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Chief of Police retiring from memorable career A farewell celebration for Gary Leslie is planned later this month

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express

T

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After serving the community of Lacombe as a police officer for the past nearly 30 years, the last five years of that as Chief of Police, Gary Leslie has decide to retire from his career with the Lacombe Police Service.

“It’s been a gift for me to perform the tasks that I do to the community and to work with my peers and work with the other police agencies,” said Leslie.

“Basically I have never worked a day in my life in the sense that I love my job so much.”

Born and raised in Regina, Leslie enlisted with the Canadian Armed Forces after graduating high school.

While with the military, Leslie served in both Canada and Germany as a military police officer. He said he enjoyed his time there but wanted to do more work on the law enforcement side and could not do that with the Canadian Armed Forces.

It was that desire that led Leslie to municipal policing and he returned to Regina to attend the Saskatchewan Police College.

After graduating from the Saskatchewan Police College, Leslie had his first municipal policing job with the Regina Police Service.

From there, he took a job with the Hinton Police Service (this was before Hinton’s policing was done by the RCMP.) Leslie said he wanted to leave Saskatchewan and had an opportunity to do so by taking the position in Hinton. He added that Hinton was a beautiful setting and he enjoyed the mountains and surrounding country in the area.

While in Hinton, Leslie got to know the park rangers and on days off would

volunteer with the park ranger service, he said.

While Leslie was in Hinton, the town decided it was too costly to have its own police service and so the Hinton Police Service was disbanded. At that time, Leslie received an opportunity to come to Lacombe.

He did so in 1984 and has been here ever since.

“I’m very fortunate to work in this community,” said Leslie. He added that he is also fortunate to have spent the majority of his career in Lacombe. He said this has allowed him to grow up with the community and gives him ownership of the community and the people who call it home.

Leslie calls spending the forming years, and the majority of his career in Lacombe “A wonderful adventure. It’s just a big teamwork effort by the community and the police service to make the community what it is today.”

He added that the same kind of experience with policing would not be attainable had he worked the majority of his career in a larger centre like Regina.

“In the larger centres, you are only dealing with numbers and you are just putting out fires where, when you do something in a community of this size, you actually see the results of what you did,” said Leslie.

Being able to see that difference is one of the things Leslie loves about his job, he said. He added that the ownership he feels of his community and knowing he can make a real difference has made him a better police officer.

In 2008, Leslie had the opportunity to make even more of difference in the community when he became chief of police.

He said at first the thought of becoming chief was overwhelming, but then he realized he could

PROTECT AND SERVE – After spending nearly three decades serving the community of Lacombe, Chief of Police Gary Leslie will retire at the end of the month. use it as a way to advance the police service.

One such example of this was when Lacombe became the first municipal police service in Canada to get mobile workstations under Leslie’s leadership.

Leslie added that he also enjoyed using his position as chief to implement the ideas of his police officers.

One of those officers is Insp. Steve Murray. Murray stands to become the next chief of police once

Leslie retires and said that Leslie has developed groundbreaking partnerships and brought the Lacombe Police Service to a standard Murray is happy to carry on with.

“Gary has clearly taken the LPS to its current level,” said Murray.

“He has opened lots of doors and I think made the LPS name to be one that is highly respected in the policing community and I think our community.”

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Leslie said that he has chosen to retire at this point in his life so that he can enjoy his retirement.

He said that policing is a stressful career and many officers do not get the chance to enjoy retirement; Leslie hopes go against the grain with this trend.

In fact, Leslie does not view his leaving the Lacombe Police Service as a retirement, he prefers the term encore. Encore suggests that leaving his

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A retirement ball for Leslie will be held on May 31. RSVP by May 17. To buy tickets or for more information, contact Josh at jsmith@lacombe.ca or Michelle at mkistian@ lacombe.ca or call 403-7823279. news@lacombeexpress.com

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Lacombe ďŹ re department responds to ďŹ re in local residence

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express Lacombe ďŹ re department responded to a house ďŹ re at 5132 - 48 St. on May 10.

The ďŹ re was in the kitchen of a duplex home and started when cooking oil on the kitchen’s stovetop ignited.

Fire crews arrived on scene and quickly gained control of the blaze using water and ventilation.

FireďŹ ghters faced a few minor difďŹ culties when hooking up to ďŹ re hydrants and pumping water, but were still able contain the ďŹ re to the kitchen of the home.

Chief Ed van Delden said that the quick action of the City’s ďŹ re department kept the ame damage of the ďŹ re contained to the kitchen.

However, van Delden also said that water and smoke damage existed throughout the dwelling and combined damage was estimated at $100,000.

The family residing in the home did not wish to comment at the time of the ďŹ re, but one of the occupants did say the residence had been evacuated prior to crews arriving on scene and that everyone had made it out safely.

Victim Services and Red Deer Canadian Red Cross are working with the family of eight to make sure their immediate needs are looked after for the next few days. news@lacombeexpress.com

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Council delays approval of compost system City awaits decision regarding Solid Waste Roadmap before moving forward

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express Lacombe City council has decided to wait.

During a regular council meeting on May 13, council voted to delay going ahead with the portion of the Solid Waste Roadmap regarding the purchase of an in-vessel compost system.

The decision came after administration recommended the City purchase a compost system to deal with stockpiles of organic waste that have been building up at the current compost site.

Director of Infrastructure Matthew Goudy, who presented the report, said that the current compost site was chosen as a temporary site and will not be able to accommodate further accumulation of grass clippings and other organic waste for much longer.

Goudy also said that the City’s current static pile method of composting has not proven very effective.

Furthermore, the current method produces unwanted leachates, has an odor and requires a large land space to operate.

Because of the growing need for more space, administration recommended that although council had previously voted to delay the Solid Waste Roadmap until more feedback could be garnered from the public, council should go ahead with this portion of the Roadmap and purchase the recommended HotRot compost system to deal with the large stockpiles of organic waste and begin turning it into useable compost.

if purchased, the unit still would not be operational until the fall and compost stockpiling would still need to continue in the meantime.

This was of special concern to some members of council as the unit would not operate in temperature below -15C, meaning it would not be able to produce useable compost for most of the winter.

Creasey agreed with Konnick that more research needed to be done on the HotRot system, including a comparison of other compost systems as well.

He said that he had spoken with the operators of a HotRot system in Halifax, currently the only one in Canada and was told that the operation of the system is quite la-

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“We made a commitment to the public to engage in some public consultation for the Solid Waste Roadmap,” said Councillor Grant Creasey. “I don’t know how we can pick and choose portions of it.”

Councillor Reuben Konnick said that he felt the purchase of a new compost system was something that definitely needed to be done, but should be shelved along with the rest of the Solid Waste Roadmap until the City can receive more feedback from the community.

He also said that there are some unanswered questions surrounding the HotRot system and that more research needs to be done.

Councillor Ian Foster disagreed.

“We’re in a position where we need to do this sooner rather than later,” said Foster. He added that he felt if something was not done soon, compostable materials will begin turning up in landfills as general waste.

He also expressed his confusion as to why council would delay this decision when most of them were in favour of purchasing a HotRot system.

“Most of us agree this is the machine we want, I’m not sure why we would delay,” said Foster.

Councillor Wayne Rempel also felt there was no need to delay the decision.

He said the complaints he had heard from citizens were regarding rollout bins, not the City’s approach to composting.

“Up until now nobody cared about this, they cared about the bins,” said Rempel.

Councillor Outi Kite said that regardless of where the majority of citizen complaints lay, the purpose of council revisiting the Solid Waste Roadmap was to inform the public about all, not some, components of the Roadmap and therefore the decision should wait until the fall when the public engagement strategies will be completed.

Several councillors also felt that it was pointless to make a decision at this point on the HotRot composter as,

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Goudy said that was contrary to what he had been told by the manufacturers of the product but did admit that the proposed compost system did not come without any risk.

As new technology (Lacombe would be home to only the second HotRot model in question were the City to purchase one), there are always risks involved, he said.

“It has never been administration’s opinion that this is going to be a risk-free venture,” Goudy said.

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Lacombe Farmer’s Market season begins this week

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Spring is here and that means it is time for the Lacombe Farmer’s Market.

Lacombe will have its first farmer’s market of the season May 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Michener Park.

Kit Glimm, who has been managing the Lacombe Farmer’s Market for the better part of the past decade, said that the Lacombe market has been around for a long time and has always seen great support. “We’ve been going strong for many years and obviously we are doing something right,” said Glimm. She added that the number of repeat customers the market sees every season is proof of its quality.

She added that many people today are more conscious about where their food comes from and that may have something to do with the market’s success.

“People appreciate the fact that it is locally made and locally grown,” said Glimm. She also said that she feels locally grown food, especially produce grown in someone’s own backyard, is better for people than something grown elsewhere in the province or even in another country.

“It just is. I mean that’s common sense really,” said Glimm. “It’s bound to be better for you, I think.”

Glimm said that there can be anywhere from 50 to 100 vendors at the market, depending on the weather.

While she could not say exactly how many vendors would be at tomorrow’s market she did anticipate it would be “quite full.” She added that one of her fruit growers from B.C., always a popular vendor at any market, would be onhand for the first market.

While the Alberta Farmer’s Market Association does allow for the Lacombe Farmer’s Market to have some larger, commercial vendors Glimm said that most of the vendors sell products that are handcrafted, homegrown or otherwise produced locally right around Lacombe.

“The majority of the market is make it, bake it, grow it.”

Everything from baking, produce, honey, jams, jellies, stained glass, woodworking, flowering plants, fresh-made kettle corn and crafts can be found at the Lacombe Farmer’s Market, said Glimm.

Organic products can also be found at the market, she added. Glimm herself even hawks her wares at the market, selling handmade crafts.

The Lacombe Farmer’s Market will run every Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. until the Thanksgiving weekend.

There will also be a number of special markets during the Christmas season and one around Easter as well. news@lacombeexpress.com

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Thursday, May 16, 2013

Blackfalds Field House gets new name

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express The Blackfalds Field House is no more.

Last week, the mayor of Blackfalds, along with members of the Blackfalds Field House Society and others involved in the field house project gathered at the construction site of the formerly named Blackfalds Field House to unveil the building’s official name, the Abbey Master Builder Centre.

Abbey Master Builder donated $500,000 for the rights to name the building.

President of Abbey Master Builder Art Anastasi, who attended the ceremony with his wife Gail, said that

it felt good to repay Blackfalds for its support.

“We’re very proud, it’s kind of a legacy,” said Art. “We have built several hundred homes in Blackfalds and Blackfalds has been extremely good to us. It’s nice to give something back to the community.”

It was clearly an emotional occasion for all who had been involved and Mayor Melodie Stol struggled not be overcome as she thanked Anastasi for the generous donation. Yet, the strongest emotion of all was joy.

The decision to build a field house in Blackfalds came after a community needs survey done by the Town suggested that Black-

falds needed a pool, a fitness centre, more spaces for physical activity and more places for families to go, said Stol. That knowledge led to the formation of the Blackfalds Field House Society who decided that the solution was to fundraise towards building a multi-use facility for Blackfalds, which then became the Abbey Master Builder Centre, added Stol.

“I basically think every-

thing that is going into this facility is meeting an unmet need,” Stol said.

The Abbey Master Builder Centre will house several facilities once it is complete. There is the field house portion that can house a variety of sports.

For young children, there is an indoor play area which can be viewed from the large fitness centre above so parents can keep an eye on them while they

work out. Those who prefer to walk for their exercise can do so on the top level of the building on the running track. The building will also include multi-purpose rooms.

Stol said these could be used for fitness classes, like yoga or spin-classes, once completed.

Outside the building, there is the aquatic centre complete with swimming pools, a splash park and

giant waterslides. There is also an outdoor playground and an amphitheatre. The Centre will also house the first known indoor/outdoor link of the Trans Canada Trail. Once completed, the section of the trail running from Lacombe to Red Deer will run right through the facility, said Stol. She added that they are still looking for sponsorship for that part of the building. news@lacombeexpress.com

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City council makes right decision Lacombe City council was faced with a difficult decision at its May 13 regular meeting.

Choose to go ahead with a portion of the Solid Waste Roadmap due to dire need, or bite the bullet and stand by their previous decision to delay the Solid Waste Roadmap while it educated the public about the program.

Either way, it is not an ideal decision to make.

Go one way; the City suffers by having to continue to stockpile organic waste that will not decompose to useable compost.

Go the other and council breaks trust with the citizens they represent. However, we feel the right decision was made.

Even though the majority of council agreed that a HotRot compost system would be the ideal solution to Lacombe’s current composting problem, they also agreed, for the most part, that as it was part of the Solid Waste Roadmap council should not make a decision on it until they could better educate the public about its entire plan. It was not a happy decision to make and we do not think anyone on council particularly enjoyed making it,

but that is what councillors are elected to do.

Councillors are charged with representing the best interests of their community. That is exactly what Lacombe City council did on Monday night - it acted as voice for the citizens of Lacombe and represented their interests.

While it is clear that the City has great need of a new compost system, the community has made it quite clear what they want and that is to be informed. During a time where other levels of government are often criticized for alleged broken promises, we think Lacombe City council should be commended for sticking to its guns and standing up for the citizens of Lacombe.

Yes, the City will suffer.

Its current compost site is a smelly, ineffective eyesore and will continue to be so for now.

But, it is a necessary evil.

While it is unlikely Lacombians want their City to have to deal with problems of this nature, it is certainly true that they want to be involved, or at least informed, with how Lacombe handles its waste. This will allow them the opportunity to do that.

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All of the good, the bad, the ugly and the moving As I mentioned in my first column which appeared in the inaugural edition of the Lacombe Express, my girlfriend Lisa and I recently moved into our new condo in Lacombe. While we are both very happy with our new place and I’m glad to be finally living in Lacombe, I have to say moving is a pain.

First, there is the packing, which I loathe. In fact, I don’t think anyone really enjoys it. The first time I moved after graduating from university, I had a mere 25% of my stuff packed before mom and dad showed up to help. The second time, 33%. Needless to say, both times my parents were quite miffed that mom had to pack up my entire kitchen while dad disassembled all my furniture and I frantically stuffed things into boxes while my parents berated me for my not packing everything up before they got there.

Thankfully, this time I had at least 55% of my stuff packed before even my girlfriend showed up the week before I moved and once mom

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VOSSEN and dad joined it took only a few hours to pack up the remainder of my belongings and load them all into the U-Haul.

Then, there is the fantastic unload/organization/moving in stage.

Even though Lisa and I officially became residents of Lacombe last Saturday, at time of writing we are still living amongst a maze of halfunpacked boxes and even some partially constructed furniture.

Thankfully, we have been able to dispose of most of our unwanted, empty moving boxes by now.

Unpacking a house is also kind of like constructing a puzzle.

You can’t unpack certain boxes until you unpack others, because the stuff from box A needs to go with the stuff from box B and you

can’t unpack box B because it’s underneath boxes C and D. You can’t unpack boxes C and D until you have enough room in the bedroom, but to do that you first have to make enough room in the bedroom by unpacking, because right now it’s full of boxes, etc., etc.

Even after everything has been unpacked, it is imperative to make sure that everything really is unpacked and you have everything you need.

Certain household items should not been gone without for long and once you find out you need them, it’s usually too late. A lot of the things in the bathroom fall into this category, for example.

But, there is a fun side to moving too.

There is always an element of excitement when moving into a new place.

You get to put whatever you want in it and set it up just the way you like. It’s something like taking a blank canvas and turning it into a beautiful work of art. Ok, so, maybe not quite that inspiring, but I

still think that setting up and decorating your own place can be a way to express yourself.

You get your family and friends to help you and it becomes a social event.

A hardworking, inconvenient and often annoying social event but a social event nonetheless.

Some of the best visits I have had with my parents have happened during moves. I’m not sure how they feel about that, but it’s as good an excuse to get together as any if you ask me.

One of the good things about this move that is different than any other I have done is that I am moving in with my girlfriend.

While I know there will be some bad with the good in this situation, (no, we haven’t started fighting yet and I don’t know why everyone keeps asking me that) we are both excited for the new adventures this will bring.

All in all, we are both very happy to be living here and are excited to become part of this community. news@lacombeexpress.com

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fyi EVENTS Drop in Pool Tournament runs May 18 - register at 2 p.m., tournament starts at 2:15 p.m.

Registration is $15, could win $50. The tournaments runs every Saturday from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Lacombe Hotel.

Circle of Friends Dinner - everyone is welcome to stop by for a good meal and fellowship. Every week, same time, same place.

Next dinner is on May 23 from 5 to 6 p.m. at Bethel Christian Reformed Church in Lacombe.

Big Brothers and Big Sisters annual general meeting runs May 23 at the Lacombe Memorial Centre from 6 to 7 p.m.

Please stop by to learn more about our agency and how we have grown in the past year.

The Red Deer Legion Pipe Band will be hosting a BBQ at Lionel’s No Frills in Lacombe on May 25th at 11 am. Drop by for lunch (no haggis) and listen to a few pipe tunes. For more information call John at 403-782-2727.

Lacombe Farmers Market will be held every Friday morning starting May 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Michener Park across from the golf course on Hwy 12.

Every Friday morning there will be vegetables, fruit, homemade baking and bread, crafts, jewelery, birdhouses, bedding plants, meats and more. Call 403-7824772 for more information.

Pause Musicale - student concerts will be held the fourth Friday of each month from noon to 12:30 p.m. at St. Andrews United Church (5226 51 Ave.) Lacombe Writers Group - do you like to write? Would you like to share your work with other writers? Whether you write memoir, fiction, poetry, or essays we would love to have you join us.

We are a gentle encouraging group with writers of different genres and we meet about every two weeks on Mondays at 7 p.m. at Calvary Evangelical Free Church (4619 C&E Trail). For information, call 403-885-4251.

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ers challenge challenges men to an adventure: reclaim reclaiming their hearts to God. It is a chance for men to be real about life and faith in a confidential and informal setting.

They meet Monday evenings at the Youth Unlimited building located in downtown Lacombe.

– June 1st at 7 p.m. at Festival Hall Red Deer. Tickets $35 per person or $250 for table of 8.

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Proceeds to support local hurting families seeking counselling at Shalom Counselling Centre.

Love to sing? Hearts of Harmony, a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, is an a cappella chorus for Central Alberta women of all ages who love to sing and harmonize. Rehearsals are Monday nights from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Davenport Church of Christ (68 Donlevy Ave.) in Red Deer.

Join us any Monday night, you will be welcomed. Experience

Lacombe Flying Club’s annual FlyIn/Drive-In Breakfast runs June 2 from 7 a.m. to noon. There’s a hearty pancake breakfast as well. Adults pay $8, and those under 12 pay $4. Event runs rain or shine, and also include rides, ‘STARS’ displays, antique autos, aircraft on ground display, children’s train ride and many other attractions.

sity. Each participant will receive extensive training material including the 90 page BU Group Process Guidelines workbook and resource sheets. The course features both lecture and experiential learning activities. A course attendance certificate will be awarded to those who complete the training. For more information, call CMHA at 403-3422266. A course application and more information can be downloaded from www.reddeer.cmha. ca. The fee for the course is $135 if tuition is paid by May 1. Financial assistance may be available.

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Coffee Time at the Lacombe Legion runs every Wednesday morning. Come join us for coffee. $2.

Gatherings run from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Lacombe Legion.

Old-time dances run at the Red Deer Legion every Wednesday evening. Smorg at 5 p.m. with dance at 7:30 p.m. Cover charge $6. Country music runs Friday and Saturday evenings 7 to 11 p.m. 403-342-0035.

Golden Circle dances continue Thursday nights from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Admission is $7. Everyone welcome. 403347-6165 or 403-986-7170.

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Taoist Tai Chi: Experience a relaxing, holistic, low impact exercise.

Contact 403-346-6772 for more information and to register.

Cronquist Business Park, Bay 16, 5580 45 St. in Red Deer.

Year-round sessions available for those who have completed beginners or who have learned Taoist Tai Chi in the past. Participate in the classes of your choice.

Monday-Wednesday from 7:15 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday to Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Classes also available in Lacombe, Rocky Mountain House, and Innisfail.

The CMHA 16-hour Facilitator Training course will be held on three Tuesdays, May 21, 28 and June 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The classes are held at the CMHA at 5017 50th St. in Red Deer. The course is designed to meet the training needs of people facilitating time limited and on-going groups or courses. It is based on a curriculum developed by Boston Univer-

Illness. The five-week course will take place at the Dawe Branch of Red Deer Public Library at 56 Holt St. The course is taught on Tuesday evenings, between 6:30 and 8:30 on May 21, 28 June 11 and June 18. The focus of every session will be on developing knowledge, strategies, and skills that promote wellness, recovery, and resilience. Living Well with a Mental illness is open to anyone in Central Alberta with an interest in mental health. This includes people with a mental illness, their friends, family members, and the general public.

To register call the Canadian Mental Health Association at 403-342-2266 and ask to speak to education program staff. This free course is co-sponsored by CMHA, Central Alberta Region, and the Red Deer Public Library.

The Central Alberta Refugee Effort (C.A.R.E.) offers opportunity for immigrants to practice speaking English in a fun way.

Weekly conversation groups are

organized at different times in the coming months and are free for immigrants. Conversation topics will help to promote orientation to Canadian culture and life in our community. For ESL Level 1 and 2 the sessions are held on Tuesdays from 10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; for ESL Level 3 and 4 on Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Location is the Immigrant Centre #202, 5000 Gaetz Ave. Contact Elzbieta at 403-346-8818 to register or for more information.

MEETINGS Lacombe Art Guild - the guild meets regularly on the second and third Tuesday of each month. A variety of workshops are provided for developing artists. Membership is $15 per year. Contact Betty Peers at 403-782-9968 or blog lacombeartclubwordpress.com. Next meeting runs at May 14th and starts at 6:30 p.m. Meetings runs in LMC Credit Union Room at 5214 50 Ave. in Lacombe.

Clive TOPS - need help losing weight? Then join Take Off Pounds Sensibly. The next meeting is May 09 from 9-10:30 a.m. at the Clive Christian Fellowship Church.

Red Deer Celiac Support Group our meetings are held the third Tuesday of the month at Sobeys South, 5111-22 St. in the Coffee Lounge at 7 p.m. Information on Celiac disease, symptoms, diagnosing, gluten free diet, gluten free products, recipes, coffee and samples. Meetings for 2013 – May 21, June 18, Sept. 17, Oct. 15 and Nov. 19. For information call Diane @ 403-742-0903 or Val @ 742-5217. For more information, call Fay at 430-3473248, Clarice 403-341-4351.

The Parkland Handweavers Guild meets the second Monday of the month at Sunnybrook Farm at 7 p.m. For more information contact reddeerweavers@ gmail.com, Darlene 403-7493054, Margaret 403-346-8289.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous is a 12-step support group offering a solution for all forms of food addiction. No dues, fees or weigh-in. Central Alberta groups meet in Red Deer, Lacombe and Rimbey.

Call Joanne at 403-314-1972.

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Thursday, May 16, 2013

Show and sale focuses on sustainability

BY ERIN FAWCETT Lacombe Express Learning how to live sustainably is the theme of the upcoming sale hosted by the Canadian Heritage Breeds.

“There are people who live in urban areas who want to know where their food is coming from and they want the most nutritionally dense food available,” said Liz Munro, organizer of the sale and director for CHB, adding there will be more than 600 birds at the sale. “It’s exciting for us to provide a healthy lifestyle option.”

The Peavey Mart Urban Farm Sale will take place May 25th between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. at Westerner Park in the UFA Ag Centre on the west side. Admission to the sale is free, however parking rates will be in effect at the Westerner.

There will be a large variety of breeds at the sale including waterfowl, geese, ducks, turkeys and chickens on display and for sale.

There will also be rabbits and sheep as well as art and crafts, bedding plants and more.

‘THE URBAN PART OF IT IS GETTING TO BE PAR WITH THE AGRICULTURAL SIDE OF IT.’ LIZ MUNRO Those attending the show and sale will be able to learn about sustainable living and purchase items to set up for that type of lifestyle.

“It’s important to know what you’re putting in your mouth and the quality of food you’re eating. Living sustainably also gives you

BIRDS OF A FEATHER - Liz Munro, director of the Canadian Heritage Breeds, holds Einstein, a silver-grey dorking, a rare breed, Erin Fawcett/Lacombe Express in promotion of the upcoming sale at Westerner Park. the satisfaction of raising your own animals. And

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CLUCK will also be on hand at the sale to show those interested in learning how to set up their backyard for urban hens. There will be urban coups for sale as well. “The urban part of it is getting to be par with the agricultural side of it,” said Munro, who said she

has noticed people taking more of an interest in urban chickens over the last couple of years.

She added attendants to the show and sale will learn a lot about purchasing, raising and caring for animals the proper way.

“They can expect us to talk to them about buying healthy birds and healthy chicks. There is going to be a large emphasis on pick-

ing healthy animals to take home,” said Munro.

She added when the Canadian Heritage Breeds first started their show and sale in Red Deer, some of the people who attended the original event are now returning as breeders.

For more information check out www.canadianheritagebreeds.com or call Liz Munro at 403-347-9106. efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

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PUBLIC NOTICE Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Hearing An objection has been made to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board against a decision made by the City of Lacombe Municipal Planning Commission on April 17, 2013 to approve a demolition application for a single family dwelling and accessory building located at 5424 - 50 Avenue.

PLACE OF HEARING: City Hall Council Chambers City of Lacombe Municipal Office 5432 56 Avenue, Lacombe TIME OF HEARING:

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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 12:00 PM on Friday, May 24, 2013.

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Event promotes family and active lifestyles

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express Last weekend was a beautiful opportunity to take advantage of the warm weather and participate in some favourite outdoor activities.

While many were enjoying the weather by golfing or gardening, some were enjoying the simpler tasks of walking and running.

The fourth annual Blackfalds Fun Run & Walk was held on May 11 to raise funds for the newly christened Abbey Master Builder Centre.

Organizer Cynthia Reeves said that the event began four years ago as the brainchild of the Youth Optimist Club.

“They wanted to come up with some kind of fundraiser that would benefit the community,” said Reeves.

She added that the club also wanted to do something different and that a fun run had never been done in Blackfalds before.

“We wanted to do something new, something fresh and something that would promote families coming out together,” said Reeves.

She added that the fun run also promotes activity within families and the community of Blackfalds.

In the last four years, said Reeves, the fun run has gained support and is continuously getting more sponsors on board.

This year one of the event’s newest sponsors was Tim Hortons, who provided coffee and timbits for event participants prior to the start of the run. Servus Credit Union, another new sponsor, held a pancake

breakfast for participants after the run this year as well.

“We’re just trying to make it new and fresh every year,” said Reeves.

Funds raised by the run go to the Blackfalds Fieldhouse Society to support the Blackfalds Fieldhouse, now known as the Abbey Centre.

Reeves said the club identified this group as a worthy benefactor for the run when it was implemented four years ago. She added that initiatives likes these are the entire reason the club exists.

“This club is communityminded and communityoriented,” said Reeves. “If we see a cause or if we see a need in the community, that’s what our group is there to step up and help with.”

The Abbey Master Builder Centre was a worthy cause because it will support the same things that Youth Optimists support, said Reeves.

“It is going to be a facility that all families can enjoy,” said Reeves. “It promotes an active lifestyle and it will definitely be the centre of our community when it is up and running.”

Reeves said that the Youth Optimist Club consists of young people from Grades 5 to 8 and has been around in Blackfalds for about eight years and exists to promote good citizenship within the community.

Youth Optimists do a few other fundraisers over the course of a year, said Reeves, but the Blackfalds Fun Run & Walk is their biggest annual event.

GET ACTIVE – Runners and walkers take off from the start line of the fourth annual Blackfalds Fun Run and Walk. The 3k, 5k and 10k events were held to raise funds for the Blackfalds Fieldhouse Society in support of the Abbey Master Builder Centre.

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Residents are asked to organize and separate and sort their items into piles for pick up at the front of the property by 7 a.m. on the day their area is scheduled. All items must be sorted and neatly tied or bagged. Trees, brush or limbs cannot be more than

10 ft. long or they will not be picked up. Residents are asked not to set items out before May 18.

Materials should be sorted according to type such as metal, appliances, furniture and garden waste.

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Hundreds of dolls to be shown at the Cronquist House Margaret Soley’s extensive collection displayed during mother-daughter tea Hundreds of dolls ranging from recent times to many from earlier eras will be shown during a motherdaughter tea coming up at the Cronquist House in Red Deer. The charming, historic house, built in the early 1900s, is the ideal set-

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ting for this kind of event, and organizers are hoping for a solid turnout as this is one of the few times the enormous doll collection is being showcased.

The tea runs May 25 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Cost is $10 per adult and $5 per child (cash only).

Reservations are recommended, and can be made by calling 403-346-0055.

There are some 800 dolls in the collection, which belonged to the late Margaret Soley, explains Elizabeth Plumtree, vice chair of the Red Deer Cultural Heritage Society. “We want moms, daughters and grandmothers are of course welcome too. Everyone can come and see all the dolls that we have.”

Soley left the collection to the Red Deer Cultural Heritage Society with hopes that the collection could be shared with the community. “She wanted that. “I also understand that they were all in one room in her house.”

It was in 1989 that the dolls were delivered to the Cronquist House, and Plumtree said they have been on display periodically over the years and the response has always been very enthusiastic.

“People love them – it doesn’t matter what age they are, people love to come and see them.”

The collection is indeed remarkable – the dolls come in all shapes and sizes, and a plethora of styles and time periods are represented. Many were also given as gifts to Soley by friends who travelled abroad as well.

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the 800 dolls that will be on display during a mother-daughter tea set for May 25 at the Cronquist House.

Plumtree is confident guests will enjoy perusing the collection while they also have a chance to check out the setting as well.

“I think they will really enjoy it, and I also think guests will enjoy coming into the Cronquist House as well.”

Built in the early 1900s, the six bedroom, threestorey, 3,500 sq. ft. Victorian-style farmhouse was originally built on what is now West Park Estates overlooking the Red Deer River valley. The Cronquist family were Swedish immigrants, and it was the home’s owner Emmanuel Cronquist who drew up the plans for the home.

According to the Red Deer Cultural Heritage Society, it had been in 1892 that he had first visited Red Deer and purchased 50 acres for a homestead.

“He returned the following year, settling in the Burnt Lake district. In 1894, he was joined by his wife Hilda and their children.

Unfortunately, enroute to their new home, two of their oldest boys died.”

In 1973, the house and the land were acquired by developers who planned to demolish the house and build a new subdivision.

But three years later, the Red Deer Folk Festival Society took on the challenge of “rescuing the now

famous Cronquist House from demolition.” Part of the agreement included moving the structure to a new location – certainly a formidable task but thankfully a hard-working band of volunteers rallied to the cause, recalls Plumtree.

It was painstakingly relocated across the river to its current site at Bower Ponds. Windows were removed, as were the bricks, to make the move a bit easier. The move took place on March 27, 1976. Again according to the Society, “The ice on the River was thinner than expected that year, due to a warm winter, and thus required that a temporary causeway be crafted for the crossing.

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“Once the causeway was completed, the entire moving process, from bank to bank, took 75 minutes.”

A complete restoration followed, and today folks are welcome to visit the home during the summer months when regular teas, lunches and various events are held there.

“A lot of people don’t even know it’s here,” said Plumtree of the house, which overlooks the stage where Canada Day entertainment takes place annually as well. “That’s what amazes me, although it’s a bit hidden away in this park,” she adds with a smile. “But it’s an icon. It really is.” editor@reddeerexpress.com

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Jitterbug Juliet showcases singing and a great show

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express Come for the singing.

If you aren’t planning on seeing ZAP! Theatre’s production of Jitterbug Juliet, then you should, but you shouldn’t come because the show is great, even though it is. Don’t come for talented acting or the impressive costumes and set either.

Come for the singing, because it is spectacular.

Debbie Zepick, who co-directs the play with her husband Dean, said the music is always the driving force behind her selecting a play and this one is no exception.

“I won’t do anything but a musical,” said Debbie. “Music speaks to all ages.”

Zepick added that her actors have the talent to make that policy worthwhile.

“We have a great group of singers.”

Great doesn’t begin to describe it. From the first song, delivered with the energy and enthusiasm of a professional cast, these actors will have the undivided attention of the audience.

Zepick also said that another reason she chose Jitterbug Juliet for ZAP! Theatre’s second major production was because she and the cast both enjoy 1940s style music and swing dancing, both of which are integral to the plot of Jitterbug Juliet.

Jitterbug Juliet is something of a spoof of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy and as such is, well, much less tragic.

Mr. Capulet is directing a production of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, Mr. Montague is organizing a jitterbug dancing competition.

Both events are in support of the veterans, recently returned home after the Second World War, but when a scheduling mishap at the groups’ preferred venue brings Capulet and Montague into conflict, they refuse to let their common goal get in the way of their long-standing feud.

However, in the midst of the commotion, Montague’s son, Ron, falls head over heels for Capulet’s daughter, Juliet.

Driven by love, the couple is determined to be together despite what their fathers might say.

Besides, the two old men used to be the best of friends and there is something fishy about how they came to despise each other in the first place.

While Shakespeare’s version of the Capulet - Montague family feud ends in trag-

FIRST SIGHT - Ron Montague, played by Daniel P. Allers meets Juliet Capulet, played by Miriam Wing, for the first time. edy, Jitterbug Juliet is very much a comedy with plenty of laughs throughout the performance. Debbie said that the goal of ZAP! Theatre’s production is to spread joy and laughter and is a great way to do that.

“I like to laugh and I like to be silly and most of the people I work with are equally silly,” she said. “People have so many burdens . . . we just like to give them an evening where they can laugh and laugh without feeling guilty.”

While the cast is fairly small, having only 17 members, and many of them play more than one role, this does little to diminish the realism of the play.

Half the time, the audience does not even notice as they slip seamlessly from one role to another.

ZAP! Theatre’s cast has an air of professionalism about it as well.

Whether it is singing, dancing, cracking jokes or just spouting dialogue, all of the players seem more than comfortable doing it. It is difficult to believe that all of them are amateurs.

“Combined in the cast, there are probably hundreds of shows of experience,” said Daniel Allers, who stars in the show as Ron Montague and also acts as general manager for ZAP! Theatre.

In fact, Allers said that one of the reason’s ZAP! Theatre got started in the first place was so that this group of actors, all of whom have much experience working with Debbie Zepick, could continue to participate in

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plays and have her direct them.

“They wouldn’t go away!” said Debbie with a laugh. “Not that I wanted them to go away.”

Jitterbug Juliet plays tomorrow, May 17 at 7 p.m., Saturday, May 18 at 1:30 and 7 p.m., Friday May 24 at 7 p.m. and Saturday May 25 at 7 p.m.

Performances are at Asker Lutheran Church east of Ponoka on Hwy. 12 and north on Range Road 232. For more information, email Daniel at zaptheatreproductions@gmail.com.

Admission is by a free will offering.

Proceeds of the production will be used to support the Christian Life Orphanage in Mwanza, Tanzania. news@lacombeexpress.com

The Lacombe Express office will be closed

Monday, May 20th for Victoria Day Due to office closure, early booking deadline for the May 23rd edition will be Friday, May 17th at noon.

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The ice is out and a new kind of skating has taken over Blackfalds Arena.

Roller derby fans flocked to the Blackfalds Arena earlier this month for Central Alberta Roller Derby Association’s (CARDA) Groundhog Slay Double Header Event.

Two CARDA teams, the Mia Dolls and the Vexy Beasts, hosted two teams from the Oil City Derby Girls of Edmonton, Alice Capones and GI Janes, for a great night of roller derby action.

While the home teams both lost by large margins, Mia Dolls Blocker Angela (DemEyez) Beishuizen said that there were several inexperienced players on the rosters Saturday night and that the matches provided good practice for the new players.

“It was outstanding,” said DemEyez. “They learned a lot.”

First on the track were the Mia Dolls and Alice Capones. we ell l but butt were wer were e quickly quic qu iic ckl kly y overtaken over ov erta t ken take k n by by the th the h Alice Ali Alice ce The Mia Dolls started offf well ed d Capones and never managed as to catch up. Final score was a286 – 186 in favour of the Cae, pones. In the second game, he the Vexy Beasts took on the ez GI Janes for what DemEyez al said was a “very physical me game.” It was much the same as story for the Vexy Beasts as ge inexperience played a large factor in the final outcome. n Final score was 245 – 110 in favour of the GI Janes. se While the CARDA house oo teams may not have done too ey well on the scoreboard, they pcertainly had a ton of supy port. The seats on the floor b by ny the track were full and many ds spectators were in the stands as well. is DemEyez said that she is by pleased to see roller derby nd gaining more support and en n people who have never seen ut the sport before coming out to watch. Next action for FANCY FOOTWORK - Mia Dolls jammer Jam CARDA is June 1st at the Slamwitch (right) works her way around Alice Blackfalds Arena.

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CRUNCH - Mia Dolls blockers Angela A DemEyez (left) and Atomic Toaster (right) line up for a sandwhich-style hit on Alice Capones Jammer Easy Break Oven.

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FAST ACTION - Diesel Duchess (right) of the Mia Dolls

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Wild One trains hard to entertain fans

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express Love them or hate them, it can’t be said that professional wrestlers are not world-class athletes. They also put on one heck of a show.

This was proven by the raucous cheering of the crowd at the Canadian Wrestling Alliance event on May 10 at the Lacombe Memorial Centre, when about a dozen of these athletes flipped, threw and flattened each other for the entertainment of fans and the benefit of the Lacombe Athletics Association.

At least one of those wrestlers feels that professional wrestling is one of the most demanding and challenging sports out there.

Tyler James, the Wild One, had crowds cheering, stamping and chanting in his favour as he took on the snobbish and cowardly Kenny Doll Friday night at the LMC. While James won the match, the real winners, judging by the looks of happiness and excitement on their faces when James shook their hands while exiting the rings, were the fans.

“The fans make this business,” said James. “If there wasn’t any fans, what are we doing? There is nothing.”

James started training in 2005 under The Tattooed Terminator Sean Dunster, (better known by his ring name Massive Damage) but a couple bouts of injuries with long recovery periods prevented James from debuting in the ring until 2007.

He said he always had a childhood dream of being a wrestler but did not have the opportunity to pursue it until he was an adult.

While James was a very active athlete, participating in sports like hockey, baseball, swimming, track and football, in his teen years, he was not able to train as a pro wrestler without the consent of his parents.

His parents, knowing professional wrestling has the potential to be extremely dangerous, would not sign a waiver to let James train as a minor.

Once he turned 18 however, James wasted no time approaching Dunster, whom he had met a few years previous, about training.

James said Dunster did not really take him seriously at first, but James’ unfaltering perseverance convinced Dunster otherwise.

“I just kept with it. It surprised (Dunster) that I kept showing up everyday,” said James. Wrestling was also something new to James, he said.

He found it a challenge and enjoyed testing out his skills in a sport that he had no experience in.

“This business has challenged me mentally, physically and is more demanding than any other sport that I have been involved in and I love the challenge,” said James.

That desire to try a new challenge, as well as a passion for the action-packed sport and a strong desire to be like his boyhood heroes of Hulk Hogan, the Hart Brothers, Shawn Michaels and the Undertaker is what kept James going, he added.

It certainly does take dedication to be a professional wrestler.

Training, said James, must be done on a constant, continual basis. Time must be spent in the gym, in the ring and studying tapes, he said.

“It really is a 24/7 kind of lifestyle,” said James.

When James finally did get to debut in an actual match, he found the experience somewhat overwhelming. He said he had butterflies and felt anxious, excited and even a little bit scared, all at the same time.

“I didn’t know what I was going to do,” said James. “I was just hoping I wouldn’t (mess up badly.)”

However, once James got into it, things started falling into place, he said.

“Things got really comfortable.”

Nowadays before a match, James said he still feels anxious, but it is less nerves and more excitement, he said.

He thinks more about how to connect with the fans and stay in character and less about how well he will perform.

Character and the ‘show’ part of professional wrestling is necessary to connect with fans, said James.

He added that the fans are the best thing about professional wrestling and the most important part of the business. news@lacombeexpress.com

HARDPRESSED HERO - Even heroes get in trouble sometimes. Tyler (TJ) James, the Wild One, struggles as Kenny Doll uses the ring’s ropes to strangle him.

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DISPATCHER req’d.

Knowledge of Red Deer and area is essential.

Verbal and written communication skills are req’d. Send resume by fax to 403-346-0295 IN SERVICE SHOP, exp’d with farm equipment and the ability to weld. Apply fax 403-341-5622

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED For afternoon delivery once per week In the towns of: Blackfalds Lacombe Ponoka Stettler Call Rick for more info 403-314-4303

Moving & Storage

1300

BOXES? MOVING? 3 TARPS, 14’ X 10’, 12’ X SUPPLIES? 403-986-1315 9’, 9’ X 7’ $6/EA; trolley platform on castors 37” x 24” $15; 2 claw bars Painters/ 29”/$10; 16”/$5; 2 wood Decorators cutting drill bits 1 5/8” x 9 1/2”L $10; 1 3/8” x 18” L JG PAINTING, 25 yrs. exp. $10; garage hand towel Free Est. 403-872-8888 paper roll large $3; hand saw $5; car safety bar $5; PAINTING SERVICE tow rope $10; hitch bar Res./Com. Celebrating w/pin and 1 7/8” ball $15; 25 years. 25% off paint. hitch bar w/pin $7; post 403-358-8384 hold auger 5” cut manual PRO-PAINTING at rea$20; garbage can with lid, sonable rates. 304-0379 galvanized $10; plastic wrap 15” w/roll large $8; flower pots various sizes Painters/ $3, shelf 64”l x 9 1/2”w and Decorators 1 3/4” thick $5; 15 - 8 track tapes/case $15; 16 cassette tapes $16; PAINTING SERVICE 403-314-2026 Res./Com. Celebrating 25 years. 25% off paint.

FOOD Dehydrator, with 7 403-358-8384 trays, Ronco.

Exc. Cond. $50.

Yard 1 Pair of men’s calf high, rubbher boots, size 12.

Care $25.

403-227-2653 GARDEN ROTOTILLING & Yard Prep. 403-597-3957 GARDEN CULTIVATOR, small electric drive, $30.

GARDENS 403-347-1501 ROTOTILLED 304-7250 OLDER CEDAR CHEST SPRING LAWN CLEANUP FOR SALE $50.

Call 403-304-0678 403-887-8785

1310

1310

1430

Clothing NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED To deliver the SYLVAN LAKE NEWS & CENTRAL AB LIFE 1 day a week.

Please call Debbie at 403-314-4307

Contractors

1100

AA PHILCAN CONST. Int. & Ext. Bsmt. dev., decks, sheds, laminate flooring, reno’s, etc.. Call Ken 340-8213 or cell 391-8044 BLACK CAT CONCRETE Garage/patios/rv pads sidewalks/driveways Dean 403-505-2542 MAMMA MIA !!

Soffit, Fascia & Eaves.

403-391-2169

Computer Services

1110

Red Deer Techshop Grand Opening. Website design, pc/laptop repair.

Call 403-986-2066 or visit reddeertechshop.com

Eavestroughing

1130

GUTTERS CLEANED & REPAIRED. 403-391-2169

Massage Therapy

1280

HOT STONE, Body Balancing. 403-352-8269 THE BODY Whisperer www.mygimex.org 4606 48 Ave. 403-986-1691

Misc.

Services

1290

5* JUNK REMOVAL

Property clean up 340-8666

IRONMAN Scrap Metal Recovery is picking up scrap again! Farm machinery, vehicles and industrial.

Serving central Alberta.

403-318-4346

1760

Misc. for Sale

1590

HARLEY DAVIDSON RIDING BOOTS - Ladies.

Good cond. Only worn 3 times. $60. SOLD

Firewood

1660

AFFORDABLE

Homestead Firewood Spruce, Pine, Spilt, Dry. 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472

LOGS

Semi 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. / del. Lyle 403-783-2275

Garden Supplies

1680

COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE 6’-20’ , equipment for digging, wrapping, basketing, hauling and planting. J/V Tree Farm.

John 403-350-6439.

Household Furnishings

1720

REDWOOD Slabs, (2) 1 for $100, 1 for $75.

403-340-0675

2100

Livestock

ANGUS BULLS, large selection of quality 2 yr. olds & yearlings, performance info avail, fully guaranteed.

LLB Angus 1-403-742-4226

BLACK ANGUS YEARLING BULLS

Quiet disposition, quality genetics and semen tested Vaccinated.. Also 2 yr. old avail. George Lane 403-885-5732 or Ross Lane 403-860-2973 BREEDING heifers, 40 hand picked reputation breeding heifers, complete drug program, black & red Simmental X Angus chosen from 300 cow herd.

403-783-8756 Ponoka, AB CLOSED HERD OF 2 yr.

GOATS. Owner selling due to health reasons.

780-877-2255

1830

SIMMENTALS P/B, yearling bulls, no papers, priced accordingly, tested, easy calving blood line, polled and horned. Ron 782-2754

SIAMESE also Belenese (3) KITTENS FOR SALE $50/ea. As well as some free kittens to give away.

403-887-3649

Sporting Goods

1860

ATTENTION GOLFERS, 2 remote control golf club caddys. 1 - Electronic caddy $700. 1- X3R Stewart Golf Dream Machine. $1000.

403-346-6989, 373-2574

2140

Horses

WANTED: all types of horses. Processing locally in Lacombe weekly.

403-651-5912

Horse/Stock

2170

2010

2180

1760

2080

3020

RIMBEY 4 bdrm. house newly reno’d, 2 bath, 5 appls, big den, laundry room, deck, carport, big yard, n/s, pets negotiable, avail. immed, rent $950 + all utils, DD $1000 403-843-3684

Suites

2180 2190

3060

LACOMBE 1 bdrm. $795; 2 bdrm. $895 403-782-7156 403-357-7465

Stores/ Commercial

Out Of Town Property

4170

4020

BLACKAFALDS Bi-level,

2 year old, 3 bdrms., 2 baths, landscaped w/large trees, laminate & carpet & lino on dev. main flr. Large deck, fenced yard.

Incld’s 4 kitchen appls.

Will consider trade for farm. 403-600-2225

Houses For Sale

GOLF, SKI, HIKE, WATER SPORTS, etc.

WHITEFISH, MT. Townhouse in Mountain Park subdivision. Over 3700 sq.ft., 4 bedrooms & 3.5 baths. Features include 22’ vaulted ceiling in Great Room with floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, hardwood floors, Dacor stainless steel appliances, in-floor radiant heat, walk-out lower level & more. Slate spa shower & large walk-in closets with built-in cabinetry. House is fully wired for surround sound, security smart home. $599,900 For more information call 403-396-5516.

159 ACRES, 1288 sq.ft. bungalow, New windows, siding, shingles & fireplace.

Good well, underground power, valley location with creek, garden, fruit trees, fences, corrals, steel bins, barn. Seeded to grass.

Good hunting, fishing.

Immed. poss. $229,000.

Preeceville, Sask.

306-547-3319

Trucks

5050

4020

Cars

5030

2009 Cadillac STS Platinum AWD, 42750 Kms. Fully loaded like new. 2 sets of rims & tires. $35,000 403 348 3762

2006 HONDA Civic Coupe LX GOLF, SKI, HIKE, Exc cond. Loaded, 84,000 km WATER SPORTS, etc. $12,000, 403-318-5747 WHITEFISH, MT.

One of a kind property!

Approximately 182 acres bordering the Red Deer River. Located about 16 kms east of Red Deer.

Contact Dmitri at 403-305-0513

Vans Buses

5070

Townhouse in Mountain Park subdivision. Over 3700 sq.ft., 4 bedrooms & 3.5 baths. Features include 22’ vaulted ceiling in Great Room with floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, hardwood 2004 FORD FREESTAR SEL floors, Dacor stainless 2005 BMW 745LI, heated 1 owner. Exc. cond. steel appliances, in-floor leather, sunroof, $19,888. 139,000 km. 403-347-7126 radiant heat, walk-out 348-8788 Sport & Import lower level & more. Slate spa shower & large walk-in 2000 PONTIAC Grand Am closets with built-in cabi- 2 dr. Saftied SOLD Motorcycles netry. House is fully wired for surround sound, security smart home. $599,900 SUV's For more information call 403-396-5516.

5080

5040

4140 4160

112 ACRES of bare land, located in Burnt Lake area structure plan, great investment property with future subdivision potential. Asking 1.2M 403-304-5555

2004 CADILLAC Escalade AWD, lthr., DVD, $14,888.

348-8788 Sport & Import 1992 DODGE Dakota needs trans, sell for parts or as is 403-318-7625

FAMILY BUSINESS - GAS BAR & CONVIENCE 2 Birds w/1 Stone STORE FOR SALE/LEASE 2012 MITSUBISHI RVR SE Email: kjsservices@live.ca AWC, 33,719 kms., $21888 SYLVAN LAKE 348-8788 Sport & Import 1. Executive home five bdrms., three baths, Lots For $554,900. (see photo) 2. Modern condo, two Sale bdrms, two baths. $265,000. Call Pinnacle Estates 403-887-2414 for details.

(Blackfalds) You build or bring your CELEBRATIONS own builder. Terms avail.

HAPPEN EVERY DAY 403-304-5555 IN CLASSIFIEDS 2005 INFINITI FX 35 AWD TIRED OF sunroof, leather, $18,888.

348-8788 Sport & Import Farms/ SEARCHING

4070

2004 F150 QUAD supercab 4x4, loaded, very clean inside and out, runs exc. $6600. ***SOLD

RAYMOND SHORES

GULL LAKE, 2012 Park model home, on professionally landscaped lot. Fully furnished.

Too many extras to list.

403-350-5524 for details.

Businesses For Sale

Land

2008 Ford F150 4X4 Supercrew XLT 143,600 km $14,900 obo. tow pkg. , backup camera, exc. cond.

358-9646

2007 HONDA Ridgeline EX-L. Exc. cond. loaded, 96,000 km, $18,900. 403-318-5747

3120

LACOMBE DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL LEASE Ideal for retail or office.

- 3225 square feet 5019 - 51 Street Contact Linda 403-782-5117

Houses For Sale

CALLAWAY Diablo Edge Trailers Driver, 10.5 degree, regular flex Alila shaft, exc.

BAG for waterbed and cond. $75. 403-346-0093 HORSE wagon 6 x 12’ heating pads, accessories pressure treated box w/2’ $75; blue armchair $20; sides, hyd. brakes, comfold out sponge loveseat Farm plete $1200 firm $40 403-356-1856 403-844-5438 Equipment MAPLE WOOD shelving, $50; maple wood desk Mobile Solar Livestock w/hutch, $135.

Watering System; ear tag Pasture/Land 403-346-3708 reader, pocket PC with herd Wanted management software.

OLDER LARGE 403-844-1194 SUPERVISED HIDE-A-BED. PASTURE WANTED Floral design. Asking $75. for 100-300 Yearlings.

Great for rec room.

780-608-0159 Must be able to pick up.

780-884-5441 QUEEN SIZE FUTON Pasture/Land W/WOODEN FRAME, Wanted $40. 403-747-2597 Farm Custom WATERBED solid wood Work SUPERVISED w/drawers and headboard, PASTURE WANTED queen $150 403-356-1856 for 100-300 Yearlings.

CUSTOM HEAVY DISCING 780-608-0159 Hay & Pasture Land Subsoiling & Scraper Work Misc. for Equipment Rentals Grain, Feed Sale Call Field 403-506-0592 Hay 2 OVAL fruit bowls $18/ea; 15 assorted cookbooks Farm Custom 150 ROUND BALES OF $1/ea; 30 peacock feathers GRASS 1ST CUT HAY $1.50/ea; 2 large Tupper- Work $60/bale. Call Lawrence ware containers $3/ea., 403-588-4787 foot & hand paddle exerciser, MANURE SPREADERS FOR RENT, regular $60, asking $10; 2ND CUT LARGE ROUND crystal pedestal bowl $5; 3 Bunning manure spreaders, ALFALFA/MIX HAY. 3 different sizes, vertical six Chicken Soup for the 403-304-5256 beaters, custom corral Soul books $2/ea.; old cleaning with bunning ROUND hay bales. Cheap matching vegetable bowl and meat platter $6/ea.; spreaders on truck, Phone Free delivery. Self unload403-588-4787 Contact ing. No Sunday calls Vicks steam inhaler Lawrence Buit 403-588-1146 Please. 403-843-6380 $3 403-346-2231

2080

Houses/ Duplexes

SYLVAN, avail .immed. 2 units. 2 bdrm. + hide-abed, incl., cable, dishes, bedding, all utils. $1000 -$1400/mo. 403- 880-0210

1770

Cats

CERTIFIED seed for sale: Busby barley, Sundre barley, Jordan oats, Guaranteed, fully tested. Greg Jones, Magic Seed Farm 403-704-6277 or 403-783-6495

POLLED PUREBRED SIMMENTAL BULLS. Red & Black Yearlings.

Semen tested, guaranteed.

403-877-7661

RED ANGUS 2 Year old & Yearling Bulls. Semen tested, good temperament.

Cripps Cattle Company 403-391-2648

4130

Cottages/Resort Property

CERTIFIED MORGAN OAT SEED 99% germ.

Call Echo Ridge Seeds 403-883-2503

LIMOUSIN Bulls Polled Red and black two year olds and yearlings. Semen tested. Combest Limousin Farm. (403)742-5211

PUREBRED red and black Angus bulls. 1 and 2 year olds. Semen tested and delivered.

Vicwin farms 403-784-3517, 403-318-7363.

VIOLIN, full size with case and 2 bows. $200.

403-986-2004

2200

SPLIT level house in newer part of Anders, 4 bdrm.. 2 baths, laundry, parking in back, fenced backyard and deck, n/s, no pets, $1650/mo., + utils & d.d., close to mini mall 403-357-0320

WANTED: USED LAWN LOUNGER for young senior.

Preferably with cushions, but will take with-out.

Call 403-340-1120

Musical Instruments

Seed Grain

FOR BUYERS? Placing a classified ad is an easy and affordable way to make your wares the focus of attention among potential buyers. What are you waiting for? Contact us today and start turning the stuff you don’t want into something you do want:

CASH! GET THINGS MOVING WITH THE CLASSIFIEDS!

Trucks

5050

2008 YAMAHA YZ85 great shape $2200 obo. Son grew out of it, 403-845-0442

Motorhomes

5100

1995 BARTH Regal Class A 31’ wide-body coach on 1994 Ford chassis-460 gas engine; 28,150 miles/one owner/smoke free/ fully equip.. Exc. cond. No GST Reduced to $32,900.

Ed (403) 783-3430.

1982 CHEV FRONTIER. Exc. cond. $4000 obo 403-746-5690

2010 FORD Expedition Eddie Bauer 4X4, htd./cool lthr., $29888 7652 50 Ave. 348-8788 Sport & Import

20 Lacombe Express Fifth Wheels

5110

2000 JAYCO Quest 23’ 3 pce. bath, air, sleeps 6.

Exc. shape $6000. obo 403-885-5608, 352-0740

Fifth Wheels

Thursday, May 16, 2013

5110

Fifth Wheels

5110

Fifth Wheels

5110

Holiday Trailers

5120

1999 35’ DUTCHMEN 2002 29’ BOBCAT hardpulled 600 kms., a.t., heat wall, a/c, awning, sleeps 9 & air, full bath w/tub in $11,900 obo 403-346-1569 main bdrm, 1/2 bath w/dbl. bunks at rear, 14’ pushout Looking for a place kitchen/living, sleeps 8, to live? exc. cond., n/s, no pets, Take a tour through the clean, lots of storage, CLASSIFIEDS stove and fridge, $9500 1997 TRAVELLAIRE Prestige 403-227-6442 304-5894 265, clean, well kept, back 1994 TITANIUM model Buying or Selling kitchen w/sunshine ceiling, 31E36MK. Loaded, many your home?

CELEBRATIONS electric front jacks, back extras. $28,000 obo.

Check out Homes for Sale HAPPEN EVERY DAY tow hitch $8000. 887-6295 403-347-1050 or 304-4580 in Classifieds IN CLASSIFIEDS

Boats & Marine

Careers

FULL TIME

PAINTER’S HELPER

Needed immediately in Ponoka Hourly rate $14 No experience necessary

Call: 250-215-3179 or Email: haningtonpainting@telus.net

Try Classified

s

Working on Your Career or Business?

5160

Sea Doo Wake 430 Boat 430 H.P. twin Rotax motors & jet pumps, low hours, like new. Priced to sell $26,500 O.B.O. 403-350-1007 782-3617

Auto Wreckers

5190

Vehicles Wanted To Buy

5200

RED’S AUTO. Free Scrap WANTED FREE REMOVAL Vehicle & Metal Removal. of unwanted cars and We travel. May pay cash trucks, also wanted to for vehicle. 403-396-7519 buy lead batteries, call 403-396-8629 TOO MUCH STUFF? A1 RED’S AUTO. Free Let Classifieds scrap vehicle & metal help you sell it. removal. We travel. AMVIC approved. 403-396-7519 You can sell your guitar for a song...

Start your career! or put it in CLASSIFIEDS See Help Wanted and we’ll sell it for you!

JOURNEYMAN AUTO TECHNICIAN TO START IMMEDIATELY

It works

This position involves all internal reconditioning of Innisfail & Sylvan Truck Ranch vehicles for resale.

No retail work.

We have a great shop, with great equipment.

If you want to work great hours and earn an excellent income with an excellent benefits package, apply now.

To apply, contact Wayne or Daryl at 403-227-4456 for an interview. Or send your resume to wkarach@truckranch.ca

Service Directory

To advertise your service or business here, call 403.782.5303 •Skidsteer Services •Gravel Hauling •Excavating

403.304.3887 www.drakeex.ca

Your Quality Excavating Solution

Placing a small ad in the service directory will cost you less than a penny per paper distributed to

7400

homes

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Thursday, May 16, 2013

Horoscope ARIES

TAURUS

GEMINI

CANCER

LEO

VIRGO

Mar 21/Apr 20

Apr 21/May 21

May 22/Jun 21

Jun 22/Jul 22

Jul 23/Aug 23

Aug 24/Sept 22

Making changes is

Gemini, kick back and have some fun in the next few days. change is necessary Otherwise, you may this week, Taurus. You waste an opportunity may need to analyze to recharge your which areas of your batteries. Work life can use the most responsibilities will not wait for long. work.

Cancer, expect some

Leo, unless you can

seldom easy, but

rejuvenated ambition

focus you will just

and energy. Spurred

be puttering around

on by this newfound

without a goal. Put

Aries, life might get stressful really soon unless you curb your spending. Although you may feel like you’re made of money right now, eventually the well will dry up.

energy, you can

your mind on one thing

successfully tackle

and stick with this line

many of the things on

of thinking for a few

your to-do list.

days.

Virgo, once you set your mind to something, it can be difficult to alter your opinions or perceptions. You may need to be a bit more flexible with a loved one this week.

LIBRA

SCORPIO

SAGITTARIUS

CAPRICORN

AQUARIUS

PISCES

Sept 23/Oct 23

Oct 24/Nov 22

Nov 23/Dec 21

Dec 22/Jan 20

Jan 21/Feb 18

Feb 19/Mar 20

If practice makes perfect, then you have just about reached perfection, Sagittarius. You have been over and over something from every angle. It is now or never.

Capricorn, there are many things you will not be able to change about this week, so why focus on the negativity? Instead, work around any issues and get the job done anyway.

You often seem immune to the seriousness of certain situations, Aquarius. This week is no different. Try to recognize the gravity of a certain situation and put your best foot forward.

Libra, if you want

Scorpio, just when

someone to take you

you think you have

seriously you have to

reached a dead

make up your mind.

end, a new path

Don’t flip-flop on your

miraculously opens

ideals this week or you

up. Don’t miss your

may come across as a

opportunity because

pushover.

time is fleeting.

Don’t think that your HOW TO PLAY:

efforts have gone unnoticed, Pisces. A

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

few key people have been keeping track of your accomplishments.

away supervisor 33. Carrier’s invention 34. Infant bed 36. Fiddler crabs 37. English monk 672-735 (alt. sp.)

38. Precise and prudish 39. The beak of a bird 40. Point that is one point N of NE 41. Blighia sapida 44. Russian political prison camp 45. Unselfishness 48. Arabian Gulf 49. Unsupported 50. Thieving bird 51. Alarm and dismay

CLUES ACROSS 1. Fulmar 7. Maple fluid 10. Most saponaceous 12. Icelandic island 13. Stressed pronunciation 14. Ginseng genus 15. Seizes 16. Loose Arab garments 17. Title of respect 18. Operatic solo 19. Fleur-de-lis flower 21. Pad used as a floor covering 22. Sine curve 27. In the year of Our Lord 28. Day or sleep

CLUES DOWN 1. Cigarette bundle 2. Fencing sword 3. Cannisters 4. A way to drench 5. Point midway between E and SE 6. Confined condition (abbr.)

7. Yemen capital 8. Actresses Ortiz & Alicia 9. Photographs 10. Exposing folly to ridicule 11. Egg-shaped instrument 12. Established custom 14. St. Patrick’s, Macy’s or Rose 17. Female sibling

18. Gather lots together 20. Total 23. Allowance for intervals 24. Medieval philosopher 25. Jupiter satellite 26. Invest with knighthood 29. Sodium 30. Women’s __ movement 31. Singleness 32. Saves or delivers 35. The bill in a restaurant 36. Of a city 38. Former name of Belau

40. Class of comb jellies 41. Height x width 42. Pick out from others 43. German port, bay and canal 44. Jacob’s 6th son 45. Goat or camel hair fabric 46. One circuit of a track 47. 3X = 1 TBS

ANSWER

The

come on down!

Hideout Eats & Beats

t d di tl S th off G l Th eatre t Located directly South Galaxy Theatre

www

09 403.348.5309

Friday, May 25

Thursday, May 30 Starts @ 8pm NO COVER!

Starts @ 9pm $15 COVER!

UBAL LEE YOUNG E & JSPECIAL STEVFRIDAY AFTER 4pm!

PRIME RIB NIGHT $23

THURSDAY SPECIAL AFTER 5pm!

PIZZA NIGHT

(2)House Salads (2)Pizzas (2)Drinks $40

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Thursday, May 16, 2013

Put your Garage Sale on the map!

20 Bruns Bay: Thursday 6-8pm, Friday 5-8pm & Saturday 9-7pm 5 miles south of Ponoka on Hwy 2a, follow signs from 2a and Spruce Rd.: Friday 4-7pm, Saturday & Sunday 10-7pm Gull Lake Southeast corner of Lake near Baptist Camp: Giant Garage/Moving Sale Saturday 9-4pm Gull Lake: Ultimate Guys Garage Sale

Map of Lacombe Gull Lake

5miles South of Ponoka

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Thursday, May 16, 2013

Put your Garage Sale on the map!

For only 10 you can have your garage sale listed and marked on our garage sale map. $

.00

Call the Lacombe Express at

403 782 5303

All sales must be called in by Monday noon for the following weekend.

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