Tag: Central Alberta

  • RCMP/Sheriff – QEII Hwy MVC near Didsbury

    RCMP/Sheriff – QEII Hwy MVC near Didsbury

    On August 29, 2014 at approximately 8:15 p.m. Innisfail Integrated Traffic Unit, Fire / Rescue and EMS were dispatched to a multi-vehicle injury collision on the QEII Hwy between Olds and Didsbury. Preliminary investigation has determined that two SUVs had stopped on the shoulder of the north bound left lane, possibly due a mechanical failure…

  • Tour of Alberta Will Cause Temporary Road Closures

    The Tour of Alberta returns this September and highways along the racing route will be closed to allow elite, international cyclists battle it out during the six-day race across Alberta. Sections of highway and other roadways will close temporarily to accommodate the passage of cyclists and their entourage between September 2 and 7. Motorists can…

  • Alberta small business confidence rebounds in August

    Alberta small business confidence rebounds in August

    Hiring plans remain very strong; shortage of labour remains biggest challenge by far CALGARY, August 28, 2014 – The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) released the latest Business Barometer survey results today showing Alberta’s small business confidence rebounded 2.3 points in August to 71.7. The national Business Barometer Index also bounced back by the…

  • Red Deer RCMP seek public assistance to locate 14 year old Kyla Weber

    Red Deer RCMP seek public assistance to locate 14 year old Kyla Weber

    Red Deer RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 14 year old Kyla Weber, who was reported missing on August 27. She was last seen just before 2 pm in Red Deer on that day, and it is believed that she may be in Rocky Mountain House. Kyla Weber is described as: · 5′…

  • RCMP Red Deer – Missing Persons – Updates

    16 year old Sky Big Crow – Update – Located Red Deer RCMP would like to advise the public that 16 year old Sky Big Crow has been located in good health. Police thank the public and the media for their support in locating her. 15 year old Shaina EVANS – Update – Located Red…

  • RCMP: Accidental Overdose…Do You Know What You Are Taking?

    RCMP: Accidental Overdose…Do You Know What You Are Taking?

    Wood Buffalo RCMP – Over the past several months, the Wood Buffalo RCMP has noticed a rise in the sudden deaths of individuals suspected to have died as a result of a drug overdose. To protect the integrity of the ongoing investigations, police will not be speaking on specific details pertaining to the deaths, but…

  • RCMP & Sheriffs – Alberta Integrated Traffic Units – ITU Officers Encourage Motorists to Drive Safely During Labour Day Long Weekend

    Motorists traveling on Alberta highways throughout the Labour Day long weekend can expect to see an enhanced traffic enforcement presence to promote safe driving behaviour. Members of Alberta’s Integrated Traffic Units (ITUs), which consist of RCMP Traffic Services members and Alberta Traffic Sheriffs, will be focusing their efforts on identified enforcement priorities that have demonstrative…

  • Red Deer RCMP seek public assistance to locate 20 year old Duncan Lagrelle – Update

    Red Deer RCMP would like to advise the public that 20 year old Duncan Lagrelle has been located in good health, and thank the public for their assistance in locating him.

  • AHS: ATV safety urged ahead of long weekend

    AHS: ATV safety urged ahead of long weekend

    CALGARY – As Albertans gear up for the August long weekend, Alberta Health Services (AHS) is reminding all residents, and particularly parents of children less than 16 years of age, to be mindful of the significant risks associated with the use of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). “We know that children less than 16 years of age…

  • A Very Strong Opinion from Tom at Street Smart Counselling

    A Very Strong Opinion from Tom at Street Smart Counselling

    …….hope I don’t get sued! This is Tom. Two things I have for you. 1. One last spur of the moment parenting tip. As some of you well know already I am currently involved in a large camp out with activities for young guys to come with their fathers, uncles, grandfathers etc….. You are of…

  • STARS promoting motorcycle injury prevention before Labour Day weekend

    STARS promoting motorcycle injury prevention before Labour Day weekend

    Alberta, August 26, 2014 – STARS air ambulance is asking motorists, and particularly motorcyclists, to take caution this Labour Day long weekend after responding to 46 serious motorcycle and dirt bike related incidents in Alberta in 2013. There were 31 incidents involving motorcycles and 15 involving dirt bikes. Five motorcycle incidents occurred during last year’s…

  • ATB Starts Fiscal Year with Its Strongest Quarter Ever

    ATB Starts Fiscal Year with Its Strongest Quarter Ever

    EDMONTON, CALGARY and 240 other Alberta communities /CNW/ – ATB Financial has closed the books on the first quarter of its current financial year by posting a record net profit of $83.9 million —  and attracting thousands of new customers. “The combined work of the ATB team and the trust placed by ATB customers has…

  • RCMP Provost – Calgary-area Pilot dies in amateur built plane crash

    RCMP Provost – Calgary-area Pilot dies in amateur built plane crash

    Provost, Alberta – On August 25, 2014 at approximately 4:00 pm, Provost RCMP officers received a call regarding a possible plane that went down in a field approximately 2 km south of Provost off Highway 600. Provost RCMP officers attended and found the body of the pilot and sole occupant trapped upside down in the…

  • Red Deer RCMP continue to look for 16 year old Sky Big Crow – Correction

    Red Deer RCMP continue to look for 16 year old Sky Big Crow – Correction

    An RCMP media release earlier today stated incorrectly that both 15 year old Diamond Saddleback and 16 year old Sky Big Crow had been located. The two girls were reported missing on July 9, and Diamond Saddleback was located safely over the weekend. However, Sky Big Crow has not yet been located, and may possibly…

  • Response to call for Michener investigation

    Response to call for Michener investigation

    Naresh Bhardwaj, Associate Minister for Persons with Disabilities, issued the following statement (August 21st) in response to calls for an investigation into the deaths of people who have transferred from the Michener Centre: “I want to express my deep condolences and extend my thoughts and prayers to the families who are grieving. “We have every…