Author: Gateway Gazette Contributor

Keeping your child’s reading level builds confidence in the classroom Summer holidays … they may only be 60 days long, but for many kids that can be long enough to lose some of their reading and literacy skills. It’s known as summer lag. Every fall, teachers see students return to classrooms with a noticeable drop…

Fire Information Update  Boundary Wildfire – Waterton Lakes National Park: August 26, 2018; 20:30 An Evacuation Alert continues to be in effect for all of Waterton Lakes National Park. All backcountry areas and hiking trails in Waterton remain closed, including access up the Red Rock Parkway and on water bodies. The safety of the public,…

Calgary – FallCon, the second largest board game convention in Canada, will be holding its 31st annual Board Game Convention September 21 – 23, 2018. FallCon aims to bring together families and friends around tabletop games to promote positive relationships and a strong sense of community. We invite anyone and everyone interested in (or curious…

Did you know that even when appliances aren’t in use, they’re still using energy? In fact, almost 10 per cent of energy usage in homes comes from “Vampire Energy”. Here are some of the top energy vampires: Computers and Modems Televisions Video Game Consoles Kitchen Appliances such as coffee makers and toasters Printers How many…

WASHINGTON, DC—One-in-four of the nearly 40 million family caregivers in America is a millennial. AARP’s latest report, “Millennials: The Emerging Generation of Family Caregivers,” spotlights the unique experiences and challenges this generation faces as more support a parent, grandparent, friend or neighbor  with basic living and medical needs. According to the report, millennials are more…

New small business supports and resources will help immigrant entrepreneurs across Alberta. The Immigrant Entrepreneur Program, delivered by Business Link, will include training and resources that address the unique needs of immigrants who are starting a small business in Alberta. “One of our greatest strengths as a province lies in the entrepreneurial spirit found across…

With the tragedy in Saskatchewan, Driver experience and qualifications have come into question. It has been determined that the truck driver was licensed for only one year, and had little time with the company that he was driving for. This brings the question of experience and knowledge. Was the driver, in fact, experienced enough to…

Trampolines are becoming increasingly popular as home recreation items. This raises health and safety concerns because they can cause serious injuries if they are not used properly. Background Trampolines range in size from the large outdoor variety to the small, personal exercise type. In 2000, trampoline gymnastics became an official Olympic event, which probably contributed…

AHS’ community peace officer training program achieves provincial accreditation Story by Gregory Kennedy AHS Protective Services achieved a quality milestone recently when its in-house community peace officer training program became the first of its kind in Alberta to be granted accreditation by the Alberta Justice and Solicitor General Peace Officer Program. This is recognition that…

Olivia Gourley, from Stewiacke, Nova Scotia will attempt to become the youngest person to ski to the South Pole.  The expedition will take place next year but in the meantime she and her father are training together. This won’t be her first challenge and likely not the last for this adventurous young woman. Olivia has received…

It takes time and patience to tune into the right one, say U of A experts. By BEV BETKOWSKI Before going out with friends, Jacqueline Cummine used to write out a list of questions about a topic—like a football game—to use as a conversation starter. That way, she knew she’d be able to at least…