Lacombe

Maskwacis local, Russetta Burnstick, was left “completely speechless”, after winning $100,000.  

Burnstick purchased the Lighting Lotto and Extra ticket for the June 24 draw and was thrilled to see she had won six figures.   

“I scanned it in the store and then had the cashier check it for me,” she said. “I was just completely speechless; I spent the last of my spare change on that purchase!”  

The Town of Ponoka is rolling out a new notification service to ensure residents have easy access to what’s happening in the community.   

The Voyent Alert system will send alerts to keep residents up to date about utility service disruptions, and local emergencies. 

Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew have been killed in a cycling collision according to the NHL's Columbus Blue Jackets.

According to reports, the collision happened around 8:30 p.m. EDT on Pennsville Auburn Road near Stumpy Lane in Oldmans Township, New Jersey.

The City of Red Deer is seeking volunteers for various local boards, committees, and commissions.  

“We know that there are many Red Deerians that have experience, knowledge, and ideas to help shape our community,” said Rebecca Derwantz, Corporate Meeting Administrator. “This is a great way to get involved and contribute to everyday life in Red Deer.”  

The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan is calling for an immediate review of the Canadian Grain Commission's bonding and licensing system to better safeguard producers.

At 11:59 on August 27, 2024 the Canadian Grain Commission revoked the grain dealer license for Purely Canada Foods and its grain operations in Saskatchewan. Farmers in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta that may have unpaid deliveries with the company should contact the CGC immediately.

On Aug. 23, at 5:47 p.m. the Sylvan Lake RCMP received a report of a capsized boat on Sylvan Lake.

An RCMP boat along with a boat from Sylvan Lake Fire were deployed, and assisted nine individuals from the water.

A 50-year-old female was located under the capsized boat, and despite lifesaving efforts was deceased. They were taken to the office of the chief medical examiner.

All individuals on the boat, including the deceased, were wearing life jackets at the time of the incident.

RCMP are continuing to investigate. 

Fall grazing management can really ‘set the stage’ for next year’s perennial pastures. It is important to leave sufficient carry-over (litter) on pastures prior to the upcoming winter months. As much as it is tempting, overgrazing pastures in the fall period is not worth the loss of production in subsequent grazing seasons.

Red Deer Public Schools (RDPS) is welcoming 11,200 students and 1,200 staff back on Sept. 3, for the 2024/2025 school year.   

This year, RDPS is welcoming 32 new teachers, who are stepping into roles left by retirements, leaves of absence, and resignations, and 10 educators who are embarking on their teaching careers.  

The City of Lacombe has completed a water audit for 2023, to track and limit losses in the city’s water system.  

The water audit provides information on water loss, allowing the city to prioritize action planning and develop a strategic approach to reduce losses.  

This was the third year the city has conducted an audit, resulting in a reduction in water loss, a City of Lacombe media release said.   

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has written to the leader of the New Democrats, urging him to force an election this fall.

Poilievre's letter to Jagmeet Singh says the NDP does not have a mandate from voters to keep Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in power for another year.

He's urging Singh to vote non-confidence in the government when the House of Commons resumes in September.

The NDP entered a supply and confidence deal with the Liberals in 2022, agreeing to keep the minority government in power until 2025 in exchange for movement on key priorities.