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  • Oyen RCMP Investigate Multiple Vehicle Collision on Highway 9 – UDPATE

    Oyen RCMP Investigate Multiple Vehicle Collision on Highway 9 – UDPATE

    Oyen, Alta. (Aug 21) – Highway 9 at Range Road 72 remains closed.  Crews are continuing to clear the collision scene which includes the recovery of the dangerous goods contained in one of the semi trucks.  The road blockage is still expected to last until approximately 12:00. Three people involved in this collision were confirmed deceased on…

  • Equalization: Statement from Premier Kenney

    Equalization: Statement from Premier Kenney

    Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement in response to Quebec Premier Francois Legault’s comments on equalization: “Quebec Premier François Legault’s comments reflect a misunderstanding of the history of equalization, and Alberta’s demand for fairness in the federation. “Equalization has not ‘been in the Constitution since Day 1 of Canada.’ The principle of equalization was…

  • Open Letter from Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer to the RCMP Commissioner

    Open Letter from Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer to the RCMP Commissioner

    St. Catharines, ON – This morning, Andrew Scheer, the Leader of Canada’s Conservatives and the Official Opposition, sent the below letter to the RCMP Commissioner regarding the SNC-Lavalin corruption scandal: Commissioner, I am following up on my correspondence of February 28, wherein I wrote to you to draw your attention to troubling events related to Justin Trudeau’s attempts…

  • Service Alberta Minister Touring to Meet Albertans

    Service Alberta Minister Touring to Meet Albertans

    Service Alberta Minister Nate Glubish is embarking on a provincewide tour to meet Albertans and discuss the path forward to reducing obstacles that affect their lives.  “I have heard about specific challenges that Alberta communities are facing, from broadband service in rural Alberta to local registries and mobile home tenancy issues in more urban settings.…

  • Turner Valley RCMP Responded to Plane Crash on Weekend

    Turner Valley RCMP Responded to Plane Crash on Weekend

    Black Diamond, Alta. – At noon on Saturday, Turner Valley RCMP responded to a small place crash approximately 4 kms southeast of Black Diamond in a field.   The front engine prop plane took off from a rural landing strip close to the crash and was heading to High River. Two adult male occupants suffered serious…

  • The CACP Wraps-up its 114th Annual Conference in Calgary

    The CACP Wraps-up its 114th Annual Conference in Calgary

    CALGARY, ALBERTA – The Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP) concluded its 114th Annual Conference in Calgary, Alberta on Wednesday and thanked their host, the Calgary Police Service, for their outstanding program and hospitality. Earlier this year, the CACP hosted a President’s Council on Strategic Direction. One of the outcomes was a new vision statement…

  • Statement from Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer on the SNC-Lavalin Scandal

    Statement from Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer on the SNC-Lavalin Scandal

    REGINA, SK – The Honourable Andrew Scheer, Leader of Canada’s Conservatives and of the Official Opposition, released the following statement regarding the Ethics Commissioner’s ruling that Justin Trudeau broke ethics laws during the SNC-Lavalin corruption scandal: “Justin Trudeau is guilty again.  Heading into this election, Trudeau had already become the only Prime Minister in Canadian history…

  • Ethics Commissioner’s Ruling on PM Trudeau’s Involvement in SNC-Lavalin Case

    Ethics Commissioner’s Ruling on PM Trudeau’s Involvement in SNC-Lavalin Case

    Contravention of section 9 of the Conflict of Interest Act found in report released by Commissioner Dion Ottawa, August 14, 2019 Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner Mario Dion today released the Trudeau II Report, an examination of the allegation that the Prime Minister sought to influence the Attorney General of Canada in her decision on…

  • Taxpayers Federation Applauds Alberta Government for Cutting MLA and Premier Pay

    Taxpayers Federation Applauds Alberta Government for Cutting MLA and Premier Pay

    CALGARY, AB: The Canadian Taxpayers Federation applauds the Alberta government’s decision to cut MLA pay by 5 per cent and the premier’s pay by 10 per cent. “Premier Jason Kenney and Alberta MLAs deserve a lot of credit for following through on their campaign promise and cutting their own pay,” said Franco Terrazzano, Alberta Director for the CTF.…

  • Okotoks RCMP – Parking on Highway #2 at Bow River

    Okotoks RCMP – Parking on Highway #2 at Bow River

    Okotoks, Alberta – Okotoks RCMP has received a complaint regarding vehicles being parked in the center median area of Highway #2 at the Bow River, and animals escaping from the fencing located at the bridges causing a danger to use of the highway.  The Okotoks RCMP would like to remind the public that parking in the…

  • Halting Red Tape: Statement from Minister Glubish

    Halting Red Tape: Statement from Minister Glubish

    Minister of Service Alberta Nate Glubish issued the following statement on cutting red tape in the real estate sector: “Today I gave direction to the Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) that proposed changes to business signage requirements, as well as any other policy, bylaw or regulatory changes must first pass through my office. “Our…

  • Alberta RCMP Tackles Distracted Driving this Heritage Day Long Weekend

    Alberta RCMP Tackles Distracted Driving this Heritage Day Long Weekend

    Edmonton – Throughout the Heritage Day long weekend, Alberta RCMP conducted enforcement initiatives across the province focused on distracted driving. Between August 2-5, 2019, Alberta RCMP issued 68 tickets for distracted driving. Last year, during the August long weekend, 63 tickets were issued in Alberta RCMP jurisdictions. The RCMP reminds all road users that distracted…

  • Government Charges Ahead as it Hits 100-day Milestone

    Government Charges Ahead as it Hits 100-day Milestone

    As it reaches its 100-day milestone, Alberta’s new government is keeping another promise by introducing a $10-million fund to stand up for Indigenous peoples’ prosperity. Premier Kenney recaps promises made, and promises kept during the government’s first 100 days in office. The new Indigenous Litigation Fund means groups that include Indigenous people can now apply…

  • Okotoks RCMP – Adult Male Charged in Driving and Property Related Offences

    Okotoks RCMP – Adult Male Charged in Driving and Property Related Offences

    Okotoks, Alberta – On August 2nd, 2019, Okotoks RCMP were dispatched to a suspicious male pulling on vehicle door handles. A black Mercedes associated to the suspicious male was located and a traffic stop was attempted.  The suspect ditched the car and fled on foot. A short foot chase ensued with the suspicious male who was later arrested while…

  • Alberta RCMP Focus August Enforcement Efforts on Distracted Driving

    Alberta RCMP Focus August Enforcement Efforts on Distracted Driving

    Edmonton – Summers are a great time for Albertans to hit the roads and enjoy outdoor activities. With Heritage Day coming up, police expect an increased volume of drivers on Alberta roads. During the 2018 Heritage Day long weekend, there were eight fatalities and 39 injuries as a result of motor vehicle collisions in Alberta…