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 growth of team's young core and taking the next steps towards the playoffs next year GM Pat Verbeek on the Cronin decision and more Troy Terry ties the game with 21st goal of the season Lukas Dostal on Anaheim's OT loss in Minnesota Sam Colangelo converts centering pass from Mason McTavish off the rush Alex Killorn drives the net and ties the game Sam Colangelo scores on one-timer from Alex Killorn Mason McTavish scores team-leading 22nd goal of the season Ian Moore on his first practice with Ducks Ducks celebrate with Brayden Yorke and family after comeback win over Calgary Cutter Gauthier scores on one-timer for 20th goal of his rookie season Cronin on Anaheim's comeback win over Calgary Ville Husso on Ducks comeback OT win over Flames Highlights from Anaheim's 4-3 win over Calgary Cutter Gauthier scores game-winning goal to clinch Ducks comeback victory Cutter Gauthier scores Anaheim's second goal in eight seconds Trevor Zegras scores off cross-ice pass from Oliver Kylington Highlights from Anaheim's 3-2 win over Edmonton at Honda Center Lukas Dostal denies former Duck Max Jones with lunging save Mason McTavish extends Ducks lead with breakaway goal ANAHEIM, Calif. — It made sense to think Pavel Mintyukov would become The One on the Ducks’ blue line He burst onto the scene in 2023-24 as a rookie moments of physical one-on-one defensive play and scratching the surface of his offensive upside It also made sense to think Olen Zellweger would become The One with the ability to carry the puck out of his zone and move along the blue line to find shooting lanes He’s got a knack for getting his shot through to the net and has the puck-moving skills to run a power play Each player also won the best defenseman award in his respective junior leagues in 2023 with Zellweger edging out Mintyukov and Tristan Luneau — another highly talented projected Ducks blueliner — for the top defenseman award in Canadian major junior hockey it was easy to see a future in which Mintyukov or Zellweger started to nudge aside longtime veteran Cam Fowler as the one the Ducks rode in important situations and all the responsibility that comes with it LaCombe’s rise has been meteoric in his second season He has 14 goals — the most by an Anaheim blueliner since Lubomir Visnovsky had a team-record 18 in 2010-11 — and 43 points which would be higher if the Ducks didn’t ice the NHL’s worst power play After ranking fourth among their defensemen in ice time as a rookie (19:23) LaCombe plays more than any other skater on the team (22:09) “Jacks always had it,” said fellow defenseman Drew Helleson who has known his fellow Minnesota native since they were grade-school age “It was just a matter of time until he kind of grew into his own and was able to showcase what he could do “You watch him in college and before he got here Just waiting for him to get the confidence to make some plays Now he’s got it and now you can see what it’s doing for him and what it does for us Jackson LaCombe, who has emerged on the @AnaheimDucks blue line this season is a candidate to join Team USA at the upcoming Men’s Worlds His skating would be an asset on the big sheet Our @NHLNetwork coverage of the tournament starts May 9! 🇺🇸@GopherHockey @SiriusXMNHL — Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) April 10, 2025 he showed flashes of his potential as a smooth-skating offensive contributor but many more instances of tentative playmaking while also learning how to defend at the NHL level and overcoming mistakes made after skipping past the minor leagues LaCombe also had to deal with losing regularly on a 27-50-5 club after four successful years at the University of Minnesota And confidence — along with the lack of it — can be more important than ability for a young player in development mode I was kind of a little bit standoffish and a little bit afraid in some moments,” LaCombe said “And I think now I’m just kind of just being myself Just me being the player that I am is just contributing to my confidence And I think my game is obviously evolved a lot from college Just being able to kind of contribute in all areas of the ice has been huge for me and it’s just been helping me build my confidence.” LaCombe played a personal-best 31:04 in a shootout win over the San Jose Sharks It isn’t uncommon for him to log between 23 and 28 minutes and he hasn’t played fewer than 20 in a game since early January His effectiveness with regular partner Radko Gudas has been on the wane as he’s been on the ice for 20 goals against in all situations over the last 10 games But LaCombe’s play driving and offense generation in five-on-five play is markedly better year over year (43.6 to 48.9 CF%; 45.51 to 48.86 xGF%) There are the numbers that measure his improvement “He just allows me to play my game and be myself,” LaCombe said of Gudas “That’s kind of what I needed to hear and needed to do For him just to be there has been huge for me he’s a tremendous guy and such a good player Just being able to learn from him every day and have a leader like that to play with has been great.” The presence of Helleson has also had a positive effect LaCombe and Helleson played on summer teams as youths in Minnesota and were united at prep power Shattuck St Mary’s for two years before Helleson left to play in the United States National Team Development Program But after Helleson went to play at Boston College and LaCombe stayed home at Minnesota they were back together with Trevor Zegras for the United States’ gold medal-winning 2021 World Juniors squad They reunited when the Ducks acquired Helleson from the Colorado Avalanche in a 2022 trade that sent away longtime defenseman Josh Manson and Zegras said that’s enhanced the comfort level that LaCombe now feels “Playing 82 games versus the best players in the world I guess when you have that comfortability on the days in between “I don’t know if me being here has anything to do with that,” Helleson said It was just a matter of time for him to show it.” coach Greg Cronin sought out Golden Gophers coach Bob Motzko to get a feel for how LaCombe might advance as a player after going through the peaks and valleys of his first season Motzko convinced Cronin that it takes LaCombe a bit of time to be secure and assured with his game and the atmosphere he’s in wait “for all that talent to bust through.” “He had the same experience with Jackson his freshmen year at Minnesota,” Cronin said ‘You will see a different player this year.’” LaCombe attacked the weight room and strengthened his 6-foot-2 He also spent a week training with Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructor Jeremy Clark to build more combative instincts into his game “He did some things that were kind of out-of-the-box stuff which I had talked to Jackson about in terms of exploring boxing or some mixed martial arts to get a real intimate view of a human’s response to competitiveness,” Cronin said LaCombe’s on-ice transformation began with a terrific training camp But an illness at the start of the season sapped his momentum LaCombe didn’t play until the season’s fifth game but even as he made up ground in the first two months as the Ducks had Fowler returning from injury and needed him in the lineup to showcase for a trade and he had a goal and assist in consecutive contests to start a 16-game stretch in which he scored four goals and had 14 points opening the door for LaCombe to rush through “His biggest thing was the trust in his own abilities,” Gudas said “And I thought this year he showed up in the camp he showed all his potential where it is right now he was playing and trying to do his things He got on the wrong end of it a few times and I think he learned from his mistakes He got healthy scratched a few times early in the season Worked on the confidence and worked on the things that he’s great at.” I’ve still been checking in on the guys and watching some of their games and I know he’s had a great season I think there’s a lot more to come from Jacks I think he’s destined for great things and I’m happy that he’s having some success there.” When the Ducks drafted LaCombe in the second round in 2019 they knew he’d be a bit of a long-term project as a forward who converted to defense while at Shattuck As they saw him stand out on the talent-laden Golden Gophers where he played above Brock Faber and had Matthew Knies Logan Cooley and Jimmy Snuggerud as teammates they remained convinced that he’d find success in the NHL and that’s a piece they’ll need in their build-up toward being a playoff team They’ve had players such as Fowler and Hampus Lindholm capably perform in that role — at a very high level during their most recent contention period — but they haven’t had a dominant blueliner since Scott Niedermayer and Chris Pronger That is still uncharted territory for LaCombe and he must fend off competition within his own team to be The One But he is opening eyes across the league by the day “I always knew he was going to be this good,” Helleson said and Pat Whitely. Photo: Catherine Mairena/University of Miami Augustine Catholic Parish and Student Center at the University of Miami has been a sanctuary for students seeking solace and community helping students make the best of their college experience.   Raymond and Doris LaCombe were dedicated professionals in the Finance industry They lived their life to the fullest: gardening but most importantly dedicating their life to the Catholic Church they developed a plan to benefit those less fortunate they implemented an estate plan that left the bulk of their wealth to charities many of which are affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church “The LaCombe’s would be delighted to know that University of Miami students are now benefiting from the wonderful Catholic Center on campus and will continue to do for many years to come.”  The LaCombe’s and their gift were honored during 7 p.m February 11 at the Catholic Student Center we gathered as a UCatholic community to celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes to remind ourselves that holiness is not a distant ideal but our calling and God continues to work miracles in our lives here and now We also gave thanks for the lives of Doris and Raymond LaCombe whose generous gift helps ensure that our mission here continues to thrive Their legacy is a reminder that faith lived out in love bears lasting fruit answer God’s call with courage and generosity,” states Fr Richard Vigoa Augustine Catholic Parish and UM Catholic Center.    “The UCatholic Center was so honored to receive this gift from Raymond and Doris LaCombe I have no doubt that they would be thrilled to witness the extraordinary impact and grace their gift will enviably have on our UM Catholic student community,” states Pat Whitely senior vice president for student affairs and alumni engagement “Whenever alumni and parishioners come to serve and share a meal with us at Mass and Meal they often express what a blessing it is to see young people gathering for Mass on a Tuesday night as a community Every time I encounter one of them and witness their generosity—whether through a gift or an act of service—I am reminded that my faith is not just a temporary experience confined to my time in school it is a lifelong relationship that will continue to shape me far beyond these years It’s easy to be Catholic in an environment where we pray together But these alumni and parishioners show us that living out our faith is not only possible in the ‘real world’—it’s essential they demonstrate that a life centered on Christ remains within reach In a time when secular culture seems to dominate so much of society their witness has given me hope—not just for my own future but for the future of UCatholic as well.”  the LaCombe’s financial advisor for over 50 years leaves this touching tribute “Ray and Doris were two of my most special friends Both were hired as economists for First Federal Savings and Loan so Ray would “drop in” to visit around lunch time then park on the 6th floor of the garage and walk to the 16th floor to stay in shape Over time we got to know each other quite well and they requested I become their financial advisor.” The LaCombe’s leave a legacy not only with the students at the Catholic Student Center but in the lives Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application It is with great sadness to announce the passing of our dad Harold (Zack) James Lacombe born June 9,1937 Harold worked in the oil field for 55 years He is also survived by his brother Ellery (Blondie) Lacombe Harold was preceded in death by his parents Walter & Lucille Lacombe Allen Lacombe and Elzie (Blackie) Lacombe and his great grandson Nash Lacombe Visitation will be held at Miguez Funeral home in Lake Arthur on Saturday The family would also like to thank Golden Age of Welsh and dads loving caregivers Terri Boudreaux Annette Hawkins and Veronica LeBlanc for being such a special part of dad's life Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors 2025 at the Oakmont Estates Assisted Living Facility in Mansura Those left to cherish her memory are her sons Ferdinand & Lillian Bordelon; and her brother Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Funeral Home of Marksville have been entrusted with funeral arrangements Sign In Subscribe Now One of Red Deer's own will represent Canada in Italy at the 2026 Winter Olympics.  Red Deer's Jocylen Peterman and her husband who now live in Chestermere, punched their ticket to the Olympics in Mixed Doubles curling Gallant won bronze in his only Olympic appearance as a member of Brad Gushue's rink at the 2022 Beijing Olympics also represented Canada in the 2022 Beijing Olympics in women's curling.  but to have the opportunity to do it twice and also to do it with my husband as a teammate and we just can’t wait to be in Italy next year We’re excited about the road in front of us and we will be doing everything we can to prepare ourselves for the Olympics,” said Peterman in a Canadian Olympic Committee press release Peterman and Gallant provisionally earned their nomination to the Canadian Olympic Team by winning the 2025 Canadian Mixed Doubles Curling Trials on January 4 They then competed at the 2025 World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship in Fredericton where their sixth-place performance secured Canada’s Olympic spot in mixed doubles curling but lost a heartbreaking 7-5 loss to Estonia The performance over the week was still enough to earn them a spot in the Olympics.   “Jocelyn and Brett are superb athletes and even better people which makes us happy and proud that they’ll be representing Canada in Milano Cortina," said Nolan Thiessen Chief Executive Officer of Curling Canada.  "In addition to their achievements on the ice they play a leading role with our Athletes Council and are driving forces for positive change in our sport system We couldn’t be more excited to have them wearing the maple leaf on the ice in 2026." Since their debut as a mixed doubles team in 2016 the veteran pair has steadily made their mark on both the national and international curling scenes They captured silver at the 2019 World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship and reached the podium at the 2023 and 2024 Canadian Championships At the 2022 Mixed Doubles World Championship At the 2025 Canadian Mixed Doubles Curling Trials capped off by a 8–7 win over Rachel Homan—who had represented Canada in this event at Beijing 2022—and Brendan Bottcher in the final “Since Jocelyn and I started playing mixed doubles it’s been our dream to represent Canada at the Winter Olympics as teammates and we’re going to embrace this opportunity We appreciate that Curling Canada adjusted its qualifying process for mixed doubles in order to provide more time to get ourselves ready for the Games and we’ll be using that time to the best of our ability to be in peak form in Italy,” said Gallant in a Canadian Olympic Committee press release Canada was fifth in mixed doubles curling at the Olympics in 2022 but won gold in the inaugural event in 2018.  Mixed doubles curling will take place February 4 to 10 (Day -2 to 4) in Cortina d’Ampezzo seven countries qualified for the Olympic mixed doubles tournament based on the Mixed Doubles Olympic Qualification Points ranking which was determined by combined placements at the 2024 and 2025 World Mixed Doubles Curling Championships 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. We ask that you be respectful of others and their points of view, refrain from personal attacks and stay on topic. To learn about our commenting policies and how our community-based moderation works, please read our Community Guidelines 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.  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.  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 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 A 28-hectare wildfire west of Sundre is classified as being held.  On May 3, Mountain View County said it was actively monitoring Wildfire RWF030 which is in the Forest Protection Area (FPA) west of Sundre They said the fire was approximately 40 hectares in size.  Mountain View County noted in its release Saturday that the wildfire is under the jurisdiction of Alberta Forestry.  "Resources from the Town of Sundre and Clearwater County are currently assisting with suppression efforts Provincial air and ground resources have also been deployed to support the response," they said.  2025 there have been 30 wildfires in the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area Alberta Wildfire says that the wildfire danger is still currently high in the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area While cooler temperatures are present today persistent winds continue to elevate the wildfire risk.  "Some precipitation passed through the region overnight but it was not enough to reduce the wildfire danger and more is needed to significantly lower the risk," they said on May 4.  "Dead and dry vegetation remains a major concern as it is highly flammable and provides an easily available fuel source for wildfires." 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))." 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 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. We ask that you be respectful of others and their points of view, refrain from personal attacks and stay on topic. To learn about our commenting policies and how our community-based moderation works, please read our Community Guidelines. Jackson LaCombe scores off the rush, extends his point streak to five games. Gauthier on his rookie season, growth of Ducks young core LaCombe on breakout season, Ducks growth as a team GM Pat Verbeek on the Cronin decision and more. Husso on OT loss in Winnipeg, Ducks' growth as a team Cronin on Ducks OT loss to Wild, Washe's debut Tim Washe, Lukas Dostal on Anaheim's OT loss in Minnesota Ian Moore on his first practice with Ducks, upcoming NHL debut Cronin on Anaheim's comeback win over Calgary, Gauthier's development Cutter Gauthier, Ville Husso on Ducks comeback OT win over Flames Cutter Gauthier scores Anaheim's second goal in eight seconds, tying the game in the third period Frank Vatrano scores third-period goal, bringing Ducks back within one Cronin on Dostal's success, Ducks win over Oilers Cutter Gauthier, Lukas Dostal on Ducks win over Oilers USA; Anaheim Ducks defenseman Jackson LaCombe (2) moves the puck against Vancouver Canucks center Elias Pettersson (40) during the second period at Honda Center Jackson LaCombe was part of the Anaheim Ducks logjam of left-handed defensemen.  After the acquisition of Jacob Trouba and before the departure of Cam Fowler the Ducks rotated the 24-year-old LaCombe and 21-year-olds Olen Zellweger and Pavel Mintyukov as the talented trio competed for the one available spot in the Anaheim defensive corps not only has LaCombe freed himself from the logjam LaCombe is one of the most productive defensemen in the entire NHL and may just be Anaheim’s best player in its surge into the playoff race “Comes with trusting his abilities,” said Radko Gudas Ducks captain and LaCombe’s regular defensive partner getting all the touches he needs to feel comfort with the puck comes along with the confidence “It’s great for our hockey team to have a guy like that He's getting better every night and doing the right things and helping the team win in every possible situation and he's getting put out there.” Shorty by Jackson😬@AnaheimDucks | #FlyTogether pic.twitter.com/ojweeqHF4p Following LaCombe’s last scratch in the line-up on Dec he immediately put up back-to-back two-point games with a goal and an assist in both Toronto and Columbus and recorded five points in his first three games back He is the team’s top minuteman averaging over 23 minutes a night LaCombe is second among NHL defenseman in even strength points with 22 LaCombe has a nine points in a six-game point streak as the Ducks sit six points out of a playoff spot going into Vancouver tonight I think I'm just playing hockey,” LaCombe said I think it just goes hand in hand with my confidence and I'm just not thinking I'm just kind of trying to play.” If you're looking for more evidence of Jackson LaCombe's confidence, look at this drive.Spins from pressure along his own end boards, navigates the entirety of the Kings line-up through center ice and eventually gets the shot off.Wants the puck.@SportingTrib | #FlyTogether pic.twitter.com/BvDOa7aPsX LaCombe was seemingly tentative and unsure in his plays adjusting to the NHL level he was a minus-24 with 17 points playing just over 19 minutes a night “I think you saw what he was capable of last year,” Gudas said which he brought this year and he was just growing as a player He's using his abilities to make those plays and makes life a lot easier for me.” LaCombe was still getting caught in-between to start this season and registered just six points in his first 20 games but his confidence clicked in after that mid-December scratch LaCombe has not only been the Ducks most productive defenseman but easily their most active throwing away any hesitancy for straight ahead play so he helps a lot (on the defensive end),” LaCombe said just being able to break up plays early and then obviously jump on offense is huge We want to be tight in the D zone and then as many of his early goals came at the netmouth he’s activated on the rush to push the play deep and take advantage of soft ice Anaheim strikes first on the stick of Trevor Zegras.Zellweger with the steal, Carlsson takes a hit to make a play at center, then Zegras and LaCombe finish a 2-on-1.1-0 Ducks.@SportingTrib | #FlyTogether pic.twitter.com/b0BJEPqfAz but just believing in myself and hang out to pucks more and just kind of playing my game,” LaCombe said it's just a constant reminder just to be myself The former University of Minnesota Golden Gopher’s fully formed abilities have never been more extensively on display than in this current six-game point streak as the Ducks continue to chip away at the Western Conference wild card race LaCombe has racked up nine points in the six games since returning from the 4 Nations Face-Off break The 24-year-old has executed a two-on-one break with Trevor Zegras to kick off Anaheim’s post-break scoring in Boston and LaCombe pierced a dynamic four-on-four dagger against Vancouver last Thursday LaCombe’s brightest highlight was last night in Edmonton plus-five performance while being matched up with Connor McDavid and holding him scoreless at five-on-five it was the single-highest GameScore in the NHL this season Jackson Lacombe (ANA2) played 24 minutes in the Ducks' 6-2 drubbing of EDM last night. Despite being matched up against 97, he had 3 assists, a 52% xGoal share, and was on the ice for 5 Anaheim goals.Here are his most notable plays and puck touches from last night. #NHLPotN pic.twitter.com/Keuuo3YWAU LaCombe is just the second player in the NHL this season with a plus-five and three or more assists in the same game and just the fourth Duck all-time to do so Saku Koivu in 2010 and Paul Kariya in 1996 His six-game point streak is the longest by a Ducks defenseman since Chris Pronger’s own six-game streak in 2008-09 Only Scott Niedermayer’s eight-game streak in the Stanley Cup 2006-07 season is longer “His skating ability is through the roof,” Gudas said and sometimes I feel more like a decoy than anything.  “He's just been doing great and he's getting better at his talking too It’s been fun playing with him and see him try and see him doing better and better.” LaCombe has gone from on the bubble to on top of the Ducks’ depth chart earning the trust of his teammates and the Anaheim coaching staff to handle the Ducks’ biggest situations in their biggest games of the season I just want to be prepared and whoever that is I think we're ready to go,” LaCombe said This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page 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 Jacqueline Sue LaCombe passed away Wednesday 2024 at the age of 72 in a local hospital after battling a lengthy illness Louisiana to Charles and Violet Miller Desjardine Jacqueline graduated from Iowa High School and has been an office manager and apartment manager in the past organizing and caring for her beloved family Matthew LaCombe and Micah LaCombe; her grandchildren She was preceded in death by her parents and her son Her funeral service will be held at 12:00 Noon on Saturday 2024 in the Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles Chapel Burial will follow in Graceland-Orange Grove Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home Visitation will be at the funeral home on Saturday from 11:00 until the start of the service The Ducks have signed defenseman Jackson LaCombe to a two-year contract through the 2025-26 NHL season recorded 2-15=17 points and 24 penalty minutes (PIM) in 71 games with Anaheim in his first NHL season in 2023-24 ranking seventh in assists and eighth in points among all-time Ducks rookie defensemen 2024 at San Jose in addition to his first career NHL point (assist) LaCombe made his NHL debut with Anaheim April 11 Vancouver and skated in two total games with the Ducks after finishing his collegiate career in 2022-23 200-pound defenseman recorded 19-80=99 points with a +53 rating and 47 PIM in 140 career NCAA games with the University of Minnesota (Big Ten) from 2019-23 Selected by Anaheim in the second round (39th overall) of the 2019 NHL Draft LaCombe recorded a career-high 9-26=35 points with a +12 rating in 37 games with Minnesota as a senior in 2022-23 helping the Golden Gophers to an appearance in the NCAA championship game tied for seventh in assists and tied for eighth in goals LaCombe led Minnesota defensemen in points (3-27=30) and appearances (39) as a junior in 2021-22 he ranked tied for eighth in scoring (4-17=21) and fifth in assists among all NCAA defensemen LaCombe helped Team USA to a gold medal at the 2021 World Junior Championship recording one assist in six tournament games 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 Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInNEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - An EF-1 tornado with winds reaching 90 mph swept through Lacombe in St near Transmitter Road and Clesi Avenue and traveled 1.15 miles eastward before dissipating near Tranquility Road at 8:51 p.m dislodged a mobile home’s back porch and metal roof See a spelling or grammar error in our story? 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Employee Information Jackson LaCombe scores his eighth goal of the season helping seal Anaheim's 4-1 win over Tampa Bay at Honda Center Jackson LaCombe forces overtime in Columbus with a late third-period goal The Ducks crafted one of their best performances of the 2024-25 season tonight on home ice rolling to a 6-2 victory over the Boston Bruins at Honda Center NHL GAMECENTER | DUCKS STREAM 13 points back of a playoff position with 11 games still to play highlighting a night where six of the seven Ducks to find the scoresheet were age 23-or-younger Cutter Gauthier and Mason McTavish also scored the first marking his 300th career NHL helper Goaltender John Gibson earned his 11th win of the season Gibson is now two victories shy of matching J.S Giguere for the most in Ducks history (206) David Pastrnak and Morgan Geekie scored for the Bruins who fell to 30-34-9 with the club's seventh straight loss Anaheim controlled the pace of play throughout the opening period and eventually broke through for the night's first lead with less than two minutes to go before intermission The chance started way back in the defensive zone as Carlsson pulled a loose puck free and skated ahead on a 2-on-1 rush with Killorn sliding a short pass to his linemate in the neutral zone before racing up ice Killorn then gained the blue line and feathered the return feed back to Carlsson and through a Boston defender in the process giving the young center plenty of space to beat Korpisalo high to the blocker side while all alone in tight The go-ahead goal made Killorn just the second Harvard University alum to record 300 career NHL assists and the 13th player to do so from the 2007 NHL Draft Killorn has earned points in each of his last three games (2-2=4) and six points in his last seven outings Carlsson's shorthanded tally was the first of his young NHL career The second-year pro has been one of Anaheim's most consistent offensive players since the club returned from the 4 Nations Face-Off break one month ago ranking second among team leaders with 16 points in 17 appearances during that span Helleson has collected points in two of his last three games now getting his first extended run in the NHL ranks second among all rookie defensemen with 12 points on the season The Ducks then doubled the lead late in the middle frame on another 2-on-1 rush this time a drive to the net by Nesterenko for a shot first off Korpisalo and then defenseman Michael Callahan before trickling over the goal line Nikita Nesterenko doubles Ducks lead with sixth career NHL goal Nesterenko has scored in three of his last four games and now owns four goals in 12 appearances this season Boston would very briefly get back within one moments later on a 5-on-3 power play as Pastrnak beat Gibson over the glove from the top of the right circle Boston's leading scorer in each of the last three seasons has recorded 12 goals in 18 career matchups against Anaheim But the Ducks would reclaim full control before the end of the second period with goals by LaCombe and Gauthier 48 seconds apart LaCombe first pushed the advantage to 3-1 on one of the weirder goals of the season a flip from behind the net that bounced off center Pavel Zacha and the crossbar before sliding down Korpisalo's back into the net Jackson LaCombe scores after wild bounces in Boston crease The fortuitous carom gave LaCombe points in three straight games and moved him into a tie for eighth among NHL defensemen in goals (13) LaCombe's 13 goals this season are also the most by a Ducks defenseman since Hampus Lindholm netted as many during the 2017-18 campaign Lubomir Visnovsky holds the club record (18) extending Anaheim's lead on a goal the Boston netminder certainly wanted back - a low shot from a sharp angle in the left wing corner that snuck under Korpisalo's right leg pad Cutter Gauthier extends Ducks lead with 14th goal of rookie season Gauthier continued his climb up the NHL rookie scoring leaderboard this season - now fifth in points tied for fourth in goals and seventh in assists Carlsson kept the fun going early in the third, answering the "We Want Chicken" calls within Honda Center as the finisher on a brilliant pass by LaCombe The defenseman sparked the chance on the left wing wall intercepting a Bruins clearing attempt and delivering a centering feed to Carlsson who roofed it Korpisalo's glove for a four-goal Ducks cushion Leo Carlsson finishes centering pass from Jackson LaCombe McTavish then made it 6-2 on another goal off the rush flying down left wing and again victimizing Korpisalo's glove hand with a shot up high Mason McTavish scores Anaheim's sixth goal of the game with wrister off the rush McTavish set a new career high in points (44) and matched his career-best total in goals (19) The 21-year-old is now second among Anaheim team leaders in scoring this season and tied for second in goals Geekie capped the scoring with seven minutes to play providing a late bright spot in an otherwise long night for the visitors The Ducks continue a five-game homestand Friday against the New York Rangers Subscribe: RSS | More Executive Director of Faith House since 2002 joins Discover Lafayette to talk about her life mission to help survivors of domestic violence become safe Leaving an abusive situation is never easy due to various barriers such as financial insecurity Faith House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Lafayette which provides free services to women and children who need help in getting out of a domestic violence situation Its main source of funding (75%) is through federal grants ( Office on Violence Against Women .and the organization relies upon volunteer services to keep its mission going Faith House’s mission is to provide safety empowerment and advocacy to survivors of domestic violence It offers confidential and safe resources to those most in need Billi studied to be a paralegal and was contacted in 1998 by a former classmate who asked her to work at Faith House She had always had an interest in women’s rights after seeing women in her life experiencing extreme hardships and the opportunity seemed appropriate for her Billi went to work at Faith House as a legal advocate helping survivors I saw nothing else that I would want to do with my life other than continue to help survivors of domestic violence become safe That became my life’s mission.” And for the record we saw the calming energy Billi brings to the table that is a gift from God Faith House addresses the challenges women face wherever they are taking care of their family and trying to earn a livable income for themselves and their family Many people don’t see the barriers that still exist for women and equity happening more for women so that they can exist in this world Not having to stay with an abusive partner and to be able to live and support your children You should not have to be abused just to be able to pay your bills I mean that that’s what these survivors are facing.” Many domestic violence victims and their families need emergency shelter Faith House offers a safe refuge for those in the highest levels of danger who have experienced severe cases of domestic violence with a high potential for lethality “It is very typical for a family to walk in Sometimes they don’t have shoes on their feet they’re in their nightclothes and haven’t eaten for 2 or 3 days and are starving when they walk in the door The shelter offers anything you could imagine that you would need if you left your home with nothing Glenn Armentor has been generous in supporting Faith House through underwriting television ads which highlight Faith House and its mission to help domestic violence victims Since this advertising campaign started six years ago Faith House has had thousands of people call their hotline and say they heard the commercial and reached out for help They would not have otherwise known there was a place to go for assistance Many survivors worry about their children when considering leaving Losing custody due to financial instability is a significant concern Abusers often use threats of taking children as a means of control The fear of homelessness and the inability to provide a stable environment keeps many in dangerous situations Faith House offers emergency shelter to those in the highest danger levels providing a safe space where families can focus on rebuilding their lives Survivors are coached on strategies such as leaving only one car door unlocked and backing into driveways for quick exits as well as making themselves as small as possible in a corner if attacked Having essential documents and belongings ready to grab in an emergency is crucial Teaching children to run to a neighbor or using a pre-established code word to alert the children to danger can also be lifesaving Survivors often freeze up during violent incidents so training for automatic responses is essential Faith House helps survivors develop safety plans tailored to their situations including strategies for staying safe during visitations with abusive parents Since abuse does not always end when a victim leaves ongoing safety planning and legal assistance are critical Faith House works with survivors to understand their legal rights and navigate court processes Confidentiality is paramount at Faith House Many survivors do not disclose their abuse due to shame such as questioning why they stayed when abused Faith House ensures survivors have a trusted space where their experiences are validated and financial constraints often prevent victims from accessing legal support The Lafayette Bar Association provides essential legal forms and assistance for those who cannot afford an attorney selling low-cost forms that help in filing protective orders The Faith House shelter consists of ten bedrooms including a fully stocked kitchen where families can cook their own meals This structure helps maintain a sense of normalcy a playroom and laundry facilities ensure that families have access to basic needs Recognizing that pets are also victims of domestic violence and have suffered physical and/or emotional abuse Faith House has an on-site pet facility through the generosity of Red Rover a national foundation dedicated to ensuring that survivors can keep their pets and having a safe space for them when they leave the abusive home is crucial for the survivors’ emotional well-being Faith House offers support groups where survivors can connect These groups are facilitated across multiple parishes and provide a sense of community transitional housing programs help survivors move from emergency shelter to independent living is being developed to expand these services and local volunteer efforts sustain many programs Faith House recently launched Wildflower Lane that sells donated items from local boutiques and gently used items from donors and all proceeds directly support the organization Board members and volunteers are instrumental in spreading awareness and securing resources Volunteers can also help with shelter maintenance and organizing group activities for survivors volunteer training is intensive to ensure proper care and confidentiality Faith House collaborates with the Acadiana Coalition Against Homelessness to address the link between domestic violence and homelessness Many survivors end up on the streets due to a lack of resources making accessible shelter options a critical need Law enforcement plays a key role in intervention but victims may be hesitant to press charges Officers are trained to provide support beyond the immediate crisis Community members can help by offering non-judgmental support being available for survivors when they are ready to reach out Medical professionals frequently encounter and diagnose domestic violence injuries when victims present themselves in the doctor’s office or the hospital Recognizing signs of abuse and offering discreet support can make a difference Faith House provides information through its Facebook page and community outreach efforts to raise awareness and connect survivors to help Volunteer projects range from maintaining shelter grounds to sorting donations and assisting with fundraising Those interested can contact Faith House at (337) 232-8954 or the 24-hour hotline at 1-888-411-1333 The organization’s wishlist includes expanded shelter capacity and enhanced therapeutic services With hundreds of people turned away each year due to space limitations Faith House currently employs two full-time therapists who provide trauma-informed counseling but more resources are needed to support survivors’ mental health Faith House continues to be a beacon of hope for those affected by domestic violence and the tools necessary to rebuild lives free from abuse For more information visit https://faithhouseacadiana.com/ Discover Lafayette thanks Billi Lacombe and her staff for their dedication in helping victims of domestic violence abuse achieve a better life Jackson LaCombe scores to help seal Anaheim's 4-2 win in Dallas