Lacombe

Echo Food Rescue of Lacombe wins Emerald Award for environmental excellence.

Echo Food Rescue has been named a recipient of an Emerald Award, presented by the Alberta Emerald Foundation.

The award celebrates environmental leadership and recognizes individuals and organizations making measurable, positive change in their communities.

For Echo Food Rescue, that change comes through food keeping it out of landfills and getting it onto people’s plates.

Red Deer City Council discussed a capital budget policy, rezoning bylaws, and Downtown parking among other topics. Here is a summary of the Monday, June 9th, Regular City Council meeting with a closed meeting followed by City Council’s open meeting. 

CLOSED:  

• Habitat for Humanity 

• Capstone Land Sale 

• Legal Matter 

CONSENT AGENDA:  

Capital Budget Policy and Project Reconciliation 

The Queer Neighbours Society of Red Deer (QNSRD) is holding its first free inclusive clothing swap Thursday, June 12 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the Pioneer Lodge.

The non-profit group advocates for all members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in Red Deer and Central Alberta, and is hosting the event to provide, trade and swap clothing for those within the community.

Maia Johnson, a volunteer with QNSRD who came up with the idea, says the event is about finding clothing that feels comfortable and affirming.

Delburne School student, Eythan Young, is the recipient of a coveted Schulich Leader Scholarship, worth $120,000. The scholarship will help Young in his studies at the University of Alberta, starting in the fall of 2025.

“I was thrilled to even be selected as my school’s nominee,” says Young. “And then late one evening when I was at home, I got an email. I opened it and it said I will receive this scholarship. My Mom started jumping for joy! We were so excited. It was unbelievable!”

A report says new cleanup rules for renewable energy sites are hurting the competitiveness of Alberta's industry.

Business Renewables Centre-Canada analyzed the reclamation security requirements for renewables in 27 jurisdictions and found Alberta's are now the most costly. 

Under a code of practice for solar and wind projects published last week, the Alberta government says operators must provide an estimate for the cost of dismantling turbines and panels, removing underground concrete infrastructure, hauling waste away, replanting vegetation and other items. 

Mark and Karin Elford of Wood Mountain ranch near the Saskatchewan/Montana border, and have been named the Saskatchewan Stock Growers 2025 TESA winners.

Since 1996, TESA, or The Environmental Stewardship Award, has recognized producers who go above and beyond standard industry conservation practices and set positive examples for other cattle producers and the general public.

The Liberal plan to give first-time homebuyers a tax break on a newly built home could have substantial impacts on housing affordability — with a few caveats — a new analysis finds.

The Liberal government introduced legislation on June 5 to eliminate the GST portion from new home sales of up to $1 million for first-time buyers, which works out to as much as $50,000 off the cost of a new build or a substantially renovated unit.

For homes sold above $1 million, the GST relief is phased out as the price tag nears $1.5 million.

A government push to steer Canada Post and the union representing 55,000 mail workers toward common ground hit a big pothole Monday.

As an increasingly acrimonious impasse drags on, Canada Post rejected a framework put forward by the union for a binding arbitration process, which Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu asked the parties to work toward just five days earlier.

The route for the Lacombe Days Parade on July 12 has been determined.

Due to construction around the city, this year’s walking celebration will follow a modified path.

The Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) Queens Volleyball program (1981–1989) has been honoured for its legacy of excellence, unwavering dedication and profound impact on Alberta and Canada’s sports landscape.

On June 7, the RDP Queens Volleyball team (1981-1989), was officially inducted into the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame—a prestigious recognition of their unparalleled achievements.