Tag: Southern Alberta

  • September 15th – High River Sewer Repair Work

    [break] High River, AB: The Town will be doing sanitary sewer repair work from 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25th until 6 a.m. Friday, Sept. 26th at the intersection of 2 Avenue and 5 Street S.E. One lane will remain open on 5 Street to allow oncoming traffic going north and south to alternate around the…

  • Hot Air Balloon Spectator Safety Tips

    Hot Air Balloon Spectator Safety Tips

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] As with any balloon event, spectator safety is a priority. Here are a few tips to make sure you and your loved ones have a safe and enjoyable experience. Do not smoke around the balloons! Beside the obvious flammable properties of propane, cigarette cherries damage balloons. These factors not only create a real danger…

  • Course Description ~ Becoming a Community Builder

    Course Description ~ Becoming a Community Builder

    [break] Understanding the changed “ecosystem” we live in today, we see that the “command and control” approach to leadership is not what the times require. It is not the approach that will get the best from our people nor will it be the approach that solves the complex and multifaceted challenges that we face today.…

  • High River VIC Wins Best In Class Award

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] HIGH RIVER, AB: The Town’s Visitor Information Centre (VIC) has won a Provincial award for its innovative services to travellers and businesses this summer. Staff at the High River VIC were recognized for their initiative and creativity in setting up a remote site in order to serve visitors in various locations during the 2014…

  • Statement From Bruce McAllister On Starter School Announcement

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] CHESTERMERE, AB (September 22, 2014): Today, Wildrose Education Critic Bruce McAllister released the following statement on Premier Jim Prentice’s decision to build four new starter schools in Calgary: “It’s encouraging to see that Mr. Prentice appears to be willing to take some action on the serious lack of schools in Alberta, but this announcement…

  • RCMP Strathmore – Missing Youth Update: Located

    [break] MISSING YOUTH LOCATED Strathmore, Alberta Thalia NIMIJEAN, was reported missing to Strathmore RCMP on 2014-09-23 after failing to return to her residence. NIMIJEAN has now been located and returned to her residence. The Strathmore RCMP does not suspect any criminal involvement in her absence, and wishes to thank the public for their assistance in…

  • Calgary Students To Benefit From New Starter Schools To Address Enrolment Pressures

    Calgary Students To Benefit From New Starter Schools To Address Enrolment Pressures

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] The Prentice government is partnering with the Calgary Board of Education to build four new starter schools. “Student enrolment is growing right alongside Alberta’s increasing population. Calgary schools alone have a predicted growth of approximately 5,000 students a year, for the next seven years. With a $30.6 million investment in school infrastructure for Calgary,…

  • Government to Create Rural Health Care Action Plan

    Government to Create Rural Health Care Action Plan

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] A comprehensive review of health care in Alberta’s rural communities will ensure care is coordinated in an efficient and predictable manner. “I learned from my travels across Alberta this summer that many rural communities are seriously concerned about health care delivery. So I have tasked MLA Richard Starke to chair a review panel into…

  • Equine Biosecurity

    Equine Biosecurity

    This article is courtesy of the Horse Industry Association of Alberta Biosecurity refers to practices designed to prevent, reduce or eliminate the introduction and incidental spread of disease among livestock and poultry. Biosecurity practices minimize the risk of disease spread by identifying risks and developing intervention measures to minimize disease-causing agents from entering or leaving…

  • Reverend Elvis and Daughter on a Mission of Peace

    Reverend Elvis and Daughter on a Mission of Peace

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] Reverend Elvis used to preach at the Red Deer Lake United Church. Reverend Elvis Bruce Sheasby and daughter Mary-Jane flew from Calgary to Mississauga to sing “You Are My Sunshine” to Mayor Hazel McCallion who was being honoured last Sunday Sept 21 International Peace Day by Bruce’s mother Dorothea Sheasby, the Canadian Registrar of…

  • Hot Air Balloon Festival – September 24th to 28th, 2014

    Hot Air Balloon Festival – September 24th to 28th, 2014

    [break][break] High River welcomes the International Hot Air Balloon Festival and Western Canadian Championship Again this year High River, Alberta will welcome the Heritage Inn International Balloon Festival featuring the Western Canadian Championship – September 24 – 28, 2014. Organized by a volunteer committee of balloon enthusiasts, this event promises to be an amazing opportunity…

  • RCMP Strathmore – Missing Youth – Again

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] MISSING YOUTH Strathmore, Ab RCMP in Strathmore are searching for 16 year old Thalia NIMIJEAN, who was last seen at the Strathmore Skate Park, in Strathmore, Alberta on 2014-09-23 at approximately 09:00 Am. She was later reported as missing when she failed to attend school, and did not return to her Group Home. NIMIJEAN…

  • RCMP High River – Armed Robbery

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] On September 22, 2014 at approximately 8:55 pm a lone male entered the Highwood Wine and Spirit store located at in North-west High River. The male approached an employee working at the till and demanded money.  The male took an undisclosed amount of cash, exited the store and left on foot. He is described as being in his late…

  • “Becoming a Community Builder” – Orientation Video

    “Becoming a Community Builder” – Orientation Video

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] Have you watched your Orientation video yet? You can access it here: http://www.becomingacommunitybuilder.com/index.php/alberta/orientation   There is still time to register – go to: www.register14f.becomingacommunitybuilder.ca For more details on this program you can visit our previous articles: https://gatewaygazette.ca/category/life/community/ or visit their website at: http://www.becomingacommunitybuilder.com/ [break]  

  • 120 year old Residence Burns in Norris Coulee – MD of Foothills

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] RCMP Okotoks, AB On 2014-09-20 at approximately 4:42 A.M Okotoks RCMP received a report  of a structure fire at 40 Norris Coulee Trail in the MD of Foothills. Police attend the location to find the house fully engulfed in flames. MD of foothills Fire and EMS on scene. The adult male and 2 children were safe in another temporary…