Lacombe

Trade negotiations between Canada and the U.K. are at a standstill after the U.K. suspended talks last week.

The President of the Canadian Cattle Association Nathan Phinney says he's disappointed with the halt in negotiations, adding that Canadian beef exports into the area is a key issue right now.

On Jan. 26, 2024, at 12:38 p.m., Sylvan Lake RCMP responded to a report of an attempted theft of a motor vehicle at the McDonald’s parking lot in Sylvan Lake. The victim had left the vehicle in order to pick up some food leaving their 12-year-old in the vehicle. The suspect entered the vehicle and began to pullout when they were confronted by the 12-year-old. The suspect parked the vehicle and left.

The City of Lacombe will be hosting the Pan Continental Curling Championships at the Gary Moe Autogroup Sportsplex’s Lacombe Curling Club from October 27th to November 2nd this year.  

“This event that we brought over, I’ve coached at it twice. It's a new event and this will be the third year I’ve been coaching Team India’s men’s curling team,” said Local Organizing Committee Chair, Darren Moulding.  

On January 28, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. Maskwacis RCMP received a report of an injured individual on 6 Mile Road, North of Highway 611. Emergency crews transported the victim to hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The circumstances of the victim’s death are considered suspicious.

The Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit has taken carriage of the investigation.

The victim has been taken to the Edmonton Office of the Chief Medical Examiner and an autopsy is anticipated today.

On July 20, 2023, Didsbury RCMP received a report of a sexual assault involving a minor that occurred on July 19, 2023, at a cabaret (after party) following the Dog Pound Rodeo. This incident occurred on or within walking distance of the Dog Pound Rodeo grounds.

The suspect was believed to have gone by the name of “Carter” and is described as follows:

MP's are back to work today in Ottawa following the Christmas break.

Over the last few weeks, MPs have been spending time in their ridings meeting with their constituents to discuss their concerns.

They'll be raising those concerns with their colleagues back in Ottawa.

A key issue for the agriculture sector and one of the first Bills expected to hit the floor this week for discussion is Bill C-234.

Pro hockey player Alex Formenton, a former member of the NHL's Ottawa Senators who currently plays in Switzerland, has been charged by police in London, Ont., his lawyer said Sunday.  

"The London Police have charged several players, including Alex Formenton, in connection with an accusation made in 2018," lead counsel Daniel Brown said in an email. "Alex will vigorously defend his innocence and asks that people not rush to judgment without hearing all of the evidence."

Brandon Wheat Kings-3  Red Deer Rebels-5

And put another "W" on the schedule for the Red Deer Rebels, who have now won 9 games in-a-row. Over 5,000 fans came out to The Peavey Mart Centrium Saturday night to watch the home team beat Brandon 5-3 and keep their winning streak alive.

The Town of Sylvan Lake will be holding a 2024 Budget Open House open to all residents.

The open house will run from 4:00 to 6:00 pm, January 31st, at the Nexsource Centre. At this time Sylvan Lake residents are invited to ask Council and Town Staff about the 2024 Budget and other property tax questions.

Printed copies of the budget brochures are available at the open house, at the Town hall (5012-48th Avenue) , and at the Nexsource Centre (4823, 49th Avenue).

Lacombe City Council approved an updated Traffic Bylaw to improve the safety and efficiency of traffic within the municipality.  

The Bylaw updates and consolidates key aspects of traffic management in Lacombe, including private parking enforcement, formalizing the use of road use permits, fine payment incentives, and updated wording to clarify ambiguous text within existing legislation.