Lacombe

The Town of Didsbury is warning residents about a potential scam involving a man falsely claiming to be a Town employee and attempting to sell or rent tables for the upcoming Real Didsbury Trade Show.

In a statement posted on its social media on Friday, the Town emphasized that no Town of Didsbury employee will ever sell or rent event tables to members of the public—or request e-transfer payments.

"Please note that no Town of Didsbury employees will ever sell or rent event tables to members of the public and will never ask you to E-Transfer funds," the Town said.

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday that Ottawa will expand the Canadian Armed Forces’ presence in the Arctic and turn to Australia's over-the-horizon radar tech to monitor threats from adversaries such as China and Russia.

Carney also pledged $253 million in new funding for Indigenous reconciliation initiatives in the North.

They include $94 million to upgrade power plants in Nunavut and $20 million for a hydroelectricity project to help move northerners off diesel.

Prime Minister Mark Carney says United States President Donald Trump will have to stop his "disrespectful" comments about Canada before the two countries can have comprehensive bilateral conversations about trade and security.

"We've called out those comments. They're disrespectful, they're not helpful, and they need to stop," Carney said in response to a question regarding Trump's repeated remarks about Canada becoming the 51st state. 

"They will have to stop before we sit down and have a conversation about our broader partnership with the United States."

As the snow continues to melt across the prairies, farmers are gearing up for the busy seeding season. According to Ian Epp, agronomy specialist with the Canola Council of Canada, moisture levels across much of the region appear sufficient for crop germination. 

"It looks to me like we've had enough moisture throughout winter. Obviously, we always need more during the summer season, but there's enough out there to get us up and going. Some areas are better than others but in general things look pretty good heading into spring.” 

The Slave Lake RCMP responded to a report of a vehicle that had collided with a snowbank in the area of Main Street on March 14 at approximately 8:53 a.m.  

Officers located an SUV, which fled the area upon arrival, causing damage to a nearby business.  

The Slave Lake RCMP Crime Reduction Unit followed the suspect vehicle from a distance to ensure the safety of the public, as the suspect was driving in a dangerous manner.   

Avalanche Canada warns backcountry users that snow conditions across the Rockies remain highly unstable, with human-triggered avalanches likely. After a week of widespread natural avalanche activity, the risk of further slides remains significant, requiring strict terrain discipline.

Two Avalanche Fatalities on Friday

Authorities have confirmed two fatal avalanches in Alberta’s mountain parks on March 14, one near Lake Louise and the other in Kananaskis Country.

Lake Louise Fatality

This month's Strand 360-Sunny 94 Athlete of the Month is 13-year-old Quinn Fischer of Lacombe.

Quinn is involved in several sports including hockey, soccer, basketball, and golf.

Friend of the family Natasha Eddy nominated Quinn for her truly inspirational story.

Late last year, Quinn lost her father Lynden to cancer. The two shared a very strong bond through sports, especially hockey and golf. 

Lacombe has some new outdoor artwork on display.

Four hand-painted fishhooks, created by local artists, have gone up around the city.

Three were installed along the fence near the Len Thompson Fishpond, with another put up near the main entrance to the Fish and Fetch Dog Park.

The pieces were originally part of Lacombe Regional Tourism’s Hidden Fishhooks project from 2022 and 2023.

The Red Deer RCMP General Investigation Section have completed an investigation into an armed robbery at a business on Reichley Street.  

On Dec. 22, 2024, at approximately 06:32 a.m., Red Deer RCMP received a report of a panic alarm at the business.   

When police arrived, it was discovered that an unknown male had entered the business with a firearm, pointed it at the worker, and demanded money before fleeing in a Toyota SUV.  

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Innisfail is poised for growth with the exciting development of Napoleon Lake South, a new residential community that promises to expand the town’s horizons. Located in the southwest portion of Innisfail, this development is set to meet the burgeoning demand for housing in central Alberta.