Author: Gateway Gazette

  • ALMA: Professor Researches “Grandma’s Soup” to Boost Your Immune System

    [break]In Alberta, farmers face challenges in disposing egg-laying hens that are at the end of their productive cycle. Such hens, known in the industry as “spent hens,” are of little economic value to egg producers. After their production lifespan of one year elapses, their ability to produce eggs drops drastically and disposal is an additional…

  • XX Glasgow Commonwealth Games – July 31st

    XX Glasgow Commonwealth Games – July 31st

    [break]1. England: 44 Gold – 40 Silver – 39 Bronze 2. Australia: 36 Gold – 36 Silver – 41 Bronze 3. Canada: 27 Gold – 13 Silver – 25 Bronze 4. Scotland: 14 Gold – 13 Silver – 16 Bronze 5. India: 13 Gold – 20 Silver – 14 Bronze 6. New Zealand: 13 Gold…

  • Leduc RCMP – A Case Of Bad Timing- Vehicle With Wanted Male Breaks Down In Front Of Police

    Leduc, AB – On July 29th at approximately 3 PM in the afternoon Leduc Integrated Traffic Services was on scene on the QE II in Nisku, AB with a collision. What occurred next was like a scene from a movie. Traffic was slowly proceeding past officers when a vehicle sputtered to a stop in front…

  • Horse Owners – Poisonous Plant Alert

    We just got a final diagnosis on 3 horses that were showing neurological symptoms similar to EPM. The toxic plant is called “Singletary Pea“. The seed pods are poisonous and can be ingested from grazing or eaten from baled hay. These horses were eating locally baled round bales that were a grass hay mix of…

  • RCMP Airdrie Police Report

    Shooting in Airdrie In the early morning of July 30th 2014, the Airdrie RCMP was dispatched to a complaint of a fight in progress with shots fired in the Northwest part of the City. A firearm was located in the area, as were two males involved in the incident. These males were known to each…

  • Canada and the U.S. Announce Trusted Traveller and Trusted Trader Enhancements Under Beyond the Border Action Plan

    The Government of Canada announced, earlier this month, that Canada and the United States (U.S.) are delivering on key Beyond the Border Action Plan commitments related to joint Trusted Traveller and Trusted Trader programs, including the official opening of the eGate pilot project that allows NEXUS members extended expedited passage at the Peace Bridge port…

  • Macleod Trail Closure Extending up to 4 Avenue on August 1, 2014

    High River, AB: Starting 6:00 a.m. August 1, 2014, the Macleod Trail closure will be extended to include the area between 3 Avenue and 4 Avenue. The closure is to allow for the rebuilding of the sidewalk for safe access to Town and Municipal offices, allow infrastructure road work to be completed and expedite the…

  • Wiley Park and Athletic Track Closed for Remainder of Summer

    The Town of Okotoks will be installing a new pathway through Wylie Park between July 30 and September 1. To facilitate the safety of all residents Wiley Park and Wiley Park Athletic Track will be closed for the duration of the construction project. Park access will be restricted and residents are asked to find alternate…

  • Parks Canada Announces Decision on Maligne Tours Concept Proposal for Redevelopment

    Decision reflects consideration of ecological integrity, visitor experience and Canada’s National Conservation Plan Jasper National Park – Today Parks Canada has accepted 13 of the 14 elements of the Maligne Tours’ concept for redevelopment for further considerations, including tent cabins and additional visitor experience offers. These elements offer the potential to support Parks Canada’s commitment…

  • MD of Foothills: Fire Restriction Order – Burning / Fire Ban

    There is a Burning Ban on all open fires including burning barrels and Fire Works in the Municipal District of Foothill #31. All open fires are to be extinguished and any open burning permits cancelled. This ban will be in effect until all areas in the MD of Foothills receive substantial moisture and approval is…

  • RCMP Hinton – Human Skull Found in Garage

    RCMP Hinton – Human Skull Found in Garage

    Hinton, Alta – The Hinton RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance in helping determine the origin and identity of a human skull. In February 2013, a skull was turned into Hinton RCMP by the Groeneveldt family, who found the skull while cleaning out their garage. It was tucked away under some items that had been…

  • Bar U Old Time Ranch Rodeo: Traditional Skills Still Used Today

    Bar U Ranch National Historic Site – Action so close you can taste it! Old Time Ranch Rodeo returns to the Bar U Ranch National Historic Site on Sunday August 10th beginning at noon. Established in 1882, the Bar U was one of the foremost ranching operations in Canada. Now, teams of working cowboys from…

  • AHS Continues to Improve Supplement Safety

    HQCA review helps guide ongoing quality and safety improvements EDMONTON – Alberta Health Services (AHS) continues to improve the quality and safety of the preparation of a nutritional supplement called total parenteral nutrition (TPN). In April 2013, AHS asked the Health Quality Council of Alberta (HQCA) to review protocols and processes for the preparation of…

  • Theft of Tent Trailer in Black Diamond – More Information

    A tent trailer has been stolen out of the driveway of a home in Black Diamond. It happened some time between Monday night July 28th and Tuesday morning July 29th. The owners have filed a police report and have learned that one of their neighbours had an attempt made to steal their trailer also. This…

  • Stanley Park Outdoor Swimming Pool welcomes Calgarians back

    Working together with The City of Calgary, The Calgary Outdoor Swimming Pool Association (COSPA) reopened Stanley Park Outdoor Swimming Pool on Tuesday, July 15. The pool was closed following the June 2013 flood, four days before a grand reopening to debut renovations, including a new wading pool. “We were really looking forward to getting the…