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Olds RCMP is warning property owners of ongoing paving scams and fraudulent contractor services.

Past incidents have involved illegitimate, out-of-town companies offering discounted asphalt-paving services to residents in smaller towns and rural residences.

Contractors claim to have leftover materials from previous jobs and offer to pave driveways and parking lots at reduced pricing. Companies may use business names that suggest they are affiliated with a government road maintenance department and typically provide false addresses or contact information.

The Ponoka Stampede had previously posted on its social media channels that it has been made aware of third-party websites fraudulently selling tickets for the 2025 Ponoka Stampede.

As ticket scams become increasingly common, organizers are taking extra steps to ensure only legitimate ticket holders gain entry.

“We only honor tickets purchased through our website,” the post states.

Prime Minister Mark Carney's vision for nation-building and economic growth is expected to form the main thrust of the throne speech when King Charles reads it today in the Canadian Senate.

As part of its ongoing commitment to high-quality public amenities, The City of Red Deer has made the decision to terminate its contract with the current operator of Heritage Ranch.

As a result, Heritage Ranch will temporarily close between May 26 and June 9 as the city undertakes a process to identify and secure a new operator aligned with the long-term vision for the site.

While facility-based programming and services will pause, public access to trails, green spaces, and parks will remain open daily, and portable washroom facilities will be provided on-site.

Rocky Mountain House RCMP have confirmed the death of Cory Gopher-Desjarlais.

At this time, her death is not believed to be criminal in nature.

She had been reported missing earlier on Monday (May 26).

Police have not released any further information. 

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Maskwacis RCMP are requesting assistance locating missing youth 17-year-old Gabriel Adams. Gabriel was last seen in Maskwacis on May 20, 2025. There is concern for his well-being.

Gabriel is described as:

Alberta is bringing in new rules this fall to ensure that only what it calls “age appropriate” books are available in school libraries.

Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides says the move was spurred by four graphic coming-of-age novels depicting sexual, LGBTQ+ content found to be in circulation in public schools in Edmonton and Calgary.

Nicolaides says he was extremely concerned to learn such novels were available.

King Charles arrived in Canada Tuesday afternoon for a short visit that will include reading the speech from the throne in Parliament.

The highly symbolic visit is happening as Canada copes with U.S. President Donald Trump's attempts to upend global trade with tariffs and his repeated calls for Canada's annexation.

The Canadian Armed Forces plane carrying the King and Queen Camilla landed in Ottawa shortly after 1 p.m. 

Canola oil would be one of the main beneficiaries of proposed changes to the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit making their way through U.S. Congress, says an analyst.

The feedstock is not eligible for the credit under the current rules because of its unfavourable carbon intensity (CI) score.

However, under new rules contained in the budget bill that recently passed through the U.S. House of Representatives, canola’s carbon intensity score drops to 38.5 grams of carbon dioxide per megajoule from 54.9.

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for parts of central Alberta including:

• City of Red Deer
• Red Deer County near Pine Lake
• Lacombe County near Lacombe, Blackfalds and Bentley
• Lacombe County near Clive, Alix and Mirror

Large hail may cause significant damage and injury.

Take immediate cover if a thunderstorm approaches. If outside, protect yourself from flying debris and hail.

A severe thunderstorm watch has also been issued for other parts of central Alberta.