Lacombe

BGC of Red Deer and District program manager Les Waite, has been awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal for his many years of service.   

Waite began as a youth in BGC programs, often spending summers at Camp Alexo, where he was inspired by his many camp leaders and decided to join the agency as a staff member.   

Alberta's health minister has filed papers in court to formally reject allegations from a former health leader who says she was fired for investigating sweetheart deals, collusion and high-level political arm-twisting.

Adriana LaGrange, in a statement of defence filed Thursday, says Athana Mentzelopoulos was not let go in January from her job as the head of Alberta Health Services for investigating corruption.

Canadian officials said a Thursday meeting with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick was constructive and lowered temperatures amid the ongoing trade war launched by U.S. President Donald Trump last month — but they expected no immediate changes to punishing tariffs. 

"This was a constructive discussion," said Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne in Washington. "We have our disagreements, but as long as you have dialogue you are making progress."

Mark Carney will be sworn in as prime minister this morning at Rideau Hall, where he will also reveal his new cabinet.

Carney won the Liberal leadership race last weekend with an overwhelming 86 per cent of the votes from Liberal members.

He officially takes over from Justin Trudeau as prime minister in today's ceremony.

His first cabinet is expected to be smaller than Trudeau's 37-member team, and some ministers are set to lose their positions.

Global Affairs says it can't intervene on behalf of a Canadian being held in an Arizona immigration detention centre, where the woman's mother has described conditions as "inhumane and deeply concerning."

Alexis Eagles said her daughter, Vancouver businesswoman and former actress Jasmine Mooney, is being detained at the San Luis Regional Detention Center with about 30 people in the same cell.

Lacombe City Council discussed downtown parking, and a municipal planning development amendment during the March 10 regular meeting.  

Here are the meeting highlights:  

Public hearings  

Bylaw 405.4 – Municipal Planning Development Amendment - Map 1 & Bylaw 400.70 Land Use Bylaw Amendments   

Make sure you look to the sky tonight. You might be able to catch a glimpse of a total lunar eclipse.

A so-called "blood moon" (because of the reddish hue the moon takes during totality) will be gracing the night sky.

According to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), A lunar eclipse occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon align so that the Moon passes into Earth’s shadow. In a total lunar eclipse, the entire Moon falls within the darkest part of the Earth’s shadow, called the umbra. When the Moon is within the umbra, it appears red-orange.

With many areas of Alberta experiencing snow, freezing rain, and reduced visibility today, RMCP are reminding motorists to drive with caution.

Police are encouraging drivers to slow down and leave extra space between vehicles, turn on your lights to stay visible, and check road conditions before heading out.

The Red Deer RCMP Crime Reduction Team (CRT) responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle on March 4.   

Police observed three vehicles travelling together, with one matching the description of a stolen vehicle.   

The suspect vehicle was seen driving down a dead-end road, where it became stuck in the snow.   

The driver was arrested.  

Mark Carney will be sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister at a ceremony at Rideau Hall Friday after the formal resignation of Justin Trudeau.

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon, who will preside over the event, announced late Wednesday the swearing-in ceremony for Carney and his new cabinet will take place at 11 a.m. ET in the Rideau Hall ballroom. 

Carney, who was selected as Liberal leader Sunday in a landslide vote, has promised a "seamless" and "quick" transition.