Author: Gateway Gazette Contributor

  • Victoria Day Weekend – CBSA tips for returning residents and visitors

    Victoria Day Weekend – CBSA tips for returning residents and visitors

    The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) advises travellers that it anticipates higher volumes at its ports of entry over the Victoria Day weekend. The CBSA shares the following tips to facilitate your border crossing: Plan your border crossing – Check border wait times using the CanBorder App and cross at the least busy port of entry in the area. Historically,…

  • Cracked Windows, Shattered Windshields and Emergency Landings

    Cracked Windows, Shattered Windshields and Emergency Landings

    Another week, another crack in the sky. Three different airlines’ domestic flights suffered window damage recently leading to diversions and emergency landings. How  often do window failures occur and should we be concerned? Source : Rūta Burbaitė Image : Olivier Cleynen Over the last few weeks, several commercial flights around the world were forced to make…

  • Custom Program Boosts Energy Efficiency

    Custom Program Boosts Energy Efficiency

    Industrial facilities will save energy and money by upgrading equipment and making energy improvements through a new Energy Efficiency Alberta program. The $88-million Custom Energy Solutions program is supported by funding from the Alberta government through Energy Efficiency Alberta, and the federal government through the Low Carbon Economy Leadership Fund, over three years. “We understand…

  • Stolen Vehicle Involved in Motor Vehicle Collision

    Stolen Vehicle Involved in Motor Vehicle Collision

    Cochrane, AB – On May 15, 2018 at approximately noon, the Cochrane RCMP responded to a report of a serious two vehicle collision on highway 1A near the Ghost Dam.  Prior to police arrival there were witness reports advising the occupants from one of the vehicles were fleeing from the scene. Upon police arrival, the immediate investigation…

  • High River: Temporary Tree Removals Required for Southwest Main Replacements

    High River: Temporary Tree Removals Required for Southwest Main Replacements

    HIGH RIVER, AB: Somerset Tree Service Ltd. will be removing eight trees on Macleod Trail S.W. between 4 Street and 7 Street on May 17 and 18. The tree removals are necessary in order to facilitate the southwest main replacement phase four project. The trees will be replaced later this season as part of the…

  • RCMP in Southern Alberta terminate multi-jurisdictional pursuit with arrests

    RCMP in Southern Alberta terminate multi-jurisdictional pursuit with arrests

    Granum, Alberta – Following a pursuit last night that started in High River and spanned four different detachment areas, the RCMP safely terminated the pursuit in Granum and arrested two adults and one youth. Shortly after 8:40 p.m., Calgary Police Service HAWCS advised the RCMP in Okotoks that they were following a vehicle which was travelling…

  • Beginning of Ramadan: Statement from Premier Notley

    Beginning of Ramadan: Statement from Premier Notley

    Premier Rachel Notley issued the following statement on the beginning of Ramadan: “Our government joins with Muslims in Alberta and around the world to mark the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan. Muslims have lived in our province for more than 100 years, and have been observing Ramadan here throughout the decades. “During Ramadan…

  • NDP Blocks Abolition of Adverse Possession Bill

    NDP Blocks Abolition of Adverse Possession Bill

    EDMONTON, AB: Monday, the NDP voted down Calgary-Fish Creek MLA Richard Gotfried’s Bill 204, which would have abolished adverse possession legislation, commonly known as “squatter’s rights.” The Bill sought to provide greater protection of the property rights for Albertans after a constituent of Gotfried’s had 750 square feet of his Lake Bonavista residential lot seized, without…

  • Trans Mountain Pipeline Keeps Canada Working

    Trans Mountain Pipeline Keeps Canada Working

    Billboards are now on display across British Columbia as the Government of Alberta launches a nationwide campaign to highlight the economic, social and environmental benefits of the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion.   The “Keep Canada Working” campaign will inform Canadians about the benefits of market access and counter the misinformation, harassment and obstruction that the…

  • United Conservatives Celebrate Ramadan

    United Conservatives Celebrate Ramadan

    EDMONTON, AB: United Conservative Leader Jason Kenney has issued the following statement to mark the beginning of the Holy Month of Ramadan: “The Holy Month of Ramadan, which begins today, takes place during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, the month in which the Qur’an is believed to have been revealed to the Prophet Mohammed.…

  • Minister Sigurdson Taking Medical Leave

    Minister Sigurdson Taking Medical Leave

    Lori Sigurdson, Minister of Seniors and Housing, will be taking a leave from her work at the legislature following a diagnosis of acute promyelocytic leukemia During her absence, Minister Irfan Sabir will be acting Minister of Seniors and Housing. “After experiencing unexplained symptoms for several days, last week I was diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukemia.…

  • Reward for Missing Karelian Bear Dogs

    Reward for Missing Karelian Bear Dogs

    My beloved girls have been taken from me; Willow and Aspen my Karelian Bear Dogs went missing last Sunday afternoon (May 6th) between 12:00pm and 12:45pm from my rural property South West of Calgary. I ask you to please share this anywhere and everywhere that you think would be helpful. My only idea left is…

  • Town launches High River Broadband Name and Logo Contest – Extended Deadline

    Town launches High River Broadband Name and Logo Contest – Extended Deadline

    HIGH RIVER, AB: The Town’s Economic Development Division is calling all residents, artists, and inspired community members to submit their ideas for a name and logo for the new High River Broadband initiative. “The Town of High River is looking for a name and visual identity to describe our project to provide broadband services to…

  • Surprise! There was no tax cut for middle-class Canadians

    Surprise! There was no tax cut for middle-class Canadians

    When you add up the eliminated credits, you get a very different perspective on the total income tax changes By Charles Lammam, Jason Clemens and Hugh MacIntyre The Fraser Institute With tax season just behind us, many Canadians are realizing the full weight of the income taxes they paid in 2017. And some may wonder…

  • MP John Barlow Encourages Local Organizations to Submit Applications for Community-based Projects Supporting Seniors

    MP John Barlow Encourages Local Organizations to Submit Applications for Community-based Projects Supporting Seniors

    Deadline is June 15, 2018 OTTAWA – The New Horizons for Seniors Program is one of the many ways the Federal Government works with older Canadians. This program funds a wide variety of projects not only in the riding of Foothills, but across the country, and focuses on seniors and recognizes their involvement as being an…