Todd Vaughan

Premier Jason Kenney and Service Alberta Minister Nate Glubish was in Alberta to help introduce 1 gig Internet speeds too all of Shaw’s residential customers. (

Premier Jason Kenney in Lacombe to introduce rural Internet

Shaw to provide 1g Internet to all AB residential customers

Premier Jason Kenney and Service Alberta Minister Nate Glubish was in Alberta to help introduce 1 gig Internet speeds too all of Shaw’s residential customers. (
Infrastructure Minister Prasad Panda, 1 Regional Water Services Commission Chair Brenda Knight and Lacombe-Ponoka MLA Ron Orr were in Lacombe to announce a $8,522,800 regional water transmission line. (Todd Colin Vaughan/LACOMBE EXPRESS)

AB Infrastructure Minister announces $8,522,800 regional water transmission line

Funding is covered jointly by the province, Ottawa and benefiting municipalities

Infrastructure Minister Prasad Panda, 1 Regional Water Services Commission Chair Brenda Knight and Lacombe-Ponoka MLA Ron Orr were in Lacombe to announce a $8,522,800 regional water transmission line. (Todd Colin Vaughan/LACOMBE EXPRESS)
Jeremy Whelan has been training hard for his fundraising bike ride through the Rocky Mountains in support of Central Alberta Youth Unlimited. (Photo submitted)

Clive counsellor biking 421 km to raise funds for Central Alberta Youth Unlimited

Jeremy Whelan raised $2,200 for Lacombe FCSS Fill-A-Friday last year

Jeremy Whelan has been training hard for his fundraising bike ride through the Rocky Mountains in support of Central Alberta Youth Unlimited. (Photo submitted)
The Lacombe Arts Endowment Fund is looking to create a new annual student award in honour of Lacombe Artist Bob Creurer. (Photo submitted)

Lacombe Arts Endowment Fund looking to create new memorial award

Award would recognize the contributions of artist Bob Creurer

The Lacombe Arts Endowment Fund is looking to create a new annual student award in honour of Lacombe Artist Bob Creurer. (Photo submitted)
Lacombe’s Cilantro and Chive hands out Donald and Clare Burns Hospitality Scholarship

Lacombe’s Cilantro and Chive hands out Donald and Clare Burns Hospitality Scholarship

Scott Wack recipient of $1,500 Scholarship to attend RDC’s culinary school

Lacombe’s Cilantro and Chive hands out Donald and Clare Burns Hospitality Scholarship
Lacombe resident Marsha Duggan was feeling a little tired with COVID-19 and wanted to do something creative at her summer home near Breton, AB. She decided to move a maze into her property. (Photo submitted)

Lacombe resident creates labyrinth near Breton

Marsha Duggan encourages others to use their imagination

Lacombe resident Marsha Duggan was feeling a little tired with COVID-19 and wanted to do something creative at her summer home near Breton, AB. She decided to move a maze into her property. (Photo submitted)
Michael Burkinshaw and Michael Gajudo helped Lacombe resident Wolfgang Binder register his bike with 529 Garage. The iniative, which is in partnerships with the Central Alberta Crime Prevention Centre helps limit bike theft in central Alberta. (Todd Colin Vaughan/LACOMBE EXPRESS)

#EndBikeTheft campaign comes to Lacombe

CACPC and 529 Garage partner to register bikes in central Alberta

Michael Burkinshaw and Michael Gajudo helped Lacombe resident Wolfgang Binder register his bike with 529 Garage. The iniative, which is in partnerships with the Central Alberta Crime Prevention Centre helps limit bike theft in central Alberta. (Todd Colin Vaughan/LACOMBE EXPRESS)
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VAUGHAN: Thank you for allowing me to serve Lacombe

Reflections on the importance of community journalism

Todd Colin Vaughan/Lacombe Express Editor
The Town of Blackfalds has chosen to replace the BOLT Transit System with a new system connecting Blackfalds to Red Deer. (Submitted by the Town of Blackfalds)

Blackfalds Transit System replaces BOLT

New service will ferry passengers to and from Red Deer

The Town of Blackfalds has chosen to replace the BOLT Transit System with a new system connecting Blackfalds to Red Deer. (Submitted by the Town of Blackfalds)
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Youngest Lacombe Ram looking to build on solid rookie year

Stretch-4 Aidan Anderson looking to expand his role in the Ram offence next season

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A concept illustration of a proposed international-style track that could be built at MEGlobal Athletic Park in Lacombe. Photo contributed

Construction of Lacombe Athletic Park expansion beginning this fall

Track and field construction tentatively slated for 2021

A concept illustration of a proposed international-style track that could be built at MEGlobal Athletic Park in Lacombe. Photo contributed
Darren King of Sims Insurance shows off Lacombe’s newest mural. (Todd Colin Vaughan/LACOMBE EXPRESS)

Sims Insurance installs Lacombe’s newest mural

Artwork celebrates Lacombe’s agricultural history

Darren King of Sims Insurance shows off Lacombe’s newest mural. (Todd Colin Vaughan/LACOMBE EXPRESS)
A view of 47 A Street and Railway Avenue. Very little has changed since the early 1900’s. (Submitted by the Lacombe and District Historical Society)

PHOTO: Lacombe Look Back

View of 47 A Street and Railway Avenue

A view of 47 A Street and Railway Avenue. Very little has changed since the early 1900’s. (Submitted by the Lacombe and District Historical Society)
Lacombe Author Barbara A. Glasier recently released her first book – “A Critical Human Error: When Paternity Is Not a Choice”. (Photo submitted)

BOOK REVIEW: Lacombe author pens first novel “A Critical Human Error”

Barbara A. Glasier’s book touches on family, childhood innocence and redemption

Lacombe Author Barbara A. Glasier recently released her first book – “A Critical Human Error: When Paternity Is Not a Choice”. (Photo submitted)
Jo(e) Youth Creative is bringing online education to young people in Lacombe this summer. (Todd Colin Vaughan/LACOMBE EXPRESS)

Jo(e) Youth Creative camps teach fun, safety on TikTok, YouTube

Community-funded camps teach digital well-being and safety in a fun environment

Jo(e) Youth Creative is bringing online education to young people in Lacombe this summer. (Todd Colin Vaughan/LACOMBE EXPRESS)
The Hatchet brings axe-throwing to Lacombe

The Hatchet brings axe-throwing to Lacombe

Axe-throwing, pool tables, darts and arcade games part of Lacombe’s new entertainment facility

The Hatchet brings axe-throwing to Lacombe
A $17 million modernization of Father Lacombe School is currently it’s design phase. (Photo courtesy: Father Lacombe)

$17 million Father Lacombe rebuild on track for completion in summer 2024

$1.6 million recently added to rebuild gym along with school

A $17 million modernization of Father Lacombe School is currently it’s design phase. (Photo courtesy: Father Lacombe)
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Lacombe’s Cilantro and Chive informs community of possible COVID-19 case through it’s doors

Individual tests positive after being in restaurant July 4 or July 5

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Todd Colin Vaughan/Host of The Expert

PODCAST: COVID-19 and the US Election

The Expert welcomes Burman University Political Scientist Marc Froese

Todd Colin Vaughan/Host of The Expert
Cilantro and Chive ‘Dad Bod’ Burger supports childrens mental health in Lacombe

Cilantro and Chive ‘Dad Bod’ Burger supports childrens mental health in Lacombe

$3,068 was donated to Lacombe Community Addiction and Mental Health Office– Children’s Services

Cilantro and Chive ‘Dad Bod’ Burger supports childrens mental health in Lacombe