Lacombe

Charolais breeders from around the globe are in Canada for the World Charolais Congress.

The last time the World Congress was in Canada was in 2006 when it was held in Alberta.

Helge By, President of Charolais Charbray International says this year they wanted to show their International visitors more of Canada, and a chance to see the breed on farm by  visiting more producer operations.

Central Albertans are reminded to be vigilant when having campfires or any other type of controlled burns over the long weekend.  

Here are the fire advisories for Central Alberta: 

Lacombe County  

The fire risk in Lacombe County is currently low. There are no fire advisories in place.   

A newly recruited family physician is now available to provide care to residents in Red Deer and area.  

Dr. Jude Omeh is working out of The Branch Clinic in the city and will also be providing hospitalist services at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre.   

A local Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) welding journeyperson has been appointed to the Advisory Council of Skilled Trades Youth Ambassadors.   

Lacombe’s Ben Rainforth and Eden Marklund of Hinton are among 12 young adults on the council engaged in skilled trades.   

The council will help the provincial government promote the skilled trades to youth and contribute to growing the industry.   

The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) has completed an investigation into a Red Deer RCMP arrest resulting in an injury. 

On June 4, 2020, police attempted to stop a vehicle for improper window tint at approximately 1 p.m.  

At the time, the driver was prohibited from driving and fled from police.   

Federated Co-operatives Ltd. has become the latest target of a cybersecurity incident.

In a statement released Thursday evening, the company says it is "experiencing a cybersecurity incident that is impacting some internal and customer facing systems at local retail Co-ops and cardlock fuel locations."

As a precaution, the company says they have shut down some of the systems. The incident is impacting several locations across the prairies.

Communities in Central Alberta are celebrating Canada Day with firework displays throughout the weekend.  

Here’s where you can watch Canada Day fireworks:  

Ponoka   

The first debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump may not have brought the surge of excitement among voters that both leaders were looking for ahead of the November election.

The matchup saw the current president and his political rival exchange personal barbs as well as criticism over their legacies in the Oval Office. 

But some Democratic supporters showed concern over portions of 81-year-old Biden’s uneven performance, which included a raspy voice and rambling responses. 

Federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay has announced over $2 million for Canada's organic industry.

The Canada Organic Trade Association will receive over $1.1 million to facilitate the growth of the organic sector by resolving market access issues, ensuring Canadian organic products are competitive, building export capacity, and developing domestic opportunities. 

At 7:44 p.m., on Thursday (June 27) Environment Canada issued a rainfall warning for Lacombe County near Blackfalds and Bentley. 

Heavy rain will continue with total amounts of 40 to 70 mm.  

Areas in the foothills will see heavy rain and embedded thunderstorms continue tonight and intensify through the evening hours.  

The rain will taper off Friday morning.