News | DrumhellerMail

MLA Strankman appointed Shadow Minister of Agriculture

rickfirstday l

   MLA Rick Strankman has been given the task of looking out for producers as the new Shadow Minister for Agriculture.
   On Monday newly elected leader of the opposition Brian Jean, met with his caucus of 21 and named the core of his Shadow Ministers. There were local names among those appointed.
   “We have an incredibly strong team representing every corner of the province. We are ready to stand up for Albertans and focus on their priorities,” Jean said. “Alberta is facing unique and challenging circumstances, and Albertans deserve to have their representatives hard at work putting forward positive and constructive solutions.”
   Drumheller-Stettler MLA Strankman has been named Shadow Minister for Agriculture. In the previous caucus, he served primarily as Tourism Shadow Minister.
   Newly elected in the Strathmore-Brooks riding, Derek Fildebrandt was appointed Shadow Minister for Finance and Treasury Board.
   Jean also released his roster of Caucus Officers. Among them was Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills MLA Nathan Cooper. He was named Wildrose House Leader.
   Future shadow cabinet announcements will be made after Premier Notley announces her cabinet and government structure states a press release from the Wildrose.

Traffic stop results in drug seizure

Shortly before midnight on Tuesday, May 12th, 2015, Drumheller RCMP conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle at the bottom of the North Hill. The officer's investigation resulted in the seizure of 339 grams of cocaine from the vehicle.

A 25 year old male and a 22 year old male, both from British Columbia, were arrested and are facing charges under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Both men will be appearing before a Justice of the Peace via teleconference. Drumheller RCMP are continuing their investigation.

No names are being released, as charges have not yet been sworn.

Carbon Boxing Club hosts first card

john-olhauser-boxing-belt-crop

   Calling all boxing fans.
    The Carbon Boxing Club, in partnership with the Carbon Lion’s Club, have announced they will be hosting a provincially sanctioned amateur boxing card on June 13.
   This boxing card will take place during the Lion’s Club sports weekend in Carbon at 6 p.m. on Main Street (weather permitting).The Carbon Curling Rink will be the alternate location.
   The event, which is sanctioned by Alberta Amateur Boxing, will feature nine amateur fights in different weight categories and will have three local fighters, Julian Cardinal, Branden Lewis and Jon Ohlhauser.
   Ohlhauser will be in the main event and will be fighting Eiad Khateb, a boxer who is originally from Saudi Arabia, but is currently attending school in Calgary.
   “This is the club’s first event in Carbon. We are excited about that. If things go well, we would like to look at it being an annual event,” Ohlhauser said.
   The event is open to the public, including those under 18.

Subcategories

Page 2029 of 3475

More Articles ...

Subcategories