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Support Our Troops licence plate raised more than $220,000
About 4,000 Alberta vehicles now display a Support Our Troops licence plate, and for each one sold, $55 went to help military families in Alberta. Since it was introduced on July 22, 2014, the Support Our Troops licence plate has given Albertans a new way to show their respect for—and help aid—Canadian service men and…
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Statement from Premier Prentice on meeting with the Fort Chipewyan community
Premier Jim Prentice issued the following statement (following his meeting on November 10th): “Today I was pleased to visit the Fort Chipewyan community where I met with Chief Allan Adam of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation, Chief Steve Courtoreille of the Mikisew Cree Nation, and President Fred Fraser of the Metis Local 125. During our…
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Second World War airmen laid to rest in British Columbia 72 years after their death
Four Canadian and British airmen from an Avro Anson aircraft crash buried with full military honours VICTORIA, B.C. – Four Second World War airmen were laid to rest today at Royal Oak Burial Park in Victoria, British Columbia, almost 72 years to the day after they went missing. The Canadian and British airmen were recovered…
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Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal Becomes Honorary RCMP Deputy Commissioner
OTTAWA – Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal (Princess Anne) and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence (visited) the National Capital Region November 10-11. As part of the tour, Her Royal Highness visited the RCMP Musical Ride Centre, where The Princess Royal was conferred the title of Honorary RCMP Deputy Commissioner. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is Commissioner in Chief…
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Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on Remembrance Day
Ottawa, Ontario – Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement to mark Remembrance Day: “Today we remember the courage and dedication of the Canadian men and women who have fought valiantly over the years to defend our freedom and rights, making it possible for us to live in a peaceful, democratic country where we…
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Statement by Liberal Party of Canada Leader Justin Trudeau on Remembrance Day
OTTAWA – The Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, Justin Trudeau, issued the following statement on Remembrance Day: “On Remembrance Day, Canadians come together in solemn recognition of the incredible courage and sacrifices of our country’s men and women in uniform. “Recent events serve as a reminder for us all of the enormous debt…
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Red Deer RCMP renew request for public assistance to locate Diamond Saddleback
RCMP would like to renew their request for public assistance in locating 15 year old Diamond Saddleback, who was reported missing on October 7. While unconfirmed reports indicated that Saddleback may have been in the Edmonton or the Lac La Biche area, other reports indicate she may still be in Red Deer. Continuous RCMP checks…
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ASIRT investigates CPS officer-involved shooting in downtown Calgary
The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) has been directed by the Director of Law Enforcement to investigate a Calgary Police Service (CPS) officer-involved shooting. On October 31 at approximately 2 a.m., the Calgary Police Service received a complaint of Uttering Threats with a Firearm at an apartment complex located at 433 Macleod Trail SE.…
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Harper Government Announces the Recovery of the HMS Erebus Bell
Recovery of the ship’s bell is the crowning achievement of successful 2014 search Ottawa, Ontario – The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, today unveiled the ship’s bell recovered from the recently discovered Franklin Expedition shipwreck, HMS Erebus. According to naval traditions, a ship’s bell is a symbolic…
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The Rosetta Mission is a Success
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ASIRT assigned to investigate a pursuit that ended in man taken to hospital with serious injuries
The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) has been assigned to investigate a Calgary Police Service pursuit of a stolen vehicle that started within city limits and ended south of Calgary in RCMP jurisdiction. The incident began at 8 p.m. on October 28 when the Calgary Police Service received a call regarding a suspicious vehicle…
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Humane Society International/Canada Calls for Ban on Fur Farming Following Criminal Animal Cruelty Charges
MONTREAL, QUEBEC–(Marketwired) – In response to news of a Quebec fur farmer facing charges of criminal animal cruelty and neglect, and recent media footage of minks and foxes suffering in squalid conditions on several other factory fur farms, Humane Society International/Canada is calling for the Canadian government to ban fur farming. The charges stem from criminal…
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PM Wrapped-up Third Official Visit to China Yesterday
Prime Minister Stephen Harper wrapped-up his third official visit to China (on Monday). While in Beijing, the Prime Minister and China’s Premier Li Keqiang agreed to a series of initiatives under the Canada-China Joint List of Outcomes 2014, including the establishment of an economic and financial strategic dialogue to enhance Canada-China commercial ties and the…
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In Flanders Field
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HCRCWA: A Message from the R.C.M.P.
Did you know that Turner Valley R.C.M.P. responded to 359 False or Abandoned 911 calls last year? That means our detachment alone received almost one such call each day, seven days a week. The calls seem to be the result of either cell phone pocket dials or young people playing with phones. 911 calls are…
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