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Lacombe Police Service investigates two failure-to-stop incidents
The Lacombe Police Service continues to investigate following two separate incidents where vehicles failed to stop for police on Tuesday.The incidents happened on Nov. 4, and in both cases, the police...
Nov 05, 2025
Blue-green algae advisories lifted throughout central Alberta
Seven blue-green algae advisories throughout central Alberta (Central Zone of AHS) have been lifted by Alberta Health Services.This is due to the recent weather which has cooled lake and reservoir wat...
Nov 05, 2025
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge GM lauded for saving hotel from 2024 wildfire
The man who runs Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is being saluted by peers around the world for his quick thinking to save the iconic Alberta hotel in last year's devastating wildfire.Garrett Turta, the Al...
Nov 05, 2025
Traffic stop by Lacombe Police Service leads to drug seizure
The Lacombe Police Service have charged a 56-year-old woman from Lethbridge County following a traffic stop last month.On Oct. 29 at approximately 3:25 p.m., police conducted a traffic stop after obse...
Nov 05, 2025
Alberta hospital, nursing staff vote overwhelmingly for striking ahead of mediation
About 16,000 unionized Alberta hospital workers, including licensed practical nurses and health-care aides, have voted overwhelmingly to strike if necessary to back contract demands.The Alberta Union ...
Nov 05, 2025
Missing: Dakota Blaker-Sisco, 38, of Maskwacis
Maskwacis RCMP are asking for the public's help in finding missing 38-year-old Dakota Blaker-Sisco.Blaker-Sisco was last seen on Oct. 31, and police believe he was last located in the Maskwacis area. ...
Nov 05, 2025
Rebels This Week: Nov. 3-9
Week in ReviewTwo games this past week saw the Rebels come away with three of a possible four points. The Rebels have now earned points in five of their last six games.October 29 - The Rebels scored t...
Nov 04, 2025
Anglican Diocese questions Alberta's use of notwithstanding clause on teachers
The Anglican Diocese of Edmonton is expressing concerns about the Alberta government's use of the notwithstanding clause to force striking teachers back to work.Bishop Stephen London says it is not hi...
Nov 04, 2025
Airdrie resident behind recall campaign says local MLA not representing community
The man who launched a petition drive to oust United Conservative Party legislature member Angela Pitt says she needs to go because she's not getting the job done.Airdrie, Alta., resident Derek Keenan...
Nov 04, 2025
Alberta to search for a new auditor general even as Wylie offers two-year extension
The Alberta government is on the hunt for a new auditor general, but the Opposition NDP says they're forcing him out before he finishes investigating a health-care contracting scandal.Auditor general ...
Nov 03, 2025