Category: News

  • Medicine Hat News: Builder so confident in flood-proof home, he’s moving in

    Medicine Hat News: Builder so confident in flood-proof home, he’s moving in

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  • Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada welcoming the new Premier-Designate of Alberta

    Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada welcoming the new Premier-Designate of Alberta

    Ottawa, Ontario – Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement after Jim Prentice was confirmed as the Premier-Designate of Alberta: “On behalf of the Government of Canada, I congratulate Premier-Designate Jim Prentice on his selection as Leader of the Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta. “I look forward to working with Mr. Prentice on…

  • The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are expecting their second child

    The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are expecting their second child

    Published on 8th September 2014 Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are very pleased to announce that The Duchess of Cambridge is expecting their second child. The Queen and members of both families are delighted with the news. As with her first pregnancy, The Duchess is suffering from Hyperemesis Gravidarum. Her Royal…

  • Prentice Meets with Leadership Candidates

    Prentice Meets with Leadership Candidates

    (Edmonton) Premier designate Jim Prentice met Sunday with Thomas Lukaszuk and Ric McIver to acknowledge their campaign efforts and discuss ways to move the party forward. “There is absolutely nothing easy about leadership campaigns, and both these men worked extremely hard this summer,” said Prentice of Lukaszuk and McIver. “I’m grateful for the opportunity I…

  • Special Weather Statement for the Foothills

    Special Weather Statement for the Foothills

    Special weather statement in effect for: Okotoks – High River – Claresholm First significant snowfall of the season possible today. A cold front is currently producing precipitation across Central Alberta current analysis suggests 5 centimetres of snow is possible for these regions. With warm temperatures on the weekend much of the snow will initially melt…

  • RCMP Sundre – Mother charged with First Degree Murder in death of 9 year-old girl

    RCMP Sundre – Mother charged with First Degree Murder in death of 9 year-old girl

    Sundre, AB – Laura Coward, age 47, has been charged with First Degree Murder in the death of her daughter 9 year-old Amber Lucius whose body was found in a vehicle on a rural road near Sundre on September 2nd. Coward was found in the vicinity of the vehicle and arrested by the RCMP that…

  • RCMP Reports – Weekend of September 6 – 7, 2014

    RCMP Death Investigation – Sundre RCMP Respond to Firearms Incident On September 7, 2014 at approximately 3:45PM, Members of the Sundre RCMP Detachment responded to a complaint of a male who was threatening to harm himself and armed with a firearm. Police responded, with the assistance of the RCMP Emergency Response Team. Upon arrival at…

  • Red Deer RCMP seek public assistance to locate two missing girls – Bruder and Eaton – Update

    Red Deer RCMP would like to inform the public that 13 year old Alexis Bruder and 15 year old Hunter Mikayla Eaton have been located in good health, and thank the public for their assistance.

  • Statement from the father of Amber Lucius

    Statement from the father of Amber Lucius

    I am devastated by the tragic loss of my innocent, sweet and lovely daughter. My heart is broken. The time I had with Amber was cut short but the time I had with her will always be the most special time of my life. Amber’s death comes as a terrible shock to all those who…

  • “Women in Policing” Career Presentation

    “Women in Policing” Career Presentation

    Edmonton, Alberta — Learn how you can put ordinary behind you at a special recruiting presentation for women interested in a career like no other. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) offers meaningful work, vast opportunities and the chance to serve in communities across Canada where you can make a real difference in people’s lives.…

  • Jim Prentice to Become 16th Premier of Alberta

    Jim Prentice to Become 16th Premier of Alberta

    Jim Prentice was elected leader of the Progressive Conservative party today with about 77% of the votes. Here’s his acceptance speech: Thank you. I want to begin by thanking my family who have been by my side for this entire campaign. When Karen and I were married many years ago I promised her a motorhome…

  • Senator Doug Black Applauds Canada’s Premiers for Their Energy Leadership

    Senator Doug Black Applauds Canada’s Premiers for Their Energy Leadership

    OTTAWA, Sept. 4, 2014 – The time is now to advance Canada as a global energy leader, and Canada’s premiers are wise to have decided to finalize an energy strategy for 2015. “I am so pleased with this outcome as it reflects what I believe is so important for Canada, what I am advocating at…

  • Composite Sketch of Sexual Assault Suspect

    Composite Sketch of Sexual Assault Suspect

    Calgary Police Service – The Calgary Police Service continues to ask for public assistance to identify a man wanted for a stranger sexual assault earlier this week. A composite sketch of the suspect is being released today, and anyone recognizing the man is asked to call police. At approximately 8 a.m., on Monday, Sept. 1,…

  • Ric McIver releases campaign contribution list

    Ric McIver releases campaign contribution list

    Calgary, September 4, 2014 – In keeping with his commitment at the beginning of his leadership campaign, Ric McIver today released his list of campaign contributions in advance of the first ballot to elect the next leader of PC Alberta and Premier. “First and foremost, I’d like to thank all of my campaign contributors, who…

  • Unresponsive plane exits Cuban airspace and confirmed crashed in Jamaica

    Unresponsive plane exits Cuban airspace and confirmed crashed in Jamaica

    PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Officials are investigating an unresponsive aircraft currently flying over the Atlantic Ocean. The Socata TBM-700 light business and utility aircraft departed Rochester, N.Y. with a flight plan filed to land in Naples. However the plane’s occupants did not respond to attempts to communicate. The plane entered, and exited Cuban…