Lacombe

Green Cart collection in Red Deer will shift to every other week starting on Nov. 11.

Green Carts will be collected on the same week as Blue Carts from Nov. 11 to March 31, at which time Green Carts will return to weekly collection when seasonal yard waste increases.

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The Wetaskiwin RCMP have laid charges in connection to the Nov. 7, residential fire at a multiplex on 55 avenue.

The Wetaskiwin and Millet Fire Departments utilized numerous resources to put out the fire, impacting five residences. 

RCMP investigators determined that the origin of the fire was suspicious.

A police investigation lead to an arrest warrant being issued for Wetaskiwin resident, 25-year-old Clayton Courtright for Arson with Disregard for Human Life.

A veteran Ottawa Citizen journalist who was accused by a former cabinet minister of being a Russian asset said it is the "height of irony" that a parliamentary committee studying disinformation has fallen for it. 

David Pugliese told the House of Commons security committee on Thursday he found it astonishing that none of the MPs challenged the allegations when they were made last month. 

Applications opened Thursday for a $1-billion federal program to help municipalities and Indigenous communities build critical infrastructure.

The government set aside $1 billion through the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund in direct funding to communities to build or improve infrastructure to support drinking water, wastewater, stormwater and solid waste.

Applications are available online for municipalities and Indigenous communities. Those applicants will need to demonstrate how their proposals will support the building of more homes.

Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools (RDCRS) in partnership with Eagle Builders have launched an immersive camp designed for high school students interested in construction and engineering.   

The five-day camp gives students hands-on experience in foundational construction skills and concrete component building.  

Red Deer RCMP say that Bhreagh Connon has been located and is safe.

Police were seeking public assistance in locating the missing 14-year-old.

She had been last seen in the Michener Hill neighbourhood of Red Deer on Nov. 6.

There was concern for her well-being.

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Celebrate the Season: A Kickoff to Christmas takes place in Downtown Ponoka on Friday, Nov. 15.

The evening will feature several holiday-themed festivities including:

Lacombe country singer, Gord Bamford reported Wednesday night he was the victim of a break-in and theft.

Bamford who was staying in Calgary for an event, wrote on social media that his truck was broken into and some important items were stolen. Among the stolen belongings are a Morgan guitar in an SKB case, a grey Smithbilt cowboy hat in a hat case, a hockey bag full of merchandise, and a few meaningful gift items.

In a posted video, Bamford thanks his fans and hopes to catch those responsible.

Repairs have been completed to Lacombe's signature landmark, the "Heart of Lacombe", situated on the southeast corner of Lest We Forget Park.

The Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan Committee (DARP) partnered with a local contractor to refinish the heart with a power coat.

The power coat will act as a shield against Alberta's fluctuating temperatures, ensuring that the heart stands strong and vibrant against rain, snow, or shine. 

The Innisfail RCMP in collaboration with the Alberta Sheriffs Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods (SCAN) were investigating drug trafficking within the town of Innisfail.   

On Nov. 5, the Innisfail RCMP with assistance from the RCMP Emergency Response Team, Sheriff SCAN Team, Central Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit, and the Red Deer RCMP Crime Reduction Team executed search warrants at three Innisfail residences.