Pride on hold: Central Alberta Pride cancels major events for 2025

A statement released by the Board of Directors for Central Alberta Pride Society (CAPS) announces the cancellation of many Pride events this year.

The statement, posted on their social media accounts on Tuesday, reads as follows:

"In October 2024, several former board members made serious and damaging allegations against the Central Alberta Pride Society and its board of directors, including claims of dishonesty, lack of accountability, and unethical conduct.

We wish to unequivocally state that the allegations were inaccurate and unsubstantiated.

Feeling hockey withdrawal? Try taking the game underwater

Are you missing hockey? The City of Lacombe is offering an underwater alternative.

With the Stanley Cup playoffs over, hockey fans may be feeling the blues, but the City of Lacombe is offering a cool alternative to help fill the gap: underwater hockey.

From June 30 to July 4 (excluding Canada Day on July 1), the city will have a five-day underwater hockey program at the local swimming pool.

Sessions will run daily from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., and the full program costs $50 per person.

Average family to save $280 per year from Liberal tax cut: PBO

The average Canadian family will save $280 on their taxes next year from the Liberal government's planned income tax cut, the parliamentary budget officer said in an analysis released on Wednesday.

But some seniors and single Canadians are expected to save less, prompting criticism from Conservatives who argue the tax cut doesn't go far enough.

One in four Canadians report being affected by extreme weather in last year: poll

Almost one in four Canadians were directly affected by extreme weather events over the past year, a new poll suggests.

The Leger poll — released as Canada copes with its second-worst wildfire season on record — says 23 per cent of Canadians who responded said they were personally affected by extreme weather events like heat waves, floods, fires and tornadoes over the last 12 months.

One dead after hit and run in Blackfalds

A Penhold resident has been charged with manslaughter following a hit and run on Monday night.

On June 16, 2025, at approximately 11:39 p.m., Blackfalds RCMP responded to a report of a hit and run involving a pedestrian in a parking lot off Highway 2A in Blackfalds.

Emergency responders arrived on scene and provided medical assistance to the victim, who was transported by ambulance to hospital. He later died from his injuries.

The victim has been identified as 39-year-old Preston Arndt.

Watch for severe weather Wednesday afternoon

Environment Canada has issued severe thunderstorm watches for many parts of central Alberta this afternoon.

Heavy rain may cause flash flooding and significant reductions to visibility. Large hail may cause significant damage and injury. Take immediate cover if a thunderstorm approaches. If outside, protect yourself from flying debris and hail.

Conditions are favourable for the development of dangerous thunderstorms that may be capable of producing damaging wind gusts, damaging hail and heavy rain.

Sunny celebrates his own special day

Sunny, the lovable mascot for Sunny 94.1, took the day off yesterday to celebrate National Mascots Day.

Now that he’s back at work, we’re shining a spotlight on this ray of sunshine to highlight all the great work he does not just at the station, but in the community, too.

Sunny is 19 years old and has been bringing smiles to Central Alberta since 2006.

This bright mascot loves all sunny things like SunChips, SunnyD and, especially, eggs sunny side up.