Author: Gateway Gazette Contributor

  • Use of Force was Reasonable in CPS-involved Shooting

    Use of Force was Reasonable in CPS-involved Shooting

    On Nov. 29, 2016, ASIRT was directed to investigate the circumstances surrounding a Calgary Police Service (CPS) officer-involved shooting that resulted in the death of a 27-year-old woman that day. The investigation is now complete. In the early hours of Nov. 29, 2016, multiple people called police about a woman acting erratically outside apartment buildings…

  • Planet Waves Horoscopes: August 13 – 20, 2018

    Planet Waves Horoscopes: August 13 – 20, 2018

    By Amy Elliott   Aries Your ruler Mars is in the process of re-entering Capricorn for the final two weeks of its retrograde phase. It’s likely that what you’ve been learning from these recent months has been woven into your consciousness gradually, one thread at a time. You may already be starting to see a…

  • Town Inviting Public to Provide Feedback on Cannabis Consumption in High River

    Town Inviting Public to Provide Feedback on Cannabis Consumption in High River

    HIGH RIVER, AB: The Town of High River is asking the public for their feedback and opinions on the consumption of cannabis in public places within High River. The public can provide their input through an online survey available on highriver.ca/cannabis. “Feedback from High River residents, business owners, and even those who visit or use High…

  • Company, Director Guilty on Interference Charges

    Company, Director Guilty on Interference Charges

    A Drayton Valley used oil storage and recycling facility and one of its directors have been found guilty and sentenced under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act. Tryon’s Auto Body Ltd. and company director Jonah Tryon were found to have interfered with an inspector or investigator who was exercising powers or carrying out duties under the act.…

  • Environmental Charges Laid Against Company, Owner

    Environmental Charges Laid Against Company, Owner

    The Alberta government has laid four charges against a Westlock company and its owner for failing to comply with provincial environmental legislation and pesticide regulations. Incident details Western Air Spray Inc. and Bobby Fred (Bob) Hnatko face three charges each as a result of incidents that occurred between June 23 and Sept. 1, 2016. Hnatko…

  • Clean, Drain and Dry: Pro Tips and Tricks

    Clean, Drain and Dry: Pro Tips and Tricks

    The Government of Alberta is committed to protecting and maintaining healthy and sustainable fish populations and aquatic ecosystems throughout the province, and the way we work as public servants reflects this. Under the Decontamination Protocol for Watercraft and Equipment, government employees who work in water must clean, drain and dry their gear before moving to another…

  • AHS Weekly Wellness: Work Week Activities to Improve Fitness

    AHS Weekly Wellness: Work Week Activities to Improve Fitness

    Finding time to exercise during the work week can be challenging. For many of us, most of the daylight hours are consumed preparing for work, commuting to and from work and…working. Experts recommend a minimum of 2 ½ hours of moderate activity a week. To qualify as “moderate”, an activity should increase your breathing rate…

  • Millarville Horticultural Club: Growing Garlic

    Millarville Horticultural Club: Growing Garlic

    Every second Tuesday of the month (Sept to May) at 7:30pm a speaker is arranged to talk and share their knowledge with the club. We meet at the Millarville church house. This September meeting is at Forage and Farm hosted by Cheryl Greisinger. She will be sharing her garlic growing hints and what to do with garlic. Come…

  • Pyrethrins: An Organic Gardener’s Best Friend

    Pyrethrins: An Organic Gardener’s Best Friend

    Greener Ideal This is a guest post by Sandra Sleezer, an entomologist and the technical service coordinator for MGK. As an organic gardener, you probably understand the frustration of walking aisle after aisle at your local nursery without finding the right tool for the job. Sadly, we are somewhat limited in what is available — especially…

  • MP John Barlow: Carbon Tax

    MP John Barlow: Carbon Tax

    Foothills, AB – After months making the ridiculous argument a federal carbon tax would improve competitiveness, attract global investment and create new jobs Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government is now admitting its proposed tax grab is a failure. Earlier this month Trudeau announced he was walking back on his carbon tax plan offering an exemption for…

  • Scholarship and Grant Available for Canadian Youth

    Scholarship and Grant Available for Canadian Youth

    TD Scholarships for Community Leadership Community heroes do good work because they are inspired to, not for the recognition. Unique in Canada, the TD Scholarships for Community Leadership are designed to recognize the achievements of youth who are making a difference and help them realize their educational goals.After all, today’s community-minded students are tomorrow’s leaders.…

  • New Funding Boosts Opportunities for Women

    New Funding Boosts Opportunities for Women

    Status of Women is supporting 32 projects that will help immigrant entrepreneurs, empower Indigenous communities and make life better for Alberta women. The province is providing $850,000 to non-profit organizations to kick-start or expand innovative projects that empower women in leadership roles, increase economic security for their families and prevent gender-based violence. “When women succeed,…

  • Record Number of Dawgs Named to WMBL All Star Teams

    Record Number of Dawgs Named to WMBL All Star Teams

    The Okotoks Dawgs were big winners (this week) when Western Major Baseball League President Kevin Kvame announced the League Award winners for the 2018 regular season. Dawgs closer Craig Smith (Columbia College) won the Honourable Mention Award after he broke the WMBL record for saves in a single season with 15. He was also named…

  • MoneyNing: What Are You Wasting Money On?

    MoneyNing: What Are You Wasting Money On?

    One of the ways to find yourself in financial trouble is to waste your money. In order to get your finances back on track, you need to be able to identify money wasters in your budget, and then make an effort to stop spending money on those items. Will you spend some time today to…

  • Making Alberta Highways Safer and Smoother

    Making Alberta Highways Safer and Smoother

    The Government of Alberta has issued a Request for Proposals for maintenance operations on Deerfoot Trail in Calgary to ensure it is safe year-round. The existing contract will expire on July 31, 2019. Bids will be evaluated according to updated criteria with renewed focus on performance and outcomes. Traditionally, contractor bids for highway maintenance contracts…