Tag: Southern Alberta

  • STIX Hockey Academy awards second annual scholarship at Drillers Ball

    STIX Hockey Academy awards second annual scholarship at Drillers Ball

    On Thursday, June 18, 2015, Oilfields High School held their annual Drillers Ball, which is a celebration of athletic achievement. It honours the athletic achievements of the students that played on an Oilfields High School sports team throughout the year. Leigh Bretzlaff, an Oilfields teacher and coach, says “Many of our athletes play on a…

  • Intermunicipal Development Plan Open House: Municipal District of Foothills and City of Calgary

    Intermunicipal Development Plan Open House: Municipal District of Foothills and City of Calgary

      JOINT OPEN HOUSE Monday, June 22, 2015 4:00 to 7:00 pm at DeWinton Community Hall 114 Macleod Trail, South, DeWinton The MD of Foothills and City of Calgary are holding a joint open house to introduce the project and gather input from the public with respect to what they may like to see included…

  • Albertans Encouraged to “Report a Find” to Share Discoveries

    Albertans Encouraged to “Report a Find” to Share Discoveries

    Albertans can play a vital role in protecting valuable historic resources by sharing their discoveries through the Government of Alberta’s “Report a Find” program. The severe flooding in southern Alberta in 2013 exposed many previously unknown archaeological and palaeontological sites. The Report a Find program has been launched to help Albertans report the location and…

  • NDP Having Trouble with Their Own Numbers: Wildrose

    NDP Having Trouble with Their Own Numbers: Wildrose

      EDMONTON, AB – The almost $700 million in new spending today is compounded by a $1.5 billion shortfall in the NDP’s tax agenda and clashes with the $1.8 billion in new spending announced by NDP House Leader Brian Mason in the legislature, the Wildrose Official Opposition said. On June 16, Mason said 10 per…

  • Millarville School Coach’s Corner – What to do Over Summer Holidays

    Millarville School Coach’s Corner – What to do Over Summer Holidays

    Here we are in June, and, summer holidays are just around the corner! Teachers are often asked about things their children can do over the long, two-month break. Here are a few activities that will continue to support curiosity, discussion, reading, writing, math, thinking, playing, and learning! 1. Get a large cardboard box and reinvent…

  • Notice: Temporary Service Disruption at the Okotoks Rec Centre

    Notice: Temporary Service Disruption at the Okotoks Rec Centre

    Due to scheduled maintenance and upgrades, our registration, admissions and booking system will be temporarily unavailable Tue, June 23 & Wed, June 24. This service disruption will affect our online registration, credit card and debit payment options. Online Registration While online registration (Netreg) is unavailable, please call Recreation Client Services at 403-938-8954 to register for summer camps and swimming…

  • Best Bar None Awards Celebrate the Very Best in Calgary’s Nightlife

    Best Bar None Awards Celebrate the Very Best in Calgary’s Nightlife

    Fifty-two Calgary bars, clubs, pubs, lounges and casinos received 2015 Best Bar None accreditation for their commitment to high customer service and safety standards. The 4th annual Best Bar None Calgary Awards Night on June 15th at the Telus Spark also recognized venues that demonstrate outstanding commitment to fun and safe drinking environments. This year’s…

  • 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…

  • If You Can’t See the Driver of a Big Rig, the Driver Can’t See You Either

    If You Can’t See the Driver of a Big Rig, the Driver Can’t See You Either

    Drivers need to avoid No Zones – areas behind and alongside large commercial vehicles where the driver cannot see your vehicle. Occupants of a passenger vehicle are much more likely to be seriously injured or killed in a collision with a large vehicle due to the differences in weight, stopping distance and rollover potential. “It…

  • Taylor Pushes for a New Hospital in the Legislature

    Taylor Pushes for a New Hospital in the Legislature

      EDMONTON, AB – Thursday, Wildrose Battle River – Wainwright MLA Wes Taylor asked a question about the government’s plan to build a new hospital in Wainwright. The video can be watched here. “Today was the first of many hard questions I intend to ask this government about getting a new hospital for Wainwright,” Taylor said.…

  • Nixon Pushes for Flood Mitigation Measures in the Legislature

      EDMONTON, AB – Thursday, Wildrose Rimbey-Rocky Mountain House-Sundre MLA Jason Nixon asked a question about the government’s plan for flood mitigation for the riding. The video can be watched here. “We cannot afford to leave our communities left on the front-lines for the next time a flood hits,” Nixon said. “We need answers on…

  • Bill 3 Restores Stability to Alberta’s Education, Health Care and Human Services, and Freezes Tuition

    The new government has taken steps to ensure Alberta families have the access to the essential services upon which they rely. If passed, Bill 3, the Appropriation (Interim Supply) Act, reverses reckless cuts to health care and invests in stable, predictable funding for the vital public services that matter most to Alberta communities. Reversing proposed…

  • Foothills School Division: BYOD Feedback

    Foothills School Division: BYOD Feedback

    The Board was treated to an engaging presentation on FSD’s “Bring Your Own Device” (BYOD) pilot, by outgoing Director of Learning Technologies, James Aitchison – who retires at the end of this month following a 34 year career in Education – along with Kristie Tjader, who teaches grade 6 French Immersion at École Percy Pegler…

  • Mayor Nenshi Celebrates Eco-Youth Achievements at 26th Annual Mayor’s Environment Expo

    Mayor Nenshi Celebrates Eco-Youth Achievements at 26th Annual Mayor’s Environment Expo

    Mayor Naheed Nenshi was on hand to meet with the next generation of environmental enthusiasts, as he hosted the 26th Annual Mayor’s Environment Expo this week. The Mayor visited with several youth Eco-Leaders and interacted with their projects, which included topics like planting vertical gardens and creating recycled art. Twenty Calgary schools participated in The City’s six-month…

  • Severe Thunderstorm Watch in Effect in the Foothills Area

    Severe Thunderstorm Watch in Effect in the Foothills Area

    Alerts for: Okotoks – High River – Claresholm 10:26 AM MDT Friday 19 June 2015 Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for: M.D. of Foothills near Cayley M.D. of Foothills near High River and Aldersyde M.D. of Foothills near Longview and Eden Valley Res. M.D. of Foothills near Okotoks and De Winton M.D. of Foothills near…