Author: Gateway Gazette Contributor

Edmonton, Alberta – On June 19th the Alberta Forest Products Association announced the launch of its #Foresters social media campaign. The campaign will focus on telling the stories of the women and men who work to manage Alberta’s 38 million hectares of forested lands. “Foresters are unique professionals,” said AFPA President and CEO Paul Whittaker. “They have a…

Premier Rachel Notley issued the following statement: “At the summer solstice – a day significant to many Indigenous people – we honour the First Nations, Métis and Inuit people of this land by celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day. “First Nations, Métis and Inuit people have diverse heritages, cultures and achievements that stand on their own.…

This year will mark the centennial of the end of the First World War. Lieutenant Governor Lois Mitchell is launching the SPIRIT of Peace contest to encourage young Albertans to learn about the front line heroes who served as well as the home front heroes who made a difference in Alberta communities throughout the Great…

Calgary – The Calgary Stampede is thrilled to announce two-time Canadian Olympic bronze medalist and 15-time X Games medalist, snowboarder Mark McMorris as this year’s Parade Marshal. A true example of the strength and resiliency of Canadians, McMorris has become one of the most decorated and successful athletes in competitive snowboarding history, despite incredible challenges and devastating injuries. “Mark McMorris is…

The 2013 Southern Alberta flood caused significant social and economic disruption, and unprecedented damages. Since then, The City of Calgary has embarked on a journey from recovery to resiliency. “Calgarians demonstrated extraordinary resilience during and after the devastating flood of 2013,” says Mayor Nenshi. “In the five years since, building a flood-resilient community has been…

To celebrate the first anniversary of Alberta’s French Policy, Ricardo Miranda, Minister of Culture and Tourism, responsible for the Francophone Secretariat, issued the following statement: “The past year has truly been a historic year for Alberta’s francophone communities on many fronts. Since adopting the French Policy on June 14, 2017, our government has made significant…

By Calgary Humane Black dogs are often overlooked in shelters because of something known as “Black Dog Syndrome”. There’s several explanations as why black dogs might not be adopted as quickly as light-coloured dogs. It could be because black dogs are often portrayed as mean or violent in films or that a stigma against certain types…

Alberta children are learning about traditional language and culture, with five new $25-a-day child care centres offering Indigenous-focused programming. Little Sundance Daycare in Calgary is one of six Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) centres across Alberta implementing Indigenous-focused programming, including traditional drumming, storytelling and lessons in Michif, Blackfoot and Cree. “Reconciliation does not happen…