Category: News

  • Cochrane RCMP Investigating Theft of Dog and Vehicle

    Cochrane RCMP Investigating Theft of Dog and Vehicle

    UPDATE Seve was turned into Calgary Animal Services two weeks after he went missing in the stolen SUV. He was reunited with his happy family! Original Release Bragg Creek Alberta, On March 11, 2020 Cochrane RCMP received a complaint of a theft of a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Alberta Licence plate VNL421 from Bragg Creek Alberta.…

  • Conservatives Mark One Year of Liberal Failure Since Chinese Government Banned Canadian Canola

    Conservatives Mark One Year of Liberal Failure Since Chinese Government Banned Canadian Canola

    March 6, 2020 OTTAWA, ON – John Barlow, Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Agri-Food, Randy Hoback, Shadow Minister for International Trade, and Garnett Genuis, Shadow Minister for Canada-China Relations and Multiculturalism, released the following statement marking one year since the Chinese government banned the import of Canadian canola: “One year ago, the Chinese government banned imports…

  • Budget 2020 – A Plan for Jobs and the Economy

    Budget 2020 – A Plan for Jobs and the Economy

    Government brings down deficit and is on track to balance the budget by 2022-23. Third-quarter results show the deficit has declined more than expected. With the deficit $1.2 billion lower than projected in Budget 2019, Alberta taxpayers can expect to pay $35 million less in debt-servicing costs. Budget 2020 also provides stable funding for health,…

  • High River RCMP Seek to Identify Suspects in Animal Cruelty Investigation

    High River RCMP Seek to Identify Suspects in Animal Cruelty Investigation

    UPDATE High River, AB – High River would like to thank the public who have reached out and provided information on the identity of the males in the photograph.  As a result of the information that has been received, both males have been identified. Their identity can not be revealed as they are determined to be youths.  As…

  • The Alberta Party: Shadow Budget 2020

    The Alberta Party: Shadow Budget 2020

    As we have since 2015, today we release our Shadow Budget. This is our alternative to reckless spending and heartless cuts.  Unlike in past years when we had paid legislative staff, this was done with volunteer power only. To those who toiled countless hours on this, thank you. The Shadow Budget proposes a number of…

  • RCMP Major Crimes Unit Investigating Deceased Female Found Southeast of Cochrane, Alta. – UPDATE

    RCMP Major Crimes Unit Investigating Deceased Female Found Southeast of Cochrane, Alta. – UPDATE

    Cochrane, Alta – The investigation continues into this homicide. The RCMP Major Crimes Unit are asking the public’s assistance for any information in relation to this homicide. Police are requesting anyone with dashcam video from Highway 8 between Glenmore Trail and Highway 22 between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday February 26 to contact Cochrane…

  • HCRCWA Shares RCMP Crime Report: Priddis Break-in

    HCRCWA Shares RCMP Crime Report: Priddis Break-in

    On February 26 at 8:00 pm, a resident of Hawks Landing returned home to find his house had been broken into in the previous 2 hours.  Suspects had already left the scene. Entry was gained by prying open the garage man door.  Phones, jewelry, ladies clothing, ladies accessories and electronics are among the things reported stolen.  After inquiries…

  • Teck and White Pines Two Sides of the Same Coin

    Teck and White Pines Two Sides of the Same Coin

    What does the withdrawal of the Frontier oil sands project have in common with the dismantling of Ontario windmills?  Both are victims of an unstable policy climate that ought to give any energy company a reason to think twice. Why would a company invest when today’s environmental regulations could change abruptly in less than four…

  • Okotoks RCMP Seeking Public Assistance to Identify Two Shoplifting Suspects

    Okotoks RCMP Seeking Public Assistance to Identify Two Shoplifting Suspects

    Okotoks, Alberta – On February 9, 2020 around 1:00 pm two males made off with over $2500.00 in stolen property from Walmart.  Included in the thefts were a number of high end appliances.  They were captured on camera leaving the main doors of the store with full shopping carts.  Once outside, it is unknown how they…

  • CUSMA: Who Wins? Who Loses?

    CUSMA: Who Wins? Who Loses?

    February 21, 2020 – The Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), as amended by the Protocol of Amendment signed December 10, 2019, represents a major overhaul of the now-dated 1994 North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), according to Dan Ciuriak, Ali Dadkhah, and Jingliang Xiao. However, as the authors note in “Quantifying CUSMA: The Economic Consequences of…

  • Physician Negotiations: Statement from Minister Shandro

    Physician Negotiations: Statement from Minister Shandro

    Minister of Health Tyler Shandro issued the following statement on physician negotiations: “The Government of Alberta is spending more than ever before on our public health care system and we will maintain current spending. “In order to ensure that our public health care system remains sustainable, we must act to maintain physician spending at current…

  • High River RCMP Arrest Male with Numerous Outstanding Warrants

    High River RCMP Arrest Male with Numerous Outstanding Warrants

    High River, Alta. – Arrest wanted Male & new charges of obstruction and resisting arrest. On February 16 an RCMP member was conducting regular patrols when a male was seen riding his bike across 12 avenue SE in an unsafe manner. The RCMP officer caught up with the male and spoke with him in regards to safer riding…

  • Budget 2020 to be Tabled Feb. 27

    Budget 2020 to be Tabled Feb. 27

    Travis Toews, President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance, will table Budget 2020 on Feb. 27. Budget 2020 will provide an update on the government’s fiscal and capital plans. “I have listened to the comments that thousands of Albertans have shared with me and I hear your concerns about the need to continue to…

  • Investigation Report: July 2019 Fatal Mid-air Collision in Black Diamond, Alberta

    Investigation Report: July 2019 Fatal Mid-air Collision in Black Diamond, Alberta

    Edmonton, Alberta, 10 February 2020 — Today, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) released its investigation report (A19W0099) on the 26 July 2019 fatal mid-air collision between a Cessna 182 and a Schleicher ASK 21 dual-seat glider in Black Diamond, Alberta. The TSB conducted a limited-scope, fact-gathering investigation into this occurrence to advance transportation safety through greater awareness of potential safety issues.…

  • Turner Valley RCMP – Drug Trafficking Charges Laid

    Turner Valley RCMP – Drug Trafficking Charges Laid

    On February 11th, 2020 Alfred Perly SHARP, 56 years of Black Diamond, AB and Patrick Lawrence LEFTHAND, 50 years old of Eden Valley Reserve were charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking of a Controlled substance Methamphetamine.  Additionally Patrick LEFTHAND was also charged with 2 counts of Possession of a Weapon for a dangerous purpose,  2 counts of Carrying a concealed…