Author: Gateway Gazette Contributor

OTTAWA/CNW Telbec/ – To mark the Remembrance Period and the 100th anniversary of the Armistice this year, VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) in partnership with The Royal Canadian Legion (the Legion) unveiled details of its National Poppy Campaign initiative. For the fifth year running, select train cars emblazoned with a decal of a poppy, the symbol of…

Every 7 ¹ minutes in Canada someone dies from heart disease or stroke while only one-third of Canadians have someone in their household who knows both first aid and CPR.² Every 7 ¹ minutes in Canada someone dies from heart disease or stroke while only one-third of Canadians have someone in their household who knows…

The provincial government is working to protect Albertans from sexual misconduct and abuse from regulated health professionals by introducing a bill that increases survivor supports and requires more transparency for regulatory colleges. After hearing from survivors and their allies, the government is taking action with An Act to Protect Patients. The bill would make penalties mandatory for…

Falls are the leading cause of injury among older adults. Our bodies naturally change with age which affects how we feel, move, and behave. The older we get, the greater the risk of falling. There’s no doubt falls can have devastating consequences such as injury, chronic pain and a reduced quality of life, but by…

by Jesse Hahn, Natural Fibre Technologies There has never been a better time in History to grow aside from World War II when North America relied on the versatile plant to support the war effort with ropes, sails, lubricants and more. Since first being re-legalized on March 12, 1998, under licenses and authorization from Health Canada,…

For the first time, Albertans with disabilities will have a dedicated advocate to help them resolve issues, find supports and promote inclusion. Tony Flores has been selected as Alberta’s first Advocate for Persons with Disabilities. He is a self-advocate, international para athlete and has extensive experience working with people with disabilities. In his role, Flores…

Dear Editor, As Remembrance Day approaches, I would like to pay tribute to the amputee veterans who founded The War Amps, which marks its 100th anniversary this year. On returning from the First World War, they came together to help each other adapt to their new reality. They then welcomed the next generation of amputee veterans…

Learners in Alberta would continue to have affordable tuition and fees and better access to post-secondary opportunities because of changes proposed in An Act to Improve the Affordability and Accessibility of Post-Secondary Education. If passed, the act would amend the Post-Secondary Learning Act to implement the province’s revised tuition framework. For the first time in Alberta’s history, the…