Category: News

  • Oil Sands Project Ramps Up Near Fort McMurray

    Oil Sands Project Ramps Up Near Fort McMurray

    A $2-billion oil sands expansion project swings into high gear this week. Premier Rachel Notley, representatives from Japan and local officials marked the opening of the Japan Canada Oil Sands Ltd. (JACOS) Hangingstone project near Fort McMurray. This Steam Assisted Gravity Drainage (SAGD) project is the culmination of the largest investment made in Alberta by…

  • Province Addresses Fish Seizure at Metis Camp

    Province Addresses Fish Seizure at Metis Camp

    Indigenous Relations Minister Richard Feehan has personally apologized to Metis Local 193 President Shirley Tremblay and Vice-President Ernie Deserlias about an incident at the Conklin Metis Cultural Camp. “This was an unfortunate circumstance. I understand there may have been some issues with the licensing, but I think this situation could have been avoided. I commit…

  • Banff RCMP – Request for information in theft from Banff Springs Hotel

    Banff RCMP – Request for information in theft from Banff Springs Hotel

    Banff, Alberta –  RCMP from the Banff detachment are asking the public to help identify two persons of interest after two luxury vehicles were stolen from the Banff Springs Hotel parking lot in July. On July 8, Banff RCMP were called to a complaint of an Infiniti Q60 convertible that was stolen from the Banff Springs Hotel. The following…

  • Kenow Fire Update Unified Command 19.09.2017; 0800

    Kenow Fire Update Unified Command 19.09.2017; 0800

    Note: Updates will be provided only when there is a significant change in fire activity or closures. The Kenow Fire is now classified as being held. The fire remains active and covers an area of approximately 38,100 hectares. Fire activity is predominantly on the fire perimeter, and at localized hotspots within the perimeter where pockets of…

  • AUDIO RELEASE: Cooper on closing Air BnB loophole at Members’ Services Committee

    AUDIO RELEASE: Cooper on closing Air BnB loophole at Members’ Services Committee

    (Edmonton) – On September 14th United Conservative Party Interim Leader Nathan Cooper held an availability with media following the passage of his motion at the Members’ Services Committee. Audio of the press conference is available here.

  • MD of Pincher Creek: Fire Update as of 2:45pm Sept 18 2017

    MD of Pincher Creek: Fire Update as of 2:45pm Sept 18 2017

    Municipal District of Pincher Creek Wildfire Update September 18, 2017 1445 hrs Mandatory Evacuation Order Rescinded: – The mandatory evacuation order for South of Oil Basin Road to the Waterton Park Boundary has been rescinded. – Highway 6 is now open. – There is no access to Waterton Park. – Fire operations are still ongoing,…

  • Kenow Fire Update – Unified Command – 18.09.2017; 12:00

    Kenow Fire Update – Unified Command – 18.09.2017; 12:00

    Note: Updates will be provided only when there is a significant change in fire activity or closures. The Kenow Fire remains active and is classified as out of control. Fire activity is predominantly on the fire perimeter, and at localized hotspots within the perimeter where pockets of unburned fuels remain. Fire activity, including smoke and flame…

  • MD of Foothills: Unofficial Nomination List of Candidates

    MD of Foothills: Unofficial Nomination List of Candidates

    Monday, September 18, 2017 unofficial list. Division 1 Candidates: Rick Percifield Llana Malmberg Robert Siewert Division 2 Candidates: Delilah Miller Terry Zimmerman Division 3 Candidates: Jason Parker Barb Castell Division 4: Suzanne Oel in by acclimation Division 5 Candidates: Ron Chase Barry Klassen Alan Alger Division 6 Larry Spilak in by acclimation Division 7 Candidates:…

  • Okotoks Municipal Election Candidates

    Okotoks Municipal Election Candidates

    September 18, 2017 Nomination Day – Declared Candidates Pursuant to Section 28 of the Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA), the Town of Okotoks received the following unofficial nominations for the 2017 Municipal Election: Office of Mayor: Fischer, Carrie Robertson, Bill Office of Councillor: Burton, Dale Christophers, Florence Coskey, Kenneth Neal Enman, Melody Heemeryck, Ken Hutchison, Shari Krsa, Jesse…

  • Municipalities Stick Small Business with Unfair Property Tax Burden

    Municipalities Stick Small Business with Unfair Property Tax Burden

    Annual study finds average business rate almost two and a half times residential rate across Alberta   Calgary –The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) released its annual Property Tax Gap Report (Wednesday), which analyzes residential and commercial property tax rates levied by Alberta’s municipalities over the past decade (2007-2016, the most recent year data…

  • Town of Turner Valley Releases Unofficial 2017 Election Nominees

    Town of Turner Valley Releases Unofficial 2017 Election Nominees

    General Election Information The Town of Turner Valley municipal election will be held on Monday, October 16, 2017.  Click  here for details. Unofficial election nominee list. Candidates have  24 hours  (September 19, 12 noon) to withdraw nomination papers. Mayor Dobbyn, Cheryle Rowntree, Gary Norman Tuck, Kelly Council Crane, Barry Dixon, Curtis A Gordon, Jonathan Hamilton, Lana Holloday, Cindy…

  • Black Diamond: Nominations Re-opening

    Black Diamond: Nominations Re-opening

    Nominations were taken, in accordance with the Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA), on Monday September 18th from 10:00am to 12:00 noon.  Sufficient nominations were taken to hold an election for the position of Mayor, but there were NOT sufficient nominations for the positions of Councillor to either be acclaimed or to hold an election. Nominations were adjourned…

  • Official List of High River Municipal Election Candidates Now Available

    Official List of High River Municipal Election Candidates Now Available

    HIGH RIVER, AB: The below candidates have filed their nomination papers indicating their intent to run in the October 16, 2017 High River municipal election. This list is final as of 12 p.m. on September 18, 2017. Official candidate listing for High River Mayor:  Craig Lyle Snodgrass Paul Milligan Official candidate listing for High River…

  • MD of Pincher Creek: Wildfire Update as of Sept 17 at 2:30pm

    MD of Pincher Creek: Wildfire Update as of Sept 17 at 2:30pm

    Municipal District of Pincher Creek Wildfire Update September 17, 2017 1430 hrs Kenow Fire Update: – Within the Evacuation Area: Deep ground fires remain active within the evacuation zone. Ground crews continue to suppress these areas and to monitor for hot spots. There will be smoke in the area due to these active deep ground fires.…

  • Okotoks RCMP ~ Theft of Vehicles in MD

    Okotoks RCMP ~ Theft of Vehicles in MD

    Okotoks RCMP investigating the theft of six vehicles from rural area northeast of Okotoks. Five have been recovered. Description of suspects is included in the article.