Category: News

On November 8, 2017 at approximately 3:00 PM Okotoks RCMP responded to an attempted break and enter to a residence in Okotoks. A male suspect came to the front door, rang the door bell and when no one answered began to pry the door open. Fortunately, the residence was occupied and the male suspect was…

(Calgary, AB) – United Conservative Party (UCP) Leader, Jason Kenney, was acclaimed as the party’s official candidate in the upcoming by-election for the riding of Calgary-Lougheed. UCP MLA Dave Rodney resigned from Alberta’s Legislative Assembly on Sunday, October 29th, 2017 to allow Kenney to contest the seat as soon as possible. “We thank Dave Rodney for…

David Poisson , 35, member of the French Alpine Ski Team, World Championship medalist in 2013, died accidentally (November 13th) following a crash during a downhill training at the Canadian Nakiska Station. Devastated by this news, Michel Vion, President, Fabien Saguez, National Technical Director and all of the sports and administrative staff of the Federation, join…

Kananaskis, AB – At approximately 09:00 am on November 13, 2017, Kananaskis RCMP were called to a fatal skiing accident at Nakiska Ski Hill.  A 35 year old male from the French National Ski Team died as a result of injuries received after the skier caught an edge and crashed through the safety netting striking a tree.  Medical personal and…

Alberta – Across this province, the RCMP, along with their partner police agencies, are warning citizens about the repercussions of leaving your unsecured vehicle idling. The Police are asking vehicle owners to keep their keys / key fob on their person when allowing your vehicle to idle.  Auto thieves are roaming neighbourhoods and rural areas looking for…

Proposed amendments to the Conflicts of Interest Act would further protect Albertans’ tax dollars and ensure public agencies are governed transparently. If passed, the Conflicts of Interest Amendment Act 2017 would create a consistent set of rules for the province’s agencies, boards and commissions to ensure positions are not being used to further private interests. “MLAs and senior public…

EDMONTON AB – Tuesday, the NDP government rejected another common-sense motion from the United Conservative Party (UCP) caucus that called on the NDP to begin preparations for the renegotiation of Canada’s equalization formula, which begins in 2019. Following Question Period, UCP Opposition Leader, Jason Nixon, sought unanimous consent to introduce the following common-sense motion: Be…

The Government of Alberta’s online database has been updated with service contracts awarded outside a formal competition process during the last fiscal quarter. The Sole-source Service Contract Database has been updated with an additional 217 contracts with start dates on or before Sept. 30, 2017. Of these, 50 provide direct social supports and 167 support…

Premier Rachel Notley will address audiences in B.C., Ontario and Alberta on the importance of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion. The Conference Board of Canada estimates the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project will create 15,000 construction jobs and 37,000 operational jobs per year. The project has approval from the federal and British Columbia governments, but…

CALGARY, AB: Monday, the Calgary Police Service (CPS) laid charges for the first time under United Conservative MLA Mike Ellis’ Bill 205, the Pharmacy and Drug (Pharmaceutical Equipment Control) Amendment Act, 2016, which made Alberta the first province in Canada to ban the possession of pill press machines. This common-sense legislation put Alberta at the forefront in…