Lacombe

Ian Smith used to spend most of his days behind a desk in the RCMP's Windsor, Ont., detachment, working on investigations and performing administrative duties. As a member of the force's border integrity unit, the constable says he didn't even have to wear his uniform. 

But that recently changed. 

Smith now dons a uniform and body armour as he drives a marked RCMP vehicle to help patrol roughly 800 kilometres of Ontario's border with the United States, in addition to his usual investigative work. 

Mark Carney departed for his first foreign trip on Sunday, set to visit France and the U.K., with an additional stop in Iqaluit, Nvt., during a whirlwind three-day jaunt.

The aim of the trip is to strengthen ties with France and the U.K. and reaffirm Canada's Arctic sovereignty before returning on Tuesday.

Carney is expected to talk about security and economic and trade ties while in Europe, where he will meet with French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Carney will also meet with King Charles while in the U.K.

China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has announced the outcome of its anti-discrimination investigation initiated against Canada in September 2024 as a result of the federal government’s tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, steel and aluminum. 

China’s State Council Tariff Commission will impose a 100 per cent tariff rate on Canadian canola oil and canola meal along with several other Canadian agricultural commodities as of March 20, 2025.

A Canadian woman detained for nearly two weeks by immigration officials in the United States is back on home soil, her mother confirmed.

Alexis Eagles said her daughter, Jasmine Mooney, landed at the Vancouver International Airport at around midnight Saturday and returned to her home in the city.

Eagles said she was at the airport to greet her 35-year-old daughter, along with friends of the businesswoman and former actress.

Crossfield, AB has officially made it into the Top 4 in the Kraft Hockeyville competition! Alongside Honeywood, ON; Saint-Boniface, QC; and Lower Sackville, NS.

Crossfield is now in the running for the $250,000 grand prize and the chance to host an NHL® preseason game at Pete Knight Arena, pending NHL/NHLPA requirements.

A Town That Lives and Breathes Hockey

For generations, hockey has been at the heart of Crossfield, bringing together families, friends, and neighbors. It’s more than just a sport—it’s a way of life.

The Innisfail Eagles scored three straight goals in the third period Saturday night at Twin Arena to take a 2-0 series lead in the best-of-seven Vanberg Cup Final over the Lacombe Generals.

The Eagles broke a three-all tie in the third en route to the 6-3 victory.

The Eagles opened the scoring at 13:01 of the first when Tyler Berkholtz found the back of the net.

Cam Maclise responded for the Generals to tie the game at 10:33 of the first.

Innisfail regained the lead a few minutes later on a goal by Chase Thudium, who scored his eighth of the playoffs.

The Town of Didsbury is trying to figure out what they should do with a number of movie props that have been donated to them over the past couple of years.

Rhonda Hunter, the Mayor of Didsbury, explained they have garnered several props, started by the production company of "Wynona Earp".

"As we move through different movies and films that were coming here, we often also gathered props from those films at the companies, the film companies were happy to share with us."

Lacombe County is hosting a two-day voluntary farm vehicle safety check event, taking place at Rainy Creek (April 2) and Tees (April 3) satellite public works shops. 

This initiative is part of our ongoing efforts to enhance the safety and awareness within the agricultural industry, while also promoting ‘Vision Zero’—a key component of the Lacombe County Traffic Safety Plan.

Update: 

The Red Deer RCMP have advised that the missing 16-year-old has been found safe. 

Original story:

The Red Deer RCMP were seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing 16-year-old from Wetaskiwin.

The teen was last seen walking in Red Deer, on March 10 around 1 a.m. 

Businesses and homes in the area were asked to check surveillance where the youth was last seen, to determine the direction of travel.

There was concern for their well-being.

Update:

The Wetaskiwin RCMP have advised that 61-year-old Johnathan Chadwich Cochran of Wetaskiwin was located safe.

For the update, click here. 

Original story:

The Wetaskiwin RCMP were seeking the public's assistance after responding to a report of missing 61-year-old Johnathan Chadwich Cochran, a resident of Wetaskiwin.