Lacombe-Ponoka MLA Jennifer Johnson comments on Budget 2025
Lacombe-Ponoka MLA Jennifer Johnson says the region will benefit from funding that was announced in Budget 2025.
"We do have education dollars coming to us," she noted. "For Ponoka, in transportation, we see a really exciting project coming on Highway 53 that's going to be really transforming what we're going to be calling Rodeo Drive, going by the Ponoka Stampede Grounds. That's a really exciting project, one that's been in the books and been advocated for for many years."
Johnson stated that the $5.2 billion deficit budget is not what anybody wanted to see.
Fatal collision Monday morning near Rimbey under investigation
The Rimbey RCMP responded to a single motor vehicle collision at Range Road 33 and Township Road 430 Monday (March 10) at approximately 5:20 a.m.
It is believed the driver and lone occupant of a Black Chevrolet Avalanche was travelling southbound on Range Road 33 and did not stop at the T-intersection.
The vehicle then struck a grove of trees and a cable box.
The driver, a 57-years-old female resident of Rimbey, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Police remained on scene for several hours to conduct an investigation.
Registration now open for Lemonade Day in Sylvan Lake
Lemonade Day is returning to Sylvan Lake this summer (June 14).
Through hands-on experiences, kids learn to create a business plan, budget, set goals, serve customers, and make hard-earned cash.
The program is open to children ages 5 to 14.
Registration is open now until March 31.
Local businesses are also being recruited to host a Sweet Spot and help mentor the next generation of entrepreneurs.
Last year 17 unique lemonade stands popped up all over town.
In total the program saw 23 young entrepreneurs and 9 sibling/friend participants.
Bulldogs acquire forward from Surrey Eagles
The Blackfalds Bulldogs have acquired 2006-born forward Dean Toskos from the Surrey Eagles in exchange for Future Considerations.
Toskos has 6 goals and 6 assists in 36 games played this season.
He has a Division I NCAA commitment to College of the Holy Cross.
Last season, the Oakland, New Jersey product played on the Jersey Hitmen 18U AAA team and Don Bosco Prep team.
The Bulldogs are riding a three-game winning streak heading into Wednesday's home tilt against Okotoks.
Central Alberta digging out Monday morning; temps expected to rebound over next few days
Following a stretch of spring-like weather, it appears winter has returned to Central Alberta.
A low-pressure system, and associated cold front, moved through the southern Prairies Sunday night bringing snow to parts of Alberta.
"The heaviest snow was in the Foothills and Rockies," said Rob Griffith, lead meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada.
A snowfall warning had been issued for the region, with 10 to 20 cm of snow anticipated.
Griffith says the Red Deer region received between 2 to 4 cm, although some regions may have received more.
Lacombe Music Festival kicks off today
A four-day Lacombe and District Music Festival is kicking off today and will run through the week until the Grand Concert on Sunday, March 16th.
Karyn McNeill, one of the volunteers of the festival, says there are many different types of performances throughout the week.
"We have Piano, Dance, Choral, Strings and many other types of music. Some of the best performances will be picked for the grand concert at the end of the festival."
RCMP charge three individuals with multiple offences, including two from Olds
Three individuals have been charged with several offences following arrests made near Halkirk.
On March 7, Coronation RCMP were dispatched to a report of a suspicious vehicle parked near an active ATCO site on Township Road 400, north of Halkirk. The complainant indicated that there appeared to be leaking fluids coming from underneath the vehicle.
RCMP attended and located three males inside the vehicle, as well as many items in the box of the truck, later determined to be stolen property.
Red Deer RCMP to present third quarter stats at Monday's council meeting
The Monday, March 10, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting will start at 10:30 a.m.
The agenda is below:
Quarterly Community Policing Report:
- Red Deer RCMP will present the Third Quarter (Oct-Dec) crime statistics and an update on the Annual Policing Priorities.
Electric Utility Annual Report to Council for Alberta Regulation:
Central Alberta drivers facing wintery conditions this morning
Highways across Central Alberta are snow covered, with slushy sections this morning.
Roads are slippery with icy sections.
Visibility is reduced in some areas due to blowing snow.
The snow is expected to end this morning turning to a mix of sun and cloud. The high today is plus 1. Wind chill minus 14 this morning.
Click here for current road conditions.
Update: Snowfall warning ended for areas of Central Alberta
Update:
The snowfall warning has ended for areas of Central Alberta.
Original Story:
The snowfall warning issued by Environment Canada for parts of Clearwater and Brazeau Counties continued this morning.