Author: Gateway Gazette

  • Rothney Astrophysical Observatory Presents: Light Pollution Photography Contest

    Rothney Astrophysical Observatory Presents: Light Pollution Photography Contest

    Expose the light pollution in Calgary and region with a winning photograph. The Rothney Astrophysical Observatory is holding a photography contest which features examples of light pollution in and around the Calgary area. The purpose of the Dark Night, Star Light project photography contest is to provide education and resources for light pollution abatement with…

  • Earthquakes and Seismicity in Alberta

    Earthquakes and Seismicity in Alberta

    Alberta has always been a seismically quiet part of North America. There is no evidence that the province has ever experienced a significantly destructive earthquake, and there is no reason to believe that one is imminent. There have been fewer than 15 catalogued events greater than magnitude 3.5 since 1985.* Alberta does experience very small…

  • RCMP Okotoks – Single Vehicle Collision

    RCMP Okotoks – Single Vehicle Collision

    On August 15, 2014, at approximately 1:45 AM, the Okotoks RCMP along with Okotoks Fire and EMS responded to a single vehicle collision at the “S” curves on Hwy 549 west of Okotoks. It appeared that a black Jeep was westbound on Hwy 549 when it failed to negotiate the turn and hit a concrete…

  • Volunteers needed for one of Canada’s Largest Annual Professional Sporting Events

    Volunteers needed for one of Canada’s Largest Annual Professional Sporting Events

    EDMONTON, ALBERTA  – From September 2 through 7, 2014, hundreds of thousands of live spectators and millions of people around the globe will be watching as 120 professional cyclists race in the Tour of Alberta presented by ATB Financial. While only the world’s most elite cyclists will get to compete, there are many opportunities for…

  • Red Deer RCMP investigate card skimming fraud

    An observant Red Deer man saved himself and his credit card company a lot of trouble when he noticed that his credit card wasn’t fitting smoothly into the hand held debit/ credit machine he was using at the Edo Japan Restaurant on 69 Street and Taylor Drive in Red Deer. On close examination of the…

  • High River Market Goes to the Dogs

    High River Market Goes to the Dogs

    Saturday, August 16th is Dog Day at the High River Artisan Market In honour of the dogs adopted after the June 2013 floods we have decided to host Dog Day at the Market! Join us on August 16th from 11am – 3pm. Bring your dog down to the Market for a walk and browse through…

  • Cars and Quilts to Fill Up Olde Towne Okotoks This Sunday

    Cars and Quilts to Fill Up Olde Towne Okotoks This Sunday

    It’s the 6th annual Olde Towne Okotoks Show & Shine and Quilt Stroll this weekend. This year the theme is 60`s Rock N Roll. The fun starts Saturday night with the annual Poker Run. The participants will start off in their rides at The George Traditional House at 6pm. Following the Poker Run, the drivers…

  • Red Deer RCMP still trying to locate missing 15 year old Shaina EVANS – renewed request for public assistance

    Red Deer RCMP have still not located 15 year old Shaina Evans, who was reported missing on June 27. She resides in the Red Deer area and is believed to still be in the area. RCMP continue to follow up on all leads and ask for continued public assistance to locate this missing girl. Shaina…

  • Arlene Dickinson Coming to High River – September 25th

    Arlene Dickinson Coming to High River – September 25th

    High River, AB: Wondering how to thrive and not just survive as an entrepreneur? The Town of High River is pleased to announce that business guru, Arlene Dickinson, will be in High River to share her experiences in thriving through the highs and lows of being an entrepreneur. Spend an evening learning from one of…

  • Alberta Supports Continued Rail Service Improvements

    Alberta Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Verlyn Olson issued the following statement in response to regulations announced by the federal government to implement the Fair Rail for Grain Farmers Act. “The federal regulations, which take effect today, are another important step in the ongoing efforts to strengthen Canada’s transportation network. “We are pleased that…

  • Average Canadian Family Spends More on Taxes than Necessities of Life

    Average Canadian Family Spends More on Taxes than Necessities of Life

    VANCOUVER—The average Canadian family spends more on taxes than on food, shelter and clothing combined, finds a new study released today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. “If you asked people to name their household’s biggest expense, many would likely say housing, but in reality the average Canadian family spends…

  • UAlberta Occupational Therapy Students Develop “Sensory Room” to Help People With Disabilities

    UAlberta Occupational Therapy Students Develop “Sensory Room” to Help People With Disabilities

    Easter Seals Camp Horizon benefits from UAlberta student clinical placements By Laurie Wang Bragg Creek, AB – We all have that place we like to go to recharge. For the campers at Easter Seals Camp Horizon, this place is a room with squishy toy bears that light up, bubbles to blow, noise makers and a…

  • RCMP Grande Prairie – Police Investigating Plane Crash At South Bear Creek

    RCMP Grande Prairie – Police Investigating Plane Crash At South Bear Creek

    Grande Prairie, AB: A pilot and passenger walked away from a plane crash after attempting to make an emergency landing in a field at South Bear Creek early last evening. Last night at approximately 7 p.m. Grande Prairie RCMP and other emergency responders were called to the South Bear Creek Ball Diamonds after a Piper…

  • RCMP Airdrie – Beware of Hail Damage Repair Frauds

    RCMP Airdrie – Beware of Hail Damage Repair Frauds

    Airdrie, Alberta – Following intense Hail Storms in Airdrie last week, many citizens have suffered loss and damage to their residences. Airdrie RCMP has been made aware of ongoing construction frauds. Fraudsters attend door to door at residences which have apparent hail damage. The fraudster speaks to the occupant of the residence, and offers to…

  • New Partnership Shares Oil Sands History and Grows Tourism

    New Partnership Shares Oil Sands History and Grows Tourism

    A new partnership with Fort McMurray Tourism provides one-stop shopping for tourism and oil sands information at the Oil Sands Discovery Centre in Fort McMurray. “This agreement allows us to capitalize on the growing interest in heritage tourism and its potential for continued growth. With its marketing expertise and knowledge of the regional tourism sector,…