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Local briefs - June 17

Local briefs - June 17

The provincial government is looking at twinning Hwy 11A and converting already-twinned Hwy 11 into a freeway.
Farmers grazing ditches

Farmers grazing ditches

Some Red Deer County pasture land is so dry it may not recover this year, said a county councillor on Tuesday.
Police identify man killed in Gadsby farm fire

Police identify man killed in Gadsby farm fire

Stettler RCMP have released the name of the man who died in a farm building fire in Gadsby on June 7.

Veteran RCMP dog handler accused of striking suspect in the face

A veteran Red Deer RCMP officer and dog handler has been charged with assault after a suspect was allegedly struck in the face after being apprehended during an early-morning arrest in August 2008.

Businessman advised to follow water rules

Alberta Environment has issued an enforcement order against a Red Deer-area business owner, who is accused of drawing well water for commercial use without authorization.

Province making changes in special needs education

New plans for special education are being met positively by some school board chairs in Central Alberta, but they’re still waiting to see how the province will finance its new framework.
A portion of city’s trail system will be closed temporarily

A portion of city’s trail system will be closed temporarily

A section of Red Deer’s popular trail system could experience a blockage this summer, with the disruption continuing for an estimated 18 months.

Bachusky wins 'Worst Handyman' title

A seasoned Red Deer newsman has hammered his way, albeit none too well, into national TV stardom.

Powder at Ponoka post office

Ponoka RCMP were called to the Ponoka post office on Monday after a small amount of white powder was found in containers used to transport mail from Edmonton to the town.Mounties responded at about 8:15 a.m.
Police drawing of flasher released

Police drawing of flasher released

Red Deer City RCMP released a composite sketch of a man who exposed himself to girls in the Waskasoo area last Thursday morning.