Category: News

  • Red Deer RCMP seek public assistance to locate 13 year old Haley Saskatchewan – Update

    Red Deer RCMP would like to advise the public that 13 year old Haley Saskatchewan has been located in good health. RCMP thank the public for their assistance in locating her.

  • RCMP Okotoks – Armed Robbery

    On September 1, 2014 approx 2230 hours, Okotoks RCMP responded to a complaint of an armed robbery.  A male suspect entered the Star Liquor at 81 Southridge Drive in Okotoks,  Alberta.  The suspect was wearing a black balaclava and produced a firearm to the clerk. He obtained an undisclosed amount of cash before fleeing on foot. The…

  • Partial Closure of 2 Avenue NE Tuesday, September 2, 2014

    Partial Closure of 2 Avenue NE Tuesday, September 2, 2014

    High River AB: A partial closure of 2 Avenue NE is scheduled for Tuesday, September 2, to allow for road, curb and gutter, and sidewalk repairs. The closure includes 2 Avenue NE between 5 Street and Sunshine Trail / Hamptons Boulevard, with access maintained for Homestead Acres. The closure is anticipated to be in effect…

  • Metis Nation: Canada’s Premiers and National Aboriginal Leaders Met in Charlottetown

    Metis Nation: Canada’s Premiers and National Aboriginal Leaders Met in Charlottetown

    *This meeting took place August 27th during the Premier’s Conference in PEI* “I am pleased that the Premiers and Aboriginal leaders are on the same page on this tragic situation, “ said President Chartier. “It is time for the Prime Minister to act. We can start with a national roundtable of key federal ministers and…

  • RCMP Peace River – Male arrested on Canada wide warrants

    During the late hours of August 29, 2014 Peace Regional RCMP & High Prairie Police Dog Service arrested Keith Roland Carifelle, 27 years old of Cadotte Lake, AB on outstanding warrants. Carifelle was wanted on Canada wide warrants for being unlawfully at large after failing to report back to his halfway house in Edmonton, AB…

  • Self-serve engagement opportunity at Currie Barracks showcases area development plans

    Self-serve engagement opportunity at Currie Barracks showcases area development plans

    The City of Calgary is reviewing a proposal from Canada Lands Company to change the type of development on the east side of Currie Barracks, allowing for a medium-density mix of retail space, office space and residential space. The proposal includes a network of open spaces and pathways while preserving key aspects of the area’s…

  • RCMP/Sheriff – QEII Hwy MVC near Didsbury

    RCMP/Sheriff – QEII Hwy MVC near Didsbury

    On August 29, 2014 at approximately 8:15 p.m. Innisfail Integrated Traffic Unit, Fire / Rescue and EMS were dispatched to a multi-vehicle injury collision on the QEII Hwy between Olds and Didsbury. Preliminary investigation has determined that two SUVs had stopped on the shoulder of the north bound left lane, possibly due a mechanical failure…

  • Premiers commit to improving outcomes for Aboriginal children in care

    Premiers commit to improving outcomes for Aboriginal children in care

    CHARLOTTETOWN /CNW/ – Canada’s Premiers discussed the disproportionate and large number of Aboriginal children in care across the country and the many complex social and economic factors that underlie this situation. They reiterated their individual commitments to work with local Aboriginal communities toward local solutions, and also recognized the need for governments and Aboriginal communities…

  • RCMP Redcliff: Impaired Driving Investigation – Trans Canada Highway

    Cypress County, Alberta – On August 29, 2014 at approximately 7:00pm, members of the Redcliff RCMP detachment were conducting traffic safety enforcement on highway 1 near Suffield, Alberta. A minivan was stopped after it was recorded traveling 149 kilometres per hour east bound on highway 1. During the investigation the member determined the driver was impaired…

  • RCMP High River – Bear Sighting

    RCMP High River – Bear Sighting

    On August 30, 2014 a black bear was spotted walking down a rural driveway in the area of 530 Ave and 53 St E in High River, AB. The bear did not exhibit any aggressive behaviour and is thought to have been availing itself of honey from a honey farm in the area. The RCMP…

  • Credit Unions first in customer service for 10th year in a row: Ipsos Reid

    Credit Unions first in customer service for 10th year in a row: Ipsos Reid

    TORONTO, Aug. 28, 2014 /CNW/ – For a 10th consecutive year, Canadians ranked credit unions first in overall Customer Service Excellence and Branch Service Excellence among all Canadian financial institutions in the 2014 Ipsos® Best Banking Awardsi program. “It’s not a surprise that credit unions have been recognized for their ability to deliver first class…

  • World Weather Online: Hurricane Season is Upon Us

    World Weather Online: Hurricane Season is Upon Us

    Hurricane season often occurs at the beginning of June until the end of November. Late August through to September are particular peak months for these monstrous tropical cyclones. The Atlantic hurricane season is a time where hurricanes often form in the Atlantic Ocean. Tropical cyclones, also known as hurricanes, are a spiral arrangement of strong…

  • Alberta small business confidence rebounds in August

    Alberta small business confidence rebounds in August

    Hiring plans remain very strong; shortage of labour remains biggest challenge by far CALGARY, August 28, 2014 – The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) released the latest Business Barometer survey results today showing Alberta’s small business confidence rebounded 2.3 points in August to 71.7. The national Business Barometer Index also bounced back by the…

  • RCMP Update: Highway #1 East of Strathmore Re-opened

    Highway 1, 7 KM east of Strathmore has re-opened to traffic in both directions. Atco Electric remains on scene performing further repairs however the active gas leak has been contained.  The gas line was ruptured as a result of a single vehicle collision where the vehicle left the roadway and rolled multiple times. The driver…

  • RCMP Strathmore – Update on Closure of Highway 1 East of Strathmore

    East bound Highway 1 has re-opened 7 KM East of Strathmore. West bound Highway 1 will remain closed for several hours, and traffic is being rerouted onto Highway 21 north. RCMP ask travellers to be patient as this will heavily effect Holiday Weekend travel on Highway 1. Atco Gas and Emergency Crews remain on scene…