Back to school: tips from local pharmacist to keep kids healthy this season
It's been over two weeks since kids packed up their books and headed back to school in Strathmore.
Molly Jarvis, a pharmacist and pharmacy manager at Mint Health and Drugs in Langdon says the best way to keep your kids safe from sickness while they go to school is to have them wash their hands and social distance.
"Same thing at home. If your kid's showing signs of being sick keep them home if we can and that stops the spread as quickly as we can."
Recognizing coaches with National Coaches Week
Coaching is a job that requires a lot of time and sometimes doesn't get the credit it deserves.
The Coaching Association of Canada has recognized this week as National Coaches Week.
Horizon School Division Administrator of Student Activities Brian Grest says it requires plenty of dedication to be a coach.
Fill it up? Uncertainty surrounding gas prices
Gas prices here in southeast Saskatchewan have seen some fluctuation with prices dropping over the last week and have now rebounded back over the $1.50 mark. Patrick De Haan is the head of petroleum analysis with GasBuddy who states there's many factors that go into these rapidly changing prices.
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes raises over $35,000
Over 80 walkers strutted through Red Deer’s downtown in high heels for the 23rd annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event.
The funds raised from yesterday's (Sept.18) walk will be used to support Central Albertans experiencing gender-based or domestic violence.
Warrant Wednesday - Moose Jaw Police looking for Dabulis Ebet
The Moose Jaw Police Service is looking for 26-year-old Dabulis Ebet.
He is wanted for charges of Failure to Stop Motor Vehicle for Police, Obstructing a Peace Officer, Break and Enter, and Failure to Appear in Court x3.
He is described as being 6' tall, weighing 139lbs, with short, curly black hair and brown eyes.
Anyone with information can either reach out to the Moose Jaw Police Service or can leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online at p3tips.com or using the mobile app.
Local school division reacts to province's School Construction Accelerator Program
The Rocky View School Division (RVS) is reacting to the province's announcement of a multi-billion dollar plan to address exploding student enrollment.
Second suspect arrested for Sunchild First Nation homicide
On Sept. 18, the Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit arrested 33-year-old Bradley Jerome Jerry on O’Chiese First Nation.
He was wanted for the Dec. 3, 2023, homicide of Sheridan Goodrunning on Sunchild First Nation.
He will be taken before a Justice of the Peace to determine his release status and future court date.
2 males face weapons and drug related charges
Two males are facing charges following a search warrant in Swan River.
On Sept. 7, 2024, at approximately 6:35 p.m., Swan River RCMP along with the assistance of the RCMP Emergency Response Team, the RCMP Remote Piloted Aircraft Section, and RCMP Police Service Dog Flex and his handler, executed a search warrant at a residence on 1st Street South in Swan River.
Hamiota RCMP recover stolen property and arrest male
Hamiota RCMP theft complaint leads to the recovery of stolen property
Media Release = September 18, 2024
Grande Prairie RCMP investigate the fraudulent sale of a stolen vehicle
Grande Prairie RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance in locating the individual who is now in possession of a black, 1997 BMW Z3 that was purchased during the month of August 2024 in the Grande Prairie area.
The vehicle was advertised through a social media sales platform. Following an investigation into a report of a stolen vehicle, RCMP believe that the individual who purchased this vehicle is unknowingly the victim of fraud.