Lacombe

AgSafe Alberta has added another level to its FARMERS CARE program.

Level 4 is now available at AgSafeAB.ca. 

This free program provides valuable safety information that agricultural producers can navigate at their own pace.

All levels of FARMERS CARE cover a wealth of valuable information in a condensed format, avoiding the major time commitment that typically comes with intensive safety courses.

On Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, Rocky Mountain House RCMP received a report of a body, located by hunters in a wooded area in Clearwater County.

RCMP along with a Fish & Wildlife officer, attended and confirmed the finding of a recently deceased person with injuries. The deceased has been transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner and the death is being investigated as a homicide.

The Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit has been deployed and taken over the investigation.

Red Deer Public Schools (RDPS) has been recognized with two BRAVO! Awards from the Canadian Association of Communicators in Education (CACE).  

The awards celebrate the achievements of public relations, communications, and marketing professionals, in their initiatives that enrich school communities and strengthen educational relationships.   

This year marks the fifth anniversary of the School Resource Officer (SRO) partnership between Lacombe County and Wolf Creek Public Schools (WCPS).

Since launching in 2019, the SRO program has proven to be a vital presence in the communities of Alix, Bentley, Clive, and Eckville, fostering positive relationships and helping students thrive. 

Lacombe County has announced that two local roads have been re-opened after the completion of bridge construction.

The newly re-opened roads are:

• A section of Range Road 26-5, south of Twp Rd 41-4 (two miles north of Milton West Branch Road (Twp Rd 41-2)). 
• A section of Twp Rd 41-4A, east of Rge Rd 26-5.

Please note: there are no weight restrictions in place for either bridge.

A huge crowd lined the streets of Ponoka Friday night for the Town's "Kick Off to Christmas" event.

The evening started with the annual Santa Claus Parade which featured over 50 floats, crowds in some spots more than 5-6 deep and of course the celebrity couple, Mr. and Mrs. Claus.

Warmer weather also played a factor as many stuck around after the parade for a Christmas tree lighting, music by the Rocky Mountain Symphony Orchestra, and a special holiday themed drone show over the river valley.

Lacombe County presented the Congdon family with the 2024 Farm Family of the Year Award during the 2024 Lacombe and District Chamber of Commerce Awards.  

Fourth-generation farmer, Cody Congdon was chosen as the award recipient because of his passion for the land, commitment to the Gelbvieh cattle breed, and his close-knit partnership with his family, Reeve Barb Shepherd explained.  

Ottawa has concluded negotiations for a trade deal with Indonesia and is proposing nuclear-energy collaboration with Southeast Asian leaders.

The moves are a show of faith for multilateralism as the re-election of Donald Trump in the United States is raising fears of further strain in global co-operation on trade and the environment.

Canada's elections chief wants a ban on the misrepresentation of candidates and other key players in the electoral process through manipulation of their voice or image without consent.

The proposed change to the Canada Elections Act is among several measures chief electoral officer Stéphane Perrault is putting forward to address the use of deepfakes and other artificially created content to fool voters.

In an interview, Perrault said he is "hoping to convince" MPs to expand an electoral reform bill, currently in a House of Commons committee, to include some new elements.

Local businesses teamed up for Lacombe’s annual shopping cart parade, providing a huge food haul to the food bank on Friday (Nov. 15).  

Volunteers pushed $8,500 worth of groceries from Lionel's No Frills to the Lacombe Food Bank with the help of a police escort. 

The parade was sponsored by Gary Moe Auto Group, Empire Auto Sales, and Weidner Motors.