Lacombe

The Slave Lake RCMP responded to a report of a vehicle that had collided with a snowbank in the area of Main Street on March 14 at approximately 8:53 a.m.  

Officers located an SUV, which fled the area upon arrival, causing damage to a nearby business.  

The Slave Lake RCMP Crime Reduction Unit followed the suspect vehicle from a distance to ensure the safety of the public, as the suspect was driving in a dangerous manner.   

Avalanche Canada warns backcountry users that snow conditions across the Rockies remain highly unstable, with human-triggered avalanches likely. After a week of widespread natural avalanche activity, the risk of further slides remains significant, requiring strict terrain discipline.

Two Avalanche Fatalities on Friday

Authorities have confirmed two fatal avalanches in Alberta’s mountain parks on March 14, one near Lake Louise and the other in Kananaskis Country.

Lake Louise Fatality

This month's Strand 360-Sunny 94 Athlete of the Month is 13-year-old Quinn Fischer of Lacombe.

Quinn is involved in several sports including hockey, soccer, basketball, and golf.

Friend of the family Natasha Eddy nominated Quinn for her truly inspirational story.

Late last year, Quinn lost her father Lynden to cancer. The two shared a very strong bond through sports, especially hockey and golf. 

Lacombe has some new outdoor artwork on display.

Four hand-painted fishhooks, created by local artists, have gone up around the city.

Three were installed along the fence near the Len Thompson Fishpond, with another put up near the main entrance to the Fish and Fetch Dog Park.

The pieces were originally part of Lacombe Regional Tourism’s Hidden Fishhooks project from 2022 and 2023.

The Red Deer RCMP General Investigation Section have completed an investigation into an armed robbery at a business on Reichley Street.  

On Dec. 22, 2024, at approximately 06:32 a.m., Red Deer RCMP received a report of a panic alarm at the business.   

When police arrived, it was discovered that an unknown male had entered the business with a firearm, pointed it at the worker, and demanded money before fleeing in a Toyota SUV.  

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Innisfail is poised for growth with the exciting development of Napoleon Lake South, a new residential community that promises to expand the town’s horizons. Located in the southwest portion of Innisfail, this development is set to meet the burgeoning demand for housing in central Alberta.

A new novel from former Red Deer resident Elinor Florence is based in Central Alberta.

Finding Flora, set to be released on April 1, tells the story of a Scottish newcomer who jumps from a moving train in 1905 to escape her abusive husband and finds herself alone on the Prairies. She makes her way to Red Deer, where she files a claim on a homestead located between Lacombe and Alix. 

"I write stories about strong women," said Florence.

The federal Conservatives have selected Burton Bailey as their candidate for the newly re-aligned riding of Red Deer in the next federal election.

Bailey has served for many years as executive assistant to Red Deer-North MLA Adriana Lagrange.

He was selected during a vote held March 8 beating out Penhold Mayor Mike Yargeau and Red Deer Public Schools Board Chair Nicole Buchanan.

Meanwhile, the People’s Party of Canada has selected local certified financial planner Kyla Courte as their candidate.

Helene and David Kimber of Mulhurst Bay (Pigeon Lake) won $100,050 on the January 15 EXTRA draw and have big plans for the money.

“I want to build a chicken coop,” smiled Helene. “We’ve got the space for it!”

David added that the couple is also considering buying a new four-season trailer.

“I kept looking up each number and they matched one by one,” Helene said. “I was so excited but I waited until Dave came home from work so we could do it together.”

Helene and David purchased their winning ticket from Sandholm Corner Store in Thorsby.

Lacombe & District FCSS is now accepting applications for its spring Fill A Fridge Program.

The program is open to residents in the Lacombe area including Lacombe, Clive, Alix, Mirror, Tees, Lacombe County, and Bentley.

"We would love to help you put some groceries on your table for Easter," said Community Projects Coordinator Wendy Griffin.