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The Red Deer Public Schools (RDPS) Board of Trustees has approved a motion to advocate for provincial coverage of COVID-19 vaccinations for teachers and school staff.

At a meeting on September 10, Board member Angela Sommers highlighted the importance of protecting school staff, who play a critical role in maintaining the health, safety, and continuity of learning for students across Alberta.

With COVID-19 continuing to circulate, vaccinations remain a key tool in safeguarding both staff and students.

On Sept. 6, 2025, around 3:10 a.m., Grande Cache RCMP responded to reports of a man who had just been assaulted by several people, possibly up to 4, near Grande Cache Community High Schol. EMS was on scene and tended to the victim while he spoke to police, stating they had stolen from him and identifying one suspect. The victim was then transported by EMS to the hospital with serious non-life-threatening injuries. One suspect was later located and arrested, though RCMP are still trying to identify the other suspects.

Weyburn RCMP continue to investigate the fatal shooting of a woman on Highway 39 on Sept. 12, after a motorist reported gunshot damage to their SUV. Police are looking into whether the two incidents are connected.

The driver, who may have been following a Ford Explorer at the time, reported hearing two “pop” sounds similar to rocks hitting a windshield, although no damage was visible at the time. The following day, Sept. 13, the motorist noticed a flat tire.

As the air turns crisp and the trails grow busier, Cochrane RCMP and Cochrane Search and Rescue are reminding hikers to take safety seriously before heading into Alberta’s wilderness.

The cooler months bring a surge of hikers, campers and backpackers, but officials warn that even a quick day trip can become dangerous without proper planning.

Country Thunder is closing out its 2025 festival season with a boost to several local charities across Alberta and Saskatchewan.

The popular music festival series says it contributed $18,000 this year to community organizations, while also supporting dozens of local groups through partnerships, fundraising and volunteer opportunities.

For the second year in a row, The Steinbach Bible College (SBC) men’s dormitory has flooded. 

Drenched dorms 

“We were quite concerned,” says Dave Reimer, president of SBC.

The heavy rainfall Thursday night left Steinbach and area with roughly 100 millimeters of rain.

“We had this very similar storm (last year) with six inches of rain hitting us in one day.” 

Travellers on Highway 363 will want to know about delays in place. 

Due to ongoing road work, speeds are being reduced to 60 kilometres per hour. The work itself stretches from Kelstern to Hodgeville. 

Vehicles may need to stop, with flag persons in attendance. 

This work is scheduled to wrap up by 5 p.m.

Updates will be posted on the Highway Hotline.

Investigators are heading to the site of a plane crash that killed four people in remote northeastern Manitoba over the weekend.

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada says investigators should arrive in St. Theresa Point Anisininew Nation by the end of the week to probe the accident that saw a bush plane crash approximately 40 kilometres south of the community while on its way to Makepeace Lake. 

Highway 13 is experiencing delays due to a long stretch of road work. 

From Cadillac to Admiral, crews are working with fresh oil. 

Flag persons are signalling traffic, with reduced speeds being enforced. Travellers may need to come to a stop as directed. 

This work is scheduled to be completed by 5 p.m.

Updates can be found on the Highway Hotline. 

Highway 332 is under construction today. 

The work stretches from Highway 32 to 43 kilometres west of the starting point. 

Vehicles should be ready to stop, with flag persons in attendance.  Reduced speeds are being enforced. 

The scheduled finish time for this work is 5 p.m.

Updates will be made available on the Highway Hotline.