Lacombe

Lacombe Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a vehicle that allegedly fled a traffic stop at high speed on Saturday and was displaying stolen plates.

On Aug. 23, officers saw a silver four-door sedan, believed to be a 2005–2007 Ford Five Hundred, travelling eastbound on Woodland Drive toward C&E Trail in an erratic manner.

Police attempted a traffic stop after noting the Alberta plate CRL-9363 did not match the vehicle.

The streets of downtown Innisfail were filled with chrome, colour, and community spirit on Sunday (August 24), as the annual Innisfail Kinsmen Car Show took over the town’s core.

The free Show and Shine featured cars and trucks spanning more than a century, from the early 1900s to modern-day models.

The event not only showcased the passion of vehicle owners but also drew large crowds who browsed a downtown packed with classic rides, a bustling market, and food vendors.

The Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery (MAG) is inviting the community to take part in a full month of free programming this September as part of Alberta Culture Days 2025.

Running from September 1–30, Alberta Culture Days is the province’s largest celebration of heritage, arts, cultural diversity, and community spirit and with funding support from Alberta Culture Days, the MAG is waiving all regular and special program fees for the month.

The Town of Sylvan Lake is beginning early planning work on two major road projects designed to improve traffic flow, increase safety, and prepare for future growth.

One project will see a new roundabout constructed at the intersection of Memorial Trail and 50 Street, a busy crossing that town officials say is nearing capacity and in need of upgrades.

The Canada Revenue Agency has offered contract extensions to around 850 call centre employees as their union sounds the alarm over staffing levels. 

CRA spokesperson Etienne Biram says the workers, whose contracts were set to expire in September, were contacted about the decision last week.

The federal union representing workers at the tax agency recently launched an online campaign denouncing staffing cuts. 

Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc is set to meet with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in Washington this week after Ottawa announced it would be lifting some retaliatory tariffs.

LeBlanc's office said he will travel to the United States capital on Tuesday.

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced last Friday that Canada will drop some retaliatory tariffs on U.S. products to match American tariff exemptions for goods covered under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement on trade, called CUSMA. .

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she expects the private sector to lead the way on potentially bringing nuclear power to the province.

But she says her government is prepared to set up a Crown corporation, like Ontario has for its nuclear generation, if necessary. 

Smith made her remarks as she announced a new panel to gather public feedback on the possibility of building reactors. 

She says that could include small modular reactors powering oilsands sites or full-scale plants feeding the grid. 

The group representing Alberta teachers says hopes are high that a deal will be reached as mediated talks resume before the school year gets underway.

Jason Schilling, president of the Alberta Teachers' Association, says while hopeful, there are a number of issues that need to be settled if this week's talks are to be successful.

Teachers voted 95 per cent in favour of strike action earlier this summer.

Schilling says the June vote signalled that pay, classroom conditions, crowding and resources for students were unacceptable.

The dates are set Premier Scott Moe's trade mission to Asia runs September 6th to 12th.

It's a very important region for the province ... In 2024, Saskatchewan exported over $10 billion to Asia—$4.4 billion to China, $929 million to Japan and 162 million to South Korea.

The goal is to reinforce future trade opportunities and engage with China on their temporary duties on peas and canola.

The Premier has invited Prime Minister Mark Carney and any other federal ministers  to join the trade mission.

The Sylvan Lake Wranglers have named the first-ever co-winners of their Volunteer of the Year Award.

Tammy Whitney and Brandi Maxon were recognized for their contributions during the team’s championship season.

The Wranglers said in a social media statement the pair "took this season to the next level" by supporting players throughout the playoffs to running what they called the “most happening beer garden in the league.”

“Their tireless efforts not only met the standard — they exceeded it,” the team said.