Tag: Northern Alberta

PC Association Nomination Dates Announced

On Saturday, the provincial Nomination Committee for the PCAA met and determined another round of constituency nominations to be held on 28 February IF a vote is required. They are: Barrhead-Morinville-Westlock; Calgary-Cross; Calgary-Currie; Calgary-East; Calgary-Greenway; Calgary-Lougheed; Calgary Southeast; Grande-Prairie-Smoky; Innisfail-Sylvan Lake; Leduc-Beaumont; St. Albert; and Vermilion-Lloydminster. As well, two previously approved dates for nominations were…

January 21, 2015
ASIRT announces Alberta RCMP Officer acted lawfully

On August 3, 2013, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) was assigned by the Director of Law Enforcement to investigate an officer-involved shooting that occurred on that date resulting in the death of one man and injury to another. At approximately 9 p.m. on August 3, an RCMP officer was on duty parked…

January 21, 2015
Premier and Solicitor General issue statement on passing of RCMP officer

January 21, 2015 – Premier Jim Prentice and Justice Minister and Solicitor General Jonathan Denis issued the following statement in response to the death of a St. Albert RCMP officer. “Today, it is with great sadness that we begin to mourn the loss of Constable David Wynn, who has paid the ultimate sacrifice in his…

January 21, 2015
St. Albert RCMP Officer Dies in Edmonton Hospital

Edmonton, Alberta – Constable David Matthew Wynn died a short time ago in an Edmonton hospital, at the age of 42 years. Cst. Wynn never regained consciousness after being shot by a suspect in St. Albert on Saturday morning. His death comes as a great loss to the RCMP, and especially to his colleagues…

January 21, 2015
Better Care for Albertans with Chronic Kidney Disease

EDMONTON — Albertans living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are receiving improved diagnosis and treatment following the launch of a standardized care pathway. Developed by Alberta researchers, the CKD Clinical Pathway provides community physicians, pharmacists and nurses an online resource that can be used to shape care plans for the one-in-10 Alberta adults with…

January 20, 2015
A Whole New Batch of Performers Joins the Big Valley Jamboree Roster

CAMROSE, AB – The Big Valley Jamboree in Camrose, Alberta is getting closer every day, and we have a whole new batch of performers to announce to make that wait just a little bit easier. From kick-off to closing night, our schedule is shaping up quick. Dallas Smith Making his BVJ debut, the first addition…

January 20, 2015
Cst. Wynn’s Family Thank Canadians for their Support

Edmonton, AB – (Yesterday) afternoon at “K” Division Headquarters in Edmonton, Shelly MacInnis-Wynn, Cst. David Wynn’s wife, shared her gratitude and thanks to the community of St. Albert, the RCMP and all those Canadians who have expressed their support to the family during this difficult time. “We have watched the Wynn family handle these tragic circumstances with grace…

January 20, 2015
System Stops Heart Attacks Before they Happen

Research shows treating patients en route to hospital saves heart muscle EDMONTON — Damage to heart muscle can be prevented by injecting a clot-buster to abort a heart attack before it happens, ideally during a patient’s ambulance ride to hospital, according to new research by local cardiologists recently published in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology.…

January 20, 2015
Why Doesn’t Alberta Diversify?

ABCtech Editorial In 2005, the Alberta Council of Technologies Society was incorporated to advocate for “Diversifying Alberta’s economy through the commercialization of emerging technologies.” Some argued against our vision stating, “One hour spent diversifying Alberta’s economy is one hour less for producing oil revenue, providing for Alberta health and education.” – Alberta Oil Industry…

January 19, 2015
Recognize Outstanding Childcare Providers

Nominations are now open for the Child Development Professional Awards of Excellence. The awards highlight the importance of early childhood development and recognize the positive impact child development professionals have on pre-school and school-age children. Albertans can visit humanservices.alberta.ca to learn more about the awards and how to nominate a child development professional. Nominations are…

January 19, 2015
Alberta has no reason to panic . . . yet

Its lack of fiscal discipline on both the spending and saving side is the real culprit behind its current financial bind By Livio Di Matteo, Professor of Economics, Lakehead University THUNDER BAY, ON/ Troy Media/ – A dramatic fall in oil prices, predicted to reduce provincial government resource revenues by $7 billion – a…

January 19, 2015
AHS Weekly Wellness News: Healthy Brains Linked to Healthy Lives

As we get older, our minds can stall and lapse. You might wonder if this is a “senior moment” or the early signs of dementia. MyHealth.Alberta.ca describes dementia as a loss of mental skills—such as memory, problem-solving, and learning—that’s bad enough to interfere with your daily life. It usually gets worse over time. While dementia…

January 19, 2015
Blue Monday Takes Toll, Says Poll 🙁

Edmonton, January 19, 2015 – A new poll from ATB Financial reveals that nearly half (46 per cent) of Albertans are feeling above-average to high levels of stress in January. Considering today is thought by many to be the most depressing day of the year (Blue Monday, as it is commonly known), the poll’s results make sense.…

January 19, 2015
RCMP Alberta Update – St. Albert RCMP officers shot

Edmonton, Alberta – RCMP Commissioner Bob Paulson and Deputy Commissioner Marianne Ryan, Commanding Officer of the RCMP in Alberta, spoke with members of the media today about the shooting of two RCMP officers in St. Albert. D/Commr. Ryan provided an update on the medical conditions of the two RCMP officers shot in the early morning…

January 19, 2015
Jasper National Park to Host the Tour of Alberta

Mountain stage a first for the world-renowned cycling race Jasper, Alberta – Jim Eglinski, Member of Parliament for Yellowhead, on behalf of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, together with the representatives from Tour of Alberta, the Municipality of Jasper and Tourism Jasper, today announced that…

January 18, 2015