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Larry Simpson Named one of Alberta’s Most Influential People
Alberta’s Venture magazine has just named Larry Simpson, director of strategic philanthropy and conservation, and associate regional vice-president of the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) Alberta, one of Alberta’s 50 most influential people of 2015. As a recipient of the 2012 Emerald Award for environmental excellence, Simpson’s work has helped conserve over a million…
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Alberta Burger Fest 2015
Congratulations to Roy’s Place Claresholm – Voted number 1 in Southern Alberta Region of Burger Fest. Roy’s Place Restaurant sold an astonishing 843 burgers and has donated $2,675 to the Claresholm & District Health Foundation. Wow!! The Ukrainian Burger was a hit. Restaurants from all over Alberta participated, in May of this year, including…
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Stampede Caravan – Where the Spirit Begins!
You are Invited to Breakfast We put on 15 pancake breakfasts over 8 days of the Calgary Stampede. The breakfasts are hosted around the city at different locations and include a country band, pony rides, a petting zoo, and much more. Stampede Caravan volunteers have been providing FREE breakfasts and western hospitality in Calgary…
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A Special Emerald Award for a Special Volunteer
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From My Bookshelf: Featuring Anthony Doerr and Lisa Genova
By Lynn Willoughby All the Light We Cannot See ~ Anthony Doerr This novel won multiple awards, including the Reader’s Choice award, but as you know, this does not always make it a great read for me. In this book, the prose is wonderful, the descriptions stunning and the physical detail is meticulous, but…
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Rob Ford’s Anti-Cancer Song Hits #1 on iTunes Chart
Toronto – Within hours of its release on June 22nd, the anti-cancer song “Not My Time” reached number one on an iTunes chart. “Not My Time” was released by the Rainbow Association of Canadian Artists (RACA) and performed by former Toronto Mayor Rob Ford and the Spectra 2015 Singers. This is the third RACA recording to…
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2015 Okotoks Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
The Town of Okotoks, in conjunction with the Culture, Parks and Recreation (CPR) Committee, hosted the third annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Friday, June 19, 2015. Two special individuals were inducted into the Okotoks Hall of Fame in 2015: Greg Wedderburn – Sports: Community Builder Shirley Paradis – Arts and Culture: Community…
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More articles from other sections
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…
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Planet Waves Horoscope for July 2015
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Macleod MP John Barlow Raising Funds for Easter Seals Camp Horizon by Hosting the Inaugural RIDE TO HORIZON Cycling Event July 17/18, 2015
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Junior Achievement Students Donate Record Funds to Calgary-Area Charities
From idea to business plan, marketing, sales and financial audits, the Junior Achievement Company Program gives high school students the opportunity to create a product and run their own company – while benefitting local charities. Congratulations to students belonging to the Southern Alberta chapter of Junior Achievement, who recently wrapped up a record year…
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Canadian Angus Association 50, 75 and 100 Year Long-Term Recognition Awards Presented at National Convention
ROCKY VIEW COUNTY, AB – The Canadian Angus Association (CAA) honoured 550 years of membership at their National Convention banquet on Saturday, June 6, presenting six 50-year, two 75-year and one 100-year long-term recognition awards. The awards recognize breeders who have been a member of the Association for 50, 75 and 100 consecutive years.…
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Chief David Crowchild and Aboriginal Youth Awards
Last week, the Calgary Aboriginal Urban Affairs Committee (CAUAC) and The City of Calgary presented the The Chief David Crowchild Memorial Award and Aboriginal Youth Achievement Awards. These prestigious awards honour those who build bridges of understanding between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal cultures. Award-winners building bridges between cultures 2015 Winner of Chief David Crowchild Memorial Award:…
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Free Spay/Neuter Clinic Coming to Turner Valley this Summer
High Country SPCA are having a spay and neuter clinic on August 16th, 2015 at the Diamond Valley Veterinary Clinic for stray animals and for those who may not be able to afford the procedure for their pets. Volunteers are also needed to help with the clinic. Anyone looking for an application or interested…
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Canadian Angus Foundation Announces Scholarship Recipient, Ambassador, Outstanding Young Angus Breeder and Junior Angus Stockman of the Year Award
ROCKY VIEW COUNTY, AB – Canadian Angus Foundation award recipients were announced on Saturday, June 6th, at the Angus National Convention in Calgary, AB. just before the fourth annual Building the Legacy Sale. The 2015 Robert C. McHaffie Junior Ambassador is Patrick Holland of Montague, Prince Edward Island. The Dick Turner Scholarship recipient is Allison…
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