11+ hour, 2+ min ago  (488+ words) Families in Lacombe and surrounding communities can now apply for assistance through the Lacombe and District FCSS's annual Tools for School and Coats for Kids programs. Applications are open for qualifying families in the City of Lacombe, Lacombe County, Clive,…...

4+ hour, 7+ min ago  (218+ words) A couple weeks ago, staff at the Sylvan Lake RCMP detachment were told about an unexpected visitor curled up beneath a vehicle in the detachment parking lot. Police said a young fawn had chosen the spot for a nap, prompting…...

6+ hour, 32+ min ago  (397+ words) A major overpass spanning Highway 2 in Innisfail has been officially named in honour of one of central Alberta's most influential rodeo figures, recognizing the lasting legacy of rodeo promoter, auctioneer and philanthropist Jack Daines. The Government of Alberta announced the…...

7+ hour, 37+ min ago  (403+ words) A four-day spay and neuter clinic set for June 1821, in Maskwacis is being positioned as an important step toward addressing animal overpopulation and improving overall animal health in the community. The clinic, held in partnership with the Canadian Animal Task…...

9+ hour, 7+ min ago  (330+ words) One of Red Deer's most recognizable recreation facilities is celebrating a major milestone this week. The City of Red Deer is marking the 25th anniversary of the Collicutt Centre, which first opened its doors in 2001 and has since become a gathering…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (185+ words) The Red Deer Rebels have signed forward Paxson Madill to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. Madill was selected by the Rebels with the 42nd overall pick in the second round of the 2025 WHL U. S. Priority Draft. The Hermantown, Minn. , native is…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (208+ words) An information session later this month will explore the possibility of bringing a Men's Shed program to Lacombe. Chelsey Hudkins, the community navigator with Lacombe FCSS, said the organization is hosting a free dinner and information night on Tuesday, June…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (484+ words) The Canadian Cattle Association is working through major structural and financial changes as it looks to stabilize its relationship with Alberta Beef Producers. CCA Vice-President Ryan Brierbach says concerns raised by Alberta over funding helped trigger a broader review of…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (390+ words) Municipal leaders from Lacombe are celebrating after a resolution calling for the protection of federal agricultural research centres received overwhelming support at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities annual convention. The resolution, jointly submitted by the City of Lacombe and Lacombe…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (353+ words) Red Deer Polytechnic has announced plans for a major new healthcare education facility aimed at addressing workforce shortages across Central Alberta and beyond. The institution unveiled its proposed Healthtech Centre for Applied Learning and Innovation (HCALI), a 118, 000-square-foot facility that…...