Lacombe

An Alberta company swept up in allegations of government corruption says it’s being further harmed by the suppression of a report it believes could clear the name of its CEO.

Medical supply company MHCare Medical is calling on the provincial government to release an audit initiated by Alberta’s former head of health services into certain health contracts.

Calgary police say charges have been laid after an 11-year-old boy was hit earlier this year by a light-rail train car.

Officers say the boy was walking in a marked crosswalk at Banff Trail Station in mid-April when the CTrain entered the station.

The pedestrian barriers weren't down, and the train struck the boy, who was treated in hospital for life-threatening injuries.

They also said the driver of the train was arrested.

Police say the 60-year-old train operator has since been charged with dangerous operation causing bodily harm.

Two people, including a nine-year-old girl, are dead following an early morning house fire east of the Calgary airport.

The second victim, a man in his 50s, was found deceased inside the home, while the girl was sent to hospital but did not survive.

Fire spokeswoman Carole Henke says emergency crews called to the Taradale neighbourhood were met by roaring flames bursting from a two-storey home, threatening other nearby structures.

Wolf Creek Public Schools has announced the appointment of Adam Sia as the new principal of Bentley School, effective for the 2025–26 school year.

Sia brings more than 20 years of experience in education and school leadership, with a strong background in both teaching and administration. He is currently the assistant principal at École Lacombe Junior High School, where he is recognized for his student-centred approach and collaborative leadership style.

Local author Doug Morrison is returning to bookshelves with the release of his third novel, "The Tide", a historical drama rooted in the largely overlooked role of the merchant marine during the Second World War.

Best known for his previous books "Course Correction" (2016) and "Collision Course" (2019), Morrison first captured readers’ attention with gripping tales inspired by his own real-life experiences involving the Ukrainian mafia.

But this time, his inspiration came from something much older and much closer to home.

The Lacombe Police Service is looking to identify a suspect after the theft of a backpack containing collectible trading cards and personal items, valued at approximately $1,500.

On June 18, at approximately 1:47 p.m., an unknown male suspect stole a black backpack with a brown leather bottom from a table outside Amazing Wonders Emporium, located at 5230 45 St., Lacombe.

The victim had briefly left the backpack unattended. Surveillance footage captured the suspect taking the backpack and leaving the area.

The suspect is described as:

Wolf Creek Public Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Amy Richter as the new assistant principal of École Lacombe Junior High School (ÉLJHS).

Richter, who has been acting assistant principal since February 2024, brings a strong blend of classroom experience, instructional leadership and community involvement to her new permanent role. Over the past year, she has made a significant impact at ÉLJHS, leading key school initiatives, supporting staff, guiding student transitions and collaborating with both families and community partners.

Red Deer District Chamber has issued a statement on the governance model decision made by council regarding the city's electrical utility. The city will transition to a municipally controlled corporation (MCC) model.

The City of Lacombe will be installing a fence at the dog park following water quality concerns.

At a Lacombe City Council open forum on May 12, a resident requested that a physical barrier be installed around the drainage swale located inside the Fish & Fetch Off-Leash Dog Park.

The resident reported that dogs entering the slough were consistently becoming ill, with symptoms including vomiting and diarrhea.

Concerns were raised about possible contamination from industrial or urban runoff.

Canada's elections commissioner said Wednesday she has no evidence to suggest the federal election result in April was affected by foreign interference, disinformation or voter intimidation — even though the volume of complaints about the campaign shot way up.

In a preliminary report, Commissioner Caroline Simard said her office received more than 16,000 complaints about the spring campaign that ended on April 28 — seven times the number of complaints received in the 2019 and 2021 elections.