Author: Gateway Gazette Contributor

  • Claresholm RCMP make arrest after male fled in stolen vehicle

    Claresholm RCMP make arrest after male fled in stolen vehicle

     In the early hours of July 4th, a 2012 Dodge RAM truck was stolen from a residence in Claresholm.  Later in the morning this vehicle was seen in a farm yard near Stavely. When the land owner approached, the vehicle sped off but the land owner was able to get a licence plate confirming it was…

  • Our High River July Community Cafe Welcomes Magic Rodeo

    Our High River July Community Cafe Welcomes Magic Rodeo

    High River: The Our High River July Community Café is Wednesday July 10th from 5-7pm. During Stampede Week, the theme is rodeo and our western heritage! Our High River has partnered with the Magic Rodeo crew. They will be teaching the community about the sport of rodeo, giving kids the opportunity to learn about roping,…

  • Work on Behalf of Fortis Along Longview Trail in High River (westbound lane closure)

    Work on Behalf of Fortis Along Longview Trail in High River (westbound lane closure)

    K-Line Maintenance & Construction Ltd are working, on behalf of Fortis, along Longview Trail causing closures of the westbound lane. The work started today will continue on July 17th. Work takes place from 8am to 4pm. Please watch for flag persons and slow down while approaching and passing the workers. Extreme weather conditions could possibly…

  • Jasper RCMP Collaborate with Parks Canada and Department of National Defence to Secure Unexploded Ordnance

    Jasper RCMP Collaborate with Parks Canada and Department of National Defence to Secure Unexploded Ordnance

    Jasper, Alta. – On July 4, 2019 a group of climbers on the north side of Mt. Athabasca located an unexploded ordnance (UXO) and the Jasper RCMP initiated a response.  Several agencies worked together to secure the potentially volatile ordnance, resulting in its safe detonation.  The incident was reported to Jasper RCMP at 2:04 p.m. on…

  • Planet Waves Horoscopes: July 8 – 15, 2019

    Planet Waves Horoscopes: July 8 – 15, 2019

    By Amy Elliott Aries Currently you seem to be emerging from a long struggle with your past — whether represented by ideas or by actual people — into a new sense of your individuality, freedom and power. This will almost certainly feel daunting to a degree, at least to begin with, as all unfamiliar territory…

  • Lake Louise RCMP Respond to Possible Drowning – Update

    Lake Louise RCMP Respond to Possible Drowning – Update

    Herbert Lake, Alta. – On June 30, 2019, at approximately 7:15 p.m. Lake Louise RCMP responded to a call of a drowning at Herbert Lake in Banff National Park.  The 25-year-old male had fallen off of the paddleboard he was using and did not re-surface.  Efforts by onlookers, the RCMP and the Parks Canada Visitor Safety…

  • A Rainy Doughnut Day Still Brought a Bunch of Smiles

    A Rainy Doughnut Day Still Brought a Bunch of Smiles

    June 7th was National Doughnut Day, and many of our Ministry Units celebrated across the Alberta & Northern Territories Division by giving out free doughnuts. Doughnut Day began in the U.S. in 1938 to honour the Salvation Army “Lassies” who went out on the front lines during WWI to help bolster the troops fighting in France.…

  • Standing Up to Foreign Influences

    Standing Up to Foreign Influences

    Premier Jason Kenney has announced the launch of a public inquiry into the foreign funding of anti-Alberta energy campaigns. Premier Jason Kenney, Minister of Energy Sonya Savage and Minister of Justice and Solicitor General Doug Schweitzer announce the launch of a public inquiry into foreign-funded anti-Alberta energy campaigns. “As promised, our government is standing up…

  • AHS Weekly Wellness: Immunization Protects Against Illness

    AHS Weekly Wellness: Immunization Protects Against Illness

    Illnesses such as measles can be prevented through immunization. To find out more, go to immunizealberta.ca. It is important to know the facts about immunization in order to make the best decisions. Immunization prompts our immune systems to produce disease-fighting antibodies, which is a natural function. Immunization gives us the opportunity to build these antibodies…

  • Deadline Extended for Farm and School Drivers

    Deadline Extended for Farm and School Drivers

    Alberta is extending the deadline for farmers and school bus drivers to meet training requirements as new commercial drivers. Farmers and farm workers can apply for an extension to meet the training and testing requirements for a Class 1 driver’s licence before March 1, 2021. New school bus drivers will have until July 31, 2020…

  • Rowan House Raffling Quilt

    Rowan House Raffling Quilt

    Rowan House is raffling off this beautiful queen-sized quilt, generously donated by Peggy Newman. It is valued at $2,000 and tickets are just $5.00 each. Tickets will be available at our information booth at various community events across the Foothills all throughout the summer.  The draw will be held Thursday, September 26th at 11am at…

  • Minister Calls on Public to ‘Buy Albertan’

    Minister Calls on Public to ‘Buy Albertan’

    Agriculture and Forestry Minister Devin Dreeshen hosted a barbecue July 3, urging Albertans to support farmers and ranchers in the face of international market closures. Minister Devin Dreeshen, Premier Jason Kenney, and representatives of beef, pork and canola producers in Alberta. Joining the minister at the event on the legislature grounds were MLAs from all…

  • Why We’re Failing to Prevent Homelessness

    Why We’re Failing to Prevent Homelessness

    By Abe Oudshoorn Western University 2017 was declared the Year of Prevention. This included the most comprehensive homelessness prevention framework published to date. 2018 saw the implementation of Canada’s National Housing Strategy stretch beyond responsive models such as Housing First to inclusion of funding for prevention. Google searches for “homelessness prevention” spiked in 2018. However, in spite of these significant…

  • Tax Relief for Industry and Municipalities

    Tax Relief for Industry and Municipalities

    The Government of Alberta is acting swiftly to provide urgent, timely tax relief for shallow gas producers in dire straits. Minister Madu meets with members from the Rural Municipalities Association. Economic mismanagement from the previous administration combined with low commodity prices have left natural gas producers on the brink of bankruptcy. As part of government’s…

  • Job Creation Tax Cuts: Premier Kenney

    Job Creation Tax Cuts: Premier Kenney

    Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement about the government’s job creation tax cuts legislation: Lt.-Gov. Lois Mitchell signs bills into law during a royal assent ceremony at McDougall Centre in Calgary while Speaker of the House Nathan Cooper looks on. “Alberta will officially have the lowest corporate tax rate in Canada on July 1.…