Author: Gateway Gazette Contributor

  • Innovative Land Use Bylaw Wins Award for Planning Excellence

    Innovative Land Use Bylaw Wins Award for Planning Excellence

    HIGH RIVER, AB: The Town of High River received a national Award of Merit for planning excellence on July 20 at the Canadian Institute of Planners and Manitoba Professional Planners Institute National Conference in Winnipeg for the Town’s creative and innovative 2017 Land Use Bylaw. The award for Planning Excellence in the category of Rural/Small Town Planning…

  • Open Letter to Minister MacAulay – Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)

    Open Letter to Minister MacAulay – Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)

    The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food 1341 Baseline Road Tower 7, Floor 9, Room 149 Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0C5 Dear Minister, Japan, Mexico and Singapore have now ratified the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) which means only three other countries need to ratify before the trade agreement can come…

  • Healthy Hints from Pharmasave: Touring and Travelling Tips

    Healthy Hints from Pharmasave: Touring and Travelling Tips

    One of the best parts of summer is having the time to do some of the things you really enjoy. This can mean long bike rides, playing football, golfing, camping, hiking, and all kinds of fun activities. Whichever ones you and your family are involved in, you’ll have more fun and be safer if you…

  • Some Highlights of Little New York Daze Weekend in Longview

    Some Highlights of Little New York Daze Weekend in Longview

  • Chicken Fries with Tamarind BBQ Sauce

    Chicken Fries with Tamarind BBQ Sauce

    Cooking with Jeanna I love any kind of chicken, but I have a weakness for chicken strips. When we go out to eat, my fiancé makes fun of me because I usually end up ordering chicken strips. He teases me that I’m six (maybe part of that is because I usually order the kids menu…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Peppermint for Spiders and Cornmeal for Weeds

    Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Peppermint for Spiders and Cornmeal for Weeds

    By Reena Nerbas Sour Cream Substitute Dear Reena, Do you have any ideas of a good substitute for sour cream? Helene Dear Helene, Combine 4 drops of lemon juice with one cup whipped cream. Let sit for 30 mins. Or use plain or vanilla yogurt, depending on what you are making. Salty Gravy Mix Hi…

  • Enhanced Canada Child Benefit for Canadians

    Enhanced Canada Child Benefit for Canadians

    Starting on July 20, Canadian families will receive more money thanks to the indexation of the Canada Child Benefit Vancouver, British Columbia – Helping hard-working middle-class families provide the best start in life for their children is a top priority for the Government of Canada. That is why two years ago the Government launched the Canada…

  • Weekend Triathlon May Cause Minor Traffic Delays in High River

    Weekend Triathlon May Cause Minor Traffic Delays in High River

    HIGH RIVER, AB: The  ‘Tri the Challenge Triathlon’ is a multi-sport event that will be held on Sunday, July 29 in High River. The event will begin at 8 a.m. at the Bob Snodgrass Recreation Complex and will involve a swimming, running and cycling section that will utilize the Recreation Complex and some of High…

  • New, Larger Misericordia Emergency Department

    New, Larger Misericordia Emergency Department

    Minister of Health Sarah Hoffman joined staff, patients and community members to unveil the location of the Misericordia Community Hospital’s new emergency department. At triple the footprint of the current emergency department, the new ED, on the west side of the hospital, will provide more treatment space, privacy and patient-centred care. “Building a bigger, modern…

  • Keep Your Pets Cool this Summer!

    Keep Your Pets Cool this Summer!

    By Calgary Humane With the hot weather likely here to stay, we have come up with eight ways to help you keep your pet cool so you can both beat the heat! Consider reducing or rescheduling strenuous activity with your pet until things cool down. It’s best to keep walks short, take frequent breaks and…

  • Province Supports New Indigenous Tourism Group

    Province Supports New Indigenous Tourism Group

    The government is funding a new tourism association that will help Indigenous entrepreneurs and their communities start tourism businesses, create jobs and offer visitors an authentic experience. The province has provided a grant to the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada to help create a provincial group, Indigenous Tourism Alberta. The money will support the development…

  • Royal Canadian Navy: Giving Back to the Aboriginal Entry Program

    Royal Canadian Navy: Giving Back to the Aboriginal Entry Program

    By Ryan Melanson When Able Seaman Bridgett Doucett signed up for the Canadian Forces Aboriginal Entry Program (CFAEP), she knew she was interested in a military career, but the environment and culture were foreign to her. An introduction to the military, in the form of a paid three-week program, was a welcome way to ease…

  • Championing Trade South of the Border

    Championing Trade South of the Border

    Alberta’s mission to Seattle and Spokane will help build support for pipelines and opposition to U.S. trade tariffs. Economic Development and Trade Minister Deron Bilous and Graham Sucha, MLA for Calgary-Shaw, will represent Alberta at the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER) 2018 Annual Summit July 23-25. “In today’s uncertain trade environment, it is more important…

  • Pepperidge Farm brand Goldfish Flavour Blasted Xtreme Cheddar Crackers recalled due to Salmonella

    Pepperidge Farm brand Goldfish Flavour Blasted Xtreme Cheddar Crackers recalled due to Salmonella

    Ottawa, July 23, 2018 – Campbell Company of Canada is recalling Pepperidge Farm brand Goldfish Flavour Blasted Xtreme Cheddar Crackers from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below. What you should do If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor. Check to…

  • Alberta Liberal Leader David Khan and MLA Dr David Swann launch EMS Hotline

    Alberta Liberal Leader David Khan and MLA Dr David Swann launch EMS Hotline

    Dr. David Swann and the Alberta Liberal Opposition have launched an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Hotline: 1-888-442-4664 The Hotline will give Albertans and EMS staff a chance to anonymously report concerns with the Provincial EMS system including delays in response times and hours waiting in ER hallways. Swann and Khan exposed wasteful mismanagement within EMS…