Lacombe

The RCMP Federal Policing Integrated National Security Enforcement Team (INSET) arrested an Alberta RCMP frontline officer on Feb. 10, for accessing non-top secret police record systems to assist a foreign actor.  

After learning of the security breach, the RCMP implemented measures to monitor, mitigate, and manage any further unauthorized disclosures and ensure the maintenance of public safety as the investigation unfolded.   

Lacombe Generals-4  Wetaskiwin Longhorns-2

The Lacombe AA Generals are now moving onto the second round of the 2024 Vanberg Cup playoffs.

In front of around 350 fans at The Gary Moe Auto Group Sportsplex, The Generals beat The Longhorns 4-2 Wednesday night and swept Wetaskiwin in their best-of-5 series, 3 games to none.

It looked like the series wouldn't be decided at home when The Longhorns took a 1-0 lead in the first period.

An alleged gang member has been arrested and a loaded firearm was also seized following an ALERT investigation on the Sunchild First Nation.
 
ALERT Edmonton’s Integrated Gang Enforcement team made the arrest on February 8, 2024 after investigating a shooting that had taken place the previous evening. ALERT was working alongside Rocky Mountain House RCMP to help address gang-related issues on the Sunchild and O’Chiese First Nations.
 

Alberta Environment and Parks has issued 51 water shortage advisories for the Province of Alberta.

With low amounts of snowfall this season so far many areas are reporting a lack of water and snow pack to melt into the rivers.

For Central Alberta, water shortage advisories have been issued for the following:

The Town of Stettler will be celebrating this upcoming Family Day holiday with events on Monday, February 19th.

All of the activities will be happening at the Stettler Recreation Centre from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

All events are free.

Here is a list of what's planned for this fun day for the whole family:

9-11 am-Pancake breakfast

11-12 pm-Magic with Magicmon

11-1 pm-Carnival games

11:30-1 pm-Family swim

12-2 pm-Hotdog lunch

1-3 pm-photo booth

1:30-2:30 pm-Magic with Magicmon

1:30-3 pm-Family swim

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, plan to spend Valentine's Day in Whistler, B.C., to attend a training camp one year ahead of the 2025 Invictus Games. 

Prince Harry is the founder of the Games for wounded, injured or sick service personnel and veterans.

The purpose of this week's training camp is to support nations taking part in the Games to build year-round adaptive sports programs.

Pharmacare negotiations between the Liberals and NDP are on a knife's edge, and the main point of contention is the number of drugs they plan to start with.

If the parties reach a deal, they plan to begin by launching with a select few drug categories while they continue to formulate a more robust national drug plan, two sources with knowledge of the talks said.

The parties have already agreed to cover birth control through a single-payer program in the first go around, and they are also in talks to include diabetes drugs in the program.

On Feb. 12, the City of Lacombe held a regular council meeting. Here are the highlights from the meeting:  

Lacombe City Council explores long-range plan for new regional recreation facility  

Lacombe City Council was presented with an option to explore the development of a long-range plan for a new recreation complex.  

Red Deer Hospice has launched the Community Matching Gift Campaign, to double the impact of donations. 

In partnership with the Red Deer Twilight Homes Foundation and an anonymous donor, donations will be matched to a maximum of $20,000. 

The donations made through the campaign will be used to enhance the comfort care of Red Deer Hospice residents.  

On February 8th, Lacombe County held their regular council meeting. Here are some of the highlights from that meeting:

QE II WEST AREA STRUCTURE PLAN
A second public meeting to seek feedback on the draft QE II West Area Structure Plan is scheduled for March 21, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at the Lacombe County Council Chambers.