Author: Gateway Gazette

  • Tree branches cause road closure in High River

    Tree branches cause road closure in High River

    High River, AB: 8 St. S.W. is closed this morning from Macleod Tr. to 5 Ave. as there are several tree branches that have fallen on the road due to the snowfall. Please stay tuned for updates and be cautious when driving through Town as there may be other hazards caused by the snow.

  • Beakerhead Invades Calgary

    Beakerhead Invades Calgary

    Beakerhead takes place all over Calgary September 10 to 14, 2014 Have you noticed some new artwork or some colourful people or creatures moving into Calgary? Art meets science and creativity is the outcome. Check out the 2nd annual Beakerhead event in Calgary. Little Big Street: FREE event organized by: Beakerhead Wednesday, September 10 to…

  • NBC News: Tropical Storm Norbert Brings Floods to California, Nevada and Arizona

    NBC News: Tropical Storm Norbert Brings Floods to California, Nevada and Arizona

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  • Pic-a-Pix ~ Not Sea or See – September 9th, 2014 Puzzle

    Pic-a-Pix ~ Not Sea or See – September 9th, 2014 Puzzle

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] All of our puzzles now include their solutions – click the link at the bottom of the page Click the image below to open a pdf printable version Click here to see the solution to this Pic-a-Pix Puzzle  

  • Bear Closure – Picklejar Creek and Lakes as well as Mist Creek and Mist Ridge

    Bear Closure – Picklejar Creek and Lakes as well as Mist Creek and Mist Ridge

    Posted: September 09, 2014 @ 11:39 AM A bear closure is in place for the Picklejar Creek/Lakes area, as well as Mist Ridge/Creek area. The closure includes all areas north of Highway 40 that lie east of the height of land running from Highway 40 to Mist Mountain, northwesterly to Storm Mountain, south of the…

  • Okotoks Skateboard Park Construction

    Okotoks Skateboard Park Construction

    Following the Okotoks Skateboard redevelopment consultation process, New Line Skateparks began construction on the changes to the skateboard park in August. Please see concept drawing of the skatepark improvements below. The construction is expected to take approximately 6-8 weeks and the skateboard park will be closed during this time. Watch for and obey construction signage…

  • New Program Improves Stroke Survivors’ Quality Of Life

    New Program Improves Stroke Survivors’ Quality Of Life

    Clients benefit from home/community-based rehabilitation services MEDICINE HAT — Stroke survivors in Medicine Hat and surrounding areas are now able to receive expert stroke rehabilitation in their homes, thanks to a provincewide Alberta Health Services (AHS) program aimed at improving stroke care in rural and small urban areas. Early Supported Discharge (ESD) enables stroke survivors…

  • Canadian Space Agency Astronaut Jeremy Hansen to be Exploration Lead on NASA Underwater Mission

    Canadian Space Agency Astronaut Jeremy Hansen to be Exploration Lead on NASA Underwater Mission

    Longueuil, Quebec – (September 8th), Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen splashes down to the Aquarius habitat where he will live and work for seven days as part of the NEEMO 19 (NASA Extreme Environment Mission Operations) international aquanaut crew. Jeremy will serve as Exploration Lead, guiding the crew in the planning and execution…

  • RCMP Cochrane – Male arrested after scary incident

    When 23 year old Brody LEIMER went to work as a tow truck operator with Big Hill Towing in the early hours of September 8th little did he know that he would be starring front and center in what must have seemed like James Bond movie. Brody was called out to tow a vehicle that…

  • Community Renewal Poll Underway

    Community Renewal Poll Underway

    HIGH RIVER, AB. The Town of High River is undertaking a community renewal poll and residents are asked to participate. “Now 14 months after the 2013 flood, it is time to get a handle on our population,” said Mayor Craig Snodgrass. “We know that there are still residents out of their homes, some have moved…

  • Snowfall warning still in effect for the Foothills

    Snowfall warning still in effect for the Foothills

    Today, 9 September Cloudy with 60 percent chance of flurries. High plus 3. Tonight, 9 September Cloudy. 60 percent chance of flurries this evening. Snow at times heavy beginning near midnight. Amount 5 to 10 cm. Low plus 1. Wednesday, 10 September Snow at times heavy and rain showers changing to a few rain showers…

  • RCMP Kananaskis – Missing Hunter’s Remains Located

    RCMP Kananaskis – Missing Hunter’s Remains Located

    Missing hunter found deceased after fatal bear attack in Kananaskis Country. On the morning of September 7, 2014, Kananaskis RCMP were alerted to an overdue hunter who was due back, on September 6, 2014 after a day of hunting. RCMP investigators, Conservation Officers, and Kananaskis Public Safety specialists attended the last known area the hunter…

  • Cochrane RCMP – Two arrested after break and enter

    Cochrane RCMP – Two arrested after break and enter

    In the early hours of September 8th, RCMP were called out to an alarm at the Stoney Health Center in Morley Alberta. Initial responders observed suspects still in the center and surrounded the building. One suspect exited the building and attempted to flee eventually seeking refuge on the roof of a car in the parking…

  • Franklin Expedition Wreck Discovery

    Franklin Expedition Wreck Discovery

    OTTAWA, September 9, 2014 – John Geiger, Chief Executive Officer of The Royal Canadian Geographical Society (RCGS), is hailing the 2014 Victoria Strait Expedition’s discovery of one of the ships belonging to the 1845‐48 British Arctic Expedition commanded by Sir John Franklin. “This is one of the two most important undiscovered shipwrecks in the world.…

  • RCMP Kelowna – Missing Person to locate – Starr HARVEY

    RCMP Kelowna – Missing Person to locate – Starr HARVEY

    Kelowna RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing Kelowna resident. Starr HARVEY was last seen August 14, 2014. Since her disappearance, police have followed up on several leads and possible sightings, however Starr HARVEY remains missing. Description of Starr HARVEY: First Nations female 15 years 5 ft 5 in (165 cm) 128…