Author: Gateway Gazette

  • Foothills Area Hockey Development Fundraiser

    Foothills Area Hockey Development Fundraiser

    Come out to the Bob Snodgrass Recreation Complex in High River for a Western Hockey League pre-season game between the Calgary Hitmen and the Medicine Hat Tigers this Saturday, September 6th. The games starts at 7pm. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for kids so very affordable evening out for the entire family! Get…

  • Red Deer to Host Canada Winter Games in 2019

    Red Deer to Host Canada Winter Games in 2019

    It’s official! Red Deer has been named the host city for the 2019 Canada Winter Games today….and they were ready! Congratulations Red Deer! The 2015 Games will be held in Prince George, BC from February 13th to March 1st, 2015. Get ready to cheer on our athletes!

  • Six Per Cent Not A Vote of Confidence in Leadership Hopefuls

    Six Per Cent Not A Vote of Confidence in Leadership Hopefuls

    Tiny fraction of small business owners say their priorities are being adequately addressed by candidates in race for premier CALGARY – The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) today released new survey results that shows only six per cent of entrepreneurs feel small business priorities have been reflected in the race to become the new…

  • Sheep Creek Arts Council Art Market

    Sheep Creek Arts Council Art Market

    The Sheep Creek Arts Council presents a show and sale of members’ works on Saturday, September 27th in celebration of Alberta Culture Days and local artists. The show goes from 10am to 3pm at 133 Sunset Blvd in Turner Valley. Check out what local artists have created and pick up a unique piece for yourself…

  • 2015 Calgary Police Service Canine Unit Calendar On Sale Now!

    2015 Calgary Police Service Canine Unit Calendar On Sale Now!

    Calgary Police Service – After selling out in less than 48 hours last year, the second annual Calgary Police Service Canine Unit charity calendar is hitting the shelves today in support of the Calgary Police Foundation. The 2015 calendar is bigger and better than last year’s, with even more photos and details about the Service’s…

  • Parenting Tip: I Can’t Be the Problem

    Parenting Tip: I Can’t Be the Problem

    By Tom Barthel I hear this all the time “my other kids turned out fine and don’t have problems, just this kid does, so it can’t be me……” My answer is “If you had a car that started every morning, required no repairs, and never overheated, you would have an effortless experience owning that vehicle.…

  • ** UPDATE – LOCATED AND SAFE** Missing Elderly Couple

    ** UPDATE – LOCATED AND SAFE** Missing Elderly Couple

    The Calgary Police Service would like to thank the public and media partners for their assistance. The MAH’s have been located. Related story: https://gatewaygazette.ca/calgary-police-asking-help-search-missing-elderly-couple/

  • RCMP Okotoks – Highway 2 Rollover – Highway re-opened

    Okotoks RCMP advising the north bound lanes of Highway 2 are now reopened. No update on injuries. Accident investigation is continuing. Related story: https://gatewaygazette.ca/okotoks-rcmp-highway-2-northbound-closed/

  • Okotoks RCMP – Highway #2 Northbound Closed

    Okotoks RCMP – Highway #2 Northbound Closed

    Okotoks RCMP, FIRE and EMS responded to a rollover motor vehicle collision on Highway 2 and 306 at 3:45.  A north bound semi rolled blocking the north bound lanes.  North bound vehicles unaware of the rollover approached the scene and attempted to avoid the rolled vehicle and collided going into the ditch. A total 3 vehicles…

  • ‘Voices of Arthritis’ Launches Awareness Month

    ‘Voices of Arthritis’ Launches Awareness Month

    New survey results underscore prevalence of pain in people living with arthritis TORONTO – September 2, 2014 Welcome to Arthritis Awareness Month. In support of the over 4.6 million Canadians living with the disease, The Arthritis Society is kicking off September with a “Voices of Arthritis” video series featuring well-known Canadians from different walks of…

  • The Domestication of the Horse (part 2)

    The Domestication of the Horse (part 2)

    This article is provided courtesy of The Horse Industry of Alberta By Carolyn Willekes, PhD The domestication of the horse had a massive impact on the development of human civilizations. Although the horse continued to be used as a food source, he also came to fulfill a number of other essential roles in day-to-day life.…

  • Black Diamond/Turner Valley – Joint Registration Night

    Black Diamond/Turner Valley – Joint Registration Night

    There will be a joint registration night for community groups serving Black Diamond and Turner Valley.

  • Products You Can Not Bring Back into Canada

    Products You Can Not Bring Back into Canada

    Planning a trip outside of Canada? Will you be bringing back souvenirs and other consumer products? Some products may be prohibited in Canada and subject to being detained at the border. Prepare yourself before you go. Be aware of consumer products that have safety requirements. Many of these Canadian safety requirements are stricter than other…

  • Southern Alberta Integrated Traffic Unit statistics

    Southern Alberta Integrated Traffic Unit Statistics include primary highway enforcement over the September long weekend, Friday August 29 thru Monday September 1st. These statistics do not reflect any local detachment enforcement or initiatives. 24 hour suspensions 1 CDSA Drug charges 3 Liquor violations 4 Distracted Driving charges 11 Seat belt violations 17 Speeding 1470 Careless…

  • Forecast Rainfall Increases River Safety Concerns

    Forecast Rainfall Increases River Safety Concerns

    HIGH RIVER, AB: Alberta Environment has issued a high stream flow advisory for the Highwood River due to the high rainfall that is expected over the next several hours. Alberta weather forecasters are currently predicting an additional 20 mm of rain to fall this afternoon and end this evening. The Town of High River is…