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Rocky Mountain House RCMP have confirmed the death of Cory Gopher-Desjarlais.

At this time, her death is not believed to be criminal in nature.

She had been reported missing earlier on Monday (May 26).

Police have not released any further information. 

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Alberta RCMP needs your help in tracking down Ryan Paul Reiser, who is wanted for various crimes.

Reiser was featured in this week's Wanted Wednesday profile.

He was last seen in Ponoka County and is also known to frequent Rimbey and Sylvan Lake.

If you see Reiser, do not approach.

Report any information to police or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

Burton Bailey, the newly elected Conservative MP for the Red Deer Riding, won Monday’s election with over 44,000 votes.

With the election now over, Burton Bailey had a conversation with Central Alberta Online News on what comes next — not only for him but for Red Deer.

What was your reaction once the polls were closed?

“Well, I was very humbled and honoured, you know, such a strong turn out, it was overwhelming the support that the Red Deerians showed me.”

How was the experience?

According to preliminary figures released by Elections Canada, 21,733 electors in the Red Deer riding voted at advance polls held from April 18 to 21. In Ponoka-Didsbury, 27,715 ballots were cast by advanced voters.

Nationally, about 7.3 million Canadians voted early—a 25 per cent increase from the 5.8 million who voted in advance polls during the 2021 federal election.

Alberta RCMP needs your help in tracking down Nicholas Travis Morin, who is wanted for various crimes.

Morin was featured in this week's Wanted Wednesday profile.

He was last seen in Maskwacis and is also known to frequent Wetaskiwin.

If you see Morin, do not approach.

Report any information to police or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

Update:

The snowfall warning is ended for Central Alberta.

Original:

Central Alberta residents are being advised to prepare for heavy snowfall and changing weather conditions across Alberta on Monday and into tonight.

Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a snowfall warning for parts of Clearwater County and Mountain View County.

Independent Zarnab Zaffar is a candidate in the Ponoka-Didsbury riding.

Originally set as the Liberal candidate, Zafar did not get enough signatures to be on the ballot for the Liberal party, so she is now running with no affiliation.

CentralAlbertaOnline.com reached out for an interview with Zafar but did not receive a response at the time of publication. No official bio for Zafar could be found.

On April 8, 2025, High Prairie RCMP were conducting traffic enforcement on Highway 2 in Big Lakes County when they clocked a vehicle on Laser at 206 km/h in a 100 km/h zone. 

The driver was given a mandatory court date for exceeding the maximum highway speed limit, along with driving carelessly.

For the third straight year, the Sylvan Lake Wranglers will face the Okotoks Bisons for the Heritage Junior B Hockey League Championship banner.

The Wranglers were the top team in the Northern Division during the regular season with 69 points, while the Bisons led the Southern Division with 65 points.

RCMP are continuing to search for Jan-Anne August, who is wanted for various crimes.

August's last known location is unknown.

Her areas of activity include Clairmont, Calgary, Foothills County, Munson, Bragg Creek, Kneehill County, Enchant, Lethbridge County, Lethbridge, Taber, Vulcan, Olds, Alternate, Vulcan County, Strathmore, Grande Prairie, and the County of Newell.

Do not approach August if you spot her.

Report any information to police or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).