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STARS unveils newest fleet addition Emergency aircraft showcased at regional airport earlier this week

STARS FLYING HIGH – STARS Air Ambulance pilot Jay McCallum who has been flying with STARS for seven years, shows off the medical interior of one of the two new AW 139 helicopters purchased

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n Tuesday STARS Air Ambulance unveiled their newest addition to their fleet, the AW 139.

Donors, crew, staff and former patients were introduced to the new flashy red air ambulance at the Red Deer Regional Airport.

“We look at being part of the chain of healthcare, and it’s a real privilege to come and help this community,” said Andrea Robertson, STARS president and CEO. Five hundred donors raised over $26.5 million, while $1.6 million of the grand total was raised in Red Deer, in order to purchase the two AW 139s that will be stationed in Edmonton and Calgary.

“We wouldn’t be doing what we are doing without your community’s support.”

The AW 139 is a specially equipped op-

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erating room in the sky that will enhance access to emergency and pre-hospital care through a more rapid response time and an expanded service area. The AW 139 has the capability to cruise at a speed of 278km/h as opposed to the BK 117’s cruising speed of 225km/h.

“What this means for Red Deer is that we can get in and out faster,” said Robertson.

STARS strives to maintain an hour response time to fly there and back, which will be much easier to maintain with the new helicopters, said STARS spokesman Cam Heke.

With more interior medical room, more powerful lift capacity and a state-of-the-art de-icing system that will allow flight in adverse weather conditions, the AW 139 is a welcomed addition to the STARS fleet, officials said.

Seven-year veteran of STARS Jay McCallum has been flying helicopters for 24

years and said the AW 139 is the most sophisticated helicopter he has flown to date.

“This is all captured alien technology,” joked McCallum about the sophisticated technology onboard the new helicopter.

Equipped with cameras on the bottom, and at the tail of the helicopter, the situational awareness that the pilots have is a large improvement over the BK 117s, said McCallum.

The AW 139 also has autopilot and autohover capabilities that can be engaged with the push of a button.

“It can basically fly itself,” said McCallum.

Each helicopter is also outfitted with two pilots; a paramedic and nurse, with the option of a doctor should the situation call for one.

Last year STARS flew to Red Deer 55 times for emergency situations.

“The story I like to say is that it’s 55 peo-

ple, but it’s 55 people with families, so it’s life-changing situations for everyone when we come,” said Robertson.

STARS is still waiting on Transport Canada’s approval of the helicopters and as a result the helicopters have not yet been able to be utilized.

The new helicopters are also able to assist in rescue operations which consist of 3% of all helicopter missions in Alberta.

As a non-profit air ambulance organization, STARS is able to provide rapid and specialized emergency care and transportation for critically ill and injured patients.

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Former Central Alberta woman finding her way in L.A.

BY ERIN FAWCETT Lacombe Express A young Red Deer woman is following her dreams of becoming an actress and is learning from some of the industry’s best.

Gina Omilon, 19, is currently attending The American Musical and Dramatic Academy in Los Angeles. She moved there last October to begin her schooling and will spend the next three years completing her Bachelor of Fine Arts specializing in acting.

“A lot of people ask me why I didn’t do my schooling in Vancouver or Toronto but five years in Vancouver is equivalent to one year in Los Angeles,” she said. “I want to be down here in California, that is where the business is and I figured I might as well just go right from the beginning and start to network and make connections right off the bat.”

As for her first move away from home, Omilon said she has enjoyed it so far.

“I really like it, I have to admit. I just feel like there is so much more here and it is a really good learning experience.”

Since arriving in L.A. Omilon has had the opportunity to meet and network with producers and even be on the red carpet at the Golden Globes where she met A-list celebrities like Quentin Tarantino.

“I’ve gone to the Golden Globes and have met so many people like Quentin Tarantino who actually had a conversation with my friend and I. He was really nice – it was awesome. We also met Jay Leno, Dax Shepard, Kristen Bell and Halle Berry – a

massive amount of people. I’m seeing what I potentially want to be doing,” she said. “I was also just on set with producers from the Bourne Identity a couple of weekends ago. The experience has been amazing so far.”

In the upcoming fall semester, Omilon will head to New York to study there as part of an exchange program. “I’ll be there from October to February and then head back to L.A. I am really looking forward to that as well.”

As she nears the end of her second semester, Omilon said she already feels more prepared to start her career.

“I’ve already learned so much. My school has the most alumni on Broadway and all of the faculty is still working in the business. One of my teachers from last semester is on The Walking Dead. I love that all of our teachers are in the biz because we’re getting all of their knowledge and experience passed down to us. I know I’ve improved so much already and they point out stuff that you don’t really notice when you’re just taking high school drama. They are really preparing us.”

Omilon will be returning to Red Deer for the summer, but has also been asked to host a high-profile event in which she’ll be flying out to Toronto for.

She was crowned Miss Teen Red Deer at a provincial pageant hosted by the Miss Teen Canada World in Calgary in March 2012. She held that title for one year before passing it on.

In July she will co-host the Miss Teen Canada World Pageant in Toronto along-

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side Luke Bilyk of Degrassi: The Next Generation. “I’m really excited.”

As for her ultimate goal, Omilon said she would like to see herself doing film and TV. “I always say that I’m open to doing Broadway, but films and TV is where I want to go. I would like to see myself in a position of Sandra Bullock or Kate Winslet where they are beginning to be known as ‘greats’. I don’t want to just have a small career and I want to have substance.”

Meanwhile, Omilon also encourages local youth to follow their dreams.

“I feel like so many kids think they’re in

a City of 100,000 and that they won’t be able to make it and will just decide to stay in Red Deer. I feel so bad for people who confine themselves to that. You can definitely go out and pursue your dreams. There are so many avenues you can explore to help you get there,” she said. “One thing I have found with Los Angeles, even though it’s really big, is that it is just like any other city but it still gives you that home feeling.”

To follow Omilon’s progress follow her facebook page at www.facebook.com/ginaomilonofficial. efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

BRIGHT FUTURE - Gina Omilon, 19, is currently studying in Los Angeles and has dreams of becoming an actress.

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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.

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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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Thursday, May 23, 2013

Parent Link finds new home at LMC

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express After a long search, Lacombe’s Parent Link Network found a home in the Lacombe Memorial Centre when City council voted to enter into a three to fiveyear lease agreement with Parent Link, allowing them exclusive use of the Kinsmen room at the LMC. “We are obviously very delighted and excited about the new partnership with the City,” said Donnie Tafts, family services coordinator for Lacombe FCSS. Tafts said that Parent Link knew the lease at their current location in McCormick School would expire in June when they entered into it two years ago.

Parent Link then began working with real estate agents and others to find a suitable location in the area a year ago. As part of that search, Parent Link approached the City to ask if there were any Cityowned buildings that might have appropriate space.

After some direction from council, the City iden-

tified the Kinsmen room at the LMC as the most appropriate location.

However, not everyone is as excited about the new partnership as Parent Link. Before council made the decision to enter into a lease agreement, Councillor Grant Creasey made it clear he was not only unsupportive of Parent Link having exclusive use of the community facility, but implied he did not support Parent Link itself. Creasey criticized Parent Link for not charging its users.

“I have a big problem with this particular group in that the users pay absolutely nothing for the service,” said Creasey. He added he felt the City should not have to provide a place for Parent Link when the program is funded by the provincial government.

Tafts said Lacombians do not have to pay for this service and Parent Link is paying the City for use of the Kinsmen Room.

In fact, the City will be realizing a $10,000 increase in revenue from that facility.

This was something Coun-

cillor Reuben Konnick was quick to pick up on during discussion as well.

He said it was a “nobrainer” to allow Parent Link exclusive use of the Kinsmen Room when it meant more income for the City and added that there is room elsewhere for others who might wish to use the Kinsmen Room.

Tafts also said there is a reason Parent Link’s services are free. She said the organization encourages

parents to use its services and charging a fee for them can hinder that.

“We do not want to create barriers to participation,” said Tafts. “Even when it’s free we have some difficulty encouraging some families to participate.”

Tafts also expressed her disappointment in Creasey’s lack of support for the program.

“Obviously I would like to see him see the value in the program and I would

invite any City councillor to come to Parent Link and see what we are doing.”

Most other councillors agreed with Konnick.

Councillor Ian Foster said that it is not an ideal situation but said alternatives were limited.

“Is this the best spot for them? Probably not. But what else is available?” said Foster.

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Council wisdom At its regular May 14 meeting, Blackfalds Town council voted to refer back to administration and if necessary the committee that recommended revisions to its remuneration policy after deciding the recommended policy was unfair and could possibly be taken advantage of. It was the section of the policy dealing with committee meeting compensation that council took most issue with.

The recommended policy would have councillors being paid $60 for each two-hour meeting they attended.

Councillor Richard Poole pointed out many of the committees council members attend are shorter than two hours and such compensation would be unfair to councillors whose committees have shorter meetings.

He added the compensation was unfair to members who volunteer their time and are not compensated at all. Furthermore, Poole and other councillors decided the recommended system could be taken advantage of if a councilor tried to attend as many meetings as possible in order to receive more pay.

Council decided they were uncomfortable deciding what their own paycheck would be and why shouldn’t they be, when they are using taxpayers’ dollars to do it?

Fair play to them for deciding

to leave the bulk of the decision making process to an impartial, third party. What the council decided was a stark contrast from the Alberta legislature, whose members voted to give themselves an 8% pay raise late last year.

These actions by the province and the contrary actions by Town council begs the question; why do we allow members of government to set their own wages?

If you think about it, we as taxpayers are the employers of the government. We give the government money (through taxes) to get jobs done and some of that money also goes to paying those members some kind of compensation.

However, the government is also the body that gets to decide what is done with that money, including how much of it goes to paying them.

That is like going to your boss, telling her how much money she is going to pay you and then telling her there is nothing she can do about it.

Council seems to have come up with a solution by having a committee make the recommendations for a remuneration policy.

Perhaps committees like this could be set up for every level of government and have the power to approve these policies as well.

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Exploring the harsh world of India’s orphans You’ve got to hand it to people who just up and venture off to foreign lands on humanitarian missions in an effort to make something of a difference.

It’s gratifying both to read of these kinds of experiences and to go yourself.

Actually, life-changing is a more suitable phrase to describe how it will likely impact you.

There are all kinds of situations globally that are ‘crying’ out for exposure.

One such place is India. In many ways, the country is experiencing tremendous economic growth. But aside from the horrendous poverty that still exists there, another problem demands attention - it’s estimated

by UNICEF that there are nearly as many orphans in India as what makes up the population of Canada – about 31 million.

It’s one thing to hear that

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WEBER number – but when you hear stories of individual orphans trying to get by as they live on the streets, that’s when that mind-boggling statistic takes on powerful meaning.

A new DVD, Mother India – Through the Eyes of the Orphan, brings those personal stories to life.

David Trotter and Shawn Scheinoha decided to head over to Tenali, India and explore the orphans’ situation for themselves, and the film does a fantastic job of reflecting the heartbreaking realities. As the narrator notes, “They wanted to

see life through the eyes of the orphan.”

Indeed, they found groups of orphans scattered throughout city slums. They found them begging on trains and doing whatever it takes to survive. One of the most tragic things about these orphans is how isolated they feel.

Their faces tell the story – they often look much older than they are – faces lined with stress and hardship and eyes darkened by the threat of starvation.

Trotter and Scheinoha immerse themselves in the world of the orphans, and offer viewers a shattering look into their experiences.

Many have been lived with foster parents who were abusive, so there is a cycle of running away and fending for themselves.

But the power to connect is strong – many orphans form ‘communities’ of

their own, coming together in their common goal of scraping out something of a living. But amidst the hardships, there is of course that human need to feel a sense of belonging.

“We had the intention of following a group around, because we thought if there really are 31 million orphans in the nation of India, they’re not going to be living alone,” said Scheinoha. “We felt that if we could find one of those groups of children, what would it be like to build trust with them and then be able to document their stories?”

Scheinoha estimated that about one-third of the orphans they came in contact with had a missing limb.

This was usually from trying to jump a train, missing and falling underneath losing a hand, arm or leg. It’s frankly unimaginable.

We North Americans can

develop a sense of being cut-off from much of the world’s problems, I believe.

Drenched in materialism and a celebrity-obsessed culture, a certain insensitivity to ‘real need’ can set in – perhaps gradually. We become stuck – watching programs on TV that plead with us to donate to a number of causes – yet feeling unmoved by what we see.

Some call it desensitization.

And that is, to a degree, understandable. Thanks to the deluge of competing 24-hour news channels and the always news-hungry Internet, we know a lot more about the world than could have even been imagined some 20 years ago.

But that can make you complacent. On the other hand, learning more about the realities out there can also fire you up to try and help. editor@reddeerexpress.com

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Thursday, May 23, 2013

Letters to the editor

Local reader takes issue with a recent education column I would like to take this opportunity to share some thoughts about a guest editorial written by Kelly Ernst and published on May 2 under the headline ‘Albertans don’t support privatizing public education’.

In particular, I would like to share my concerns about the manner in which information pertaining to the funding of private schools was presented, and the alleged neutrality of the study referenced by Mr. Ernst.

Mr. Ernst fails to mention the elimination of operational grants to private schools in the provincial budget released March 7 which has imposed a real reduction of over 10% in total grant revenues for private schools.

The elimination of these grants has had

a total effect of about a 2% reduction in revenues for fully funded schools. Yet he insists that private school funding is not only increasing, but outpacing funding for public schools. Mr. Ernst also states that “those who can afford the extra tuition” remove funding from public education.

However, the funding statistics he provides in prior paragraphs indicate that much of this funding does not follow them.

One can only conclude that their decision is actually revenue positive for the public purse, which is indeed the case.

Mr. Ernst uses the word ‘parents’ to describe those who opt for public education, but those who do not are described as the agents of murky and sinister ‘private interests’.

I must emphasize that they are also par-

ents and members of the public who shoulder a proportionate share of the tax load and are entitled to the same rights and protections as any other citizen.

It would seem that the survey commissioned by the foundation Mr. Ernst represents is seriously flawed – that we are to believe that 99.5% of respondents of any allegedly representative survey come to the same conclusion about a complex issue is, in and of itself, ludicrous.

I am reminded of another ‘survey’ in which 99.96% of the respondents came to the same conclusion – the election of Saddam Hussein as president of Iraq in 1995!

It is important to remember that our unquestioned right to express ourselves does not include a guarantee of its respon-

sible use. That right ought not to be used to cloud the truth, which can only impede our collective efforts to achieve a society committed to what is just, right and ultimately beneficial for all.

Sadly, it seems to me that in the final analysis Mr. Ernst has misrepresented the facts and relegated the informed decisions of present and past governments, and the opinions of many whose votes put them there, to the ideological dustbin on the authority of a survey of questionable design.

I can only hope that the readers of his editorial have given it a careful reading and come to the same conclusion.

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Alberta joins in the race to the bottom by ditching PATs in schools In a giant leap backward, Alberta education minister Jeff Johnson recently announced his plans to scrap the Provincial Achievement Tests (PAT) currently written by Grades 3, 6, and 9 students. They will be replaced in the near future by more “student-friendly” assessments to be written at the beginning of the year.

It isn’t difficult to see the likely outcome from similarly wrongheaded decisions.

Manitoba went down the same route in 1999 and the results have not been good.

Before its current government, Manitoba had a full system of standards tests administered to Grades 3, 6, 9, and 12 students, similar to what currently exists in Alberta.

Over a decade, Manitoba eliminated its Grades 3, 6, and 9 tests and replaced them with performance checklists given at the beginning of the school year.

During the same time period, Manitoba students went from the middle-of-the-pack among Canadian provinces in their math and reading skills to second last. Only Prince Edward Island students turned in worse results.

Interestingly, Manitoba and Prince Edward Island also happened to be the two provinces with the least amount of stan-

dardized testing. However, Prince Edward Island recently started implementing standards tests for Grades 3, 6, and 9 students – leaving Manitoba as the only province without any standards tests before Grade 12. Now the Alberta government plans to follow Manitoba’s example and join it in a race to the bottom. This is a disappointing development, especially since Alberta has long been the top-performing province in the country.

To make matters worse, none of the reasons the government gives for eliminating the PATs makes much sense.

For example, Johnson claimed the current PATs are too stressful for students and need to be replaced by more “studentfriendly” assessments.

However, other than anecdotal stories offered up by testing opponents, no one has been able to demonstrate exactly why the PATs are too stressful for students. Students have written these tests successfully for more than 30 years and there is no reason why they should now be considered too stressful. Apparently, the education minister thinks that writing the PATs on a single day adds to the stress of these tests. So he plans to replace them with assessments

written over several days. However, there is no reason to conclude that stretching out the time over which a test is written makes it any less stressful. But it does increase the likelihood more students will miss at least part of the test if they are absent on any of the test days.

Ironically, these new tests may take up even more time than the PATs. It has certainly been the experience of Manitoba teachers, particularly at the Grade 3 level, as Ben Levin, former deputy minister of education for Manitoba, acknowledged it in his book, Governing Education. They are therefore unlikely to accomplish the goal of freeing up more class time for instruction.

Another argument for replacing the PATs with an assessment at the beginning of the year is that the data will help teachers target their instruction to the needs of their students. This is a weak argument, since one of the main reasons teachers’ unions give for their opposition to standardized testing is that teachers already know where their students are at. In other words, teachers shouldn’t need the data from a provincial assessment to provide good instruction.

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In addition, writing the PATs at the end of the school year makes perfect sense.

The PATs are an objective measurement tool that, when combined with the data provided by teachers from their own assessments, give a more complete picture of overall student achievement for that year.

Giving tests at the beginning of the year removes accountability since it is easy to blame poor performance on summer learning loss or on last year’s teacher(s).

Finally, since students are often most ready to learn in September, teachers will end up wasting valuable instructional time at the beginning of the school year. In contrast, virtually all teachers know that June is the worst time for students to try to learn new concepts. So if we are going to make the most efficient use of instructional time, it makes sense to have students write standardized tests at the end of the year rather than at the beginning.

Scrapping the PATs makes no sense. The Alberta government should reverse its giant leap backward and keep the PATs in their current form.

Michael Zwaagstra is a research fellow with the Frontier Centre. His column is distributed through Troy Media.

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How low can generic drug costs go?

Local pharmacy weighs in province’s decision on generic drug pricing

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express Everyone likes to save a buck, especially when it comes to pricy prescription medications.

However, some Alberta pharmacists are saying that the government is going too far with its cuts to generic drug pricing.

At the beginning of this month, the new pricing model for generic drugs in Alberta came into effect, making it mandatory for all generic drugs in the province to be sold at no more than 18% of the cost of the brand name drug.

In response to this decision, Jody Shkrobot, Edmonton-based pharmacist and former head of the Canadian Pharmacists Association, presented Health Minister Fred Horne and the Alberta government with a petition containing 25,000 signatures urging the government to reconsider that decision.

During a teleconference regarding the new model and subsequent petition, Shkrobot and others said that the new model will negatively impact patient care and may force some pharmacies to close. One pharmacist said she lost $3,500 from her pharmacy’s revenues in one month alone when the government decreased the generic drug pricing to 35% earlier in the last year.

Ian Fisher, owner of Fisher’s Pharmasave in Lacombe, said that he has not seen any adverse effects due to the current price cuts on his own business as of yet, but expects he will see the impacts of the new pricing model within the next three months.

He added that he has spoken to some pharmacists who have just opened up new stores and are already struggling to make ends meet.

To make up for the lack of income from generic drugs, Fisher said the only thing pharmacists can change in the short-term is labour.

“Ultimately there will be less staff in every pharmacy,” said Fisher. “People will be busier, the phone will ring longer, the lineups will be longer, there will be less time to consult.”

Fisher added this will mean pharmacists have less time to do things like one-on-one patient consults because their time will be spent on the technical side of being a pharmacist, counting pills and dispensing prescriptions.

So far, only some 80 companies have been able to reduce the pricing of their generic drugs to the mandatory 18%.

There is something in the area of 4,000 more drugs that still need to be adapted to adhere to the current model.

“Some of the drug companies have kind of rebelled,” said Fisher. He said that some generic drugs are still being sold at 20 to 22% of the brand name drugs. Fisher added that 18% is just too low of a target.

“I think that there is just no money when they go to that 18 per cent,” said Fisher.

Fisher said it might make more sense to only make the top six generic drugs sell at 18%. He said that, because the

drugs are so popular they are purchased in large volumes, it makes it easier to sell them at a lower price.

Other drugs are only made by one or two companies and aren’t bought in large enough quantities to warrant being sold at such a low cost. Another possible solution, suggested at the Wildrose teleconference, was that Alberta adopt a similar price model to Ontario, which charges 25% of the brand name price.

Should Alberta be successful in adopting the 18% model, it could also cause problems if there was a drug shortage, as there have been several times in recent years, said Fisher. If drug manufacturers will get the lowest return

on their product in Alberta, it makes sense to sell their drugs elsewhere in the country first, making it difficult for Alberta pharmacies to obtain any generic drugs.

“If we are going to be the cheapest in Canada, there will definitely be more of those kinds of situations,” said Fisher. As for pharmacies being able to continue to make a viable income on the sales of brand name drugs, Fisher says that is unlikely as there is a very small number of clients who use brand name medication.

“As soon it’s available, probably 99 per cent of people use the generic brand,” said Fisher. news@lacombeexpress.com

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Central Alberta actor featured in annual passion play Aaron Krogman thrilled to land iconic role in popular summer production

BY MARK WEBER Lacombe Express Plans are taking shape for the popular Canadian Badlands Passion Play this July, and a Red Deer actor will be taking the starring role.

“Since the 2008 season, Steve Waldschmidt has been performing the lead role of Jesus,” explains Vance Neudorf, executive director of The Canadian Badlands Passion Play.

“This winter, the Waldschmidt family moved to Saskatoon and will be greatly missed both on and off the stage. Taking over this lead role will be Red Deer actor Aaron Krogman who has played Enosh (the man born blind) and has also been Waldschmidt’s understudy for the role of Jesus for the past two seasons.

“We are very excited about the new dynamic that Aaron will bring to the stage.”

For veteran Rosebud Theatre and Burnt Thicket Theatre actor, singer and musician Krogman, playing the role of Jesus is the highlight of his blossoming acting career.

“The role of Jesus is so iconic, that the challenge becomes to treat the role like a role, as a character with words on a page,” says Krogman. “I have to find out who he is based on what is written. I hope to bring some wonder, some immediacy.

“Sometimes the Jesus I imagine seems to know it all beforehand. I hope to have some discovery of what to say and do that comes out of what is happening with the actors and the crowd.”

It’s certainly been a creativelyrich experience, albeit not without its own unique challenges.

“The outdoors, the heat, the rain, the long days provide some of the challenges of the production, but sometimes it’s so lovely out it feels like a day at the

beach,” he explains. “The role of Jesus is also quite an athletic part, covering several kilometres in a run of the play.

“I think the joy of the production lies in being part of something bigger than yourself. It’s a huge effort from a huge amount of people, who all care about the show. We are all working toward the same thing: an experience which captures the imagination of the audience, and takes them back in time and across the world to a different land and it’s lovely to take part in.”

Krogman had an early start to acting – and has relished every role he’s landed over the years as his career has unfolded.

“I wanted to act initially because I loved story, and I wanted to be a part of it in some form,” he explains. “My parents always encouraged me artistically, first musically, but I was a shy kid. I needed quite a bit of prodding to make it on the stage.

“I vowed I’d never act again after my voice cracked embarrassingly in a first ever performance of a play in Grade 8. It wasn’t until after high school that my dad told me, of all the things I could be doing, he could see me on stage.

“His daydream image of me acting, an affirmation of something I’d wanted but was too scared to try, enabled me to take the first step. And I still love story.”

Nine performances of the critically-acclaimed production are slated for July 10-21. Evening show times are 6 p.m. and there are also some afternoon performances which begin at 3 p.m.

“We will have nine performances in 2013 – the most we have ever done,” said Neudorf. “That includes six evening performances and three afternoon shows. With over 200 actors on stage supported by 40 backstage support staff the Passion Play is a mammoth undertaking

AUTHENTICITY – The annual Canadian Badlands Passion Play runs this July near Drumheller, and will be featuring Red Deer actor Aaron Krogman in the role of Jesus. resulting in an incredible outdoor spectacle.”

2013 marks the 20th season of The Canadian Badlands Passion Play - the brainchild of founder LaVerne Erickson who first proposed the idea of the play in 1988.

It wasn’t until the summer of 1994 that the first play was performed. And from the very beginning Erickson believed that the play would grow and expand.

Over the years, large buildings have been added and the amphitheatre has grown to where it now seats over 2,700 people. Since 2005, annual attendance has skyrocketed from 6,700 to more than 14,000 in 2012.

Neudorf predicts this year’s attendance will hit the 20,000 mark.

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“When people leave, I hope they’ll be chatting about seeing an amphitheatre put to use in such an amazing way, but also discussing what they’ve seen fresh in an overly familiar story.”

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‘Massive Damage’ combats stereotypes with Fight for Life

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express There is always another option.

That is what professional wrestler Sean Dunster learned during his struggle with drugs and alcohol.

Dunster, known in the professional wrestling world as the Tattooed Terminator Massive Damage, was in Lacombe earlier this month for the Canadian National Wrestling Alliance (CNWA) show at the Lacombe Memorial Centre.

Prior to wreaking havoc in the ring, Dunster stopped by Lacombe Upper Elementary earlier in the week to share his story with students as part of his Fight for Life program. “I didn’t know there was an option,” Dunster said, referring to his lack of knowledge for support groups to get help. He added that he never sought help for his addiction problems because he never knew where to go.

Now, he wants to share his message with children so they never end up in the same situation.

Another reason Dunster wants to share his message is because of the negative connotations that often come with being a wrestler. He said there is no question that wrestling has a history of drug and alcohol abuse within the sport and even said there are a lot of wrestlers who just aren’t nice people, but Dunster wants to change that image.

To change that negative stereotype, which Dunster refers to as wrestling’s ‘black eye,’ Dunster created the Fight for Life program, where he visits schools to speak and share his message with children. He also stressed again his desire not to have anyone go through the same experience he did.

“I feel it’s my duty to tell people, ‘This is what happened to me and this is what could happen to you. So be smart, don’t make the same mistakes I did. Learn from my mistakes’,” said Dunster. He added his inaugural presentation with the Fight for Life program was a year ago, here in Lacombe.

Dunster was first introduced to drugs at a very young age. He said he smoked his first joint at 11 and started drinking by the time he was 12. At first, using drugs and alcohol was fun for him, he said.

It was also something Dunster had some control over.

For example, Dunster said he played football in high school and wouldn’t drink during the season so he could focus more on his performance on the gridiron, though he might celebrate with a drink after a game.

“Somewhere along the line, I just lost control,” said Dunster. “It wasn’t fun anymore. It became a necessity.”

Dunster said that he never sought out help for his addictions because he didn’t know such help existed.

However, he did seek advice from an alcoholic friend of his, one who was getting help through Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), about his wife.

When Dunster told his friend he was worried about his wife drinking too much, his friend pointed out all the unhealthy problems that existed in Dunster’s own life, like

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heavy drinking and popping pills. Realizing he needed more help than what AA meetings could offer, Dunster checked himself into a treatment centre in Edmonton on July 13, 2009.

Dunster then went through a 90-day treatment program. He said the treatment was intensive, he attended meetings every day and also did counseling but the commitment was well worth it.

“After three months my life just got so much easier,” said Dunster. He added that his mind was clearer, he felt healthier and he had a more positive outlook on life.

Clean for nearly four years now, Dunster said it is still difficult at times, but he knows how to cope with his problem and knows what will happen if he doesn’t.

“I always have bad days and days that I wish I could go out and have a drink but I can’t, because I won’t have just

one drink and I know that.”

Before receiving treatment and turning his life around, Dunster had pretty much hit rock bottom. He said he had lost his house, was behind on truck payments, his wife was ready to leave him and he would also have lost his two dogs, who Dunster said he loves like children.

Now, Dunster said he has regained all that he lost. He has a new place to live, paid off the truck and even bought a Harley Davidson motorcycle, something he said he has wanted all his life. He added he is now living a successful life. “I have a good job, I have a good training school, I wrestle all the time, I make money,” said Dunster. He added that he now works as head of security for five nightclubs in Edmonton when not wrestling or training wrestlers at his school. news@lacombeexpress.com

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BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express The early bird gets the worm.

That is the philosophy being followed by the Lacombe Composite High School Rams who have already started practicing even though their official season doesn’t begin until the fall.

“This is just prep for the fall,” said Riley Quance, head coach for the Rams.

He said the purpose of the spring season is mostly for the coaching staff to evaluate the team. It allows coaches to see what kind of personnel they will have on the team in the fall and then enables them to tweak their systems over the summer.

“I think it’s critical for the success of the program,” said Quance.

Not only is the team practicing early in the year, they have moved practices to early in the morning.

While Quance said it is normal for teams to start practicing this earlier in the year, the Rams usually have held their practices right after school. Quance said the move to morning practices was made to better accommodate the Rams’ new coaching staff.

Coaching is a big part of what makes a program successful, said Quance.

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“Coaching is teaching,” said Quance. “If you lose sight of the teaching aspect the program is not going to flourish.”

The Rams expanded their coaching staff this year in order to give players more one-on-one coaching.

Quance said that in addition to having defensive and offensive coaches, the team now also has some special positional coaches as well. All the coaches however, said Quance, can coach any of the players to some degree.

This is Quance’s second year as head coach and his fifth on the Rams’ coaching staff. He said that the

team has done fairly well in the regular season the last few years and is focused on continuous development.

He said that includes development on and off the field.

“We look at football as an opportunity to build young men,” said Quance. He said football is a sport where players from all backgrounds, shapes and sizes can find a place on the field and that they all need to work together to succeed.

He added football is a sport where teams cannot depend on one superstar to carry the team through.

While the Rams may not focus on the scoreboard as much as development and character building, Quance said winning is still part of

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a successful season. He said the team will strive to at least make it to provincials and will set other goals as the season rolls on. He added that the Rams have the potential to do well in the regular season.

“Throughout the regular season, we are competitive.

We are a team that has a lot of heart.”

This year’s team boasts a strong group of new players, as well as some veterans who have shown great improvement from last year, he said.

“The kids are looking good,” said Quance. He added that the last few weeks of spring practices have been encouraging for him and the rest of the coaching staff.

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Right now, the biggest concern the coaching staff has is making sure all the players get enough practice in that they know their positions by memory.

For the spring season, the Rams will not be playing any games outside the jamboree in Lacombe this weekend.

They will then take a break from practicing in June to give students time to focus on exams and begin practicing again in midAugust.

This weekend, the Rams will host a football jamboree beginning at 9 a.m. and running until 5 p.m.

Eight teams will be at the athletic park for some jamboree style action.

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fyi EVENTS Join us at Camp Curious for an educational good time! We explore weekly themes through crafts, games, guest speakers, water play, exciting weekly field trips and song! Our activities are targeted to explore and facilitate camp values as well as foster personal camper growth.

Weeks 2-5, 7 and 8 include Red Cross Swimming Lessons.

Registration is underway. For more information, call Ashley at 403-885-4677, e-mail campcurious@blackfalds.com or visit the Blackfalds town web site at www.blackfalds.com.

Drop in pool tournaments run 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.

Laughter Yoga - fun, friendly and free! Everyone welcome. Central Alberta Counselling entrance, south side, across from MACs. Next event is May 28 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 587-877-7730.

Coffee Break: Community Bible Study every Wednesday. It’s an exciting time for children five and under. Bible stories, creative crafts, snack while mom is in Bible study. Next meeting is May 29th from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. at Bethel Christian Reformed Church.

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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

of Christ (68 Donlevy Ave.) Join us any Monday night, you will be welcomed. Experience the joyful sound of four-part harmony with a group of wonderful women. For more information, call Nancy at 403-357-8240, or our director, Sheryl @403-742-4218.

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

Cronquist Business Park, Bay 16, 5580 45 St. Continuing classes 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 May 28 and June 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The classes are held at the CMHA at 5017 50th St. The course is designed to meet the training needs of people facilitat-

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Band of Brothers - Band of Brothers challenges men to an adventure: 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.

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 to 9:30 p.m. at Davenport Church

Friday and Saturday evenings 7 to 11 p.m. 403-342-0035.

Shalom’s Spring Gala Dessert Concert, featuring Randi Boulton – June 1st at 7 p.m. at Festival Hall Red Deer. Tickets $35 per person or $250 for table of 8. Phone 403-342-0339 or email info@shalomcounselling.com. Proceeds to support lShalom Counselling Centre.

Lacombe Flying Club’s annual Fly-In/Drive-In Breakfast runs June 2 from 7 a.m. to noon.

There’s a pancake breakfast as well. Adults pay $8, and those under 12 pay $4. Event also includes rides, ‘STARS’ displays, antique autos, aircraft on ground display, children’s train ride and many other attractions.

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experiencing emotional distress or psychiatric illness can live satisfying and productive lives.

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.

ing time limited and on-going groups or courses. It is based on a curriculum developed by Boston University. 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 403-342-2266. A course application and more information can be downloaded from www.reddeer.cmha.ca. Financial assistance may be available.

Registrations are now being accepted for Living Well with a Mental 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 28 June 11 and June 18. Participants will learn how people

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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 403782-9968 or blog lacombeartclubwordpress.com. 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.

The Parkland Handweavers Guild meets the second Monday of the month (not July or August) at Sunnybrook Farm at 7 p.m.

New and experienced weavers welcome. For more information contact reddeerweavers@ gmail.com, Darlene 403-7493054, Margaret 403-346-8289, Amy at 403-309-4026.

Blackfalds United Church Youth Group takes place from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Fridays.

Youth from Grade 4 up are welcome to attend. Check our web site at blackfaldsunitedchurch.com or phone 403-8854780 for more information.

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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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

Gemini, your industrious nature earns you a new opportunity. You’re not quite sure what to make of the situation just yet. With time you could find it is the perfect fit.

Silence is golden for you this week, Cancer. Without any distractions you can accomplish many things on a personal level. New relationships could be budding.

Aries, there’s so much

Taurus, it’s time to

to get done but your

break out of your funk

mind just isn’t on the

because there are

task at hand. Maybe

many exciting things

some inspiration and

on the horizon. All you

encouragement from

have to do is be a little

friends will do it.

patient.

Don’t let others write

Carefully consider your

off your abilities, Leo.

bank account, Virgo.

Show them just what

The time has come to

you are capable of

find ways to replenish

this week. They will be

the money that has

surprised at what you

been spent; otherwise,

can accomplish with

you could end up in a

your mind set.

sticky situation.

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

Libra, try new things

Scorpio, work toward

and you will be

and hope for the best

Make an honest assessment of your personal finances, Sagittarius. Now could be the time to make a few cuts and smarter decisions to work toward establishing that nest egg.

surprised at the results.

An opportunity pops up at work, and it is something you just

this week in the face of many challenges that lie ahead. With a

can’t pass up. Go full

little dedication you

steam ahead.

can pull through.

For an individual who Capricorn, you will is so personable, you have a hard time may have trouble concentrating on one making new friends in thing, which could the days to come. It prove troublesome at school or work. When could be due to closely you need to focus, it’s guarded secrets that you’re hesitant to important to clear your share. mind.

CLUES ACROSS 1. Selects 5. A cutting remark 9. Teaspoonful (abbr.)

12. Having two units or parts 13. Quality perceptible to the sense of taste 14. Expression of surprise 15. Italian Island 16. A coarse cloth with a bright print 17. Propose a price 18. Sedimentary material 19. Tree toad genus 20. Passed time agreeably 22. Custodians 24. 3rd largest city in

Pisces, it’s time HOW TO PLAY:

to make a change

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.

because the stars ANSWER

indicate discord and antipathy in your life. Think about the possibilities.

Zambia 25. 18th Hebrew letter (var.)

26. Coasted on ice 27. Libyan dinar 28. Displayed exaggerated emotion 31. Andalusian Gypsy dances 33. Material 34. Article 35. Ballplayer Ruth 36. 5th largest Greek island 39. Hand drum of No. India 40. A style of preparing food 42. Former ruler of Afghanistan 43. AKA Cologne 44. Not generally occurring

46. Auto 47. Print errors 49. Interspersed among 50. Electrocardiogram 51. Churns 52. Ice hockey feint 53. Drive obliquely, as of a nail 54. Dried leaves of the hemp plant 55. Ardour

CLUES DOWN 1. Lyric poems 2. Hungarian sheep dog (var. sp.)

3. A pad of writing paper 4. Lists of candidates 5. Base, basket and foot

6. Samoan capital 7. Mythological bird 8. Urban row houses 9. Sensationalist journalism 10. Carried on the arm to intercept blows 11. Estrildid finch genus 13. PA 18840 16. S.W. English town & cheese 21. Runs disconnected 23. Mourners 28. Old world, new 29. Atomic #25 30. Sweet potato wind instrument 31. Legend

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1.877.223.3311

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Items to Buy/Sell ................. 1500-1940 Agricultural .......................... 2000-2210 For Rent ............................... 3000-3200 Wanted to Rent....................3250-3390 Real Estate ...........................4000-4190

YES YOU CAN Take the Found

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Oilfield

Oilfield

800

Oilfield

800

* No cancellations, refunds or exchanges. Please read your ad the first day it appears. We will accept responsibility for 1 insertion only.

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FIRST STEP 800

Open House Directory ....... 4200-4310 Financial ..............................4400-4430 Transportation .................... 5000-5240 Legal/Public Notices .........6000-9000

403-782-5040 Oilfield

800

Oilfield

800

CLASSIFIED AD RATE

FOUND: NINTENDO 3DS at McKenzie Trail. Identify to claim. 403-396-0289

Personals

60

COCAINE ANONYMOUS 403-304-1207 (Pager)

Clerical

720

CHAIN LAKE Gas Coop Ltd. req’s a P/T office employee, Must have computer & bookkeeping skills.

Please send resume to: chainlakes@platinum.ca Call 403-784-3343 or fax 403-784-3111 Attn: Gen. Manager

Hair Stylists

760

ADAM & EVE UNISEX REQ’S F/T HAIR CUTTING PERSONNEL. Above average earnings.

Submit resume in person at Parkland Mall.

JUST CUTS is looking for F/T HAIRSTYLIST No clientele necessary.

Call Jen at 403-340-1447 or Christie 403-309-2494

URBAN IMAGE HAIR CO. requires stylist, commission & chair rental.

Call 403-314-4288

1-25 Words is $7.65 each additional word .15 cents 1ST RATE ENERGY SERVICES INC., a growing Production Testing company, based out of Sylvan Lake, is currently accepting resumes for the following positions:

800

LOCAL SERVICE CO. REQ’S EXP. VACUUM TRUCK OPERATOR Must have Class 3 licence w/air & all oilfield tickets.

Fax resume w/drivers abstract to 403-886-4475

Alstar Oilfield is looking for a highly motivated individual to join our Team.

Alstar has been serving the oil and gas construction industry since 1969.

* Experienced JOIN OUR FAST Production Testing GROWING TEAM!! * Day Supervisors * Night Operators Qualifications • * Experienced Include: Production Testing • 5-10 yrs experience in • Assistants the Production Testing If you are a team player interested in the oil and gas industry, please submit your resume, current driver’s abstract and current safety certificates to the following: Fax 403-887-4750 lkeshen@1strateenergy.ca

• •

Please specify position when replying to this ad.

•

We would like to thank all those candidates who apply, however only qualified personnel will be contacted.

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Oilfield

ASSISTANT DISTRICT MANAGER

CLASS 1 LOW BED TRUCK DRIVER HINTON, ALBERTA

• •

•

• •

Join Our Fast Growing Team and Secure Your Future with our Optimum Benefit Package & RRSP’s!!

Please visit our website at: www. cathedralenergyservices.com or apply by email to: pnieman@ cathedralenergyservices.com wtopp@ cathedralenergyservices.com

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Experienced Oilfield Construction Oilfield Labourers

Production Testing Industrial Painters If you have….

Personnel in Minot, ND: Minimum 5 Years with Alstar Oilfield is looking for a Day & Night Class 1 highly motivated individuals Supervisors Low Bed Experience to join our Team in both & Field Operators hauling Cats, Excavators, Hinton and Fox Creek.

and Side Booms Industry • Qualified Day & Night • Clean Abstract Valid Driver’s License Supervisors Business Management • Winch Tractor Experience - (Must be able to provide • Off Road Oilfield Skills own work truck.)

Experience Organizational Skills • Field Operators Project Management - Valid First Aid, H2S, If you Desire to be Experience driver’s license required!

Part of a Growing Company Please email your resume Duties required: Please see your website Coordinating field to: hr@alstaroilfield.com @ www.colterenergy.ca Or fax to 780-865-5829 Operations or contact us at Please Quote Manage crew and 1-877-926-5837 Job # 72096 on Resume personnel Flexible work schedule Your application will be “Committed to enriching - after hours on call kept strictly confidential the lives of our workforce, rotation while providing quality Financial Management energy construction solutions” - Cost control

Your application will be kept strictly confidential.

A RED DEER BASED Pressure Testing Company req’s. Operators for testing BOP’s throughout AB. Only those with Drilling rig exp. need apply. Fax resume & driver’s abstract to: 403-341-6213 or email mikeoapt@gmail.com Only those selected for interview will be contacted.

COLTER ENERGY SERVICES USA INC

Alstar has been serving the oil and gas construction industry since 1969.

800

PRESSURE CONTROL SPECIALIST

Nexus Engineering is currently seeking a mechanical individual for If you have a Desire to be their shop to perform Part of a Growing Company testing of all BOP’s and Please email your resume Pressure Control to: hr@alstaroilfield.com Equipment. Duties include Please Quote heavy lifting, manual labour, Job # 72095 on Resume operating forklift and overtime as necessary.

For detailed job description We offer a competitive wage, Please email benefits and RRSP plan. hr@alstaroilfield.com Or visit our Career Section Experience is not mandatory, but a definite asset. at: www.alstaroilfield.com Email resume to: resume @nexusengineering.ca “Committed to enriching the lives of our workforce, while providing quality energy construction solutions”

Sales & Distributors

STETTLER SALES & RENTALS LTD. is seeking a F/T PERMANENT COUNTER SALES PERSON. Successful applicant will have good computer and customer relationship skills. Previous counter experience and equipment or construction related experience will be an asset. We offer competitive wage and benefit packages.

To join our team please fax resume to 403-742-8777 or email darryl@ stettlerrentals.com

Start your career!

See Help Wanted

Fluid Experts Ltd. Fluid Experts of Red Deer is seeking experienced

Class 1 Operators to haul clean fluids for the Oil & Gas Industry. Home every night, company benefits with exceptional pay structure. Must be able to work on their own with minimal supervision.

Compensation based on experience. Fax resume w/all tickets and current drivers abstract to: 403-346-3112 or email to: roger@fluidexperts.com Start your career!

See Help Wanted Central Alberta’s Largest Car Lot in Classifieds

NOW HIRING FOR:

Oilfield Equipment Operator/Mechanic - Class 3Q Driver license w/clean abstract required - Diesel mechanic experience or ticket req’d.

- Picker & Rig experience preferred - Drug testing required - Competitive pay w/ benefits Fax or Email resume only: Admin@chcinc.ca or fax: 403-343-3626 Suitable applicants will be contacted.

PROFLO is currently seeking qualified PRODUCTION TESTING ASSISTANTS All candidates must have a valid driver’s licence, transportation, H2S, first aid & PST or CSTS. Email resume to: info@proflo.net or fax to: 403-341-4588

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830

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830

STETTLER SALES & RENTALS LTD. is seeking a F/T PERMANENT COUNTER SALES PERSON. Successful applicant will have good computer and customer relationship skills. Previous counter experience and equipment or construction related experience will be an asset. We offer competitive wage and benefit packages.

To join our team please fax resume to 403-742-8777 or email darryl@ stettlerrentals.com

Trades

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Trades

850

NEEDED F/T Service Person for after sales service and set up of manufactured and modular home. Must have exp. in roofing, siding, flooring, drywall, paint etc., Competitive wages and health plan avail. Apply to James at M & K Homes, 403-346-6116 PIDHERNEY’S Requires Experienced Heavy Equipment Operators for work in the Coronation and Red Deer areas. Fax or email resume to: 403-8455370 / hr@pidherneys.com

Heavy Duty Mechanic Red Deer Shop req’s Journeyman or 4th yr. apprentice with CVIP license. Manufacturing and Hydraulic system experience an asset.

Good hours, competitive wage & benefit package.

Fax resume to: 403-309-3360.

TORNADO Hydrovacs, a division of Petrofield Industries is accepting resumes for: Assembly Department: Industrial Painters, Electrical Technicians; and Labourers. Our Company has an enthusiastic, fast paced working environment with advancement for motivated individuals, and an excellent benefit package. Please forward resume to hr@ petrofield.com or Fax 403 742-5544

JOURNEYMAN WELDER REQ’D. Indoors, great hours, diversity and fabrication.

Competitive wage and benefit pkg. Fax resume to 403-309-3360.

Misc.

Help

JEETS PLUMBING & HEATING Service Plumbers.

Journeyman, w/service exp. Competitive wages.

Fax resume: 403-356-0244

880

880

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

Misc.

Help

880

AFTERNOON NEWSPAPER CARRIERS NEEDED

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED

1 day per week

For afternoon delivery once per week

in the town of Bowden, Innisfail, and Olds.

In the towns of: Blackfalds Lacombe Ponoka Stettler

Packages come ready to deliver.

No collecting!

Please call Quitcy 403-314-4316

850

CURRENTLY HIRING operators on various types of Construction equipment.

Also seeking Gravel truck drivers with Class 1 license. Fax: 346-8490 or email lclark@ settersconstruction.ca

Misc.

Help

Call Rick for more info 403-314-4303

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

CALNASH TRUCKING LTD PONOKA, ALBERTA REQUIRES:

Dispatcher Position

Please call Debbie at 403-314-4307

Responsibilities include: Coordinating equipment and personnel for rig moves and service work. Contractors Computer skills and knowledge of the trucking BLACK CAT CONCRETE industry, drilling rigs and Garage/patios/rv pads oilfield equipment, sidewalks/driveways transportation rules and Dean 403-505-2542 regulations would be an asset. Will train MAMMA MIA !! right candidate.

Soffit, Fascia & Eaves.

Guaranteed hours.

403-391-2169 Experience preferred.

Competitive wages and benefit packages included. Fax resume to: 403-783-3011 email: Eavestroughing hr@calnashtrucking.com Only individuals selected GUTTERS CLEANED & for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls. REPAIRED. 403-391-2169

1100

1130

Massage Therapy

1280

ASIAN Executive Touch Exclusive for men. Open 9 am - 6 pm. Mon. - Fri. 5003-50 St. 403-348-5650

Misc.

Services

1290

Auctions

1530

Auctions

1530

ANNUAL POLICE SEIZURE & BIKE AUCTION Sunday May 26

ESTATE AUCTION (Estate of Glenda/ Norman Mortenson) Sunday May 26, 10 am Sharp * Viewing 9 am 10 a.m.

Location: Ridgewood Bowden Lions hall, Community Hall Bowden AB Partial List only

Police Bikes (Approx. 200 5* JUNK REMOVAL 300) - 2002 Monaco Diplomat Furniture, Kitchen, Property clean up 340-8666 Motor Home, Diesel, 40 ft, Household, Collectibles, Yard & Garden items, 2 Slides, (Subject to owners 1996 Ford Crown Victorian approval) - Local Artist Car, For full listing & Robert Magee Framed pictures check the web.

Prints - Gum Ball Machine Sale is subject to additions - Wood File Cabinet - #2 and deletions..

Cobalt Blue Lincoln Drape IRONMAN Scrap Metal Oil Lamp - 1990 Opee-Gee Recovery is picking up Bozooka, 1 Full Sheet of PILGRIM AUCTION scrap again! Farm machinUncut Hockey Cards ery, vehicles and industrial.

SERVICE Autographed Hockey Stick Serving central Alberta.

- Antique Radio - Collector 403-318-4346 Coin Stamps & Bills 403-556-5531 Antique Scale - Furniture - www.auctionsales.ca Moving & Leather Recliners & Love Seat - Dining Suites Storage Dressers - Bedroom Suite - Miscellaneous - King 17” Bicycles BOXES? MOVING? Western Saddle - Chase SUPPLIES? 403-986-1315 16” Western Saddle - Gas BIKE, blue, child’s, Welding Outfit - Chop Saw 20” wheels. great cond.

- Pressure Washers - Tool Painters/ 1 owner only. $50.

Cabinet - TOOLS - Delta Decorators 403-347-0024 2000 Table Saw - Dust Collector - Radial Arm Saw - Belt Sander - Disk Sander PAINTING SERVICE - Hardware Bins - Hand Res./Com. Celebrating & Power Tools - Grinders Clothing 25 years. 25% off paint.

- & More 403-358-8384 For a complete list NEW ladies Power Walk, PAINTING SERVICE and Directions visit made by Natural Sport Res./Com. Celebrating www.cherryhillauction.com runners size 9 25 years. 25% off paint.

Terms of Sale: $20 403-340-1120 403-358-8384 Cash, Cheque, C/C, Everything must be paid PRO-PAINTING at reafor & removed on sale day sonable rates. 304-0379 (NO EXCEPTIONS), Firewood 15% buyer’s premium.

Sale subject to Additions, Yard AFFORDABLE Deletions, Errors Care Homestead Firewood and Omissions.

Spruce, Pine, Spilt, Dry. CHERRY HILL AUCTION 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472 & APPRAISALS GARDEN ROTOTILLING Phone 403-342-2514 & Yard Prep. 403-597-3957 FIREWOOD. Pine, Spruce, or 403-347-8988 Poplar. Can deliver GARDENS 1-4 cords. 403-844-0227 ROTOTILLED 304-7250

1300

1540

1310

1590

Household Appliances

1710

FRIDGE $75 Marilee 403-341-9990 leave msg.

KENMORE DRYER Electric. Excellent cond. $100. 403-347-5873

MEDIUM SIZE DEEP FREEZER. $100.

403-346-7375

Household Furnishings

1720

NEW KING SIZE BOX SPRINGS. Sealy Posturepedic. $90.

403-343-0745

Stereos TV's, VCRs

1730

SPEAKER w/Ipod hookup $30 obo; Ipod docking station stereo $30; X box with 6 games $60 obo; PS 2 w/6 games $60 obo 403-782-3847

1660

1430

LAWN AERATING Call 403-304-0678

Antiques & Art

1520

ANTIQUE ARMIOR $275 obo. 403-747-2597

Where you want, when you want.

Misc. for Sale

1760

20 QUART roasting oven $20; 19.2 volt cordless variable spd. reversible drill, $35; Craftsman spiral cutting saw $50, 6 cu. ft. steel wheel barrow $40, LOGS Semi loads of pine, spruce, Coleman propane lantern $10 403-347-2603 tamarack, poplar.

Price depends on location.

Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346 Now Offering Hotter, Cleaner GOLF carry bag $25 obo; BC Birch. All Types. P.U. / Action Spy books, 4 boxes $60 obo 403-782-3847 del. Lyle 403-783-2275

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Misc. for Sale

1760

TWO 24” standards/brackets $2; extendable fishing rod $5; bike hanger $5; 2 step stools $3/ea; 3 shelf urethane cabinet $18; 2 nylon braided rugs $15/ea; 4 battery operated wall clocks $4/ea; 3 white corner shelves (wooden) $3/ea; queen mattress cover, padded $3; 4 dishes, 3 cereal bows, 2 coffee mugs $/all; 4 glass canisters $8/all; e-zee wrap under counter mount, 1000 ft. roll $15; two 26” long decorative spoon/fork wall hanging $10; lg. wall clock /2 candles and holders $15; quilt multi colors $30; short Wrangler jacket (med) $12; carving set in case $7; assorted dollies $4/all; older Sony colored tv $5; 2 flower vases $3/ea. 403-314-2026

Pets & Supplies

1810

SMALL DOG KENNEL $50. 403-346-7375

Sporting Goods

1860

GOLF CLUB SET RIGHT HAND. Cleveland Launcher Driver Srixon 3 Wood. Bazooka Tour Edge Cavity Back Irons. 3-PW, Regular Flex Graphite Shafts. Bag. $75.

Very good condition.

403-346-0093

Farm Equipment

2010

Mobile Solar Livestock Watering System; ear tag reader, pocket PC with herd management software.

403-844-1194

Livestock

2100

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

2180

SUPERVISED PASTURE WANTED for 100-300 Yearlings.

780-608-0159 SUPERVISED PASTURE WANTED for 100-300 Yearlings.

780-608-0159

Grain, Feed Hay

2190

150 ROUND BALES OF GRASS 1ST CUT HAY $60/bale. Call Lawrence 403-588-4787

BREEDING heifers, 40 hand picked reputation 2ND CUT LARGE ROUND breeding heifers, complete ALFALFA/MIX HAY. drug program, black & red 403-304-5256 Simmental X Angus chosen from 300 cow herd. ROUND hay bales. Cheap 403-783-8756 Ponoka, AB Free delivery. Self unloading. No Sunday calls CLOSED HERD OF 2 yr.

Please. 403-843-6380 GOATS. Owner selling due to health reasons.

780-877-2255 Seed 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.

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

Cripps Cattle Company 403-391-2648 SIMMENTALS P/B, yearling bulls, no papers, priced accordingly, tested, easy calving blood line, polled and horned. Ron 782-2754

Horses

2140

2080

PASTURE for rent, 3 min.

East of R.D. 403-347-0293

CUSTOM HEAVY DISCING Hay & Pasture Land Subsoiling & Scraper Work Equipment Rentals Call Field 403-506-0592

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

403-651-5912

MANURE SPREADERS FOR RENT, 3 Bunning manure spreaders, 3 different sizes, vertical beaters, custom corral cleaning with bunning spreaders on truck, Phone 403-588-4787 Contact Lawrence Buit 403-588-1146

Horse/Stock Trailers

Farm Custom Work

Pasture/Land Wanted

2170

HORSE wagon 6 x 12’ pressure treated box w/2’ sides, hyd. brakes, complete $1200 firm 403-844-5438

Grain

2200

WHEAT: CDC GO, Park WINTER WHEAT: Norstar BARLEY: Sundre OATS: AC Mustang CANOLA: Early One LYSTER FARMS STETTLER AB 403-742-4456

Houses/ Duplexes

3020

Pasture

3180

3050

NEWLY reno’d 3 bdrm. 4 plex., 6 appls, Glendale area, $1300/mo.

403-302-0488

Suites

3060

IN VILLAGE of ELNORA, reno’d, 3 bdrm. bsmt., no pets, avail. immed, $895/mo. incl. all utils, 403-348-6594 LARGE 2 bdrm. bsmt. suite in Blackfalds, own entrance, washer, dryer, fridge, stove, utils. incld, 403-782-7745

Cars

5030

Trucks

5050

Fifth Wheels

5110

PASTURE LAND Avail. for 10 cow/calves, in North Red Deer.

403-346-5885

Houses For Sale

4020

GOLF, SKI, HIKE, WATER SPORTS, etc.

WHITEFISH, MT.

2009 Cadillac STS Platinum AWD, 42,750 Kms. Fully loaded like new. 2 sets of rims & tires. $35,000 403 348 3762

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

2010 DENALI 5TH WHEEL 27’ 1/2 ton towable.

Lrg. slide, electric awning, a/c, satellite, sleeps 6. $24,000. 403-741-6994

Townhouse in Mountain 1992 DODGE Dakota Park subdivision. Over needs trans, sell for parts Holiday 3700 sq.ft., 4 bedrooms & or as is 403-318-7625 3.5 baths. Features include Trailers 22’ vaulted ceiling in Great Room with floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, hardwood 486 WISHART STREET, floors, Dacor stainless RED DEER 2007 MERCEDES BENZ B steel appliances, in-floor 6 yr old 3 bdrm + office/den 200 5 speed, $8,888.

Motorcycles radiant heat, walk-out 1300 sq. ft. bi-level. Maple 348-8788 Sport & Import lower level & more. Slate hardwood, 5 piece ensuite spa shower & large walk-in with jetted tub, fireplace, closets with built-in cabiwet bar, finished oversized netry. House is fully wired garage, underground 2006 TRAVELAIR. for surround sound, sprinklers, central vac, in-floor As new cond. Used very security smart home. heat, water softener. Kitchen little. Immaculate. Sleeps $599,900 has maple cabinets, stain4. New generator incl.

For more information call less appls, breakfast bar & $7900. obo. SOLD 403-396-5516. pantry. Fenced yard, deck 2002 29’ BOBCAT hard2006 KAWASAKI Ninja, & ground level stone patio.

2005 PORSCHE Cayenne wall, a/c, awning, sleeps 9 10,300 kms. $5,400.

All appls. & window coverings S AWD, leather, $11,500 obo 403-346-1569 403-597-5972 incl. $ 478,000. Call Lexani wheels, $23,888 Businesses 403-597-1149 or 403-304-8002 348-8788 Sport & Import

5120

5080

For Sale

4130

Cottages/Resort Property

4140

FAMILY BUSINESS - GAS BAR & CONVIENCE STORE FOR SALE/LEASE Email: kjsservices@live.ca

Lots For Sale

WEST PARK lower half duplex, 2 bdrm., 1 bath, 4 appls., great location. New reno’s. No pets, n/s. Rent $1050. incld’s utils.

403-343-6769

4 Plexes/ 6 Plexes

4130

Cottages/Resort Property

4160

Motorhomes

5040

2008 WINNEBAGO Sightseer 34’ Class A 3 slides, every option, mint cond, workhorse chassis, 8.1gas 15,885 miles, $87,500 403-227-8414 350-5099

LOVE GOLF?

Walk-out view lot (.40 acres) Townhouse in Mountain overlooking pond, backing Park subdivision. Over W. at Wolf Creek Village.

3700 sq.ft., 4 bedrooms & Power, municipal water & 3.5 baths. Features include sewer to be connected. 10 22’ vaulted ceiling in Great yr. Golf membership avail. 2010 BMW X3 AWD, panoRoom with floor-to-ceiling valued $30,000. Controls roof, 25821 kms., $36,888 stone fireplace, hardwood in place to protect your 348-8788 Sport & Import floors, Dacor stainless investment. 403-782-4599 steel appliances, in-floor radiant heat, walk-out lower level & more. Slate spa shower & large walk-in closets with built-in cabiCars netry. House is fully wired for surround sound, security smart home. $599,900 2005 FORD 500, 4 dr. sedan 2005 INFINITI FX 35 AWD For more information call 87,871 kms., clean. $5900. sunroof, leather, $18,888.

348-8788 Sport & Import 403-396-5516.

403-347-2660

5030

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

Vehicles Wanted To Buy 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.

5150

2004 ARTIC CAT 650 c/w winch, good shape. $2800. 403-596-8794

Boats & Marine

2005 PORSCHE Boxster 5 speed $26,888 348-8788 Sport & Import

SUV's GOLF, SKI, HIKE, WATER SPORTS, etc.

WHITEFISH, MT.

5100

ATV's

5200

WANTED FREE REMOVAL of unwanted cars and trucks, also wanted to buy lead batteries, call 403-396-8629 REMOVAL of unwanted cars, may pay cash for complete cars. 304-7585

Service Directory

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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

18 Lacombe Express

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Put your Garage Sale on the map!

119 Woodland Drive Multi Family Garage Sale Friday 4-8pm, Saturday 9-4pm 39 Fairway Drive Moving Sale Thursday 9-8pm 5 Emily Crescent Multi-Family Garage Sale Thu-Sat: May 23 4-8pm, May 24 2-8pm, May 25 9-2pm 58 St and 52 Ave Friends of the Library Garage Sale Fri and Sat 930-330pm 5355 49th Ave Moving out Sale Thursday 9-5pm

For only $10.00 you can have your garage sale listed and marked on our garage sale map.

Call the Lacombe Express at 403.782.5303 All sales must be called in by Monday noon for the following weekend.

Map of Lacombe Gull Lake

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Thursday, May 23, 2013

Blackfalds Community Garage Sale 5308 Aspen Cres 5313 Aspen Cres 5340 Aspen Dr East D5 Blackfalds Estates 22 Briarwood Cres 89 Briarwood Cres 4911 Broadway Ave (After the Grind) 5505 Broadway Ave (A-1 Storage) 45 Broadway Village 57 Broadway Village 63 Broadway Village 64 Broadway Village 14 Camille Gate

225 Cedar Square 259 Cedar Square 57 Chinook Street 93 Chinook Street 88 Cypress Road 5219 East Ave 38 Eastpointe Drive 100 Eastpointe Drive 97 Lakeview Close 65 Laurel Close 69 Laurel Close 5220 Lawton Avenue 5222 Lawton Ave 5661 Panorama Dr 5705 Panorama Drive

5545 Park Street 5721 Park Street 5821 Park Street 5853 Park Street 5876 Park Street 1 Parkridge Cres 37 Parkside Cres 49 Pembrooke Court 2 Pine Cres 113 Piper Close 29 Pondside Cres 49 Pondside Cres 73 Pondside Cres 121 Pondside Cres 5308 Poplar Ave

73 Portway Close 5082 Prairie Ridge Ave 5505 Prairie Ridge Ave 5534 Prairie Ridge Ave 5538 Prairie Ridge Ave 41 Prospect Close 5304 Queen Cres 5312 QueenS Cres 4808 Schular Ave 34 Stanford Blvd 62 Stanford Blvd 65 Stanford Blvd 89 Sunridge Ave 113 Sunridge Ave 33 Sunrise Cres

41 Sunrise Cres (back) 9 Valley Cres 61 Valley Cres 128 Valley Cres 4305 Westbrooke Rd 4404 Westbrooke Rd 4577 Westbrooke Rd 4705 Westbrooke Rd 9 Westgate Cres 85 Westgate Cres 176 Westgate Cres 66 Westglen Blvd 289 Westridge Dr 29 Westview Cres 156 Westview Cres

29 Willow Road 5022 Wilson Street 4829 Womacks Road 4901 B Womacks Rd 4939 Womacks Road 13 Woodbine Close Blackfalds United Church corner of Minto & Broadway Faith Community Church will have tables set up in the parking lot at the Blackfalds Multi-Plex (Arena) *Too many locations to add in map.

Please see above listings.

20 Lacombe Express

Thursday, May 23, 2013

HURRY IN, 5 DAYS OF SAVINGS ON NOW!

ALL N & US EW ON S ED ALE!

Ends Monday, May 27th อ อณอต อณอดอฒ

2013 Chevrolet Equinox LT AWD

ย ย ย ย ย วก ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วก ย ย ย ย วก ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วจ MSRP $35,130

SALE อ อณอต อณอฒอน

$33,427

2013 Chevrolet Cruze ECO

ย ย ย ย ย วก ย ย ย วควก ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วก ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วจ MSRP $24,875

SALE

$22,476

2013 Chevrolet Trax LT

LD SO$26,930

#13N192

ย ย ย วก วก อถ ย ย วควก ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วก อณอธวณ ย ย ย ย ย วค MSRP $27,680

SALE

อ อณอต อณอบอท

2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Reg Cab LWB อทวคอต อบวก ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วก ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วควจ MSRP $42,125

SALE อ อณอต อณอนอฒ

$35,579

2013 Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ

ย ย ย ย ย วก ย ย ย ย ย ย วก ย ย ย ย ย ย วก อดอฒวณ ย ย ย ย ย วก ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วจ MSRP $74,385

SALE อ อณอต อณอถอป

$66,695

2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Thunder ย ย ย ย ย วก อทวคอตวก ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วก ย ย ย ย วก วก ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วจ MSRP $48,695

SALE อ อณอต อฒอณอธ

$36,678

2013 Chevrolet Volt

ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วจ MSRP $ 44,110

SALE อ อณอต อฒอณอถอฒ

$43,187

2013 Chevrolet Avalanche LT

ย ย ย ย ย วก ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วก ย ย ย ย วก ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วจ MSRP $ 51,740

SALE

$39,179

2012 Buick Enclave CXL1

อ อต อฒอดอธ

ย ย ย ย ย วก ย ย ย ย ย ย วก ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วจ

2 to choose from!

$42,987 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt LT

อ อป อฒอธอณ

D L O S $12,677 ย ย ย ย ย วก ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วจ

2010 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

อ อณอด อดอถอป

อปอฒวกอฒอฒอฒย ย ย วก อธวคอฒ อบวก ย ย ย ย ย วก ย ย ย ย ย ย วก ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วจ

$28,977 2010 GMC Sierra ra Nevada

อ อณอต อฒอฒอธ

ย ย ย อธอนวกอฒอฒอฒย ย ย วจ อบวก ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วจ

$23,900 2005 Ford F350 SD XLT FX4

อ อณอด อณอตอบ

ย ย ย ย ย วก ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วก อธวคอฒ ย ย ย ย ย วจ

$16,977 2012 Mini Cooper

อ อณอต อฒอดอน

ย ย ย ย ย วก ย ย ย ย ย ย วก ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วก ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วก ย ย ย ย ย ย วจ

$25,300 2012 Buick Regal

อ อณอต อฒอดอฒ

ย ย ย ย ย วก ย ย ย ย ย วก

ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วก อณอนวกอฒอฒอฒย ย ย วจ

$23,927 2012 GMC Acadia SLE2 AWD

อ อณอต อฒอดอด

ย ย ย ย ย วก ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วก อน ย ย ย วจ

$35,827

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5640 Hwy 2A, Lacombe, AB

403.782.3626 โ ข1.888.259.6950

2 to choose from!