Author: Gateway Gazette Contributor

  • Surgery Wait Times Skyrocket Under the NDP

    Surgery Wait Times Skyrocket Under the NDP

    EDMONTON, AB: Albertans are waiting months longer for key surgeries and the NDP government must explain their mismanagement of the province’s health care system, United Conservatives said today. According to the new Alberta Health Services annual report, since the NDP formed government: Open heart surgery wait times increased by nearly 50 per cent, from 14.9 weeks to…

  • Canada Post Rotating Strikes are Underway

    Canada Post Rotating Strikes are Underway

    Rotating strikes are under way in Toronto & the GTA Posted on Oct. 23, 2018 by Canada Post in Customer Alerts The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) started rotating strikes after 12:01 this morning in the Greater Toronto Area, (excluding Scarborough) and most of the 905-region. Mail and parcels will not be delivered or picked up in Toronto…

  • Ti’nu Affordable Housing Officially Open

    Ti’nu Affordable Housing Officially Open

    The governments of Alberta and Canada and the Town of Banff are improving lives for families and individuals in Banff and the surrounding communities with the grand opening of the new Ti’nu affordable apartment complex. One hundred and thirty-one new units, including eight barrier-free units, will provide modern, affordable and much-needed housing in a community…

  • Centre Street Bridge Closure Rescheduled for Oct. 25

    Centre Street Bridge Closure Rescheduled for Oct. 25

    HIGH RIVER, AB: The full closure of the Centre Street Bridge has been rescheduled for Thursday, October 25. The road will be closed from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., after which the road will be reopened to two-way traffic. The closure is required for final testing and commissioning of the flood gate. A detour route will…

  • Turner Valley RCMP investigate a three vehicle collision on Highway 22 at 934 Street – Update #1

    Turner Valley RCMP investigate a three vehicle collision on Highway 22 at 934 Street – Update #1

    Turner Valley, Alberta – On October 22, 2018, at approximately 12:45 p.m. Turner Valley RCMP were dispatched to a three vehicle collision on Highway 22 near Priddis. Preliminary investigation has determined that a west bound car collided with an east bound semi truck. A second truck was also involved in the collision. The 25 year old male…

  • International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

    International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

    To recognize the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, Minister of Community and Social Services Irfan Sabir issued the following statement: “Our government believes that no one should live in poverty, and that all Albertans deserve the opportunity to take part in our province’s economy, communities and cultural life. “Together with our community partners,…

  • Fire Code Requirements for Haunted Houses

    Fire Code Requirements for Haunted Houses

    It seems inevitable at this time of the year that several news stories pop up about a haunted house business or a home or building being converted into a makeshift haunted house being shut down due to safety concerns. Haunted houses are a common form of entertainment over these next couple of weeks. They come in many forms, whether…

  • Planet Waves Horoscopes: October 22 – 29, 2018

    Planet Waves Horoscopes: October 22 – 29, 2018

    by Eric Francis Coppolino Aries (March 20-April 19) — It will help if you’re unusually open and conversant about things you usually keep quiet about. That would include all the taboo subjects, but particularly revealing the truth about your desire nature. A group of planets in Scorpio is about to be joined by the Sun on…

  • High River’s Retired Fire Chief Receives Meritorious Service Medal

    High River’s Retired Fire Chief Receives Meritorious Service Medal

    HIGH RIVER, AB: The Town of High River is pleased to announce that Retired Fire Chief Leonard (Len) Zebedee has been awarded a Meritorious Service Medal for his outstanding leadership and professionalism during and after the 2013 flood. The Meritorious Service Decorations (Civil Division) enable the Governor General, on behalf of Her Majesty the Queen…

  • Persons Day: Statement from Premier Notley

    Persons Day: Statement from Premier Notley

    Premier Rachel Notley issued the following statement, as Canadians mark Persons Day: “It’s been less than a century since the Persons Case. Just one lifetime ago, Canadian women were denied many of the basic rights and privileges we take for granted today. “That changed because five women from Alberta dared to challenge injustice. We all…

  • A Good Deal for Canadians

    A Good Deal for Canadians

    By Chrystia Freeland The United States Mexico Canada Agreement is an updated, modernized North American trade agreement that is good for Canada and good for Canadians. It is the result of Canada being tough at the negotiation table, united at home, and getting the job done. Canada negotiated hard. We stayed strong, even when some…

  • AHS Weekly Wellness: Healthy Halloween

    AHS Weekly Wellness: Healthy Halloween

    Halloween is a time that children get excited about dressing up as their favourite character and stocking up on candy. Below are some tips to make your Halloween festivities healthier for your family and others. For your family: Work out a plan with your children and discuss how to enjoy their candy and decide what…

  • Canada Condemns Killing of Journalist Jamal Khashoggi

    Canada Condemns Killing of Journalist Jamal Khashoggi

    October 20, 2018 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement: “Canada condemns the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, which the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has confirmed took place in its consulate in Istanbul. “The explanations offered to date lack consistency and credibility.…

  • Second World War Veteran Reflects on War Amps 100 Years of “Amputees Helping Amputees”

    Second World War Veteran Reflects on War Amps 100 Years of “Amputees Helping Amputees”

    On November 11, Second World War veteran Charlie Jefferson will not only be thinking of all those who have served and continue to serve on behalf of Canada, he will also be reflecting on the 100th anniversary of The War Amps, an organization which has supported him and generations of amputees. In March 1945, Jefferson…

  • Turner Valley RCMP Arrest Two on Outstanding Warrants

    Turner Valley RCMP Arrest Two on Outstanding Warrants

    Turner Valley, Alberta –  On Oct. 17 at approximately 1:27 a.m., Turner Valley RCMP responded to a 911 call in the town of Black Diamond. Police attended the scene and spoke with a male and further investigation determined that Michael Cote-Bouchard (37) of Black Diamond was wanted on 26 outstanding warrants out of Banff and Calgary. He…