Author: Gateway Gazette Contributor

  • Improving Access to AISH Supports

    Improving Access to AISH Supports

    New user-friendly Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) application forms and guides will make it easier for Albertans with disabilities to get the supports they need. Albertans, community partners, AISH clients and doctors from across the province helped create a more user-friendly process for Albertans with disabilities to obtain support. Improvements include a clearer,…

  • Black Diamond Footbridge Re-scheduled for Painting

    Black Diamond Footbridge Re-scheduled for Painting

    The footbridge in the Off-Leash Park will be painted on July 20, 2018. The footbridge will be closed for the entire day. We appreciate everyone’s cooperation in avoiding the bridge on that day. Painting was rescheduled due to weather.

  • Relaxed Patio Rules Make a More Enjoyable Summer

    Relaxed Patio Rules Make a More Enjoyable Summer

    With summer in full swing, revellers across the province are having an easier time finding licensed venues where they can celebrate in the sun, thanks to updated liquor service regulations. This is the second summer during which licensed restaurants and bars in Alberta have had greater control over the size of their outdoor patios, their…

  • High River Broadband Name and Logo Chosen by Town Council

    High River Broadband Name and Logo Chosen by Town Council

    HIGH RIVER, AB: Town Council selected a name and visual identity today to represent the new Broadband initiative coming to High River. High River Connect, the Town’s new broadband service, will be available to businesses located within the identified business districts and surrounding residential dwellings starting in early 2019. The creator of the visual identity, Ian Penhalagan,…

  • Healthy Hints from Pharmasave: Water Fun

    Healthy Hints from Pharmasave: Water Fun

      Spending a week at the cottage, going fishing or sailing, or just having fun in your backyard pool can make for a great summer. But water needs to be treated with respect or accidents can happen. By paying attention to certain safety rules and by knowing what to do in case of an emergency,…

  • Alberta Celebrates Classic Car Collectors

    Alberta Celebrates Classic Car Collectors

    The Government of Alberta has declared July 13, 2018, as Collector Car Appreciation Day to recognize the important contributions classic car collectors make to the province. Alberta has an active and vibrant car culture with collector car shows across the province throughout the summer. Each show connects Albertans to the important contributions the automobile has…

  • Tim Hortons® to Launch in China

    Tim Hortons® to Launch in China

    Tim Hortons enters into an exclusive Master Franchise Joint Venture Agreement with Cartesian Capital Group to open more than 1,500 restaurants in the next ten years OAKVILLE, ON, July 11, 2018 /CNW/ – Tim Hortons®, one of North America’s largest quick-service restaurant chains, announced today that it has entered into an exclusive master franchise joint venture agreement with Cartesian Capital…

  • Traveling with a Cat

    Traveling with a Cat

    Fellow Cat Lover, Alfred wants to say thank you for requesting this valuable info on how you can safely take your cat on trips. Use common sense, and above all else, make this a fun and enjoyable trip for you and your precious kitty. Below are some helpful hints to help you make that trip…

  • Alberta Businesses Show Support for Service Dogs

    Alberta Businesses Show Support for Service Dogs

    The Alberta government is launching new decals that businesses, schools and workplaces can display in their windows to help welcome service dogs and their owners. The window decal campaign helps promote inclusion and increases awareness about the public access rights of service dogs. In Alberta, people with disabilities have the right to bring their qualified…

  • Sanitary Sewer Repairs Taking Place Over the Next Two Weeks in High River

    Sanitary Sewer Repairs Taking Place Over the Next Two Weeks in High River

    PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Sanitary sewer repairs taking place over the next two weeks HIGH RIVER, AB: Crews from Top Shot Concrete will be rehabilitating sanitary manholes in multiple locations around High River from July 19 to July 27. The work is necessary in order to repair the aging infrastructure and ensure continuity of service. The locations…

  • United Conservatives Win Big in By-elections

    United Conservatives Win Big in By-elections

    CALGARY, AB: The United Conservative Party (UCP) has won huge support in by-elections held in Central and Northern Alberta, with an overwhelming percentage of voters electing new UCP Members to the Legislative Assembly. “Tonight’s results are more proof that the United Conservative Party is on the right track, and that Albertans reject the NDP government’s failed…

  • Growing Global Agricultural Market Opportunities

    Growing Global Agricultural Market Opportunities

    Alberta’s agriculture industry will be able to expand its reach into export markets and increase consumer awareness with new programs. The new Canadian Agricultural Partnership (the Partnership) programs will contribute more than $90 million to help Alberta agri-businesses expand their export capacity and promote industry initiatives that increase consumer confidence and awareness of the Alberta…

  • 8th Annual Leather ‘n’ Chaps Ridin’ for SNAPS is this Saturday

    8th Annual Leather ‘n’ Chaps Ridin’ for SNAPS is this Saturday

    8th Annual Motorcycle Rally and Poker Run is Saturday, July 21st. Registration includes a free poker hand, pancake breakfast by the Stampede Welcome Wagon and the Batter Boys, then a beautiful ride out to Longview and west along Highway 40, coming back through Turner Valley, ending back at the High River Legion which includes free BBQ…

  • Parks Canada Invites Volunteers to the Knapweed Rodeo in Waterton Lakes National Park!

    Parks Canada Invites Volunteers to the Knapweed Rodeo in Waterton Lakes National Park!

    25th Annual Knapweed Rodeo, Saturday. July 21, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Pitch in and head off a stampede of millions of invasive seeds in the 25th annual Knapweed Rodeo! The Knapweed Rodeo is a fun, family event for those who want to don a cowboy hat (or any sun hat), dig in, get their hands dirty,…

  • Borealis Gallery Showcases Images of Canada’s Triumphs and Tribulations

    Borealis Gallery Showcases Images of Canada’s Triumphs and Tribulations

    Canada’s triumphs, failures and sacrifices are on display at Borealis Gallery in a new travelling exhibition from the Canadian Museum of History and Canada’s History Society. Showcasing unforgettable images and thought-provoking texts, Snapshots of Canada will be presented from July 19 to September 24, 2018. From the trial of Métis leader Louis Riel to Paul Henderson’s winning…