Tag: Central Alberta

  • Sweden’s Alstrand Speeds to Win Stage 2 at Red Deer

    Sweden’s Alstrand Speeds to Win Stage 2 at Red Deer

    The Netherlands’s Tom Domoulin Retains Leader’s Jersey RED DEER, ALBERTA – Sweden’s Jonas Alstrand of Team Giant-Shimano outsprinted The Netherland’s Theo Bos of Belkin-Pro Cycling to win Stage 2 of the Tour of Alberta, presented by ATB Financial, at Red Deer Thursday. Alstrand’s win also helped teammate Tom Domoulin retain the Province of Alberta Leader’s…

  • Ric McIver releases campaign contribution list

    Ric McIver releases campaign contribution list

    Calgary, September 4, 2014 – In keeping with his commitment at the beginning of his leadership campaign, Ric McIver today released his list of campaign contributions in advance of the first ballot to elect the next leader of PC Alberta and Premier. “First and foremost, I’d like to thank all of my campaign contributors, who…

  • Grants to help keep communities safe from wildfire

    Grants to help keep communities safe from wildfire

    The Alberta government is providing $500,000 in community grant funding to help protect people and property from the threat of wildfires. “The FireSmart Community Grant program supports proactive wildfire management actions at the local level. These grants reaffirm our commitment to help communities reduce their vulnerability to wildfire.” ~ Robin Campbell, Minister of Environment and…

  • Foundation Renews Call for Commitment to Rare Diseases

    Foundation Renews Call for Commitment to Rare Diseases

    PC Leadership Candidates Continue Silence On Funding For Rare Disease Treatments in Alberta In a leadership race widely criticized as being void of ideas and real policy debate, The Isaac Foundation is again offering candidates an opportunity to get on record about an issue affecting the lives of a number of Alberta children. Last week,…

  • Drive drunk, drive stoned, get caught: Alberta RCMP out in full force on Friday

    Edmonton, Alberta – On Friday, September 5th, RCMP officers across Alberta will step up enforcement efforts in support of the RCMP’s National Impaired Driving Strategy, aimed at increasing awareness of the dangers and social impact of a crime results in more injury and death across Canada than any other. In recognition of that reality, the…

  • Sundre – Alberta RCMP continue to investigate death of child

    Calgary, Alberta – Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit South continue to investigate the death of a nine-year-old girl found deceased in a vehicle on Tuesday, Sept. 2. The Medical Examiner’s Office has positively confirmed the identity of the victim as Amber Lucius. Amber’s family have consented to release of her name and ask that the…

  • RCMP Alberta: Drivers beware – Increase in wildlife collisions

    RCMP Alberta: Drivers beware – Increase in wildlife collisions

    With the earlier darkness setting in, change of weather and wildlife movement there are a number of drivers striking wildlife while on Alberta roads. Motorists need to be aware of the safety issues. Slow down when visibility is diminished such as darkness. If you come to strike an animal take the appropriate actions to have…

  • Red Deer RCMP seek public assistance to locate two missing girls – Bruder and Eaton

    Red Deer RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 13 year old Alexis Bruder and 15 year old Hunter Mikayla Eaton, who were reported missing shortly after 9:30 pm on September 3. Police checks downtown and at locations where youth often spend time have not located them so far. Bruder is originally from Pincher…

  • Red Deer to Host Canada Winter Games in 2019

    Red Deer to Host Canada Winter Games in 2019

    It’s official! Red Deer has been named the host city for the 2019 Canada Winter Games today….and they were ready! Congratulations Red Deer! The 2015 Games will be held in Prince George, BC from February 13th to March 1st, 2015. Get ready to cheer on our athletes!

  • Six Per Cent Not A Vote of Confidence in Leadership Hopefuls

    Six Per Cent Not A Vote of Confidence in Leadership Hopefuls

    Tiny fraction of small business owners say their priorities are being adequately addressed by candidates in race for premier CALGARY – The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) today released new survey results that shows only six per cent of entrepreneurs feel small business priorities have been reflected in the race to become the new…

  • Parenting Tip: I Can’t Be the Problem

    Parenting Tip: I Can’t Be the Problem

    By Tom Barthel I hear this all the time “my other kids turned out fine and don’t have problems, just this kid does, so it can’t be me……” My answer is “If you had a car that started every morning, required no repairs, and never overheated, you would have an effortless experience owning that vehicle.…

  • The Domestication of the Horse (part 2)

    The Domestication of the Horse (part 2)

    This article is provided courtesy of The Horse Industry of Alberta By Carolyn Willekes, PhD The domestication of the horse had a massive impact on the development of human civilizations. Although the horse continued to be used as a food source, he also came to fulfill a number of other essential roles in day-to-day life.…

  • RCMP Red Deer – Fake gold scam returns to Red Deer

    On September 1, RCMP received a report of a man and woman trying to sell gold jewellery from a vehicle in the south end of Red Deer on 50 Avenue. The man and woman were described as possibly East Indian, and were driving a silver Chrysler car with an Ontario plate. They were last seen…

  • Jim Prentice releases donors list ahead of leadership vote

    Jim Prentice releases donors list ahead of leadership vote

    (Calgary) All financial contributions to date have been disclosed a full week ahead of the leadership vote on September 6, said PC leadership candidate Jim Prentice. “I am fulfilling a commitment I made at the outset of my campaign to proactively disclose all donations to date ahead of the first ballot,” said Prentice. “I’m very…

  • Red Deer RCMP seek public assistance to locate 13 year old Haley Saskatchewan – Update

    Red Deer RCMP would like to advise the public that 13 year old Haley Saskatchewan has been located in good health. RCMP thank the public for their assistance in locating her.