Category: News

  • Scheer: Canadians Won’t be Tricked by Trudeau’s Carbon Tax Election Gimmick

    Scheer: Canadians Won’t be Tricked by Trudeau’s Carbon Tax Election Gimmick

    OTTAWA, ON – The Hon. Andrew Scheer, Leader of Canada’s Conservatives and the Official Opposition, made the following statement on Justin Trudeau’s Carbon Tax: “Canadians have known all along that Justin Trudeau’s carbon tax was a tax plan dressed up as an emissions plan, but now we know it’s also an election gimmick: a cynical attempt to…

  • New Chair Appointed to Workers’ Compensation Board

    New Chair Appointed to Workers’ Compensation Board

    Workers’ Compensation Board member Grace Thostenson has been appointed as the new chair of the board, effective Oct. 24. Thostenson has been a member of the WCB board since 2012. As a graduate of the Labour College of Canada, she also holds certificates in human resource management and job evaluation, as well as designations as…

  • Cochrane RCMP – Fatal Rollover Collision

    Cochrane RCMP – Fatal Rollover Collision

    Cochrane, AB – On October 18, 2018 at approximately 10:45 p.m. the Cochrane RCMP responded to a serious motor vehicle collision on Horizon View Road in the rural Cochrane area.  Upon police arrival it was determined the driver was deceased and the passenger was transported to a Calgary hospital with serious, non life threatening injuries.  The driver was…

  • Surgery Wait Times Skyrocket Under the NDP

    Surgery Wait Times Skyrocket Under the NDP

    EDMONTON, AB: Albertans are waiting months longer for key surgeries and the NDP government must explain their mismanagement of the province’s health care system, United Conservatives said today. According to the new Alberta Health Services annual report, since the NDP formed government: Open heart surgery wait times increased by nearly 50 per cent, from 14.9 weeks to…

  • Turner Valley RCMP investigate a three vehicle collision on Highway 22 at 934 Street – Update #1

    Turner Valley RCMP investigate a three vehicle collision on Highway 22 at 934 Street – Update #1

    Turner Valley, Alberta – On October 22, 2018, at approximately 12:45 p.m. Turner Valley RCMP were dispatched to a three vehicle collision on Highway 22 near Priddis. Preliminary investigation has determined that a west bound car collided with an east bound semi truck. A second truck was also involved in the collision. The 25 year old male…

  • A Good Deal for Canadians

    A Good Deal for Canadians

    By Chrystia Freeland The United States Mexico Canada Agreement is an updated, modernized North American trade agreement that is good for Canada and good for Canadians. It is the result of Canada being tough at the negotiation table, united at home, and getting the job done. Canada negotiated hard. We stayed strong, even when some…

  • Canada Condemns Killing of Journalist Jamal Khashoggi

    Canada Condemns Killing of Journalist Jamal Khashoggi

    October 20, 2018 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement: “Canada condemns the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, which the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has confirmed took place in its consulate in Istanbul. “The explanations offered to date lack consistency and credibility.…

  • Turner Valley RCMP Arrest Two on Outstanding Warrants

    Turner Valley RCMP Arrest Two on Outstanding Warrants

    Turner Valley, Alberta –  On Oct. 17 at approximately 1:27 a.m., Turner Valley RCMP responded to a 911 call in the town of Black Diamond. Police attended the scene and spoke with a male and further investigation determined that Michael Cote-Bouchard (37) of Black Diamond was wanted on 26 outstanding warrants out of Banff and Calgary. He…

  • Okotoks RCMP Investigate Arson of Local Business

    Okotoks RCMP Investigate Arson of Local Business

    Okotoks, Alberta – On Tuesday Oct. 16, 2018 at approximately 7:30 a.m., Okotoks RCMP and General Investigative Section (GIS) were called to a fire inside the Taco Del Mar located on Southridge Drive in Okotoks. Upon arriving on scene police observed that there was damage to the front window with smoke and fire coming from inside the business. Damage…

  • Foothills School Division By-Election Disclaimer

    Foothills School Division By-Election Disclaimer

    Foothills School Division has received notice from Ms. Jeannine Tucker on October 17, 2018 that she has disclaimed all right to the office of School Board Trustee. This disclaimer, under the Local Authorities Elections Act, operates as a resignation. Form 14 is used when a person who has submitted his/her name as a candidate gives…

  • Alberta RCMP “Walk Smart, Drive Smart” #OperationImpact 2018 Tackles Pedestrian Safety

    Alberta RCMP “Walk Smart, Drive Smart” #OperationImpact 2018 Tackles Pedestrian Safety

    Edmonton – This Thanksgiving long weekend, police forces across Canada led #OperationImpact to encourage safe driving behaviours. Between October 5-8, 2018, there were two pedestrian injuries in two separate collisions in Alberta RCMP jurisdiction. This October, Alberta RCMP and Alberta Traffic Sheriffs are focusing their #TrafficSafety messages on pedestrian safety. In 2016, half of the drivers involved in pedestrian…

  • RJ Sigurdson wins United Conservative nomination in Highwood

    RJ Sigurdson wins United Conservative nomination in Highwood

    CALGARY, AB (October 16, 2018): United Conservative Leader Jason Kenney has issued a statement following the nomination of RJ Sigurdson as the Party’s candidate or the 2019 provincial election: “I would like to congratulate RJ Sigurdson on his hard-fought nomination win tonight in Highwood. “RJ and his family have deep roots in the community, having chosen,…

  • The Alberta RCMP Hosts Cannabis State of Readiness Event at “K” Division Headquarters

    The Alberta RCMP Hosts Cannabis State of Readiness Event at “K” Division Headquarters

    Edmonton – On Friday, October 12, 2018, the Alberta RCMP and Traffic Services discussed the impact of cannabis on police service delivery and provided an interactive drug-impaired driving Checkstop demonstration. In preparation for the legalization of cannabis, the RCMP has increased its capacity in the areas of prevention and engagement, intelligence, security screening, and training. The…

  • Calgary Police Services: Record Breaking Drug Seizure

    Calgary Police Services: Record Breaking Drug Seizure

    Following a three-month drug trafficking investigation, the Calgary Police Service has seized a significant amount of drugs and cash, including cocaine and methamphetamine with a street value of approximately $8 million. Two people have been charged in relation to the investigation. On Oct. 4, 2018, the Calgary Police Service Criminal Network Section with support from…

  • Alberta RCMP’s Crime Map a New Tool for Albertans

    Alberta RCMP’s Crime Map a New Tool for Albertans

    St. Albert, Alta. – (On October 10th), the RCMP in Alberta provided a demonstration of Alberta RCMP’s new Crime Map tool. The online tool enables the Alberta RCMP to directly engage with citizens on what they care about most: their own neighbourhoods. The Crime Map enables Albertans to access current and verified information regarding criminal…