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Boyd (right) took photos with best friend this year. Supplied.

The photography trend that continues to climb: Best friend photo shoots

Rimbey photographer reflects on the growing demand for these lifestyle set shoots.

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

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PODCAST: COVID-19 and the US Election

The Expert welcomes Burman University Political Scientist Marc Froese

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PODCAST: Black Lives Matter in central Alberta Part 2

More insight into the Black Lives Matter movement of central Alberta

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PODCAST: Black Lives Matter in central Alberta

Community organizers come on the show to discuss central Albertan anti-racist movement

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Music in the Park cancelled until August

LPAC hopes to open if health regulations change

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The Cow Patti Theatre Company and the Lacombe Performing Arts Centre have teamed up for a youth production of AnnaMarie Lea’s “Much More Munsch”. (Todd Colin Vaughan/LACOMBE EXPRESS)

Lacombe Performing Arts Centre finishes first youth Program with resounding success

Youth Theatre performed in front of 670 people over two weekends

The Cow Patti Theatre Company and the Lacombe Performing Arts Centre have teamed up for a youth production of AnnaMarie Lea’s “Much More Munsch”. (Todd Colin Vaughan/LACOMBE EXPRESS)
Democratic presidential candidates Bernie Sanders, left, and Joe Biden talk on Feb. 25, during the South Carolina Democratic debate in Charleston, South Carolina. (Josh Morgan / The Greenville News)

PODCAST: Super Tuesday with Burman University Politicial Scientist Marc Froese

The Expert welcomes frequent collaborator to discuss US Democratic Primary

Democratic presidential candidates Bernie Sanders, left, and Joe Biden talk on Feb. 25, during the South Carolina Democratic debate in Charleston, South Carolina. (Josh Morgan / The Greenville News)
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Lacombe’s Track on 2 hosting Charlie Major, Nice Horse, and Amy Metcalf concert

Tickets go on sale March 7 at 10:00 a.m.

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The Cow Patti Theatre Company is bringing Lunenberg to Lacombe starting on March 12. (Todd Colin Vaughan/LACOMBE EXPRESS)

Cow Patti brings ‘Lunenberg’ to Lacombe

Dinner theatre presents second Norm Foster play of season

The Cow Patti Theatre Company is bringing Lunenberg to Lacombe starting on March 12. (Todd Colin Vaughan/LACOMBE EXPRESS)
Ryon Holmedal is bringing his show Tethers to the Lacombe Performing Arts Centre on Feb. 29. (Photo courtesy: Facebook)

Ryon Holmedal brings Tethers to the Lacombe Performing Arts Centre

Tethers is multidisciplinary musical experience

Ryon Holmedal is bringing his show Tethers to the Lacombe Performing Arts Centre on Feb. 29. (Photo courtesy: Facebook)
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PODCAST: The Expert discusses affordable housing in Lacombe

Members of the Affordable Housing Steering Commission joins the show

Todd Colin Vaughan/Host of The Expert
Donna Spencer has brought together a selection of work to share her vision of the changing of the seasons in rural and urban settings throughout Central Alberta, Saskatchewan and the foothills. (Photo submitted by the Lacombe Performing Arts Centre)

Local Artist Donna Spencer featured at Lacombe Performing Arts Centre

LPAC is pleased to have “Wanderings: A Collection of Thoughts” currently on display

Donna Spencer has brought together a selection of work to share her vision of the changing of the seasons in rural and urban settings throughout Central Alberta, Saskatchewan and the foothills. (Photo submitted by the Lacombe Performing Arts Centre)
Cow Patti Theatre Company celebrated ‘The Great Kooshog Lake Hollis McCauley Fishing Derby’ and welcomes ‘Lunenburg’. (BLACK PRESS file photo)

Lacombe’s Cow Patti Theatre celebrates two Canadian Norm Foster plays this season

‘Lunenburg’ coming March 12

Cow Patti Theatre Company celebrated ‘The Great Kooshog Lake Hollis McCauley Fishing Derby’ and welcomes ‘Lunenburg’. (BLACK PRESS file photo)
Paintings by artist Hilda Valdes are now on display at the Lacombe Memorial Centre. (Todd Colin Vaughan/LACOMBE EXPRESS)

Hilda Valdes’ paintings come to the Lacombe Memorial Centre

Mexican/Brazilian artist brings unique exhibit to LMC foyer

Paintings by artist Hilda Valdes are now on display at the Lacombe Memorial Centre. (Todd Colin Vaughan/LACOMBE EXPRESS)
Elvis tribute artist Darren Lee will be performing at the Lacombe Performing Arts Centre on Feb. 15. (Photo submitted by Darren Lee)

Award-winning Elvis tribute artist coming to Lacombe Performing Arts Centre

Darren Lee will perform two acts featuring 1950s, 1970s Elvis Presley

Elvis tribute artist Darren Lee will be performing at the Lacombe Performing Arts Centre on Feb. 15. (Photo submitted by Darren Lee)
The Cow Patti Theatre Company and the Lacombe Performing Arts Centre have teamed up for a youth production of AnnaMarie Lea’s “Much More Munsch”. (Todd Colin Vaughan/LACOMBE EXPRESS)

Lacombe’s Cow Patti Theatre, LPAC team up for youth production of ‘Much More Munsch’

Youth ages 8-17 have been rehearsing original play since November

The Cow Patti Theatre Company and the Lacombe Performing Arts Centre have teamed up for a youth production of AnnaMarie Lea’s “Much More Munsch”. (Todd Colin Vaughan/LACOMBE EXPRESS)
Ryan Langlois will perform at the Track on 2 on Jan. 22. (Photo submitted by the Track on 2)

Lacombe’s Track on 2 introduces Songwriter Series

Local, regional and national recording artists to perform in intimate setting

Ryan Langlois will perform at the Track on 2 on Jan. 22. (Photo submitted by the Track on 2)
Cast members from Abracadavers shoot a scene for the award-winning series. Part of the project, which will reach an even bigger audience in the New Year, was shot in the Stettler area. Photo submitted

Award-winning film, partly shot in the Stettler region, continues to reach a broader audience

Abracadavers follows the story of Chris whose mom died in a freak hair salon chair accident

Cast members from Abracadavers shoot a scene for the award-winning series. Part of the project, which will reach an even bigger audience in the New Year, was shot in the Stettler area. Photo submitted
PODCAST: The Expert welcomes Archaeologist Myles Chykerda

PODCAST: The Expert welcomes Archaeologist Myles Chykerda

Chykerda discusses Greece, Alberta and the field of archaeology as a whole

PODCAST: The Expert welcomes Archaeologist Myles Chykerda