Author: Gateway Gazette Contributor

February is Heart Month, a time to think about cardiovascular health. Heart disease is a leading cause of death in Canada. Roughly 2.4 million Canadians are affected by heart disease. If you are worried about your heart’s health, one of the most important changes you can do is to start eating a heart-healthy diet. Small…

A new online application makes it easier and provides more security for parents to apply for child care subsidy. The new application site allows parents to easily check if they are eligible and apply for child care subsidy using any computer, tablet or smart phone. This means fewer paper submissions, emails and phone calls for…

Forty new continuing care living spaces will help Camrose seniors remain close to family and friends and in their community. Government is investing $5.2 million to redevelop the existing Stoney Creek Lodge to accommodate the new living spaces. Two ministries, Seniors and Housing and Health, work together to identify communities where existing seniors lodges can be…

Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park Now that we have survived January and the extreme cold spell that came along with it, have you ever wondered how certain birds survive extreme cold? Do they not get cold? How do they keep warm during cold winters? Well birds have numerous incredible adaptations that allow them to survive even…

Minister of Health Tyler Shandro issued the following statement on Heart Month:   “February is Heart Month, when we raise awareness of the importance of maintaining and improving heart health – something we can all do for ourselves and for our communities. “Heart disease is the leading cause of premature death for women in Canada…

Company also announces it has adopted Science Based Targets to achieve aggressive emissions reductions MISSISSAUGA, ON/CNW/ – (TSX:  MFI) – Maple Leaf Foods Inc. (“Maple Leaf” or “the Company”) today announced a massive step forward on its sustainability journey, as it becomes the first major food company in the world to be carbon neutral. The Company’s announcement…

January was the second highest month for mail theft in 2018? If you’re planning to be away, have someone check your mail or suspend delivery until you get back. Ask someone you trust to check on your abode if you plan to travel around the globe. It’s even better if they are the neighbours down…

Internal savings will allow more money to be directed to patients and front-line care and will free up funds for more surgeries to cut growing wait times. The review is the first in 10 years, since Alberta Health Services was formed. The report contains 57 recommendations and 72 savings opportunities to improve the quality and…

Calling all nature nuts! Turn your passion for the outdoors into a dream job and work in breathtaking landscapes. Become a Park Interpreter or Communicator in one of Alberta’s provincial parks. Do you love sharing your passion for the outdoors with others? Then we have a fantastic summer job for you! The Alberta Environment and…