Author: Gateway Gazette Contributor

SPRINGBANK, ALBERTA – Qualico Communities and Bordeaux Developments, co-developers of the community of Harmony are excited to announce an agreement with world renowned spa developer, Groupe Nordik. Groupe Nordik will be constructing its fourth spa in Canada in the award-winning development of Harmony. Harmony is a residential community at the foot of the Rocky Mountains…

Bill 2, the Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Amendment Act, 2020, removes unnecessary restrictions on liquor sales, promotes responsible drinking in parks, and cuts unnecessary red tape. Bill 2 proposes five amendments to the Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act to modernize a number of Alberta’s liquor laws. “These amendments are a clear signal that we are serious about…

At SAIT, applied learning often means working with industry and partners to gain real-world experience. For one group of Mechanical Engineering Technology students, applied learning meant tackling a project for a Juno Award-winning country singer. There he stood in their Product Development class: big black cowboy hat, jean jacket and all — Paul Brandt. Brandt was there to…

By Jacqueline L. Scott, PhD Student, University of Toronto Snowshoeing in the woods on a sunny winter’s day is my idea of fun. When playing in the snow, winter seems to pass faster. Over two-thirds of Canadians participate in outdoor recreation, according to Statistics Canada. Some 13 per cent of these nature fans enjoy snowshoeing. Compared…

The Glenbow’s new mandate of becoming a world-class public art museum is one step closer with an investment of up to $40 million in provincial infrastructure funding. The Glenbow has been downtown Calgary’s premier art and history museum for more than 50 years. Provincial funding will make possible the Glenbow’s revitalization project, transforming and modernizing…

The Government of Alberta is introducing a consistent and equitable funding model to help vulnerable children across the province get the help they need. Child advocacy centres provide a safe place for children and youth who have experienced abuse. The centres allow clients to tell their stories and access support throughout the entire process of…

 Some of the world’s most popular cities are a mess in summer. In destinations like Venice and Barcelona, sidewalks are crammed full of tourists with selfie sticks, and the most popular restaurants are jammed with folks who just read the latest review on Yelp and are firing up their Instagram accounts before they even walk…

Project out of Rehab Robotics Lab allows patients to heal at home by bringing specialized care to remote clinics. By AMANDA ANDERSON, University of Alberta A new University of Alberta project is breaking down health-care barriers in rural communities by using technology to connect patients with the clinicians and urban specialists who treat them. “Right…

Minister of Health Tyler Shandro issued the following statement on Rare Disease Day: “Each year, on the last day in February, we recognize Rare Disease Day – an important day for many families. About one in 12 Canadians are affected by a rare disease and two-thirds of those affected are children. “It can take months…

The Alberta government is changing its elective, non-urgent out-of-country health coverage policy. Effective April 1, Albertans travelling in another country will no longer be covered for elective, non-urgent health services and routine lab tests. Making this change brings Alberta in line with most other Canadian provinces. Only Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador provide out-of-country coverage…

By John Bergeron, Emeritus Robert Reford Professor and Professor of Medicine, McGill University March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day. In 2011, the United Nations adopted a resolution to celebrate the lives of those with this once socially debilitating condition and the efforts of families and communities to increase the quality of life of those affected. With…

Minister of Justice and Solicitor General Doug Schweitzer issued the following statement on National Human Trafficking Awareness Day: (February 21, 2020) “Human trafficking is a dehumanizing and predatory crime that violates a person’s most basic human rights and dignity. “Human traffickers prey upon people of all ages, ethnicities and genders. Traffickers coerce their victims into…