Author: Gateway Gazette

  • Feds Dump Millions into Another Organic Boondoggle

    Feds Dump Millions into Another Organic Boondoggle

    By Mischa Popoff Gerry Ritz and Stephen Harper have fallen for the organic ruse again, hook, line and sinker. (Sean Pratt, “Feds invest in organic research” The Western Producer, Aug. 13th, 2014) A whopping three-quarters of all the organic food sold in Canada is IMPORTED from countries with lax environmental standards like China, Mexico and…

  • Planet Waves~ Weekly Horoscope for August 16 – 23, 2014

    Planet Waves~ Weekly Horoscope for August 16 – 23, 2014

    By Eric Francis Aries (March 20-April 19) You may be thinking you’re having too much fun, when it seems you have so much work to do. What I suggest is that you keep the fun going, then connect that frame of mind to the work you have to do. If work is not fun, it’s…

  • CASS: Dr. John Hattie Presenting in Alberta

    CASS: Dr. John Hattie Presenting in Alberta

    (EDMONTON) – The College of Alberta School Superintendents (CASS), in conjunction with the Alberta Regional Professional Development Consortiums and the Grande Prairie Public School District, is proud to host a series of presentations by Dr. John Hattie across Alberta during the week of August of 18 – 22, 2015 Dr. Hattie is one of the…

  • Delicious Berries Up For Grabs!

    Delicious Berries Up For Grabs!

    Annual Huckleberry Festival August 23, 2014 Castle Mountain Resort, AB – If it’s fun you are after then the Annual Huckleberry Festival is the place to be on 23rd August, 2014. The recent warm sunny weather has produced the sweetest berries so grab your berry bucket and visit Castle Mountain Resort for a fantastic family…

  • Ric McIver comments on Pension reform – Bill 9 and Bill 10

    Ric McIver comments on Pension reform – Bill 9 and Bill 10

    Over the past few months, some of my bosses have said they feel mistreated when it comes to their pension. I have heard from people who originally planned to retire in the next couple of years, but fear they will now have to work several years longer just to have the same pension when they…

  • 13th Annual Chili Fest and Cook Off

    13th Annual Chili Fest and Cook Off

    This event is being held in conjunction with Summer Saturdays (formerly First Saturdays) so take in the Market and the entertainment, too. Western-themed activities take over Olde Towne Okotoks, including the central event: a chili cook off. Come down to taste the chili creations or register a team and compete! Compete in the Chili Fest…

  • Fortis Alberta: Preparing for an Outage

    Fortis Alberta: Preparing for an Outage

    Power outages are always possible. There are three possible causes: Being an Albertan means that we also have to be prepared for sudden weather changes such as windstorms, heavy snowfall and blizzards. When these happen, FortisAlberta quickly mobilizes its work force to deal with outages and we bring in additional workers as needed until all…

  • New Addiction Treatment Centre Challenges the Status-Quo for Recovery

    New Addiction Treatment Centre Challenges the Status-Quo for Recovery

    Central Alberta —The Whole Life Institute announces the opening of an innovative, forward thinking addictions treatment facility, which combines cutting-edge neuroscience with proven nutritional and holistic therapies. The Whole Life Institute is the first of its kind in Canada, situated in beautiful and peaceful Central Alberta, close to the Rocky Mountains and only an hour…

  • Robocall Judge Says Conservative Staffer Sona Guilty – and He Did Not Act Alone

    Robocall Judge Says Conservative Staffer Sona Guilty – and He Did Not Act Alone

    Conservatives must come clean about their operatives and database being used in voter suppression crimes OTTAWA – Today a judge in Guelph found former Conservative operative Michael Sona guilty of election fraud but said other people were involved in the scheme – the largest electoral fraud in Canadian history. “Given the judge’s clear verdict that…

  • Sikome Lake to Reopen on Sunday

    Sikome Lake to Reopen on Sunday

    The Sikome Aquatic Facility will reopen Sunday, August 17, at 10 a.m. The lake, located in Fish Creek Provincial Park, was closed following an apparent drowning earlier this week. “Our condolences go out to the family and friends of the deceased. Thank you to members of the public and to the Calgary Police Service and…

  • Crossword Puzzle ~ August 15th

    Crossword Puzzle ~ August 15th

    All of our puzzles now include their solutions – click the link at the bottom of the page Click the image below for a printable pdf version of this week’s puzzle Click here for the solution to this week’s crossword puzzle

  • Mobile App for Active Kids

    Mobile App for Active Kids

    City of Calgary Parks has a fun way to get your kids exploring and learning about nature in our parks. Check out the video here. To find out more, including how to download, visit http://calgary.ca/parks

  • Vulcan Plays Host to Sid Hartung Memorial Rodeo this Weekend

    Vulcan Plays Host to Sid Hartung Memorial Rodeo this Weekend

    Plan a FANTASTIC trip to Vulcan, Alberta for our 10th annual Sid Hartung Memorial Rodeo. Saturday August 16 and Sunday August 17. Vulcan Rodeo Grounds. ADMISSION IS FREE!! So come on down and join the fun!! Saturday 1pm – Concession and Beer Gardens open (beer served until 1am) 3pm – Rodeo Events, Wild at Heart…

  • U of Calgary: Summer Campers from 30 Years Ago Send Us a Message

    U of Calgary: Summer Campers from 30 Years Ago Send Us a Message

    Unveiling of 1984 Mini University time capsule By Donald McSwiney “Hello! Is anyone reading this? We’re in fear of nuclear war right now. My name is Tawnie Olson and I want peace. If I don’t succeed I want YOU to try. My favourite animals are unicorns. Unicorns are pure white with silver hoofs.” — Tawnie…

  • Offenders Repair 100 More Bicycles for Calgary Children in Need

    Offenders Repair 100 More Bicycles for Calgary Children in Need

    Alberta Corrections continues to partner with the Kiwanis Club of Calgary Chinook to provide repaired bicycles for children in need in the Calgary area. In addition to the 100 bicycles from the Calgary Correctional Centre, the Kiwanis Club of Calgary Chinook donated its 5,000th bicycle to a child in need on July 24. Since the…