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MP Gerald Soroka reacts to 2024 federal budget
Member of Parliament for Yellowhead, Gerald Soroka says he is disappointed in the federal Liberals' 2024 budget and that it will not benefit Canadians in the long run. Soroka also says much of the budget is just more of the same from the Liberal government. "We've got inflationary deficits. How do you manage this?...
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Crews respond to fire on Main Street in Rocky Mountain House
According to officials with RCMP K Division, emergency crews responded to a fire along Main Street in Rocky Mountain House at around 3 a.m. on April 18, 2024. Officials also say the security alarms of neighboring buildings were set off prompting a response. Fire Chief with Clearwater Regional Fire Rescue Services, John...
Apr 18, 2024
Semi-finals for Rocky Youth Talent Contest on Thursday
Following a round of eliminations on April 4, remaining contestants with the Rocky Youth Talent Contest will be brining their talents back to the Royal Canadian Legion stage on April 18. Organizer Denise Hills says there are a couple rounds of auditions for the finals. "Everyone comes to the Legion on April 4 and ...
Apr 17, 2024
April 19 deadline for Clearwater County residents to pay outstanding tax balance before penalty applied
Officials with Clearwater County are reminding residents to pay outstanding tax balances before April 19 to avoid a 4 per cent penalty. The County says tax notices were mailed in May 2023. The County says it offers many ways to pay outstanding balances including online banking, mail and in-person. More information on C...
Apr 17, 2024
ASIRT completes investigation into RCMP-involved shooting on O'Chiese First Nation
An investigation by the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) into a fatal RCMP officer-involved shooting on the O'Chiese First Nation three years ago has determined no reasonable grounds to believe an offence was committed. The ASIRT report determined that on April 3, 2021, the subject officer responded to a ...
Apr 16, 2024
Former teacher convicted of sexual interference given Conditional Sentence
By: Sheldon Spackman A former teacher accused of sexually assaulting a central Alberta youth a year-and-a-half ago, has been given an 18-month Conditional Sentence Order (CSO). Tyler Kanten, 44, was sentenced in Red Deer Court of Justice on April 9, 2024, after being convicted on one count of sexual interference, while...
Apr 16, 2024
Local residents charged in connection to alleged theft
Red Deer RCMP Crime Reduction Team (CRT) say they have executed a search warrant leading to the arrest of two individuals. On April 10, 2024, as part of ongoing property crime investigations within the city of Red Deer, Red Deer CRT with the assistance of the Emergency Response Team, Central Alberta District Crime Redu...
Apr 16, 2024
New pool lift operational at Credit Union Co-op Aquatic Centre
Officials with the Town of Rocky Mountain House say a new pool lift has been installed at Credit Union Co-op Aquatic Centre so that everyone, including those with limited mobility, can enjoy the pool. Glenn McNair, manager at the Credit Union Co-op Aquatic Centre says there was a time when there was no lift. "We u...
Apr 16, 2024
Rocky Community Learning Council to host open house for those interested in health care careers
The Rocky Community Learning Council and Campus Alberta Central are inviting everyone to learn more about careers in health care at their upcoming open house and employer fair. Jana Tompson, Executive Director for the Rocky Learning Centre says this open house is for anyone interested in getting into the health care ai...
Apr 16, 2024
Snowfall warning in effect for Nordegg region
According to officials with Environment & Climate Change Canada (ECCC), a long period of snowfall with total amounts of 10 to 20 cm is possible for the Nordegg region. They say heavy snow is expected to begin this evening and taper off by Wednesday morning for most areas. They add that localities near the American ...
Apr 15, 2024