Author: Gateway Gazette

  • Alberta Sweetgrass: Littlechild “Humbled” to Receive Order of Excellence

    By Shari Narine Sweetgrass Contributing Editor NEW YORK International Chief Wilton Littlechild will be invested in this year’s Alberta Order of Excellence. “I would like to see that recognition add weight to my voice,” said Littlechild, who recently spoke at the United Nations assembly in New York, where he serves as the North American representative…

  • The 68th Lethbridge (Windystone) Baden Powell Guild – A great community champion!

    Alberta’s Promise is excited to share the great work of community groups like the 68th Lethbridge (Windystone) Baden Powell Guild which are committed to improving the lives of children and youth in their communities. The Guild, staffed by semi-retired Scouters committed to their community, has supported the Lethbridge International Air Show for over nine years…

  • Okotoks RCMP – MVC Highway 2 – Update #2

    Patients were taken by ground ambulance, initially on to South Calgary CAmpus. However, EMS have advised they were re-routed with one patient to the Rockyview hospital and the three other patients were taken to the Foothills hospital.

  • Airdrie Hosting the 2014 Alberta Summer Games This Weekend

    The clock is ticking and the excitement is mounting as Airdrie prepares to welcome Albertans to the Airdrie 2014 Alberta Summer Games. With approximately 3,000 athletes, coaches and officials arriving there has been much done to prepare. The most current schedule (pdf) for all sporting events is available and we will continue to keep you…

  • 2014 Calgary International Reggae Festival: More Than Music

    CALGARY, Alberta – The 2014 Calgary International Reggae Festival has brought together one of the most diverse and exciting lineups in Reggae Music. From August 14-16 Rastagarians will unite at Shaw Millennium Park to be part of the 11th year of ReggaeFest. This year’s lineup features true Reggae royalty Third World, Canadian superstars Exco Levi…

  • Okotoks RCMP – MVC Highway 2 – Update

    Okotoks RCMP and High River highway Patrol are just clearing from the scene of a serious motor vehicle collision in the Southbound lanes of Highway 2 at 370 Avenue (approximately 2 Km North of the Aldersyde overpass). A minivan with 2 occupants was heading East on 370 Avenue; the minivan was struck by Corvette with…

  • Sheep River Safety

    The Town of Okotoks recommends staying away from the Sheep River. Entering and/or floating on the water is extremely dangerous due to variable depths of water, obstructions and debris. Other hazards include changing water levels and cold, murky water. For more information, please contact Fire Services at 403-938-4066.

  • XX Commonwealth Games in Glasgow – Results – July 24

    The XX Commonwealth Games got underway in Glasgow Scotland on Wednesday and there are already medals awarded: Women’s Individual Triathlon: England’s Jodie Stimpson has won Gold and teammate Victoria Holland the Bronze, while Canada’s Kirsten Sweetland won the Silver. Women’s Cycling – 500m time trial: Anna Meares of Australia took Gold while teammate Stephanie Morton…

  • Harper Government Introduces Firearms Bill to Cut Red Tape

    Powassan ON – The Canadian Shooting Sports Association (CSSA) is pleased to support the Harper government’s introduction of new laws that are both fair to firearms owners and safe for all Canadians. The CSSA is committed to promoting heritage shooting activities and maintaining public safety across Canada. Our association has consulted with Public Safety Minister…

  • RCMP Okotoks – HWY 2 South bound at 370 Avenue

    RCMP are currently at the scene of a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 2 and 370 avenue, approximately 6 kms. south of the Okotoks overpass. STARS air ambulance is on route to the scene. EMS, fire and police are still at the scene. Traffic is being rerouted onto highway 338 until the…

  • 1st Annual Ben Steiger Memorial Golf Tournament

    Ben Steiger was an up and coming young athlete who loved competition and was popular with all his friends young and old. Ben was a golfer, basketball player, snowboarder, motorcross rider but most of all he loved the cowboy way. Ben was participating in a rodeo school on April 5, 2014 and was involved in…

  • Town of Black Diamond Water Restrictions Have Been Set at Level 3 Until Further Notice

    Bylaw 14-14 was given 1st reading on June 18th, an Open House was held on July 10th and then the bylaw was given 3rd and final reading by Council at the July 16th Council meeting. On Tuesday July 22, the water restriction level was set at Level 3. This is basically an equivalent to the…

  • Law Enforcement Torch Run to hold Free the Fuzz fundraiser to benefit local Special Olympics Athletes

    Airdrie, AB – From Friday, July 25th to Sunday, July 27th, 2014, the Alberta Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) and Walmart Canada will team-up to hold a major fundraising event in support of Special Olympics Alberta. This year’s participants are from the RCMP, Corrections Alberta and the Alberta Sheriffs. Members of each agency will stay…

  • Turner Valley Legion Pays Tribute to WWI Veterans

    We would like to encourage everyone to attend the Tribute to WWI that will be held on Thursday, July 24th. We ask that you gather by 5:30pm; the Parade will start at 6:00 pm from the Chin-Up Cafe on Sunset Blvd East and March to the Cenotaph. The Legion Honour Guard will lead the parade.…

  • RCMP Cochrane – Accidental death

    July 18th, 2014 at 12:50 pm Cochrane RCMP were dispatched to a complaint of a 51 year old male who fell off a ladder at Cochrane Crescent. Upon arrival police were able to determine that the victim was at a friends home and had been assisting with roof repairs over the last week. The victim…