Category: News

  • Learn More About New Rules to Keep Workers Safe

    Learn More About New Rules to Keep Workers Safe

    Employers can now get updated information online about new Occupational Health and Safety rules that come into effect later this year. On June 1, three new workers’ rights come into force: the right to know potential hazards, the right to refuse dangerous work and the right to participate in their health and safety. New rules…

  • Humboldt Bronco’s Deadly Crash Triggers BBB Warning of Charity Fraud

    Humboldt Bronco’s Deadly Crash Triggers BBB Warning of Charity Fraud

    As Canadians across the country mourn the loss of those killed in the Humboldt Broncos team bus crash last week, people are reaching out to help the affected families. But, before donors dig into their wallets, BBB urges people to check out a charity to make sure their donation actually reaches those who need it.…

  • RCMP Livestock Section – Request for Information in Theft of Calves

    RCMP Livestock Section – Request for Information in Theft of Calves

    Cardston, Alberta – Officers from the Southern Alberta RCMP Livestock section are asking for the public’s assistance in a string of thefts of calves. Between February 19 and April 22, 2018, a total of 26 calves have ben reported from farms in Cardston, Picture Butte and Blood Tribe areas. On February 19, a rancher in the…

  • Canada’s Conservatives Issue Statement on the Prime Minister’s Defence of Anti-Trans Mountain Expansion Campaign Funding

    Canada’s Conservatives Issue Statement on the Prime Minister’s Defence of Anti-Trans Mountain Expansion Campaign Funding

    Ottawa, Ontario – Shannon Stubbs, Conservative Shadow Minister for Natural Resources, issued the following statement today regarding the Prime Minister’s defence of Canada Summer Jobs Program funding being used to support an anti-Kinder Morgan pipeline campaign:  “Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said a year ago, and again last week, he wants to “phase out” Canada’s energy sector. His…

  • High River RCMP Make Multiple Arrests over Weekend for Property Offences

    High River RCMP Make Multiple Arrests over Weekend for Property Offences

    On the evening of April 21, 2018 High River RCMP conducted a vehicle stop on Highway 23 with a truck that had a smashed out window and had been towing a flat deck trailer through the town of High River. The trailer was found to have been reported stolen. The driver of the truck, Alfred…

  • Okotoks RCMP – Officer Involved Shooting Update

    Okotoks RCMP – Officer Involved Shooting Update

    Okotoks, Alberta – Charges have been sworn against the 25-year-old Cody Petrie who was involved in last week’s incident which resulted in an officer discharging their firearm. Cody Petrie (25) of Calgary has been charged with; Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, Fail to comply with probation, Fail to comply with recognizance (2 counts), Possession of…

  • Calgary Officer Acted Lawfully in 2016 Shooting

    Calgary Officer Acted Lawfully in 2016 Shooting

    On Oct. 11, 2016, ASIRT was directed to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of a 76-year-old man following an interaction with members of the Calgary Police Service (CPS) that day. At 11 a.m. that day, CPS received a 911 call originating from a Calgary home, initially consisting solely of screaming. However, several minutes later,…

  • United Conservatives Thank Outgoing MLAs

    United Conservatives Thank Outgoing MLAs

    EDMONTON, AB: United Conservative Leader Jason Kenney has issued the following statement following announcements from UCP MLAs Wayne Drysdale, Pat Stier, David Schneider and Scott Cyr that they will not seek re-election in 2019: I want to thank Wayne, Pat, David, and Scott for their significant contributions to the people of Alberta, as well as their…

  • Toronto Incident: Statement from Premier Notley

    Toronto Incident: Statement from Premier Notley

    Premier Rachel Notley provided the following statement on the pedestrian deaths in Toronto, Ontario: “All across our province, Albertans are sharing in the sorrow of those affected by the shocking incident today in Toronto, and sending our condolences. “We are also keeping the police, first responders and heroic citizens in our hearts and thank them…

  • Bridge Lane Closures in Lethbridge begin Tuesday

    Bridge Lane Closures in Lethbridge begin Tuesday

    The bridge on Highway 3 over the Oldman River in Lethbridge will be reduced to one lane in each direction for rehabilitation work, starting Tuesday, April 24. Motorists can expect delays. Drivers will be restricted to the westbound lanes, one in each direction, until July. The speed limit will be reduced to 50 kilometres per…

  • High River RCMP Arrest Suspect in Car Theft; Okotoks RCMP Officer Involved Shooting

    High River RCMP Arrest Suspect in Car Theft; Okotoks RCMP Officer Involved Shooting

    High River RCMP Arrest Female in Stolen Vehicle At approximately 2:00 pm on April 19, 2018, High River RCMP responded to a suspicious person complaint at a rural property near Blackie. The female had attended a residence driving a Ford F-150 which was determined to have a stolen license plate on it.  Patrols were conducted in…

  • Environmental Charges in Water-sampling Case

    Environmental Charges in Water-sampling Case

    The province has laid four charges against a former Town of Oyen public works employee in relation to his duties as a water and wastewater operator. Incident details Darcy Dobrosky was charged with four counts under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act. The charges relate to events that occurred between April 1, 2009 and March 8,…

  • MLA Pat Stier Announces Retirement

    MLA Pat Stier Announces Retirement

    To the residents of Livingstone-MacLeod and all Albertans. Following the upcoming UCP Annual General Meeting in May, new local UCP constituency association boards will be formed and the business of organizing for the process of selecting candidates for the 2019 election will begin. In that regard, by the time the election is called in 2019,…

  • Helping Albertans Navigate the Justice System

    Helping Albertans Navigate the Justice System

    The government is introducing duty counsel services at first appearance bail hearings to reduce court backlogs and help Albertans understand their rights. Duty counsel is a free service that is available to all Albertans regardless of income levels. Under the new system, Legal Aid lawyers will provide basic information, guidance and advice to help accused…

  • Departing Auditor General offers commentary to MLAs and Albertans on the importance of thinking long term on decisions being made today

    Departing Auditor General offers commentary to MLAs and Albertans on the importance of thinking long term on decisions being made today

    In his final communication to the Members of Alberta’s Legislative Assembly, and to Albertans, Auditor General Merwan N. Saher FCPA, FCA stresses the importance of long-term fiscal reporting as the path to a sustainable financial future for Alberta. In his commentary — Putting Alberta’s Financial Future in Focus — Saher says the role of the Auditor General…