Author: Gateway Gazette Contributor

  • UFA’s Rural Communities Foundation Announces Five-Year, $500,000 Commitment

    UFA’s Rural Communities Foundation Announces Five-Year, $500,000 Commitment

    The mandate of the RCF is to improve the sustainability of farmers and ranchers in rural communities. Communities are encouraged to apply for a minimum of $10,000, up to a total of $100,000, for projects that support either recreational, education events and activities, or cultural facilities and programs. Applications will be accepted from July 2…

  • Rocky View County Comments on Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir Update

    Rocky View County Comments on Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir Update

    Following (the June 14th) Provincial government update on the Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir project (SR-1), Rocky View County is praising the Alberta government for opening the lines of communication, but continues to call for a full analysis of potentially superior options. “I want to sincerely thank Alberta Transportation Minister Ric McIvor and Premier Jason Kenney.  For…

  • Public Water and River Safety Awareness

    Public Water and River Safety Awareness

    Alberta River Basins (river conditions and flow rates)Find your river flow with the new and improved Alberta Rivers App available through the App Store. River Flow Basics (YouTube) River Flow: Water flow in rivers is typically measured in cubic metres per second (m3/s). One cubic metre of water would fill a box one metre high, one…

  • Rates of Syphilis in Alberta on the Rise

    Rates of Syphilis in Alberta on the Rise

    Infectious and congenital syphilis rates have escalated across the province over the past five years, with a sharp increase in 2018. The rapid increase in syphilis cases has spurred Alberta’s chief medical officer of health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, to declare a provincial outbreak and encourage Albertans to get tested and protect themselves.  “We need to…

  • Conservatives call on Trudeau Liberals To Reverse Harm Done To Canada’s Natural Resource Workers At Ministerial Conference

    Conservatives call on Trudeau Liberals To Reverse Harm Done To Canada’s Natural Resource Workers At Ministerial Conference

    Lakeland, AB – Shannon Stubbs, Shadow Minister for Natural Resources, issued the following statement on Minister Sohi attending the Energy and Mines Ministers’ Conference in Cranbrook, British Columbia: “This week, Minister Sohi has the opportunity to listen to his provincial counterparts instead of ignoring the continued calls of the Premiers to cancel the Liberals’ job killing…

  • High River RCMP seek public assistance to identify theft and assault suspects

    High River RCMP seek public assistance to identify theft and assault suspects

    On the evening of July 4th, 2019, two males wearing balaclavas entered the 11 Liquor Store in High River, took several bottles of liquor and ran out of the store. The two suspects where confronted in the parking lot by a bystander and a struggle ensued where one suspect punched the bystander. Both suspects fled the scene…

  • Calgary Police Service: Lemonade Stand Support

    Calgary Police Service: Lemonade Stand Support

    On July 12, 2019, Jasmine (12) was operating a lemonade stand out front of her residence when unknown offenders approached the stand and stole approximately $40 to $50 dollars. Police conducted numerous inquiries but were unable to locate the offenders. On July 14 members from district one returned to assist in supporting Jasmine’s lemonade stand. …

  • Government of Canada Supports Grains and Oilseeds Exports Around the World

    Government of Canada Supports Grains and Oilseeds Exports Around the World

    July 11, 2019 – Calgary, Alberta – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Today, Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced an investment of more than $13 million for a variety of projects that will help to strengthen, diversify and grow Canada’s grains and oilseeds exports.  These investments will help Canada’s agricultural and agri-food exporters in…

  • Healthy Hints from Pharmasave: Fun in the Sun

    Healthy Hints from Pharmasave: Fun in the Sun

    It’s important to know your skin and the signs of skin cancer. If you notice any unusual moles or marks on your skin, watch them closely. The most common skin cancers (basal and squamous cell) can look like a small, skin-coloured or red knob. The more dangerous melanoma usually begins as a mole that seems…

  • What to do in a Severe Storm

    What to do in a Severe Storm

    Thunderstorms, hail, blizzards, ice storms, high winds and heavy rain can develop quickly and threaten life and property. Severe storms occur in all regions of Canada and in all seasons. Listen to the local radio or television stations for severe weather warnings and advice. Keep a battery-powered or wind-up radio on hand as there can…

  • Maskwacis RCMP Investigate Deaths of Two Children

    Maskwacis RCMP Investigate Deaths of Two Children

    Samson Cree Nation, Alta. – The Maskwacis RCMP General Investigation Section (GIS) is investigating the deaths of two toddlers which occurred on July 16, 2019. At 6:44 p.m., the RCMP responded to a call for assistance about two missing children.   The children were subsequently located by the family in a body of water on the property belonging to…

  • Supporting the Canadian Army Reserves

    Supporting the Canadian Army Reserves

    July 11, 2019 – Aurora, ON – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of Border Security and Organized Crime Reduction, on behalf of the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, visited with members of The Queen’s York Rangers to highlight steps the government is taking to strengthen…

  • Alberta RCMP Traffic Services Continue to Score Significant Drug Seizures in Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper

    Alberta RCMP Traffic Services Continue to Score Significant Drug Seizures in Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper

    Edmonton – Traffic stops on Alberta’s highways can lead to significant seizures of illicit drugs, firearms, stolen goods and other contraband materials. In mid-May 2019, RCMP members stopped three different vehicles for various traffic offences near Lake Louise, Alta. The investigators noted numerous indicators of drug trafficking. The subsequent searches of the vehicles resulted in the…

  • Trudeau Must Release Compensation Details for Farmers: Berthold

    Trudeau Must Release Compensation Details for Farmers: Berthold

    Lac-Mégantic, QC – Luc Berthold, Conservative Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Agri-Food, released the following statement outlining expectations of the Trudeau government ahead of the 2019 Annual Meeting of Federal-Provincial-Territorial Agriculture Ministers in Quebec City: “Justin Trudeau’s Minister of Agriculture Marie-Claude Bibeau promised Canadian milk, egg and poultry farmers that a compensation plan would be in…

  • OHV: Share the Road

    OHV: Share the Road

    Know & follow the rules of the road! SHOW RESPECTBe aware of the noise generated by this activity and ensure that you are not causing a nuisance or interfering with your neighbour’s ability to enjoy their property in peace. RIDE WITHIN THE LAWWithin Foothills County, OHV’s may only operate on private property with the consent…