Tag: Southern Alberta

  • NDP Government Must Clarify any Roadblocks to Municipalities Receiving Federal Infrastructure Funding: Wildrose

    NDP Government Must Clarify any Roadblocks to Municipalities Receiving Federal Infrastructure Funding: Wildrose

    EDMONTON, AB: The NDP government, like the government before it, appears to be missing out on much-needed federal funding by delaying approval for projects in Alberta’s municipalities, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. The New Building Canada Fund provides funding for projects to communities across Alberta, including small communities, designated as those with fewer than…

  • RCMP Coaldale: Train vs Semi Update

    RCMP Coaldale: Train vs Semi Update

    Coaldale RCMP are advising that Highway 4 has been Re-opened in both directions. Previous release

  • Banff: RCMP Traffic Services Charge in Massive Traffic Stop Drug Seizure

    Banff: RCMP Traffic Services Charge in Massive Traffic Stop Drug Seizure

    Banff, Alta. – On June 14, 2016 a member of the RCMP Traffic Services Roving Traffic Unit stopped a vehicle travelling east bound on Highway 1 for a speeding violation. The driver, and lone occupant, was detained while a Parks Canada narcotics detection dog was deployed and a positive confirmation of an odour of a…

  • Coaldale RCMP Investigate Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision

    Coaldale RCMP Investigate Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision

    Raymond, Alberta – On June 22, 2016 at approximately 5:00 am the Coaldale and Raymond RCMP, along with EMS & Fire responded to a single vehicle collision at the intersection of highway 4 and highway 845. A silver Honda Accord was traveling northbound on highway 845 when the driver of the vehicle failed to negotiate…

  • Coaldale RCMP Advising of Temporary Road Closure

    Coaldale RCMP Advising of Temporary Road Closure

    Coaldale RCMP at the scene of collision Coaldale, Alta – Coaldale RCMP are at the scene of a collision on Highway 4 and Range Road 211.  The collision involves a Train and semi truck with tandem trailers.  Highway 4 traffic is being rerouted in both directions until the scene can be cleared.  Emergency crews are…

  • RCMP Okotoks: Break and Enter & Recovery of Stolen Truck, Trailer and Contents

    RCMP Okotoks: Break and Enter & Recovery of Stolen Truck, Trailer and Contents

    Okotoks, Alberta – On June 20 2016, at approximately 11:50 pm Okotoks RCMP responded to a complaint of a stolen truck and trailer near Highway 552 East in rural Okotoks. The driver and lone male occupant of the stolen truck and trailer was located by Okotoks RCMP at a rural residence. The 24 year old…

  • Alberta Funds Highway 3 Study Update

    Alberta Funds Highway 3 Study Update

    The Government of Alberta is investing nearly $10,000 on an updated cost-benefit study related to twinning Highway 3. Alberta Transportation will provide funding to the Highway 3 Twinning Development Association to update a 2002 Van Horne Institute study. That study examined the estimated cost of the twinning project and the economic benefits to the southeastern…

  • NDP And PC MLAs Letting Down Albertans by Blocking Fentanyl Study: Wildrose

    NDP And PC MLAs Letting Down Albertans by Blocking Fentanyl Study: Wildrose

    EDMONTON, AB: NDP and PC members of the Standing Committee on Families and Communities failed to stand up for vulnerable communities across Alberta by voting down a motion to study the province’s opioid and fentanyl crisis, the Wildrose Official Opposition said. The motion, presented by Wildrose MLA Ron Orr, would have set parameters for a…

  • Foothills School Division Announces New Vice Principals for Spitzee Elementary and Oilfields Schools

    Foothills School Division Announces New Vice Principals for Spitzee Elementary and Oilfields Schools

    HIGH RIVER, AB – Foothills School Division (FSD) is pleased to announce the following vice principal assignments, effective August 2016: Chase Ellis, Vice Principal, Spitzee Elementary School – Vice Principal at Turner Valley School since 2014, Chase looks forward to bringing his experience and energy to this new assignment. A resident of High River, Chase joined…

  • Wildrose Calls on NDP to Release Full Costs in Latest Series of Carbon Tax Ads

    Wildrose Calls on NDP to Release Full Costs in Latest Series of Carbon Tax Ads

    EDMONTON, AB: With the NDP government’s new carbon tax and climate plan risking up to 15,000 jobs and dropping household income by $4 billion, today the Wildrose Official Opposition called on the government to release the full costs of their most recent radio and television carbon tax ad campaign. The government has already spent $700,000…

  • Province Funds Supportive Housing in Calgary

    Province Funds Supportive Housing in Calgary

    The Alberta government is investing $4 million for permanent supportive housing for Albertans with disabilities. Construction is expected to begin this summer on the site of Accessible Housing’s Fourth Dimension Group Home. Once complete, the new building will offer 45 units of barrier-free accessible housing with 24-hour, on-site supports for individuals with disabilities or limited…

  • RCMP Canmore Investigates Drug Trafficking – Search Executed and Two Arrested

    RCMP Canmore Investigates Drug Trafficking – Search Executed and Two Arrested

    On June 13, 2016, Canmore RCMP executed a judicially authorized search warrant following a lengthy drug trafficking investigation. This investigation was a follow up to a related investigation last summer in which a Canmore resident was convicted of drug trafficking.  During the execution of the search warrant, police seized 887 grams of marihuana, 28 grams…

  • National Aboriginal Day: Premier Notley’s Statement

    National Aboriginal Day: Premier Notley’s Statement

    “Today marks the 20th anniversary of National Aboriginal Day, honouring the rich and diverse cultures and traditions of First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples across Alberta and Canada. “The spirit and pride of Indigenous people shine brightly across the province. Our celebrations today foster stronger connections tomorrow. “To the more than 220,000 Indigenous people who…

  • Airdrie RCMP seize Cocaine, Fentanyl

    Airdrie RCMP seize Cocaine, Fentanyl

    On June 17, 2016, Airdrie Crime Reduction Unit, with the extensive assistance from Calgary RCMP General Investigation Section, Calgary Police Service and Calgary Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) obtained search warrants under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act for a residence in Airdrie and a residence in Calgary.  At 3:25 PM Airdrie RCMP, RCMP Police Dog Service and ALERT executed the warrant in Airdrie. Calgary…

  • Doctor Assisted Death: Local Forum to be Held in Turner Valley

    Doctor Assisted Death: Local Forum to be Held in Turner Valley

    The local High Country Ministerial is sponsoring a local forum on Doctor Assisted Death. June 22nd at 7pm Sheep River Community Library Main Street, Turner Valley No admission costs. Information will include tracing the historical development of the political/legal journey that has resulted in the introduction of the practice in Canada and an overview of…