Author: Gateway Gazette Contributor

The Royal Canadian Mint’s time-honoured practice of issuing coins recognizing the sacrifice of Canada’s veterans endures on a new fine silver coin commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands, illustrated by artist Pandora Young.  The scene appearing on the reverse of this coin illustrates the emotion of people rediscovering their long-lost freedom…

Education Minister Adriana LaGrange issued the following statement on Education Week: “Education Week runs from April 27 to May 1 this year and I am especially proud to pay tribute to teachers, education partners, parents and family members for their support for students during this unprecedented time. “The theme of Education Week is ‘Learning is…

VANCOUVER, April 25, 2020 /CNW/ – Great photos tell stories. They transcend language and cultural barriers and speak to basic human nature.  A great photo is a snapshot of time that can reveal the world’s most profound tales of heartbreak, joy and reality with one single image. Today, the News Photographers Association of Canada (NPAC) is pleased to…

National Immunization Awareness Week is 25 April to 2 May 2020. Trust. Protect. #VaccinesWork #NIAW2020 OTTAWA, ON — During National Immunization Awareness Week (NIAW), Immunize Canada wants all Canadians to keep vaccinating to ensure their defense against diseases is at full strength. Immunizations are critical to disease prevention, and stopping or slowing immunizations increases the…

For the first time, social media will be used to bring the province’s historic sites and museums into Albertans’ homes. #MuseumFromHome began to trend after museums around the world closed to help slow the spread of COVID-19. From the Louvre to the Museum of Modern Art, curators around the world have been entertaining and educating…

April 29 at 6 p.m. Confirmed recovered cases now number 1,953, and 315 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported, bringing the total number to 5,165. Seven more Albertans have died. Latest updates Cases have been identified in all zones across the province: 3,520 cases in the Calgary zone 833 cases in the South zone…

Heavy rainfall can lead to flooding, especially in the spring, when the ground is still frozen or already saturated from previous storms. Rapid melting of snow and ice jams can also lead to floods. Every year, floods affect hundreds of thousands of Canadians and cause millions of dollars in damages. Fortunately, there are many steps…

Alberta has joined other provinces, the territories and federal government in a program to help small businesses pay rent. Many Alberta businesses have been required to close or limit their operations in order to protect public health during the COVID-19 pandemic. This has resulted in revenues being drastically reduced and in difficulties for many job…

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April 28, 1:30 p.m. The province continues to respond to flooding in Fort McMurray and Mackenzie County. States of local emergency remain in effect in both communities. Current situation Flooding, due to ice jams on the Athabasca and Clearwater Rivers in Fort McMurray and the Peace River in Mackenzie County, have led to evacuation orders…

Signficant investments recognize the challenge of providing health-care services in rural Alberta. Effective immediately, the $60,000 cap on the Rural and Remote Northern Program (RRNP) will be abolished. This program will now be the most generous in the country. Overhead changes announced earlier this year will be paused for urban physicians while an extensive review…

April 28 at 6:30 p.m. Confirmed recovered cases now number 1,800, and 154 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported, bringing the total number to 4,850. Five more Albertans have died. Latest updates Cases have been identified in all zones across the province: 3,366 cases in the Calgary zone 685 cases in the South zone…

(April 23, 2020) This is a challenging time. Not only in our community, but across the country and around the world. Right now we are focused on ways to keep our community healthy and safe. This is priority one.  The town of Banff and hamlet of Lake Louise are not serving visitors at this time.…

Highway 88, northwest of Fort Vermilion, is closed to traffic due to flooding of the Peace River. Barricades are in place. Residents of Fort Vermilion and those travelling to High Level or the Northwest Territories are advised to use Highway 35. The highway will remain closed until further notice. Other highway closures include: Westbound lanes…