Category: News

  • Investigation Finds No Use of Force in Lethbridge Incident

    Investigation Finds No Use of Force in Lethbridge Incident

    The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) has concluded its investigation into injuries sustained by a man while fleeing police in Lethbridge last year. On Aug. 15, 2017, ASIRT was directed to investigate the circumstances surrounding serious injuries to a 41-year-old man during contact with a Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) member responding to a break…

  • Liberals Fail to Diversify Export Markets for Canadian Agriculture

    Liberals Fail to Diversify Export Markets for Canadian Agriculture

    Trade is critical to the Canadian economy; in fact, one-in-five Canadian jobs and 60% of Canada’s GDP are dependent on trade. Global trade tensions and diplomatic failures have created pressure on Canadian producers of products such as barley, corn, oats, pulses, soybeans and wheat. This is one reason Conservatives requested an emergency session of parliament to…

  • Canada Revenue Agency Fraud Scam

    Canada Revenue Agency Fraud Scam

    Okotoks Alberta – RCMP have recently received reports of a telephone scam circulating where individuals posing as Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) tell the call recipient they own money to CRA and can pay with Google cards or some form of alternate gift card purchase. RCMP want to remind the public these requests for payment are not actual calls…

  • RCMP Okotoks ~ Assault with a weapon – Request to Identify

    RCMP Okotoks ~ Assault with a weapon – Request to Identify

    Okotoks RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance to identify a suspect wanted in connection with an assault with a weapon.

  • Alberta RCMP Alarm Policy Changes to Improve Efficiency

    Alberta RCMP Alarm Policy Changes to Improve Efficiency

    EDMONTON — Alberta RCMP is following a new policy: to verify alarms before responding, and to not respond to alarms that are only triggered once. The policy came into effect on July 13, 2018. A review was conducted which shows most alarms that are only triggered once, are false alarms which ties up 911 lines…

  • Gleichen RCMP Seek Assistance in Locating Missing Youths

    Gleichen RCMP Seek Assistance in Locating Missing Youths

    Gleichen, Alberta – Gleichen RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 16 year old Jocelyn Yellowfeet and 15 year old Mary Yellowfeet . Both youths were last seen on August 10, 2018 at the Siksika Nation Fair. Jocelyn Yellowfeet is described as:             . Also goes by the name Sativa Old Shoes              . First Nations               . Brown…

  • High River: Centre Street Closure Update: Closure to Occur Aug. 14-17

    High River: Centre Street Closure Update: Closure to Occur Aug. 14-17

    HIGH RIVER, AB: The Town of High River will be implementing an additional full road closure of the Centre Street bridge on Tuesday, August 14 from 11:59 p.m. to Friday, August 17 at 11:59 p.m. The purpose of this additional road closure is to allow PCL Construction, the Town’s contractor for the project, to complete a…

  • Use of Force was Reasonable in CPS-involved Shooting

    Use of Force was Reasonable in CPS-involved Shooting

    On Nov. 29, 2016, ASIRT was directed to investigate the circumstances surrounding a Calgary Police Service (CPS) officer-involved shooting that resulted in the death of a 27-year-old woman that day. The investigation is now complete. In the early hours of Nov. 29, 2016, multiple people called police about a woman acting erratically outside apartment buildings…

  • Company, Director Guilty on Interference Charges

    Company, Director Guilty on Interference Charges

    A Drayton Valley used oil storage and recycling facility and one of its directors have been found guilty and sentenced under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act. Tryon’s Auto Body Ltd. and company director Jonah Tryon were found to have interfered with an inspector or investigator who was exercising powers or carrying out duties under the act.…

  • Environmental Charges Laid Against Company, Owner

    Environmental Charges Laid Against Company, Owner

    The Alberta government has laid four charges against a Westlock company and its owner for failing to comply with provincial environmental legislation and pesticide regulations. Incident details Western Air Spray Inc. and Bobby Fred (Bob) Hnatko face three charges each as a result of incidents that occurred between June 23 and Sept. 1, 2016. Hnatko…

  • MP John Barlow: Carbon Tax

    MP John Barlow: Carbon Tax

    Foothills, AB – After months making the ridiculous argument a federal carbon tax would improve competitiveness, attract global investment and create new jobs Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government is now admitting its proposed tax grab is a failure. Earlier this month Trudeau announced he was walking back on his carbon tax plan offering an exemption for…

  • Alberta Liberal Leader David Khan Criticizes Saudi Arabia on Trade and Human Rights

    Alberta Liberal Leader David Khan Criticizes Saudi Arabia on Trade and Human Rights

    Alberta Liberal Leader David Khan has issued the following statement on the Saudi Arabia issue: “I support our Federal Government with their courageous commitment to human rights. Canada must remain a passionate advocate for the fundamental freedoms of all people around the world. “We may pay an economic cost for taking this bold, principled stand.…

  • RCMP Major Crimes South Investigating Death of 2-year-old

    RCMP Major Crimes South Investigating Death of 2-year-old

    Cardston, Alberta – RCMP Major Crimes are investigating the death of a two year old girl who was taken to hospital on August 2 with serious injuries. The Cardston RCMP were notified of this situation on August 3, 2018 and launched an investigation.  On August 6, the young girl died in the hospital as a result of her…

  • Travellers’ Advisory: Glenmore, Sarcee Trail Detour for Ring Road Work

    Travellers’ Advisory: Glenmore, Sarcee Trail Detour for Ring Road Work

    Beginning Aug. 10, a detour will be in place along the Glenmore Trail/Sarcee Trail/Highway 8 corridor until fall 2019. The detour is required for construction of a free-flow interchange as part of the Southwest Calgary Ring Road. New traffic signals will facilitate safe travel through the intersection during construction. There will be signs throughout the…

  • Pincher Creek RCMP with the Southern Alberta Crime Reduction Team seize stolen property / firearms and cocaine

    Pincher Creek RCMP with the Southern Alberta Crime Reduction Team seize stolen property / firearms and cocaine

    Pincher Creek, Alberta – The Pincher Creek RCMP worked in conjunction with the Southern Alberta Crime Reduction Team (CRT) to target and investigate activities at a rural residence believed to be involved in drug trafficking, and harboring stolen property.    The investigation was successful, arrests were made and charges laid. On July 25 the Southern Alberta CRT took…