Lacombe

Central Alberta voters are being reminded of some changes which will impact the upcoming April 28 federal election.

Across the province, the number of ridings is increasing from 34 to 37.

The boundaries have changed for all of the ridings, with the exception of Lethbridge.

"It's important that people know what electoral district they will be voting in," said Leanne Nyirfa, spokesperson for Elections Canada.

Technalogix, based in Red Deer, has been awarded a $6.98-million subcontract by the Government of Canada for the Polar Over-the-Horizon Radar (POTHR) Phase 4. 

The $48.4-million contract was initially awarded to Atco Inuvialuit Frontec Services Ltd. in Calgary, which subcontracted a portion to Technalogix.

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The snowfall warning for Wetaskiwin County, Ponoka County, and Clearwater County has ended.

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Environment Canada issued a snowfall warning for areas of Central Alberta Friday morning, including Wetaskiwin County, Ponoka County, and Clearwater County.

The Okotoks Bisons' streak as Heritage Junior Hockey League champions has come to an end.

A 2-1 Sylvan Lake win at the Murray Arena on Thursday saw the Wranglers reclaim the title for the first time in 15 years.

Game 4, despite being the lowest scoring of the final series, saw the most shots on goal, with the Wranglers firing 29 attempts at Bisons netminder Connor White, and the Herd pelting visiting goalie Kaden Toussaint with 46 shots.

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According to 511 Alberta both northbound and southbound lanes were open at 2:28 p.m.

Drivers are reminded to use caution as winter driving conditions continue. 

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Highway 2 north of Lacombe was down to one lane in both directions.

For the second day in a row, Liberal Leader Mark Carney has been pulled away from campaigning to discuss U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. 

Carney, in his role as prime minister, will meet virtually with Canada's premiers today to discuss the country's response to Trump's latest duties.

The president signed an executive order earlier this week to implement 25 per cent levies on all automobile and auto part imports — his latest move to upend global trade through a massive tariff agenda that pushed some automakers' stock prices down on Thursday.

Alberta RCMP are advising the public to stay off the roads, unless travel is absolutely necessary, as weather and road conditions pose a significant hazard.

RCMP are advising that area highways, especially the QEII corridor south to Red Deer are in very poor condition. Motorists should postpone travel until conditions improve. Tow ban in effect.

They are also advising that a tow ban is now in effect within the area of Leduc.

After 38 years in use photo radar, commonly referred to as a “cash cow” will come to an end on April 1. 

You can also say goodbye to getting a ticket if you speed through a green light, yet red light enforcement will still be in effect so safety could save you money. 

Alberta's government is putting $19 million toward municipal flood and drought prevention projects as part of its new budget.

Environment Minister Rebecca Schulz says eight municipalities as well as two Indigenous communities are to receive the grant funding.

She says the money will help build a new berm along the Bow River at Siksika First Nation and a retaining wall to protect the Slave Lake Airport.

Calgary is also to receive funding to improve a storm water ditch that connects the city to the nearby hamlet of Langdon.

Wetaskiwin General Duty Officers and Wetaskiwin Crime Reduction Unit responded to a report of an impaired driver on March 25.  

When officers arrived on the scene, two occupants were seen leaving the vehicle.  

They were arrested, and a further investigation led to a search of the vehicle resulting in the seizure of:  

• A sawed-off rifle;