Lacombe

At the February 6th regular Chinook's Edge School Division (CESD) board meeting some of the topics discussed included resource allocation and new land acknowledgement. 

Here are some of the highlights from the meeting: 

Board considers processes and timelines for resource allocation in 2024-25 school year

The Red Deer RCMP have arrested a male and laid charges following two recent armed robberies.

On Feb. 6, 2024, shortly after 3:10 p.m., Red Deer RCMP received a 911 call reporting a robbery with a knife at a convenience store in the Eastview shopping plaza. Police responded immediately, however the male suspect had fled the scene in a vehicle. A search for the male was conducted, with the assistance of Police Dog Services (PDS).

Sunny was warmly welcomed by Mrs. Homer’s Grade 1 and 2 split class for February’s Classroom of the Month.  

Before heading to Terrace Ridge School in Lacombe, we loaded up the station vehicle with prizes from sponsors and stopped at Boston Pizza to grab some pizza, and it was delicious!

Ottawa says it is aware of reports that another Canadian citizen has gone missing in the Gaza Strip.

Global Affairs Canada says it is providing consular assistance to the family but can't share more because of privacy considerations. 

The Associated Press reports that Israeli forces detained two young adult American brothers and their Canadian father in Gaza in an overnight raid.

Relatives of the men say they were taken from their home.

Local and area residents are invited to attend a meeting of the David Thompson Health Advisory Council (HAC) via Zoom on Feb. 15, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

This is an opportunity for the public to meet council members, provide feedback on health services, share views about local healthcare delivery, and propose ideas for improvements.

Public feedback will be shared with local Alberta Health Services (AHS) leaders to inform their decision-making.

This is your opportunity to:

UPDATE:

Three Hills RCMP advise the suspect vehicle is believed to be a 2012-2022 Black Dodge Ram, which will have front end damage.

See the update here.

BACKGROUND STORY:

Wednesday night, Feb. 7, 2024, at around 8:57 p.m., Three Hills RCMP responded to a hit and run collision involving a pedestrian on 6 Avenue N in Three Hills.

The City of Red Deer is reminding residents to use caution when around community ponds, creeks, the river, and nearby trails as ice and water conditions can be hazardous.   

Just after 3:00 pm Wednesday, Environment Canada issued a fog advisory for most parts of our Province including Central Alberta.

Dense fog causing near zero visibility will return tonight.

Areas of freezing drizzle are also expected, which will make surfaces slippery.

The fog is expected to lift through the day Thursday. Travel is expected to be hazardous due to reduced visibility in some locations. If visibility is reduced while driving, slow down, watch for tail lights ahead and be prepared to stop.

The Team Jigger Sledge Hockey Program is expanding accessible sport in Red Deer.  

After debuting in Lacombe in 2021, the program expanded to Blackfalds, and now to the G.H. Dawe Community Centre in Red Deer last fall.  

Manitoba Agriculture's latest cattle marketing report for the week ending  February 2nd shows 

The latest report from Manitoba Auction Marts shows the average weekly price for feeder steers ranged from $278.75 per cwt for the 901+ lb category to $438.91 per cwt for the 401-500 lb category. 

Feeder heifer prices ranged from $241.33 per cwt for the 900+ lb category to $377.97 per cwt for the 401- 500 lb category.

D1-D2 slaughter cows selling for an average price of $122.28 per cwt,  while D3 cows were selling at $105.80 per cwt.