Category: News

  • High River Returns to Water Conservation Level 2

    High River Returns to Water Conservation Level 2

    HIGH RIVER, AB: Effective immediately the Town of High River is returning to Water Conservation Level 2. This means that lawns can be watered twice a week and swimming pools and other recreational facilities can once again be filled. “The water treatment plant is again fully operational and the reservoir is now at capacity. Moving…

  • The Perseid Meteor Shower

    The Perseid Meteor Shower

    You can see the Perseid Meteor Shower but be prepared for a late night…. [weaver_iframe src=’http://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/everything-you-need-to-know-perseid-meteor-shower#when’ height=600 percent=100 style=”style”]

  • Red Deer RCMP still trying to locate two missing girls – renewed request for public assistance

    Red Deer RCMP are still working to locate two teenage girls who were reported missing on July 9. 15 year old Diamond Saddleback and 16 year old Sky Big Crow were believed to be in Edmonton, but other reports have indicated they may also be in Maskwacis. RCMP have continued to follow up all leads…

  • Leadership Candidates Call on PC Alberta to Hold Public Debate

    Leadership Candidates Call on PC Alberta to Hold Public Debate

    Ric McIver and Thomas Lukaszuk, two of the candidates for PC Alberta leader and Premier, today called on the PC party to work with Alberta media outlets to coordinate or support a public debate. “Make no mistake,” said Ric. “I believe the party has been doing great work engaging members and raising awareness; however, this…

  • The City’s IT Department Says Goodbye To One Of Its Most Pawsitive Employees

    You may have seen him walking around City Hall, or the Andrew Davison Building. He’s not hard to miss, though you have to look down to see him. The City of Calgary Information Technology’s very own mascot and Stephen Dawes’ guide dog, Alfredo, will be retiring this September after seven and a half years of…

  • Red Deer RCMP kick off positive ticketing program

    Red Deer RCMP kick off positive ticketing program

    Red Deer RCMP are looking for kids to ticket this summer, and the “fines” are going to be delicious. As RCMP members go about their daily policing duties, they will also be handing out positive tickets to youth 12 years old and younger who police see doing something good for the community. The tickets kids…

  • Ric McIver comments on release of Auditor General’s report

    Ric McIver comments on release of Auditor General’s report

    “I want to thank the Auditor General for doing a great job with this report. I fully agree with his recommendations and believe the government needs to act on these with all possible speed. I’m pleased to hear that the government has committed to doing that. Back in January, I started cleaning out the rot…

  • Letter from the President of PC Alberta Regarding the Auditor General’s Report

    Letter from the President of PC Alberta Regarding the Auditor General’s Report

    (Thursday) morning, I was disappointed to read the Auditor General’s Report regarding our former leader and the disrespectful use of taxpayer dollars. There are three instances in the report where PC Alberta was specifically named that I will address. First, because it is the right thing to do, we will pay back the approximately $6,500…

  • RCMP Killam – 4 Year-Old Dies after Falling in Slew

    RCMP Killam – 4 Year-Old Dies after Falling in Slew

    Lougheed, Alberta – On August 7th, 2014 at 4:19 pm, Killam-Forestberg RCMP were dispatched to a complaint of a missing four year old boy from a rural residence. RCMP, Flagstaff County, Killam Fire and Provincial Emergency Medical Services attended. On arrival, family had located the boy, unconscious and not breathing; face down in a nearby…

  • Mt. Polley Mine Incident

    Government and Cariboo Regional District officials continue to work together to address the breach at the Mount Polley tailings pond, to test the local drinking water to determine if it is safe for locals to drink or bathe in, and to help ensure the safety and well-being of local residents. Government and Cariboo Regional District…

  • RCMP Lac La Biche – Requesting Public Assistance in Locating Items

    RCMP Lac La Biche – Requesting Public Assistance in Locating Items

    On August 5, 2014 Lac La Biche RCMP received a complaint of possibly lost or stolen items that occurred between the Lac La Biche and Boyle area and Sherwood Park, AB. The complainant who contacted Police is a videographer who is creating a documentary and had several items that either incidentally fell off his motorcycle…

  • RCMP Airdrie – Macs Convenience Store Robbery, Request Assistance to Identify

    RCMP Airdrie – Macs Convenience Store Robbery, Request Assistance to Identify

    Airdrie, Alberta – In the early hours of August 8th, 2014, Airdrie RCMP was dispatched to a complaint of Robbery at the Macs Convenience Store on Summerfield Blvd. At approximately 5:30am, a male entered the Macs Store, approached the store clerk, pushed him, then grabbed the cash register and ran out of the store into…

  • RCMP Airdrie – Hail Generates Storm of Calls

    RCMP Airdrie – Hail Generates Storm of Calls

    Airdrie, Alberta – Severe hail storms hit Airdrie between the hours of 4:00 pm and 600 pm last night. During that time, Airdrie RCMP responded to 24 calls for services ranging from alarms to motor vehicle collisions. One collision on Yankee Valley involved 5 vehicles, and required Airdrie Fire Services to extricate a vehicle occupant.…

  • Wanted man, James ROGERSON apprehended in British Columbia

    Wanted man, James ROGERSON apprehended in British Columbia

    Fox Creek, Alberta – In the late evening of August 6, 2014, James ROGERSON was arrested without incident by the Nanaimo RCMP when he disembarked from a BC Ferry going from Vancouver to Nanaimo, British Columbia. This arrest was as a result of a tip from a civilian who recognized ROGERSON while on the ferry…

  • RCMP Airdrie – Inert Grenade Found in Vehicle

    RCMP Airdrie – Inert Grenade Found in Vehicle

    Airdrie, Alberta – On August 5th, shortly before noon, Airdrie RCMP received a call from Adessa, a vehicle auction business. Employees at Adessa had located what appeared to be a grenade in the glove box of a vehicle. RCMP members attended and cleared the area around the vehicle. RCMP Explosive Disposal Unit (EDU) of Edmonton…