Author: Gateway Gazette Contributor

  • $2.5M Raised for Alberta Military Families

    $2.5M Raised for Alberta Military Families

    A Canadian Armed Forces representative met with government to express thanks for the Support Our Troops specialty licence plate program. In a Jan. 15 meeting, Sean N. Cantelon, CEO of Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services, spoke with Service Alberta Minister Nate Glubish and military liaison Brad Rutherford to express his personal thanks and appreciation…

  • AARCS Pet Food Assistance Program

    AARCS Pet Food Assistance Program

    AARCS mission for the Pet Food Assistance Program is to ensure all dogs and cats are receiving basic food needs for a healthy, sustainable life. AARCS distributes several hundred thousand pounds of pet food each and every year. This number is constantly growing as we grow as an organization. First, we need to provide food…

  • The Passing of Jason Goodstriker

    The Passing of Jason Goodstriker

    Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement on the passing of Jason Goodstriker: “I am shocked at the terribly sad news of the untimely death of my friend Jason Goodstriker. “Jason was a proud member of the Kainai band of the Blackfoot people. He served as band councillor, and was elected as Alberta Regional Chief…

  • Questerre Updates Progress on Clean Tech Energy Research in Quebec

    Questerre Updates Progress on Clean Tech Energy Research in Quebec

    CALGARY, Alberta (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Questerre Energy Corporation (“Questerre” or the “Company”) (TSX,OSE:QEC) updated the progress on its clean tech energy research project to produce energy with near zero emissions, zero use of toxic fluids below ground and zero use of drinking water. If successful, it will be world leading and a complete game changer…

  • Find Some Great Reading at the Longview Library

    Find Some Great Reading at the Longview Library

    The library Board wishes you all a very Happy New Year. We hope you will make coming to the library a big part of it. We hope, too, that you will peruse our bookshelves, enjoy the art work of local artists and admire the creativity of the young children in the area. The library’s mandate…

  • 3 Ways to Help Deal With a Post-holiday Financial Hangover

    3 Ways to Help Deal With a Post-holiday Financial Hangover

    TD Do you—and your bank account—feel a bit drained? With the holidays now over, the parties and constant gift-giving may already have you reeling. Even if you did your best to stick to a budget, it’s easy to get caught up in excitement of the holidays, resulting in overindulging and overspending. According to a 2019 survey…

  • Declaration: Red Tape Reduction Awareness Week

    Declaration: Red Tape Reduction Awareness Week

    Associate Minister Grant Hunter has declared Jan. 20-24 Red Tape Reduction Awareness Week in Alberta. The declaration coincides with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business’s own Red Tape Awareness Week, which highlights how regulatory burdens from all levels of government impede businesses and negatively affect the economy. “Red Tape Reduction Awareness week is about celebrating…

  • Planet Waves Horoscopes: January 20 – 27, 2020

    Planet Waves Horoscopes: January 20 – 27, 2020

    By Eric Francis ARIES — Events this week will give you a hint of the future. The Sun enters Aquarius, one of the most vibrant angles of your solar chart. This will draw you out into the world in a whole new way, and open up your social options. Yet there is much more: this…

  • Trans Mountain Pipeline: Minister Schweitzer

    Trans Mountain Pipeline: Minister Schweitzer

    Doug Schweitzer, Minister of Justice and Solicitor General, issued the following statement on the Supreme Court of Canada’s ruling on B.C.’s attempt to stop shipments of Alberta oil:   “The Supreme Court of Canada has upheld the rule of law and put an end to the British Columbia government’s campaign of obstruction against Alberta energy.…

  • Update on the Government of Canada’s efforts to assist with recovery from the winter storm in Newfoundland and Labrador

    Update on the Government of Canada’s efforts to assist with recovery from the winter storm in Newfoundland and Labrador

    OTTAWA – January 19, 2020 – The Government of Canada has taken steps to start supporting recovery efforts in Newfoundland and Labrador, following the significant winter storm that hit the Province on Friday, January 17. Public Safety Canada is working in close collaboration with provincial authorities, the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), and other federal partners in…

  • Alberta Scotties Coming to Okotoks

    Alberta Scotties Coming to Okotoks

    The Scotties run from January 22nd to 26th Hurry Hard! Eight of the finest competitive ladies curling teams in Alberta, come to Okotoks for the 2020 Sentinel Storage Alberta Scotties Tournament of Hearts. Don’t miss this elite, fun event that showcases a fantastic field of talented curlers, coming to the Murray Arena in the Okotoks Rec Centre. Tickets…

  • AHS Weekly Wellness: Advance Care Planning Helps you Document your Healthcare Wishes

    AHS Weekly Wellness: Advance Care Planning Helps you Document your Healthcare Wishes

    The start of a new year is a good time to start advance care planning. Advance care planning is a way to help you think about, talk about, and document your wishes for healthcare. It’s a process that can help you make healthcare decisions now and for the future. If there’s a time when you…

  • High River Parks, Trails and Greenspaces Plan – Update and Review of Feedback

    High River Parks, Trails and Greenspaces Plan – Update and Review of Feedback

    The Town has received some GREAT feedback so far from residents as we take steps to create the Parks, Trails and Greenspaces 10-Year Plan. We appreciate the insightful comments and ideas everyone has shared so far; we’ve learned a lot about what you love about our open spaces and how you use them.   Some feedback…

  • Golden Scissors Awards: Celebrating Canada’s Red Tape Warriors

    Golden Scissors Awards: Celebrating Canada’s Red Tape Warriors

    The prestigious Golden Scissors Award recognizes politicians, public servants, or other Canadians who have shown leadership in cutting red tape, producing meaningful and positive results for small businesses like yours.  The ultimate prize of the Golden Scissors is bestowed on only a small handful of people and organizations, out of many distinguished nominees from across…

  • Ambitious Legislative Agenda for Next Session

    Ambitious Legislative Agenda for Next Session

    The second Session of the 30th Legislature will convene on Feb. 25. Alberta’s MLAs will return to the Legislature for a Speech from the Throne which will outline the government’s legislative agenda for the year ahead. It promises to be another busy and engaging sitting. Government will continue to focus on creating jobs, expanding the province’s…