Police dog show in Innisfail Wednesday morning
Central Albertans can watch a unique dog show in Innisfail on Wednesday morning.
The RCMP’s Police Dog Service Training Centre (PDSTC) will host a free public demonstration Aug. 13 at 10 a.m., offering a look at the training and discipline of its canines — all German shepherds.
The RCMP use the breed for its strength, versatility, courage, physical stature and adaptability to work in different climates across the country.
Grizzly bluff charges prompt new trail closure, warning in Kananaskis
Alberta Parks has added two more advisories to a growing list of bear warnings and closures in Kananaskis Country, after new reports of grizzly bluff charges.
A closure for the Upper Kananaskis Lake Circuit Trail was issued Aug. 11 and remains in effect until further notice. It includes the trail from North Interlakes Day Use to White Spruce Day Use, Everest Trail, and all portions of shoreline. Officials say multiple bears are feeding in the area and a grizzly bluff charge was reported.
Manitobans encouraged to take precautions to prevent West Nile Virus
Southern Manitoba has entered the peak season for West Nile Virus.
Dr. Aly Dhala is Chief Medical Officer for Southern Health-Sante Sud. He says Culex Tarsalis mosquitoes are the ones that carry West Nile Virus, and those species are most active from mid-July through August, especially during warm evenings.
According to Dr. Dhala, there are no active cases of the virus in humans in the region. He notes, however, there is one suspect case which the regional health authority is following. The region performs active surveillance with monitoring traps.
Chip and seal surfacing begins in Muenster
Residents of Muenster are reminded that work is beginning on chip sealing for three main roads in the community.
College Avenue, Main Street and Range Line Road will all be undergoing the process to provide smoother, stronger roads and better dust control. During this time, the Village of Muenster is requesting that drivers stay off the roads while they are being worked on. The roads will be ready for most traffic shortly after the seal is applied.
I think we've got enough rain, Westman! Yesterday's rainfall amounts
Total rainfall over 10.0 mm from Monday, August 11th:
Alexander 15.2 mm
Argue 13.5 mm
Bede 30.6 mm
Brandon 10.0 mm
Dand 10.4 mm
Deloraine 12.1 mm
Eden 10.1 mm
Glenboro 13.5 mm
Hamiota 18.6 mm
Kenton 18.3 mm
Kola 30.5 mm
McAuley 14.2 mm
Miniota 20.4 mm
Minnedosa 13.3 mm
Neepawa 12.2 mm
Reston 12.3 mm
Rivers 16.1 mm
Souris 23.4 mm
Virden 15.5 mm
Wawanesa 13.7 mm
Back-to-school dates set for local schools
The beginning of the school year is on the horizon.
Schools in Strathmore and the surrounding area have released their first-day dates for the 2025-26 school year.
All Siksika Nation schools will welcome students back on Aug. 27.
In Strathmore, Sacred Heart Academy, Holy Cross Collegiate, and Brentwood Elementary School will open on Aug. 28.
Strathmore High School, Westmount Elementary School, Wheatland Elementary School, George Freeman School, Crowther Memorial Junior High School, and Trinity Christian Academy will begin classes on Sept. 2.
Airdrie’s 2023 per-person spending third-lowest among Alberta’s major municipalities: study
Airdrie had the third-lowest per-person municipal spending among Major Municipalities in 2023 and was one of only five municipalities to reduce spending after inflation from 2009 to 2023, according to a new study from the Fraser Institute.
Local weather forecaster calls for a bit of a roller coaster this week
Local amateur weathercaster Angie Brown is calling for a bit of a roller coaster ride of weather this week, but you'll want some sunscreen for today and a hoodie by Thursday.
"For Tuesday, we're going to have a sunny sky and a high of 27. Wednesday we're going to have a high of 30 with sunny skies.
Thursday, we're going to have a high of 21 and a sunny sky. Friday, we're going to have a high of 21 and clearing.
And Saturday, and Sunday, we're going to have a mix of sun and cloud and a high of 25."
Groups respond to continued pronoun law challenge
CUPE is praising a decision by the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal which ruled that a legal challenge to Bill 137, known as the Parent’s Bill of Rights or the pronoun law, can proceed.
Saskatchewan’s highest court says courts can decide whether the legislation is unconstitutional. This after the Saskatchewan government pushed the bill through by enacting the notwithstanding clause.
Roseau River First Nation man arrested after police assaulted while investigating youth party
An adult male from Roseau River First Nation was arrested for assault, and later released on court-imposed conditions, after Manitoba First Nations Police responded to a call in the community.
On August 2nd, police responded to a report of an adult male providing youth with alcohol at a party at his home. Officers were met by a crowd of people at the residence, causing what was described in a news release as a "large disturbance'.