Author: Gateway Gazette Contributor

By transferring the crude-by-rail program to the private sector, the government is saving Alberta taxpayers $500 million. The total cost of divestment is $1.3 billion, less than the projected $1.8 billion cost of operating the program. This is also $200 million less than projected in Budget 2019. “In the last election, we made a clear…

CALGARY, Feb. 11, 2020 /CNW/ – Thanks to an investment from the Government of Canada, Calgary residents will soon have more affordable places to call home in Calgary.  The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, on behalf of the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and Minister responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) announced an…

Premier Jason Kenney advocated for pipelines and expanded Alberta energy exports during his recent mission to Washington, D.C., and Montreal. “Alberta’s economy is closely linked to our exports to the United States. As the largest exporter of energy to the U.S., we play a key role in continental energy security. It’s critical that we fight…

February 11, 2020 Leela Sharon Aheer, Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women issued the following statement on International Day of Women and Girls in Science: “Today we celebrate the many women in Alberta who have helped build our province’s future through science. “Our province has a long history of women striving to advance…

Transport Canada will require all commercial drivers to have electronic logging devices (ELD) by June 2021.

Two thirds of Canadians (65%) expect to need less than $1 million to fund their retirement 50% of Canadians saving for retirement have not visited a financial advisor in the last 12 months The average Canadian expects to retire at 64 years old TORONTO, Feb. 11, 2020 /CNW/ – A recent Scotiabank Retirement Survey revealed that while 68% of…

The province has approved a new flood mitigation project for Canmore that will help ensure public safety and lower the risk of flood damage, like that experienced in 2013. In addition to homes and businesses, the Cougar Creek debris flood retention structure will protect critical infrastructure, including Highways 1 and 1A, the Canadian Pacific Railway…

Simpson Centre will advance leading-edge agri-food and agri-business research in School of Public Policy School of Public Policy Staff The School of Public Policy has announced the creation of the Simpson Centre for Agricultural and Food Innovation and Public Education. The new centre will advance research around public policies that strengthen and support the growth…

Feeling worried or nervous is a normal part of everyday life. Everyone frets or feels anxious from time to time. Mild to moderate anxiety can help you focus your attention, energy, and motivation. If anxiety is severe, you may have feelings of helplessness, confusion, and extreme worry that are out of proportion with the actual…