Author: Gateway Gazette

  • Big Rock Brewery: Remembering Ed

    Big Rock Brewery: Remembering Ed

    Posted by Big Rock Brewery – August 20, 2014 On behalf of Big Rock Brewery, it is with great sadness that we must report that our founder and friend, Edward McNally, passed away on August 19, 2014. Ed was the driving force behind the creation of Big Rock and his name has, and always will…

  • Mules: Did you know?

    Mules: Did you know?

    Terms: MULE: horse dam/donkey sire HINNY: donkey dam/horse sire HORSE or JOHN: male mule/hinny MARE or MOLLY: female mule/hinny MINIATURE: 36″ and under SADDLE: bred from riding type mares DRAFT: bred from draft type mares Mules are sterile and cannot reproduce. However they are anatomically normal and males must be gelded. Mules are a “made-to-order”…

  • PC Youth Host All Candidates Debate this Thursday Live on YouTube

    PC Youth Host All Candidates Debate this Thursday Live on YouTube

    During the PC Alberta Leadership race, the Progressive Conservative Youth of Alberta will continue to ensure the voice of the youth is heard. The youth have a vested interest in the future of Alberta, and we want everyone to hear from the people who will be leading this province. The PC Youth of Alberta is…

  • Fire Ban for MD of Foothills Lifted

    Fire Ban for MD of Foothills Lifted

    August 20, 2014 – As of 12:00 p.m. today in the M.D. of Foothills No. 31, by order of Council, has lifted the fire ban imposed on July 31, 2014. All open fires will now be allowed by obtaining a burning permit issued by a Fire Guardian. Fire guardians may request to inspect your burn…

  • Highwood River Bridge down to one lane for upgrades

    Highwood River Bridge down to one lane for upgrades

    Crews begin major upgrades on Highway 547 Highwood River Bridge near Okotoks. The work includes: Resurfacing the bridge with a new concrete deck and deck joints; Upgrading the guardrails to modern standards; Repairing abutments; and Re-paving the approaches to the bridge. This work will extend the life of the bridge by another 25 years at…

  • RCMP Grande Prairie: Missing 11 Year Old Female – Located Safe

    RCMP Grande Prairie: Missing 11 Year Old Female – Located Safe

    Grande Prairie, AB: Police are happy to report that 11 year old Emily Harvey has been located safe and unharmed. Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding this investigation but at this time there is nothing to indicate that there was anything suspicious regarding her disappearance. Grande Prairie want to thank the media and…

  • Forecast Rainfall Increases River Safety Concerns

    Forecast Rainfall Increases River Safety Concerns

    The Town is encouraging residents to be extra cautious around the river banks over the next three days as the River Forecasting Centre predicts the Highwood River is going to rise approximately 1.25 m due to rainfall in the forecast. Although there is no concern for flooding this added rainfall is expected to increase the…

  • Red Deer RCMP remind drivers not to leave children unattended in vehicles

    Red Deer RCMP remind drivers not to leave children unattended in vehicles

    A good message no matter where you are this summer: During the summer months Red Deer RCMP respond to numerous reports of children being left unattended in vehicles. During the extreme heat throughout the summer, Red Deer RCMP ask the public to be extra vigilant in reporting incidents of children who have been left unattended…

  • Millarville Stockland 4-H Beef Club 4-H on Parade

    Millarville Stockland 4-H Beef Club 4-H on Parade

    The Millarville-Stockland 4-H Beef Club had a fantastic year! We finished the year off by going to the Stampede barns in Calgary for a great weekend of showing and selling. 4-H on Parade went from Thursday May 29 to Sunday June 1st. We set up on Thursday, showed cows and heifers on Friday, showed steers…

  • RCMP Grande Prairie – Missing 11 Year Old Female

    RCMP Grande Prairie – Missing 11 Year Old Female

    Grande Prairie, AB: Police are asking for the public’s assistance to locate a 11 year old girl was reported missing late last night. Last night at approximately 11:45 p.m. Grande Prairie received a complaint of a missing 11 year old female. The parents of Emily Harvey reported to police that their daughter left the residence…

  • Anyone Can Climb This Mountain!

    Anyone Can Climb This Mountain!

    In 2012/2013, Kevin Papke a local businessman, took his passion for climbing to new heights as he raised over $160,000 in support of Bethany’s seniors and in honour of his father Cec Papke, who was diagnosed with dementia. Kevin along with his family watched as the debilitating condition increasingly affected his father. He wanted to…

  • RCMP Locate and Arrest Wanted Male in Theft of Police Car

    RCMP Locate and Arrest Wanted Male in Theft of Police Car

    Cochrane, AB. – Cochrane RCMP advise that officers have located Lorenzo Anthony BEARSPAW, a 25-year-old resident of the Stoney First Nations who was wanted on outstanding warrants relating to impaired driving and theft of a police cruiser. With the assistance and tips from the public Mr. BEARSPAW was located in the City of Calgary and…

  • High River Fall Program Registration Made Easy

    High River Fall Program Registration Made Easy

    Residents can now register for fall recreational activities online at www.highriver.ca, by phone 403-652-4042, or in-person at the Bob Snodgrass Recreation Complex (228 12 Avenue S.E.) The new community program guide includes sports, recreation, general fitness or wellness classes as well as arts, crafts and special programs for youth and children. “We are really happy…

  • Sudoku Puzzle ~ August 19th, 2014

    Sudoku Puzzle ~ August 19th, 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.

  • Merrifield says Prentice can get Alberta back on track

    Merrifield says Prentice can get Alberta back on track

    (Barrhead) Federal Member of Parliament Rob Merrifield announced (on Friday) that he is endorsing Jim Prentice in his bid for the leadership of the Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta. Merrifield has represented the federal constituency of Yellowhead for fourteen years, and worked together with Prentice it Ottawa where they both sat in Harper’s Cabinet. “Speaking…