Category: News

  • Theft of Tent Trailer in Black Diamond – More Information

    A tent trailer has been stolen out of the driveway of a home in Black Diamond. It happened some time between Monday night July 28th and Tuesday morning July 29th. The owners have filed a police report and have learned that one of their neighbours had an attempt made to steal their trailer also. This…

  • Red Deer RCMP warn job seekers of money laundering scams

    Red Deer RCMP warn job seekers of money laundering scams

    A Red Deer woman who posted her résumé online has reported being approached by two different companies that attempted to involve her in money exchange transactions. The woman was hired by a company that claimed to be based out of the United States; the company offered her a job working from home in a customer…

  • Higher small claims court limit increases access to justice

    An increase in the civil claims limit will help more Albertans resolve civil legal disputes. The Provincial Court of Alberta’s civil claims limit will increase from $25,000 to $50,000 on August 1. The increase means Albertans will have greater access to the Provincial Court and will ensure more timely and cost-effective resolution of civil claims…

  • RCMP Cochrane – Overdoses Investigation Underway in Morley Alberta

    RCMP Cochrane – Overdoses Investigation Underway in Morley Alberta

    Morley, Alberta – The Cochrane RCMP is currently investigating the death of a young man in his late 20’s and a woman in her 40’s that may be related to the use street and non prescribed prescription drugs. Both incidents occurred near Morley, on the Stoney Nakoda First Nation Reserve. Just before 3:30 a.m. on…

  • RCMP – Alberta RCMP officers Face Criminal Charges

    RCMP – Alberta RCMP officers Face Criminal Charges

    Banff, Alberta – On June 10, 2014 Constable Cutcliffe and Constable Dumon-Fontaine of the Banff RCMP were charged with one count of being Unlawfully in a dwelling contrary to section 349 (1) and one count of Obstruct Justice 139(2) respectively. The officers will make a first appearance in Canmore Provincial Court on August 13, 2014.…

  • RCMP Okotoks – Verbal Assault on Cyclist

    On July 26, 2014 at approximately 4:00 PM, a male was cycling along the shoulder of Highway 22X, traveling East bound, just West of the Calgary City limits. A white pick up truck slowed down beside the cyclist, the male passenger proceeded to yell obscenities at the cyclist and then pointed at the cyclist. The…

  • Okotoks RCMP – MVC Highway 2A

    On July 27, 2014 shortly after 7:00 PM the Okotoks RCMP, High River Integrated Traffic services, Okotoks Fire and EMS responded to a 2 vehicle collision on Highway 2A. The collision occured approximately 1 km south of the Aldersyde Petro Canada. According to witnesses, the driver of a silver Ford SUV was traveling southbound in…

  • Statement by the Chief Information Officer for the Government of Canada on Cyber Intrusion

    Statement by the Chief Information Officer for the Government of Canada on Cyber Intrusion

    July 29, 2014 – Government of Canada computer networks, like those of other governments and the private sector, are under increasing threat of cyber-attack. The Government of Canada has robust systems and tools in place to monitor, detect and investigate potential threats and takes decisive measures to address and neutralize them. In addition, the Government…

  • Ric McIver Releases Rural Platform

    A Ric McIver government will strengthen property rights, improve market access for Alberta products, expand rural broadband, and increase support for volunteer emergency service providers if elected as PC Alberta leader and Premier. “My rural bosses continue to tell me that there is a lack of clarity regarding their property rights.” said Ric today, outside…

  • 312,000 Jobs Remain Unfilled Across Canada in Q1

    New data shows solution to labour shortages not just about wages Toronto, Ontario – The latest Help Wanted report from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business’ (CFIB) clearly shows that when employers have open jobs, they try to attract talent by raising wages, yet severe labour shortages persist. This disproves a common belief that businesses…

  • RCMP Boyle – One Year Prison Sentence for Olympic Ring Thief

    Boyle, Alberta – The man charged in connection with the theft of a 2014 Sochi Olympic ring has pled guilty to two counts of break and enter. On July 22nd, 2014 Terrell Cardinal, 23, pled guilty in Boyle Provincial Court to two counts of break and enter. Cardinal was sentenced to one year imprisonment and…

  • RCMP in Alberta Busy in Parks on Weekend

    RCMP conducted search for human remains near Banff, Alberta Banff RCMP were working with Search and Rescue in conducting a search near Banff, Alberta for human remains on Saturday. This search is a follow up search from an earlier investigation in which partial remains were recovered in Banff National Park in August, 2013. The identity…

  • Calgary Fire Department reminds Calgarians about fire safety during hot and dry weather

    July 28, 2014 – A fire safety advisory remains in place for the city of Calgary and the Calgary Fire Department recommends all citizens be cautious when using outdoor open flames and when disposing of smoking materials. As southern Alberta municipalities start implementing fire bans and northern wildfires continue to burn, the Calgary Fire Department…

  • August – Impaired Driving Month

    Alberta currently has the highest rate of Impaired Driving in all of Canada and the RCMP in conjunction with Alberta Transportation is committed to curbing this trend. Our province’s new impaired driving law will help to reduce the number of drinking drivers on our roads – and that means fewer deaths and serious injuries. Drivers…

  • High River Road Work, Underground Utility Repairs and Back Lane Gravel Remediation Update

    HIGH RIVER, AB: The following road work, utility repairs and back lane gravel remediation is expected to begin next week, July 28, 2014. As with all construction projects, start dates and timelines are affected by weather and other unforeseen construction circumstances. Rear Lane Remediation The recently-announced rear lane remediation program will begin in the southwest…