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Posted 1 day ago

On September 1, 2010, Red Deer Rural RCMP executed a Control Drugs and Substances Warrant on a private residence in Blackfalds,. Alberta. Located in the residence was small quantity of marihuana both in the cultivated stage and in the final dried state. [more]

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■ News / Local

Mellow yellow

Posted 4 days ago

Lisa Joy Lacombe/Globe Rob Mackenzie of Olds toured Lacombe's streets Aug. 25 in his human powered rocket. See Tuesday's Globe for complete story.

■ News / Regional

Blackfalds council endorses transportation study

Posted 4 days ago

By Treena Mielke For the Globe Blackfalds town council has given the green light to a Regional Transportation Study which is now in phase two of a three phase process. [more]

■ News / Regional

Blackfalds moves ahead with revitalization project

Posted 4 days ago

By Treena Mielke For the Globe Blackfalds town council has taken the first step towards coming up with a plan designed to enhance their current business sector and attract new commercial development. [more]

■ News / National

Young woman inspired by book

Posted 8 days ago

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. [more]

■ News / Regional

Blackfalds council endorses transportation study

Posted 8 days ago

By Treena Mielke For the Globe Blackfalds town council has given the green light to a Regional Transportation Study which is now in Phase II of a three phase process. At its regular meeting Aug. [more]

■ Archives / Letters to the Editor

Change 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. [more]

■ News / Local

Bamfordís 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. [more]

■ News / Local

Bridging 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. [more]

■ News / Regional

Longears 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. [more]

■ News / Local

Local 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. [more]

■ News / Regional

Lacombe's Pedersen’s Elite Western Rider Award win a victory for versatility

Posted 13 days ago

By Todd Kimberley Agriculture media writer Calgary Stampede Heading into the final day of competition for the 2010 Calgary Stampede's Elite Western Rider Award, it was no secret that the hardware would go to either Brad Pedersen or Les Timmons. [more]

■ News / Provincial

B.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. [more]

■ News / Local

Bamford's charity golf tournament raises $230,000

Posted 15 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. [more]

■ News / Regional

Longears 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. [more]

■ News / Local

Town'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. [more]

■ Archives / Commentary

Free 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. [more]

■ Archives / Commentary

Pet owners should help control animal population

Posted 15 days ago

Dear Editor, Recently an article in the Lacombe Globe said the stray cat problem is enormous. [more]

■ Sports / Local Sports

Dolphins 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. [more]

■ News / Local

Lacombe's growth may prompt need for more ambulances

Posted 16 days ago

Jasmine Franklin Globe Staff Lacombe and Central Alberta are playing a waiting game in the coming months to determine whether recent ambulance reductions in Red Deer will impact the area. [more]

■ News / Local

Court 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. [more]

■ News / Local

Bamford 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. [more]

■ News / Regional

County 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. [more]

■ News / Local

Thieves target vehicles over weekend

Updated 16 days ago

Lisa Joy Globe Editor Several residences in Lacombe neighbourhoods were hit by theives targeting items in unlocked vehicles over the weekend. [more]

■ News / National

Proposed 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). [more]

■ News / Regional

Lacombe 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. [more]

■ News / Local

Facebook 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. [more]

■ News / Regional

New 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. [more]

■ News / Regional

Public 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. [more]

■ News / Regional

Gull 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. [more]

■ News / Provincial

Communities raises more than $10,000 for diabetic girl

Posted 27 days ago

Jasmine Franklin Globe Staff Four-year-old diabetic Kiara Foulston will soon live her life without daily needles and finger pokes. [more]

■ News / Regional

Lacombe 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. [more]

■ News / Local

Mayor 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. [more]

■ News / Regional

Corn 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. [more]

■ Sports / Local Sports

Mosquito 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. [more]

■ Sports / Local Sports

Football 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. [more]

■ Archives / Editorial

Vote for Lacombe's country sensation

Posted 29 days ago

Is there something in Lacombe's water? There must be. This community—where the arts has flourished—continues to churn out talented artists. [more]

■ Sports / Local Sports

CUC 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. [more]

■ Sports / Local Sports

Lacombe 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. [more]

■ News / Provincial

Bamford 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 [more]

■ News / Regional

Tees 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.

■ News / Regional

Blackfalds man taken by STARS to Edmonton after motorcycle collision

Updated 1 month ago

A Blackfalds man is in serious condition after the motorcycle he was driving near Blackfalds rear ended a SUV. Red Deer Rural RCMP say the collision happened around 9 p.m. July 30 on the Asplund Road. [more]

■ News / Regional

U of A helping Blackfalds woman continue her love for gardening

Posted 1 month ago

Jasmine Franklin Globe Staff One Blackfalds woman is in the process of receiving a wonderful gift from the University of Alberta — a wheelchair that will allow her to garden again all at the price of the faculty. [more]

■ News / Local

Garden tour flourishes

Updated 1 month ago

The Hidden Treasures Yard tour viewed four yards in town and two in the country on July 28.

■ News / Provincial

Bentley 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. [more]

■ Sports / Local Sports

CUC is top performing college in lifesaving in Alberta

Posted 1 month ago

Jasmine Franklin Globe Staff The 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. [more]

■ News / Regional

Time 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. [more]

■ News / 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. [more]

■ News / Regional

Bentley 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. [more]

■ Archives / Editorial

Globe 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. [more]

■ News / Regional

Police 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. [more]

■ News / Regional

Mirror 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. [more]

■ News / Local

Lacombe 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. [more]

■ News / Regional

Public 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. [more]

■ News / Provincial

Fort 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. [more]

■ News / Local

Lacombe Police receive dozen calls from residents over vehicle thefts

Posted 1 month ago

Lisa Joy Globe Editor Lacombe Police are asking residents in Henners Landing, Elizabeth Park and Bruns subdivisions to check their property and vehicles for disposed property that may belong to others. [more]

■ News / Provincial

Lacombe 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. [more]

■ News / Regional

Tees 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. [more]

■ News / Local

Lacombe 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. [more]

■ News / Local

Council 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. [more]

■ News / Regional

Roles 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. [more]

■ News / Regional

Mirror 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. [more]

■ News / Local

School 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. [more]

■ News / Local

Vintage 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. [more]

■ News / Local

Town’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. [more]

■ News / Local

On 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. [more]

■ News / Local

Residents 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. [more]

■ News / Local

Big 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.

■ News / Regional

Trial 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. [more]

■ News / Local

Tools for School are needed

Posted 1 month ago

■ News / Regional

Alberta 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. [more]

■ News / Local

Province 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. [more]

■ News / Regional

Stray 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. [more]

■ News / Regional

Recycle 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). [more]

■ Sports / Local Sports

Lacombe 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. [more]

■ News / Regional

Clive 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. [more]

■ Sports / Local Sports

Off 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. [more]

■ Archives / Editorial

Comments 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. [more]

■ News / Regional

Local 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. [more]

■ News / Local

Input 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. [more]

■ News / Regional

Unemployment 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. [more]

■ News / Local

7-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. [more]

■ News / Local

Truax 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. [more]

■ News / Local

Lacombe 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. [more]

■ Sports / Local Sports

Provincial 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. [more]

■ News / Regional

Roaming cat problem is ‘enormous’

Posted 1 month ago

■ News / Regional

Blackfalds 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. [more]

■ News / Local

Dancers 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. [more]

■ News / Regional

Greenhouse 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. [more]

■ News / Local

Almost $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. [more]

■ Sports / Local Sports

Baseball 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. [more]

■ News / Regional

10th 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. [more]

■ News / Regional

Creating 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. [more]

■ News / Regional

Playschool 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. [more]

■ News / Regional

Wolf 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. [more]

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