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'A new lens': Jesús Garza on Austin leadership shakeups, office procedures

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:15:36 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A little more than a month after Jesús Garza was asked to temporarily take Austin's city manager seat, Garza has shaken up the city's leadership structure and is working towards establishing what he thinks will be more collaborative office procedures. Garza is being asked to fill the city manager role after council and the mayor voted to part ways with former city manager Spencer Cronk last month. The body expressed concern about Cronk's handling of the February winter storm and police contract negotiations, among other issues."While I understand that change can lead to some anxiety, in the end the way we grow, the way we develop is to be challenged," Garza said. "If you're comfortable being challenged, you're going to be absolutely alright in this new structure." Late Friday night, the city announced a shakeup in who reports to who at some of the city's highest levels. It means several assistant city managers will oversee a different spread of city departments. ...

Palliser teacher honoured with Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:15:36 GMT

By Erika MathieuSunny South NewsCoalhurst High School teacher, Michael Saad, has been awarded the prestigious Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal.The medals are awarded to a distinguished group of recipients who were nominated by other Albertans who indicated the nominee should be recognized for their contributions and commitment to their communities.Although the tradition of commemorative medals dates back to the middle ages, since the 1930s the selection criteria has changed and are now awarded with “equitable representation” in mind. The Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal was created in 2022 by the Provincial Government and will be awarded to 7000 Albertans who are emblematic of the late Sovereign’s own commitment to public service.Michael Saad currently teaches social studies at Coalhurst High School, where he has been working for 19 of his 25 years as a teacher.Saad said receiving the prestigious medal was, “a big surprise and an even bigger honour. Growing up as a...

Coaldale RCMP investigate collision involving a school bus

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:15:36 GMT

Coaldale RCMP- updateCoalhurst, Alta. – On March 27, 2023, at approximately 8:50 a.m., Coaldale RCMP were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision on Township Road 10-2 and Range Road 232, north west of Coalhurst. The collision was between a school bus and a pick-up.It has been determined that there were further injuries as a result of this collision. The bus driver suffered serious injuries, but it is expected that they will make a full recovery.  One child was taken to hospital and suffered a concussion as a result of the collision. At the time of the collision there were 18 kids on the bus.A 25-year-old male, a resident of Coalhurst, has been charged with failing to obey a yield sign under the Traffic Safety Act.  He remains in hospital with serious injuries.No further updates are anticipated.

Coalhurst names new CAO

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:15:36 GMT

By Erika MathieuSunny South NewsThe Town of Coalhurst has announced Shawn Patience will be the Town’s Chief Administrative Officer, effective May 2023.Mayor Lyndsay Montina said, “We are thrilled to have Shawn joining our administrative team. His experience as both an elected official and a Chief Administrative Officer was very appealing to Council because he has a great understanding of both governance and operations.”Patience has served four terms on Fort Macleod’s municipal council, three of which as mayor.Patience holds a Land Use Planning certificate from the University of Alberta, as well as a Local Authority Administration (NACLAA), and has held leadership positions with organizations at the local and regional levels including the Fort Macleod Historical Association, and the Alberta Southwest Regional Economic Development Alliance.Patience has recently served as CAO for the now-amalgamated municipalities of Black Diamond and Turner Valley, Diamond Valley.Following the announc...

Picture Butte Council briefs

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:15:36 GMT

By Erika MathieuSunny South NewsThe following are selected briefs from the March 13 regular meeting of Picture Butte CouncilPicture Butte to explore options for municipal police forcePicture Butte Council have expressed interest in considering municipal policing solutions with neighbouring communities.During the March 12 regular council meeting, Deputy Mayor de Kok said, “I am wondering if there is an appetite for us (to) host a meeting with neighbouring municipalities to discuss topics such as garbage, policing and/or bylaw (officer) sharing.”“The government is giving big grants right now for towns that want to switch from RCMP to (municipal) police. If we could get together with the County, Coalhurst, one or all, and maybe do our own police service. I am just curious what the appetite between the different towns in our area is in general.”De Kok noted the Town has previously considered the possibility of the Town sharing garbage services, but suggested there may be an opportunity ...

West Mountain hosts Northwest Fest

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:15:36 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- West Mountain is hosting its Northwest Fest, April 1 through 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event celebrates the springtime approaching with live music and an outdoor BBQ. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Live music at the Northwest Base will feature Vinyl Evolution on Saturday and Stones Mountain Band on Sunday. The mountain will offer discounted $40 four-hour lift tickets along with an outdoor BBQ. Visit the West Mountain website for more information.

Troy Pig Out date announced

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:15:36 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The "Troy Pig Out" is back again this year, taking place on Sunday, July 16, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. The public is welcome to downtown Troy as culinary connoisseurs compete to see who has the best barbecue. Anyone interested in being a vendor for the event can sign up online. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The event is looking for food and craft vendors. Interested competitors in events taking place at the Pig Out can find forms for that online as well.

Missouri woman ordered to pay PETA in faked movie-star chimp’s death

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:15:36 GMT

FESTUS, Mo. - A Missouri woman and animal dealer has been ordered to pay hundreds of thousands to PETA in a lawsuit over the faked death of a movie-star chimpanzee. Tonia Haddix claimed the chimpanzee had died when she really had it locked in her basement. National nonprofit PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) previously filed a lawsuit claiming that Tonka and other chimpanzees were not getting proper care through Haddix and living in unsafe conditions.A federal court ordered Haddix to pay more than $220,000 in attorneys’ fees and costs to PETA to end the lawsuit, accusing Haddix and her husband repeatedly committed perjury and submitted false information to federal courts. Recorded phone call exposes dead chimp hoax The lawsuit contended that the two concocted an elaborate hoax when claiming Tonka had died, lied under oath about text messages she sent about Tonka at a time she previously deemed the chimp dead and tried to bribe federal marshals ordered to prevent H...

Police share images of suspect in St. Louis County killing

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:15:36 GMT

BRECKENRIDGE HILLS, Mo. -- The Major Case Squad is searching for a suspect after a man was shot and killed at a business along St. Charles Rock Road Friday. They believe that this was not a random act of violence and that the victim was targeted. He has been identified as Chuckie White, 54, of St. Ann.Officers were called to the 9800 block of St. Charles Rock Road Friday at around 8:20 p.m. for a report of shots fired. They found White's body in a parking lot with several gunshot wounds. Top Stories: Kim Gardner gets extra time to respond to A.G.’s lawsuit Surveillance video reveals that a man approached White in the parking lot that evening and shot him. The suspect then ran across St. Charles Rock Road and got into a silver sedan. The vehicle can be seen traveling east after the suspect gets in.Anyone with information in this case should call Crime Stoppers at 1-866-371-8477. Callers may remain anonymous and are eligible for a reward.

Nashville school shooting: Body camera video shows police confront active shooter

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:15:36 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Nashville police released body camera video Tuesday showing the moments officers confronted an active shooter at The Covenant School. The shooter killed six people before being taken down by officers. The video, which is graphic, shows officers arrive on scene and speak to a staff member outside before rushing into the building. The school was on lockdown and alarms can be heard blaring as the team of officers makes their way toward the shooter on the second floor. As they approach the shooter's location, officers can be seen firing shots. Two officers of the five-member team fatally shot the suspect, the department said. Those officers have been identified as Rex Englebert, a four-year Metro Nashville Police Department veteran, and Michael Collazo, a nine-year department veteran.Footage from both their body cameras was made available. Warning: The body camera video is graphic. Viewer discretion is advised. The shooter has bee...