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Ermineskin Red Dress Day conference examines systemic racism

Speakers shared their own painful stories of missing and murdered loved ones during conference

May 10, 2024 3:05 PM Read more >

Appeal dismissed for man convicted in Wetaskiwin manslaughter case

Ryan Jake Applegarth is currently serving a life sentence for the second degree murder of a Ponoka woman

May 10, 2024 11:37 AM Read more >

$21,000 grant catalyzes mental health initiatives in Millet

Odell said that this year Pigeon Lake, Westeros, and Warburg will receive similar grants

May 9, 2024 4:00 PM Read more >

Leduc man charged in a homicide investigation

Alberta RCMP Major Crime Unit is investigating a homicide in the Leduc city

May 9, 2024 2:23 PM Read more >

County of Wetaskiwin receives $180K for solar energy initiative

The initiative aims to help county residents reduce their electricity bills by installing solar systems

May 9, 2024 12:32 PM Read more >

Wetaskiwin RCMP search for suspects following a cannabis store break-in

Video surveillance showed two individuals wearing dark clothing are the primary suspects of the crime

May 8, 2024 2:00 PM Read more >

Battle River Watershed Alliance looking for input on ‘health in the watershed’

Group has online survey available in its website

May 8, 2024 10:12 AM Read more >

Land gift bolsters conservation efforts for migratory birds in Wetaskiwin

The donation features boreal mixed wood forests, recognized as critical habitats for North America’s migratory birds

May 7, 2024 3:45 PM Read more >

Grandparent scam has become a major issue for Wetaskiwin: RCMP

RCMP says, some residents were scammed of thousands of dollars

May 7, 2024 2:30 PM Read more >

Maskawcis RCMP seize gun following an assault investigation

Omeasoo was taken before a Justice of the Peace and initially remanded to speak to bail.

May 6, 2024 12:30 PM Read more >