Shaela Dansereau

West of the Fifth Winter Poker Run held Feb.26, 2022, raised thousands of dollars for rural Wetaskiwin County Schools. Facebook/ ‘West of the 5th Poker Run’.

Central Alberta poker run raises thousands for rural Wetaskiwin County schools

West of the Fifth Winter Poker Run raised thousands of dollars for four rural area schools

West of the Fifth Winter Poker Run held Feb.26, 2022, raised thousands of dollars for rural Wetaskiwin County Schools. Facebook/ ‘West of the 5th Poker Run’.
From left to right: Dr. Mohamed ElSeify, Noha ElSayed, MP Mike Lake, and Dr. Mohammed Mosli in front of Care Gateway Medical Clinic. Shaela Dansereau/ Pipestone Flyer

New medical clinic with specialization in addiction treatment open in Wetaskiwin

A new medical clinic and pharmacy has opened its doors in Wetaskiwin.…

From left to right: Dr. Mohamed ElSeify, Noha ElSayed, MP Mike Lake, and Dr. Mohammed Mosli in front of Care Gateway Medical Clinic. Shaela Dansereau/ Pipestone Flyer
Letter sent anonymously to City of Wetaskiwin council at the beginning of January threatening the Mayor and City Manager unless they resigned. (Tyler Gandam/ Facebook- Mayor Tyler Gandam)

City of Wetaskiwin Mayor and City Manager receive serious threats in anonymous letter

Threats include ‘I know where you live’, and ‘you will need some good security’

Letter sent anonymously to City of Wetaskiwin council at the beginning of January threatening the Mayor and City Manager unless they resigned. (Tyler Gandam/ Facebook- Mayor Tyler Gandam)
A Rimbey dog owner brought her dog to the indoor dog playtime at the Co-operators Agrim Centre. (Kelly McCrea/ Facebook)

Furry solution to a cold snap: Rimbey dogs enjoy indoor play at Co-operators Agrim Centre

Rimbey Co-operators Agrim Centre opened its doors to a different kind of…

A Rimbey dog owner brought her dog to the indoor dog playtime at the Co-operators Agrim Centre. (Kelly McCrea/ Facebook)
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Wetaskiwin high school and city hall placed on lockdown after reports of armed person

RCMP have cleared the area but remain on scene as an abundance of caution

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Be carbon monoxide safe this winter

Millet Fire Department gives safety tips on avoiding carbon monoxide poisoning

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Be carbon monoxide safe this winter

Millet Fire Department gives safety tips on avoiding carbon monoxide poisoning

Photo/ Metro Creative Connection
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UPDATE: Five people arrested in Leduc County following rural crime investigation

Arrests were made following property crime investigation in November 2021

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Breton RCMP rescue two passengers from vehicle stuck in water

Two passengers were pulled from vehicle by officers moments before it submerged

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Funding distributed to 60 4-H clubs across Alberta

Several central Alberta 4-H clubs and districts have received funding this year

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Impaired driver arrested after Leduc RCMP officer dragged by vehicle

The officer was taken to a local area hospital where they were treated for minor injuries

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Maskwacis shooting lands one in hospital with life threatening injuries

Maskwacis RCMP have two suspects in custody

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Screengrab. Facebook/ Trent Williams

Treacherous roads make the best skating conditions

Wetaskiwin local spotted skating through the streets of Wetaskiwin Wednesday morning

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Highway 2A north from Millet to Leduc. Facebook/ Crystal Saxty.

UPDATE: Icy road conditions create treacherous driving through Wetaskiwin County

QEII shut down between Leduc and Millet Wednesday morning

Highway 2A north from Millet to Leduc. Facebook/ Crystal Saxty.
Brett Monea and Kristopher Buffalo bullfighting at the Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR) 2021. Submitted/ Nicole Monea.

Wetaskiwin County bullfighters find success on the professional circuit

Two Wetaskiwin County raised bullfighters fought side by side at the Canadian Finals Rodeo 2021

Brett Monea and Kristopher Buffalo bullfighting at the Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR) 2021. Submitted/ Nicole Monea.
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Asbestos findings result in potential closing of Pipestone Elementary School

Town hall held by WRPS to discuss the findings and next moves for the school on Nov. 30, 2021.

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Thorsby RCMP investigate fatal collision on Highway 39

The 44-year-old male driver from Edmonton was declared deceased on scene.

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November 3 is national Show Your 4-H Colours Day

Show Your 4-H Colours Day is a national celebration put on by 4-H Canada

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Alberta RCMP reminds road users to creep it safe this Halloween

Alberta RCMP give out tips on how to be the safest trick-or-treater this year

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