Author: Gateway Gazette

  • IBM Canada Ltd. Partnership with 15 Promise Agencies

    IBM Canada Ltd. Partnership with 15 Promise Agencies

    Access to technology is important in today’s economy, and that’s exactly what IBM Canada Ltd. has provided to 15 Alberta’s Promise partner agencies across Alberta. IBM Canada is a proud Alberta’s Promise partner committed to early childhood learning, education, and Aboriginal achievement. In 2014, the organization once again partnered with Alberta’s Promise to distribute 15…

  • RCMP in Alberta Request Public’s Help in Missing Persons Cases

    Red Deer RCMP seek public assistance to locate 13 year old Haley Saskatchewan Red Deer RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 13 year old Haley Saskatchewan. She was reported missing on August 18, and RCMP checks at various Red Deer locations over the course of the past several days have not located her.…

  • Oilfields Food Bank: Serving the Foothills

    Oilfields Food Bank: Serving the Foothills

    Oilfields Food Bank, (aka) Turner Valley & District Food Bank Association, serves Turner Valley, Black Diamond, Longview, Millarville and Priddis as well as the surrounding MD of Foothills. We are a member of the Alberta Food Bank Association. We’re located in the United Church in the Valley, 125 Royal Ave., Turner Valley (across from the…

  • It’s Friday – So Why Not Work From Home? It’s Good for the Environment!

    It’s Friday – So Why Not Work From Home? It’s Good for the Environment!

    By Ian Andrew, Greener Ideal The good news is that today is Friday. The bad news is, you probably still have to go to work at your office. But given recent technological advances and adoption of telecommuting tools, an increasing number of employers are giving their staff the ability to work from home, as it’s…

  • RCMP Milk River – Request assistance to locate an overdue traveller

    RCMP Milk River – Request assistance to locate an overdue traveller

    The Milk River RCMP are asking for the public’s help in locating an overdue male traveler. Jackie Dean CALDWELL, 74, departed from his home in Mount Juliet, Tennessee on August 12th 2014. Known as Jack, he was enroute to Fairbanks, Alaska driving a Black 1997 Goldwing tri-wheel motorcycle with Tennessee license plate ZB0984. The bike…

  • ACPA Trail’s End Cowboy Poetry Gathering in High River this Weekend

    ACPA Trail’s End Cowboy Poetry Gathering in High River this Weekend

    This is the 11th annual gathering of Cowboy Poets and Musicians. It all starts today at the Highwood Memorial Centre, across from the entrance of George Lane Park. You can pre-purchase tickets or get them at the door. Ticket information – 403-946-5482 or 403-649-2701 or acpatrailsend@gmail.com Don’t miss the cowboy mercantile while you are in…

  • PC Leader Candidates Must Say No To New Tax Powers For Municipalities: Wilson

    CALGARY, AB – PC leadership candidates must say no to new taxation powers for municipalities being floated under the Municipal Government Act (MGA) review and immediately implement Wildrose’s 10/10 Community Infrastructure Transfer, Wildrose Municipal Affairs Critic Jeff Wilson said today. “For years, the PCs have been inconsistent, unpredictable and politically motivated in how they support…

  • Town of Okotoks Receives Silver Level Certification from Excellence Canada

    Town of Okotoks Receives Silver Level Certification from Excellence Canada

    Since 2012, the Town of Okotoks has been working diligently to achieve silver certification through Excellence Canada’s Excellence, Innovation and Wellness program. This world-class program evaluates organizational excellence through a multi-year process consisting of four levels of achievement: bronze, silver, gold & platinum. On Monday, August 18, the Town was awarded silver status by Rory…

  • Alberta PC Leadership Race Nearing Finish Line

    Alberta PC Leadership Race Nearing Finish Line

    There are only a few weeks left in the Alberta PC leadership race. This election is using a new method of voting. It means a change from what we have been used to. This time voting will be online or by phone only. You MUST become a member in advance, and the deadline is approaching.…

  • Oilfields Food Bank Welcomes New Shelves

    Oilfields Food Bank Welcomes New Shelves

    The Food Bank has new sliding shelves in their stock room! Thank you to Glen for coordinating this project and our many volunteers for all your hard work. It was a 3-day marathon as we completely dismantled our rooms & had the new shelving installed. Stop by and have a look. Thank you for the…

  • RCMP Airdrie – Serious Collision on Highway 9 and Highway 566

    Airdrie, Alberta – Airdrie Rural RCMP and Airdrie Integrated Traffic Services are currently responding to a serious motor vehicle collision on Highway 566 and Highway 9. STARS Air Ambulance and provincial Emergency Medical Services have been dispatched and the roadway will be closed for an undetermined amount of time. RCMP is requesting the public edit…

  • Community Leads Flood Restoration in Black Diamond, AB

    Community Leads Flood Restoration in Black Diamond, AB

    The floods of 2013 devastated rural communities in the Foothills of Alberta. Sustainability Resources, an Alberta-based non-profit is spearheading a restoration initiative involving the communities of Turner Valley and Black Diamond. They have garnered the support of a number of suppliers of natural and geotextile products as well as local industry to support the cause.…

  • RCMP Red Deer – RCMP seize 2.2 kilos, over $127,190 cash & charge two – Bank account frozen

    Red Deer, Alberta – A 9 month RCMP investigation has resulted in charges against a man and a woman from Red Deer, Alberta. On August 1, 2014, Shane Clifford WHITE (age 29) and Alyssa Marilyn LANDRY (age 23) were charged with drug and Criminal Code offences. Their first appearance court date is set for August…

  • Safe and Sensible Firearms Policies

    On August 14, 2014, the Honourable Steven Blaney, Canada’s Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, announced the coming-into-force of the Firearms Records Regulations (Classification). These regulations, which are now in force, will require the Registrar of Firearms to keep a record of every classification determination, and prohibit the amendment of those records following one…

  • RCMP & Sheriffs – Airdrie Integrated Traffic Unit – Charges Laid following investigation into Single Vehicle Collision on Highway 2 near Airdrie

    RCMP & Sheriffs – Airdrie Integrated Traffic Unit – Charges Laid following investigation into Single Vehicle Collision on Highway 2 near Airdrie

    The driver of the 2004 GMC Sierra pickup involved in Sunday’s collision was arrested last night and seven serious criminal code charges have been laid: 49 year old Timothy Gerald WILLEMSEN of Airdrie, Alberta has been charged with: Impaired Driving Causing Bodily Harm – Section 255(2) Criminal Code Dangerous Driving Causing Bodily Harm – Section…