Category: News

  • Foundation Renews Call for Commitment to Rare Diseases

    Foundation Renews Call for Commitment to Rare Diseases

    PC Leadership Candidates Continue Silence On Funding For Rare Disease Treatments in Alberta In a leadership race widely criticized as being void of ideas and real policy debate, The Isaac Foundation is again offering candidates an opportunity to get on record about an issue affecting the lives of a number of Alberta children. Last week,…

  • Road closure on 8 St. S.W. between Macleod Tr. and 9 Ave. continue

    Road closure on 8 St. S.W. between Macleod Tr. and 9 Ave. continue

    High River, AB: The road closure on 8 St. S.W. between Macleod Tr. and 9 Ave. on Thursday will continue until 4pm today (Friday) to allow crews to complete sewer repair work in the area. Please be sure to obey all posted signs and reduce speed.

  • Calgary Zoo’s Prehistoric Park Gets A Makeover

    Calgary Zoo’s Prehistoric Park Gets A Makeover

    If you’re a fan of the Calgary Zoo, you’ll surely recognize one of its most iconic sections- Prehistoric Park. Dinosaurs at the zoo date back to the 1930’s and the current collection will be will be receiving a makeover this fall! Beginning September 8th, the park will be closed to visitors to begin significant improvements,…

  • RCMP Jasper – Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision on Highway 16

    Today, September 4, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. Jasper RCMP responded to a fatal motor vehicle collision approximately 5 km West of Jasper on highway 16. Jasper Fire and Emergency Services also attended the scene. As a result of further investigation it was determined that a Hyundai Elentra, driven by a 61 year old female (the…

  • Drive drunk, drive stoned, get caught: Alberta RCMP out in full force on Friday

    Edmonton, Alberta – On Friday, September 5th, RCMP officers across Alberta will step up enforcement efforts in support of the RCMP’s National Impaired Driving Strategy, aimed at increasing awareness of the dangers and social impact of a crime results in more injury and death across Canada than any other. In recognition of that reality, the…

  • Sundre – Alberta RCMP continue to investigate death of child

    Calgary, Alberta – Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit South continue to investigate the death of a nine-year-old girl found deceased in a vehicle on Tuesday, Sept. 2. The Medical Examiner’s Office has positively confirmed the identity of the victim as Amber Lucius. Amber’s family have consented to release of her name and ask that the…

  • RCMP Alberta: Drivers beware – Increase in wildlife collisions

    RCMP Alberta: Drivers beware – Increase in wildlife collisions

    With the earlier darkness setting in, change of weather and wildlife movement there are a number of drivers striking wildlife while on Alberta roads. Motorists need to be aware of the safety issues. Slow down when visibility is diminished such as darkness. If you come to strike an animal take the appropriate actions to have…

  • Red Deer RCMP seek public assistance to locate two missing girls – Bruder and Eaton

    Red Deer RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 13 year old Alexis Bruder and 15 year old Hunter Mikayla Eaton, who were reported missing shortly after 9:30 pm on September 3. Police checks downtown and at locations where youth often spend time have not located them so far. Bruder is originally from Pincher…

  • Joan Rivers Has Died Today at the Age of 81

    Joan Rivers Has Died Today at the Age of 81

    It is with great sadness that I announce the death of my mother, Joan Rivers. She passed peacefully at 1:17pm surrounded by family and close friends. My son and I would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of Mount Sinai Hospital for the amazing care they provided for my mother. Cooper and I…

  • Alberta RCMP, Lethbridge – Fatality Collision on Hwy 4 south of Lethbridge

    On September 3, 2014 at approximately 3:30 a.m. Lethbridge RCMP along with RCMP Collision Analyst, RCMP Police Dog Service, EMS and Fire services attended a single vehicle rollover on Hwy 4. A pickup truck driven by a 19 year old male driver had lost control, the truck rolled and the driver was ejected from the…

  • Six Per Cent Not A Vote of Confidence in Leadership Hopefuls

    Six Per Cent Not A Vote of Confidence in Leadership Hopefuls

    Tiny fraction of small business owners say their priorities are being adequately addressed by candidates in race for premier CALGARY – The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) today released new survey results that shows only six per cent of entrepreneurs feel small business priorities have been reflected in the race to become the new…

  • ** UPDATE – LOCATED AND SAFE** Missing Elderly Couple

    ** UPDATE – LOCATED AND SAFE** Missing Elderly Couple

    The Calgary Police Service would like to thank the public and media partners for their assistance. The MAH’s have been located. Related story: https://gatewaygazette.ca/calgary-police-asking-help-search-missing-elderly-couple/

  • RCMP Okotoks – Highway 2 Rollover – Highway re-opened

    Okotoks RCMP advising the north bound lanes of Highway 2 are now reopened. No update on injuries. Accident investigation is continuing. Related story: https://gatewaygazette.ca/okotoks-rcmp-highway-2-northbound-closed/

  • Okotoks RCMP – Highway #2 Northbound Closed

    Okotoks RCMP – Highway #2 Northbound Closed

    Okotoks RCMP, FIRE and EMS responded to a rollover motor vehicle collision on Highway 2 and 306 at 3:45.  A north bound semi rolled blocking the north bound lanes.  North bound vehicles unaware of the rollover approached the scene and attempted to avoid the rolled vehicle and collided going into the ditch. A total 3 vehicles…

  • Southern Alberta Integrated Traffic Unit statistics

    Southern Alberta Integrated Traffic Unit Statistics include primary highway enforcement over the September long weekend, Friday August 29 thru Monday September 1st. These statistics do not reflect any local detachment enforcement or initiatives. 24 hour suspensions 1 CDSA Drug charges 3 Liquor violations 4 Distracted Driving charges 11 Seat belt violations 17 Speeding 1470 Careless…