Author: Gateway Gazette Contributor

Calgary, AB — On Friday, April 17, 2020 at approximately 4:30 a.m., a young male German Shepherd dog was tied to a bench outside Calgary Humane Society and abandoned. The offender appeared to drive a newer model black pick-up truck. Calgary Humane Society’s Protection and Investigations department is seeking information from anyone who may recognize…

Minister of Health Tyler Shandro issued the following statement on Alberta Rural Health Week, May 25 to 29: “Health-care providers make untold contributions to enhance the quality of life in rural Alberta. They live in their communities, are active in their communities and care about their communities. They choose to serve in rural communities for…

May 25 at 6 p.m. Alberta’s COVID-19 hospitalization rates remain low with 45 people in hospital, five of whom are in intensive care. In total, 5,979 Albertans have recovered from COVID-19. Three more Albertans have died. Latest updates 19 new cases bring the number of total active cases to 762. Cases have been identified in…

Unions call on UCP government to ensure safe worksites at all EDMONTON – The Alberta Federation of Labour has released a list of the top 100 jobs with the highest COVID-19 risk and renewed calls on the UCP government, which is responsible for workplace health and safety, to step up and do more to ensure that these workers…

Only 29 per cent of farmers say the $252M relief package will be helpful  Regina, May 22, 2020 – Canada’s food producers are urgently asking for more help from the government amid supply chain interruptions, labour shortages and mounting costs, says the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). In fact, new survey results reveal only 29…

The Government of Alberta and Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) are working hard to help producers this spring, and 92 per cent of pre-seeding claims are complete. The 2019 growing season was challenging for producers, with poor harvest weather and early snowfall, resulting in more than one million insured acres remaining in the field over…

May 24 at 3:30 p.m. Alberta’s COVID-19 hospitalization rates remain low with 46 people in hospital, six of whom are in intensive care. In total, 5,924 Albertans have recovered from COVID-19. There have been no more deaths. Latest updates 42 new cases bring the number of total active cases to 801. Cases have been identified…

Giving and Getting Thanks Make Us Feel Better These are times like none other. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the many ways COVID-19 has changed our lives. At the same time, we can turn uncertainty into resiliency. By being grateful, we can transform negative thoughts into positive intentions. Gratitude feels good, both to give…