16+ hour, 47+ min ago   (87+ words) Lacombe residents are being invited to share their priorities as city council prepares for its 2027 budget workshops. The city is asking residents how it should balance services, infrastructure and affordability as council considers budget decisions for next year. Residents can…...

3+ day, 14+ hour ago   (209+ words) Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lacombe and District is looking for 40 new mentors as part of its annual 40 Mentors in 40 Days campaign. September is Big Brothers Big Sisters Month, and the organization is using the campaign to recruit volunteers in…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (668+ words) A Red Deer Polytechnic welding apprentice is heading to China later this month after more than a year of intensive training and competition. Lucas Stang earned gold medals at the Skills Canada Alberta Provincial and Skills Canada National Competitions in…...

5+ day, 8+ hour ago   (164+ words) Red Deer RCMP is issuing a warning about counterfeit bills which are circulating in Red Deer and surrounding areas. RCMP is advising local businesses and the public to be vigilant following several recent incidents involving counterfeit Canadian currency. Over the…...

5+ day, 14+ hour ago   (205+ words) Lacombe residents are being invited to review community feedback and proposed changes to the city's Land Use Bylaw at an open house today (Sept 8). The open house runs from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Lacombe Memorial Centre. The city is compiling results…...

1+ week, 12+ hour ago   (131+ words) On Sept. 5, 2026, at approximately 5:30 a.m., Maskwacis RCMP responded to a 911 call to a residence on the Samson Cree Nation. Upon arrival, officers found a 25-year-old male resident of Maskwacis deceased. The Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit has taken carriage of the…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (572+ words) Ottawa plans to keep the federal excise tax on gasoline and diesel suspended through Jan. 31, 2027, extending a temporary measure that was set to end next week. Alberta reports 1,090 new K-9 teachers as school year begins Special ballot requests surge ahead of…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (532+ words) Finding a bra that fits properly can be a challenge, particularly for women who need larger cup sizes. One Red Deer boutique is making that search its specialty. Kimtimates opened in downtown Red Deer in May 2025, offering personalized bra fitting…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (1184+ words) Alberta’s average full-coverage auto insurance premium climbed 8.7 per cent in 2025 to $1,903, according to the province’s auto insurance regulator. The Automobile Insurance Rate Board’s (AIRB) 2026 Market and Trends Report puts the 2024 average at $1,751. Future Alberta rebates could avoid separate application process…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (305+ words) Blackfalds FCSS is preparing for its 10th annual Winter Warmth Fundraiser, with proceeds supporting local children and families through the Winter Wear Program. The fundraiser is set for Sept. 24 at 6 p.m. at the Blackfalds Community Centre and will run until about 9 p.m. The…...