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RCMP High River – Possession of Stolen Property
On November 5th, 2014 the High River RCMP responded to a complaint of a suspicious person in a backyard at a residence in the North East of High River. RCMP located a male at this address and recovered keys to a vehicle that had been reported stolen on the previous day. During the investigation a backpack was…
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CFIB Applauds the End of the Credit Card “Arms Race”
Landmark commitments from Visa and MasterCard to reduce fee pressure on small merchants Toronto/Calgary – Canada’s small business community is hailing new commitments that could bring an end to ever-increasing credit card fees that add $5-7 billion a year to the price of goods and services. Although the written commitments announced (Tuesday) by Visa and…
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CBC: Conductor missing after Quebec freight train derails in landslide
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RCMP Strathmore – Commercial Break and Enter
Strathmore, AB – On November 6, 2014 at approximately 2:00 am Strathmore RCMP responded to an alarm at a local business. Police determined that three subjects had gained entry to the business. Stolen were numerous unique items such as pocket watches, handcrafted jewelry and antique military personal artifacts. Anyone with information regarding this incident is…
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Facial Recognition To Aid Investigations
Starting this month, the Calgary Police Service will become the first police agency in Canada to use facial recognition software as a screening tool for investigations and arrestee intake procedures. Following a year of rigorous research, review and evaluation of facial recognition based criminal identification systems and processes, the Service entered into a contract with…
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Public Input Sought on Workplace Health and Safety Rules
Albertans are invited to share their thoughts on proposed changes to Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code. The OHS Code documents the specific rules and requirements governing health and safety practices in the workplace. As part of a regular review of Alberta’s OHS Code, Albertans can share their views by completing an online survey.…
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CFR 41 to be Broadcast via Live Internet Streaming on PPV and On Demand
Pro Rodeo Canada looks to increase its rodeo viewer ship using Live Internet Streaming Technology Calgary, AB – The CPRA, iLink Media, Northlands and Worldplay Canada are partnering to offer a live streaming broadcast of the Canadian Finals Rodeo happening on Nov 5th to 9th, 2014, in Edmonton, Alberta. This partnership supports the CPRA’s vision…
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Royal Canadian Mint receives six nominations in Krause Publications’ 2015 Coin of the Year award program
OTTAWA /CNW/ – The Royal Canadian Mint has made another strong showing with 2013-dated coins nominated in six categories of Krause Publications’ annual Coin of the Year awards. The awards are to be presented in January at the 2015 World Money Fair in Berlin, Germany. “The Royal Canadian Mint prides itself on producing coins which…
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NPR: ‘Car Talk’ Co-Host Tom Magliozzi Dies At 77
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Red Deer RCMP seek public assistance to locate 14 year old Skyler Abernethy – UPDATE-LOCATED
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Statement from Premier Jim Prentice on his meeting with Northwest Territories Premier Bob McLeod
Premier Jim Prentice issued the following statement: “It was my pleasure to welcome Northwest Territories Premier Bob McLeod to Alberta. The meeting was a valuable opportunity to identify how we can continue to work closely with our friends in the Northwest Territories. “Alberta and the Northwest Territories have always had a special relationship; going back…
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RCMP Okotoks – Theft from Canadian Tire
On Sept. 30, 2014, Okotoks RCMP were dispatched to a complaint of theft from Canadian Tire. A male suspect entered the store, waited until another customer created a diversion and stole three Nextbook tablets valued at over $400.00. Video surveillance was obtained and able to assist in identifying the male as Matthew NATION of Didsbury,…
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National Post: U.S. midterm election results 2014: Republicans surge to near-historic dominance
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Bank of Canada Policy Appropriate in the Face of Uncertainty, Says Governor Stephen S. Poloz
TORONTO /CNW/ – The Bank of Canada’s monetary policy is appropriate to return Canadian inflation to its 2 per cent target as worldwide economic uncertainty lingers, Governor Stephen S. Poloz said today in Toronto. The global economy is facing significant headwinds that could restrain growth for a prolonged period, including efforts by households and financial institutions to reduce their debt and those…
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Okotoks Applying to Province for Pipeline Grant
The Town of Okotoks has applied to the provincial government in an effort to cover 90% of the cost for a new pipeline from the City of Calgary. If successful, the province’s Water for Life program would put forth approximately $36-million of the estimated $40-million bill. The Calgary Regional Partnership has endorsed the proposal. Mayor…
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