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Lacombe’s Ben Rainforth showcased his knowledge and skills as a Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) welding journeyperson, yielding a bronze medal at the 47th WorldSkills Competition in Lyon France.  

The Humboldt and District SPCA has launched a capital campaign at a time when the organization is feeling the financial pressure of juggling its operation in two locations.  

Preparations continue at its new site just south of Humboldt while it maintains its current shelter operations on Highway 5. The goal is to vacate their current premises this fall to minimize the burden of maintaining lease payments and a mortgage.  

According to RCMP, there were no serious injuries in a two vehicle collision Tuesday night just south of Winkler on Highway 32.

It was reported at 8:15 pm last night, and occurred about a mile south of the city at Road 10 North in the R.M. of Stanley. RCMP say an eastbound vehicle failed to stop at the stop sign on Road 10 North entering the intersection, and in doing so, collided with a southbound vehicle.

The 19-year-old male driver of the eastbound vehicle, from the municipality, was charged with Disobeying a Traffic Control Device and Failing to Wear Seatbelt.

Residents of Penhold and surrounding area will get a chance to share their concerns with local RCMP.

The Innisfail RCMP and the Town of Penhold, will be holding a Town Hall meeting on October 9 at 6:30 p.m., at the Penhold Library in the multiplex.

The Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce is moving forward with recommendations from the Report on Homelessness Taskforce.  

The primary recommendation in the report was to create a not-for-profit society led by business leaders, Indigenous partners, the City of Red Deer, and other community representatives.  

“The feedback we have received overwhelmingly supports the recommendations we have proposed in our report,” said Scott Robinson, CEO of the Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce. 

A system developed in Saskatchewan's southern neighbour is travelling north and bringing severe weather, including heavy rainfall.

Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a rainfall warning for the southwest following the showers and thunderstorms the Montana storm brought to the area last night. Persistent rain is also expected to continue today. 

ECCC is projecting anywhere from 40 to 60 millimetres of rain for the southwest by tomorrow morning. Higher amounts will be confined to areas near the Cypress Hills and where locally embedded convection develops.

It’s not the news that Kevin Ghiglione wanted to hear about his stolen motorcycle.  

The 2006 Harley Davidson V Rod Street Rod was originally reported stolen near Moose Jaw at the end of August. 

Ghiglione said he heard back from RCMP late last week that it was found without a plate and abandoned in Regina.  

SCRAPS is asking the public to consider opening their homes and fostering cats. 

Gail Duchak, fundraising coordinator, said that they’ve currently got over 200 cats under their care. “We are calling for fosters for us to continue helping the cats in the community - we desperately need fosters.” 

Swift Current city council saw some division when it came to applying for funding to help construct a new indoor pool in the city Monday night. 

Two-thirds of council voted in favour of filing the application through the federal government's Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Grant Program. City councillors Leanne Tuntland-Wiebe and John Wall voted against submitting the application.

Santa Claus is coming to town... on Friday, December 6.

Santa's little helpers are already scurrying around getting ready for the 39th annual Santa Claus Parade in High River.

The theme this year is 'Celebrating Santa's Helpers'.

Registration is already open, and it's free as always, but the elves just need you to register so they know how many floats and entries will be taking part.

The elves have already opened up the bags for candy and could still use some sponsors to help out.