Lacombe

The 20 Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal recipients from Lacombe-Ponoka. (Photo submitted)

Lacombe, Ponoka volunteers, community builders honoured

Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal awarded to 20 individuals in Lacombe-Ponoka constituency

 

(Christi Albers-Manicke/LACOMBE EXPRESS)

ESLCHS named in top 10 world’s best schools for environmental action

Through its EcoVision program, École Secondaire Lacombe Composite High School (ESLCHS) has…

 

The Parade of Gratitude will be on April 20 at 2 p.m. (File photo by BLACK PRESS)

Lacombe police respond to another break-in at local business

On April 25 at 434 a.m., Lacombe Police Service received a complaint…

  • Apr 27, 2022

 

(Christi Albers-Manicke/LACOMBE EXPRESS)

Newest addition to Lacombe’s mural project

Another piece of Lacombe’s history has been unveiled. The Lacombe and District…

  • Apr 18, 2022
(Christi Albers-Manicke/LACOMBE EXPRESS)
Blaine Calkins, CPC (File photo)

Calkins: the NDP-Liberal budget neglects the needs of Albertans

The Trudeau Liberal government has once again neglected the needs of central…

  • Apr 8, 2022
Blaine Calkins, CPC (File photo)
(Lacombe Express file photo)

Drugs and weapons seized during a traffic stop by Lacombe police

Drugs and weapons were found during a routine traffic stop in Lacombe…

  • Mar 25, 2022
(Lacombe Express file photo)
Mainline Motors Garage, 1991 (Archival Iimage LDHS 2021.1.10. Supplied by the Lacombe and District Historical Society. Questions or comments lacombemuseum.com)

Lacombe looks back

Mainline Motors Garage, 1991 (Archival Iimage LDHS 2021.1.10. Supplied by the Lacombe…

  • Mar 5, 2022
Mainline Motors Garage, 1991 (Archival Iimage LDHS 2021.1.10. Supplied by the Lacombe and District Historical Society. Questions or comments lacombemuseum.com)
The strategic objectives include growing the community by creating an environment conducive for investment and development. (File photo)

City of Lacombe approves strategic plan

Lacombe City Council has approved the 2022 to 2025 Strategic Plan. With…

  • Mar 4, 2022
The strategic objectives include growing the community by creating an environment conducive for investment and development. (File photo)
The Bentley Kitchen Band, seen here in April 1966. Each member fashioned her own instrument using everyday household gadgets. The band was formed in the 1950s. (Archival Image LDHS 2021.7.75., supplied by the Lacombe and District Historical Society. Questions or comments lacombemuseum.com)

Lacombe looks back

The Bentley Kitchen Band, seen here in April 1966. Each member fashioned…

  • Feb 23, 2022
The Bentley Kitchen Band, seen here in April 1966. Each member fashioned her own instrument using everyday household gadgets. The band was formed in the 1950s. (Archival Image LDHS 2021.7.75., supplied by the Lacombe and District Historical Society. Questions or comments lacombemuseum.com)
Property Assessment Notices were mailed out to Lacombe residents on Feb. 18, together with a brochure containing information on how property assessment values are determined. (BLACKPRESS FILE PHOTO)

Lacombe property owners asked to review their 2022 assessments

The City of Lacombe is asking residents to review the 2022 assessments…

  • Feb 22, 2022
Property Assessment Notices were mailed out to Lacombe residents on Feb. 18, together with a brochure containing information on how property assessment values are determined. (BLACKPRESS FILE PHOTO)
The Emergency Department (ED) at the Lacombe Hospital and Care Centre will be temporarily closed overnight on Feb. 21 due to a gap in physician coverage. (File photo by Black Press news services)

Temporary emergency department closure at Lacombe Hospital and Care Centre

Beginning at 11 p.m. on Feb. 21.

  • Feb 21, 2022
The Emergency Department (ED) at the Lacombe Hospital and Care Centre will be temporarily closed overnight on Feb. 21 due to a gap in physician coverage. (File photo by Black Press news services)
Left to right, Arnie MacAskill, Joe Sampson, Ed Pangle and Dwight Baird presented Al Cameron, founder of the Veterans Voices of Canada with a cheque for $3,500 for the Flags of Remembrance. (Christi Albers-Manicke/LACOMBE EXPRESS)

Lacombe Flags of Remembrance donation

The Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 79 in Lacombe made a donation…

Left to right, Arnie MacAskill, Joe Sampson, Ed Pangle and Dwight Baird presented Al Cameron, founder of the Veterans Voices of Canada with a cheque for $3,500 for the Flags of Remembrance. (Christi Albers-Manicke/LACOMBE EXPRESS)
(Submitted)

Lacombe Edge ringette team claim gold

The Lacombe Edge brought home the gold medal from their trip to…

  • Jan 31, 2022
(Submitted)
Lacombe hockey team - Midget Female Provincial Champions, 2006. No names, residents are asked to email photygraffs@gmail.com if you can help. Questions or comments www.lacombemuseum.com. (Archival Image - LDHS 2018.18.1b, supplied by the Lacombe & District Historical Society)

Lacombe looks back

Lacombe hockey team - Midget Female Provincial Champions, 2006. No names, residents…

  • Jan 27, 2022
Lacombe hockey team - Midget Female Provincial Champions, 2006. No names, residents are asked to email photygraffs@gmail.com if you can help. Questions or comments www.lacombemuseum.com. (Archival Image - LDHS 2018.18.1b, supplied by the Lacombe & District Historical Society)
Lacombe & District FCSS wants to prinkle Lacombe with kindness throughout the month of February.(Submitted)

Lacombe FCSS wants to sprinkle Lacombe with kindness in February

Will be handing out ‘Kindness Kits’

Lacombe & District FCSS wants to prinkle Lacombe with kindness throughout the month of February.(Submitted)
Conservator Denzil Paterson was doing some work inside the first-floor ceiling of Michener House Museum when he noticed a hidden bathtub, still hooked up to plumbing. (Contributed photo)

Discovery of hidden bathtub inside Lacombe’s Michener House Museum goes viral

The TikTok video of the tub discovery gets 100,000 views

Conservator Denzil Paterson was doing some work inside the first-floor ceiling of Michener House Museum when he noticed a hidden bathtub, still hooked up to plumbing. (Contributed photo)
A trip to Lacombe must include a sweet treat from Oodles of Chocolates, featuring hand-crafted chocolates from owner Edna Mcleod and her daughter.

Savour this delicious daytrip just a short drive away!

Lacombe County offers a close-to-home Central Alberta getaway

  • Dec 20, 2021
A trip to Lacombe must include a sweet treat from Oodles of Chocolates, featuring hand-crafted chocolates from owner Edna Mcleod and her daughter.
Artist Byron Samson, was commissioned by the City of Lacombe to create an artwork recognizing the significance of Treaty 6. (Submitted)

City of Lacome Treaty 6 Land Recognition Ceremony

Maskwacis artist commissioned to recognize the significance of Treaty 6

Artist Byron Samson, was commissioned by the City of Lacombe to create an artwork recognizing the significance of Treaty 6. (Submitted)
Twenty-two UCP constituency associations have passed a special motion calling for an early leadership review of Premier Jason Kenney. (File photo by The Canadian Press)

Four central Alberta UCP constituency associations back early premier leadership review

More than a quarter of UCP constituency associations back review so far

Twenty-two UCP constituency associations have passed a special motion calling for an early leadership review of Premier Jason Kenney. (File photo by The Canadian Press)
The comedy ‘Sugar Road,’ which intertwines love stories across three generations, opens the latest Cow Patti Theatre season in Lacombe this week. (Actors’ masks come off for performances.) (Contributed photo)

Pandemic can’t keep Lacombe’s hard-hit Cow Patti theatre down

A new season launches this week with ‘Sugar Road’

The comedy ‘Sugar Road,’ which intertwines love stories across three generations, opens the latest Cow Patti Theatre season in Lacombe this week. (Actors’ masks come off for performances.) (Contributed photo)