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City of Lacombe candidates address issues in forum

Online forum was hosted Sept. 29

  • Sep 30, 2021
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Volunteers harvested 120 acres of canola just east of Lacombe, as part of their Foodgrains Bank, growing project on Sept. 26. This year the $115,000 from the canola crop sale will be matched 4 to 1 by the Canadian government. Money will be sent to the Canadian Foodgrains Bank in Winnipeg to help with food assistance internationally. (Photo submitted)

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Volunteers harvested 120 acres of canola just east of Lacombe, as part…

  • Sep 30, 2021
Volunteers harvested 120 acres of canola just east of Lacombe, as part of their Foodgrains Bank, growing project on Sept. 26. This year the $115,000 from the canola crop sale will be matched 4 to 1 by the Canadian government. Money will be sent to the Canadian Foodgrains Bank in Winnipeg to help with food assistance internationally. (Photo submitted)
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34 COVID-19 deaths reported in Alberta including 12 in Central zone

One death was reported in Red Deer on Wednesday

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Canadian Olympians and Paralympians gather on stage at the Team Canada x Lululemon Athlete Kit Reveal in Toronto on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. Lululemon will outfit Canada’s Olympic and Paralympic athletes starting with the upcoming Winter Games in Beijing. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Evan Buhler
Team Canada unveils kit from Lululemon for 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Sophie Gregoire Trudeau arrive for the cabinet swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, Tuesday, Oct.26, 2021 THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Trudeau unveils larger cabinet with nine new faces
NDP Member of Parliament Charlie Angus looks on as Mushkegowuk Council Deputy Grand Chief Rebecca Friday (left) speaks during a news conference on Parliament Hill, Monday, October 25, 2021 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
VIDEO: Indigenous leaders say new cabinet must renew commitment to reconciliation
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau puts on a mask as he listens to Chief Public Health Officer of Canada Dr. Theresa Tam speak via video during a news conference on the COVID-19 pandemic, in Ottawa, Friday, March 12, 2021. Canadians should carefully weigh any future decisions on taking foreign trips even though the federal government has lifted a global advisory asking Canadians to avoid non-essential travel, health officials cautioned Friday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Not the time to ‘freely go wherever,’ says Tam as non-essential travel advisory lifts
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Central Alberta shelter has more work to do after clinic held in Ponoka

Saving Grace Animal Society says 120 cats still in need

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Red Deer EMS responded to a collision involving at least two vehicles Monday evening by Sorensen Station. (Photo by Sean McIntosh/Advocate staff)

Fiery collision occurs in downtown Red Deer after suspected car jackings

A male suspect is also believed to have been involved in an armed car-jacking in the City of Lacombe

Red Deer EMS responded to a collision involving at least two vehicles Monday evening by Sorensen Station. (Photo by Sean McIntosh/Advocate staff)
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Lacombe City Council presented with 2022 Capital Budget

Includes 33 projects - anticipated cost of $10.77 million

  • Sep 29, 2021
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1,246 new COVID cases in Alberta

18 new deaths announced, including two in Red Deer

  • Sep 28, 2021
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City of Lacombe recognizing National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Sept. 30

  • Sep 28, 2021
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Lacombe Chamber of Commerce hosting Election forum Sept. 29

Forum has been moved online

  • Sep 28, 2021
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Business owners say that they have received a. mixed bag of reactions following their decisions to go with Alberta’s REP program or not. (File photo)

Mixed reactions as local businesses navigate REP program

Not all customers are happy with new restrictions

  • Sep 27, 2021
Business owners say that they have received a. mixed bag of reactions following their decisions to go with Alberta’s REP program or not. (File photo)
Alberta’s chief medical officer of health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, encourages Albertans to get vaccinated. (File photo by The Canadian Press)

Alberta identifies 5,181 new COVID-19 cases over weekend, one more death in Red Deer

Red Deer now has 915 active cases

Alberta’s chief medical officer of health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, encourages Albertans to get vaccinated. (File photo by The Canadian Press)
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City of Lacombe municipal candidates online

Election day will be Oct.18

  • Sep 27, 2021
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Jonathan Jacobson (Photo submitted)

Meet the candidate: Jonathan Jacobson

City Councillor

  • Sep 27, 2021
Jonathan Jacobson (Photo submitted)
Red Deer has 785 active cases of COVID-19. (Black Press file photo)

Two more COVID-19 deaths in Red Deer, as active cases rise slightly

Five of the 11 additional deaths reported Friday were in the Central zone

  • Sep 24, 2021
Red Deer has 785 active cases of COVID-19. (Black Press file photo)
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Alberta RCMP charge two males for fraudulent cattle purchases across Alberta

A total of 19 animals were seized and identified through registered livestock brands.

Photo supplied/ Alberta RCMP
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Ponoka RCMP investigate fatal hit and run in Lacombe County

Vehicle hits motorcyclist in distress as passersby attempt aid

  • Sep 24, 2021
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Cora Hoekstra. (File photo)

Meet the candidate: Cora Hoekstra

City Councillor

  • Sep 24, 2021
Cora Hoekstra. (File photo)
Rueben Konnik (Painted Light Photography)

Meet the candidate: Rueben Konnik

City Councillor

  • Sep 24, 2021
Rueben Konnik (Painted Light Photography)
Thalia Hibbs (Photo submitted)

Meet the candidate: Thalia Hibbs

City Councillor

  • Sep 24, 2021
Thalia Hibbs (Photo submitted)
Scott Dallas. (Photo submitted)

Meet the candidate: Scott Dallas

City Councillor

  • Sep 24, 2021
Scott Dallas. (Photo submitted)