Author: Gateway Gazette Contributor

Carillion Canada has sold its Highway Maintenance operations in Alberta and Ontario to Emcon Services Inc., a highway and bridge maintenance company currently operating in British Columbia and Ontario. The sale has been approved by an Ontario court. As a result of the sale, Emcon Services Inc. will assume the highway maintenance contracts in Alberta…

They produced their own news stories, crafted steel sculptures and worked wonders with wood — 25 youth from Meskanahk Ka Nipa Wit School, Montana First Nations, just got a two-week taste of student life at SAIT. The students — ages 13 to 17 — were on campus through their school’s Youth Education and Career Pathways…

“The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine and the Veterinary Laboratory Investigation and Response Network, a collaboration of government and veterinary diagnostic laboratories, are investigating the potential association between reports of canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs and certain pet foods the animals consumed, containing peas, lentils, other legume seeds or potatoes…

Rocky View County, AB-Canadian Angus Association (CAA) Member Service Team Leader Kajal Devani has been elected to the Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) Board of Directors as one of the Cattle Breed Registry Association Representatives. “I am humbled to have been elected and am excited to contribute to all the good work that BIF does,” says Devani. CEO…

Veterans Emergency Transition Services Canada (VETS Canada) is pleased to announce the roll out of the VETS Canada / True Patriot Love Captain Nichola Goddard Support Initiative for Female Veterans in Crisis. These funds, provided by national charity True Patriot Love Foundation, will be used to augment VETS Canada’s capacity to provide emergency aid for an increasing number of…

Legacy Regional Park, the first major recreational hub on Lethbridge’s north side, is now open thanks to provincial and municipal investment. The Government of Alberta is committed to investing in strong, livable communities across the province. Through the Municipal Sustainability Initiative (MSI), the province provided $12.75 million for the development of Legacy Regional Park. The…

Back by popular demand, a free seminar is coming to more Alberta communities to help entrepreneurs interested in starting a tourism business, expanding opportunities and attracting more tourists.   The one-day Tourism Entrepreneurship Startup Seminar (TESS) provides entrepreneurs with free expert advice and information about the opportunities and challenges facing the tourism industry. The goal…

Premier Rachel Notley issued the following statement on the death of an Alberta firefighter: “Yesterday (July 26th), an Alberta wildland firefighter, Mr. Jerry Gadwa, a resident of Kehewin, unexpectedly passed away while supporting fire suppression efforts in Red Lake, Ontario. “As Albertans, we know all too well the sacrifices of our firefighters and first responders.…

A brand new wing at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital will mean increased access to better health-care services for area families. The Ambulatory Care Building adds 23,200 square metres and 40 new outpatient treatment spaces. The additional outpatient capacity will significantly address wait times for key services and reduce demand for inpatient beds. “Every Albertan…