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Viking RCMP announced on Monday, May 5 they are hosting another Community BBQ at the end of May. On Tuesday, May 27 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at the Detachment office, residents can come enjoy lunch and a chat with members of their local RCMP. “This is open to the public and another chance…
Is Pierre Poilievre soon to become the new Member of Parliament for Battle River-Crowfoot? On Friday, May 2, local MP Damien Kurek announced, just days after getting nearly 82 per cent of the local vote in the latest Federal election, that he is giving up his seat. The move will allow Conservative Party Leader Pierre…
Viking RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance in an Arson investigation that occurred in Bruce, Alberta on April 3rd, 2025. Viking RCMP is asking anyone who may have witnessed this incident or has any information about this crime to contact them. Viking RCMP is also asking the public to review security camera footage they may…
Alberta RCMP is requesting motorists use caution while driving on provincial highways during a province-wide highway cleanup, taking place Saturday, May 3 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. If weather prevents the cleanup, there is an alternate date of May 10 planned. The campaign will involve over 12,000 participants, 8,000 of whom will be children…
Over the long weekend, four of the five MP candidates running in Battle River- Crowfoot graciously filled out a Question & Answer form from our newspaper, meant to simulate a political forum and give a fair, balanced perspective from each of the candidates. We are thankful to the other four for providing thoughtful answers…
MEET THE CANDIDATES James MacKay, New Democratic Party of Canada 1. Tell us a little about yourself I’ve called Alberta home for over half of my life at this point. Graduated from the University of Calgary with a degree in Political Science. I am a Union Labourer with CUPE Local 37. In my free time…
MEET THE CANDIDATES Jonathan Bridges, People’s Party of Canada 1. Tell us a little about yourself I was born and raised in this area. Was married for 15 years and have five wonderful children. I have been a heavy equipment mechanic since 2004. I love motorcycles, golf, and fishing 2. Where do you currently live?…