Author: Gateway Gazette

  • Get out the Rubber Boots – Spring is Coming (believe it or not). And so is Mud.

    Get out the Rubber Boots – Spring is Coming (believe it or not). And so is Mud.

    This article is courtesy of the Horse Industry Association of Alberta This past winter, Albertans have seen snow storm after snow storm hit.  In some places, snow drifts are as high as fence lines.  With all this snow, spring promises to be messy when the ground starts thawing and the snow starts melting.  Mud can…

  • Alberta RCMP Celebrates National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

    Alberta RCMP Celebrates National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

    Edmonton, Alta. – Not all heroes wear capes. Some, wear headsets. To kick-off National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week starting from April 9-13, 2018, Alberta RCMP will be participating in special internal events and activities along with a two-part live Twitter event to highlight the positive impact of Operational Communication Centres (OCC) across the province. “Telecommunicators are…

  • John Barlow Issues Statement Regarding Trans Mountain Expansion Project

    John Barlow Issues Statement Regarding Trans Mountain Expansion Project

    OTTAWA, ON – John Barlow, Member of Parliament for Foothills Alberta, issued to the following statement following Kinder Morgan’s announcement of the suspension of non-essential spending on Trans Mountain Expansion Project:  “The Trans Mountain pipeline is a lifeline for Alberta, but also essential for our country and for our economy. “Now more than ever, Canada…

  • RCMP High River – Recovered Stolen Property

    RCMP High River – Recovered Stolen Property

    On Friday, March 16, 2018, High River RCMP were investigating a stolen vehicle/possession of stolen property complaint in which a large quantity of suspected stolen goods were recovered.  There were numerous pieces of electronics recovered, including cell phones, iPads and cell phone accessories, as well as an assortment of hand and electric tools.  A good…

  • Our High River App Launches During National Volunteer Week

    Our High River App Launches During National Volunteer Week

    HIGH RIVER, AB: April 15 to 21, 2018 is National Volunteer Week and High River is celebrating by announcing the official launch of the Our High River Volunteer App. “The Our High River Volunteer App is an innovative citizen engagement tool that we will use to connect volunteers to available opportunities in High River,” says…

  • ReggaeFest Postponed for 2018

    ReggaeFest Postponed for 2018

    Calgary, Alberta – After 14 amazing years of bringing the best of Reggae to Calgary, the Board of Directors of the Calgary Reggae Festival Society has decided to postpone Calgary ReggaeFest for 2018. Festival co-founder and producer Leo Cripps says plans are to take the next year to assess and re-imagine the event. The festival, usually…

  • Foothills Rural Crime Addressed Tonight in Okotoks

    Foothills Rural Crime Addressed Tonight in Okotoks

    Foothills Rural Crime Watch Meeting Hosted by Foothills County Tuesday, April 10th – 7 to 10pm Foothills Centennial Centre (204 Community Way, #4, Okotoks) FREE presentation……registration required: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/foothills-rural-crime-watch-meeting-tickets-44148406071 Come out and hear from: Foothills Rural Crime Watch High Country Rural Crime Watch Okotoks Rural Crime Watch Local RCMP MD of Foothills Protective Services Representative for our Member…

  • Planet Waves Horoscopes: April 9 – 16, 2018

    Planet Waves Horoscopes: April 9 – 16, 2018

    BY ERIC FRANCIS COPPOLINO ARIES — You don’t need to make the same mistakes twice or three times. It’s far better to make new mistakes, because this demonstrates that you’re learning from the old ones, and gives you some evidence that you’re stretching into new territory. And that new territory will be exciting, unpredictable and…

  • Nanton RCMP – Four Charged in Stolen Vehicle, Battery Theft

    Nanton RCMP – Four Charged in Stolen Vehicle, Battery Theft

    Nanton, Alberta – Nanton RCMP have charged four people found in a stolen vehicle following a theft from a local business. On April 4th, just before 5:00pm, an eye witness called police to report a theft of used batteries from a local automotive shop. The witness was able to provide police with a description of the…

  • High River Launches New Garbage Truck and RFID Technology

    High River Launches New Garbage Truck and RFID Technology

    **UPDATE** As there have been a number of additional questions regarding the below PSA – we have added an FAQ to our website. You can view the FAQ here *********************Original Release******************************** HIGH RIVER, AB: As part of the Town’s new asset management strategy, the Operations Division will soon be implementing a new garbage pick-up system…

  • Andrew Scheer Issues Statement Regarding Trans Mountain Expansion Project

    Andrew Scheer Issues Statement Regarding Trans Mountain Expansion Project

    Ottawa, ON – The Leader of Canada’s Conservatives, the Honourable Andrew Scheer, today issued the following statement in response to news that Kinder Morgan has suspended work on the Trans Mountain Expansion project: “This is devastating news for Canada’s energy sector and Canadian workers. “The blame for this development rests squarely on the shoulders of Justin…

  • Citizen of the Year: Yvonne Machan

    Citizen of the Year: Yvonne Machan

    OUTSTANDING RECOGNITION: Yvonne Machan I extend a big congratulations to Turner Valley resident, Yvonne Machan. She was named Black Diamond’s Citizen of the Year for 2017 in recognition of her work implementing the Diamond Valley Citizens on Patrol (COP) program. Yvonne wanted to help reduce crime in Black Diamond and Turner Valley by bringing more eyes and ears to the…

  • Humboldt Broncos Hockey Team Tragic Bus Accident

    Humboldt Broncos Hockey Team Tragic Bus Accident

    By Pam Jones, Editor. After having been involved in the Hockey World for forty-years, both with my son and then my grandson, it is with the heaviest of hearts that we, at the Gazette, received the news of the horrific accident involving the Humboldt Broncos Junior Hockey Team. We would like to extend our heartfelt…

  • From My Bookshelf: Bruce Henderson

    From My Bookshelf: Bruce Henderson

    By Lynn Willoughby Sons and Soldiers ~ Bruce Henderson We have all read bizarre and brutal accounts of what happens during war.  And we realize that man’s inhumanity to man know no bounds.  When I saw what this author said….”it is a privilege to write this unknown history…” I knew I had to read this…

  • Town of High River Asks for Patience During Unprecedented Snowfall Season

    Town of High River Asks for Patience During Unprecedented Snowfall Season

    HIGH RIVER, AB: Operations staff have been working diligently to keep High River’s roads and pathways clear of ice and snow during the winter season. It has been a long winter with record levels of snowfall and some frustration among residents is understandable. The Town would like to remind the community that verbal abuse or…