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BY SARAH MAETCHELacombe Express
Now answering the call of duty in
a full-time capacity, Drayton Bus-
siere has been appointed by the La-
combe Fire Department (LFD) as the new
deputy fi re chief.
Although he is not a necessarily a new
face, nor is the title new, Bussiere will be
fulfi lling his role in a capacity that will al-
low for more hands-on training and devel-
opment opportunities.
Bussiere said his role as deputy chief
was previously fi lled by himself in a vol-
unteer capacity. “The biggest thing that
will change is just the amount of time that
I can put into the position,” he said. “It’s
really going to be good because the bulk
of my work is around training and that’s a
pretty deep job and it’s diffi cult to do it to
capacity that I would like to as a volunteer.
I’m am really excited about that because I
can actually put in the time that that type
of work deserves.”
Bussiere started in this new capacity on
Aug. 1st, which marks almost 11 years of
service to the LFD. He began his career as
a high school work experience student in
2004.
“It’s always just something I’ve been
interested in,” he said of the reason why
he initially joined the department. “I’ve
always kind of thought about it. Actually,
I had a friend that joined a few months be-
fore I did. We talked about it a lot and then
there was an opening for a work experi-
ence student so I thought I would try it.
I’ve never looked back.”
Bussiere has held many different roles
throughout the decade, working his way
up from a work experience student to fi re-
fi ghter.
“From there I moved on to a lieutenant
role on crew four, which is kind of an in-
termediate management role,” he said. He
worked under two different captains and
eventually a vacancy opened up, which
prompted Bussiere’s promotion to the cap-
tain position, followed by deputy chief.
Throughout his progression through the
basic fi re ground roles, Bussiere has also
fi lled other LFD roles including recruit-
ment offi cer.
“I was one of two recruitment offi cers
for quite a few years through the major-
ity of my time as lieutenant and some as a
captain,” he said.
As a recruitment offi cer, Bussiere and
his fellow offi cer, developed the present
day recruitment program for the LFD.
“Before we designed the program, it was
just a check sheet and you kind of joined
when you could and went through the sheet
before you started going on calls,” he said.
They took that recruitment checklist
and built a basic fi refi ghting training pro-
gram around it, which is now a six-week
program for new recruits that includes
one evening a week for training and some
weekend time slots.
“When you are done that program, you
get a radio and can start going on calls,”
he said.
Bussiere has been highly-involved in the
training aspect of things from the begin-
ning of his career, which includes not only
training new fi refi ghters but also physi-
cally recruiting new members.
“I’ve been helping out delivering Mon-
day night practice training for a quite a few
years as well,” he added.
Through his journey, Bussiere has also
achieved quite a bit of formal fi refi ghter
training including certifi cation as a profes-
sional fi refi ghter (NFPA 1001), truck engi-
neer, fi re instructor and a certifi cate in fi re
service leadership.
Bussiere and LFD Chief Ed van Delden
are the sole full-time employees of the
LFD, which currently includes 35 mem-
bers. The LFD can accommodate a maxi-
mum of 44 fi refi ghters, so the department
is accepting new applications, depending
on availability.
“I always say we are always looking for
more volunteers,” said Bussiere.
A new recruitment class will not be held
until next spring, allowing the LFD to train
the newest recruits. However, there are
two openings in the high school work ex-
perience program, the same program Bus-
siere started out in.
“There is some opportunity there,” he
said. “To become an actual in service mem-
ber you do need to be 18.”
In his new capacity, Bussiere has a few
targets he would like to meet.
“The biggest goal I would say for a train-
ing chief is to give the community the best
fi refi ghters we can give,” he said. “That’s
one of the things that’s exciting to me
about this role is that there are lots of dif-
ferent ways to do that.”
One of the goals is to get more of the
LFD members into the 1001 level training
and preparing the offi cers for the future.
“I’m excited about what improvements
might be possible with Drayton, given the
leadership and commitment he has shown
in the past,” said van Delden. “Please join
me in congratulating Drayton in this new
capacity.”
NEW POSITION – From left, new Deputy Chief Drayton Bussiere is greeted by Lacombe Fire Department Chief Ed van Delden outside of the fi re station. photo submitted
Fire department welcomes full-time deputy fi re chiefDrayton Bussiere looks forward to new challenges ahead in the City
4 Lacombe Express Thursday, August 13, 2015
BY SARAH MAETCHELacombe Express
For the fi rst time, the
Lieutenant Governor of
Alberta will be visiting the
City. Lieutenant Governor
Lois Mitchell will be visit-
ing on Aug. 21st.
Mitchell will be attend-
ing a sod-turning ceremo-
ny to mark the construc-
tion of the fi rst Habitat for
Humanity housing project
in the City. Members of
the public are encouraged
to attend the ceremony
to welcome the Lieuten-
ant Governor and fi nd out
more about the new hous-
ing project in Lacombe.
MP Blaine Calkins, MLA
Ron Orr and City of La-
combe Mayor Steve Chris-
tie will also be in atten-
dance for the occasion.
Habitat for Humanity
Red Deer Executive Direc-
tor Brian Brake said the
Lieutenant Governor was
invited as a guest of honour
as she is interested in proj-
ects that better the commu-
nity.
“We would like to get
the word out to as many
people as possible to come
out for the ceremony. They
will have a chance to get a
picture and chat with the
Lieutenant Governor.”
Habitat for Humanity
Red Deer is a not-for-profi t
organization that works
to create affordable hous-
ing in the Central Alberta
area. The organization will
be building four units (two
duplexes) in the MacKenzie
Ranch subdivision.
Previously, the orga-
nization has constructed
one home per year in the
region but Brake wants
to increase the amount to
around 10 homes per year.
With around 160 qualifi ed
families in the region, the
four units planned for La-
combe will assist in meet-
ing the low-income housing
needs of the community.
In June, the City of La-
combe entered into an
agreement with Habitat for
Humanity Red Deer for a
$300,000 grant contribution
from the City’s affordable
housing project. Brake said
the funds will cover for the
costs of the land but more
funds are still needed to
construct the four homes.
“We are going to start
giving contracts out here
this week,” he said in re-
gards to the construction.
“We expect that we will
be able to put the fl oors
and the walls up on it in
October. We hope to have
it locked down before the
snow fl ies, so we can work
on it all winter.”
As per the Habitat for
Humanity family selection
process, a public gathering
will be held next month in
order to select the four fam-
ilies for the homes.
“We will start that pro-
cess in September which
will give us time to work
with the City to come up
with four families for these
homes and that will give
them the time to work off
their volunteer hours be-
fore they move in next Au-
gust,” said Brake.
The Lieutenant Gover-
nor will also be visiting
Red Deer the same evening
for Habitat for Human-
ity Red Deer’s fi rst annual
formal garden party. The
fundraiser event will be
held at Parkland Nurser-
ies and will feature a Top
Chef Central Alberta com-
petition along with musi-
cal entertainment from St.
James’ Gate and the Red
Deer College music faculty
group Downtown.
Brake said the goal of the
event is to assist with the
cost of the 2015 Habitat for
Humanity build, including
the new Lacombe project.
The organization is still
seeking donations for the
silent auction along with
sponsorship. The Lacombe
sod turning ceremony will
be held on Aug. 21st at 2:30
p.m. at 2 Ranchers Cl. in the
MacKenzie Ranch subdivi-
sion.
For more, contact Brake
at 403-309-6080.
PUBLIC NOTICE Land Use Bylaw 300.101 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the City of Lacombe has given first reading to Bylaw 300.101, to rezone SW 20-40-26 W4 located in Mackenzie Ranch from FD – Future Designation District to R5 – High Density Residential.
Where do I get more information?
A copy of the Bylaw may be viewed at www.lacombe.ca or at the City of Lacombe City Hall at 5432 – 56th Avenue during office hours.
When is the Public Hearing?
If you would like to make comments on the proposed repeal the Council of the City of Lacombe will be holding a Public Hearing in Council Chambers located at 5432 – 56th Avenue, on Monday, August 24, 2015 at 6:00pm.
How do I get involved?
Any person or group wishing to express their views on the proposed bylaw amendment will be given the opportunity to make a presentation.
All written letters or petitions regarding this amendment are to:
(a) be filed with the Chief Administrative Officer no later than 4:30 PM on Wednesday, August 19, 2015.
(b) contain the names and addresses of all persons making the presentation, and
(c) state the name and address of all persons authorized to represent a group of persons or the public at large.
DATE of First Publication: August 13, 2015 DATE of Second Publication: August 20, 2015
For Information contact: Amanda Legros, Planning InternPhone: 403-782-1264E-mail: [email protected]
NEW REGISTRATIONS
Starting Aug. 24th call 403-782-6615
for further information
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Lieutenant Governor to visit Lacombe next week
A Lacombe Police Service (LPS) offi cer has been
treated and released from the hospital after being struck
by a suspect vehicle fl eeing from a gas theft.
At approximately 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 11th LPS
were alerted by a resident in the English Estates neigh-
bourhood of suspicious activity.
When the fi rst LPS unit arrived, a male was observed
apparently attempting to siphon gas into a jerry can. A
female was observed waiting for the male in a nearby SUV.
When the offi cer queried the license plate, he deter-
mined the vehicle was stolen. When the offi cer attempt-
ed to arrest both subjects, the male jumped into the back
seat of the SUV and the female drove off, striking the
offi cer, plus narrowly missing a second Lacombe police
cruiser that had arrived to assist.
The SUV fl ed Lacombe in an extremely dangerous
manner prompting numerous complaints from the pub-
lic between Lacombe and Blackfalds.
The SUV was subsequently located at a rural location
on Aspelund Road after crashing through metal gates
and the suspects fl ed on foot.
The suspects attempted unsuccessfully to steal two
more vehicles inside the yard of the rural residence.
LPS, assisted by Blackfalds and Sylvan Lake RCMP as
well as the Police Dog Service contained the area and
tracked the suspects, however they were not located.
The SUV was determined to have been stolen from
Okotoks four days earlier and the license plate was sto-
len from Calgary although not yet reported. Several
items are believed stolen from other locations were lo-
cated in and around the vehicle.
The LPS offi cer was taken to the Lacombe Hospital for
possible fractures of the shoulder and elbow, however
they were released later in the evening after treatment.
-Maetche
LPS offi cer struck by vehicle
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BY SARAH MAETCHELacombe Express
Premier Rachel Notley an-
nounced last Thursday the pro-
vincial budget will be presented
in October.
“The legislature will reconvene
in October, likely on October
25th,” she said. “We will present
the provincial budget that re-
stores stability to our hospitals
and to our schools. Our budget
will also set out a road map to a
balanced budget without self-
defeating, unnecessary and dam-
aging cutbacks to healthcare and
education that Albertans need.”
Notley noted we all are aware
of the signifi cant drop in inter-
national oil prices but Albertans
have seen prices fl uctuate many
times before. “We all see the price
that we pay for being too depen-
dent on one commodity and one
price and for failing to save for a
rainy day,” she said.
To combat this, the provincial
government will be releasing a
job creation and economic devel-
opment plan this fall, offi cials
noted.
“Our plan will address the in-
frastructure Alberta needs and
a more modern and diversifi ed
economy,” she detailed. “Our
plan will address how we can
support small and medium-sized
businesses and manufactur-
ing. Our plan will address and
promote trade development and
trade diversifi cation and our plan
will promote innovation, diversi-
fi cation and employment options
similar to what we spoke about
during the election.”
The government will also be
acting on the challenges proposed
through climate change and re-
evaluating the royalty structure as
oil prices recover. An expert panel
will be consulted on these issues.
Notley said a fi scal plan, cli-
mate plan and royalty review are
a few of the issues they are work-
ing on and see as byelection is-
sues in Calgary-Foothills.
She also took the time to ad-
dress some comments made by
Prime Minister Stephen Harper
on the Alberta NDP government.
“It is unusual for prime minis-
ters and premiers to attack each
other during a federal election
campaign,” she said. “We’ve all
been elected to serve the people
and to do that, I believe that we
need to work to try and get along.
We need to be able to maintain
relationships to allow us to work
together.”
She said she rejects the Conser-
vative campaign comments about
the people of Alberta’s decisions
during the last provincial elec-
tion. “Albertans elected a new
government,” said Notley. “We
will deliver on the commitments
we made to the people of Alber-
ta.”
Stating that, “It is a new day”
in Alberta politics, she will re-
main focused on what Albertans
elected her to do — to deliver on
the plan she campaigned on three
months ago.
“It’s a little bit of a chicken
and egg argument to determine
whether the increased level of
activity, excitement and pros-
pects for the NDP federally in Al-
berta are related to our election
or whether in fact it was already
there,” said Notley.
“If any impact has been had
in that the provincial election
in May showed people that they
could vote with their heart, it
might get them the answer they
were looking for. It’s opened up
the opportunity for the NDP in a
way that perhaps hasn’t existed
federally up to this point.”
Provincial budget to be presented in October
COMMUNITY FUN - Several tractors rolled through the Alix Day Parade last weekend. Sarah Maetche/Lacombe Express
6 Lacombe Express Thursday, August 13, 2015
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Celebrating food via the upcoming Alberta Open Farm DaysAttention all food lovers and
foodies alike, Canada hosts a na-
tional food celebration called
Food Day Canada. On Aug. 1st, the
national day was celebrated. Al-
though the day is little known and
has now passed, it does not mean
it’s too late to acknowledge the
impact food plays on our lives and
culture.
The day was intended to be a cel-
ebration for Canadians to praise
local producers, fi shers, chefs, re-
searchers and home cooks. It was
also about providing Canadians a
platform to share their food and
stories with each other while expe-
riencing cultural diversity, learn-
ing about food ethics and fl avours.
Restaurants across Canada pre-
pared regional foods and dishes.
Neighbours were encouraged to
design their own menus and share
with their friends. Food Day Can-
ada began in 2003, fi rst marked as
the World’s Longest Barbecue, a
nation-wide response to the sanc-
tions imposed on Canadian beef
exports by trading partners and
the hardships faced by the agricul-
tural community during the BSE
crisis. Due to the success of the
barbecue, the event has evolved
into Food Day Canada, a salute to
Canada’s culinary heritage.
The movement was initiated by
Anita Stewart, a culinary advocate
and authour out of the University
of Guelph. She insists she has been
visiting country inns, farmers’
markets, First Nations communi-
ties and fi sheries in Canada before
the expression “local, regional and
seasonal,” became popular.
The Food Day celebration is a
showcase of her life’s work and she
said that food really is the founda-
tion of life. She notes that by eating
as seasonally as possible from our
local area, we will keep our neig-
bours in business and preserve the
ability to feed ourselves.
Learning about where our food
comes from can be a liberating ex-
perience. From fi eld to table, local
producer to your front door, food in
this region is highly accessible.
Just think about the upcoming
Alberta Open Farm Days. The pro-
vincial wide event, held on Aug.
22nd and 23rd, itself is a salute to
our agricultural producers.
Farms and ranches across the
province will open their doors dur-
ing the upcoming two-day period
this month to those who want a
behind-the-scenes look at where
their food comes from and to see
a variety of farm activities. It’s
an opportunity to meet your ag-
ricultural neighbours, see fi rst
hand where your food comes from
and think past the supermarket
shelves. During the perfect time of
year, near the end of the growing
season, Alberta Open Farm Days
is an opportunity for those from
urban centres to venture out and
learn more about all the aspects of
agricultural life.
I was pleased to see that the City
of Lacombe made the effort to take
its fl oat out of storage for the cele-
bration of Lacombe Days.
Even the mayor, some councillors
and City staff participated. It was
an excellent parade and great to see
so many local and out-of-town busi-
nesses, community clubs and orga-
nizations taking an active part in
this popular event.
However, I was very disappointed
that the City of Lacombe fl oat was
not represented in either the recent
Ponoka Stampede or Red Deer West-
erner parades. This is unacceptable
for a city of our size to not show sup-
port to these other communities and
their events.
I had a brief meeting with La-
combe’s CEO after the Red Deer pa-
rade. She informed me that parades
were discussed at a council meeting,
but no one seemed to be available or
interested, so the matter had been
dropped.
I also spoke to a member of the
Recreation Department. She told me
that a sign-up sheet was circulated
and no one was interested and that I
should take it to the Community and
Economic Development Manager. I
don’t think this is my responsibility.
The decision to participate in out-
of-town parades should be taken by
council and the task of taking it to
parades be assigned to employees.
The City needs to provide some
initiative and leadership to promote
itself and show some pride and en-
thusiasm by showcasing the benefi ts
of our City to other communities.
The ‘skeleton’ fl oat needs a little
dressing up each year and should
defi nitely be a part of the many area
parades.
Florence DouglasLacombe
Editor’s note: The City of Lacombe
fl oat did appear in the Bentley Cen-
tennial Parade this past Thursday.
Mayor Steve Christie, Councillor
Wayne Armishaw and Councillor Pe-
ter Bouwsema were all present hand-
ing out candy and greeting attendees.
City’s fl oat should be in
other local communities
“I create my own wind by kayaking or longboard-ing.”Erica Bolze, Sylvan Lake
“Spending the weekend at the pool in the Abbey Centre.”Sue Bornn, Blackfalds
“Going in the sprinkler, drinking slurpies or going to the spray park.”Liam Goddard, 6, Blackfalds
“Cooling off at the spray park in Blackfalds, the Abbey Centre pool or the lake.”Annette Park, Blackfalds
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BY KALISHA MENDONSALacombe Express
An iconic Eaton Home in Blackfalds will
be relocated and converted into the new
centre for the Blackfalds Historical Society
thanks to a Canadian government grant.
Through the Canada 150 Community
Infrastructure Program – shortened to the
Canada 150 Fund - the Town of Blackfalds
received $175,275 to complete the project,
including restoration. The Canada 150
Fund is being used across the country to
complete projects in communities before
the 150th birthday of the nation.
Member of Parliament Blaine Calkins
joined Blackfalds Mayor Melodie Stol,
members of the Historical Society and
various community members for the an-
nouncement on July 30th.
“When this ‘150’ grant became available,
we thought this would be the ideal project
to apply for. It is a celebration grant for the
birthday of 150 years of Canada. We felt a
historical project was the best fi t for this
grant, and applied for it and we have been
successful,” said Stol.
“We can now move the Wadey House
off of the developer-owned land and we
will move it somewhere where the com-
munity can enjoy it. That project includes
the work of moving the house and the res-
toration aspect that should take place in
2016. We have to meet requirements that
the project be fi nished in 2017, in time for
Canada’s 150th birthday.”
The historic home is from an Eaton Cat-
alogue and was brought to the community
in 1911. Houses could be ordered – com-
plete with beams, boards and nails – and
shipped via train to various communities
around the country. Not many of these
homes are still standing, so the town is
pleased to be able to utilize the structure.
The home will be relocated somewhere
between Iron Ridge Junior Campus and
All-Star Park, in a corridor of available
land. The building will be delicately re-
stored and transformed into the new home
of the Blackfalds Historical Society.
“It’s been on the radar of the Historical
Society for at least the last 12 years. That
piece of land has been sold and re-sold and
every time it’s been sold to a new owner,
and they all want to develop it,” Stol ex-
plained.
“Judy Carleton and the Historical Soci-
ety of the Town have spoken to the own-
ers saying, ‘We know you probably want to
clear the land but we would like the house.’
“And every single owner said, ‘Abso-
lutely’, but it’s always been an issue of the
cost of moving the house and fi nding a new
place for it.
“There are a lot of costs to moving it
properly so it’s preserved.”
The Town is currently working on a
Community Facility Needs Assessment.
The fi ndings of this assessment should
be analyzed in the fall and Stol said this is
when they will be able to provide an exact
location for the home.
“We’re very pleased that the project
was approved. This is a grant that is being
dished out around Canada so that every-
body is ready in time for the 150th anni-
versary.
“It’s nice to see that Central Alberta has
been recognized - I understand that Clive
received some money as well,” Stol said.
“It’s nice that these smaller community
projects can get fi nished, because these
are often the projects that seem to get put
aside. There’s always another priority. Re-
ceiving this funding means that not only is
Blackfalds a priority in the grand scheme
of things, but also this historical project
gets to become priority for the community.
It tied in so well with the theme of the 150
program.”
Blackfalds receives funding
to complete historical project
VINTAGE FINDS – Sierra Vanderleek models a vintage dress from the Valley Thrift Shoppe during Clive’s fi rst ever fashion show along Main Street earlier this week.
Sarah Maetche/Lacombe Express
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BY JENNA SWANLacombe Express
A candidate out of the commu-
nity of Maskwacis has announced
she is seeking the nomination to
be the federal candidate for the
Red Deer–Lacombe Riding.
Katherine Swampy, who was
born and raised in the area of
Maskwacis, is employed as a tax
offi cer with Revenue Canada fol-
lowing her recent graduation
from the University of Alberta
with her degree in economics and
political science.
She explained she joined the
NDP in 2011 as she stated it was
the party that best aligned with
her own personal beliefs and val-
ues.
“They believe in childcare, a
fair wage, as well as ensuring and
investing in our future to make
sure there is something there
for future generations, as well as
the need for upgrading old infra-
structure and creating new infra-
structure - the list goes on,” she
said.
No stranger to the local politi-
cal landscape, Swampy recently
ran as the NDP candidate for the
area of Drayton Valley – Devon,
where Mark Smith of the Wil-
drose Party was elected MLA in
the provincial election this past
spring.
Swampy said she has seen NDP
support growing in Maskwacis,
as the environment and educa-
tion become increasingly impor-
tant issues in the community.
“Bill C-51 - I want to work
to help repeal that bill,” said
Swampy in regards to the Con-
servatives party’s ‘Anti Terror-
ism’ legislation introduced near
the end of January.
Also on Swampy’s list is Bill C
- 45 or the ‘omnibus bill’ in which
the federal legislation passed
amended the Canadian Criminal
Code to establish new legal duties
for workplace health and safety.
The bill received criticism for
having loosened protections in
the Navigable Waters Protection
Act, and also having weakened
the Canada labour Code and al-
tering the Indian Act.
“I want to fi ght for all of the
lakes, water and wetlands we
have lost – I want to fi ght to get
protection back and help the de-
velopment of a more sustainable
system,” explained Swampy, who
is also a mother of fi ve. “Being a
mother also means education is a
huge factor for me,” she said. “I
want to ensure their future and
ensure Canada is a better place
for them to live.”
She said with support for the
NDP continuing to grow in her
town specifi cally, she is confi dent
in NDP leader Thomas Mulcair,
adding he makes her, “Nothing
but proud.
“He has a whole team support-
ing him and I back him fully.”
The NDP hopeful also said she
plans to go to as many communi-
ty centres and coffee shops as she
can while on the campaign trail
as well as do a few talks at schools
and what she calls ‘a lot of door
knocking’ in the larger areas.
“With NDP there is a huge shift
– it used to have an older vision,
but now it seems it’s more about
the youth of our country,” she
said. “As this generation gets a
little older, it seems politics are
becoming a more appealing idea,
and it seems the NDP are who ap-
peals to them the most.
“I think we need fresh, young
ideas and with the youth coming
out that’s the team we are turn-
ing to.”
Prior to joining the NDP,
Swampy described herself as a
conservative before moving to
Ontario for a period time where
she found herself with more Lib-
eral values.
But she recalled it was her
meeting with Jack Layton in 2005
where her mind was changed.
“When I met Mr. Layton he defi -
nitely swayed me,” she said on
the late NDP party leader.
Swampy seeks NDP nomination for Red Deer-Lacombe
MEET & GREET - Katherine Swampy, a Maskwacis resident, is seeking the NDP nomination in the Red Deer–Lacombe riding. Swampy was on hand this past Saturday at the Red Deer Farmers’ Market to speak with Red Deerians.
Jenna Swan/Lacombe Express
Thursday, August 13, 2015 Lacombe Express 9
BY JENNA SWANLacombe Express
A Ponoka resident has
announced his plans to run
for the NDP nomination in
the Red Deer-Lacombe rid-
ing. Doug Hart has been an
active member of his com-
munity’s democratic and
political processes for more
than 30 years.
The NDP hopeful hosts a
background in both nurs-
ing and education with an
undergraduate degree in
nursing as well as graduate
degrees in both educational
administration and health
promotion services.
Hart spent from 2001-
2008 serving as the academ-
ic vice president at Grande
Prairie Regional College
and served as acting presi-
dent from 2006-2007, as well
as time working at Alberta
Hospital and Red Deer Col-
lege during his 40-year ca-
reer.
Hart stated aside from
his background in educa-
tion and health care, he is
also strongly committed to
rural Alberta and the is-
sues related to agriculture
and environmental sus-
tainability.
Hart has run in four
past provincial elections
as the NDP candidate for
the Ponoka-Rimbey rid-
ing twice, then twice more
when the riding changed to
Lacombe-Ponoka.
“I’m not a fair weather
friend – I was the candidate
in Ponoka-Rimbey when
we got less than 10 per cent
of the vote,” remembered
Hart of the 2012 election
in which he was the NDP
candidate. “I’m commit-
ted to social democracy,
it’s not something that is a
fad or that I’m doing just
because it’s popular. “I’ve
always taken the good with
the bad, but this time I’m
feeling particularly opti-
mistic,” he said. “With this
being my fi rst time running
federally I’m quite enthusi-
astic about the process and
I like what I’m hearing on
doorsteps.
“People are telling me
they’re not happy with the
Conservative’s policy, and
their secrecy agenda and
the Harper is so proud of
(his party’s) economic re-
cord, yet unemployment is
still as high as it is.”
Hart stated he believes
the Conservatives are us-
ing a ‘slight of hand’ agen-
da to distract Canadians. “I
think Thomas Mulcair and
grassroots New Democrats
are going to give the Con-
servatives a wake-up call in
October.
“The Conservative re-
cord in environment, in-
frastructure and health
research is abysmal with-
out even looking at the leg-
islation they are passing
to stop protecting water-
sheds,” said Hart. “Access
to water and health are im-
portant things to consider
when Canadians are decid-
ing who to cast their ballots
for.”
Hart added he is proud
of the NDP’s record over
the last 60 years in regards
to public ownership and
administration of health
care and access to physi-
cian/ health care services.
He added making sure
people have things where
they need them and when
they need them is a big part
of the New Democrat plat-
form.
“We’ve been hearing
the same promises from
Harper that we heard from
Prentice - the whole ‘trust
me’ thing,” said Hart. “And
now I think Canadians
aren’t trusting them and
I think people are fi nally
starting to say, ‘No more,’
to another four years of the
same old tired thing.
“They should be focus-
ing their attention on job
creation, the economy and
our international reputa-
tion instead of spending all
of their time passing ‘anti-
terrorism’ legislation.”
He added he is proud to
live where he does, stat-
ing he enjoys the rural
lifestyle especially since
he has worked in major
cities most of his life. “We
could’ve moved to urban
centres but my heart is in
rural Alberta and my wife
and I wouldn’t have it any
other way - my obligation is
to the people in my riding.”
He added he wishes to
remind voters to, “Be judi-
cious – don’t take things for
granted.”
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CAMPAIGNING – Doug Hart visits with local constituents at the Red Deer Farmers’ Market this past weekend. He is seeking the NDP nomination for Red Deer-Lacombe. Jenna Swan/Lacombe Express
Ponoka resident puts name in for Red Deer-Lacombe riding
10 Lacombe Express Thursday, August 13, 2015
fyifyi Your weekly Community Events Calendar
The FYI, Community Events Calen-dar is a free-of-charge service for not-for-profi t organiza-tions and upcoming community events within the Lacombe and Blackfalds region. To submit your information, please email [email protected], call 403-782-5306 or fax 403-782-5344. If you would like your event or organization to be included, please sub-mit your information to the editor by noon, the Monday before the publication date.
Lacombe and Area Minor Foot-ball: 2015 Fall registration and equipment handout, Monday, Aug. 17th, 6 p.m. at ME Global Athletic Park. Registration for Lacombe Atom Char-gers (ages 8 to 10), Lacombe PeeWee Explosion (ages 11 and 12) and Lacombe Bantam Raiders (Grades 8 and 9). For more information, visit www.lacombeminorfootball.com.
Central Alberta Football Offi cial Association Level 1 Clinic: The CAFOA is a not-for-profi t organization that offi ciates minor football in the Central Alberta region, from Camrose to Drumheller and everywhere in between. A Level 1 clinic will be held on Aug. 22nd for any willing and able bodied people. The clinic will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and includes lunch. For more details and to pre-register visit www.cafoa.ca
Central Alberta photographers, are you looking to hone your macro photography skills? Ellis Bird Farm is hosting a day-long macro photography seminar on Saturday Aug. 22nd from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. with a cost of $115 per person. The session will be led by accomplished nature photographer Adrian Thysse and will cover a whole range of skills required for macro photography. A basic level of DSLR knowledge is assumed; bring your own DSLR with a kit lens and, optionally, also your macro lens, fl ash and tripod. Questions or to register, call 403-885-4477 or email us at [email protected].
Blackfalds Library: our new books
include Sherrilyn Kenyon’s “Son of No One”, Lisa Genova’s “Inside the O’Briens” and Stuart Woods’ “Hot Pursuit”. We have added some Roald Dahl and Calvin & Hobbes books to our middle school section. These are new items to Blackfalds Library and should provide some laughs and good reading. Remember we have the Lego Club for ages fi ve and up on Thursday at 3:30 p.m. and the Duplo Club for parents and children ages 0 to four on Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Our fundraising for the Summer Reading Program will soon be in full swing. Large and small prizes as well as cash for craft supplies and entertain-
ment are needed to make our reading program successful and enjoyable for the kids. Visit our website at blackfaldslibrary.ca or call us at 405-885-2343.
Invitation to join CNIB Peer Sup-port Group: The Peer Support Group is a program dedicated to helping CNIB clients adjust to vision loss. Feelings of fear, anxiety, intimidation and anger are extremely common in adults who are diagnosed with vision loss. The goal of the group is to help transform these feelings into those of confi dence and independence through educa-tion and group discussions. The program is facilitated by a volunteer who has gone through the process of adjusting to a life with vision loss. The group offers seniors a way to connect to others experiencing similar challenges. Participants receive empowering, practical and useful information about vision loss and how CNIB services can help, as well as suggestions from other participants on how to reduce
the impact of vision loss on their daily lives. There is no cost to participate in the program which will meet once per month. The group meets at the Spruce Ter-race located at 5002 – 51 Ave.
Lacombe Farmers Market is at the Lacombe arena parking lot and indoors starting 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come every Friday morn-ing for homemade baking, eggs, fruit, vegetables, crafts, jewel-lery, jams, honey, woodwork and lots more. We “make it, bake it or grow it,” just for you! Call 403-782-4772 or 403-877-1280 for more information.
Lacombe Walking Group Wednes-
days from 12-12:30 at Med-combe Walk-In-Clinic. No Registration required.
Kozy Korner — Tuesday Din-ners every week at noon.
Lacombe Dance Lessons – social and choreographed ballroom dancing. Traditional Two-step or Cha Cha/Jive. For details phone Cliff at 403-782-4094.
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 website 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 cookies). On Fridays, there are four meat draws and tickets are $2/set of three tickets. Draw starts at 6:30 p.m. On Saturdays, there
are four meat draws which start at 4:30 p.m. Chase the ace starts after meat draws.
New to Lacombe? Contact La-combe Welcome Wagon for free maps, information about the City & area, as well as free gifts from local businesses. New baby in the family? Contact Donna Korpess with the Lacombe Welcome Wagon at 403-782-0475 for free information, baby product samples as well as free gifts from local businesses.
Youth Unlimited Drop-in Activi-ties: Drop-in activities now run every Tuesday from 6 – 9 p.m. with ball hockey on Mondays and
Wednesdays from 6 – 9 p.m. Girls only drop-in is also Wednesdays from 6 – 9 p.m. Thursdays Grade 3-6 drop-in program runs from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. and Grade 4 and up program from 6 – 9 p.m. Cost is 2$ for drop-in and ball hockey with drop-in 10 passes at $10 and ball hockey season pass at $50.
Taoist Tai Chi 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. Call Marg at 403-782-1887 or Ross at 403-782-3671.
Imperial Daughters of the Empire is a non-profi t women’s volunteer
program that raises money in support of numerous initiatives supporting education. Meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of every month and begin at 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church. For more about the group, feel free to contact Mary Lou Wilson 403-782-3923.
Lacombe Art Guild – The Lacombe Art Guild offers classes two Tuesday evenings a month and one full Saturday. Memberships are $15 a year and the club runs from October to May. Classes offered are in all mediums and beginner to experienced are encouraged to join. Con-tact Donna at 403-782-9190 or Penny 403-782-7739.
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society Ta-ble Talk Coffee Group: Meets the second Friday of each month at Wolf Creek Community Church at 10 a.m. If you or someone in your life has been affected by MS, join us for a fun, casual and supportive coffee chat. For more info, please contact Bonnie Lavallee at 403-346-0290.
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 encourage families to spend time together in play, while having the op-portunity to socialize and learn about the community and exter-nal resources. $2 drop in fee per family is suggested. For more information call 403-748-2160.
Carpet Bowling, Wednesdays 10 a.m. at the Bentley Com-munity Hall. New and return-ing players welcome. No experience necessary. Call Arnold at 403-748-2744.
Clive TOPS – Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Every Thursday at the Clive Christian Fellowship Church 9 a.m. -10:30 a.m.
Clive Seniors’ Drop-In – 1:30 p.m. every Monday at the Clive Meeting Room. Contact Allan Street at 403-784-3884
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 building along Hwy. 50 past the old school. Contact Wendy at 403-788-2612.
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BY KALISHA MENDONSALacombe Express
The Semicolon Project
is a tattoo phenomenon
where people are getting
the literary symbol tat-
tooed on their bodies to
represent the struggle with
mental health issues.
Max McKinnon, 15, of
Lacombe has organized a
day within his mother’s tat-
too shop where proceeds
from semicolon tattoos will
go towards Canadian Men-
tal Health, to spread aware-
ness of suicide prevention
among other topics.
On Aug. 21st, three art-
ists will be on location at
Cin City Tattoo in Lacombe
with a variety of semico-
lon tattoo options. Smaller
tattoos are a minimum do-
nation of $50, with a $10
supplies fee. Larger tattoo
designs are a minimum $90
donation, with a $10 sup-
plies fee.
“The Semicolon Project
is a tattoo project for men-
tal health awareness. The
semicolon would be used
in literature where the au-
thor can choose to end the
sentence, but never did. In
the project, the sentence is
your life and the author is
you. The tattoo has been
really popular in the shop
lately so we decided that
we would start a fundraiser
with it. A few years ago we
did a cancer research fund-
raiser and raised just over
$20,000. We want to do the
same thing for the Semico-
lon Project.”
The day will feature lo-
cal bands – including The
YoungFellas - providing en-
tertainment and two guest
artists from the area. Tat-
toos are by walk-in only
with all proceeds benefi t-
ting mental health aware-
ness programs in Lacombe
and area.
McKinnon has a tattoo
on his right forearm that
says warrior, with the ‘I’ re-
placed by a semicolon.
“I lost six people in my
life in two years – my tat-
too represents fi ghting
through the hard times in
my life and moving forward
to live a happy life,” he said.
“I’m excited it’s going to
be a really busy day. There’s
a representative from Ca-
nadian Mental Health com-
ing in and they’re going to
be explaining a lot more
about programs and where
the money is going.”
The event will run Aug.
21st from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
TRAILER STOLEN FROM INDUSTRIAL PARK
The Blackfalds RCMP are investigating the theft of a 2014 Sedona Fifth Wheel Travel Trailer from a locked compound in the Aspelund Industrial Park near Blackfalds.
The trailer was last seen in the middle of July and was dis-covered missing on Aug. 4th.
If you have any information, please call the Blackfalds RCMP at 403-885-3300. If you want to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 or at www.tipsubmit.com. You do not have to reveal your identity to Crime Stoppers and if you provide information to Crime Stoppers that leads to an arrest(s), you may be eligible for a cash reward.
RCMP INVESTIGATE BOAT THEFTSThe Blackfalds RCMP are still investigating one of two boat
and trailer thefts from July 25th.The 18 ft. - 2000 Sea Ray Bowrider on an EZ Loader trailer
stolen from Silver Beach was recovered in a corn fi eld east of Gull Lake with minor damage.
The second boat theft that occurred at approximately 4 p.m. on July 25th where a 17 ft. -2001 Campion 525 on its EZ Loader trailer was taken out of the yard from a rural property east of Lacombe is still an ongoing investigation.
If you have any information regarding these thefts, please call the Blackfalds RCMP at 403-885-3300. If you want to re-main anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone
at 1-8000-222-8477 or at www.tipsubmit.com. You do not have to reveal your identity to Crime Stoppers and if you pro-vide information to Crime Stoppers that leads to an arrest(s), you may be eligible for a cash reward.
RCMP CONTINUE TO INVESTIGATE DEATH OF YOUTHYesterday marked the fi ve-year anniversary of a tragic in-
cident still under investigation by the Blackfalds RCMP.On Aug. 12th, 2010 at 1:30 a.m., Blackfalds RCMP and EMS
responded to a report of a person lying on the side of Hwy. 2A approximately half a kilometre south of Red Deer. Upon arrival, police discovered 17-year-old old Logan Raymond of Penhold deceased on the westside of the roadway.
Police believe the events relating to the death occurred be-tween 11:30 p.m. Aug. 11th and 1:30a.m. on Aug. 12th.
Throughout the investigation, police determined there may have been a small dark grey or blue truck with a match-ing topper (no windows on the topper), possibly an older Ford Ranger with a prominently lettered ‘Ford’ on the tailgate, in the area at or near the time of this incident.
It is yet to be determined if this vehicle had any direct involvement with this incident.
The investigation is still ongoing and any persons with di-rect information are asked to contact either the Blackfalds RCMP at 403-885-3300 or Crimestoppers 1-800-222-8477.
PUBLIC NOTICE Land Use Bylaw 300.102 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the City of Lacombe has given first reading to Bylaw 300.102, to rezone Lot 11 and Lot 12, Block 16, Plan 2170KS (5259 and 5253 49 Street)from R1c – Residential Smaller Lot Single Detached Dwellings to R2 – General Residential.
Where do I get more information?
A copy of the Bylaw may be viewed at www.lacombe.ca or at the City of Lacombe City Hall at 5432 – 56th Avenue during office hours.
When is the Public Hearing?
If you would like to make comments on the proposed repeal the Council of the City of Lacombe will be holding a Public Hearing in Council Chambers located at 5432 – 56th Avenue, on Monday, August 24, 2015 at 6:05pm.
How do I get involved?
Any person or group wishing to express their views on the proposed bylaw amendment will be given the opportunity to make a presentation.
All written letters or petitions regarding this amendment are to:
(a) be filed with the Chief Administrative Officer no later than 4:30 PM on Wednesday, August 19, 2015.
(b) contain the names and addresses of all persons making the presentation, and
(c) state the name and address of all persons authorized to represent a group of persons or the public at large.
DATE of First Publication: August 13, 2015 DATE of Second Publication: August 20, 2015
For Information contact: Jennifer Kirchner, PlannerPhone: 403-782-1264E-mail: [email protected]
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From 2A south at lights in Hobbematake 611 east to hwy 822 and follow signs to ACRM
From Wetaskiwin at Pioneer Chrysler turn east on 40 avenue through town follow signs on hwy 613 and 822
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THE FOOT INSTITUTEis pleased to offer
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WARRIOR – The tattoo on Max McKinnon’s arm is a tribute to the Semicolon Project – a movement to symbolize a time where they could have ended their life, but chose to continue.
Kalisha Mendonsa/Lacombe Express
‘Semicolon Project’ raises awareness of mental health issues
POLICE BRIEFS by Sarah Maetche
12 Lacombe Express Thursday, August 13, 2015
City Pagelacombe.ca
Boards and Commissions The City of Lacombe is currently seeking to appoint a number of community-minded citizens to serve on a variety of municipal boards and commissions.
Openings are anticipated on:- Lacombe Police Commission- Lacombe & District Recreation Parks and Culture Board- Lacombe Library Board- Art Collection Committee
By volunteering on these boards and committees you will obtain new skills and insights into a variety of services provided by the City of Lacombe, make a positivedifference in your community, and meet new people. To find the best people for each role, the City of Lacombe is committed to encouraging a diverse workforce andsupports employment equity through policy, welcoming all applicants.
Time commitments and duties vary for each role. For more information or to request an application, contact the number below prior to September 30.
Telephone 403.782.12875432 56th AvenueLacombe, AB T4L 1E9em: [email protected]
mmissssioionsnse is currently seeking to appoint a nity-minded citizens to serve on a boards and commissions.
ipated on:ommissiont Recreation Parks and Culture Board
Lacombe Memorial Centre 35% Discount On Rates
Are you planning a wedding, a meeting, a yoga class, or a crib match? Then the Lacombe Memorial Centre has an offer for you!
We are offering a 35% discounted rate to local user groups Monday-Thursday evenings after 6 p.m. for all of our meeting rooms.
Getting married on a Sunday or off-season? Book Centennial hall and get the kitchen for FREE!
For more information contact:Mary Lou Fiveland at 403-782-6668 or [email protected]. Maryy Lou Fiveland at 403 782 6668ororor mmmfifivfiv lelelanannd@d@d@d@@llalalacocco bmbmbmbee.caca.
DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
Documents pertaining to the development permits may be inspected at City Hall, 5432-56 Avenue, during regular business hours. Anyone claiming to be affected by the approval of the Permitted Uses with Variances of Discretionary Uses may submit an objection within 14 days from the date of notice. The appeal must be in writing, accompanied with a $50.00 fee and be directed to: Lacombe Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, Attn: Secretary to the SDAB, 5432-56 Avenue Lacombe, AB T4L 1E9.
Current to August 6, 2015
Permitted UseTake notice that the following development permits have been approved as PERMITTED USES in that they conform in every respect to the Land Use BylawDATE PERMIT# LOCATION DEVELOPMENT
August 6 61/252.40 101-15 Mackenzie Manufactured Home
Ranch Way
August 6 61/252.45 77 15 Mackenzie Shed
Ranch Way
August 6 61/252.43 26 Ebony Street Detached Garage
DATE PERMIT# LOCATION DEVELOPMENT
August 6 61/252.12 #2, 4876 46 Street Class 2 Sign
August 6 61/252.07 5450 49 Street Existing Shed with Greenhouse
Lean-To
August 6 61/252.08 17 Lansbury Close Existing Shed
August 6 61/252.00 5259 49 Street Demolition of Church Building
August 6 61/251.85 5027 49 Street Demolition of Existing Residence
August 6 61/251.86 4813 51 Avenue Demolition of Warehouse Building
August 6 61/252.16 19 Westview Drive Detached Garage
August 6 61/252.09 & 4721 49A Avenue & Stacked Rowhouse
61/252.10 4723 49A Avenue
Discretionary UseTake notice that the following DISCRETIONARY USE permits have been approved:
PERMITS
permits have been approved as ery respect to the Land Use Bylaw
DEVELOPMENT
Manufactured Home
Shed
Detached Garage
RY USE permits have been approved:
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Thursday, August 13, 2015 Lacombe Express 13
City Pagelacombe.ca
Fire Safety for Seniors
We know that adults over age 65 are at the highest
risk of being killed or injured in a fire. The Lacombe
Fire Department is focusing on fire safety for seniors
by sharing some important fire safety tips:
If you smoke, smoke outside. Provide smokers with
large, deep ashtrays. If you smoke on your balcony,
be sure to install a safe, fire-proof ashtray. Never extin-
guish smoking materials in plant pots. Wet cigarette
butts and ashes before throwing them out or bury
them in sand. Never smoke in bed.
If you use medical oxygen, don’t smoke. Never
smoke in a home where medical oxygen is used. Keep
oxygen cylinders at least 5 feet (1.5 meters) from a heat
source, open flames, or electrical devices.
Give space heaters space. Keep them at least 3 feet (1
meter) away from anything that can burn – including
you. Shut off and unplug heaters when you leave your
home, or go to bed.
Smoke alarms save lives. Have working smoke alarms
installed outside each sleeping area and on every level
of your home. Have someone test your smoke alarms
once a month by pushing the test button. Make sure
everyone in your home can hear your smoke alarms.
Plan and practice your escape from fire and smoke.If possible know two ways out of every room in your
home. Make sure windows and doors open easily. In a
fire, get out and stay out.
Stop, drop, and roll. If your clothes catch on fire: stop
(don’t run), drop gently to the ground, cover your face
with your hands. Roll over and over or back and forth
to put out the fire. If you cannot do that, smother the
flames with a towel or blanket. Use cool water for 3 to 5
minutes to cool the burn. Get medical help right away.
Know your local emergency number. In Lacombe, call
9-1-1 for emergency assistance.
Based on the information from “Remembering When: A fire and fall prevention program for older adults.”
Grasscycle your way to a better lawn
Did you know that grasscycling is the easiest way to
nurture your lawn, especially in those times when we
have to conserve water? This simple lawn care
method can reduce lawn maintenace, retain water,
and fertilize your lawn naturally.
You can grasscycle by simply leaving your grass
clipping on your lawn after mowing. This helps to
keep moisture in the soil and prevents sun damage.
It provides nutrients and fertilizes lawn, and also saves
time as there is no need to awkwardly empty a mower
bag.
Grasscycling saves money, as there is no need for gar-
bage bags. It helps reduce waste and the resources
required to collect waste materials.
Use any mower to grasscycle and leave the clippings
on the lawn as you mow. Try to cut your grass when its
dry, and mow frequently, every four to five days.
Keep your mower blades sharp and at a height of
6 - 7.5 cm (2.5 - 3 inches). Dull blades tear and bruise
the grass. The wounded grass becomes weakened and
is less able to prevent invading weeds or recover from
disease.
No more than 2.5 cm (1 inch) should be cut at any one
time. If the grass is too long after prolonged wet
weather, start with a higher cut and gradually lower the
blades during successive cuttings. Mow from different
directions to break up any wet clumps.
- Contributed
Lacombe City Council Meetings are open to the public
and all are encouraged to attend. Meeting agendas are
posted online at www.lacombe.ca by 3:00 p.m. on the
Friday before every Council Meeting.
The next scheduled Regular Council Meeting dates and
times are:
Monday, August 24, 2015 at 5 p.m.Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at 5 p.m. (Committee)
Monday, September 14, 2015 at 5 p.m.
Habitat for Humanity Sod Turning CeremonyJoin us at #2 Rancher’s Close on August 21 at 2:30 p.m.
to welcome the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, and
celebrate the construction of the first Habitat for
Humanity project in Lacombe. For more information
call 403.782.1236.
Blacksmith Shop Designation Ceremony September 26 at 11:00 a.m. Free cake and punch!
For more information call 403.782.1246.
Charlie Donald Art Sale at the LMCSeptember 25 & 26 from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
FREE Public SkatingAugust 24, 26 and 28 from 6:15 p.m.- 7:15 p.m.
August 30 from 4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Open Ice Time Available For RentArena is available from August 24-30. To book ice time,
please call 403.782.1284.
Toxic/E waste roundupSeptember 19 from 10 a.m. - 2p.m. Bring in your old
computers, broken electronics, TVs, paint and other
household hazardous waste to the City of Lacombe’s
Infrastructure Building (5444-56 Avenue). For more
information call 403.782.1261.
www.lacombe.ca
What’s Happening?
City Council Dates
Upcoming Events
Reminders
14 Lacombe Express Thursday, August 13, 2015
HOW TO PLAY:
Fill-in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once.Each 3x3 box is outlined with a darker line. You already have a few numbers to get you started. Remember: You must not repeat the numbers 1 through 9 in the same line, column or 3x3 box.
ANSWER
Horoscope
You’re very good at marching
to the beat of a different
drummer, Aries. But keep
in mind that sometimes it’s
advantageous to follow along
with what others are doing.
Taurus, you hope that others
appreciate what you are doing
for them this week. You may
not get a verbal thank-you,
but expect some to show their
appreciation in other ways.
ARIESMar 21/Apr 20
TAURUSApr 21/May 21
Gemini, many people are
willing to lend you a helping
hand when you need one.
Make the most of their
generosity, and then give back
whenever possible.
Cancer, enjoy the fruits of your
labor this week. You worked
hard, and now is a great time
for you to rest, relax and catch
up with some old friends. Good
times are ahead.
GEMINIMay 22/Jun 21
CANCERJun 22/Jul 22
Leo, leave room for others
to share their opinions after
expressing your own. It
never hurts to see another’s
point of view, and a loved
one’s opinion may prove
enlightening.
Virgo, a heavy workload may
force you to regroup and start
over next week when you have
more energy and inspiration.
This is just a
temporary setback.
LEOJul 23/Aug 23
VIRGOAug 24/Sept 22
Libra, now is the time for a
change, however big or small
that change ultimately may
be. You may benefi t from
adoptiong a new hobby or
changing careers.
Your life can’t always be a
bundle of excitement, Scorpio.
Sometimes you have to sit
back and enjoy those periods
that are not so on-the-go.
Relish in the slower pace.
LIBRASept 23/Oct 23
SCORPIOOct 24/Nov 22
Sagittarius, others are looking
to you for advice this week.
Give any inquiry the thoughtful
consideration it deserves,
doing your best to take others’
concerns to heart.
Capricorn, even if you have a
million ideas running through
your head, push them aside in
favor of some much-needed
rest. You need to take some
time for yourself.
SAGITTARIUSNov 23/Dec 21
CAPRICORNDec 22/Jan 20
AQUARIUSJan 21/Feb 18
PISCESFeb 19/Mar 20
Aquarius, embrace the
coming days as a chance
to distinguish yourself at
work. Extra work presents an
opportunity to put your value
to the company on display.
Romance is in the air,
Pisces. Enjoy this
exciting time and take
things slowly at fi rst. Enjoy the
slow pace and get to know
your new love interest.
CLUES ACROSS 1. Molten rocks 7. More (Spanish) 10. Artists’ workrooms 12. Radiant light around an
object 13. More threadbare 14. Moses’ elder brother 15. Become aware of 16. Exclamation of relief 17. Swiss river 18. Mimics 19. Colored fabric
21. A bunch of bills 22. Despised 27. “Today’s” Roker 28. “Twilight Zone” host 33. Three-toed sloth 34. Actor 36. Lawyer’s organization 37. Maldives capital 38. In bed 39. Wedgelike metal fastener 40. Winglike structures 41. Mesoamerican resin 44. Glasses
45. Green 48. Large South American burrowing rodent 49. Shoulder blades 50. Noah’s boat 51. A female ogre
CLUES DOWN 1. Unkind 2. Vestments 3. A derisive remark 4. Japanese apricot 5. They __
6. Soviet Socialists Republics
7. Arad river 8. Lined up one beside
another 9. Diego, Francisco or
Anselmo 10. One who analyzes metals 11. To that place 12. Expressed pleasure 14. Fills with horror 17. Find a sum 18. Cognizant
ANSWER
20. Female making debut in society 23. Members of U.S. Navy 24. A group of three 25. And, Latin 26. Fall back time 29. What was that? 30. Inches per minute (abbr.) 31. American/Canadian falls 32. North Palestine region 35. Bird beak 36. Manila hemp 38. Smart 40. Three-banded armadillo 41. Short cloak 42. Scops owl genus 43. 100 = 1 afghani 44. A health resort 45. Equal, prefi x 46. Microgram 47. Make imperfect
Thursday, August 13, 2015 Lacombe Express 15
BY KALISHA MENDONSALacombe Express
This is part one of a series that
will explore the various social
needs of the community and help
to determine what is being done to
address those needs.
With all of the amenities and
services that Lacombe offers,
there are some major defi cits in
the community.
Lacombe is home to nearly
13,000 residents. It has a handful
of schools, many parks, a hospi-
tal, recreation facilities and even
its own police force.
Curious though that the City
does not yet have an emergency
shelter, a women’s outreach facil-
ity, addictions intake services or
domestic violence shelters. How
does a city of such a population
manage without these services
available?
There are examples of social
assistance peppered into the com-
munity – Neighbourhood Place,
Family & Community Support
Services (FCSS), Victim Services
and the Lacombe Foundation.
However, these services are not
able to meet all the demands of
the Lacombe and area commu-
nity so many of these issues are
outsourced to Red Deer agencies.
To identify and address some of
the needs in the community, a pro-
gram was created at the Lacombe
FCSS – the Community Outreach
Program, led by Judy Pyra.
“When I assess someone, they
are coming through the door for
various reasons.
“They may be coming for fi nan-
cial support, for referral services
to mental health or they could also
be coming in for counselling. I now
have a number of counselling cli-
ents and it’s the fi rst time that this
agency is able to offer that. That’s a
huge plus,” Pyra said.
“When someone comes in to
see me, I am assessing. I am as-
sessing their most basic needs.
I work in collaboration with
schools, mental health services,
medical services and the police.
You name it, we see it.”
Pyra has an extensive back-
ground as a registered social
worker.
She has worked in a variety of
social work fi elds, from police, to
working with youths to govern-
ment positions.
Her experience has given her
an ideal perspective to assess the
needs of the Lacombe and area
community.
After only a short while in her
position, Pyra has taken on the
task of tracking intake informa-
tion for the Outreach Program.
This means she is taking re-
cord of a variety of demographics
– age, gender, income levels, etc.
– to better determine what needs
are not being met in Lacombe,
and who is being affected by the
defi cit.
“I don’t want to pick on Central
Alberta, but large centres like Ed-
monton and Calgary have greater
resources.
“Even fi nding work in a human
service fi eld here is very diffi cult
because there aren’t a lot of dol-
lars for human services provid-
ers,” she said.
“Human services agencies are
always struggling for income sup-
port - it’s a constant struggle.
“As a society, we don’t really
value marginalized people, and we
don’t particularly value children,
interestingly enough,” she said.
“It’s youth, single parents, the
homeless, people with addictions
and people with mental health is-
sues that really struggle.”
What services, then, are available
for youth, single parents, the home-
less, addicts and those struggling
with mental health issues? Not
much within Lacombe, she said.
Pyra sees all of these issues
and more through her intake
and position as the only resident
FCSS counsellor.
She said for most of these is-
sues there is no dedicated service
available within the City and that
most people are sent to facilities
in Red Deer.
“The fi rst involvement a per-
son would likely have in an emer-
gency situation in Lacombe is
with the police or Victim Servic-
es,” she said.
Right there, issues arise, she
added.
First, Lacombe Police are not
addictions counsellors, are not
equipped to deal with all men-
tal health issues and they do not
have a facility to house the home-
less or domestic violence victims,
Pyra said.
Victim Services is a dedicated
group of volunteers – but they
are not counsellors, registered
social workers, or authorities on
mental health and wellness. They
are volunteers who have received
some training, but are really
there for emotional support.
“The volunteers at Victim Ser-
vices could drive a person into
Red Deer for Women’s Outreach
or whatever, but to go anywhere
in Lacombe is non-existent,”
Pyra said.
Meanwhile, there are issues in
the community that are not being
addressed adequately – domestic
violence, addictions and mental
health services and affordable
housing are among the top priori-
ties.
WELCOME – Lacombe FCSS Community Outreach Coordinator Judy Pyra is a new resource for people to access in Lacombe. She is available to assess, counsel and refer people to agencies that will benefi t their current situations. Kalisha Mendonsa/Lacombe Express
Identifying social issues in the Lacombe communityFilling the gap – exploring a lack of local social resources
Looking for something to do with the kids? 403-782-5303
www.lacombeexpress.com
Want to fi nd this week’s best shopping deals?
Curious about the latest local developments?
16 Lacombe Express Thursday, August 13, 2015
The City of Lacombe is
partnering with local busi-
ness SmartVac Hydrovacs,
a local manufacturer of
heavy equipment, to help
advance the fi eld of light-
duty hydrovac excavators
by fi eld-testing a prototype
unit developed by the com-
pany. “I am pleased that we
as a community have the
opportunity to support a lo-
cal business in developing a
potentially game-changing
product,” said Mayor Steve
Christie. “When industry
combines forces with lo-
cal, provincial and federal
agencies, great things can
happen. We are fortunate
to have this kind of innova-
tion occurring right here
in Lacombe, not just in this
instance, but in many areas
of our community.”
SmartVac Business De-
velopment Lead Tim Holt
added, “We have been de-
veloping this prototype
over the past 14 months, in
conjunction with the City
of Lacombe, Alberta In-
novates – Technology Fu-
tures and the National Re-
search Council of Canada.
What we have developed
is a hydrovac truck that is
designed from the ground
up with the municipality
in mind, and we have made
something that is smaller,
lighter, and more agile than
current models, and really
outshines the competition
in terms of technology and
innovation,” he said.
“What has really im-
pressed me through this
process is how receptive
the various levels of gov-
ernment have been in sup-
porting this project,” said
President of SmartVac
Hydrovacs Theresa Stec.
“Without those supports,
we simply wouldn’t have as
strong of a product as we
have today.”
“The City of Lacombe
has been a valuable part of
our design process,” said
SmartVac Engineering
Lead Jonathan Armstrong.
“With their input, we have
been able to nail down the
things that are most impor-
tant to municipalities when
it comes to this type of
equipment. We are excited
to release the prototype to
the City for testing and see
how it performs in the real
world. Getting feedback
from their seasoned op-
erators is going to be a big
value to us because we will
be able to tailor our design
to the end-user.”
Municipal staff will be
working with SmartVac
personnel to test the proto-
type unit over the summer
and fall through fl ushing
sewers, locating utility
lines and digging in tight
spaces, to make sure the fi -
nal product is able to meet
performance objectives.
“We look forward to test-
ing this new equipment and
working with SmartVac,”
said Matthew Goudy, direc-
tor of planning and opera-
tions. “In the long run, we
are hopeful that this new
class of machine will allow
us provide the same type
of service to residents, but
with lower overall opera-
tional costs.”
SmartVac Hydrovacs
plans to have units in pro-
duction for general sale
and use by 2016.
Over the coming months,
their staff will be attending
several large trade shows
to showcase their single
axle, patent pending ma-
chine, which will compete
with much larger, heavier
equipment.
- Maetche
City to test locally built prototype hydrovac excavator
The City of Lacombe is advising residents that con-
struction on the Fairview Cemetery expansion project be-
gan last Thursday and is expected to be completed by the
end of October.
“Council is pleased with the progress on the ceme-
tery expansion thus far, and we are eager to see it break
ground,” said Mayor Steve Christie. “This project refl ects
our commitment to provide ongoing cemetery services for
citizens of the city of Lacombe and Lacombe County.”
Construction on the project is being led by Tar-ifi c Con-
struction Limited, and will complete approximately half
of the north parcel of the cemetery land – including roads,
sidewalks, grading and drainage-related infrastructure.
Once complete, this space will provide a four-to-six year
supply of interment options: 135 in-ground; 67 columbaria
and 44 Field of Honour spaces.
“Trail access from Dickens Lane through the cemetery
will be disrupted during the construction period,” said
Community Services Director Brenda Vaughan.
“However, we encourage residents to use the trails
along Highway 2A directly east and adjacent to English
Estates. Trail users can also connect to the City’s trail
system by either proceeding west along the municipal re-
serve, through the cemetery and out to Woodland Drive; or
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Few husband and wife duos meld their
musical talents quite as well as Saskatoon-
based John Antoniuk and Jen Lane. They
perform Aug. 17th at Fratters in Red Deer.
Antoniuk comes from the indie/roots
side of life and Lane has a bit more coun-
try/folk in her repertoire.
They have performed many times on
a national stage showcasing at Breakout
West, Canadian Music Week and Prairie
Scene, and achieved International rec-
ognition at Folk Alliance in Kansas City,
South by Southwest in Austin, Texas and
through SaskMusic’s Export Showcase in
Los Angeles.
The couple has always kept their proj-
ects separate, with Antoniuk working on
Smokekiller and the recent more rootsy
Always With You and Lane taking three of
four releases to nominations for Album of
the Year at the Western Canadian Music
Awards.
The CD Jen & John, released in Au-
gust of last year, is a co-production effort
by Antoniuk and Lane and features new
songs written by Antoniuk, two new songs
written by Lane and a couple covers for a
treat. Oh My Sweet Carolina by Ryan Ad-
ams was the fi rst song the couple sang to-
gether when they met and began jamming.
“It’s been an amazing year,” explains
Antoniuk during a recent chat of the time
since the CD’s release. “The adventure be-
gan last August – we went out west and had
a really nice swing through – the audiences
were also really receptive to the album. It
was something they’d been asking us to do
for awhile.”
Then last fall, the couple also headed to
Kelowna to record a new solo project for
Lane which is set for release early next
year. “It’s super organic and was a really
beautiful experience,” he says of the re-
cording process.
As for the release date, that may be quite
a ways from now, but it’s a purposeful
move.
“One thing I’ve learned in this business
is that an unreleased record is really gold
in your hands,” he explained. “When you
put it out, the fi rst thing people say is,
‘Wow, this is great – what’s next?’ And you
are like, what do mean what’s next? I just
spent the last 18 months of my life making
this for you,” he laughed. A better way to
go is to build up the momentum prior to a
CD’s release via video, promotion and ra-
dio.
Plus, it gives the couple more time to fo-
cus on the Jen & John project.
After recording wrapped up on Lane’s
CD, they toured eastern Canada for awhile
and did a residency at The Cameron House
in Toronto as well. Currently they are
back on the road and loving it – they are
also grateful to Creative Saskatchewan for
funding the tour and making it possible, he
said.
The couple fi rst met in 2002 and at the
time, were both busy solo performers on
the Saskatoon music circuit. It was dur-
ing their attendance at one of their many
showcases that the industry began to buzz
with the idea of a collaboration between
the two. They played a singer/songwriter
showcase in November of 2002, and that
was the fi rst time they met onstage.
“Then it was in about March of 2003 that
we thought we should get together, jam
and sing a little bit together too,” said An-
toniuk.
One of the fi rst tunes they tackled to-
gether was Oh My Sweet Carolina by the
aforementioned Adams, and that really
started it all between the two. “We realized
that we enjoyed singing together, and we
sounded good together as well.” Besides
the professional collaborations, a personal
connection was fl ourishing as well. They
started dating shortly thereafter.
“We’ve been together for 11 years now,
and married for seven.”
As for John & Jen, things kick off on a
charming, laid-back note with Give It All
Away which sets the stage nicely for the
personal, plaintive tones of Lost, featuring
Lane’s sweet vocals opening the tune and
later joined by Antoniuk. Having a Good
Time continues to show just how well these
artists complement each other as does End
of the World.
The project was produced by Lane and
Antoniuk and recorded at The Recording
House in Saskatoon.
For Antoniuk, following the path of a
musician didn’t come that early on. He
injured his knee playing football in high
school so that dream was sidelined.
But he soon picked up a guitar and some-
thing was sparked inside. He also started
writing songs soon after that were inspired
by artists like Dinosaur Jr. “The guitar
playing was really exciting to me. I also fol-
lowed that vein along to Bob Dylan and the
guys with more unique voices. It was the
1990s, so Nirvana and Pearl Jam were also
huge infl uences on the fi rst stage of my ca-
reer, too.” This fall, he’s hitting the studio
himself for a new solo CD to be released
next year under the Smokekiller banner
as well.
These days, the couple works hard to
manage the demands of recording and
touring while of course protecting their
personal lives.
“We just focus on making sure that each
of us maintains our whole self. I work at
being the best John Antoniuk that I can be,
and Jen works at being the best Jen Lane
that she can be,” he explained. “If I focus
on those things, the residual stuff is what
we get to enjoy. I think I’m her biggest
fan, and she’s probably mine. We are just
excited to be able to work together in this
capacity and spend time together outside
of it all.
“Technology is great, but I’m really glad
they have the ‘do not disturb’ mode! That’s
our time.”
Accomplished duo to feature latest CD in Red Deer
GIFTED DUO - Singers/songwriters John Antoniuk and Jen Lane will be showcasing tunes from their latest project Aug. 17th at Fratters inRed Deer. photo submitted
18 Lacombe Express Thursday, August 13, 2015ARTS & LEISURE
A much-loved side dish with summer
meals is good old-fashioned corn on the
cob. Farm fresh corn during the summer
is very abundant and popular in the Fra-
ser Valley of British Columbia where I live,
but I know that there are many other areas
also rich in this agricultural gold. No mat-
ter where one resides in North America, it
always seems to be available fresh during
the summer.
Whole corn on the cob should either
be eaten on the day of purchase or stored
in the refrigerator, as the natural sugars
convert to starch faster in the presence of
warm temperatures. Corn can be a very
healthy part of a balanced diet as its di-
etary profi le includes Vitamin B1, folate,
dietary fi ber, Vitamin C, phosphorus and
manganese.
Everything however should be con-
sumed in moderation, including the
amount of butter and salt that is applied to
the fi nished product. Fresh cracked pepper
is one of my favourite toppings (along with
the butter and salt) and is a great way to
add tons of fl avour. Let your creativity run
wild in the kitchen and discover what else
you can top your corn on the cob with. The
Internet and local libraries are full of great
recipe ideas.
If grilling your corn on the cob instead
of boiling it, try it over lump charcoal —
the taste difference is amazing.
I simply pull off the husks and place the
cobs directly on the grill, while rotating
them occasionally until mostly all the ker-
nels are slightly charred.
The uses for fresh corn on the cob do not
stop with just cooking whole. By standing
the corn on end, carefully take a sharp
knife and run it down the cob to remove
the kernels. This will allow you to enjoy
the fresh taste of corn in any recipe that
calls for kernels of corn.
One tip to catch the kernels effi ciently
is to use an angel food cake pan. With the
cake pan sitting securely on a damp towel
on the counter, stand the point of the cob
of corn on the inner tube of the pan com-
ing up the center. This will help to keep the
cob steady and the falling removed kernels
will collect in the cake pan.
Try this compound butter recipe for
something different the next time you have
corn on the cob. It’s one of our favorites.
TEQUILA LIME CHILI BUTTER
1 cup salted butter, room temperature
2 tbsp. chili powder
2 tbsp. tequila
1 tbsp. fresh lime juice
1 tsp. fi nely chopped lime zest
Extra salt and pepper, if desired
1.) Place all the ingredients in the bowl
of an electric mixer.
2.) Mix at medium speed, gradually
increasing to high speed until fully com-
bined, stopping halfway to scrape down the
sides of the bowl.
3.) Store at room temperature for a few
days, or longer in the refrigerator. Spread
on hot cooked corn and sprinkle with ad-
ditional salt and pepper if desired.
Makes approximately one cup of com-
pound butter.
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Recently I asked readers
to respond to the column,
‘Want to be a millionaire?’
I received a ton of mail. A
Quebec judge had ruled
that smokers could be re-
warded for ill health and
death even though they
knew smoking had been a
health hazard for 50 years.
So I proposed getting rich
similarly by starting a class
action suit against food
companies for creating the
perfect storm of obesity,
Type 2 diabetes and heart
disease. After all, this is a
monumental crisis com-
pared to smoking.
L.P. from West Kelowna,
British Columbia, writes,
“I totally agree with your
every word. These poor
saps didn’t know that to-
bacco was harmful to their
health? What a society we
live in. The next thing these
poor babies will be suing
McDonald’s, Burger King
and other food chains for
making them fat by forcing
them to eat all those un-
healthy burgers and fries.”
D.T. from Leamington,
Ontario, says, “Thanks for
the column regarding the
ridiculous illogical lawsuit
in Quebec. I fully agree
that people, as well as gov-
ernments, should not be
allowed to sue a company
as a result of ill-informed
choices they made. You are
right. It could be the start
of a slippery slope.”
He adds, “Everyone
complains about the bil-
lions spent on medical
treatments for people who
smoke. However, since
smokers die an average 10
years sooner than those
choosing a healthy lifestyle
there is a signifi cant cost
saving in pension payouts.”
(Professor Richard Peto at
Oxford reported on a large
study several years ago
proving that smokers died
20 years sooner).
J.W. from Windsor, On-
tario, writes, “I feel your
logic is open to question.
Food companies have for
many years openly printed
on each package, can or
container, the ingredients
listed therein. Albeit, they
had to be legislated to do it.
Cigarette companies on the
other hand, to my knowl-
edge, did not do so.”
Another reader remarks,
“Your article made my
heart sing. We live in this
litigation-riddled society
where people can’t or won’t
take responsibility for their
own actions. Every time
I see a smoker light up, I
cringe and think of the cost
to me and society. Thanks
for a well-written article.
I think there are millions
of folks who agree, but are
afraid to stand up and be
counted.”
O.P from Saskatoon says,
“Thanks for the column.
You nailed it. I agree 100
per cent and wish more
people would say it.”
B.M. remarks, “I was
glad to read your column
about self-infl icted health
issues. In particular, you
echoed sentiments I have
expressed about tobacco.
When Prince Edward Is-
land joined several other
provinces in suing tobacco
companies for incurring
health costs I pointed out
tobacco was legal and the
government receives tax
revenue. So how can the
province hope to obtain
money from tobacco com-
panies for a product whose
production and sale they
abet? Of course the same
could be said about alco-
hol”.
LG from Lethbridge,
“You were right on this
week and for years I’ve
enjoyed the fact that you
never sit-on-the-fence in
dealing with controversial
issue. My accolades for en-
lightening the public. Keep
up the good work.”
The general reaction
from readers was that we
are reaching a turning
point in society where ‘big
brother’ can no longer look
after us for foolish behav-
iour. And that our health
care system, as we know it,
will go down the drain un-
less we accept responsibil-
ity for our own health.
Improving lifestyle is re-
ally not that complicated. It
all boils down to common
sense. Unfortunately, in
2015, common sense has be-
come an uncommon com-
modity.
This decision by an edu-
cated judge to reward peo-
ple for doing things they
darn well know are harm-
ful to their health is just
another example of old
fashioned horse sense gone
broke.
Many years ago I wrote
in this column that, “The
problems of our society are
generated by supposedly
intelligent people who are
largely fools.” In the inter-
im I have not changed my
mind.
See web site, www.docgiff.com. For comments, go to [email protected].
Readers’ reaction to self-infl icted disease
Dr. Gifford
J O N E S
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SPORTSBY KALISHA MENDONSALacombe Express
It was a battle for third place
in the Alberta Football League
this weekend, where the Central
Alberta Buccaneers emerged vic-
torious over the St. Albert Stars
with a score of 19-6.
Both teams headed into the
game with a season record of
4-2. The Bucs, now with a third-
place standings record of 5-2, will
travel to Airdrie later this month
for their fi nal game of the regular
season.
Bucs Head Coach Devon Hand
was pleased with the overall re-
sults and is already looking for-
ward to continuing the team’s
improvement.
“I thought we were better
than we were last week, and as
a coach trying to get a team over
the hump that’s all you can ask
for. We still have a long ways to
go – we left some points on the
sidelines that we should have
scored,” Hand said.
“We had a couple of mistakes.
We gave up big plays in the second
half there, so it was by no means
a perfect outing, but we were bet-
ter than we were last week so I’ll
take that.”
Within the fi rst fi ve minutes
of game play quarterback Matt
Merkley gave a solid pass to full-
back Pascal Plante, who ran the
ball in for the fi rst touchdown of
the game. These two players were
recently switched in their posi-
tions on the offensive line.
“We just started with a new
quarterback – Matt Merkley – and
we need to get more continuity
there to get momentum. This was
the last game of the regular sea-
son before we head into the play-
offs, so it’s all about momentum.
It’s about keeping things moving
and improving, and hopefully we
can take that into the playoffs.”
The Bucs did carry a slow but
steady momentum through the
game after the inaugural touch-
down. The offensive line worked
hard to continuously push the
ball forward, granting a favour-
able fi eld position to the Bucs for
the majority of the game.
The fi rst quarter ended with a
7-0 lead for the Bucs, but quickly
grew to a 9-0 lead at 17 minutes
into game play. Just a few min-
utes later, Merkley shone again
when he retrieved a mishandled
snap and ran the ball up the fi eld
securing some yards.
Unfortunately, a punt from
Plante sent the ball into the hands
of Stars’ player Adam Nesbitt.
The Bucs moved the game for-
ward with strong offensive plays
and eventually a second touch-
down by Xavier Lawrence 28 min-
utes into the game.
The Bucs’ offense brought 15
points to the team, and the score
was rounded out with four points
surrendered by the opposing QB.
Hand praised his offensive and
defensive lines for their roles in
the victory.
“I think we did well today.
We got good pressure today –
we forced some bad passes and
things like that, which is typically
what we do defensively,” he said.
“I’m excited the offense was
moving the ball and we didn’t
have a huge amount of turnovers,
just a few penalties.”
Penalties have been a major
factor throughout the Bucs’ sea-
son. Hand said he guessed that
they were one of the most penal-
ized teams in the league, although
he didn’t have an offi cial record.
“To get ready for that playoff
game we need to get rid of all the
penalties because they’re killing
us. I don’t know the stats for sure,
but I’d say we are by far the most
penalized team in the league and
it’s incredibly frustrating,” he
said.
He said these penalties could
be attributed to the high energy
of the team and the need for a lit-
tle bit more compatibility among
its players.
“I think from an identity stand-
point we’re still trying to feel that
out and fi gure out who we are.
We’re a bit reckless and bit over-
zealous – we get excited at times.
We’re just trying to fi gure that
out. It was better this week than
it was in weeks past and it’s im-
proving.”
The third quarter passed with-
out much action. The Bucs nearly
shut out the Stars, but Branden
Seimens scored a touchdown for
his team very late in the fourth
quarter.
This was the fi nal home game
for the Bucs in the regular sea-
son. The team will travel to battle
the Airdrie Irish on Aug. 15th.
Hand said he would not underes-
timate the opposing team, regard-
less of their record.
In addition to the game, both
teams are competing to see which
can raise the most pledges for the
Canadian Breast Cancer Founda-
tion. To donate, message the Bucs
facebook page or head to their
web site at cabucs.com.
Bucs shoot down the Stars, taking third place in league
FOCUS - Bucs Captain Mark Fay looked for evasive opportunities while being pursued by St. Albert Stars’ player Keith Matchem during a recent match-up at ME Global Athletic Park. The Bucs defeated the Stars 19-6 at their last home game of the regular season. Kalisha Mendonsa/Lacombe Express
20 Lacombe Express Thursday, August 13, 2015
BY SARAH MAETCHELacombe Express
After a highly success-
ful regular season, the La-
combe Matrix U14 D soft-
ball team capped off their
season with some hard-
ware.
The team attended soft-
ball provincials in Calgary
in July and after facing
some stiff competition,
walked away with a coveted
silver medal.
Head Coach Chris Dun-
lap said the team was really
excited to win at provin-
cials.
“They got really excited
when they won the bronze
medal game because they
knew that they were not
only getting a chance to
play for the gold, but that
they weren’t going home
empty-handed,” he said. “A
lot of them kind of relaxed
more, got excited about the
gold medal game and got
rid of their nerves.”
The Matrix played a total
six games at the provin-
cial tournament, winning
the fi rst fi ve games in the
round robin. In the fi nal
gold medal match-up, they
faced the Elnora Eagles,
their toughest competition
yet.
“We played Elnora in a
previous tournament in In-
nisfail,” explained Dunlap.
“We felt pretty good going
into it, due to previously
beating them, but they end-
ed up seeming to be a much
better team in the fi nal.”
The fi nal game was
played down to the wire,
with the Matrix and Eagles
neck in neck each inning.
“It was a really close
game right up to the very
last inning,” said Dunlap.
“Up to the second last in-
ning we were behind by
three runs and then we
didn’t score any runs in the
last inning.”
The Matrix played the
entire tournament, up until
game fi ve with their main
pitcher Destiny Gillespie at
the helm. Gillespie suffered
an injury during the fi fth
game and had to be pulled
from the roster. Second-
ary pitcher Emma Dunlap
fi lled in during the gold
medal game.
“One of the best things
about their (the Eagles’)
game that we really hadn’t
seen from any other team
was their running game,”
said Chris. “There were a
lot of stolen bases and real-
ly aggressive base running.
We were having trouble
controlling that.
“Once the ball was in
play, they were really ag-
gressive in forcing you to
throw the ball around. We
hadn’t really experienced
that from any other team.
It worked to their benefi t
for sure.”
The Eagles managed to
get one up on the Matrix
and beat them with around
10 surplus runs, most
which were scored in the
fi nal inning.
Chris said he was proud
of how the team did
throughout the season.
“The season went really
well and we won most of
our games,” he said.
In their division, the
Matrix played teams from
Sylvan Lake, Ponoka, Rim-
bey and the Red Deer Rage.
Due to a lower number of
players signed up to play
softball at the U14 level, the
Matrix U14 competitive and
recreation teams were com-
bined into one team. The
group collectively decided
they would compete at the
D level, which allowed the
more-seasoned players to
see some competition along
with easing the community
league players into more
competitive play.
“We had a lot of girls who
had never really played
anything competitive in
their lives, so it was quite
the experience for them to
actually see some success,
get excited about the game
and stay focused about it.”
This was Chris’ fi rst sea-
son coaching. He hopes to
return to coach one of the
Matrix U14 teams next year.
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SPORTS
SILVER WIN – The Lacombe Matrix U14 softball team won fi ve straight games in provincials and brought home a silver medal. Back row: Chris Dunlap (head coach), Kiana Hibbs, Isabelle Serediak, Jaycee Trozzo, Holland Wagensveld, Julia Cunningham, Kahlie Reed, Scott Gamble (assistant coach) and Ed Gillespie, (assistant coach). Front row: Ariana Jenkins, Mikaela Howell, Emma Dunlap, Rayne Gamble, Destiny Gillespie and Harley Keough. photo submitted
Lacombe Matrix U14 win silver at provincials
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One of the greatest compliments I can
receive as a designer is ‘I would have never
thought of that’. This more than anything
brings me great joy when clients express
their gratitude for work I have completed
with them. To have the privilege of taking
a home from drab and outdated to modern
and functional is the reason that I have
chosen to be a designer. The thrill of see-
ing a completed project after I have hope-
lessly messed up a persons home is more
job satisfaction than anyone should be able
to have.
Sometimes it can be simple suggestions
to help update a home; changing the man-
tle on a fi replace or hanging a new light
fi xture can greatly enhance the look and
feel of an interior. What may seem obvi-
ous to me can often be a revelation for a
client and I love watching their faces light
up when I suggest something they would
have never dreamed. It isn’t always about
tearing down walls and completely ripping
apart your home – often it can be a subtle
change that makes all the difference.
Very often improved functionality is
enough to make you exclaim ‘I’m SO glad
I did this!’ I had a dear client recently
who worked through their whole home
renovation with me and who was very re-
ceptive to my ideas and plans even when
it meant reworking some areas that had
never been considered. The end result in
the family room was spectacular as we
took a small forgotten corner and turned it
into a swanky media centre by moving an
awkward window and putting in some cus-
tom cabinets. The room instantly became
more functional and the client cannot say
enough about how her family is now enjoy-
ing a once inconvenient space.
Putting a microwave above your stove
can be the easiest and most satisfying fi xes.
Cabinets are all separate boxes and it is a
simple job to raise the cabinet bank above
your stove a few inches to accommodate a
venting microwave. The increased counter
space achieved by this simple change will
feel like a new kitchen! Changing lighting
in any room will give it a fresh perspective
and give new life to your existing paint co-
lour- a fast fi x without any mess whether
you change a light fi xture or just your
bulbs.
A simple change I want to make at home
is my front door. Currently it has a small
half-moon window and I would like to open
it up and put a larger opening to let in more
light. I could have a new window inserted
or could purchase a new front door, either
option would fl ood light into my foyer and
will completely change the look of the en-
try of my house. Simple and effective!
It may surprise you what easy and eco-
nomical fi xes are available to update your
home that you would have never even con-
sidered.
Kim Wyse is a local freelance designer. See her facebook page ‘Ask a Designer’.
Sometimes simple changes are the best changes
PRACTICAL - With plenty of counter space and storage, this kitchen in a Mason Martin show home in Sylvan Lake makes meal prep a breeze. Jenna Swan/Lacombe Express
Kim
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