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Grand opening for the Ponoka Area Archer’s Club is set for next week

Event to run in the basement of the Ponoka Moose Hall on April 3

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Pictured here is some of Margaret Blank’s artwork which is currently being shown in a Revelstoke, B.C. exhibit. Blank, who is from Mirror, is the featured artist at next month’s Encore Art Show. Photo submitted
Pictured here is some of Margaret Blank’s artwork which is currently being shown in a Revelstock, B.C. exhibit. Photo submitted

Mirror fibre artist Margaret Blank to be featured at annual Art Show

Accomplished fibre artist Margaret Blank will be this year’s featured artist at…

Pictured here is some of Margaret Blank’s artwork which is currently being shown in a Revelstoke, B.C. exhibit. Blank, who is from Mirror, is the featured artist at next month’s Encore Art Show. Photo submitted
Pictured here is some of Margaret Blank’s artwork which is currently being shown in a Revelstock, B.C. exhibit. Photo submitted
KidSport Lacombe County is holding an open house information session on April 13 at the Blindman Brewery. Facebook photo

KidSport gears up to host information night

All set to support greater sports involvement amongst youth, KidSport Lacombe County…

KidSport Lacombe County is holding an open house information session on April 13 at the Blindman Brewery. Facebook photo
Supporters of the Central Alberta Foodgrains Growing Project recently gathered in Lacombe to celebrate a milestone anniversary. From left are Alberta Regional Representative Ary Vreeken; Project Committee Members Doug Mass and Vic Bergen and Andy Harrington, executive director of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank.
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Lacombe’s Central Alberta Foodgrains Growing Project marks a milestone anniversary

Affiliated with the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, proceeds raised go to the world’s hungry

Supporters of the Central Alberta Foodgrains Growing Project recently gathered in Lacombe to celebrate a milestone anniversary. From left are Alberta Regional Representative Ary Vreeken; Project Committee Members Doug Mass and Vic Bergen and Andy Harrington, executive director of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank.
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The nomination deadline for the annual, long-running ‘Blue Feather Award’ from the Ellis Bird Farm is coming up on May 1. Organizers are excited for a full roster of activities and special events planned throughout the coming season.
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It’s a packed season ahead for Ellis Bird Farm

Staff at the Ellis Bird Farm are excited about a full slate…

The nomination deadline for the annual, long-running ‘Blue Feather Award’ from the Ellis Bird Farm is coming up on May 1. Organizers are excited for a full roster of activities and special events planned throughout the coming season.
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Connect Parent Group Lacombe was selected from a group of nominated organizations to benefit from a recent donation from Give Care Share Lacombe. Photo submitted

Connect Parent Group Lacombe lands donation from ‘Give Share Care Lacombe’

‘Give Care Share Lacombe’ continued its mission of community support with a…

Connect Parent Group Lacombe was selected from a group of nominated organizations to benefit from a recent donation from Give Care Share Lacombe. Photo submitted
Pictured here is the talented troupe of Forbeez Youth Theatre. Performances of their production Cinderella Rockerfella will be held at the Lacombe Performing Arts Centre on April 14 and 15. Photo submitted

Forbeez Theatre Group is set to present Cinderella Rockerfella next month

Having been launched last fall, the Forbeez Theatre Group is excited to…

Pictured here is the talented troupe of Forbeez Youth Theatre. Performances of their production Cinderella Rockerfella will be held at the Lacombe Performing Arts Centre on April 14 and 15. Photo submitted
Lacombe residents Edson Silva and Eva Silva celebrated their permanent residency status in Canada last month during a special event hosted by Cafe Brazil. Photo submitted

Local couple happy to call Lacombe home after landing residency status

Lacombe residents Edson Silva and Eva Silva said that to be celebrating…

Lacombe residents Edson Silva and Eva Silva celebrated their permanent residency status in Canada last month during a special event hosted by Cafe Brazil. Photo submitted
Pictured here is Steven Gabrys, principal of Lacombe’s College Heights Christian School, along with three staff from 3P Learning which runs the school’s Mathletics program. They were part of a special math competition fundraiser to help raise support for a school in Kenya. Photo submitted

College Heights Christian School holds math fundraiser to benefit Kenyan school

A Lacombe school is helping to make a significant difference in the…

Pictured here is Steven Gabrys, principal of Lacombe’s College Heights Christian School, along with three staff from 3P Learning which runs the school’s Mathletics program. They were part of a special math competition fundraiser to help raise support for a school in Kenya. Photo submitted
Laurie Hermary and her son Matthew Hermary stand outside of Clive’s Morton Block Building. Laurie is the current owner of the historic structure, which she plans to turn into a major community and cultural hub. Mark Weber/Lacombe Express

Fundraising efforts continue to transform Clive’s Morton Block Building into a cultural hub

The restoration of one of Clive’s most historic landmarks has a strong…

Laurie Hermary and her son Matthew Hermary stand outside of Clive’s Morton Block Building. Laurie is the current owner of the historic structure, which she plans to turn into a major community and cultural hub. Mark Weber/Lacombe Express
Held at the Lacombe Memorial Centre on March 11, A Night Among Stars - put on by Dancer’s Edge Association, supported Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lacombe and District. Pictured here is the evening’s overall-winning duo of Benjamin Darnell and Miss Tracey McLean with Dance Magic Studio. Photo courtesy of Anello Photography

‘A Night Among Stars’ marked another tremendous success

From all accounts, the second annual ‘A Night Among Stars’ proved a…

Held at the Lacombe Memorial Centre on March 11, A Night Among Stars - put on by Dancer’s Edge Association, supported Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lacombe and District. Pictured here is the evening’s overall-winning duo of Benjamin Darnell and Miss Tracey McLean with Dance Magic Studio. Photo courtesy of Anello Photography
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Council approves amendments to R4 District

Council approved amendments to the City of Lacombe’s R4 Land Use District.…

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Performances for Cow Patti Theatre Company’s current production, Doris and Ivy in the Home, run through to April 2 at the Tin Roof Event Centre. Photo submitted

Cow Patti Theatre Company features solid performances in latest production

The talented troupe at Cow Patti Theatre Company is continuing a solid…

Performances for Cow Patti Theatre Company’s current production, Doris and Ivy in the Home, run through to April 2 at the Tin Roof Event Centre. Photo submitted
Singer Tim Tamashiro will be performing along with pianists Sheldon Zandboer and Andrew Glover at the Lacombe Performing Arts Centre on March 25 at 7:30 p.m. Photo submitted

Acclaimed jazz singer and Blackfalds native Tim Tamashiro to perform in Lacombe

Accomplished jazz singer, speaker, and entertainer Tim Tamashiro is heading to Lacombe…

Singer Tim Tamashiro will be performing along with pianists Sheldon Zandboer and Andrew Glover at the Lacombe Performing Arts Centre on March 25 at 7:30 p.m. Photo submitted
Pictured here is Al Cameron, founder of Veterans Voices of Canada. Photo submitted

Veterans Voices of Canada Antique and Specialty Shop to open in Sylvan Lake

The venture will help raise funds for the organization’s many projects

Pictured here is Al Cameron, founder of Veterans Voices of Canada. Photo submitted
Pictured here is Jessica Heisler, the faciliator for Music for People with Dementia. A new session of the program begins March 29 at the Lacombe Performing Arts Centre. Photo submitted

‘Music for People with Dementia’ begins in Lacombe on March 29

Another session of Music for People with Dementia begins in Lacombe on…

Pictured here is Jessica Heisler, the faciliator for Music for People with Dementia. A new session of the program begins March 29 at the Lacombe Performing Arts Centre. Photo submitted
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Landan Stones appointed assistant principal of Clive School

Wolf Creek Public Schools (WCPS) is pleased to announce the appointment of…

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Singer-songwriter Susan Aglukark to perform in Lacombe on March 27

Award-winning Inuk singer-songwriter Susan Aglukark s set to perform in Lacombe for…

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From left, Crystal Zens, executive director of Lacombe FCSS, Mayor Grant Creasey and Beth Reitz of BCG of Wolf Creek - Lacombe were onhand for the launch of Lacombe’s February Kindness Campaign. Photo submitted

Lacombe’s Kindness Campaign proved a big hit last month

The initiative marked a partnership between Lacombe FCSS and BGC Wolf Creek - Lacombe

From left, Crystal Zens, executive director of Lacombe FCSS, Mayor Grant Creasey and Beth Reitz of BCG of Wolf Creek - Lacombe were onhand for the launch of Lacombe’s February Kindness Campaign. Photo submitted
PIctured here are the trainees and staff from The Shadowbox boxing studio in Lacombe. Photo submitted

Young boxers from The Shadowbox off to compete at Canada Winter Games

There’s plenty of excitement these days at The Shadowbox in Lacombe, with…

PIctured here are the trainees and staff from The Shadowbox boxing studio in Lacombe. Photo submitted
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