Tag: Northern Alberta

  • Lukaszuk Outlines Three-Point Plan for Government to Welcome New Ideas

    Lukaszuk Outlines Three-Point Plan for Government to Welcome New Ideas

    “Government should not be a place where ideas go to die,” says PC leadership candidate Thomas Lukaszuk. He released a three-pronged approach for government to bring new ideas forward. “Strengthening grassroots input, hearing from those outside government, and listening to front-line staff mean that ideas and information will flow. Creating a culture of open conversation…

  • Alberta launches mentorship campaign to support children and youth in care

    Alberta launches mentorship campaign to support children and youth in care

    More kids will benefit from caring adults with the launch of a recruitment campaign to help find a mentor for every child and youth in care in Alberta. Watch the video here The #8000mentors campaign will attract more mentors, particularly from Aboriginal and ethno-cultural communities, who can share important cultural experiences and community connections with…

  • Prentice to Introduce Accountability Act and Term Limits

    Prentice to Introduce Accountability Act and Term Limits

    Edmonton – PC leadership candidate Jim Prentice committed to introducing an Accountability Act as one of his first actions if elected as leader, during a speech at his campaign headquarters this afternoon. “I have previously committed that the first Bill that my government will introduce will be a Bill to protect the property rights of…

  • Oilers’ first championship team reunites for Stollery

    Oilers’ first championship team reunites for Stollery

    Champs gather in October to raise money Members of the Edmonton Oilers’ first championship team are reuniting this fall to score some funds for the Stollery Children’s Hospital. Wayne Gretzky, Mark Messier, Kevin Lowe, Grant Fuhr, Paul Coffey and other members of the 1984 Stanley Cup championship squad are reuniting Oct. 10 at Rexall Place…

  • IBM Canada Ltd. Partnership with 15 Promise Agencies

    IBM Canada Ltd. Partnership with 15 Promise Agencies

    Access to technology is important in today’s economy, and that’s exactly what IBM Canada Ltd. has provided to 15 Alberta’s Promise partner agencies across Alberta. IBM Canada is a proud Alberta’s Promise partner committed to early childhood learning, education, and Aboriginal achievement. In 2014, the organization once again partnered with Alberta’s Promise to distribute 15…

  • RCMP in Alberta Request Public’s Help in Missing Persons Cases

    Red Deer RCMP seek public assistance to locate 13 year old Haley Saskatchewan Red Deer RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 13 year old Haley Saskatchewan. She was reported missing on August 18, and RCMP checks at various Red Deer locations over the course of the past several days have not located her.…

  • Alberta PC Leadership Race Nearing Finish Line

    Alberta PC Leadership Race Nearing Finish Line

    There are only a few weeks left in the Alberta PC leadership race. This election is using a new method of voting. It means a change from what we have been used to. This time voting will be online or by phone only. You MUST become a member in advance, and the deadline is approaching.…

  • Mules: Did you know?

    Mules: Did you know?

    Terms: MULE: horse dam/donkey sire HINNY: donkey dam/horse sire HORSE or JOHN: male mule/hinny MARE or MOLLY: female mule/hinny MINIATURE: 36″ and under SADDLE: bred from riding type mares DRAFT: bred from draft type mares Mules are sterile and cannot reproduce. However they are anatomically normal and males must be gelded. Mules are a “made-to-order”…

  • PC Youth Host All Candidates Debate this Thursday Live on YouTube

    PC Youth Host All Candidates Debate this Thursday Live on YouTube

    During the PC Alberta Leadership race, the Progressive Conservative Youth of Alberta will continue to ensure the voice of the youth is heard. The youth have a vested interest in the future of Alberta, and we want everyone to hear from the people who will be leading this province. The PC Youth of Alberta is…

  • RCMP Grande Prairie: Missing 11 Year Old Female – Located Safe

    RCMP Grande Prairie: Missing 11 Year Old Female – Located Safe

    Grande Prairie, AB: Police are happy to report that 11 year old Emily Harvey has been located safe and unharmed. Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding this investigation but at this time there is nothing to indicate that there was anything suspicious regarding her disappearance. Grande Prairie want to thank the media and…

  • RCMP Grande Prairie – Missing 11 Year Old Female

    RCMP Grande Prairie – Missing 11 Year Old Female

    Grande Prairie, AB: Police are asking for the public’s assistance to locate a 11 year old girl was reported missing late last night. Last night at approximately 11:45 p.m. Grande Prairie received a complaint of a missing 11 year old female. The parents of Emily Harvey reported to police that their daughter left the residence…

  • Merrifield says Prentice can get Alberta back on track

    Merrifield says Prentice can get Alberta back on track

    (Barrhead) Federal Member of Parliament Rob Merrifield announced (on Friday) that he is endorsing Jim Prentice in his bid for the leadership of the Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta. Merrifield has represented the federal constituency of Yellowhead for fourteen years, and worked together with Prentice it Ottawa where they both sat in Harper’s Cabinet. “Speaking…

  • RCMP Hinton – Found suitcase – Assist to locate owner

    RCMP Hinton – Found suitcase – Assist to locate owner

    On Friday August 15th 2014, Hinton RCMP took a complaint of a found suitcase that was recovered on Highway 16, West of Edson in the Eastbound lanes. The suitcase, found wrapped in black garbage bag material, is described as a small rolling unit of black cloth-material featuring the “Forecast” name brand. Contents included boys’ clothing,…

  • CBC: Alberta Actor in Emmy-Winning Apple Ad Calls It ‘A Wonderful Experience’

    CBC: Alberta Actor in Emmy-Winning Apple Ad Calls It ‘A Wonderful Experience’

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  • RCMP Fort Vermilion – UPDATE: All 3 youths located in Fox Lake

    On Monday, August 18th at 11:05 A.M., the body of a 15 year old youth was located and recovered in the Peace River and shortly afterwards at 1:20 P.M. the body of a 16 year old youth was located. All 3 bodies have now been recovered and the deaths were an accidental drowning. None of…