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On Jan.3, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. just outside of Wainwright, a head-on collision between a one-ton truck and a semi-tractor trailer unit occurred.
The northbound one ton truck with two occupants collided head-on with a southbound semi-tractor.
Each year, the Holden Economic Development Committee (EDC) sponsors a contest to brighten up the Christmas season. Best decorated homes and non-residential sites are awarded $50 for a first place rating, and $25 for second place.
A relaxed discussion covered a wide range of topics when former Alberta Premier visited with Viking Town Council Monday, Dec. 19.
On Dec. 21 escaped prisoner Christopher MCKEE of Wainwright turned himself in to the Brooks Court House.
He had been at large after escaping from officers at the Wainwright hospital on Dec. 11.
Thieves broke into the Carena Complex over the weekend for the second time this season.
On Dec. 19 police responded to a 911 call requesting assistance with a shed on fire.