First Responders

Addressing ‘social determinants’ reduces crime — not amping up sheriffs transition, NDP asserts

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Originally published on Mar 04, 2026 at 13:54 By George Lee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The UCP has prioritized a provincial police service over making communities safer and addressing the root causes of crime, the Opposition charged in the first week of the legislature’s spring sitting. Irfan Sabir, the NDP’s deputy house leader, said the government needs to address “social determinants” … Read more…

Mustangs address community, announce support after fatal crash

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By David GaleSurrounded by players, billet families, biological families, team staff and friends, Southern Alberta Mustangs spokesperson, Jennifer Handley, delivered an emotional statement to media Tuesday afternoon following the deaths of three players in a highway collision Monday, Feb. 2.Handley clarified the organization’s position, requested privacy for grieving families, and encouraged the public to support an official GoFundMe established for … Read more…

Claresholm RCMP report for the month of November

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Sergeant Perry PelletierClaresholmRCMP Detachment The following complaints/calls for service were made to the Claresholm RCMP Detachment during the month of November, 2025. Not every call/file is listed below, but just the most relevant ones. Some complaints received were later determined to be unfounded or not police matters.Traffic related• Four non-fatal traffic collisions, with two charges laid.• Seven reportable traffic collisions, with … Read more…

Alberta emergency alert test to be held today at 1:55 p.m.

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By Rob VogtAt 1:55 p.m. today, cell phoners will go off, messages will flash across television screens and more as Alberta will take part in a scheduled test of the National Public Alerting System.An Alberta Emergency Alert test will be issued at 1:55 p.m. across multiple channels including television, radio, wireless devices, websites, social media, the Alberta Emergency Alert mobile … Read more…