Lacombe

The Red Deer RCMP is advising residents of Quick Response (QR) code scams.   

When the codes are scanned, it brings the user to a website that contains malware, that can obtain banking and other sensitive information.   

Police say when a member of the public received a package of luxury goods they had not ordered, there was an attached note directing them to scan the QR code.   

The City of Red Deer is advising motorists of traffic disruptions on 50 (Ross) Street this weekend during the Afro-Caribbean Festival. 

On Saturday, Aug. 17, and Sunday, Aug. 18, 50 Street will be closed from 48 Ave to 49 Ave and 49 Ave to 50 Ave.   

The 49 Ave and 50 Ave intersections will remain open to vehicles. Detours will be in place.  

The federal government says the Ukrainian army can use military equipment provided by Canada inside Russia.

A spokesperson for National Defence says Canada places no geographic restrictions on military equipment donated to Ukraine.

The statement comes after Ukraine launched a surprise military offensive into Russia earlier this month. 

The attack is unprecedented for its use of Ukrainian military units on Russian soil.

Ottawa has committed $4 billion in military assistance to Ukraine through 2029.

Defence lawyers making final arguments on behalf of one of the prominent "Freedom Convoy" organizers are maintaining their client's innocence, with proceedings scheduled to continue next week.

Diane Magas argued before a judge Thursday that her client, Chris Barber, never meant to gridlock Ottawa and that he is not responsible for the actions of convoy participants.

She also said there's an "enormous" amount of material to deal with in the trial and the process has taken more time than expected. The trial began in September 2023 and has faced a number of delays.

On June 11, at approximately 7:06 a.m., the Lloydminster RCMP responded to a report of a home invasion within the community.  

When police arrived, two individuals with gunshot wounds were found and airlifted to hospital.   

They were later identified as being among the suspects who perpetrated the break-and-enter.  

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Site preparation work is now underway after a construction contract was awarded for the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre redevelopment project.   

Since 2019, work has been done, including the development of the business case, planning and coordination, public consultation, design, and early site preparation.   

Lacombe City Council approved a planning and development strategy to reduce red tape and improve efficiency for future Land Use Bylaw (LUB) amendments.  

The strategy allows for the city’s planning and development department to proceed with preparing potential LUB amendments, including:   

• Improve the administration of the bylaw by offering efficiencies in the development process and addressing any outdated elements  

Lacombe County has extended the nomination deadline for Farm Family of the Year to August 30th. 

Lacombe County and the Lacombe and District Chamber of Commerce are partnering for a second year on the Farm Family of the Year Award, aiming to recognize the exceptional achievements and contributions of ranch and farm families within our community. The winners of this esteemed award will be announced at the 2024 Chamber Gala in October. 

The Village of Alix will be a busy place this weekend as Alix Days and the Alix Central Alberta Rodeo Association (C.A.R.A.) Pro Rodeo will be happening.

The Alix & District Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the Alix Days Parade 2024 on Saturday, August 17.

Before the parade, enjoy all you can eat at the Pancake Breakfast from 8am to 10 am at the Fire Hall, right across the street from the Alix MAC School grounds. All proceeds go to support the volunteer firefighters and first response team.