Category: News

  • Trafficking Charges in Medicinal Grow-op Arrest

    Calgary… Two people have been arrested and are facing drug trafficking charges after an Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team investigation into a Calgary medicinal marihuana grow-op. ALERT’s Green Team, along with members of the RCMP and Calgary Police Service, dismantled a 107-plant marihuana grow-op in Calgary’s Silverado neighbourhood on July 21st. Investigators allege that the…

  • Okotoks Road Construction – Updates

    Crescent Road East Closure Crescent Road East will be closed between Maple Street and Clark Avenue for asphalt resurfacing from Monday, July 28 to Friday, August 1 (weather permitting). During this time, motorists are asked to please use the detour route that will be in place. Zone 2N-3N Water Main Twinning Project – Update: July…

  • Alberta Small and Mid-Sized Businesses Take Big Hit from Fraud

    Alberta Small and Mid-Sized Businesses Take Big Hit from Fraud

    Calgary – One in four Alberta small and mid-sized businesses (SMEs) were hit or targeted by fraud artists last year, according to ATB’s latest Business Beat survey. “For every honest, hardworking Alberta business owner, there seems to be someone who wants to siphon off her or his earnings, and they’re getting pretty sophisticated at it,”…

  • Classic Car Recovered

    July 23, 2014 – The Calgary Police Service Auto Theft Unit, with assistance from the RCMP Southern Alberta Auto Theft Unit, has recovered a classic car stolen from its longtime owner. The 1962 Chevrolet Convertible Corvette was recovered from a DeWinton-area acreage this afternoon. It is currently being taken to the CPS forensics bay for…

  • Alberta Sweetgrass: Littlechild “Humbled” to Receive Order of Excellence

    By Shari Narine Sweetgrass Contributing Editor NEW YORK International Chief Wilton Littlechild will be invested in this year’s Alberta Order of Excellence. “I would like to see that recognition add weight to my voice,” said Littlechild, who recently spoke at the United Nations assembly in New York, where he serves as the North American representative…

  • Okotoks RCMP – MVC Highway 2 – Update #2

    Patients were taken by ground ambulance, initially on to South Calgary CAmpus. However, EMS have advised they were re-routed with one patient to the Rockyview hospital and the three other patients were taken to the Foothills hospital.

  • Okotoks RCMP – MVC Highway 2 – Update

    Okotoks RCMP and High River highway Patrol are just clearing from the scene of a serious motor vehicle collision in the Southbound lanes of Highway 2 at 370 Avenue (approximately 2 Km North of the Aldersyde overpass). A minivan with 2 occupants was heading East on 370 Avenue; the minivan was struck by Corvette with…

  • Sheep River Safety

    The Town of Okotoks recommends staying away from the Sheep River. Entering and/or floating on the water is extremely dangerous due to variable depths of water, obstructions and debris. Other hazards include changing water levels and cold, murky water. For more information, please contact Fire Services at 403-938-4066.

  • Harper Government Introduces Firearms Bill to Cut Red Tape

    Powassan ON – The Canadian Shooting Sports Association (CSSA) is pleased to support the Harper government’s introduction of new laws that are both fair to firearms owners and safe for all Canadians. The CSSA is committed to promoting heritage shooting activities and maintaining public safety across Canada. Our association has consulted with Public Safety Minister…

  • RCMP Okotoks – HWY 2 South bound at 370 Avenue

    RCMP are currently at the scene of a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 2 and 370 avenue, approximately 6 kms. south of the Okotoks overpass. STARS air ambulance is on route to the scene. EMS, fire and police are still at the scene. Traffic is being rerouted onto highway 338 until the…

  • Town of Black Diamond Water Restrictions Have Been Set at Level 3 Until Further Notice

    Bylaw 14-14 was given 1st reading on June 18th, an Open House was held on July 10th and then the bylaw was given 3rd and final reading by Council at the July 16th Council meeting. On Tuesday July 22, the water restriction level was set at Level 3. This is basically an equivalent to the…

  • Law Enforcement Torch Run to hold Free the Fuzz fundraiser to benefit local Special Olympics Athletes

    Airdrie, AB – From Friday, July 25th to Sunday, July 27th, 2014, the Alberta Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) and Walmart Canada will team-up to hold a major fundraising event in support of Special Olympics Alberta. This year’s participants are from the RCMP, Corrections Alberta and the Alberta Sheriffs. Members of each agency will stay…

  • RCMP Cochrane – Accidental death

    July 18th, 2014 at 12:50 pm Cochrane RCMP were dispatched to a complaint of a 51 year old male who fell off a ladder at Cochrane Crescent. Upon arrival police were able to determine that the victim was at a friends home and had been assisting with roof repairs over the last week. The victim…

  • RCMP Cochrane ~ Theft of Tires

    Theft Under $5000 Cochrane RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in locating unknown subject(s) that stole 8 tires from a local business this past week. Sometime between Tuesday July 15th and Thursday July 17 2014, 8 tires worth in excess of $3000 dollars were removed from Fenton Automotive’s secured yard. The tires are unique in…

  • John Barlow Sworn Into Parliament