Author: Gateway Gazette Contributor

  • Cutting Red tape with Small Business

    Cutting Red tape with Small Business

    The Government of Alberta is launching a small business industry panel to identify the unnecessary red tape holding back these jobs creators. The panel is made up of small business owners, associations assisting small business growth, and successful Alberta-founded companies that started out as small businesses. They will work closely with Associate Minister of Red…

  • Entrepreneurship: How to Develop Self-confidence to Succeed

    Entrepreneurship: How to Develop Self-confidence to Succeed

    Knowing how to build self-confidence can be a determining factor in succeeding in a business, regardless of your area of expertise. There are several cases in which an entrepreneur must show his skill and confidence when running his business. This feature is as important as the technical, administrative, and marketing expertise required throughout the business.…

  • Foothills County: Christmas Family Assistance Program

    Foothills County: Christmas Family Assistance Program

    Is your family currently facing significant struggles? Do you need help to provide a happy Christmas for your family?Or do you know of a family in Foothills County that could use a hand up this Christmas? Families with children under 18 years may apply before December 16, 2019 for the Christmas Assistance Program. Our seniors facing…

  • Town of Turner Valley: Heavy Snowfall Conditions

    Town of Turner Valley: Heavy Snowfall Conditions

    Town crews are busy plowing Priority 1 and 2 streets as snow continues to accumulate in the Foothills region.  Once the snow stops falling, the Town will commence with snow removal in Priority 3 and 4 (residential) areas. Residents are urged to avoid all non-essential travel at this time.

  • Winter Weather Affects Buses in Foothills; Longview School Closed

    Winter Weather Affects Buses in Foothills; Longview School Closed

    Winter weather continues across the Foothills region and road conditions are rapidly declining. We are predicting that road conditions in most rural areas will deteriorate beyond acceptable operation levels. Longview school is CLOSED on Wednesday Nov 27.  All other schools remain OPEN. School buses are CANCELLED on Wednesday Nov 27 for: Red Deer Lake School, Heritage…

  • CBE Staffing Reductions: Minister LaGrange

    CBE Staffing Reductions: Minister LaGrange

    Minister of Education Adriana LaGrange issued the following statement in response to the Calgary Board of Education’s staffing reductions: “It was difficult to hear about the decision by the Calgary Board of Education to end the contracts of 300 temporary teachers – I sympathize with the education professionals, students and parents affected. Unfortunately, this is…

  • Governor General Invested 39 Recipients into the Order of Canada During a Ceremony at Rideau Hall

    Governor General Invested 39 Recipients into the Order of Canada During a Ceremony at Rideau Hall

    OTTAWA—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, invested 3 Companions, 5 Officers and 31 Members into the Order of Canada during a ceremony at Rideau Hall, on Thursday, November 21, 2019.  About the Order of CanadaThe Order of Canada is one of our country’s highest civilian honours. Its Companions, Officers and Members take to heart…

  • Winter Driving

    Winter Driving

    Prevent problems before they occur: Top 10 tips Get your vehicle ready for winter in the fall. Install four matching winter tires. Pack an emergency kit. Learn and practice winter driving techniques before you need them. Plan your trip, check road and weather conditions. Remove all snow from your vehicle before each trip. Give yourself…

  • What Dog Owners Need to Know About the FDA’s Grain-Free Diet Alert

    What Dog Owners Need to Know About the FDA’s Grain-Free Diet Alert

    By Anna Burke, American Kennel Club The FDA is investigating potential links between canine heart disease and diet — specifically grain-free dog food diets. We’ve compiled the information you need to know to understand this ongoing investigation. Why is the FDA Investigating Grain-Free Dog Food? It is easy to panic anytime we see an FDA headline about pet food.…

  • Vulcan RCMP Investigate Drowning

    Vulcan RCMP Investigate Drowning

    Little Bow Provincial Park, Alta. – On Nov. 24, 2019 the Vulcan RCMP responded to a call of two males who had fallen through the ice while fishing.  One of the males was able to get out of the water safely and the second male later succumbed to his injuries. At 1:00 p.m., the RCMP were…

  • Eco-friendly Gifts to Give this Christmas

    Eco-friendly Gifts to Give this Christmas

    It truly is the most wonderful time of the year coming up, where we focus on the gift of life we have received.  In the spirit of the season, our decisions should be considerate of others, and of the world in which we live and love.  What could be better than a heartfelt exchange of…

  • Foothills County: Backyard Hens

    Foothills County: Backyard Hens

    We Want your Feedback on Backyard Hens in Foothills County Foothills County is exploring the option of allowing residents to keep hens on parcels of less than 3 acres in size. The current Land Use Bylaw does not allow for the keeping of any livestock, including hens, on parcels less than 3 acres in size.…

  • Hounds for Hospice

    Hounds for Hospice

    Foothills Country Hospice Society A few adorable shots from the Hounds for Hospice fundraiser held on Nov. 15 & 16. Thank you to Iris Jackson Photography for hosting such a unique event – and for raising $1,010 for Foothills Country Hospice! We are most grateful to Iris, our volunteers, and to everyone that booked photo sessions. We…

  • Alerts for: Okotoks – High River – Claresholm

    Alerts for: Okotoks – High River – Claresholm

    Snowfall warning in effect for: Foothills Co. near Cayley Foothills Co. near High River and Aldersyde Foothills Co. near Longview and Eden Valley Res. Foothills Co. near Okotoks and De Winton Foothills Co. near Priddis and Brown-Lowery Prov. Park Foothills Co. near Turner Valley and Black Diamond M.D. of Willow Creek near Claresholm and Stavely…

  • Improving Road Testing in Alberta

    Improving Road Testing in Alberta

    Government is seeking public input to help improve the province’s road test system and taking further action to reduce wait times. As part of a review of the province’s driver examination system, Albertans can provide feedback about their experiences with road testing through an online survey. Government is looking for feedback on what improvements could…