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Alberta Farmer Express: Lethbridge horseman founds first equine-training college in Canada
Ernie Knibb is financing the $7.5-million project and expects to have the school up and running in late March or early April It’s the first of its kind in Canada — and a labour of love for one Lethbridge-area horseman. Would-be horse trainers are already beating down Ernie Knibb’s door, and he hasn’t even opened…
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Liberals Unveil Membership of Economic Council of Advisors
VANCOUVER – The Liberal Party of Canada today unveiled the membership of its Economic Council of Advisors, which includes current Parliamentarians, noted academics, legal professionals, business leaders, policy researchers, and a former Premier. “During the past year, we have brought together non-partisan experts from across the country to examine the key economic issues facing Canadians,…
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TEDxNaperville: The Most Dangerous Weapon in Law Enforcement
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Cyber Week makes rapid rise in Canadian online retail
Canada Post e-commerce parcel shipments almost double in two years Ottawa (Ont.) – Cyber Week and online shopping are rapidly becoming a Canadian holiday tradition. New data based on parcel volumes compiled by Canada Post show that e-commerce shipments as a result of Cyber Week this year have doubled since 2012. Originally derived from the…
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Okotoks Legion Votes in Executive
At the December General Meeting of the Okotoks Branch #291 of the Royal Canadian Legion, the following members were elected as the Table Officers to lead the Branch in 2015: President: Robert (Bob) McLeod, CD 1st VP: Don Gallaher, CD (Veterans’ Services) 2nd VP: Maureen Haberstock, CD (Poppy Campaign) 3rd VP: Marcelle Tremblay, CD Secretary:…
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Liberals Unveil Membership of International Affairs Council of Advisors
VANCOUVER – The Liberal Party of Canada today unveiled the membership of its International Affairs Council of Advisors, which includes current Parliamentarians, former ambassadors, nonprofit leaders, former military service members, senior business advisors, legal professionals, and noted academics. “Liberals believe that Canada can – and must – play a positive and constructive role in tackling…
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RCMP Arrest Travis Vader
Edmonton, AB – (On December 19), the RCMP arrested Travis Vader pursuant to a warrant issued by the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench on Dec. 19 in relation to the recommencement of proceedings by the Crown against Vader alleging he murdered Lyle and Marie McCann on July 3, 2010. Vader was arrested without incident and will be…
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Increased Air Power for the Royal Canadian Air Force – Fifth CC-177 Globemaster to Increase RCAF Airlift Capability
Ottawa – The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls and Minister of National Defence, announced today that the Royal Canadian Air Force will acquire a fifth aircraft to augment the current CC-177 Globemaster fleet. The additional CC-177 will improve the Canadian Armed Forces’ response capability to both domestic and international emergencies and…
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National Post: Winter Solstice 2014
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RCMP High River – Armed Robbery at Scotiabank in High River
On December 19th, 2014, at approximately 4:50 pm, the High River RCMP responded to the report of an armed robbery at the Scotiabank situated on 3rd Avenue SE in High River. A lone male entered the bank, produced what is believed to be a firearm (pistol) and demanded money. The suspect is described as Caucasian male in his…
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RCMP High River – Fatal Rollover
On Saturday, December 20th 2014 at approximately 08:10am, High River RCMP members, along with High River Fire and EMS services responded to a complaint of a single vehicle rollover northeast of High River. The location was determined to be just north of 466 Avenue on 176st in the Municipal District of Foothills. Upon arrival, a…
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La Familia Gang Members Arrested in Edmonton
Edmonton… Members of the La Familia gang, which is allegedly connected to Mexican drug cartels and the Mara Salvatrucha gang, have been arrested in Edmonton following an Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) investigation. ALERT Edmonton, an integrated team consisting of Edmonton Police Service and RCMP members, allege that the cartel-affiliated group was attempting to…
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Wildrose Caucus Statement
[break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] EDMONTON, AB (December 19, 2014): Today, members of the Wildrose Caucus issued the following joint statement. “The Wildrose remains strong and united in its purpose of providing a principled and unwavering fiscal conservative voice for Albertans. Our team of MLAs are already working with the party to lay out the plan for our members,…
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Samsung Canada Launches the NX1, Setting a Professionally Inspired New Benchmark for Photography in Canada
The remarkably fast and responsive NX1 challenges the status quo, inspiring photographers to capture the world around them like never before. MISSISSAUGA, ON, Dec. 18, 2014 /CNW/ – Samsung Canada, a leading supplier of professional-grade cameras to the Canadian market, today launched its newest addition to its digital imaging line up, the NX1, to the…
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Sony Pictures Movie – The Interview
After careful consideration of this unprecedented and complex situation, Cineplex Entertainment (“Cineplex”) will postpone presentation of the Sony Pictures movie, The Interview. Cineplex takes seriously its commitment to the freedom of artistic expression, but we want to reassure our guests and staff that their safety and security is our number one priority. We look forward…
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