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Legion Responds to Cabinet Shuffle
Legion will be seeking action on ACVA Recommendations from the New VAC Minister Legion Welcomes New Minister of Veterans Affairs Canada OTTAWA, ON, 05 January 2015 – The Royal Canadian Legion welcomes the announcement of a new Minister of Veterans Affairs Canada and hopes this move will bring better action from the current government to…
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RCMP Strathmore – Update on Suspicious Death
January 7, 2015 10:10 The Strathmore RCMP detachment have identified 49 year old Brenda Walker, of Strathmore, as the victim in the suspicious death investigation. An autopsy was scheduled for 9:30am today. On January 6th, 2015 at approximately 1:11 am, RCMP responded to a 911 call from a Strathmore residence. Upon arrival, RCMP located the…
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PM Announces Changes to the Ministry: National Defence and Veterans Affairs
Ottawa, Ontario – 5 January 2015 Introduction Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced the following changes to the Ministry at a swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall: The Honourable Julian Fantino, as Associate Minister of National Defence, will support the Minister of National Defence in the areas of arctic sovereignty, information technology security and foreign intelligence,…
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January Photo Enforcement Locations
Calgary Police – In response to community needs identified through statistical analysis, collisions, and citizen concerns, mobile photo radar will be set up on Deerfoot Trail, Glenmore Trail, and Spruce Meadows Trail. Photo radar will also be set up in the communities of Pineridge, Greenview, Saddleridge, Burns Industrial, Douglasdale/Douglasglen, Alyth/Bonnybrook, Dover, Montgomery, Tuscany, Hawkwood, Mount…
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Canada’s Political Leaders on the Shooting in Paris
Twitter is buzzing with news of the shooting at a weekly satirical newspaper in Paris, “Charlie Hebdo”. NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair made this statement on Twitter: Shocked and disgusted by the news of a mass shooting in Paris. The world mourns with the families of the victims of this senseless violence. Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau…
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Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on shooting at offices of French news magazine in Paris
Ottawa, Ontario 7 January 2015 Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement on the shooting that occurred in Paris, France: “I am angered and saddened to hear of the terrorist attack today in the offices of the Parisian news magazine “Charlie Hebdo,” which has killed at least 12 individuals, including two police officers.…
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UPDATE – Shooting Incident in Calgary on New Year’s Eve
Calgary Police Service – Following an autopsy by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, the victim from a shooting incident that occurred on New Year’s Day has been identified. At approximately 5 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015, police were called to a residence in the 1900 block of 36 Street S.W., for reports that…
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Additional Products Seized from Two Calgary Stores Pose Health Risks
Issue Further to its recent Advisory, Health Canada has identified additional products seized from two Calgary stores that pose a risk to health. The labels on these products indicate they contain an ingredient or a combination of ingredients that can cause serious health risks (yohimbine, or ephedrine and caffeine). None of the products are approved…
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Autopsy results confirm multiple homicide victims died from gunshots
Edmonton – The Medical Examiner’s Office has confirmed that all of the seven remaining victims from Monday’s multiple homicides died from gunshot wounds. The Medical Examiner’s Office worked throughout New Year’s Day to complete autopsies on the remaining seven victims and the lone male suspect, who took his own life, following the tragic Dec. 29, 2014…
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The Calgary Fire Department Rescues a man from the Bow River
At approximately 8:40 this evening the Calgary Fire Department received reports of a man in the Bow River. Upon arrival, Engine One found a middle aged male in the river clinging to the ice shelf. The crew quickly donned life jackets and made their way out to the man. Due the strong current, the weight…
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Prime Minister Stephen Harper Highlights Government’s 2014 Achievements
Ottawa, Ontario Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement highlighting some of the Government’s major accomplishments in 2014: “I am proud of what our Government has achieved for hard working Canadians and their families in 2014. “Our Government announced measures that will put considerable money back in the pockets of Canadians through the…
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Strathmore RCMP – Suspected Homicide Investigation
At shortly after one am, on January 6, 2015, Strathmore RCMP received a 911 call from a female caller. Upon police arrival at the residence, RCMP officers discovered a deceased adult female. Her death is considered suspicious. Next of kin have not been notified. RCMP Major Crimes and RCMP Identification Sections have been working through…
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RCMP Cold Lake – MISSING Person – Daidien Desjarlais, age 14
[Cold Lake, Alberta], The Cold Lake RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 14 year old female. Daidien Desjarlais was last seen on December 23, 2014 at 12:00 A.M. at a residence on Cold Lake First Nations near Cold Lake. Daidien left the residence with another missing Cold Lake male Tarron…
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Recruiting In-Demand, Skilled Immigrants to Canada
Express Entry will contribute to Canada’s economic growth and international competitiveness Ottawa — Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander today celebrated the successful launch of Express Entry – a highly anticipated new application management system designed to get people with the skills to succeed in Canada’s economy here faster than ever. Starting today, skilled…
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PM Announces Committee to Select the New Lieutenant Governor of Alberta
Ottawa, Ontario – Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced that the five members of the Advisory Committee on Vice-Regal Appointments are now in place to begin the search for appropriate candidates to fill the position of Lieutenant Governor of Alberta. This is in keeping with the non-partisan process to select Lieutenant Governors announced by the Prime…
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