Tag: Southern Alberta

  • Turner Valley School: Grade 2 Reflections on Peace

    Turner Valley School: Grade 2 Reflections on Peace

    During the recent Remembrance Day week, the Grade 2s read the Todd Parr book called ‘The Peace Book’. They then thought about what peace meant to them. The following are their ideas: Peace is lying in bed. By Tieren Peace is a nap. By Rachael Peace is for respecting others. By Leighton Peace is freedom. By Sydney Peace is rest. By…

  • Help Parks Canada name our new Percheron draft horses for a chance to win a Family Discovery Pass

    Help Parks Canada name our new Percheron draft horses for a chance to win a Family Discovery Pass

      Be Part of Canada’s Lasting Ranching Legacy at Bar U Ranch National Historic Site  Pekisko, Alberta – Parks Canada has acquired a brand new pair of Percheron draft horses at the Bar U Ranch National Historic Site. Before the horses begin to welcome visitors, we need to name them. Animals this magnificent deserve equally impressive names.…

  • Is Alberta’s Health Sector Prepared for Mandatory Privacy Breach Reporting?

    Is Alberta’s Health Sector Prepared for Mandatory Privacy Breach Reporting?

      An investigation into privacy breach reporting in Alberta’s health sector found that practices vary widely and the health sector is not uniformly prepared for mandatory breach reporting and notification. Alberta’s Health Information Act (HIA) was amended in May 2014 to include breach reporting and notification requirements, as well as new offence provisions for failing…

  • Turner Valley School: 12 Days of Fitness

    Turner Valley School: 12 Days of Fitness

    This holiday season remember to stay healthy! On the announcements during the month of December we are going to do the 12 Days of Fitness! Each day, a new activity will be added to the list. We will be starting our 12 Days of Fitness on Monday Dec 1st. Make sure to drink plenty of water so you’re ready for action. Let’s…

  • Residents Invited to Help Decide Future of Elbow Park

      As the removal of 17 floodway homes proceeds, Municipal Affairs Minister Danielle Larivee and Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi are seeking feedback from Elbow Park residents on their vision for the long-term recovery of the community. Community members will have the opportunity to meet with the minister and mayor directly in January to help determine…

  • Year End Message From Rowan House

    Year End Message From Rowan House

      As we move closer to the end of 2015 and reflect on the past year, we’d like to take this opportunity to thank our community supporters and government stakeholders for their generous support. Rowan House has operated at full capacity throughout the year, providing a safe refuge for the women and children whoflee domestic violence. We provide…

  • 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…

  • Nominations Open for Alberta Sports Hall of Fame

    Nominations Open for Alberta Sports Hall of Fame

      The Alberta Sports Hall of Fame has inducted over 900 members since its inception in 1957. Alberta has so many incredible athletes, builders of sport, and volunteers that should be recognized for their contributions and honoured in the Hall of Fame. Every year, hundreds of Albertans come together at the ASHFM Induction Banquet to…

  • Bill 8 Amendment to Enshrine School Board Participation in Collective Bargaining at all Stages

      The Government of Alberta has introduced an amendment to the Public Education Collective Bargaining Act to ensure school boards will be involved in each stage of the bargaining process. Under the proposed amendment to Bill 8, the Teachers’ Employer Bargaining Association (TEBA), will negotiate with the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) to decide which matters…

  • Drop-In Centre Clients Give to Calgary Kids

    Drop-In Centre Clients Give to Calgary Kids

      A group of kind hearted Calgary Drop-In Centre clients pooled their bottle money all year so they could donate Christmas gifts to sick children at the Alberta Children’s Hospital. The Drop-In Centre also visited the‎ Childrens Wish Foundation‬, today, where clients came together to donate $1,000 to sponsor a child’s wish. These guys saved all year to make…

  • Oilfields Food Bank Thanks Community for Generosity

    Oilfields Food Bank Thanks Community for Generosity

    A very successful community food drive by the local fire departments of Turner Valley, Black Diamond & Longview took place in early December. A HUGE THANK YOU to all the firemen/women, the food bank volunteers & the Scouts for their hard work unloading the food. Many hands sorted the donations & filled our storage rooms…

  • Stier Asks Questions on Willow Creek Ambulance

        EDMONTON, AB (December 11, 2015): Livingstone-Macleod MLA Pat Stier asked NDP Health Minister Sarah Hoffman why the government decommissioned three fully-equipped ambulance units purchased by the MD of Willow Creek, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. The MD of Willow Creek entered into a pilot project with AHS in 2013 which allowed it…

  • Turner Valley Students Taking the Initiative

    Turner Valley Students Taking the Initiative

      Turner Valley School students “Dare to Dream” when it comes to seeking out donations for a wheelchair accessible playground. They have been busy spending their lunch breaks writing to a wide variety of prospective donors, from local businesses to Alberta Premier Rachel Notley, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and even Queen Elizabeth, seeking $10 donations!…

  • RCMP High River – UPDATE: Counterfeit American Currency – $100.00 Notes

    RCMP High River – UPDATE: Counterfeit American Currency – $100.00 Notes

      High River Alberta – High River RCMP Members have been working in conjunction with the Lethbridge Regional Police Service in supporting possible charges on  two individuals involved with the four counterfeit notes passed in High River.  On December 9th  2015 the Lethbridge Regional Police Service arrested a male and female who were also passing $100.00 U.S. counterfeit notes within that City. …

  • Okotoks Charity Check Stop Good News for Rowan House

    Okotoks Charity Check Stop Good News for Rowan House

      Rowan House: Thank you to everyone who supported the Okotoks Charity Check Stop last week! Just over $6,200 was raised and this stairwell full of in-kind donations! The Okotoks Food Bank was the other charity that benefited from the Check Stop.