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More information is released as the RCMP Major Crimes Unit seeks the publics assistance in locating wanted 20-year-old male Ashton Deschamps.

Deschamps is wanted for the second-degree murder of 31-year-old Chanse Twins, a resident of Ermineskin First Nation, which occurred on August 13, on the Louis Bull First Nation. 

Deschamps is described as: 

After a summer of rodeos, dinosaurs and door-knocking, Pierre Poilievre is now officially heading back to Ottawa as a Conservative member of Parliament for Alberta.

The Tory leader will represent the sprawling rural riding of Battle River—Crowfoot, in the province's eastern region, after winning a byelection on Monday. 

"Getting to know the people in this region has been the privilege of my life," Poilievre told a crowd at a victory party in Camrose, Alta., on Monday night. "In fact, I've had a hell of a lot of fun."

Air Canada and the union representing its flight attendants have reached a tentative deal to end a strike that began on Saturday morning.

The airline said it will gradually begin operations Tuesday.

The two sides met through the night with a federal mediator before reaching a tentative agreement that will be brought to members of the Air Canada component of the Canadian Union of Public Employees.

"Your right to vote on your wages was preserved," the union said in a post on its website announcement the end of the strike.

Wetaskiwin and Ponoka RCMP have arrested and charged two in connection with a $60,000 equipment theft.

On Aug. 8, Wetaskiwin RCMP received a report of a company work trailer that had been broken into in Wetaskiwin County near Malmo. About $60,000 worth of tools were stolen.

One of the stolen items contained an Apple AirTag, which pinged to a home in Ponoka.

Today, the Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced the initial list of regions that will qualify for the Livestock Tax Deferral in 2025.

Alberta's government is looking to power some of its jails with solar energy.

The province says it's planning to build solar installations at five of its 10 correctional facilities, with early energy cost savings estimated at $1 million per year.

"The solar installations are expected to offset approximately 80 per cent of the energy used at each site," Michael Kwas, press secretary for Infrastructure Minister Martin Long, said in an email.

He said the estimated savings will likely change as the installations are further designed.

The President of the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) says he's optimistic that they can reach an agreement that will see the Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) remain part of the national organization.

Last week, ABP gave the CCA notice to withdraw from the national organization as of July 1, 2026, citing among its concerns the organization's funding model, board structure, and representation since Alberta producers contribute over 50 percent to the organization.

Tyler Fulton is optimistic they'll be able to agree on a workable solution for everyone.

A Red Deer non-profit organization empowering women to reach economic independence has received a $20,000 grant.

Dress for Success Central Alberta has received a $21,711 grant from the Government of Alberta’s Community Initiatives Program to support its new Career Hub, an online platform aimed at advancing economic empowerment for women across Central Alberta.

Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for parts of Ponoka and Wetaskiwin counties.

The watch includes:

• County of Wetaskiwin

  • Pigeon Lake

  • Alder Flats and Winfield

  • Wetaskiwin and Millet

• Ponoka County

  • Rimbey, Bluffton and Hoadley

  • Crestomere

Wetaskiwin RCMP say a 14-year-old reported missing has been located safe and sound.

The youth was last seen Aug. 15, and police had expressed concern for her well-being.

RCMP thanked the public and media for their assistance.

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