Author: Gateway Gazette Contributor

Button batteries are used to power items such as watches, cameras, calculators, hearing aids, and computer games. Because of what they look like and their size, children can mistake button batteries for food or candy. Swallowing button batteries is dangerous. Even if a button battery appears to be dead or expired, it is still dangerous…

“This study confirms that, as a whole, parrots face a higher rate of extinction than any other comparable bird group. Indeed, 56% of all parrot species are in decline. They face a wide range of threats, but loss and degradation of forest habitat, agricultural expansion, and hunting and trapping – parrots are the most common…

Pilot study shows improving metabolism and gut microbiome linked to better behaviour hile a high-fat, low-carb ketogenic diet may be most well known for those hoping to lose a few pounds, researchers have discovered that when kids with autism spectrum disorders, or ASD, were fed a modified version of a ketogenic diet, it improved behaviour…

How do girls feel before and after learning mindfulness? The six girls in our program, aged 11 and 12, drew pictures showing that learning and practising mindfulness helped them feel more in control and compassionate, less judgmental, happy, focused, calm and logical, especially when they make good choices. These girls had just completed the 12-week holistic…

This grant supports smaller budget Alberta productions and contributes to government’s goal of growing Alberta’s cultural industries. Application intake windows Window opens Window closes January 2 January 16 July 2 July 16 January 2020 application intake window To facilitate applications from the May, August and November 2019 Screen-based Production Grant intake windows, the Jan. 2-16,…

Albertans are invited to pay tribute to the victims of the Flight PS752 crash in Iran by sharing their sympathies and support through an online condolence book. “Our province is united in the grief and compassion we feel for the families and friends of the Albertans lost in the crash. We’re making this online condolence…

Tourism stakeholders can share their ideas on how to grow the sector through an online survey. A 10-Year Tourism Strategy is being developed in partnership with Travel Alberta to diversify and grow Alberta’s tourism industry and its product offerings, expand visitor destinations and boost year-round visits across the province. The goal is to grow tourism…

Albertans are encouraged to nominate remarkable citizens, leaders and innovators for membership in the Alberta Order of Excellence. Up to 10 individuals will be inducted into the Order this year in recognition of remarkable contributions to their community, the province and beyond. Nominations are accepted year-round, but must be received by Feb. 15 to be…

January 9, 2020 – Wage gaps between men and women and white, Indigenous, and visible minority groups persist, despite a wide range of federal and provincial legislation intended to close them, according to a new report from the C.D. Howe Institute. In “A Work in Progress: Measuring Wage Gaps for Women and Minorities in the…

Albertans are invited to share their thoughts on fisheries management and expanded fishing opportunities at 11 open house events across the province. The open houses will share details on fisheries management in Alberta and collect public feedback on proposals to open up additional opportunities for recreational harvest at specific lakes. Beginning Jan. 13, interested anglers…