Author: Gateway Gazette Contributor

  • Healthy Hints from Pharmasave: Carbs Be Gone?

    Healthy Hints from Pharmasave: Carbs Be Gone?

    One day they’re in, the next day they’re out again. But whether we’re talking about Atkins or South Beach, low-carb diets are one kind of fad that never seems to die. If you haven’t tried a low-carb diet, you may not know that many of these programs restrict all kinds of carbohydrates, and not just…

  • Canada’s Newest Astronauts Complete Basic Training

    Canada’s Newest Astronauts Complete Basic Training

    Canada Space Agency Longueuil, Quebec, January 10, 2020 – Today, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronauts Jenni Sidey-Gibbons and Joshua Kutryk celebrated the end of their basic training, along with their NASA classmates, during a ceremony at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. Their class was the first to be supervised by a Canadian astronaut, Jeremy Hansen. Jenni and Joshua are officially…

  • Stay Safe While Riding

    Stay Safe While Riding

    Going snowmobiling this winter? Drive safely and be prepared before you head out: check weather and avalanche reports wear a helmet, well-insulated clothing & goggles pack flares and an emergency kit For maps of snowmobile trails on public land: https://alberta.ca/outdoor-recreation-resources.aspx#toc-9

  • Canadian Rangers and Junior Canadian Rangers Expand Presence in Northern Ontario

    Canadian Rangers and Junior Canadian Rangers Expand Presence in Northern Ontario

    By Sgt Peter Moon The Canadian Rangers have been busy expanding their capability to serve the people and youth of Northern Ontario with two new patrols, and two new detachments, in addition to a new Junior Canadian Ranger patrol. The newly established ranger patrols are in Aroland First Nation, and Long Lake #58 First Nation,…

  • RCMP Pincher Creek – Stolen Trailer and Tools

    RCMP Pincher Creek – Stolen Trailer and Tools

    Pincher Creek Alberta – On January 15 2020 RCMP received a complaint of a white 7×14 ft enclosed trailer being stolen overnight at a wind farm construction site north of Pincher Creek Alberta. In the trailer was a large amount of tools and crane rigging equipment used to install wind mill towers. The value of…

  • New Rules for Selling Home-prepared Foods

    New Rules for Selling Home-prepared Foods

    Do you enjoy selling or buying homemade goodies? We’re looking for input on proposed regulatory changes that would make it easier for Albertans to make, sell and buy low-risk, home-cooked foods. We’re gathering feedback on proposed changes to Alberta’s Food Regulation and Food Retail and Foodservices Code that will make it easier for Albertans to…

  • Why are Canadian Farmers Worried About the Carbon Tax?

    Why are Canadian Farmers Worried About the Carbon Tax?

    Western Financial Group The Canadian government has now imposed a carbon tax plan on all provinces and territories to reduce carbon emissions. The carbon tax will be charged to any individual or business that uses carbon-based energy such as natural gas, diesel and gasoline. The tax or fee is charged for every one tonne of…

  • Winter Dog Walking Safety from the Calgary Humane Society

    Winter Dog Walking Safety from the Calgary Humane Society

    Well, it appears winter has arrived. Burr!!! Each year when the first dusting of snow arrives we start getting a lot of questions at the shelter about winter dog walking safety. How cold is too cold? Does my dog need boots? For the answers to these questions and many more, keep reading! HOW COLD IS…

  • EXTREME COLD! What happens now?

    EXTREME COLD! What happens now?

    Foothills School Division announced that all school buses are CANCELLED for Thursday January 16, 2020. All in-town and rural routes are cancelled. Scheduled field trips requiring transportation will also be cancelled. When winter weather arrives in the Foothills region we may decide to cancel buses (or more rarely, classes) for student safety.  There are always a…

  • Tribute to Passengers of Canadian Scientific & Academic Communities on Flight 752

    Tribute to Passengers of Canadian Scientific & Academic Communities on Flight 752

    Canadian Science Policy Centre The tragic plane crash on January 8th of Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752, resulted in the loss of all 176 passengers on board. Among these were more than 100 passengers with roots in Canada, who were travelling to return to their work and lives in Canada from Iran. The Canadian scientific…

  • “But Isn’t He Cold?”

    “But Isn’t He Cold?”

    This article is provided by the Horse Industry Association of Alberta “But isn’t he cold?” As a horse owner, you’ve likely heard this question from non-horsey friends or family members. You smile and assure the well-intentioned onlooker that your horse is fine, quite comfortable in the -20 winter day. The sun is shining, the frost is…

  • Canmore RCMP Investigation Results in Child Pornography Charges

    Canmore RCMP Investigation Results in Child Pornography Charges

    Canmore, Alta. – Following a lengthy investigation conducted by Canmore RCMP and ALERT’s Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) team, a search warrant was executed on a residence in Canmore, Alta. on Jan. 9, 2020. David Aschim (49) of Canmore, Alta. is charged with: ·         Make child pornography available to others ·         Possession of child pornography ·         Accessing child pornography…

  • Ask Biella: “How correct is the statement that happiness always comes from within? If so, why citizens of some countries consider themselves happier than citizens of others?”

    Ask Biella: “How correct is the statement that happiness always comes from within? If so, why citizens of some countries consider themselves happier than citizens of others?”

    Biella connects Perception and Reaction to Inner Happiness, revealing how Personal Choice is the critical factor.

  • Two Upcoming Fair Deal Panel Town Halls

    Two Upcoming Fair Deal Panel Town Halls

    Alberta’s Fair Deal Panel will hold its next two town hall meetings in Airdrie and Medicine Hat on Jan. 16 and Jan. 17. The Fair Deal Panel is consulting Albertans on how best to define and secure a fair deal for the province. The panel members are exploring ideas that give the province a bigger…

  • Exercising in Very Cold Weather Could Harm Lungs Over Time, Researcher Cautions

    Exercising in Very Cold Weather Could Harm Lungs Over Time, Researcher Cautions

    High-intensity running or ski racing below -15 C can cause irreparable lung damage, says exercise physiologist who recommends three ways to prevent it. By MICHAEL BROWN People who enjoy exercising outside during winter need to be wary of the effects plunging temperatures can have on their lungs, according to a University of Alberta cold-weather exercise…