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BY KALISHA MENDONSALacombe Express
Last week, Lacombe had its fi rst gath-
ering of ‘Citizens on Patrol’, where a
group of engaged citizens gathered
to discuss ideas of how to make the City
safer.
Approximately 30 people attended the
fi rst meeting. The group is still being de-
veloped but one of the guiding principles
that will carry forward is that it is the duty
of each citizen, along with the police, to be
aware and proactive against criminality.
“I want ‘Citizens on Patrol’ or ‘Taking
Back Lacombe’ or whatever we call it to be
a made-in-Lacombe solution for Lacombe,
and I want it to take on the form that the
citizens think is best. I want it to have
enough momentum and interest to not
only be self-sustaining, but for it to grow
and nourish itself,” said Lacombe Police
Chief Steve Murray.
“If the only thing that keeps this going
is me, coming to a meeting once a month,
and talk to you for an hour, I’ve failed
you. You’re inspired to come here tonight,
so take that inspiration and share it with
others, and encourage them to be good
citizens. Ask them to become a part of the
solution as much as every police offi cer.”
Murray became involved when a citizen
of Lacombe, Ed L’Ecluse, came forward
with the idea that citizens of Lacombe
could come together to get a closer look at
crime.
Neither the Lacombe Police Service
nor the City of Lacombe is running the
program – it is completely citizen-driven.
Murray’s presence at the meeting was for
the purpose of sharing his philosophies
of what the group might become, and how
citizens can assist the police by being pro-
active, observant and reporting instances
that seem out of place or suspicious.
“We do pro-active duty by making ap-
pearances in neighbourhoods that have
higher statistical representation of crime
in Lacombe. Simply by spending time in
those areas, last year we saw a decrease of
33 per cent in criminal mischief. We didn’t
arrest more people, or charge more people
– we were just there. My point is that pres-
ence can have a dramatic effect on crimi-
nality,” Murray said.
He said the presence of people on trails,
in parks and just being mindful in neigh-
bourhoods is a great way for Citizens on
Patrol to contribute to keeping Lacombe
safe. He said as residents, people will have
a better idea of what is normal or out of
place in their neighbourhoods than mem-
bers of the police might if they just drive
through a street.
“It doesn’t have to be a police car – it’s
just a presence of anybody. We would rec-
ommend that you don’t necessarily get in-
volved when you witness a crime in prog-
ress because common sense tells us that
things can go down,” he said.
“What we can do, is as residents, if we
are awakened in the early morning and we
look out our window and see people, what’s
wrong with opening your door and saying,
‘Hey, what are you doing?’ Let them know
you’re there, awake and observing. Then
call us.”
When the original conversation between
L’Ecluse and Murray occurred, both par-
ties agreed the intent of ‘Citizens on Patrol’
is to engage the community of Lacombe to
be vigilant, aware and to work together to
make the City safer.
“One of the things that Ed (L’Ecluse)
and I talked about was this: in terms of
Citizens on Patrol, if the message ‘All is
well’ gets out to the public, it’s not the right
message. We don’t want people to think
that since there is this group working with
the police, that all is well. My fear is that
if people adopt that complacency, they will
feel like they don’t have to do their part
anymore,” Murray explained.
Mayor Steve Christie was in attendance
at the meeting to pledge his support as a
Mayor to the citizens as they make a dedi-
cated effort to be aware of and help take
care of the City.
“I don’t want people going out to ‘tackle
crime’ and getting hurt or anything. It’s
just about awareness, which is something
that people don’t have.
“I know that for a fact – I used to be a
private investigator for a few years. People
are oblivious to their surroundings. It’s
about being aware of our surroundings,
and getting to know our neighbours,”
Christie said.
Both Christie and Murray said each
crime has a root cause, and that support-
ing social programs such as mental health
initiatives, youth programs, addictions
programs and social protective services
are necessary to preventing crime.
Murray made it clear he wants citizens
to remember the police are not necessarily
always able to handle an issue alone. There
are roles that social agencies, community
members and individuals must all play to
contribute to municipal safety.
He encouraged people to meet their
neighbours, be watchful of their neigh-
bourhoods and to engage in community
safety.
“As a police chief, I pledge the support of
the Lacombe Police Service to this group.
That said, I want this to be a group of very
engaged citizens that are taking an active
role to care for Lacombe. At the end of the
day, it’s going to be a commitment shared
with others that is truly going to get us
where we want to be.”
STARTING THE CONVERSATION - Lacombe Police Chief Steve Murray and local citizen Ed L’Ecluse hope to engage the community and to start a Citizens on Patrol group. Sarah Maetche/Lacombe Express
Residents are pulling together to make Lacombe safer‘Citizens on Patrol’ is gathering momentum across the community
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As the next provincial
election continues to draw
near, a City councillor has
announced his intentions
to run in the upcoming
nomination race, vying to
become the PC candidate
for the Lacombe-Ponoka
constituency.
Wayne Rempel offi cially
announced his intention
to run in the nomination
race on Feb. 3rd.
He’s not alone in seek-
ing the PC nomination as
local businessman Peter
DeWit and former mayor
of Ponoka Larry Henkel-
man, along with current
sitting MLA Rod Fox, have
all thrown their hats into
the ring, eyeing the nomi-
nation.
Rempel has lived in La-
combe since 1999 and has
owned two businesses
within the City over the
last 14 years. He has sat as
a councillor since 2007.
Rempel said he felt it
was the right time to make
the move from municipal
to provincial politics. “I’ve
been thinking of a move
for a year now,” he said.
Rempel said he’s been
a PC member on and off
for a number of years and
has been involved with
working closely with the
PC government during
his time serving as a City
councillor.
He said the motivating
factor behind seeking the
nomination comes from
the encouragement and
support of the community.
“My decision was made
easy by the support of my
family, friends and the
other people I have been
talking to within the con-
stituency,” said Rempel.
“They have said to me, you
are the perfect person for
the position, due to your
involvement in the com-
munity.
“I’m very vocal as for
what’s happening in La-
combe. What I say, I stand
behind it. In the constitu-
ency we need a representa-
tive that is willing to listen
and also willing to explain
the reasons behind the de-
cisions made — not just
someone who says what
people want to hear, but
someone who gets things
done.”
Rempel said even though
he is sitting as a City coun-
cillor, he can still seek the
PC nomination. “It’s really
up to me,” he said. “I can
do my job properly for City
council while doing this.”
He added depending on
how the race progresses,
it will determine his next
move and if he will have
to step down from serving
the municipality.
An open nomination
race will be held and local
PC members will endorse
which of the candidates
they believe should rep-
resent the party during
the next election. The La-
combe-Ponoka PC constit-
uency nomination meeting
is tentatively set for March
7th. The party intends to
have candidates for all 87
constituencies by March
15th ahead of the election.
City councillor seeks PC nominationBY SARAH MAETCHELacombe Express
Lacombe-Ponoka MLA
Rod Fox may still be hear-
ing about his fl oor cross-
ing from the Wildrose par-
ty to join the governing PC
party this past December,
but he said he’s ready to
represent the party mov-
ing forward into the next
election.
Fox was among the nine
Wildrose MLAs, includ-
ing former leader Danielle
Smith, who defected from
the Wildrose caucus to join
the governing party, which
inspired conversation and
debate among many Al-
bertans. Fox announced
his intentions last week,
that he will be seeking
the nomination within the
constituency. “I receive
lots of questions no matter
where I go and I’m always
open to input and ideas.”
Now that three other
candidates have put their
names forward for the PC
nomination, Fox will have
a true race on his hands.
“I’m sure it will provide
the opportunity to engage
and increase involve-
ment,” he said.
Fox said he’s looking
forward to bringing the ex-
perience he’s gained as an
MLA, and will continue to
advocate on behalf of the
constituency.
Fox’s background is in
insurance, fi nance, mar-
keting, managing and
business relations. He has
acted as a sales manager
in the four western prov-
inces for the largest Cana-
dian-owned insurance pre-
mium fi nance company.
Fox has been active in
federal political advocacy
serving two terms as a fi -
nancial agent, three terms
as president and sat as a
policy chair on MP Blaine
Calkins’ Wetaskwin Rid-
ing Association board of
directors.
Fox has also been active
within the community,
having served as a director
on the Lacombe Economic
Development Board and
as a candidate in the 2007
municipal election. “I will
continue to advocate for
education, sound fi scal
policy, promote agricul-
ture and the oil sector and
the diversifi cation of the
economy,” he said.
Fox said his decision
behind making the move
to cross the fl oor, in the
end, was based on the best
interests of the area, and
to work with the current
government, instead of
from the outside. “We have
been advocating on a set
of values and principles
and what has happened, is
the government wanted to
bring the values and prin-
ciples I campaigned on in
the last election into their
government,” he said.
“Instead of opposing that,
I decided to roll up my
sleeves and get to work.”
Fox said that his role as
an MLA has not changed.
“I was the person asked
to take the voice of the
constituents to the legis-
lature and I will continue
to make sure that voice is
heard.”
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BY ERIN FAWCETTLacombe Express
One local woman has se-
cured her spot as a fi nalist
on the upcoming season of
MasterChef Canada. She is
now competing to make a
spot in the top 16.
“It’s pretty surreal,” Meg
Tucker said during a recent
chat. “It’s been really awe-
some. I’ve always been an
avid cook and I love to cook
so much so that my friends
say that I need a cooking
show – it’s been a running
joke for so many years.”
Following the initial
rounds of the audition
process, the premiere epi-
sode of the second season,
which took place Feb. 1st
on CTV, found the home
cook fi nalists enter the
most nerve-wracking fi rst
phase of the competition
as they presented their sig-
nature dish for tasting by
judges Michael Bonacini,
Alvin Leung, and Claudio
Aprile.
Tucker, a Red Deer ra-
dio host, was chosen out of
thousands of applicants to
present her signature dish
to the judges in the hopes
of moving on in the com-
petition to the top 16. She is
competing to win $100,000
and the title of Canada’s
next MasterChef.
For her fi rst audition
in Calgary she presented
the judges bacon leek and
Gruyere quiche with apple
fennel chutney. “I made
my own bacon for the dish
which was really fun.”
After the fi rst audition,
Tucker got a call from the
show’s producers saying
that she had made it to the
next round – the top 50.
“I had all types of emo-
tions going on when I got
that call,” she said. “I im-
mediately started crying
because for those people
who know me, I am emo-
tional. I was so, so proud
of myself and then it was
quickly oh my god – what
did I get myself into?
“It was a bit daunting too
because when you’re in To-
ronto you’re in a little bit
of a bubble. You are cut off
and you can’t be emailing
and letting everyone know
how you’re doing. There is
defi nitely a mental aspect
to it as well in that regard
and you have to psych your-
self up for that too.”
Tucker’s audition dish
for the second round in
Toronto was pumpkin and
ricotta-stuffed ravioli with
crispy sage and hazelnut
brown butter.
She said she decided to
make that dish because one
of her favourite kinds of
food is comfort food. “It’s
not super fancy, but it’s just
yummy, good for your soul
food – that is my favourite.”
Only those with the most
impressive plates receive
a coveted white apron and
have the opportunity to
reach the next level of the
competition. In the second
episode, airing Feb. 8th,
the auditions continue, and
the remaining home cooks
battle it out to make it into
the top 16 of MasterChef
Canada.
As the date for the show
to air is coming closer,
Tucker said she is excited
for the season to start.
“I’m excited, I’m ner-
vous and I don’t even
know what is going to be
shown – there’s an element
of the unknown. People
don’t like having photos of
themselves taken let alone
watching themselves on
TV. But I am really excited
and I am proud.”
As for being on Mas-
terChef Canada, Tucker
said it’s another check on
her bucket list.
“My entire life has been a
giant adventure. I did stand
up comedy in New York
City, I was a nanny in New
York, I’ve lived all over the
country, I’ve worked in
marketing and now I’m a
radio host,” she said. “So
on one hand it wasn’t re-
ally surprising that I got
the call because of course
I’m going to do MasterChef,
why the heck not? It was
one more for the bucket
list.”
Looking forward, Tucker
said one day she would love
to have a cooking show
with kids.
“Kids are so funny and I
love to teach so to be able
to teach cooking and do a
show with hilarious chil-
dren would be amazing.
“But really what it all
comes back to is that I love
to cook but I also love to
feed people. You want to
make people happy.”
MEG TUCKER photo courtesy of CTV
Central Alberta woman a fi nalist on MasterChef Canada
6 Lacombe Express Thursday, February 5, 2015
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BY SARAH MAETCHELacombe Express
The future of Alberta Downs,
Lacombe’s local horseracing
track, is still up in the air accord-
ing to owner/operator Bob Allen.
For the past six years, the one-
mile oval located just outside
Lacombe along Hwy. 2, has sup-
plied the harness racing industry
with a place to race and train and
acted as a venue for fans to watch
quality racing.
That all changed this past No-
vember, shortly after the racing
season wrapped up, when Allen
was contacted by Horse Rac-
ing Alberta (HRA), the branch
of the Alberta Government that
governs horseracing within the
province, and was presented with
a letter stating Alberta Downs
would not be given any race dates
for the 2015 season.
Allen said he was initially
shocked by the decision, espe-
cially because he was previously
given draft dates from the HRA.
“It kind of took the wind out of
my sails,” he said. “It’s really dis-
appointing.”
Over the past two months, Al-
len has perused an appeal, legally
requesting the dates previously
given to him to be re-instated.
The HRA responded to Allen’s
appeal, stating that if he met the
required conditions, they would
consider reinstating the dates.
The conditions that Alberta
Downs must meet involve show-
ing required engineer reports,
fi re safety specifi cations and en-
suring the facility as a whole is
up to code.
This past year, Alberta Downs
had some fi nancial diffi culties
where Allen had to make $500,000
worth of safety upgrades to the
facility in order to run and also
paid $420,000 to Lacombe County
for the paving of the road leading
up to the race track.
On Jan. 29th, Allen said he had
just sent a letter back to the HRA,
agreeing to meet their listed con-
ditions.
“They never made a commit-
ment, but they seemed receptive,”
he said in regards to the second
letter he received from the HRA.
Harness racing in Edmonton
just ended for the season at the
end of January and now most of
the horseracing industry is left
with no place to go, said Allen.
Many horse trainers, owners
and racers within the province
now have to fi nd other venues to
house and train their animals,
without being able to access Al-
berta Downs.
“A lot of them do not have a
farm or a place to go,” he said. “It
really is a downturn in the race
business.” Allen noted that the
newly constructed racing facility
in Calgary, Century Downs, does
not have barns, so many within
the industry are left in the lurch
for a place to house their horses.
“I’ve received many phone calls
in desperation,” he said. “It’s bad
for me, it’s bad for the fans and
it’s bad for the horsemen.”
Allen fi rmly believes he will
have all of the issues identifi ed by
the HRA solved before the usu-
ally scheduled race time in May,
but the decision regarding rein-
stating the dates remains solely
on the HRA.
The HRA was not available for
comment at the time of publica-
tion.
Future of Alberta Downs still uncertain
OFF THE ROAD - Lacombe Police Service peace offi cers responded to a single vehicle collision at thecorner of 63rd St. and 50th Ave. on the morning of Feb. 3rd. Due to icy conditions the vehicle slid off the road.No injuries were reported. Sarah Maetche/Lacombe Express
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Long recovery for dogsAnimal shelters are already
fi lled to capacity, caring for our
furry friends who are unwanted
and in need of care.
Three Central Alberta shelters
recently welcomed 76 dogs follow-
ing what is said to be one of the
largest seizures of neglected dogs
in Alberta’s history.
In total 201 dogs were taken from
a rural property outside of Milk
River in southern Alberta in two
stages by the SPCA. Sixty dogs
were voluntarily handed over in
December, and the remaining 141
were seized through a search war-
rant on Jan. 13th.
The SPCA reached out to the Al-
berta Animal Rescue Crew Society
(AARCS) to help fi nd animal care
facilities across the province to
care for the dogs due to the large
number.
The dogs, a mixture of huskies,
Irish wolfhounds, malamutes and
komondors were in horrendous
condition upon arrival to the shel-
ters.
They were extremely emaciated,
with badly matted fur, dehydrated
and very hungry. Some had broken
bones, gapping wounds and were
riddled with parasites. Most were
found on chains around the rural
property, attempting to fi nd shelter
under vehicles and sheds, at the
mercy of the winter elements. The
dogs still have a long way to go on
their road to recovery, but shelter
organizers are optimistic they will
all fully recover.
The SPCA continues their inves-
tigation and charges are pending
against the owner.
The SPCA was fi rst alerted about
the property and the dogs’ well-
being after receiving tips from the
public.
A petition calling for the owner
involved in the animal cruelty case
to be banned from owning animals
for life is now being circulated and
is gaining momentum.
Animal advocates are also reel-
ing after learning that the accused
owner allegedly has had more than
300 dogs seized from her care in Al-
berta and Saskatchewan over the
past eight years.
In 2010, 82 dogs were removed
from the owner’s property in Les-
lie, Sask. She was charged and con-
victed under Saskatchewan’s Ani-
mal Protection Act of non-criminal
neglect and fi ned $5,000. She was
also banned from owning no more
than two dogs at a time for a 10-
year period, but the ban was only
applicable in Saskatchewan.
It’s obvious the owner just
moved to another province where
the ban was not enforceable.
The petition calls for provincial
and federal animal neglect and
cruelty charges against the woman
and the maximum penalty, includ-
ing a lifetime ban from owning ani-
mals, if she’s convicted.
More should be done to keep
animals out of the hands of people
who are re-offending animal abus-
ers. Something similar to a sex of-
fender registry should be created
nationally to track these abusers.
For more information about
AARCS or how you can help, visit
www.aarcs.ca.
For more information about the
local animal shelter, CARES, visit
www.centralanimalservices.com.
After governments aban-
don fi scal prudence, they
will soon search for any
and all ways to tax people
more.
This is the reality play-
ing out in Alberta, where
Premier Jim Prentice has
fl oated multiple tax in-
crease trial balloons.
The premier, new to the
offi ce, is not responsible for
jacking up program spend-
ing beyond what infl ation
and population growth
would warrant over the
past decade.
Former premiers Ed Stel-
mach and Alison Redford
must share that crown.
But Prentice is responsi-
ble if he now spends above
what Albertans can afford
and taxes them more to pay
for it (rather than chop ex-
penses, including the $22.5
billion in public sector com-
pensation, which equates
to nearly half of Alberta’s
total expenditures).
For example, the premier
has attacked Alberta’s 10%
single personal income tax
rate, and hinted at new and
higher tax brackets.
In a recent interview, he
claimed that, “As you study
the Alberta tax system, it’s
quite clear that for people
who are the working poor,
it is a system which bites
them pretty hard, com-
pared to the rest of the
country.”
Actually, the premier
is fl at-out wrong – the ex-
act opposite is true. Other
provinces tax the poor
more than Alberta, partly
because of Alberta’s rather
generous basic exemption.
In Alberta, someone who
earns less than $17,787 pays
no provincial personal in-
come tax. And the 10% tax
rate applies only to income
above that level.
In contrast, the poor in
other provinces start pay-
ing provincial income tax
after $7,708 in Prince Ed-
ward Island (the tiniest ex-
emption) and after $15,378
in Saskatchewan (the next
most generous province
after Alberta). Other prov-
inces are sandwiched in
between.
The $17,787 Alberta ex-
emption also means that
critics who claim Alberta’s
single tax is not progres-
sive – that everyone, poor
or wealthy, all pay the same
proportion of their income
in provincial income tax –
are mistaken. Let’s look at
some simplifi ed examples,
which do not account for
tax credits or deductions,
but illustrate the point.
Earn $17,787 in Alberta
and you’ll pay nothing in
provincial income tax.
Earn $50,000 and 6.4% of
your income is tax ($50,000
minus the $17,787 exemp-
tion; the 10% tax is paid
on the remaining $32,213).
Earn $100,000 and 8.2% of
your income is tax. There’s
a word for such sliding pro-
portions of tax paid: pro-
gressive.
Or consider another
analysis measuring the to-
tal provincial tax burden
paid by the bottom 25% of
income earners. They pro-
vide 4.8% of all taxes col-
lected in Saskatchewan,
5.8% in Ontario, and 5.9%
in British Columbia.
In Alberta, by compari-
son, the taxes paid by that
bottom 25% account for
just 2.9% of the province’s
total tax revenues.
According to the author
of this analysis, there are
two ways to ensure poor
Canadians pay a smaller
proportion of their income
(or of total taxes collected)
than do wealthier taxpay-
ers.
One way: multiple rates
that tax high-income earn-
ers at higher levels. How-
ever, the author warns
that this, “May discourage
high-income, highly skilled
workers from moving to Al-
berta or staying here.”
Or the second way, what
Alberta does: a high basic
personal exemption from
income tax.
Insofar as the argument
is about the progressivity
of Alberta’s system, the au-
thor of this analysis of Al-
berta’s single-rate system
is correct.
And where does this
laudable analysis come
from? The provincial gov-
ernment’s very own Bud-
get 2014. The provincial tax
comparisons and discus-
sion of progressivity can
be found on page 120, in a
section entitled ‘Alberta’s
Progressive Tax System.’
Alberta’s Budget 2014
sums up Alberta’s progres-
sive single-rate tax system
this way: “When all taxes
are considered, Alberta
has a very progressive tax
system that compares well
with other provinces.”
Indeed. And Alberta Fi-
nance is correct and the
Premier is mistaken. Al-
berta’s single-rate system
serves Albertans well – in-
cluding the very poor.
Mark Milke is a senior fel-low at the Fraser Institute and the author of a 1998 report to the Alberta Income Tax Review Committee calling for a single income tax rate. His column is distributed via Troy Media.
Alberta’s poor least taxed in the country
Mark
M I L K E
8 Lacombe Express Thursday, February 5, 2015
Horoscope
Aries, tackle a problem that’s
been puzzling you head-on this
week. A direct approach may
just provide you the unique
perspective you need
to crack this nut.
Taurus, state your case
carefully when you attempt
to get your point across at
work. Others will appreciate
your thoughtful approach and
respond positively.
ARIESMar 21/Apr 20
TAURUSApr 21/May 21
Gemini, you are up to your
ears in work and you can’t
see the light at the end of the
tunnel just yet. Rest assured
that it’s there, but it could take
a few more days
in the trenches.
Various responsibilities require
your full attention this week,
Cancer. Don’t be afraid to
accept some help so you can
get everything done on time.
GEMINIMay 22/Jun 21
CANCERJun 22/Jul 22
Leo, you are invested in
reaching a goal, and those
around you are inspired by
your gusto. Make the most of
your energy and help others
harness theirs if given
the chance.
Virgo, you work best when you
have a plan in place. While you
are not usually appreciative of
surprises, this week you are
willing to be a little
more fl exible.
LEOJul 23/Aug 23
VIRGOAug 24/Sept 22
A disagreement at work has
you unsure about what side
to support, Libra. Stay neutral
for the time being until you can
get a better grasp
of the situation.
Scorpio, focus on issues at
work this week. Channel your
energy into productivity at the
offi ce, and know that there will
be time to daydream
down the road.
LIBRASept 23/Oct 23
SCORPIOOct 24/Nov 22
You may feel strong winds
of change blowing in your
direction, Sagittarius, and you
do not know what is in store
for you. Sometimes it can be
exciting to be surprised.
Capricorn, look forward to the
weeks ahead, as some good
news is on the horizon. Allow
others around you to share in
the good times ahead.
SAGITTARIUSNov 23/Dec 21
CAPRICORNDec 22/Jan 20
Aquarius, revisit your career
goals this week. Even if your
goals seem ever-changing,
it can be productive to
reexamine them from
time to time.
Keep things simple this week,
Pisces. You will have a lot on
your plate in the days ahead,
but it’s nothing you
can’t handle.
AQUARIUSJan 21/Feb 18
PISCESFeb 19/Mar 20
CLUES ACROSS 1. Fashion dandy 4. Cycles per second 7. Strikebreaker 11. Aquatic reptile (informal) 13. Express pleasure 14. Swiss river 15. Contains cerium 17. Ribonucleic acid 18. On top 19. Taxis 21. Banking machine 22. Small salamander 23. Voltage 25. Pointed summit
27. DWTS host 33. In a way, smoked 34. Peat moss source 35. W. African nation Sierra ___ 36. Cocoa plum tree 41. Holiday (informal) 44. Venezuelan capital 46. DWTS hostess 48. Hideouts 50. Actress Lupino 51. The content of cognition 53. Point one point N of
due E 55. Plunder a town 59. No. Albanian dialect
60. No (Scottish) 61. Blatted 64. X2 = a Pacifi c tourist
commune 65. AKA option key 66. Angelina’s spouse 67. “Wedding Crashers”
Wilson 68. Grassland, meadow 69. Laughing to self (texting)
CLUES DOWN 1. Licenses TV stations 2. Metal-bearing mineral 3. Meat from a pig (alt. sp.)
4. A bottle with a stopper 5. Short labored breath 6. Hair washing soap 7. Steam bath 8. “R.U.R.” playwright Karel 9. Beside one another in lines 10. Not straight 12. Former OSS 16. Truck driver’s radio 20. Dried-up 24. Million gallons per day (abbr.) 26. Encircle (archaic) 27. ‘__ death do us part
ANSWER
28. A single unit 29. A siemens 30. Prohibition 31. V. William’s clothing line 32. Scotland’s poet’s initials 37. Auto 38. Single spot card in a deck 39. Crow sound 40. Former CIA 42. Factory where arms are made 43. Radioactive unit 44. Scoundrel 45. Freshwater duck genus 47. 9 decades 48. Makes tractors 49. 55120 51. Southeast Nigeria people 52. Arab sailing vessel 54. Hay bundle 56. Blood type 57. Driver compartment 58. “Das Kapital” author Marx 62. Consume food 63. Dental degree
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ANSWER
Thursday, February 5, 2015 Lacombe Express 9
BY KALISHA MENDONSALacombe Express
Over the last fi ve years the Lacombe and District FCSS
has not received an increase in funding by the province,
causing them to rely more heavily on community partner-
ships.
The agency relies on the partnerships of many organi-
zations to sustain the programs and services offered, and
has grown more dependent since the provincial govern-
ment has not raised its funding contribution since 2009.
The allocated government money only goes so far, and
then the pressure hits the municipality and agency to
meet the needs of the program.
“With our organization – the Lacombe and District
FCSS – there is FCSS funding but then we do a lot of other
programs that aren’t a part of FCSS funding. FCSS eligible
programs are a piece of what we do, but we operate a lot of
other things that are sort of under an umbrella of FCSS,
but are not our programs. For our organization, when
you look at the funding piece, there are categories: FCSS
eligible, FCSS eligible but non-funded and then non-FCSS
funded,” explained Executive Director Susan MacDonald.
“Within the FCSS funding, there is an 80/20 share of
costs between the province and the City, where the prov-
ince pays 80 per cent and the City pays the rest.
“However, for a number of years now, the City has
been contributing more than 20 per cent. For a number of
years, we were at 23 per cent, but we have had to ask for
additional funding that comes closer to 27 per cent for the
2015 budget, so those numbers are climbing.”
Last year, in addition to regular program funding, the
City of Lacombe introduced a new program called the
FCSS Community Grant Fund.
These funds are essentially passed down from the City,
fi ltered through FCSS and then distributed among local
social service programs and family support services.
The addition of the grant program makes the total con-
tribution of the City close to 35% of program funding.
“The City of Lacombe has certainly been a strong part-
ner. They believe strongly in FCSS and the support pro-
grams and services that we provide for the community,”
MacDonald said.
“FCSS is a non-profi t agency that is separate from the
City, but the funding from the provincial end goes to the
municipality and then the City turns it over to us as an
independent.”
The FCSS facility acts as an umbrella and liaison be-
tween a vast number of community programs and part-
ners. Within the organization, non FCSS-eligible funding
programs include things like Meals on Wheels, Connex,
the Small Wonders Day Home and the Caring for Children
fund. These programs are operated with partnerships and
contributions from local organizations. Sometimes, like
with the Caring for Children fund, local organizations like
the United Church will step up and make a contribution to
a cause that they feel aligns with the services and duties
of the FCSS.
“Over the last few years, we’ve had to look at alterna-
tive ways of doing things. For example, if one of our staff
leaves, we might see if we can streamline that program
with anything else so it can still be offered,” said Mac-
Donald. MacDonald said that FCSS would greatly benefi t
from increased provincial funding so they could offer pro-
grams such as an in-house drop-in counselling service at
no charge.
“Right now, I think we do an amazing job of what we’re
able to offer for how much funding we have, but our bud-
get is very tight,” she said. “We always have to kind of
watch how we move along throughout the year, and look
ahead into the next year.”
FCSS working to get the most ‘bang for the buck’
BY SARAH MAETCHELacombe Express
Fundraising efforts continue towards
building a skate park in Blackfalds.
Spearheading the project is the Optimist
Club of Blackfalds. Former President Jen-
sye Perry said the club has been working
hard for over a year to raise money to build
a new skateboard park in the community.
A section of land in between the ball dia-
monds and the junior high school has been
provided by the Town of Blackfalds for
the new park. So far the group has raised
$90,000 towards the in-ground park, and is
working towards a $450,000 goal.
“I know that seems ambitious, but the
community is generous and with the build-
er, we can pay as we go,” she said.
The park is still in the concept stage,
but it’s planned to look similar to the La-
combe skatepark and is being built by the
same crew as the north end skate park in
Red Deer. If $125,000 is raised, the group
may be eligible for a matching government
grant and other sponsorship opportuni-
ties. The group has also started an online
auction to raised additional funds along
with lining up two major fundraisers over
the next two months.
The fi rst fundraiser that will be rolled
out by the club is A Princess Tea set for
Feb. 28th from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Blackfalds
Community Hall. Perry said last year’s
tea sold out, so they’ve brought the event
back. “This year we’ve moved it to a big-
ger venue and have double the amount of
tickets,” she said. The event is aimed at all
princesses age two to 10 and their parents.
Attendees can enjoy iced tea, cupcakes and
cookies or make a princess hat craft.
There will be door prizes and many pho-
to opportunities within the castle, includ-
ing some with a group of Disney princess
visitors. Attendees are encouraged to dress
up in their best princess attire, from Hal-
loween costumes, gowns or suits and ties.
Tickets are $20 per person. A total of 225
tickets are available and only a quarter of
them have been sold so far. The next fun-
draiser the Optimist Club has planned is
a Fabulous Vegas Night in Blackfalds on
March 7th at the Multiplex Banquet Room.
“The night features fun Vegas-style
games,” said Perry. All of the games are
played with funny money and do not fea-
ture any cash prizes.
Tickets are $50 and include a lunch, cash
bar, the chance to win prizes, door prizes
and silent auction items. “It’s all through
donation,” explained Perry. “The grand
prize is a two-night stay in Vegas with a
fl ight voucher.”
The grand prize winner will have the
choice of eight Vegas hotels to choose from.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Games run from
7 to 11 p.m. Prizes will be awarded by mid-
night. “Only 100 tickets are available and
we are half-way sold out,” said Perry.
All the funds raised will go directly to-
wards the skateboard park.
For tickets, contact an Optimist Club
member or Perry at 403-877-8521.
Optimist Club of Blackfalds continues to raise funds for skate park
A fatal collision along
Milton Road, northwest of
Lacombe, has claimed the
life of a 19-year-old man.
On Saturday, Jan. 31st
at approximately 4:08 a.m.
Blackfalds RCMP respond-
ed to the scene of a single
vehicle rollover along Mil-
ton Road, west of Hwy. 815.
RCMP believe a 17-year-
old driver of a Ford F-250
truck lost control of his
vehicle and rolled it onto
its roof. When the RCMP
arrived, Lacombe EMS and
the Clive Fire Department
were already on scene.
They were attending to
a 19-year-old male passen-
ger of the truck who was
pinned inside the vehicle.
The male was seriously
injured and subsequently
died of his injuries.
No other occupants of
the vehicle were injured in
the collision.
RCMP said weather con-
ditions and alcohol appear
to be contributing factors
in the collision. RCMP con-
tinue to investigate this in-
cident.
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10 Lacombe Express Thursday, February 5, 2015
“If you’re a leader, you’re
in the battle of your life.”
That’s how Dan Allendar
begins his book, Leading
with a Limp, and after eight
years of ordained pasto-
ral ministry, I’ve found his
words to be true. It’s not
that leadership is all-out
war. In fact, often it’s a
great blessing.
But the fact is, leader-
ship is tough. I’m cur-
rently reading the stories
of Moses in the Old Testa-
ment. They are powerful
stories on leadership. Can
you imagine leading thou-
sands of people through
the wilderness on a 40-year
journey? Moses faced ex-
haustion, discouragement,
criticism and sabotage, and
yet he remained faithful
to his God and his calling
through it all.
Perhaps he, more than
anyone else in history,
knows the challenges of
leadership.
But I think the Apostle
Paul of the New Testament
also knew a thing or two
about leadership challeng-
es. Perhaps that’s why he
instructs his young protégé
Timothy (and all who read
his letter) to pray for lead-
ers. Listen to what he says:
“I urge, then, fi rst of all,
that petitions, prayers and
intercessions and thanks-
givings be made for all
people—for kings and all
those in authority, that we
may live peaceful lives in
all godliness and holiness.
This is good, and pleases
God our Savior, who wants
all people to be saved and
to come to a knowledge of
the truth.” (1 Timothy 2:1-4
NIV)
In this passage, Paul calls
his readers to pray for all
people. But notice how he
singles out leaders among
the people needing prayer.
Why would he do that?
Because he himself was a
leader, so he knew the chal-
lenges of leadership?
Certainly. But also be-
cause, as he writes, “So
that we may live peaceful
lives in all godliness and
holiness.”
In other words, pray for
leaders, as they extend
much infl uence over a com-
munity. If they fl ourish,
we all fl ourish. It’s a com-
pelling reason to pray for
our leaders.
This gives me pause as
a pastor. Do I pray for the
leaders of our communi-
ty, province, country and
world? Sometimes yes, but
probably not enough.
What about you? Do you
pray for leaders? Or per-
haps you don’t pray at all.
If not, why not give it a
try? You could say some-
thing like this: “God, as I
look around me, I see many
faithful leaders at work.
I think of our mayor and
City council and the solid
leadership they give to our
City. I think of the princi-
pals and teachers of our
local schools, and how hard
they work to teach our chil-
dren. I think of the leaders
of industry and business,
and how hard they work
to care for their employ-
ees. I think of the leaders
of our churches, and how
hard they work to mentor
our kids in the faith. And I
think of the leaders of our
local clubs, associations
and organizations who
work hard to enrich our
lives. Thank you for all
leaders. Please encourage
them. Please guide them in
their calling. Amen.”
In addition to praying,
you could pass on a word of
encouragement. What I’ve
found as a pastor is grati-
tude goes a long way. We’re
motivated by words of affi r-
mation.
Happily, prayer and
words of encouragement
come together on Feb. 19th
at the annual Lacombe
Leadership Prayer Break-
fast. This is a golden op-
portunity to enjoy a tasty
breakfast, connect with
other leaders, pray for our
leaders and learn about
leadership.
Visit www.lacombe-
prayerbreakfast.ca.
And whether you can at-
tend or not, please consider
praying for and encourag-
ing our leaders as they seek
to serve this community.
Leon H. Johnston is pas-tor of Wolf Creek Community Church.
Remembering to pray for our leaders
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fyifyi Your weekly Community Events Calendar
EVENTSParkinson Alberta Education offers
supports groups for persons with Parkinson disease, family members and caregivers at the following Central Alberta locations: Red Deer, Lacombe, Innisfail, Olds, Three Hills and Castor. Visit www.parkinsonal-berta.ca for more information.
Messy Church — food, fun, faith and family: designed to bring chil-dren, youth and adults together in fun and interactive activities, Messy Church is a new way to explore the values and stories of Christian faith in an atmosphere of creativity, hospitality and cel-ebration. From 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on, Feb. 6th in the CE Building at St. Andrew’s United Church (5226-51 Ave.) For more infor-mation call 403-782-3148 or vis-it www.lacombeunitedchurch.ca.
Join the Canadian Red Cross Team in Central Alberta! Come to our Information Session: Feb. 12th from 7-9 p.m. We are located at #105, 5301- 43 St. in Red Deer/ Learn about our programs and how to assist vulnerable populations within our com-munities. No prior knowledge is needed and all training is provided. For more information call 403-346-1241 or e-mail: [email protected].
Karma Yoga: Feb. 11th and Feb. 25th from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the LMC in the Servus Credit Union room. All proceeds are donated the Lacombe and District FCSS. Please bring your own yoga mat.
Annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper takes place at St. An-drew’s United Church (5226-51 St.) on Feb. 17th from 5 to 7 p.m. Come and get your fi ll of pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee and juice. Adults $7, 6-12 years $4 and family is $20. Phone Dennis at 403-782-6890 for more information. Proceeds support Camp Kasota.
Lacombe Walking Group Wednes-days from 12-12:30 p.m. at Medcombe Walk-In-Clinic. No Registration required.
Kozy Korner — Tuesday Dinners
every week at noon. Sunday music on Feb. 15th at 1 p.m.
Lacombe Dance Lessons – social and choreographed ballroom dancing. Traditional Two-step or Cha Cha/Jive. For details, phone Cliff at 403-782-4094.
St. Andrew’s United Church Jr. Choir for ages fi ve to 18. Meets Thursdays 5:30-6:30 p.m. Con-tact Jessica at 403-352-5486.
St. Andrew’s United Church Adult Choir for those 18 and older. Practices on Wednesdays from 7:15–8:30 p.m. Contact St. Andrew’s United Church offi ce at 403-782-3148 for
more details about the choir.
Valentine’s Day Teen Dance — Feb. 13th at the Alix Com-munity Hall, 8 p.m. to mid-night, $5 per person.
Alix Family Day: Feb. 16th at the end of Main Street from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. The celebra-tion includes a snowball toss, snow painting, bubble blow-ing, road hockey, marshmallow roasting and hot chocolate.
The Red Deer Legion Pipe Band is recruiting experienced and inexperienced people from the Central Alberta area, who are interested in joining the Band. Anyone with piping or drumming experience, or if you would like to learn piping or drumming, are asked to please contact us at 403-782-7183 or by email at [email protected]. Prac-tices are held at the Red Deer Legion on Tuesdays at 7 p.m.
Did you know? Lacombe has a CNIB peer support group for
seniors who are blind or partially sighted. The bi-monthly meet-ings are held at Spruce Terrace (5002-51 Ave.) The next meet-ing is Tuesday, March 10th at 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. The meetings offer an opportunity to learn about resources through guest speakers and group discus-sions. You will receive support and encouragement through connections with other people living with vision loss. If you, or someone you know could benefi t from this group, please join us. For more information about the group call Amanda Bradley, senior peer support specialist, CNIB Red Deer at 403-346-0037.
Armchair Travel Lectures: Discover the World, Feb. 10th, 6 p.m. at the LMC North Country room. Egypt: Up and Down presented by Keith Clouten. Egypt is an ancient land with a fl avour all its own. Clouten’s journey will take you from the sum-mit of Mt. Sinai to the tombs of the ancient pharaohs.
Quilting and crafts held at Black-falds United Church on Mon-days at 9:30 a.m. Help make quilts or bring your own quilt/craft to work on. Check out our web site at blackfaldsunited-church.com or call 403-885-4780 for more information.
The Lacombe Legion has bingo on Mondays at 7 p.m. in the upstairs hall. Coffee time runs Wednesdays from 9:30-11 a.m. ($2 for coffee, tea and cook-ies). On Fridays, there are four meat draws and tickets are $2/set of three tickets. Draw starts at 6:30 p.m. On Saturdays, there are four meat draws which start at 4:30 p.m. Chase the
ace starts after meat draws.
New to Lacombe? Contact La-combe Welcome Wagon at 403-348-9567 for free maps, information about the City & area, as well as free gifts from local businesses. New baby in the family? Contact Lacombe Welcome Wagon at 403-348-9567 for free information, baby product samples as well as free gifts from local businesses.
Annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper takes place at Black-falds United Church on Feb. 17th from 5 to 7 p.m. Come and get your fi ll of pancakes, eggs,
sausage, coffee and juice. Adults $7, 6-12 years $4 and under fi ve are free. Please check our web site at blackfaldsunited-church.com or phone 403-885-4780 for more information.
Youth Unlimited Drop-in Activities new schedule! Drop-in activities now run every Tuesday from 6 – 9 p.m. with ball hockey on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 – 9 p.m. Girls only drop-in is also Wednesdays from 6 – 9 p.m. Thursdays Grade 3-6 drop-in program runs from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. and Grade 4 and up program from 6 – 9 p.m. Cost is 2$ for drop-in and ball hockey with drop-in 10 passes at $10 and ball hockey season pass at $50.
Taoist Tai Chi is a relaxing, low-impact exercise; continuing classes year-round, for those who have completed beginners or have learned Taoist Tai Chi before. Participate in classes of your choice. Available in Red Deer, Lacombe, Rocky Mountain House and Innisfail. Contact 403-
346-6772 for more information.
Affi rm – providing safe and confi -dential support to people of all sexual orientation and identity, their families and friends. We meet in Lacombe. For more in-formation, call Marg at 403-782-1887 or Ross at 403-782-3671.
Lacombe Art Guild – the guild meets regularly on the sec-ond and third Tuesday of each month. A variety of workshops are provided for developing art-ists. Membership is $15 per year. Contact Betty Peers at 403-782-9968 or blog lacombeart-clubwordpress.com. Meetings run in LMC Credit Union Room at 5214 50 Ave. in Lacombe.
Stay and Play – Gull Lake Hall, Tuesdays 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Bentley Town Offi ce Fridays 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Stay and Play is designed to encour-age families to spend time together in play, while having the opportunity to socialize and learn about the community and external resources. $2 drop in fee per family is suggested. For more information about the group, please call 403-748-2160.
Bentley TOPS- Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Every Tuesday in the basement of the Bentley Town Offi ce at 7 p.m. Con-tact Carolyn 403-396-1002 for more information.
Carpet Bowling, Wednesdays 10 a.m. at the Bentley Community Hall. New and returning players welcome. No experience neces-sary. Call Arnold at 403-748-2744 for more information.
Clive TOPS – Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Every Thursday at the Clive Christian Fellow-ship Church 9-10:30 a.m.
Clive Seniors’ Drop-In – 1:30 p.m. every Monday at the Clive Meeting Room. For more details, please call 403-314-2244 or email us [email protected].
Mirror Jolly Seniors — Pan-cake breakfast every second Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Mirror Moms and Tots play group — Located at the small brick build-ing along Hwy. 50 past the old school. Contact Wendy at 403-788-2612 for more information.
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Arts & Crafts Shows ..................50Class Registrations....................51Coming Events ..........................52Lost ............................................54Found ........................................56Companions ..............................58Personals...................................60Bingos........................................64Fitness & Sports ........................66Happy Ads .................................70
What’s Happening#50 - # 70
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Employment#700 - #920
Caregivers/Aides................710Clerical ..............................720Computer Personnel ..........730Dental ................................740Estheticians........................750Hair Stylists ........................760 Janitorial ............................770Legal ..................................780Medical ..............................790Oilfield ................................800Professionals......................810Restaurant/Hotel ................820Sales & Distributors ..........830Teachers/Tutors..................840Trades ................................850Truckers/Drivers ................860Business Opportunities......870Miscellaneous ....................880Volunteers Wanted ............890Positions Wanted ..............895Employment Training ........900Career Planning ................920
Janitorial 770Full Time Cleaners
required for day’s at Nova Joffre Site.
ST $15.00 Per Hr. Must be able to pass drug & alcohol
testing & fi t test.Excellent spoken & written
English communicationrequired. Send resume to [email protected]
or fax @ 403-314-7504
Oilfield 800
COLTER ENERGY LPIS NOW HIRING
WELL TESTING: Supervisors
Night OperatorsOperators
• Have current Safety certifi cates including H2S
• Be prepared to work in remote locations for extended periods of time
• Must be physically fi t• Competitive wages, benefi ts
and RRSP offeredPlease email resume with current driver’s abstract to:[email protected]
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MORRISROE AREA:Adult Newspaper Carriers NeededFor Early Morning Delivery of the
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With only 64 papers, approximately:$350.00/mo.
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403-314-4301
Oilfield 800LOCAL SERVICE CO.
in Red Deer REQ’S EXP. VACUUM TRUCK
OPERATORMust have Class 3 licence w/air & all oilfi eld tickets.
Fax resume w/driversabstract to 403-886-4475
TANKMASTER RENTALS req’s Exp’d Class 1 Fluid
Haulers for Central Alberta. Oilfi eld tickets
req’d. Competitive salary and job bonuses. Resume to [email protected] or
fax 403-340-8818
Professionals 810F/T & P/T PHARMACY
Technician position available. Apply with
resume to: Blackfalds Professional Pharmacy
or email: blackfaldspharmacy@
shaw.ca
Restaurant/Hotel 820THE RUSTY PELICAN is
now accepting resumes for WELL EXPERIENCED
SERVERSMust hold a current
ProServe Certifi cate and be fully exp. in wine
service. Professional appearance is a defi nite
requirement. Must have Ref’s & Exp. Apply within: 2079-50 Ave. 2-4 pm. Mon.-Fri.
Fax 403-347-1161 Phone calls WILL NOT be
accepted. Only candidates selected for an interview
will be contact.
Restaurant/Hotel 820
Cameron Bay Holdings Inc. o/a McDonalds’s in Ponoka and Red Deer
(Gasoline Alley East and West) is now hiring full
time and part timeFood Service Supervisors.
Wages are between $13.75
to $16.00 per hour,depending uponexperience and
qualifi cations. Candidatesmust be able to wok a
variety of shifts and have 3to 5 years previous
experience. Must be able to supervisor up to 20
crew.Part-time applications will
be accepted fromCanadians and PermanentResidents. Apply in person
4419 Hwy 2A, Ponoka,37479 Hwy 2, Red Deer,
and 37428 Hwy 2, Red Deer
or email resume [email protected] or fax to
403-783-4251.
EAST 40TH PUBREQ’S P/Tor F/T COOKApply in person with resume
3811 40th Ave.
LUCKY’S LOUNGE located in Jackpot Casino,
requires Waitress’s Fri. - Sun. Please apply in
person at 4950 47 Ave.No phone calls please
P/T COOK WANTED~ Weekends & evenings.also Till/Coffee cart per-son, P/t to F/T. Phone Donnetta @ Red Deer
Bingo Centre 403-347-4504
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Announcements .................0005-0030What’s Happening .............. 0049-0070Garage Sales ........................0100-0650Employment ........................ 0700-0920Service Directory ................. 1000-1430
Items to Buy/Sell ................. 1500-1940Agricultural .......................... 2000-2210For Rent ............................... 3000-3200Wanted to Rent....................3250-3390Real Estate ...........................4000-4190
Open House Directory ....... 4200-4310Financial ..............................4400-4430Transportation ....................5000-5240Legal/Public Notices .........6000-9000
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Restaurant/Hotel 820THE RUSTY PELICAN is
now accepting resumes for WELL EXPERIENCED
HOSTESSMature professional
familiar with maitre d’ capabilities. Would be an
asset to have a current ProServe Certifi cate and familiar with wine service.
Professional appearance is a defi nite
requirement. Must have Ref’s & Exp. Apply within: 2079-50 Ave. 2-4 pm. Mon.-Fri.
Fax 403-347-1161 Phone calls WILL NOT be
accepted. Only candidates selected for an interview
will be contact.
THE RUSTY PELICAN is now accepting resumes for
4 F/T Exp’d LINE COOKS at
all stations. MUST HAVE:
• 2 yrs. relevant exp., completion of High School, be reliable, self motivated, work well under limited supervision in fast paced environment.
Salary is $14 - $18./hr. 40 hr. wk. dependant on exp.
733644 Ab Ltd. O/A The Rusty Pelican
Location of employment: 4105 2079 - 50 Ave.
Red Deer, AB T4R 1Z4email:
or Call 403-347-1414 or Fax to: 403-347-1161Only candidates selected
for an interview will be contacted.
THE RUSTY PELICAN is now accepting resumes for
Exp. Bartenders, Full knowledge of all
cocktails, inventory control, must be of professional
nature and be capable of working all shifts.
Apply within: 2079-50 Ave. 2-4 pm. Mon.- Fri.
Fax 403-347-1161 Phone calls WILL NOT be
accepted. Only candidates selected for interview will
be contacted.
THE RUSTY PELICAN is now accepting resumes for F/T DISHWASHER
Must maintain work station to sanitary
measures and be capable of working all shifts.
Apply within: 2079-50 Ave. 2-4 pm. Mon.-Fri.
Fax 403-347-1161 Phone calls WILL NOT be
accepted. Only Candidates selected for interview will
be contacted.
Trades 850WATER WELL DRILLING COMPANY IN BENTLEY REQ’S EXPERIENCED
WATER WELLDRILLERS HELPERwith class 3, air. All safety
tickets required.Fax resume with driversabstract: 403-748-3015
Trades 850
ARE you interested inpursuing an exciting career with Petrofi eld Industries at
our Tornado Hydrovac Trucks’ manufacturing
production facility? We are centrally located in the
family-friendly community of Stettler, Alberta.
We currently have an opening for:
Service and Parts
Manager
Our Company has an enthusiastic, fast-paced
working environment, with advancement opportu-nities. Wage would be commensurate with
experience/skills. For more information about this
position and our company, check out our website
www.tornadotrucks.com. Resumés can be emailed to hr@petrofi eld.com or faxed to 403-742-1905.
Truckers/Drivers 860
CENTRAL AB based trucking company requires
Owner Operators& Contract Drivers
in AB. Home the odd night. Weekends off. Late model tractor pref. 403-586-4558
Misc.Help 880ACADEMIC Express
ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING
WINTER START
GED Preparation
Would you like to take the GED in your community?
• Red Deer• Rocky Mtn. House• Rimbey• Caroline• Castor• Sylvan Lake• Innisfail• Stettler• Ponoka• Lacombe
Gov’t of Alberta Funding may be available.
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F/T Cashier/Postal Clerk. Apply in person
w/resume: Highland Green Value Drug Mart.
FT and PT shunt truckdrivers needed in Innisfail,
AB. Fax resume to 403-227-2743 or call
403-227-2712for more information.
TURPLE BROS. LTD.
Is taking resumes for: Accessories Dept. with experience in clothing or
power sport industry. F/T positions avail.
Please email resume to HR Department
Business Services#1000 - #1430
Accounting .......................... 1010Acupuncture........................1020Advocate/Mediation ............1025Antique Dealers & Stores ...1027Automotive ..........................1029Bands & DJ s ......................1030Beauty/Cosmetic ................1040Bookkeeping .......................1050Cabinet Makers ...................1054Child Care/Caregivers .........1060Carpentry ............................1062Car Rentals .........................1064Cat Work .............................1065Cleaning .............................1070Clerical................................1080Construction .......................1085Consulting ...........................1090Contractors ......................... 1100Computer Services ..............1110Drafting & Design................ 1120Eavestroughing ................... 1130Educational ......................... 1140Electrical ............................. 1150Entertainment ..................... 1160Escorts................................ 1165Farm Equipment ................. 1168Financial ............................. 1170Fireplaces ........................... 1175Flooring............................... 1180Food/Catering ..................... 1190Furnace Cleaning ............... 1193Glass Shops ....................... 1196Mobile Glass Shops ............ 1197Handyman Services ...........1200Health Care......................... 1210Income Tax .........................1220Insurance ............................ 1130Landscaping .......................1240Land Mapping .....................1250Legal Services ....................1260Limousine Services ............1270Massage Therapy ...............1280Mechanical .........................1285Misc. Services ....................1290Moving & Storage ...............1300Oilfi eld .................................1305Painters/Decorators ............ 1310Personal Services ...............1315Pet Services .......................1318Photography .......................1320Plumbing & Heating ............1330Printing................................1335Rental - Equipment .............1340Rental - Misc .......................1350Repair Service ....................1360Roofi ng ...............................1370Snow Removal ....................1380Travel ..................................1385Upholstery ..........................1390Well Drilling ........................1400Welding ............................... 1410Window Cleaning ................1420Yard Care ............................1430
Beauty/Cosmetic 1040NEW Elizabeth Arden red hot croc. make-up bag,
with make-up, $195 value, asking $50. 403-227-2976
Contractors 1100A.R.C Builders Agricultural
Residential CommercialBuilders .We look after all
your new constructionneeds as well as all of your
renovation and repairneeds as well as roofi ngsidling and fl ood or fi re
repairs.With over 35 yearsin business its hard to beatour experience. To contact
us call 4037283734 or4033184510 or email us [email protected]
BRIDGER CONST. LTD.We do it all! 403-302-8550
Misc.Services 12905* JUNK REMOVAL
Property clean up 340-8666
PersonalServices 1315
ATTENTION FARMERS and FARMERETTS
Want a date for valentines? Call Laura
Sincere Connections Dating Service Red Deer.
Call 403-886-4733
Buy & Sell#1500 - #1990
Aircraft ..............................1510Antiques & Art ..................1520Auctions ............................1530Bicycles ............................1540Building Supplies ..............1550Business Machines ..........1560Cameras & Accessories ..1570Children’s Items ................1580Clothing ............................1590Computers ........................1600Concert & Event Tickets ..1610Equipment - Misc. ............1620Equipment - Heavy ..........1630Tools ................................1640Farmers’ Market &Food Basket......................1650Firewood ..........................1660Lumber ............................1670Garden Supplies ..............1680Lawn Tractors ..................1690Health, Dietary, Beauty ....1700Household Appliances......1710Household Furnishings ....1720TV’s, Stereos, VCR’s ........1730Hot Tubs & Accessories ..1740Jewellery ..........................1750Kid’s Deals........................1755Misc. For Sale ..................1760Musical Instruments..........1770Music Lessons..................1780Piano & Organs ................1790Office Supplies ................1800Pets & Supplies ................1810Pet Services ....................1820Cats ..................................1830Dogs ................................1840Sports Cards ....................1850Sporting Goods ................1860Collectors’ Items ..............1870Swap, Barter & Trade ......1880Travel Packages ..............1900Wedding Supplies ............1910Recycled Products............1920Wanted to Buy ..................1930Items to Give Away ..........1940
Antiques& Art 1520PAINTING, 8.5 x 28 Chief Crowfoot signing Peace
Treaty. $200. 403-347-7405
Auctions 1530AUCTION
Sales Wed. @ 6 pm. Antique sales 1st. Sun. of the month @ 1 pm. Feb. 8 Moose Hall 2 miles south
of Ponoka on 2A WE BUY FOR CASH.
403-304-4791Check website for full listingswww.bigstrapperauctions.net
Children'sItems 1580
LEGO system by Samsonite 717 Junior
constructor $200 403-347-3849
Clothing 1590COVERALL ALLS, men’s dark green, sz. 44. $10.
403-347-5316
EventTickets 1610TRAGICALLY HIP concert
Mon. Feb. 9 in Calgary, good seats, pair for $155 403-391-3335
Firewood 1660AFFORDABLE
Homestead FirewoodSpruce & Pine -Split. Firepits avail. 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472
FIREWOOD, Spruce & Pine. North of Costco 403-346-7178, 392-7754
LOGSSemi loads of pine, spruce,
tamarack, poplar. Price depends on location.
Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346
Now Offering Hotter, Cleaner BC Birch. All Types. P.U. / Delivery. Lyle 403-783-2275
Firewood 1660Now Offering Hotter, Cleaner BC Birch. All Types. P.U. / Delivery. Lyle 403-783-2275
Health &Beauty 1700PRIDE Mobility Products
Go chair and Go-Go Elite Traveler.
Brand new. 403-396-2396
HouseholdAppliances 1710
APARTMENT size fridge $100 or trade for small apt.
size deep freeze, 403-348-1905
HouseholdFurnishings1720COFFEE TABLE, hexagon
shaped, heavy oak look 15’ high, 38” wide. $25.
403-347-5316
DINING ROOM SET with 4 chairs & leaf, exc. shape.nice top with light wood
around side, brass legs on chairs. $150 403-346-4155
FIVE ft. dresser $60, coffee table $20, 2 night tables, $20 each, kitchen table, $20. 403-392-5657
Jewellery 1750NECKLACE, beautiful tiger claw. $200. 403-347-7405
SILVER pierced earrings, made in Israel, never been
worn, appraised $135, asking $100. 403-227-2976
Misc. forSale 1760
BACK PACK, $8QUILT, Queen
size pink fl oral $10;403-347-5316
KNITTING MACHINE, portable, in case, large
quantity of wool, knitting needles, various sizes.
$15. for all. SOLD
NEW tote bags, 3, zippered, red and gold satin, and black croc. paten, $20 each or 3 for $50. 403-227-2976
RUG: Fantastic 4’ diameter (all inlayed colored) used for wall or fl oor decor. $200. 403-347-7405
Pets &Supplies 1810
CANARIES, cages. 403-314-9451
PetServices 1820
PAWSITIVE POOCHESDOG GROOMING
is now open and accepting new clients at our north Red Deer location. Please call 403-986-4455 to book appointment. We are also accepting new clients in our Lacombe location. Please call 403-782-1662
Cats 18301 SIAMESE, 3 Balinese
kittens, $50/ea. 403-887-3649
SportingGoods 1860
BASEBALL Bat and 2 gloves. $3.
403-343-1503
MATTRESSES, Foam Camping, 5 sleeping bags,
5 air mattresses, $25. 403-343-1503
PUP TENT, nylon, $5; 2 canvas duffel bags, $5.
403-343-1503
SportingGoods 1860
SKIS, 205 Mega Sport Tyrolia, and boots Sz. 10,
Memo Salomon. $40. ea. or both for $70
or offers 403-346-2070
Agricultural#2000 - #2290
Farm Equipment ..............2010Haying Equipment ............2020Tractors ............................2030Combines & Headers ......2040Fertilizer Equipment..........2050Misc. Farm Machinery ......2060Equipment Wanted ..........2070Farm Custom Work ..........2080Farm Auctions ..................2090Livestock ..........................2100Livestock - Exotic..............2110Sheep ..............................2120Poultry ..............................2130Horses ..............................2140Horse Boarding ................2150Riding Supplies ................2160Horse/Stock Trailers ........2170Pasture Wanted ................2180Grain, Feed, Hay ..............2190Seed Grain ......................2200Seeding & Tillage ............2210
Farm CustomWork 2080
CUSTOM TUBGRINDING
Truck mount grinderw/550 HP.
Call Nolan 403-357-9674
Grain, FeedHay 2190
BARLEY STRAW BIG SQUARE BALES
LACOMBE AREA.587-876-8775
ROUND hay bales for sale. 403-318-4732
ROUND hay bales. Cheap Free delivery. Self unload-ing. No Sunday calls 403-843-6380 403-704-3509
For Rent#3000 - #3200
Acreages/Farms ..............3010Houses/Duplexes ............3020Condos/Townhouses........3030Manufactured Homes ......3040Four Plexes/Six Plexes ....3050Suites ..............................3060Cottages/Seasonal ..........3070Roommates Wanted ........3080Rooms for Rent................3090Motels/Hotels ..................3100Offices ..............................3110Stores/Commercial ..........3120Industrial ..........................3130Warehouse Space............3140Garage Space..................3150Storage Space ................3160Land ................................3170Pasture ............................3180Mobile Lot ........................3190Misc. for Rent ..................3200
Wanted to Rent#3250 - #3390
Acreages/Farms ..............3255Houses/Duplexes ............3260Suites ..............................3270Rooms..............................3280Manufactured Homes ......3290Housesitting Wanted ........3300Garage Space..................3310Storage Space ................3320Stores/Commercial ..........3330Office Space ....................3340Industrial ..........................3350Warehouse Space............3360Resorts & Cottages..........3370Pasture/Land....................3380Mobile Lot ........................3390
Houses/Duplexes 30203 BDMR. 2 storey, down-
town Stettler, close to schools & shopping. Avail.
Feb. 1. $900. + utils. 403-742-2871 evenings.
Houses/Duplexes 3020
FOR LEASE, Executive style 1/2 duplex in
Lacombe on large lot. 4 bdrms., 3 bath, dble.garage, no pets, N/S.
403-588-2740
ManufacturedHomes 3040
2 BDRM in Alix. 4 appls, $900/mo. inclds.
water, Feb. 1 no pets 403-348-6594
Suites 3060 ELNORA, 3 bdrm., main fl r., 4 appls. $775/mo. incl. all utils, no pets. immed.
403-348-6594
MobileLot 3190
PADS $450/mo.Brand new park in Lacombe.
Spec Mobiles. 3 Bdrm.,2 bath. As Low as $75,000. Down payment $4000. Call at anytime. 403-588-8820
Misc.For Rent 3200
MOBILE offi ce trailer 240 rent by day/month, c/w toilet, satellite dish, TV, Stereo,
fridge. Call B & L Enterprise 403-346-6106
Real Estate#4000 - #4190
Realtors & Services..........4010Houses for Sale................4020Houses Wanted................4030Condos/Townhouses ........4040Acreages ..........................4050Acreages Wanted ............4060Farms/Land ......................4070Farms/Land Wanted ........4080Manufactured/Mobile Homes ..................4090Income Property ..............4100Commercial Property ......4110Industrial Property ............4120Cottages/Resort Property ..4130Businesses for Sale..........4140Buildings for Sale ............4150Lots for Sale ....................4160Out of Town Property ......4170Investment Opportunities ..4180Mortgages Bought/Sold....4190
HousesFor Sale 4020
A lifestyle you have more than earned
Stunning new Laebon home in the Timbers-Red
Deer 1426 sq.ft. 3 bdrms/2baths, large private master suite
$499,900 Call Samantha 403.392.6261
Amazing new Laebon Home 1452 sq.ft. modifi ed bi-level with large private
master suite3 bdrms/2baths $394,599Call Jocelyn 403.302.9612
HousesFor Sale 4020
Drive a little save a lotBrand new 2135 sq.ft.
Laebon home3 bdrms/2.5 baths
$431,599Call Jocelyn 403.302.9612
FOR SALE/RENT-TO-OWN/RENT: Totally
renovated with new open kitchen, 5 bedrooms, living
room, large basement infl oor heat, new siding, roof, windows and over-
sized heated garage on big corner lot. 403.827.8309
Huge pie shaped lot in Red Deer New 2bdrm/2bath
Laebon home in Timberstone
$339,900 call Aaron 403.396.4016
Transportation#5000-5300
Automotive Services ........5010Antique & Classic Autos ....5020Cars ..................................5030SUV’s................................5040Trucks ..............................5050Heavy Trucks....................5060Vans/Buses ......................5070Motorcycles ......................5080Campers ..........................5090Motorhomes......................51005th Wheels........................5110Holiday Trailers ................5120Tent Trailers ......................5130Utility Trailers ....................5140ATV’s ................................5150Boats & Marine ................5160Snowmobiles ....................5170Tires, Parts & Accessories ......................5180Auto Wreckers ..................5190Vehicles Wanted ..............5200Car/Truck Rental ..............5210Recreational VehicleRental ..............................5220Trailer Rental ....................5230Misc. Automotive ..............5240RV’s ..................................5300
Cars 50302009 TOYOTA Camry LE
4 dr. silver 45,000 kms 403-347-3496
1999 BUICK Regal, loaded 154,000 km.403-352-6995
Tires, PartsAcces. 5180COPPER clad alum. booster cables 25’ $70; 20’ $40. 403-343-6044
AutoWreckers 5190RED’S AUTO. Free Scrap Vehicle & Metal Removal.
AMVIC APPROVED. We travel. May pay cash
for vehicle. 403-396-7519
Public Notice#6000
Public Notices ..................6010Special Features ..............6050
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Our Operations department is seeking an experienced, permanent, full-time Grader Operator. Responsibilities include: maintaining roads in a safe and logical order to maximize efficiency, summer gravel road maintenance and dust control applications. Winter road maintenance includes snow removal on paved and gravel roads.
Applicants must be dependable, willing to work 10-hour days (additional overtime may be required) & have a valid class 3 operator’s license with air endorsement. Bring your experience, strong work ethic, positive attitude, and strong mechanical aptitude and join our team.
Apply via e-mail to: [email protected] or via fax to: 403.782.3820. Additional details of this position may be found under Employment Opportunities on our website at www.lacombecounty.com.
Employment Opportunity
Grader Operator
(Permanent, Full-Time)
Employment Opportunities
Are you looking for seasonal employment? If you enjoy working outside, have an interest/background in agriculture, want to promote safe work habits and enjoy working independently, we have some ideal opportunities for you!
We’re looking for great people to fill the following positions:
Mower Operators (mid-June to mid-October) Sprayer Operator (May to end-September) Weed Inspector (May to end-August)
Full details of these positions may be found under Opportunities on the Lacombe County website at www.lacombecounty.com.
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ARTS & LEISUREBY MARK WEBERLacombe Express
Red Deer College theatre studies stu-
dents are putting the fi nishing touches on
their rendition of the Jane Austen classic
Pride and Prejudice, opening this evening
on the Arts Centre mainstage.
Directed by Lynda Adams, the produc-
tion runs through to Feb. 7th, continuing
Feb. 11th-14th with curtain at 7:30 p.m.
There are also Saturday matinees on Feb.
7th and Feb. 14th at 1 p.m. A Valentine’s
Day tea is also set for Feb. 14th following
the matinee performance.
In a society where manners and birth
mean everything, can Elizabeth and Mr.
Darcy look beyond their pride and preju-
dice? “I’m in love with the story, and I’m in
love with her words,” explains Adams dur-
ing a rehearsal break recently. “It’s really
spectacular. I’ve also been taking the novel
with me everywhere, because I’m review-
ing and reading sections of the scenes that
we are working on and realizing all the in-
tricacies of the characters.
“The script is also very cinematic in its
treatment of the story.” Austen’s story has
been given a ‘unique and accessible treat-
ment’ by renowned playwright and direc-
tor Jon Jory. “He has really captured the
story.”
Of course, that’s no easy task when
adapting a sizable novel that is literally
packed with all kinds of compelling char-
acters and scenes, covering a range of
events and emotions. Not to mention, set
in rural England about two centuries ago.
“He’s so true to the words,” added Ad-
ams, describing Jory’s approach to pen-
ning the script. “There are only 18 lines
that are not Austen’s from the novel (in the
script). To be able to go through the novel
and see all these lines that are being said
by these young actors is quite fabulous.”
RDC’s production will indeed delight
Austen fans and win new fans with this
‘story of improbable love’. Among Austen’s
most famous and beloved works, its appeal
has never faded. And as Adams points out,
there has been something of a resurgence
of interest in Austen over the past couple
of decades as well. Not that she’s ever
been out of fashion – Jane Austen societies
and groups abound world-wide. It all re-
ally simply points to the universal themes
that continually surface in her work, par-
ticularly in the engaging pages of Pride
and Prejudice. As the story unfolds, there
are all the themes that resonate so much
with audiences of really any era – love, ro-
mance, family struggles, disappointment,
despair and settled happiness.
First published in 1813, Pride and Preju-
dice has consistently been noted as Aus-
ten’s most popular novel, according to
Pemberley.com. “It portrays life in the gen-
teel rural society of the day, and tells of the
initial misunderstandings and later mutu-
al enlightenment between Elizabeth Ben-
net (whose liveliness and quick wit have
often attracted readers) and the haughty
Darcy. The title Pride and Prejudice refers
(among other things) to the ways in which
Elizabeth and Darcy fi rst view each other.”
The original version of the novel was
written in 1796-1797 under the title First
Impressions. Meanwhile, Adams is look-
ing forward to seeing how local audiences
respond to RDC’s interpretation of such a
literary jewel. And as far as her students
go, she couldn’t be happier with their com-
mitment to the creative process.
One evening, the cast was getting to-
gether for a potluck family dinner as the
Bennet family – and even planned to stay
in character, accents and all. “You have to
really live these characters – especially be-
cause of the accent.”
Indeed. And it’s preparatory experienc-
es like that that build authenticity to each
and every performance.
“I have to say they are doing an amaz-
ing job with the language as well – it’s so
full,” said Adams of her cast. “The struc-
ture is different, as are some of the words
– and the accents,” she added, summing
up the challenges of nailing the sensibili-
ties, manners and norms of the time that
the story is set in. “But what a great piece
of theatre for them – that they get to grab
onto Pride and Prejudice. It’s a classic.”
Tickets are available online at www.bk-
ticketcentre.ca or by calling 403-755-6626.
CLASSIC – From left, Nate Rehman, Kassidee Campbell and Pharaoh Amnesty recently rehearsed a scene from Red Deer College’s production of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. The play opens this evening at the Arts Centre. Kalisha Mendonsa/Lacombe Express
RDC gears up for the charms of Pride and PrejudiceTheatre students are excited to unveil Austen’s masterpiece at the Arts Centre
16 Lacombe Express Thursday, February 5, 2015
Request for ProposalLandscape Architecture and Design ServicesThe City of Lacombe is requesting quotes via a Request for Proposal (RFP) for out-of-house landscape architecture and design services to provide analysis, planning and to guide design for the use and benefit of all municipal reserve, environmental reserve, and other applicable parcels (green space) within the City of Lacombe.
The RFP will identify qualifications, past work, and
proven capacity to meet budget and deadlines.
All interested parties are invited to view
and print the full proposal from
Alberta Purchasing Connections website:
www.purchasingconnection.ca or
the City of Lacombe’s website
www.lacombe.ca/doing-business/rfps-tenders
Any interested parties must submit their quotes
and confirm City Hall’s receipt no later than 2:00pm
MST on February 13, 2015. Only proposals
submitted within the time frame and guidelines
provided will be considered.
For more Information Contact:Brenda Vaughan
City of Lacombe
403-782-1295
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OPEN TENDERS, CITY OF LACOMBEThe City of Lacombe is as busy as ever and as such, there are many RFPs, RFQs and tenders open.
The City of Lacombe invites tenders for:-2015 Lawn Tractor, closing February 27-2015 ATV Vehicle, closing February 27-2015 Aerial Lift Truck, closing February 20
Please visit www.lacombe.ca/doing-business/rfps-tenders for information on these and other open tenders, RFPs and RFQs.
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BY KALISHA MENDONSALacombe Express
Singing valentines are now
available again through the Wild
Rose Harmonizers – a tradition
that has spanned nearly 30 years.
The barbershop style group is
currently accepting submissions
and reservations for Feb. 13th and
14th, at a price of $40 for Red Deer
presentations and $45 for out-of-
town deliveries.
Out-of-town valentines would
include areas such as Lacombe,
Blackfalds, Sylvan Lake and Pen-
hold. For specifi c information on
available delivery limits, contact
the Wild Rose Harmonizers. Res-
ervations will be taken until Feb.
12th.
“We are offering a quartet
that will appear at the home or
workplace – or wherever – of the
recipient that you have, and we
will sing two love songs, present
a rose and also take a picture of
the occasion,” said David Crozier-
Smith.
“For each singing valentine
we do this year, $10 will be do-
nated to the Normandeau School
music program, in order to help
them purchase some band instru-
ments.”
The program has been well-
received since its inception. Cro-
zier-Smith said that they have
always had a good response, and
the group enjoys being able to
give back to the community that
supports their music.
“People really seem to enjoy
it and we’re very pleased with
the response we get each year. It
is something that we love doing
for the reaction that we get from
people when we’re presenting the
singing valentines,” he said. “It’s
a unique way to say ‘I love you’ to
your sweetheart, or anyone else
you want to send a valentine too.
This is also a way for us to give
back to some of the people who
support us.
“We love to entertain people
in the area and improve our own
skills as singers.
For the valentines, we sing clas-
sic love songs. Let Me Call You
Sweetheart by Leo Freidman is
always a crowd favourite. Another
common one is Heart of My Heart.
“There are a number of songs
that we will sing but those two are
traditional barbershop songs,”
Crozier-Smith said.
In previous years, the Wild
Rose Harmonizers have raised
funds for other schools and music
programs. Last year the proceeds
from the valentines were sent to
the Shalom Counselling Centre.
Each year the group chooses a
community centre, non-profi t or
local cause to donate to.
Past recipients of the funds
raised at their performances
include the Ronald McDonald
House, Loaves and Fishes, the
Red Deer food and clothing banks
and the Red Deer Hospice Society.
“This year we’re trying to do
some outreach to the schools, and
we heard Normandeau is having
trouble getting funding for their
music program, so we decided to
put our donations there.”
Later this year, the group will
host the Evergreen Division III
convention and competition ‘Wild
About Harmony’. This event will
bring together all of the barber
shop chorus in Alberta over two
days, ending with what is called
a Show of Champions, an open
public event. It will take place at
the CrossRoads Church in Red
Deer.
“That show is fantastic for peo-
ple who want to hear some of the
best barber shop music that we
have here in Alberta. It’s an old
style of singing that came about
many, many years ago and our
main goal is to keep that style
of singing going,” Crozier-Smith
said.
“The convention that we’re
having at the end of May is the
Alberta Choruses and Quartets.
The winners of that will go onto
the Evergreen Division Conven-
tion that happens in the end of
October in Spokane, and then the
winners will go onto the Interna-
tional competition, which will be
held this year in Pittsburgh.”
For information or booking of
a singing valentine, contact Fran
at 403-347-0436 or Ralph at 403-
347-9852.
Please order early as bookings
are limited.
Singing Valentines available in Central Alberta
Here are some of the 100
medical conditions that
have been associated with
decreased blood levels of
Vitamin D - arthritis, asth-
ma, colon cancer, emphyse-
ma, dementia, depression,
diabetes, coronary heart
disease, fi bromyalgia, hy-
pertension, infections,
multiple sclerosis, muscle
weakness, obesity, Parkin-
son’s Disease and psoria-
sis. But how many of these
links have been proven by
scientifi c studies?
A report from the Uni-
versity of California says
most of them are the re-
sult of ‘observational stud-
ies’. This means that over
a period of years patients
have been followed to see
whether low levels of Vita-
min D are associated with a
disease. Many researchers
now say the bandwagon of
‘associations’ of Vitamin D
should be slowed down.
The Institute of Medi-
cine echoes this warn-
ing. It states the claims of
benefi ts of Vitamin D are
inconsistent and inconclu-
sive. Some researchers also
report most people are get-
ting suffi cient amounts of
Vitamin D. However, oth-
ers contend about half of
the people in the U.S. and
Canada have blood levels of
Vitamin D that are consid-
ered low. This is what we
know for sure. In the past,
very low levels of D caused
rickets.
We also know for a fact
adequate amounts of Vi-
tamin D are needed in the
bowel to absorb calcium.
Vitamin D also acts on bone
cells to release calcium to
maintain normal blood lev-
els. Growth and remodel-
ing of bone is determined
by blood levels of D.
It’s also a fact where you
live makes a big difference
in whether you get ad-
equate amounts of D. For
instance, residents of cities
at a latitude above 35 de-
grees north which include
Boston, Philadelphia and
all of Canada, have a sun
problem. These citizens
could stand out naked in
the noonday sun from Oc-
tober to February and not
manufacture one bit of Vi-
tamin D due to the angle of
the rays during that time.
Nutritionists also tell us
that wherever people live,
few foods contain adequate
amounts of Vitamin D.
Most of D comes from oily
fi sh, cod liver oil, egg yolk,
some types of mushrooms
and fortifi ed foods.
Deciding for or against
the value of taking Vita-
min D supplements is hard,
but it’s prudent to assume
some may be benefi cial.
For instance, Dr. Jo Ann
Manson at The Harvard
Medical School, believes
there is strong evidence
that higher blood levels of
Vitamin D help to protect
against colon cancer.
Dr. Michael Holick, an
authority on Vitamin D at
Boston University, reports
people living in higher lati-
tudes show an increased
risk of dying from almost
all types of cancer, but
particularly colon, breast,
prostate and skin cancer.
Vitamin D has been la-
belled the ‘antibiotic vita-
min’ for a good reason. For
example, Dr. John Cannell,
a U.S. psychiatrist, noted
when the 2005 fl u epidemic
struck the hospital for the
criminally insane in Cali-
fornia, the infection spared
those patients receiving Vi-
tamin D. Add it all up and
it appears to be prudent to
take Vitamin D. Research-
ers suggest 800 to 1,000 IU
of D. Others suggest 1,000
to 3,000 IU.
Check out www.docgiff.com.
The Vitamin D bandwagon: is it ahead of the science?
Dr. Gifford
J O N E S
Thursday, February 5, 2015 Lacombe Express 17
Send contact info, rosters and schedules to
Coaches Do you want your team covered?
SPORTSBY KALISHA MENDONSALacombe Express
Figure skating may look
elegant, but according to
two Lacombe fi gure skat-
ers, there is a lot more to it
than meets the eye.
Brydelle Wardley, 16,
and Keara Grovet, 15, both
agree that the sport is de-
manding and diffi cult, but
is a lot of fun to be a part
of. They both skate with
the Lacombe Figure Skat-
ing Club.
The club has many dif-
ferent levels from basic
skating instruction in the
CanSkate programs to
STARSkate, which is for
boys and girls who reach a
higher learning competen-
cy and test at higher levels
of diffi culty.
“We are a really fun group
and we’re not all about com-
petition,” said Wardley.
“I’ve been skating for
about 13 years now. This is
the second club I’ve been
with and it is a lot of fun
here. I love skating and
have a lot of friends here,
and we all work together
and goof off.”
Wardley is a gold level
tested skater, which means
she has worked her way up
from preliminary status
and then through bronze
and silver. The next step
would be a diamond skat-
er, but Wardley is happy
where she is at and is focus-
ing on helping out as a ju-
nior coach.
“Being a junior coach,
we help with the Learn-to-
Skates and the CanSkates.
We help out the main coach
with whatever she needs,
really. Lots of times, the
junior coaches will take
a group and separate and
work with them on certain
skills for the day. We run
them through circuits and
help them understand what
we’re learning and focus-
ing on so they can be better
skaters,” she said.
“Balance is a big skill
that we work on. We also do
agility, control and speed.
For free skate competitions
it’s usually about jumps
and spins and how you can
interpret music and make
it fl ow. There’s focus on
transitions and you have to
have a certain amount of
elements – spins and jumps
– and you work it all into a
time limit.”
Figure skating competi-
tions are intense, skilful
and are graded in extreme
detail. They are a chance to
display skills such as vari-
ous jumps, lifts (in pairs),
different kinds of spins and
combinations of skills in
sequences. There is a wide
range of movements uti-
lized in fi gure skating, and
a massive body strength
component for balance and
jump height.
Something that both of
the girls have heard about
their hobby is that it is not
a sport and not diffi cult.
Grovet has been skating for
nearly a decade and can at-
test to the sport’s demand
and diffi culty.
“Figure skating is harder
than it looks. Jumps are
hard because you have to
put in work to get height
needed to rotate in the air.
When you get higher up,
you’re doing two or three
rotations in the air and that
can be hard to manage. To
get it, you just have to prac-
tice over and over and when
you fall, you have to get up
and do it again,” she said.
Level one fi gure skating
coach Elizabeth Price said
that for people who want
to learn how to stand up on
ice, keep balance and learn
how to generally skate, the
kids’ program is perfect.
She said that these skills
later transfer to other ice
sports and that the atmo-
sphere is very close.
The Lacombe Figure
Skating Club practices at
Barnett Arena, where in-
formation and contact for
the club is available on the
bulletins.
TALENT - Brydelle Wardley, 16, and Keara Grovet, 15, take time to pose for a photo during a practice at the Barnett Arena. Kalisha Mendonsa/Lacombe Express
Local fi gure skating club has a lot to offer
18 Lacombe Express Thursday, February 5, 2015
5432 56th ave., lacombe
For Information Contact:Secretary, Subdivision and Development
Appeal Board
Phone: 403.782.1287
www.lacombe.ca
PUBLIC NOTICESubdivision and DevelopmentAppeal Board HearingAn objection has been made to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board against a decision made by the City of Lacombe Municipal Planning Commission on January 7, 2015, to approve an application for development of a semi-detached dewelling with a 14% variance to the front yard setback requirements for front landing and steps, a 24% variance to the rear yard setback requirements for the residence, and variances to the rear yard setback for the deck and steps such that the overall maximum lot coverage does not exceed 47% (from 57.65%), located at 12 Beardsley Crescent, (Unit 31, Plan 102 5865), zoned R4. The appeal relates to the maximum lot coverage.
PLACE OF HEARING:
City Hall Council Chambers
City of Lacombe Municipal Offi ce
5432 56 Avenue, Lacombe
TIME OF HEARING: 7 PM
DATE OF HEARING: Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Any person affected by the proposed development may present a brief at the hearing.
Written submissions should be presented to the Secretary of the Subdivision and
Development Appeal Board, and must be received no later than 1:00 PM on Friday,
February 13, 2015.
Date of First Publication: February 5, 2015
Date of Second Publication: February 12, 2015
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While most people were
recovering from watching
the Super Bowl, Toronto
Raptors fans were too busy
celebrating another red-
hot win from Canada’s only
NBA team. This past weekend, the
Raptors were fresh off a
six-game winning streak
after nixing the Washing-
ton Wizards 120-116 on Sat-
urday night.
The Toronto Raptors em-
barked on their 20th sea-
son in the league this year,
marking two decades of
professional basketball in
Canada.
Vancouver was previ-
ously home to an NBA
team as well, with both the
Raptors and Grizzlies de-
buting at the same time in
1995 as the NBA attempted
an expansion into Canada.
Eventually the Grizzlies
moved from Vancouver to
Memphis after the 2000-01
season.
It’s been easy to make
fun of the Raptors over the
years, but there have been
some incredible moments
in the franchise’s history
like Vince Carter’s slam-
dunk contest win and scor-
ing 50 points in a playoff
game, the 2006 Atlantic Di-
vision title win with Chris
Bosh and becoming the
talk of the league last year
after smashing the Brook-
lyn Nets before playoffs.
The Raptors have a real
history and a growing —
and young— fan base.
In the early stages of the
team’s time in Toronto, to
make it two decades in the
city seemed like an impos-
sibility.
In Vancouver, they never
even got close to the two de-
cade mark, but the poten-
tial for a NBA franchise re-
turning to Vancouver has
never left some minds.
When the Raptors took
the court last October in
Vancouver’s Rogers Arena
to face the Sacramento
Kings in a pre-season
showcase game, it was evi-
dent there’s still a market
for a return of the NBA in
Vancouver.
A sold-out crowd of
19,000 greeted the team
with passion and support,
showing that Vancouver
really does deserve a fran-
chise they can call their
own.
Much like last season,
this year the Raptors have
been sitting in second in
the eastern conference.
Only the Atlanta Hawks
remain ahead with 40 wins
and a 19 game winning
streak.
The 2013-14 season
marked the return of the
Raptors as major contend-
ers in the league.
After a signifi cant trade,
the Raps went on a 10-2 run
record, maintaining their
division lead and fi nished
the season with a 48-34
record, qualifying for the
playoffs for the fi st time
since 2008.
The Raptors were elimi-
nated by the Brooklyn Nets
in an intense seven game
fi rst round series, but that
didn’t really faze Raptor
Nation.
Fan favourite DeMar
DeRozan was selected
for the 2014 NBA All-Star
Game as a reserve guard
for the Eastern Conference
All-Star team.
He fi nished the game
with eight points, three re-
bounds and two assists in
15 minutes.
DeRozan was the fourth
Raptor ever to be selected
to an all-star team in the
history of the franchise,
sitting among Carter and
Bosh with the honour.
And now the Raptors can
add another notch in their
belt with bulldog point
guard Kyle Lowry voted in
to the Eastern Conference
starting lineup for this
month’s all-star game in
New York.
A wide-range of fans took
to Twitter to solicit support
for Lowry, who will join
Cleveland’s LeBron James
and New York’s Carmelo
Anthony as an Eastern
Conference starter.
Lowry made up about a
100,000 vote difference to
pass Miami’s Dwyane Wade
for a starting spot, making
him only the third Raptor
in history to be voted in to
the all-stars by fans.
So the question remains
that even with a growing
fan-base, all-star appoint-
ments and securing playoff
berths, why are the Raptors
not embraced with love in
Canada, and in particular
in Alberta?
It remains a puzzle how
some fans are able to stick
by certain NHL teams
through long-lasting losing
streaks and are still willing
to watch the NHL playoffs
when barely any Canadian
teams even make it past the
fi rst round.
It’s time to get behind a
team that actually wins. So
if that heavy hockey jersey
seems to be weighing you
down, feel free to come join
the Raptor nation.
Where’s the love for the Toronto Raptors? Sarah
M A E T C H E
A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY - The Lasers Senior boys’ team took gold, winning Hoopfest, their home basketball tournament this past weekend. photo submitted
Thursday, February 5, 2015 Lacombe Express 19
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HOMES & LIVING
January was the month of renewal in
the interior design world.
January is the month of the big shows
which draw designers from all corners to
check out new products and ideas.
IDS is the big event in Toronto while Las
Vegas hosts Surfaces fl ooring convention
and a huge furniture show as well. It is the
place for the design world to strut its stuff
and to make us wait impatiently for new
and exciting product to hit our markets.
To see the exciting products at a design
show can be likened to seeing concept cars
at a car show; once the prototype actually
hits the open market it is a watered-down
much safer and marketable version than
what was originally presented.
It is exactly the same in fashion where
we are blown away by runway shows only
to fi nd nothing close to resembling those
creations in our local shops. Obviously
marketability is the fi rst issue but produc-
tion and sustainability are other things to
consider.
Fabrications, resources and manufac-
turing availability will sometimes take
a product off of the market before it has
even had a chance to prove its worth.
Production is playing it very safe right
now – even though fuel costs are lower
freight and transport fees are still being
raised, especially from overseas importers.
Companies want to produce that which
is sellable and not take too many risks in
making ‘out there’ products which may
only appeal to a small percentage of con-
sumers.
Design is a fi ckle client and what seems
fabulous today can be totally gauche to-
morrow. I just read an Internet article stat-
ing ‘Chevron and Herringbone were the
most overused patterns of 2014 and you
need to get them out of your home IMME-
DIATELY!’
Really? This pattern is just picking up
speed here and I really don’t think my cli-
ents who have put this pattern into their
tile want to hear that it is already being
shoved out the door.
It’s absolutely fi ne to watch the trends
but keep in mind that what eventually ar-
rives on our doorstep will be a different
version.
To be completely honest, I’ve always
been the ‘wait and see’ type of person and
would rather let someone else test a prod-
uct and see how it performs.
When we meet with reps who try to wow
us with the latest carpet fi bre or seemingly
indestructible hardwood I always hang
back for a bit before recommending it to
clients just to see if it lives up to all the
hype.
The fantastic news is that in a few
months time we will have some lovely new
products to ‘ooh and aah’ over and the new
trends in colours will slip into drapery fab-
ric which may give you an opportunity for
a fabulous new paint colour!
Design is cyclical and one delicious trend
will infl uence another which will cause an
overall change in all elements of products
for your home but be careful not to get too
caught up in being current as currents
tend to shift.
Buy what you love and have items in
your home that are special and beautiful to
you and you will always feel like you are in
the center of current style.
Kim Meckler is an interior designer with Car-pet Colour Centre in Red Deer.
Keeping up with the trends can be a tricky task
Kim
M E C K L E R
COOL COMFORT – This sitting room of a Scarlett Built Homes show home in Blackfalds is custom built with a unique tiled mantle. Jenna Swan/Lacombe Express
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Beef or HigherAged 14 days Value Pack
$7.99$17.61/kg
lb