Author: Gateway Gazette

  • Meet hitchBOT – A Hitchhiking Robot Traveling From Coast To Coast This Summer

    Collaborative research project to explore if robots can trust humans with Canadian hitchhiking adventure TORONTO, ON. – A trivia-loving, wellington-wearing, tweeting robot will be hitchhiking across Canada this summer, one ride at a time. hitchBOT left from Halifax, N.S. on July 27th and its ultimate destination is Victoria, B.C., more than 6,000 km away. hitchBOT…

  • Athletes, Crowds and City Break Records As Glasgow 2014 Reaches Halfway Point

    World-beating athletes and incredible crowds are ensuring the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games is off to a sensational start. At the half-way point, Organisers revealed the number of Commonwealth and World record which have been toppled, the record-breaking tickets sales and the unprecedented crowds which have thronged across the city to soak up the once-in-a-lifetime atmosphere…

  • FTS: Defining Integrity

    By Sensei Tom I love being a full time martial arts instructor because it pushes me to challenge barriers every day physically, mentally, and emotionally. One such example happened about 2 weeks ago when one of my senior students and I had a conversation about my integrity. During our discussion he shared that his definition…

  • XX Commonwealth Games in Glasgow – Medal Count for July 29, 2014

    1. Australia: 32 Gold, 26 Silver, 34 Bronze 2. England: 31Gold, 26 Silver, 27 Bronze 3. Scotland: 13 Gold, 10 Silver, 12 Bronze 4. Canada: 13 Gold, 5 Silver, 14 Bronze 5. India: 10 Gold, 15 Silver, 10 Bronze 6. New Zealand: 9 Gold, 9 Silver, 11 Bronze 7. South Africa: 9 Gold, 7 Silver,…

  • Statement by the Chief Information Officer for the Government of Canada on Cyber Intrusion

    Statement by the Chief Information Officer for the Government of Canada on Cyber Intrusion

    July 29, 2014 – Government of Canada computer networks, like those of other governments and the private sector, are under increasing threat of cyber-attack. The Government of Canada has robust systems and tools in place to monitor, detect and investigate potential threats and takes decisive measures to address and neutralize them. In addition, the Government…

  • Alberta Livestock and Meat Agency board bolstered by two new board members

    Two new directors joined the Alberta Livestock and Meat Agency (ALMA) board, bringing experience in beef feedlot management, and mixed farming and cow-calf production. Leighton Kolk and David Andrews have extensive commodity risk, agri-business management and leadership expertise. Both are actively involved in numerous industry-associated boards, committees and councils. “The expertise these two new members…

  • Wanted Golfers: Foothills Lions Club Charity Golf Classic

    The Foothills Lions Club are holding their 2nd Annual Charity Golf Classic on Monday August 18th, 2014 at the Turner Valley Golf Club.   This is a Texas scramble (Best Ball) format.  Tournament starts at 1:00pm with a shot gun start. In June of 2013 the floods came and washed out 75% of the Lions-run Black…

  • Ric McIver Releases Rural Platform

    A Ric McIver government will strengthen property rights, improve market access for Alberta products, expand rural broadband, and increase support for volunteer emergency service providers if elected as PC Alberta leader and Premier. “My rural bosses continue to tell me that there is a lack of clarity regarding their property rights.” said Ric today, outside…

  • 312,000 Jobs Remain Unfilled Across Canada in Q1

    New data shows solution to labour shortages not just about wages Toronto, Ontario – The latest Help Wanted report from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business’ (CFIB) clearly shows that when employers have open jobs, they try to attract talent by raising wages, yet severe labour shortages persist. This disproves a common belief that businesses…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Keeping Mold off the Cheese and Cleaning Dust off the Ceiling

    By Reena Nerbas Vinegar from Herbs Dear Reena, Do you have a recipe for making vinegar from herbs? Pam Dear Pam, In a large re-sealable glass container combine: 1 large bunch of clean herbs such as, basil or tarragon with 3 cups white wine vinegar. Store in a cool, dry place, this can be used…

  • 2nd Annual Taste of Okotoks

    It was a wonderful day for the senses in Olde Towne Okotoks on Saturday. There was so much to sample at the many food vendors and so many neat items up for sale in the Market. There was even a good variety of music wherever you went. Enjoy the slideshow and if you missed it…

  • Active Supervision Required to Protect Kids from Dog Bites

    AVMA – ​When it comes to protecting children from dog bites, parents might think the biggest threat comes from stray dogs, or dogs unknown to the family. But in reality, only about 10 percent of bites are inflicted by dogs unknown to the victim. And more than two-thirds of children bitten by familiar dogs were…

  • RCMP Boyle – One Year Prison Sentence for Olympic Ring Thief

    Boyle, Alberta – The man charged in connection with the theft of a 2014 Sochi Olympic ring has pled guilty to two counts of break and enter. On July 22nd, 2014 Terrell Cardinal, 23, pled guilty in Boyle Provincial Court to two counts of break and enter. Cardinal was sentenced to one year imprisonment and…

  • RCMP in Alberta Busy in Parks on Weekend

    RCMP conducted search for human remains near Banff, Alberta Banff RCMP were working with Search and Rescue in conducting a search near Banff, Alberta for human remains on Saturday. This search is a follow up search from an earlier investigation in which partial remains were recovered in Banff National Park in August, 2013. The identity…

  • Welcome to the Annual Claresholm & District Fair Days!

    Plan your week and get to all of the events you or your family would like to see! There’s lots for everyone! Be sure to join us for the parade and fill your pockets with treats! Thursday August 7th 11:00 am – 1:30 pm – Chinook Credit Union Charity BBQ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm…