Source: Phil Heidenreich. globalnews.ca. September 24, 2021 Kenney’s next leadership review was not expected to take place until late 2022. While he did not face a confidence vote at a meeting with his United Conservative Party caucus on Wednesday, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney will now face a leadership review in the spring, the party’s constituency… Continue reading Kenney Faces Review Come Spring
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Calgary Financial Advisor Charged With Fraud, Investors Lose Millions
The Alberta RCMP Integrated Market Enforcement Team (IMET) has laid charges against Calgary-based financial advisor Jeffrey Ber, (age 38), after investigating allegations of a multi-million-dollar fraud and secret commission. After an extensive investigation, Ber, has been charged with the following: Two counts of Fraud Over $5,000, contrary to Section 380(1) of the Criminal Code; and One count of… Continue reading Calgary Financial Advisor Charged With Fraud, Investors Lose Millions
Driver on 5-Year, Canada-wide Driving Prohibition, With 8 Outstanding Warrants Arrested
Recently, a St. Paul, Alberta, RCMP Traffic Member was out on patrol when he spotted a driver he recognized. This male, who was driving at the time, was on a five-year, Canada-wide driving prohibition–eight outstanding warrants out for his arrest! In addition to all of this, when the traffic stop was conducted, the driver was found… Continue reading Driver on 5-Year, Canada-wide Driving Prohibition, With 8 Outstanding Warrants Arrested
Viral Disease Outbreak Among Wild and Domestic Rabbits
A viral disease outbreak is affecting wild and domestic rabbits in the Western US, with most recent detection in domestic rabbits in Alberta. Rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus type 2 (RHDV-2) is highly contagious and fatal to rabbits and hares. It causes internal bleeding and sudden death. Bleeding from the eyes or nose may also be… Continue reading Viral Disease Outbreak Among Wild and Domestic Rabbits
New COVID Restrictions Coming for Alberta
Source: Adam Lachacz, edmonton.ctvnews.ca, May 04, 2021 Nearly 60 per cent of Albertans aged 60 to 64 have received their first dose and 77 per cent of those between the ages of 65 and 74 have gotten their first immunization. EDMONTON — Premier Jason Kenney pleaded for Albertans to follow the COVID-19 public health restrictions… Continue reading New COVID Restrictions Coming for Alberta
RCMP Ticket Driver for Paper Licence Plate
Last month, an observant RCMP Traffic member noticed a tinted licence plate cover on a vehicle on Highway 2 near Leduc. Once stopped, the member used the in-car camera to zoom in on the plate to get the number. Police data bank checks told the officer that the plate was non-existent. The officer then spoke… Continue reading RCMP Ticket Driver for Paper Licence Plate
Alberta Hoping for No Masks or Isolation by mid- September
Source: Alex Antoneshyn, edmonton.ctvnews.ca, April 13, 2021 Currently, about 22 per cent of Alberta’s population has “protective immunity,” either from having contracted COVID-19 or receiving at least one dose of a vaccine. EDMONTON — With the opening of rapid flow-through vaccination centres around the province, including two “mega clinics” in Alberta’s largest cities, the premier… Continue reading Alberta Hoping for No Masks or Isolation by mid- September
Rapid COVID-19 Testing Expanded to Hundreds of Alberta Schools
Source: cbc.ca, April 11, 2021 Roughly 440,000 rapid tests from the federal government are set to be distributed to schools. Alberta is expanding a rapid testing program in schools to test up to 200,000 students and 20,000 staff. It follows a pilot in two Calgary schools launched last month. Now the province is setting up… Continue reading Rapid COVID-19 Testing Expanded to Hundreds of Alberta Schools
Alberta Parks Issue Reminder Reselling Campsites Is Not Allowed
Largely due to the uncertainty of travel, camping has become the “go-to” summer plan for most Canadians. March 4th was the opening day for Alberta camping online reservations and as of 4 p.m. Thursday, there were 21,398 reservations made, which is 10,801 more than opening day March 2020 — an increase of more than 100… Continue reading Alberta Parks Issue Reminder Reselling Campsites Is Not Allowed
Edmonton Police Say Clint Carifelle Could Be Headed To Sask.
Source: Caley Ramsay, gloablnews.ca, February 26, 2021 Police said he is known to cover the face tattoos with makeup. Edmonton police are searching for a man they say is a dangerous offender, after he removed a monitoring ankle bracelet that was placed on him due to his violent tendencies. Clint Carifelle, 30, was last seen… Continue reading Edmonton Police Say Clint Carifelle Could Be Headed To Sask.