Winter Storm Closes Trans-Canada Between Bassano and Strathmore
A major early season storm blanketed southern Alberta last Friday causing a five hour shutdown of the Trans-Canada between Bassano and Strathmore. An accident involving a Greyhound bus two semi-trailers and three cars occurred as motorists waited for roads to clear. Strathmore and Bassano opened community centers for stranded travelers urging winter driving precautions.
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Weather notes frostbite risk and holiday closures from Brooks column
Dean Kucey warns frostbite risk from windchill values and advises insulated shelters for pets. He notes windchill figures and captions holidays with many banks and federal offices closed, retailers extending hours, and signs off with Christmas wishes for Brooks readers.
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Christmas fires warn Alberta residents in holiday period
Medicine Hat fire inspector warns Christmas season fire risk rises 29 to 30 percent with candles heaters and electrical faults driving most incidents. Tips include never leaving candles unattended, keeping space heaters away from flammables, unplugging cords by the plug, using correct wattage bulbs, cleaning chimneys, testing smoke alarms, and practicing a fire escape plan.
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Legends of Our Time Native Cowboy Life Run Dec 20
High school basketball featuring McCoy at St Marys and midget AAA hockey Lethbridge versus Monarch Cable TV Tigers schedule eight p m Kinplex with related local events and programs listed for the period
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