Lacombe Express

08/26/2023

Canada’s current wildfire season is devastating evidence of the effects of climate change, scientists say, but for some conspiracy theorists, the thousands of square kilometres of burnt ground isn’t enough to convince them.

08/25/2023

Canada is siding with the United States in a burgeoning trade dispute over Mexico’s restrictions on products made with genetically modified corn.

08/25/2023

The BC Wildfire Service has confirmed it temporarily reassigned crews fighting fires in the province’s Shuswap region after protesters showed up at an RCMP roadblock Wednesday evening in what police say was an effort to “overwhelm” the blockade.

08/25/2023

British police said Friday they are investigating the deaths of 88 people in the U.K. who bought products from Canada-based websites allegedly offering lethal substances to people at risk of self harm.

08/25/2023

The City has ordered a replacement electronic sign box, which will arrive in about 10 weeks.

The City of Lacombe advises residents that the advanced warning “no-left turn” sign for southbound Hwy. 2A traffic is not correctly activating when trains approach the 47th Ave./Hwy. 2A intersection.

08/24/2023

As Canada struggles through its worst fire season in recorded history, a new survey suggests protecting forests remains one issue that unites most Canadians no matter who they are or where they live.

08/24/2023

Lacombe’s Crystal Zens, executive director of the local FCSS branch, has launched a new podcast aimed at helping not-for-profits reach new heights of success.

08/23/2023

The federal Liberal cabinet is wrapping up a three-day retreat in Charlottetown today promising concrete action on housing but without any specific new initiatives on the table.

08/23/2023

Crews continued Tuesday to battle wildfires that have forced seven out of every 10 Northwest Territories residents from their homes — or about 30,000 people.

08/23/2023

The stationery aisles are expected to be busier this year as parents and students return to in-store shopping when stocking up on back-to-school essentials, though their baskets may be a little less full.

08/22/2023

The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed forward Brandon Hagel to an eight-year contract extension worth $52 million.

08/22/2023

Flair Airlines CEO Stephen Jones says his budget carrier is at last running a smooth operation propelled by high passenger numbers, despite “growing pains” at the debt-laden company that’s still striving to gain consumer confidence.