Lacombe

Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) is welcoming Rafael (Raf) Mohammed as the Dean of the Donald School of Business.  

Mohammed brings more than 24 years of leadership experience in advanced technical training within the post-secondary sector.  

It’s been a busy season for the Clive Figure Skating Club and the President, Stephanie Kreuger says her first year at the position was busy.  

“It's been a fantastic year, a bit of a learning curve, but it's been a lot of fun. We have 21 kids skating this year which is one of the bigger years we've had.” 

Canadians are now facing updated travel advisories to the world's two largest economies, after Ottawa warned travellers who stay in the United States for more than 30 days to make sure they register as required.

The advisory for the United States follows another update for travel to China, where Canadians with dual citizenship have been warned to use Canadian credentials when presenting to Chinese authorities.

In their first season in the league, The Innisfail Eagles are North Central Senior AA Hockey League champions.

The Eagles beat the Lacombe Generals 7-2 Saturday night in Game 5 to win the best-of-seven Vanberg Cup Final 4-1.

Sylvan Lake's Chase Thudium scored two goals and added two assists to lead the way for the Eagles.

The leaders vying to become Canada's next prime minister are officially kicking off their campaigns today, vowing to strengthen Canada's economy and stand up to U.S. President Donald Trump.

Liberal Leader Mark Carney has confirmed a federal election will be called on April 28, speaking outside Rideau Hall after requesting Parliament be dissolved.

Carney will be running in the Ottawa riding of Nepean.

The Nepean riding has been held by Liberal MP Chandra Arya for the last decade, but the party recently revoked his nomination.

Wolf Creek Public Schools (WCPS) has nominated Crestomere School teacher Heidi Cabay for the Edwin Parr Award for the 2024/2025 school year.  

Recognized for her dedication to fostering a safe and caring learning environment, Cabay exemplifies the passion and commitment that the award celebrates.   

The Innisfail Eagles are one win away from capturing the North Central Senior AA Hockey League championship after a 5-1 victory at Twin Arena on Friday night.

The series shifts back to Lacombe on Saturday night (March 22) for Game 5.

Zachary Evans-Renaud opened the scoring for the Eagles with 7:07 remaining in the first period.

The Generals responded midway through the second with Ryan Swier finding the back of the net for Lacombe.

Nominations are now open for The City of Red Deer's Rising Sport Stars awards program.

Through the program, athletes aged 12 years or younger who participate in a Red Deer sport organization are recognized for their commitment, passion, effort or for overcoming adversity to successfully participate and develop skills, regardless of result. 

Nominations are completed and submitted by various sports groups and awards are presented annually. 

This year the awards will be presented at the Bower Sun Run: Saturday May 10, 2025, at the Bower-Kin Community Centre. 

Several of Canada's premiers called for the elimination of interprovincial trade barriers on Friday ahead of a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney.

Carney was meeting with premiers at the Canadian War Museum Friday afternoon to discuss the federal government's response to Chinese and U.S. tariffs.

Speaking to reporters before the meeting, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said "we need a united Canada."

Due to an unexpected gap in physician coverage and inability to secure temporary coverage, the Lacombe Hospital and Care Centre emergency department (ED) will be temporarily closed from midnight to 8:00 a.m. Saturday, March 22.

During times when the ED is closed, nursing staff will remain on site in the emergency department, providing assistance in redirecting/referring patients to alternate emergency departments in neighbouring communities, or other appropriate levels of service, as needed.