Author: Gateway Gazette Contributor

  • Man Charged in Murders of Jasmine LOVETT and Aliyah SANDERSON

    Man Charged in Murders of Jasmine LOVETT and Aliyah SANDERSON

    A man taken into custody yesterday following the discovery of what are believed to be the bodies of Jasmine LOVETT and Aliyah SANDERSON has been charged. Robert Andrew LEEMING, 34, has been charged with two counts of second-degree murder. He will next appear in court on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. The autopsies remain ongoing and…

  • Taking Action to Build the Springbank Reservoir

    Taking Action to Build the Springbank Reservoir

    The Government of Alberta is appointing lawyer Martin Ignasiak to assess opportunities to expedite construction of the Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir. Ignasiak, a partner at the law firm of Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP, has extensive experience developing and executing strategies to obtain regulatory approvals for large-scale projects. As an independent expert, Ignasiak will work swiftly…

  • Oilfields Food Bank: Springtime is Here…We’ve Been Busy

    Oilfields Food Bank: Springtime is Here…We’ve Been Busy

    Thank youto our fantastic community for your generosity and ongoing support. We are truly blessed when it comes to donations of food and funds. We have been busy. Lots of folks have been stopping by for help. There are some items we would appreciate receiving: Essentials:large cans of tomatoescoffeesoda crackersjams (large & small)juicespasta & tomato…

  • Royal Canadian Legion on Sons of Odin Event

    Royal Canadian Legion on Sons of Odin Event

    Statement from The Royal Canadian Legion Dominion President, Thomas D. Irvine re: Soldiers of Odin event at Grande Prairie Legion May 3, 2019 The Royal Canadian Legion Dominion Command does not support or tolerate any group or organization whose views or actions are contrary to our values and those of our country. This includes “The…

  • Return of the Osprey

    Return of the Osprey

    It’s that time of year again, as ospreys have returned and have started to nest on platforms across the province. The osprey is a fish-eating hawk with a scientific name called Pandion haliaetus. It is a large raptor with dark-brown upper parts and white underparts, a small white-capped head with a dark crown, a distinct eye…

  • Planet Waves Horoscopes: May 6 – 13, 2019

    Planet Waves Horoscopes: May 6 – 13, 2019

    by Eric Francis ARIES — It’s helpful to treat every day and every opportunity as a new start. Old habits and outmoded values only have power because we give it to them, often by tuning them out and refusing to be conscious of our motives. Many of these are inherited from our immediate ancestors, which…

  • High River RCMP Arrest Suspects with Stolen Vehicle

    High River RCMP Arrest Suspects with Stolen Vehicle

    High River, Alta. – The High River RCMP have arrested two individuals with numerous offences after being caught in possession of a stolen vehicle. At approximately 2:00 p.m. on May 4, 2019 High River RCMP responded to a theft of fuel complaint at a rural location in Foothills County. RCMP attended and the suspect vehicle, which had been stolen from Calgary, fled from…

  • June is Wildflower Festival Time in Waterton Again!

    June is Wildflower Festival Time in Waterton Again!

    Waterton Park, Alberta: The wildflowers of Waterton will occupy centre stage June 13 – 18, 2019, in Waterton Lakes National Park, as the 16th annual Waterton Wildflower Festival marks the return of summer to one of Canada’s most flower-friendly places. Waterton is often called the Wildflower Capital of Canada, because of the unique blend of…

  • Town of Black Diamond: Emergency Preparedness Week 2019

    Town of Black Diamond: Emergency Preparedness Week 2019

    Emergency Preparedness Week is a national awareness initiative that has taken place annually since 1996. It is a collaborative event undertaken by provincial and territorial emergency management organizations supporting activities at the local level, in concert with Public Safety Canada and partners.  Emergency Preparedness Week encourages Canadians to take three simple steps to become better prepared to…

  • AHS Weekly Wellness: Your Mental Wellbeing Check-up

    AHS Weekly Wellness: Your Mental Wellbeing Check-up

    May 6-10, 2019 is Mental Health Week, and a time to remind ourselves to stop and reflect on how we are feeling mentally. We all have mental health, and much like our physical health, we need to take care of it. While mental illness affects 1 in 5 Canadians, mental health affects every one of…

  • Pork Export Suspension: Minister Dreeshen

    Pork Export Suspension: Minister Dreeshen

    Agriculture and Forestry Minister Devin Dreeshen issued the following statement in response to a Red Deer plant being subjected to a pork export suspension by China:  “We are deeply concerned by the action taken by the Chinese government and are taking immediate steps to help resolve the situation. “The federal government must find a resolution…

  • Alberta’s Opposition Leader Calls for a Special Prosecutor to Oversee UCP Leader Investigation

    Alberta’s Opposition Leader Calls for a Special Prosecutor to Oversee UCP Leader Investigation

    EDMONTON – Alberta’s Official Opposition Leader Rachel Notley has written to both the Deputy Attorney General and the Ethics Commissionerasking for both a special prosecutor to oversee the investigation of the UCP Leadership race and to conduct an investigation into whether the Conflict of Interest Act has been violated. Notley has raised concerns regarding the potential conflict of…

  • High River RCMP Investigate Police Impersonators

    High River RCMP Investigate Police Impersonators

    High River, Alta. – The High River RCMP are investigating a report of two individuals impersonating police officers on April 20, 2019. Public assistance is being sought in identifying the suspects responsible. At approximately 5:00 p.m. a male victim was driving on 498 Avenue near highway 2A, when a dark grey Ford SUV (possibly Explorer)…

  • Okotoks Emergency Preparedness Open House Saturday, May 11

    Okotoks Emergency Preparedness Open House Saturday, May 11

    You’re invited to the Emergency Preparedness Open House Saturday, May 11 from 11 AM to 2 PM at the Operations Centre, 1118 North Railway Street. Join local Emergency Responders as they teach us how to prepare for an emergency event in our community.   Learn how quick and easy it is to become better prepared to…

  • Bill C-69: Statement from Premier Kenney

    Bill C-69: Statement from Premier Kenney

    Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement about his speech on Bill C-69 to the Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources: “On Tuesday, as Alberta’s new Premier, I acted immediately on our promise to defend Alberta’s — and, frankly, Canada’s — vital economic interests. I stood before the Senate committee on Bill…