Lacombe

A Sylvan Lake Wrangler has won two awards for his sportsmanship this season.

Justin Gyori earned both his team’s Most Sportsmanlike Player award and the HJHL’s Most Sportsmanlike Award.

According to the Wranglers, the honour recognizes a player who demonstrates character, integrity and sportsmanship without compromising skill or performance.

Gyori has been an offensive leader over the past two seasons, topping the Wranglers in scoring during that time.

Red Deer County is launching a Fire Cadet Program this fall, offering young people a structured pathway into fire and emergency services.

The program, open to youth ages 16 to 18, will run weekly from October to May in alignment with the school year. Orientation is set for Oct. 8, and applications are open until Sept. 12.

As we approach fall, there becomes a higher risk of frost at night. Frost is one of the disruptions to normal plant growth that can cause a buildup of nitrates in forages and cause nitrate toxicity in livestock. Other disruptions that can cause nitrate buildup can include hail, spray drift, or drought.

The 3rd Annual Royal Iron Strength Classic Strongman/Strongwoman Competition is set to take place this Sunday, (September 7) at Red Deer Bottling Co. Ltd., with doors opening at 10:30 a.m.

The strongman and strongwoman competition, hosted by Royal Iron Strength owner Nick Ris, promises feats of power, community spirit, and support for a good cause.

This year’s charity partner is The Mustard Seed’s School Lunch Program, timed perfectly with the back-to-school season.

Environment Canada has issued an air quality warning for parts of Central Alberta due to smoke causing poor air quality and reduced visibility.

Officials say conditions can change quickly, with air quality and visibility fluctuating over short distances and varying hour by hour.

Those most at risk include people over 65, pregnant people, infants and children, people with chronic health conditions, and those who work outdoors. Officials recommend avoiding strenuous outdoor activities and seeking medical attention if symptoms develop.

The province’s Rat Control Program has helped make it one of the few rat-free zones in the world

Alberta is marking 75 years of rat-free status.

An aggressive control program had made it the largest inhabited area in the world that is free of true rats.

There is no resident population of rats, and the rodents are not allowed to establish themselves.

Their story plays out a bit like a country song. A sweet girl met a cute boy, they lived on the farm with their dog, there were hardships and setbacks but in the end horses, farm life and love keep them going strong. 

Jack, born and raised in Lacombe County was part of a strong farming family and was around horses and cows his whole life, he reflects on being about 11 or 12 years old when he got his first horse. 

Municipal Election Day is coming October 20.

Voting will run from 8 am to 8 pm at The Wellness and Community Connections Centre, 4725 - 43 Street, Sylvan Lake.

Advance voting stations have been set up for:

After much anticipation, the Sylvan Lake Rock Snake officially has a name.

Following a community vote of five finalists, the rock snake at the Health and Wellness Healing Hub will go by Sylvia.

Sylvia is more than 150 rocks long and the name was originally submitted by Maddie and her family, who received a snake-themed prize for the winning entry.

Other name finalists included Pebbles, Squiggles, Laker Lenny and Willy Wellness.

There will be a temporary road closure on 51 Avenue between 50 Street and 51 Street on Friday, September 5 starting at 3 p.m. for the Town’s annual Fall Fest celebration.

The parking lot on the south side of 51 Avenue will be closed starting at 8 a.m. on September 5 for set up and all cars should be removed by this time.

The temporary road closure will remain in place until 11 p.m.

Motorists are reminded to drive with caution in the downtown area, observe road signs and watch for pedestrians.