Lacombe

As the clock ticks down on the strike deadline there's an overwhelming call for the Canadian government to intervene and prevent a national rail strike.

For months now Canadian Pacific Kansas City, Canadian National and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference have been at the bargaining table but to no avail.

On Sunday, the union announced that unless the parties reached a last-minute agreement, workers would be off the job as of 12:01 a.m. eastern time Thursday.

A key highlight during the Canadian Beef Industry Conference is the naming of the winners for the 2024 National Environmental Stewardship Award.

Among the finalists for the title is Taylor Ranches a family run cow-calf operation on the Milk River Ridge southwest of Warner, Alberta.

Robert Taylor says he and his family operate an 800 head commercial black angus herd with a focus on wildlife management and habitat.

Young Central Alberta patients now have a reason to smile when they come for treatment with Children’s Rehabilitation Services.   

The first Smilezone in Central Alberta was unveiled today (Aug. 21), in the 49th Street Community Health Centre.   

Donated by the Smilezone Foundation, with support from Ron and Cari MacLean, the Smilezone includes colourful murals, sensory development equipment, and kid-friendly technology.  

Red Deer motorists are advised of a road closure on Thorburn Avenue beginning today (Aug. 21).   

Until Sept. 3, the northbound lane of Thorburn Avenue will be closed from Townsend Street to Township Road 384.   

Traffic will be detoured along 67 Street and Townsend Street.   

Access to the commercial area will be available via the southbound lane of Thorburn Avenue.  

The Lacombe Pride Society’s community-wide celebration, Lacombe Pride Weekend, is back from Aug. 23 to Aug. 25 with a variety of events, activities, and learning opportunities for all Central Albertans to enjoy.   

A coalition of business groups is calling on the federal government to prevent a work stoppage at Canada's two biggest railways.

A phased shutdown of the networks at Canadian National Railway Co. and Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. is already underway as the clock ticks down on contract talks with the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference.

Unless deals are reached, rail service at both companies is poised to stop at 12:01 a.m. ET on Thursday.

As a nationwide labour dispute looms between Canada’s two major freight railways and the union representing workers at each, the associations representing rural municipalities in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba are extremely concerned about the impacts that a rail work stoppage would have on Prairie agricultural producers, consumers and other industries crucial to rural communities.

"Freedom Convoy" organizer Tamara Lich wasn't part of any conspiracy to break the law when she helped organize a massive protest against pandemic restrictions in Ottawa, her lawyers argued in her criminal trial on Tuesday.

The Crown alleges Lich and fellow organizer Chris Barber, who owns a Saskatchewan trucking business, were in cahoots to block roads and disrupt locals in a bid to pressure the federal government to drop COVID-19 vaccine mandates in 2022.

The Canadian Cattle Foundation (the Foundation) presented the second annual Reg Schellenberg Next Generation Legacy Award to support the Canadian Cattle Young Leaders (CYL) Program last night at the Canadian Beef Industry Conference. 

The recipient of the 2024 award Cassie Marchand from Vernon, BC was presented by Lynn Grant, Vice President of the Foundation & Canadian Cattle Association Board member. 

The Red Deer RCMP are seeking public assistance in locating missing 15-year-old Saydie Raine.

Saydie was last seen in the Glendale area of Red Deer on the morning of August 18. 

There is concern for her well-being.

Saydie Raine is described as:

·        5 feet 5 inches and approximately 170 pounds

·        Medium complexion

·        Pink hair and brown eyes

·        Last seen wearing a black and white cropped tank top, black sweater, white shorts and black backpack