Tag: Southern Alberta

  • Province Delivers Funding for Local Infrastructure

    Province Delivers Funding for Local Infrastructure

      Communities across Alberta are moving forward with local infrastructure projects, thanks to funding support from the government’s Municipal Sustainability Initiative. The funding commitment under the Municipal Sustainability Initiative (MSI) ensures stable support for the long-term plans of communities across the province. “Alberta families and businesses have asked us to ensure strong and stable support…

  • Cochrane RCMP-Fatal MVC Collision Hwy 22 -Update

    On the 27th of July 2015 at approximately 1:30 PM, Cochrane RCMP and Emergency Services, responded to a two vehicle collision, involving a truck and car. The Truck was south bound on highway 22,  just coming over the over pass for the Trans Canada Highway (highway 1), when a North Bound car, made a U-turn…

  • Cochrane RCMP-Fatal MVC Collsion Hwy 22

      Cochrane RCMP and Emergency Services are currently on scene of a two vehicle collision, where on person is confirmed deceased. Highway 22 south of Highway 1, is closed in both directions, as RCMP is investigating the incident. Further releases will be forth coming.

  • RCMP Olds – Two vehicle Collision on Hwy 587 ****Update****

     UPDATE – 2015-07-27                       Olds, Alberta – Investigation has determined that the Driver of the Ford F150 travelling west bound on Hwy 587 was responsible for the Motor Vehicle Collision.  Passenger in this vehicle is recovering from his injuries and has been released from hospital.  The driver of the F150 has died due to injuries sustained during…

  • Millarville Community Library Summer Hours and Programs

    Millarville Community Library Summer Hours and Programs

    Summer hours are Wednesdays only from 10:30am to 7:30pm. We are again offering a Summer Reading Program for the children over the summer. It is so important that kids keep up their reading skills during summer break from school, and we offer crafts and games to enhance their library experience. It is a drop-in program…

  • RCMP Strathmore – Fatal Collision Investigation Highway 1 Near Calgary – Update #2

    Strathmore, Alberta – The RCMP can confirm that the 2-month old female infant that was seriously injured as a result of Friday’s collision has died of her injuries.  The investigation into this serious fatal collision continues.  When more information becomes available, it will be released to the media. Background…July 24, 2015…Fatal Collision Investigation Highway 1 Near Calgary – Update #1…

  • Harper Government Establishes Market Access for Beef to Ukraine

    Harper Government Establishes Market Access for Beef to Ukraine

      July 22, 2015 –Ottawa, Ontario – Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and International Trade Minister Ed Fast, announced today that the Government of Canada has opened the Ukrainian market for beef (from cattle under 30 months) and ready-to-eat meat. This new market access marks a significant milestone for Canada following the lifting of Ukraine’s ban…

  • AHS Weekly Wellness News: Submit-a-Tick ~ Alberta Program Checks Ticks for Lyme Bacteria

    AHS Weekly Wellness News: Submit-a-Tick ~ Alberta Program Checks Ticks for Lyme Bacteria

      As summer gets underway, Albertans are reminded to submit any ticks they find to the Alberta Tick Surveillance Program. The program tests first for the type of tick and then, if necessary, for the bacteria that can cause Lyme disease in humans. Lyme disease is an illness caused by bacteria that is spread through…

  • Lucky Stampede Lotteries Winners announced!

    Lucky Stampede Lotteries Winners announced!

      Prizes for the 2015 Stampede charity lotteries were valued at $1.3 million! A lucky group of people became Stampede Champions. Notable prizes up for grabs were a $864,000 dream home, almost a quarter of a million dollars cash, as well as a pickup truck with a boat. This year’s Stampede Champions are Paul Allred…

  • Giving Back in Today’s Economy: Challenges and Opportunities from the Non-Profit Sector

    Giving Back in Today’s Economy: Challenges and Opportunities from the Non-Profit Sector

      It’s no surprise that low oil prices and financial uncertainty in the markets has had a negative impact on Alberta businesses and families. Businesses all across the province have been faced with difficult decisions to downsize and lower costs. At the same time, families affected by job loss and lower incomes have relied heavily…

  • Data Count calls for an Investment in Seniors, Women & their Children Escaping Abuse

    Data Count calls for an Investment in Seniors, Women & their Children Escaping Abuse

      High River, AB – The Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters (ACWS) is releasing the annual Shelter Data Count results, painting a picture of what one day is like in domestic violence shelters around the province. In November 2014, 36 member sheltering organizations that serve seniors, women and their children fleeing abuse recorded the number…

  • World Record Holder to Run Badwater Ultramarathon for Calgary Eyesight Charity

    World Record Holder to Run Badwater Ultramarathon for Calgary Eyesight Charity

      (Calgary, Alta) (On July 28th), world-class competitive runner Norma Bastidas will compete in the Badwater® 135 ultramarathon in Death Valley in support of Calgary-based Operation Eyesight. Bastidas is running to raise awareness and support for Operation Eyesight’s work to eliminate avoidable blindness in developing countries. Once she crosses the finish line, Bastidas will become…

  • Student Values Social Work Certificate After 7 Years Living on the Street

    Student Values Social Work Certificate After 7 Years Living on the Street

    Working with Homeless program a life-changing experience for one grad By Danielle Fink Having real experience in a difficult situation is often the most effective way to relate to those in need. For Joe Skinner, a former student of the Faculty of Social Work’s Working with Homeless Populations certificate program (WHP), his real experience had…

  • 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…

  • Federal Funding to Fast-Forward Green Line to LRT for Calgary

    Federal Funding to Fast-Forward Green Line to LRT for Calgary

      In a historic move, the federal government has announced 1.5 billion dollars from the Public Transit Fund will be awarded to the Green Line project. This is the single largest infrastructure investment in Alberta’s history. What does this mean for Calgarians? The Green Line was initially planned to be constructed over 30+ years, starting…