Author: Gateway Gazette

  • Winter Dog Walking Safety

    Winter Dog Walking Safety

    Well, it appears winter has arrived. Burr!!! Each year when the first dusting of snow arrives we start getting a lot of questions at the shelter about winter dog walking safety. How cold is too cold? Does my dog need boots? For the answers to these questions and many more, keep reading! HOW COLD IS…

  • ALERT Makes Record Drug Seizure in Calgary

    ALERT Makes Record Drug Seizure in Calgary

    Calgary… A year-long investigation into a Calgary-based drug trafficking network has led to one of Alberta’s largest drug seizures. More than $4 million worth of fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine was seized by ALERT. Project Offshore was an investigation by ALERT Calgary’s organized crime and gang team that focused on a drug trafficking consortium operating in Calgary.…

  • Protecting Consumers and Honest Businesses

    Protecting Consumers and Honest Businesses

    Courts ordered nearly $1 million in restitution in 2016-17 as a result of provincial investigations into breaches of consumer protection and tenancy laws. In addition, Service Alberta’s investigations led to a first-ever conviction for charging an illegal interest rate on a payday loan, and a nine-month jail sentence for a home renovator for misleading customers…

  • More Support for Local Economic Development

    More Support for Local Economic Development

    Dozens of communities across the province are creating jobs and diversifying their economies with new support from the Community and Regional Economic Support (CARES) program. Economic Development and Trade Minister Deron Bilous announced the approval of 50 initiatives during the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association annual convention in Calgary this morning. Recipients are using the funding…

  • Calgary Police Recover $1.33 Million Worth of Stolen Property

    Calgary Police Recover $1.33 Million Worth of Stolen Property

    The Calgary Police Service Centralized Break and Enter Teams have concluded an operation that resulted in 108 charges being laid, 39 outstanding warrants executed and approximately $1.33 million worth of stolen property recovered, including 47 stolen vehicles. The investigation began following three separate break and enters that occurred at a business located in the 3400…

  • Seniors Advisory Forum Talks Ageism, Older Workers

    Seniors Advisory Forum Talks Ageism, Older Workers

    Seniors and Housing Minister Lori Sigurdson met with the Seniors Advisory Forum today to discuss the changing needs of older people. The discussion focused on ageism, aging in community, affordable housing and community supports, as well as labour force participation of older workers. The Seniors Advisory Forum is comprised of more than 25 seniors organizations…

  • Town of High River to Replace Gravel at Two Local Playgrounds

    Town of High River to Replace Gravel at Two Local Playgrounds

    HIGH RIVER, AB: Beginning on Monday, November 27, crews from Farmboy Landscaping & Maintenance will be removing and replacing the gravel at the Highland Green and Spray Park Playgrounds. As part of an ongoing maintenance program, the surfacing gravel (or pea gravel) at the two locations will be removed and new gravel will be installed.…

  • And the 2017 Scotiabank Giller Prize goes to … Michael Redhill!

    And the 2017 Scotiabank Giller Prize goes to … Michael Redhill!

    November 20, 2017 (Toronto, ON) – Michael Redhill has been named the winner of the $100,000 Scotiabank Giller Prize for his novel Bellevue Square, published by Doubleday Canada. The announcement was made at a black-tie dinner and award ceremony hosted by Mary Walsh and attended by nearly 500 members of the publishing, media and arts communities. The…

  • Okotoks RCMP – Police car ramming suspect – Arrested

    Okotoks RCMP – Police car ramming suspect – Arrested

    Okotoks, Alberta – 34-year-old Cameron David Randall, who was the subject of an arrest warrant, was arrested by Calgary Police Service on November 25, 2017. Okotoks RCMP laid charges in relation to an incident on October 26, 2017 in the Walmart parking lot, in which two police vehicles were rammed by a stolen truck.  An arrest warrant…

  • Planet Waves Horoscopes: November 27 – December 4, 2017

    Planet Waves Horoscopes: November 27 – December 4, 2017

    BY ERIC FRANCIS COPPOLINO ARIES — This week’s aspects seem determined to teach you that you contain all potentials and possibilities. Look at the world; listen to what the people around you say; gaze at all the crisis and struggle, and all the great achievements and subtle beauty; and admit that you contain it all.…

  • New Model for Predicting Water Demand and Expansion of Irrigation Highlight New Alberta Land Institute Report

    New Model for Predicting Water Demand and Expansion of Irrigation Highlight New Alberta Land Institute Report

    EDMONTON, AB: A new report released by the Alberta Land Institute highlights the economic benefits of expanding Alberta’s irrigation system and improved forecasting of agricultural and irrigation needs. The report Systems modelling for sustainable land and water policy in Alberta’s irrigation sector, was prepared by Dr. Evan Davies at the University of Alberta. The new systems model to…

  • AHS Weekly Wellness: Feel Better

    AHS Weekly Wellness: Feel Better

    From homemade chicken soup to a hot shower—everyone has their own remedy for a cold or flu. If you get sick this winter, health management nurse Tracy Mullen has seven tried-and-true suggestions to help you feel better. Get lots of sleep. “It’s your body’s way of healing itself,” Mullen says. Shoot for at least six…

  • Additional Areas Reopened in Waterton Lakes National Park

    Additional Areas Reopened in Waterton Lakes National Park

    WATERTON PARK, ALBERTA – Parks Canada is committed to providing high-quality visitor experiences in Waterton Lakes National Park. We continue to work as quickly as possible to re-open areas and facilities given the exceptional circumstances resulting from the Kenow wildfire.  Following initial safety assessments and mitigations, Parks Canada has reopened additional areas in Waterton Lakes National…

  • During the Holidays: Teach your Kids how to Bake Safely

    During the Holidays: Teach your Kids how to Bake Safely

    Besides taste-testing baked goods and treats during the busy holiday baking season, children also love to get their hands dirty and participate in the baking and cookie making process. Whether it’s helping mom frost her latest batch of red velvet cupcakes for her work holiday party or learning the family recipe for candy cane squares…

  • Nationally Acclaimed Entrepreneur Comes Full Circle at SAIT

    Nationally Acclaimed Entrepreneur Comes Full Circle at SAIT

    It seems only fitting successful Calgary entrepreneur Jennifer Carlson should find herself back at SAIT. After all, the co-founder of Baby Gourmet spent a lot of time at the post-secondary institution as a youth — her father was a marketing instructor here. She was also a SAIT School of Business graduate in 1998 with a diploma in marketing and is…