Tag: Southern Alberta

  • Nanton RCMP Attend Two Vehicle Minor Injury Collision

    Nanton RCMP Attend Two Vehicle Minor Injury Collision

    Nanton, AB – Yesterday at approximately 11:00 a.m., the Nanton RCMP responded to a report of a two vehicle head-on collision on Highway 22, 1 kilometre south of Highway 533.  Upon attending with several EMS ambulances, it was noted that a southbound Dodge Truck with 2 occupants had crossed into the lane of travel of a…

  • Okotoks Resident Petitions for New Alberta Election

    Okotoks Resident Petitions for New Alberta Election

    To Lieutenant Governor the Honourable Lois Mitchell: Call a new election for Alberta provincial government for 2016 By Darci Bleeker, Okotoks Since the New Democratic Party of Alberta was elected as the provincial government in May 2015, they have done nothing but defy the rights of the people who live in our communities. They have…

  • AHS Weekly Wellness News: Quitting Tobacco

    AHS Weekly Wellness News: Quitting Tobacco

    For many people, giving up tobacco is easier said than done. Giving it up may be one the toughest challenges you face in life, but it will also be one of your most rewarding. Everyone who uses tobacco would benefit from quitting and can reap the health rewards that come with it. When you quit…

  • From the Teacher’s Desk: From Success to Significance

      By Leonard Quilty             In a gentle way, you can shake the world. ~ Mahatma Gandhi Just before the Christmas break, the students in my LA 7 class had to write a poem on the topic of change or transition. As part of the assignment instructions, a previous teacher of the course had included…

  • Wildrose Calls for Credit Downgrade Action Plan

    Wildrose Calls for Credit Downgrade Action Plan

        EDMONTON, AB: With Alberta’s credit rating recently downgraded, Wildrose is calling for an action plan to rebuild Alberta’s credit rating by reducing the province’s debt limit, reducing overall government expenditures and focusing spending on front-line priorities, the Wildrose Official Opposition said. Part of the plan should include legislative amendments put forward by Wildrose Shadow…

  • Parks Canada Sites See Increased Attendance for 2015 Visitor Season

    Parks Canada Sites See Increased Attendance for 2015 Visitor Season

    Online Reservation System opens in January to make 2016 planning easier December 18, 2015 Gatineau, Quebec Parks Canada Agency Parks Canada’s 2015 visitor season provided amazing adventures and opportunities for visitors to national parks, national historic sites and national marine conservation areas across the country. Parks Canada today announced its locations have welcomed close to 20 million people by…

  • Children spread comfort and joy … and cuddly toys

    Children spread comfort and joy … and cuddly toys

    AHS long-term care unit visited by Santa’s little helpers Story and Photo by Lisa Sutherland Santa’s little helpers in Black Diamond have done their part this year to ‘make spirits bright’ for local and area seniors. Staff at Rising Sun Long-Term Care unit at Oilfields General Hospital recently made arrangements with a kindergarten class from…

  • 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…

  • Test of Permanent Sirens and High River Alert Scheduled for Jan. 6, 2016

    Test of Permanent Sirens and High River Alert Scheduled for Jan. 6, 2016

    HIGH RIVER, AB: The Town will be performing a test of its emergency notification systems at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, January 6. This test is part of the Town’s ongoing emergency preparedness plan and will include a test of the regional alert system and the permanent outdoor sirens. All residents are encouraged to sign up…

  • Ultimate Cowboy V Rings In 2016 The Western Way

    Ultimate Cowboy V Rings In 2016 The Western Way

    It began as a tribute to the rodeo fan. Five years later, the Ultimate Cowboy challenge has become one of the sport’s most talked about events. Ultimate Cowboy V will kick off the New Year in true cowboy fashion at the Agrium Western Event Centre on Calgary’s Stampede Park. In today’s rodeo world, most cowboys…

  • RCMP Alberta – Amber Alert

    RCMP Alberta – Amber Alert

      This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. Alberta RCMP has issued an AMBER Alert. This alert is in effect for: Central Alberta and Southern Alberta. Fort Saskatchewan RCMP have issued an Amber Alert, for three children who were abducted by their mother, in Fort Saskatchewan on December 23. Monaliza Marion, abducted her children in the…

  • Wilrich Park Grand Re-Opening – Black Diamond

    Wilrich Park Grand Re-Opening – Black Diamond

    Known to many as the Lego Park behind Fas Gas, Wilrich Park is now open with all new equipment and ready for the kids during their Christmas break from school.. Here as some local kids enjoying the ribbon cutting with Mayor Sharlene Brown, the hot chocolate and of course the chocolate chip cookies, provided by…

  • Millarville-Stockland 4-H Club November – December News

    Millarville-Stockland 4-H Club November – December News

    Submitted by Jackson Collard, Club Reporter The Millarville-Stockland 4-H Club has had a busy fall. In November, we had a club meeting and a workshop. During the workshop, we watched a video called “Beef TV”. It was all about how to raise livestock. This year the Millarville-Stockland 4-H club is raising a charity steer, a…

  • High River: Facility hours, closures and changes to garbage pick-up/recycling over the holidays

    High River: Facility hours, closures and changes to garbage pick-up/recycling over the holidays

    Town Office, Operations, Recycling Centre & Human Impact Services (2nd Floor of Charles Clark): Thursday, Dec. 24 – Closed at 12 noon. Friday, Dec. 25 – Closed Monday, Dec. 28 – Closed Friday, Jan. 1 – Closed Essential services such as the Fire Department will not be impacted. Bob Snodgrass Recreation Complex Thursday, Dec. 24…

  • Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Helping your Body Beat Stress

    Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Helping your Body Beat Stress

      Stress can result from major events, both negative and positive: marriage, divorce, the birth of a child, a death in the family, or job changes or pressures. Your body is naturally equipped to deal with a certain amount of stress. But if stress increases and your reserves are low, stress can have a bigger…