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RCMP – One Dead after Kananaskis Country Avalanche
On February 14th, 2015, at approximately 1445 hrs, Kananaskis RCMP along with Conservation Officers and Kananaskis Public Safety Specialists responded to the Mount Black Prince area for a report of a group of back country skiers that had been caught in an avalanche. Two of the victims were able to hike out to get help.…
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Two Found Guilty in Multimillion Dollar RCMP Fraud Investigation
Calgary, Alberta – On February 14, 2015, Gary Allen Sorenson, age 71 and Milowe Brost, age 61, were found guilty of two counts each of theft over $5,000 and fraud over $5,000. BROST was also found guilty of Laundering Proceeds of Crime. The matter is adjourned until February 27 for sentencing submissions. In September…
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Decisive Farming partners with FCStone Merchant Services LLC to launch a new grain marketing program in Canada
Calgary, AB – Decisive Farming is now offering a global grain marketing solution to producers in Canada. The new Producer Max program provides a flexible way for grain producers to participate in a professionally managed, global-reaching grain program. The way it works is growers enter into a physical contract with FCStone Merchant Services, LLC on…
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Researchers Find New Therapy Dramatically Benefits Stroke Patients
Senior author: ‘Most significant and fundamental change in acute ischemic stroke treatment in last 20 years’ By Marta Cyperling Canadian researchers have completed an international randomized controlled trial showing that a clot retrieval procedure, known as endovascular treatment (ET), can dramatically improve patient outcomes after an acute ischemic stroke. The study, led by researchers at…
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FSD: Okotoks Community Consultation
On January 22nd, FSD held its second community consultation meeting — with over 170 parents participating in the evening — to address enrolment pressures in our Okotoks schools. We presented five boundary scenarios for consideration and also received some really well thought out alternatives. In addition, we have received hundreds of responses to our…
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Town Facilities Closed Monday Feb. 16
Most Town of High River facilities will be closed on Monday, Feb. 16 for the Family Day holiday. Closures include the Town Office, Parent Link Centre, Family and Community Support Services (FCSS), Operations, Recycling Centre and Renewal Office. The Bob Snodgrass Recreation Complex will be open from 1-4 p.m. for the Family fun day event.…
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Justice Minister statement on interim report into RCMP flood response
Jonathan Denis, Minister of Justice and Solicitor General, issued this statement in response to the release of the interim report of the Chair-Initiated Complaint and Public Interest Investigation into the RCMP’s Response to the 2013 Flood in High River, Alberta: “The 2013 flooding in High River and area was an unprecedented disaster for Alberta. We…
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STIER RELEASES STATEMENT ON RCMP RESPONSE TO HIGH RIVER FLOODS
HIGH RIVER, AB – Wildrose Municipal Affairs Critic Pat Stier released the following statement on the report released by the Civilian Review and Complaints Commission regarding the High River property seizures and RCMP response to the 2013 floods: “Today’s report confirms the excessive breach into the homes of High River residents and seizure of property,…
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Foothills School Division announces new Director of Learning Technologies
HIGH RIVER, AB – Lyle Roberts will join Foothills School Division as its new Director of Learning Technologies, effective May 11, 2015. He will replace James Aitchison who is retiring in June 2015 after nine years with Foothills School Division and a career in education spanning 34 years. Lyle has served as Director of Technology…
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Town of Okotoks one of the 2015 FCM Sustainable Communities Award Winners
On November 14, 2014, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) announced the winners of its 2015 Sustainable Communities Awards, recognizing innovation and excellence in municipal sustainable development in six categories: brownfields, energy, neighbourhood development, transportation, waste and water. This year’s winning initiatives all share a focus on partnerships and community engagement to ensure environmental, economic…
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RCMP Deliver Prevention News and Valentines to Seniors
On Wednesday, February 11, 2015, 5 St. Albert RCMP officers attended the Chateau Mission Senior’s home for a special purpose. They delivered Fraud prevention flyers to the residents that explained how to protect yourself from scams. Then the uniformed RCMP officers gave each resident an old fashioned Valentine card as that romantic holiday is almost…
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CCA Statement – BSE in a Beef Cow in Alberta
Calgary, AB – Canada’s beef cattle industry takes Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) surveillance seriously. The finding of a case of BSE in beef cow in Alberta, while unfortunate, demonstrates the robustness of the National BSE Surveillance Program Canada has in place. BSE is on the decline in Canada and globally. It is not unexpected for…
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RCMP and Sheriffs – February is Distracted Driving Month
Edmonton, Alberta – February is distracted driving Month in Alberta and traffic units across Alberta have been focussing on distracted driving throughout the month. As a provincial priority, the Alberta Integrated Traffic Unit (ITU) efforts is reinforcing the dangers associated to this serious traffic offence to reduce fatalities and serious injury crashes as a result of distracted driving. Distracted…
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Notice – Special Public Avalanche Warning for Kananaskis
Feb. 13 – Feb. 15, 2015 Posted: February 13, 2015 @ 12:59 PM Parks Canada and Kananaskis Country, Alberta Parks are issuing a special public avalanche warning for many of the mountain parks in the Rocky Mountains. This warning is in effect from Friday, February 13th to Sunday, February 15th and includes Banff, Yoho,…
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Closing of Sun News
MONTREAL, QUEBEC–(Marketwired – Feb. 13, 2015) – After attempting to establish Sun News as a viable news channel in the Canadian broadcasting landscape and encountering a series of barriers to carriage, Sun Media Corporation regrets to announce today that it is closing the station. At the time of this release, Sun News Network is already…
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