Lacombe

The Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods (SCAN) unit of the Alberta Sheriffs have shut down a drug house in Innisfail.  

Since May 2023, SCAN has received four complaints related to drug and criminal activity occurring at the property.  

Complaints included heavy foot and vehicle traffic, people living in a camper parked on the property, and frequent police activity.  

Update:

Water service has been restored to affected properties in the North end of Ponoka, along 58 Avenue, between Highway 2A and 52 Street.   

The Town of Ponoka is now asking residents of the affected area to run a tub full of water to remove any cloudiness from the water.

The town has confirmed the water is safe to drink.

Blackfalds Bulldogs forward Joey Melo has been named the BCHL's First Star of the Week.

Melo led the BCHL in points last week with six in two games, netting two goals and four assists in a pair of Blackfalds wins.

On Friday night, the University of Alaska-Anchorage commit collected a pair of assists in his team’s 4-0 victory over the Vernon Vipers. 

Update:

The fog advisory has now ended for Central Alberta.

Original Story:

Environment Canada issued a fog advisory for areas of Central Alberta.

Visibility was reduced to near-zero on some highways this morning due to heavy fog.

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We'll see a mix of sun and cloud today with a high of plus four degrees.

Lacombe & District FCSS is now providing free income tax filing for households with low to modest incomes.

"We have volunteers that are trained through the CRA to complete simple tax returns for people," said Community Projects Coordinator Wendy Griffin. "We have four volunteers that are ready to file your taxes for you online and we do it free of charge."

Red Deer residents will soon pay less for their recycling collection services.

Residents with individual carts will see a monthly decrease of $5.20 and those with multi-family recycling collection will see a monthly decrease of $5.15 per dwelling unit.

Two Chinook’s Edge high school students have been nominated for the Alberta School Boards Association’s Honouring Spirit: Indigenous Student Award. École Olds High School has nominated Grade 11 student Rayna Scott, and Penhold Crossing School has nominated Grade 12 student Hayden Gambin.

The award recognizes 12 First Nations, Metis, or Inuit students who attend school in Alberta, and who model strength and commitment in the pursuit of their personal education paths.

Lacombe is hosting a free 'Try it Day' for roller hockey next month.

The event will take place April 13 at the Gary Moe Auto Group Sportsplex.

President of the Alberta Minor Roller Hockey Association Ted Zylstra says there's no cost for participants and roller blades will be provided.

Those participating will need to bring full hockey equipment.

Zylstra says the goal is to eventually set up a roller hockey league in the area.

Red Deer Public Schools (RDPS) high school students and their families are invited to a Fire Academy open house today (March 11).

Event attendees will have an opportunity to get detailed information on the program, learn about requirements, see the gear, and meet the professionals.  

The Fire Academy is designed for Grade 11 and 12 students who are interested in a firefighting or emergency services career.  

Another medal winning week for RDP Athletics as the Red Deer Polytechnic Kings Volleyball Kings won gold at the 2025 Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Men’s Volleyball National Championship. Colby Nemeth was named CCAA Men’s Volleyball Championship MVP.

In addition to the Kings Volleyball team earning CCAA gold and the Queens Hockey squad picking up a win in the finals, the RDP Kings Futsal team solidified ACAC bronze and the Kings Hockey team advanced to the ACAC Championship Final.