Category: Voices

  • SRHT Wild West Golf Showdown 2015

    SRHT Wild West Golf Showdown 2015

      The 12th Annual Golf 4 Wellness Charity Golf Classic will take place on Thursday, July 9, 2015 at the Turner Valley Golf Club. A BBQ lunch and registration will kick things off from 11:30am to 12:30pm followed by a shotgun start at 1:00pm. Wear your favourite western wear and join us for an afternoon…

  • A Dozen Mini-Ministers Make their Marks with Environment and Parks

    A Dozen Mini-Ministers Make their Marks with Environment and Parks

    Twelve of Alberta’s greenest Grade 5 students participated in Environment and Parks’ Minister for the Day program. “What a wonderful way to begin my new role as Minister by meeting with these exceptional kids and learning about their concerns, as well as their solutions, to our environmental challenges.” ~ Shannon Phillips, Minister of Environment and…

  • More articles from other sections

    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…

  • Planet Waves: Weekly Horoscope for June 5 – 12, 2015

    Planet Waves: Weekly Horoscope for June 5 – 12, 2015

      By Eric Francis   Aries (March 20-April 19) — There is such a thing as too much integrity. In order to remain standing, every structure must flex and bend. In order to flow, every system must have some resilience, and be able to tolerate some excess strain, a bit of waste and fluctuations in…

  • 2015 Alberta Sports Hall of Fame Inductees

      On May 29th the following Alberta athletes, builders and media personality were inducted into the Hall of Fame: Carla MacLeod – Hockey Athlete Carla MacLeod was a defenceman for Team Canada for six seasons and is a two-time Olympic gold medalist, at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics and the 2006 Torino Olympics – where she…

  • The Cost of Injury in Canada

    The Cost of Injury in Canada

    Parachute launched The Cost of Injury in Canada Report that show the financial costs of preventable injuries are rising, while the human costs are catastrophic. Using the latest national and provincial data available (2010), the Report shows $27 billion is lost to the economy, surpassing heart and stroke disease costs. Injury is the number one…

  • MLA John Barlow Encourages Groups to Apply Now to the Canada 150 Infrastructure Fund

      Ottawa, Ontario – The Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program is part of Canada 150 Celebrates, the Government of Canada’s celebration of our country’s 150th anniversary. Through investments in community infrastructure, the Government of Canada will invest in projects that celebrate our shared heritage, create jobs, and improve the quality of life for Canadians. Under…

  • Help Rowan House from the Comfort of your Phone!

    Help Rowan House from the Comfort of your Phone!

      We have been nominated for Cargill’s Together We Thrive contest and we need your votes to help us win $25,000 toward our food budget. Visit: http://www.togetherwethrive.ca/vote/details/rowan-house-emergency-shelter You can vote once a day, every day until the contest closes June 30th, 2015. Share on social media and help us spread the word!

  • From the Teacher’s Desk ~ Pride in the Pursuit of Knowledge

      By Leonard Quilty I slept and dreamed that life was joy. I awoke and saw that life was service. I acted and behold, service was joy. ~ Rabindranath Tagore Over the last few months, I have been working on a book about my teaching practice during the past thirty years. My purpose for writing…

  • Grand Prize Winners Drawn for the 2015 Foothills Hospital Home Lottery

    Grand Prize Winners Drawn for the 2015 Foothills Hospital Home Lottery

      CALGARY — The winners of the two Grand Prize show homes and several of the vehicles were drawn live on Global Calgary’s Morning News on May 28th. Cathy Edmond, Executive Director at the Calgary Health Trust, drew ticket #097181, belonging to Thelma Dennis of Calgary. Ms Dennis won the “BMW” draw, and has a…

  • Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program: MP John Barlow Encourages Applications

    Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program: MP John Barlow Encourages Applications

      The Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program is part of Canada 150 Celebrates, the Government of Canada’s celebration of our country’s 150thanniversary. Through investments in community infrastructure, the Government of Canada will invest in projects that celebrate our shared heritage, create jobs, and improve the quality of life for Canadians. Under the theme Giving back to…

  • Grate Groan Up Spelling Bee Buzzing Back to the Foothills

    Grate Groan Up Spelling Bee Buzzing Back to the Foothills

      The Grate Groan Up Spelling Bee is the hottest competition in the Foothills. This hilarious, action packed event has 12 teams of 3 adults competing in a battle for bragging rights to spelling supremacy. Each team collects pledges and donations that support literacy and learning. The Team that collects the Gratest Pledges is awarded…

  • Legion Acknowledges First Anniversary of their National Partnership with Ride for Dad

    Legion Acknowledges First Anniversary of their National Partnership with Ride for Dad

      Ottawa – Last year, in an effort to generate greater awareness about prostate cancer, The Royal Canadian Legion, in collaboration with Ride for Dad, launched a national partnership. “We are grateful that, through our Legion Riders program, we are able to participate in this important annual Ride for Dad event once again,” says Dominion…

  • 4-H Valley ACES Club Had Excellent Showing at 4H on Parade

    4-H Valley ACES Club Had Excellent Showing at 4H on Parade

      Submitted by Councillor Gerald Pheil Our local 4-H Club, based out of Turner Valley, featured well at the 4-H on Parade at Stampede Park over the last four days. They participated in archery, public speaking and life skills, coming home with three second place, one first place ribbon and a Grand Champion Banner. Their…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Tips for Organizing Your Fridge

      By Reena Nerbas Laminate Floor Cleaner Dear Reena, Some time ago, I used your solution for laminate flooring. It did a wonderful job but I have misplaced the instructions. Hope to hear from you. Leslie Dear Leslie, My favorite laminate floor cleaner recipe is super because it requires no rinsing. In order to prevent…