Author: Gateway Gazette Contributor

  • High River Heritage Advisory Board Launches Summer Contest

    High River Heritage Advisory Board Launches Summer Contest

    The Town’s Heritage Advisory Board has developed a ‘Heritage Hunt’ contest that will begin on June 22 and continue through the summer. “The contest is a fun way for us to educate and raise awareness about the town’s heritage properties,” says Jim Dokken, Heritage Advisory Board member. “There will be three separate opportunities throughout the…

  • Canada to Acquire Three Interim Icebreakers

    Canada to Acquire Three Interim Icebreakers

    Helping Keep Canada’s Waters Safe Gatineau (Quebec) – The Government of Canada is committed to providing the women and men of the Canadian Coast Guard with the equipment they need to keep Canadian waters safe, while supporting economic growth. On behalf of the Canadian Coast Guard, Public Services and Procurement Canada has issued an Advanced Contract…

  • CBSA Statement Following a CTV News Story on Secondary Referrals

    CBSA Statement Following a CTV News Story on Secondary Referrals

    The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) President, John Ossowski, made the following statement regarding the May 30th CTV story “Air travellers from Middle East, Africa, Caribbean more likely to face secondary inspection: CBSA.” “The interpretation of statistics obtained by reporter Glen McGregor, through an access to information, is misleading and superficial.  It suggests that travellers originating from…

  • Canadian Multiculturalism Day statement from United Conservative Leader Jason Kenney

    Canadian Multiculturalism Day statement from United Conservative Leader Jason Kenney

    EDMONTON, AB (June 27, 2018) – Throughout our history, Canada has been shaped by those who came to our shores from all around the world and worked hard to build a better life for themselves and their families. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Canadian Multiculturalism Act adopted under the leadership of former Conservative Prime…

  • Nominations Open for Stars of Alberta Awards

    Nominations Open for Stars of Alberta Awards

    Albertans are invited to help honour the people making a difference in their communities by nominating individuals for the Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards. “It is thanks to the generosity and community spirit of volunteers that vulnerable Albertans can access critical social services and we can all take part in the cultural and recreational programs…

  • Canadian Multiculturalism Day: Premier Notley

    Canadian Multiculturalism Day: Premier Notley

    Premier Rachel Notley issued the following statement: “Today, we celebrate multiculturalism, a key value that Canadians and Albertans hold dear. “In fact, the story of our province is the story of multiculturalism. Along with First Nations and Inuit people who originally inhabited the land, Alberta was built by wave after wave of immigrants and refugees…

  • Trudeau Liberals Impose Five More Years of Equalization Unfairness on Albertans

    Trudeau Liberals Impose Five More Years of Equalization Unfairness on Albertans

    NDP-Liberal alliance continues to weaken Alberta CALGARY, AB: (Last week), the Trudeau government rammed through renewal of the unfair Equalization scheme, a program that punishes Albertans and transfers billions out of Alberta each year. “Albertans are generous. We don’t object to helping other parts of the country when times are good here and bad elsewhere.…

  • Introducing our 27th Annual Emerald Awards Recipients

    Introducing our 27th Annual Emerald Awards Recipients

    Emerald Awards recognize and celebrate environmental excellence across all sectors in Alberta. Every year, the Alberta Emerald Foundation entrusts a third-party panel of knowledgeable judges to review all submitted nominations, and to select one recipient and a maximum of two finalist per category. On June 5, 2018, the 27th Annual Emerald Awards were presented at…

  • Helping Workers Collect Unpaid Wages

    Helping Workers Collect Unpaid Wages

    Government is working to recover money that is owed to people for work done in Alberta that has not been paid by their employers. Alberta Labour will send letters to employers who are alleged to owe their workers outstanding pay, encouraging the employers to resolve complaints before a formal investigation starts. “Our government has the…

  • A History of Horses in the Fire Service

    A History of Horses in the Fire Service

    Horses in the Fire Service — in 1832, the New York Mutual Hook and Ladder Company No. 1 volunteers purchased a horse to pull their engine. One of the reasons may have been due to a shortage of firefighters caused by a yellow fever epidemic. The other stations were unsympathetic. One evening the anti-equine element…

  • Canada’s Conservatives Issue Statement on Trans Mountain Expansion

    Canada’s Conservatives Issue Statement on Trans Mountain Expansion

    Ottawa, Ontario – Shannon Stubbs, Conservative Shadow Minister for Natural Resources, issued the following statement after (June 20) Natural Resources committee meeting: “Today, the Minister of Natural Resources confirmed that the Liberals failed to exert federal jurisdiction over the Trans Mountain Expansion project and that he has no idea when the construction of this important project will begin.  It’s been almost a month since…

  • Centre Street in High River Will be Closed June 27-29

    Centre Street in High River Will be Closed June 27-29

    HIGH RIVER, AB:  Centre Street will be closed from Macleod Trail to High Country Drive from 10 p.m. on Wednesday, June 27 to 6 a.m. on Friday, June 29. This closure is required in order to accommodate two projects: the Flood Gate Project (PCL Construction Management Inc.) and; the pavement tie-ins for the Lineham Bridge Project (Volker Stevin). The…

  • High River RCMP Seek Public Assistance in Identifying Suspect

    High River RCMP Seek Public Assistance in Identifying Suspect

    High River, Alberta –  High River RCMP is seeking the public`s assistance in identifying a male suspect. On June 9, 2018, a suspicious vehicle drove onto a rural property east of Aldersyde requesting gas from the home owner. An unknown male exited the vehicle, obtained gas and was seen filling up a silver older model Honda Civic which was determined to be stolen out of…

  • National Indigenous Peoples Day statement from United Conservative Leader Jason Kenney

    National Indigenous Peoples Day statement from United Conservative Leader Jason Kenney

    Edmonton, AB (June 21, 2018) – On June 21, we celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day, a day to celebrate the heritage, cultures, and contributions of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples. It is essential to recognize that Canada’s relationship with its Indigenous peoples has not been easy. In 2008, I was proud to be part…

  • First Francophonie Advisory Council Named | Premier conseil consultatif en matière de francophonie nommé

    First Francophonie Advisory Council Named | Premier conseil consultatif en matière de francophonie nommé

    Alberta’s French-speaking population now has a voice to help government enhance services in French in meaningful ways. Ten council members will advise the minister responsible for the Francophone Secretariat as the government sets priorities and implements the French Policy to support the vitality of Alberta’s vibrant and diverse French-speaking communities. “Creating the province’s first Alberta…