Author: Gateway Gazette Contributor

Transportation Minister Ric McIver issued the following statement marking Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month: “Now that the weather has warmed up and the snow has finally melted, it’s time for Albertans to think about motorcycle safety. “I love riding, and look forward to the beginning of each motorcycle season – especially this year after being stuck…

Alberta Veterinary Medical Association The ABVMA recognizes that veterinary practices provide essential services to maintain the health and welfare of animals in the province. The ABVMA is working to ensure that veterinary services remain available during the COVID-19 pandemic. Alberta veterinarians and veterinary technologists are committed to providing care in these unprecedented times. Veterinary practices…

Minister of Labour and Immigration Jason Copping issued the following statement on North American Occupational Safety and Health Week: “May 3-9 marks North American Occupational Safety and Health Week. “I encourage Albertans to focus on ways to prevent injury and illness in the workplace, at home and in the community. “This year, we need to…

Dear Editor, This May, we remember the Canadians who sacrificed life and limb to help liberate the Netherlands 75 years ago. I had the privilege of growing up in The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program which was started by war amputee veterans. Through Operation Legacy, amputees like me pay tribute to the veterans who founded the…

Funding appeal launched to help people impacted by the flooding APRIL 30, 2020 – In support of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB), the Canadian Red Cross is encouraging people evacuated due to flooding in Fort McMurray and the surrounding area to register with the Red Cross Call Centre at 1-800-863-6582, between the hours of 8…

May 4 at 4 p.m. Recovered cases make up more than half of Alberta’s cases of COVID-19 at 2,942. Seventy new cases have been reported, bringing the total number to 5,836. Nine more Albertans have died. Latest updates Cases have been identified in all zones across the province: 3,905 cases in the Calgary zone 1,085…

20 communities collected surveys over a 3-month period to map the scope of rural homelessness in Alberta. Edmonton – The Alberta Rural Development Network (ARDN) announced the release of a 40-page report which provides a provincial snapshot of homelessness and housing instability specific to rural Alberta.  The report presents data collected during the Rural Homelessness Estimation Project held…

Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women Leela Sharon Aheer issued the following statement on sexual violence in Alberta: “Conversations around the facts about sexual violence are imperative to supporting survivors, educating our youth, and working towards the safety and well-being of our society. Sexual violence is about control and any type of sexual…

EDMONTON, AB: Today the Freedom Conservative Party of Alberta (FCP) and Wexit Alberta announced that an Agreement in Principle has been struck to unite both parties into the Wildrose Independence Party of Alberta (WIP). FCP and Wexit Alberta members will vote in an online referendum to be held on June 29th, 2020. The FCP constitution requires…

May 3 at 3:30 p.m. Confirmed recovered cases now number 2,713, and 96 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported, bringing the total number to 5,766. One more Albertan has died. Latest updates Cases have been identified in all zones across the province: 3,842 cases in the Calgary zone 1,075 cases in the South zone…