Author: Gateway Gazette Contributor

By Della Dumbaugh, Professor of Mathematics, University of Richmond Katherine Johnson, an African-American mathematician who made critical contributions to the space program at NASA, died Feb. 24 at the age of 101. Johnson became a household name thanks to the celebrated book “Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians who Helped Win…

Energy Minister Sonya Savage has appointed three members to the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) board. The newly appointed members offer strong and diverse skill sets honed largely within the energy sector that will complement and expand the board’s knowledge and experience. “As the agency responsible for the day-to-day operation of the province’s electricity grid,…

University of Calgary-led international study shows promising results for neuroprotection by combining endovascular therapy with nerinetide Kelly Johnston, Cumming School of Medicine After 50 years of research and the testing of more than 1,000 drugs, there is new hope for preserving brain cells for a time after stroke. Treating acute ischemic stroke patients with an…

The Government of Alberta has introduced legislation to protect critical infrastructure from blockades, protests and illegal activities. If passed, Bill 1, the Critical Infrastructure Defence Act, would designate infrastructure such as railways, highways and pipelines as critical and create offences for trespassing, interfering with operations and construction, and causing damage. “The right to protest does not…

Getting Albertans back to work remains the central focus of the government’s agenda, highlighted in the speech from the throne. The speech outlined the government’s plan to renew and defend the province’s economy – including legislation to protect critical infrastructure, such as roads and railways, from illegal blockades. “Ours is a government obsessed with job…

Peter Mallett A firefighter from Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Esquimalt, British Columbia (BC), has received official recognition for saving the life of a snorkeler while on a recent vacation in Hawaii, crediting his training for a quick reaction. The 48-year-old father of two chalked his successful actions all up to the training he has learned…

Canada’s Safest Driver is a new skills-based contest running from April 6 until May 31 and open to Canadian residents with a valid driver’s licence who have reached age of majority. To participate, you first need to download the Canada’s Safest Driver app, which will be available as of March 23 at parachute.ca/CanadasSafestDriver. The telematics app, once…

Government has approved Suncor Energy’s Meadow Creek West project, enabling it to move forward in the the best interest of Albertans. The government’s approval allows Suncor to proceed to the next stage of development, including making a final investment decision and applying for other environmental licences and local area development permits. “Enabling projects like Meadow…

Bullying can happen to anyone at any time, regardless of age. Know where you can turn for help. On Feb. 26, the Alberta government is running a digital campaign to recognize Pink Shirt Day and raise awareness of bullying and the resources available through #WhereToTurn. Pink Shirt Day began in 2007 when a student in…