Tag: Southern Alberta

  • Alberta’s Forest Industry Grows Nearly 8% in 2014

    Industry’s growth supports 50 Alberta communities Edmonton – The latest numbers indicate that Alberta’s forest industry is continuing to grow and contribute to the province’s economic diversity. Values of lumber, pulp and paper, and panelboard manufactured by Alberta Forest Products Association (AFPA) members totaled $2.9 billion in 2014. The numbers reflect a 7.7% increase from…

  • Turner Valley School Spring Theatre Ovation

    We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all of our extraordinary students, parents, volunteers and staff who contributed to an OUTSTANDING Spring Theatre performance this year. Mrs. Schuster and the Spring Theatre Team are very grateful to everyone who contributed to the success of this event.

  • 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…

  • Speeding Doesn’t Always Kill: Brain Injuries Can Change Your Life Forever

    Motor vehicle collisions account for more than one quarter of serious brain injuries in Alberta. This month, Alberta’s Office of Traffic Safety is focusing on speed. “It is staggering that more than one quarter of all traumatic brain injuries in Alberta are due to traffic collisions. These life altering events are entirely preventable. Albertans of…

  • NDP Tuition Plan Misses the Mark For Students and Taxpayers: Taylor

    NDP Tuition Plan Misses the Mark For Students and Taxpayers: Taylor

      EDMONTON, AB – The NDP plan to freeze tuition is irresponsible and fails to protect students and taxpayers from the growing costs of education, Wildrose Advanced Education Shadow Minister Wes Taylor said. Advanced Education Minister Lori Sigurdson announced last week the NDP is poised to put an “absolute freeze” on all tuition. Taylor said…

  • Macleod Trail road closure between 3 and 4 Avenues S.W.

    Macleod Trail road closure between 3 and 4 Avenues S.W.

      HIGH RIVER, AB: A section of Macleod Trail between 3 and 4 Avenues S.W. will be closed starting the evening of Friday, June 12 to allow crews to pour a concrete crosswalk (weather dependent). Access to the joint municipal building and alley will be maintained. The road is anticipated to reopen on Tuesday, June…

  • Stampede Critters are back! Suggest a name to win your spot in the Stampede Parade

    Stampede Critters are back! Suggest a name to win your spot in the Stampede Parade

    This summer the Critters are back! Last year we said farewell to our Calgary Stampede street sweeping Critters. For 13 years Dixie, Samson, Rocky and Alfalfa kept the Calgary Stampede parade route clean on parade day. Since the Critters’ retirement last year, The City has worked to design and build four new Critters, including a…

  • Town of Okotoks: All-Natural Storm Water Filtration System

    Town of Okotoks: All-Natural Storm Water Filtration System

    The Town of Okotoks in partnership with the Source 2 Source Environmental Design and Engineering, the University of Calgary (U of C), and the Bow River Basin Council (BRBC) are implementing an innovative riparian bio-retention storm water management system and research project at the Town of Okotoks Operations Centre. The construction of the new Operations buildings provided the…

  • Defining Calgary’s Pathways to Resilience in a Changing Climate

    Defining Calgary’s Pathways to Resilience in a Changing Climate

      Today’s climate is increasingly unpredictable, demand for natural resources continues to skyrocket as our population grows, and critical infrastructure is in need of repair. The builders and designers of today are facing considerable pressure to innovate and create communities that can withstand the pressures of both growth and climate change. The upcoming “Future Cities…

  • Alerts for: Okotoks – High River – Claresholm

    Alerts for: Okotoks – High River – Claresholm

    Watches 11:16 AM MDT Friday 12 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 Priddis and Brown-Lowery Prov. Park M.D. of…

  • Calgary Zoo Enmax Osprey Cam: There are Chicks!

    Calgary Zoo Enmax Osprey Cam: There are Chicks!

    The live Osprey Cam set up by Enmax at the Calgary Zoo revealed three babies as they hatched yesterday. Watch as the parents feed their offspring and prepare them for flight over the summer months: https://www.enmax.com/community/keeping-up-with-the-ospreys

  • City of Calgary Opens 5 Street Cycle Track Pilot

    City of Calgary Opens 5 Street Cycle Track Pilot

    The 5 Street portion of the cycle track network pilot project, from 3 Avenue south to 17 Avenue south, opened to the public this morning. “After the early opening of the 12 Avenue cycle track pilot, we are pleased that the weather has continued to cooperate and allow us to complete the work on the…

  • Fortis Osprey Cam Check In: Empty Nest

    Fortis Osprey Cam Check In: Empty Nest

      Unfortunately it appears that all three eggs have now disappeared from the nest but the parents are sticking around. There is speculation that they may be preparing to lay more eggs but that has yet to be seen. If the eggs had still been there they would be hatching right about now. You can…

  • Aheer Statement on Chestermere Intersection Fatality

    Aheer Statement on Chestermere Intersection Fatality

      Edmonton: Chestermere – Rocky View MLA Leela Aheer released the following statement about the death of a young man at the Highway 1 and 791 intersection in Chestermere. “I am utterly devastated that yet another serious collision has occurred at this deadly intersection, and I extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends…

  • Millarville School Principal: Medieval Grade Eights

    Millarville School Principal: Medieval Grade Eights

    June is here and I keep getting the same question; “are you counting down the days until summer?” Do I look forward to summer? I would be lying if I said “no.” June is a speedy month with departures of students, end of year events, celebrations and final report cards, there is little time to…