Tag: Community

  • Springbank Reservoir to Get Federal Environmental Review

    Springbank Reservoir to Get Federal Environmental Review

    The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA) has announced that a federal environmental assessment is required for the Springbank Off-stream Reservoir. The decision comes after the CEAA concluded its 45-day review of the project to determine if such an assessment is required. In accordance with the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (2012), Alberta Transportation submitted the Springbank…

  • Celebrate Canada Day at the Alberta Legislature

    Celebrate Canada Day at the Alberta Legislature

    Celebrate Canada’s 149th birthday at the Alberta Legislature! Visitors will enjoy free, family-friendly entertainment for all ages, including ceremonial events, hands-on activities, live performances and more. The Canada Day event will highlight and honour Alberta’s diversity with a myriad of fun and festivities throughout the historic Legislature Grounds. “I invite all Albertans to celebrate Canada…

  • NDP Government Must Clarify any Roadblocks to Municipalities Receiving Federal Infrastructure Funding: Wildrose

    NDP Government Must Clarify any Roadblocks to Municipalities Receiving Federal Infrastructure Funding: Wildrose

    EDMONTON, AB: The NDP government, like the government before it, appears to be missing out on much-needed federal funding by delaying approval for projects in Alberta’s municipalities, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. The New Building Canada Fund provides funding for projects to communities across Alberta, including small communities, designated as those with fewer than…

  • National Aboriginal Day: Premier Notley’s Statement

    National Aboriginal Day: Premier Notley’s Statement

    “Today marks the 20th anniversary of National Aboriginal Day, honouring the rich and diverse cultures and traditions of First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples across Alberta and Canada. “The spirit and pride of Indigenous people shine brightly across the province. Our celebrations today foster stronger connections tomorrow. “To the more than 220,000 Indigenous people who…

  • Province Supports Programs to Protect Children

    Province Supports Programs to Protect Children

    Seven community organizations throughout Alberta are receiving funding so survivors of child sexual abuse can get specialized services and the healing supports they need. The Government of Alberta is investing over $1.7 million through the Family and Community Safety Program to strengthen the work being done by Child Advocacy Centres, police services and other community…

  • High River: It’s Time for a new F word!

    High River: It’s Time for a new F word!

    We interrupt your regularly scheduled programming with a message from the Town of High River…. It’s time for a new F word There is so much more to High River than being the ‘flood town’ – it’s time to stop using that old ‘F word’! We’ve come a long, long way in three short years and…

  • Town of High River Water Valve Exercising Program to Begin this Month

    Town of High River Water Valve Exercising Program to Begin this Month

    HIGH RIVER, AB: The Town will begin its water valve exercising program from mid-June through to August 30, 2016. This process is an important maintenance activity in order to ensure reliability of the water distribution system. This program will be limited to the northwest areas of High River and residents may notice Water Works crews…

  • High Rvier Planning and Development Services Launches Customer Satisfaction Survey

    High Rvier Planning and Development Services Launches Customer Satisfaction Survey

    HIGH RIVER, AB: The Town’s Planning and Development Services Division has launched a survey that invites residents, developers and business owners/operators to share ongoing feedback on their interactions with Town staff. “Our division hosted workshops in October 2015 and April of this year and, based on the feedback from participants, we are offering this survey…

  • MD of Foothills Receives Donation of Land from TransCanada to Support First Responders for Training Facility

    MD of Foothills Receives Donation of Land from TransCanada to Support First Responders for Training Facility

    MD of Foothills and Town of High River to collaborate on regional Emergency Services Training Centre.  A regional Emergency Services Training Centre will soon be developed, just outside of High River on 60 acres of land donated by TransCanada Corporation to the Municipal District of Foothills. The vision for the training centre is that it…

  • Canada 150 Infrastructure Program Accepting New Applications

    Canada 150 Infrastructure Program Accepting New Applications

    High River, AB – The Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program is part of Canada 150 Celebrates, the Government of Canada’s celebration of our country’s 150th anniversary. In a new round of applications, the Government of Canada will invest in projects seeking to renovate, expand and improve existing community infrastructure, with a focus on recreational facilities,…

  • 2016 Diamond Valley Parade and Discovery Days

    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…

  • Reunion of Old Turner Valley Junior & Senior High Schools

    Reunion of Old Turner Valley Junior & Senior High Schools

    Welcome Alumni of the Turner Valley Junior and Senior High Schools from the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s Joyce (Compton) Berkholtz is organizing this year’s reunion to be held in Turner Valley on Saturday, September 10th and Sunday, September 11th, 2016. Dinner will be on Saturday, September 10th, 6:00pm at the Legion in Turner Valley. For…

  • 2016 Diamond Valley Parade and Discovery Days [Video and Pics]

    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…

  • Newfie Night in Nanton ~ Screeched Up a Storm

    Newfie Night in Nanton ~ Screeched Up a Storm

    One hundred and thirty four people attended the Boys & Girls Club of the Foothills Newfie Night in Nanton on May 28th.  The event was a fundraiser for the people from Fort McMurray. There were about 10 Fort Mac evacuees in attendance and those I had a chance to speak with were all very grateful…

  • 75th Anniversary of First Training Flight at Former British Pilot Training School to be Celebrated

    75th Anniversary of First Training Flight at Former British Pilot Training School to be Celebrated

    The former Royal Air Force (RAF) Station De Winton, located southeast of Calgary in the Municipal District of Foothills, will be the site of a ceremony honouring the history of this World War II flying training school. The unveiling and dedication of a plaque will take place on the airfield site at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15.…