Category: News

  • RCMP warn of internet romance scams

    RCMP warn of internet romance scams

    As Valentine’s Day approaches, Red Deer RCMP are warning the public to beware of internet Romance Scams. In Romance Scams, a victim connects with someone online – usually through a legitimate dating website. The victim and the scammer begin an online relationship, which the scammer tends to push into a whirlwind romance full of promises and…

  • Alberta RCMP Commanding Officer Speaks to CRCC Interim Report on High River

    Alberta RCMP Commanding Officer Speaks to CRCC Interim Report on High River

      Edmonton, AB – Today, at “K” Division Headquarters in Edmonton, the Commanding Officer of the RCMP in Alberta met with reporters to discuss the Civilian Review and Complaints Commission’s (CRCC) Interim Report on its independent review of the RCMP’s emergency response during the 2013 flooding disaster in High River. Deputy Commissioner Marianne Ryan acknowledged…

  • City Restarts Crowchild Trail Corridor Study with Community in Mind

    City Restarts Crowchild Trail Corridor Study with Community in Mind

    The City of Calgary is restarting the Crowchild Trail Corridor Study with a new six-phased process that will provide multiple opportunities for public feedback throughout the study. Phase 1 of the study will establish an Engagement Design Team to answer the question “How do we have the most effective conversation possible about the Crowchild Trail…

  • RCMP Didsbury, Sundre, Olds and Hanna *** Update***

    Updated information: As a result of ongoing police investigations across multiple RCMP jurisdictions in Alberta and Saskatchewan, police have now arrested and charged three adult males believed responsible for these incidents. All stolen vehicles have now been recovered by police. Lucas DENNY , 20 years of age from Red Deer, AB, and Dylan KURNEY ,…

  • Premier Prentice statement on passage of Keystone XL legislation

    Premier Jim Prentice issued the following statement after the U.S. Congress passed legislation to approve the Keystone XL pipeline: “Today the U.S. Congress reflected the will of the American people and provided a path to approve the Keystone XL pipeline project. “This positive, bipartisan decision is not a surprise. The indication I received in Washington…

  • Alberta Government Authorizes Wild Horse Roundup

    Alberta Government Authorizes Wild Horse Roundup

      by: Horse-Canada.com February 9, 2015 – UPDATE: Contrary to initial reports, the RCMP has announced that they will not be involved in the capture of wild horses from the Ghost Equine Zone east of Banff National Park. ORIGINAL POST FEB 5TH: The Alberta government has authorized the capture of up to 60 wild horses,…

  • Shaw Communications Realigns Customer Service Operations to Enhance Customer Care

    Shaw Communications Realigns Customer Service Operations to Enhance Customer Care

    Impacted employees in Calgary, Edmonton and Kelowna offered relocation to contact centres expanding in Victoria, Vancouver, Winnipeg and Montreal. Shaw reaffirms commitment to maintain all customer care operations in Canada CALGARY, February 11, 2015 — Shaw Communications Inc. today announced a realignment of its customer care operations in its Consumer division to better serve customers…

  • Alberta Association of Chiefs of Police Supports G of A’s Review of Bail Hearing Process

    Alberta Association of Chiefs of Police Supports G of A’s Review of Bail Hearing Process

      Edmonton, AB – (Wednesday), the Alberta Association of Chiefs of Police (AACP) announced that it welcomes the opportunity for discussion and collaboration on the issue of bail hearings before a Justice of the Peace in this province.  The AACP further supports the Alberta Ministry of Justice and Solicitor General’s call for a review of these processes. The statement…

  • Okotoks Hall of Fame Awards – Call for Nominations

    Okotoks Hall of Fame Awards – Call for Nominations

    Help nominate the outstanding accomplishments of Okotoks athletes, people in the areas of arts, culture and those who have made long-standing and significant contributions to the community. Inductees will be honoured with a permanent plaque on the Okotoks Hall of Fame wall located at the Okotoks Recreation Centre. Nominations are open February 1 to March 31. Nomination…

  • RCMP Report Provides Closure for High River

    RCMP Report Provides Closure for High River

      High River, AB: The recent RCMP report regarding gun seizures that occurred during the 2013 flood has provided closure for High River residents. “We’re glad the report has been released and provides information that residents have been looking for since it happened,” said Mayor Craig Snodgrass. “It is one more check-mark off the list…

  • RCMP Lake Louise – Polar Circus Operation Update

      At approximately 1330 hrs (Tuesday, February 10) Parks Canada Visitor Safety personnel, located and recovered Sergeant Mark Salesse. Department of National Defense members of 17 Wing, notified the family of Sergeant Salesse’s recovery. The RCMP would like to extend it’s condolences, to the family. The Lake Louise RCMP and the Calgary Medical will be…

  • RCMP – Calgary Serious Crimes Branch Investigate High River Complaints

    High River, Alberta – In 2011, several residents of the High River area complained to the RCMP that they had been victims of an investment fraud. RCMP High River Detachment began a lengthy and complex investigation into a series of investments that occurred between 2009 and 2011. In 2013 the investigation was transferred to the…

  • Complaints Commission releases report on RCMP’s response to the 2013 flood in High River, Alberta

    Complaints Commission releases report on RCMP’s response to the 2013 flood in High River, Alberta

    Ottawa – February 12, 2015 Mr. Ian McPhail, the Chair of the Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the RCMP (Commission), today released the Commission’s report on its Chair-initiated complaint and public interest investigation into the RCMP’s response to the 2013 flood in High River, Alberta. The Commission’s investigation reviewed the decisions and actions of…

  • Environmental Appeals Board Hearing Scheduled in Turner Valley

    Environmental Appeals Board Hearing Scheduled in Turner Valley

    The Environmental Appeals Board will conduct a hearing on April 28 to May 1, 2015 in Turner Valley. The Board will hear submissions with respect to appeals filed regarding Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development’s decisions to issue to the Town of Turner Valley EPEA Amending Approvals 1242-02-02, 1242-02-04 and 1242-02-05 and Water Act Approval…

  • Edmonton withdraws bid for Commonwealth Games

    Edmonton withdraws bid for Commonwealth Games

    Maureen Kubinec, Minister of Culture and Tourism, issued the following statement regarding Edmonton’s decision not to bid on the 2022 Commonwealth Games. “Today’s decision to withdraw from bidding on the 2022 Commonwealth Games was a difficult one. “As we approach the next budget, we know we will have to make difficult choices. In this context,…