Author: Gateway Gazette Contributor

  • Christmas in the Trenches

    Christmas in the Trenches

    Written and performed by John McCutcheon

  • Trades Hall of Fame to Honour Skilled Albertans

    Trades Hall of Fame to Honour Skilled Albertans

    The Government of Alberta will honour skilled trades professionals who have contributed to the success and growth of apprenticeships across the province. Nominations for the first inductees to the Trades Hall of Fame will open in early 2020. All Albertans are encouraged to consider nominating someone who has made a lasting impact in the trades.…

  • Host An Interactive Pot Luck For The Holidays

    Host An Interactive Pot Luck For The Holidays

    When Sous Chefs Crash Christmas Tired of the same holiday party themes? If you are like me, you’ve done them all: the crazy Christmas sweater party; the winter white party (lots of cauliflower and mashed potatoes). Of course, there was the “everyone brings an ornament” for the tree party, and the ever-popular pirates Christmas party.…

  • Turner Valley 2020 Budget Approval

    Turner Valley 2020 Budget Approval

    Turner Valley Council holds the line on budget for third consecutive year Turner Valley 2020 Budget… At the Regular Meeting of Council held Monday, December 16, 2019, Council approved the 2020 Operating Budget in the amount of $5,700,140. This is a decrease of $86,831 from the 2019 Operating Budget. For the third year in a…

  • Streamlined Rules for Workplace Committees

    Streamlined Rules for Workplace Committees

    Requirements and training will be streamlined for workplace health and safety committees and worker representatives. New rules will reduce administrative burdens for job creators, uphold workers’ rights to participate in workplace health and safety and support a consistent health and safety culture across organizations. Rather than being required at each work site, committees and representatives…

  • Okotoks RCMP Seized Stolen Firearm, Money and Drugs

    Okotoks RCMP Seized Stolen Firearm, Money and Drugs

    Okotoks, Alta. – On Dec. 10, 2019, at approximately 11:00 p.m., Okotoks RCMP Members conducted a traffic stop at Elizabeth Street and Northridge Drive in Okotoks. During the course of the investigation, police located a small quantity of marihuana, cocaine, Canadian currency and a loaded 9mm handgun. Further investigation revealed the loaded handgun was stolen from…

  • Ask Biella: “What seems logical, but is actually false?”

    Ask Biella: “What seems logical, but is actually false?”

    Biella’s answer tackles a popular, but corrupting false belief based on a false logic.

  • Okotoks RCMP’s Quick Response Results in Recovery of Catalytic Converter and Two Charged

    Okotoks RCMP’s Quick Response Results in Recovery of Catalytic Converter and Two Charged

    Okotoks, Alta. – On Dec. 15, 2019, at approximately 8:30 p.m., Okotoks RCMP were patrolling in the area of Canadian Tire and were flagged down by a victim who had been parked when his catalytic converter was cut off and stolen by an unknown suspect. The victim advised police that the suspect had fled in…

  • Join the Christmas Light Tour in Okotoks

    Join the Christmas Light Tour in Okotoks

    Enjoy the second annual Christmas Light Tour. Fill up your thermos with hot chocolate and set off to tour the beautiful lights around the community. The interactive map is available on the Town’s website Christmas Light Tour Map

  • Streamlined Access to Seniors Resources

    Streamlined Access to Seniors Resources

    In 2020, seniors will have one number to call for information, advocacy and referrals regarding Alberta government services. The Office of the Seniors Advocate will be combined with the Office of the Health Advocates to address seniors’ concerns more efficiently. Beginning Jan. 2, 2020, Alberta seniors, their families and service providers will be able to…

  • Winter Holiday Fire Safety

    Winter Holiday Fire Safety

    The holiday season is the most festive time of year. As enjoyable as it is, however, it comes with an increased risk of fires. The most common causes of holiday fires are linked to faulty lights and dry Christmas trees. Be safe during the holiday and protect yourself and your loved ones. Keep your Christmas…

  • More Surgeries to Reduce Wait Times

    More Surgeries to Reduce Wait Times

    The government is keeping its platform commitment to drive down surgical wait times with the Alberta Surgical Wait-Times Initiative. The new initiative will provide up to 80,000 more publicly funded surgeries over the next four years to meet wait-time targets and to ensure people receive their care within clinically recommended times. “We promised we would…

  • Conservation Finds a Home on the Range

    Conservation Finds a Home on the Range

    DUC Supports Beef Industry for Environmental Sustainability with ABP Hot on the trail of its work with the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef, Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) and Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) are teaming up to demonstrate their commitment to sustainable beef production and to advance wetland and grassland conservation. For decades, Canadian cattle producers…

  • Holiday Hazards for Pets

    Holiday Hazards for Pets

    Household Holiday Hazardous Items Whenever the routine of your household is disrupted there is potential for unexpected things to happen. During the holidays, many households become hectic with visitors coming and going. If your home feels hectic to you, it will feel different for your pet as well. Pet behaviours may change including chewing something…

  • John Barlow: Here for Alberta

    John Barlow: Here for Alberta

    We’re all fighting for Alberta, for the prosperity of farmers and our rural way of life. It was a pleasure to meet with Alberta’s Minister of Agriculture, Devin Dreeshen in Ottawa this week. We recognize the immediate need to improve critical transport infrastructure, increase export capacity and remove trade barriers to help our Agriculture sector in Alberta.…