1+ hour, 49+ min ago   (765+ words) Elections Alberta has received approximately 225,000 special ballot requests ahead of Alberta’s Oct. 19 referendum, nearly four times the 59,589 requests received for the 2023 provincial election. Average Alberta auto insurance premium rose 8.7% in 2025 Bighorn sheep hit Alberta roads on new specialty licence plate…...

6+ hour, 32+ min ago   (585+ words) Central Albertans will have an opportunity to learn more about the region's charitable sector this week as the Community Foundation of Central Alberta hosts The Possibility Exchange. The free event takes place Thursday (September 3) from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Bluegrass Nursery…...

10+ hour, 54+ min ago   (203+ words) Lacombe County Council has approved several items and received updates on regional infrastructure, economic development and proposed projects during its regular meeting on August 27. Council gave second and third reading to Bylaw 1464/26 following a public hearing that designates 30 properties as…...

1+ day, 2+ hour 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…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (218+ words) Ginette Lavack, Member of Parliament for St. Boniface-St. Vital, announced the funding today on behalf of Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Heath MacDonald. The investment will flow through the AgriDiversity Program to the Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF), the National Government of…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (438+ words) Uncertainty surrounding potential U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods is being felt across the automotive industry, but Lacombe Ford is emphasizing Canadian investment and the importance of shopping locally. Darren Gagnon, Dealer Principal at Lacombe Ford, says tariffs and the possibility of…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (188+ words) Albertans will be able to buy a new specialty licence plate featuring bighorn sheep starting Sept. 1, with $55 from each plate sold going to the Alberta Conservation Association. The province announced the plate Monday, describing it as Alberta’s first conservation-focused specialty…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (220+ words) As students head back to school, Maskwacis RCMP are reminding families that safety goes beyond getting to and from the classroom. Police are encouraging parents and children to have conversations about protecting personal information and recognizing potential risks online. RCMP…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago   (236+ words) The parking lot on the east side of Cranna Lake in Lacombe will be closed Monday morning, Aug. 31, while city crews clean and maintain the lake’s discharge pipe. The lot is accessed from Woodland Drive, with work taking place near…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago   (513+ words) With students across Central Alberta preparing to return to the classroom, RCMP are reminding drivers to slow down, stay alert and take extra care around school zones and buses. School start dates vary across Central Alberta, with some students returning…...