Strathmore

Jan-Anne Marie August is wanted by RCMP.

According to police, she's wanted for various crimes and is known to frequent Strathmore. However, her last location is unknown.

StrathmoreNow has contacted RCMP about the specifics of her crimes, and we will update the story once we hear back.

If residents see her, they can contact Strathmore RCMP at 403-934-3968 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

Lucy Jones, a local aspiring illustrator blew up on social media with her handmade journals.

The 13-year-old artist had been painting for years, finding inspiration in illustrations she read from children's books when she was younger.

"I've always really liked drawing, and my parents are also authors," said Jones. "I do a lot of watercolour and painting in my drawing books."

Jones said that it's been hard for her parents to keep up with purchasing drawing books for her, so she began making books from scratch.

The Junior B Agra Risk Wheatland Kings hockey team is asking for the community's help in its annual Christmas campaign, Shopping With the Kings.

The program pairs children with players for a holiday shopping spree on December 14. Kids can select toys and gifts for their loved ones, while their parents can pick up grocery store gift cards.

Randy Boissonnault is leaving his post as employment minister in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet after weeks of questions about the Edmonton MP's shifting claims of Indigenous identity and his business dealings.

The winter season is now upon us, and with that, the Youth Theatre Company in Strathmore will be putting on Alice in Winterland.

The show is a rendition of the classic Alice in Wonderland production.

Staff with the company says it's the first big show that the theatre will be performing for the public.

Have you Wrangled Winter yet?

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There are many ways you can qualify for the Jeep by listening to the code word at 7:40 a.m. and when you hear the code word text it to 403-902-1111.

To enter online click here or find us out in the community and make sure you scan the QR code.

If you qualify to win the Jeep, you'll walk away with a $25 gift card to Kala & Lime.

Strathmore residents will hear an Alberta Emergency Alert test on Wednesday at 1:55 p.m.

"Alberta Emergency Alerts are issued to provide you with critical information about a potentially life-threatening situation in your area, including wildfires, floods, and tornadoes," wrote the Alberta government in a news release. "Emergency alerts include information about the location of an emergency and what action you need to take to protect yourself. Alerts are sent out on TV, radio, websites, social media, the Alberta Emergency Alert mobile app, and compatible smartphones."

Treasury Board President Anita Anand is warning that if the House of Commons doesn't get back to regular business, some government departments might be in financial trouble.

On Monday, Anand tabled a supplementary estimates request for $21.6 billion to fund programs including housing, dental care and the national school food program.

One of the biggest-ticket items is $970.8 million for compensation adjustments for civil servants as a result of collective bargaining agreements.

The Saskatchewan Party has announced their cabinet for their upcoming term, with the southeast seeing some new representation.

Daryl Harrison, the MLA for the Cannington constituency, will be serving as the Minister of Agriculture.

Harrison says that he's honoured to serve, bringing with him first-hand experience in the industry.

Several postal workers are rallying outside of the Canada Post office at Strathmore Centre.

The rally began on Friday as the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) announced that they would be going on strike as negotiations between the union and Canada Post have yielded no results.