Category: News

  • Arrest made in connection with disappearance of Lisa Michelle MITCHELL

    The Calgary Police Service has arrested one man in relation to the disappearance of Lisa Michelle MITCHELL. MITCHELL, 31,  was last seen at her residence in the southeast community of Ogden on Monday, Oct.29, 2012. After not hearing from her for an uncharacteristic amount of time, MITCHELL’s family became very concerned and reported her missing…

  • AMA: Wiper Blades 101

    AMA: Wiper Blades 101

    Snow, slush and ice can wreak havoc on your visibility, making winter wiper blades essential. “The advantage of winter blades is their ability to resist snow and ice buildup,” says Mark Jones, senior market manager, NAPA Canada. The rubber on winter blades is designed for extreme weather conditions, and their heavier frames push away ice…

  • Town of Okotoks Attends World GIS Day

    Town of Okotoks Attends World GIS Day

    The celebration of World GIS Day was held at the TELUS-Spark Science Centre in Calgary on the evening of November 19, 2014.  The event was coordinated by the Alberta Geomatics Group (AGG), SAIT and the Calgary Regional Partnership (CRP). A total of 480 delegates, sponsors, and exhibitors registered for the event. The Town of Okotoks had…

  • Canadian Angus Association Set to Launch New Video Broadcast to Share the Angus Story

    ROCKY VIEW COUNTY, AB– The Canadian Angus Association (CAA) is proud and excited to announce that on December 12th, 2014 they will launch Angus Central Television (AC-TV). AC-TV is a video broadcast that will share Angus news with members and other industry partners. Using this new platform allows for a story to be told and…

  • Avian influenza confirmed on two farms in Fraser Valley

    Avian influenza confirmed on two farms in Fraser Valley

    VICTORIA – Preliminary testing by the Province of British Columbia has confirmed the presence of H5 avian influenza on two farms in the Fraser Valley; a turkey farm in Abbotsford and a broiler breeder farm in Chilliwack. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has placed the two farms under quarantine to control disease spread and…

  • Blackfalds RCMP – Arrest made in the Abduction, Sexual Assault and Robbery

    RCMP Blackfalds – Edmonton Police Service arrest Justin MUELLER UPDATE:  On December 5, 2014 at approximately 9:30 PM, the Edmonton Police Service arrested Justin MUELLER on the warrant issued by the Blackfalds RCMP Detachment.  MUELLER had called police from a residence in Edmonton and said that he would like to turn himself in.  The Edmonton…

  • Mullen Group Ltd. Closes Investment Transaction in Kriska Transportation Group Limited

    Mullen Group Ltd. Closes Investment Transaction in Kriska Transportation Group Limited

    OKOTOKS, ALBERTA—(Marketwired – Dec. 1, 2014) – Mullen Group Ltd. (“Mullen Group” and/or the “Corporation“) (TSX:MTL) announced today the closing of the previously announced investment in a new growth orientated transportation and logistics company, Kriska Transportation Group Limited (“Kriska Transportation“). Mullen Group contributed its interest in Mill Creek Motor Freight L.P. (“Mill Creek“) in exchange…

  • Blackfalds RCMP : Investigate Abduction, Robbery and Sexual Assault – December 3, 2014

    On December 03, 2014 at approximately 12:20 a.m a 20 year old female was leaving her place of employment, a hotel, on gasoline alley in Red Deer. A lone male came to her drivers side door and brandished a knife. The male forced the female to get in the passenger seat and they departed. The…

  • Alberta Utilities Commission approves application for new ownership of AltaLink

    Alberta Utilities Commission approves application for new ownership of AltaLink

    Acquisition by Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary passes no harm test for financial impact on customer rates and service. In Decision 2014-326, the Alberta Utilities Commission approved the acquisition of Altalink, L.P. by a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Energy (BHE), based upon its established “no harm” test for financial impact on customer rates and service quality. The…

  • RCMP Red Deer – Reports for December 5 2014

    Red Deer RCMP seek public assistance to locate 16 year old Alexander Stone – Renewed request for assistance Red Deer RCMP would like to renew their request for public assistance in locating 16 year old Alexander Stone, who was reported missing on November 4, 2014. RCMP have conducted numerous checks for Stone at various locations…

  • RCMP Strathmore – Fraud Over $5000.00

    RCMP Strathmore – Fraud Over $5000.00

    Strathmore, Alberta – On December 4th, 2014 the Strathmore RCMP Detachment received a complaint of suspected fraudulent activity. The complainant, a resident of Strathmore, indicated that they had been contacted via telephone by a representative of ‘Mega Millions’ based out of Washington, DC and instructed to forward a large sum of money, via bank transfer,…

  • RCMP CheckStops throughout Alberta on Friday, December 5th

    Edmonton, AB- Today, the RCMP will conduct roadside CheckStops in local detachment areas and on highways throughout Alberta. The CheckStop blitz is part of a Canada-wide RCMP enforcement campaign aimed at keeping and taking impaired drivers off the roads. RCMP Drug Recognition Experts (DRE) will participate in the CheckStops. These officers are trained to identify…

  • Missing Person Investigation

    Missing Person Investigation

    The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance to locate a woman who went missing late last week. Shannon MADILL (BURGESS), 25, was last seen by a family member at approximately 12:30 a.m., on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2014, at her residence in the 1900 block of Spiller Road S.E. When she didn’t arrive for plans…

  • Predictive Site Safety – A Life-Saving Model for Oil Sands Operations

    Predictive Site Safety – A Life-Saving Model for Oil Sands Operations

    A new report from Visser Deloitte highlights the role of data analytics in driving a safety-first culture in oil sands operations. CALGARY, Dec. 4, 2014 /CNW/ – Injuries to workers in the oil sands are on the decline, but using data analysis tools and making some cultural shifts can help make workers even safer, says…

  • Bill 10 Provides a Safer Learning Environment for Students

    Bill 10, the Act to Amend the Alberta Bill of Rights to Protect our Children will provide students with a safer learning environment while respecting parental rights and the autonomy of school boards. This legislation supports a zero-tolerance attitude towards bullying and discrimination based on sexual orientation or any other grounds. It also enshrines the…