Category: News

  • Okotoks RCMP Investigate Armed Robbery

    Okotoks RCMP Investigate Armed Robbery

    Okotoks, Alta. – On Jan. 3, 2019 at approximately 3:00 a.m., a male entered the 7-11 on Milligan Drive in Okotoks and demanded money and cigarettes. The suspect male threatened a victim with a knife and stole various items and an undisclosed amount of money before fleeing on foot. No one was injured. The suspect male is described…

  • Wind Warning in Southwest Alberta and Snowfall Warning in the Mountain Parks

    Wind Warning in Southwest Alberta and Snowfall Warning in the Mountain Parks

    A wind and heavy snow warning is in place for southwest Alberta which is experiencing gusts of up to 160 kilometres per hour. In addition, 10 to 20 centimetres of snow is expected in the mountain parks. Commercial vehicles are having difficulty travelling along highways 22 and 3. RCMP have set up checkpoints at the…

  • Flawed Equalization Formula Fails Alberta Again

    Flawed Equalization Formula Fails Alberta Again

    EDMONTON, AB: Alberta’s United Conservatives once again expressed concern about the current status of Canada’s equalization formula. “Albertans are proud to be able to share their prosperity when times are good here but not elsewhere,” said UCP finance critic Drew Barnes. “But, it is also fair for them to expect that Canadians will do the same…

  • Stephen Mandel Proposes Economic Development Division Focused on Alberta Energy

    Stephen Mandel Proposes Economic Development Division Focused on Alberta Energy

    (Edmonton) – Alberta Party Leader Stephen Mandel is taking issue with Jason Kenney’s suggestion to engage energy industry CEOs in a ‘war room’ and proposing a smarter alternative that is rooted in how business and government should function. “Jason’s belief that CEOs need to start fights with environmental organizations shows his fundamental inexperience and lack of understanding as…

  • Crowsnest Pass RCMP and Surrounding Detachments Deal with High Winds and Collisions

    Crowsnest Pass RCMP and Surrounding Detachments Deal with High Winds and Collisions

    Crowsnest Pass, Alta. – Crowsnest Pass and surrounding detachment areas are advising motorists that travel on  Highway 22 and Highway 3 is not recommended for any large light vehicles or empty semi-tractor trailers due to extremely high winds. Police have responded to several collisions on Highway 22 as winds have reached 100+ km/h in some areas and are forecasted to continue…

  • Test of Outdoor Sirens and High River Alert on January 2, 2019

    Test of Outdoor Sirens and High River Alert on January 2, 2019

      There will be a test of the permanent outdoor sirens and High River Alert system on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at noon. This test is part of the Town’s ongoing emergency preparedness plan and all residents are encouraged to sign up for the High River ALERT system, which is part of the Safe Communities…

  • Environmental Charges for Calgary Company

    Environmental Charges for Calgary Company

    The Alberta government has laid two charges against Agrium Inc. under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act related to offences that occurred on or about Jan. 30, 2017 at the Agrium Carseland Nitrogen Operations near Carseland. Incident details The charges are: Releasing or permitting the release into the environment of a substance in an amount, concentration or…

  • Public Sector Contracts: Minister Ceci

    Public Sector Contracts: Minister Ceci

    Joe Ceci, President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance, issued the following statement on the conclusion of an unprecedented round of public sector bargaining: “Members of the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees who work for Alberta Health Services in auxiliary nursing care have ratified the sixth and final major provincewide contract in this round…

  • Investigation Continues into Calgary Officer-involved Shooting Incident

    Investigation Continues into Calgary Officer-involved Shooting Incident

    On Dec. 25, 2018, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) was directed to investigate the circumstances surrounding an incident that resulted in a Calgary Police Service (CPS) officer-involved shooting and the death of a 29-year-old woman. Shortly after midnight on Dec. 25, 2018, CPS officers responded to complaints of a possible impaired driver and encountered a…

  • RCMP Alberta News – Okotoks, High River, Claresholm and Banff

    RCMP Alberta News – Okotoks, High River, Claresholm and Banff

    Okotoks RCMP investigate a complaint of theft Okotoks, Alta.  – Okotoks RCMP are seeking public assistance in identifying two males as they investigate a complaint of theft. On November 4, 2018, a vehicle was broken into in Okotoks. A purse containing debit and credit cards was removed from the vehicle. The cards were then used later…

  • Airdrie RCMP Want to Return Found Family Pictures

    Airdrie RCMP Want to Return Found Family Pictures

    Rocky View County, Alta – The Airdrie RCMP have in their possession 2 large boxes containing family photos which were found on the morning of December 20, 2018. The boxes were picked up from the side of the road on Township Road 264 in Rocky View County, Alta. The box contains about 50 framed family portraits and other photos. If these are…

  • ‘Tis the Season to share Alberta RCMP Holiday Safety tips

    ‘Tis the Season to share Alberta RCMP Holiday Safety tips

    Edmonton – The holidays are here and, for many of us, this is a special time to relax and celebrate with loved ones. The Alberta RCMP encourages Albertans to enjoy the season to the fullest while keeping in mind additional safety risks associated with the holidays, particularly when it comes to impaired driving. On Dec. 1, 2018,…

  • Okotoks RCMP Investigate a Complaint of Harassment

    Okotoks RCMP Investigate a Complaint of Harassment

    Okotoks, Alta.  – Okotoks RCMP are seeking public assistance in identifying two males as they investigate a complaint of harassment. On two separate occasions a male suspect showed up at a residence, and made threats to the homeowner. The men have not been identified and police are looking for any information regarding their identity. First male…

  • Scheer Statement on Trudeau’s Energy Sector Bailout

    Scheer Statement on Trudeau’s Energy Sector Bailout

    Ottawa, ON – The Honourable Andrew Scheer, Leader of Canada’s Conservatives and the Official Opposition, issued a statement on the Liberal government’s $1.6-billion bailout package for Canada’s energy sector: “Justin Trudeau has wanted to phase out Canada’s energy industry since day one. “In his Canada, there is no oil and gas sector. He is ashamed of…

  • Government of Canada Announces Support for Workers in Canada’s Oil and Gas Sector

    Government of Canada Announces Support for Workers in Canada’s Oil and Gas Sector

    December 18, 2018 – Edmonton, Alberta – Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, together with Canada’s Minister of International Trade Diversification, the Honourable Jim Carr, today announced more than $1.6 billion to support jobs and workers in Canada’s oil and gas sector as Canada seeks to diversify export markets for its resources…