http://www.lacombeglobe.com Recent Local News en-us Copyright: (c) 2012 www.lacombeglobe.com, All rights reserved. http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3461116 Starting a new business in a small community like Blackfalds rather than nearby Red Deer has its advantages, especially during a recession. At least that’s what Ray and Suzy Jaber thought and so far their belief seems to be proving correct.[...] Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3461116 129728052000000000 http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3458389 Blackfalds Community Centre and All Star Park may have looked like a war zone to some residents after the military used the sites for field training.[...] Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3458389 129726324000000000 http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3458622 My name is Cayley Dobie and I’ll be your new Lacombe Globe reporter. My qualifications include four years of university and some great life experience.[...] Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3458622 129726324000000000 http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3458408 Lisa Joy Globe Editor The Wranglers have almost clinched third place in the Junior B finals after tying 4 – 4 in a home game against Airdrie Thunder. “This should about get us third place,” said head coach Brian Lenz after the game Jan.[...] Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3458408 129726324000000000 http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3458405 Dear Editor, Kudos’ to the city for putting into place some possible solutions to the infrastructure problems. Pamphlets on the specifics of these infrastructure changes are at city hall for citizens to pick up.[...] Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3458405 129726324000000000 http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3458401 Lacombe County has to dig into its reserves to come up with additional money the City of Lacombe wants to fund some capital projects.[...] Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3458401 129726324000000000 http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3458398 Lacombe County council approved a $16,000 400-person phone survey to gauge county residents’ opinions and awareness on the county’s environmental practices. Banister Research will do the survey in March.[...] Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3458398 129726324000000000 http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3458396 Parents of Satinwood, a small rural school east of Lacombe, are fearful it may be shut down after the director of education met with parents and staff Jan. 25.[...] Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3458396 129726324000000000 http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3458393 Lacombe County councillors want time to digest how much money the Town of Blackfalds is asking them to help build an $18-million multi-use facility before voting. The town wants Lacombe County to fund 20% of the facility’s costs, which amounts to $3-million.[...] Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3458393 129726324000000000 http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3455899 Lacombe County councillors want time to digest how much money the Town of Blackfalds is asking them to help build an $18-million multi-use facility before voting. The town wants Lacombe County to fund 20% of the facility’s costs, which amounts to $3-million.[...] Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.lacombeglobe.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3455899 129724596000000000