Author: Gateway Gazette

  • Food Safety Tips for Fresh Produce

    Issue There’s nothing like a fresh salad in the summer or a juicy watermelon to refresh you on a hot day. Whether you’re camping or having a picnic or a barbecue, fresh produce is often part of an outdoor summer meal. But did you know that food poisoning from fresh produce tends to increase in…

  • Chuckwagon incidents during morning training

    Calgary – We are saddened to report that during training exercises this morning, two separate incidents occurred. Driver Tim Haroldson was a passenger on a wagon driven by fellow driver Jerry Bremner. The wagon rolled while coming around one of the barrels during morning training. Haroldson was thrown from the wagon and taken by ambulance…

  • Cochrane RCMP – Enhanced Policing Initiatives

    Cochrane RCMP – Enhanced Policing Initiatives

    RCMP ON PATROL An initiative to enhance Police presence within the Town of Cochrane , rural locations of Cochrane and waterways will kick off July 10th 2014. Uniformed RCMP officers will patrol on foot, utilize bicycles and quads to provide a high level of Police visibility and enhanced enforcement of parks and trails to maximize…

  • Chuckwagons – Standings After Day 4

    There will be a shuffle for tonight based on these standings. The top 4 will race in Heat 9, the next 4 in Heat 8, etc. Drivers want to be in the top 8 as they close in on the weekend for a chance to be in Heat 9 on Sunday. 1st – Kurt Bensmiller…

  • A Family of Philanthropists

    Parents and children find new ways of giving to Children’s Wish PICKERING, ON /CNW/ – Angela Stevenson is only 13-years-old and wants to give back to children in need. For most of her young life, Angela has been donating about one-third of her allowance to The Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada, a charity devoted to…

  • Producer Workshop ~ Focus on Water, Grass and Weeds

    The Municipal Districts of Willow Creek, Ranchland and Foothills have come together to present the Producer Workshop. This year’s workshop will focus on water, grass, and weeds, and will be hosted in the MD of Ranchland. The one day workshop is being held from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm on Thursday, July 17th at the…

  • Airdrie Hosts Vintage B-25 Maid in the Shade

    It’s the “off year” for the Airdrie Regional Airshow and the perfect time for airplane enthusiasts to visit Airdrie Air Park to see this vintage war plane. To see landings and take-offs, you should be at the Air Park during the times they are offering rides: Friday July 11th to Sunday July 13th. Flights are…

  • Caring for Our Seniors, Children & the Vulnerable: More for Homecare, AISH Recipients

    Caring for Our Seniors, Children & the Vulnerable: More for Homecare, AISH Recipients

    RED DEER, AB – A Wildrose government would invest an additional $50 million in homecare, strengthen the Assisted Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) program and keep Red Deer’s Michener Centre open, the Wildrose Official Opposition announced. The commitments are just part of Moving Alberta Forward: Caring for our Seniors, Children and the Vulnerable –…

  • Okotoks RCMP – Fatal MVC

    Intersection of Hwy 2 and 370 Ave E (approximately 1 KM North of Aldersyde) At approximately 7:30 p.m., on July 7, 2014, Okotoks RCMP, High River Traffic Services, Okotoks Fire Department, and Foothills Regional Emergency Services responded to a call for service. Witnesses advised that an Eastbound 2007, grey Honda Odyssey van driven by a…

  • Vulcan RCMP: MISSING PERSON LOCATED – Donald GASS

    Vulcan RCMP: MISSING PERSON LOCATED – Donald GASS

    Donald GASS was located on the evening of July 7, 2014 in good condition. Thanks to the ALberta Media for quick response and coverage of this event. Because of this involvement, the event has been concluded with a positive result.

  • Looking for Golfers for the Charity Golf Classic

    Gather up your golfing friends and register your foursome for a great day on the classic links of Turner Valley Golf Club on Friday July 18th for the Annual Turner Valley Charity Golf Classic. Your registration fee includes 18 holes of golf, a power cart and driving range. There are also contest prizes, a top…

  • Solutions & Substitutions Column by Reena: Frozen Blueberries

    By Reena Nerbas Mold Stains on Laundry Dear Reena, My son started washing his own laundry at home. He insists on using cold water to wash everything because he says that hot water fades colors. I noticed that when he pulls some of his t-shirts out of the dryer, they have mold stains all over…

  • Top Four Chuckwagon Results for the First Weekend of Stampede

    Friday, July 4th 1st – Kirk Sutherland driving for Ghostpine Environmental Services Ltd. with a time of 1:12.4700 2nd – Jerry Bremner driving for Tundra Process Solutions with a time of 1:12.7900 Tie for 3rd Ray Mitsuing driving for Heart Lake First Nation with a time of 1:13.1800 Luke Tournier driving for Broadview Homes –…

  • RCMP Vulcan – Missing Person – Champion, Alberta

    Vulcan RCMP are seeking public assistance in locating a missing 55 year old male from Champion, Alberta. Champion is located 20 kilometers South of Vulcan, Alberta on Highway 23. Donald GASS, from Champion , AB was reported missing on the afternoon today July 7th, 2014. He has been missing since the afternoon of July 4th,…

  • Stampede Parade Awards Town of Vulcan – Twice

    Calgary – The Calgary Stampede Parade committee is excited to announce the following award winners from today’s parade, as chosen by members of the parade committee: · Best Overall: Town of Vulcan · Most Creative: Sterling Haunted Mansion · Best Western Theme: Guns of the Golden West · Best Corporate: Canadian Pacific · Best Business…