Tag: Good News

  • RCMP to Stand Sentry at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

    RCMP to Stand Sentry at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

      Ottawa – Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) members dressed in Red Serge are standing sentry at Canada’s National War Memorial July 5 to mark the anniversary of the date Sergeant Arthur Richardson, a member of the North-West Mounted Police, earned the Victoria Cross for his bravery during the South African War while serving with Lord…

  • The Story of the Fourth of July

    The Story of the Fourth of July

    The Declaration of Independence We celebrate American Independence Day on the Fourth of July every year. We think of July 4, 1776, as a day that represents the Declaration of Independence and the birth of the United States of America as an independent nation. But July 4, 1776 wasn’t the day that the Continental Congress…

  • Healthy Development Group: Further Friendship Trail Expansion Discussion

    Healthy Development Group: Further Friendship Trail Expansion Discussion

      (submitted) John Waring and Diane Osberg made presentations at the last meeting concerning a possible extension of the Friendship Trail. Diane has seen great success with “Friends of….” groups in her work with libraries and brought this idea forward. These types of groups can help with fundraising, gathering volunteers and awareness of the project…

  • Highflying Team Comes in for a Landing

    Highflying Team Comes in for a Landing

    Snowbirds fly in for afternoon of fun at the Alberta Children’s Hospital Story and photo by Janet Mezzarobba It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s the Snowbirds! The Canadian Armed Forces Snowbirds came in for a landing at Alberta Children’s Hospital, bringing smiles and fun to patients and families on July 16. Along with the…

  • More articles from other sections

    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…

  • Planet Waves: Weekly Horoscope for July 3 – 10, 2015

      By Eric Francis   Aries (March 20-April 19) — You’re getting a taste of what it means to be ambitious — to strive for longterm goals that you might have doubted you were capable of reaching. You’re entirely capable — and there’s something much more encompassing calling you. Your life is not about what…

  • Wildrose Announces Nomination Date for Calgary-Foothills

    Wildrose Announces Nomination Date for Calgary-Foothills

      CALGARY, AB (July 3, 2015): At the Calgary Stampede Stomp on July 2, Wildrose announced Aug. 15 for its Calgary-Foothills nomination vote in light of a looming byelection. “The people of Calgary-Foothills deserve a new moderate and fiscally responsible voice at the table to hold the NDP accountable,” Wildrose Leader Brian Jean said. “This…

  • Southern Alberta Lions Clubs Donate Over $19,000 to Sheldon Kennedy Centre

    Southern Alberta Lions Clubs Donate Over $19,000 to Sheldon Kennedy Centre

    Just over $19,000 was recently donated to the Sheldon Kennedy Child Advocacy Centre by Southern Alberta Lions Clubs. The Centre deals with children, youths and adults who have been victims of sexual assault. It is a basic one-stop shopping approach. Instead of first going to see the police, then driving across town to see the…

  • Cabin Fever a Good Thing in Alberta Parks

    Cabin Fever a Good Thing in Alberta Parks

      Five new rustic cabins at the Lakeland Provincial Recreation Area will provide campers with a cozy, yet rugged, experience when they are complete in the summer of 2017. The cabins will be equipped with basic amenities such as beds, tables and chairs, in addition to exterior features like fire pits and benches. There will…

  • Larry Simpson Named one of Alberta’s Most Influential People

    Larry Simpson Named one of Alberta’s Most Influential People

      Alberta’s Venture magazine has just named Larry Simpson, director of strategic philanthropy and conservation, and associate regional vice-president of the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) Alberta, one of Alberta’s 50 most influential people of 2015. As a recipient of the 2012 Emerald Award for environmental excellence, Simpson’s work has helped conserve over a million…

  • Quarter Horsing Around at Horse Haven

    Quarter Horsing Around at Horse Haven

    by Jocelyn Phu, Community Engagement Advisor The Calgary Stampede is proud to once again partner with the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA)! The AQHA has impacted the lives of horsemen and women around the world–ensuring the unique qualities of this breed does not parish. The AQHA strives to provide beneficial services to both their members and their…

  • Confederation Crossword Solutions

    Confederation Crossword Solutions

    Across The two European countries most important in Canadian history are Britain and ___________. France Before Confederation, leaders from New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island were already thinking about a ______________ union. Maritime This Father of Confederation from British Columbia changed his name to mean “love of the universe.” AmordeCosmos The newest territory…

  • Introducing the brand new Blacksmith Showcase and Classic at the Calgary Stampede

    Introducing the brand new Blacksmith Showcase and Classic at the Calgary Stampede

    by Madeline Babinec, communications advisor Guests at this year’s Stampede can take part in Blacksmith events all 10 days with the new Blacksmith Showcase and Classic. Here’s a premiere of what’s in store for you when you visit the blacksmith programs. During the three-day Blacksmith Classic competition and daily demonstrations at the Blacksmith Showcase, the blacksmiths…

  • Alberta Burger Fest 2015

    Alberta Burger Fest 2015

      Congratulations to Roy’s Place Claresholm – Voted number 1 in Southern Alberta Region of Burger Fest. Roy’s Place Restaurant sold an astonishing 843 burgers and has donated $2,675 to the Claresholm & District Health Foundation. Wow!! The Ukrainian Burger was a hit. Restaurants from all over Alberta participated, in May of this year, including…

  • Stampede Caravan – Where the Spirit Begins!

    Stampede Caravan – Where the Spirit Begins!

      You are Invited to Breakfast We put on 15 pancake breakfasts over 8 days of the Calgary Stampede. The breakfasts are hosted around the city at different locations and include a country band, pony rides, a petting zoo, and much more. Stampede Caravan volunteers have been providing FREE breakfasts and western hospitality in Calgary…