Wintery weather results in multiple vehicle collisions
Snowfall overnight and early Tuesday morning resulted in slick roads throughout Central Alberta.
Multiple vehicle collisions are being reported, including one involving a school bus which was lit on fire.
At 8:40 a.m. Blackfalds RCMP received a report of a three-vehicle collision on Highway 2A at Township Road 402.
Police, Fire, and EMS attended to the scene.
At least one person was injured.
Fort St. John launches convenient online platform for bulk water credit purchases
The City of Fort St. John is launching its new online platform for purchasing bulk water credits following recent upgrades to the bulk water system. This service lets residential customers purchase water credits easily and securely from anywhere using a mobile device or computer.
In just five easy steps, you can purchase bulk water credits from anywhere:
Update: Special needs school bus catches fire following multi-vehicle collision, no children on board
At 7:50 a.m. Blackfalds RCMP received a report of a three-vehicle collision involving an Aspire Special Needs Resource Centre school bus on Highway 2A at Township Road 400 between Lacombe and Blackfalds.
RCMP say the collision was at an intersection and that the bus caught on fire and was destroyed. There were no children on the bus.
Police, Fire, and EMS attended the scene.
RCMP say one vehicle had pulled out from a crossing and was struck in the side by an oncoming vehicle. Snow and ice prevented the vehicle from stopping in time.
Tags, mini 'backpacks', apps: ways biologists track migrating geese throughout North America
While there is never a dull moment here in the 'Land of Living Skies', the honking sounds at this time of year have more people looking up, as Geese are migrating south for winter. With thousands gathered recently in the area, we asked Katherine Conkin, the Provincial Game Bird Biologist with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment just how far these birds will travel, and how they can track them throughout their journey.
She said post-harvest fields like the ones in our area have plenty of available food, such as grain and grubs, for Snow Geese and Ross's Geese.
Raising sweat to help our Vets on Wednesday
Paying tribute to our veterans by raising a sweat is happening this Wednesday, Nov. 6.
The 6th annual free Sweat for a Vet boot camp takes place at the SLS Centre's recently upgraded indoor court starting at 9:15 a.m., following by the return of the military march at 10:30 a.m.
For the first time, it's a fundraiser for the Wayfinders Wellness Society to assist them in continuing to provide free services for veterans and first responders suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Airdrie rallies for local family after sudden loss
Airdronians are rallying behind a local family after they lost a loved one. Dwayne Kirby, a beloved father and partner passed away suddenly while on vacation in Mexico.
Chris Glass, a family friend spoke to DiscoverAirdrie about the circumstances the family is now facing and how tragic it truly is.
Update: Collision on Stoney Trail causing delays for Airdrie commuters
A motor vehicle collision on Stoney Trail, westbound near Badlands Trail, has been cleared.
Airdrie and area road conditions
Road conditions in and around Airdrie have deteriorated as wet snow accumulates on area highways, and there are reports of vehicles in ditches on backroads.
A new home for Olds: Administrative staff to relocate in 2025
The Town of Olds has announced the sale of its current administrative office building to Westview Co-op, a decision formalized at the council meeting last Friday.
The upcoming move is set for spring 2025, when the Town’s administrative staff will be relocated to the Town Operations Centre at 3501-70 Avenue on the northwest side of town. This transition is expected to enhance the Town’s operational efficiency and support long-term growth while benefiting local businesses.
Slippery streets and highways reported as Airdrie is hit with wet snow
Road conditions in and around Airdrie have deteriorated as wet snow accumulates on area highways, and there are reports of vehicles in ditches on backroads.
Have a parking ticket? Pay it with a toy!
Motorists in Red Deer can now pay their parking ticket with a toy.
The City of Red Deer’s annual Toys for Tickets campaign has returned to support the Red Deer Christmas Bureau.
Throughout November, anyone who receives a parking ticket issued by the City of Red Deer can pay the fine by donating a new, unwrapped toy equal to or exceeding the amount of the ticket.
In early December, all toy donations collected through the program will be delivered to the Red Deer Christmas Bureau for distribution to local families.