Lacombe

511 Alberta is reporting that highways south of Red Deer, including Highway 2 and Highway 2A, are partly snow-covered this morning with slippery and icy sections.

Light snow is expected to end this morning, changing to a mix of sun and cloud. The high for Wednesday is plus 3.

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Dates have been announced for a couple of Federal Election Forums being held in the Ponoka-Didsbury Riding.

The Ponoka & District Chamber of Commerce is hosting an All-Candidates Forum on Tuesday, April 15 at the Moose Lodge No.1633 Ponoka, (5000 – Hwy 2A).

Doors will open at 6:30 pm, with the forum running from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The forum will focus on key issues impacting the local community, providing insights into each candidate’s platform and vision for the region.

With the weather warming and spring coming to the prairies, producers have been going through calving season with plenty of work for them. 

Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan Vice-President Chris Procyk says that, from what he's heard, it's been a decent season in the province.

The head of Alberta Health Services says the agency is halting a proposed food-reduction policy after public outcry over patients potentially being cut off from snacks and drinks.

The agency's interim president and CEO, Andre Tremblay, said the policy was set to go into effect Tuesday to change how food is stored and delivered in an effort to reduce waste -- not to deprive patients of food.

Medical emergencies can develop in an instant for anyone.  

Even if someone collapses or has a serious accident a block away from the hospital, the fear, uncertainty, and pressure of the moment can be earth-shattering.  

What happens, then, when the same thing happens kilometres away from a hospital, in the remote and sometimes harsh expanse of nature or farmland?  

For Paula Johnson, who was bucked off her horse on a birthday expedition that had already taken her across water, through an elk herd, and past grazing cattle, there was no going back. Only up.  

Update:

The snowfall warning has now ended.

Original Story:

Environment Canada  issued a snowfall warning for areas of Clearwater County.

Heavy snowfall was expected to re-develop today.

An individual riding an e-scooter was injured Monday evening in Red Deer after being struck by a vehicle.

The incident occurred at the intersection of 77 St. and Gaetz Ave.

RCMP say the individual on the scooter failed to yield to a truck that was passing by at the time.

Police were unable to provide further details on the extent of the injuries.

Dick Damron of Bentley, Alberta, passed away on March 29 at the age of 91 in a Lacombe retirement home.  

The country music star made music his whole life. Born in Bentley in 1934, Dick, born Joseph Glenn Damron, had a career spanning over 60 years.   

The Red Deer RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in locating missing 35-year-old Ruby Toutsaint.

She was last seen in Red Deer on March 25.

There is concern for her wellbeing.

She is described as:

·        5 feet 4 inches and approximately 130 pounds

·        Medium complexion

·        Brown hair (recently shaved) and brown eyes