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The Estevan Police Service responded to several incidents on Nov. 4, including a collision involving a pedestrian.

Police received a report of a truck that collided with a woman who was walking her bike. The driver stopped to check on the woman before leaving the scene. The pedestrian sustained minor injuries and her bike was damaged. Police believe a language barrier may have prevented an exchange of information and are asking the driver to contact them. Anyone with information, or who witnessed the collision, is asked to call the Estevan Police Service at 306-635-4767.

A search warrant in a community 20 minutes north of Okotoks resulted in police discovering over $50,000 worth of drugs and cash.

In February, the Calgary Police Service started an investigation on a man they believed was involved in drug trafficking, and took note of a white 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee he could often be seen driving.

They carried out a warrant on a home in Cranston on October 28, which included the search of two vehicles.

In the Jeep Grand Cherokee, they found a hidden compartment containing cash, drugs, and a handgun.

It's election day in the U.S. and Americans living in southeastern Manitoba are watching closely. 

Chris Summerville grew up in Alabama and moved to Canada in 1985, eventually making his way to Steinbach in 1993.

He notes it is a big day, but he is feeling good. 

The tally of how much more Cochrane will face in expenses to hold its October municipal election hasn't been finalized but it's likely more than $100,000.

Revisions made to the province's Local Authorities Election due to the passing of Bill 20 in the spring will cost the town an estimated $70,000 alone to create and maintain the elector register, Jaylene Robertson, director of legislative and administrative services told town council last night (Nov. 4).

The first significant snowfall system of the fall is moving through the southwest and is expected to increase its intensity Tuesday afternoon into the evening.

Mix precipitation in the Swift Current area was minimal overnight but the plummetting temperatures have now been met with snowfall.

Danielle Desjardins, a meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada, said Swift Current could collect about two to four centimetres by the end of Tuesday. 

"Definitely more over the higher terrain in that Cypress Hills or Leader region," she said.

Estevan residents are invited to participate in the upcoming Municipal All Candidates Forum, organized by the Estevan Chamber of Commerce, taking place tomorrow night at the Royal Canadian Legion at 7 p.m. This event presents a valuable opportunity for voters to engage directly with candidates vying for municipal office.

The forum will be structured in two sections: the first will focus on mayoral candidates, followed by a segment dedicated to those running for council positions.

Rocky View County has collected statistics on the number of garbage, recyclables, and organics thrown out in 2023.

According to the county, a total of 53,994 people visited a self-haul site in the county last year.

The Hamlet of Langdon also has a transfer site.

It was a hazardous morning commute following the wet heavy snow that fell last night into this morning.

Environment Canada meteorologist Justin Shelley commented on how much snow hit the region.

"Based on our sensors it looks like about five to six centimetres fell within the Lacombe to Red Deer corridor between overnight last night and this morning. The good news is that it probably won't stick around very long as we have a warm-up coming up in the next couple of days."

UPDATE:

As of Wednesday, Nov. 6 a missing teen from Siksika has been found. 

Gleichen RCMP put out a missing teen story just yesterday, and as of this morning they are now reporting they have been found safe.

Red Deerians can expect heavy police presence in neighbourhoods tomorrow (Nov. 6) as the Red Deer RCMP conduct training exercises.   

From 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., officers will undergo training in the Inglewood and Vanier neighbourhoods in Red Deer.  

Police Dog Services, General Duty officers, Emergency Response Team, and Remote Pilot Aircraft Systems will all be taking part in the training exercises.