Lacombe

There's a growing push for Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Liberal government to step up and help support Western Canadian producers that are being impacted by the increased tariffs on canola.

On Tuesday (August 12) at approximately 4:21 p.m., Red Deer RCMP responded to a serious motor vehicle collision near 40 Avenue and 22 Street in Red Deer involving a stolen vehicle.

Police say the driver of the stolen vehicle fled the scene by stealing another vehicle from someone who had stopped to assist.

After being involved in a second collision, the suspect fled on foot but was quickly apprehended by RCMP.

As a result of the initial collision, Red Deer resident Shelley Thornton, 46, was fatally injured.

A U.S based company is hoping to see more flax grown in the prairies.

Grain Millers, a Minnesota based company, is expanding its operations in Western Canada. 

The company operates an oat processing facility at Yorkton, Saskatchewan, and has been leasing a small flax processing facility in Saskatoon.

President and CEO Todd Stohlmeyer says with the lease wrapping up and the interest they've seen in flax they decided to build their own facility at Delisle, Saskatchewan
about 43 kilometres southwest of Saskatoon.

The Lacombe Legion has closed its basement after a plumbing problem that caused significant flooding was discovered early Tuesday.

Water about a foot deep covered the kitchen, poppy room and office and is believed to have been there for at least a day.

Legion president Kathy Hobbs said the cleanup wouldn’t have been possible without dedicated volunteers, who were there since 10 a.m.

Officials say the largest wildfire burning in Newfoundland and Labrador may have destroyed up to 100 homes and structures.

However, Premier John Hogan says it is still too dangerous for crews to get into the area to complete an accurate tally.

The fire burning along the northwestern shore of Conception Bay began on Aug. 3 near Kingston, N.L.,  and Hogan says it now measures more than eight square kilometres.

Downtown Ponoka will come alive this Friday (August 15) as the Alberta Friesian Horse Association hosts the 6th annual Ringsteken event, a free family-friendly celebration featuring traditional Dutch games, food, and entertainment.

The evening kicks off at 5:30 p.m. with street food vendors serving up Dutch favourites such as frikandellen (a deep-fried sausage snack), bitterballen (a meat-based snack mixture breaded and fried into balls) and fries.

The main event begins at 6:30 p.m., bringing the centuries-old sport of Ringsteken to the streets of Ponoka.

A judge is expected to decide today whether a special court review of a proposed Alberta referendum question on separation should go ahead.

Alberta's chief electoral officer, Gordon McClure, referred the question to court last month for a judge to determine whether it violates the Constitution, including treaty rights.

The group that submitted the question applied to have the referral quashed, and Court of King's Bench Justice Colin Feasby heard arguments last week.

Central Albertans will get a taste of rural life this weekend as farms, ranches, and agri-tourism operators across the region open their gates for the 2025 edition of Alberta Open Farm Days, happening August 16 and 17.

The annual two-day event gives visitors a chance to meet local farmers, tour operations, and see firsthand where their food comes from. 

This year’s theme is “Water, The Lifeblood of Every Farm” and highlights the essential role water and irrigation play in Alberta’s agriculture sector and in sustaining the province’s communities.

Lacombe Edge Ringette is inviting the community to lace up and hit the ice during its “Come Try Ringette” event, set for Saturday (August 16) from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Gary Moe Sportsplex.

The free session offers an introduction to the fast-paced, exciting sport of ringette.

Whether you’re new to the game or simply curious to learn more, it’s a perfect opportunity to get on the ice, have fun, and meet local players and coaches.

In addition to the public event, “Dust Off the Rust” camps are scheduled for August 17 and 24, also at the Gary Moe Sportsplex.

Starting today China is implementing a 75.8 per cent duty on Canadian canola seed imports.

China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced the preliminary ruling regarding their anti-dumping investigation earlier this week. 

The latest tariff on canola seed is in addition to the 100 per cent tariff implemented on Canadian oil and meal back in March 2025.

President and CEO of the Canola Council of Canada, Chris Davison, says China is a highly valued and important market for us, noting they were disappointed with the preliminary ruling.