Category: News

  • Selling The Fleet Long Overdue, Time To Start Real Crack Down On Government Travel: Wildrose

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] CALGARY, AB (September 16, 2014): Selling the provincial air fleet meets the bare minimum of the tough uphill challenge Premier Jim Prentice faces in taking on his scandal plagued PC government while more needs to be done to crack down on the culture of entitlement surrounding government travel, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today.…

  • Prentice Government to Sell Planes

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] September 16, 2014 Premier Jim Prentice today announced his intent to sell the Alberta government’s Air Transportation Services (ATS) planes. Premier Prentice and his Cabinet met yesterday and are moving quickly to change the way the Government and its representatives conduct themselves. The Cabinet recognizes the primary importance of accessing Alberta’s rural and remote…

  • RCMP High River – Update on Missing Person

     [break] [break] [break] [break] [break] [break] [break] [break] [break]  ***** High River RCMP are requesting the public’s assistance ****** On September 15, 2014 at approximately 5:30 PM, 39 year old Cathrina Robideau left her residence in High River and was last known to be in the area of the Homestead Acres trailer park in northeast sector of High River. Police are continuing to investigate her disappearance as this is…

  • RCMP Ponoka Integrated Traffic – Highway 2 closure

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] Please be advised that Highway 2 northbound between Highway 11a and Highway 597 is currently closed due to multiple collisions in the area. Please take an alternative route. It is unknown when Highway 2 will be clear for travel. An update will provided as soon as Highway 2 reopens.

  • Reasons why the Bank of Canada will keep interest rates low

    Reasons why the Bank of Canada will keep interest rates low

    The Bank of Canada announced on September 3rd, 2014 that it was holding its trend-setting overnight lending rate at 1 per cent. The overnight rate has not moved in four years. It’s likely that it will remain where it is for some time yet. Why? Inflation is on target — Inflation recently increased and is…

  • Prentice announces Chief of Staff and Principal Secretary

    Prentice announces Chief of Staff and Principal Secretary

    (Edmonton) Premier designate Jim Prentice today announced two distinguished Albertans as members of his senior staff, who will play critical roles in the new Progressive Conservative government. Former Member of the Legislative Assembly and distinguished economist Dr. Michael Percy will serve as Chief of Staff to the Premier. Former Chief of Staff to the Mayor…

  • Trial Program Going Ahead this Fall to Help Curb the Wild Horse Herd in Alberta

    Trial Program Going Ahead this Fall to Help Curb the Wild Horse Herd in Alberta

    WHOAS (Wild Horse Of Alberta Society) has been selected by the AESRD (Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development) to conduct a trial period of contraception using the PZP vaccine, on a small number of mares from the wild horse herds along the Eastern Slopes, beginning this Fall. Read more about this program on WHOAS website:…

  • High River RCMP – Missing Person

    *********High River RCMP are requesting the public’s assistance********* On September 15th, 2014 at approximately 5:30pm, 39 year old Cathrina Robideau left her residence in High River and was last known to be in the area of the Homestead Acres trailer park in northeast sector of High River.  The Police are seeking the Public Assistance in locating Cathrina to confirm her whereabouts…

  • Canadian Industry magazine celebrates 100 years of Alberta energy with Imperial Oil

    Canadian Industry magazine celebrates 100 years of Alberta energy with Imperial Oil

    KITCHENER, ON /CNW/ – Interactive publishers Industry Media announced the release of the August/September issue of Canadian Industry Online (CIO) magazine, celebrating 100 years of Alberta oil. Imperial Oil, one of Canada’s largest oil companies, is the August/September issue cover. The August/September issue also includes keynote interviews with Cenovus Energy, Williams Canada, and Talisman Energy—companies…

  • After a Tremendous Loss, Calgary Family Raises $25,000 for Calgary Humane Society

    After a Tremendous Loss, Calgary Family Raises $25,000 for Calgary Humane Society

    Calgary, AB — On August 1st 2014, a group of dedicated animal lovers set out on their motorbikes for a three day adventure to raise money for Calgary Humane Society and remember a friend and father. “All my dad would have wanted was for us to finish what he started and raise money for a…

  • Governor General Invests 49 Recipients into the Order of Canada

    Governor General Invests 49 Recipients into the Order of Canada

    OTTAWA—His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, presided over an Order of Canada investiture ceremony at Rideau Hall, on Friday, September 12, 2014. The Governor General, who is chancellor and Principal Companion of the Order, bestowed the honour on 4 Companions, 14 Officers and 31 Members. The Order of Canada was…

  • Red Deer RCMP seek public assistance to locate three missing girls – Calfchild, Red Young Man & Starlight

    Red Deer RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance in locating three teenage girls who were reported missing at approximately 2:30 pm on September 3. Reports indicate that 15 year old Charrissa Calfchild, 13 year old Reaven Red Young Man and 14 year old Sarceena Starlight may have received a ride from Red Deer to Calgary…

  • Tim Hortons and CIBC Double Double Visa Card

    Tim Hortons and CIBC Double Double Visa Card

    First-of-its-kind technology allows clients to earn rewards and instantly redeem them for their favourite cup of coffee and other Tim Hortons menu items, all at the touch of a button TORONTO /CNW/ – CIBC (TSX:CM) (NYSE:CM) and Tim Hortons (THI: TSX;NYSE) launched the innovative new CIBC Tim Hortons Double Double Visa Card, in July of…

  • RCMP and CPS seek public’s assistance in locating man wanted for several frauds

    RCMP and CPS seek public’s assistance in locating man wanted for several frauds

    Three Hills, Alberta – The RCMP and the Calgary Police Service are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 31-year-old, Bradly BarryKowalczyk.  Kowalczyk is wanted on numerous Alberta arrest warrants for Calgary, Three Hills, Chestermere, Crowsnest Pass, Viking, St. Paul and Olds areas for charges relating to Fraud over $5000.00, Fraud under $5000.00 and breaching conditions…

  • Homemade Diets Not Always More Nutritious or Safe

    Homemade Diets Not Always More Nutritious or Safe

    The debate on whether or not your pet is better off on a homemade diet is an ongoing one. Without a doubt, feeding a commercially prepared diet is more convenient, safer, and more economical. Feeding a homemade diet can be very effective but can also be fraught with difficulties. For example, you must be sure…