Author: Gateway Gazette

  • Mt. Polley Mine Incident

    Government and Cariboo Regional District officials continue to work together to address the breach at the Mount Polley tailings pond, to test the local drinking water to determine if it is safe for locals to drink or bathe in, and to help ensure the safety and well-being of local residents. Government and Cariboo Regional District…

  • RCMP Lac La Biche – Requesting Public Assistance in Locating Items

    RCMP Lac La Biche – Requesting Public Assistance in Locating Items

    On August 5, 2014 Lac La Biche RCMP received a complaint of possibly lost or stolen items that occurred between the Lac La Biche and Boyle area and Sherwood Park, AB. The complainant who contacted Police is a videographer who is creating a documentary and had several items that either incidentally fell off his motorcycle…

  • RCMP Airdrie – Macs Convenience Store Robbery, Request Assistance to Identify

    RCMP Airdrie – Macs Convenience Store Robbery, Request Assistance to Identify

    Airdrie, Alberta – In the early hours of August 8th, 2014, Airdrie RCMP was dispatched to a complaint of Robbery at the Macs Convenience Store on Summerfield Blvd. At approximately 5:30am, a male entered the Macs Store, approached the store clerk, pushed him, then grabbed the cash register and ran out of the store into…

  • Parks Remediation Drop in Information Session

    August 26, at the Highwood Memorial Centre High River, AB: Learn all about the different High River parks related projects that are in the works and on the list for remediation and reconstruction at the ‘drop in’ Information Session Tuesday, August 26, 2014. The session will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at…

  • RCMP Airdrie – Hail Generates Storm of Calls

    RCMP Airdrie – Hail Generates Storm of Calls

    Airdrie, Alberta – Severe hail storms hit Airdrie between the hours of 4:00 pm and 600 pm last night. During that time, Airdrie RCMP responded to 24 calls for services ranging from alarms to motor vehicle collisions. One collision on Yankee Valley involved 5 vehicles, and required Airdrie Fire Services to extricate a vehicle occupant.…

  • Wanted man, James ROGERSON apprehended in British Columbia

    Wanted man, James ROGERSON apprehended in British Columbia

    Fox Creek, Alberta – In the late evening of August 6, 2014, James ROGERSON was arrested without incident by the Nanaimo RCMP when he disembarked from a BC Ferry going from Vancouver to Nanaimo, British Columbia. This arrest was as a result of a tip from a civilian who recognized ROGERSON while on the ferry…

  • New Nursing Agreement Ratified by AHS and UNA

    EDMONTON – Alberta Health Services (AHS) and the United Nurses of Alberta (UNA) have concluded negotiations for a new collective agreement that supports quality patient care now and into the future. The four-year agreement will provide stability in health care and help to create more predictable schedules for nurses. “The ratification of a new collective…

  • Minister Ambrose Announces Patient Involvement Pilot for Orphan Drugs

    Input will help shape the role of public contributions to orphan drug approvals OTTAWA, Aug. 6, 2014 /CNW/ – The Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Health, announced (on Wednesday) that the Government of Canada has launched a pilot project targeting patient input from Canadians with rare diseases to help inform future reviews of orphan drugs.…

  • Fire Ban Lifted & Water Restrictions Change In Black Diamond & Turner Valley

    The Towns of Turner Valley and Black Diamond wish to announce that effective 12:00 a.m. August 8, 2014 the water restriction level will change from Level III to Level II. At the same time the fire ban will be lifted and will remain so until further notice.  The water sources that have been brought on-line…

  • Dean Brody, Tim Hicks, Dallas Smith and Little Big Town to Perform on the 2014 CCMA Awards

    Toronto, ON – The Canadian Country Music Association® (CCMA®) announced today that Dean Brody, Tim Hicks and Dallas Smith will perform on the 2014 CCMA Awards Show; as will special guests, Little Big Town. These are the first artists announced to perform as part of the 2014 CCMA Awards, which will broadcast on CBC-TV at…

  • RCMP Airdrie – Inert Grenade Found in Vehicle

    RCMP Airdrie – Inert Grenade Found in Vehicle

    Airdrie, Alberta – On August 5th, shortly before noon, Airdrie RCMP received a call from Adessa, a vehicle auction business. Employees at Adessa had located what appeared to be a grenade in the glove box of a vehicle. RCMP members attended and cleared the area around the vehicle. RCMP Explosive Disposal Unit (EDU) of Edmonton…

  • RCMP Thanks Public for Assistance in Identifying Suspect

    RCMP Thanks Public for Assistance in Identifying Suspect

    Airdrie, Alberta – The RCMP would like to thank the public for its assistance in identifying a male involved in a theft from Costco in Balzac. At 5:00pm on July 30th, 2014, a male suspect entered the Costco Wholesale Store in Balzac. The male selected a $600.00 upright vacuum, and brought it to the returns…

  • Royal Canadian Mint silver collector coin features Casa Loma’s stained glass

    Unmatched beauty of McCausland dome reproduced in colourful enamel TORONTO, Aug. 5, 2014 /CNW/ – A new collector coin unveiled today features a striking replica of the stained glass McCausland dome that graces the Conservatory of Toronto’s historical Casa Loma. Covered in translucent and opaque enamel, the coin shines and reflects light which accurately represents…

  • Statement from Minister of Justice and Solicitor General on the Auditor General’s Special Report

    Statement from Minister of Justice and Solicitor General on the Auditor General’s Special Report

    August 07, 2014 – “Today I have forwarded the Auditor General’s report to the RCMP for their review and any investigation they feel appropriate. “On Monday, August 4, 2014, I recommended to Premier Dave Hancock that this report should be forwarded to the RCMP for their review and any investigations that they consider appropriate “As…

  • Blackfoot Arts & Heritage Festival Comes to Waterton Lakes

    Waterton Lakes National Park – Parks Canada is pleased to be working with the Blackfoot Canadian Cultural Society to present the Blackfoot Arts & Heritage Festival at the Waterton Community Centre. The festival runs from Monday August 18 to Wednesday August 20, between 10:00 am and 8:00 pm. Each day, you can participate in traditional and…