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A section of range road near Sylvan Lake has been closed due to deteriorating conditions. (Black Press News Media file photo)

Lacombe County announces temporary road closure

Lacombe County has announced a temporary road closure near Sylvan Lake. Because…

A section of range road near Sylvan Lake has been closed due to deteriorating conditions. (Black Press News Media file photo)
The Ponoka RCMP detachment is investigating a home invasion. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Ponoka RCMP investigates home invasion

Officers from the Ponoka RCMP detachment are investigating a home invasion which…

The Ponoka RCMP detachment is investigating a home invasion. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
The Ponoka RCMP are investigating an early-hours shooting on May 5. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Ponoka RCMP investigate shooting

Officers from the Ponoka RCMP detachment are investigating an early morning shooting…

The Ponoka RCMP are investigating an early-hours shooting on May 5. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
The Edmonton Police Service has confirmed the identity of a body found on Samson Cree Nation on April 29. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Body found at Maskwacis that of murdered girl: Edmonton Police Service

The Edmonton Police Service has confirmed that the body found on Samson…

The Edmonton Police Service has confirmed the identity of a body found on Samson Cree Nation on April 29. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Wetaskiwin RCMP nab repeat offender

Following an investigation started in March 2023 by the Wetaskiwin RCMP Crime…

THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Stettler RCMP nab robbery-spree suspects

The Stettler RCMP and officers from other detachments ended a three-person crime…

THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Camrose Casino held an open house in an attempt to gain support for a move to Edmonton.(File photo)

Camrose Casino holds open house

Casino operators are trying to get approval to move the facility into Edmonton

  • Apr 21, 2023
Camrose Casino held an open house in an attempt to gain support for a move to Edmonton.(File photo)
Proposed BAR W Resort layout. (Project website photo)

Buffalo Lake resort proposal coming back to community for feedback

A recreational vehicle development proposed for the south shore of Buffalo Lake…

Proposed BAR W Resort layout. (Project website photo)
CN rail trains are shown at a train yard in Vaughan, Ont., on Monday, June 20, 2022. According to Minister Nate Horner, the MOU around the Oyen economic corridor will include consultation with CN Rail.(Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press)

Proposed Oyen economic corridor could be routed through Stettler

A proposed economic corridor ending in Oyen could have a financial impact…

CN rail trains are shown at a train yard in Vaughan, Ont., on Monday, June 20, 2022. According to Minister Nate Horner, the MOU around the Oyen economic corridor will include consultation with CN Rail.(Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press)
Midge is one of 27 cats currently in care by Animal Haven Rescue League. (Animal Haven Rescue League photo)

Regional animal rescues paint ‘dire’ picture

Animal rescues in the region are sounding the alarm over a “perfect…

Midge is one of 27 cats currently in care by Animal Haven Rescue League. (Animal Haven Rescue League photo)
There Churchill hosted a meet-and-greet at the Thrive 360 gym, one of many stops on March 21. (Carson Ellis photo)

Homegrown Stettler talent Theren Churchill brings Grey Cup home

By Carson Ellis The 2022-2023 season has been one that former Wm…

  • Mar 23, 2023
There Churchill hosted a meet-and-greet at the Thrive 360 gym, one of many stops on March 21. (Carson Ellis photo)
A sawed-off .22 caliber gun seized by RCMP after a recent shooting in Ponoka. (RCMP photo)

Ponoka RCMP arrest five after 53 Street shooting

Five people have been arrested after a firearms complaint led to a…

  • Mar 7, 2023
A sawed-off .22 caliber gun seized by RCMP after a recent shooting in Ponoka. (RCMP photo)
Composite drawing of suspect wanted in home robberies. (RCMP photo)

Stettler, Three Hills RCMP remain on hunt for robbery suspect

Three Hills and Stettler RCMP officers remain on the hunt for an…

Composite drawing of suspect wanted in home robberies. (RCMP photo)
An arrest has been made in the Feb. 13 church fire. (RCMP photo)

Bashaw RCMP make arrest in church vandalism spree

Suspects came forward following a public meeting

An arrest has been made in the Feb. 13 church fire. (RCMP photo)
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)
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)
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)
RCMP missing-person poster.
RCMP missing-person 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)