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11/15/2024

***FUN FACT FRIDAY***

As some parts of the province are dealing with slick highways and a wintery blast, thought it might be interesting to look at some winter crash stats.

Did you know that about 30% of all motor vehicle collisions in Canada occur on snowy or icy roads and 1/3 of all collisions happen between November through February?

Single vehicle crashes are most common from October through December. Is that because that's how long it takes all of us to adjust to driving in winter driving conditions?! 🤔

Weather conditions are a factor in nearly 5% of all fatal accidents.

Insurance companies report a 49% increase in collision-related claims in December and January.

76% of Canadians use winter tires.

Take your time, get the winter tires, be prepared, and stay safe friends!

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11/12/2024

We're starting to feel pretty festive as we bump into more of you each week! Come find us so you can wrap up a little hometown and prairie love this holiday season!

Here's where you can find us this week 👇:

📍Thursday: Lacombe Farmers Market - Lacombe Memorial Centre 2-6pm
📍Saturday: Fort Saskatchewan Christmas Marketplace - Dow Centennial Centre 10am-4pm
📍Sunday: Fort Saskatchewan Christmas Marketplace - Dow Centennial Centre 10am-4pm

11/08/2024

***FUN FACT FRIDAY***

Did you know in July of 1941, the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) became the first branch of the Canadian Armed Forces to begin actively recruiting women? This led to the creation of the Canadian Women’s Auxiliary Force (CWAAF), which was later renamed to the Royal Canadian Air Force, Women’s Division (RCAF/WD).

Norva Hutton, from Bentley, was one of the many women who joined the RCAF/WD. Here is her story shared from the Bentley Museum:

Norva enlisted in the military on November 16, 1943. This was just seven days after her 20th birthday. Following basic training, Norva was assigned to the “Test and Development” unit of the RCAF in Rockcliffe, Ontario. Her job dealt with the ordering and obtaining of parts and equipment for military projects. Joining the military and moving to Ontario was quite an adventure for someone that had spent their entire life growing up on the family farm just east of Bentley. Norva enjoyed her service life - especially the access to organized sports. Her military friends couldn’t believe she had never played inside a gym. The old red schoolhouse in Bentley never had a gymnasium, so all sports were played outside.

Although Norva and her unit were safe in Rockcliffe, they did feel sadness for the tragic loss of many friends, school mates and relatives. Norva’s cousin, Vernon Miles, who was four years older than her, was also in the RCAF. Vernon was killed on January 28, 1944 while on a mission over Denmark.

Corporal Norva Hutton was discharged on December 17, 1946. After her discharge, Norva took a business course at a veteran’s school in Edmonton. She then went to the Yukon and worked for the military’s Highway Maintenance Branch. While working in the Yukon Norva met and married Joe Landry. Joe was a soldier and was stationed in the Yukon. At the time of their meeting Joe was driving the Alaskan Highway hauling supplies and equipment for the military.

Today, and all days, we acknowledge and thank the men and women who have served our Country.

📸✍️ https://lacombemuseum.com/virtual-exhibits/at-home-and-abroad/

11/06/2024

Are you counting down the days til you can head down to the lake and NOT freeze?!

Us. Too.

‘Til then grab a cozy Gull Lake Toboggan Toque!

11/04/2024

Our holiday market season is underway! Our mobile unit is heading both north and south PLUS staying local to help you gift a little hometown and prairie love this festive season!

Here's where you can find us this week 👇:

📍Thursday: Lacombe Farmers Market - Lacombe Memorial Centre 2-6pm
📍Sunday: Blue Grass Christmas Market - Blue Grass Garden Centre Red Deer 10am-4pm

11/01/2024

***FUN FACT FRIDAY***

Did you overindulge yesterday? Feeling the effects?

If the parent tax caught up with you, some gastreoenterologist and gut microbiome researchers say you should reach for some sauerkraut today! It can help replenish the good bacteria your gut needs to keep you healthy.

These researchers also rated Halloween treats for their nutritional value and effects on gut health. The best ones to reach for?! Sugar-coated nuts and fruits. The worst?! Chewy treats like Skittles, Starburst, and Twizzlers. Chocolate based treats are a more microbiome friendly option, especially dark chocolate, while chocolates with whole nuts are a healthier choice, with dark chocolate with nuts the best.

To restore gut health after Halloween, they recommend focusing on fiber, phytochemicals, unsaturated fats, and fermented foods. So whole grains, nuts, fruits, vegetables, dark chocolate, berries, green tea, avocados, fatty fish, sauerkraut and yogurt, to name a few.

Now, if only there weren't bags of candy left to stare us in the face for the unforeseeable future!!

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10/28/2024

Ok! We've had some time to get our feet back under us, we have our stockroom and inventory in tip-top shape, so it's time to get back on the road and connect with more of you!

You'll be able to find us at a variety of markets in the coming weeks.

Here's where we're kicking things off! 👇:

📍Friday: Christmas Count Down Holiday Market - Springbrook Multiplex 4-7pm
📍Saturday: Christmas Count Down Holiday Market - Spingbrook Multiplex 11am-4pm
📍Sunday: Blue Grass Christmas Market - Blue Grass Garden Centre Red Deer 10am-4pm

10/25/2024

***FUN FACT FRIDAY***

With Lacombe set to host the Pan Continental Curling Championship next week, let's look at some Canadian curling history.

Did you know the first curling stones in Canada were made of iron?!

They weighed between 60 and 80 pounds and were shaped like tea kettles!

Today's curling stones are made of granite sourced exclusively from two locations, the Scottish island of Alisa Craig, and a quarry in Wales.

The Pan Continental Curling Championships are for men’s and women’s teams from World Curling’s Americas and Pacific-Asia zones and is used as a qualification event for the World Men’s and World Women’s championships.

The reigning women’s champions are Korea and the reigning men’s champions are Canada.

Best of luck to all of the teams and organizers, hopefully you have a chance to take in some of this world class curling action being held right here in Lacombe!

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10/18/2024

***FUN FACT FRIDAY***

Did you know pumpkin spice has nothing to do with pumpkins?! 🤯

Pumpkin spice is actually the spice mix used for pumpkin pies.

It is made from ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, ground allspice and ground cloves.

Yay or nay for you on the pumpkin spice?!

If you were going to treat yourself to a PS, which local coffee shop are you hitting up?! 👇

pumpkin spice

10/15/2024

We've been asking for this design on more merch for a while now - and WOW, did they deliver!

How about the prairie sentinel on these autumn colors?! 👌

This will be a T you reach for!

Unisex fit, super soft, S-3XL, distressed design, available in rust, mustard, and autumn!

10/11/2024

***FUN FACT FRIDAY***

Let's talk cold hockey rinks!

If you're a hockey parent, you've got a list of rinks where you put on an extra layer or two!

In 2018, the rink in Foxwarren, Manitoba, was named the Coldest Rink in North America! They say if it's -20 outside, it's -20 inside.

Foxwarren is a community of just 90 people, but a wintertime gathering place for the region.

That barn was originally opened in 1949, with a price tag of $30,000.

Despite the old, cold barn, it boasts playing a role in many NHLers starts, including Ron Low, Pat Falloon, Mark Wotton, Cody McLeod, and Dawson Barteaux.

Unfortunately, a storm producing high winds in late August tore a large strip off of the roof, causing significant damages.

If we were to run a coldest rink in the province contest, who would be in the running?! 👇

10/05/2024

***FUN FACT FRIDAY***

As I start to see holiday catalogs arrive in the mail geared for kids, it always takes me back to the Sears Wish Book and the hours I spent circling my wishlist!

Did you know it was originally the Sears Christmas Book, which was first released in 1933! It was just 78 pages.

It was renamed the Sears Wish Book in 1968, having ballooned to 608 pages!

In 1992, it hit an all-time high of 834 pages of gift giving options for all ages, interests, and budgets.

During its final years, it dropped to 150 pages.

The publication ceased in 2011. Sears brought it back for one year in 2017.

It truly was a book of joy!

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09/30/2024

That's a wrap!

It's been a slice at 4915 50th Avenue, but the curtain has drawn, and it's time to let us out into the world!

Keep following along friends. We have plenty of new arrivals on the way for the holiday season, mobile market plans, and enhanced local shopping opportunities.

09/28/2024

***FUN FACT FRIDAY***

Did you know we have offered a selection of our merch at BOTH locations for several years?!

And we'll be pumping our offering WAY up in the coming weeks to ensure we continue to serve our local customers! Can't make it in to shop - no problem! Shop online .ca, select local pickup, and we'll get it to the restaurant location of your choice!

We wouldn't be where we are today without local support and amazing local partnerships like we enjoy !

Thank YOU for following along and cheering us on thru this transition.

We promise, the best is yet to come!!

09/27/2024

'cause it's a bittersweet symphony, that's life.

Bittersweet 💯

It took so long to put this all together.

It seemed like mere moments to take it all apart.

Onward and upward!

09/24/2024

Our mobile market schedule is slowing down, but plenty of time to come see us and get ready for sweater weather!

Here's where you'll find us on the road this week 👇:

📍Friday: Capstone Night Market Red Deer - Canada 150 Square: 5-9pm
📍Saturday: Gwynne Pumpkin Festival - 115 Government Ave, Gwynne: 2-6pm

09/20/2024

***FUN FACT FRIDAY***

📣 While Saturday is the last day our storefront in downtown Lacombe is open, it doesn't mean we're packing it in or gone for good.

You'll still be able to find us online at hometownmarket.ca and nocoast.shop with local pickup options and shipping.

You'll be able to shop in person at both locations, PLUS our mobile market will continue to hit the road throughout central Alberta ALL year long!

So not goodbye, more like, see you soon!

We have plenty of new arrivals on the way for the holiday season and can't wait to carry on and grow this adventure in new ways, all while connecting with more of you!

So please stay the course and keep following along - we're just getting started!

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Lacombe, AB

Opening Hours

Wednesday	11am - 6pm
Thursday	11am - 6pm
Friday	11am - 6pm
Saturday	11am - 6pm

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http://hometownmarket.ca/

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'cause it's a bittersweet symphony, that's life. Bittersweet 💯 It took so long to put this all together. It seemed like mere moments to take it all apart. Onward and upward! #ClosingTime #Bittersweet #ThatsLife #TakeItApart #PutItBackTogether #Onward #Upward #HometownMarket #CEG3

📢 Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes! Ok, picture Ross in one of my favourite Friends episodes of all time when Ross and Rachel buy a new couch and need to get it in their apartment. We're making a Pivot! What it means.... We're closing the doors to our storefront in downtown Lacombe as of Saturday, September 21st. BUT we're embarking on several new chapters and opportunities for both HometownMarket.ca and No Coast. We'll continue with online sales, markets throughout central Alberta and be re-vamping our merch selection Cilantro and Chive - Lacombe and Cilantro and Chive - Red Deer. Are we sad to see the doors on our little storefront close - 100%. BUT are we excited to be able to connect with more of you on the road and spread our prairie and hometown love a little further - ABSOFREAKENLUTELY!!! So definitely NOT goodbye, just a PIVOT! And to take another cue from Ross on Friends "I'm fine." Buckle up, enjoy the ride, I would love for you to follow along on this BIG leap! ~Kim #ChChChanges #Pivot #StorefrontClosing #NotGoodBye #ImFine #BigLeap #BuckleUp #WildRide #CEG3 #HometownMarket

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Lacombe truly is beautiful in every season, even spring! 🤣 The snow today is like a Hallmark movie, just we're nowhere close to Christmas! City of Lacombe Downtown Lacombe

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Coffee: because adulting is hard! We have a sweet selection of FUN mugs to suit all of the moods before (and after) your morning cup ☕️ Which mug are YOU reaching for?!Me - I need the 'Get Sh*t Done' motivator mug ALL day EVERY day!#AdultingIsHard #CoffeePlease #Cappuccino #CEG3 #CoffeeMugs #FUN #GetSh*tDone #GoodDayForGoodDay #Seriously #ChalantAF #Grammar #RayOfSunshine #OGSh*tShow #NotForEveryone #WildChild

There's a reason we're called HometownMarket! We celebrate home towns in Central Alberta, with a mission to help build community pride for the region and province we call home. Notice a community we need a mug for?! 👇 And another burning question of ours, enamel or ceramic mug or both?! 👇 #HometownMarket #CentralAlberta #CommunityPride #LoveWhereYouLive #Lacombe #RedDeer #GullLake #Ponoka #Rimbey #SylvanLake #Innisfail #Blackfalds #Stettler #RockyMountainHouse