Category: News

  • Public Sector Wage Restraint: Minister Toews

    Public Sector Wage Restraint: Minister Toews

    Travis Toews, President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance, issued the following statement on the continuation of 2019 public-sector wage arbitrations: “As promised, 2019 public-sector wage arbitrations will continue after Oct. 31 with an updated monetary mandate that reflects the reality of Alberta’s growing debt and the unacceptable deficit this government inherited. “The revised…

  • Gleichen RCMP with the RCMP Major Crimes Unit are Investigating Sudden Death

    Gleichen RCMP with the RCMP Major Crimes Unit are Investigating Sudden Death

    Siksika Nation, Alta. – On October 25, 2019 the Gleichen RCMP launched an investigation into the death of a 20-year-old male at a residence on Siksika Nation. At 10:49 p.m., the RCMP responded with EMS to a residence and the male was declared deceased. The investigation by the RCMP including the Major Crimes Unit and…

  • RCMP Reminds Albertans How to Have a Ghoulishly Good Time this Halloween

    RCMP Reminds Albertans How to Have a Ghoulishly Good Time this Halloween

    Edmonton – Ghosts, ghouls and other creatures that go “bump” in the night will be out roaming the streets very soon. The Alberta RCMP remind road users to be aware of spooky creatures and other pedestrians who may cross their paths. We’ve got some tips to follow to ensure a safe and fun Halloween for…

  • High River RCMP seek the public’s assistance in locating wanted male

    High River RCMP seek the public’s assistance in locating wanted male

    High River, Alberta –  High River RCMP seek the public’s assistance in locating wanted male Cole Stuart MCLEAN, age 31, of High River, Alberta was released from a Detention Centre by a Judge on his own Recognizance on Friday October 25th awaiting his next court appearance date for numerous charges out of Calgary. MCLEAN was released on multiple conditions including residing where approved…

  • Fish and Wildlife Looking for the Person(s) Who Killed a Protected Bison

    Fish and Wildlife Looking for the Person(s) Who Killed a Protected Bison

    High Level fish and wildlife officers are looking for information regarding a bison that was shot and killed in the Zama City area on October 9, 2019. Officers determined that the bison was killed between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Some meat was taken from the rear hip and front shoulder of…

  • Western Alienation is the Problem. A National Citizens’ Assembly on Electoral Reform is the Solution.

    Western Alienation is the Problem. A National Citizens’ Assembly on Electoral Reform is the Solution.

    October 24, 2019 — In the post-election chatter about Western alienation, an element of critical analysis is missing. The role played by our non-proportional voting system in excluding much of western Canada from government needs to be acknowledged. In Alberta, Liberal voters deserve to be represented by five MPs, yet our undemocratic voting system has…

  • Additional Ranitidine Products Recalled as a Precautionary Measure

    Additional Ranitidine Products Recalled as a Precautionary Measure

    Request to stop distribution remains in place while Health Canada continues to assess NDMA UPDATE: October 25, 2019Dominion Pharmacal, Laboratoire Riva Inc., Pharmascience Inc. and Vita Health Inc. are recalling all lots of their prescription and over-the-counter ranitidine products from the Canadian market as a precautionary measure. Please refer to the Affected Products table below…

  • High River RCMP seek public assistance to identify suspects in break and enter

    High River RCMP seek public assistance to identify suspects in break and enter

    High River, Alta – In the early morning hours of October 18, 2019, High River RCMP responded to a break and enter to a business in Cayley, Alberta. Unknown suspects used a vehicle to gain entry to the Cayley business. Once inside, the suspects, a male and a female stole an undisclosed amount of tobacco products…

  • John Barlow: Thank you, Foothills!

    John Barlow: Thank you, Foothills!

    I am extremely honoured residents of Foothills have elected me once again to serve as their Member of Parliament for our constituency. Each day I work hard to retain your trust and confidence and Foothills is always my first priority. It has been a pleasure to serve as your MP since 2014, and I am delighted you continue to…

  • RCMP and CPS Joint Investigation Results in Arrests

    RCMP and CPS Joint Investigation Results in Arrests

    Airdrie, Alta – On October 20, 2019 Airdrie RCMP responded to an armed robbery which occurred in the Walmart parking lot in Airdrie, Alta. During this incident, two firearms were pulled on the male victim and suspects stole his Mercedes and wallet. After a joint investigation with Calgary City Police, the stolen Mercedes has been recovered and…

  • Dog Owner Charged by Alberta SPCA

    Dog Owner Charged by Alberta SPCA

    A dog owner from Swan Hills has been charged with four offences under the Animal Protection Act (APA) after the Alberta SPCA seized 16 animals from a property earlier this month. Lauri Restad is charged with causing an animal to be in distress, APA 2(1), failing to provide adequate food and water, APA 2.1(a), failing to provide…

  • Attracting Investment in Petrochemicals

    Attracting Investment in Petrochemicals

    The Government of Alberta is confirming its $1.1-billion commitment to the Petrochemicals Diversification Program. This important program encourages investment, diversifies the economy and creates jobs for Albertans. It supports privately funded large-scale projects by providing royalty credits to companies that build facilities to turn ethane, methane and propane feedstocks into products such as plastics, fabrics…

  • Government Seeks Help to Find Wildfire Arsonist

    Government Seeks Help to Find Wildfire Arsonist

    Alberta Agriculture and Forestry and the RCMP are looking for witnesses who may have seen an arsonist who started a wildfire northeast of Slave Lake in May. The McMillan wildfire began near the community of Wabasca on the afternoon of Saturday, May 18 at around 2 p.m. The wildfire originated at approximately kilometre 40 on…

  • Budget 2019: A Plan for Jobs and the Economy

    Budget 2019: A Plan for Jobs and the Economy

    Budget 2019 is a balanced plan to create jobs, grow the economy and protect vital services. Budget 2019 takes bold action to get Albertans back to work. It creates the right conditions to bring jobs, growth and investment back to Alberta while getting our fiscal house in order to stop the reckless dive into debt.…

  • High River RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance after a theft from a local business

    High River RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance after a theft from a local business

    High River, Alberta –  High River RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance after a theft from a local business. On Thursday September 19th, a bald Caucasian male was caught on surveillance video stealing some equipment from a local business in High River. High River RCMP have not been able to identify the suspect and are looking for assistance from…