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NationalYoung woman inspired by book 
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By Treena Mielke For the Globe When Azalea Lehndorff began reading the book Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson she had no idea that it would profoundly alter the direction of her own life.
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Letters to the EditorChange in politicians is good Posted 8 days ago
Dear Editor, Municipal elections are happening this October. Havingserved for 14 years over two separate periods as a councillor and mayor within Alberta, I am familiar with municipal government. My observations is that too many mayors, reeves and councillors tend to think they are indispensible.
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LocalBamfordís charity golf raises $230,000 Posted 8 days ago
Lisa Joy Globe Editor Five Central Alberta charities will benefit after music sensation Gord Bamford's Charity Golf Tournament raised about $230,000 last weekend.
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LocalBridging the generations Posted 8 days ago
By Treena Mielke For the Globe For Mabel Fischer and her grandchildren gardening has taken on a new meaning.
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RegionalLongears Days Updated 12 days ago
Lisa Joy Lacombe Globe The 21st annual Tees Longears Days drew participants from across the province to the rodeo grounds in Tees Aug. 21. The event runs Aug. 22 all day as well. Sunday morning at 9 a.m.
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LocalLocal girl has incredible adventure Posted 14 days ago
By Laura Portalupi Ecole Secondaire Lacombe Composite High School student Desi-Rae Dionne was one of five blind/visually impaired students selected nationwide for an expedition to the Grand Canyon with the Global Explorers Leading the Way program in July www.globalexplorers.org.
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ProvincialB.C. smoke prompts Alberta Health air quality warning Updated 13 days ago
Lisa Joy Globe Editor Smoke from B.C.'s forest fires drifting into Alberta has sparked Alberta Health Services (AHS) to issue an advisory for residents to take precautions against potential health risks as air quality continues to deteriorate.
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RegionalLongears Days kicks off soon Posted 15 days ago
Jasmine Franklin Globe Staff For one weekend Tees will be packed with events during the 21st anniversary of Longears Days and committee members are encouraging everyone to come see the show. "It's a wonderful place to bring kids," said Ethel Hollihan, show secretary.
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LocalTown's chief administrative officer resigns Updated 14 days ago
Lisa Joy Globe Editor Lacombe's chief administrative officer Ken Kendall resigned after being in the position for three years. Council accepted his resignation Aug. 16 effective immediately.
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CommentaryFree pass for criminals Posted 15 days ago
By ALAN SHANOFF QMI AGENCY With all the controversy over increased costs related to the truth-in-sentencing law, we seem to have missed the obvious. Yes, it's a good idea to reduce the additional credit for time served in pre-sentencing custody.
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Local SportsDolphins soak up medals Posted 15 days ago
Jasmine Franklin Globe Staff The Dolphin Swim Club has seen one of its most successful years this season after swimmers took 49 medals at the provincial meet qualifier. "We've developed a really good system here," said coach Matt Verwey.
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LocalCourt briefs Posted 16 days ago
Court briefs Lisa Joy Globe Editor Mirror man to stand trial on drug charges A Mirror man will go on trial for having a marijuana grow operation. Edgar Allen Soare, 49, appeared in Stettler Provincial Court Aug.
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LocalBamford performs at LMC Posted 18 days ago
Gord Bamford enjoys his crowd Aug. 12 at the third annual charity event that raises money for the Gord Bamford Charitable Foundation that provides money to local and Central Alberta organizations.
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RegionalCounty helps pave way for wastewater plant Posted 18 days ago
By Treena Mielke For the Globe A proposed new wastewater treatment plant near Gull Lake, off of Lincoln Road, which would be used to irrigate a nine-hole golf course has moved one step closer to reality.
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NationalProposed biorefinery gets international nod Updated 16 days ago
Lisa Joy Globe Editor A proposed biorefinery that uses groundbreaking technology to destroy Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in Lacombe got international approval from the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE).
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RegionalLacombe County says no to Sylvan’s IDP Posted 18 days ago
By Treena Mielke For the Globe Lacombe County has decided against accepting an invitation by the Town of Sylvan Lake to participate in an Intermunicipal Development Plan involving the town and the summer villages.
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LocalFacebook links woman to MS surgery Updated 23 days ago
Jasmine Franklin Globe Staff How far would you be willing to go for your health? A controversial procedure involving a needle in the neck seems outrageous to some but for one local woman, this seems to be her only option.
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RegionalNew lead in cold case Posted 24 days ago
Lisa Joy Globe Editor Gary Frank Meier's murder still remains unsolved with police having no new leads on who shot and killed the self-made multi-millionaire on his acreage west of Lacombe.
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RegionalPublic concerns with Gull Lake plan Posted 24 days ago
Jasmine Franklin Globe Staff Though generally pleased with the Gull Lake Intermunicipal Development Plan, the public continued to voice their concerns mainly around water quality of inflowing creeks and sewage disposal.
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RegionalGull Lake draft plan presented Posted 24 days ago
Jasmine Franklin Globe Staff A look into the draft Gull Lake Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP) showed the public voice has been heard. On Aug.
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RegionalLacombe County plans road repairs Posted 27 days ago
Lacombe County is doing road maintenance on three county roads starting on Aug. 16 (weather permitting) for five to eight days. The roads affected are: Woody Nook Road (Rge Rd 28-1 from Hwy 12 south to Aspelund Rd) for 9.6 kms.
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LocalMayor Gordon announces she's retiring Updated 27 days ago
Lisa Joy Globe Editor The waiting and wondering whether Mayor Judy Gordon will seek another term is over after she announced to the Lacombe Globe today that she is hanging up her political hat.
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RegionalCorn maze and family farm expands Updated 28 days ago
Jasmine Franklin Globe Staff A 15-acre corn maze isn't all the Kraay Family Farm has to offer and this year, the family has expanded their farm amusement park with new additions.
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Local SportsMosquito Dodgers are champs Posted 29 days ago
Jasmine Franklin Globe Staff The Lacombe Mosquito Dodgers baseball team has a lot to celebrate after a recent win at the Tier Three Community Division Provincial Championships in Sherwood Park.
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Local SportsFootball camp for youth Posted 29 days ago
Jasmine Franklin Globe Staff A Lacombe football camp will give youth the opportunity to decide if football is the sport for them. "They can learn about the game of football and it's a great sport for young boys and girls to learn about life," said coach Wayne Gustafson.
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Local SportsCUC wins life saving award Posted 29 days ago
Jasmine Franklin Globe Staff Canadian University College (CUC) dove in first place for the Life-Saving Award making the faculty the top performing college in the province for teaching life-saving courses.
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Local SportsLacombe boy makes best time in Alberta Updated 28 days ago
Jasmine Franklin Globe Staff A 15-year-old Lacombe boy now has the best time in Alberta for 100-metre hurdles after recently competing on Team Alberta at the Western Canadian Championships. Austin Ganson, travelled a long way for track July 24 and 25.
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ProvincialBamford one to beat in CCMA awards Updated 1 month ago
Lisa Joy Globe Editor Gord Bamford is leading the Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) after he was nominated in every category the Lacombe native is eligible, including the fans' choice award, best single (Day Job), best album (Day Job), best songwriter, shared with Byron Hill (Day Job), best
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RegionalTees rodeo kicks off Posted 1 month ago
The 35th Annual Tees Rodeo kicked off Saturday and there's still time to take in the biggest little rodeo in Canada on Sunday starting at noon.
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LocalGarden tour flourishes Updated 1 month ago
The Hidden Treasures Yard tour viewed four yards in town and two in the country on July 28.
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ProvincialBentley Ag Fair and Rodeo has new additions this year Updated 1 month ago
Jasmine Franklin Globe Staff This year's Bentley Town and Country Ag Fair and Rodeo Aug. 5 to 8 is expected to be a hit with new activities for all ages including laser tag. "There are so many different events and very few are for charge," said June Norvilla, Bentley Ag Society.
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RegionalTime to retire your ride? Posted 1 month ago
Jasmine Franklin Globe Staff Getting rid of older vehicles can be a process — but thanks to a government initiative, people thinking of retiring their older model vehicles from 1995 or earlier can receive benefits.
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Provincial$2.7 million raised in walk for cancer Posted 1 month ago
Jasmine Franklin Globe Staff About 1,115 participants raised $2.7 million last weekend to end women's cancers. Calgary was filled with people walking to remember, support and raise money for putting an end to breast and gynecological cancers.
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RegionalBentley rescue truck: like a charm Posted 1 month ago
Jasmine Franklin Globe Staff Bentley's latest addition to the fire hall — a new rescue truck — has enabled the team to do their job more efficiently. "It's a spectacular piece of equipment," said Craig Colegrave, Bentley fire chief.
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EditorialGlobe keeps up with changing needs of our readers Posted 1 month ago
The days of getting your print news only through newspapers are gone. Today you can get breaking news alerts sent directly to your blackberry, cell phone or laptop. You can go online to newspaper websites and not only get stories but videos as well.
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RegionalPolice stand-off ends fatally Updated 1 month ago
A four-hour standoff Monday with a suicidal male ended tragically. Around 3 p.m. Red Deer Rural Detachment received a complaint of a suicidal male in a residence in Blackfalds. It was alleged that the lone occupant of the residence, a 36 year old Blackfalds man, was armed.
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RegionalMirror man reserves plea in drug charges Posted 1 month ago
A Mirror man charged with having a marijuana grow operation reserved his plea July 19 in Stettler Provincial Court. Edgar Allen Soare, 49, is scheduled to reappeart on Aug. 12 to enter a plea for production of marijuana and possession for the purpose of trafficking.
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LocalLacombe Days draws thousands Posted 1 month ago
Lisa Joy Globe Editor More people than ever turned out for Lacombe Days say organizers. "We estimate the attendance to the parade of over 10,000 people and total attendance to all events nearly 20,000," said Peter Bouwsema, committee chairman.
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RegionalPublic happy with fieldhouse plans Posted 1 month ago
Jasmine Franklin Globe Staff The residents of Blackfalds left the Multi-Plex feeling satisfied and excited after viewing the future Blackfalds Field House on July 22. "It's an awesome concept," said resident Cathy Smith.
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ProvincialFort Saskatchewan wins Pee Wee AA Tier 1 Provincials Updated 1 month ago
Lisa Joy Globe Editor The Lacombe Dodgers played hard during the Pee Wee AA Tier 1 Provincial Championship but had a disappointing loss when Bonnyville beat them 8-5. "We played a real good game and we just came up a little short that's all," said coach Bruce Knight after the game Sunday.
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ProvincialLacombe hosts PeeWee AA Tier I Provincials Updated 1 month ago
The Lacombe Dodgers are hosting the PeeWee Tier III Provincials July 23 to 25. Friday night Lacombe lost to Okotoks 16 to 13 but Saturday they beat Beaumont with a score of 17 to 6.
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RegionalTees rodeo set to buck Posted 1 month ago
Lisa Joy Globe Editor If you are looking to lasso a good time the August long weekend you may want to take in the Tees Rodeo.
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LocalLacombe County approves funding for skatepark Updated 1 month ago
Lisa Joy Globe Editor Plans for a multi-purpose park—what the skatepark committee calls the best in Alberta that will be a showpiece for Lacombe—got a boost Thursday after Lacombe County approved $51,428 in funding.
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LocalCouncil pecks at chicken issue Updated 1 month ago
Lisa Joy Globe Editor Chickens won't be roosting in Lacombe's yards anytime soon after council voted against a couple's request to raise hens.
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RegionalRoles of teachers have now changed Posted 1 month ago
Jasmine Franklin Globe Staff As society faces challenges and changes of technology and fast-paced lifestyles, a closer look inside schools and education systems today reveal more children are developing psychological problems.
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RegionalMirror School up for sale Posted 1 month ago
Jasmine Franklin Globe Staff The Wolf Creek Public School division (WCPS) is now accepting bids on the Mirror School property. Requests will be open until Aug. 23 said Joe Henderson, WCPS secretary treasurer.
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LocalSchool supplies needed Posted 1 month ago
Jasmine Franklin Globe Staff New school supplies can change an entire school year for students and through the Tools for School program, students have an equal chance to start their year off right.
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LocalVintage movie posters sold at Texas auction Posted 1 month ago
Jasmine Franklin Globe Staff A Lacombe resident scored $44,200 off vintage movie posters at a Dallas, Texas auction last weekend. Three years ago, Blaire Pitre, 39 made a wealthy discovery in his Lacombe home — 360 vintage movie posters.
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LocalTown’s future Posted 1 month ago
Lisa Joy Globe Editor Residents want to maintain Lacombe's uniqueness including its Edwardian downtown, Victorian neighbourhoods and lush tree-lined streets, says a planning and design expert.
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LocalOn the road to health Posted 1 month ago
Lisa Joy Globe Editor Stephen Radu's recovery from an aggressive brain stem cancer is nothing short of miraculous.
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LocalResidents give input for community's future Posted 1 month ago
Lisa Joy Globe Editor Residents want to maintain Lacombe's uniqueness including its Edwardian downtown, Victorian neighbourhoods and lush tree-lined streets, says a planning and design expert.
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LocalBig bike rolls through Lacombe Updated 1 month ago
AFSC raised $6,100 to the foundation — the most any Central Alberta team has raised thus far in the campaign. The money goes toward research, education and advocacy of heart health.
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RegionalTrial date set for Tees farmer Updated 1 month ago
Lisa Joy Globe Editor A Tees area farmer pleaded not guilty and elected to be tried by judge and jury for allegedly chasing down and shooting one of three thieves trying to steal an ATV from his farmyard.
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LocalTools for School are needed Posted 1 month ago
Jasmine Franklin Globe Staff New school supplies can change an entire school year for students and through the Tools for School program, students have an equal chance to start their year off right.
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RegionalAlberta producers receive cheques for flood relief Posted 1 month ago
Jasmine Franklin Globe Staff Extensive moisture this summer has affected crop producers across the province and specifically southern Alberta — to much relief, however, the Lacombe area looks to be in pretty good shape.
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LocalProvince approves city status Updated 1 month ago
Lisa Joy Globe Editor Lacombe has to change its town office sign to City of Lacombe after the province approved its city status Thursday. "I'm excited and pleased it's rather exciting to know you are going to be the newest city in Alberta," Mayor Judy Gordon told the Globe Friday.
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RegionalStray cat issue is enormous Posted 1 month ago
Jasmine Franklin Globe Staff Though cats appear harmless and independent, animal shelters and wildlife centers are filled to the brim with abandoned cats and are declaring the situation a severe national problem.
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RegionalRecycle used oil important Posted 1 month ago
Jasmine Franklin Globe Staff On July 17, Lacombe will have the opportunity to understand the importance of recycling used oil, plastic used oil containers and used oil filters. "Contaminated water is an issue everywhere," said Chris Haseltine, Alberta Used Oil Management Association (AUOMA).
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Local SportsLacombe heads to Vegas for karate Posted 1 month ago
Jasmine Franklin Globe Staff For the first time ever, three of Lacombe karate students will take their skills to the World Championships in Las Vegas this September.
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RegionalClive rallies to help preschooler Posted 1 month ago
Jasmine Franklin Friends and family of a four-year-old vibrant girl diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, are hosting a fundraiser to help her family.
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Local SportsOff to university football Posted 1 month ago
Jasmine Franklin Globe Staff Long gone are the days a previous Lacombe Raider football player hit the field for high school level competition — three years later, a full scholarship has been signed for the player to join the Montreal Stingers university football league.
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EditorialComments posted online can land you in legal hot water Posted 1 month ago
No doubt the Internet has changed our daily lives and it lets people instantly share their thoughts and ideas with large audiences all over the world. Often, people sitting behind their computer screens, feel that they can remain anonymous.
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RegionalLocal groups promote regional tourism Posted 1 month ago
By Catherine Ward "A Taste of Country" members continue collaborative marketing efforts to entice visitors to Lacombe County. The group initially formed two years ago under the leadership of Jeanette Jones from Ladybug Organic Gardens and Bed and Breakfast.
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LocalInput needed for rec plan for Michener Park Posted 1 month ago
Lisa Joy Globe Editor The town will seek residents' input to its proposed $1 million recreation plan for Michener Park and the North West Recreation Area which could see major improvements over the next three years.
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RegionalUnemployment rates in Alberta still on the rise Posted 1 month ago
Jasmine Franklin Globe Staff While the rest of the county's unemployment rates decrease, Alberta remains the one province with a slightly increasing rate specifically in the Red Deer and Lacombe area says one employment specialist.
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Local7-year-old makes a difference Posted 1 month ago
Lisa Joy Globe Editor Kalista Ziakris is no ordinary seven-year-old. The Grade 2 College Heights Christian School student baked and sold cupcakes as well as her own stuffed animals raising $600 to buy 60 canes for children at the Kabul Blind School in Afghanistan.
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LocalTruax faces another court appearance Posted 1 month ago
Lisa Joy Globe Editor A local man charged with drug offences, assault and uttering death threats will make another court appearance July 29 in Red Deer.
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LocalLacombe charity changes focus in Haiti Posted 1 month ago
Lisa Joy Globe Editor For the past six month—since the 7.0-magnitude earthquake devastated Haiti Jan. 12—Lacombe-based charity A Better World (ABW) planned to help the country rebuild but with little aid reaching Haitians from organizations, the group was forced to change its focus.
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Local SportsProvincial fastball champs Posted 1 month ago
After three years, Midget Shooters come out on top. Over the weekend in Lethbridge, Lacombe Midget Shooters were undefeated in round robin play. They played Vermillion in the semi final and brought some tough hard hitting bats and came out on top, to see Calgary in the final.
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RegionalRoaming cat problem is ‘enormous’ Posted 1 month ago
Jasmine Franklin Globe Staff Though cats appear harmless and independent, animal shelters and wildlife centers are filled to the brim with abandoned cats and are declaring the situation a severe national problem.
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RegionalBlackfalds hosts outdoor movie night for field house Posted 1 month ago
Jasmine Franklin Globe Staff Come one, come all to a night under the stars with a family flick on July 28 to help raise money for the Blackfalds field house. The first free, outdoor movie night is being held at the All Star Park (4800 Leung Road) in Blackfalds.
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LocalDancers qualify for grand championships Updated 1 month ago
Lisa Joy Globe Editor One hundred and twenty-two dancers from Dancer's Edge in Blackfalds are heading to Kelowna to compete in the Great Canadian Dance Challenge Grand Championships.
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RegionalGreenhouse gets federal support Updated 1 month ago
Lisa Joy Globe Editor A local greenhouse will grow 6.3 million–or 200 semi loads–of English cucumbers a year after the federal government announced they will loan the family-run business $2.2 million to build a new five-acre $7.5 million greenhouse.
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LocalAlmost $13,000 is raised for Lacombe family Updated 1 month ago
Jasmine Franklin Globe Staff Friends of the Lacombe DeGroot family, recently raised around $13,000 for 17-year-old Ryan who just returned home after a nine-week hospital stay leaving him paralyzed. Ryan's mother, Jackie, said her son has had 'episodes' of serious illness since he was two-years old.
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Local SportsBaseball ends: teams head to provincials Updated 1 month ago
Jasmine Franklin Globe Staff The Lacombe Minor Baseball association held its wrap-up event June 24 and is proud to confess their league is growing larger every year. "Baseball is dying in a lot of communities, but here, it's growing," said Kevin Mueller, three-year president of the league.
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Regional10th Highriders Cup approaches Updated 1 month ago
Jasmine Franklin Globe Staff Known as "the greatest redneck show on earth," thousands will pour into Tail Creek Way to watch the ultimate off-road racing for the 10th year and pronounce the winner of the Highrider Cup.
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RegionalCreating awareness Updated 1 month ago
Jasmine Franklin Globe Staff On July 5 and 15, a 30-person bike will be riding in Lacombe to help raise money and awareness for The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, Northwest Territories and Nunavut — but participants are still needed.
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RegionalPlayschool in works Updated 1 month ago
Jasmine Franklin Globe Staff Beginning in September, Bentley School will have a new addition to their education system — two playschool programs. The playschool will be run out of the school and have a designated teacher to help prepare children ages three to five for education.
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RegionalWolf Creek wants change Updated 1 month ago
Jasmine Franklin Globe Staff Alberta saw one among many changes in its education system this year, and Larry Jacobs, Wolf Creek Public School superintendant, says he will advocate for a specific issue that needs to be addressed.
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