Lacombe

An overnight frost advisory has been issued for Clearwater County near Rocky Mountain House according to Environment Canada.

Residents are advised to cover up plants, especially those in frost-prone areas and take preventative measures to protect frost-sensitive plants and trees.

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Red Deer RCMP are asking for the public’s help in locating 73-year-old Gary Grimes, who was last seen on May 21, 2025. Police and family are concerned for his well-being.

Grimes is described as:

• 6-foot-2 and approximately 200 pounds

• Bald

• Brown eyes

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

Plant 2025 is well underway across the prairies and generally ahead of the seasonal averages.

Canada's Outlook for Principal Field Crops came out yesterday.

Some of the highlights for the 2025-26 growing season:

A public business plan is now available as part of the City of Red Deer’s Electric Utility Modernization Project, offering residents an in-depth look at a potential shift to a new governance model for the City’s electric utility.

The business plan outlines how Red Deer’s electric utility could transition to a municipally controlled corporation (MCC) — a model in which the utility remains publicly owned but operates with greater independence, agility and business flexibility.

As farmers continue their seeding operations, the latest crop report brings a mix of optimism and caution. 

Crop Extension Specialist Tyce Masich says at this point 72 per cent of the provincial crop is now planted; that's an increase of 23 per cent from last week. 

He notes it's a smaller increase than the week before, largely due to rain delays in parts of the south and east regions of the province. 

Bentely School has been named one of the top 50 Terry Fox Fundraising Schools in Alberta.

The recognition is a testament to the heart, dedication and generosity of the students, staff, families and community.

“We’ve received a top fundraiser badge, which we’ll proudly display as a reminder of what we can achieve together” says the post.

The school held a “Pie the Teacher in the face” fundraiser the day before their Terry Fox Run to help raise funds.

The run itself took place on Oct. 4, 2024.

The union representing about 55,000 Canada Post employees said the latest offers from the postal service "fall short" with hours to go until a looming strike deadline.

Canada Post meanwhile said Thursday it's already seeing mail volumes decline ahead of another possible labour disruption and is pushing for an urgent resolution.

Spokesperson Lisa Liu said Canada Post hasn't yet received a response from the union about its proposals issued a day earlier.

The postal service is ready to resume bargaining "as soon as possible" with a mediator at the table, she said.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lacombe and District (BBBS) is inviting the public to experience mentoring in motion with its first ever MEGABike Day on June 14. 

Participants will have the chance to ride a 30-person bike in a loop throughout downtown Lacombe starting and finishing at Leto’s Steakhouse and Bar. The memorable and meaningful ride will have music along with a camera available to record the entire event. 

National Paramedic Services Week (NPSW) began on Sunday and runs until Saturday.

The week highlights the vital work these professionals do every day and how they play an integral role in serving the public.

So often, when called, they are on scene quickly to help and then gone just as fast, leaving little opportunity for those they assist to properly say thank you.

Through the Alberta Health Services (AHS) website, you can send a thank-you note using the “Thank a Paramedic” feature.

A couple construction spots will have traffic delayed Thursday in Central Alberta.

On Highway 11 at the intersection south of Eckville bridge washing will have alternate lane closures.

Temporary traffic signals will be in place. Drivers can expect one lane of alternating traffic. Speed will be reduced to 50 km/h in the area. Expect delays.

Also Thursday on the QEII southbound lanes near Highway 53 near Ponoka, crews are working on filling potholes. Drivers in the area can expect speed reduction and lane closures. Watch when passing construction crews.