Lacombe Express

Fear, falsehoods and conspiracy theories ignite amid Canada’s wildfires - Lacombe Express Canada’s current wildfire season is devastating evidence of the effects of climate change, scientists say, but for some conspiracy theorists, the thousands of square kilometres of burnt ground isn’t enough to convince them.

Canada to join U.S. trade fight with Mexico over genetically modified corn products - Lacombe Express Canada is siding with the United States in a burgeoning trade dispute over Mexico’s restrictions on products made with genetically modified corn.

B.C. fire crews temporarily pulled out as protest tried to ‘overwhelm’ RCMP blockade - Lacombe Express The BC Wildfire Service has confirmed it temporarily reassigned crews fighting fires in the province’s Shuswap region after protesters showed up at an RCMP roadblock Wednesday evening in what police say was an effort to “overwhelm” the blockade.

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

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

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

Canadians unified on forest protection although wildfire cause divisive: poll - Lacombe Express As Canada struggles through its worst fire season in recorded history, a new survey suggests protecting forests remains one issue that unites most Canadians no matter who they are or where they live.

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

Cabinet ministers leave retreat without new plans to address housing crisis - Lacombe Express The federal Liberal cabinet is wrapping up a three-day retreat in Charlottetown today promising concrete action on housing but without any specific new initiatives on the table.

Crews continue battling N.W.T. wildfires, blaze remains 15 km from Yellowknife - Lacombe Express Crews continued Tuesday to battle wildfires that have forced seven out of every 10 Northwest Territories residents from their homes — or about 30,000 people.

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

Former Red Deer Rebel Brandon Hagel signs 8-year extension with Lightning - Lacombe Express The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed forward Brandon Hagel to an eight-year contract extension worth $52 million.

Flair CEO says airline flying high — enough to stave off ‘growing pains,’ large loans - Lacombe Express Flair Airlines CEO Stephen Jones says his budget carrier is at last running a smooth operation propelled by high passenger numbers, despite “growing pains” at the debt-laden company that’s still striving to gain consumer confidence.