Author: Gateway Gazette Contributor

  • Twilight Dinner and Fashion Show will require closure of 4 Avenue S.W.

    Twilight Dinner and Fashion Show will require closure of 4 Avenue S.W.

    HIGH RIVER, AB: The Twilight Long Table dinner and Fashion Show will be held on Saturday, September 15 and Sunday, September 16 on 4 Avenue S.W. The community event and fundraiser will require a full road closure of 4 Avenue S.W from Macleod Trail to 1 Street S.W. from 7 a.m. on Friday, September 14…

  • Championing Trade with U.S. Legislators

    Championing Trade with U.S. Legislators

    Strathcona-Sherwood Park MLA Estefania Cortes-Vargas will promote the benefits of bilateral trade between Alberta and the U.S. Representing Alberta at the Council of State Governments West (CSG West) annual meeting in Utah Sept. 11-15, Cortes-Vargas will participate on a number of panels, including the North America Summit and will co-chair the Canada–U.S. Relations Committee. “Alberta…

  • Healthy Hints from Pharmasave: Start a Walking School Bus

    Healthy Hints from Pharmasave: Start a Walking School Bus

    Parents who feel time pressured may be unwilling to trade in the quick car ride to school for a slow morning stroll. The solution may be to start a walking school bus. More than half of Canadian children aren’t as active as they need to be for healthy development. Walking to school instead of driving not…

  • Let Horsepower Pull You In! Experience Real Horsepower: the Ultimate Teamwork of Man and Beast

    Let Horsepower Pull You In! Experience Real Horsepower: the Ultimate Teamwork of Man and Beast

    The Bar U Ranch National Historic Site will host our annual Harvest and Heavy Horse Weekend on Saturday, September 15 and Sunday, September 16. A second Threshing Day and Hamburger Soup Fundraiser takes place on Saturday, September 22. The Bar U community has been celebrating “Rhythm of the Land” from spring seed planting through fall…

  • Introducing ELA

    Introducing ELA

    Autonomous vehicle ready to transport visitors between TELUS Spark and Calgary Zoo CALGARY ­— The first autonomous shuttle in Western Canada has arrived in Calgary, providing the public with an opportunity to experience this technology first-hand. ELA, or ‘Electric Autonomous,’ is a fully-accessible 12-person vehicle, which will move passengers between the Calgary Zoo and TELUS…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Spreadable Butter

    Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Spreadable Butter

    By Reena Nerbas Discolouration Left on Walls by Pictures Dear Reena, I love your natural, non-chemical solutions. Is there anything that will remove the dark discoloration on the paint behind pictures hung on the wall? And is there a way to prevent this discoloration from happening? Thanks. Vera Dear Vera, I contacted my favorite paint…

  • Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day (Sept 9): Minister Sabir

    Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day (Sept 9): Minister Sabir

    To recognize International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day, Minister of Community and Social Services Irfan Sabir issued the following statement: “Every child deserves the opportunity to live a healthy life and reach their full potential. We all play a role in supporting expectant mothers to have healthy, alcohol-free pregnancies. Our government is dedicated to…

  • 2018 Bragg Creek Arts Festival

    2018 Bragg Creek Arts Festival

    The art world hits the stage once again in Bragg Creek for the 3rd annual Arts Festival Sept 21-Sept 30, 2018. This week long event celebrates art and features world class artists from the Artists on Tour group, Arts in Bragg Creek group,  an art walk of many other Bragg Creek artists and artisans, a Plein…

  • From Tomatoes To Supper In No Time Flat

    From Tomatoes To Supper In No Time Flat

    By Jorj Morgan Or should I say “splat” –tomatoes, especially from the farmer’s market, are extra juicy this time of year. As we sweat out the last of the summer, I’m sure there’s nothing better than a sweet tasting, ripe tomato – just look at all the varieties for sale right now – tomatoes in…

  • VETS Canada to Open a Drop-In Support Centre for Ottawa Ottawa Veteran in Need – the First of its Kind

    VETS Canada to Open a Drop-In Support Centre for Ottawa Ottawa Veteran in Need – the First of its Kind

    Veterans Emergency Transition Services Canada (VETS Canada) is pleased to announce the grand opening of their first Drop-In and Support Centre in downtown Ottawa at 517 Besserer Street – set to open doors on 17 September 2018. The VETS Canada Drop-In and Support Centre, the very first of its kind in Canada, will be open…

  • Message from Suzanne Oel, President, High Country Rural Crime Watch Association

    Message from Suzanne Oel, President, High Country Rural Crime Watch Association

    If you have not heard already, the Fire Ban in the MD of Foothills has been lifted as of September 4, 2018. There’s news from the Provincial RCMP about property crime stats reducing in Alberta: http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/news/2018/alberta-rcmp-releases-mid-year-report-card-crime-reduction However, in our area, the Turner Valley RCMP detachment response area, our property crime stats are higher compared to last year in our mid-year report.  In…

  • Travel Advice and Safety During Hurricane Season

    Travel Advice and Safety During Hurricane Season

    September 12, 2018 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada Global Affairs Canada today issued the following statement:  “As Hurricane Florence, Tropical Storm Isaac and Super Typhoon Mangkhut are all expected to make landfall this week, the Government of Canada reminds Canadians of the importance of making safe travel arrangements. “For Hurricane Florence, Canadians should…

  • Celebrating Ukrainian Heritage in Alberta

    Celebrating Ukrainian Heritage in Alberta

    Ricardo Miranda, Minister of Culture and Tourism, issued the following statement to mark Ukrainian-Canadian Heritage Day (September 7): “Albertans of Ukrainian heritage have made an enduring impact on our province with contributions that span business and industry, academia, public service, culture and sports. The legacy of this community is so well understood and appreciated that the Ukrainian-Canadian…

  • Fire Information Update – Boundary Wildfire – September 12, 2018; 11:30

    Fire Information Update – Boundary Wildfire – September 12, 2018; 11:30

    During the overnight period, cooler temperatures and higher relative humidity resulted in no fire growth. At 08:30 this morning, very limited smoke was noted.    WHAT’S HAPPENING…  Working on the ground under the direction of the U.S. Northern Rockies Type 1 Incident Management Team (IMT), the initial attack teams from Banff, Kootenay and Grasslands national parks…

  • Government of Canada Continues Unprecedented Action to Protect Northern and Southern Resident Killer Whales

    Government of Canada Continues Unprecedented Action to Protect Northern and Southern Resident Killer Whales

    Ottawa, Ontario – Canada’s Northern and Southern Resident Killer Whales are critical to maintaining biodiversity in Pacific waters and hold special meaning and cultural value for many Canadians. The Government of Canada is dedicated to the protection and recovery of these whales. The government has taken and will continue to take significant actions to help these…