Tag: Southern Alberta

  • The City of Calgary wins National Innovation Award

    The City of Calgary wins National Innovation Award

    The City of Calgary has been awarded the 2016 Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators (CAMA) Award for Innovation for the Residential ePermit program. Nominated in the Over 100,000 Population category, Residential ePermit makes it easier and faster for homebuilders and contractors to apply for permits, pay for services and manage inspections. The awards presentation took…

  • Three Times the Excitement- A trio of Humboldt penguin chicks join the colony in Penguin Plunge

    Three Times the Excitement- A trio of Humboldt penguin chicks join the colony in Penguin Plunge

    Calgary, AB – Wednesday, the Calgary Zoo marked World Ocean’s Day with the arrival of three Humboldt penguin chicks. These birds join the 17 other Humboldt penguins in the zoo’s colony: Chick #1 hatched on May 14, 2016 to parents, Estaban (male) and Karina (female) Chick #2 hatched on May 16, 2016 to parents, Horatio (male)…

  • Carbon Tax Ignores Realities of Small and Mid-Size Communities: van Dijken

    Carbon Tax Ignores Realities of Small and Mid-Size Communities: van Dijken

    EDMONTON, AB: The NDP government’s plan to increase the price of fuel for all Albertans ignores the transportation realities of living in a small or mid-size Alberta community, the Wildrose Official Opposition said Monday. The carbon tax will add 4.5 cents to gas prices in Jan. 2017 and 6.7 cents in 2018, while diesel prices…

  • 2016 Diamond Valley Parade and Discovery Days

    2016 Diamond Valley Parade and Discovery Days

    It was lovely to see the weather cooperate last Saturday for the 2016 Diamond Valley Parade and Discovery Days – with blue skies, the sun shining and thousands of smiling faces. The Parade in Black Diamond attracted an audience of over 4,000 and was a spectacular hit once again. From the colourful Mounties to the Longview…

  • WCB Review Panel asks Albertans for Input

    WCB Review Panel asks Albertans for Input

    Albertans are invited to share their opinions and experiences with the Workers’ Compensation Board review panel. People may offer feedback through an online questionnaire or by written submission at alberta.ca/wcb-review from today until July 15. “Workers, large industries, small and medium-sized businesses, labour unions, safety and industry associations and other Albertans all have interests in…

  • Reunion of Old Turner Valley Junior & Senior High Schools

    Reunion of Old Turner Valley Junior & Senior High Schools

    Welcome Alumni of the Turner Valley Junior and Senior High Schools from the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s Joyce (Compton) Berkholtz is organizing this year’s reunion to be held in Turner Valley on Saturday, September 10th and Sunday, September 11th, 2016. Dinner will be on Saturday, September 10th, 6:00pm at the Legion in Turner Valley. For…

  • Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Seniors’ Week in Alberta

    Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Seniors’ Week in Alberta

    Seniors’ Week in Alberta is a terrific opportunity to recognize the lasting contributions of seniors to our province. From June 6-12, Seniors’ Week will be celebrated at over 100 special events across the province. All Albertans are encouraged to attend an event, catch up with the seniors in your own life, or take a moment…

  • Government Extends Deadline for Cutting Hay Along Highways

    Government Extends Deadline for Cutting Hay Along Highways

    Farmers have up to two additional months to cut and remove hay from provincial highway rights-of-way for personal use. Previously, the deadline to cut and remove hay from those rights-of-way was July 15. The deadline has been extended to August 15 and September 15, depending on the region. The deadlines have been staggered to account…

  • 2016 Diamond Valley Parade and Discovery Days [Video and Pics]

    2016 Diamond Valley Parade and Discovery Days [Video and Pics]

    We wanted to share as much visual from this event as possible, as well as showcase some of the different ways content can be presented through the Gateway Gazette. We hope you ENJOY this pictorial as much as everyone enjoyed the day. Also be sure to checkout our Parade Video – Click Here! Video Slideshow…

  • Healthy Tips From Pharmasave – Headaches: More Than One “Flavour”

    Healthy Tips From Pharmasave – Headaches: More Than One “Flavour”

    Headaches come in many different varieties. There’s the all-time classic tension headache (think vanilla), so common that just about anyone who’s got a head has experienced one. Eyestrain, fatigue, and stress (mental or emotional) are all key ingredients in this flavour. These headaches are usually dull, with pressure around both sides of the head. Next…

  • Hells Angels Implicated in Million Dollar Seizure

    Hells Angels Implicated in Million Dollar Seizure

    Edmonton… A lengthy investigation into the Edmonton chapter of the Hells Angels motorcycle club has resulted in 10 arrests, over $1 million in stolen property recovered, and 21 firearms seized. ALERT Edmonton’s organized crime and gang team’s investigation found that members of the Hells Angels, support clubs, and associates were allegedly involved in theft, re-vinning,…

  • City of Calgary and Alberta Transportation launch Deerfoot Trail Study

    City of Calgary and Alberta Transportation launch Deerfoot Trail Study

    Calgary, AB The City of Calgary (The City) and Alberta Transportation (AT) are working together to study Deerfoot Trail, between the Stoney Trail interchanges in the north and south. The study area is 37.5 km long, and includes 20 interchanges. Approximately 44 communities border the study area. “Deerfoot Trail is one of Calgary’s only roads…

  • Petro-Canada: Update on Temporary Fuel Shortage

    Petro-Canada: Update on Temporary Fuel Shortage

    We wanted to update you on the temporary fuel shortage at Petro-Canada stations in Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and interior BC. The fires in the Fort McMurray area as well as an unplanned outage at our Edmonton refinery means that we’ve had an unavoidable impact on our ability to produce and supply our normal volume of…

  • Jann Arden & Paul Brandt to lead Stampede Parade during “Year of Music”

    Jann Arden & Paul Brandt to lead Stampede Parade during “Year of Music”

    Stampede announces special parade entry to recognize collective wildfire response Calgary – The Calgary Stampede is excited to announce that in honour of our city’s “Year of Music” celebration, singer-songwriter Jann Arden and home-grown country music superstar Paul Brandt will lead the Calgary Stampede Parade. Fresh off hosting the 2016 Juno Awards, Calgary-born Arden is…

  • Vets Canada Coast to Coast 2016 Tour of Duty This Saturday

    Vets Canada Coast to Coast 2016 Tour of Duty This Saturday

    Hundreds of Volunteers Will Be Searching For Homeless Veterans Calgary Walk Location: Date: Saturday, June 11th, 2016 Time: 1 pm MDT Rallying Point: Celebration Square (C Square) – 502 7th Ave. SE, Calgary Veterans Emergency Transition Services Canada (VETS Canada) is holding the first Coast to Coast Tour of Duty; a National walk in search of Veterans…