Author: Gateway Gazette Contributor

Less than 12 hours after deadly tornadoes ripped through Nashville and its surrounding communities, Samaritan’s Purse disaster response specialists were on the way to provide immediate relief to affected Tennessee families. The international Christian relief organization deployed three Disaster Relief Units, tractor-trailers stocked with critical relief supplies, to Mt. Juliet and Cookeville—three of the hardest-hit…

No one loves heading out on the trails with you more than your dog, so why let the fun end when the sun goes down? There are some amazing pet-friendly places to stay in our parks and sites across the country, so make a reservation now and get ready for good times, tail wags and…

Have you noticed more coyotes in and around the area? Well, there’s a reason for that – they’re looking for mates! January and February is mating season for coyotes and their gestation period last approximately 63 days with four to seven pups born per litter. During mating season, coyotes are highly visible as they travel in…

Alberta’s chief medical officer of health has announced three new cases of novel coronavirus, officially known as COVID-19, in the province. There are now seven confirmed cases of the virus in Alberta. These individuals are all recovering in isolation at home with support from public health officials. “These cases were detected thanks to the aggressive…

TORONTO (February 6, 2020) — The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) is proud to announce that it has been certified as a Great Place to Work® after a thorough and independent analysis conducted by Great Place to Work® Institute Canada. This certification is based on direct feedback from employees, provided as part of an extensive and…

A new drug treatment court in Lethbridge will help support addiction treatment and recovery, while increased funding for police will target drug traffickers and suppliers. Lethbridge will have the first drug treatment court outside of Edmonton and Calgary as part of a four-year investment of up to $20 million that will see drug treatment courts…

Edmonton – Buckling up remains the simplest and most effective way to protect you and your passengers from injury in the event of a collision. The Alberta RCMP encourages you to practice the following traffic safety tips for optimal use of seatbelts: ·     Ensure the seatbelt is positioned securely across the hip bones and the shoulder. The shoulder belt…

A $100-million government investment will help hospitals across the province upgrade their operating rooms to provide thousands more surgeries to Albertans. Large-scale renovations and some new operating rooms in Edmonton, Calgary, Grande Prairie and Lethbridge will allow those hospitals to focus on providing more complex surgeries, leaving rural sites and chartered surgical facilities to provide…

March is National Nutrition Month. Eating more fruits and vegetables is a great way to improve your nutrition. It can be as easy as adding fruit to a bowl of cereal or adding grated carrots and zucchini to pasta sauce. These tips can help you get started. Make it easy Keep a bowl of fruit…

Premier Jason Kenney has shared condolences from Albertans with the Iranian community and announced provincial support for a new scholarship that will honour the victims of Ukrainian International Airlines Flight 752. Albertans were swift to express their condolences online after the aircraft was shot down by the Iranian military on Jan. 8. Fifteen Albertans were…