Category: News

Premier to Promote Investment and Pipelines

Premier Kenney will advance Alberta’s position as a top-ranked investment destination and advance key bilateral and trade interests while in Montreal and Washington, D.C. The Feb. 3-9 trip builds on government’s work to drive investment, expand Alberta exports and get pipelines built. “Alberta’s economic future depends on new private sector investment. That’s why I have…

February 5, 2020
FCA Decision: Statement from Premier Jason Kenney

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement on the Federal Court of Appeal dismissing applications against the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion: “This is a victory for common sense and the rule of law. We are pleased the Federal Court of Appeal made a fair decision. This ruling confirms what we’ve known all along: the Trans…

February 4, 2020
U.S. Ratifies New NAFTA Deal: Statement from Premier Kenney

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement on the U.S. ratification of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement: (January 29, 2020) “This is a key step in the completion of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement. Our trading relationship with the United States – our largest trading partner – is vital to Alberta’s prosperity. “Now that the United States and…

February 3, 2020
Cochrane RCMP Arrest Two After Break-in to Vehicles in Turner Valley

Update: Cochrane RCMP Arrest Two After Break-Ins Cochrane, AB – Matthew STEELE and Travis QUINLAN, both of no fixed address, were held for a Judicial Interim Release hearing. They were remanded into custody until their next Court appearance on February 4, 2020. Bragg Creek, Alta. – Cochrane RCMP have two males in custody after break ins to vehicles…

February 2, 2020
RCMP Major Crimes South Investigating Death of 2-year-old – Update

Cardston, Alta. – RCMP Major Crimes has recently completed its investigation into the death of a two-year-old girl from Cardston, Alta., who died on Aug. 6, 2018, in Calgary. The girl had been taken to hospital with serious injuries on Aug. 2, 2018. The evidence in this case does not support any charges. No further…

January 31, 2020
High River RCMP Traffic Services Recover Stolen Vehicle and Two Suspects Facing Multiple Charges

High River, Alta—On Jan. 25, 2020, at 1:00 a.m., High River RCMP Traffic Services attempted a traffic stop on a stolen vehicle in a rural area outside High River, Alta. The vehicle did not stop and fled from police. No pursuit was initiated. The stolen vehicle was located approximately 20 minutes later, as it was…

January 30, 2020
Minister Toews to Speak with Albertans

Government is hosting telephone town halls to listen to Albertans’ ideas and priorities for Budget 2020. Two telephone town hall meetings, on Jan. 27 and Jan. 28, will give Albertans the opportunity to ask questions and provide their views on the provincial budget and Alberta’s finances. “Telephone town halls are an opportunity for us to…

January 26, 2020
Charges in Christmas Eve 2017 Baby Death

An investigation that began on Christmas Eve 2017, when a deceased infant was found inside a dumpster in the community of Bowness, has led to charges against a woman. At approximately 11:30 p.m., on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017, a resident of the community called police after finding the body of a newborn infant in a garbage…

January 25, 2020
The Growing Debt Burden for Canadians

Alberta government debt grew by more than 200%—largest increase among provinces CALGARY—Since 2007/2008, one year before the last recession, Alberta’s nominal provincial debt has increased by 204.5 per cent, the largest increase among the provinces, finds a new study released today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. “The Alberta government’s…

January 24, 2020
Turner Valley RCMP Investigating Theft of Catalytic Converters

Turner Valley, Alberta – The Turner Valley RCMP are seeking public assistance in identifying the person responsible for an overnight theft of catalytic converters. In the early morning hours of Friday January 17, 2020 an unidentified culprit removed the exhaust devices from two vehicles in the industrial park area of Black Diamond, Alberta. The theft was captured on…

January 24, 2020
The City of Calgary Continues Work on Ambitious Savings Targets

Today, Administration has begun the process to engage an external consultant to support our work to modernize municipal government through the Solutions for Achieving Value and Excellence (SAVE) program. SAVE reflects a strategic approach to cost-savings under the Calgary’s Comeback strategy. Through SAVE, The City will work to identify at least $74 million in operational…

January 22, 2020
High River RCMP Investigate Armed Robbery

High River, Alta. – The High River RCMP are investigating a robbery with a firearm which occurred at the High River 7-11 in the early morning hours of January 21, 2020. No persons were injured, and two suspects fled on foot. At 2:15 a.m., RCMP were dispatched. Investigation reveals that two suspects wearing masks entered the 7-11 in High River.…

January 22, 2020
RCMP Issue Bitcoin Warning Posters

Alberta – In an effort to stop victims of fraud from making bitcoin payments, the RCMP has launched an initiative that will see posters with warnings placed in rural locations. Scams continue to be prevalent throughout the province, primarily scams where culprits are representing themselves as agents from a government organization and requesting payment in…

January 22, 2020
Trans Mountain Pipeline: Minister Schweitzer

Doug Schweitzer, Minister of Justice and Solicitor General, issued the following statement on the Supreme Court of Canada’s ruling on B.C.’s attempt to stop shipments of Alberta oil: “The Supreme Court of Canada has upheld the rule of law and put an end to the British Columbia government’s campaign of obstruction against Alberta energy.…

January 20, 2020
Golden Scissors Awards: Celebrating Canada’s Red Tape Warriors

The prestigious Golden Scissors Award recognizes politicians, public servants, or other Canadians who have shown leadership in cutting red tape, producing meaningful and positive results for small businesses like yours. The ultimate prize of the Golden Scissors is bestowed on only a small handful of people and organizations, out of many distinguished nominees from across…

January 19, 2020