Author: Gateway Gazette

  • Waterton-Glacier Science and History Day in Waterton Lakes National Park

    Parks Canada and the United States National Park Service invite you to the annual Waterton-Glacier Science and History Day. This year’s event is in Waterton Lakes National Park on Tuesday, July 29, from 9:30 am until 3:30 pm at the Falls Theatre. The event is open to the public and free of charge. Science and…

  • Calgary Police ~ Ongoing Search Efforts

    Calgary Police ~ Ongoing Search Efforts

    The Calgary Police Service is grateful for the overwhelming community support in relation to the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Nathan O’Brien and Kathryn and Alvin Liknes. Investigators have a 30-day search plan in effect that is intelligence driven, which cannot be shared outside of law enforcement in order to protect the integrity of…

  • Centennial Park in Black Diamond Renamed in Honour of Bob Lochhead

    Bob Lochhead was born and raised in the foothills. He spent most of the last thirty years volunteering in our area with the Foothills Lions Club, the Griffiths Memorial Centre, the Royal Canadian Legion and the Valley Neighbours Club. At last night’s Black Diamond Council Meeting, Town Council voted in favour of changing the name…

  • Weather Watches from Environment Canada for Parts of Alberta

    Weather Watches from Environment Canada for Parts of Alberta

    Tornado Watch Environment Canada has issued a tornado watch for Airdrie, Cochrane, Olds, Sundre, Drumheller, Three Hills, Hanna, Coronation, Oyen, Red Deer, Ponoka, Innisfail and Stettler. Tornado conditions possible – afternoon to early evening. Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms which may produce tornadoes. Be prepared for severe weather. Take cover immediately,…

  • New Feathered Predatory Fossil Sheds Light on Dinosaur Flight

      LOS ANGELES (July 15 2014) — A new raptorial dinosaur fossil with exceptionally long feathers has provided exciting insights into dinosaur flight. A paper published in Nature Communications on July 15, 2014 asserts that the fossil—discovered by an international team led by Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHM) paleontologist Dr. Luis Chiappe—has…

  • Red Deer RCMP Seeking Two Missing Teens

    Red Deer RCMP Seeking Two Missing Teens

    Mabel Roasting Red Deer RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 14 year old Mabel Roasting. Roasting was reported missing on July 13. Roasting was believed to have spent time at a residence in Oriole Park; RCMP checks of various locations have not located her to date. Mabel Roasting is described as: · Aboriginal…

  • Seeking Public Assistance – Sexual Assault

    The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance to identify a man connected to a recent sexual assault. At approximately 1 p.m., on Saturday, July 12, 2014, a woman was walking in the north end of the Queens Park Cemetery by a creek when she was grabbed from behind by a nude male and pushed…

  • CBC: Edmonton Designers Come Up With Own Alberta Licence Plate

    CBC: Edmonton Designers Come Up With Own Alberta Licence Plate

    Some Edmonton graphic designers took things into their own hands as controversy heats up over changes to Alberta’s license plate. [weaver_iframe src=’http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/edmonton-designers-come-up-with-own-alberta-licence-plate-1.2706955′ height=600 percent=100 style=”style”]

  • RCMP Charges Senator Mike Duffy

    Media Statement Delivered by Assistant Commissioner Gilles Michaud, Commanding Officer of RCMP National Division – Ottawa, July 17, 2014 As Commanding Officer of the RCMP’s National Division, I have committed to keeping Canadians apprised of the results into the criminal investigation of some Senators’ expense claims. Today, I would like to inform you that the…

  • Okotoks Completes 2014 Municipal Census: Population Up Almost 4%

    A 2014 Municipal Census was conducted in Okotoks to capture the annual population increase in order to maximize future per capita grant funding opportunities. The census was conducted from May 7 to June 27, 2014. Radio, newspaper, electronic and portable sign advertising took place to heighten resident awareness that a census was being conducted, the…

  • Current Wildfire Situation in Alberta

    This map shows the status of wildfires in the Province as of July 16, 2014. Wildfire Status Description Out-of Control (RED) – The wildfire is burning and is expected to continue growing. Being Held (YELLOW) – Given current weather conditions and resources, the wildfire is not anticipated to grow past expected boundaries. Under Control (GREEN)…

  • Local Fire Bans Remain in Effect

    Black Diamond – Water Restriction & Fire Ban still in effect Water Restrictions remain in place until further notice. However, along with the beautiful spring weather, water usage has increased, and residents are reminded that diligence is still needed to conserve water. Work is still happening to find secure supplies of water for both towns,…

  • Mustangs Help Patrol U.S. Borders

    With all the high tech efforts to safeguard the borders you might be surprised to learn old fashioned horse patrols are still quite effective. The mounted border patrol agents are beginning to ride mustangs on the Northern and Southern borders of the United States. Mustangs are inherently strong and excel in endurance. They also have…

  • Vulcan Hosts 28th Annual Show n Shine on Saturday

    The Vulcan County Cruisers are shining up their rides and parking them on the street. Car collectors from all over will be joining the local car club to show off your automobiles. Registration goes from 9am to noon with a fee of $5 per vehicle. Stick around for the trophy presentations at 2pm. There is…

  • Dawgs Outmuscle Beavers in Road Win

    The Okotoks Dawgs (17-15) started off their Eastern swing with an 8-2 victory over the Weyburn Beavers (13-19) on Monday night. The Dawgs executed each facet of the game to earn their second straight victory and move into 2nd place in the Western Division. Connor Lillis-White (University of British Columbia) struggled a little bit early…