Category: News

  • Crowsnest Pass RCMP seek public assistance in locating missing male

    Crowsnest Pass RCMP seek public assistance in locating missing male

    Crowsnest Pass, Alta. – Crowsnest RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 58-year-old Stuart David Duff. Stuart was last seen on Jan. 6, 2019 in Crowsnest Pass and it is believed he maybe in the Lower Mainland area of British Columbia. Stuart is described as: Caucasian 5’10” 220 lbs Brown hair Brown eyes Tattoo on upper shoulder…

  • Statement from MLA Dave Hanson

    Statement from MLA Dave Hanson

    ST. PAUL, AB (January 16, 2019): Dave Hanson, United Conservative MLA for Lac La Biche-St. Paul-Two Hills, has issued the following statement: “Yesterday night, my constituency office in St. Paul was vandalized, with our front windows shattered by large rocks thrown through them. “Thankfully, nobody was injured as the vandalism took place after hours when neither…

  • Brian Jean – An Agenda to Move Alberta Forward

    Brian Jean – An Agenda to Move Alberta Forward

    Alberta and Canada are at a crossroads, and our province needs strong and ethical leadership to deal with the economic and social issues we are facing. A few days ago, I announced Kim and I are expecting the birth of a daughter. Events like that make you consider the future. Alberta’s future looks bleak unless…

  • United Conservatives Release Results of 2018 Fundraising Efforts

    United Conservatives Release Results of 2018 Fundraising Efforts

    Statement from United Conservative President Erika Barootes (Edmonton, AB): United Conservative President Erika Barootes has issued a statement following the release of the Party’s 2018 fundraising numbers: “Over the last year, the United Conservative Party has experienced tremendous growth as more and more Albertans look to us as the credible, common-sense alternative to the NDP. Founded…

  • Prime Minister Announces Changes to the Ministry

    Prime Minister Announces Changes to the Ministry

    The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced changes to the Ministry and welcomed new members to Cabinet: Jane Philpott, currently Minister of Indigenous Services and Vice-Chair of the Treasury Board, becomes President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Digital Government. Seamus O’Regan, currently Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, becomes…

  • Will the Premier Remove her Lying Minister?

    Will the Premier Remove her Lying Minister?

    CALGARY, AB (January 10, 2019): UCP Solicitor General Critic Mike Ellis issued the following statement: NDP Environment Minister Shannon Phillips, through her multiple lies, is no longer of capable of performing her duties. When the Premier faces media later this morning, will she stand by Minister Phillips? Or will she do the right thing and announce…

  • Alberta RCMP Starts 2019 by Tackling Impaired Driving and Sharing Intersection Safety Tips

    Alberta RCMP Starts 2019 by Tackling Impaired Driving and Sharing Intersection Safety Tips

    Edmonton – This past holiday season, RCMP ran Checkstops across Alberta. From Dec. 22, 2018 to Jan. 2, 2019, Alberta RCMP laid 81 charges for impaired operation by alcohol and five charges for impaired operation by drugs. As we enter into a new year, Alberta RCMP encourages drivers to maintain safe driving habits on all…

  • Market Access a Major Economic Issue Going into 2019

    Market Access a Major Economic Issue Going into 2019

    Alberta’s economy is experiencing a strange problem. We have a strong workforce that is producing high quality products, with customers waiting to buy these products. However, our people can’t get these products to the buyers who want them.  This is because of political failure, both provincially and federally. Pipelines can’t get built, much of our…

  • Investigation Continues into Lethbridge Officer-involved Incident

    Investigation Continues into Lethbridge Officer-involved Incident

    As of the morning of Jan. 8, 2019, ASIRT has been directed to investigate the circumstances surrounding the response of a Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) officer to a report of an injured animal in distress. On Jan. 5, 2019 at approximately 10 p.m., a LPS member responded to the 1600 block of Scenic Drive South…

  • Statement from MLA Mike Ellis

    Statement from MLA Mike Ellis

    CALGARY, AB – Mike Ellis, United Conservative MLA for Calgary-West and Opposition Critic for the Solicitor General, has issued the following statement, concerning the conduct of NDP Environment and Parks Minister Shannon Phillips: “In a statement to media this past weekend, the NDP government’s Minister of Environment and Parks, Shannon Phillips, cited RCMP advice to validate…

  • UPDATE: Rally in Drayton Valley January 7 – Bighorn Country

    UPDATE: Rally in Drayton Valley January 7 – Bighorn Country

    This is an update and follow through on the media coverage of our rally in Drayton Valley (January 7th). We would like to provide the following information to ensure everyone is aware of what happened, and the facts involved: –   650-750 peaceful, respectful attendees (confirmed from sign in sheets) braved -22C temperatures to show their solidarity to insure…

  • Letter Regarding the Future of Bighorn Country

    Letter Regarding the Future of Bighorn Country

    Statement from MLA Jason Nixon SUNDRE, AB (January 8, 2019) – Jason Nixon, United Conservative MLA for Rimbey-Rocky Mountain House-Sundre has issued the following statement: “The NDP government cancelled in-person consultations with Albertans concerned about the NDP’s Bighorn proposal, citing threats and intimidation. “NDP Environment Minister Shannon Phillips specifically cited discussions with the RCMP in shutting down these…

  • Southern Alberta Crime Reduction Team Seek Public Assistance in Locating Wanted Female

    Southern Alberta Crime Reduction Team Seek Public Assistance in Locating Wanted Female

    Airdrie, Alta. – Southern Alberta Crime Reduction team are seeking publics assistance in locating wanted female. Sarah Jane Doumont (32) of Calgary, is wanted on 43 outstanding warrants out of Airdrie, Strathmore, Didsbury, Olds, Nanton, and Sundre RCMP detachment areas. Doumont is described as: Caucasian 5’11” tall 126 lbs Blonde hair Hazel eyes Scorpio tattoo…

  • RCMP Okotoks and High River: B&E and Theft

    RCMP Okotoks and High River: B&E and Theft

    Okotoks RCMP Investigate Break & Enter and Attempted ATM Theft Okotoks, Alta. –  On Jan. 1, 2019, at approximately 9:30 p.m., Okotoks RCMP responded to a break and enter at the Okotoks Rec Centre. A male suspect driving an older white van broke into the Okotoks Rec Centre and attempted to steal the ATM. He was unsuccessful in his…

  • Alberta Company Fined $1.775 Million for Violating the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994

    Alberta Company Fined $1.775 Million for Violating the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994

    January 3, 2019 – Fort McMurray, Alberta Enforcing Canadian environmental and wildlife laws is one important way that Environment and Climate Change Canada is taking action to protect wildlife and nature. On January 2, 2019, Syncrude Canada Ltd. pleaded guilty in the Provincial Court of Alberta to one count of violating the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994.Syncrude Canada…