition…

By Ilias Berberi, PhD Student, Biology, Carleton University Is evolution the best inventor? With hundreds of millions of years of work and the natural world as its canvas, it would seem so. From the water-retaining camels of the desert to the long-flying albatrosses of the sea, evolution has shaped the abilities of animals to best…

Changes to Alberta’s Food Regulation enable Albertans to sell low-risk home-prepared foods from home and at special events, increasing access to locally prepared food. Home-based businesses will not require food-handling permits or be subject to inspections for foods that present a low risk for food-borne illness. Low-risk foods do not require refrigeration and include such…