Lacombe

Ottawa police have released the name of the person they say was behind a massive security incident on Parliament Hill over the weekend.

Police say Tyler Hall-Worthington, a 31-year-old Ottawa man, has been charged in connection with the lockdown Saturday afternoon at East Block, a building in the parliamentary precinct that mainly houses offices for senators and their staff.

An Ottawa police spokesperson told The Canadian Press that the suspect was still in custody as of Monday morning.

The Liberal and Conservative leaders both started the third week of the federal election campaign in British Columbia — a battleground province with 43 seats up for grabs when Canadians go to the polls.

The Liberals pledged environmental conservation measures and support for seniors, while the Tories offered more efficient approvals for resource projects.

Construction staging to replace the arena slab and boards at the Bentley Arena began today (April 7).  

The upgrades to the facility include replacing the existing underfloor heating and cooling system, and potential drainage improvements.  

While work continues, access to the Blindman Valley Agricultural Society, and the Curling rink and parking lot will be maintained off 50th Street, but there will be no access behind the arena.  

The City of Red Deer is reminding residents of trail closures. 

Here are the effected areas: 

Spruce Drive trail  

Trail users are advised of an upcoming trail closure along the trail parallel to the east side of Spruce Drive.  

The Nordegg and Sundre areas broke high-temperature records on Sunday (April 6), according to a preliminary weather summary issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada.   

Nordegg saw a high of 19 C, breaking the 18.3 C record set nearly a century ago, in 1930.  

Records for the Nordegg area have been kept since 1915.  

On March 23, 2025, at approximately 5:25 p.m., Red Deer RCMP were notified of a fire that occurred at a business located in the Johnstone neighbourhood of Red Deer. Following investigation police learned that the fire was intentionally started.

On March 27, the Olds Crime Reduction Unit observed drug trafficking activity in the Town of Olds.   

With the assistance of Olds RCMP, a traffic stop was conducted, and 238 grams of suspected methamphetamine was located.  

Shaylene McCauley, a 26-year-old resident of Innisfail, was charged with the following:  

The Burman University Acronaires' 51st home show, held on Friday, April 4, drew a packed crowd of spectators and families for the country-themed event. 

Red Deer RCMP are confirming that they have discovered the remainder of the human remains that were found in Gaetz Lakes Sanctuary. 

Police first received a report of human remains found at the site on March 29.

The public was advised to avoid the area while officials conducted a search of the region.

The remains have been transported to the Calgary Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. 

RCMP continue to work with the medical examiner to identify the individual.

Police say there is no evidence to suggest that the death is suspicious.

Innisfail Mayor Jean Barclay and Councillor Gavin Bates made a visit to Lacombe City Hall recently to drop off Innisfail Eagles jerseys for Lacombe's mayor and council to wear at their next council meeting.

The City of Lacombe and Town of Innisfail had made a bet prior to the NCHL League Final between the Lacombe Generals and Innisfail Eagles.

The Eagles won the best-of-seven championship series 4-1.