Category: News

  • Red Deer RCMP seek public assistance to locate 14 year old Tristan McDougall – Update

    Red Deer RCMP would like to advise the public that 14 year old Tristan McDougall has been located in good health. RCMP thank the public for their assistance in locating him.

  • Twist Marketing Launches New ‘Dare-To-Be-Different’ Municipal Websites

    Agency helps Town of Gibsons and Northern Sunrise County discover and display their unique attributes online. Twist Marketing also secures a new web assignment from the Town of Strathmore in southern Alberta. Calgary, Alberta (July 22, 2014) – “Over the past few years, we have earned a reputation for creating municipal websites that dare-to-be-different,” explains…

  • Small Planet Airlines Does not Use Ukrainian Airspace

    After the tragic plane crash in eastern Ukraine, charter airline Small Planet Airlines states that the company’s flights from airports in the UK and Italy have never operated through Ukrainian territory. Small Planet airlines will continue scheduled flights as usual. The company clarifies that it has operated flights through Ukrainian airspace only from Lithuania and…

  • Stolen Classic Car

    The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance in locating a classic car stolen from its elderly and longtime owner. Sometime between 7 p.m., on Saturday, July 12, 2014, and 5 p.m., on Sunday, July 13, 2014, the red, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette convertible was taken from its parking space in the 9600 block of Bonaventure…

  • High River Town Facilities Closed on Friday, Aug. 1

    HIGH RIVER, AB: Most Town facilities will be closed on Friday, Aug. 1 including the Town Office, Parent Link Centre, Family and Community Support Services (FCSS), Operations, Renewal Office and the Recycling Centre. Essential services such as the Fire Department will not be impacted. The Bob Snodgrass Recreation Complex, including the pool, swim lessons, Cargill…

  • Red Deer search warrant results in major drug seizures

    On July 17, ALERT (Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams), Police Dog Services and Red Deer RCMP executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant at a residence in the Kentwood neighbourhood in Red Deer. Police searched the residence and an associated truck, took three men into custody, and seized numerous controlled substances that…

  • Red Deer RCMP seek public assistance to locate 14 year old Mabel Roasting – Update 2 – Located

    Red Deer RCMP would like to advise the public that 14 year old Mabel Roasting has been located in good health. RCMP thank the public for their assistance in locating Roasting.

  • RCMP Cochrane – Injury Motorcycle Collision

    RCMP Cochrane – Injury Motorcycle Collision

    On July 21st, 2014 at 850 pm, Cochrane RCMP were dispatched to a motorcycle collision on Old Banff Coach Road, near Shantara Grove. east of Cochrane in the Springbank Area. The male driver and lone occupant of the motor cycle left the roadway and entered the south ditch on a curve. The male, a 22…

  • Red Deer RCMP seek public assistance to locate 14 year old David Kennedy – Update

    Red Deer RCMP seek public assistance to locate 14 year old David Kennedy – Update

    Red Deer RCMP would like to inform the public that 14 year old David Kennedy has been located in good health. RCMP thank the public for their assistance in locating him.

  • Speed restrictions on High Country Drive N.W. near Centre Street intersection

    High River – There will be speed restrictions in place and increased truck traffic along High Country Drive N.W. near the intersection at Centre Street beginning Tuesday, July 22. The work is expected to take two weeks (weather permitting). Please watch for crews, large trucks and obey traffic signs.

  • Red Deer RCMP seek public assistance to locate 14 year old Tristan McDougall

    Red Deer RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 14 year old Tristan McDougall. McDougall was last seen on July 17 in downtown Red Deer. RCMP have made checks through the downtown and at other locations where McDougall is known to spend time but have not located him to date. Tristan McDougall is described…

  • Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on the intent to implement further sanctions

    Ottawa, Ontario, 21 July 2014 – Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement on the intent to implement economic sanctions against a broad range of entities related to various Russian sectors: “It is clear that the Putin regime’s continuing provocative military action against Ukraine, its illegal occupation of the Crimean peninsula, and its…

  • CBC: James Garner, Maverick star, dead at 86

    The star of westerns and the loveable detective Jim Rockford was the recipient of the Screen Actors Guild’s lifetime achievement award in 2005.   [weaver_iframe src=’http://www.cbc.ca/news/arts/james-garner-maverick-star-dead-at-86-1.2712469′ height=600 percent=100 style=”style”]

  • RCMP Okotoks – Two Serious Motorcycle Accidents

    Shortly after 07:00 a.m. on the 18th of July 2014, a Pickup truck driving North on 112th Street at 292 Ave, was struck from behind by a motorcycle. The 41 year old male driver was thrown about 25 feet from his motorcycle. He was transported by STARS ambulance to Foothills Hospital with life-threatening head, neck…

  • Montrose Bridge Reconstruction Project Beginning

    High River AB: The Town of High River is pleased to announce that the Montrose Bridge Reconstruction will start the week of July 23. The reconstruction of the bridge is a $2.4 million contract that was awarded to Graham Infrastructure LP following a competitive tender process. The project is funded by the Disaster Relief Program…