Lacombe

There are only a few days left to view some mini marvels at the Blackfalds Library.

The Blackfalds Servus Credit Union Public Library has been displaying its “Mini Canvas Art Show” since July 18.

Children of all ages and adults were able to register for the fun program and get a little canvas from library staff to create their own artwork.

Participants took home their canvas and were able to let their imaginations run wild, creating anything they wanted, in any style, with any medium.

Red Deer has once again earned the title of Alberta’s Most Active Community for the year, winning $15,000 to support local physical activity and sport initiatives after residents and organizations got active throughout June during the 2025 ParticipACTION Community Challenge.

The sixth edition of the ParticipACTION Community Challenge, is a national physical activity and sport initiative that encourages everyone to get active throughout June

Conservative Agriculture Critic John Barlow is warning that the Liberal's Clean Fuel Standard will hit Canadians hard at the gas pump and the grocery store.

Citing a recent Department of Agriculture briefing, Barlow said the policy will raise fuel prices by 13 cents per litre for gasoline and 16 cents per litre for diesel by 2030. He criticized the government for downplaying the impact on consumers.

The man accused of ramming an SUV into a crowd and killing 11 people at the Vancouver Lapu Lapu Day festival is set to appear in court today, with a judge determining if he's fit to stand trial.

RJ Aquino, the chair of festival organizer Filipino BC, says the court proceedings could prove "traumatizing" for victims and members of the Filipino community.

He says many have expressed anger and frustration since the April 26 attack and still find it difficult to cope with the tragedy almost three months later.

The volume and severity of police-reported crime in Canada decreased four per cent last year after three annual increases in a row, the national statistics agency said Tuesday.

Statistics Canada said non-violent crime had a significant effect on the decline in the overall crime severity index in 2024.

The non-violent crime severity index — which includes such crimes as property and drug offences — dropped six per cent last year, following a nine per cent increase from 2021 to 2023.

Panelists agree that maintaining access under the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement should be priority among other trade noise

Canadian trade negotiators should be cautious and be prepared to weather further abrupt policy changes from U.S. president Donald Trump.

A panel on trade and politics at the Seeds Canada conference in Quebec City heard that Canada’s ability to delay trade negotiations could be valuable in finding a way to a successful renegotiation of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA).

Environment Canada has issued a frost advisory for parts of Central Alberta, warning that overnight temperatures could dip to around 0 C.

Frost may damage crops and other frost-sensitive vegetation. Residents are advised to take preventative measures to protect plants and trees.

The advisory is in effect for the following areas:

• Clearwater County near Rocky Mountain House and Crimson Lake 

• Clearwater County near Caroline and James River Bridge 

• Mountain View County near Sundre

Back-to-school shopping can be stressful for families trying to get all the necessary supplies while staying on budget.

Lacombe and District FCSS is aiming to ease that burden through its annual Tools for School program.

Students living in Lacombe, Lacombe County, Mirror, Tees, Alix and Clive are eligible to apply for school supplies or a certificate toward a new pair of shoes.

The program helps ensure students have the tools they need to succeed and feel confident on the first day of school.

The deadline to apply is July 31.

One year to the day a wind-whipped fire forced thousands to flee in the dark of night along one smoke-choked road, the mayor of Jasper acknowledged it was a day of remembrance that some would much rather forget.

Company works with Farming Smarter Association as it searches for options other than the century-old Russet Burbank variety.

Russet Burbank has been the go to potato variety for Canadian farmers and consumers.

This year, McCain Foods in Chin, Alta., has entered a corporate partnership with the Farming Smarter Association to explore the viability of other varieties in its food processing plant for farmers to consider.

Farming Smarter is using one of its commercial plots to do a research trial growing four varieties using six treatments.