Author: Gateway Gazette

  • Emerald Foundation Has Joined Forces with Green Calgary’s Energy Revolution Fair

    Emerald Foundation Has Joined Forces with Green Calgary’s Energy Revolution Fair

    Generation Green is the future of the energy sector and we invite youth to challenge the status quo to think up solutions, innovate our thinking, and demonstrate leadership in renewable energy. This Fair is open to all Alberta Junior & Senior High School students and is a chance for youth to explore, learn, and experience…

  • NDP Must Come Clean on Costs of Carbon Tax Plan

    NDP Must Come Clean on Costs of Carbon Tax Plan

    EDMONTON, AB – February 22nd, the United Conservatives responded to Auditor General Merwan Saher’s report on the Climate Leadership Plan (CLP): “The NDP lied about their carbon tax during the 2015 election, and today Alberta’s Auditor General highlighted that the NDP is still misleading Albertans on the true cost of their plan,” said United Conservative Leader Jason…

  • Local Conservative Party of Canada Response to Budget 2018

    Local Conservative Party of Canada Response to Budget 2018

    “Andrew Scheer’s Conservatives are focused on bringing forward policies that put hardworking people before government, including support for the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, which will create thousands of jobs and grow the Alberta economy. Budget 2018 was a huge opportunity for Justin Trudeau. The world economy is roaring but Justin Trudeau is failing to turn…

  • Wear Pink to Take a Stand Against Bullying

    Wear Pink to Take a Stand Against Bullying

    Albertans can show their support and take a stand against bullying on February 28 by participating in Pink Shirt Day. Ten years ago, two Nova Scotia teens started a movement when they wore pink to support a fellow student who was being bullied. Now people all over the world wear pink to promote inclusion and healthy…

  • Budget 2018: The Budget of Artful Deception

    Budget 2018: The Budget of Artful Deception

    John Barlow, MP – Foothills OTTAWA – When the government spends money, the people have a right to know what it is to be spent on. This year’s Liberal budget is smoke and mirrors, dressed up as artful deception. Replete with re-announcements and back end loaded funding promises, it is perplexing to comprehend exactly how the…

  • GPRC Takes First Steps to University Status

    GPRC Takes First Steps to University Status

    The Government of Alberta has given Grande Prairie Regional College (GPRC) approval to pursue becoming a university with more degree offerings so students in northwestern Alberta can study closer to home. Grande Prairie is one of the youngest and fastest-growing cities in Canada. With a median age of 30 and a central location in northwestern…

  • MD of Foothills No. 31 Signs Agreement with TransCanada for Land Transfer in Support of Emergency Services in Southern Alberta

    MD of Foothills No. 31 Signs Agreement with TransCanada for Land Transfer in Support of Emergency Services in Southern Alberta

    HIGH RIVER, Alberta – The Municipal District (the MD) of Foothills No. 31 is pleased to announce that they have signed an agreement with TransCanada Corporation for the donation of 20 acres of land that will support a unique and innovative development to improve emergency services and training in Southern Alberta. The plan is for a regional…

  • High River Seniors Lodge Reopens After Flood and Fire

    High River Seniors Lodge Reopens After Flood and Fire

    With support from the Alberta government, neither flooding nor fire could keep Medicine Tree Manor from opening its doors to residents. Seniors and Housing Minister Lori Sigurdson welcomed High River seniors home to 100 brand-new lodge units. Medicine Tree Manor features modern and spacious suites and includes more amenities – from a library to a…

  • Alberta RCMP Lay Charges Followings Threats to Political Members

    Alberta RCMP Lay Charges Followings Threats to Political Members

    Calgary, Alberta – The Alberta RCMP has made an arrest and laid charges against an adult male accused of uttering threats towards former Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi and members of the Lethbridge Police Service. On February 17, 2018, Alberta RCMP received information from Calgary Police Service that online threats had been made…

  • New Rules Increase Protections for Whistleblowers

    New Rules Increase Protections for Whistleblowers

    Alberta will be the first Canadian jurisdiction to make it crystal clear that MLAs, ministers and the Premier can all be investigated when a disclosure is made to the Public Interest Commissioner. The act is among the most comprehensive of its kind in Canada and, starting March 1, will better protect whistleblowers in the public…

  • On-It Transit Service to Continue in High River with Some Changes

    On-It Transit Service to Continue in High River with Some Changes

    In a press release issued by Southland Transportation this week, it was announced that, as of March 1, Southland will continue to run the On It transit system in High River independently and without financial contributions from the Town. The bus will no longer be stopping at the C-Train station along the way and will…

  • Planet Waves Horoscopes: February 26 – March 5, 2018

    Planet Waves Horoscopes: February 26 – March 5, 2018

    By Eric Francis Coppolino ARIES — It’s good to honor the mystery that is your life. Existence on our planet comes with far more uncertainty than it does assurance. We have no idea how we actually got here; all we have are a bunch of made-up stories. Short of certainty, or false certainty, it’s healthy…

  • Canada Breaks it’s Own Medal Records at PyeongChang Olympics

    Canada Breaks it’s Own Medal Records at PyeongChang Olympics

    Canadian Medallists   EVENT ATHLETE FINISH SPORT Team Patrick Chan, Gabrielle Daleman, Kaetlyn Osmond, Meagan Duhamel, Eric Radford, Tessa Virtue, Scott Moir Gold Figure Skating Moguls – Men Mikaël Kingsbury Gold Freestyle Skiing Mixed Doubles Kaitlyn Lawes, John Morris Gold Curling 10,000m – Men Ted-Jan Bloemen Gold Long Track Speed Skating 1000m – Men Samuel…

  • Okotoks RCMP Respond to a Gun Complaint at a Rural Residence

    Okotoks RCMP Respond to a Gun Complaint at a Rural Residence

    Okotoks, Alberta – On February 24, 2018 at approximately 5:30 am, the Okotoks RCMP responded to a complaint of shots fired at a rural residence and within minutes members were on scene. The owner of the residence encountered two individuals rummaging through his vehicle(s). During the confrontation with the individuals, there were an unknown number…

  • Town of Turner Valley: Update – On-it Transit Changes

    Town of Turner Valley: Update – On-it Transit Changes

    This article has been UPDATED – please read the new information at: CHANGE OF HEART: On-It Regional Transit Set to Continue for High River, Black Diamond and Turner Valley   The Calgary Regional Partnership (CRP) will no longer operate the On-it regional transit system effective February 28. At that time, Southland Transportation will take over…