Lacombe

Farmers across Manitoba and the prairies can now access the results of the 2024 Canola Variety Evaluation Trials, a critical resource for making informed seed selection decisions. Spearheaded by the Manitoba Canola Growers Association (MCGA), this program marks the first year of province-specific program following the discontinuation of the Prairie-wide Canola Performance Trials in 2022.

The Wetaskiwin RCMP have laid charges in connection with the Nov. 7, residential fire at a multiplex on 55 avenue.

The fire was extinguished by the Wetaskiwin and Millet Fire Departments, impacting five residences. 

The cause of the fire was determined to be suspicious in nature.

Through a police investigation an arrest warrant has been issued for Wetaskiwin resident, 25-year-old Clayton Courtright for: Arson with Disregard for Human Life.

On Nov. 13, 2024, at approximately 3:46 p.m., the Red Deer RCMP Crime Reduction Team located an unoccupied vehicle, at a business in north Red Deer, that had been reported as stolen. 
Officers established surveillance on the vehicle leading to the arrest of three individuals. 

Fentanyl and multiple weapons, including a sawed-off shotgun, were also located in the vehicle.

Brenton Almond, a 53-year-old resident of Red Deer, has been charged with the following offences:

On Nov. 16, Wetaskiwin RCMP responded to a 911 call of a disturbance in progress at Dollarama. 

Officers arrived on scene, and while investigating the initial call were informed that a male had committed an indecent act inside the business which had been witnessed by multiple people. 

Jaycee Applegarth, 49,  was arrested and charged with one count of Committing an Indecent Act. 

Canada Post has confirmed it will deliver benefit cheques for the Canada Child Benefit and related provincial and territorial benefits, including the Alberta Child and Family Benefit, by Wednesday, November 20.

However, according to the Canada Revenue Agency's website, all other benefit and credit payments issued by cheque from the CRA will be delayed until the ongoing Canada Post strike is resolved. 

Alberta's government first announced plans to refocus its health care system in November of 2023.

Under Alberta’s refocused health care system, four fully integrated provincial health agencies are being created to oversee the priority sectors of primary care, acute care, continuing care, and mental health and addiction. 

Two of the provincial health agencies, Recovery Alberta and Primary Care Alberta, have been established with input from more than 30,000 health care professionals and Albertans.

Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Lacombe and District will be kicking off its 14th annual Festival of Wreaths on Friday, Nov. 22 at 1 p.m.

Local businesses and individuals decorate festive wreaths which are then auctioned off in support of BBBS. 

Environment and Climate Change Canada says motorists heading south of Red Deer this morning will want to take caution with heavy snow in the forecast for the Calgary area, which could see up to 10 centimetres with a snowfall warning issued.

Meteorologist Ron Mark says Central Alberta could see some flurries as well over the next few days.

The City of Red Deer’s Automated Traffic Enforcement Program includes photo laser, red light cameras and intersection speed cameras. 

Automated Traffic Enforcement will be operating in areas where there has been an identifiable, documented history of collisions, property damage, injuries, fatalities, a high volume of pedestrians, and/or speeding. 

ENFORCEMENT PERIOD:         
November 1, 2024 – November 30, 2024

Mobile units will be operating in the following neighbourhoods:

The Alberta government has announced its plan to ensure critical government mail continues to be delivered during the service interruption at Canada Post.

Starting Tuesday, Nov. 19, mail can be accepted from Albertans at designated Alberta government offices across the province to ensure it reaches the proper destination. No stamps are required.

Albertans who receive mail from the provincial government will receive a notification by email or phone indicating where and when they can pick-up/drop-off their mail.