Local News

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.

Alberta Parks has issued a wildlife warning for part of the Upper Kananaskis Lake Circuit Trail after an aggressive moose was reported.

The advisory took effect Sept. 16 and will remain in place until further notice.

It covers the south side of the trail from Upper Lake Day Use to Point Campground — but not the campground itself — as well as the Hidden Lake area in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park.

The Alberta government is changing its industrial carbon tax program to let companies avoid paying provincial fees based on emissions by investing in their own emissions reduction projects instead.

Premier Danielle Smith says the move, likely to come into effect this fall, would support economic growth while ensuring companies work to lower emissions.

She says the province is also allowing smaller companies that don't meet the emissions threshold to opt out of the carbon pricing system for 2025.

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.

Airdrie RCMP say they have responded to two trespassing calls and two collisions involving trains in the past five years, as Alberta marks Rail Safety Week from Sept. 15 to 21.

Since 2020, local members have also handled other rail-related calls. In a written response, Airdrie RCMP listed: “2 Trespassing, 2 Collisions, 3 Cows on track, 1 broken down train, 3 lights malfunction, 1 hazard on track.”

“No tickets/charges most with people were gone upon our arrival. The majority of our railway calls are not persons,” Airdrie RCMP said in a written response.

A longtime member of the Eckville Fire Department is retiring after 13 years of service.

The department is recognizing Deputy Chief Mike Bender, who is concluding his career of service and dedication to the community.

Bender has been with the department for more than 13 years, serving with professionalism, leadership and a strong commitment to public safety. Over his career, he responded to countless emergencies, mentored firefighters, strengthened the department and earned the respect of colleagues and residents.

The Weyburn RCMP has identified the suspect in the police impersonation near Midale on Saturday.

Someone driving on a grid road near Midale saw a vehicle come up behind them displaying flashing blue and red emergency lights. Both vehicles slowed before the suspect vehicle fled.

The RCMP is unable to provide identifying details about the suspect under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, as they are a youth. The investigation is still ongoing, and charges have not formally been laid. 

It was a big day on the greens for MacGregor Collegiate Institute’s own Hailey Terrick, who walked away with the top spot at the Zone 7 Female High School Golf Championship on Friday. The Grade 9 student impressed not only with her skill but also with her calm approach to the game, despite only recently picking up the sport.

“It was a lot of fun,” Terrick says of her win. “It was a great experience, and I’d do it again for sure.”

The Saskatchewan RCMP have reported that a second vehicle was struck by a bullet on Friday night just outside of Weyburn. The news comes as they continue their investigation into the fatal shooting of a Weyburn woman who was the passenger in an SUV approaching Weyburn on Highway 39.  

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.