Category: News

  • International Education Week

    International Education Week

    November 17 – 21 is 2014 International Education Week – an annual event celebrated during the third week of November by over 100 countries around the world, including Canada. It is also recognized by provincial and territorial governments active in international education. Alberta Education has participated since 2006. International education provides students with exposure to other…

  • Police investigating bomb hoax at Lethbridge College

    Police investigating bomb hoax at Lethbridge College

    Lethbridge, Alberta – Lethbridge Regional Police are investigating after a bomb threat at Lethbridge College (Tuesday) afternoon.  At approximately 1:39 p.m. the Lethbridge College received a bomb threat from an unknown male via telephone. Police responded immediately and bomb threat protocols were initiated, including evacuation of College buildings as a precaution. Following a search no…

  • RCMP – Hinton – Damage to Pipeline

    On November 17th, Hinton RCMP responded to a report of damage to a natural gas pipeline 60 kilometers north of Hinton. Investigation shows that the high pressure natural gas pipeline owned by Talisman Energy was intentionally shot with a high powered rifle sometime over the weekend. A large quantity of natural gas was released in to the…

  • RCMP – TWO HILLS – Horse Shooting

    St. Michael, Alberta – Two Hills RCMP received a report that between November 13th and November 15th unknown persons shot a horse while in a pasture on Range Road 190. The horse was shot in the middle of its torso with a small caliber firearm, possibly a .22, and suffered injury as a result. Residents in…

  • Sinopec Daylight Energy Ltd. fined for Fox Creek pipeline spill

    An employee’s failure to follow proper procedure nets a $150,000 fine under the province’s Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act. The offense occurred at a Sinopec Daylight Energy operation near Fox Creek between February 2 and February 4, 2012. An agreed statement of facts indicates that an operator failed to abide by company policies related to…

  • RCMP Cochrane – Drug Trafficking charges

    At approximately 2:30 am on November 9th, 2014 Cochrane RCMP conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the parking lot of the Boys and Girls club on 5th Avenue in Cochrane. The driver of the vehicle appeared nervous, and Police detected the smell of marijuana emanating from the vehicle’s interior. Subsequent investigation revealed drug…

  • Calgary Police Chief Rick Hanson among the Calgary Stampede’s Western Legacy Awards winners

    Calgary Police Chief Rick Hanson among the Calgary Stampede’s Western Legacy Awards winners

    Calgary – At the end of October, the Calgary Stampede honoured three inspiring individuals and one remarkable group based on their commitment to western heritage and values at the tenth annual Western Legacy Awards. This year’s recipients are community leaders who genuinely embody the values and commitment to community that southern Alberta is known for:…

  • MP Barlow submits questions to Government about High River Gun Seizures

    November 18, 2014 – Ottawa, Ontario John Barlow, M.P. for Macleod, has formally submitted two questions through the Order Paper to the Government regarding the High River Gun Seizures that occurred during the summer floods of 2013. If a question intended to obtain information from a Government Department involves a lengthy, detailed or technical response,…

  • Wildrose motion would be first step in entrenching Alberta landowner rights in Charter of Rights and Freedoms

    CALGARY, AB (November 13, 2014): The Wildrose was joined by federal Conservative Lethbridge MP Jim Hillyer to announce a new legislative motion that will be the first step in entrenching Alberta landowner rights in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Motion 501, to be introduced by Wildrose Lacombe-Ponoka MLA Rod Fox, supports a new…

  • RCMP Celebrates 80th Anniversary of Long Service Medal

    RCMP Celebrates 80th Anniversary of Long Service Medal

    On November 10, Princess Anne, The Princess Royal, was presented with a special bound copy of “Maintiens le droit” a book tracing the history of the RCMP Long Service Medal and Clasps. Written by Dr. Christopher McCreery, Member of the Royal Victorian Order, the book commemorates the 80th anniversary of the medal. Princess Anne visited…

  • Alberta Increases Support for Foster and Kinship Caregivers

    Alberta Increases Support for Foster and Kinship Caregivers

    The Alberta government is supporting foster and kinship care families with a 2.1 per cent cost of living increase and one day of respite care per child per month. Increased financial support will help these caregivers continue providing high quality care to children and youth, and an automatic day of respite each month ensures caregivers…

  • Jack Mintz appointed President’s Fellow at School of Public Policy

    Jack Mintz appointed President’s Fellow at School of Public Policy

    Search for new director to begin immediately President Elizabeth Cannon today announced the appointment of Jack Mintz as President’s Fellow at The School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary. The appointment recognizes Mintz as one of Canada’s most distinguished and influential academics in public policy. In this new role, Mintz will undertake research,…

  • Legion Concerned Over New Dates on National War Memorial

    Legion Concerned Over New Dates on National War Memorial

    OTTAWA, ON – The Royal Canadian Legion is very concerned over the government’s decision to add more dates to the National War Memorial. “It has always been our position that the phrase used on the Seventh Book of Remembrance: ‘In the Service of Canada’ when placed on the National War Memorial would recognize all who…

  • Triple tobacco takedown by AGLC investigators

    Triple tobacco takedown by AGLC investigators

    More than 144 kg of contraband waterpipe tobacco (shisha), chewing tobacco and cigars were seized in three separate busts by the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission (AGLC). The total potential lost tax revenue is estimated to be more than $32,000. The contraband products were found in September and October as a result of separate investigations in…

  • We’re Hiring – Join the RCMP!

    We’re Hiring – Join the RCMP!

    OLDS, ALBERTA, RCMP Career Presentation (Olds, Alberta) – The RCMP is hiring! Forget ordinary – the Royal Canadian Mounted Police offers meaningful work, vast opportunities, the chance to serve across Canada and a career like no other. Did you know there are more than 150 different types of operational and administrative opportunities within the RCMP?…