Tag: Good News

  • Rob Ford’s Anti-Cancer Song Hits #1 on iTunes Chart

    Rob Ford’s Anti-Cancer Song Hits #1 on iTunes Chart

      Toronto – Within hours of its release on June 22nd, the anti-cancer song “Not My Time” reached number one on an iTunes chart. “Not My Time” was released by the Rainbow Association of Canadian Artists (RACA) and performed by former Toronto Mayor Rob Ford and the Spectra 2015 Singers. This is the third RACA recording to…

  • Canada Day at the Alberta Legislature

    Canada Day at the Alberta Legislature

      Canada Day at the Alberta Legislature is a celebration of our nation’s 148th birthday. The event will honour our province’s place in Canada’s history and highlight our diversity with a day of activities and entertainment for all ages. “Canada Day serves as a reminder to all of us of our good fortune as a…

  • Sudoku Puzzle ~ June 27th, 2015

    Sudoku Puzzle ~ June 27th, 2015

    Our Sudoku puzzles now include their solutions – click the link at the bottom of the page Click the image below to open a printable pdf version Click here to see the solution to today’s Sudoku puzzle.

  • Canada’s Fastest Sprinter Andre De Grasse Will Run At the Nationals In Edmonton

    Canada’s Fastest Sprinter Andre De Grasse Will Run At the Nationals In Edmonton

      TrackTown Canada is pleased to confirm that Andre De Grasse, Canada’s fastest-ever sprinter, is to compete at the Canadian Track & Field Championships. From July 2nd to July 5th, Foote Field in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada will be a star-studded scene as De Grasse is joined by Canadian superstar athletes such as pole vaulter Shawn…

  • BioSteel Sports and Basketball Alberta: A Slam Dunk Partnership!

    BioSteel Sports and Basketball Alberta: A Slam Dunk Partnership!

      Basketball is on the move in Canada. More people are playing and enjoying the game across the country than ever before. Canadian players are having unprecedented success in the NCAA and as professionals from the NBA to leagues in countries all around the world. Canadian colleges and universities are loaded with homegrown talent. High…

  • 2015 Okotoks Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

    2015 Okotoks Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

      The Town of Okotoks, in conjunction with the Culture, Parks and Recreation (CPR) Committee, hosted the third annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Friday, June 19, 2015. Two special individuals were inducted into the Okotoks Hall of Fame in 2015: Greg Wedderburn – Sports:  Community Builder Shirley Paradis – Arts and Culture: Community…

  • 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 Horoscope for July 2015

    Planet Waves Horoscope for July 2015

      By Eric Francis ARIES You’re at your most romantic, and your most imaginative. That sets you apart, and you know it. Don’t let anyone get in the way of your fun. In fact I suggest you become a subversive and lure people into your idea of a good time, because it’s gonna be really…

  • It’s Baby Season at Kayben Farms!

    It’s Baby Season at Kayben Farms!

    You can visit Kayben Farms, just outside of Okotoks, Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm or weekends and holidays (for the summer) from 10am to 5pm. Visit the Sunshine Adventure Park with your family and have lunch at Jo-Jo’s Cafe.

  • Oilfields High School: Have a Great Summer!

    Oilfields High School: Have a Great Summer!

      The last day of school is here and we would like to wish you a very enjoyable and safe summer! Our school has many reasons to celebrate all of the accomplishments and activities that have occurred this school year. Thank you to all the parents, students and community members who have contributed to our success…

  • Turner Valley Spray Park Re-opening

    Turner Valley Spray Park Re-opening

    Maybe one more week – what a shame with all this hot weather in the next few days. The word on the Lions Family Spray Park in Turner Valley opening is that the expected re-opening date is June 30th. Although Barry Williamson, CAO for the Town of Turner Valley, refused to comment on any specific…

  • Sikome Lake is Open for the Summer

    Sikome Lake is Open for the Summer

    When swimmers visit Sikome Lake they will notice some changes designed to make their experience safer and more enjoyable. A number of public safety improvements have been made based on recommendations from a report, following a drowning last August. While investigators found the incident was handled within established standard operating procedures, the report makes several…

  • Town Receives Funding for Two New Community Gardens

    Town Receives Funding for Two New Community Gardens

      High River, AB: Council has directed administration to form a Community Garden Ad Hoc Committee consisting of members of the public to oversee the creation of two new community gardens. This decision to support the formation of a committee comes after significant public interest and funding support from TD Bank’s Friends of the Environment…

  • Mini-Entrepreneur Gives Back

    Mini-Entrepreneur Gives Back

      Big Rock grade 3 student Makayla Hinton raised more than $170.00 for Kids Cancer Care at her lemonade stand as part of Okotoks first Lemonade Day on June 13th. Lemonade Day is an interactive national event designed to teach kids the skills they need to be successful in life. With their parents and mentors,…

  • High River Council Sets Priorities in New Strategic Plan

    High River Council Sets Priorities in New Strategic Plan

      HIGH RIVER, AB: After several months of planning and visioning sessions, the Town of High River strategic plan for 2015 to 2017 is now available. This plan sets out council’s new vision, mission and values, as well as defines the Town’s priorities for the next three years. “High River is a great community and…