Category: News

  • RCMP Reports in the Foothills

    High River – Attempted Break and Enter On January 24th, 2015 the High River RCMP was made aware of an attempted break and enter that had occurred at 2:00 am.  The attempted break and enter occurred at an apartment unit on 4th Avenue just east of Center Street.  The home owner advised that two masked…

  • New Saudi King Seeks to Reassure on Succession and Policy

    New Saudi King Seeks to Reassure on Succession and Policy

      By Angus McDowall RIYADH, (Reuters) – Saudi King Salman pledged continuity in energy and foreign policies on Friday and then quickly moved to appoint younger men as his heirs, settling the succession for years to come by naming a deputy crown prince from his dynasty’s next generation. King Abdullah, who died early on Friday…

  • Agreement Targets New Municipal Government Act in 2016

    The Government of Alberta and representatives of Alberta’s municipalities have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will see a revised Municipal Government Act (MGA) in place in 2016. The agreement was signed by Premier Jim Prentice, Municipal Affairs Minister Diana McQueen, Alberta Urban Municipalities Association’s (AUMA) President Helen Rice and Alberta Association of Municipal…

  • High River 2015 Assessment Notices will be Delayed

    High River 2015 Assessment Notices will be Delayed

      High River, AB: Property owners in High River will have to wait until the first of May to receive their 2015 assessment notices. The Town is currently undertaking a review of properties to ensure that the assessments are accurate and fair now that a majority of properties have been remediated from the flood. The…

  • CBC Remembers Don Harron

    CBC Remembers Don Harron

      Read more on CBC: Don Harron, Canadian entertainment icon   [weaver_iframe src=’http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/ID/2648512678/’ height=600 percent=100 style=”style”]

  • Liberals reach out to Ontarians with message of growth for middle class Canadians

    Liberals reach out to Ontarians with message of growth for middle class Canadians

    LONDON, ON – The Liberal Party of Canada concluded its Winter Caucus meetings in Southwestern Ontario today with a clear message to Canadians: we are building a strong team and plan that prioritizes success for all Canadians. “While Stephen Harper asks middle class families to sacrifice so that the wealthiest few can have thousands in…

  • Recognizing inspiring work that protects our communities

    Albertans can nominate a group or individual who has made an outstanding contribution to community safety. The Alberta Community Justice Awards recognize those who are dedicated to their work in community safety, crime prevention and the criminal justice system. These individuals and groups support community justice and improve quality of life by helping to address…

  • RCMP ATHABASCA  – Investigating Sudden Death

    RCMP are currently investigating the sudden death of an elderly man who was located in a field, after abandoning his vehicle. RCMP are asking anyone who may have information to contact the RCMP in Athabasca at (780) 675-5122.

  • Wind Warning for Crowsnest Pass – Pincher Creek – Waterton Lakes Nat. Park

    Wind Warning for Crowsnest Pass – Pincher Creek – Waterton Lakes Nat. Park

    11:06 AM MST Friday 23 January 2015 Wind warning in effect for: M.D. of Pincher Creek near Beauvais Lake Prov. Park M.D. of Pincher Creek near Cowley Burmis and Maycroft M.D. of Pincher Creek near Pincher Creek and Twin Butte M.D. of Ranchland Municipality of Crowsnest Pass including Coleman and Frank Piikani Reserve Waterton Lakes…

  • Public Statement Issued on Behalf of RCMP Auxiliary Constable Derek Bond

    The family of Auxiliary Constable Derek Bond expresses its deepest sympathy to the Wynn family. We are also extremely grateful for the messages and gestures of support we have received from the community. Derek’s recovery is progressing, but this remains a very difficult time for us. We thank the media for respecting our privacy in…

  • RCMP Cochrane – Drug Seizure Leads to Charge for Saskatchewan Male

      Cochrane Alberta – On January 22, 2015 a concerned citizen reported what they believed was an impaired driver to the RCMP. Officers located the vehicle and immediately began an investigation into what turned out to be an illegal possession of a controlled substance. A search of the suspect’s vehicle produced 5.5 pounds of marihuana…

  • RCMP Edmonton Vets Association Sets Up Family Fund

    RCMP Edmonton Vets Association Sets Up Family Fund

      Edmonton, AB – Information about the fund established by the RCMP Veterans Association Edmonton Division in relation the recent shooting of two St. Albert police officers is available on the City of St. Alberta website at http://stalbert.ca/city-hall/news/news-releases/family-support-fund-established

  • Regimental Funeral for Constable David Wynn – Update

    Regimental Funeral for Constable David Wynn – Update

    Edmonton, Alberta – There will be an regimental funeral to honour the life and service of Constable David Matthew Wynn of the St. Albert Detachment on Monday, January 26, 2015 at 2 p.m. Servus Credit Union  Place in of St. Albert, Alberta. The event will be televised live. Details will follow.

  • ALTALink Transmission Project Update for the High River-Okotoks Corridor

    ALTALink Transmission Project Update for the High River-Okotoks Corridor

    Helicopter Stringing and Implosive Connectors If you live or work near the project, you may notice a helicopter and hear some loud explosive sounds over the next few weeks. Helicopters are used to string the new transmission structures with conductor (wire). During the wire stringing process we will be fusing portions of wire together using…

  • Red Deer RCMP seek public assistance to locate 32 year old Cecil Alberta

    Red Deer RCMP seek public assistance to locate 32 year old Cecil Alberta

      Red Deer RCMP would like to request public assistance to locate 32 year old Cecil James Alberta. He is known to spend time at various downtown locations, but numerous checks by RCMP have not located him yet. He has not been in touch with family for some time and they are concerned for his…