Author: Gateway Gazette Contributor

  • New Year, New Pipeline Rally in Support of Pipelines to Canadian Tidewater

    New Year, New Pipeline Rally in Support of Pipelines to Canadian Tidewater

    Rocky Mountain House residents, Oilfield Dads and Rally4Resources–A rally in support Canada’s oil & gas industry  Rocky Mountain House –The government’s regulations are suffocating the Canadian oil and gas industry and we are fighting to revive our economy.  With an estimated 1.4 billion cubic metres of unconventional oil resources in the oil-sands alone, Alberta leads Canada…

  • RCMP Alberta News – Okotoks, High River, Claresholm and Banff

    RCMP Alberta News – Okotoks, High River, Claresholm and Banff

    Okotoks RCMP investigate a complaint of theft Okotoks, Alta.  – Okotoks RCMP are seeking public assistance in identifying two males as they investigate a complaint of theft. On November 4, 2018, a vehicle was broken into in Okotoks. A purse containing debit and credit cards was removed from the vehicle. The cards were then used later…

  • Highlighting Volunteer Work with Seniors

    Highlighting Volunteer Work with Seniors

    Nominations are open for the 2019 Minister’s Seniors Service Awards. Across the province, many dedicated volunteers offer their time and talents to make a daily difference in the lives of seniors. Whether they’re helping with groceries, teaching computer skills or providing companionship, these Albertans and organizations work to create inclusion and community for seniors. The…

  • Healthy Hints from Pharmasave: Active Living for the Holidays

    Healthy Hints from Pharmasave: Active Living for the Holidays

    Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow? Whether you’re a fan of the white stuff or not, it’ll be hard for many of us to avoid the snow this winter. Rather than hibernating until spring, embrace the fun, festive, seasonal spirit and take part in some winter fitness. You could gather your family…

  • Blue Knights Motorcycle Club Make the Nice List

    Blue Knights Motorcycle Club Make the Nice List

    Many thanks to the Calgary chapter of the Blue Knights Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club, who recently made a $5,000 donation to the John Petropoulos Memorial Fund (JPMF). Chapter president Jim Perry and Blue Knight member John Couture made a cheque presentation to JPMF Board Director Aaron Chaykowski on Dec. 18. The next Honour Ride takes…

  • Government House Open to all on New Year’s Day

    Government House Open to all on New Year’s Day

    Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Lois Mitchell will welcome the public to take part in a time-honoured tradition at one of the province’s great historic buildings. The annual New Year’s Day levee takes place at Government House in Edmonton on Tuesday, January 1. The doors will be open to the public from 1:30 to 3:30 PM. …

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Cabbage Rolls

    Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Cabbage Rolls

    By Reena Nerbas Non-Toxic Toilet Bowl Cleaner Dear Reena, Can you provide me with an inexpensive non-toxic toilet bowl cleaner? I am looking for something that I can use every day, without stripping the paint. I am also wondering if the toilet tank should ever be cleaned, if so how often do you recommend? Mary…

  • Investing in Innovation for Alberta Industries

    Investing in Innovation for Alberta Industries

    The province is helping emissions-intensive industries cut costs and become more efficient with upgrades to technology and equipment. An investment of $50 million from Alberta’s Climate Leadership Plan will help trade-exposed industries reduce costs and increase competitiveness. The Sector-specific Industrial Energy Efficiency Program is targeting efficiency at pulp and paper, chemical, fertilizer, minerals and metals…

  • Why We Should Stop Labelling People Climate Change Deniers

    Why We Should Stop Labelling People Climate Change Deniers

    By Chui-Ling Tam, University of Calgary In the westernmost reaches of Nunavut, on the Northwest Passage, Inuit hunters have told me some pithy things about climate change. The land is changing. It isn’t climate change. This is part of cycles. Our elders saw this coming. Some of the most visible and profound effects of global warming are…

  • Court Declares Molyneux FSD Trustee

    Court Declares Molyneux FSD Trustee

      Foothills School Division has received notice that a consent order was signed by Madam Justice Dilts awarding the recent Ward 1 By-election to Mr. John (Jack) Molyneux. Clarification from the Courts was sought after the Local Authorities Elections Act and Municipal Affairs were unable to provide instruction on how to proceed after a candidate issued a…

  • Christmas in the Trenches

    Christmas in the Trenches

  • Fair Holiday Pay for Alberta Workers

    Fair Holiday Pay for Alberta Workers

    The festive season is here and the Government of Alberta has clear standards to ensure those working over the holidays are treated fairly. Health-care workers, first responders, utility employees, road crews, grocery staff and many in the hospitality industry will be working this holiday season to ensure Albertans are safe and can make the most…

  • Kwanzaa: Statement from Premier Notley

    Kwanzaa: Statement from Premier Notley

    Premier Rachel Notley issued the following statement expressing best wishes for Kwanzaa: “Today marks the beginning of Kwanzaa, a week-long festival celebrating pan-African culture, values and history. “The seven principles of Kwanzaa are unity, self-determination, purpose, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, creativity and faith. While the celebration of Kwanzaa is still growing, these values…

  • Help Brianne Feel the Sun!

    Help Brianne Feel the Sun!

    This is a familiar scene and one that many of us take for granted. But, for the protagonist in our story, this is what she imagines happiness will look like when she leaves the shelter and is finally living free from family violence and abuse. Brianne* tells a story of abuse that goes back to…

  • Hilarious Holiday Pet Moments Caught On Tape

    Hilarious Holiday Pet Moments Caught On Tape