Category: Events

  • Alberta Culture Days Returns to High River

    Alberta Culture Days Returns to High River

    [break] Alberta Culture Days will once again be returning to High River from Friday, Sept. 26 until Sunday, Sept. 28. Artists of all disciplines, as well as local businesses, will showcase their wares and talents at a variety of venues across town. “This has become an annual event in town and we are once again excited…

  • Terry Fox Run at Longview School

    Terry Fox Run at Longview School

    [break] By Debbie Graham We did it different and yes it was great! This year Miss. Christensen was in charge of the Terry Fox event at our school. Instead of climbing the Longview Hill which has been a long standing tradition at our school Miss. Christensen approached the students about doing something different. First they…

  • Hot Air Balloon Spectator Safety Tips

    Hot Air Balloon Spectator Safety Tips

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] As with any balloon event, spectator safety is a priority. Here are a few tips to make sure you and your loved ones have a safe and enjoyable experience. Do not smoke around the balloons! Beside the obvious flammable properties of propane, cigarette cherries damage balloons. These factors not only create a real danger…

  • Reverend Elvis and Daughter on a Mission of Peace

    Reverend Elvis and Daughter on a Mission of Peace

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] Reverend Elvis used to preach at the Red Deer Lake United Church. Reverend Elvis Bruce Sheasby and daughter Mary-Jane flew from Calgary to Mississauga to sing “You Are My Sunshine” to Mayor Hazel McCallion who was being honoured last Sunday Sept 21 International Peace Day by Bruce’s mother Dorothea Sheasby, the Canadian Registrar of…

  • Hot Air Balloon Festival – September 24th to 28th, 2014

    Hot Air Balloon Festival – September 24th to 28th, 2014

    [break][break] High River welcomes the International Hot Air Balloon Festival and Western Canadian Championship Again this year High River, Alberta will welcome the Heritage Inn International Balloon Festival featuring the Western Canadian Championship – September 24 – 28, 2014. Organized by a volunteer committee of balloon enthusiasts, this event promises to be an amazing opportunity…

  • “Becoming a Community Builder” – Orientation Video

    “Becoming a Community Builder” – Orientation Video

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] Have you watched your Orientation video yet? You can access it here: http://www.becomingacommunitybuilder.com/index.php/alberta/orientation   There is still time to register – go to: www.register14f.becomingacommunitybuilder.ca For more details on this program you can visit our previous articles: https://gatewaygazette.ca/category/life/community/ or visit their website at: http://www.becomingacommunitybuilder.com/ [break]  

  • Experience the History Behind Chocolate Making in Banff

    Experience the History Behind Chocolate Making in Banff

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] There’s now a delicious way to explore the history of Canada – these treats will make you want to turn back time! Parks Canada has collaborated with Mars Ambassadors to offer this special chocolate program at the Cave and Basin in Banff National Park on January 10th, 2015. The Historic Division of Mars began…

  • Ride the Red Rock

    Ride the Red Rock

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] Celebrating All Things Biking  Waterton Lakes National Park is providing a sneak peak at how enjoyable the Red Rock Parkway is when the road is closed to motor vehicle traffic between November and April each year. On Saturday September 27th, cyclists will have the road to themselves on the Red Rock Parkway by participating…

  • Canada’s Western Horse Event ‘Reins’ Supreme

    Canada’s Western Horse Event ‘Reins’ Supreme

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] Red Deer – New classes and opportunities to compete highlight changes to the 2014 Canadian Supreme, which takes places September 29 – October 5 at Westerner Park. Over 500 of the best western horses from across the Pacific Northwest will vie for nearly half a million dollars in cash and prizes at the largest…

  • Invitation to Oilfields Arena’s Green Milestone Celebration

    Invitation to Oilfields Arena’s Green Milestone Celebration

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] Come celebrate a major green milestone with Bullfroggers and the Town of Black Diamond! Earlier this year, The Town of Black Diamond and Bullfrog Power set in motion a project that is now generating clean, pollution-free electricity! You and your family are invited to the Oilfields Regional Arena to celebrate the success of the…

  • Have You Registered Yet? – The program starts September 26th, 2014

    Have You Registered Yet? – The program starts September 26th, 2014

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] “Becoming a Community Builder” is a FREE initiative that is being promoted by the Town of Black Diamond and the FCSS committee to everyone in this region. There are links at the bottom of this article to previous articles explaining this new initiative. To register for this FREE program, please click HERE The following…

  • Share Your Bear 2014

    Share Your Bear 2014

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] Calgary Police Service Trauma Dog Hawk, and his handler, Sgt. Brent Hutt, will host the 14th Annual Share Your Bear Event tomorrow. The Calgary Police Service, Kids Help Phone, Calgary Area office of Girl Guides of Canada and Maxwell Realty have teamed up once again to provide countless hugs to victims of crime through…

  • Longview Library News: Author Talk by Sandra Joyce This October

    Longview Library News: Author Talk by Sandra Joyce This October

    Our library’s mandate is to provide a life long learning experience for the community of Longview. To ensure this, we encourage our patrons to use the inter-library loan system. This inter-library loan system is provided by the Marigold Library System, situated in Strathmore, Alberta. Under it’s umbrella, individual libraries in the surrounding areas are organized…

  • Diamond Valley Parade of Garage Sales is Coming Soon

    Diamond Valley Parade of Garage Sales is Coming Soon

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] Our annual Diamond Valley Parade of Garage Sales will be taking place on Saturday, September 27th this year. If you haven’t registered your sale yet, please go to: https://gatewaygazette.ca/pogs/add-listings/ and add your address for FREE. We also have a free Tool Kit that you can download at this link: Parade of Garage Sales Tool…

  • “Becoming a Community Builder” Registration is Open

    “Becoming a Community Builder” Registration is Open

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] “Becoming a Community Builder” is a FREE initiative that is being promoted by the Town of Black Diamond and the FCSS committee. The committee members include Mayor Sharlene Brown; Councillors Ruth Goodwin and Mike Ross; Suzan Nagel, FCSS Coordinator; David Petrovich, Economic Development and Events Coordinator; Rod Ross, Linda Nelson and Jo Kelleher-Williams. They…