Author: Gateway Gazette

  • Unresponsive plane exits Cuban airspace and confirmed crashed in Jamaica

    Unresponsive plane exits Cuban airspace and confirmed crashed in Jamaica

    PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Officials are investigating an unresponsive aircraft currently flying over the Atlantic Ocean. The Socata TBM-700 light business and utility aircraft departed Rochester, N.Y. with a flight plan filed to land in Naples. However the plane’s occupants did not respond to attempts to communicate. The plane entered, and exited Cuban…

  • Foundation Renews Call for Commitment to Rare Diseases

    Foundation Renews Call for Commitment to Rare Diseases

    PC Leadership Candidates Continue Silence On Funding For Rare Disease Treatments in Alberta In a leadership race widely criticized as being void of ideas and real policy debate, The Isaac Foundation is again offering candidates an opportunity to get on record about an issue affecting the lives of a number of Alberta children. Last week,…

  • Literacy for Life Hosts 2nd Annual Grate Groan Up Spelling Bee

    Literacy for Life Hosts 2nd Annual Grate Groan Up Spelling Bee

    The Grate Groan Up Spelling Bee is the hottest competition in the Foothills. This hilarious, action packed afternoon has 12 teams of 3 adults from local businesses competing in a battle for bragging rights to spelling supremacy. Each team is also working hard to get pledges and donations to be the “Literacy Fundraiser” of the…

  • Road closure on 8 St. S.W. between Macleod Tr. and 9 Ave. continue

    Road closure on 8 St. S.W. between Macleod Tr. and 9 Ave. continue

    High River, AB: The road closure on 8 St. S.W. between Macleod Tr. and 9 Ave. on Thursday will continue until 4pm today (Friday) to allow crews to complete sewer repair work in the area. Please be sure to obey all posted signs and reduce speed.

  • Sheep Creek Arts Council Invite You to Fall for their Classes

    Sheep Creek Arts Council Invite You to Fall for their Classes

    To begin the 2014 Fall Class season, the Sheep Creek Arts Council members invite new and returning members to join us for a membership appreciation and registration day on Saturday, September 13th from 10am to 1pm. This will provide an opportunity for all to visit our classroom facilities at 133 Sunset Blvd., West in Turner…

  • Calgary Zoo’s Prehistoric Park Gets A Makeover

    Calgary Zoo’s Prehistoric Park Gets A Makeover

    If you’re a fan of the Calgary Zoo, you’ll surely recognize one of its most iconic sections- Prehistoric Park. Dinosaurs at the zoo date back to the 1930’s and the current collection will be will be receiving a makeover this fall! Beginning September 8th, the park will be closed to visitors to begin significant improvements,…

  • RCMP Jasper – Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision on Highway 16

    Today, September 4, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. Jasper RCMP responded to a fatal motor vehicle collision approximately 5 km West of Jasper on highway 16. Jasper Fire and Emergency Services also attended the scene. As a result of further investigation it was determined that a Hyundai Elentra, driven by a 61 year old female (the…

  • Drive drunk, drive stoned, get caught: Alberta RCMP out in full force on Friday

    Edmonton, Alberta – On Friday, September 5th, RCMP officers across Alberta will step up enforcement efforts in support of the RCMP’s National Impaired Driving Strategy, aimed at increasing awareness of the dangers and social impact of a crime results in more injury and death across Canada than any other. In recognition of that reality, the…

  • Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Don’t Let Arthritis Keep You Down

    Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Don’t Let Arthritis Keep You Down

    Living with arthritis means learning how to manage the symptoms and maximize mobility, and, for some types of arthritis, slowing down the progression of the disease with medications. First, see your doctor if you haven’t already. Pain relievers and anti-inflammatory medications can make it easier for you to move around, and can relieve joint stiffness.…

  • Sundre – Alberta RCMP continue to investigate death of child

    Calgary, Alberta – Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit South continue to investigate the death of a nine-year-old girl found deceased in a vehicle on Tuesday, Sept. 2. The Medical Examiner’s Office has positively confirmed the identity of the victim as Amber Lucius. Amber’s family have consented to release of her name and ask that the…

  • RCMP Alberta: Drivers beware – Increase in wildlife collisions

    RCMP Alberta: Drivers beware – Increase in wildlife collisions

    With the earlier darkness setting in, change of weather and wildlife movement there are a number of drivers striking wildlife while on Alberta roads. Motorists need to be aware of the safety issues. Slow down when visibility is diminished such as darkness. If you come to strike an animal take the appropriate actions to have…

  • Simplifying New Single & Semi-Detached Home Inspections

    Simplifying New Single & Semi-Detached Home Inspections

    Calgary – Industry customers building a new single or semi-detached home in Calgary will now enjoy improved inspection and approval services, thanks to process and software enhancements at The City of Calgary. The City’s software system now coordinates and schedules appointments and inspectors behind the scenes for our customers, for both the Development Permit and…

  • Red Deer RCMP seek public assistance to locate two missing girls – Bruder and Eaton

    Red Deer RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 13 year old Alexis Bruder and 15 year old Hunter Mikayla Eaton, who were reported missing shortly after 9:30 pm on September 3. Police checks downtown and at locations where youth often spend time have not located them so far. Bruder is originally from Pincher…

  • Joan Rivers Has Died Today at the Age of 81

    Joan Rivers Has Died Today at the Age of 81

    It is with great sadness that I announce the death of my mother, Joan Rivers. She passed peacefully at 1:17pm surrounded by family and close friends. My son and I would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of Mount Sinai Hospital for the amazing care they provided for my mother. Cooper and I…

  • Alberta RCMP, Lethbridge – Fatality Collision on Hwy 4 south of Lethbridge

    On September 3, 2014 at approximately 3:30 a.m. Lethbridge RCMP along with RCMP Collision Analyst, RCMP Police Dog Service, EMS and Fire services attended a single vehicle rollover on Hwy 4. A pickup truck driven by a 19 year old male driver had lost control, the truck rolled and the driver was ejected from the…