Tag: Community

High River Gathered in George Lane Park on Saturday

It was the 2nd anniversary of the floods but Mayor Craig Snodgrass prefers to recognize the resilience of High River on this day. Going forward the community will gather for music and a BBQ to just celebrate their town, the citizens and all they have, on this date.

June 24, 2015
It’s Taken Two Years, but….

By Pam Jones, Editor. The Bob Lochhead Memorial Campground in Black Diamond is up and running again this year after the devastating 2013 Flood wiped it out completely. Under the expert management of the Foothills Lions Club and site assistants, Stan and Diane, there are currently 27 sites available for campers. The plan is for…

June 21, 2015
Notice: Temporary Service Disruption at the Okotoks Rec Centre

Due to scheduled maintenance and upgrades, our registration, admissions and booking system will be temporarily unavailable Tue, June 23 & Wed, June 24. This service disruption will affect our online registration, credit card and debit payment options. Online Registration While online registration (Netreg) is unavailable, please call Recreation Client Services at 403-938-8954 to register for summer camps and swimming…

June 20, 2015
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June 19, 2015
Okotoks Works with Businesses and Non-Profits to Support Kids

Alberta’s Promise and its partners stand together in their promise to create safe and caring communities for children and youth in Alberta. Keeping this promise requires many dedicated players from the business, non-profit, and municipal sectors to work together. The Town of Okotoks, an Alberta’s Promise partner since 2006, is a great example of…

June 19, 2015
Jumpstart Day a Success in High River

The Town of High River Community Programing department would like to thank all the sponsors and volunteers that made the Jumpstart Day event on Saturday, May 30 a success. Over $4,000 was raised thanks to the RCMP, High River Fire Department and the generosity of High River citizens. A special thank you to Miss Jellison’s…

June 19, 2015
The City Honours Recipients at the 2014 Calgary Awards

The City of Calgary presented the 2014 Calgary Awards to recipients on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 in the Calgary Municipal Complex Atrium. The Calgary Awards is The City’s citizen recognition program celebrating Calgarians and local organizations for their outstanding achievements and significant contributions to improve the quality of life in Calgary. Mayor Nenshi and members of…

June 17, 2015
Owners Reminded to Maintain their Properties in High River

High River, AB: Property owners are being reminded of their responsibilities to complete regular maintenance, such as cutting grass and trimming hedges. “There are areas in town where the house has been demolished and the lot is empty,” explained Patrick Webb, protective services advisor “ The owner is still required to keep the lot…

June 17, 2015
Council Approves Application for Federal Grant

High River, AB: Council has given approval for administration to apply for a matching grant, up to $500,000, through the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program. If approved, the funding will be used to enhance the Town’s Happy Trails pathways. The Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program is part of the Government of Canada’s 150th anniversary…

June 17, 2015
Turner Valley Water Safety and Monitoring

The Town is committed to the highest standards of water safety, utilizing up-to-date equipment and monitoring processes. Turner Valley’s water supply is chlorinated before being sent to the gravity operated distribution system which consists of 28km of pipelines serving Turner Valley and Black Diamond. The reservoir stores approximately 500,000 gallons of water while the…

June 16, 2015
MD of Foothills Donates to Foothills School Division

Superintendent John Bailey extended gratitude to the M.D. of Foothills and Family and Community Support Services for a significant donation of $50,000. The funding will support FSD’s Behaviour Education Support Team (BEST) and Family School Liaison Counsellor programs.

June 15, 2015
Rowan House Enters Horse in Spruce Meadows Auction

The community of Rowan House Emergency Shelter is thrilled to be involved in the Horses Jump to Give a Leg Up program. The main colour of the horse is purple because it is the international colour of Domestic Violence Awareness and Rowan House’s signature colour. Of course The Rowan Tree (commonly known as the Mountain…

June 15, 2015
New Owner of Longview’s Twin Cities Hotel and Saloon Salutes Oil and Gas Industry

Chris Goss, the new owner of the hotel and saloon in Longview, got special permission from the Village to erect a metal derrick on the North side of the building. He is honouring the oil and gas industry that brought people to our area and created towns and villages such as Longview. Chris grew…

June 14, 2015
Longview Looking Lovely

Longview has some gardening angels that keep the Village looking wonderful!

June 13, 2015
More articles from other sections

Don’t forget, the Gateway Gazette is part of a larger, publication network called Panoptic News. Be sure to check out other articles posted in the other sections too! While some of these sections may seem more logical at specific times of year, they are available year round for those who have a desire to access…

June 12, 2015