Author: Gateway Gazette Contributor

  • On Biting Dogs and Rescued Dogs

    On Biting Dogs and Rescued Dogs

    A recent dog attack near Calgary has brought back the debate around breed specific legislation. We would like to communicate our support for the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association’s position statement, which supports vicious dog legislation that is not breed specific. We also strongly recommend, for those considering rescuing dogs, to first consider adopting locally as there are already…

  • Reasonable Use of Force During Okotoks RCMP Arrest

    Reasonable Use of Force During Okotoks RCMP Arrest

    ASIRT was directed to investigate the circumstances surrounding the Feb. 14, 2016, arrest of a 45-year-old woman by a member of the Okotoks Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), during which she sustained a fracture to her left arm. During the course of her arrest, an officer used force on two occasions: once at the roadside…

  • KML Shareholders to Receive Trans Mountain Transaction Proceeds

    KML Shareholders to Receive Trans Mountain Transaction Proceeds

    KML Expected to Distribute $11.40 per Share as a Return of Capital CALGARY, Sept. 4, 2018 /CNW/ – The Kinder Morgan Canada Limited (TSX: KML) board today announced a series of decisions following the closing of the sale of the Trans Mountain Pipeline system and the Trans Mountain Expansion Project (TMEP) to the Government of Canada.  The KML board unanimously…

  • High River RCMP Lay Multiple Charges Following Search Warrant Execution

    High River RCMP Lay Multiple Charges Following Search Warrant Execution

    High River, Alberta –  High River RCMP is committed to increasing community safety by using a crime reduction strategy that focuses on identifying repeat offenders, gathering intelligence and conducting enforcement initiatives. On Monday Sept.17-18, 2018, High River RCMP executed a search warrant involving stolen property north of High River at a commercial location. Two males and one female have been arrested. One…

  • Canada’s Conservatives Issue Statement on Trans Mountain Expansion

    Canada’s Conservatives Issue Statement on Trans Mountain Expansion

    Ottawa, ON (Sept 21 2018) – Shannon Stubbs, Conservative Shadow Minister of Natural Resources, today released the following statement in response to the government’s announcement regarding the Trans Mountain Expansion: “Today, Justin Trudeau once again failed Canadian workers and their families.  It has been three weeks since the Federal Court of Appeal ruled that the Prime…

  • Win a Ride in a Balloon During the Balloon Festival in High River

    Win a Ride in a Balloon During the Balloon Festival in High River

    Have you ever wanted to soar like an eagle? Well here is your chance!! As you may know, our RE/MAX Balloon will be flying as part of the High River Balloon Festival being held Sept 26-30th. We are going to be giving away an actual Balloon Ride for 2 in our very own RE/MAX Balloon!! We…

  • John Barlow: Focusing on Rural Crime

    John Barlow: Focusing on Rural Crime

    Rural crime rates are spiraling out of control in Canada and Trudeau continues to do nothing to protect those most vulnerable. Earlier this summer I sat down with my colleague, the Honourable Michelle Rempel, and discussed this critical issue. It has become clear to us and our Conservative colleagues in Alberta there has been a dramatic spike in areas with…

  • New Liquor Distribution Centre to Support Alberta’s Thriving Liquor Industry

    New Liquor Distribution Centre to Support Alberta’s Thriving Liquor Industry

    The construction of Alberta’s newest and largest liquor distribution centre, designed to support the continued growth and success of Alberta’s private liquor model, is now complete. “Over the past 25 years, we’ve proudly seen our industry grow by leaps and bounds and it’s only fitting that a new centre is introduced to ensure efficient and…

  • Planet Waves Horoscopes: September 24 – October 1, 2018

    Planet Waves Horoscopes: September 24 – October 1, 2018

    by Eric Francis ARIES — The goal of many people is to “fit in.” For two reasons described by your astrology, this is not going to work for you. The first is an immediate situation: Mars is making its way across Aquarius, an important zone of your chart associated with your social interactions. Mars does…

  • Filming to Take Place in High River Sept. 24, 26 & 27

    Filming to Take Place in High River Sept. 24, 26 & 27

    HIGH RIVER, AB: Television film crews will be returning to High River on September 24 to continue production of a popular drama, using various locations around town. To minimize disruption, most crew vehicles will be parked in gravel lots located between 3 and 4 Avenue S.W as well as behind the Museum of the Highwood…

  • Stolen Okotoks Charity Pizza Trailer Found!

    Stolen Okotoks Charity Pizza Trailer Found!

    Great news everybody! RCMP have located our charity trailer!!! We’ll be heading out (today) to see what shape it’s in, but we’re ecstatic to have it back! Thanks to everyone for all your kind thoughts, & for sharing our story – it meant a lot to us! ~ Tom’s House of Pizza, Okotoks  

  • How to Survive — and Thrive — in the New World of Work

    How to Survive — and Thrive — in the New World of Work

    Written by Jennifer Allford It can feel a little mind-boggling when trying to get your head around these statistics: one author estimates that 65 per cent of children in elementary school will end up working in jobs that don’t exist today (source).  Another report says 85 per cent of the jobs we’ll be applying for…

  • AHS Weekly Wellness: Energize Your Commute

    AHS Weekly Wellness: Energize Your Commute

    It’s not always easy to maintain a physically active lifestyle. That’s why Alberta Health Services (AHS) What’s Your Balance? wellness initiative is encouraging Albertans to  increase their physical activity and find a healthy balance in their daily lives. “With the busy lifestyles we currently lead, it can be a challenge for people to feel like…

  • Homemade Chicken Stock

    Homemade Chicken Stock

    BY KAREN ANDERSON A hot stock tip To make a clear stock, make sure to simmer—not boil—the stock. If you boil it, proteins from the bones coagulate and make the stock cloudy. Use whole spices and herbs, as ground versions may also cloud the stock. Stock is a liquid made by simmering animal bones or…

  • Children to Learn Traffic Safety Tips

    Children to Learn Traffic Safety Tips

    Across Alberta, children are learning how to get to school and back home safely during annual Traffic Safety Day events. Traffic Safety Day is an opportunity to teach children safe behaviours and remind drivers to share the road, especially around schools, playground zones and buses. Children will be getting on and off buses or crossing…