Category: News

  • John Barlow: A Budget of Blatant Ineptitude and a Corruption Coverup

    John Barlow: A Budget of Blatant Ineptitude and a Corruption Coverup

    OTTAWA – With the SNC-Lavalin corruption scandal still dragging them down, yesterday, Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government introduced Budget 2019. John Barlow, Member of Parliament for Foothills, released the following statement in response: “The deliberate failure of the Liberals to balance the budget has undermined any fiscal credibility of this government. This budget is, simply put,…

  • RCMP Commissioner Presents 17 Bravery Awards in Edmonton

    RCMP Commissioner Presents 17 Bravery Awards in Edmonton

    Edmonton – On Wednesday, RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki joined Deputy Commissioner Curtis Zablocki, Commanding Officer of the Alberta RCMP, in the presentation of Commendations for Bravery to 17 recipients in private ceremony at “K” Division Headquarters. “Everyone being honoured here today has placed the safety of others above their own,” said Commissioner Brenda Lucki. “I…

  • Are You Better Off Today Than You Were Four Years Ago?

    Are You Better Off Today Than You Were Four Years Ago?

    Time for change: As election is called, Kenney challenges NDP on carbon tax, soaring taxes, sky-high deficits and job losses LEDUC, AB: “Are you better off than you were four years ago?” said United Conservative Party leader Jason Kenney, speaking shortly after the election was called for 16th day of April. “For the vast majority of Albertans, the answer is…

  • Alberta RCMP Change of Command Ceremony Welcomes Deputy Commissioner Curtis Zablocki

    Alberta RCMP Change of Command Ceremony Welcomes Deputy Commissioner Curtis Zablocki

    Edmonton – Monday, March 18th, special guests and RCMP employees witnessed Deputy Commissioner Curtis Zablocki assume command of the Alberta RCMP from Deputy Commissioner Todd Shean. “I am extremely honoured and humbled to be selected as the 25th Commanding Officer of the Alberta RCMP,” said Deputy Commissioner Zablocki. “Policing is about people and I am committed to working…

  • NDP Throne Speech Out-of-Touch with Albertans

    NDP Throne Speech Out-of-Touch with Albertans

    Today’s NDP Throne Speech said nothing about the jobs crisis, nothing about getting Albertans back to work, and nothing about bringing jobs back to Alberta. Edmonton, AB (March 18, 2019) – United Conservative leader Jason Kenney has issued the following statement regarding the NDP government’s Speech from the Throne in the Alberta Legislature today: “Today’s Throne Speech…

  • Strathmore RCMP Investigating Death – Update

    Strathmore RCMP Investigating Death – Update

    Strathmore, Alta. – On March 17, 2019, at approximately 3:30 a.m., Strathmore RCMP responded to a call of a male who had been shot in his vehicle. Police and EMS arrived on scene and discovered a deceased male. An autopsy was completed on March, 19, 2019 by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in…

  • Budget 2019 – A $41-Billion Cover-Up: Scheer

    Budget 2019 – A $41-Billion Cover-Up: Scheer

    Ottawa, ON – The Honourable Andrew Scheer, Leader of Canada’s Conservatives and the Official Opposition, issued the following statement on Budget 2019: “With Budget 2019, Justin Trudeau is covering up his corruption under $41 billion of brand new spending paid for by tax hikes if he’s re-elected. “It is the most expensive cover-up in the history…

  • Liberals Block Minister of Foreign Affairs Appearance at Committee on Restoring Chinese Market Access for Canola

    Liberals Block Minister of Foreign Affairs Appearance at Committee on Restoring Chinese Market Access for Canola

    Ottawa, Ontario – Today, members of the Standing Committee on International Trade members amended a Conservative motion inviting the Ministers of Agriculture and Agri-Food and International Trade Diversification to appear before Canadians and outline what the Liberal government is doing to restore market access to China for Canadian canola. However, the Liberals voted down inviting the Minister of Foreign…

  • RCMP Major Crimes Unit Request Public’s Assistance

    RCMP Major Crimes Unit Request Public’s Assistance

    Strathcona, Alta. – RCMP Major Crimes Unit and Strathcona RCMP have charged two additional males with first degree murder in regard to the Sept.13, 2018 murder of Aldane Mesquita. This brings the total number of individuals charged in this murder to seven. The two additional males charged are: Tyson Richard Clark (30) currently in the…

  • Writs Issued for the 30th Provincial General Election

    Writs Issued for the 30th Provincial General Election

    EDMONTON – Alberta’s Chief Electoral Officer, Glen Resler, confirms that Writs were issued today to administer elections across Alberta. “I am pleased to implement new legislation for the general election that will provide electors with new and improved voting opportunities, such as an additional day of advance poll voting and the ability for all electors…

  • Alberta: Speech from the Throne

    Alberta: Speech from the Throne

    March 18, 2019 The fifth session of the 29th legislature opened with a speech from the throne delivered by Her Honour, Lois Mitchell, CM, AOE, LLD, Lieutenant Governor of Alberta. Fellow Albertans. Welcome to this, the first day of your legislature. We gather today on the traditional territory of Treaty Six and acknowledge the Métis…

  • Help Forestry Take Root This Election

    Help Forestry Take Root This Election

    AFPA Releases Election Platform Edmonton, March 14, 2019 – Today, the Alberta Forest Products Association released Help Alberta’s Forest Industry Thrive, an election document for candidates in the upcoming provincial election. The document outlines actions that government can take to ensure a strong future for the province’s 3rdlargest resource sector. “Forestry has been one of the pillars of Alberta’s economy…

  • Crowsnest Pass RCMP seek public assistance in locating missing male – Located

    Crowsnest Pass RCMP seek public assistance in locating missing male – Located

    Crowsnest Pass, Alta. – Crowsnest RCMP would like to advise that Stuart David Duff has been located.  He is safe and unharmed. RCMP would like to thank the public and the media for their assistance. BACKROUND: Jan. 18, 2019 Crowsnest Pass RCMP seek public assistance in locating missing male Crowsnest Pass, Alta. – Crowsnest RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance…

  • Statement from United Conservative Party

    Statement from United Conservative Party

    EDMONTON, AB (March 18, 2019): In response to reporting from Jen Gerson in Maclean’s, United Conservative Party Executive Director Janice Harrington has issued the following statement: “This revelation confirms what we have been saying repeatedly for months – that the Jason Kenney campaign had nothing to do with the funding of the Jeff Callaway campaign. Any claim otherwise…

  • Alberta RCMP Hosted Brave Kids During Kids With Cancer Event

    Alberta RCMP Hosted Brave Kids During Kids With Cancer Event

    Edmonton – Alberta’s finest hosted Alberta’s bravest as part of the Alberta RCMP’s “dream experience” with the Kids with Cancer Society on Tuesday, March 12th. Five kids, accompanied by parents and some lucky siblings, spent a full day at “K” Division Headquarters in Edmonton. They got to see where 911 calls are received, try out…