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  • Strathmore RCMP Investigating Death – Update

    Strathmore RCMP Investigating Death – Update

    Strathmore, Alta. – On March 17, 2019, at approximately 3:30 a.m., Strathmore RCMP responded to a call of a male who had been shot in his vehicle. Police and EMS arrived on scene and discovered a deceased male. An autopsy was completed on March, 19, 2019 by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in…

  • How To Keep Data Backup and Recovery

    How To Keep Data Backup and Recovery

    Laptop hard drives crash more frequently than PC hard drives. This is because laptops get moved around a lot, and also because the hard drives are smaller and have to work harder. You usually have a very little warning before a hard drive fails. If you’re lucky, you’ll hear clicking noises and your laptop will…

  • Beaver Pair Finds New Home at Cross Conservation

    Beaver Pair Finds New Home at Cross Conservation

    By Holly Duvall, Executive Director, Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation In June 2016, a North American beaver kit was admitted into our care at the Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation (AIWC). She was estimated to be between four and six weeks old and had suffered an injury to her tail. Beavers naturally spend two to…

  • Better Protecting Consumers with Bill of Rights

    Better Protecting Consumers with Bill of Rights

    A new document will boost consumer confidence by educating Albertans about their rights when making a purchase. The one-of-a-kind Consumer Bill of Rights follows four years of work to strengthen consumer protection rules in Alberta. The simple two-page document is the first of its kind in Canada. It summarizes the main protections in the Consumer Protection…

  • United Conservatives to Launch Heroes Fund, Veterans Scholarship

    United Conservatives to Launch Heroes Fund, Veterans Scholarship

    EDMONTON, AB: A United Conservative government will honour Alberta veterans and first responders by creating a scholarship for Albertans leaving the Canadian Armed Forces, and a Heroes Fund to provide financial support to the families of fallen first responders. The Alex Decoteau Veteran’s Scholarship will provide $5,000 scholarships to Alberta members of the Canadian Armed Forces who have…

  • Black Diamond: Frozen Water Lines

    Black Diamond: Frozen Water Lines

    The extended periods of unusually cold weather have resulted in several frozen water lines in Black Diamond.  We can’t do anything to change Mother Nature’s weather, but there are some things that homeowners can do to lessen the risk of their water lines freezing.  If your lines freeze in spite of good winter-wise actions, homeowners…

  • Budget 2019 – A $41-Billion Cover-Up: Scheer

    Budget 2019 – A $41-Billion Cover-Up: Scheer

    Ottawa, ON – The Honourable Andrew Scheer, Leader of Canada’s Conservatives and the Official Opposition, issued the following statement on Budget 2019: “With Budget 2019, Justin Trudeau is covering up his corruption under $41 billion of brand new spending paid for by tax hikes if he’s re-elected. “It is the most expensive cover-up in the history…

  • Liberals Block Minister of Foreign Affairs Appearance at Committee on Restoring Chinese Market Access for Canola

    Liberals Block Minister of Foreign Affairs Appearance at Committee on Restoring Chinese Market Access for Canola

    Ottawa, Ontario – Today, members of the Standing Committee on International Trade members amended a Conservative motion inviting the Ministers of Agriculture and Agri-Food and International Trade Diversification to appear before Canadians and outline what the Liberal government is doing to restore market access to China for Canadian canola. However, the Liberals voted down inviting the Minister of Foreign…

  • RCMP Major Crimes Unit Request Public’s Assistance

    RCMP Major Crimes Unit Request Public’s Assistance

    Strathcona, Alta. – RCMP Major Crimes Unit and Strathcona RCMP have charged two additional males with first degree murder in regard to the Sept.13, 2018 murder of Aldane Mesquita. This brings the total number of individuals charged in this murder to seven. The two additional males charged are: Tyson Richard Clark (30) currently in the…

  • United Conservatives Will Repeal Bill 6, Revitalize Alberta’s Ag Sector

    United Conservatives Will Repeal Bill 6, Revitalize Alberta’s Ag Sector

    RIMBEY, AB (March 12, 2019): A United Conservative government will make good on a key promise to Alberta’s farm families and repeal Bill 6. “Three years ago, tens of thousands of farmers, ranchers, and other concerned community members took part in province-wide demonstrations. Their rallying call was as clear: ‘Kill Bill 6.’ The NDP ignored them.…

  • Alberta’s Oldest Seniors Lodge Being Replaced

    Alberta’s Oldest Seniors Lodge Being Replaced

    The province is investing in a new facility to replace the oldest lodge in Alberta so that Red Deer seniors can remain in their community, close to their loved ones. On behalf of Seniors and Housing Minister Lori Sigurdson, Red Deer MLAs Kim Schreiner and Barb Miller announced a $28-million capital investment to build a…

  • Protecting Southern Alberta from Future Flooding

    Protecting Southern Alberta from Future Flooding

    Now, more than ever, communities need help adapting to the frequent and intensifying weather events caused by climate change. Reducing the impact of natural disasters such as flooding is critical to keeping Canadian families safe, protecting local businesses and supporting a strong economy and middle class. François-Philippe Champagne, federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, has…

  • Life-changing Companions: How to Afford a Service Dog

    Life-changing Companions: How to Afford a Service Dog

    BANKRATE STAFF FEBRUARY 28, 2019 in PERSONAL FINANCE Service dogs are trained to provide assistance and therapy to various people with disabilities. They can aid in navigation for people who are visually impaired, assist a child who is having a seizure, calm a veteran who suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and can even dial 911 in…

  • United Conservatives Announce Plan to Restore Public Trust on Property Rights

    United Conservatives Announce Plan to Restore Public Trust on Property Rights

    Eight specific commitments to ensure Albertans are protected from the day-to-day whims of government RED DEER, AB: A United Conservative government will bring in a series of specific measures to establish Alberta as a world leader in the protection of property rights. The UCP’s plan to restore public trust on property rights includes eight commitments, outlined by…

  • Writs Issued for the 30th Provincial General Election

    Writs Issued for the 30th Provincial General Election

    EDMONTON – Alberta’s Chief Electoral Officer, Glen Resler, confirms that Writs were issued today to administer elections across Alberta. “I am pleased to implement new legislation for the general election that will provide electors with new and improved voting opportunities, such as an additional day of advance poll voting and the ability for all electors…