Lacombe

Organizers of this year's Westerner Days are thrilled with the turnout on day one of the five day fair and exhibition.

Despite a heat warning and temperatures in the 30's, thousands lined up for this year's Westerner Day's Parade. There were 120 businesses and community organizations who put a float into the annual event.

After the parade, the main grounds opened with The North American Pony Chuckwagon and Chariot Races, over 15 musical and entertainment acts and of course the Midway.

Charges have been laid against six suspects following a year-long investigation into an organized auto theft and re-vinning operation.  

One of the suspects is a wanted murderer, whose whereabouts remain unknown. 

Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT) Auto Crimes unit arrested four of the six suspects between June 18 and July 2, with a total of 20 charges laid.  

ALERT alleges the group was involved in a sophisticated auto theft and re-vinning operation, which was based at a rural location in Parkland County near Evansburg. 

At 12:56 Red Deer Emergency Services lifted the evacuation order in both Burnt Lake and Queens Industrial Parks. The situation is mitigated. There is no longer a risk to the public and businesses can resume.

Local roads will start to re-open while emergency crews clear up the area.

According to Blackfalds RCMP, they are still on scene at the chemical fire on Burnt Park Way. The fire has now been contained, however, crews are still on scene conducting cleanup.

The Red Deer Rebels Associate General Manager, Shaun Sutter, is leaving the organization to pursue a pro-level scouting position.   

Republicans criticized U.S. President Joe Biden's record on foreign policy at the national convention in Milwaukee, as many party faithful called for America to step back from its contributions to the world. 

Wednesday's agenda and its theme of "Make America Strong Once Again" will give leaders around the world insight into the potential impact of a second Donald Trump presidency. 

"No NATO. I want America strong," said Kimberly Nguyen, wearing a star-spangled dress and draped in a Trump 2024 flag outside the convention.

Two people have died after an outbreak of listeriosis triggered a national recall of certain plant-based milks, the Public Health Agency of Canada said Wednesday.

Silk brand almond milk, coconut milk, almond-coconut milk and oat milk were recalled earlier this month, as was Great Value brand almond milk.

Most of the recalled products have best-before dates up to and including Oct. 4. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased.

The AGI booth at Ag in Motion is easy to find with it's large 16 foot mixed flow grain dryer on display.

On top of that dryer is AGI's new patent pending pre-cleaner for their NECO or AGI mixed flow grain dryers.

The pre-cleaner attaches to the grain dryer and removes any unwanted debris, such as beeswings, fines, and chaff from the grain before it enters the dryer.

Ron Kleuskens, a technical sales rep for AGI in Canada says the pre-cleaner system was in development last year and did some pretty extensive testing on farms.

At 1:33 a.m., Thursday (July18) the Blackfalds RCMP advised that the collision scene was clear. 

Highway 11A was reopened. 

Original story:

At 5:31 p.m., on Wednesday (July 17), the Blackfalds RCMP were on scene at a collision involving three vehicles on Highway 11A.

The collision was affecting roads between Range Road 282 and 279.

Traffic was being re-routed.

Drivers were asked to avoid the area.

Thrill-seekers and adventure lovers!

First things first, have you entered for the $76,000 truck we're giving away from the Alberta RAM Dealers!? 

Do it and you're also in to score the Calaway Park Share the Fun VIP Family Experience! Imagine having an entire amusement park for yourself and your friends—no lines, no crowds, just pure fun! 

Fire crews are on the scene of multiple grass fires between Lacombe and Red Deer. 

One of the fires was just north of Blackfalds, next to Township Road 400. That fire looked like it was under control with Blackfalds Fire Department on scene.

Another larger fire was along Highway 2a, between Blackfalds and Red Deer near Range Road 272.