Tag: Southern Alberta

  • Programs Prepare Alberta Companies for International Success

    Programs Prepare Alberta Companies for International Success

    A new suite of programs will provide additional support for Alberta small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) entering new international markets. Alberta companies interested in exporting to new international markets will get more support through the Alberta Export Expansion Package. The package consists of three new programs with a total of up to $9 million in…

  • NDP Should Outline Full Cost of Making Albertans Pay for Political Party Campaigns: Wildrose

    NDP Should Outline Full Cost of Making Albertans Pay for Political Party Campaigns: Wildrose

    EDMONTON, AB: The NDP’s risky plan to provide Alberta’s political parties with millions of dollars in taxpayer funded rebates will come at a steep cost to Alberta families, and the government should be clear about how much, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today. If the NDP rebate scheme – which would provide political parties and…

  • Antipsychotic Toolkit now Available Nationwide

    Antipsychotic Toolkit now Available Nationwide

    ‘Alberta is the leading province in this work’ Story by Jennifer Green Clinicians across the country can now access an AHS toolkit on the appropriate use of antipsychotics (AUA) in long-term care through Choosing Wisely Canada. The toolkit, called When Psychosis Isn’t the Diagnosis, focuses on reducing the amount of antipsychotics patients receive in long-term…

  • ASIRT Completes Investigation into CPS Use-of-Force Incident

    On February 13, 2015, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) was directed by the Director of Law Enforcement to investigate the circumstances surrounding a use-of-force incident involving the Calgary Police Service (CPS). On February 19, 2014, a 61-year-old man attended a Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) in northwest Calgary with his common-law partner and…

  • RCMP High River – Break, Enter and Theft

    RCMP High River – Break, Enter and Theft

    High River, Alberta – On August 5, 2016, High River RCMP responded to two break and enters at the Studio D Salon and the Salvation Army Thrift Store that occurred overnight, between 1:30 and 2:00am.  Entry was gained to both businesses through the rear doors, which appeared to have been pried open with an unknown…

  • Petro Can Intersection at Aldersyde: Temporary Closure

    Petro Can Intersection at Aldersyde: Temporary Closure

    The intersection at the Petro Can off Highway 2A will be closed while track repairs are done by CPR.   Friday, August 12th Highway 7 will be closed at the Highway 2A and Highway 2 junction, Friday, August 12th for rail track repair. This closure will be in effect from 6:00am to 6:00pm. Use an…

  • Calgary Police Rodeo: Fantastic Family Fun for a Worthwhile Cause

    Calgary Police Rodeo: Fantastic Family Fun for a Worthwhile Cause

    This year the rodeo will be held at the Cochrane Rodeo Grounds on Saturday, August 13th with the rodeo starting at 1pm. Kids carnival activities will start at 8am. Check out the CPS band Frontline performing at the grounds on Friday night starting at 8pm. By Matt Beauchamp, Content Contributor The rodeo season, and the…

  • Ceci Needs to Come Clean on Credit Downgrade Conversations: Wildrose

    Ceci Needs to Come Clean on Credit Downgrade Conversations: Wildrose

    EDMONTON, AB (August 10, 2016): With documents obtained by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) indicating that Finance Minister Joe Ceci may have been aware of the economic consequences of losing our triple-A credit rating before he acted, Albertans deserve to know the true costs of the NDP’s risky economic plans, the Wildrose Official Opposition…

  • Documents Obtained by CFIB Show Finance Minister Knows Ramifications of Recent Credit Downgrade

    84% of entrepreneurs say no to debt financing; Albertans deserve to know costs CALGARY August 10th 2016 – Documents obtained by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) through the Freedom of Information Act reveal that Alberta Finance Minister Joe Ceci is aware of the financial impact to the province of recent credit downgrades from AAA to…

  • Picture Butte RCMP Investigate Dirt Biking Fatality

    Picture Butte RCMP Investigate Dirt Biking Fatality

    Diamond City, Alberta – On August 7, 2016 at 4:44 p.m. the Picture Butte RCMP responded to a call of a single vehicle (dirt bike) collision that occurred on a private property east of Diamond City.  A dirt bike rider with a group of 3 other riders crashed while attempting to navigate steep terrain.  The…

  • Weather Alerts for Foothills with Heavy Rainfall and Possible Funnel Clouds

    Weather Alerts for Foothills with Heavy Rainfall and Possible Funnel Clouds

    Warnings 3:35 PM MDT Wednesday 10 August 2016 Rainfall warning in effect for: M.D. of Foothills near Cayley M.D. of Foothills near High River and Aldersyde M.D. of Foothills near Longview and Eden Valley Res. M.D. of Foothills near Okotoks and De Winton M.D. of Foothills near Priddis and Brown-Lowery Prov. Park M.D. of Foothills…

  • Investigation into Leak of Cellphone Bill Finds Unauthorized Use, Disclosure of Personal Information

    Investigation into Leak of Cellphone Bill Finds Unauthorized Use, Disclosure of Personal Information

    An investigation report issued today by the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) found that Executive Council used and disclosed personal information in contravention of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP Act). The investigation of Service Alberta and Executive Council was launched on the Commissioner’s own motion following a…

  • RCMP Southern Alberta – Missing Youth, Possession and Charges in Suspicious Death

    RCMP Southern Alberta – Missing Youth, Possession and Charges in Suspicious Death

    Missing Youth Rosecelinda (Rosie) SUNG – LOCATED Airdrie, Alberta – Rosecelida SUNG has been located. The RCMP would like to thank the public for their assistance in locating SUNG. There will be no further information regarding this occurrence provided. Possession of Marijuana Charges Cochrane, Alberta – On August 7th, 2016, members of the Cochrane RCMP…

  • Alberta’s Year of the Ukrainian-Canadian Declared

    Alberta’s Year of the Ukrainian-Canadian Declared

    Deron Bilous, Alberta’s Minister of Economic Development and Trade, has declared “Alberta’s Year of the Ukrainian-Canadian” during celebrations of the 125th year of Ukrainian immigration to Canada. The minister made the announcement while speaking during Ukrainian Day celebrations at the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village. “Generations of Ukrainians overcame many challenges for a new start in…

  • Wildrose Shadow Economic Development and Trade Minister Launches Tour

    Wildrose Shadow Economic Development and Trade Minister Launches Tour

    CALGARY, AB: Wildrose Shadow Economic Development and Trade Minister Prasad Panda launched a fact-finding tour, Monday, to meet with local businesses, economic development associations, incubators and accelerators on how to diversify Alberta’s economy and attract investment. The tour will be an opportunity to talk face to face with job creators in the province about the…