Lacombe

With the weather warming and spring coming to the prairies, producers have been going through calving season with plenty of work for them. 

Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan Vice-President Chris Procyk says that, from what he's heard, it's been a decent season in the province.

The head of Alberta Health Services says the agency is halting a proposed food-reduction policy after public outcry over patients potentially being cut off from snacks and drinks.

The agency's interim president and CEO, Andre Tremblay, said the policy was set to go into effect Tuesday to change how food is stored and delivered in an effort to reduce waste -- not to deprive patients of food.

Medical emergencies can develop in an instant for anyone.  

Even if someone collapses or has a serious accident a block away from the hospital, the fear, uncertainty, and pressure of the moment can be earth-shattering.  

What happens, then, when the same thing happens kilometres away from a hospital, in the remote and sometimes harsh expanse of nature or farmland?  

For Paula Johnson, who was bucked off her horse on a birthday expedition that had already taken her across water, through an elk herd, and past grazing cattle, there was no going back. Only up.  

Update:

The snowfall warning has now ended.

Original Story:

Environment Canada  issued a snowfall warning for areas of Clearwater County.

Heavy snowfall was expected to re-develop today.

An individual riding an e-scooter was injured Monday evening in Red Deer after being struck by a vehicle.

The incident occurred at the intersection of 77 St. and Gaetz Ave.

RCMP say the individual on the scooter failed to yield to a truck that was passing by at the time.

Police were unable to provide further details on the extent of the injuries.

Dick Damron of Bentley, Alberta, passed away on March 29 at the age of 91 in a Lacombe retirement home.  

The country music star made music his whole life. Born in Bentley in 1934, Dick, born Joseph Glenn Damron, had a career spanning over 60 years.   

Update: 

Ruby Toutsaint has been located. Red Deer RCMP would like to thank the public and the media for their assistance.

Original Story

The Red Deer RCMP was seeking the public’s assistance in locating the missing 35-year-old

She was last seen in Red Deer on March 25.

There was concern for her wellbeing.

With Alberta Education’s new K-6 Social Studies curriculum approaching, Red Deer Public Schools (RDPS) is welcoming a coordinator to support teachers and ensure a smooth transition in classrooms.  

In the role, Janene Baile will help deliver the new curriculum to teachers, develop educational resources, and ensure teachers have the tools they need to bring engaging, high-quality instruction to students while providing professional learning opportunities to enhance student learning.   

Music in the Park is back for the summer in Lacombe.   

Every Wednesday throughout the summer months, Lacombe and area residents can enjoy Music in the Park, featuring free live entertainment from local and regional musicians and bands.   

Event attendees are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs or picnic blankets to enjoy the entertainment.   

Two Chinook’s Edge students have qualified for the national science fair, after both receiving gold medals at the Central Alberta Rotary Science Fair, held at Red Deer Polytechnic on March 29, 2025.

Claire Friesen, a Grade 9 student from Cremona School, received a gold medal and “Best of Fair” in the Grade 7 to 12 category, as well as an invitation to attend nationals. Her project is called “What goes up must come down.” This is Friesen’s third invitation to attend the national science fair.