Lacombe

Parents of students who ride Red Deer Public Schools (RDPSD) buses can now receive real-time notifications about delays and cancellations.

The division said families can sign up for two systems designed to keep them informed if their child’s bus is running late or not operating.

Through the School Bus Monitor, run by Prairie Bus Lines, parents can enroll to receive email alerts if a bus is delayed by 10 minutes or more.

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said Thursday human smuggling across the border with Canada is getting worse — and that traffickers are looking north following the Trump administration's crackdown at the border with Mexico.

"The northern border, it always has been, but it's gotten much worse, much more prevalent because … it's a multibillion-dollar business, the smuggling of drugs, guns and humans," Bondi said during a news conference in Tampa, Fla.

Messages of condolences and support poured in for a Manitoba First Nation after a mass stabbing on Thursday, including from a First Nation in Saskatchewan that experienced one of its own exactly three years earlier.

Police say eight people were found severely injured in two homes on Hollow Water First Nation, northeast of Winnipeg.

An 18-year-old woman died while the suspect, her 26-year-old brother, died after the stolen vehicle he was driving collided with a vehicle driven by a police officer responding to the attack.

 Innisfail RCMP had been searching for a high-risk offender who was wanted on outstanding warrants for assault, resist arrest, mischief and possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking.

The offender has failed to appear on his drug trafficking charge on 3 separate occasions.  

On Aug. 25, 2025, Innisfail RCMP observed the offender walking in downtown Innisfail.  The offender attempted to hide behind a vehicle to avoid detection by police. 

Effective September 4, 2025, a Fire Advisory is in place for all of Lacombe County due to warm temperatures, windy conditions, and a lack of anticipated precipitation in the coming days.

At this time, Lacombe County continues to issue fire permits for minor burns; however, permits for large-scale burn activities will not be approved until conditions improve.

Minor burns are less than 500 sq. ft. or approximately 50 m2.

What is permitted during a Fire Advisory?

On Aug. 28 2025, Innisfail RCMP responded to a report of a fire near the Highway 54 bridge. 

Innisfail Fire department had located 2 males burning copper wire.

When police arrived, the suspects attempted to leave the area in a truck and were stopped by police. During the traffic stop, police could see what was estimated to be over 100 lbs of stripped copper wire in the back of the truck. 

Red Deer RCMP are seeking public assistance in locating missing 16-year-old Talon Horton. Talon was last seen on Aug. 30, 2025. There is concern for her well-being.

Talon Horton is described as:

A brother and sister are dead and several others, including a Mountie, injured after a mass stabbing Thursday on a Manitoba First Nation.

Police say the woman, 18, was among those stabbed by her brother, 26-year-old Tyrone Simard, in the early morning attack on the Hollow Water First Nation northeast of Winnipeg.

The Conservative Party is calling for an end to the Temporary Foreign Workers program; in its place, they are calling for a single program for the agriculture sector.

Leader Pierre Poilievre quoting the latest employment stats from July, points out we now have 14.6  per cent unemployment rate and 1.6 million Canadians unemployed.

He says the principle behind ending the program is very simple. "Canadian jobs for Canadian Workers"

Red Deer voters will head to the polls Oct. 20 to elect a mayor and eight city councillors.

Advance voting is scheduled for Oct. 14 to 18. Polling station locations and times have not yet been announced.

Eligible voters are reminded to bring identification. Details on accepted ID are available under the Elector Eligibility section of the Elections Red Deer website.