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Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Services (FWES) is currently investigating a suspected poaching incident involving bull elk in the southeast corner of Rumsey Natural Area. 

No further details are available.

Anyone with information about this incident can call the Report-a-Poacher line at 1-800-642-3800 or online at: www.alberta.ca/report-poacher.aspx. 

Reports can be made anonymously.

The Chief for the Hanover Fire Department says there were no physical injuries in a crash involving a school bus Thursday morning.

Paul Wiebe says they were called out shortly after 10 am to Centre Street in Mitchell following a crash between a passenger vehicle and school bus.

According to Hanover School Division, there were no children on the bus at the time of the crash. 

Also on Thursday, Wiebe says they were called to a two-vehicle crash along Provincial Road 216, at Road 31 North, south of Kleefeld. It happened shortly after 5 pm.

The expansion of Trikafta, a life-saving drug for those living with cystic fibrosis (CF), is being celebrated as a monumental step forward in improving lives. With the medication now covered for a broader range of patients, local CF advocate Kasey McIntyre is reflecting on what this means for families like hers.

With Mountain View County's approval, E3 Lithium Ltd. has secured a location for its Clearwater Project. The County has granted E3 Lithium an option to acquire land at the former Dyck Gravel Pit, approximately 18 kilometres east of the County Office.

This land will serve as the site for E3 Lithium’s central processing facility, which is poised to be the first commercial lithium production facility in Western Canada.

The much-anticipated annual Sirens Charity Hockey game is less than 10 days away, with city fire department members lacing up their skates to face off against local police and municipal enforcement at the Ron Ebbesen Twin Arena.

One person was taken to hospital early Friday morning, following a highway crash south of Steinbach involving two cows. 

Hanover Fire Chief Paul Wiebe says their crews were called to the scene shortly after 5 am. It happened along Highway 12, just south of Road 32 North, or Ridge Road.

Wiebe says there were two occupants in the vehicle. The driver was taken to hospital with minor injuries. 

According to Wiebe, both cows died in the crash. Wiebe says they are investigating where the cows came from.

Light Up Lacombe kicks off on Wednesday (Nov. 27) to Dec. 1.  

The community-favourite holiday tradition, the Echo Energy Santa Claus Parade will be taking over the streets of Lacombe, followed by a tree lighting ceremony, and many more festive-themed activities and events for everyone to enjoy.  

Here is the schedule for Light Up Lacombe:  

Strathmore is expected to be hit by a large dump of snow this weekend.

"A long period of snowfall with total amounts of 20 to 35 cm is expected. Snowfall will begin in southern Alberta this morning, spreading northward through the day. Snowfall intensity will vary through the day and tonight, with general amounts of 5 to 10 cm anticipated by Saturday morning," says a news release from Environment and Climate Canada. "Snowfall will intensify early Saturday morning, with another 10 to 25 cm anticipated by Saturday evening."

The Red Deer Recreation Centre will close for annual maintenance from Monday, December 2 to Sunday, December 22 inclusive, re-opening Monday December 23.

The annual shutdown allows staff an opportunity to conduct a thorough inspection and maintenance on all equipment and technical systems.

Dave Elliott is embracing his new role on city council with a blend of humor and determination. As he prepares for his official swearing-in ceremony, Elliott is already focused on how he can best serve his community.

When asked about his initial reaction to being elected, Elliott candidly admitted, "I thought, this is either going to be really great or I'm an idiot."