http://www.lacombeglobe.com Recent Local News en-us Copyright: (c) 2010 www.lacombeglobe.com, All rights reserved. http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2485848 Heather Pickett Globe Staff As growth continues throughout the Central Alberta corridor, and the Town of Blackfalds continues to expand east and west into Lacombe County, the two municipalities are considering a joint economic partnership when it comes to providing water and wastewater services.[...] Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:26:00 GMT http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2485848 129127371600000000 http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2485783 Lisa Joy Globe Editor Two Blackfalds residents facing several fraud and forgery charges in an alleged scheme that involved $167,800 once again reserved their plea in Red Deer Provincial Court until March 19.[...] Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:22:00 GMT http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2485783 129127333200000000 http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2485566 Lisa Joy Globe Editor A Lacombe man charged with numerous residential break-ins in Red Deer remains in police custody and made another court appearance March 10.[...] Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:34:00 GMT http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2485566 129127232400000000 http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2485555 Lisa Joy Globe Editor A Lacombe man remains in custody in Red Deer for what police call "brazen afternoon robberies." Dax Peters, 36, made a second appearance March 9 in Red Deer Provincial Court but his case was adjourned until March 19 for plea and election.[...] Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:23:00 GMT http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2485555 129127225800000000 http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2482005 Lisa Joy Globe Editor A Lacombe man charged in connection with a string of robberies in Red Deer, reserved his plea in Red Deer Provincial Court March 3 until March 9. Dax Neil Peters, 36, was arrested Feb.[...] Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:36:00 GMT http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2482005 129125685600000000 http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2482004 Heather Pickett Globe Staff Even though she may not be working in a classroom setting anymore, Shauna Morris still has a passion for teaching – a passion that was recently recognized with a provincial award.[...] Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:35:00 GMT http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2482004 129125685000000000 http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2482002 Heather Pickett Globe Staff While they may debunk the myth of Prince Charming in their new book, Elizabeth and Darren George have built their own happily ever after.[...] Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:34:00 GMT http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2482002 129125684400000000 http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2482001 Heather Pickett Globe Staff Lacombe County councillors had the chance to not only hear from AltaLink at their last meeting, but were able to pose some of their own questions as well during a presentation from company representative Kevin Strangway.[...] Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:34:00 GMT http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2482001 129125684400000000 http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2482000 Heather Pickett Globe Staff If you were looking for a great dish of baked beans to dive into for dinner, then the 58th Annual Lacombe Scouts community bean supper was the place to fill your plate Sunday.[...] Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:33:00 GMT http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2482000 129125683800000000 http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2481999 To the relief of some provinces, when Ottawa brought down the federal budget last week, they didn't cut transfer payments to the provinces to help battle the $56-billion deficit.[...] Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:32:00 GMT http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2481999 129125683200000000 http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2481998 Heather Pickett Globe Staff After reaching the $1-million milestone in January, fundraising efforts for a new athletic park to be built in town received another boost over the weekend, as one local company stepped forward in a big way, donating $250,000.[...] Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:31:00 GMT http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2481998 129125682600000000 http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2481997 Heather Pickett Globe Staff Although much of the work won't be visible to a spectator's eye, there will be some renovation work at the Barnett Arena.[...] Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:30:00 GMT http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2481997 129125682000000000 http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2481995 Heather Pickett Globe Staff Beginning this week, farmers will have the chance to meet their elected Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) directors as the board's annual Farmer Forums, which will be held across the Prairies from March 8 to 19.[...] Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:30:00 GMT http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2481995 129125682000000000 http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2481994 Heather Pickett Globe Staff Lacombe County plans to share their concerns over recent changes to the Alberta fusarium graminarum management plan with the province's Agriculture Minister.[...] Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:29:00 GMT http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2481994 129125681400000000 http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2481993 Heather Pickett Globe Staff With more than 30 businesses taking part, the Shop in Lacombe program continues to give residents added incentive to shop in town, while highlighting the businesses Lacombe has to offer.[...] Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:28:00 GMT http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2481993 129125680800000000 http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2481991 Heather Pickett Globe Staff While the 2010 harness racing season may still be a few weeks away from hitting the local scene, work has continued to gallop ahead at Alberta Downs.[...] Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:27:00 GMT http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2481991 129125680200000000 http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2481990 A Lacombe man will reappear in Red Deer Provincial Court March 10 to face numerous charges in connection with a number of residential break-ins in Red Deer. Shane Dion McPhee, 34, was arrested Feb. 18 around 12:12 p.[...] Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:27:00 GMT http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2481990 129125680200000000 http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2481988 Lacombe Globe Heather Pickett The Lacombe Memorial Centre was a hub of activity Saturday, as fundraising efforts for the new athletic park kicked into high gear.[...] Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:26:00 GMT http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2481988 129125679600000000 http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2481989 Lisa Joy Globe Editor Judge David Plosz told the court he doesn't want to see any more adjournments for a Lacombe man facing numerous charges. If the delays continue, "the witnesses will all be dead or in a home," he said.[...] Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:26:00 GMT http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2481989 129125679600000000 http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2481987 • All three of Lacombe's Ringette Bunny ringette teams completed their round robin matches last weekend.[...] Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:25:00 GMT http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2481987 129125679000000000 http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2481986 Lisa Joy Globe Editor Nine charges against a Lacombe woman—in connection with more than $100,000 in property stolen from retail stores across B.C. and Alberta—were dropped in Red Deer Provincial Court March 3.[...] Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:24:00 GMT http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2481986 129125678400000000 http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2481985 Lisa Joy Globe Editor The Federal Conservative minority government brought down its $53.8-billion deficit budget March 4, vowing to tackle balancing the budget, continuing with its stimulus spending and creating jobs and encouraging economic growth.[...] Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:23:00 GMT http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2481985 129125677800000000 http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2477612 Ice slab replaced The town awarded the Barnett Arena ice slab replacement to the lowest bidder Reward Construction Ltd. for $963,000. Work is expected to start March 31 with a completion date by Aug.[...] Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:41:00 GMT http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2477612 129119676600000000 http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2477610 Lisa Joy Globe Editor The ballots of this fall's municipal election will be counted faster with the use of electronic voting. Council, at its Feb. 22 meeting, unanimously voted in favour of having a paperless electronic voting system.[...] Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:28:00 GMT http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2477610 129119668800000000 http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2477611 Lisa Joy Globe Editor The first phase of the Heritage Survey has wrapped up and will be presented to town council March 8 with the final plan on March 22, Carol-Lynn Gilchrist, manager of planning and development services told council at its Feb.[...] Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:28:00 GMT http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2477611 129119668800000000 http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2471909 Heather Pickett Lacombe Globe After spending the day refreshing and learning new skills during an S700 course, which put firefighters through paces facing working structure fires and smoky search and rescues, firefighters enjoyed a well-deserved break.[...] Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:54:00 GMT http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2471909 129119648400000000 http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2471908 Lisa Joy Globe Editor The Town of Lacombe will launch two major planning projects at a cost of $50,000 that will be the road map on how and where the town will grow.[...] Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:53:00 GMT http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2471908 129119647800000000 http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2471907 Lisa Joy Globe Editor Town council voted in favour of totally closing the lane between Hwy 12 and the Kozy Korner running parallel to 53 St. after Alberta Transportation said they didn't support a partial road closure.[...] Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:53:00 GMT http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2471907 129119647800000000 http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2471906 Heather Pickett Globe Staff For the second time in as many years, the Olsen family has a Loran Award winner among them.[...] Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:52:00 GMT http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2471906 129119647200000000 http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2471905 Heather Pickett Globe Staff For Fran Kimmel, a love of books and a passion for writing have been a way of life.[...] Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:52:00 GMT http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2471905 129119647200000000 http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2471904 Heather Pickett Globe Staff The Wolf Creek Public School Division is giving a closer look at an idea that could see junior kindergarten programs initiated locally. Originally brought to the board by Tracy Duckett, principal at Ecole J.[...] Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:51:00 GMT http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2471904 129119646600000000 http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2471903 Heather Pickett Globe Staff Since 1971, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has partnered with community organizations to help people complete their income tax and benefit returns and that help is available right here in Lacombe.[...] Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:50:00 GMT http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2471903 129119646000000000 http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2471902 Lisa Joy Globe Editor Two Lacombe men pleaded guilty in Red Deer Provincial Court Feb. 26 to possession of break in instruments. Murray Callihoo, 48, was fined $800 and Dana Myshak, 44, was fined $500.[...] Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:50:00 GMT http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2471902 129119646000000000 http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2471901 Lisa Joy Globe Editor Two Blackfalds residents facing several fraud and forgery charges in an alleged scheme that involved $167,800 resserved their plea in Red Deer Provincial Court till March 10. Jacklyn Saunders—who didn't appear in court Feb.[...] Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:49:00 GMT http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2471901 129119645400000000 http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2471900 Lisa Joy Globe Editor A 23-year-old Lacombe woman faces numerous charges after Red Deer City RCMP General Investigation Section, along with Red Deer Rural RCMP, Sylvan Lake RCMP and Red Deer RCMP Criminal Intelligence Section executed a search warrant in Iverson Close in Red Deer and recovered [...] Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:49:00 GMT http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2471900 129119645400000000 http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2471898 Heather Pickett Globe Staff With the integration of the Alberta Sheriffs Highway Patrol with the RCMP, drivers will have to be on their best behaviour when they take to local highways.[...] Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:48:00 GMT http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2471898 129119644800000000 http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2471896 Lisa Joy Globe Editor A 24-year-old Lacombe man was found guilty eariler this month of dangerous driving causing bodily harm.[...] Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:47:00 GMT http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2471896 129119644200000000 http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2471895 Lisa Joy Globe Editor A 36-year-old Lacombe man was arrested in connection with three robberies in Red Deer Feb. 26 and is suspected of two more robberies. Dax Peters is charged with five counts of robbery, one count of resisting arrest and one count of obstructing a peace officer.[...] Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:47:00 GMT http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2471895 129119644200000000 http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2471894 T he 2010 Winter Olympics are over and Canadians can be proud of our athletes. Taking 14 gold medals, Canada broke the record for the most gold medals won at a Winter Olympics. The previous record was held by the former Soviet Union with 13 gold.[...] Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:46:00 GMT http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2471894 129119643600000000 http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2464916 Lisa Joy Globe Editor Lacombe charity A Better World (ABW) is back in earthquake ravaged Haiti and the devastation is beyond belief says ABW co-founder Eric Rajah.[...] Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:37:00 GMT http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2464916 129115102200000000