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For Airdrie residents who are looking to cut their own Christmas tree this holiday season, it's important to be aware of the rules and regulations surrounding tree cutting on Crown land.

An 18-year-old man is in custody after a delivery person was carjacked while dropping off a package in Elmwood.

Winnipeg police say the incident happened just before 1:30 pm. in the 500 block of Harbison Avenue. 

Investigators say a 22-year-old man was dropping off a parcel when he was hit with bear spray and robbed of his vehicle. The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service treated the victim at the scene. 

With moisture falling onto frozen ground here in the southeast, the RCMP are looking to make sure people are driving safely for the conditions.

They warn that road conditions and visibility may be reduced over the day, increasing the risk of being on the road.

While much of the heavy lifting has been done at the new SPCA just south of its current location, there is still work to be done. Some of that work and a launch on new projects will be discussed at the Humboldt and District SPCA Annual General Meeting coming up on Friday, November 15 at the Bella Vista Inn.  

Not only will the AGM undertake a review of the past year, but it will serve as a strategic map for many of the projects local pet owners are looking forward to, says Joanne Koski, spokesperson for the SPCA. 

Veterans Week is being recognized in the lede up to Remembrance Day.

As such, a flag-raising was held at Market Square yesterday. 

The Local Legion Branch 56 was joined by members of the City of Swift Current, and MLA Everett Hindley. 

Past President of the Legion Branch 56, Jim Pratt was happy to see 
World War II Veteran, John Watson, raising the flag for the Legion. He was joined in the raising by Swift Current Mayor Al Bridal, and Legion Branch 56 Past President, Dave Boucher. 

A serious injury vehicle collision that had closed all lanes on northbound Deerfoot Trail between Memorial Drive East and 16 Avenue Northeast in Calgary has since bee cleared. 

Drivers were previously advised to use alternate routes to avoid the area.

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On Nov. 1, 2024, students from École Secondaire Lacombe Composite High School were recognized at the 35th annual Alberta Science and Technology (ASTech) Awards Gala in Edmonton. 

Stijn Tans, Wakefield Roadhouse, Judah Boyko, and Eugene Malabuyoc were celebrated for their innovative BeeWise hive monitoring system, developed to promote sustainable beekeeping practices.

The BeeWise project was made possible through MindFuel’s Tech Futures Challenge, which encourages students to address real-world environmental issues through science and technology.

A Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) Visual Arts Student’s new art display is highlighting the influence art can have on social issues.  

“Unhampered” is a print exchange and food drive tomorrow (Nov. 7) at RDP in “The Forum” between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.  

Artist Bailey Horton was inspired to create a new way for community members to support the food bank, even if they are unable to donate.  

Building permit values increased in October, with 133 issued permits valued at $12.4 million, compared with 71 issued permits in October 2023 worth $2.8 million.

Year-to-date values remain higher in 2024, with current values at $105 million, compared with $76.6 million at this time last year.

Notable permits include:

The following is a statement from Mayor Jean Barclay on behalf of the Town of Innisfail regarding the passing of Councillor Don Harrison:

“It is with very heavy hearts that we learned of the passing of our colleague and friend, Councillor Don Harrison, on Friday, November 1st. Don was a true champion for Innisfail, always putting the whole community first and foremost in his decision making and advocacy.