Category: News

  • Okotoks RCMP Attend Small Airplane Crash

    Okotoks RCMP Attend Small Airplane Crash

    Okotoks, Alta. – On August 8 2019 at approximately 11:00 am, Okotoks RCMP responded to an airplane that had crashed in field just north of the runway at Okotoks Air Ranch Airport, shortly after take-off.  The rear wheels of the aircraft clipped a fence adjacent to a farmer’s field upon take-off and then crash landing. The pilot and one…

  • Leading by Example on Pay for Premier, MLAs: Premier Kenney

    Leading by Example on Pay for Premier, MLAs: Premier Kenney

    Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement: (Aug 6) “Earlier today, the Special Standing Committee on Members’ Services introduced and passed a five per cent pay reduction for MLAs and a 10 per cent reduction for the Premier. “Out-of-control spending by the previous government put Alberta on track for $100 billion in debt, jeopardizing the…

  • Warning – Scams Using CBSA Credentials

    Warning – Scams Using CBSA Credentials

    August 2, 2019 – Ottawa, Ontario – Canada Border Services Agency The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is warning the public about ongoing email, text messages or telephone scams in which people posing as officials from the CBSA are asking for personal information, including Social Insurance Number (SIN). The methods used by the scammers to…

  • High River: August 8-24 Lane Closure

    High River: August 8-24 Lane Closure

    August 8-24 Lane Closure – Macleod Trail between 3rd St and 9th St (Mobile work zone) There will be multiple short term lane closures as Bowmark Paving completes concrete repairs. Traffic will be directed by flaggers and arrow signages. Work will take place between 7am and 6pm.

  • High River RCMP Investigate Multiple Offences

    High River RCMP Investigate Multiple Offences

    High River RCMP investigating mischief – graffiti High River, Alta.–  High River RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance after a local business was defaced. On July 15, 2019, just before 10:45 p.m. a male spray painted a local business located near Mcleod Tr and 1 St SW in High River. The male entered the parking lot from the south on a…

  • Government Launches Industry Panels to Cut Red Tape

    Government Launches Industry Panels to Cut Red Tape

    In support of the Red Tape Reduction Act, the Government of Alberta is launching the first two industry panels that will assist in identifying unnecessary red tape in key sectors of Alberta’s economy. These panels are made up of industry leaders from across Alberta who will work to support the government’s plan to cut red…

  • Southern Alberta District RCMP Report Issue of Unsecured Vehicles

    Southern Alberta District RCMP Report Issue of Unsecured Vehicles

    Southern Alberta – The RCMP in various detachments in southern Alberta have noticed an unfortunate trend where vehicles that are being broken into are not believed to have been secured. The RCMP are advising the public to ensure their vehicles are locked, and valuables removed. It is also recommended that garage door openers be removed…

  • Challenging Ottawa’s Carbon Tax Grab

    Challenging Ottawa’s Carbon Tax Grab

    Doug Schweitzer, Minister of Justice and Solicitor General, issued the following statement on Alberta’s reference to the Alberta Court of Appeal: “Today, the Government of Alberta will be filing our factum at the Alberta Court of Appeal to challenge the constitutionality of the imposition of a federal carbon tax on Albertans and defend Alberta’s constitutional…

  • Andrew Scheer’s Health and Social Program Guarantee

    Andrew Scheer’s Health and Social Program Guarantee

    Toronto, ON – Today, the Honourable Andrew Scheer, Leader of Canada’s Conservatives and of the Official Opposition, revealed his Health and Social Program Guarantee: a commitment to increase both the Canada Health Transfer and the Canada Social Transfer each year, if elected Prime Minister. “Under a new Conservative government, Canadians will be able to count on stable…

  • Claresholm RCMP Seek Assistance to Locate Missing Woman – UPDATE – Located

    Claresholm RCMP Seek Assistance to Locate Missing Woman – UPDATE – Located

    Claresholm RCMP can confirm that Christine Newman has been safely located in British Columbia. Claresholm, Alta. – Christine is now believed to be in the Whistler, B.C. area as of July 17, 2019. Claresholm, Alta. – Claresholm RCMP are looking for assistance to locate missing 29-year-old Christine Newman. Christine was last seen in Claresholm on…

  • 50 kg of Methamphetamine Seized at the Coutts Border Crossing

    50 kg of Methamphetamine Seized at the Coutts Border Crossing

    August 1, 2019      Calgary, Alberta     Canada Border Services Agency/Royal Canadian Mounted Police The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) announced today a significant drugs seizure and arrest at the Coutts, Alberta border crossing. On July 28, CBSA officers at Coutts referred a commercial driver for further examination. While searching…

  • Siksika Residents Plead Guilty to Dealing Prescription Meds

    Siksika Residents Plead Guilty to Dealing Prescription Meds

    Siksika Nation, Alta – On September 2, 2018 Gleichen RCMP conducted a Search Warrant at a residence on the Siksika Nation in which 2 persons were charged with drug trafficking.  Investigation revealed that residents: Crystal BULLCHIEF (45) and Melfort THREESUNS (51) were actively selling pain medications to other addicted persons on the Nation.  Charged with drug related offences, BULLCHIEF…

  • Justin Trudeau’s Attempt to Silence his Critics Highly Inappropriate: Scheer

    Justin Trudeau’s Attempt to Silence his Critics Highly Inappropriate: Scheer

    Saugenay, Quebec – The Hon. Andrew Scheer, Leader of Canada’s Conservatives and of the Official Opposition, today released the following statement: “Today I was disturbed to read that Justin Trudeau’s political office has ordered Canada’s non-partisan public service to do his political damage control. “According to media reports, officials from Global Affairs Canada were ordered by…

  • Charges Laid in Connection with Dease Lake Homicide Investigation as the Search Continues for the Two Suspects

    Charges Laid in Connection with Dease Lake Homicide Investigation as the Search Continues for the Two Suspects

    B.C. North District, Dease Lake, BC – The investigation into the Northern BC deaths has continued, as the search for the two suspects continues to expand. Police can now confirm that the man discovered deceased on July 19, 2019 at a Highway pullout about 2 kilometres south of the vehicle fire south of Stikine River Bridge…

  • High River RCMP seek public assistance to identify theft and assault suspects

    High River RCMP seek public assistance to identify theft and assault suspects

    On the evening of July 4th, 2019, two males wearing balaclavas entered the 11 Liquor Store in High River, took several bottles of liquor and ran out of the store. The two suspects where confronted in the parking lot by a bystander and a struggle ensued where one suspect punched the bystander. Both suspects fled the scene…