Lacombe

Grade 9 Alix-MAC students learned about the world of engineering technology during an Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET) Camp.  

During the camp, students learned how to work with a level management and control system, completed electrical and pneumatic connections, and configured an industrial pressure transmitter.   

Bobbi Jo Nerubenko is ready for adventure after winning $1 million on the May 7 WESTERN MAX draw.  

Nerubenko used to go with her mother to buy tickets each week and has continued the tradition since her mother passed away.  

When she saw her ticket was a winner, she said she couldn’t help but think of her mom.   

Construction is now complete for the Iron Ridge Secondary Campus (IRSC) in Blackfalds.  

The school is among five other public-private partnership (P3) high schools across the province that will open to Grade 9 to Grade 12 students this fall.  

With another round of the NHL playoffs set to begin, more Central Alberta, Sunny 94 listeners are chiming in with their predictions for the series.

Ray Dickau, a longtime Oilers fan, and resident of Blackfalds called the Sunny studios to say that he thinks Edmonton will win the series in 6 games. His favourite player is #18 Hymen who Dickau calls the best free pick the Oilers have ever received. His only superstition is that his kids must tap the head on his Mark Messier figurine before each game.

The Red Deer Food Bank is working to ensure Central Albertans who receive food hampers can make the most out of the ingredients.   

On Wednesday night, the food bank hosted a cooking class in Kitchen 49, where participants made a meal from ingredients included in emergency food hampers.  

The food hampers include pasta, rice, cereal, canned vegetables, and canned soup, along with bread, fresh produce, and meat.  

On June 4, at 8:18 a.m., the Maskwacis RCMP received a report of individuals with a firearm driving around Louis Bull First Nation. 

While police responded to the call, local schools were placed in a hold and secure status.   

Patrols were made, but the vehicle was not located.   

Friday At The Park is ready to kick off it's third season in Lacombe.

The community market is back and will run every Friday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at Michener Park on Highway 12.

Joanne Ward, one of the organizers of the market, talks about how many vendors take part every week. "It fluctuates, but on average we get 25 vendors that come mostly from central Alberta, but some come from far and wide to serve the community."

Due to a gap in physician coverage, the Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care Service (SLAACS) will be closed Friday, June 7, 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., with normal hours resuming at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, June 8.

After months of qualifying games, some trash talking, and a whole lot of pride on the line, there are two businesses still standing and ready to take the Sunny Cup 2024!!

The Sunny Cup Final, 2024, starts Saturday night at 6pm with Game 1 in Florida between the Vault in Rimbey Oilers and the Sportsmen's Den Panthers. 

The Central Alberta School Bus Road-eo showcased the skills of drivers.  

The annual event brought 32 school bus drivers from across Central Alberta to the Notre Dame School in Red Deer on May 25, to demonstrate their skills, and commitment to safe transportation.