Tag: Central Alberta

  • Inmate Art Just the Latest Exhibit of Misguided PC Priorities: Saskiw

    EDMONTON, AB – Prioritizing public funding of art exhibits for convicted criminals above proper funding for victims, or vital legal aid services, shows a disturbing lack of priorities under Justice Minister and Solicitor General Jonathan Denis, Wildrose Justice Critic Shayne Saskiw said (Thursday). A government run exhibition of art created by criminal offenders in correctional…

  • AHS Weekly Wellness Tip: Spread joy, not germs: stay healthy this holiday season

    AHS Weekly Wellness Tip: Spread joy, not germs: stay healthy this holiday season

    ’Tis the season of fun holiday get-togethers but unfortunately it’s also the season for not-so-joyful germs. With seasonal illness circulating, remember to protect your health and prevent illness. Get immunized: Immunization is the single most effective way of protecting yourself against influenza viruses already circulating in our communities. It’s not too late to be immunized.…

  • Bill 10 Paused for Further Consultation with Albertans

    Bill 10 Paused for Further Consultation with Albertans

    Premier Jim Prentice issued the following statement (Dec 4): “Ladies and Gentlemen, as you are aware I returned to the province last evening, following meeting with the Premiers of Ontario and Quebec and a meeting this morning with Governor Christie of New Jersey. “I am here this afternoon to speak to Bill 10 and to…

  • Blackfalds RCMP – Arrest made in the Abduction, Sexual Assault and Robbery

    RCMP Blackfalds – Edmonton Police Service arrest Justin MUELLER UPDATE:  On December 5, 2014 at approximately 9:30 PM, the Edmonton Police Service arrested Justin MUELLER on the warrant issued by the Blackfalds RCMP Detachment.  MUELLER had called police from a residence in Edmonton and said that he would like to turn himself in.  The Edmonton…

  • Blackfalds RCMP : Investigate Abduction, Robbery and Sexual Assault – December 3, 2014

    On December 03, 2014 at approximately 12:20 a.m a 20 year old female was leaving her place of employment, a hotel, on gasoline alley in Red Deer. A lone male came to her drivers side door and brandished a knife. The male forced the female to get in the passenger seat and they departed. The…

  • Alberta Utilities Commission approves application for new ownership of AltaLink

    Alberta Utilities Commission approves application for new ownership of AltaLink

    Acquisition by Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary passes no harm test for financial impact on customer rates and service. In Decision 2014-326, the Alberta Utilities Commission approved the acquisition of Altalink, L.P. by a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Energy (BHE), based upon its established “no harm” test for financial impact on customer rates and service quality. The…

  • RCMP Red Deer – Reports for December 5 2014

    Red Deer RCMP seek public assistance to locate 16 year old Alexander Stone – Renewed request for assistance Red Deer RCMP would like to renew their request for public assistance in locating 16 year old Alexander Stone, who was reported missing on November 4, 2014. RCMP have conducted numerous checks for Stone at various locations…

  • RCMP CheckStops throughout Alberta on Friday, December 5th

    Edmonton, AB- Today, the RCMP will conduct roadside CheckStops in local detachment areas and on highways throughout Alberta. The CheckStop blitz is part of a Canada-wide RCMP enforcement campaign aimed at keeping and taking impaired drivers off the roads. RCMP Drug Recognition Experts (DRE) will participate in the CheckStops. These officers are trained to identify…

  • Predictive Site Safety – A Life-Saving Model for Oil Sands Operations

    Predictive Site Safety – A Life-Saving Model for Oil Sands Operations

    A new report from Visser Deloitte highlights the role of data analytics in driving a safety-first culture in oil sands operations. CALGARY, Dec. 4, 2014 /CNW/ – Injuries to workers in the oil sands are on the decline, but using data analysis tools and making some cultural shifts can help make workers even safer, says…

  • Bill 10 Provides a Safer Learning Environment for Students

    Bill 10, the Act to Amend the Alberta Bill of Rights to Protect our Children will provide students with a safer learning environment while respecting parental rights and the autonomy of school boards. This legislation supports a zero-tolerance attitude towards bullying and discrimination based on sexual orientation or any other grounds. It also enshrines the…

  • Public Asked to Make Safer Roads their Issue

    Public Asked to Make Safer Roads their Issue

    Should Albertans allow for the creation of high occupancy vehicle lanes? Should right hand drive vehicles be restricted? Have your say on potential changes to Alberta’s Traffic Safety Act. Albertans are encouraged to share their thoughts on these and other potential changes to provincial Traffic Safety Act Regulations. The Prentice government is committed to keeping…

  • Cheap Gas? That’s APP-solutely Fantastic!

    Cheap Gas? That’s APP-solutely Fantastic!

    Isn’t it the worst when you fill up your vehicle only to see cheaper gas just a few blocks away? Find gas prices near you with the new AMA mobile app feature, Gas Price Monitor. Click here to download the App Find out what the rest of the Province are paying for gas by clicking…

  • Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Osteoporosis, the silent thief

    Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Osteoporosis, the silent thief

    Osteoporosis is a loss of bone mass, which makes the bones become porous and fragile. It occurs most often in weight-bearing bones such as the hips or spine but can affect any bone in the body. The humped back – or dowager’s hump – is its most well-known sign. Among Canadians over the age of…

  • A Day in the Life of Alberta Shelters

    A Day in the Life of Alberta Shelters

    According to the 2013 Alberta Data Count, conducted by the Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters: On just one day, shelters across the province helped 926 women and 1,102 children. During that same day 99 women and 87 children could not be accommodated. Of the women helped this day, 37 were known to be pregnant. 43…

  • Alberta and Quebec Talk Energy, Environment and Climate Change

    Alberta Premier Jim Prentice and Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard took the first steps in building a strong partnership between the two provinces. “Today, I was delighted to meet with Premier Couillard at the Quebec National Assembly. We discussed a series of issues, infrastructure development, the national securities regulator as well as energy, environment and climate…