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Farm plastics recycling program extended
The provincial government has agreed to renew funding and extend by two years the Alberta Ag-Plastic Recycle It! pilot program.Drop-offs that collect things like twine and grain bags are set up around...
Dec 18, 2025
Alberta government and Avalanche Canada launch daily avalanche forecasts
As the winter solstice arrives, all backcountry users in Alberta have a responsibility to understand avalanche terrain, carry proper safety equipment, and know how to perform companion rescue. That, a...
Dec 18, 2025
Hockey, table tennis to go ahead in Alberta after figure skating out over trans law
The bodies that govern hockey and table tennis in Canada say their events in Alberta are going ahead despite the province's law banning transgender athletes from female amateur sports.Hockey Canada an...
Dec 18, 2025
City of Lacombe shares 2025 summer operations highlights
The City of Lacombe says it had a busy and productive summer in 2025, with city crews completing important work across roads and Infrastructure, Parks & Facilities, Water & Wastewater, Solid W...
Dec 18, 2025
Red Deer man sentenced in local drug and weapons seizure
A local man has been sentenced to over two-and-a-half years in jail after being convicted in a significant drug seizure in Red Deer last year. Mitchell Lewis Engler, 40, of Red Deer, was sentenced in ...
Dec 18, 2025
Trial date scheduled for man accused in Red Deer break-and-enters
A trial date has been set for one of two people charged following a series of residential break-and-enters, and vehicle thefts this fall. Riley Adam Badger, 30, of Red Deer, is scheduled for trial in ...
Dec 18, 2025
Gulls name Matt Hape as new head coach
The Sylvan Lake Gulls have found their new head coach.On Thursday, the club announced that Matt Hape will take over the role from Jason Chatwood, who will remain with the organization as general manag...
Dec 18, 2025
Lacombe shares what community has proposed ahead of strategic planning sessions
The City of Lacombe says it's heard from community partners, volunteers, and staff loud and clear about what they think the priorities should be for city council.Strategic planning sessions are planne...
Dec 17, 2025
County of Stettler approves recommendations for 2026 Recreation Special Project Funding
The County of Stettler council has approved the final recommendations for the allocation of the 2026 Recreation Special Project Funding.They approved the funding at the regular council meeting on Dec....
Dec 17, 2025
Alberta to test 120 km/h on certain stretches of highway, following survey
The Government of Alberta is moving ahead with testing higher speed limits on the highways.Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors Devin Dreeshen says a public survey which ran Nov. 7 to Dec...
Dec 17, 2025