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A family from the Southwest Newcomer Welcome Centre helped celebrate Canada Day in a special way on Tuesday. 

The Aracena Family immigrated to Canada from the Philippines and became Canadian citizens in February 2025. They were accompanied by representatives from the Southwest Newcomer Welcome Centre to participate in the ceremonial flag raising at the Canada Together event.  

The Rowan House Society is continuing to make strides to break the cycle of domestic violence and abuse in Southern Alberta.  

The organization hosted its Annual General Meeting on June 25, highlighting prevention efforts, achievements, and upcoming initiatives.   

Hayden Sutherland of Innisfail has been named the Sunny 94/Strand 360 Athlete of the Month.

Sutherland is the all-time points leader for the Mavericks lacrosse team, with 98 goals and 85 assists in 60 games.

He said he got his start in the sport at a young age.

The City of Grande Prairie advises residents of road closures, transit route changes and temporary Eastlink Centre facility impacts due to the Grande Prairie Triathlon taking place Sunday, July 6.

Facility Impacts

The Eastlink Centre serves as the central venue for the triathlon.

Last week saw a higher-than-average volume of calls for the Weyburn Police Service, but a fair amount was all connected to similar, but not identical, circumstances. Of the 147 calls for service in the week of June 23rd to June 30th, more than 10 per cent of the calls were connected to concerns about mental health, well-being checks, and individuals who were intoxicated.  

Airdrie-Cochrane MLA Peter Guthrie took to the stage at Cochrane’s Canada Day celebration, telling thousands gathered at Mitford Park that he’s working to bring back the Progressive Conservative (PC) Party of Alberta.

Wearing a bright blue “PC Alberta” shirt, Guthrie’s appearance and message signaled a potential return to the province’s political roots.

The former UCP cabinet minister stepped down earlier this year, citing concerns over Premier Danielle Smith’s handling of allegations of political interference in healthcare.

Drivers in Olds can expect traffic delays along 51 Street due to a water service repair near 5117 51 Street.

Traffic has been reduced to a single lane in the area, and motorists are advised to slow down, watch for workers, and follow posted signage.

The repair is expected to take two days to complete. During this time, residents may experience occasional, intermittent water service interruptions.

15-year-old Calysta Bissell who plays volleyball for U-16 Velocity here in Grande Prairie was recently given the opportunity of a lifetime. Calysta was selected to represent Team Canada at the Deaflympics in Tokyo in November and will be competing along with 70 other teams from around the world.  

Highway 3 east of Carman has re-opened to traffic after a crash this morning.
    
According to Pembina Valley RCMP, a westbound van veered into the eastbound lane. It missed a first oncoming pickup truck but crashed into a second pickup truck, near Road 21 West.

In a social media post, Carman-Dufferin Fire Department says the truck flipped onto its roof and slid into the north ditch of the highway.
    
One person from each vehicle was brought to hospital by paramedics, with undetermined injuries.
    
Investigation is ongoing.

Netflix has shared a first look at season two of My Life With the Walter Boys, which was partially filmed in Okotoks and High River last year.

The show is an adaptation of Ali Novak's novel of the same name. It follows a 15-year-old girl who loses her family in a tragic car accident and is taken in by the Walter family, which consists of 10 boys and one girl.