Author: Gateway Gazette Contributor

There are long standing arguments between cat and dog lovers about which is more intelligent and which makes a better pet. No matter where you stand on that topic, you will have to admit that most dogs tolerate leashed walks better than cats. So, how can you exercise your indoor cat? Cats are hunters in…

The government will declare a state of public health emergency later today, empowering authorities under the Public Health Act to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic Alberta’s Provincial Operations Centre has also been elevated from a level 3 to a level 4, the highest level. Effective immediately and until further notice, the Alberta government is implementing additional measures,…

March 16, 2020 at 5pm Aggressive public health measures continue to be implemented provincewide to limit the spread of COVID-19 and protect Albertans, as cases have now been identified in all zones across the province. Latest updates 18 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Alberta, bringing the total number of cases in the…

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND SIX KEY PLAYERS PARTNER TO CREATEA CIRCULAR ECONOMY FOR PLASTICS MONTREAL, Quebec – February 25, 2020 – Five leading companies in Canada’s food, beverage and packaging sector are joining forces and created the Circular Plastics Taskforce (Groupe d’action plastiques circulaires, or GAPC) to develop a circular economy for plastics, in partnership with the…

To minimize the risk and spread of COVID-19, Alberta Environment and Parks is implementing temporary facility access restrictions. “Given recent recommendations from Alberta’s chief medical officer of health, we feel it is in the best interest of prospective visitors, staff and volunteers to implement temporary facility access restrictions at some Alberta Parks sites. We will…

COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) Update: Sunday, March 15, 4 pm Alberta Health Services has developed a simple online assessment tool to help you decide whether you need to call Health Link 811 to be tested for COVID-19. If you have recently returned from travel outside of Canada or have a cough, fever, fatigue or difficulty breathing, please use the…

Government is upgrading Highway 881 to enhance safety and boost economic growth in Alberta’s energy sector. The province will spend more than $50 million over the next four years to add passing lanes, build a new staging/rest area, and improve intersections and roadside turnouts along the route between Lac La Biche and Anzac. “We are…

Being grateful promotes happiness, a positive outlook What are you grateful for? Maybe you’ve got a new car, bought a big-screen TV, or scored a promotion you’ve been wanting. It feels great—but only for a little while. It turns out that our set happiness points are 50 per cent predetermined by genetics, 10 per cent…

By Rob Petrollini, Mount Royal University Calgary man’s generosity supports student learning and faculty research A Calgary collector has donated a huge Canadian sports memorabilia history collection to Mount Royal University and the artifacts are already supporting the teaching and learning needs of the institution. “This gift came out of the blue,” says Mount Royal…

March 11, 2020Ottawa, Ontario COVID-19 is a rapidly evolving global challenge. The Government of Canada is working closely with local, provincial, territorial, and international partners to minimize its health, economic, and social impacts in Canada and around the world. We have worked closely with Canada’s trained public health and medical professionals to put in place…