Lacombe

Messages of condolences and support poured in for a Manitoba First Nation after a mass stabbing on Thursday, including from a First Nation in Saskatchewan that experienced one of its own exactly three years earlier.

Police say eight people were found severely injured in two homes on Hollow Water First Nation, northeast of Winnipeg.

An 18-year-old woman died while the suspect, her 26-year-old brother, died after the stolen vehicle he was driving collided with a vehicle driven by a police officer responding to the attack.

 Innisfail RCMP had been searching for a high-risk offender who was wanted on outstanding warrants for assault, resist arrest, mischief and possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking.

The offender has failed to appear on his drug trafficking charge on 3 separate occasions.  

On Aug. 25, 2025, Innisfail RCMP observed the offender walking in downtown Innisfail.  The offender attempted to hide behind a vehicle to avoid detection by police. 

Effective September 4, 2025, a Fire Advisory is in place for all of Lacombe County due to warm temperatures, windy conditions, and a lack of anticipated precipitation in the coming days.

At this time, Lacombe County continues to issue fire permits for minor burns; however, permits for large-scale burn activities will not be approved until conditions improve.

Minor burns are less than 500 sq. ft. or approximately 50 m2.

What is permitted during a Fire Advisory?

On Aug. 28 2025, Innisfail RCMP responded to a report of a fire near the Highway 54 bridge. 

Innisfail Fire department had located 2 males burning copper wire.

When police arrived, the suspects attempted to leave the area in a truck and were stopped by police. During the traffic stop, police could see what was estimated to be over 100 lbs of stripped copper wire in the back of the truck. 

Red Deer RCMP are seeking public assistance in locating missing 16-year-old Talon Horton. Talon was last seen on Aug. 30, 2025. There is concern for her well-being.

Talon Horton is described as:

A brother and sister are dead and several others, including a Mountie, injured after a mass stabbing Thursday on a Manitoba First Nation.

Police say the woman, 18, was among those stabbed by her brother, 26-year-old Tyrone Simard, in the early morning attack on the Hollow Water First Nation northeast of Winnipeg.

The Conservative Party is calling for an end to the Temporary Foreign Workers program; in its place, they are calling for a single program for the agriculture sector.

Leader Pierre Poilievre quoting the latest employment stats from July, points out we now have 14.6  per cent unemployment rate and 1.6 million Canadians unemployed.

He says the principle behind ending the program is very simple. "Canadian jobs for Canadian Workers"

Red Deer voters will head to the polls Oct. 20 to elect a mayor and eight city councillors.

Advance voting is scheduled for Oct. 14 to 18. Polling station locations and times have not yet been announced.

Eligible voters are reminded to bring identification. Details on accepted ID are available under the Elector Eligibility section of the Elections Red Deer website.

The City of Lacombe has issued its final back-to-school construction update, with major work continuing along 53 Street and near Lacombe Composite High School.

Deep utility replacement on 53 Street, from the 5-way stop to 56 Avenue, is complete, but heavy rainfall earlier this summer caused delays. The roadway will remain closed until mid-September as crews finish building the road base. Detours and posted signage remain in place.

The Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit continue asking the public for help locating a man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant in connection with a 2018 murder.

Christian Nyabirungu, 35, is wanted for first-degree murder, kidnapping and aggravated assault in relation to the Sept. 13, 2018, death of Aldane Mesquita.

Nyabirungu is described as six-foot-two, 240 pounds, with black skin, black hair and brown eyes. Police say he may have since changed his appearance.

He has ties to Edmonton, North Battleford, Sask., Toronto and Montreal, where he has family.