Todd Vaughan

Lacombe-Ponoka Alberta Party Candidate Myles Chykerda and Alberta Party Leader Stephen Mandel were given a tour of Blindman Brewing by co-owners Hans Doef and Matt Willerton during a campaign stop in Lacombe on March 26th. Todd Colin Vaughan/Lacombe Express

Alberta Party Leader Stephen Mandel makes campaign stop in Lacombe

Alberta Party leaders promises supports for business community

Lacombe-Ponoka Alberta Party Candidate Myles Chykerda and Alberta Party Leader Stephen Mandel were given a tour of Blindman Brewing by co-owners Hans Doef and Matt Willerton during a campaign stop in Lacombe on March 26th. Todd Colin Vaughan/Lacombe Express
Delinda Ryerson, executive director of the Alberta Invasive Species Council, was at the Lacombe Memorial Centre during the Council’s sixth annual conference on March 20th, 2019. Todd Colin Vaughan/Lacombe Express

Lacombe hosts 6th Invasive Species Council Conference at LMC

Council looks to protect native ecological environments in Alberta

Delinda Ryerson, executive director of the Alberta Invasive Species Council, was at the Lacombe Memorial Centre during the Council’s sixth annual conference on March 20th, 2019. Todd Colin Vaughan/Lacombe Express
The Lacombe Rams had trouble penetrating in their Game 2 semifinal game against the Lindsay Thurber Raiders. The Raider’s 76-43 punched their ticket to the 4A Provincials in Edmonton. Todd Colin Vaughan/Lacombe Express

Lacombe Ram boys fall in two games to Raiders; Raider Girls overcome Lightning

Lacombe Rams season ended after being down two starters in Game 2

The Lacombe Rams had trouble penetrating in their Game 2 semifinal game against the Lindsay Thurber Raiders. The Raider’s 76-43 punched their ticket to the 4A Provincials in Edmonton. Todd Colin Vaughan/Lacombe Express
Blackfalds RCMP advising of hazardous driving conditions at QEII Gasoline Alley
Blackfalds RCMP advising of hazardous driving conditions at QEII Gasoline Alley
Minister Mason makes rest stop announcement at the AMTA training facility grand opening. Photo Submitted

Province invests in QEII rest stop near Lacombe

Wolf Creek rest stop 1 of 3 introduced in $20 million plan

Minister Mason makes rest stop announcement at the AMTA training facility grand opening. Photo Submitted
Infrastructure Minister Brian Mason was in Red Deer to announce $49.2 million in provincial funding for the City of Red Deer’s Wastewater Treatment plant. Todd Colin Vaughan/Lacombe Express

WATCH: Province gives Red Deer Wastewater Treatment plant $49.2 million boost

Grant will add 15 years of capacity to plant serving much of Central Alberta

Infrastructure Minister Brian Mason was in Red Deer to announce $49.2 million in provincial funding for the City of Red Deer’s Wastewater Treatment plant. Todd Colin Vaughan/Lacombe Express
Lubenson Pannebecker and the Lacombe Rams upset the Hunting Hills High School Lighting 61-51 in City Semifinal action on Feb. 28th, 2019. Todd Colin Vaughan/Lacombe Express
Lubenson Pannebecker and the Lacombe Rams upset the Hunting Hills High School Lighting 61-51 in City Semifinal action on Feb. 28th, 2019. Todd Colin Vaughan/Lacombe Express
Kim Phuc Phan Thi, more commonly known as the, ‘Napalm Girl, will be speaking at the Lacombe Memorial Centre on March 12, 2019. Photo Submitted

Lacombe welcomes ‘Napalm Girl’ to discuss journey from hatred to forgiveness

Latest Herr Lecture to feature Kim Phuc Phan Thi at LMC

Kim Phuc Phan Thi, more commonly known as the, ‘Napalm Girl, will be speaking at the Lacombe Memorial Centre on March 12, 2019. Photo Submitted
Albertans took part in short-track speed skating qualifiers at the Gary W. Harris Centre on Feb. 17th, 2019 during the 2019 Canada Games. Todd Colin Vaughan/Lacombe Express

PHOTOS: Canada Games action from the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre

Wheelchair basketball, short-track speedskating draw large crowds

Albertans took part in short-track speed skating qualifiers at the Gary W. Harris Centre on Feb. 17th, 2019 during the 2019 Canada Games. Todd Colin Vaughan/Lacombe Express
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Alix resident captures beams of light near Lacombe

Lacombe, Blackfalds, Red Deer photos have since gone viral around the world

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RCMP respond to semi crash near Coronation

Adult male driver and lone occupant of the rear tractor-trailer transported to Castor hospital

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MP Blaine Calkins, Mayor Grant Creasey, Reid Wilson, Larry Michielsen, Patricia Nelson, Mackenzie Van Damme and Tyler Graham were the torchbearers for the MNP Canada Games Torch Relay in Lacombe on Feb. 2nd, 2019. Todd Colin Vaughan/Lacombe Express

WATCH: Canada Games Torch Relay lights spark in Lacombe

100s brave blistering cold to support local torchbearers

MP Blaine Calkins, Mayor Grant Creasey, Reid Wilson, Larry Michielsen, Patricia Nelson, Mackenzie Van Damme and Tyler Graham were the torchbearers for the MNP Canada Games Torch Relay in Lacombe on Feb. 2nd, 2019. Todd Colin Vaughan/Lacombe Express
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Central Alberta bracing for massive snowstorm

30 cm of snow expected to accumulate by Sunday

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Blackfalds Mayor Richard Poole ran the final leg of the MNP Canada Games Torch Relay’s trek through the town. The 2019 Canada Games will be in Red Deer starting Feb. 15th. Todd Colin Vaughan/Lacombe Express

WATCH: Canada Games Torch Relay treks through Blackfalds

2019 Canada Games coming to Red Deer Feb. 15th

Blackfalds Mayor Richard Poole ran the final leg of the MNP Canada Games Torch Relay’s trek through the town. The 2019 Canada Games will be in Red Deer starting Feb. 15th. Todd Colin Vaughan/Lacombe Express
Charmaine Nelson, professor at McGill University, will be speaking at Burman University of Feb. 10th. Photo Submitted

Canadian slavery historian to speak in Lacombe

Latest Burman University Herr Lecture focused on un-taught history of black slavery in Canada

Charmaine Nelson, professor at McGill University, will be speaking at Burman University of Feb. 10th. Photo Submitted
The Sawyer Kiist Passion for Life Bursary, the Make a Move for Jagger Foundation, Caroline Seniors, Kasota East Camp, Bentley Library Society, The Lending Cupboard and the Lacombe Performing Arts Centre. all received a share of over $27,000 from Cow Patti Theatre Company in Lacombe. Todd Colin Vaughan/Lacombe Express
The Sawyer Kiist Passion for Life Bursary, the Make a Move for Jagger Foundation, Caroline Seniors, Kasota East Camp, Bentley Library Society, The Lending Cupboard and the Lacombe Performing Arts Centre. all received a share of over $27,000 from Cow Patti Theatre Company in Lacombe. Todd Colin Vaughan/Lacombe Express
Blackfalds RCMP seeking information on activities of stolen Fountain Tire Truck

Blackfalds RCMP seeking information on activities of stolen Fountain Tire Truck

Blackfalds RCMP recovered truck following earlier collision and car-jacking

Blackfalds RCMP seeking information on activities of stolen Fountain Tire Truck
Randi Boulton took home the Singer/Songwriter of the Year Award at the Red Deer Entertainment Awards. Todd Colin Vaughan/Lacombe Express
Randi Boulton took home the Singer/Songwriter of the Year Award at the Red Deer Entertainment Awards. Todd Colin Vaughan/Lacombe Express
COLUMN: Cut it out with the ‘Not all men’ argument

COLUMN: Cut it out with the ‘Not all men’ argument

Gillette commercial can be a watershed moment for self-improvement

COLUMN: Cut it out with the ‘Not all men’ argument
Ponoka Mayor Rick Bonnett (third from right) spoke to the media in late-2018 about the Town’s decision to not sign off on the school tax requisition unless the province comes to the table with some grant options. Town of Stettler Mayor Sean Nolls (far right) was also in attendance to show his support. Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye

Ponoka Mayor presents to Lacombe Council reasons behind withholding school tax

Mayor Rick Bonnett requests a letter of support from the City of Lacombe

Ponoka Mayor Rick Bonnett (third from right) spoke to the media in late-2018 about the Town’s decision to not sign off on the school tax requisition unless the province comes to the table with some grant options. Town of Stettler Mayor Sean Nolls (far right) was also in attendance to show his support. Photo by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye