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A few local hockey players are looking to earn a spot on the Team Alberta U16 roster this fall.  

The Alberta Cup Hockey Tournament was held in Red Deer on April 24.  

Team Alberta Red took gold with local players Hudson Pineda on defence, and Nolan Ilsley and Max Mullen as forwards.   

Airdrie council has approved Bylaw B-23/2025, overhauling the fees developers pay to fund major road, water and sewer infrastructure. The new levy rates—updated for the first time in eight years—take effect Sept. 1 and follow a two-year technical review.

No dinner plans for this Saturday? How about a plate full of slow-roasted, wood smoked pulled pork with all the fixings, finished off with a night of good entertainment? 

That's what's in store for the second annual pig roast in support of South Central Cancer Resource (SCCR).

What started as a decade-long yearly tradition among family and friends turned into something much bigger last year after circumstances led Marlin Fehr to start thinking outside the box. 

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for the area.

According to Environment Canada (EC), meteorologists are tracking a cluster of severe thunderstorms that are capable of producing strong wind gusts, hail, and heavy rain.

"These thunderstorms are located 10 km northwest and 20 kilometres south of Strathmore and are moving slowly to the northeast," wrote EC. "Local travel delays are likely. Driving conditions will likely be difficult. Large hail may cause significant damage and injury."

Motorists are advised of a collision impeding traffic in Swift Current.

Two vehicles have collided at the intersection of North Railway Street West and Central Avenue North.

One vehicle is blocking traffic, although it is passable.

Drivers are asked to proceed through the area at reduced speeds and with caution.

With less than a week to go before the SaskPower Windscape Kite Festival and Long Days Night, there is still a significant need for volunteers.

"It's the only international Kite Festival in all of Western Canada," said Christine Ciona, one of the volunteer coordinators. "We bring in flyers from around the world, celebrate culture, arts, community, and people can come from far to be with us on the hill.

Low water levels and high sediment flow on the South Saskatchewan River are prompting ferry closures, altering Canada Day plans in Saskatoon, and raising new concerns about the health of one of the province’s most important water sources.

The Water Security Agency (WSA) confirmed this week that inflows from Alberta into Lake Diefenbaker, which feeds the South Saskatchewan River, are currently about half of the seasonal norm. While the reservoir remains above average for this time of year, mountain runoff is well below expected levels, and spring precipitation has been limited.

RCMP in Warman are hoping to reunite a collection of unique jewellery and coins with their rightful owner after the items were seized during a drug investigation in December 2023.

The collection, which includes antique coins, rings, and a gold pocket watch, was recovered alongside drug paraphernalia. Despite efforts to identify the owner, police say the items remain unclaimed.

“These could be souvenirs from someone’s travels, family heirlooms, or part of a cherished collection,” said S/Sgt. Jason Teniuk. “Whatever the case, they clearly hold personal value.”

Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch around parts of central Alberta.

Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts and large hail.

Residents are urged to go indoors at the first sound of thunder, as lightning kills and injures Canadians every year.

Strong wind gusts can damage trees, buildings and overturn vehicles.

Large hail can cause significant damage and injury.

As concerns mount over Alberta’s public health care system, two Alberta NDP MLAs will be in Airdrie on Thursday, June 19, for a town hall focused on challenges such as privatization, ER closures, and rising wait times.

MLAs Dr. Luanne Metz, chair of Future of Health Care, and Sarah Hoffman, NDP health shadow minister, will headline the event, joined by Chris Gallaway, executive director of Friends of Medicare, and Nate Pike, host of the political podcast The Breakdown.