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The City of Leduc began removing snow on collector roads December 16, and a seasonal parking ban is now in place. The city says parking may resume once the snow has been cleared. In a release, the city said collector roads are any bus routes and main roads in residential neighbourhood areas, and that temporary […]
2024-12-15 17:00
Leduc Goldsmiths are this year’s recipient of the Leduc Spirit of Giving Award from the Leduc, Nisku and Wetaskiwin Regions Chamber of Commerce. The award, given to local businesses who go above and beyond in their generosity and supporting local non-profits and organizations, was handed out at the 2024 Spirit of Giving Luncheon, December 6, […]
2024-12-15 17:00
Leduc RCMP, in partnership with City of Leduc and Leduc County Enforcement Services, Vintage Towing and Oil Country Towing, held a successful 6th annual Stuff a Cruiser for the Leduc & District Food Bank event. The team collected 4,886 lbs of food and $3,568.40 in monetary donations. “This event shows the heart-warming generosity of the […]
2024-12-15 17:00
Do you have a photo showing off the city? Whether it be a Leduc staple, a slice of nature, or your favourite local spot, send it in for the chance for your photo to be featured in the Rep. Submissions can be sent to PWilliams@postmedia.com.
2024-12-12 17:00
The last module in my wildlife management class (way back in antiquity) was on scats and tracks. The ability to track or identify the presence of wildlife through what they leave behind is an invaluable skill, and can even help when locating people. Now that winter snows are here, there are ample opportunities to practice […]
2024-12-12 17:00
Leduc Alcoholics Anonymous: Do you have a problem with alcohol? If so, we can help. We are a group of men and women who have found a solution to our common problem. Our meetings are confidential and there are no dues or fees. Call or check our website for a list of meetings. Leduc and […]
2024-12-12 17:00
Leduc Lanes bowling leagues are back for the 2024-25 season. Here are the results from weeks 13 and 14 of the season. November 25 to 30 Monday Club 55+ Ladies high single: Judy Hickmott — 182 Ladies high triple: Joan VandenBrink — 480 Mens high single: Cliff Todd — 219 Mens high triple: Cliff Todd […]
2024-12-12 17:00
The annual Leduc Country Christmas Convoy is set to ride again this Saturday. Taking off from Blackjacks Roadhouse at 4:30 p.m., the parade of trucks will make their way down Sparrow Drive onto 50th Street before heading across 50th Avenue. The convoy will then traverse Highway 39 towards its final stop, the Leduc West Antique […]
2024-12-10 17:00
The Leduc Arts Foundry has a new art exhibition on display for the month of December, showcasing a variety of art from different eras. The Past, Present, and Future Art Show showcases a blend of both inherited and contemporary original artworks. This unique exhibition highlights pieces that have been cherished through generations, as well as […]
2024-12-10 17:00
The Leduc Community Hospital Foundation recently added a brand-new wish to its Greatest Needs List, which includes important equipment for the Leduc Community Hospital that will support the medical teams and improve patient safety. The first items on the 2025 list will be two Lifeline crash carts for use in the Emergency Department and the […]
2024-12-10 17:00
On December 7, the incumbent officers of Filipino-Canadian Association of Leduc (FILCAS) formalized their elected positions through a simple yet vital installation ceremony with MLA Brandon Lunty as the Inducting Officer. Mayor Bob Young graced the occasion along with honoured guests and members of the organization. FILCAS Leduc has been serving the community since its […]
2024-12-10 17:00
From Dec. 1 to 7, the Alberta RCMP, along with police forces across the country, participated in National Safe Driving Week. Officer were also out on Dec. 7, National Impaired Driving Enforcement Day, working together with partner law enforcement agencies to remove impaired drivers from the province’s roadways. During National Safe Driving week, Alberta RCMP […]
2024-12-10 17:00
It’s been that kind of year for the Leduc Riggers. Halfway through the 2024-25 Capital Junior Hockey League (CJHL) season, the Riggers find themselves last in the east division with a 5-16-1 record. After going 4-3 between Oct. 11 and Nov. 13, the team has faltered as of late, dropping their last seven games while […]
2024-12-09 17:00
The night is light once again. The City of Leduc recently revealed this year’s map for their Light-Up Leduc campaign. Held annually every December, Light-Up Leduc offers residents a chance to show off their festive decorating skills in the name of friendly competition. This year, 31 homes are on the route across three sections of […]
2024-12-09 17:00
Alberta’s police watchdog says an RCMP officer is facing sexual assault charges stemming from a hotel room party two years ago. The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team says its investigation into the Leduc-based Mountie revealed evidence that gives reason to believe sexual assault offences happened and that the officer should be charged. It says they […]
2024-12-08 17:00
December 8 Results Alice Embroidery 7 — Boyds xXxCavating 2 Leduc Chrysler 9 — Righand Distillery Shooters 3 DJI Auto Service 9 — Pet Hospital 2 MaxWell Heritage Realty 6 — Triple Creek Golf Club 5 SO Standings Boyds: 11-3-0, 22 points Triple Creek: 9-3-2, 20 points Alice: 7-2-5, 19 points MaxWell: 8-6-0, 16 points […]
2024-12-08 17:00
December 5 Results Titan Machining 62 — Alice Embroidery 31 Stryder Electric 43 — Leduc Chiropractic Clinic 19 Millenium Mechanical 41 — Boyds xXxCavating 36 Standings Millenium 3-0 Boyds 2-1 Stryder 2-1 Alice 1-2 Titan 1-2 Chiro 0-3 Weekly Leading Scorers 28 — Mantas Narkevicius, Titan 17 — Marcos Moseychuk, Stryder 12 — Jeff Hatch, […]
2024-12-08 17:00
With 450 or so new donors needed daily this winter, Canadian Blood Services is hoping Leduc residents will answer the call at an upcoming donation event. A blood donation event is set for December 11, at City Life Church in Leduc. Donors are particularly needed between 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. More than 62 appointments are […]
2024-12-08 17:00
During times of market volatility, we may feel anxious and wonder what to do. Before reacting, step back and ask yourself why you developed your financial strategy and what it’s trying to accomplish. What to do when the market declines If when reviewing your financial strategy, you realize your goals, income needs and comfort with […]
2024-12-05 17:00
Do you have a photo showing off the city? Whether it be a Leduc staple, a slice of nature, or your favourite local spot, send it in for the chance for your photo to be featured in the Rep. Submissions can be sent to PWilliams@postmedia.com.
2024-12-05 17:00
Another argument for scientific nomenclature when speaking of flora and fauna is when common names lead to regional confusion. In Europe, the “Moose” or Alces alces is known as an “elk”, and the closest relative to the North American Wapiti or elk (Cervus canadensis) is the Red Deer (Cervus elaphus), also found in North Africa […]
2024-12-05 17:00
Leduc Alcoholics Anonymous: Do you have a problem with alcohol? If so, we can help. We are a group of men and women who have found a solution to our common problem. Our meetings are confidential and there are no dues or fees. Call or check our website for a list of meetings. Leduc and […]
2024-12-05 17:00
On November 18, 2024, the Black Gold School Division welcomed a group of six international students from Colombia who will be attending local schools for the next four weeks. “Our International Student Program is in its third year, matching students from around the world with local host families who become their “home away from home,” […]
2024-12-04 17:00
Leduc City Council approved the 2025 operating and capital budgets, with a 3.5% tax increase, at the December 2 regular council meeting. Both the operating budget — at $130,635,525 — and the capital budget and its changes, were passed unanimously. The 3.5 per cent tax increase is 1.6 points less than the 5.1 per cent […]
2024-12-03 17:00
The City of Leduc will invest in the Route 747 bus service, cutting wait times in half during off-peak hours — making travel between Leduc and Edmonton more convenient. With buses running every 30 minutes instead of every hour, the increased frequency will benefit Leduc Transit riders connecting between Leduc’s Route 10 and Route 747 by: […]
2024-12-02 17:00
The CPKC Holiday Train will be returning to Leduc on Wednesday, Dec. 11, as part of its nearly month-long tour. The train will arrive at the 50th Avenue and 47th Street railway crossing at 8:15 p.m., with performers MAGIC! and Sofia Camara taking the stage for a free show from 8:30 to 9 p.m. Residents […]
2024-12-02 17:00
Following this year’s budget deliberations, Leduc County Council approved the 2025 interim municipal budget outlining a proposed 2.97 per cent increase in the County tax rate over the 2024 final budget. “Our 2025 interim budget is one that Council is proud to stand behind,” says Leduc County Mayor Tanni Doblanko. “This budget not only allows […]
2024-12-02 17:00
Following this year’s budget deliberations, Leduc County Council approved the 2025 interim municipal budget outlining a proposed 2.97 per cent increase in the County tax rate over the 2024 final budget. “Our 2025 interim budget is one that Council is proud to stand behind,” says Leduc County Mayor Tanni Doblanko. “This budget not only allows […]
2024-12-02 17:00
December 1 Results Boyds xXxCavating 7 — Leduc Chrysler 3 Triple Creek Golf Club 8 — Alice Embroidery 3 Righand Distillery Shooters 8 — DJI Auto Service 0 Standings Boyds: 11-2-0, 22 points Triple Creek: 9-3-1, 19 points Alice: 6-2-5, 17 points Pet Hospital: 6-6-0, 12 points MaxWell: 6-6-0, 12 points Chrysler: 6-7-0, 12 points […]
2024-12-01 17:00
November 28 Results Boyds xXxCavating 40 — Leduc Chiropractic Clinic 35 Millenium Mechanical 35 — Titan Machining 32 Alice Embroidery 35 — Stryder Electric 28 Standings Millenium 2-0 Boyds 2-0 Stryder 1-1 Alice 1-1 Titan 0-2 Chiro 0-2 Weekly Leading Scorers 18 — Doug Dawley, Chiro 12 — Mantas Narkevicius, Titan 11 — Zac Haluska, […]
2024-12-01 17:00
Up until 1988, climate change studies were in their infancy, with climatologists aware of a growing problem, but with no one championing the cause. Then came a monumental drought and heat wave in North America that significantly impacted rivers, crops and human health in spades. The scientist was James Hansen, and his presentation to the […]
2024-11-28 17:00
Do you have a photo showing off the city? Whether it be a Leduc staple, a slice of nature, or your favourite local spot, send it in for the chance for your photo to be featured in the Rep. Submissions can be sent to PWilliams@postmedia.com.
2024-11-28 17:00
Your first home will always have a special place in your heart. It’s where countless memories are made, from learning the ropes when it comes to home maintenance, to hosting your first dinner party. Every room holds a story, and it gave you the foundation to build a life of your own. But as time […]
2024-11-28 17:00
Leduc Alcoholics Anonymous: Do you have a problem with alcohol? If so, we can help. We are a group of men and women who have found a solution to our common problem. Our meetings are confidential and there are no dues or fees. Call or check our website for a list of meetings. Leduc and […]
2024-11-28 17:00
On Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, from 12 to 4 p. m., Leduc RCMP, in partnership with City of Leduc Enforcement Services, Vintage Towing and Oil Country Towing will be stuffing cruisers and tow trucks in support of the Leduc & District Food Bank. The participating locations in Leduc include: Safeway 6112 50 St. Craig’s No […]
2024-11-28 17:00
The Leduc and District Minor Football Association celebrated its athletes for the 2024 season at its annual awards banquet, November 24. Here are the recipients of each award: U13 Alex Zaiets: MVP Austin Pahl: Offensive Player of the Year Christian Raymond: Heart and Hustle Iver Steenbeck, Casper Hollinger: Defensive Player of the Year Arie Krikke: […]
2024-11-27 17:00
Leduc Lanes bowling leagues are back for the 2024-25 season. Here are the results from week 12 of the season. November 18 to 23 Monday Club 55+ Ladies high single: Lynda Strader — 176 Ladies high triple: Anita Yurko — 465 Mens high single: Cliff Todd — 209 Mens high triple: Cliff Todd — 538 […]
2024-11-27 17:00
Branch 108 of the Royal Canadian Legion in Leduc held a general meeting on November 21 to elect new executive members. Executive Meeting Chair Anne Bourassa led the nominations and inductions. The new Branch 108 President is Steve Stamhuis, a longtime Leduc resident who has been on the executive for the past six years. A Canadian […]
2024-11-27 17:00
An Edmonton-area family has donated a piece of land for conservation purposes, in honour of a family member passionate about preserving land. On November 19, George and Joni Greenhough, with The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC), announced the donation of a 44-hectare (108-acre) property in Leduc County, southwest of Edmonton, located near the Genesee Natural […]
2024-11-27 17:00
Hot chocolate has been put on hold. A holiday favourite, the annual Leduc Santa Claus Parade has been postponed to Sunday, Dec. 8. Initially scheduled for Nov. 30, the move was made to avoid cold temperatures. The parade will begin at 6 p.m., heading down 50th Avenue from 47th Street before making its way northbound […]
2024-11-27 17:00
St. Michael Catholic Church in Leduc is ready for tomorrow. The church and its parishioners have been working on and developing the “Planning for Tomorrow” initiative for a number of years, and are ready to advance to the fundraising stage. The expansion project would add more than 8,000 square feet to the current building, in […]
2024-11-26 17:00
On December 7, the Leduc Rec Centre is the place to be for a day full of Christmas fun and entertainment. The annual Leduc Santa’s Helpers Auction takes place Saturday, December 7, at the LRC’s Co-op Fieldhouse, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Doors will open at 10 a.m. for people to get a look […]
2024-11-26 17:00
At a recent family function, my sweet 87-year-old grandma tracked me down to ask the ‘writer’ what all this fuss about artificial intelligence was. I did my best to explain what it is and how it could impact my industry (and many others), but ultimately I took more away from the conversation than she did. […]
2024-11-26 17:00
The City of Leduc will no longer be required to advertise and share new information in the local newspaper, the Leduc Representative, after it passed new advertising bylaws. At the November 25 regular council meeting, council gave the second and third readings of two new bylaws, replacing the former advertising and land use bylaws, and […]
2024-11-25 17:00
Your house could be on the big screen. Production company A24 is scouting Leduc in search of homes to serve as locations in their upcoming horror movie, The Land of the Nod. Set to shoot this March, The Land of the Nod is the second project of Edmonton-based filmmaker Kyle Edward Ball, whose experimental horror […]
2024-11-25 17:00
November 24 Results Alice Embroidery 9 — Pet Hospital 0 MaxWell Heritage Realty 5 — Righand Distillery Shooters 4 SO DJI Auto Service 6 — Leduc Chrysler 4 Triple Creek Golf Club 10 — Boyds xXxCavating 7 Standings Boyds: 10-2-0, 20 points Triple Creek: 8-3-1, 17 points Alice: 6-1-5, 17 points Pet Hospital: 6-6-0, 12 […]
2024-11-24 17:00
On Nov. 30, Leduc’s annual Santa Claus parade will make its cheerful way through the City of Leduc with officers on site to ensure the safe movement of parade participants and spectators. Beginning at 6 p.m., the parade route starts westbound on 50 Avenue at 47 Street, heading northbound on 50 Street followed by an eastbound turn onto 54 […]
2024-11-24 17:00
The City of Leduc is considering a change to the way they share information with the community. Kelly Stadnyk — the City’s Senior Development Planner — was on hand at the most recent City Council meeting to discuss a potential new Advertising Bylaw. Known as Bylaw 1197-2024, it would replace the current Advertising Bylaw 1043-2019. […]
2024-11-23 17:00
The decision to contribute to an RRSP or TFSA can be viewed as an “and” decision rather than an “or” decision. You can contribute to both your TFSA and your RRSP but, in many cases, it may be more beneficial to contribute to one account over the other. Let’s take a closer look at some […]
2024-11-21 17:00
Leduc Lanes bowling leagues are back for the 2024-25 season. Here are the results from weeks 10 and 11 of the season. November 4 to 9 Monday Club 55+ Ladies high single: Anita Yurko — 158 Ladies high triple: Anita Yurko — 425 Mens high single: Cliff Todd — 242 Mens high triple: Cliff Todd […]
2024-11-21 17:00
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