Category: News

  • Update on the Trans Mountain Expansion Project

    Update on the Trans Mountain Expansion Project

    July 10, 2019 As directed by Governor in Council (GIC), the NEB has issued a Certificate and Amended Certificates to Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC (Trans Mountain). The issuance of Certificates does not automatically reinstate previous NEB decisions or orders required for Trans Mountain to begin or resume construction. On June 21, the NEB issued, for public comment,…

  • Crowsnest Pass RCMP Respond to Fatal Climbing Accident – Update

    Crowsnest Pass RCMP Respond to Fatal Climbing Accident – Update

    Crowsnest Pass, Alta. – On July 12, 2019, Kananaskis Search and Rescue were able to recover the hiker’s body. The trail has now been reopened. No further information will be released. Background Crowsnest Pass, Alta – On July 10, 2019 at approximately 4:30 p.m. Crowsnest Pass RCMP received a call from Emergency Medical Services in…

  • Spring Session Abounds with Benefits for Albertans

    Spring Session Abounds with Benefits for Albertans

    Bold action and promises kept by the Alberta government during the spring session have resulted in record savings for Alberta families and job creators. With a strong slate of tax relief measures, the province has set the record for the most tax relief provided to Albertans and businesses by any Alberta government in a single…

  • Andrew Scheer: Trudeau Must Scrap Secret Fuel Tax

    Andrew Scheer: Trudeau Must Scrap Secret Fuel Tax

    Ottawa, ON – The Honourable Andrew Scheer, Leader of Canada’s Conservatives and of the Official Opposition, sent a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau this morning calling on him to scrap his secret fuel tax. The following is an excerpt from the letter: “Your carbon tax has already increased the cost of gasoline by five cents…

  • Corporate Investment Spurs Job Creation

    Corporate Investment Spurs Job Creation

    The government is applauding an innovative new partnership between two companies that will bring jobs and economic diversification to the High Level area. Tolko Industries is partnering with Pinnacle Renewable Energy on a $53 million wood pellet plant in High Level. The project will be powered by Tolko’s $33 million thermal energy plant, which is…

  • Banff RCMP Targeting Dangerous Driving Behaviours

    Banff RCMP Targeting Dangerous Driving Behaviours

    Banff, Alberta – Throughout June, the Banff RCMP have conducted traffic enforcement operations targeting specific areas within the Banff town site. Operations have been performed at several locations, including the Banff sign on Mount Norquay Rd, the 100 block of Banff Avenue, and intersections on Wolf Street. The RCMP are observing frequent dangerous driving behaviours, including…

  • Claresholm RCMP make arrest after male fled in stolen vehicle

    Claresholm RCMP make arrest after male fled in stolen vehicle

     In the early hours of July 4th, a 2012 Dodge RAM truck was stolen from a residence in Claresholm.  Later in the morning this vehicle was seen in a farm yard near Stavely. When the land owner approached, the vehicle sped off but the land owner was able to get a licence plate confirming it was…

  • Jasper RCMP Collaborate with Parks Canada and Department of National Defence to Secure Unexploded Ordnance

    Jasper RCMP Collaborate with Parks Canada and Department of National Defence to Secure Unexploded Ordnance

    Jasper, Alta. – On July 4, 2019 a group of climbers on the north side of Mt. Athabasca located an unexploded ordnance (UXO) and the Jasper RCMP initiated a response.  Several agencies worked together to secure the potentially volatile ordnance, resulting in its safe detonation.  The incident was reported to Jasper RCMP at 2:04 p.m. on…

  • Lake Louise RCMP Respond to Possible Drowning – Update

    Lake Louise RCMP Respond to Possible Drowning – Update

    Herbert Lake, Alta. – On June 30, 2019, at approximately 7:15 p.m. Lake Louise RCMP responded to a call of a drowning at Herbert Lake in Banff National Park.  The 25-year-old male had fallen off of the paddleboard he was using and did not re-surface.  Efforts by onlookers, the RCMP and the Parks Canada Visitor Safety…

  • Alberta RCMP Tackles Impaired Driving with Traffic Safety Enforcement Operations

    Alberta RCMP Tackles Impaired Driving with Traffic Safety Enforcement Operations

    Edmonton – Alberta roads typically experience an influx of drivers during long weekends and this Canada Day was no exception. From June 28 until July 1, 2019, three people lost their lives and 28 were injured in motor vehicle collisions in Alberta RCMP jurisdictions. “This Canada Day long weekend, Central Alberta RCMP Traffic Services conducted…

  • 2018 Annual Report: Minister Toews

    2018 Annual Report: Minister Toews

    President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance Travis Toews issued the following statement announcing the publication of the 2018-19 Government of Alberta Annual Report: “The 2018-19 annual report outlines the past fiscal year and it has become crystal clear this province is in need of strong fiscal management as a result of the previous…

  • Alberta Party Leader Stephen Mandel Steps Down to Pursue His Role as Chancellor at Concordia University

    Alberta Party Leader Stephen Mandel Steps Down to Pursue His Role as Chancellor at Concordia University

    June 28, 2019 -Edmonton, AB- After serving as Alberta Party leader for 15 months, Stephen Mandel resigned as of June 30. Mandel plans to continue to assist the party as it builds towards the next election. The Alberta Party was proud to field candidates in all 87 ridings in this past spring’s provincial election, and…

  • Ontario Carbon Tax Ruling: Premier Kenney

    Ontario Carbon Tax Ruling: Premier Kenney

    Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement regarding the Ontario Court of Appeal upholding the federal carbon tax: “We are reviewing the decision, but our initial reaction is that this second split decision, following the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal’s split decision in May, has again rejected the federal government’s bid for a sweeping power to…

  • Alberta Crown Prosecution Service Statement

    Alberta Crown Prosecution Service Statement

    Eric Tolppanen, head of the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service, issued the following statement to confirm the appointment of an out-of-province Crown prosecutor for the investigation into allegations in the 2017 United Conservative Party leadership election and vote irregularities: “As noted on May 30, the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service (ACPS) was making arrangements with an out-of-province…

  • Okotoks RCMP search for missing swimmer – UPDATE #1

    Okotoks RCMP search for missing swimmer – UPDATE #1

    Okotoks, Alta.- Okotoks RCMP, Foothills Fire Department and Central Alberta Rescue Diving Society (CARDS) Dive Team spent yesterday morning and early afternoon continuing to search for the missing swimmer. The Foothills Fire Department dragged the bottom of the river and the CARDS Dive Team completed their search. Unfortunately, they have not been able to locate…