Tag: Southern Alberta

  • Rowan House Welcomes New Staff

    Rowan House Welcomes New Staff

      Foothills residents may see some new faces representing Rowan House in the community. Dena Kameka has been supporting the shelter for several years as a grant writing consultant. She has now joined us full-time and will be heading up our Resource Development team (formerly known as Fund Development). In addition, Tyler Orn is now…

  • Creative Logic ~ July 11th, 2015 Puzzle – Week 228

    Creative Logic ~ July 11th, 2015 Puzzle – Week 228

    Keep your mind fit with our Creative Logic puzzles provided by Mr Larry Berg of High River, Alberta.

  • Infographic: Poverty in Calgary

    Infographic: Poverty in Calgary

      By Vineeth Sekharan, York University; Canadian Observatory on Homelessness/Homeless Hub The infographic below, produced by the United Way, takes a look at some facts about poverty in Calgary. An astounding 1 in 10 Calgarians live in poverty. Accordingly, many Calgarians rely on government assistance to help them with their day to day expenses. Some…

  • Room 217 Brings Music Care Certificate Program to Calgary

    Room 217 Brings Music Care Certificate Program to Calgary

    Room 217 is expanding the Music Care learning community in Western Canada by offering its two-day Music Care Certificate Program (MCCP) in Calgary July 20-21, 2015. The Room 217 Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation and registered Canadian charity dedicated to caring for the whole person with music. The Foundation is a leader in the field…

  • Town of Okotoks asking Residents and Businesses to Continue to be Water Wise

    Town of Okotoks asking Residents and Businesses to Continue to be Water Wise

      The continued hot, dry weather over the last several days has depleted Town reservoirs from normal, fully operational levels. High temperatures and high demand for outdoor water use is putting a strain on the water storage reservoirs. Water production demand is three times normal levels. Residents and businesses are currently being asked to voluntarily…

  • NDP Approve Borrowing Binge Behind Closed Doors: Fildebrandt

    NDP Approve Borrowing Binge Behind Closed Doors: Fildebrandt

      EDMONTON, AB: The NDP are on a borrowing stampede after rubber stamping $6 billion in new debt behind closed doors, Wildrose Shadow Finance Minister Derek Fildebrandt said today. The announcement was made through an order-in-council approved by cabinet on July 8. It comes after the NDP rammed through a mini-budget with only three hours…

  • Calgary Stampede: BMO Farm Family Awards 2015

    Calgary Stampede: BMO Farm Family Awards 2015

      Every year, the Calgary Stampede and BMO Bank of Montreal recognize outstanding farm families in southern Alberta. The awards program was created to promote a renewed urban-rural relationship and to recognize outstanding southern Alberta farm families who best typify the value of the family farmer to our society. The program focuses on recognizing the…

  • 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…

  • Edmonton Police Service Homicide Section now investigating Demkiw disappearance

    Edmonton Police Service Homicide Section now investigating Demkiw disappearance

    The Edmonton Police Service Homicide Section is now leading the investigation into the disappearance of Dwayne Demkiw who has been missing since Sunday, May 31, 2015. “As we continue to investigate this file, investigators strongly believe that harm has come to Mr. Demkiw,” says Det. Brian Robertson with EPS Homicide Section.  “We’re asking the public…

  • Heat Advisory issued for the Calgary Zone of Alberta Health Services

    Heat Advisory issued for the Calgary Zone of Alberta Health Services

      CALGARY – Due to elevated temperatures forecast for the Calgary Zone of Alberta Health Services (AHS), AHS has issued a heat advisory for the whole Calgary Zone. Effective immediately, residents of and visitors to the Calgary Zone are advised to take the following precautions to protect themselves, their families and their neighbours from the…

  • High River’s Randy Niemans Wins Vintage Tractor Pull at Calgary Stampede

    High River’s Randy Niemans Wins Vintage Tractor Pull at Calgary Stampede

      CALGARY STAMPEDE VINTAGE TRACTOR PULL – presented by Cervus Equipment Featherweight –   Ed Penner; Rosemary, Alberta; 1950 Cockshutt 30 Class One –   Ross Ellingson; Acme, Alberta; 1954 Allis-Chalmers WD 45 Class Two –   Allen Hazenberg; Carbon, Alberta; 1959 Oliver 88 Class Three –  Ken Wood; Barrhead, Alberta; 1953 IHC Farmall Super M Class Four –   Jeremy Moore; Red…

  • High River Infrastructure Upgrades Continue on 5 Avenue S.W.

    High River Infrastructure Upgrades Continue on 5 Avenue S.W.

      HIGH RIVER, AB: Work on phase 2 of the downtown reconstruction program continues to progress with the closure of 5 Avenue S.W. between Macleod Trail and 1 Street S.W. starting Monday, July 13. The reconstruction program is needed in order to replace underground utilities that were damaged in the June 2013 flood. Pedestrian access…

  • The Equine Chronicle: Champion Roper, Tuf Cooper, Disqualified From Calgary Stampede Due to “Mistreatment of Livestock” During Competition

    The Equine Chronicle: Champion Roper, Tuf Cooper, Disqualified From Calgary Stampede Due to “Mistreatment of Livestock” During Competition

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  • Call for Artists to Design New Murals for High River

    Call for Artists to Design New Murals for High River

      High River, AB: The town has issued an open call to Canadian-based artists to design and complete one of the two new murals that will be located in downtown High River. The deadline for submissions is Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at 4 p.m. Once artist submissions are reviewed, the shortlisted artists will be notified…

  • MD of Foothills and Town of High River: Access to Joint Municipal Building

    MD of Foothills and Town of High River: Access to Joint Municipal Building

    Starting the week of July 6 crews will be performing repairs on the concrete in front of the main entrance to the joint municipal building located at 309 Macleod Trail S.W. The MD of Foothills and Town of High River offices will continue to be accessible through the front doors. Work is expected to take…