Author: Gateway Gazette Contributor

  • $1 Billion Program to Create 5,300 Jobs

    $1 Billion Program to Create 5,300 Jobs

    A new program will provide the energy industry with access to up to $1 billion, creating jobs to immediately get Albertans back to work. The Site Rehabilitation Program – mainly funded by the federal government’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan – will provide grants to oilfield service contractors to perform well, pipeline, and oil and gas…

  • Give a Thumbs Up for Town Staff Working Outdoors this Spring

    Give a Thumbs Up for Town Staff Working Outdoors this Spring

    (High River) Our Town Operations and Parks staff are outside doing maintenance work during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you are driving or passing by, why not give them a friendly wave or thumbs up? To honour physical distancing, please don’t stop or approach staff working around Town. To follow health precautions staff are maintaining social…

  • 5 Tips When Selecting the Perfect Pet Food

    5 Tips When Selecting the Perfect Pet Food

    Did you know good nutrition is as important for your pet’s health as it is for your own? “Dogs and cats have very specific and individual nutritional needs. Although they may like eating many human foods, we have to remember that pets have different nutritional needs for optimal health. Nutrition impacts your pet’s teeth, bones,…

  • National Day of Mourning: Minister Copping

    National Day of Mourning: Minister Copping

    Minister of Labour and Immigration Jason Copping issued the following statement on the National Day of Mourning: “Every year on April 28, we observe the National Day of Mourning to honour and pay tribute to those who have lost their lives, have been injured or suffered a work-related illness. My thoughts are with these workers,…

  • Review Finds Electricity Market Protections in Place

    Review Finds Electricity Market Protections in Place

    A review of Alberta’s market power mitigation framework has concluded the existing policy effectively protects against excessive market control. In fall 2019, government launched a review to examine concerns from consumer representatives about certain parties gaining too much control of Alberta’s electricity market following the expiry of Power Purchase Arrangements (PPAs). At the same time,…

  • Update 45: COVID-19 Pandemic in Alberta

    Update 45: COVID-19 Pandemic in Alberta

    April 27 at 6 p.m. Confirmed recovered cases now number 1,664, and 216 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported, bringing the total number to 4,696. Two more Albertans have died. Latest updates Cases have been identified in all zones across the province: 3,257 cases in the Calgary zone 643 cases in the South zone…

  • Best Practices to Ensure the Health and Safety of Your Employees During the COVID-19 Pandemic

    Best Practices to Ensure the Health and Safety of Your Employees During the COVID-19 Pandemic

    Businesses will have to adopt stricter sanitary practices to continue operating The rapid spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted everyday life for everyone in Canada. Non-essential businesses have been forced to temporarily shut down and individuals have been asked to limit all but the most essential of social interactions. While these are temporary measures, businesses will need to…

  • Be Prepared for Flooding

    Be Prepared for Flooding

    Floods are a frequent hazard in Canada and have devastated many areas of Alberta. Flooding can occur at any time of year and can result from: heavy rainfall ice jams rapid melting of glaciers or snow packs natural or man-made dam failures Before a flood The potential for flood damage is high in low-lying areas…

  • 10 Amazing Trends in Higher Education Marketing

    10 Amazing Trends in Higher Education Marketing

    Higher education these days is not a necessity for young adults. After graduating from school, going to college is an option for most students. To be successful in life and follow your dream, education is important. But for reasons unknown, most university seats are empty or have few students. Also, students looking to get admission…

  • Statement on Joint WTO Efforts to Ensure Open and Predictable Trade for Food and Agricultural Products Amid COVID-19

    Statement on Joint WTO Efforts to Ensure Open and Predictable Trade for Food and Agricultural Products Amid COVID-19

    April 22, 2020 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, today issued the following statement: “As countries take action to respond to the impacts of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), it is imperative that trade remains open and predictable to ensure people in Canada…

  • Planet Waves Horoscopes: April 27 – May 4, 2020

    Planet Waves Horoscopes: April 27 – May 4, 2020

    By Amy Elliott Aries When it comes to getting involved in a fierce argument, especially online, opportunities abound. Trolls, and people with nothing better to do, are busily provoking fights on every single subject under the sun. However, there is no need for you to become drawn into any of it. Your time and energy…

  • Reminder to Continue Physical Distancing in Warmer Weather

    Reminder to Continue Physical Distancing in Warmer Weather

    Town of Turner Valley With the warmer weather, residents are encouraged to get outdoors to exercise, garden and play. However, residents are reminded to: continue practicing physical distancing maintain a distance of 2 metres between yourself and others indoors and outdoors minimize errands avoid contact with others where possible continue practicing good hygiene wash your…

  • Okotoks RCMP – Elderly Man Found Deceased After Wandering From Home

    Okotoks RCMP – Elderly Man Found Deceased After Wandering From Home

    Okotoks, Alta. (April 25, 2020) – This morning at approximately 9am an elderly Okotoks man was reported missing to police by family, after wandering away from his home. Shortly after 10am police received a report of someone motionless in the Sheep River, a short distance from the elderly man’s residence. Police and the Okotoks Fire Department attended the area immediately. They…

  • Airdrie RCMP – Policing During the Pandemic

    Airdrie RCMP – Policing During the Pandemic

    Airdrie, Alta – Airdrie RCMP Municipal Employee Morgan Magee needed to get creative last week when trying to assist an elderly gentleman.  The man needed to provide proof of life to ensure his benefits continued. In order to do this, normally you would have to attend the detachment in person. However, he lived in a Senior’s Home and…

  • Update 44: COVID-19 Pandemic in Alberta

    Update 44: COVID-19 Pandemic in Alberta

    April 26 at 4:45 p.m. Confirmed recovered cases now number 1,549, and 247 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported, bringing the total number to 4,480.  Latest updates Cases have been identified in all zones across the province: 3,104 cases in the Calgary zone 598 cases in the South zone 479 cases in the Edmonton…