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Supporters of the Central Alberta Foodgrains Growing Project recently gathered in Lacombe to celebrate a milestone anniversary. From left are Alberta Regional Representative Ary Vreeken; Project Committee Members Doug Mass and Vic Bergen and Andy Harrington, executive director of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank.
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Lacombe’s Central Alberta Foodgrains Growing Project marks a milestone anniversary

Affiliated with the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, proceeds raised go to the world’s hungry

Supporters of the Central Alberta Foodgrains Growing Project recently gathered in Lacombe to celebrate a milestone anniversary. From left are Alberta Regional Representative Ary Vreeken; Project Committee Members Doug Mass and Vic Bergen and Andy Harrington, executive director of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank.
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The nomination deadline for the annual, long-running ‘Blue Feather Award’ from the Ellis Bird Farm is coming up on May 1. Organizers are excited for a full roster of activities and special events planned throughout the coming season.
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It’s a packed season ahead for Ellis Bird Farm

Staff at the Ellis Bird Farm are excited about a full slate…

The nomination deadline for the annual, long-running ‘Blue Feather Award’ from the Ellis Bird Farm is coming up on May 1. Organizers are excited for a full roster of activities and special events planned throughout the coming season.
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Pictured here is Al Cameron, founder of Veterans Voices of Canada. Photo submitted

Veterans Voices of Canada Antique and Specialty Shop to open in Sylvan Lake

The venture will help raise funds for the organization’s many projects

Pictured here is Al Cameron, founder of Veterans Voices of Canada. Photo submitted
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Sylvan Lake coach and teacher off to Canada Winter Games with Team Alberta’s U16’s

Cody Reynolds is excited about the team’s prospects in PEI

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Wendell McCrea and Kim Harder square off in their fight against Parkinson’s Disease - both men are part of the Dopamain Gym program, described as a boxercise program for Parkinson’s fighters. Photo submitted
Wendell McCrea and Kim Harder square off in their fight against Parkinson’s Disease - both men are part of the Dopamain Gym program, described as a boxercise program for Parkinson’s fighters. Mark Weber/Lacombe Express

Lacombe Parkinson’s fighters utilize boxercise program to help deal with the disease

The Dopamain Gym Program runs every Tuesday and Thursday at The Shadowbox

Wendell McCrea and Kim Harder square off in their fight against Parkinson’s Disease - both men are part of the Dopamain Gym program, described as a boxercise program for Parkinson’s fighters. Photo submitted
Wendell McCrea and Kim Harder square off in their fight against Parkinson’s Disease - both men are part of the Dopamain Gym program, described as a boxercise program for Parkinson’s fighters. Mark Weber/Lacombe Express
Leelan Brayford of Clive is pictured here with his hockey device that was funded thanks to public support of The War Amps. (Photo submitted)

Clive champ hits the ice thanks to The War Amps

Clive resident Leelan Brayford, 6, hasn’t let being an amputee slow him…

Leelan Brayford of Clive is pictured here with his hockey device that was funded thanks to public support of The War Amps. (Photo submitted)
Pictured here is a scene from the upcoming The Lakeshore Drive Show, set to hit Youtube this March. Photo submitted

Sylvan Lake’s Lakeshore Drive to be chronicled in Youtube series

‘The Lakeshore Drive Show’ is set to launch this March

Pictured here is a scene from the upcoming The Lakeshore Drive Show, set to hit Youtube this March. Photo submitted
Garnet Carmichael knows firsthand the power of addiction to drugs and alcohol - and the sense of freedom that comes from overcoming it. Mark Weber/Lacombe Express

Lacombe man recounts story of overcoming addiction

Lacombe resident Garnet Carmichael recently marked two years of sobriety and has…

Garnet Carmichael knows firsthand the power of addiction to drugs and alcohol - and the sense of freedom that comes from overcoming it. Mark Weber/Lacombe Express
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Remembering Treena Mielke

It was with sadness that I heard the news of Treena Mielke’s…

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Pictured here is an image from an Ice Dragon Boat racing event in Ottawa. Photo submitted

Ice Dragon Boat Racing is heading to Sylvan Lake in February

‘We are super excited to be bringing this to Alberta’

Pictured here is an image from an Ice Dragon Boat racing event in Ottawa. Photo submitted
Fenton Adams of Lacombe opted to pay it forward in celebrating his birthday, raising funds and gathering donations for the local food bank. Photo submitted

Lacombe boy celebrates birthday by supporting the local food bank

A Lacombe boy opted to pay it forward in celebrating his birthday…

Fenton Adams of Lacombe opted to pay it forward in celebrating his birthday, raising funds and gathering donations for the local food bank. Photo submitted
Former Lacombe resident Makenna Shine and her partner Jason Frechette and their friend Harry Hall are sailing around the world on a 41-ft. Cheoy Lee sailboat. Photo submitted

Former Lacombe resident Makenna Shine continues her global sailing adventure

Crew enjoying every moment and ‘appreciating all that this beautiful life has to offer’

Former Lacombe resident Makenna Shine and her partner Jason Frechette and their friend Harry Hall are sailing around the world on a 41-ft. Cheoy Lee sailboat. Photo submitted
Pictured here is Santa Claus making an appearance during the parade at a past ‘Light Up Lacombe’ festival here in town. This year’s four-day event kicks off Nov. 24. Express file photo

Light Up Lacombe Festival promises plenty of seasonal family fun

‘It’s this great big ball of fun that everyone gets to experience right here in Lacombe’

Pictured here is Santa Claus making an appearance during the parade at a past ‘Light Up Lacombe’ festival here in town. This year’s four-day event kicks off Nov. 24. Express file photo
Tamara Noordhof is the co-founder of the Lacombe-based Broom Tree Foundation. Photo submitted

Lacombe’s Broom Tree Foundation continues to expand its reach across the region

Foundation helps women build better, safer, and stronger lives

Tamara Noordhof is the co-founder of the Lacombe-based Broom Tree Foundation. Photo submitted
Local author Marc Froese, who teaches political at Burman University, and is also the founding director of the school’s International Studies Program. Photo submitted

Burman University professor co-writes book focused on the rise of populism

Local Burman University professor Marc Froese is one-half of the literary team…

Local author Marc Froese, who teaches political at Burman University, and is also the founding director of the school’s International Studies Program. Photo submitted

October — a month of particular and personal reflection

With the onset of fall, I typically find myself more reflective than…

Lacombe-based boxer William O’Keefe spends hours each week in rigorous training sessions. Edward Kim photo

Lacombe boxer William O’Keefe’s sights are set on Olympic competitions

‘Whatever you do, do it with 110 percent. Never settle - always be courageous.’

Lacombe-based boxer William O’Keefe spends hours each week in rigorous training sessions. Edward Kim photo
Lacombe resident Dustin Butterfield is heading to the Canadian vs. USA Blind Ice Hockey Series in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The tournament kicks off Oct. 21.
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Lacombe area resident Dustin Butterfield is heading to the Canadian vs. USA Blind Ice Hockey Series

The puck drops on Oct. 21 for the tournament in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Lacombe resident Dustin Butterfield is heading to the Canadian vs. USA Blind Ice Hockey Series in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The tournament kicks off Oct. 21.
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Back from left are student Jamesabella Finley, Dagmar Knutson (Ten Peaks Innovative Alliance’s executive director) and Steve Schultz, a teacher from École Secondaire Lacombe Composite High School). Front from left are students Baylee Fauque and Sara Thornhill. The students, under the guidance of Mr. Schultz, are members of the school’s EcoVision Club. Mark Weber/Lacombe Express

Lacombe high school lands in ‘Top 10 World’s Best Schools for Environmental Action’

ESLCHS was the only school in North America to make the prestigious list

Back from left are student Jamesabella Finley, Dagmar Knutson (Ten Peaks Innovative Alliance’s executive director) and Steve Schultz, a teacher from École Secondaire Lacombe Composite High School). Front from left are students Baylee Fauque and Sara Thornhill. The students, under the guidance of Mr. Schultz, are members of the school’s EcoVision Club. Mark Weber/Lacombe Express
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Former Lacombe resident hits the high seas on landmark adventure

‘I can surely say you are always one bold decision away from a completely different life’

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