Lacombe

Fire crews and RCMP responded to a reported fire on Friday in the area of 51 Avenue and 47 Street in Sylvan Lake.

RCMP say the fire ended up being to the yard and fence and was extinguished by the fire department.

Although some siding was melted, there was no loss of any structures and there were no injuries.

The fire was accidentally caused by a resident.

The Federal Election Forum that was scheduled to take place on April 23 in Lacombe has been cancelled due to a lack of participation from the candidates.

Alberta Health Services (AHS) has been notified of four additional new cases of measles within the Central Zone, where there are now 30 confirmed cases.

At least one of the new individual cases has been in public settings while infectious.

Individuals who were in the following locations during the specified dates and times may have been exposed to measles:

April 2

Edmonton International Airport
1000 Airport Rd, Edmonton, AB
Sunwing check-in and international departures area
Exposure time: Approx. 7 a.m. –11 a.m. (MST)

A 39-year-old resident of Olds is wanted for violent offences after failing to attend court.

On March 28, Olds RCMP was dispatched to a report of a serious assault that occurred in the Town of Olds. 

Upon arrival, a female victim was located with multiple serious injuries.

Red Deer's annual street cleaning program is underway, with crews starting in roundabouts to clear out winter debris.

On April 14, sweeping operations shift to overnight clearing of medians and boulevards, from 6 p.m. to 4 a.m. 

Once completed, daytime downtown and residential street sweeping will begin. 

Be sure to give crews plenty of space and slow down around street-sweeping equipment.

Residential Street Sweeping

Streets are swept from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Watch for No Parking signs in your neighbourhood.

Blaine Calkins is the Conservative Party of Canada's Member of Parliament (MP) candidate for the Ponoka-Didsbury riding.

Voters head to the polls on Monday, April 28, with advance voting taking place April 18 - 21.

CentralAlbertaOnline.com reached out for an interview with Calkins, however an interview was not granted at the time of publication.

This is one installment of our Meet the Candidate series.

Below is the bio listed on Calkins' website:

Dr. Wade Abbott and his research team at AAFC Lethbridge are embarking on a groundbreaking study aimed at unlocking new possibilities for the humble field pea, a crop primarily known for its use in food production.

The project will explore underutilized aspects of the legume, including its protein, starch, and fibre, with an eye on developing new food and non-food products that could benefit both the agricultural and industrial sectors.

The Lacombe & District Chamber of Commerce is inviting residents and visitors to attend the 42nd Annual Trade Show and Market Place, taking place at the Gary Moe Sports Complex on Friday, April 18, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday, April 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  

With over 80 vendors, free family activities, and a strong community focus, this event continues to be a staple in Lacombe's spring calendar. 

Among the many highlights this year is the appearance of the Easter Bunny, along with free family Easter photos. 

The Alberta government and its auditor general are at odds over the province’s decision to bring lawyers directly into the investigation surrounding multimillion-dollar health contracts.

The issue arose after the Opposition NDP revealed a leaked email this week from Alberta Health that directs public servants to contact a lawyer to co-ordinate if auditor general Doug Wylie requests an interview as part of his investigation.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is promising to tighten financial transparency rules for elected officials — and is using that promise to take aim at Liberal Leader Mark Carney.

Poilievre told a press conference in Ottawa on Sunday that if his party forms government, he'll ban what he calls "shadow lobbying."