Lacombe

Lacombe city council rescinded many policies and bylaws on Jan. 25, 2021. (File photo)

Lacombe gets rid of outdated policies and bylaws

Data integrity project underway since 2016

 

The Agriculture Financial Services Corporation, with head-office in Lacombe, was ranked among Canada’s 100 Top Employers. (Black Press file photo).

Central Alberta company among Canada’s Top 100 workplaces

Generous employee programs were recognized

 

Keith and Jennifer La Roy, Nancy and Norman Hansen, Jud Wickwire and Curtis Letniak. Photos by Perry Wilson

Missionary plane dedicated at Ponoka, Lacombe airports

MiracleAir flies humanitarian missions to Nicaragua

 

Lacombe Police Service said a man was charged with possession of stolen property, in a March 16, 2020 story. (File photo by BLACK PRESS)

Lacombe Police investigate stolen property sold online

Stolen property recovered

Lacombe Police Service said a man was charged with possession of stolen property, in a March 16, 2020 story. (File photo by BLACK PRESS)
Lacombe Police Service have recently responded to several crimes. (Photo contributed)

Lacombe police respond to local crime

Public reminded not to leave keys in vehicles

Lacombe Police Service have recently responded to several crimes. (Photo contributed)
(Advocate file photo).

Overdosing erratic driver saved — then charged — by Lacombe Police

The motorist sped away, then led police on foot-chase

(Advocate file photo).
Jason Lunn, a board member of Lacombe Health Trust, and a patient of Lacombe Hospital and Care Centre demonstrate the lifting device. (Photo contributed)

Special lift improves Lacombe patients’ therapy

A new mobility lift is helping physical therapy patients at Lacombe Hospital…

Jason Lunn, a board member of Lacombe Health Trust, and a patient of Lacombe Hospital and Care Centre demonstrate the lifting device. (Photo contributed)
Grant Harder, of the Lacombe Performing Arts Centre Foundation, is expecting big things in 2019 for the new venue located in the former Lutheran Trinity Chuch. Black Press file photo Grant Harder, of the Lacombe Performing Arts Centre Foundation, is expecting big things in 2019 for the new venue located in the former Lutheran Trinity Chuch. Black Press file photo

Lacombe’s Performing Arts Centre has big plans for 2019

First shows have already been in held in renovated former Trinity Lutheran Church

Grant Harder, of the Lacombe Performing Arts Centre Foundation, is expecting big things in 2019 for the new venue located in the former Lutheran Trinity Chuch. Black Press file photo Grant Harder, of the Lacombe Performing Arts Centre Foundation, is expecting big things in 2019 for the new venue located in the former Lutheran Trinity Chuch. Black Press file photo
A $3.1-million renovation project will enhance triage and treatment spaces, improve patient and staff safety, as well as patient flow in the emergency department at Lacombe Hospital and Care Centre. (File photo by Advocate staff)

Renovations underway at Lacombe emergency department

Emergency department temporarily relocated to acute care unit

A $3.1-million renovation project will enhance triage and treatment spaces, improve patient and staff safety, as well as patient flow in the emergency department at Lacombe Hospital and Care Centre. (File photo by Advocate staff)
Lacombe’s Trinity Lutheran Church (Facebook photo).

Lacombe church retro-fit proposed as new performing arts centre

Lacombe’s many artists need a place to perform, says project proponent

Lacombe’s Trinity Lutheran Church (Facebook photo).
Horse racing returns to Track on 2 beginning Sept. 1. The new owners for the track at Hwy 2 and Hwy 12 have big plans. Photo contributed

Horse racing returns to Lacombe

Track on 2 just west of Lacombe will have harness racing beginning Sept. 1

Horse racing returns to Track on 2 beginning Sept. 1. The new owners for the track at Hwy 2 and Hwy 12 have big plans. Photo contributed
Red Deer Catholic schools get funding

Red Deer Catholic schools get funding

Red Deer Regional Catholic Education Foundation steps up with $50,000 for 19 projects

  • Jun 15, 2018
Red Deer Catholic schools get funding
Lacombe man facing child porn charges

Lacombe man facing child porn charges

Airdrie RCMP alerted that a man was sending sexually explicit messages to a 15-year-old girl

  • Jun 5, 2018
Lacombe man facing child porn charges
Federal Infrastructure and Communities Minister Amarjeet Sohi

Regional sewage line seen as economic driver

Red Deer-to-Lacombe sewage line seen as model of government co-operation

Federal Infrastructure and Communities Minister Amarjeet Sohi
Lacombe preparing for legal marijuana

Lacombe preparing for legal marijuana

Lacombe sets up committee to look at implications of new marijuana laws on community

Lacombe preparing for legal marijuana
The concept drawing of the Nigerian bobsled going to PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics. (Contributed)

Lacombe company making Olympic debut

Bobsled wrapped in Central Alberta

The concept drawing of the Nigerian bobsled going to PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics. (Contributed)
(Contributed photo).

Lacombe family in TV cooking contest needs Central Albertan votes

The Gustafsons are in the running to win a trip to Italy

(Contributed photo).
Breakdancer Jayden Adler, of Lacombe, has advanced to the next level of competition for the chance to attend the 2018 Youth Summer Olympic Games. (File photo by Susan Zielinski/Advocate staff)

Lacombe B-girl heading to Japan

With the goal to compete in the 2018 Youth Summer Olympic Games

Breakdancer Jayden Adler, of Lacombe, has advanced to the next level of competition for the chance to attend the 2018 Youth Summer Olympic Games. (File photo by Susan Zielinski/Advocate staff)
Lacombe mayor honoured by AUMA

Lacombe mayor honoured by AUMA

Mayor Steve Christie receiving Award of Excellence for leadership

Lacombe mayor honoured by AUMA
This site off Hwy 2A just south of Lacombe will be home to a new target facility if a Lacombe Fish and Game Association project goes ahead. The group is proposing a $1.3-$1.5 million facility for its members.

Lacombe shooting range proposed

Lacombe Fish and Game Association planning a target facility just south of Lacombe

This site off Hwy 2A just south of Lacombe will be home to a new target facility if a Lacombe Fish and Game Association project goes ahead. The group is proposing a $1.3-$1.5 million facility for its members.