Category: News

  • Strathmore RCMP Investigate a Fatal Dog Attack

    Strathmore RCMP Investigate a Fatal Dog Attack

    Strathmore, Alberta – A 49 year old female has died following a dog attack at a residence near the community of Langdon in Rockyview County.  The incident took place on September 15 shortly after 6:00 P.M.  The dog, a boxer pitbull cross, initially attacked a three year old female toddler before turning on the victim.  EMS and…

  • Championing Trade with U.S. Legislators

    Championing Trade with U.S. Legislators

    Strathcona-Sherwood Park MLA Estefania Cortes-Vargas will promote the benefits of bilateral trade between Alberta and the U.S. Representing Alberta at the Council of State Governments West (CSG West) annual meeting in Utah Sept. 11-15, Cortes-Vargas will participate on a number of panels, including the North America Summit and will co-chair the Canada–U.S. Relations Committee. “Alberta…

  • Fire Information Update – Boundary Wildfire – September 12, 2018; 11:30

    Fire Information Update – Boundary Wildfire – September 12, 2018; 11:30

    During the overnight period, cooler temperatures and higher relative humidity resulted in no fire growth. At 08:30 this morning, very limited smoke was noted.    WHAT’S HAPPENING…  Working on the ground under the direction of the U.S. Northern Rockies Type 1 Incident Management Team (IMT), the initial attack teams from Banff, Kootenay and Grasslands national parks…

  • Travellers’ Advisory: Cold and Snow Expected Across Alberta

    Travellers’ Advisory: Cold and Snow Expected Across Alberta

    Motorists should drive to the conditions as winter weather arrives in parts of the province. Public weather alerts for this week have forecast dropping temperatures and between five and 15 centimetres of snow in regions across the province. Drivers are advised to prepare for winter conditions and adjust driving habits accordingly. Additional information Know before you…

  • Calgary Officer Acted Reasonably in Shooting

    Calgary Officer Acted Reasonably in Shooting

    On Nov. 3, 2016, ASIRT was directed to investigate the circumstances surrounding an encounter between a 20-year-old man and members of the Calgary Police Service (CPS) that resulted in the man sustaining serious injuries as a result of an officer-involved shooting. ASIRT interviewed police and civilian witnesses, including the man. Additionally, the patrol vehicle was…

  • Alberta RCMP Tackles Back-to-School #TrafficSafety After Labour Day Long Weekend

    Alberta RCMP Tackles Back-to-School #TrafficSafety After Labour Day Long Weekend

    Edmonton – Alberta roads typically experience an influx of drivers during long weekends and this Labour Day was no exception. This September, Alberta RCMP and Alberta Traffic Sheriffs are focusing their #TrafficSafety messages on the dangers of speeding and impairment by alcohol. From August 31 until September 3, 2018, there were 262 reported motor vehicle…

  • MP Barlow’s Statement on Trans Mountain

    MP Barlow’s Statement on Trans Mountain

    FOOTHILLS, AB – The Trans Mountain pipeline is a critical project for Alberta, but also essential for our country and for our economy. With the Federal Court of Appeal ruling to overturn Ottawa’s approvals for the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion Project, this is quickly becoming the most expensive scandal in the history of Canadian politics. Trudeau has…

  • Investigation Continues into Calgary Officer-involved Shooting

    Investigation Continues into Calgary Officer-involved Shooting

    On Aug. 31, 2018, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) was directed to investigate the circumstances surrounding a Calgary Police Service (CPS) officer-involved shooting that resulted in the death of a 25-year-old man. On Aug. 30, 2018, CPS received a complaint of an assault at Gold’s Gym on Country Hills Boulevard in northeast Calgary.…

  • Statement on Justin Trudeau’s Comments Regarding the Trans Mountain Pipeline

    Statement on Justin Trudeau’s Comments Regarding the Trans Mountain Pipeline

    Edmonton, AB – Shannon Stubbs, Member of Parliament for Lakeland and the Conservative Shadow Minister of Natural Resources, released the following statement in response to the Prime Minister’s comments regarding the Trans Mountain Expansion: “Yesterday, Justin Trudeau was given multiple opportunities in Edmonton to outline his plan to get the Trans Mountain Expansion built and Canadians…

  • Alberta RCMP Releases Mid-Year Report Card on Crime Reduction

    Alberta RCMP Releases Mid-Year Report Card on Crime Reduction

    Airdrie, Alta.- In a press conference in Airdrie today with Justice Minister Kathleen Ganley and Rural Crime Watch Representative Dean Hart, the RCMP in Alberta released a report card that looks back at RCMP’s performance in the first six months of its Crime Reduction Strategy. The Alberta RCMP’s Crime Reduction Strategy, launched this year, is…

  • Alberta Green Party Leadership Candidates Weigh in on Oil Sands and Pipeline Policy

    Alberta Green Party Leadership Candidates Weigh in on Oil Sands and Pipeline Policy

    The following is the third question posed to the three candidates for leadership of the Green Party of Alberta in the lead up to the September 22nd vote by members to decide the leadership: The following are current GPA policies on oil sands development and pipeline: “The Green Party of Alberta would place a moratorium on…

  • MD of Foothills: Fire Ban Lifted

    MD of Foothills: Fire Ban Lifted

    Effective September 4, 2018 at 4:13 pm. The Municipal District of Foothills No. 31, by order of Council, has lifted the fire ban imposed on August 8, 2018.   All open fires will now be allowed by obtaining a burning permit issued by the MD of Foothills Website. Fire Inspectors may request to inspect your burn pile before…

  • Deficit Drops, Economic Recovery on Track

    Deficit Drops, Economic Recovery on Track

    Alberta’s 2018-19 deficit is projected to fall by $1 billion as the economy continues to recover. Increased exports, wholesale trade, manufacturing and earnings all point to an ongoing and broad-based economic recovery. Alberta will be a leader when it comes to economic growth this year and next. The 2019 forecast has been revised upward to…

  • Test of Outdoor Sirens and High River Alert Scheduled for Sept. 5

    Test of Outdoor Sirens and High River Alert Scheduled for Sept. 5

    HIGH RIVER, AB: There will be a test of the permanent outdoor sirens and High River Alert system on Wednesday, September 5 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…

  • New Chair for Emissions Reduction Alberta

    New Chair for Emissions Reduction Alberta

    Respected oil and gas expert David Collyer is the new board chair of Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA), effective Oct. 1, 2018. Collyer’s nearly 40 years of experience complements and builds on the skill sets of ERA’s board of directors. He has served as president and CEO of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, president and…