Lacombe

RCMP are on scene of a serious motor vehicle collision at the intersection on Highway 20 and Highway 20a, near Township Road 425.

The southbound lane is blocked.

Police advise motorist to expect delays. 

Police anticipate remaining on scene for several hours.

Updates are anticipated.

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Olds RCMP are currently tracking a suspect in the areas between Highway 587 and Township Road 350 from Range Road 12 and Range Road 14.

Area residents are being asked to secure their home, refrain from picking up any pedestrians, and call 911 if you see anything suspicious.

Updates will be provided when available.

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The move is part of the Canola Council of Canada's new strategic framework, 'Canola Forward: A Strategic Framework for 2025-2030.'

The news came in a press release announcing the new framework. Chris Davison, president & CEO, says the framework is focused on priorities identified by the Canadian canola industry and is aligned to help the industry seize emerging opportunities while navigating changing industry and trade dynamics.

After an extended stretch of extreme heat, Central Alberta is expected to see some relief this August long weekend, according to Environment Canada.

Heat warnings currently in effect will end as daytime highs settle back into the mid-20s offering more comfortable conditions for outdoor activities.

Lacombe weekend forecast at a glance:

• Friday night: Partly cloudy skies with a low of 14°C.

The Tees Rodeo is celebrating its 50th anniversary this August long weekend with three days of rodeo action, music, and family fun at the Tees Rodeo Grounds.

Starting today (August 1) until Sunday, the milestone event is part of the Central Alberta Rodeo Association (CARA) circuit.

Festivities kick off tonight at 5 p.m. with slack events, followed by performances on Saturday and Sunday starting at noon.

An audit of Alberta medical clinics charging membership fees found no significant cases of patients paying out of pocket for covered medical treatment but paying members are likely getting more thorough care.

The province launched the audit in 2023 in response to concerns over a Calgary medical clinic switching to a membership model and planning to charge annual fees of about $5,000 for families and $2,000 for an adult.

With the Heritage Day long weekend approaching, Central Alberta RCMP is reminding drivers to plan ahead, stay alert, and drive responsibly to help ensure a safe journey for all road users.

Motorists are encouraged to keep the following safety tips in mind:

• Do not drive impaired: Alcohol and drugs can impair judgment, coordination, and reaction time. Always arrange a safe ride home. Impaired driving is not just a legal issue—it’s a matter of life and death.

The August long weekend is always one of the busiest for campgrounds across Central Alberta.

If you are heading out, here is a list of active fire bans and advisories for our area.

City of Red Deer-Fire Advisory

Until further notice:

No fire permits will be issued.

This fire restriction does not apply to:

Unionized workers at Canada Post are entering their final day to vote on the Crown corporation's latest contract offer.

Voting is set to wrap up today at 5 p.m., with results expected to be shared shortly after.

The offer includes wage hikes of about 13 per cent over four years but also adds part-time workers that Canada Post has said are necessary to keep the postal service afloat.

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers has urged the roughly 55,000 postal service workers it represents to reject the proposal.

Canada was hit with 35 per cent tariffs on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump followed through on his threat to increase the duties if Ottawa didn't make a trade deal.

The White House has said the tariffs would not affect goods compliant with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement on trade, commonly known as CUSMA.

Prime Minister Mark Carney had tempered expectations of an agreement by Friday, saying Ottawa will only agree to a deal "if there's one on the table that is in the best interests of Canadians."