Tag: Southern Alberta

  • RCMP Airdrie – Thefts

    RCMP Airdrie – Thefts

    RCMP Airdrie recover stolen vehicles with assistance from CPS On January 23rd, 2016, at 10:00 PM, Airdrie RCMP received a complaint from a concerned neighbour that a trailer with two skidoos were just stolen outside his residence in the Morningside area of Airdrie. The neighbour followed the suspect vehicle out of Airdrie until RCMP vehicles were in the…

  • RCMP Airdrie Seeking Public Assistance to Locate Lexxi SINGER

    RCMP Airdrie Seeking Public Assistance to Locate Lexxi SINGER

    UPDATE: Missing Person, Lexxi Singer has been located in good health.  RCMP would like to thank the public for assistance.  Airdrie, Alberta– The Airdrie RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a 14 year old female from Airdrie, Alberta. Lexxi SINGER was last seen leaving her residence heading in the direction of the Airdrie Public…

  • Alberta Boosts Support for High-Tech Innovation and Research

    Alberta Boosts Support for High-Tech Innovation and Research

      The Government of Alberta is providing additional funding for Alberta’s high-tech businesses to create a more diversified and resilient economy. The Enhanced Innovation Voucher and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Support program will receive $5 million in additional funding to help small innovative and technology-based businesses gain access to services and expertise they need to…

  • Alberta Remains Focused on Economic Diversification and Supporting Families

    Alberta Remains Focused on Economic Diversification and Supporting Families

      A report from DBRS reaffirms the significant impact the drop in global commodity prices has had on Albertans and this province. “All across Canada – and especially right here in Alberta – communities are feeling the impact of the global oil price collapse.” Joe Ceci, Minister of Finance The DBRS report maintains Alberta’s AAA…

  • AHS 2015 Multi-Year Facility Infrastructure Capital Submission

    AHS 2015 Multi-Year Facility Infrastructure Capital Submission

      The Royal Alexandra Hospital and the Misericordia Community Hospital are important and integral parts of the health system in Edmonton and Northern Alberta, providing care and treatment to hundreds of Albertans every day. As we work hard to ensure we have the health system needed to meet the needs of patients and families well…

  • Small Return of Alberta Taxes Welcome, But NDP Must Fight for $28 Billion Worth of Pipeline Construction: Wildrose

      EDMONTON, AB (January, 2016): A small return in Alberta tax dollars from Ottawa to spur infrastructure spending is nowhere near as beneficial as the NDP fighting for Ottawa to end its tanker ban on the west coast and to fast track over $28 billion in pipeline construction for Alberta, the Wildrose Official Opposition said.…

  • Mitigating the Effects of Mining: Land reclamation benefits Alberta’s grizzly bear population

    Mitigating the Effects of Mining: Land reclamation benefits Alberta’s grizzly bear population

    By Jennifer Pascoe In the face of ongoing demand for resource extraction, scientists are challenged to minimize disruption to sensitive wilderness species. A team from the University of Alberta has studied the effects of human disturbance—specifically mining and reclaimed mines—on grizzly bear movements. “We were concerned that mining and reclamation might be very disruptive to…

  • Alberta and Ontario Premiers Discuss Economy, Energy and Environment

    Alberta and Ontario Premiers Discuss Economy, Energy and Environment

      Premier Rachel Notley and Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne met Friday in Toronto to discuss issues important to the future prosperity of both provinces. The meeting focused on climate change, the upcoming First Ministers’ Meeting and infrastructure, including Energy East. “I have said all along that we need to balance what must be done to address…

  • Estimated ED wait times in Red Deer now online

    Estimated ED wait times in Red Deer now online

    Online estimated emergency department wait times were first posted for hospitals and urgent care centres in the Calgary Zone in July 2011, and then in the Edmonton Zone in June 2012. RED DEER — Real-time estimated emergency department (ED) wait times for Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre are now available online, giving central Albertans another…

  • Statement from Premier Rachel Notley on Saskatchewan school shooting

    Statement from Premier Rachel Notley on Saskatchewan school shooting

    Premier Rachel Notley issued the following statement of condolence and support on the shooting at a school in La Loche: “Albertans’ prayers are with the victims, their families and the first responders to the horrific shooting at the La Loche Community School in northern Saskatchewan. “It is unacceptable that innocent children and their caring teachers…

  • ATB Loan Numbers Add Up to Significant Story of Support for Alberta Business

    ATB Loan Numbers Add Up to Significant Story of Support for Alberta Business

      Calgary — ATB Financial’s book of loans to small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in Alberta tells a story of optimism not always easy to read in the accounts of job losses, falling oil, and a lower dollar these days. “We are not saying that we should all somehow ignore the challenging news out there, because it…

  • Carmangay Boil Water Advisory in Effect

    Carmangay Boil Water Advisory in Effect

      A boil water advisory was issued for Carmangay as the water may be unsafe to drink or use. This advisory will remain in effect until a water sample can be tested; this is expected to take at least three (3) days. To safely use water from your tap you must bring it to a…

  • Activists Who Supported Ndp Carbon Tax Now Doubling Their Efforts Against Alberta’s Energy Sector: Wildrose

      EDMONTON, AB (January 22, 2016): After Premier Rachel Notley stood with activist groups and promised Albertans a new carbon tax would guarantee market access for Alberta, several of these groups have redoubled their efforts in spreading misinformation against Alberta’s energy sector, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. When the Alberta climate change deal was…

  • Reel Reflections: Brooklyn

    Reel Reflections: Brooklyn

      Directed by – John Crowley Nominated for: Best Picture, Best Actress (Saoirse Ronan), and Best Screenplay based on Previously Published Material (Nick Hornby) By E. P. Whinters On the outside, Brooklyn seems like a simple love story – a young Irish girl immigrates to America in the 1950s, falls in love and needs to…

  • Ceci Needs to Get Serious About the Debt Ceiling: Fildebrandt

    Ceci Needs to Get Serious About the Debt Ceiling: Fildebrandt

      EDMONTON, AB (January, 2016): A new credit outlook downgrade sounding the alarm over the NDP government’s debt burden should be the last warning Finance Minister Joe Ceci needs to get spending under control, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. Credit rating agency DBRS sounded the alarm Thursday over Alberta’s skyrocketing debt, warning Alberta’s debt…