Lacombe

A snowfall warning has been issued for parts of Mountain View County and Clearwater County by Environment Canada.  

Heavy snow is expected tonight (April 1) near Rocky Mountain House, Sundre, Olds, and Didsbury.  

Precipitation will begin as a rain and snow mix this afternoon before changing to heavy snow this evening.   

An individual riding an e-scooter was injured Monday evening in Red Deer after being struck by a vehicle.

The incident occurred at the intersection of 77 St. and Gaetz Ave.

RCMP say the individual on the scooter failed to yield to a truck that was passing by at the time.

Police were unable to provide further details on the extent of the injuries.

Dick Damron of Bentley, Alberta, passed away on March 29 at the age of 91 in a Lacombe retirement home.  

The country music star made music his whole life. Born in Bentley in 1934, Dick, born Joseph Glenn Damron, had a career spanning over 60 years.   

The Red Deer RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in locating missing 35-year-old Ruby Toutsaint.

She was last seen in Red Deer on March 25.

There is concern for her wellbeing.

She is described as:

·        5 feet 4 inches and approximately 130 pounds

·        Medium complexion

·        Brown hair (recently shaved) and brown eyes

With Alberta Education’s new K-6 Social Studies curriculum approaching, Red Deer Public Schools (RDPS) is welcoming a coordinator to support teachers and ensure a smooth transition in classrooms.  

In the role, Janene Baile will help deliver the new curriculum to teachers, develop educational resources, and ensure teachers have the tools they need to bring engaging, high-quality instruction to students while providing professional learning opportunities to enhance student learning.   

Music in the Park is back for the summer in Lacombe.   

Every Wednesday throughout the summer months, Lacombe and area residents can enjoy Music in the Park, featuring free live entertainment from local and regional musicians and bands.   

Event attendees are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs or picnic blankets to enjoy the entertainment.   

Two Chinook’s Edge students have qualified for the national science fair, after both receiving gold medals at the Central Alberta Rotary Science Fair, held at Red Deer Polytechnic on March 29, 2025.

Claire Friesen, a Grade 9 student from Cremona School, received a gold medal and “Best of Fair” in the Grade 7 to 12 category, as well as an invitation to attend nationals. Her project is called “What goes up must come down.” This is Friesen’s third invitation to attend the national science fair.

The second annual Sylvan Lake Mrs. Roper's Romp will take place on Saturday, May 24, 2025. 

The event starts at 4:45 p.m. with a group photo at the Sylvan Lake Pier, followed by a tour of local establishments.

Participants are encouraged to dress as characters from the 1970s-80s sitcom Three's Company, with prizes for the best costumes, including best Mrs. Roper and best overall character.

The City of Lacombe will be receiving $1.9 million from the Alberta government through the Drought and Flood Protection Program.

The money will be used for the Elizabeth Lake Stabilization project to help control rising water levels, reduce erosion, and stabilize slopes. 

The project will feature the installation of an outlet system, protecting infrastructure, riparian zones, residential properties, and enhancing the lake's ecological health. 

The Red Deer U19A Rush ringette team won gold at the Western Canadian Championship, defeating Team Saskatchewan 3-1 in the final on March 29 in Langley, B.C. 

This marks the first time a Red Deer team has won gold at the Westerns.

The Rush went undefeated in the tournament, winning all four round-robin games. 

Red Deer defeated Fraser Valley 6-1 and Team Manitoba 6-3, while also beating Team BC 6-5 and Team Saskatchewan 5-4.

Offensively, Hadley Guenther led the tournament with six goals and four assists, while Ally George had seven goals and one assist.