Lacombe

It was an up and down week for RDP King's and Queen's teams.

This past week, the Kings and Queens Basketball teams dropped their games to the SAIT Trojans. The RDP Queens Hockey team defeated the NAIT Ooks twice. The Kings Hockey team earned two victories.

The Queens Volleyball team came up short against the Trojans. The Kings Volleyball squad solidified a pair of wins over the SAIT Trojans.

Long-time Red Deer City Councillor Lawrence Lee has announced his candidacy for Mayor of Red Deer. 

Lee made the announcement on Jan. 31, 2025.

“I’m excited to share my passion and I am ready to start the next chapter of our community’s growth.” said Lee, at a media conference on Friday.

Lee says his primary focus will be to make Red Deer communities safer. He also aims to help make life more affordable for Red Deerians and is looking forward to helping the local economy thrive again. 

Red Deer Mayor Ken Johnston is sharing his thoughts on the potential tariffs that have now been postponed 30 days.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced late Monday the tariffs will be paused for "at least 30 days" while Canada appoints a "fentanyl czar" and works with the U.S. to combat drug trafficking and organized crime.

Duties of 10 per cent on energy and 25 per cent on all other Canadian goods were scheduled to go into effect Tuesday.

The Blackfalds Bulldogs have announced that 2007-born defenceman, Jackson Accardi, has committed to the team for the 2025-2026 BCHL season.

The Yardley, Pennsylvania product played for Council Rock High North (USHS-PA) as well as the New Jersey Rockets 18U AAA team. 

In 10 games with Council Rock High North, Accardi had 23 goals and 38 points. 

“I am extremely excited to get started with the Bulldogs," said Accardi. "They have an amazing set up with the staff, facilities, and great people on the team. I am looking forward to what’s to come.” 

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she's "greatly heartened" by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff pause, saying the eleventh-hour deal with Canada follows through on a border security measure she had been calling for.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said late Monday the tariffs will be paused for "at least 30 days" while Canada appoints a "fentanyl czar" and works with the U.S. to combat drug trafficking and organized crime.

511 Alberta is reporting snow-covered highways across Central Alberta this morning.

There is also blowing snow and slippery sections.

There have been reports of limited visibility in some areas.

Click here for up-to-date road conditions.

Central Alberta can expect periods of light snow today with a high of 23. The wind chill will be minus 36 this morning and minus 31 this afternoon. There is a risk of frostbite.

Uncertainty still hangs over the Canadian economy despite U.S. President Donald Trump announcing a 30-day pause in tariffs that were to take effect today.

The temporary reprieve halts — at least for now — a continental trade war that economists on both sides of the border warned would raise prices.

Trump's decision meant Canada and the provinces also halted their moves to retaliate including with tariffs and bans on U.S. alcohol sales north of the border.

It’s annual general meeting time for the Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) and president Jill Verwey from the Portage area says there is plenty to cover. The AGM is happening today, February 4th, at the Delta Hotel in Winnipeg.

Verwey noted that, overall, Manitoba producers experienced a productive year in 2024. However, she highlighted concerns regarding crop pricing and the logistics of shipping grain.  

"It's been a tight fall and going into spring there several challenges faced by farmers.” 

Premier Danielle Smith issued the following statement upon the announcement of a 30-day pause on tariffs on Canadian goods:

“I am greatly heartened to see that U.S. President Donald Trump and the Government of Canada have agreed to a plan to crack down on fentanyl trafficking and other illegal activities at our shared border.

Lacombe emergency crews, including the Lacombe Police Service and the Lacombe Fire Department, responded to a collision Monday afternoon involving two vehicles.

The incident occurred around 3:15 p.m. at the intersection of 51 Ave. and 50 St.

Lacombe Police say one of the vehicles made an unsafe turn out of a local business.

No injuries were reported.

One person was charged for making an unsafe turn.