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Cyber Security · Lacombefile photo.captiontext { font-size:90%;font-style: italic;margin-right:20px; } – Following a cybersecurity breach of the Town of Ponoka’s digital network by an unauthorized third party on February 20, the Town is continuing to work with external cybersecurity experts who are conducting an ongoing forensic investigation into the matter. The Town takes the privacy and security of personal information in our care very seriously. When the cybersecur…See the Story
Investigation continues into Ponoka cybersecurity breach
Lacombe, Alberta · Lacombegoogle map of affected area.captiontext { font-size:90%;font-style: italic;margin-right:20px; } The ramp connecting southbound 67 Street and Riverside Drive will close from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, April 27 for construction work. Drivers are reminded to slow down when approaching or driving in construction areas and to obey all signs. More information on road constructions and closures is available on The City’s website, RedDeer.ca/RoadClo…See the Story
Temporary road closure begins Saturday in Red Deer
Lacombe, Alberta · LacombeFile photo..captiontext { font-size:90%;font-style: italic;margin-right:20px; } With the dry conditions, counties across Central Alberta have issued fire restrictions. Here is a list of fire restrictions or bans: County of Wetaskiwin The County of Wetaskiwin is under a total fire ban. Under the ban, no outdoor fires are allowed, including open burning, fires contained to burn barrels, firepits, charcoal barbecues, and fireworks. All fir…See the Story
Heading out for the weekend? Here's a list of fire restrictions in the area
Lacombe, Alberta · LacombeArtist Marlene Kallstrom-Barritt, mixed media piece “Judah."
Photo provided by Marlene Kallstrom-Barritt,..captiontext { font-size:90%;font-style: italic;margin-right:20px; } This year’s Encore Art Show and Sale’s featured artist, Marlene Kallstrom-Barritt, has always come back to making art. Kallstrom-Barritt found her passion for painting when she was a young mother, but her art career has been very off and on throughout the years. “I ca…See the Story
Encore Art Show features mixed media artist
Lacombe, Alberta · LacombePhoto courtesy of Myrna Pearman official page.captiontext { font-size:90%;font-style: italic;margin-right:20px; } A local author, Myrna Pearman will be launching her new book tonight (Friday, April 26th) at The Rimbey Library. The book titled, Beauty Everywhere: Volume II is a sequel to Beauty Everywhere (2016). It celebrates the diversity and beauty of Central Alberta and beyond. Myrna will share stories while taking about her love of photograp…See the Story
Local author to launch book tonight in Rimbey
Lacombe, Alberta · Lacombea gaggle of Mrs. Ropers (photo from facebook page).captiontext { font-size:90%;font-style: italic;margin-right:20px; } For anyone who watched T.V. in the 70's/80's it's hard not to remember Mrs. Roper from the hit sitcom "Three's Company". Mrs. Roper along with her husband Stanley were the caretakers and key characters in the show. Now you have a chance to channel your inner Mrs. Roper with a fundraiser called the Sylvan Lake's Mrs. Roper's Rom…See the Story
Channel your inner Mrs. Roper for a great cause this Saturday
Lacombe, Alberta · LacombeFile photo.captiontext { font-size:90%;font-style: italic;margin-right:20px; } On Monday April 22, 2024 Council passed Bylaw 823/2024 Tax Rate and Minimum Tax Rate Bylaw which set the Town of Penhold's Municipal Tax Rates for 2024. Mayor Mike Yargeau, “We are proud of Administration and their efforts to continuously work towards providing the same high level of services, while ensuring infrastructure is maintained, with only a minimal municipal …See the Story
Penhold Tax Bylaw passed - 2024 municipal tax rates are set
Lacombe, Alberta · Lacombefile photo of RDES logo.captiontext { font-size:90%;font-style: italic;margin-right:20px; } The City of Red Deer’s Emergency Services has reached an agreement with Alberta Health Services (AHS) to continue delivering emergency medical services in Red Deer. This agreement solidifies a partnership aimed at enhancing emergency response capabilities and ensuring timely medical assistance to those in need. “This partnership underscores the commitment…See the Story