Category: News

  • Test of Outdoor Sirens and High River Alert Scheduled for May 1

    Test of Outdoor Sirens and High River Alert Scheduled for May 1

    HIGH RIVER, AB: There will be a test of the permanent outdoor sirens and High River Alert system on Wednesday, May 1 at noon. This test is part of the Town’s ongoing emergency preparedness plan and all residents are encouraged to sign up for the High River ALERT system, which is part of the Safe…

  • Canadians, Canola Farmers Paying for Justin Trudeau’s Weak Leadership on World Stage

    Canadians, Canola Farmers Paying for Justin Trudeau’s Weak Leadership on World Stage

    Ottawa, ON – The Honourable Andrew Scheer, Leader of Canada’s Conservatives and the Official Opposition, today said Canada’s canola crisis is a consequence of Justin Trudeau’s weak leadership and called on him to take three immediate and concrete steps to restore the canola trade with China. “Canadians are paying for Justin Trudeau’s weak leadership and poor judgment,”…

  • 2019 Provincial General Election Official Results Released

    2019 Provincial General Election Official Results Released

    April 26, 2019 EDMONTON – Elections Alberta today released official results for the 2019 Provincial General Election. A record number of votes were cast in the provincial general election at 1,905,520. A record number of electors also chose to vote in advance polls, with 36.7% of electors who voted, choosing this voting option. This record number…

  • Prime Minister of Canada Announces Closer Collaboration with Japan

    Prime Minister of Canada Announces Closer Collaboration with Japan

    The Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, met with the Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe, to set the foundation for an even closer Canada-Japan relationship. During their meeting, the two leaders re-affirmed their commitment to strengthen the strategic partnership between Canada and Japan, and agreed to strengthen strategic dialogues between the two countries. The…

  • Calgary Police: Search Continues in Homicide Investigation

    Calgary Police: Search Continues in Homicide Investigation

    The Calgary Police Service is continuing the search for evidence in the suspected homicides of Jasmine LOVETT and Aliyah SANDERSON. Investigators would like to again ask the public for information that could help the investigation. Specifically, anyone who witnessed a Caucasian man in his mid-30s driving a grey, luxury SUV in the Bragg Creek and/or East…

  • Winter Storm Warning for the Foothills

    Winter Storm Warning for the Foothills

    Warnings 8:52 AM MDT Saturday 27 April 2019Winter storm warning in effect for: M.D. of Foothills near Cayley M.D. of Foothills near High River and Aldersyde M.D. of Foothills near Longview and Eden Valley Res. M.D. of Foothills near Okotoks and De Winton M.D. of Foothills near Priddis and Brown-Lowery Prov. Park M.D. of Foothills…

  • Victoria Mayor Tours Oil Sands with Canada Action

    Victoria Mayor Tours Oil Sands with Canada Action

    Canada Action, Calgary Councillors to Tour Cenovus’ Foster Creek Oil Sands Facility with Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps and Industry Leaders  CALGARY, ALTA.: Canada Action in partnership with the City of Calgary are excited to host Mayor of Victoria, Lisa Helps, on a tour through the Alberta oil- sands on April 26, 2019 as an act of…

  • High River RCMP Arrest Male after Break and Enter at Lease Site

    High River RCMP Arrest Male after Break and Enter at Lease Site

    High River, Alta. –  High River RCMP charge male with numerous criminal offences after a break and enter to a rural site. On April 14, 2019, High River RCMP received a call of a break and enter at Canadian Natural Resources oilfield site. High River and Okotoks RCMP members responded and located a suspect vehicle. The suspect vehicle attempted to…

  • Okotoks RCMP is Seeking the Public’s Assistance in Locating a Missing Female – UPDATE

    Okotoks RCMP is Seeking the Public’s Assistance in Locating a Missing Female – UPDATE

    Okotoks RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing female – Located Okotoks, Alta. – Okotoks RCMP would like to advise that Journey Godbout has been located. She is safe and unharmed. RCMP would like to thank the public and the media for their assistance.   Okotoks, AB- The Okotoks RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance…

  • Premier Designate Names Senior Staff

    Premier Designate Names Senior Staff

    EDMONTON, AB (April 22, 2019): Premier Designate Jason Kenney today announced the senior staff that will serve in the Office of the Premier and lead his transition team.   “This group of talented, passionate individuals has the right mix of public and private-sector experience. Each will be a tremendous asset as we begin to action our…

  • High River RCMP Respond to Scene of Fatal Vehicle Rollover

    High River RCMP Respond to Scene of Fatal Vehicle Rollover

    UDPATE: High River, Alta. – Yesterday morning at approximately 9:15 a.m., High River RCMP responded to a single vehicle rollover on Highway 23 approximately 10 km east of Highway 2. Tragically, a 47-year-old male from Vulcan was pronounced deceased at the scene. An adult female occupant was transferred via STARS to a Calgary Hospital with…

  • Shannon Stubbs Issues Statement on Trans Mountain Expansion Delay

    Shannon Stubbs Issues Statement on Trans Mountain Expansion Delay

    TWO HILLS, AB, April 18, 2019 – Shannon Stubbs, Conservative Shadow Minister for Natural Resources, issued the following statement on the Liberal government’s decision to extend the deadline to make a final decision on the Trans Mountain Expansion until June 18th:  “Today’s announcement, two days after the Alberta election, and the day before the Easter long-weekend,…

  • Forest Industry Congratulates UCP on Successful Election Campaign

    Forest Industry Congratulates UCP on Successful Election Campaign

    Will Work with UCP Government to Ensure a Strong Future for Forestry  Edmonton, April 17, 2019 – The Alberta Forest Products Association congratulates Premier-Designate Jason Kenney and his UCP team on their election victory. “We look forward to working with the incoming government to ensure a strong future for the 40,000 Albertans who depend on forestry…

  • Premier-Designate Kenney Announces Priorities to Get Alberta Working Again

    Premier-Designate Kenney Announces Priorities to Get Alberta Working Again

    The new United Conservative Government will focus on jobs, pipelines and getting a fair deal in Canada EDMONTON, AB (April 17, 2019): Alberta Premier-Designate Jason Kenney today thanked Albertans for giving the United Conservative Party a strong mandate in the 2019 election and set out the immediate priorities for his new UCP government. “Yesterday’s election produced…

  • Alberta RCMP Reminds Albertans How to be Egg-stra Safe this Easter

    Alberta RCMP Reminds Albertans How to be Egg-stra Safe this Easter

    Edmonton – As many Albertans travel to visit family and loved ones this Easter long weekend, Alberta RCMP reminds you to be eggs-tra careful if you’re hopping down the road. Alberta RCMP encourages you to practice the following egg-cellent Easter tips: ·         Buckle up, slow down, put the cellphone away and enjoy the ride. ·         Don’t put…