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Sylvan Lake Wellness and Community Connections is exploring the idea of starting up a Men's Shed group that would provide a casual space for men to connect, socialize and work on projects together.

The group held an open house on Nov. 18. The next gathering is set for Nov. 25 at 2nd Wind Brewery & Eatery (5003 Lakeshore Dr.) at 7 p.m.

A Men's Shed is a space where men get together to create, tinker, drink coffee, and tell stories. They gather to work on fun projects and help out in their community.

Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors is undertaking a functional planning study for the future twinning of Highway 11 through the Town of Rocky Mountain House.

A public information session is being held today (Nov. 21). The session will look into the potential future twinning of Highway 11 through the Town of Rocky Mountain House. This information session will introduce the study, outline the objectives, show the current 2003 twinning plan, and share access management alternatives being explored.

Blackfalds FCSS is looking for volunteers for its Snow Angels Program.

The initiative is designed to support seniors or those with mobility issues with snow removal.

Cara Kroetsch is volunteer programmer with FCSS.

"Currently we have 19 residents paired with a Snow Angel. In recent years we have noticed a decline in community volunteers for the program and this has led to some being placed on a waitlist."

Kroetsch says as a result they will be launching a new program this winter.

The Blackfalds Bulldogs were on the losing end of a penalty-filled affair Wednesday night in Spruce Grove falling to the Saints 6-4.

Luke Dahlen had a pair of goals for the Bulldogs in the first period to notch the score up at two heading into the second.

The Saints would go up 4-2 midway through the second on goals by Austin Peters and Alexy Lachaine.

Antoine Gauthier made the score 4-3 late in the frame, while Matthew Ronn would tie the game early in the third.

Trail users at Three Mile Bend will notice temporary construction along their route over the next couple of weeks while crew's complete wetland restoration in the area. 

Starting on Nov. 26, there will be construction activity near the northwest portion of the trail.  

Signs and fencing will be in place around the closed construction area. 

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to announce on Thursday a temporary GST break for certain essential items to help ease affordability pressures.

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says in a statement that the announcement is in response to his party's demands to permanently lift the goods and services tax on a range of expenses.

Protein Industries Canada has put an open call out for projects exploring the blending of pulses and cereal crops to create new ingredients and plant-based food products as well as improve existing ones in store shelves.  

The Parole Board of Canada says it is now working to allow victims’ families to attend Paul Bernardo's parole hearing and deliver their victim impact statements in person.

A lawyer representing the families of two teenage girls murdered by notorious killer and serial rapist Paul Bernardo said they had been denied the right to deliver their statements in person at Bernardo's upcoming parole hearing. The issue was raised by Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre during question period in the House of Commons Wednesday.

Randy Boissonnault is leaving his post as employment minister in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet after weeks of questions about the Edmonton MP's shifting claims of Indigenous identity and his business dealings.

The Red Deer RCMP with the assistance of the Emergency Response Team and Police Dog Services, arrested two individuals and seized multiple firearms and stolen property following their investigation

On Nov. 13, officers observed an individual driving a vehicle while they were prohibited.

Out of concern for public safety police did not pursue the driver.

The next day, the same individual was located again by police.

Officers conducted surveillance, leading to the coordinated arrest of two individuals.