Author: Gateway Gazette

  • Tour of Alberta to Start Today with World-Class Field

    Tour of Alberta to Start Today with World-Class Field

    Big-Race Champions, World and National Champions CALGARY, ALBERTA – The Tour of Alberta presented by ATB Financial, Canada’s largest professional cycling race and one of Alberta’s biggest international sporting events, will kick off this evening at Canada Olympic Park in Calgary. Starting with the first rider at 6:05 pm, the 118 world-class field will roll…

  • Canada Post celebrates the Charlottetown Conference 150th anniversary with commemorative envelope

    Canada Post celebrates the Charlottetown Conference 150th anniversary with commemorative envelope

    OTTAWA, Sept. 2, 2014 /CNW/ – Today, Canada Post is issuing a new commemorative envelope to recognize the 150th anniversary of the Charlottetown Conference – that began on September 1, 1864 – a historic milestone in Canadian history, marking the discussions of representatives from the colonies of British North America. The envelope, available in select…

  • RCMP Canmore Investigates Thefts from Motor Vehicles; Suspects sought

    Canmore RCMP responded to a Mischief call at the Buller Mountain and Mount Shark parking lot facilities in Kananaskis Country. Sometime between August 28 and August 31, unknown culprits smashed windows, broke into consoles and glove boxes in a large number of parked vehicles. Various items were stolen including wallets, cash, identification, clothing and other…

  • Ted Menzies Settles in as CEO of CropLife Canada

    Ted Menzies Settles in as CEO of CropLife Canada

    OTTAWA – Ted Menzies, long-time Alberta farmer and former Member of Parliament, was named the new president and CEO of CropLife Canada last November. Menzies joined the organization January 1, 2014 and is working out of the head office in Ottawa. “Ted earned the respect of colleagues from across the political spectrum during his time…

  • Red Deer RCMP seek public assistance to locate 13 year old Haley Saskatchewan – Update

    Red Deer RCMP would like to advise the public that 13 year old Haley Saskatchewan has been located in good health. RCMP thank the public for their assistance in locating her.

  • Agriculture “Roads” Scholarship Awarded to Oilfields Graduate

    Agriculture “Roads” Scholarship Awarded to Oilfields Graduate

    Kaylene Lillico, a grad from Oilfields High, was the recipient of the “Roads” scholarship worth $500. She plans to study biology at the University of Victoria and then continue onto PEI’s Atlantic Veterinary College. Roads Scholarship are presented to any current grade 12 student from the MD of Foothills area. Students must proceed directly from…

  • Alberta Comes Out on Top at the 2014 Canada 55+ Games

    Alberta Comes Out on Top at the 2014 Canada 55+ Games

    Strathcona County hosted the Games this year. Everything just wrapped up on Saturday with the highlight being a Silver medal awarded to Florence Storch (101 years old) from Hanna, Alberta in the Javelin competition. The Turner Valley Braves battled their way to Bronze in the 55+ Mixed Slo-Pitch. Congratulations to all the participants in this…

  • RCMP Okotoks – Armed Robbery

    On September 1, 2014 approx 2230 hours, Okotoks RCMP responded to a complaint of an armed robbery.  A male suspect entered the Star Liquor at 81 Southridge Drive in Okotoks,  Alberta.  The suspect was wearing a black balaclava and produced a firearm to the clerk. He obtained an undisclosed amount of cash before fleeing on foot. The…

  • Beyond the Pail

    Beyond the Pail

    It may be water torture for some, but the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge is everywhere these days. For the uninitiated, the charitable campaign is promoting awareness about ALS – or Lou Gehrig’s disease – by encouraging people to film themselves pouring a bucket of ice water over their heads and then challenging others to do…

  • Family Dinner is on the Decline: M&M Meat Shops Encourages Canadians to Bring Back the Lost Art of Dinner

    Family Dinner is on the Decline: M&M Meat Shops Encourages Canadians to Bring Back the Lost Art of Dinner

    Join the 10thAnnual National Family Dinner Night Festivities on Thursday, September 18 It’s no secret that our lives are busy. Many commitments compete for our time on a daily basis, making it increasingly difficult to carve out time for family and friends in a world filled with meetings, practices and classes, games and recitals. On…

  • Beloved nun wraps pastoral career with Blackfoot honour

    Beloved nun wraps pastoral career with Blackfoot honour

    Sister Ivy given the name Holy Star Woman by Martin Eagle Child Story and Photo by Sherri Gallant Sister Ivy McCann has spent the past 14 years praying for the sick and dying in Lethbridge. After retiring in July from her pastoral work at Chinook Regional Hospital and St. Michael’s Health Centre, the diminutive nun…

  • Royal Canadian Mint Unveils New Blockbuster Superman(TM) Coin Collection Inspired By DC Comics’ Comic Book Covers

    Royal Canadian Mint Unveils New Blockbuster Superman(TM) Coin Collection Inspired By DC Comics’ Comic Book Covers

    TORONTO, ONTARIO – August 29, 2014 – Following last year’s sold-out Superman™ seven coin series, the Royal Canadian Mint has introduced four new collector coins featuring DC Comics’ iconic Superman comic book covers. The coins were unveiled today at FAN EXPOCanada™ by the Honourable Peter Van Loan, Leader of the Government in the House of…

  • Trail Connection Between Calgary and Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park In The Works

    Trail Connection Between Calgary and Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park In The Works

    Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation (GRPF) is leading the initiative to raise funds to connect the Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park trail system to the City of Calgary. “With the exciting news that the City of Calgary is building their trail system to the provincial park boundary, we’re fundraising to complete the eastern trail that will link…

  • Partial Closure of 2 Avenue NE Tuesday, September 2, 2014

    Partial Closure of 2 Avenue NE Tuesday, September 2, 2014

    High River AB: A partial closure of 2 Avenue NE is scheduled for Tuesday, September 2, to allow for road, curb and gutter, and sidewalk repairs. The closure includes 2 Avenue NE between 5 Street and Sunshine Trail / Hamptons Boulevard, with access maintained for Homestead Acres. The closure is anticipated to be in effect…

  • New development permits reflect strong future for High River

    New development permits reflect strong future for High River

    High River, AB: The approval of two significant developments and the increase in development applications demonstrates how High River is already resuming the trend for strong growth in both commercial and residential areas. Conditional approval has been granted for a new shopping centre along 12 Ave. Called “The Shops at Medicine Tree” it will initially…