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David Del Bianco sentenced to 4.5 years in jail for fraud and money laundering

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
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Del Bianco ran and promoted an investment purporting to be a legal services insurance company, marketed under the name Equal Rights.

Key Points: 
  • Del Bianco ran and promoted an investment purporting to be a legal services insurance company, marketed under the name Equal Rights.
  • In reality, it was nothing but a scheme, through which the Court found that Del Bianco defrauded investors of no less than $523,832.50.
  • Del Bianco was sentenced to 4.5 years imprisonment on the fraud conviction, less credit for time already served, and one year to be served concurrently on the money laundering conviction.
  • IMET is a specialized unit under the Alberta RCMP Federal Policing program that detects, investigates, and deters market fraud.

Jordan McBean sentenced to 7 years in jail for fraud

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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McBean defrauded 11 victims out of a total of $2 million in fees that were allegedly charged to access billions of dollars in financing, which never materialized.

Key Points: 
  • McBean defrauded 11 victims out of a total of $2 million in fees that were allegedly charged to access billions of dollars in financing, which never materialized.
  • Another victim, a woman in her 70s at the time, was defrauded of $425,035 USD in relation to funds provided to McBean for investment purposes.
  • "The seven-year jail term McBean received is the lengthiest sentence imposed to date in a JSOT case in Alberta, and reflects the gravity of his crimes.
  • IMET is a specialized unit under the Alberta RCMP Federal Policing program that detects, investigates, and deters market fraud.

Community leaders in health recognized with Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Award

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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Created to mark the 70th anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's accession to the Throne as Queen of Canada on February 6, 1952, the Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee Medal is a tangible way for Alberta to honour Her Majesty's service to Canada.

Key Points: 
  • Created to mark the 70th anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's accession to the Throne as Queen of Canada on February 6, 1952, the Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee Medal is a tangible way for Alberta to honour Her Majesty's service to Canada.
  • The Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee Medal will be awarded to 7,000 Albertans throughout 2022 to 2023 in recognition of significant contributions to the province.
  • The Platinum Jubilee Medal program is continuing as planned despite the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and will conclude on February 5, 2023.
  • He has held leadership roles at Calgary Health Region, Alberta Health Services, Calgary Health Foundation & Alberta Cancer Foundation.

Court finds William Jordan McBean guilty of fraud

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Monday, January 16, 2023
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Another victim, a woman in her 70s at the time, was defrauded of $425,035 USD in relation to funds provided to McBean for investment purposes.

Key Points: 
  • Another victim, a woman in her 70s at the time, was defrauded of $425,035 USD in relation to funds provided to McBean for investment purposes.
  • Sentencing submissions are scheduled to occur on February 21, 2023 in the Court of King's Bench, Calgary.
  • In particular, JSOT targets repeat offenders, serious frauds and breaches of ASC or court orders and bans.
  • IMET is a specialized unit under the Alberta RCMP Federal Policing program that detects, investigates, and deters market fraud.

Spin for a Veteran event benefitting Homes For Heroes Foundation raises $750,000; building seven more homes for homeless veterans

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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The event raised more than $750,000, combining fundraising efforts for 2021 after the event was paused because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Key Points: 
  • The event raised more than $750,000, combining fundraising efforts for 2021 after the event was paused because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Since the event started in 2017, more than $2.275 million has been raised to assist in building 35 homes.
  • "Homes For Heroes Foundation feels very fortunate to have Canadian Pacific as a partner and sponsor of our program," said Dave Howard, CEO and Founder of Homes For Heroes Foundation.
  • Homes For Heroes Foundation is a registered charity building tiny-home villages, with wrap around social services across Canada to help our military veterans reintegrate back into the community.