Author: Gateway Gazette Contributor

A “Secret Santa” around the office, friends and family can be fun. A gift exchange among online friends you haven’t met, well, that’s a little different and carries a heftier consequence. These gift exchanges, while they look like innocent fun, are really pyramid schemes – and are considered illegal. The “Secret Sister” gift exchange campaign…

Alberta’s large industrial emitters will benefit from an improved system to manage emissions in the new year. The Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) system replaces the Carbon Competitiveness Incentive Regulation (CCIR) on Jan. 1, 2020. The province estimates that TIER will achieve similar emission reductions as the CCIR, but will save Alberta’s job creators…

CFIB urges Agriculture Ministers to address competitive challenges facing farmers Regina, December 16, 2019 – Farmers are one of the groups Canadians respect the most, well ahead of government, unions and large companies, found a recent public opinion poll by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). Despite this, they face significant competitive challenges that the…

SAN FRANCISCO; BOSTON – Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) and Hohenstein announced, in November, a collaboration to utilize the ECO PASSPORT by OEKO-TEX® certification system in the LS&Co. supply chain. This will amplify the capabilities of the Screened Chemistry program developed by LS&Co., helping establish a clearer pathway toward safer chemistry in the apparel industry…

Alberta Environment needs help tracking down this invasive species This alert provides information on the Chinese mystery snail, which was found for the first time in Alberta in Lake McGregor, in 2019. The fact sheet includes a description of the snail, why it is listed as a threat, and how the snails are spread. Download…

17 puppies and 2 adult Siberian Huskies have come into BC SPCA Custody. Both the dogs and the wee pups had been living outside in icy temperatures. These vulnerable pups, outside in below freezing temperatures, were shivering, lethargic and riddled with parasites. They’re now under strict quarantine in our care. Staff & Volunteers have given…

Two outstanding Albertans are being recognized for their longtime service to 4-H and their communities. Sally Barkwell and Leora Carothers are the 2019 inductees into Alberta’s 4-H Hall of Fame. “Congratulations to this year’s 4-H Hall of Fame inductees. These individuals have contributed countless hours to 4-H and embody its selfless spirit of volunteerism and community…

December 20, 2019 – Ottawa – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces Canada is dedicated to strengthening its multilateral efforts to make the world more just, safe, prosperous, and sustainable. Those who wear the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) uniform support this commitment by working tirelessly to defend Canada and promote Canadian values and interests at…

The province has confirmed support for traffic safety by funding groups working to reduce impaired driving. The government is pleased to confirm $105,000 in continued funding for Students Against Drunk Driving (SADD) Alberta and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Canada. Funding will be provided through the Alberta Traffic Safety Fund. “MADD and SADD do good…

Trans Mountain has begun construction in several areas in Alberta. Pipe transport, stringing and assembling has begun in Greater Edmonton (Spread 1) with the first pipe expected to be in the ground before Christmas.  Crews are busy with activities to facilitate pipe installation, including clearing, grading, utility relocation and preparing worksites for the series of trenchless…