Author: Gateway Gazette

  • The Domestication of the Horse

    This article is provided courtesy of the Horse Industry Association of Alberta By Carolyn Willekes, PhD The domestication of the horse sometime in the 4th millennium BCE altered the future not only of equines, but of humans as well. The horse turned out to be a pretty useful animal. Given the impact of the horse…

  • 2014 North American Indigenous Games are Raising the Bar

    Welcome to the Regina 2014 North American Indigenous Games! This event showcases unity, sport, culture, youth, volunteerism and team work between First Nations, Metis and Non-Indigenous communities. The theme of the Regina 2014 North American Indigenous Games is “Raising the Bar”. With years of preparation, dedication and sacrifice, it’s time to recognize the healthy lifestyle…

  • July 20th Marked 45 Years Since Man First Stepped on the Moon

    Check out these historic photos and some interesting facts: [weaver_iframe src=’http://www.buzzfeed.com/jimdalrympleii/10-photos-from-the-first-manned-moon-landing-which-happened’ height=600 percent=100 style=”style”]

  • Shriners Hospital Exceptional Care Odyssey Tour

    A coast-to-coast voyage marking one year anniversary of the beginning of construction of the new Canada Shriners Hospital Exceptional Care Odyssey – meeting patients and Shriners in their communities “The Exceptional Care Odyssey (was) an opportunity to inform parents from coast-to-coast about the specialized orthopaedic care provided to infants, children and teens for such conditions…

  • RCMP Cochrane ~ Theft of Tires

    Theft Under $5000 Cochrane RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in locating unknown subject(s) that stole 8 tires from a local business this past week. Sometime between Tuesday July 15th and Thursday July 17 2014, 8 tires worth in excess of $3000 dollars were removed from Fenton Automotive’s secured yard. The tires are unique in…

  • John Barlow Sworn Into Parliament

  • Millarville Saddlesores Wrap Up Another Year

    Submitted by Brooklyn Collard, Club President The Millarville Saddle Sores 4-H Light Horse Club had a great year, winding up with our Achievement Day and Banquet on May 10th. Our Achievement Day and the Provincial Highway Clean-up were on the same day so we planned a joint barbecue lunch with the Millarville Stockland Beef and…

  • Greener Ideal: 4 Everyday Chemicals That Are Bad For Your Brain

    This Environmental Tip is courtesy of Greener Ideal By Sarah Burke Eating whole foods is the best recipe for a healthy brain, as it minimizes your chances of consuming chemicals that are bad for your brain’s health. But whether it’s due to laziness, a busy schedule, a tight budget or anything in between, most of…

  • Red Deer RCMP seek public assistance to locate 14 year old Tristan McDougall – Update

    Red Deer RCMP would like to advise the public that 14 year old Tristan McDougall has been located in good health. RCMP thank the public for their assistance in locating him.

  • Twist Marketing Launches New ‘Dare-To-Be-Different’ Municipal Websites

    Agency helps Town of Gibsons and Northern Sunrise County discover and display their unique attributes online. Twist Marketing also secures a new web assignment from the Town of Strathmore in southern Alberta. Calgary, Alberta (July 22, 2014) – “Over the past few years, we have earned a reputation for creating municipal websites that dare-to-be-different,” explains…

  • Sudoku Puzzle ~ July 22nd, 2014

    Our Sudoku puzzles now include their solutions – click the link at the bottom of the page Click the image below to open a printable pdf version Click here to see the solution to today’s Sudoku puzzle.

  • Small Planet Airlines Does not Use Ukrainian Airspace

    After the tragic plane crash in eastern Ukraine, charter airline Small Planet Airlines states that the company’s flights from airports in the UK and Italy have never operated through Ukrainian territory. Small Planet airlines will continue scheduled flights as usual. The company clarifies that it has operated flights through Ukrainian airspace only from Lithuania and…

  • Freedom Ride for Victims of Human Trafficking Takes to the Road this Weekend

    Curt Hanselmann, from Claresholm, will be getting back on his bike, along with many others, to pedal for Magdalene House. This annual charity bike ride will take place July 26th and 27th. Riders will go from Sylvan Lake to Caroline and back again; just under 200km. Curt’s goal this year, as in past years, is…

  • Stolen Classic Car

    The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance in locating a classic car stolen from its elderly and longtime owner. Sometime between 7 p.m., on Saturday, July 12, 2014, and 5 p.m., on Sunday, July 13, 2014, the red, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette convertible was taken from its parking space in the 9600 block of Bonaventure…

  • High River Town Facilities Closed on Friday, Aug. 1

    HIGH RIVER, AB: Most Town facilities will be closed on Friday, Aug. 1 including the Town Office, Parent Link Centre, Family and Community Support Services (FCSS), Operations, Renewal Office and the Recycling Centre. Essential services such as the Fire Department will not be impacted. The Bob Snodgrass Recreation Complex, including the pool, swim lessons, Cargill…