Local News

A Special Air Quality Statement is in effect. 

Environment Canada issued the advisory for Wheatland County near Strathmore, Lyalta, and Carseland on Wednesday (July 16). 

Smoke is expected to reduce visibility and lead to poor air quality. It may also cause symptoms such as throat, nose, and eye irritation. 

Environment Canada recommends that residents of the affected areas reschedule outdoor activities and limit time spent outside. 

Conditions are expected to improve later in the day.

The Langdon Community Association is replacing the Langdon Park outdoor rink.

The association announced the placement through its website, with the replacement running during the month of August.

"For now the rink is open for ball hockey and other fun," wrote the group.

The outdoor rink is expected to be reopened by the end of the month. 

Something as simple as a cup of coffee can have a positive impact on a child today. 

On July 16, Tim Hortons locations in Steinbach are joining the nationwide effort to support Tim Hortons Camp Day, a fundraiser that helps change the lives of youth across Canada. 

Although the event only lasts one day, manager of all three Steinbach locations Jorge Soussa says the impact lasts much longer. 

The campground report is sponsored by Happy Trails Campground and Cabins.  

North of Grande Prairie  

Happy Trails Campground and Cabins (https://htcampground.com)  

July 16 –  80 sites 

 
Moonshine Lake Provincial Park (shop.albertaparks.ca)  

July 16–  94 sites 

Dunvegan Provincial Park (shop.albertaparks.ca)  

July 16 – 33 sites 

On July 6, around 11:30 a.m., Airdrie RCMP responded to a hit and run collision on the QEII in front of CrossIron Mall.

"The initial collision occurred in the southbound lanes, but northbound vehicles were also impacted. Four vehicles were involved in the collision, and one failed to remain," shared the RCMP.

Witnesses say the crash may have been caused by road rage.

"One witness did stop at the collision and provided photos of the vehicle that fled to the driver of the vehicle that was initially struck."

RCMP in Oyen are investigating after homemade tire deflation devices were discovered under a police vehicle parked at the home of an off-duty officer earlier this week.

Sometime between 8 p.m. on July 14 and 7:30 a.m. on July 15, a suspect or suspects entered the officer’s private property and placed the devices under the tires of a marked police vehicle. Two tires were punctured, leaving the vehicle inoperable.

Mounties are calling the incident serious, warning that the safety of both officers and the public may have been placed at risk.

Jeffery Proteau’s trial was originally set for July 29 but was rescheduled to Nov. 25 and Dec. 2 after he was accepted into in-treatment care. Proteau faces several charges, including possession of a weapon for dangerous purposes, careless use of a firearm and theft of a motor vehicle.

In other Kindersley court matters heard on July 15, Ryan Kwasnycia pleaded not guilty to two counts of operation while impaired. His trial is set for Oct. 21.

The Town of Nanton has downgraded their water restriction level, due to the recent rainy weather.

They had moved to a Level 2 Water Restriction in early May, which had limited outdoor water usage to twice per week, which included watering lawns, flowerbeds, gardens, washing vehicles, and using a sprinkler.

On July 15, the Town took to social media to let the public know that the rainy weather the area has been experiencing recently has allowed the Town to downgrade the water restriction to Level 1 Water Conservation.

The Moose Jaw community is preparing to gather once again to celebrate the life of Brady Grasdal through sport, friendship, and giving back.

The second annual Brady Grasdal Memorial Golf Tournament takes place Thursday, August 1 at Lynbrook Golf Course, with registration at 9:30 a.m. and a 10:30 a.m. shotgun start. Just a few team spots remain for what has quickly become one of Moose Jaw’s most heartfelt annual events.

Unity RCMP responded to a wide range of calls for service between July 8 and 14, including theft, fraud, a fire, and harassing communications.

A 31-year-old man from Macklin was charged with misuse of a credit card and possession of property obtained by crime following a complaint of theft.

Police received two separate reports of fraud; one remains under investigation, while the other was deemed unfounded. Officers also investigated an assault and a stolen vehicle complaint, both of which are still under investigation.