Author: Gateway Gazette Contributor

Kikino Metis Settlement has been able to make much-needed upgrades to its Silver Birch Resort and Campground thanks to an Alberta government grant. The funding is designed to spur on economic growth in the community. The grant has allowed the resort to modernize its services, including establishing online booking capabilities, providing power to 69 campsites,…

New seats for SAIT tech programs are set to answer the needs of a growing industry. There will be 146 new spots for students in the School of Information and Communications Technologies starting September, the provincial government announced Thursday, Aug. 16. Karen Graham, Career Advancement Academic Chair, says these additional openings will respond to industry demands. With…

Don’t let your inheritance throw you for a loop: Receiving an inheritance after the death of a loved one can be emotionally and financially stressful. It may be difficult to wade through all the options and make plans for the money in a smart and meaningful way. Here are some considerations if you think you…

A more efficient regulatory process means new oil and gas projects can begin operating faster, creating jobs and maintaining competitiveness as Alberta leads the country in growth. The new process is fairer, faster and more accessible, saving industry hundreds of millions of dollars while making the process more transparent and accessible for Albertans. To date,…

When an air quality advisory is in effect, all individuals living in or travelling within the affected area are advised to be aware of potential health concerns that can be associated with poor air quality conditions, and take the following precautions to reduce exposure and risk: If air quality is because of smoke reduce presence…

When you are buying pasta, you have two options; fresh or dried. Fresh pasta is made from flour and eggs. Dried pasta is made with flour and water. The main difference between the two kinds is fresh pasta has a shorter shelf life. Another difference is dried pasta is more hardy and can handle thicker…

EDMONTON, AB (August 22, 2018): United Conservative Leader Jason Kenney has issued the following statement in recognition of Black Ribbon Day: “Today we honour the memory of the victims of communism and Nazism over the last century. This date marks the grim anniversary of the Nazi-Soviet signing of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, the non-aggression treaty which spurred…

EDMONTON /CNW/ – Reducing the aviation industry’s environmental footprint will create a more competitive and sustainable industry and is critical for our transition to a lower-carbon economy. Cleaner fuels are central to those efforts. Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, today issued a nationwide challenge to Canadians to develop the cleanest, most affordable and sustainable aviation…

Alberta graduates of the Canadian Armed Forces’ Bold Eagle employment program will receive high school credits starting in the 2018-19 school year. The Bold Eagle program is a challenging six-week summer employment program that combines Indigenous culture learning with military training. “Connecting students to career paths early on ensures Alberta has an educated, engaged workforce.…

“We have a global responsibility to remember the millions of people that suffered at the hands of the tyrannical rulers of the Nazi and Soviet regimes,” said Robert E. Wanner, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta. “Together we stand with survivors and make a commitment to continue to help others in their fight for…