Sign In Subscribe Now The Lacombe Performing Arts Centre is partnering with Lacombe Ford to run their third annual FordTheArts scholarship.  The scholarship is awarded to youth in art programming in Lacombe The programming can include anything from visual "We are excited to support the arts in the community with the help of Lacombe Ford," Executive Director of the Lacombe Performing Arts Centre (LPAC) Rosanna Kerekes said.  "Not only does it financially support the recipients of the scholarships increasing the viability of their long-term success while supporting the programs but it will also give the opportunity to showcase what is available to youth in Lacombe for arts programming." The scholarship consists of two $500 individual awards youth must be participating in community arts programming for 2025-2026 "Our dealership team has always prioritized supporting kids and families in our community," owner of Lacombe Ford Darren Gagnon said.  "We believe opportunity should be available in any activity kids are involved in the arts.  We look forward to helping LPAC to support youth development in the arts in our community for many years to come."  Applications for the scholarship will be accepted until May 23.  Application forms and requirements can be found on the LPAC website Instructors and programmers are welcome to nominate children as well.  a panel of adjudicators will select the winners and will then make an announcement by the middle of June The recipients will then receive their scholarship award at the Music in the Park event on Wednesday All entries will be shared on social media using the hashtag #FordTheArts.  Dialogue and debate are integral to a free society and we welcome and encourage you to share your views on the issues of the day. 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To learn about our commenting policies and how our community-based moderation works, please read our Community Guidelines It's with great sadness that the family of Myrtle Lacombe announce the passing of their dear mother surrounded by her family mom left peacefully Paul area where she met our father Norman George Lacombe whom she married December 20 Moving their family to Edson in 1977 then one final move to Slave Lake in 1979 where she called home until her passing Mom had a few different places of employment The Slave Lake Native Friendship Centre where she cooked soup and bannock every Friday at noon for years (she always reminisced of the friends she met at her places of employment especially the Friendship Centre and Sawridge Mall Mom was predeceased by her late husband Norman and their daughter Sharon Together Mom and Dad had 7 kids together Greg and 1 great-great-grandson and numerous nieces and nephews please donate to the Friendship Centre food bank Peter's Ecumenical Church (508 7 Street SE) at 1:00PM May 10th A light lunch will be available at the Friendship Centre following the service This service will include Mom & Sharon together 1944 he spent much of his childhood in the mountains in beautiful Mountain Park He cherished that time of life when he and his friends ran freely and safely through the hills and the community until dark Playing ball or hockey consumed his days and evenings We loved hearing his stories of playing hockey on the outdoor rink with moose or deer climbing the snowbank to watch Gary and his family later moved to Edmonton where he continued his schooling attending NAIT and graduating in Business Administration his beloved soulmate who became his wife and his partner A few years later he became the happy Dad of two daughters Laurel “Lolo” (Chris) and Lindsey “Linny” (Jason) He was so proud of them as children and even prouder when they became successful adults a new chapter of fun and pride of his family unfolded...and of course more nicknames… “Papaya” (Maya) “The Rubenator” (Ruben) and “McGasha” (Sasha) Gary took a genuine interest in the people he met quirkiness and kick ass humour endeared him to many His family is so thankful for the fun person he was but also thankful for all the other sides of Gary He believed in all of us and stressed the importance of persevering through life’s highs and lows and all those who had the privilege of having Gary in their company whether it was for a few seconds I think we could all agree that Gary always left too soon we simply could not get enough of his company we find it quite fitting when we say we all wish he would have stuck around a little bit longer.. A Celebration of Life will be held in Gary’s honour at the Lacombe Golf and Country Club in Lacombe All are welcome to join friends and family in honouring his exceptional life the family has requested donations be made to MS Canada or moments that you had with Gary please let us know If you would prefer to have us read a story or share something on your behalf the Lacombe Flying Club/COPA Flight #155 is inviting people to participate in the Discover Aviation event on June 7 at the Lacombe Regional Airport.  said club member and director Justine Thompson.  "This exciting event offers local youth between the ages of 8-18 the unforgettable opportunity to experience their first flight in a small plane for free starting with a brief ground school with one of General Lee Aviation's flight instructors."  In addition to getting the chance to fly with one of the flight instructors attendees will be able to enjoy a charity BBQ supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters "We hope to inspire the next generation of aviators," Thompson said.  Registration for the event will open on May 9 at 12 p.m and remain open until spots are filled.  "Remaining activities are open to the public to come and enjoy," Thompson said.  More information on the club can be found on the Lacombe Flying Club's Facebook group.  A fire restriction was put in effect for all of Lacombe County due to exceptionally dry and windy conditions and a lack of foreseeable precipitation on May 1.  Lacombe County has cancelled current fire permits and suspended any fire permit requests at this time.  must be covered by a spark arrester screen and comply with Lacombe County's Fire Bylaw.  It is also important to remember some safety tips during fire restrictions and soak it again until it is cool to the touch - Off-highway vehicles can ignite wildfires Frequently check for debris on hot spots and ensure mufflers and spark arrestors are functioning properly - Check previously completed burns to ensure they are fully extinguished The fire restriction may be upgraded to a fire ban at any time and will remain in place until conditions improve.  or bans can be found by visiting the website The City of Lacombe has released the year-end financial statement for 2024 this week.  the city reported a small year-end surplus on a nearly $50 million budget as the City of Lacombe has adopted financial policies to automatically direct any year-end surplus funds into them.  in 2024, Lacombe contributed an additional $1.7 million to reserves beyond what was originally budgeted. Additional reserve contributions were made possible by the revenues and expense management practices across city departments.  "Council’s commitment to funding our reserves reflects a proactive approach to managing taxpayer dollars,” Mayor Grant Creasey said “Building up reserves helps us buffer against uncertainty and maintain stable tax rates for residents.” the City will be able to reduce future borrowing and soften the impact of inflation-driven increases in construction and service delivery along with Council’s commitment to keep taxes at or below the rate of inflation are key reasons Lacombe remains financially resilient,” Chief Administrative Officer  Matthew Goudy said have also been endorsed by the city council.  More information on the city's 2024 Audited Financial Statements can be found by visiting the April 28th Regular Meeting of Council Agenda available on the City of Lacombe website The Spring Trade Show and Market put on by the Lacombe and District Chamber of Commerce is happening this weekend at the Gary Moe Auto Group Sportplex The event will take place on April 18 from 2 p.m there will be some unique Easter themed activities at this year's event, Executive Director of the Lacombe and District Chamber of Commerce Wendy Buyar said.  and Marlene Palamarek from Painted Light Photography will be doing free Easter family photos Lacombe Gary Moe Chrysler has been our title sponsor and they are the reason we can have the free family photos and the Easter bunny."  With Friday being a holiday for most people that could also bring a boost in attendance "As people won't be working, we may see more people able to attend on the Friday."  attendees can expect to see over 90 vendors from around Alberta.  and we are being more creative with the vendors we are bringing in," Buyar said.  "The Trade Show is a fantastic way to learn more about your community and the different organizations and the entry fee is only one dollar.  "The proceeds from the entry fee goes to the scholarship fund we give away each year," Buyar said.  More information on the Trade Show can be found on the Lacombe Chamber of Commerce social media pages.  The province's refocusing of the health care system continued on May 1 Health Minister Adriana LaGrange introduced Bill 55 the Health Statutes Amendments Act,  which addresses "outstanding policy items" in the new system.  Amendments under the bill will make changes to the Provincial Health Agencies Act Health Information Act, and the Public Health Act.  and we are in the final stages of refocusing Alberta’s health care system The proposed changes will help us continue to improve the health care system for all Albertans," said LaGrange in a media release accompanying the press conference The amendments introduced will transfer several public health functions currently handled by Alberta Health Services (AHS) to Primary Care Alberta which became a functional entity in February of this year leaving AHS to primarily handle in-hospital patient care.  will take over front-line public health services such as communicable disease control public health inspections and surveillance The medical officers of health who work in the province will move to the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health LaGrange emphasized that Albertans will see no interruptions in service while the changes are implemented "Albertans will continue to access public health services as they always have," said LaGrange An amendment to the Protection of Persons in Care Act will provide additional capabilities for the province to investigate allegations of abuse.  Another change being made is to the Health Information Act,  which is going to allow the Ministry of Seniors Community and Social Services further powers and confirm the ministry as custodians of health information so that it can fulfill its mandate in providing care under Assisted Living Alberta.  several sections of the Hospitals Act will be repealed as aspects of hospital management will be integrated into the Provincial Health Agencies Act and other aspects have been deemed to be outdated and no longer relevant.  Changes under the amended legislation will also allow the new health shared services entity a fifth agency which services and administratively supports all four new health agencies created by the province to provide support for health foundations across all sectors and remove all references to health regions.  The amended legislation is likely to be proclaimed in the fall of 2025 It remains to be seen how critics and health sector stakeholders will respond to the new legislation Lacombe County approved funding of $3,000 to go towards the Alix Wagon Wheel Museum Association's fire suppression and ceiling/attic renovation project.  The funding comes from the County's Recreation Capital Assistance Reserve.  council also approved an additional $2,500 in funding contingent upon the Village of Alix increasing its financial commitment to the project by the same amount.  "Since the facility is in an urban municipality the County looks at the Village of Alix’s contribution as a guideline for the County’s support.  The Village has committed $3,000 toward the project.  Given previous projects the County would also typically provide $3,000 toward the project," Manager of Corporate Services Council has increased its commitment when the urban municipality increased its contribution.  Administration is supportive of Council approving an additional funding allotment of $2,500 if the Village of Alix were to also increase its commitment from $3,000 to $5,500." The Association itself is providing more than 15 per cent of the funding toward the project The Alix Wagon Wheel Museum contains a number of artifacts and archival print materials including nationally significant exhibits.  Lacombe County supports helping the Alix Wagon Wheel Museum by supporting this request," Minchin said.  "This project will assist in the installation of a fire suppression system that would minimize damage to the contents of the museum if it were to be activated." Lacombe County is committed to enhancing the quality of life and well-being of all county residents the County will ensure that its citizens have access to quality recreation and cultural facilities and programs through partnerships and by providing financial support to organizations for Capital Support (RC(1)) and Operating Support (RC(2))." January 2025 | This month Secretary Grant Lacombe is featured in the Secretary Spotlight who holds the portfolio for Harvesting and Culture and offers insights into his background and experiences one of my proudest achievements has been connecting with Citizens in the Slave Lake Métis District This is how I raised my children — to respect their Elders and take the time to engage with them These moments are not only good for your soul but for theirs as well You may even learn something new about your Métis history along the way I’ve also engaged with Otipemisiwak Métis Government Citizens in southern Alberta to discuss harvesting rights and our path forward One highlight was attending the Alberta Fish and Game Association (AFGA) dinner in Devon where we had discussions that I believe strengthened relationships with key stakeholders I’d like to thank the Citizens in Devon for the invitation as well as the AFGA for hosting a fantastic event Although I was unable able to attend an AFGA dinner in Medicine Hat due to scheduling conflicts These casual gatherings provide excellent opportunities to connect with people in the south and meet leaders of organizations who may oppose our harvesting rights in the region The goals of these meetings are to provide information and answer their questions to increase support of our harvesting rights For the first time in over 140 years the Métis were able to take part in a Buffalo Hunt in Banff National Park eight Métis hunters went in on foot to experience hunting in this beautiful valley where the Buffalo calls home To be part of this hunt and to be acknowledged as Métis Harvesters down south in my view lends credence to the cause of hunting in Southern Alberta There were First Nations involved in separate four-day hunts of their own Captaining this hunt and following the rules of the Métis Buffalo Hunt was an absolute honour for me and I’m hoping this will be an annual event If any up-to-date news comes up it will be posted on the Voyageur Voice There was no Buffalo harvested on this trip the beauty of it and the harshness/challenges it provides from all the hunters to the support staff for all your work and support Representing the Slave Lake Métis is an honour I don’t take lightly I have committed to attending every meeting in 2024 and will continue to do so always striving to represent my District with pride and honesty my top priority is to have face-to-face meetings with Todd Loewen I aim to introduce myself and engage in preliminary discussions on topics related to harvesting which fall under each Minister’s respective portfolio Another key priority is to continue being a strong voice in Council and Cabinet advocating for the goals I’ve been entrusted with and fulfilling the responsibilities of the Citizens’ Representative role I hope to implement more youth cultural camps throughout Alberta I’ve lived in the Slave Lake and Canyon Creek area for 46 years with my wife We are proud parents to three children and grandparents to three wonderful grandchildren Growing up with four brothers and two sisters in a family rooted in Métis history I’ve always valued the land and its teachings I find these practices deeply spiritual and healing I also enjoy sharing this knowledge with youth I want to encourage everyone to engage with their District and take a child outdoors to experience the land These moments shape our future and keep our Métis traditions alive © Copyright 2025 Métis Nation of Alberta this is not the time to divide ourselves.  and talk of separation have seemed to be at an all-time high.  not everyone takes a separatist standpoint one of my friends who works in the House of Commons for the Conservative Party called the election bittersweet.  the election didn't result in a Conservative government but the party made gains in some really critical areas.  This isn't the time we should divide ourselves; we need to be 'Canada Strong,' and we need to put 'Canada First.'  The way we do that is to put party politics aside and come together united as Canadians We need to unite to make sure we stay a sovereign country Even Pierre Poilievre said during his concession speech, "Conservatives will work with the Prime Minister and all parties with the common goal of defending Canada's interests and getting a new trade deal that puts these tariffs behind us while protecting our sovereignty and the Canadian people."  As for Poilievre losing his seat with the party gains seen on election night I don't see him stepping down as party leader.  My opinion is that we will most likely be seeing a by-election somewhere where he will be elected and remain Party Leader and Leader of the Opposition in the House of Commons.  like Poilievre said during his concession speech but we can't let the Liberal win divide us.  What we can do is watch for what our current government is doing lobby the government by sharing our opinion with our local representatives on matters important to us and when it comes time for another election An Ontario-based company is proposing a 22-megawatt solar power facility just south of Lacombe reconcept Canada has signed a 30-year option lease agreement with a Lacombe County landowner on 133 acres of land one kilometre south of Lacombe where the 43,000-solar panel facility would be built An application to the Alberta Utilities Commission is expected to be made in mid- to late-summer If all provincial and municipal approvals are lined up construction could start in 2027 and the facility powered and connected to the grid by the end of that year The facility would produce enough electricity to power 5,600 homes for a year reconcept Canada representatives were at Lacombe County council on Thursday to bring its members up to speed on the project A public open house is set for Lacombe Memorial Centre on April 1 from 5-8 p.m told council that a number of environmental studies have already been completed a noise assessment has been done and a solar glare hazard assessment is almost complete the land must still have a farming component A grazing area for sheep or other livestock and another portion of the site is earmarked for a U-pick operation A nine-metre space has been left between each row of solar panels and a 20-metre turnaround space left at the end of each row to provide room for agricultural equipment Dwayne West questioned the reconcept representatives about the logistics of farming between solar panels He was told that while some larger agricultural equipment would not have enough room to operate there is other equipment that can harvest in the nine-metre space between rows Company officials were also asked about whether being located so close to a growing community could pose future problems Boyce said the company had reviewed future growth plans and had discussed its plans with City of Lacombe planning staff to ensure the site was suitable Conservative incumbent MP Blaine Calkins handily landed in first place for the newly-formed Ponoka-Didsbury riding in Monday's federal election "I really want to say thank you to all of the voters of Ponoka-Didsbury for putting their trust in me," said Calkins and many are just getting to know me - I would like to thank them on behalf of our leader Pierre Poilievre and our whole team for continuing to keep their trust in us "We didn't get the results that we were looking for this evening but I know the team will come together in Ottawa which is playing that critical role of His Majesty's Loyal Opposition and of making sure that we respect Canadians' tax dollars," he said "We will also make sure our country is going in a good direction," he said adding the Liberals will have to re-think how they are treating the rest of the country and change their tone when it comes to dealing with the west in general it would be nice to be treated as equals with the rest of the country," said Calkins "We have great entrepreneurs - hard-working and tremendous natural and human resources and create some hope and optimism for future generations."' Other candidates for Ponoka-Didsbury included Grant Abraham (United Party of Canada), Larry Gratton (PPC) Calkins has been a member of the Conservative Party of Canada since 2006 and is one of the party's longest-serving MPs His political experience highlights include being appointed as the Official Opposition Shadow Minister for Hunting Before being elected as the MP for the former riding of Red Deer – Lacombe he represented the constituency of Wetaskiwin prior to the 2015 federal election including being chair of the Alberta Conservative Caucus chair of the Subcommittee of Finance for Bill C-38 (Jobs chair of the Access to Information and Privacy and Ethics Committee He has also served on other standing committees The newly-drawn riding of Ponoka-Didsbury is expansive It also covers the villages of Alix and Clive, the summer villages of Birchcliff Parkland Beach and Sunbreaker Cove, Lacombe County, parts of Ponoka County and parts of Red Deer County.  Sign up below for unlimited digital access for 30 days receive our daily news alerts & breaking news The Alberta government is taking the federal Liberal government to court.  Minister of Environment and Protected Areas Rebecca Schulz and Minister of Affordability and Utilities Nathan Neudorf jointly announced that Alberta was taking the federal government to Alberta's Court of Appeal over matters of constitutionality where it came to Ottawa's net-zero emissions by 2035 plan According to a release accompanying the press conference the province notes that "Canada's constitution is clear" and "provinces have exclusive jurisdiction over the development conservation and management of sites and facilities in the province for the generation and production of electrical energy." "The federal government refused to work collaboratively or listen to Canadians while developing these regulations," said Smith and place Albertans’ livelihoods – and more importantly Our government will not accept unconstitutional net-zero regulations that leave Albertans vulnerable to blackouts in the middle of summer and winter when they need electricity the most.” The release notes that findings by the Alberta Electric System Operator show that Ottawa's new regulations will make the provincial grid 100 times less reliable than it currently is and increase costs by around 35 per cent "The introduction of the Clean Electricity Regulations in Alberta by the federal government is another example of dangerous federal overreach," said Amery "These regulations will create unpredictable power outages in the months when Albertans need reliable energy the most They will also cause power prices to soar in Alberta which will hit our vulnerable the hardest.” impose "strict limits on fossil fuel power" in an effort to force provinces to move to a net-zero emission grid something that Alberta believes is impossible given current technologies.  "Ottawa’s electricity regulations will leave Albertans in the dark," said Schulz "They aren’t about reducing emissions – they are unconstitutional ideological activist policies based on standards that can’t be met and technology that doesn’t exist It will drive away investment and punish businesses provinces and families for using natural gas for reliable We will not put families at risk from safety and affordability impacts – rationing power during the coldest days of the year – and we will continue to stand up for Albertans.” Albertans currently rely on natural gas for 75 per cent of electricity generated in the province; however with Ottawa's push to "unproven" technologies those generators would not be able to remain without significant and costly upgrades.  there would be a serious risk of regular brownouts and blackouts during the cold of winter and through the dog days of summer," said Smith Alberta would be left to freeze in the minus 40 degrees while sitting down for dinner lit by flashlight or candlelight as they wait for the rolling blackout to move on to the next community .. Such uncaring arrogance is typical of the liberal government."  It is unknown what the timeline for the Court of Appeals is going to be or what the response from Mark Carney's new minority Liberal government will look like Enter your email to connect to 30 more days worth of stories by journalists living & working in Lacombe Thank you for supporting local journalism Lacombe city council approved the 2024 Strategic Plan update during its last council meeting.  The 2024 Strategic Plan outlines the status and highlights the success of the council's priorities over the current term.  Updates to the Strategic Plan included items labelled as high-priority which council identified during a prioritization workshop in 2024.  six out of 14 Green High Priority items were completed with two more slated to be finished in 2025 and the rest to be finished later.  "Council is pleased to receive the final Strategic Plan Update of the current term," Mayor Grant Creasey said "This document is a testament to hours of work from City staff I am proud to say the majority of Council’s priorities (62 per cent) were realised with many more initiatives to be completed in the coming years No One Else Covers Lacombe Like The Lacombe Express Don’t miss out on reading the latest local provincial and national news. Join our community and receive daily news alerts & breaking news Are you glad to see Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre will be running in a next-door riding View Results At just 17 years old, Daxon Rudolph is getting pretty comfortable in the Red and White.  The Lacombe defenceman is set to represent Canada over the next several weeks at the 2025 IIHF U18 World Championship in Texas.  he won a gold medal alongside teammate Riley Boychuk and head coach Ryan McDonald at the 2024 U-17 World Hockey Challenge 191-pound blueliner had seven goals and 34 assists in 64 games Join thousands of other like-minded readers and sign up below to gain immediate & unlimited access to our news for the next 30 days – plus start receiving our newsletters Recommendations in the South Connector Functional Plan (SCFP) were approved by the Lacombe city council.  The plan is part of the city's long-term strategy to accommodate projected traffic growth and provide an alternative east-west transportation route.  The SCFP includes studying a new 7.5 km arterial road which would link 76 St along the southern edge of the city.  The plan is funded by the Government of Alberta's Alberta Community Partnership (ACP) grant which covered 100 per cent of the project costs Lacombe County council approved funding of up to $8,600 to go towards the Mirror Association for the ball diamond and skating rink's fence replacement project.  The project will establish boundaries for the west ball diamond similar to those previously established for the east diamond.  The funding for this project comes from the County's Recreation Capital Assistance Reserve.  and their ball diamond is a Lacombe County facility After decades of rumours around what could be buried under the the PNE grounds the truth is finally surfacing – literally during construction of the new Freedom Mobile Arch amphitheatre at Hastings Park at the Pacific National Exhibition grounds in Vancouver crews found a captured German gun from the First World War a number of other military artifacts were found Seaforth Highlanders of Canada Museum curator James Calhoun said there have been rumours for years that there were German guns buried at the PNE grounds "This subsequent find just shows that there was more stuff stored at the park and we’re likely to find it," Calhoun said Friday (May 2) from the Seaforth Armoury in Vancouver where the historic artillery and military artifacts have been moved.  crews have found a captured German howitzer from the First World War four captured German machine guns from the First World War two British/Canadian nine-pounder cannons from the 1870s and the "trail" of the howitzer Calhoun explained the captured guns were brought back to Canada as "trophies" and scattered throughout the country was one of the first organizations to ask for more trophies.  He said there were plans for a permanent exhibit but it never quite happened as the Depression happened Fifteen or 16 artillery pieces were stored at Hastings Park in 1933/34 and another five were cut up for scraps.  "Our attitudes changed throughout the late ‘20s and ‘30s and we got rid of stuff." Calhoun added a newspaper article in the 1940s said the remaining pieces were discarded in an "out of the way corner" in Hastings Park That area used to have a ravine that was eventually filled in when the military took over the park in 1942 "We think that they pushed them all into a ravine and just buried them.” Calhoun said it's an incredibly exciting find He said an officer was "gobsmacked" that construction could unearth these items buried in metres of dirt while also wondering why the items weren't taken to the Seaforth Armoury building Put yourself in the position of somebody in World War Two Now we're at the point that it's magical." Calhoun said there could be as many as nine more artillery pieces buried and at least 10 machine guns but the piece he's hoping for is a 210-millimetre Morser that used to sit at the entrance of Stanley Park where it was the most-photographed captured gun in Vancouver.  “We think that might be buried in the ravine at the PNE so we’re very excited about going in to look for it.” Geordie Howe is an archeologist with the Vancouver Park Board In his close to 50 years as an archeologist he said getting the phone call about this was not one of his normal days.  played at the PNE for all the years I’ve been around here as a young boy Sign up for free account today and start receiving our exclusive newsletters The Federal Election is set for April 28 and candidates across Central Alberta have been confirmed by Elections Canada.  Monday was the final day for candidates to be nominated for the Federal Election.  Candidates as of Wednesday included:  Burton Bailey — Conservative Party of Canada  Ayaz Bangash — Liberal Party of Canada  Kyla Courte — People’s Party of Canada  Ashley MacDonald — Green Party of Canada  Brandon Pringle — Christian Heritage Party of Canada  Grant Abraham — United Party of Canada (UP)  Blaine Calkins — Conservative Party of Canada  Larry Gratton — People’s Party of Canada  Damien Kurek — Conservative Party of Canada  Brent Sutton — Liberal Party of Canada  Jonathan Bridges — People’s Party of Canada  Thirty-six of the world's top chuckwagon drivers will descend on Ponoka tomorrow night for a chance to secure top dollar prices for their tarps at the 2025 Ponoka Stampede.  The Ponoka Stampede's 2025 WPCA Tarp Sale kicks off with a reception at 5 p.m at the Stagecoach Saloon at the Ponoka Stampede Grounds.  "We also have a a few other exciting things happening at the Tarp Auction this year," said Ponoka Stampede sponsorship director Danny Jones Amendments were approved to the North Area Structure Plan (NASP) to build a new fire station in the City of Lacombe on Woodland Drive.  Two sections of the NASP needed amendments in order for the facility to be built there the land did not allow for the building of an emergency service facility and was part of the cemetery master plan.  “These administrative changes help pave the way for our community’s new fire station,” Mayor Grant Creasey said Dialogue and debate are integral to a free society and we welcome and encourage you to share your views on the issues of the day. 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