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Railway crossing repairs this month in Lacombe County
Over the next four weeks (between October 2 and October 31), CP Rail will be completing improvements on numerous railway crossings within Lacombe County. Work will begin on October 2 at Range Road 26-...
Oct 01, 2020

Lacombe Ford donates vehicle in support of LPS School Resource Officer Program
The Lacombe Police Service recently carried on a 20-year tradition, accepting a donated 2020 Ford Explorer from Lacombe Ford for the police service's School Resource Officer program. Lacombe Ford has ...
Oct 01, 2020

Top White House official tests positive for coronavirus
WASHINGTON - Hope Hicks, one of President Donald Trump's closest aides, has tested positive for the coronavirus. Hicks, who serves as counsellor to the president and travelled with him to a Wednesday ...
Oct 01, 2020

Pinder delivers timely hit, A's advance in playoffs at last
OAKLAND, Calif. - The Oakland Athletics ended 14 years of post-season futility, riding Chad Pinder's go-ahead, two-run single in the fifth inning and repeated costly walks by Chicago's relievers to ra...
Oct 01, 2020

Another year sought for River Bend to resume loan payments
Another facility-operating society in Red Deer is coming under financial scrutiny. In 2004, the River Bend Golf and Recreation Society was given a $1.7 million loan by the City of Red Deer for clubhou...
Oct 01, 2020

Alberta launches regulated online gambling site
Alberta has launched a new regulated, online gambling website that the government says will contribute to programs and services Albertans rely on.PlayAlberta.ca is available to Albertans over the age ...
Oct 01, 2020

AP source: 76ers set to hire Rivers as new coach
PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia 76ers have reached an agreement with Doc Rivers to become their new coach. Rivers reached a deal Thursday to become the latest coach to try and lead the Sixers to their...
Oct 01, 2020

Halloween in Alberta won't be "cancelled" due to COVID-19, says Dr. Hinshaw
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Have no fear, there will be trick or treating in Alberta this Halloween.Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw said during Thursday's COVID-19 update that parents can still...
Oct 01, 2020

Plane struck power lines before fatal crash near Thorsby: TSB
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has determined the cause of a plane crash that killed two residents of Rocky Mountain House over the weekend.An update posted to the TSB website states that t...
Oct 01, 2020

RCMP eases mask policy for bearded members, allows return to front line in some cases
OTTAWA - The RCMP has eased restrictions that sidelined bearded officers, including some Sikh and Muslim members, from front-line policing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Difficulties with properly fitt...
Oct 01, 2020