Lacombe

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has named 73 MPs to his party's leadership team and critic roles ahead of next week's return to the House of Commons.

He has named 48 Conservative members of Parliament to critic roles, while another 14 will become associate critics.

Most of them are returning MPs, though some have been shuffled to new positions left by people who were not re-elected on April 28. 

Canadians could soon find out if there will be another labour disruption at the national postal operator.

The union representing about 55,000 Canada Post employees has said it is reviewing a set of proposals for urban workers, along with rural and suburban carriers.

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers issued a 72-hour strike notice on Tuesday, and the deadline is Friday at midnight.

Canada Post says the new offers address several concerns, and it is offering a wage increase of 13.59 per cent over four years.

Top economic officials from the G7 were locked in a full day of closed-door discussions Wednesday to examine pressing topics, including the global economy and the war in Ukraine. 

The meeting between the group's finance ministers and central bank governors in Banff, Alta., is a prelude to the G7 leaders summit in June in nearby Kananaskis. 

It comes in the wake of the U.S. imposing global tariffs that have resulted in many countries reconsidering their trading relationships. 

Aspire Child Development Centre is excited to announce the return of its 13th annual Push & Pace event on Saturday.  

This inclusive, family-friendly walk, run, or wheel fundraiser is happening at Parkland School in Red Deer and supports children with diverse needs and their families across Central Alberta. 

The fully paved one-, three-, and five-kilometre routes are accessible to participants of all abilities, including those with wheelchairs and strollers. 

Alberta RCMP needs your help in tracking down Ryan Paul Reiser, who is wanted for various crimes.

Reiser was featured in this week's Wanted Wednesday profile.

He was last seen in Ponoka County and is also known to frequent Rimbey and Sylvan Lake.

If you see Reiser, do not approach.

Report any information to police or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

Farmers have been experiencing rain delays as they work to complete their seeding operations.

Oilseed Specialist Sonia Wilson reports that recent rain events in Manitoba over the past eight days have brought much-needed precipitation to many areas. However, she remains hopeful that producers will soon be able to return to the fields.

The Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) Rodeo team had another great weekend in Rimbey with the Canadian Collegiate Rodeo Association (CCRA) Finals. The Kings and Queens earned two championships and two prestigious awards at the three-day competition.

A new summer camp may be coming to Lacombe.

The Central Alberta Immigrant Women’s Association (CAIWA) is looking to launch a six-week camp to support newcomers and their families.

CAIWA has hosted previous camps in Red Deer over the past 10 years, according to Tabitha Phiri, the program co-ordinator for domestic violence and self-harm.

Last summer, a camp was held in Rimbey, but CAIWA hopes to expand into Lacombe.

“Lacombe is apart from Red Deer. It's also a large city, and we have a lot of immigrant families now in Lacombe,” said Phiri.

The City of Red Deer and Red Deer County have taken another step toward a shared vision for long-term growth and development with the first reading of the updated Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP).

The IDP is a high-level statutory document that outlines a coordinated approach to land use, infrastructure, and servicing decisions in the fringe area between the two municipalities. It sets the stage for how both communities will grow together while maintaining their unique identities and ensuring efficient use of land and resources.

Canada Post has issued a new set of offers to the union representing postal workers as the clock ticks down to a possible strike.

The Crown corporation confirmed Wednesday it has filed a new set of proposals for workers in the urban bargaining unit and the rural and suburban units.

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers said its negotiating team was set to examine the proposals this afternoon.

The new offers come days after the union issued a strike notice that could see postal workers back on the picket line on Friday.