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Stolen property and weapons found at rural property. (RCMP photo)

Ponoka RCMP charge two after executing search warrants

RCMP seek assistance locating individual

Stolen property and weapons found at rural property. (RCMP photo)
Jay Adamson

Crestomere School has a new principal

There is a new head of Crestomere School. Wolf Creek Public Schools…

Jay Adamson
Close-up of a stop sign on the side of a yellow school bus. (File photo)

Ponoka school bus ride nearly ends in tragedy

Father is calling for review of bus driver policies and procedures

Close-up of a stop sign on the side of a yellow school bus. (File photo)
Dr. Albert de Villiers, former chief medical health officer for the Interior Health Authority. (Contributed)
Dr. Albert de Villiers, former chief medical health officer for the Interior Health Authority. (Contributed)
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Leduc RCMP arrest two in relation to outdoor rink arson

The youth’s next court date is Mar. 24

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RCMP logo. (File photo)

Wetaskiwin seek information relating to injured woman dropped off at hospital

‘Anyone with information related to this horrible event is asked to contact the Wetaskiwin (RCMP)’

RCMP logo. (File photo)
Dr. Albert de Villiers, the former chief medical health officer for the Interior Health Authority, has been found guilty on two counts of child sex crimes. (Photo Submitted)

Ex-top doctor in B.C., Alberta found guilty of child sex crimes

A judge released their verdict in the trial of Dr. Albert de Villiers on Tuesday

Dr. Albert de Villiers, the former chief medical health officer for the Interior Health Authority, has been found guilty on two counts of child sex crimes. (Photo Submitted)
RCMP missing-person poster.
RCMP missing-person poster.
RCMP wanted poster.

Maskwacis RCMP issue warrant for attempted murder charges

The warrant stems back to an incident on Jan. 8.

RCMP wanted poster.
(File photo by Advocate staff)

‘Horrendously terrifying’: Whistle Stop owner involved in collision with train

Whistle Stop owner Chris Scott was hit by a train while crossing…

(File photo by Advocate staff)
The Jewel Theatre, a piece of Stettler history for 70 years, will be going up for sale in February. (Facebook photo)

Iconic piece of Stettler history going up for sale

Single screen theatres face many challenges

The Jewel Theatre, a piece of Stettler history for 70 years, will be going up for sale in February. (Facebook photo)
Stettler’s Regional Board of Trade is planning an ice-fishing derby over Family Day weekend on Buffalo Lake. (File photo)

Stettler Regional Board of Trade planning first annual ice-fishing derby on Buffalo Lake

The staff behind Stettler’s Regional Board of Trade (BOT) are hard at…

Stettler’s Regional Board of Trade is planning an ice-fishing derby over Family Day weekend on Buffalo Lake. (File photo)
Castor’s Lynn Sabo, and her store, The Purple Platypus, won the ‘most improved’ category of the Community Futures social media marketing challenge which took place in November. (Photo submitted)

Community Futures East Parkland announces social media marketing challenge winners

Mirror, Alta., based Community Futures East Parkland recently finished its most recent…

Castor’s Lynn Sabo, and her store, The Purple Platypus, won the ‘most improved’ category of the Community Futures social media marketing challenge which took place in November. (Photo submitted)
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The winter driving habits that could cost you

Alberta drivers know that our winters can make road conditions slippery and…

  • Jan 6, 2023
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Free, online workshops available to Albertans

Need a wellness boost in 2023? Wellness Exchange is a series of…

  • Jan 5, 2023
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Rifle found on scene of incident that took place Dec. 1 (Submitted/ ASIRT)

UPDATE: Officer-involved shooting in Maskwacis

Investigation has been taken over by ASIRT

Rifle found on scene of incident that took place Dec. 1 (Submitted/ ASIRT)
(File photo)

Officer-involved shooting in Maskwacis

Investigation has been taken over by ASIRT

(File photo)
Nate Horner

Feeder Association Loan Guarantee Program to receive $50 million increase

Announcement made by Agriculture and Irrigation Minister Nate Horner

Nate Horner
RCMP cruiser. (File photo)

UPDATE: Multiple collisions reported on QEII, secondary highways:RCMP

RCMP asking public to avoid travel unless absolutely necessary

RCMP cruiser. (File photo)
A carbon monoxide detector finds the odorless, colourless gas that could be fatal if it’s allowed to leak for an extended period of time. (File Photo)

Carbon monoxide is a ‘silent killer’

Preventative maintenance and detectors are key to safety this winter season

A carbon monoxide detector finds the odorless, colourless gas that could be fatal if it’s allowed to leak for an extended period of time. (File Photo)
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