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Minister of National Defence marked 13th anniversary of September 11, 2001 attacks – Reaffirms the importance of NORAD in a post 9/11 era
September 11, 2014 – Colorado Springs, Colorado Department of National Defence The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of National Defence today marked the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on the United States by attending a commemoration at NORAD headquarters in Colorado Springs, CO. Addressing the approximately 700 attendees and U.S.…
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CFIB commends government on 15 per cent cut in employment insurance rates for small business
TORONTO, Sept. 11, 2014 /CNW/ – Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) president Dan Kelly joined Finance Minister Joe Oliver today as he announced a major reduction in Employment Insurance (EI) premiums for small business owners. The announcement was made at Value Wood Floors – a Toronto-area small business and member of CFIB. “This is…
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Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on the anniversary of 9/11 and to mark Canada’s National Day of Service
Ottawa, Ontario 11 September 2014 Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement on the anniversary of 9/11 and to mark Canada’s National Day of Service: “On September 11th, 2001, a group of terrorists targeting New York and the heart of the U.S. Government silenced the futures of nearly 3,000 innocent citizens from the…
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Canada and France Encourage Global Action on Dementia
Leading researchers and industry experts discuss how to accelerate the development of new treatments and technologies to improve the lives of people with dementia and their families and caregivers Ottawa, Ontario – The Honourable Rona Ambrose, Canada’s Minister of Health, and Mr. Philippe Zeller, Ambassador of France to Canada,today welcomed leading dementia researchers and industry…
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RCMP Okotoks – Econo Liquor Store – Armed Robbery
On 2014/09/10 at 21:46 hrs, the Okotoks RCMP were dispatched to a robbery complaint at the Econo Liquor located at 71 Riverside Drive. A male wearing a balaclava entered the store and pointed a black handgun at the clerk, demanding money. The male received an undisclosed amount of cash and fled on foot. A search…
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Toronto Mayor Rob Ford Diagnosed with a Tumor
Statement by Humber River Hospital President & CEO Dr. Rueben Devlin regarding Toronto Mayor Rob Ford TORONTO, Sept. 10, 2014 /CNW/ – Earlier today Mayor Rob Ford attended Humber River Hospital’s Church Street Emergency Department, complaining of abdominal pains that have persisted for at least three months and have become worse in the last 24…
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One day closure of Intersection at Macleod Trail and 6 Street, September 11, 2014
High River AB: On Thursday, September 11, 2014, Shawne Excavating will be installing a manhole at the intersection 6th Street West (North of MacLeod) and MacLeod Trail. Construction is anticipated to last most of the day, with the road being opened during the evening of September 11th. This work is expected to proceed rain or…
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Fallen tree branches due to September snow causing road closures
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Snow in September: First Snowfall 2014
RCMP & Sheriffs – Alberta Integrated Traffic Services. First Snowfall, (yes in September) a Reminder for All Albertans about Safe Winter Driving. The QEII Highway between Calgary and Carstairs experienced an early taste of winter this morning. As a result of the unexpected snow, drivers experienced delays and poor driving conditions. Several minor collisions occurred…
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Well-Balanced Health Care Delivery
AHS clinic offers one-stop care for dizziness Story and Photo by Greg Harris Nova Lee Turner knows all too well what can happen when the delicate system in the inner ear malfunctions. December (2012), after suffering a bout of the flu that affected her inner ear, the Calgary IT professional became so ill that she…
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RCMP National Youth Advisory Committee
Edmonton, AB – The RCMP is looking for Alberta youth between the ages of 13 and 17 to join its National Youth Advisory Committee (NYAC). The deadline for applying is September 19, 2014. “The RCMP serves a diverse range of Alberta communities – rural, aboriginal, small towns and boom towns,” said S/Sgt. Dean Hamm of…
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RCMP & Sheriffs – Airdrie Integrated Traffic Unit – Suspect Sought in Connection With Hit and Run Collision
On Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at 06:48 AM, members of the Airdrie Integrated Traffic Unit (ITU) were dispatched to a hit and run collision on Highway 566 near Balzac. ITU officers have determined that a semi-truck was traveling on Highway 566 westbound on the bridge over Highway 2. The semi was pulling a flat-deck trailer…
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Power Outages in Diamond Valley area
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2014 CCMA Awards Show proves that Country rocks in Edmonton
September 7, 2014 (Edmonton, AB) – The 2014 Canadian Country Music Association® (CCMA®) Awards Show, hosted by Jann Arden and Rick Mercer, celebrated eight CCMA Award categories in a televised ceremony, live from Rexall Place in Edmonton. The 2014 CCMA Awards Show was broadcast across Canada on CBC-TV at 8:00pm (8:30pm NT) and 10:00pm EST…
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RCMP High River – Single Vehicle Rollover – Highway 543
On September 9th, 2014 at approximately 8 P.M. the High River RCMP responded to a complaint of a semi-truck rollover on Highway 543 just west of the dump road turn off. No injuries were reported as a result of the collision, however, traffic was diverted for several hours as the semi was carrying a load…
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