Tag: Southern Alberta

  • Jean Releases Full Wildrose Shadow Minister Roster

    Jean Releases Full Wildrose Shadow Minister Roster

      EDMONTON, AB (June 1, 2015): Today, Wildrose Leader Brian Jean released the full Wildrose Shadow Minister list. “On May 5, Albertans elected an incredibly strong team of Wildrose MLAs from every corner of the province. We are ready to stand up for all Albertans over the next four years,” Jean said. “Our team will…

  • RCMP Strathmore: Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision – Township Road 244

    On May 31, 2015 at approximately 10:00 Hrs, members of the Strathmore RCMP, and emergency services responded to the scene of a two vehicle collision on Township Road 244, near Range Road 254, Wheatland County, Alberta. The driver of a car traveling westbound on Township Road 244, and making a left turn into a parking…

  • Sheep River Health Trust – Golf 4 Wellness

    Sheep River Health Trust – Golf 4 Wellness

    The 12th Annual Golf 4 Wellness Charity Golf Classic will take place on July 9th, 2015 at the Turner Valley Golf Club. Check out this ad for all the details.

  • ATB Finishes Year With Record Results

    ATB Finishes Year With Record Results

    Edmonton – “When you read a news release about a financial institution’s fiscal year, it can come off pretty dry. It’s number after number and tends to be just about profits,” says Dave Mowat, President & CEO of ATB Financial. “Customers aren’t very impressed with increased profits if they see them coming on the backs of…

  • AHS Weekly Wellness News: It’s Time to Fight the Bite – Protect Against West Nile Virus

    AHS Weekly Wellness News: It’s Time to Fight the Bite – Protect Against West Nile Virus

      Summer has arrived in Alberta, and with it: the risk of West Nile virus. Much like you protect yourself and your loved ones from harmful UVA and UVB rays, Alberta Health Services (AHS) reminds you to make a summer habit of protecting yourself and your loved ones from mosquito bites, and their potentially severe…

  • Alberta Business Barometer®: Small Biz Confidence Dips Further

    Alberta Business Barometer®: Small Biz Confidence Dips Further

      Half of entrepreneurs’ list wage costs as a major constraint: $15 minimum wage will exacerbate the problem CALGARY – The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) released the latest Business Barometer index today that shows Alberta’s small business outlook dropped 1.3 points in May to 45.7.  CFIB’s national Business Barometer® Index remained virtually unchanged…

  • Foothills Lions Family Spray Park in Turner Valley Open!

    Foothills Lions Family Spray Park in Turner Valley Open!

    As of noon today, Saturday, May 30th, 2015 the new spray park in Turner Valley is officially open. Despite the temperature being under 30 degrees there were some very eager children ready to try it out. As parents and grandparents stood and watched dressed in jackets and hoodies the kids were oblivious to the cooler…

  • Oilfields Food Bank Votes in New Executive

    Oilfields Food Bank Votes in New Executive

      The AGM was held and a new Board of Directors was elected. We have been familiarizing ourselves with the systems in place and streamlining them wherever possible to save time, as well as building more efficiencies into what we’ve been doing. We asked if anyone had a laptop and printer to donate and were…

  • Lions Club Donates To Strathmore Games

    Lions Club Donates To Strathmore Games

    The Alberta 55+ Summer Games Committee received a donation of $20,000 to help cover the costs of the games from the Strathmore Lions Club at a wine and cheese event last November. The local organizations on hand for the presentation were Alberta 55+ Summer Games committee members (l-r) Chair of the Board Donalda Ledene, Director…

  • Interprovincial Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Chicks

    Interprovincial Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Chicks

      Veterinary officials looking at hatchery’s source flocks Federal and Alberta provincial health and veterinary officials are probing almost three dozen cases of salmonella poisoning across three provinces, tied to handling of live baby chickens. The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) said Monday it’s so far investigating 17 cases of illness in people in…

  • Albertans have seized their political freedom: Now, what do we do with it?

    Albertans have seized their political freedom:  Now, what do we do with it?

      It is probably difficult for people who have not lived in Alberta to understand the significance of our recent election:  after 44 years of one-party-state politics, the crippling of our political freedom is over.  We have proved to ourselves that political change is possible by making that change. Post-election polls show that Albertans are…

  • Founders’ Plaza at Spruce Meadows for the 40th Anniversary

    Founders’ Plaza at Spruce Meadows for the 40th Anniversary

      2015 is a very special year for Spruce Meadows.  It marks the 40th Anniversary for Spruce Meadows and the entire team is excitedly celebrating this important milestone. Part of this celebration is the redevelopment of the Plaza Terraces into Founders’ Plaza.  The new plaza will be located in the heart of Spruce Meadows –…

  • 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…

  • Government of Canada Helps Preserve History and Heritage in Southern Alberta

    Government of Canada Helps Preserve History and Heritage in Southern Alberta

      Member of Parliament John Barlow announces funding for the Crowsnest Historical Society Coleman, Alberta – The Government of Canada has provided the Crowsnest Historical Society with $4,176 in funding through the Museums Assistance Program. This support will allow the Society to undertake a collections‑management project for the Crowsnest Museum and Archives. The project will…

  • Honourary Degree Recipients Inspire at SAIT Spring Convocation

    Honourary Degree Recipients Inspire at SAIT Spring Convocation

    Calgary, AB — A 100-year-old alumnus is one of three inspirational speakers to be honoured during the May Convocation ceremonies at SAIT Polytechnic. Clarence Hollingworth is joined by successful businessman Dave Mowat and news anchor Linda Olsen as SAIT’s honorary degree recipients. “All three of these individuals are an inspiration to SAIT graduates preparing to embark on…