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Lacombe County Environmental Stewardship Award now open
Lacombe County is shining a spotlight on outstanding individuals who exemplify the essence of environmental stewardship. The Environmental Stewardship Award recognizes those who demonstrate an unwaver...
Jul 14, 2023

Lacombe County receives $30,000 from Northern and Regional Economic Development program
Lacombe County has announced they are a successful recipient of a new grant offered through the Alberta Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Trade (JET). Officials say the Northern and Regional Economic Deve...
Jul 14, 2023

Red Deer RCMP urge community to register for CAPTURE program
With the increase of weekend getaways and summer vacations, local Mounties say it is important to be proactive. Red Deer RCMP say you can help protect your property, your family, and your community by...
Jul 14, 2023

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will meet in the Wimbledon final
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) - This was the moment. If Novak Djokovic was going to be stopped in the Wimbledon semifinals, if his much younger and harder-hitting opponent, Jannik Sinner, was going to turn ...
Jul 14, 2023

N.W.T. confirms anthrax outbreak in Slave River Lowlands bison
FORT SMITH, N.W.T. - The Northwest Territories government is confirming an anthrax outbreak among the Slave River Lowlands bison population. The Department of Environment and Climate Change reported t...
Jul 14, 2023

Rotary Club of Red Deer Sunrise partners with Westerner Days for 50/50 raffle
The Rotary Club of Red Deer Sunrise is partnering with the Westerner Fair & Exhibition this year for a 50/50 raffle that will raise funds for more than just one cause.Held during Westerner Days fr...
Jul 14, 2023

Scott Dixon ready to defend title at Honda Indy Toronto, his 'home' race
Toronto just feels like home to Scott Dixon. The New Zealander often jokes that as the only IndyCar race in a Commonwealth country, the Honda Indy Toronto is essentially his backyard. He's also won fo...
Jul 14, 2023

CP NewsAlert: Court grants temporary injunction to end Winnipeg landfill blockade
WINNIPEG - A Manitoba judge has granted a temporary injunction to end a blockade at a Winnipeg landfill, where dozens of protestors have blocked the main road demanding a search of a different landfil...
Jul 14, 2023

Canadian Rangers to help evacuate Quebec Cree communities threatened by wildfires
MONTREAL - Ottawa is deploying Canadian Rangers to help evacuate northern Quebec communities threatened by wildfires. Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair said today the government will also hel...
Jul 14, 2023

New government rules spell end for Nova Scotia's distinctive shark-fishing derbies
Nova Scotia shark derbies, which for 30 years offered anglers a chance to land one of the ocean's top predators, have been called off after authorities determined they no longer served a scientific pu...
Jul 14, 2023