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On Aug. 19, at about 2:45 p.m., Ponoka RCMP members observed a stolen Ford F-350 at a pawn shop off Highway 2A in Ponoka. Officers were able to quickly arrest both occupants without incident.

The driver provided a false name. Through a subsequent investigation, RCMP identified the driver as Lethbridge resident Kevin Wright, 56.

Wright has been charged with:

• possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000

• possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000

• obstruct peace officer

Manitoba Agriculture released its latest weekly crop report on Tuesday, offering a snapshot of harvest progress and crop conditions across the province. Cereal crop specialist Anne Kirk, who is compiling the reports this month, says harvest operations are moving forward despite recent weather challenges.

On Aug. 20, 2025, investigators from the Wetaskiwin RCMP Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) & Ponoka General Investigation Section (GIS) were searching for a wanted priority offender.

Red Deer Polytechnic has introduced a new kind of dog to its community, though this one is powered by technology instead of tail wags.

The school unveiled “Dr. Woof,” a Unitree Go2 Pro robotic dog, on International Dog Day, Aug. 26. The bionic quadruped is part of RDP’s innovation ecosystem, meant to highlight applied research opportunities while sparking conversations about robotics and automation.

On Aug. 20, Ponoka RCMP were making patrols when they located a vehicle travelling 190 km/h on Highway 2A entering Ponoka. Officers attempted a traffic stop, however the vehicle fled at a high rate of speed. The vehicle was later located and both occupants arrested.

As a result of the investigation, RCMP have charged 37-year-old Maskwacis resident Brandon Buffalo with:

• possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000

• flight from a police officer

• dangerous operation of a motor vehicle

The Sylvan Lake Municipal Library is wrapping up summer with its 2nd annual community book sale, running this Friday and Saturday (August 29/30), from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Items are available by donation, as in you pay what you like and get to take home books, DVDs, CDs, games, and more.

Proceeds from the sale support the library’s collection and programming.

Library Programmer Corrie Brown says the sale is both a fundraiser and a way for people to refresh their shelves.

Yesterday at 11:55 p.m., Sundre RCMP received a report of a missing youth.

With the help of public tips, he has been located and is now safe.

RCMP thanked the public for their help.

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This Friday (August 29) marks 65 years since the first-ever home football game at Calgary’s McMahon Stadium, the long-time home of the Calgary Stampeders.

Built in just 103 days, the stadium first opened on August 15, 1960, under a 99-year lease with the City of Calgary.

Its construction was made possible thanks to a $300,000 donation from Calgary oilmen Frank and George McMahon to the University of Alberta in Calgary, which later became the University of Calgary.

Central Alberta is getting ready to turn teal as Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) launches its annual "Turn the Town Teal" campaign to raise awareness about the power of mentoring as part of the September month-long celebration of BBBS.

The campaign invites businesses and organizations in Lacombe, Blackfalds, Bentley, and Clive to decorate their storefronts and offices in teal, the official colour of BBBS.

Lead poisoning impacts cattle in Saskatchewan every year, potentially killing multiple animals in a herd. Not only is there the concern associated with losing cattle, but there is also potential for lead to enter the food chain – because of this, testing is required in lead poisoning cases to protect public health.