Lacombe

A founding shareholder questions why the board approved raises for executives while the terminal incurred $28 million in cumulative losses since 2016

North West Terminal Ltd. is being tight-lipped about what is happening with the idled grain company.

The firm held its annual general meeting on June 18, but chief executive officer Jason Skinner refused to divulge what was discussed at the AGM.

“We’ll just go no comment because we’re in negotiations on some things,” he said.

 Two brothers embroiled in an eight-year-long bitter legal battle over control of a generic crop input business have “buried the hatchet.”

Jim and Jason Mann have agreed to end litigation against one another and the businesses they run, which are Farmers of North America (FNA) and AgraCity Crop & Nutrition Ltd.

“The news of the day is the Mann vs. Mann is ending and Jim and I are burying the hatchet,” said Jason.

If you happen to see a lot of cops and dogs out today in Red Deer don't be alarmed.

The Alberta RCMP is letting the public know that officers of the Police Dog Services are currently engaged in training with police dogs in Red Deer.

The officers are dressed in both dark blue and green uniforms, different than the usual service uniforms.

There is no ongoing incident or risk to the public.

**With information from Alberta RCMP

Alberta RCMP are asking for the public’s help in locating Tonia Bree Wolfe, who is wanted in connection with various crimes.

Wolfe was featured in this week’s Wanted Wednesday profile. She was last seen in Maskwacis and is also known to frequent the Wetaskiwin area.

Police advise the public not to approach Wolfe if seen.

Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to contact local police or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

With a heat warning and hot weather in the forecast this week, Red Deer residents can look forward to cooling off at pop-up spray parks happening around the city.

Join Red Deer Emergency Services, RCMP and Municipal Enforcement to stay cool every Thursday throughout July and August.

Red Deer Emergency Services will transform fire engines into mobile spray parks, turning local green spaces into fun-filled water playgrounds.

Other community partners will be joining in with glitter tattoos, police cruiser tours and other family-friendly giveaways.

Red Deer RCMP are increasing traffic enforcement throughout the city this month as part of a continued effort to improve road safety.

The City of Red Deer’s Automated Traffic Enforcement Program, which includes photo laser and red-light intersection cameras, will be active across multiple areas in July. These tools, in addition to conventional enforcement and public education campaigns, are intended to reduce speeding and prevent collisions.

Here are the highlights from the June 26th, Lacombe County Council Meeting.

FARM FAMILY AWARD - POLICY AG (17)

Council approved the Farm Family Award Policy, which establishes an annual award to recognize a local ranch or farm family. The award honours achievements in technical farm production, sustainability practices, business management, agricultural industry involvement, and community and rural citizenship.

MINIMUM TAX LEVY

A Lacombe man is facing several charges following a suspected drug deal last week.

On June 27, at approximately 1 p.m., Lacombe Police Service responded to a report from a citizen who believed they had witnessed a drug transaction in progress.

Officers quickly located the individuals involved and took them into custody. A search incident to arrest uncovered a bag containing methamphetamine, fentanyl, and several knives.

Red Deer Pride Week celebrates connection, inclusion and 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

Red Deer Pride Week runs from July 5 to 13 and features a diverse lineup of events.

From family-friendly celebrations and art showcases to drag performances, panel discussions and the annual Pride March and Block Party, the week is all about amplifying queer voices, celebrating diversity and fostering connection.

This July, hard-working Albertans will keep more money in their pockets thanks to a new tax cut that could save families up to $1,500 per year.

The new eight per cent personal income tax bracket was announced in Budget 2025 and applies to income up to $60,000, a drop from the previous 10 per cent rate.

Most taxpayers will start to see the benefits of the tax cut this month as payroll withholdings are adjusted.

That means more money on each paycheque, and more to spend on what matters most.