Category: News

  • First-past-the-post Delivers Alberta a Two-Party System

    First-past-the-post Delivers Alberta a Two-Party System

    First-past-the-post has elected Jason Kenney’s UCP to a majority government with 55% of the vote. Jason Kenney has pledged to spend the first 100 days undoing the policies of Rachel Notley’s NDP government, which had won a majority government in 2015 with 40% of the vote. These drastic policy flip flops are a consequence of…

  • Brandon Nathan Teixeira wanted for murder – $55,000 reward

    Brandon Nathan Teixeira wanted for murder – $55,000 reward

    The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) is seeking public assistance in Alberta to locate and arrest Brandon Nathan Teixeira for murder and a combined financial reward of $55,000 is being offered for information that leads to his arrest.  Background:  On October 23, 2017 at 2:10 a.m. the Surrey RCMP in B.C. received a report of shots…

  • Statement by the Prime Minister on the Results of the Provincial Election in Alberta

    Statement by the Prime Minister on the Results of the Provincial Election in Alberta

      Ottawa, Ontario – April 17, 2019 The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, issued the following statement today on the results of the provincial election in Alberta: “Albertans have chosen to elect a majority government led by the United Conservative Party. “On behalf of the Government of Canada, I offer my sincere congratulations to Jason Kenney who…

  • Alberta RCMP Launches Data and Innovation Web Page

    Alberta RCMP Launches Data and Innovation Web Page

    Edmonton – As part of our commitment to community engagement, transparency and accountability, the Alberta RCMP has launched the Data and Innovation web page which will highlight key crime statistics and information on policing initiatives. Statistics will be updated on a quarterly basis with the first set of figures released in April. The released data shows changes…

  • Fire at Notre Dame cathedral

    Fire at Notre Dame cathedral

    Built in the 13th century, the medieval cathedral is considered a feat of architecture as much as a religious symbol. It is one of Paris’ most popular attractions, drawing an estimated 13 million visitors a year.

  • Alberta RCMP Looking for Public Assistance in Locating Wanted Male – UPDATE

    Alberta RCMP Looking for Public Assistance in Locating Wanted Male – UPDATE

    Alberta RCMP looking for public assistance in locating wanted male – Arrested Airdrie, Alta. –  Alberta RCMP’s Southern Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit would like to advise the public that Mitchell Jordan Koteles has been arrested and is now in police custody. RCMP would like to thank the public and media for their assistance. Backgrounder Airdrie,…

  • Alberta Liberal Party Releases Full Policy Platform

    Alberta Liberal Party Releases Full Policy Platform

    by Keegan Wynychuk on April 08, 2019 Alberta Liberal Leader David Khan releases the Alberta Liberal Party’s Full 2019 Policy Platform. Khan stated, “We have a plan to improve the lives of all Albertans. Our Alberta Liberal 2019 Policy Platform has strong and sensible solutions. Together, we will move Alberta forward and move Albertans towards a better life.…

  • RCMP Crime Reduction Units in EAD and SAD on the hunt for fugitive

    RCMP Crime Reduction Units in EAD and SAD on the hunt for fugitive

    Calgary, Alta. – RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance to locate a male wanted on outstanding warrants from various Detachments in Eastern and Southern Alberta. Brandon Unrau (23) of St. Paul has been charged with the following offences out of Beiseker Detachment: Assault with a weapon Assault causing bodily harm Theft of truck Possession of…

  • Kenney Warns Trudeau: UCP Government Will Take ‘No More Pipelines’ Law to Court

    Kenney Warns Trudeau: UCP Government Will Take ‘No More Pipelines’ Law to Court

    “We will end the Trudeau-Notley alliance, and go to court to defend Alberta’s constitutional power to control our resources” Kenney vows  CALGARY, AB (April 9, 2019): UCP Leader Jason Kenney has written to both Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Senate Energy Committee to formally put them on notice that a United Conservative government will launch…

  • This is Rachel

    This is Rachel

    New mini-documentary showcases the real Rachel, behind the scenes A workaholic, a loyal friend, and a committed parent who is known to crack a joke and swear like a sailor. But underneath it all, she loves Alberta and she has spent her life fighting for Alberta families. This is Rachel. Rachel Notley and her team…

  • From ‘The Gas City,’ Kenney Threatens to Turn Off Taps to BC

    From ‘The Gas City,’ Kenney Threatens to Turn Off Taps to BC

    Kenney visits Medicine Hat, renews call for BC to end opposition to Alberta pipelines   Rachel Notley “has said she does not want to proceed with the legislation.”– anti-pipeline BC NDP Premier John Horgan (BC Hansard, Apr. 17, 2018) MEDICINE HAT, AB: British Columbians can expect to continue to pay soaring prices for gasoline if Premier…

  • Kenney Remains Focused: Jobs, Economy, Pipelines

    Kenney Remains Focused: Jobs, Economy, Pipelines

    During the 2019 Leaders Debate, only one leader remained focused on getting Albertans back to work EDMONTON, AB – United Conservative leader Jason Kenney was the only leader in tonight’s televised debate that remained focused on addressing Alberta’s economic challenges. While NDP leader Rachel Notley focused on issues that divide Albertans, Jason Kenney outlined the United…

  • Okotoks RCMP Request Public Assistance with Battery Thefts

    Okotoks RCMP Request Public Assistance with Battery Thefts

    Okotoks, Alberta- Okotoks RCMP are currently investigating a series of battery thefts from RV’s and commercial vehicles during the month of March. If you are a victim of this crime or similar and have video surveillance available, please contact the Okotoks RCMP. Okotoks RCMP would also like to remind owners of any RV or commercial vehicles to ensure your able…

  • Advance Polls Open

    Advance Polls Open

    In the Foothills the polling stations can be found at the following locations: Banff-Kananaskis REDWOOD HOUSE 1 MANYHORSES DRIVE, REDWOOD MEADOWS No Tue, April 9, 20199 AM – 8 PM Wed, April 10, 20199 AM – 8 PM Thu, April 11, 20199 AM – 8 PM Fri, April 12, 20199 AM – 8 PM Sat,…

  • Alberta Liberals Announce Mental Health and Addictions Policy

    Alberta Liberals Announce Mental Health and Addictions Policy

    Posted by Keegan Wynychuk Alberta Liberal David Khan announces the bold new Alberta Liberal Strategy for Mental Health and Addictions. Khan stated, “The Alberta Liberals will increase funding by 50% for mental health and addictions treatment. We will invest more than $600 million to give Albertans the care they need. We will walk the talk on…