Lacombe

The invasive weed is now being spotted further north than ever before

Farmers in Alberta have a growing problem on their hands, as a notorious weed has started making its way north through the province.

The rapid and relentless spread of kochia, the highly adaptable and increasingly resistant weed, is moving north and taking root in places scientists thought it never would.

Critics respond to report suggesting price correction, saying farmland remains a solid investment

The largest owner of cropland in Canada isn’t buying the idea that farmland values are overdue for a correction.

He says that’s because technical analysis — where market watchers use trends, patterns and mathematical models to predict future price movements — doesn’t apply to agricultural land.

Drivers in downtown Red Deer should expect road closures this weekend due to the Centrefest street performer festival.

Parts of Ross Street (50 Street) and 50 Avenue will be closed Saturday and Sunday to accommodate the event.

The City of Lacombe recently removed several trees from the municipal reserve along Highway 2A, just south of Wilson’s Funeral Home.

This action followed a thorough assessment by certified arborists, who identified the trees as "danger trees" due to disease, structural instability or significant storm damage.

“These trees posed a substantial safety risk to residents and nearby property,” said the City.

“The decision to remove them was made in the best interest of public safety and in accordance with the City’s tree management and risk mitigation procedures.”

The Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) Queens Hockey program will have a new coach behind the bench beginning in the 2025–26 Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) season.

Brett Wold, a former student-athlete on the RDP Kings Hockey team, will take over the reins following the departure of Kelly Coulter.

“We are thrilled to welcome Brett back to the Polytechnic,” says Randy Stewart, Manager, Athletics and Student Life, Red Deer Polytechnic.

If you looked up last night (July 24), you may have spotted the unmistakable formation of the Canadian Forces Snowbirds soaring over Red Deer and the surrounding region.

The nine-jet team was on their way to Camrose, where they’ll headline this weekend’s Camrose Airshow at the Camrose Airport.

The CF Snowbirds, formally known as 431 Air Demonstration Squadron, are a beloved Canadian icon, made up of Canadian Armed Forces members and National Defense public service employees.

A section of 50 Street in Innisfail will be closed on Saturday for the Innisfail Lion’s Club Soapbox Derby. 

The closure will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. between 56 Avenue and 53 Avenue Close. 

UPDATE - Road work on Riverside Drive in Red Deer will impact Three Mile Bend Access.

Motorists are advised of changes to an upcoming road closure that will impact commute times and access along Riverside Drive, from 67 Street to 77 Street.

The paving schedule for Riverside Drive has been updated to July 27 only.

This work will require a full road closure and will impact access to Three Mile Bend from approximately 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

On July 23, Wetaskiwin RCMP received a call for service regarding a break-in at a storage lot, where numerous trailers and RVs were broken into.

Wetaskiwin RCMP obtained surveillance footage beginning at approximately 1 a.m. and are now seeking the public's help to identify the suspect in the footage.

Tamara Lich and Chris Barber, two leaders of the Freedom Convoy protest, are scheduled to be sentenced for mischief on Oct. 7 in an Ottawa courtroom.

In addition to lengthy prison sentences, the Crown wants to seize Barber's truck, which was used in the protest.

A forfeiture hearing on that matter is scheduled for Sept. 12.

Ontario Court Justice Heather Perkins-McVey said Thursday she wants to rule on the mischief sentence and truck forfeiture at the same time so that she does not deliver "piecemeal" decisions.