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A southwest man has begun a substantial jail sentence after his sentencing this past summer on charges of sexual interference and provoking fear in a justice system participant. 

Julian Lavallee pleaded guilty and was sentenced by Judge O'Hanlon on the pair of charges in Swift Current Provincial Court on June 4.

The 39-year-old received a three-year jail sentence on one count and a 60-day sentence to be served consecutively on the second count.

Lacombe police are executing a search warrant in the 40 block of Bruns Cresent.

Members of the public are being directed to avoid the area and not post photos of police activity on social media.

No further information will be released at this time. An update will be provided when the incident is concluded.

** With information from Lacombe Police Service.

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Drivers recorded at more than 100 km/h were among 69 tickets issued since the launch of a joint enforcement operation in Airdrie, city officials said Tuesday.

The tickets and 21 warnings covered speeding, noise and equipment violations. Sixteen of the offences were tied to vehicle noise, including sound-meter readings.

Notable infractions included a driver recorded at 100 km/h on 8 Street, another at 101 km/h on Yankee Valley Boulevard and one at 97 km/h on 40th Avenue.

The Highway 12 and Loewen Boulevard construction project continues to progress.

Crews are currently paving the northbound lanes of Highway 12, and new traffic lights have been installed at the intersection.

According to City of Steinbach Head of Engineering Aaron Rach, most of the underground infrastructure along Highway 12 is under the southbound lanes and was completed last year, with only a few customer connections under the northbound lanes. With the underground work complete, construction on the road surface is well underway.

The family of the woman killed in a shooting on Highway 39 last week is pleading for the person responsible to come forward, saying the loss has left a giant gaping hole in their lives. 

The emotional appeal was released Tuesday by the RCMP on behalf of the family of Tanya Myers, who was identified as the 44-year-old victim who tragically died on September 12. The statement came during a media briefing where investigators also lauded what they called the public's fantastic response to calls for information.

Innisfail voters will elect a mayor and six councillors on Oct. 20.

Election day voting will take place from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Library Learning Centre Community Room.

Advance voting is scheduled for:

• Friday, Oct. 10 – 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

• Saturday, Oct. 11 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Friday, Oct. 17 – 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

• Saturday, Oct. 18 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The southeast was forecast to have a bit of dry weather this week, but now Environment and Climate Change Canada's predictions have changed to dump more moisture across the southeast.

The area is just recovering after a massive rain over the weekend, which dumped more than the monthly average in under 48 hours, and with the recent forecast, it's likely to continue dropping over the area.

Meteorologist Crawford Luke takes a look at the storms we've got on the horizon.

The Weyburn Police Service were the first to respond to the fatal shooting on Highway 39 on Friday. They arrived at the scene shortly after 8 p.m. alongside EMS after a report of a seriously injured individual in an SUV on the Highway, approximately 3 kilometres northwest of Weyburn. 

Deputy Police Chief Shane St. John says their members were able to respond very quickly. 

Innovation Saskatchewan is putting $60,000 into Startup TNT to help early-stage companies connect with investors and secure venture capital.

The provincial agency said Monday the funding will support Startup TNT’s programming through spring 2026, including the upcoming Saskatchewan Summit XII and Agri-Food Summit this fall.

Battlefords RCMP are stepping up efforts to tackle property crime with the launch of a new night patrol initiative.

The Property Crime Prevention Police Night Patrols will see officers on foot and bicycle, in both uniform and civilian clothes, circulating through the Town of Battleford and the City of North Battleford at random times and dates.

Inspector Ryan How, Battlefords RCMP detachment commander, said the targeted patrols aim to respond faster to incidents while discouraging crime before it occurs.