Author: Gateway Gazette Contributor

Township Road 360 across the Dickson Dam will be closed July 15 and 16 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. The Dickson Dam is adjacent to Gleniffer Lake, about 20 kilometres west of Innisfail. Construction crews will be on site to prepare for replacement of the spillway gates on the dam. Replacement of the gates…

Alberta’s energy sector is strengthening, driven by strong drilling activity and production increases, creating good-paying jobs for Alberta families. Premier Rachel Notley and Energy Minister Margaret McCuaig-Boyd have been standing up for Alberta and fighting for pipelines. Thanks to their leadership, Alberta is now closer than ever to breaking the land lock and getting top…

BANFF, Alta. – The Mount Royal Hotel, located in the heart of Banff, will officially reopened its doors on July 1st to welcome the community and guests back to the historic property. Following a devastating fire in December 2016 that brought together the Banff community, the hotel has been restored to its former beauty, seamlessly blending its storied heritage…

For the first time, the Government of Alberta and CKUA Radio will host a weekly summer music series at Calgary’s McDougall Centre, starting July 19. The seven-part series will be free to the public and will run every Thursday during the noon hour until Aug. 30, weather permitting. Each event will feature multiple musicians and…

Waves are created by energy passing through water. Here’s what you need to know, in 30 seconds. The ocean is never still. Whether you’re looking from the beach or a boat, you expect to see waves on the horizon. Waves are created by energy passing through water, causing it to move in a circular motion.…

Striploin steak is one of many delicious options of Canadian AAA Angus steaks you can grab in the meat department at your local Walmart. Perfect for grilling, Canadian AAA Angus striploin is a tender cut of meat with lots of marbling and juicy flavour. With sweet and savoury notes, this recipe is sure to be…

By RŪTA BURBAITĖ Airbus has just re-branded the Bombardier C Series jet acquired in a recent deal with the Canadian plane maker as the A220 and has already set “double-digit” and even “triple-digit” sales targets for the A220-100 and A220-300 models, formerly known as CS100 and CS300. The rebranding seals the takeover of the loss-making Montreal-based…

Just in time for the 150th Anniversary of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada Toronto, Ontario – The Royal Canadian Mint has created a truly out-of-this-world collectible by adding a genuine meteorite fragment to limited edition silver coins marking the 150th anniversary of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada.  This vividly illustrated coin, unveiled at a…

Greyhound Canada has taken the difficult decision to downsize its operations. The company has notified all proper authorities of its intention to discontinue some or all service – both passenger and freight — Effective October 31, 2018 at 11:59PM. In Alberta, all Greyhound routes will cease as of the effective date. Discontinued Routes TO and FROM Alberta…

The province is asking for input as it moves forward with a plan to improve the training, testing and oversight of all drivers, particularly those in the commercial trucking industry. The Government of Alberta is launching consultations with Albertans and key stakeholder groups on three proposed initiatives: Mandatory entry-level training for commercial drivers. Pre-entry requirements…