Ponoka RCMP search for missing 14-year-old boy
Ponoka RCMP are requesting assistance in locating 14-year-old Lincoln Boysis-Nepoose.Lincoln was last seen on Dec. 28, 2023, in Ponoka. The is a concern for his well being.
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Canada pledges to work with U.S. over competing claims to Arctic sea floor
The federal government is pledging to work with its American counterparts after the U.S. claimed parts of the Arctic sea floor that Canada also wants.
The U.S. filed its claim last month with the United Nations agency that evaluates such requests.
As expected, it includes a large chunk of the Beaufort Sea floor that Canada also seeks to control.
A UN treaty gives countries rights over seabeds and their natural resources if they can prove their continental shelf extends past 200 nautical miles from their coast and is a natural extension of the continent.
FCC says 2023 crop was the most expensive crop ever for farmers
One of the key stories in 2023 was the economy with higher interest rates and increased costs.
JP Gervais, Farm Credit Canada's vice president and chief economist says the 2023 crop was the most expensive crop farmers have ever put in the ground with higher input costs and lower commodity prices as compared to 2022.
He says those factors had a key impact on farm profitability along with weather related issues.
Central Alberta Buccaneers getting ready for the 2024 Winter Camp
The Central Alberta Buccaneers will be holding two winter camps before they kick off their regular season in The Alberta Football League (AFL).
If you have ever wanted to play football, or want to continue playing football, then this is a great chance to get started.
The first camp will run from January 20th to 27th in the Exhibition Hall Indoor Field at Westerner Park. The sessions run from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm with a $10 fee or $50 for all four sessions.
The next dates are February 3rd to 10th in the same location.
Over 2,400 traffic tickets issued in Alberta over the holidays
Alberta RCMP were working hard to ensure Alberta's roads were kept safe over the holidays. Between Dec. 24, 2023 and Jan. 1, 2024, the Alberta RCMP issued a total of 2,459 traffic tickets across the province in addition to removing 189 impaired drivers from the roads.
Overall, 1,050 individuals were ticketed for speeding, and 15 drivers were ticketed for excessive speeding (51 km/h over the posted limit) with one motorist caught travelling 204 km/h in a 110 km/h zone.
Battle of the Badges this Friday in Innisfail
RCMP are pleased to take part in the 2nd Annual Innisfail Battle of the Badges RCMP Vs Fire charity game. The game will be played this Friday, (Jan. 5, 2024) Doors open at 6 p.m. and puck drops at 7 p.m. at the Innisfail Twin Arena.
All proceeds from the hockey game go to the Innisfail Food Bank. Entry is free with a donation (food or cash) to the Food Bank. There will be a beer gardens, 50/50, prizes and special Police Vs Fire concession items.
The arena is expected to be packed so it is encouraged that you come early to ensure you get a seat.
CASASC to host exhibition of art work created for healing
The Central Alberta Sexual Assault Support Centre (CASASC) will be hosting an exhibition called “Healing Journeys Through Art” at the Red Deer Arts Council Community Gallery located on 6-4919 49 Street.
The exhibition will feature art from community members that was created in art therapy. The CASASC have received numerous art works over the years from clients and supporters. The pieces will be up for silent auction in support of the CASASC.
Alberta Health Services announces 2024's New Years baby for Red Deer
Alberta Health Services has announced this year’s New Year’s baby for Red Deer.
Shortly after 3AM at Red Deer Regional Hospital, Victoria Dorie and Scott Beardy welcomed their daughter, Bailee weighing 7lbs and 9oz.
“We weren’t sure if she would be a new years baby or not when I went into labour,” says mom Victoria. “There were others in labour around the same time so it was a bit of a surprise to be told we had the first one of the new year here.”
Good news for Albertans at the pumps
Starting today the fuel tax relief program will be reinstated and will be in effect until at least the end of march, depending on the price of oil.
The President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance Nate Horner issued the following statement on Alberta’s fuel tax relief program:
“On Jan. 1, 2023, Alberta’s government paused the collection of the provincial fuel tax on gasoline and diesel for six months to help keep life affordable. We later extended the pause to the end of 2023 and committed to providing relief after that when oil prices are high.