Tag: Good News

  • Oilfields High School December Happenings

    Oilfields High School December Happenings

      Warm Fuzzy Day On December 2nd our Junior High Textiles students will be participating in “Warm Fuzzy Day”. This is a showcase of the projects that the students have completed this semester. Some fantastic Pajama Pants, Pajama Shorts, and Fleece Hoodies will be on display. Spirit of Giving Day Oilfields 10th annual Spirit of…

  • Tree of Warmth at Okotoks Art Gallery

    Tree of Warmth at Okotoks Art Gallery

    The Tree of Warmth is up at the Okotoks Art Gallery! Until December 12th, the OAG will be accepting donations of new scarves, hats, gloves/mittens, slippers, and socks for those in need this winter. All donations will be distributed to local and regional charities. You can drop off donations to the Art Gallery at 53 North…

  • Spirit of Edmonton: Eskimos capture 103rd Grey Cup

    Spirit of Edmonton: Eskimos capture 103rd Grey Cup

    CFL.ca Staff #GreyCup WINNIPEG — It’s hard to find a more aggressive coach than Chris Jones, and on Sunday it paid off for the Eskimos. Jordan Lynch scored a one-yard touchdown on third down with 3:22 left, sending the Edmonton Eskimos to a 26-20 victory over the Ottawa REDBLACKS in the 103rd Grey Cup presented…

  • Longview Library Wishing you a Warm Christmas

    Longview Library Wishing you a Warm Christmas

      We wish to thank our community for their very generous support of our annual fundraising campaign, spearheaded by Rick Smith. It is because of you that we can continue to operate and to offer you the  programs that we do. The library will close on December 24th. and will re-open January 4th. We have…

  • Hanging out your Shingle: ATB’s Perch explores self-employment in Alberta during downturn

    Hanging out your Shingle: ATB’s Perch explores self-employment in Alberta during downturn

      Calgary — We’ve likely all had days when we thought: “If I was the boss, I’d do things differently.” But for Alberta’s 383,000 self-employed workers, they don’t just dream about it, they live it. But what does life look like for entrepreneurs in our province? At ATB Financial, we already know a lot about entrepreneurs because…

  • Literacy for Life Raffles Off Great Travel Destinations!

    Literacy for Life Raffles Off Great Travel Destinations!

      Notice:  The Date of Draw has been changed to January 27th 2016 – Family Literacy Day.  Buy your raffle ticket for only $10.00 a ticket. The tickets will be on sale at the High River Christmas Market and Craft Fair December 4th and 5th.  These make GRATE Stocking Stuffers!  Tickets can also be purchased at the…

  • Pets Aid in Healing

    Pets Aid in Healing

    Studies have shown that pets can improve our emotional and physical well-being. Young Matteo Lantermilch gets a few licks and a lot of love from his new doggy pal, McDuff during a PALS pet therapy visit to Alberta Children’s Hospital. McDuff is one of the many furry canine PALS volunteers that visit the hospital on…

  • Crossword Puzzle ~ November 28th, 2015

    Crossword Puzzle ~ November 28th, 2015

    All of our puzzles now include their solutions – click the link at the bottom of the page Click the image below for a printable pdf version of this week’s puzzle Click here for the solution to this week’s crossword puzzle

  • Celebrate all Creatures Big and Small this Holiday

    Celebrate all Creatures Big and Small this Holiday

    TORONTO/CNW/ – Unwrap tangled turtles from discarded fishing nets, deliver a festive feast to a recently freed bear and give stray dogs comfort and joy this holiday.  You can do all this and more with a World Animal Gift from World Animal Protection. We all know the important role animals play in our lives.  Our pets become…

  • Top-Two Finish for UAlberta at Falling Walls Lab

    Top-Two Finish for UAlberta at Falling Walls Lab

    Lian Willetts’ presentation on prostate cancer metastasis leads to second-place finish at international research competition. By UofA (Edmonton) A University of Alberta researcher’s work to identify patients at greatest risk of prostate cancer cells spreading to another part of the body has earned a top award at a showcase of the world’s best up-and-coming research talent.…

  • 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…

  • PetSmart: Keeping Your Pet Healthy During the Winter

    PetSmart: Keeping Your Pet Healthy During the Winter

    Whether it’s curling up by the fire, brewing hot beverages, or bundling up in a soft sweater, seasonal comforts help us through brisk autumn days and cold winter nights. Throw in flu season with holiday chaos, and it’s a wonder we make it through the winter at all. Just as we have learned how to…

  • Planet Waves Monthly Horoscope for December 2015

    Planet Waves Monthly Horoscope for December 2015

    By Eric Francis Aries (March 20-April 19) — You must use strategy to accomplish your goals. Effort and passion are necessary (and you have plenty) but they will not be enough. Motivation is drive, and strategy is guidance. That means thinking. By this, I mean manual mode, step-by-step, careful and reflective thought. We’re not accustomed…

  • Barlow Calls for NDP Government to Expand Information Meetings to Ensure Proper Consultation with Foothills Farmers

    Barlow Calls for NDP Government to Expand Information Meetings to Ensure Proper Consultation with Foothills Farmers

    November 27th, 2015 HIGH RIVER, AB – Foothills farmers and ranchers are increasingly concerned over Bill 6, the Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers Act, proposed by the Provincial NDP Government. Information Sessions on this controversial bill are scheduled for December 2, 2015 in Okotoks and December 3 in Lethbridge, however, in their attempts…

  • From Insulin to Islets: 100 years of Diabetes Research at UAlberta

    From Insulin to Islets: 100 years of Diabetes Research at UAlberta

    Seven reasons the University of Alberta is leading the fight against diabetes. You don’t have to look far to see the face of diabetes. Ten million Canadians have a form of the condition, either as diabetes or prediabetes, making it a growing and serious global problem. The University of Alberta has a remarkable legacy of…