Category: News

  • Reasonable Use of Force During Okotoks RCMP Arrest

    Reasonable Use of Force During Okotoks RCMP Arrest

    ASIRT was directed to investigate the circumstances surrounding the Feb. 14, 2016, arrest of a 45-year-old woman by a member of the Okotoks Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), during which she sustained a fracture to her left arm. During the course of her arrest, an officer used force on two occasions: once at the roadside…

  • KML Shareholders to Receive Trans Mountain Transaction Proceeds

    KML Shareholders to Receive Trans Mountain Transaction Proceeds

    KML Expected to Distribute $11.40 per Share as a Return of Capital CALGARY, Sept. 4, 2018 /CNW/ – The Kinder Morgan Canada Limited (TSX: KML) board today announced a series of decisions following the closing of the sale of the Trans Mountain Pipeline system and the Trans Mountain Expansion Project (TMEP) to the Government of Canada.  The KML board unanimously…

  • High River RCMP Lay Multiple Charges Following Search Warrant Execution

    High River RCMP Lay Multiple Charges Following Search Warrant Execution

    High River, Alberta –  High River RCMP is committed to increasing community safety by using a crime reduction strategy that focuses on identifying repeat offenders, gathering intelligence and conducting enforcement initiatives. On Monday Sept.17-18, 2018, High River RCMP executed a search warrant involving stolen property north of High River at a commercial location. Two males and one female have been arrested. One…

  • Canada’s Conservatives Issue Statement on Trans Mountain Expansion

    Canada’s Conservatives Issue Statement on Trans Mountain Expansion

    Ottawa, ON (Sept 21 2018) – Shannon Stubbs, Conservative Shadow Minister of Natural Resources, today released the following statement in response to the government’s announcement regarding the Trans Mountain Expansion: “Today, Justin Trudeau once again failed Canadian workers and their families.  It has been three weeks since the Federal Court of Appeal ruled that the Prime…

  • RCMP High River – BREAK ENTER AND THEFT

    RCMP High River – BREAK ENTER AND THEFT

    High River RCMP is seeking assistance from the public in identifying two suspects after responding to a break and enter at a local apartment complex. The suspects were seen on surveillance at the front entrance attempting to gain entry into the secured apartment complex however were unsuccessful. The suspects later gained entry through a side door and…

  • Canada’s Access to Information and Privacy Guardians Call for Privacy Regulation and Oversight of Political Parties

    Canada’s Access to Information and Privacy Guardians Call for Privacy Regulation and Oversight of Political Parties

    In a joint resolution, Canada’s Information and Privacy Ombudspersons and Commissioners have called on governments to pass legislation requiring political parties to comply with globally recognized privacy principles, to provide Canadians with access to the personal information they hold about them, and to provide for independent oversight to verify and enforce privacy compliance. Recent events have…

  • Okotoks RCMP seeks public assistance in locating stolen trailer

    Okotoks RCMP seeks public assistance in locating stolen trailer

    Okotoks, Alberta – On Sept. 19, 2018 at around 12:30 p.m., Okotoks RCMP received a report of a stolen trailer from a parking lot located at 235 Milligan Drive in Okotoks.

  • Conservatives to Promote Trade, Diversification with India Trip

    Conservatives to Promote Trade, Diversification with India Trip

    EDMONTON, AB: United Conservative Leader Jason Kenney will lead a delegation to India to promote trade, economic diversification, and to reinforce ties with the world’s largest democracy.  He will be joined by UCP Energy Critic Prasad Panda and Trade Critic Devin Dreeshen at meetings with senior Indian government and business leaders (this) week. The United Conservative…

  • Airdrie RCMP Officer Organizes School Supply Drive

    Airdrie RCMP Officer Organizes School Supply Drive

    Airdrie, Alberta – This month, a dedicated Airdrie RCMP officer took it upon herself to organize a school supply drive for students within the City of Airdrie. Cst. Samantha Hennessey, a 2-year member at Airdrie Detachment came up with the idea and coordinated the drive. Cst. Hennessey challenged her fellow RCMP officers and support staff to donate school supplies or even donate money to the cause. She did this to simply lend…

  • United Conservative Caucus Met in Lethbridge

    United Conservative Caucus Met in Lethbridge

    LETHBRIDGE, AB: The United Conservative Caucus came together in Lethbridge Thursday to plan for the upcoming fall sitting of the Legislature. “After a busy summer meeting with Albertans across the province, we are gathering in Lethbridge to prepare for the lead up to the 2019 provincial election.” said United Conservative Leader Jason Kenney. The Official Opposition…

  • RCMP and Alberta Forestry Collaborate to Lay Arson Charge

    RCMP and Alberta Forestry Collaborate to Lay Arson Charge

    Crowsnest Pass, Alberta – The Crowsnest RCMP worked with Alberta Forestry and the RCMP Forestry Crimes Unit to solve an arson investigation.  A fire was reported to the RCMP by the Crowsnest Pass Fire Department on August 16, 2018 and the investigation was launched. The fire was started on August 9 at approximately 1:30 p.m.  Four hectares were…

  • **CANCELLED** Amber Alert from Saskatchewan Extended to Alberta

    **CANCELLED** Amber Alert from Saskatchewan Extended to Alberta

    **Cancelled** – At 7:20 P.M. this evening the Saskatchewan RCMP activated the Amber Alert system.  At the time of the vehicle theft, six-year-old Emma O’Keeffe was secured in a child seat in the rear passenger seat of the vehicle.

  • John Barlow Appointed as Shadow Minister of Employment, Workforce Development, and Labour

    John Barlow Appointed as Shadow Minister of Employment, Workforce Development, and Labour

    OTTAWA, ON – On Friday September 7th, 2018, Honourable Andrew Scheer, Leader of the Official Opposition, appointed John Barlow, Member of Parliament for Foothills as Shadow Minister of Employment, Workforce Development, and Labour. John Barlow previously held the role as Associate Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Agri-Food. “I am honoured to have been asked to…

  • Gleichen RCMP Arrest Drug Traffickers On Siksika Nation

    Gleichen RCMP Arrest Drug Traffickers On Siksika Nation

    Gleichen, AB – On September 11th, 2018 Gleichen RCMP executed a Search Warrant at a suspected drug house on the Siksika Nation.  Arresting residents, investigation revealed that premise occupants were trafficking in nerve pain medication and selling it to users on the Siksika Reserve. Charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking, Crystal BULLCHIEF (age 44), Melfort…

  • Green Party of Alberta Leadership Candidates Speak on “Reconciliation”

    Green Party of Alberta Leadership Candidates Speak on “Reconciliation”

    The following is the fourth question posed to the candidates for leadership of the GPA.  The vote to choose the new leader will be held at the AGM on September 22nd. “How can Green politics and Green politicians help overcome the barriers and misunderstandings that currently exist between groups of Albertans, most importantly between Indigenous…