Tag: Arts & Entertainment

Nightlife Industry Shines Bright at Best Bar None Awards

The fifth anniversary of the Best Bar None program in Calgary highlights ongoing efforts of local hospitality establishments to demonstrate responsible liquor service, patron safety and respect for liquor laws. Sixty-two venues that follow top service standards were accredited with Best Bar None in 2016. From this group, nine venues also won awards for continuing…

June 17, 2016
Longview Library News: Story Time for Summer

The library will be having a Story Time for ages 2-5 over the summer months, Children must be accompanied by an adult, or an older, responsible sibling. Times for these will be posted at a later date. Looking forward to September, Joan is hoping to get an adult colouring group together to visit, colour…

June 16, 2016
Murdoch Mysteries’ Station House No. 4 Back in Action

Production underway on 18 new episodes of the #1 Canadian scripted program* TORONTO, June 2016 /CNW/ – Production has commenced on Season 10 of one of Canada’s most beloved and longest-running dramatic series, Murdoch Mysteries. Coming off its highest-rated season yet on CBC as the country’s top-rated homegrown scripted program for the 2015/16 television season*…

June 15, 2016
‘Tin Star’ to Begin Filming in High River June 14

HIGH RIVER, AB: Production crews from Kudos Film and Television will arrive in High River on June 14 to begin filming the new ‘Tin Star’ series. Crews will move their work trucks into town and park in the gravel lot on between 128/130 4 Avenue S.W., the lot south of High River United Church at…

June 13, 2016
2016 Diamond Valley Parade and Discovery Days

It was lovely to see the weather cooperate last Saturday for the 2016 Diamond Valley Parade and Discovery Days – with blue skies, the sun shining and thousands of smiling faces. The Parade in Black Diamond attracted an audience of over 4,000 and was a spectacular hit once again. From the colourful Mounties to the Longview…

June 9, 2016
2016 Diamond Valley Parade and Discovery Days [Video and Pics]

We wanted to share as much visual from this event as possible, as well as showcase some of the different ways content can be presented through the Gateway Gazette. We hope you ENJOY this pictorial as much as everyone enjoyed the day. Also be sure to checkout our Parade Video – Click Here! Video Slideshow…

June 9, 2016
Two New Murals to be Unveiled as Part of Community Celebration

HIGH RIVER, AB: The Town of High River will be unveiling two new murals as part of a community celebration being held on Saturday, June 18. The event will also include live music in George Lane Park and a free barbecue. Mural one Located on the east side of Servus Credit Union (319 Centre Street…

June 8, 2016
Black Diamond Parade [video]

We’re working hard to put together the coverage from this weekend for you. But here’s the first piece to get you started! We’ll have more for you over the next couple days! Stay-tuned.

June 6, 2016
Jesus is Coming to the Canadian Badlands for Nine Performances July 8-24

New actor playing Jesus, new script, new musical score, new lead director for 23rd season of The Canadian Badlands Passion Play. Drumheller, Alberta — The Canadian Badlands Passion Play is excited to announce that Caleb Gordon has been cast in the role of Jesus for its nine performances July 8-24 in Drumheller, Alberta. Casting the role…

June 5, 2016
Behind the Scenes of Stampede’s Newest Public Art Piece, Rainbow Trout

by Shanan Fairbairn, Public Art committee The newest piece of Calgary Stampede public art, Rainbow Trout, was unveiled Wednesday. Years of experience and months of thought, planning and construction went into this piece, created by Calgary Artist Jeff de Boer. The piece is the first of five public art pieces planned for ENMAX Park. The…

June 4, 2016
Town Committee Looking for Feedback on the Murals in High River

High River, AB: The Town’s Arts and Culture Advisory Committee (ACAC) is seeking feedback from the public regarding High River’s 15 existing murals that depict significant people and historic events. “We are about to unveil two brand new murals in June and we are just looking for some thoughts, ideas and opinions from people on…

June 1, 2016
Star Trek 50th Anniversary Collection Ready to Warp into the Hands of Fans and Collectors

Stamp issue highlights Canadian contributions to classic sci-fi TV show OTTAWA, CANADA, PLANET EARTH – Stamp collectors and fans of Star Trek will long for a working transporter on May 5, 2016. That way they could beam themselves to the nearest post office and be among the first to take home their favourites from the…

May 30, 2016
Heartland Film Crews Return to High River on May 31

HIGH RIVER, AB: Heartland film crews will return to High River on Tuesday, May 31 and will be in the downtown area until the evening of Friday, June 3. On Tuesday, May 31 crews will be parking equipment and vehicles along the former railway tracks and gravel area between 1st and Centre Street S.W. and…

May 30, 2016
Oilfields High Presents “Big Bad Musical”

May 31-June 2, 2016 Matinees: 10 am ($2), every day Evenings: 7 pm ($5), June 1 & 2 The notorious Big Bad Wolf is being slapped with a class-action lawsuit by storybooks of quirky characters who want to get even: Little Red Riding Hood, her Grandmother, the Three Little Pigs and the Shepherd in charge of…

May 29, 2016
Literacy for Life’s 4th Annual Grate Groan-Up Spelling Bee

Literacy for Life’s Grate Groan-Up Spelling Bee is a fun filled and exciting afternoon, as teams of three people compete in a battle for bragging rights to spelling supremacy and to win the coveted BEE Trophy. We are excited to announce that Dave Poulsen, author, rodeo announcer…

May 28, 2016