Author: Gateway Gazette

  • House to be transported through High River on Thursday, July 17

    HIGH RIVER, AB: The Town of High River has been advised that Holmes Building Movers Ltd. will be transporting a home located at 1585 Gascony Lane S.W. out of town to the south the morning of Thursday, July 17. The house will be transported through town at approximately 9 a.m. using the route below. Please…

  • Your Horse's Baseline

    This article is provided courtesy of The Horse Industry Association of Alberta What it means and why it’s important By Amanda Preston Have you ever brought your horse in from the pasture, or out of the stall, and he was just not right? To anyone else who didn’t know your horse, he would have seemed…

  • Pushing Back the Organic Movement

    This guest article is contributed by Mischa Popoff, a former organic farmer and USDA-contract organic inspector and is the author of Is it Organic? In its first major action in 1972, the United States Environmental Protection Agency made history by banning dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane (DDT). It led to a worldwide ban, all based on the public outcry…

  • Working In The Heat Without Taking Precautions Is Not Cool

    While many Albertans are enjoying the hot summer weather, those who work in the heat should take precautions to avoid health risks. Your body needs time to adapt to working in hot weather. This process of acclimatization takes at least 4 to 7 working days. You should slowly increase the time you spend working outdoors…

  • Re-Boot High River Spirit Continues With Community Barbecue

    HIGH RIVER, AB: As the town continues to move forward and carry on the Re-boot High River spirit, a Stampede barbecue is being held to celebrate Guy Weadick Days and bring residents and local businesses together. The free barbecue will be held on Saturday, July 19 from 11 to 2 p.m. at Rotary Park in…

  • Canada's Own Extreme Weather Chasers are Featured in Thrill Seeking CMT.ca Web Series Tornado Hunters

    CMT.ca gets in front of the action with its first ever web series launching Monday, August 18 Audience determines content for pilot episode by joining the #CMTTornadoHunters conversation @CMTCanada TORONTO /CNW/ – The unimaginable power of Mother Nature comes to life on Corus Entertainment’s CMT (Canada) web series, Tornado Hunters, launching Monday, August 18. Led…

  • RCMP – Rocky Mountain House, Alberta Missing youth **update**

    RCMP – Rocky Mountain House, Alberta Missing youth **update**

    The youth was located safe and sound via helicopter after spotting him near the Saunders area. ***************** On July 15th, 2014 a group from Hobbema on a canoeing trip stopped to camp near the Saunders area approximately 50 km west of Rocky Mountain House. A 15 year old youth left the camping area and did…

  • Lawn and Garden Care ~ Water Conservation Tips

    The City of Calgary offers these excellent tips. Did you know? During spring and summer, your water use can jump by 50 per cent because of outdoor watering activities. Save money on your water bills while still having a pristine lawn by following these simple tips. We also invite you to check out these water-saving…

  • Meet the Town of Okotoks Economic Development Team

    Please welcome our newest team members, Deanna Weder & Alexandra Ross! Here’s a little bit about them both. Deanna Deanna Weder, Economic Development Assistant, joined our team 4 months ago. Deanna is originally from Ontario, and has lived in Okotoks for the past 7 years. Her career background is in Administration/Customer Service; she worked in…

  • Guy Weadick Days in High River – Come out for the Chucks This Weekend

    Schedule: Thursday, July 17th, 2014 Gates open at 4:00pm Wild Pony Racing and Beer Gardens Chuckwagons start at 7:00pm Friday, July 18th, 2014 Gates open at 4:00pm Wild Pony Racing and Beer Gardens Chuckwagons start at 7:00pm Saturday, July 19th, 2014 Gates open at 4:00pm Chuckwagons start at 7:00pm Cabaret with Abby Powell: 9:00pm –…

  • Rocky Mountain House -Missing Youth Hiker- Clearwater County

    On July 15th, 2014 a group from Hobbema (Maskwacis) on a canoeing trip stopped to camp near the Saunders area approximately 50 km west of Rocky Mountain House. A 15 year old youth left the camping area and did not return so RCMP were notified at 23:51. The youth went to his tent and when…

  • Celebrate Longview’s 50th Anniversary: July 18 to 20 2014

    Longview will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary at Little New York Daze this weekend. Longview was incorporated as a Village in 1964 however it truly has been in existence since the crazy days of the Oil Boom in the early 20th century! There will be three amazing days of exciting events for all the family…

  • RCMP Airdrie – Break & Enter and Vandalism to Construction sites in Reunion

    RCMP Airdrie – Break & Enter and Vandalism to Construction sites in Reunion

    Airdrie, Alberta – Sometime over the weekend on July 11th to 13th, two homes under construction in Airdrie’s Reunion neighborhood were broken into and vandalized. Unknown suspects entered the residences by damaging garage doors. Once inside, the suspects damaged carpet and knocked holes in drywall. Overall damage is estimated at $2000.00. The Airdrie RCMP is…

  • Celebrate Parks Day at Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park

    Celebrate Parks Day at Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park

    1st Annual Parks Day Celebration at Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park! Parks Day Activities: Riversong Run at the Ranch – Trail Running with distances for everyone! Information and Registration HERE – ALREADY 358 RUNNERS REGISTERED! Alberta Parks presents Broadway in the Bushes – Musical theatre for the whole family! Free Family Theatre – The Search for…

  • Western Crop Producers Have More Time to Repay Cash Advances

    Ottawa, Ontario – Producers who have been unable to sell their crops due to rail transportation challenges now have more time to repay their 2013 cash advances under the Advance Payments Program (APP). Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz today announced a Stay of Default on the repayment of advances for producers who received an advance on…