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The Ponoka RCMP has issued a report of some of the calls received between Oct. 24 and Nov. 18.  

Here are the calls:

Police discover body of deceased woman during wellness check  

Get set for an evening of poetry and music at St. Peter’s College as the Library welcomes poet and musical performer Tara Dawn Solheim. Her blend of work crosses genres and melds the spoken word with music and movement for a unique performance. 

She’ll be at the College on Thursday, November 28 at 7:00 pm.  

The southeast is about to deal with more snow as a system is about to pass through and leave some more snow in the area.

That's expected to last both today and tomorrow, dropping around 2 to 4 centimetres.

Unlike the weekend's storms, which dropped a good amount of snow and brought heavy wind, Environment Canada Meteorologist Danielle Desjardins says that this one will be softer.

An early morning commute for Airdrie resident Mike Logan turned into a wildlife encounter when he spotted an unusual visitor on the road — he said he spotted an elusive wolverine.

Update: Grande Prairie RCMP would like to advise the public that both lanes of traffic are now open on Highway 40.  Road conditions continue to be described as slippery.  Drivers are asked to continue to exercise caution and practice safe winter driving habits. 

Grande Prairie RCMP are responding to a collision involving a logging truck and a sanding vehicle on Highway 40, between the Canfor Road and the Cutbank River.

Minor injuries were reported and emergency services remain on scene.

Robbery

The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in solving a robbery which took place on November 23rd, 2024, at approximately 10:45pm.  Two unidentified males approached a female in the 1800 block of Louise Avenue and assaulted her before taking some of her personal belongings.  If you know the identity of the suspects or have any information about this or any other crime, please contact the Brandon Police Service at 1-204-729-2345 or submit a tip anonymously at crimestoppers.ca

The main offices for the Town of Nanton closed this morning.

The Town took to Facebook just before 9 a.m. today to let people know that their main office was closed so ATCO could resolve an issue.

Initially, they were not sure when the work will be completed, and they would be able to reopen, but at 10:26 a.m., the Town took to Facebook to let everyone know that the work was completed, and the office has reopened.

The Town thanks everyone for their understanding

The Saskatchewan government is looking at their new term with the legislative session beginning yesterday with a throne speech.

That laid out some of their top priorities, ranging from healthcare, education, and more.

Lori Carr, Estevan's MLA and the deputy house leader, talks about what their priorities will be for the next four years.

With December less than a week away and Christmas only one month away, many residents wonder what festive holiday events are happening across Airdrie.

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Airdrie's holiday season is kicking off this weekend, with two beloved events returning to the city.

The City of Humboldt has sworn in its 2024 – 2028 Council. The ceremony took place immediately prior to the regular meeting of council on Monday, November 15.  

City solicitor Tabitha Gasper led each of the newly elected council members through the oath of office.  

Returning Mayor Rob Muench was among the veterans returning to council. Veterans Larry Jorgenson and Roger Korte were also sworn in. Marilyn Scott also returned to claim a council seat after a several term absence.