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An abnormally warm and dry October for Swift Current is now in the books.

The city received only 33 per cent of its October average precipitation while also being 3.2 C above the 139-year monthly average. 

Danielle Desjardins, a meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada, said the lack of moisture hampered not only Swift Current but other areas.

Steinbach City Council voted on Tuesday to reject a proposal presented by Steinbach Community Outreach (SCO) seeking municipal support to access funding for harm reduction initiatives. The decision was made during a regular council meeting, where City Councillor Michael Zwaagstra made the motion to not proceed with the request, which was seconded by Councillor Susan Penner. The motion passed with council's approval. 

The provincial government is planning to amend the Electoral Boundaries Commission Act.

The plans, which would include increasing the number of electoral divisions in the province, were announced by the government on Tuesday (Nov. 5).

If the amendments are passed there would be two more electoral divisions added to Alberta. However, the new division's locations have not been announced.

Five kids were able to become Fire Chief for a Day with the Swift Current Fire Department. 

The kids get to spend a day, touring the Fire Department and learning from the firefighters. They get to inspect the firetrucks and equipment, learn how everything works, and get to peak behind the curtain at how they operate day to day. 

As work continues on two major pathways in Cochrane, the Town has released an update on the progress in Glenbow and Cochrane Ranche.

"Pathway paving has now been completed as scheduled through both Glenbow and the Cochrane Ranche," reads a post on Facebook by the Town of Cochrane.

Alberta RCMP is asking residents to be on the lookout for Soleil Eden Wenas.

According to police, Wenas is wanted for several crimes and is known to frequent Langdon, Calgary, Edmonton, Foothills County, Rocky View County, Carstairs, Mountain View County, Seebe, Exshaw, Kananaskis, and Water Valley.

RCMP said Wenas was last spotted in Calgary.

"Warrants must not be acted upon without first confirming the validity of the record with the originating agency," wrote police.

The seasonal shopping sensation, Moonlight Madness, is just around the corner, and Humboldt’s businesses along with the Humboldt Downtown Business Improvement District are gearing up. Moonlight Madness takes place on Thursday, November 21. 

Along with the standard features and entertainment that’s expected with the merchants’ seasonal liftoff, shoppers can expect some new features. 

RCMP have confirmed three locals died in yesterday's two-vehicle collision. 

The crash occurred at 3:30 p.m. on Highway 4, roughly six kilometres south of Swift Current, near the intersection of Highway 363.

Investigation determined that a southbound SUV and a northbound car collided. The driver and two passengers of the car were declared deceased at the scene. 

The car's occupants have been identified as a 41-year-old female, a 14-year-old female, and a 13-year-old female. They were all from the Swift Current rural area. 

RCMP has announced that 16-year-old Pashence Wolfchild has been found.

The teenager went missing on Monday (Nov. 4) and was last seen at Siksika Nation.

Children in need of low-cost or no-cost dental work now have a new and updated clinic to attend.

The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority unveiled recent renovations completed at the SMILEplus dental clinic located in Macrhay School on Wednesday morning.