Nominations open for local municipal elections in southeast communities
Communities across the southeast are gearing up for their municipal elections, with nominations now open for mayoral and councillor positions. The deadline for submitting nominations is October 9, giving residents the opportunity to step forward and contribute to local governance.
How do Airdrie’s property taxes stack up against the rest of Alberta?
Airdrie has come in at number five from a list of 25 municipalities for the lowest property taxes in the province, according to findings by Zoocasa, a brokerage.
Enhancing experiences for youth at Camp Kindle
Upgrades are underway at Camp Kindle, Alberta’s only camp dedicated, and medically equipped, to care for children with cancer.
Recently, the Alberta government contributed $500,000 towards expanding the capacity and accessibility at Camp Kindle, located near Water Valley.
Tracey Martin, Kids Cancer Care CEO, says the improvements will assist in providing the youth with experiences they may not otherwise enjoy and plays a huge role in their development and their ability to cope with the lasting impact of this disease.
Universite de Saint-Boniface evacuated due to suspicious package
Classes at Université de Saint-Boniface have been cancelled for the rest of the day following the discovery of a suspicious package that led to a full campus evacuation Thursday morning.
The Winnipeg Police Service’s bomb disposal unit was called to the scene around 9a.m. By 11:10 a.m., they had cleared the area after confirming the package did not contain any dangerous materials.
In an official statement, posted to the school's X account, the university explained that the evacuation took place at 9 a.m., with all students and staff safely leaving the campus.
Lac du Bonnet woman in disbelief after big lottery win
A woman from Lac du Bonnet says she is still in disbelief after learning of her winning $100,000 lottery ticket.
Gisele Campbell went for a run and came home $100,000 richer. She says it was during her run when she received an email informing her of her winning LOTTO MAX and EXTRA ticket. Campbell purchased her winning ticket for the August 20th draw on PlayNow.
"I was out for a run and heard my email notification in my earbuds," she says. "I got home, showered, and checked the email - wow."
RCMP detail multiple events from a single day in Weekly Report
Multiple events were recorded by the Central Plains RCMP in their weekly report from one day. A recap of September 10 is provided below.
Shortly before 7:00 a.m., Portage la Prairie RCMP received a call of an abandoned vehicle at Highway 16 and Road 227. Officers had the vehicle towed as it was impeding road traffic. A short time later, a report was received that this vehicle had actually been stolen from an address on 19th Street SW in Portage la Prairie. The suspect had caused considerable damage to the vehicle.
Highlights of Lacombe County Council Meeting for September 12th
At the regular Lacombe County Council Meeting held on September 12th, some of the topics discussed included the 2025 Paving Program and animals in residential districts.
Here are the highlights as provided by Lacombe County:
Al Hingley and Brad Wilderman receive King Charles III Coronation Medals
Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty presented the King Charles III Coronation Medals to worthy individuals, including a pair of well-known local recipients, Reverend Al Hingley of Humboldt and Lanigan’s Brad Wilderman.
Hingley is a retired United Church minister and tireless volunteer with various community organizations, not the least of which is the Legion Museum in downtown Humboldt. His passion for history has made him an invaluable resource in aspects of both local and national history.
Manitoba government opens first extended hours primary care clinic
The province has opened its first-ever Extended Hours Primary Care Clinic.
The new clinic will be open evenings, weekends and holidays, allowing people to get care outside of business hours.
"We’re helping you see a family doctor by opening new clinics that stay open late into the evening, during the weekends and holidays," said Premier Wab Kinew. "It’s going to make life more convenient for parents, families and working people. Plus, by increasing primary care options in our communities, we will improve overall health outcomes across our province.”
WFPS battle pair of early morning fires
It was a busy morning for Winnipeg fire crews as they battled a pair of house fires just hours apart.
The first fire broke out just before 1:30 a.m. in a two-storey home in the 200 block of Ruby Street.
Smoke was seen coming from the house when firefighters arrived. It took about a half-hour to get the fire under control.
Everyone was able to evacuate safely, and no injuries were reported.
It's believed the fire was accidental, caused by an electrical malfunction.