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A 38-year-old man is in custody and several other arrests are expected in connection to a recent investigation that led the Winnipeg Police Service to discover around $300,000 worth of stolen property.

On Sept. 7, members of the Central District Community Support Unit were conducting proactive patrolling in the 200 block of Tecumseh Street, when they observed a pickup truck parked in an enclosed compound.

A request for a search warrant for the compound unit was requested and issued. 

"Our infrastructure is facing a challenge of an unprecedented scale." That from Ike Friesen, Reeve for the R.M. of Stanley, in the most recent update provided by the Municipality following Monday's deluge of rain. 

According to the Municipality, 7 to 8 inches fell in some areas within 24 hours, and officials say this record-breaking deluge has exposed the limitations of the area’s current drainage infrastructure. The existing infrastructure, including culverts, ditches, and other stormwater management systems, are being tested to their limit and in some cases, beyond.

Instead of filling the backseats with suspects, The Grande Prairie RCMP will be cramming their cruisers with donations of non-perishable food items and essentials in support of the Grande Prairie Salvation Army.

Detachment officers and staff will be present Saturday and Sunday September 21/22 at the Save-On-Foods (10819 106 Avenue, Grande Prairie) from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

he Kindersley Co-op marked a significant milestone with the grand reopening of its Home Centre on 12th Avenue West this past Saturday. Under sunny skies, hundreds of community members gathered to celebrate the event.

The Town of High River's two emergency sirens are undergoing maintenance today.

According to the Town's website, a short burst from the siren may be heard as a silent system test is conducted. 

If it was a real emergency, you would hear the siren repeat continuously.

To stay up to date with notifications by phone, text or email go to highriver.ca/alberta-alerts.

Rocky View County (RVC) is looking into establishing a Chamber of Commerce in the Balzac area.

At the latest RVC council meeting, the council voted to receive the "Requirements to Establish a Chamber of Commerce in the Balzac Area" report for information.

They have now instructed the administration to collaborate with businesses interested in establishing a chamber of commerce in Balzac and offer support in the following areas, according to RVC:

A local union is calling for increased funding and supports in schools following a shocking attack on a girl at Saskatoon’s Evan Hardy Collegiate earlier in September.  

Members of CUPE 8443, some of which are employed at Evan Hardy, say additional funds are needed to put into place measures to stem increasing levels of violence in schools. 

A system developed in Saskatchewan's southern neighbour Montana and is travelling north bringing severe weather to the Saskatchewan Prairies.

Last night brought a variety of severe weather including heavy rainfall with localized flooding, golf ball size hail and even a tornado warning in Southern Saskatchewan near Pontiex and Vanguard

A local group fighting to restore Stewart Valley to its pre-fire state was recently awarded a more than significant grant from the Innovation Federal Credit Union.The

Stinger Strong Community Fire Rebuild Fund received $20,000 through Innovation's Legacy Community Development Grant Fund which will be used to develop and reconstruct a sports area.

Jennie Moen, board member of the Stinger Strong Community Fire Rebuild Fund, was thrilled that the group was approved for such a substantial amount of funding for a project close to the community's hearts.

An earlier motor vehicle collision heading southbound on the QEII, just after the 40th Avenue Overpass, has been cleared.

Motorists reported a collision on the left-hand side. Emergency crews were reported to be on the scene. 

Motorists can also expect further delays as the bridge repairs on the Veterans Boulevard (Highway 567) bridge over the QEII have begun. The repairs will be ongoing until November 1 and are expected to impact traffic in Airdrie significantly.