Category: News

  • Canada Responds to Airstrike in Iraq

    Canada Responds to Airstrike in Iraq

    Statement from Minister Champagne Following the Airstrike Carried out by the U.S. on Iranian Commander Qasem Soleimani in Iraq January 3, 2020 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today released the following statement on the airstrike carried out by the U.S. on Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani…

  • Response to UN Committee: Minister Savage

    Response to UN Committee: Minister Savage

    Minister of Energy Sonya Savage issued the following statement on the recommendation of the United Nations’ Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination to stop work on major resource projects: “With all the injustice in the world, it’s beyond rich that the unelected, unaccountable United Nations would seemingly single out Canada – one of the…

  • RCMP Major Crimes Unit located two subjects wanted on warrant –Update #3

    RCMP Major Crimes Unit located two subjects wanted on warrant –Update #3

    Jan 4, 2020 Cochrane, Alta. – The RCMP Major Crimes Unit wants to thank the public for their assistance in locating Trista Nadene Tinkler and Robert Gordon Daignault. The suspects were located in the City of Edmonton on January 3, 2020; however, the location of the vehicle remains unknown. Tinkler has been arrested for her outstanding warrant. Daignault…

  • RCMP Major Crimes Unit seeking assistance to locate two subjects wanted on warrant –Update #2

    RCMP Major Crimes Unit seeking assistance to locate two subjects wanted on warrant –Update #2

    Cochrane, Alta. – The RCMP Major Crimes Unit continues to seek the public’s assistance in locating Trista Nadene Tinkler, Robert Gordon Daignault and the stolen 2013 Kia Optima. It is believed the suspects may be in the Edmonton area; however, the location of the vehicle remains unknown. Tinkler is described as: 5 feet 6 inches,…

  • Methane Emissions Equivalency: Ministers Savage, Nixon

    Methane Emissions Equivalency: Ministers Savage, Nixon

    Energy Minister Sonya Savage and Environment and Parks Minister Jason Nixon issued the following statement regarding Alberta’s efforts to gain methane emissions equivalency from the federal government: “We are confident that Alberta has a strong regulatory framework to reduce methane emissions from the oil and gas sector that will meet incoming federal standards. Having our…

  • RCMP Major Crimes Unit seeking assistance to locate two subjects wanted on warrant

    RCMP Major Crimes Unit seeking assistance to locate two subjects wanted on warrant

    Cochrane, Alta. – The RCMP Major Crimes Unit has obtained arrest warrants for two adults who are believed to be in possession of a stolen vehicle related to an earlier death investigation. On December 29, 2019 the Major Crimes Unit took carriage of an investigation into a male found deceased near Spring Bank Airport.  Today, an…

  • Softwood Lumber Decision: Ministers Dreeshen and Fir

    Softwood Lumber Decision: Ministers Dreeshen and Fir

    Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Devin Dreeshen and Minister of Economic Development, Trade and Tourism Tanya Fir issued the following statements on softwood lumber: “We are disappointed with the U.S. International Trade Commission’s finding that Canadian softwood lumber hurts the U.S. industry. Alberta will continue to support Canada in defending our forest sector through litigation…

  • Federal Carbon Tax: Statement from Minister Schweitzer

    Federal Carbon Tax: Statement from Minister Schweitzer

    Alberta’s Minister of Justice and Solicitor General Doug Schweitzer provides the following statement on the imposition of the federal government’s carbon tax: “Tomorrow Ottawa imposes its carbon tax on our province, forcing Albertans to pay more to fill their tanks and heat their homes. And since so much of what Albertans use in modern day…

  • Carbon Taxes + Cap and Trade = Tackling Climate Change Like an Economist

    Carbon Taxes + Cap and Trade = Tackling Climate Change Like an Economist

    By Clark Merrefield September 13, 2019 To paraphrase toothpaste advertising, it might be said that 9 out of 10 economists agree: putting a price on carbon dioxide emissions can help bring those emissions down. Using economics to curb climate change is an idea that’s been kicking around for a while. “The central question for economists, climatologists and other…

  • RCMP Major Crimes Unit investigating suspicious death near Springbank Airport

    RCMP Major Crimes Unit investigating suspicious death near Springbank Airport

    Cochrane, Alta. – At 8:30 a.m. today, Cochrane RCMP responded to a report of a deceased male located off of a rural road near the Spring Bank Airport.  Responding RCMP determined that the death is suspicious and the Major Crimes Unit South has taken carriage of the investigation. RCMP members including the Forensic Identification Section remain…

  • Charges Laid in Money Laundering Case Linked to Illegal Online Cannabis Sales

    Charges Laid in Money Laundering Case Linked to Illegal Online Cannabis Sales

    Edmonton – The Federal Serious and Organized Crime Unit, in partnership with the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC), Canada Revenue Agency, the Forensic Accounting Management Group and the Seized Property Management Directorate, has concluded an investigation into Moxipay Corporation, an Edmonton based company who facilitated payments for unlicensed illegal online cannabis…

  • ‘Tis the Season to Share Holiday Traffic Safety Tips

    ‘Tis the Season to Share Holiday Traffic Safety Tips

    Edmonton – The RCMP encourages Albertans to enjoy the season to the fullest while keeping in mind additional safety risks associated with the holidays, particularly when it comes to impaired driving. The RCMP will focus on identifying and removing impaired drivers from our roads throughout the holidays. On Dec. 7, 2019, the Alberta RCMP participated in…

  • High River RCMP Charge Pair in Armed Robbery

    High River RCMP Charge Pair in Armed Robbery

    High River, Alta. The High River RCMP have charged 2 men in connection with a December 1 robbery at Rock-A-Doodles Restaurant in High River. Robert Vincent, age 38, of High River is charged with: –          Armed Robbery –          Possession of weapon for a dangerous purpose –          Disguise with intent to commit offense –          Uttering Threats (2 counts) –          Possess weapon contrary to prohibition –          Fail…

  • Finance Ministers’ Meeting: Minister Toews

    Finance Ministers’ Meeting: Minister Toews

    President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance Travis Toews issued the following statement on the federal, provincial and territorial finance ministers’ meeting: “Over the last two days, I joined with my colleagues from across the country at this year’s federal, provincial, territorial finance ministers’ meeting. It is a great privilege for me to represent…

  • Hinton RCMP – Amber Alert Ended

    Hinton RCMP – Amber Alert Ended

    Update #3: Hinton RCMP – Amber Alert issued for 14-month-old Waylon Armstrong Hinton, Alta. – Amber Alert has ended. Waylon Armstrong and Cody Armstrong have both been located unharmed. Cody Armstrong is now in police custody. S/Sgt. Chris Murphy will be available at the Hinton RCMP detachment for media comment between 5:30-5:45 p.m. MST. As this matter is…