Author: Gateway Gazette Contributor

Minister of Education Adriana LaGrange and Minister of Indigenous Relations Rick Wilson issued the following statement on federal funding for Exshaw School: “We are extremely concerned by the federal government’s recent decision to terminate the funding agreement for First Nations students attending Exshaw School without a plan to work with these students, their families, or…

The bridge over Glenmore Trail and 37 Street SW will be demolished over three weeks as construction continues on the Southwest Calgary Ring Road. Between 9 p.m. and 9 a.m., traffic will be affected on the following dates: Partial lane closures: One lane in each direction available on Glenmore Trail: Feb 2-4 Feb 17 -19…

My name is Leigh Bursey. I am a 32-year old municipal councillor in the beautiful city of Brockville, Ontario, Canada. Currently in my third term of governance, I have had the privilege of representing this incredible city for the last ten years of my life. Some look at me and see a spunky punk rocker, covered in…

Albertans are encouraged to nominate individuals or groups who have improved safety in their communities. The Alberta Community Justice Awards acknowledge the people and organizations involved with crime prevention and community safety initiatives. This includes youth justice, restorative justice and other community-based justice efforts that improve safety and well-being. “Every year, Albertans show exceptional leadership,…

January 30, 2020 – Calgary, Alberta Capital spending in the oil and natural gas industry is expected to be about $2 billion higher in 2020 compared to last year. This represents a four per cent increase in capital investment in the conventional side, and an eight per cent increase in the oil sands, according to…

January 28, 2020—The Bank of Canada should weigh how income inequality affects monetary policy effectiveness as it pursues its 2 percent inflation target, says a new report from the C.D. Howe Institute. In “Monetary Policy, Income Inequality, and Inflation—What’s the Link?” authors Jeremy Kronick and Francisco Villarreal investigate the link between monetary policy, income inequality…

The January cold snap showed us the need for a pet friendly shelter in Calgary. Fortunately volunteers opened their homes to pets and owners that week. We are looking to rent a space to make this happen. Frankly, we need fundraisers, sponsorship and donations to make this happen. We need to raise $30,000 to start…

Calgary, AB – The Ten Thousand Villages store is thriving in Calgary’s challenging retail environment and the Calgary store will remain open even as corporate operations, the webstore and 14 retail outlets close down across the country. “Our store provides unique and exquisite hand crafted items. To have a positive effect on the environment, artisans will…

The province is investing in Alberta’s fish hatchery facilities to better support sustainable recreational fishing opportunities and a healthy aquatic environment. The province will replace the Raven Creek Brood Trout Station and refurbish Sam Livingston Fish Hatchery and Allison Creek Brood Trout Station. Critical operating systems at each facility were at or beyond their expected…

(January 30, 2020) “Over the past few weeks, we have witnessed the emergence of a previously unknown pathogen, which has escalated into an unprecedented outbreak, and which has been met by an unprecedented response. As I have said repeatedly since my return from Beijing, the Chinese government is to be congratulated for the extraordinary measures…