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With the holiday celebrations nearing, many families will be taking provincial roads and highways to visit their loved ones. With that in mind, the Alberta RCMP is giving tips on staying safe on the roads.

“There are simple practices drivers can do to help keep the roads safe for everyone this December,” said Sgt. Darrin Turnbull, Alberta RCMP Traffic in a release. “We all have a responsibility when it comes to road safety. Do your part to ensure you, and those you are sharing the road with, make it home this holiday season.”

According to the Alberta RCMP, several locations in the province have poor driving conditions.

"South of Calgary, freezing rain is causing extremely poor road conditions. On Highway 2 South of Highway 23, High River RCMP are responding to multiple collisions including jackknifed semi trucks."

In many areas north of Red Deer, dense fog is significantly reducing visibility, leading to multiple collisions requiring police response.

"Motorists are asked to avoid travel and ensure they check Alberta 511 for the most up-to-date highway conditions and plan accordingly."

A cheque presentation was made Thursday to PAWS in Portage la Prairie following a fundraiser by a couple of local business owners.

Lynn Bereza is owner of Breeze Yoga and explains she wanted to have a Christmas offering for yoga students and anyone who just wanted an evening to relax.

If you are headed north this weekend for the holidays you could be in store for some slow downs.

Alberta RCMP advises of poor driving conditions on the QE II Highway between Leduc and Red Deer. RCMP have responded to several QE II collisions throughout the morning.

Icy patches were contributing to poor road conditions and they say travel is not recommended. 

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The animals in the care of shelters like the Pembina Valley Humane Society (PVHS) are, of course, fortunate. They benefit from a place to live, food, and volunteers who prioritize their health and well-being. A harsh truth, however, is that it’s no replacement for the comfort of home.  

Portage la Prairie Community Revitalization Corporation (PCRC) has seen remarkable progress in 2024, with a focus on youth engagement, affordable housing, and cultural events. Executive Director Mary Kozar shared her excitement about the year's successes.

One of the standout achievements of the year was the completion of the Communities Building Youth Futures (CBYF) pilot program, which laid the foundation for PCRC's new Youth Hub Project. 

The short fall session of the provincial legislature saw Cypress Hills MLA Doug Steele take on some new responsibilities.

He became the governing Saskatchewan Party's caucus chair and was invited to sit in on cabinet meetings in that role.

The Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings have returned home.  

After spending the past week in Assiniboia, the team were back at Crescent Point Place for their final home game before the Christmas break after crews from the City of Weyburn repaired the ice plant at the arena.  

Last week the Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum (CATPM) announced the arrival of a number of aircraft gifted to them from Winnipeg's Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada. 

The CATPM is located just north of Brandon on the Brandon Airport grounds.

The addition of these vintage aircraft to their current collection has been a welcome sight. All date back to the 1940's when Canada trained flight crew during World War II.

Alberta RCMP advise of poor driving conditions on the QE II Highway between Leduc and Red Deer.
 

RCMP have been responding to several collisions on the QE II throughout the morning.

Icy patches are contributing to poor road conditions and travel is not recommended.

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