Lacombe

Update:

A snowfall warning for Wetaskiwin County and the surrounding area has ended.

Significant snowfall is no longer expected.

Original story:

Environment Canada issued a snowfall warning for Wetaskiwin County and areas including parts of the QEII in that vicinity.

Snow was expected to continue through Saturday.

Additional snowfall accumulations of up to 10 cm were expected.

Rapidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult over some locations.

Earlier this week, the Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC), announced they’ve committed $11.8 million of funding over the next five years to the University of Saskatchewan’s Crop Development Centre (CDC). With the CWRC’s previous funding agreement with the CDC expiring this year, CWRC’s president Lori-Ann Kaminski knew that this was a deal that needed to be done. 

Update:

Didsbury RCMP are reporting that 44-year-old Sean Boyd has been located safe.

Original report:

Didsbury RCMP was seeking public assistance in locating missing 44-year-old Sean Boyd.

Boyd was last seen in Didsbury in the spring of 2024. Police believed he was in the area of Enderby, B.C.

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Update:

The scene has now been cleared.

Original Story:

The Sylvan Lake Fire Department responded to a motor vehicle collision on Highway 11 at Highway 781 Thursday afternoon.

At 3:07 p.m., 511 Alberta reported a lane closure. 

The City of Red Deer is inviting residents to stay active and healthy this winter by joining the February Fitness Challenge, running from February 1 to 28, 2025.

This community initiative encourages individuals and families to build healthy habits through fun recreation activities offered at City of Red Deer recreation facilities. 

Whether it’s swimming, skating, fitness classes, or drop-in sports, staying active and prioritizing health and well-being contributes to a stronger, healthier community.

A newly recruited family physician is available to provide care to residents in Lacombe and the surrounding area.  

Dr. Monir Ali is working out of Mainstreet Medical Services and provides hospitalist, emergency, and long-term care coverage at the Lacombe Hospital and Care Centre.  

Individuals needing a family doctor can call 403-782-6717 to arrange a meet-and-greet appointment.  

The Town of Penhold and Canadian Blood Services have announced the launch of the second annual Penhold Cares Central Alberta Blood Drive Challenge, running from February 1 to 28, 2025.

The Town of Penhold is challenging everyone in Central Alberta to book an appointment and donate blood at the Canadian Blood Services Donor Centre in Red Deer this February. Donors will get to represent one of six zones in the region, battling it out to see which area can claim the title of Top Donor Zone.

Drivers will experience delays on the QEII today near Red Deer.

Guardrail repairs are taking place on Highway 2 at the Red Deer River Bridge, west of Red Deer.

Expect a right-hand lane closure and speed reduced to 80 km/h.

Repairs are expected to be completed around 4 p.m. Thursday afternoon.

Crews are also completing high-tension barrier repairs northbound at the Blindman River Bridge southwest of Blackfalds.

Expect a left-hand lane closure and speed reduced to 80 km/h.

The deadly mid-air crash in Washington, D.C., Wednesday night is likely the result of unique air traffic patterns in the area and shouldn't cause wider fears over air safety, says an aviation expert.

John Gradek, who teaches aviation management at McGill University, said the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport has seen rising activity over the years while military aircraft also frequently fly in the area to make it a higher-risk airspace.

Alberta will introduce a flat monthly fee of $326.25 for full-time licensed child care, or $15 per day, starting April 1. This change is part of the $3.8-billion Canada-Alberta Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement, aimed at standardizing child-care costs across the province.

Parents using part-time care (50-99 hours per month) will pay $230 per month. Preschool fees will be reimbursed up to $100 per child per month, an increase from $75.