Lacombe

On Oct. 30, the Red Deer RCMP General Investigation Section (GIS), and the Red Deer RCMP Crime Reduction Team arrested two individuals for drug trafficking. 

Through an investigation, police executed search warrants at a motel room and a motor vehicle in North Red Deer.   

Donald Trump clinched the United States election after a tumultuous campaign as Canadian officials espoused the important relationship between neighbours in congratulations to the former president on his extraordinary comeback.

"I will govern by a simple motto: promises made, promises kept," Trump said to cheering party faithful at a Florida watch party.

Trump was elected the 47th president of the U.S. amidst a deeply divided America by prevailing among voters in the key battleground states.

On Nov. 1, 2024, students from École Secondaire Lacombe Composite High School were recognized at the 35th annual Alberta Science and Technology (ASTech) Awards Gala in Edmonton. 

Stijn Tans, Wakefield Roadhouse, Judah Boyko, and Eugene Malabuyoc were celebrated for their innovative BeeWise hive monitoring system, developed to promote sustainable beekeeping practices.

The BeeWise project was made possible through MindFuel’s Tech Futures Challenge, which encourages students to address real-world environmental issues through science and technology.

A Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) Visual Arts Student’s new art display is highlighting the influence art can have on social issues.  

“Unhampered” is a print exchange and food drive tomorrow (Nov. 7) at RDP in “The Forum” between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.  

Artist Bailey Horton was inspired to create a new way for community members to support the food bank, even if they are unable to donate.  

Building permit values increased in October, with 133 issued permits valued at $12.4 million, compared with 71 issued permits in October 2023 worth $2.8 million.

Year-to-date values remain higher in 2024, with current values at $105 million, compared with $76.6 million at this time last year.

Notable permits include:

The following is a statement from Mayor Jean Barclay on behalf of the Town of Innisfail regarding the passing of Councillor Don Harrison:

“It is with very heavy hearts that we learned of the passing of our colleague and friend, Councillor Don Harrison, on Friday, November 1st. Don was a true champion for Innisfail, always putting the whole community first and foremost in his decision making and advocacy.

A 24-year-old man faces several charges following an incident that occurred Nov. 2, 2024.

Drayton Valley RCMP assisted by officers from Rocky Mountain House Detachment, entered into an investigation of a flight from police after an attempted traffic stop for dangerous driving on Highway 620 in Brazeau County.

The vehicle involved, was later discovered to have been stolen and had been reported by witnesses as tailgating and driving at excess of speeds of 150 km/hr. 

City of Red Deer administration released the draft 2025 Tax Supported Operating and Capital Budgets, with a recommended tax increase.  

To balance the budget, a tax hike of 11.25 per cent has been proposed and will be debated from Nov. 18 and 22.   

The proposed 2025 Operating Tax Supported budget is $512,371,612 and to balance the budget just over $18 million in changes is required.  

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is extending congratulations to Donald Trump on his re-election as president of the United States. 

Trump staged a major political comeback, securing the necessary 270 electoral college votes to win the presidency in the early hours of Wednesday morning. 

This concludes a turbulent campaign for Trump, which included being convicted of 34 felonies in a hush-money case and two assassination attempts. 

Former president Donald Trump is poised to return to White House after a polarizing U.S. election that deeply divided the country.

The U.S. election on Tuesday saw Trump post early wins in critical states by taking Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Georgia. 

Vice-President Kamala Harris did not appear at her election night party at her alma mater Howard University in Washington. 

Top aides told the audience that Democrats would continue overnight to fight to make sure that every vote is counted.