Author: Gateway Gazette

  • Senator Black Congratulates Alberta Premier Jim Prentice in the Senate

    Senator Black Congratulates Alberta Premier Jim Prentice in the Senate

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] OTTAWA, September 17th, 2014 – Honourable Senators, I rise today to congratulate my friend, Jim Prentice, on becoming Alberta’s 16th Premier. I know, and many of you know, that Jim has the energy, the intelligence, and the knowledge of Canada that will make him a great premier of Alberta and a strong national leader.…

  • Advisory Panel Launches Public Consultation on Healthcare Innovation

    Advisory Panel Launches Public Consultation on Healthcare Innovation

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] Supporting the Panel’s commitment to seek input from public and stakeholders September 16, 2014 – Ottawa, ON The Advisory Panel on Healthcare Innovation, created by Minister Ambrose and chaired by Dr. David Naylor, today launched a Canada-wide consultation on healthcare, with the goal of engaging healthcare leaders, experts and the public in the conversation.…

  • RCMP Strathmore – Missing Youth Located

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] Thalia NIMIJEAN, was reported missing to Strathmore RCMP on 2014-09-17 after failing to return to her residence after school. NIMIJEAN has now returned to that residence on her own accord. The Strathmore RCMP do not suspect any criminal involvement in her absence. Strathmore RCMP File # 2014-1176687

  • Town of Turner Valley: Notice of ConocoPhillips Canada Drilling Project

    Town of Turner Valley: Notice of ConocoPhillips Canada Drilling Project

    During the week of September 22, 2014, ConocoPhillips will conduct a subsurface investigation on its land in Turner Valley. The purpose is to investigate a former fuelling facility at the location. The work will be done using a small, truck‐mounted drilling rig about the size of a pick‐up truck. The project location is the south/southeast…

  • Scotland Decides to Remain in United Kingdom

    Scotland Decides to Remain in United Kingdom

    In a historic turnout yesterday, the people of Scotland made a decisive decision to reject independence. The referendum question was: “Should Scotland be an independent country?” The final results were that 55% voted No and 45% voted Yes. With the results tallied from all 32 council areas the count was 2,001,926 votes for “No” over…

  • Prentice Government Cancels Licence Plate Redesign

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] Premier Jim Prentice today announced that the Government of Alberta is cancelling any further work on new licence plate designs for motor vehicles in Alberta. “Albertans want us to deal with priorities they have identified in health care, education, infrastructure and seniors. Changing the design of Alberta’s licence plates is not one of them.…

  • Costco Canada and Amercian Express Sever Relationship

    Costco Canada and Amercian Express Sever Relationship

    Costco Canada will not be accepting American Express credit cards after December 31st, 2014. The following statement was issued to the Costco membership in Canada by Lorelle Gilpin, Vice President, Marketing and Membership: The credit card relationship between American Express and Costco Wholesale Canada will not be renewed when it expires on December 31, 2014.…

  • Ian Hill Brings His Program to Life with the Black Diamond Community

    Ian Hill Brings His Program to Life with the Black Diamond Community

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] Ian Hill, creator of “Becoming a Community Builder”, spent the better part of last Tuesday addressing various community groups. Starting at Oilfields High School, Ian addressed a group of about thirty students. The presentation lasted an hour during which time Ian held the students rapt attention. Paulette Morck Peiritsch, Guidance Counselor, said,  “It was…

  • RCMP Strathmore – Missing Youth

    RCMP Strathmore – Missing Youth

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] RCMP in Strathmore are searching for 14 year old,  Thalia NIMIJEAN who was last seen around Crowther Junior High School in Strathmore, AB on 2014-09-17 at approximately 3:30 PM and was reporting missing when she did not return to her Group Home. NIMIJEAN is from Latino decent with dyed red and pink hair and…

  • Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: It’s in the Water!

    Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: It’s in the Water!

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] When you’re camping, it’s tempting to drink water straight from pristine-looking lakes and streams – but don’t do it! Microscopic single-celled parasites can cause illnesses in humans if ingested. Here are two common waterborne diseases that could ruin your week: Cryptosporidiosis (crip-toh-spore-id-ee-oh-sis) is caused by Cryptosporidium (crip-toh-spore-id-ee-um). The symptoms include diarrhea, headache, nausea, and…

  • Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Arthritis – Easing the Discomfort

    Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Arthritis – Easing the Discomfort

    Arthritis is usually a chronic condition that needs long-term treatment. Some people do go into remission – meaning they’ll be pain-free for a while. However, if you are experiencing pain, it needs to be addressed. Fortunately, there are medications that can help. For rheumatoid arthritis, doctors often recommend medications such as: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs –…

  • Selling The Fleet Long Overdue, Time To Start Real Crack Down On Government Travel: Wildrose

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] CALGARY, AB (September 16, 2014): Selling the provincial air fleet meets the bare minimum of the tough uphill challenge Premier Jim Prentice faces in taking on his scandal plagued PC government while more needs to be done to crack down on the culture of entitlement surrounding government travel, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today.…

  • Prentice Government to Sell Planes

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] September 16, 2014 Premier Jim Prentice today announced his intent to sell the Alberta government’s Air Transportation Services (ATS) planes. Premier Prentice and his Cabinet met yesterday and are moving quickly to change the way the Government and its representatives conduct themselves. The Cabinet recognizes the primary importance of accessing Alberta’s rural and remote…

  • AMA News: A First-Hand Senior Driver Evaluation Experience

    AMA News: A First-Hand Senior Driver Evaluation Experience

    This gentlemen took the test and wants to relate his experience for other seniors. [weaver_iframe src=’http://ama.ab.ca/2014/08/19/senior-driver-evaluation-experience/?WT.mc_id=10952&utm_source=enews&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ama-enews-201408′ height=600 percent=100 style=”style”]

  • Canada’s Western Horse Event ‘Reins’ Supreme

    Canada’s Western Horse Event ‘Reins’ Supreme

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] Red Deer – New classes and opportunities to compete highlight changes to the 2014 Canadian Supreme, which takes places September 29 – October 5 at Westerner Park. Over 500 of the best western horses from across the Pacific Northwest will vie for nearly half a million dollars in cash and prizes at the largest…