13+ hour, 40+ min ago  (224+ words) As fields begin to thaw, agricultural activity is ramping up across Lacombe County, marking the start of the busy spring seeding season. Farmers are moving tractors, equipment, and other machinery onto roads as they prepare fields for planting, resulting in…...

6+ hour, 36+ min ago  (245+ words) Red Deer Public Schools is highlighting the benefits of hands-on learning through a recent partnership with Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) that brought future teachers into local classrooms. Earlier this month, second-year Bachelor of Education students from the polytechnic delivered math…...

13+ hour, 20+ min ago  (172+ words) The Lacombe U18 AA Dodgers are stepping up to the plate this season with a fundraiser aimed at easing the cost of competitive play. Fundraising coordinator Stephanie Isaac says the effort is especially important at the U18 level, where many players are…...

12+ hour, 50+ min ago  (119+ words) The Clive School is looking for volunteers to help support its School Breakfast Program. The school is seeking helping hands to assist with serving breakfast and supporting students as they start their day. Volunteer support is needed on multiple mornings…...

14+ hour, 10+ min ago  (289+ words) It's that time of year again, as spring cleaning gets underway and residents across Lacombe are encouraged to take part in a pair of community-wide programs focused on reducing waste, reusing items, and keeping neighbourhoods clean. Trash to Treasure Week…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (280+ words) Red Deer RCMP Crime Reduction Team (CRT) initiated an investigation into the whereabouts of a known repeat offender with multiple outstanding warrants. Further investigation led Red Deer RCMP CRT to the area of Oriole Park in Red Deer. The white…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago  (340+ words) At the Lacombe Tim Hortons location, 100 per cent of Smile Cookie sales will go directly towards BBBS, helping fund mentoring programs for children and youth in the community and BBBS has been the chosen recipient for the past few years…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago  (185+ words) Lacombe County Council met April 23, where members approved the allocation of a $2, 961, 215 operating surplus from the 2025 fiscal year. Of that amount, $2. 5 million was directed into reserve accounts to support future infrastructure and service needs. Council also approved the 2025 Audited Financial…...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago  (108+ words) Residents in Penhold will notice increased emergency activity on Sunday as local firefighters take part in a training exercise. Members of the Penhold Volunteer Fire Department will be conducting exercises on April 26 at the Memorial Hall as part of their…...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago  (103+ words) A Red Deer pool is set to host a sensory-friendly swim later today aimed at creating a more inclusive and comfortable environment for participants. The Sensory Swim takes place Saturday, April 25, from 3 to 4: 30 p. m. at the Michener Aquatic Centre. The drop-in…...