Author: Gateway Gazette

  • Alberta’s minimum wage increased to $10.20 as of September 1

    Alberta’s minimum wage increased to $10.20 as of September 1

    Minimum wage earners in Alberta will see a boost to their paycheques this month, with the province’s two minimum wages increase. Alberta’s general minimum wage increased from $9.95 to $10.20 per hour. The liquor server minimum wage rose from $9.05 to $9.20 per hour. A $1 per hour differential between the two wages will now…

  • Planet Waves ~ Weekly Horoscope for September 5 – 13, 2014

    Planet Waves ~ Weekly Horoscope for September 5 – 13, 2014

    By Eric Francis Aries (March 20-April 19) You need an outlet for all this energy. It has to be something that matches your imagination, and this in turn is likely to be a bit much for the people you’ve been associating with lately. It looks like most of the people around you are running about…

  • Senator Doug Black Applauds Canada’s Premiers for Their Energy Leadership

    Senator Doug Black Applauds Canada’s Premiers for Their Energy Leadership

    OTTAWA, Sept. 4, 2014 – The time is now to advance Canada as a global energy leader, and Canada’s premiers are wise to have decided to finalize an energy strategy for 2015. “I am so pleased with this outcome as it reflects what I believe is so important for Canada, what I am advocating at…

  • Provincial boost for recovery of flood-damaged heritage sites

    Provincial boost for recovery of flood-damaged heritage sites

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break]Owners of heritage properties damaged during the June 2013 flooding are getting a boost from the province with grants to help preserve these historic sites. “Albertans take immense pride in the rich history of this province and in the historic buildings and sites that bring that history to life. The work to recover from the…

  • Supporting Canadian Books

    Supporting Canadian Books

    Government of Canada provides multi-year support for Wordfest Calgary – Wordfest will receive $150,000 in support of the 19th and 20th editions of its annual writers’ festival, as well as off-festival programming that will take place throughout the year. Joan Crockatt, Member of Parliament (Calgary Centre), made the announcement today on behalf of the Honourable…

  • Zebra mussels busted at the border… twice

    Zebra mussels busted at the border… twice

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break]Alberta inspectors have discovered invasive mussels on two boats this summer, prompting a reminder for boaters to clean, drain and dry their boats. The contaminated boats, intercepted at Dunmore and Vermilion weigh stations, were headed to Alberta waters from New York and Ontario. One of the contaminated boat owners admitted he was very thankful for…

  • VOLUNTEER for Stream Bank Rebuilding in Turner Valley

    VOLUNTEER for Stream Bank Rebuilding in Turner Valley

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break]Floods are the most costly natural disaster in Canada. Healthy riparian areas protect the uplands from flooding. These Riparian Restorations empower communities and repair the landscape. Work alongside community leaders, local volunteers and restoration specialists to restore our Watersheds! BBQ lunch is provided! October 18th, 2014 October 19th, 2014 *Register with Sustainability Circle using links…

  • Okotoks Hosts Alberta Culture Days 2014

    Okotoks Hosts Alberta Culture Days 2014

    In 2014, 92 organizations in 50 communities were selected to serve as official Celebration Sites for Alberta Culture Days, and Okotoks has been selected as a site again this year! The Town of Okotoks, together with the Okotoks Arts Council, will host numerous free cultural activities from September 26 – 28, 2014 as part of…

  • My Wash Barn – New PureAqua Water

    My Wash Barn – New PureAqua Water

    My Wash Barn at 121 Edgar Avenue in Turner Valley is now offering 5, 3 and 1 gallon filtered water bottles at a great price. Bring your own jugs and fill them with PureAqua, purified water.

  • New deal improves labour mobility for apprentices

    New deal improves labour mobility for apprentices

    Alberta and Nova Scotia have signed an agreement in principle to ensure apprenticeship training is transferable between both provinces. This agreement will improve the recognition of in-province training, allow for the recognition of apprenticeship work experience hours and enhance labour mobility for apprentices in both provinces. Marc MacNeil, a third year pipe fitter apprentice from…

  • Composite Sketch of Sexual Assault Suspect

    Composite Sketch of Sexual Assault Suspect

    Calgary Police Service – The Calgary Police Service continues to ask for public assistance to identify a man wanted for a stranger sexual assault earlier this week. A composite sketch of the suspect is being released today, and anyone recognizing the man is asked to call police. At approximately 8 a.m., on Monday, Sept. 1,…

  • Sudoku Puzzle ~ September 5th, 2014

    Sudoku Puzzle ~ September 5th, 2014

    Our Sudoku puzzles now include their solutions – click the link at the bottom of the page Click the image below to open a printable pdf version Click here to see the solution to today’s Sudoku puzzle.

  • Sweden’s Alstrand Speeds to Win Stage 2 at Red Deer

    Sweden’s Alstrand Speeds to Win Stage 2 at Red Deer

    The Netherlands’s Tom Domoulin Retains Leader’s Jersey RED DEER, ALBERTA – Sweden’s Jonas Alstrand of Team Giant-Shimano outsprinted The Netherland’s Theo Bos of Belkin-Pro Cycling to win Stage 2 of the Tour of Alberta, presented by ATB Financial, at Red Deer Thursday. Alstrand’s win also helped teammate Tom Domoulin retain the Province of Alberta Leader’s…

  • Ric McIver releases campaign contribution list

    Ric McIver releases campaign contribution list

    Calgary, September 4, 2014 – In keeping with his commitment at the beginning of his leadership campaign, Ric McIver today released his list of campaign contributions in advance of the first ballot to elect the next leader of PC Alberta and Premier. “First and foremost, I’d like to thank all of my campaign contributors, who…

  • Grants to help keep communities safe from wildfire

    Grants to help keep communities safe from wildfire

    The Alberta government is providing $500,000 in community grant funding to help protect people and property from the threat of wildfires. “The FireSmart Community Grant program supports proactive wildfire management actions at the local level. These grants reaffirm our commitment to help communities reduce their vulnerability to wildfire.” ~ Robin Campbell, Minister of Environment and…