Category: News

  • UPDATE: Chief Chiniki Restaurant Arson – Local man receives jail sentence

    Cochrane, AB – On August 21, 2012 at 12:46am, Cochrane RCMP responded to a complaint of a fire at the Chief Chiniki Restaurant. When police arrived at scene and despite efforts from Nakoda Fire Department from Stoney First Nation, along with Cochrane and Springbank Fire Departments the local business could not be saved. During the…

  • Black Diamond Open House re Water Shortage ByLaw – Reminder Thursday July 10th

    Time: 6:00-8:00 pm Date:  Thursday, July 10th, 2014 Location: Black Diamond Council Chambers Address: 301 Centre Ave W, Upper Level A collaborative effort with Turner Valley that provides for a clear standard which must be met by the municipalities during water shortages. Bylaw 14-14 (attached) clearly defines the allowable water uses under 3 specific levels…

  • CBC: Nathan O’Brien Amber Alert: Estate sales and safety

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  • Update: Missing Persons Investigation

    The Calgary Police Service and the RCMP continue to search a property in Airdrie in relation to the missing persons investigation. Due to the hot temperatures predicted today, EMS has been called in as a precautionary measure to support the members who are currently searching the property. It is quite common for chemicals to be…

  • Test of High River Alert and Permanent Sirens

    HIGH RIVER, AB: The Town will be testing its emergency notification systems at 12 p.m. on Wed., July 16. This is part of the Town’s emergency preparedness plan and will include a test of the permanent siren and High River Alert system. The two permanent outdoor sirens are located at the Fire Hall (1010 5…

  • Red Deer RCMP search for suspect in child luring incident

    Red Deer RCMP search for suspect in child luring incident

    Red Deer RCMP are searching for a man who attempted to lure a four-year-old boy into his vehicle in the Anders neighbourhood on July 3. The incident occurred at approximately 5:30 pm as the boy was playing in his yard. A male approached the boy, told him he was a taxi driver, and offered to…

  • RCMP Strathmore Detachment – Fatal MVC Hwy 1

    RCMP Strathmore Detachment – Fatal MVC Hwy 1

    At 2135 hours on July 8, 2014 a single vehicle roll-over collision occurred on Hwy 1 at Range Road 283 near Chestermere, AB. RCMP units from both Strathmore and Chestermere detachments attended the scene and determined that an east bound minivan lost control and rolled through the median to the west bound shoulder of Hwy…

  • Longview and Nanton Area Farm Families Honoured by Calgary Stampede

    BMO and the Calgary Stampede celebrate Alberta farm families Calgary – BMO Bank of Montreal and the Calgary Stampede recognized 20 southern Alberta families for their incredible contributions and honourable efforts to Alberta’s agriculture at the 19th annual BMO Farm Family Awards (on Monday). “The BMO Farm Family Awards are an exciting way for both…

  • Okotoks Road Construction

    Southridge Drive The Town has begun resurfacing portions of Southridge Drive, Hunters Gate and Woodhaven Drive. Work is anticipated to end July 11, 2014 (weather permitting).Road closures will be necessary to accommodate the work. Please see the map below. The first stage will involve closing the southbound lanes, south of the bridge. During this time,…

  • Albertans to Choose Province’s New Licence Plate

    Alberta’s new licence plate will incorporate a new design and new features to help make roads safer. Albertans are invited to participate in an online survey to choose which of three proposed designs will be featured on the new provincial licence plate. The survey, which is available online, will run from July 8 to August…

  • Olds RCMP – Child Drowning

    Olds RCMP – Child Drowning

    On July 6 in the early evening hours, Olds RCMP along with EMS attended a rural residence south of Olds for a 4 year old boy that was found in a pond. The boy was transported to the Children’s Hospital in Calgary where he passed away. The deceased boy and his family are from the…

  • Chuckwagon incidents during morning training

    Calgary – We are saddened to report that during training exercises this morning, two separate incidents occurred. Driver Tim Haroldson was a passenger on a wagon driven by fellow driver Jerry Bremner. The wagon rolled while coming around one of the barrels during morning training. Haroldson was thrown from the wagon and taken by ambulance…

  • Cochrane RCMP – Enhanced Policing Initiatives

    Cochrane RCMP – Enhanced Policing Initiatives

    RCMP ON PATROL An initiative to enhance Police presence within the Town of Cochrane , rural locations of Cochrane and waterways will kick off July 10th 2014. Uniformed RCMP officers will patrol on foot, utilize bicycles and quads to provide a high level of Police visibility and enhanced enforcement of parks and trails to maximize…

  • Caring for Our Seniors, Children & the Vulnerable: More for Homecare, AISH Recipients

    Caring for Our Seniors, Children & the Vulnerable: More for Homecare, AISH Recipients

    RED DEER, AB – A Wildrose government would invest an additional $50 million in homecare, strengthen the Assisted Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) program and keep Red Deer’s Michener Centre open, the Wildrose Official Opposition announced. The commitments are just part of Moving Alberta Forward: Caring for our Seniors, Children and the Vulnerable –…

  • Okotoks RCMP – Fatal MVC

    Intersection of Hwy 2 and 370 Ave E (approximately 1 KM North of Aldersyde) At approximately 7:30 p.m., on July 7, 2014, Okotoks RCMP, High River Traffic Services, Okotoks Fire Department, and Foothills Regional Emergency Services responded to a call for service. Witnesses advised that an Eastbound 2007, grey Honda Odyssey van driven by a…