Lacombe

The Town of Blackfalds is currently experiencing technical difficulties.

In a post shared on social media, the town announced that the Civic Centre is closed until further notice.

Following a power outage last evening, servers, internet and phone systems are down.

Town staff are working to restore services and are asking residents to contact them through social media in the meantime.

They apologize for the inconvenience.

More information will be provided once systems are back online.

Beloved Crestomere Educational Assistant retires after 30 years of literacy support with Wolf Creek School Division.

After three decades of dedication to student learning and growth, Kathy Bogath is saying farewell to Crestomere School.

Bogath, an Educational Assistant whose last day is Thursday, (June 26), is retiring after 30 years of service, 27 of those spent at Crestomere School.

Lacombe County has updated its Dog Control Bylaw to include the Designation of Prohibited Areas, allowing us to restrict dogs from certain public spaces.

Effective immediately, dogs are not permitted (leashed or otherwise) on the beach at Sandy Point. This change was made to help ensure the beach remains a safe, clean, and enjoyable space for all users. This restriction does not apply to guide or service dogs.

Whether Alberta should withhold social services from immigrants is among the issues Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is tabling for debate this summer when she travels the province to consult citizens on potential referendum questions.

The tour is part of what Smith has dubbed the "Alberta Next" panel. At a news conference Tuesday, she announced details of its work and named its 15 members.

At the same time, six online surveys were launched on the panel's website, which are to help inform what questions the government puts to a referendum next year.

May inflation figures showed marginal improvements in some of the Bank of Canada's closely watched price figures — a step in the right direction, some economists say, but likely not enough to convince the central bank to cut interest rates.

The annual pace of inflation held steady at 1.7 per cent last month as cooling shelter costs helped tame price pressures, Statistics Canada said Tuesday.

Red Deer City Council approves new governance model for electric utility.

Following a public hearing and an in-depth review process, city council has passed a resolution approving the transition of the city’s electric utility to a municipally controlled corporation (MCC).

This marks the final step in a multi-year review that explored how best to position the utility for long-term success.

“Today’s decision reflects our commitment to doing what is right for our community both now and into the future,” said Mayor Ken Johnston.

The Liberal government will table a bill this fall introducing stricter bail conditions and sentencing for some crimes, particularly those involving organized crime, human trafficking, home invasion and car theft, Justice Minister Sean Fraser said in an interview.

"It's perhaps obvious, given the tenor around the criminal justice system, that reforms are in order," Fraser told The Canadian Press.

The Lacombe Police Service is investigating a significant theft that occurred at Shoppers Drug Mart on Sunday, June 16.

At around 9:15 p.m., six female suspects entered the business and stole approximately $3,214.00 worth of fragrance and beauty products. The suspects were described as wearing skirts, coats, and dresses.

Surveillance video obtained from the store shows the group entering together, with one suspect distracting a staff member while the others removed merchandise from unlocked perfume display cabinets.

The Lacombe Police Service has identified three suspects in connection with a break-in and theft from a construction trailer earlier this month.

At approximately 3:40 a.m. on June 20, three suspects were captured on video surveillance breaking into a trailer owned by Grayson Excavating. The trailer was parked at a work site in the parking lot of Leto’s Steakhouse & Bar.

Several Milwaukee-brand power tools were stolen, including batteries, saws and other equipment. The estimated value of the stolen items is between $800 and $1,500.

The Red Deer District Chamber announces a change in executive leadership, effective June 19, 2025.

Following discussions the Red Deer District Chamber Board of Directors and Scott Robinson have agreed to part ways. This decision reflects a mutual agreement that new leadership is needed to guide the organization into its next chapter.