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Lacombe County council approves recreation funding and tax exemptions
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (313+ words) Lacombe County Council addressed several bylaws, funding requests and municipal matters during its regular meeting on Thursday, April 9. Council held a public hearing for Bylaw No. 1456/26, which rescinds the previous intermunicipal development plan between Ponoka County and Lacombe County. Following…...
Court blocks certification of Alberta independence referendum petition
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (480+ words) A Court of King's Bench judge has blocked Alberta's Chief Electoral Officer from certifying the petition results of an initiative petition titled "A Referendum Relating to Alberta Independence," pending a ruling on a legal challenge from several First Nations. Justice…...
Red Deer funding dispute fuels tensions between Alberta and Ottawa
1+ week, 9+ hour ago (306+ words) Alberta's government is pushing back against the federal government after Housing Accelerator Funding was withdrawn from Red Deer for prioritizing local decisions over federal zoning demands. Minister of Assisted Living and Social Services and Minister responsible for Housing, Jason Nixon,…...
Lacombe mayor highlights advocacy efforts at Alberta municipal caucus
1+ week, 9+ hour ago (323+ words) Lacombe's mayor says recent discussions at a provincial gathering of municipal leaders are helping ensure the city's priorities are heard at higher levels of government. Mayor Thalia Hibbs and members of council attended the Alberta Municipalities Spring Leaders' Caucus in…...
National petition on Lacombe research facility wraps up amid uncertainty
1+ week, 5+ day ago (271+ words) A national petition aimed at delaying the closure of the Lacombe Research and Development Centre has officially closed, drawing nearly 3, 000 signatures from across Canada. Organizers say close to 1, 000 of the signatures came from Alberta, reflecting strong regional concern about the…...
Communities across Central Alberta mark Transgender Day of Visibility
2+ week, 1+ day ago (304+ words) Today (March 31) is Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV), an international day dedicated to celebrating transgender, nonbinary, and Two-Spirit people, raising awareness, and promoting inclusion and understanding. Unlike days that commemorate losses, TDOV focuses on recognizing the strength, resilience, and contributions…...
Alberta proposes $250 K fines, jail time in animal protection bill
2+ week, 2+ day ago (481+ words) Alberta is proposing to increase maximum penalties for animal abuse from $20, 000 to $250, 000 and introduce potential jail time of up to 12 months under legislation tabled Monday. Bill 22, the Animal Protection Amendment Act, would expand inspection powers, broaden the definition of animal…...
Residents asked to weigh in on Mirror growth plan
2+ week, 3+ day ago (112+ words) Lacombe County is seeking public input as it updates the Area Structure Plan for the Hamlet of Mirror. Officials say the plan serves as the primary guiding document for growth and development in the hamlet and plays a key role…...
Lacombe police chief discusses public safety at Alberta conference
2+ week, 5+ day ago (142+ words) Dobirstein'took part in a three-person panel at the Alberta Municipalities Spring Leaders Caucus earlier today in Edmonton. The session also featured Trevor Daroux, commanding officer of the RCMP in Alberta, and Derek Mc Intyre, acting deputy chief of the Edmonton…...
Ambulance uncertainty and budget planning top Red Deer council discussions
2+ week, 5+ day ago (289+ words) Red Deer city council approved budget direction for 2027 and advanced several development proposals during its March 24 meeting. Council endorsed a set of guidelines that will shape preparation of the 2027 budget, directing administration to balance affordability with long-term financial sustainability. Administration…...