Author: Gateway Gazette

  • Stampede Update: July 9th Rodeo Wrap Up

    Calgary Stampede Morgan Grant is typically a pretty happy guy. But he was over the moon Wednesday afternoon at the Calgary Stampede. As the only cowboy to qualify in two events in 2014, Grant earned himself a sizeable payday by placing in the tie-down roping, and then winning first in the steer wrestling with a…

  • Three Must-Do's For Getting the Most When Selling Your Car

    For just about every Canadian car owner, selling a vehicle can be a stressful no matter how savvy the sales pitch. But getting the best deal possible is all about planning, according to Ian MacDonald, director of marketing at autoTRADER.ca. He says that following a few simple rules of thumb will help guide even sellers…

  • Update – Missing Person on the Highwood River

    RCMP – A deceased male was recovered in the Bow River east of Calgary on July 5, 2014. The deceased has been positively identified as Justin MACNEIL of Calgary, Alberta, age 19 years. MACNEIL was previously reported missing on June 22, 2014, while swimming in the Highwood River near Nature’s Hideaway Campground. Previous Release from…

  • Sievers' complete game shutout fuels big Dawgs win

    The Okotoks Dawgs (14-14) rode a complete game shutout, last night, and a defensive breakdown by their opponents to defeat the Edmonton Prospects (12-18) 8-0. Chris Sievers (Northeastern Junior College) was simply dominant, as he didn’t allow a run all game while recording 11 strikeouts and just two hits against. Sievers picks up his second…

  • Calgary Stampede Dream Home

    If you haven’t been down to the grounds to tour the Dream Home you can see it here in the Calgary Stampede blog by Laurel Lapointe: http://blog.calgarystampede.com/2014/07/03/dream-home-sneak-a-peek/

  • Black Diamond Warns Residents and Visitors to be Safe Around Local Wildlife

    Here in the beautiful Town of Black Diamond, we reside along the peaceful Sheep River valley. Encountering wildlife is a natural part of everyday life in this area of the Foothills. At different times of the year, you could be fortunate enough to see deer, moose, elk, bear, cougar both in and around Town, as…

  • Alberta Defends Against Invasive Mussels

    Boat inspections, water monitoring, and education are protecting Alberta’s waterbodies and infrastructure from non-native species. The province has ramped up inspections for invasive species such as zebra and quagga mussels on boats and other watercraft to prevent major damage to Alberta’s waterways. Four inspection stations on major entry points will target boats entering Alberta. “Albertans…

  • RCMP Jasper – Fatality collision – Four victims – update – hwy is re-opened

    RCMP Jasper – Fatality collision – Four victims – update – hwy is re-opened

    Jasper, Alberta – On July 9, 2014 at approximately 7:00 p.m., Jasper RCMP officers were dispatched to a serious motor vehicle collision approximately 25 kilometres south on Highway 93. Early investigation indicates that a car travelling south bound and carrying three occupants collided head on with a motorhome which was travelling north bound. The three…

  • Entertain With the Fresh, Local Bounty of Produce

    Instead of serving the go-to meal of burgers and potato salad at your outdoor gatherings, why not explore your culinary side and try something fresh and different? Entertaining with local vegetables and flavourful garden herbs is easy, healthy and delicious. In fact, farmers’ markets are often the best source for ingredients straight from the garden…

  • RCMP-Blackfalds Detachment – missing teen Taneasha THOM

        Blackfalds RCMP are requesting the public’s assistance in locating missing teen Taneasha THOM who is believed to be in the Red Deer area. THOM is a 16 year old Native female, 5’5, medium build and currently has teal-colored dyed hair that is shaved on one side. Please call the Blackfalds RCMP at 403.885.3333…

  • UPDATE: Chief Chiniki Restaurant Arson – Local man receives jail sentence

    Cochrane, AB – On August 21, 2012 at 12:46am, Cochrane RCMP responded to a complaint of a fire at the Chief Chiniki Restaurant. When police arrived at scene and despite efforts from Nakoda Fire Department from Stoney First Nation, along with Cochrane and Springbank Fire Departments the local business could not be saved. During the…

  • Black Diamond Open House re Water Shortage ByLaw – Reminder Thursday July 10th

    Time: 6:00-8:00 pm Date:  Thursday, July 10th, 2014 Location: Black Diamond Council Chambers Address: 301 Centre Ave W, Upper Level A collaborative effort with Turner Valley that provides for a clear standard which must be met by the municipalities during water shortages. Bylaw 14-14 (attached) clearly defines the allowable water uses under 3 specific levels…

  • CBC: Nathan O’Brien Amber Alert: Estate sales and safety

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  • Hay Quality & Selection

      This article is courtesy of The Horse Industry Association of Alberta Even though most of our horses will eat whatever we put in front of them, all hay is not created equal and there are a number of things to consider when selecting it. Following are some general considerations for selecting hay. All hay…

  • Read Online J.K. Rowling’s New Harry Potter Story: The First Glimpse of Harry as an Adult

    By Dan Colman, Open Culture Quick note: Earlier this year, J. K. Rowling began writing new stories about the 2014 Quidditch World Cup Finals for Pottermore, the website for all things Harry Potter. Today, she followed up with a story that takes the form of an article published in The Daily Prophet: “Dumbledore’s Army Reunites…