Author: Gateway Gazette Contributor

  • Affordable Homes, Supports for Edmontonians in Need

    Affordable Homes, Supports for Edmontonians in Need

    The opening of a new permanent supportive housing project in Edmonton means more people experiencing chronic homelessness have a safe, stable place to call home and support to address their needs. The Alberta government provided $4 million in 2016-17 to help construct Balwin Place. The building includes 25 self-contained one-bedroom suites, with two common spaces…

  • Honouring the Memory of your Best Friend with Glasswork

    Honouring the Memory of your Best Friend with Glasswork

    We were recently asked by some friends if we could make something special with their beloved dogs ashes. Together we come up with some ideas for a meaningful piece – a decanter and some spinning goblets that were the colour of “Dexters” fur – so that his family could raise a toast to him. We love creating…

  • Turner Valley School “Ask the Principal”: Students in Vests on the Playground

    Turner Valley School “Ask the Principal”: Students in Vests on the Playground

    Ask the Principal: ”Who are those awesome students on our playground wearing vests? What are they doing?” At Turner Valley School we believe in the strength of community, that together we are better. To help build that sense of community, we have developed the Turner Valley School Ambassador Program. We asked Grade 6 students to apply to…

  • United Conservative Leader Jason Kenney issued the following statement on Yom Ha’atzmaut

    United Conservative Leader Jason Kenney issued the following statement on Yom Ha’atzmaut

    Today marks the 70th anniversary of the founding of the modern State of Israel as the refuge, homeland, and bastion of the Jewish People. Israel’s very existence is something of a miracle. A nation born from the ashes of the Holocaust, Israel has survived multiple invasions and constant existential threats, to thrive as one of…

  • Town of High River and Landowner Sign Agreement to Proceed with SW Dike Construction

    Town of High River and Landowner Sign Agreement to Proceed with SW Dike Construction

    HIGH RIVER, AB: After a Special Meeting of Council on Monday, April 16 it was announced that the Town has come to an agreement with the landowners regarding the land acquisition and construction for the Southwest Dike. “The Town and the Monteith family are now moving forward together on this project,” says Craig Snodgrass, Mayor…

  • Castle Parks to get a Thrilling New Adventure

    Castle Parks to get a Thrilling New Adventure

    Alberta Parks is developing a world-class, backcountry hut-to-hut system in Castle Wildland Provincial Park in partnership with the Alpine Club of Canada. This investment is part of the Government of Alberta’s ongoing commitment to diversify and modernize Alberta’s provincial parks system. Total funding for the project is $700,000 over two years. “Albertans love parks. Camping…

  • Lex Monoxide: MR MIKES

    Lex Monoxide: MR MIKES

    “Not so much a complaint as a general awareness that…” Lex Monoxide reviews MR MIKES in High River – how does your experience compare?

  • Beethoven on the Silver Screen!

    Beethoven on the Silver Screen!

    Beethoven: Emperor Concerto Beethoven: Symphony #7 Ba ba ba bum… Wait, no. That’s Beethoven’s Fifth. Everywhere you turn, somebody is quoting Beethoven. It may not be as famous as the Fifth, but you’re probably more familiar with Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 than you think. It has been used again and again, in film and in…

  • Veterans Affairs Canada Implements New and Enhanced Programs and Services for Veterans and Their Families 

    Veterans Affairs Canada Implements New and Enhanced Programs and Services for Veterans and Their Families 

    Six new and two enhanced programs and services announced in Budget 2017 are now available to support Veteran and family well-being Ottawa – During military service, Canadian Armed Forces members develop incredible skills and assets from their military training and experience. Following service, transitioning to a post-service life provides opportunities and a new mission for Veterans…

  • Confidence in Canada Remains in Question Despite Meeting Between Prime Minister, Premiers

    Confidence in Canada Remains in Question Despite Meeting Between Prime Minister, Premiers

    (Vancouver, BC) – Sunday, the Government of Canada announced it will assert federal jurisdiction through pending legislation and begin discussions with Kinder Morgan on the financial framework for a potential taxpayer-funded investment in the Trans Mountain Expansion Project to mitigate the risk created by the BC Government’s continued opposition to the project.  “This is a direct…

  • High River RCMP – Break & Enter to Industrial Sites

    High River RCMP – Break & Enter to Industrial Sites

    TransCanada Magcan Facility High River, Alberta – On April 6th, 2018, High River and Okotoks RCMP responded to a report of a break and enter in progress at the TransCanada Magcan facility located north of the Town of High River, near Aldersyde. The security fence had been cut and the facility entered.  Numerous piles of copper wire…

  • Albertans Can Access Free Legal Advice at Law Day

    Albertans Can Access Free Legal Advice at Law Day

    LAW DAY MAKES LEGAL SYSTEM MORE APPROACHABLE FOR ALBERTANS  Law Day Gives Residents Opportunity to Get Up Close and Personal with Canada’s Justice System  CALGARY – Law Day, hosted by the Canadian Bar Association – Alberta Branch (CBA), is taking place on April 21, 2018, in celebration of the 36th anniversary of the signing of Canada’s…

  • Celebrating Excellence in Alberta’s Trades

    Celebrating Excellence in Alberta’s Trades

    More than 70 of the best and brightest in Alberta’s apprenticeship industry are being recognized through the 2018 Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board Awards. For the 21st year, the awards help recognize top apprentices, employers, technical training instructors, mentors and employers of Indigenous apprentices. “Good jobs begin with a good education, and ensuring we’re providing…

  • Saving Money While Building a Green Economy

    Saving Money While Building a Green Economy

    Proposed legislation would stimulate local economies, create jobs and help Albertans save money on their energy bills. If passed, An Act to Enable Clean Energy Improvements would give municipalities the option to establish a Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program. The initiative would allow home and business owners to make their spaces more energy-efficient, without putting any…

  • Buying Pets Online: What You Need to Know!

    Buying Pets Online: What You Need to Know!

    Thanks to modern technology you can get a new iPod, the latest Harry Potter book and even a new dog from the comfort of your own home. With the advent of online shopping and websites like eBay and Kijiji you can buy virtually anything over the net. Although many major online sites such as eBay…