Lacombe

RCMP are asking for the public’s help in locating 15-year-old Kaylee Saddleback, who was reported missing on June 13. She was last seen on May 10.

Police are concerned for her well-being.

Kaylee is described as having a medium complexion, with black or brown hair and brown eyes. She is about five feet seven inches tall and weighs approximately 130 pounds.

She was last seen wearing a red hoodie with white lettering, black capris and black shoes.

RCMP are asking for the public’s help in locating 16-year-old Melissa Soosay-Roasting, who was last seen on June 14 in Red Deer.

Police are concerned for her well-being.

Melissa is described as having a medium complexion, black hair, and standing about five feet seven inches tall. She was last seen wearing a brown zip-up hoodie, black shorts, black and white shoes, and was carrying two duffle bags.

Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to contact Red Deer RCMP at 403-406-2200.

One of the two people killed in a rockfall in Banff National Park has been identified as 70-year-old Jutta Hinrichs of Calgary.

The University of Alberta, in a statement, says Hinrichs was an educator in the department of occupational therapy in the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine. 

She retired last summer.

Her body was found shortly after a slab of mountain suddenly gave way Thursday afternoon, collapsing on hikers at a popular trail near Bow Glacier Falls, about 200 kilometres northwest of Calgary.

The Lacombe Police Service is investigating the theft of personal belongings from the Lacombe Aquatic Center.

On May 22, at around 6:30 pm the suspect attended the Lacombe Aquatic Center and stole personal items from the male change room. He then left the Aquatic Center and used a stolen credit card to make purchases at a local gas station.

The Lacombe Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the male suspect. He has a tattoo on his wrist and can be seen wearing very distinct black and white shoes.

Sunny celebrated June’s Classroom of the Month with a trip to Mrs. Damberger's Grade 4 class at Father Lacombe Catholic School. 

The class was thrilled to meet Sunny and enjoyed lunch from the local Boston Pizza. 

Each student also received a prize bag filled with cool gifts from local sponsors including a t-shirt and sunglasses that they sported during group photos. 

Lacombe County is pleased to announce the appointments of Steve Zaytsoff as District Fire Chief for the Clive Fire Department and Corrie Anderson as District Fire Chief for the Alix Fire Department. Both individuals bring decades of combined experience, deep ties to the fire service, and a shared commitment to public safety, leadership, and community service. 

On June 17 (Clive) and June 19 (Alix), Change of Command ceremonies were held to officially recognize the leadership changes at those district departments and welcome the new fire chiefs to their departments. 

Search teams located a second body Friday following a massive rockfall off a hiking trail in Banff National Park.

“RCMP are notifying their next of kin and no further information is available at this time,” read a statement issued by Mounties and Parks Canada.

A 70-year-old woman from Calgary was first found dead at the site of Thursday's rock slide at Bow Glacier Falls, north of Lake Louise.

Three others were taken to hospital and were reported in stable condition.

Bentley School wrapped up the year with an energetic slo-pitch game, marking a first for the school of approximately 430 students from kindergarten to Grade 12.

The event featured a friendly faceoff between graduates and teachers, an idea led by Tayler Button, who teaches science, drama and guitar at the school.

Button, who has been at Bentley School for three years, came up with the idea as a fun and meaningful way to spend the final days of the school year.

Basketball fans in Red Deer were treated to a high-energy showdown Thursday night as the Edmonton Stingers survived the Calgary Surge 98–95 at the Marchant Crane Centrium.

The matchup marked the first time the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) hosted an out-of-market game, and a passionate crowd turned out for the historic occasion.

Despite the loss, Surge guard Jameer Nelson Jr. said both teams delivered a thrilling performance.

The Red Deer Rebels have signed defenceman Keith McInnis to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement.

McInnis, 19, was selected by the Rebels in the fifth round, 91st overall, in the 2021 WHL Prospects Draft.

The Red Deer native spent the past two seasons with the Brooks Bandits, competing in both the AJHL and BCHL. He recorded 53 points — including 19 goals and 34 assists — across 77 regular season games.