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In this March 2, 2019 photo, Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna watch the first half of an NCAA college basketball game between Connecticut and Houston in Storrs, Conn. Bryant, the 18-time NBA All-Star who won five championships and became one of the greatest basketball players of his generation during a 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, died in a helicopter crash Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020. Gianna also died in the crash. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

VAUGHAN: Childhood heroes like Kobe are supposed to be immortal

Kobe Bryant tragically passed away in a helicopter crash that claimed the lives of nine people

In this March 2, 2019 photo, Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna watch the first half of an NCAA college basketball game between Connecticut and Houston in Storrs, Conn. Bryant, the 18-time NBA All-Star who won five championships and became one of the greatest basketball players of his generation during a 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, died in a helicopter crash Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020. Gianna also died in the crash. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Mary Poole/Library Columnist

COLUMN: February will be a busy month at the Mary C. Moore Public Library

MCMPL Book Club will be meeting on Tuesday, February 4 at 7 p.m.

Mary Poole/Library Columnist
Affordable Housing Steering Committee Chair Outi Kite

COLUMN: City of Lacombe renews commitment to affordable housing in Lacombe DRAFT

Affordable Housing Strategy: Lacombe continues to be defined by its aging population

Affordable Housing Steering Committee Chair Outi Kite
Donna Tugwood/STAR Columnist

COLUMN: STAR Catholic School Division Celebrating 25 Years

‘A new year is an exciting time for all as it brings new opportunities, meaningful life changes’

Donna Tugwood/STAR Columnist
Lacombe-Ponoka MLA Ron Orr

MLA COLUMN: Lacombe-Ponoka MLA wishes Happy New Year to constituents

Engagement sessions and an online survey gathering feedback about the future of agriculture research

Lacombe-Ponoka MLA Ron Orr
Mary Poole/Library Columnist

COLUMN: Winter is busy season at Mary C. Moore Public Library

‘Thanks to all the people who registered for the programs’

Mary Poole/Library Columnist
Todd Colin Vaughan/Lacombe Express Editor

VAUGHAN: Loss of local news hard on the community

The Lacombe Express will continue to serve the community of Lacombe

Todd Colin Vaughan/Lacombe Express Editor
Mary Poole/Mary C. Moore Public Library Columnist

COLUMN: Lacombe’s Mary C. Moore Public Library welcomes 2020

Registration for winter, spring childrens programs begins Jan. 6

Mary Poole/Mary C. Moore Public Library Columnist
Todd Colin Vaughan/Lacombe Express Editor

VAUGHAN: 2020 can be the year we renew our bonds to one another

Respectful politicial disagreements a necessity to the future of Canada

Todd Colin Vaughan/Lacombe Express Editor
UCP MLA for Lacombe-Ponoka Ron Orr
UCP MLA for Lacombe-Ponoka Ron Orr
Mary Poole/Library Columnist

COLUMN: Mary C. Moore Public Library in the holiday spirit

Library will be closed over the holidays on December 23, 24, 25, 26, and 27

Mary Poole/Library Columnist
Donna Tugwood/STAR Columnist

COLUMN: STAR Catholic Board of Trustees wishes all a blessed and Merry Christmas

‘Though 2019 came with its share of challenges, it was very rewarding’

Donna Tugwood/STAR Columnist
Todd Colin Vaughan/Lacombe Express Editor

VAUGHAN: Critical thinking in the curriculum crucial to a functioning electorate

Students need to understand multiple perspectives in order to make informed choices

Todd Colin Vaughan/Lacombe Express Editor
Todd Colin Vaughan/Lacombe Express Editor

VAUGHAN: Canadians need to remember that compromise means everyone wins and loses

National unity is contingent on the ability for fair agreements in good faith

Todd Colin Vaughan/Lacombe Express Editor
COLUMN: Lacombe-Ponoka MLA Ron Orr on Bill 22

COLUMN: Lacombe-Ponoka MLA Ron Orr on Bill 22

‘I’d like to take this opportunity to explain what actually happened’

COLUMN: Lacombe-Ponoka MLA Ron Orr on Bill 22
Mary Poole/Mary C. Moore Public Library Columnist

COLUMN: Mary C. Moore Library enters the holiday season

Library Film Series will be screening “Judy” on Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m

Mary Poole/Mary C. Moore Public Library Columnist
VAUGHAN: Tax rate decreases are great until they’re not

VAUGHAN: Tax rate decreases are great until they’re not

Albertan municipalities like Lacombe could face tough realities with further provincial cuts

VAUGHAN: Tax rate decreases are great until they’re not
COLUMN: WCPS Board honouring budget commitments despite funding shortfall

COLUMN: WCPS Board honouring budget commitments despite funding shortfall

Budget means a significant and severe shortfall in funding for Wolf Creek Public Schools

COLUMN: WCPS Board honouring budget commitments despite funding shortfall
VAUGHAN: CTV’s Jessica Allen’s comments disrupt broader dialogue by stereotyping hockey players
VAUGHAN: CTV’s Jessica Allen’s comments disrupt broader dialogue by stereotyping hockey players
Mary Poole/Library Columnist
Mary Poole/Library Columnist