Author: Gateway Gazette Contributor

  • St. John Ambulance First Aid and CPR Awareness Training Now Online

    St. John Ambulance First Aid and CPR Awareness Training Now Online

    First Aid and CPR saves lives. Heart disease is the second leading cause of death in Canada. 2.4 million Canadians twenty years or older live with ischemic heart disease*. Fast activation of first aid in cardiac emergencies such as heart attacks is shown to improve the odds of survival. In response to these staggering statistics,…

  • OHS: Quest Fundraiser Needs Your Help

    OHS: Quest Fundraiser Needs Your Help

    Quest students at Oilfields High School are engaged in a unique learning journey. Quest is a multi-grade community of leaner exploring cross-curricular studies through outdoor and environmental education. Quest combines traditional classroom instruction with experiential learning that allows them to explore, experience, and discover the natural wonders of our world. In order to help support…

  • Alberta RCMP and Alberta Rural Crime Watch Association Sign Official Partnership

    Alberta RCMP and Alberta Rural Crime Watch Association Sign Official Partnership

    Edmonton, Alberta – Today, Deputy Commissioner Todd Shean, Commanding Officer, Alberta RCMP and Mr. Trevor Tychkowsky, President of the Alberta Provincial Rural Crime Watch Association signed a memorandum of understanding which outlines the roles each organization will play in keeping rural communities safe throughout the province. Rural Crime Watch is a community-led program supported by the…

  • Your Pets: Top Cold Weather Safety Tips!

    Your Pets: Top Cold Weather Safety Tips!

    The cold weather is sticking with us and were here to help you keep Fido and Fluffy nice and safe. Check out our top tips for making it through an Alberta winter! 1. WATCH OUT FOR DANGEROUS WINTER CHEMICALS Keep antifreeze and other winter chemicals far away from curious paws and try using a pet friendly…

  • United Conservatives Support Trans Mountain Pipeline Project Act

    United Conservatives Support Trans Mountain Pipeline Project Act

    EDMONTON, AB: United Conservative leader Jason Kenney voiced his support for a bill introduced by elected Alberta Senator Doug Black in the Senate, calling on the Government of Canada to invoke its Constitutional authority under s.91(29) and s.92(10)(c) to declare the much-needed Trans Mountain project to be in the national interest. This motion echoes the call…

  • Classroom Investment Fund Creates Teaching Jobs

    Classroom Investment Fund Creates Teaching Jobs

    Alberta students are receiving more individual attention and a better classroom experience after the government provided funding for hundreds of teaching and support staff positions.   The Classroom Improvement Fund (CIF) was created as part of the central agreement reached with the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) last year, providing a dedicated fund to help ensure…

  • RCMP Southern Alberta – Long Weekend Update

    RCMP Southern Alberta – Long Weekend Update

    Calgary RCMP Major Crimes Unit arrests man for McColl homicide Calgary, Alberta –  Members of the RCMP’s Major Crimes Unit (MCU) based in Calgary have arrested and charged a 49-year-old man in the murder of Adrienne McColl whose body was found in a rancher’s field near Nanton on February 17, 2002. Stephane Joseph Raymond Robert Parent (age…

  • Green is Part of this Coffee Shop’s Culture

    Green is Part of this Coffee Shop’s Culture

    How Home Ground Coffee & Roasting House is going green   Fresh coffee, roasted onsite, home baked goods and friendly faces are what greet you at Home Ground Coffee and Roasting House. Home Ground, has been owned by Heather Van Aalst since 2013. She said that purchasing the coffee house wasn’t always a sure thing…

  • New Tools to Keep Canada Working

    New Tools to Keep Canada Working

    The Alberta government is releasing online tools to encourage Canadians to share their views about actions taken by the B.C. government to block the Trans Mountain Pipeline. “This fight, it isn’t something any one government can do alone. We need all of us working together to make sure the B.C. government fully understands why this…

  • Faith Forum ~ Check God Out!

    Faith Forum ~ Check God Out!

    When someone asks you to join a club, or try out a new restaurant or new activity with them, usually a person goes a time or two to check it out. We’re just not quite sure until we see for ourselves that this might be a good thing that we want to get involved with…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Care for your Bumbershoot

    Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Care for your Bumbershoot

    By Reena Nerbas Cleaning Crystal Chandelier Dear Reena, I lost the recipe and method you recommend for cleaning a crystal chandelier. Thank you for your anticipated response. Loretta Dear Loretta, Here is a solution to clean a chandelier without scrubbing or polishing each piece. Begin by covering the floor with newspaper or hang an open…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Garden Vegetables

    Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Garden Vegetables

    By Reena Nerbas Dusty Keyboard Dear Reena, I would like to clean the keyboard on my computer, however I am looking for a solution that avoids any sort of liquid cleaner. I do not want to risk damaging my fairly, new computer. Any ideas of how to remove the dust? Thanks, Edgar Dear Edgar, Use…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Clip It!

    Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Clip It!

    By Reena Nerbas Rejuvenate Markers Dear Reena, Do you have any tips for how to rejuvenate Sharpie markers? Radah Dear Radah, Soak the tip of the marker in rubbing alcohol until you see the ink start to bleed out. Remove the marker from the alcohol, and let it sit for one hour with the cap…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Getting Rid of Unwanted Odors

    Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Getting Rid of Unwanted Odors

    By Reena Nerbas Odor in Sheets Hi Reena, Despite regularly washing my sheets, they have an odor that will not wash out. I’ve tried bleach and borax, (not at the same time), but nothing removes the smell. I can’t afford new sheets, so I’m wondering if you have a solution for me. Thanks! Duncan Dear…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: The Apple Edition

    Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: The Apple Edition

    By Reena Nerbas Soggy Apple Pie Crust Dear Reena, Whenever I bake apple pie, the crust ends up with a soggy texture. What can I do to prevent a soggy crust? Mavis Dear Mavis, Before you bake your next hot, apple pie, cook the apples slowly first over low heat for 15 minutes. Add sugar…