Lacombe

The Nordegg and Sundre areas broke high-temperature records on Sunday (April 6), according to a preliminary weather summary issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada.   

Nordegg saw a high of 19 C, breaking the 18.3 C record set nearly a century ago, in 1930.  

Records for the Nordegg area have been kept since 1915.  

On March 23, 2025, at approximately 5:25 p.m., Red Deer RCMP were notified of a fire that occurred at a business located in the Johnstone neighbourhood of Red Deer. Following investigation police learned that the fire was intentionally started.

On March 27, the Olds Crime Reduction Unit observed drug trafficking activity in the Town of Olds.   

With the assistance of Olds RCMP, a traffic stop was conducted, and 238 grams of suspected methamphetamine was located.  

Shaylene McCauley, a 26-year-old resident of Innisfail, was charged with the following:  

The Burman University Acronaires' 51st home show, held on Friday, April 4, drew a packed crowd of spectators and families for the country-themed event. 

Red Deer RCMP are confirming that they have discovered the remainder of the human remains that were found in Gaetz Lakes Sanctuary. 

Police first received a report of human remains found at the site on March 29.

The public was advised to avoid the area while officials conducted a search of the region.

The remains have been transported to the Calgary Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. 

RCMP continue to work with the medical examiner to identify the individual.

Police say there is no evidence to suggest that the death is suspicious.

Innisfail Mayor Jean Barclay and Councillor Gavin Bates made a visit to Lacombe City Hall recently to drop off Innisfail Eagles jerseys for Lacombe's mayor and council to wear at their next council meeting.

The City of Lacombe and Town of Innisfail had made a bet prior to the NCHL League Final between the Lacombe Generals and Innisfail Eagles.

The Eagles won the best-of-seven championship series 4-1.

Central Albertans will notice increased activity near the Red Deer Regional Airport over the next few weeks.

CEO Nancy Paish says crews are busy preparing for wildfire season.

"Air Spray has water-suppression bombers, so they are training all of their staff to head out for the firefighting season," she explained. "We've seen more activity, but we'll continue to see an increase in air traffic in and around Central Alberta during this time."

Paish tells people what to expect.

The Red Deer RCMP have located a missing 14-year-old safe.

The teen was last seen in Red Deer on April 3 and reported missing on April 4. 

There was concern for her well-being. 

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The provincial government is inviting Central Albertans to share their input as work continues to refocus the province’s health care system.   

The second round of in-person and online engagement is continuing this week in Central Alberta.   

As of April 1, the Town of Blackfalds’ recycling program will be managed by the not-for-profit organization Circular Materials.

The Town’s service provider, E360 Solutions, will remain the same.

The move to Circular Materials was approved by council during the August 27 regular council meeting.