Lacombe

The Red Deer Rebels have added defenceman Dmitri Toporowski ('04) to their roster as an affiliate player.

Toporowski was selected by Prince Albert at the 2021 WHL U.S. Prospects Draft and began this season with the La Ronge Ice Wolves (SJHL) where he has 9 points and 50 PIM in 16 games.

The Rebels are back in action Saturday night at Peavey Mart Centrium against the Victoria Royals. Puck drop is at 7 p.m.

The Town of Ponoka’s Waste Transfer Station has been honoured with the Alberta Recycling Management Authority (ARMA) 2024 Collection Site Award of Excellence.   

Town staff received the award at an Alberta CARE Recycling Conference in Bonnyville.  

Sandra Lund, Town of Ponoka Chief Administrative Officer said the award is well-deserved.  

Charlene Nielson and Lance Aloisio are $100,000 richer, after checking their Western 649 ticket and Extra from the Oct. 2 draw.  

Nielson said she took the ticket to the cashier, stunned, and asked her to check it again.  

“When I realized it was real, I wanted to tell someone,” she said. “Then I realized I’d left my cell phone at home, so I couldn’t call anyone to tell them.”   

Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Services (FWES) is currently investigating a suspected poaching incident involving bull elk in the southeast corner of Rumsey Natural Area. 

No further details are available.

Anyone with information about this incident can call the Report-a-Poacher line at 1-800-642-3800 or online at: www.alberta.ca/report-poacher.aspx. 

Reports can be made anonymously.

With Mountain View County's approval, E3 Lithium Ltd. has secured a location for its Clearwater Project. The County has granted E3 Lithium an option to acquire land at the former Dyck Gravel Pit, approximately 18 kilometres east of the County Office.

This land will serve as the site for E3 Lithium’s central processing facility, which is poised to be the first commercial lithium production facility in Western Canada.

Light Up Lacombe kicks off on Wednesday (Nov. 27) to Dec. 1.  

The community-favourite holiday tradition, the Echo Energy Santa Claus Parade will be taking over the streets of Lacombe, followed by a tree lighting ceremony, and many more festive-themed activities and events for everyone to enjoy.  

Here is the schedule for Light Up Lacombe:  

The Red Deer Recreation Centre will close for annual maintenance from Monday, December 2 to Sunday, December 22 inclusive, re-opening Monday December 23.

The annual shutdown allows staff an opportunity to conduct a thorough inspection and maintenance on all equipment and technical systems.

Navigating Alberta highways this weekend could be challenging with a major storm expected to hit the region.

Slippery conditions and reduced visibility can make winter driving hazardous, requiring extra caution and preparation.

Alberta RCMP is reminding drivers to stay safe by following these driving tips:

Red Deer Public high school students got to experience hands-on learning in veterinary sciences through a dual-credit program in partnership with Olds College.  

The Veterinary Technician Assistant Certificate program allows students to complete college-level courses, earning high school credits, for a head start in their careers while still in high school.  

The City of Red Deer has approved its 2025 operating budget.

Following a service level review in September that identified $3.4 million in cost savings, administration put forward a proposed 2025 Operating Tax Supported budget of $512,371,612 with just over $18 million in changes required to balance the budget. Through a series and amendments to the budget, Council adjusted this amount to $16,811,822.