Author: Gateway Gazette Contributor

  • AHS Weekly Wellness: Common Signs of Stress

    AHS Weekly Wellness: Common Signs of Stress

    In tough times we can be more vulnerable to stress, worry, anxiety and depression. It’s important to take care of ourselves. Tough times don’t last. Tough people do. At some point in our lives we all face tough times and we can be impacted directly or indirectly by such things as financial pressures or unexpected…

  • Notley Calls for Oil Production Boost

    Notley Calls for Oil Production Boost

    Production limit saves jobs Rachel Notley’s plan to protect Alberta oil prices is working, allowing the province to increase oil production by 75,000 barrels per day ahead of schedule. “We’re not out of the woods yet, but this temporary measure is working,” said Notley. “Companies big and small have stepped up to help us work…

  • RCMP Name the Foal Contest

    RCMP Name the Foal Contest

    Hey kids, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has a contest just for you! Canada’s national police force has welcomed new foals born at the RCMP breeding farm in Pakenham, Ontario, and these new additions are special – they may grow up to become Musical Ride horses! The RCMP is asking for your help in…

  • Alberta Alaska Rail Corridor: Long term coastal access to get Alberta’s products to global markets.

    Alberta Alaska Rail Corridor: Long term coastal access to get Alberta’s products to global markets.

    An Alberta Party government would take bold steps to secure long-term coastal access for Alberta products, by bypassing BC coastlines, and securing the right-of-way and approvals for an Alberta-to-Alaska railway and pipeline corridor. We are proud of what we make. We know the world wants to buy it and therefore tidewater access is essential for…

  • Protecting Farms & Ranches from Wildfires

    Protecting Farms & Ranches from Wildfires

    By David W. Smith, Extension Safety Program Wildfires affect America’s farms and ranches, damaging and destroying homes, barns, agriculture production facilities, crops and livestock. Much of this damage can be avoided, or at least minimized, if a few precautions are taken to minimize the risk and spread of wildfires. I. BEFORE Precautions should be taken…

  • UCP Launches Plan to Bring Oil and Gas Jobs Back to Alberta

    UCP Launches Plan to Bring Oil and Gas Jobs Back to Alberta

    Royalty guarantee, support for natural gas, well remediation, faster approvals, petrochemical diversification all part of UCP plan TURNER VALLEY, AB (April 2, 2019): Laying out the United Conservative Party’s strategy to create jobs in Alberta’s energy sector, UCP leader Jason Kenney said today that after four years of NDP mismanagement, it had become vital to restore…

  • It’s Natural so it’s Safe, Right?

    It’s Natural so it’s Safe, Right?

    We’ve all seen claims like “100 per cent natural” or “all-natural ingredients” splashed across a variety of products. Sometimes the word “green” or “organic” may be added as well. But are “green” or “natural” products actually safer to use? Just because a product is natural, green or organic doesn’t mean it doesn’t have risks. They…

  • Spring Testing on Flood Gate to Take Place April 7

    Spring Testing on Flood Gate to Take Place April 7

    HIGH RIVER, AB – The Town of High River will be testing the flood gate this Sunday, April 7 from 2 to 10 p.m. as part of its regular annual maintenance. Due to this, the Centre Street Bridge will be closed to both vehicular and pedestrian traffic during this time. “Every Spring, from now on,…

  • Small Business a Big Deal in Alberta

    Small Business a Big Deal in Alberta

    Rachel Notley has fought for small businesses They might be small, but they have a mighty impact. Small businesses add hundreds of thousands of jobs to our economy, injecting about $100 billion dollars a year into Alberta communities. Those businesses have a higher economic impact per capita than anywhere else in Canada. That’s why Rachel…

  • Calgary Now on Baby Panda Watch

    Calgary Now on Baby Panda Watch

    Er Shun artificially inseminated at the Calgary Zoo CALGARY, April 3, 2019 /CNW/ – The Calgary Zoo hopes to have introduced more giant pandas back into the world after having artificially inseminated Er Shun yesterday at 12:17 p.m. Back in mid-March, the Calgary Zoo announced that Er Shun had entered her breeding cycle. The animal care team has…

  • Canada’s Top Cities for Entrepreneurship: Whitehorse, Winkler and Victoriaville Lead the Way

    Canada’s Top Cities for Entrepreneurship: Whitehorse, Winkler and Victoriaville Lead the Way

    Toronto, April 3, 2019 – Whitehorse (YT), Winkler (MB) and Victoriaville (QC) were named the top three communities in Canada for entrepreneurship in 2018 by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)’s latest Entrepreneurial Communities report. Rounding out the top five were two more Quebec communities – Rimouski and Rivière-du-Loup. “Small businesses are the backbone of…

  • Turner Valley RCMP Investigate the Sudden Death of Adult Male

    Turner Valley RCMP Investigate the Sudden Death of Adult Male

    Turner Valley, Alta. – On April 3, 2019, Turner Valley RCMP responded to a call to assist EMS with an injured male in Eden Valley First Nations. Police arrived on scene and discovered a deceased male inside a residence. The RCMP Major Crimes Unit South attended and took carriage of the investigation with assistance from…

  • Alberta RCMP Integrated National Security Enforcement Team Charge Man with Terrorism Hoax

    Alberta RCMP Integrated National Security Enforcement Team Charge Man with Terrorism Hoax

    Edmonton – On March 26, 2019, the Alberta RCMP Integrated National Security Enforcement Team (INSET) responded to a letter received by the US Consulate in Calgary. The letter indicated that a man was planning acts of terrorism against Canadian and American citizens, including his own wife. During the course of the investigation, it was discovered…

  • United Conservatives Release Election Platform

    United Conservatives Release Election Platform

    “Getting Alberta Back to Work” includes balanced budget by 2022/23 CALGARY, AB: United Conservative leader Jason Kenney released the party’s 2019 election platform, “Getting Alberta Back to Work.” The plan includes 3 priorities: Get Albertans Back to Work Making Life Better for All Albertans Standing up for Alberta Within those 3 priorities, United Conservatives have made 5 major…

  • Longview Library News: Board Members Tour New Calgary Central Library

    Longview Library News: Board Members Tour New Calgary Central Library

    Lynda, our librarian, has purchased snap-circuits for our maker space area. She would like to incorporate some science/technology based activities to attract the older children in the village.   Lynda would also like to do a Summer Reading Program this year. The theme will be “Natural World”. If you and your children would be interested in…