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École Oriole Park students have the opportunity to be part of a new literacy project based on the published books of the late local author Kerry Wood.  

Three of Kerry Wood’s young reader books, and one short story, including Mickey the Beaver, Samson’s Long Ride, Birds and Animals in the Rockies, and Ronnie from Cowboy Yarns for Young Folk will be adapted and illustrated for Grades 1 to 3 students.   

On Feb. 9, 2024, at 3:25 p.m., Wetaskiwin RCMP received a report of a serious two vehicle collision on Highway 13 and Range Road 261.

Upon arrival, investigators observed a sedan was struck by a ½ ton pick up truck. Emergency crews tended to one of the occupants of the sedan however, he died at scene.

The deceased has been identified as a 29-year-old male resident of Maskwacis. The driver of the sedan was taken by STARS to hospital with serious injuries. Another passenger of the sedan and the driver of the pickup was taken to hospital by ambulance.

UPDATE:

As of Feb. 9, at 8:39 p.m., the scene was clear, and traffic flow was back to normal.

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BACKGROUND STORY:

The Wetaskiwin RCMP are on the scene of a serious two vehicle collision on Highway 13 at Range Road 261.

Traffic on Highway 13 is being redirected.

Police anticipate remaining on scene for several hours.

UPDATE:

On Feb. 9 Three Hills RCMP added more details about the suspect vehicle.

The vehicle is believed to be a 2012-2022 Black Dodge Ram, which will have front end damage.

If you were in the area at the time and witnessed the collision or saw the vehicle, or if you have any information that can further the investigation, please call Three Hills RCMP at 403-443-5539.

BACKGROUND STORY:

Cereals Canada has wrapped up its annual New Crop Trade and Technical Missions updating customers in 17 countries on the quality of the 2023 wheat crop.

Elaine Sopiwnyk, vice president of technical services for Cereals Canada says despite challenging growing conditions last year that led to variable yields and below-average production, Canadian farmers grew almost 30 million tonnes of high-quality wheat.

The Canadian Federation of Agriculture has declared today Food Freedom Day.

The CFA says it's the date by which Canadian households of average income have generally earned enough money to pay for their entire year's grocery bill. 

President Keith Currie says Food Freedom Day is a celebration by Canadian farmers and ranchers on the basis that we're able to continue to produce food at an affordable rate. 

After consultation with event organizers and town officials, The Town of Sylvan Lake has come to the difficult decision to cancel the Ice Dragon Boat races and Polar Dip event for next weekend, February 16-18.

UPDATE: As of 9:38 a.m., RCMP advised that the shelter in place was lifted, and the two suspects were in custody.

Didsbury RCMP further advise that they ARE NOT looking for any further suspects. There is no further threat to the public.

BACKGROUND STORY:

On Feb. 9, at 7:44 a.m., the Didsbury RCMP were tracking armed suspects in a rural area west of Carstairs, and advised residents to shelter in place.

The suspects were described as a man and a woman.

Update:

On Feb. 9 at 9:38 a.m., the Didsbury RCMP advised that the shelter in place has been lifted. RCMP have the two suspects in custody.

More details are expected today.

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Original story:

Didsbury RCMP are currently tracking two suspects believed to be armed with firearms West of Carstairs.

At the February 6th regular Chinook's Edge School Division (CESD) board meeting some of the topics discussed included resource allocation and new land acknowledgement. 

Here are some of the highlights from the meeting: 

Board considers processes and timelines for resource allocation in 2024-25 school year