Lacombe

A report says new cleanup rules for renewable energy sites are hurting the competitiveness of Alberta's industry.

Business Renewables Centre-Canada analyzed the reclamation security requirements for renewables in 27 jurisdictions and found Alberta's are now the most costly. 

Under a code of practice for solar and wind projects published last week, the Alberta government says operators must provide an estimate for the cost of dismantling turbines and panels, removing underground concrete infrastructure, hauling waste away, replanting vegetation and other items. 

Mark and Karin Elford of Wood Mountain ranch near the Saskatchewan/Montana border, and have been named the Saskatchewan Stock Growers 2025 TESA winners.

Since 1996, TESA, or The Environmental Stewardship Award, has recognized producers who go above and beyond standard industry conservation practices and set positive examples for other cattle producers and the general public.

The Liberal plan to give first-time homebuyers a tax break on a newly built home could have substantial impacts on housing affordability — with a few caveats — a new analysis finds.

The Liberal government introduced legislation on June 5 to eliminate the GST portion from new home sales of up to $1 million for first-time buyers, which works out to as much as $50,000 off the cost of a new build or a substantially renovated unit.

For homes sold above $1 million, the GST relief is phased out as the price tag nears $1.5 million.

A government push to steer Canada Post and the union representing 55,000 mail workers toward common ground hit a big pothole Monday.

As an increasingly acrimonious impasse drags on, Canada Post rejected a framework put forward by the union for a binding arbitration process, which Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu asked the parties to work toward just five days earlier.

The new route for the Lacombe Days Parade on Saturday, July 12, has been determined.

Due to construction around the city, this year’s walking celebration will follow a modified path.

The Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) Queens Volleyball program (1981–1989) has been honoured for its legacy of excellence, unwavering dedication and profound impact on Alberta and Canada’s sports landscape.

On June 7, the RDP Queens Volleyball team (1981-1989), was officially inducted into the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame—a prestigious recognition of their unparalleled achievements.

 The Red Deer Rebels are excited to announce that defenceman Nate Yellowaga has signed a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement with the club.

Yellowaga was selected by the Rebels in round nine, 194th overall at the 2023 WHL Prospects Draft.

The 2008-born rearguard played in 54 games with the Brooks Bandits (AJHL/BCHL) over the last two years, compiling 14 points (3 goals, 11 assists.) The Calgary, AB native added two assists in 17 playoff games.

Yellowaga has committed to the Maine Black Bears (NCAA Division I).

There are just a few days left for you to get in on our Best Western and Resorts See More Canada Online Auction.

There are deals to bid on from all across Canada.

If you are a golfer, how about a Saskatchewan golf tour with rounds in Warman, Rosetown and Swift Current.

Or maybe a hotel stay for the whole family in British Columbia?

Fortis Alberta has announced a temporary power outage that will affect residents in Innisfail on Tuesday morning from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Construction will be completed during that time.

Nearly 180 customers are affected in that area.

The ongoing wildfire situation stretches from northern Ontario right across the prairies, with the threat to homes and communities and thousands of people being evacuated.

The Assistant Vice-President of Grain for CN, David Przednowek, says they are monitoring the situation very closely as their rail lines run through the north.

CN reports they've had some delays moving grain in and out of the Port at Thunder Bay but are also doing what they can to help with the wildfires.