Lacombe

Canada has unveiled its priorities for the G7 leaders' summit just one week before it gets underway in Alberta as the government defends its decision to invite India to the summit.

Prime Minister Mark Carney's office says Ottawa's top priority for the summit will be strengthening global peace and security, which includes countering foreign interference and transnational crime, as well as improving responses to wildfires.

Alberta is buying American alcohol and gambling machines again, three months after Premier Danielle Smith announced restrictions aimed at fighting back against U.S. tariffs.

Service Alberta Minister Dale Nally said Friday that the move signals a "renewed commitment to open and fair trade" with the United States.

Smith said in March that the province would no longer buy U.S. alcohol and video lottery terminals, or sign contracts with American companies. Alberta's liquor stores are privately owned but must order stock through the provincial government.

Alberta’s government is taking action against family violence by investing $6 million in grants for community-based supports and services. 

Every year, thousands of Albertans face the devastating impact of family violence.  

Until June 24, through the “Taking Action on Family Violence Grant”, eligible organizations can apply for funding to deliver timely, direct services to support families affected by family violence.  

Seven new pay stations were installed in downtown Red Deer this month as the city looks to improve usability and accessibility for residents and visitors.

New wayfinding signs were also installed to help customers and visitors easily locate pay stations throughout the downtown. The initiative is in direct response to customer feedback and underscores the city’s commitment to ongoing improvements to provide a seamless parking experience for all.

The City of Red Deer and Heritage Ranch have reached a compromise that enables Joel Martens Training Inc to continue operating at Heritage Ranch until October 6, 2025. Heritage Ranch will comply with key conditions outlined in the agreement, which will   ensure continuity of service for residents and visitors and allows planned events and activities at the site to proceed as scheduled.

Over the next several months, Heritage Ranch will remain fully operational, including: 

Environment Canada has once again issued a special air quality statement for most parts of Central Alberta.

Wildfire smoke is causing poor air quality and reduced visibility in some areas.

Conditions are expected to improve later today.

Air quality and visibility due to wildfire smoke can fluctuate over short distances and can vary considerably from hour to hour.

Lacombe County will be hosting Lacombe County Farm Safety Day being held this Wednesday, June 11th at the Lacombe County Operations Building.

The event will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with 320 Grade 5 students from 11 different schools across Lacombe County.

A barbeque lunch will be served from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., which would be an ideal time for photo opportunities or other media access. This year, the Honourable RJ Sigurdson, Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, will be attending the morning portion of the event.

Tiff Macklem is wearing an Edmonton Oilers pin as he reflects on coming very close to beating big odds.

It's a significant day for the governor of the Bank of Canada: he's just laid out his reasons to the entire country and a global audience for keeping the central bank's benchmark interest rate steady for a second straight time.

That night is also Game 1 of the NHL's Stanley Cup finals; Macklem ends his press conference with a hearty "Go Oilers!"

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lacombe and District (BBBSLD) is expanding its Teen Mentoring Program to Iron Ridge Elementary Campus in Blackfalds, following the program’s success in Lacombe.

The expansion was made possible through a grant from the Community Foundation’s Community Microgrant program as part of its Winter 2024 funding round.

The Teen Mentoring Program connects trained teen mentors with elementary-aged students during school hours, aiming to reduce social isolation and support community wellness.

A Red Deer Catholic high school student has won big at a national competition. 

St. Joseph High School Grade 12 student Dane Schmidt won a gold medal in the Welding–Secondary competition at the Skills Canada National Competition held in Regina, Sask. 

The Skills Canada National Competition was held on May 29 and 30 and featured the top skilled trades and technology students from across the country.