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Don’t forget, the Gateway Gazette is part of a larger, publication network called Panoptic News. Be sure to check out other articles posted in the other sections too! While some of these sections may seem more logical at specific times of year, they are available year round for those who have a desire to access…

May 29, 2015
From Scissors to Soap

Strange you may ask how a seasoned hair stylist makes the move to soap making? Well, Colin McConnell of Bar 13 Soap Works found it a very natural (no pun intended) step. For years Colin had been researching non-chemical hair products to use in his High River Salon which was the first Organic Salon, partly…

May 22, 2015
Amber Alert for Alysha Valdes Cancelled

Alysha was found safe and unharmed.

April 13, 2015
DELTA BC AMBER ALERT!

BC AMBER Alert has Been Activated in the Search for 18 month old Alysha Valdes Delta, BC – On Monday April 13, 2015, Delta Police received a report of a parental abduction. As a result of the investigation, Delta Police has issued a BC AMBER Alert in its efforts to locate 18 month old Alysha…

April 13, 2015
PM announces David Johnston to continue as Governor General to celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary

Prime Minister Stephen Harper is pleased to announce that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada, has welcomed the continuance in office of His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston as Governor General until September 2017. His Excellency has accepted the Prime Minister’s invitation to remain in office for this extended term, which will…

March 20, 2015
Cape Horn: Where Two Oceans Meet

(Submitted) This is a story about a part of the world probably unknown to most. It is the southern tip of Chile, in South America. Prior to the Panama Canal’s construction in 1914,to navigate this treacherous cape was the only way to western Canada’s British Columbia from the east coast. Treacherous was hardly an…

March 10, 2015
Team Canada named for 2015 World Wheelchair Curling Championship

By Al Cameron Canada will be putting a new-look team on the ice when the 2015 World Wheelchair Curling Championship gets underway Feb. 7 in Lohja, Finland, it was announced today by the Canadian Curling Association. Mark Ideson of London, Ont., will take over skipping the team in Finland, with longtime national team skip…

February 1, 2015
Sudoku Puzzle ~ January 31st, 2015

This puzzle is designed for the beginner player.

January 31, 2015
Millarville Students of Awesomeness for January

The following students have been recognized by their peers or teachers for exhibiting one or more of the IB Attitudes in their time at MCS. Student names will be pulled from this growing list of names for additional surprises at upcoming assemblies. Courney Gr. 5 for appreciation Olivia Gr. 4 for integrity Maryanne Gr. 5 for…

January 31, 2015
Planet Waves for February 2015

By Eric Francis The Leo Full Moon conjunct Jupiter takes place Feb. 3. Mercury will be retrograde in Aquarius until Feb. 11. There is a second Aquarius New Moon in the very last degree of that sign on Feb. 18. Then the Moon and Sun enter Pisces immediately after. They join an impressive group of…

January 30, 2015
Blue Rock Gallery Presents: The Subject Tonight is Love

February 14, 2015, 6 – 9pm It’s a LOVE-IN! A Happening! A Celebration of Love! And Art, of course! All are welcome! Bring yourself, bring a friend, bring a date, bring your beloved! Here’s a peek at the special offerings we’ve got for you! We will be welcoming a new local artist to Bluerock…

January 30, 2015
Millarville School News: Alberta Education Accountability Pillar

As an annual check-up on the education system, the Accountability Pillar provides an opportunity for Alberta Education and school authorities to ensure that we are equipping students for success. The Accountability Pillar uses a set of 16 indicators consisting of surveys of students, parents and teachers on various aspects of quality; student outcomes such as dropout…

January 29, 2015
33rd Annual Horse Breeders and Owners Conference

This article is courtesy of the Horse Industry Association of Alberta A total of 486 horse enthusiasts left their farms and convened at the 33rd annual Horse Breeders and Owners Conference in Red Deer for a weekend filled with fun and education. Delegates came from all over BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick, Yukon,…

January 28, 2015
Black Diamond-Turner Valley Transfer Station Survey

The Councils of Turner Valley and Black Diamond are currently reviewing operations at the regional Transfer Station in order to determine what the level of financial contribution to this facility should be. This facility is located at 168 St. West and 402 Avenue (north of the Sheep River Bridge at Black Diamond) and is operated…

January 28, 2015
Sheep River Library Presents the 2015 Winter Speaker Series: Community and Land

This series via teleconference runs on Tuesday evenings at 7pm. You can catch it at the library! **TONIGHT** Tuesday January 27: Prairie Species at Risk; Joel Nicholson, Species at Risk, Senior Biologist ESRD Video Conferencing from the Medicine Hat Library, Joel Nicholson presents a glimpse into wildlife species dependent on prairie grassland. The mixed grass…

January 27, 2015