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New chief plans to carry on traditional high standards

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express

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Or there will be soon anyway.

Lacombe’s current Chief of Police Gary Leslie will be retiring the end of this month and will be replaced by Insp. Steve Murray. While Murray said that Leslie will be sorely missed for his infectious laugh, great community spirit and support for the Lacombe Police Service, he is happy to see Leslie moving onto another exciting chapter in his life.

Murray added that Leslie will be leaving the LPS in better shape than he found it and Murray, along with the rest of the LPS, will continue to follow Leslie’s example of a high standard for policing in Lacombe.

“I want the citizens of Lacombe to know that we are truly going to strive for policing excellence,” said Murray.

“We’ve set the bar high. We’re going to do everything we can to achieve that benchmark.”

Murray said that when Leslie started to think about retirement, he suggested that the police commission approach Murray and ask if he would be interested in the role. After some discussion, Murray decided to accept the position, which he said represents the pinnacle of a career in policing.

What attracted Murray to policing in the first place was a desire to help people, he said.

“Policing always struck me as a helping profession,” said Murray. He said there is a part of him that has always enjoyed feeling needed and he thought policing would be a good way to satisfy that desire while giving back to a community.

Policing was very different where Murray grew up in Northern Ireland.

He immigrated to Canada and Alberta with his family at the age of 12.

He came to Lacombe after living and working as a police officer in Drayton Valley. On his way through Lacombe for a field trip with his daughter, the bus Murray was on broke down in Lacombe. That short experience gave Murray the strong feeling this was somewhere he wanted to be.

“I instantly liked the feel of the place,” said Murray. He then applied to work for the Lacombe Police Service and soon after moved to Lacombe with his family.

Echoing the thoughts of his predecessor Leslie, Murray said that one of the biggest advantages to working as a municipal police officer in a smaller centre is that he feels a sense of owner-

ship of the community.

This view makes Murray think about how his conduct at work will affect not only himself, his employer and his coworkers but also his neighbours and family, he said.

“I go to work everyday with a view of this is my community and it’s always going to be my community,” said Murray. “Everything I do at work each day is going to impact how my community evolves.”

Murray added that he believes everyone who works in a caring profession does great work everyday, but they don’t always get to see it.

“Getting to come to Lacombe for the long-term, I’ve actually seen it and that’s a huge difference,” said Murray.

In larger centres, said Murray, the chances of a police officer crossing paths with another individual are extremely remote and police officers there don’t get to develop the relationships with people the way you do in a community like Lacombe.

“You would treat a neighbour or a friend differently than you would treat a stranger.”

He added that, in a small community, if police need to deal with an individual several times, they have the opportunity to work with that individual to help them out and find a solution to their problems.

As chief of police, Murray will try to find like-minded officers to work in Lacombe, he said. He added that he will need to find the right people to work as police officers in Lacombe and make sure they fit the community.

“We want to find the right people, we want police officers that want to be in Lacombe,” said Murray. He added that he will be working with the police commission and the City to make sure that the LPS is a part of the team that ensures Lacombe will be a “Safe and vibrant community where people can live work and play.”

Murray went on to say that he is a big supporter of community policing and wants to develop a service that not only makes for efficient and effective policing but will be completely rooted in the community. He said that he believes the success of the police service should be integrated and even dependant on the success of the community.

“As a police service we will never achieve our greatest successes without community participations,” said Murray. “I like to think that with our input and with our support the community will achieve its highest level of safety and vibrance.” news@lacombeexpress.com

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Claire Ritchey graduates high school with 85 years of experience

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express It’s an achievement 85 years in the making.

On Sunday, May 26, 85-year-old Claire Ritchey gradated from Parkview Adventist Academy to receive her high school diploma, nearly seven decades after she first completed Grade 11.

“It was exciting,” said Ritchey, who crossed the stage and embraced her principal after receiving her diploma while onlookers cheered and applauded.

“People were very supportive.”

It was clear during the ceremony that Ritchey did have a lot of support. From the students and staff who rose to their feet when she crossed the stage, to the number of strangers who told her what an inspiration she was. Ritchey added that she had several friends and family members in attendance at the graduation and the her two sons and her daughter (who she Skypes with every night) have been very supportive as well.

Born in Alberta but liv-

ing in British Columbia most her life, Ritchey completed Grade 11 in Kelowna.

Because the school she was then enrolled in did not offer Grade 12 the next year, Ritchey came to Lacombe in 1944 to take her Grade 12 at what was then Canadian Junior College.

However, Ritchey discovered that, because of the varied education requirements between B.C. and Alberta, she would not be able to take Grade 12 in Alberta without re-doing Grade 11 in Alberta first.

While she did complete Grade 11 a second time, she left school to get married before completing Grade 12 and receiving her high school diploma.

“I didn’t like that,” said Ritchey. “That bothered me all my life. I’d dream about going back to school.”

Ritchey said she did contact different provincial departments of education to find out what she would need to do to finish high school, but she felt it was beyond her reach at the time. Still Ritchey did not let her unfinished goal get in the way of her life. While it would still be years be-

fore she would complete her high school education, she did enroll in a community college where she studied accounting and had a career in that field for over 30 years.

In 2008, Ritchey returned to Alberta with husband.

She said the decision to move back to Lacombe was made so that she could be closer to her two sons who also live in the community, especially since her husband’s health had begun to decline.

It was then that one of her sons suggested that Ritchey go take a free class at CUC. That led to Ritchey taking art classes at PAA. Eventually, she thought this might be her chance to finish high school and asked what needed to be done so she could receive her diploma.

It was a question that had PAA and Alberta Education stumped. Ritchey said that, because of her experience, Alberta Education was willing to grant her a diploma without her needing to take any additional classes.

However, Ritchey wanted to actually do something in

order to complete her education, so the province recommended she continued taking art classes. Thus, after completing Art 10, 20 and 30, Ritchey received her high school diploma from PAA. While it was certainly different being in classrooms full of people two generations younger than her, Ritchey said that the age gap didn’t really bother her. In fact, she rather liked it. “I enjoyed being with the young people,” said Ritchey. “They accepted me and I met some lovely people.”

Ritchey added that one of the more enjoyable experiences about going back to school was being able to graduate alongside her grandson, Adam Ritchey.

Earning a high school diploma has had other benefits as well. Ritchey said her art classes and completing her goal of high school graduation have been helping her cope since her husband died in November of last year. She said art, an activity she thoroughly enjoyed learning and loves practicing, has helped fill the void. “I’m coping quite

LIFETIME LEARNER - At the age of 85, Claire Ritchey crosses the stage to receive her high school diploma.

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well and it’s because of this, because of my art.”

Now that she has checked off getting her diploma, Ritchey said she has other goals she wishes to complete. Among them is to rediscover her love of music.

She said she would like to begin playing the alto horn again and re-learn to play the clarinet. Ritchey added that she has also played piano and organ and wants to play the pipe organ at CUC. news@lacombeexpress.com

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Survey says citizens are satisfied

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express The results are in.

On May 27th at the regular meeting of City council, Banister Research & Consulting Inc. presented the findings of the City’s first ever Citizen Satisfaction Survey, which was conducted earlier this month. The survey results suggest that Lacombians are happy with the services the City provides.

“These are phenomenal numbers for the City of Lacombe,” said Tracy With, vice-president of Banister Research & Consulting Inc. Although it is a city, Lacombe’s ‘small town feel’ was the top contributing factor to a high quality of life in Lacombe among those surveyed while the community’s lack of both variety and number of businesses, restaurants and shopping opportunities was the highest contributor to a lower quality of life.

A high quality of life was something that Lacombe scored exceptionally well on. Lacombe received more than a 90% satisfaction rating by those surveyed in all areas dealing with quality of life, such as overall quality of life, environment quality, being a good place to live and raise a family and cleanliness of the City.

History has always been important to Lacombe, and it’s something that citizens feel has helped shape its identity.

Eighteen per cent of those surveyed said that Lacombe’s heritage and historical community came to mind when thinking of Lacombe’s community identity and 28% said

that they considered Lacombe’s iconic and historical buildings and architecture to be among its most unique features.

Once again, Lacombe’s ‘small town feel’, was also said to be among Lacombe’s greatest strength in terms of identity and uniqueness. Other factors included Lacombe’s physical beauty, proximity to other central locations and the variety of educational programs within the City.

In terms of the City of Lacombe’s programs and services, those surveyed identified the Lacombe Fire Department as the service they were most satisfied with, having a 91% satisfaction rate. Child care was identified as the least satisfactory service, with a satisfaction rating of only 23%.

Of course, the survey was also used to get some feedback regarding Lacombe’s current hot-button topic, waste

management. Seventy-four per cent of residents surveyed were satisfied with the household waste collection and disposal in Lacombe, but only 42% were satisfied with the available recycling options in the City. Eighty-eight percent of those surveyed said they would use community green grass bins to dispose of compostable material and 87% said they currently use the Wolf Creek Recycle Depot.

Residents surveyed also identified more/bigger bins, more frequent emptying of bins, better signage and labeling and the accepting of more items as ways to improve the recycle depot.

The survey identified the greatest issues facing Lacombe City council were attracting business and development as well as general garbage and recycling services. news@lacombeexpress.com

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No link between religion and terrorism Finally, we have someone recognizing that religion has nothing to do with it.

When two men brutally hacked off-duty soldier Lee Rigby to death and threw his mutilated body in the streets of London, England, British Prime Minister David Cameron said that the “Terrorist act was not just an attack on Britain and on the British way of life. It was also a betrayal of Islam and of the Muslim communities who give so much to our country.”

Cameron’s words could not be more true.

Acts such as the horrific murder of Rigby are not done by religions, they are done by people. That makes the people bad, not the religion. It is people, not religions, who should suffer the consequences of these actions.

This means that only the people committing these acts should be held responsible, their punishments should not extend to people of a broader community because of the actions of a small group of misled believers.

The media often uses the term ‘Islamic terrorists’ to refer to anyone group that commits terrorist acts and can be tied, however remotely, to Islam. More often than not, this phrase is used before such ties can be proven.

In any case, it is an unfair moniker. It ties a small group of people who perform heinous acts to the entire Islamic community, whether they support them or not.

If the shoe were on the other foot – if these acts were not being committed by minorities in our country – it is doubtful we would hear the same kind of labels being used.

If say, a young white Christian male went and blew up a mall, we would not, in our predominately Christian nation, hear on the news, “And it appears that today’s mall explosion was caused by a Christian terrorist” even if the man claimed to be acting in the name of his religion.

Yes, there are those who do claim to commit terrorist acts ‘in the name of X.’ That does not mean their claims are valid.

If a man robs a bank and claims to be doing it in the name of Walt Disney, we would not label everyone who watched The Lion King as a thief. Granted, it is a ridiculous example, but that is kind of the point. Why should religion be any different? Why should the acts of a small group of criminals (because in the end, that is what they are, people who broke the law) condemn a larger, semi-connected group?

They shouldn’t. End of story.

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Sense of community makes Lacombe great place to live Lacombe is a community.

By that, I mean more than the painfully obvious, that Lacombe is a locality which is inhabited by people within that locality. What I mean is that Lacombians truly embody the spirit of community and exude that same spirit.

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VOSSEN It is a difficult thing to write about, as it is not something that can be seen. Nonetheless, wherever I go in this City I feel as though I am surrounded by a sense of community. In fact, that sense of community, what some might call a ‘small town feel’ was the greatest contributor to a high quality of life in the City’s recent Citizen Satisfaction Survey.

Feelings of Lacombe being ‘home’ and the friendliness of the people here were also mentioned

as things that make up Lacombe’s identity and reasons why people enjoy living here. I tend to agree, and I’m happy to a part of this phenomenon.

This underlying feeling of community gives Lacombe a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

It makes Lacombe come off as a friendly community, open and welcoming to new people. Indeed, as I have said before, that has been my experience for the short time I have been living in this city.

As I mentioned in an earlier column, I have found Lacombe to be openly welcoming and friendly. Being friendly is a trait that is often attributed to small communities, but I have found none so immediately welcoming to newcomers as Lacombe has been to me.

Not only does this make Lacombe a good place to move to, I think it makes it a good place to live in. Because of this feeling of community, Lacombians take ownership of their City and strive to improve it.

While you can’t see it, it is as if

you can feel all the connections between the individuals, organizations, businesses, even the different geographical locations of Lacombe that are constantly working together to make Lacombe a better place.

Already during my time working in Lacombe, I have written about a number of initiatives, charities, fundraisers, not-for-profits, etc, that are dedicated to bringing a needed service to Lacombe, or improving something that exists in Lacombe. Those that aren’t dedicated to bettering Lacombe are dedicated to using Lacombe’s resources for the betterment of a bigger cause, sometimes not even nearby.

Yet, no matter what the cause, Lacombians support it and they do indeed have resources.

As I said, I have spoken with and written about several special interest groups in my short time working here and all of them have credited the people of Lacombe for their overwhelming support.

Despite its small size, Lacombe

contributes greatly to all kinds of these organizations.

Members of some charities have said they have seen better financial support here in Lacombe than they have seen in cities three times the size.

People are taking notice too, both inside and outside the community of Lacombe. Recently Lacombe was rated as one of the top 10 places to live in Canada and more recently, 96% of participants in the Citizen Satisfaction Survey said the quality of life in Lacombe was good or better.

As such, I would like to congratulate and thank you, the people of Lacombe for everything you do.

Your actions continue to make Lacombe a better place, which makes it a more appealing place to live, which makes more people come to live here, which makes people want to improve it even more.

It is a pleasant cycle that will continue to make Lacombe grow and become a better, stronger community. news@lacombeexpress.com

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Thursday, May 30, 2013

Spring means new art at The Gallery on Main

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express It is the start of the spring/summer season at The Gallery on Main and to kick things off the annual Spring Gala was held at the Gallery this past weekend.

Laverne Jones, owner of The Gallery on Main, said her spring and fall galas mark the beginning and ends of the seasons where her artists switch out their works. Jones said she can receive between 200 and 300 new paintings at these events.

This Gala also marked Jones’ fifth year of running The Gallery on Main and the beginning of her sixth.

She said she took over ownership of the place from friends of hers when she wanted to semi-retire.

The weekend included receptions, meet and greet with the artists, demos and of course, the showing and selling of art.

Original art, to be exact.

The Gallery on Main features upwards of 600 pieces from between 70 - 90 artists at any given time, said Jones. Ninety-five per cent of that art is original, she added.

‘YOU WON’T GO INTO YOUR NEIGHBOUR’S HOUSE AND FIND THE SAME PRINT HANGING ON THE WALL.’ LAVERNE JONES “There isn’t anything else like it,” said Jones.

“You won’t go into your neighbour’s house and find the same print hanging on the wall.”

There is also quite a bit of variety in that art, said Jones. From realism to abstract, all styles of art can be found at The Gallery on Main and Jones strives to remain true to her slogan,

ART APPRECIATION - Laverne Jones poses with one of her pieces on display in The Gallery on Main.

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That variety recently earned The Gallery on Main a feature in Arabella as one of four must-see galleries in Alberta. Jones said the Gallery was chosen for its variety, uniqueness and location.

Jones not only runs a gallery that displays art, she dabbles in creating art as well. She said she has tried her hand at painting with water colours and acrylics and carving with soapstone and wood.

There are even a few of Jones’ pieces on display in the Gallery, but Jones said she does not consider

herself a true artist when she is surrounded by such high-calibre art.

“I play,” said Jones with a laugh. “I love to paint, I love to carve but I kind of just consider that I play.”

Vivian Bennett, an artist who has been displaying her paintings at The Gallery on Main since 2006, said the gala offers her an opportunity to connect with the artist community, which she said is often very isolated.

“Laverne makes it a very comfortable and warm place to show my work,” said Bennett. She added that another reason she displays her work at The Gallery on Main is because

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it is a good space with good lightening that makes Bennett’s work look even better.

As a Central Alberta artist, whose paintings tell stories of Central Alberta, Bennett also said it makes sense to display her art in a Central Alberta gallery.

Bennett also got the chance to thank Jones for her support by doing a portrait painting demonstration as part of the gala.

“I think it is important because you can’t just take from a gallery,” said Bennett. “You have to do your duty, you have to give back, you have to be a part of the community.” news@lacombeexpress.com

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Zombie apocalypse to take over Blackfalds

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express The zombie apocalypse is coming to Blackfalds. In a manner of speaking anyway.

On June 15th and 16th, during Blackfalds Days, Blackfalds Octagon Optimists Youth Club will be hosting a game of ‘Human versus Zombies’.

Amanada McCrimmon, event organizer, said that she got the idea from Red Deer College. She said the game works kind of like a game of tag.

To start, there is only one ‘zombie’ and everyone else is on the human team. The zombie must then infect humans by tagging them, who after an ‘incubation period’ become zombies themselves. The game lasts until the humans survive to the end of a set time period, or the zombies infect every last human.

Humans are able to defend themselves by hitting zombies with socks or shooting them with ‘blasters’ (Nerfstyle dart guns). They can also take shelter from zombies in safe zones and can gain rewards by completing challenges. However, if the human team fails to complete a challenge, the zombies gain a reward instead.

Challenges, McCrimmon said will be texted or emailed

Additional PD Day for Wolf Creek schools

BY AMELIA NAISMITH Black Press Four Lacombe Kindergarten to Grade 9 schools will be allocated one additional Professional Development (PD) Day as Wolf Creek Public Schools (WCPS) board is allowing them to reduce their number of instructional hours by 5.5. After deliberation, trustees will allow Lacombe Upper Elementary, J.S. McCormick, Lacombe Jr. High and Terrace Ridge to reduce instructional hours to 969.5 for a oneyear trial.

“I think it would be easy to explain to them they are in a unique situation and we will give it to them on a trail basis,” said Trustee Lorrie Jess.

Jess also felt the request was slightly irrelevant because in the fall of 2014 the province is reducing instructional hours to 907, province wide. Trustee Bob Huff wants the school to provide a report at the end of the trial on how having

an additional PD Day positively supported the school.

Trustee Karin Engen didn’t feel the reports or supporting the request was the best course of action. “I think having a school out there running differently from the rest of our schools is inconsistent.”

Due to some busing schedules of Wolf Creek’s rural schools they have many more PD Days than schools in Lacombe. Outlying schools such as Bluffton, which only goes to Grade 9, due to busing, have longer days by approximately 20 minutes, said secretary-treasurer Joe Henderson.

“It’s just a differential.

When you have to get kids to two schools and they’re a distance apart one has to start earlier.”

Trustee Barb Walker said if the reduction affected the entire division the numbers would still be uneven, since every school would gain an additional day. reporter@ponokanews.com

to participants at random times during the game. She said the objectives of the challenges are still being worked out and “Are supposed to be under lock and key,” but she did say that some might include a scavenger hunt or a kingof-the-castle type mini-game. McCrimmon also said an example of a reward might be an extended safe zone or zombie cure.

She added the games are organized by www.hvzsports. com who are aiding in the organization of the game and created the ‘Humans versus Zombies’ game.

According to McCrimmon, post-secondary institutions the world over have participated in these games, but she believes this may be the first time it has been attempted by a youth group.

Having participated in these games during her time at RDC, she said the game is good for fun, bonding and even

a great workout.

“You are trying to run for your life. You are constantly running.”

The game will begin right after the parade on June 15th and go until 10 p.m. It will then recommence on June 16 at 9 a.m. and continue until 5 p.m. or until one side is declared the winner.

Participants have until June 1st to register for the game.

McCrimmon said at least 25 players are necessary for the game to go ahead. About 16 players have already signed up already. All participants are also required to partake in a safety meeting on June 14th before the game begins.

For those interested in participating, there are registration forms at the Blackfalds Town Hall. Completed forms can be dropped off there as well. news@lacombeexpress.com

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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, 3, 4, 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 Tournament run every Saturday from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Lacombe Hotel.

Lacombe Farmers Market will be held every Friday morning 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 403-782-4772 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. It will be held at Calvary Evangelical Free Church (4619 C&E Trail). For information, call 403-885-4251.

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.

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Coffee Time at the Lacombe Legion runs every W 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.

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

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A concert with Gary Fjellgaard plus Saskia and Darrel (The Great Plains) runs June 5 at Kozy Korner. It’s a fundraiser for and presented by the Lacombe & District Historical Society, and it starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20/person and are available at Michener House Museum & Archives and the Flatiron Museum & Interpretive Centre.

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.

Lacombe & District Garden Club’s annual Perennial Exchange and Garden Sale will be held June 5-6 from 3-7 p.m. at #33 Cam-

Red Deer Celiac Support Group our meetings are held the third Tuesday of the month at Sobeys South, 5111-22 St. in the Coffee

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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 includes rides, ‘STARS’ displays, antique autos, aircraft on ground display, children’s train ride and many other attractions.

The Circus Is In Town on June 3.

Pre-sale tickets at the Computer Corner (4534-50th Ave Hwy 12). Doors open one hour before the show which starts at 4:30 p.m. in the Lacombe Arena.

Seniors Week Activities - Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social in the Long Term Care Dining Room in the Lacombe Hospital on June 4th from 2:30 – 4 p.m. Seniors Week Activities continue with

eron Cl. in Lacombe. Bring some seeds, seedlings, or divisions of your perennials to exchange for something new or just come out to see what great plants and garden accessories we’ll have for sale! All proceeds go to the Dorothy ‘Dot’ Adamson Scholarship Fund. Phone Pamela at 403782-5061 for more information.

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

Lounge at 7 p.m. Information on Celiac disease, symptoms, diagnosing, gluten free diet, gluten free products, recipes, coffee and samples. Meetings for 2013 – June 18, Sept. 17, Oct. 15 and Nov. 19. For information call Diane @ 403-742-0903 or Val @ 742-5217. For more information, in Red Deer, call Fay at 430-347-3248, Clarice 403-3414351 or email Red DeerCeliacs@ yahoo.ca for information.

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.

Are you having problems with someone else’s drinking? We are an anonymous group of men and women who can offer encouragement and support. Call Al-Anon

Family groups at 403-346-0320 for a list of meetings in Red Deer and the surrounding area.

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.

Air Force Association of Canada.

The aims and objectives of the Association are to preserve and perpetuate the traditions of the Royal Canadian Air Force and to advocate a proficient and wellequipped Air Force in Canada.

703 Wing in Red Deer provides a forum for serving and former participants in military and civil aviation to meet and enjoy the company of like-minded people.

703 Wing members meet at noon every second Saturday of the month at the ABC Country Restaurant, 2085 50th Ave. in Red Deer for a luncheon and business meeting. Contact President Al Low at 403-3413253 or amlow@shaw.ca.

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. For locations and dates and more information, call Joanne at 403-314-1972.

The Parkinson’s Society Education and Support Group runs the third Wednesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. in the Davenport Church of Christ. For more details about the organzation, please call 403-346-4463.

An Amputee Support Group Meeting, sponsored by the Alberta Amputee Sport and Recreation Association at 7:30 in Room 2207 in the South Complex of the Red Deer Regional Hospital.

Meetings the fourth Monday of each month. For more information, call 403-357-3671.

Addict in the Family Support Group is a confidential, professionallyfacilitated support group. Meetings run every second Thursday at 4920 – 54 St. from 6 to 8 p.m. For more information about the group, call 403-342-0895.

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Thursday, May 30, 2013

City steps up West Nile awareness The City of Lacombe is reminding residents to take extra precautions against mosquitoes this summer by continuing with an education program for residents on how to prevent mosquitoes from breeding, as well as how to protect themselves and their families against mosquito bites and the risk of West Nile virus infection.

“With the cooperation of everyone in the community we will have better results than a pesticide spray control program, which is quite expensive and does not offer sustainable reduction of adult mosquito populations,” said Parks and Facilities Manager Calvin Bennefield.

Whether gardening, golfing, fishing or even just relaxing outdoors, residents are encouraged to follow these simple tips in order to fight the bite and protect themselves from the West Nile virus: • Cover up -- wear long sleeves and pants, in light colors and loose fitting. Covering up as much as possible as mosquitoes can bite through tight clothes e.g. leggings and jeans. Wear a hat, and consider staying indoors at dawn and dusk, when mosquitoes are most active.

• Repel -- use an effective mosquito repellent. A product with DEET is your best protection. Lemon eucalyptus oil is also effective for shorter periods of time.

• Eliminate -- prevent mosquitoes from breeding. Residents and businesses are asked to look at their properties and remove or drain any standing water. Mosquitoes can lay up to 250 eggs at a time in still water (fresh, salty, stagnant), which will start to hatch in seven to 10 days.

BioRefinex project closer to realization The City of Lacombe and BioRefinex Canada continue to advance the innovative Lacombe Biorefinery, and the project is now even closer to being realized after securing the necessary regulatory and environmental permits from the Alberta Utilities Commission and Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development.

“This facility will be a great asset to our community, and will highlight Lacombe as a center for agricultural and biotechnology innovation,” said Mayor Steve Christie.

“We will continue working closely with BioRefinex representatives to bring this project to fruition.”

Once complete, the Lacombe Biorefinery project will serve as the first full demonstration facility for the BioRefinex technology.

It will become the showcase for how the City can successfully contribute to a sustainable environment by diverting organic waste material from landfills and incinerators and converting them into valuable nutrient and energy products.

“We are pleased to have received the regulatory approvals from the provincial government, and we are

It only takes a few teaspoons of water for this to happen.

If standing water is eliminated weekly, many mosquitoes will be kept from breeding in the first place, eliminating the need to use pesticides against adult mosquitoes. This elimination strategy will reduce the number of mosquitoes around the house and yard.

According to Alberta Health Services (AHS), humans can develop West Nile Non-Neurological Syndrome (formerly known as West Nile fever) and, occasionally, the more serious West Nile Neurological Syndrome after being bitten by a mosquito carrying West Nile virus.

Some people who become infected with Non-Neurological Syndrome show no symptoms at all; however, the symptoms that could occur can be uncomfortable, including fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, skin rash, swol-

len glands and headache. For the small number of individuals who do develop the Neurological Syndrome, infection can lead to tremors, drowsiness, and confusion, swallowing problems, high fever, unconsciousness, paralysis and even death.

AHS warns Albertans not to take the risk of West Nile virus lightly.

In 2012, 386 cases of West Nile virus were confirmed in Canada.

Ten cases were reported in Alberta in 2012, including one West Nile virus-related death.

For more information and tips, Albertans can visit www. fightthebite.info or call Health Link Alberta, 24-hours a day, seven days a week, toll-free at 1-866-408-5465 (LINK).

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“We are now working towards finalizing our financing, and hope to break ground on the project this fall.”

The City of Lacombe and BioRefinex Canada had signed a conditional land sale and purchase agreement for 12.17 acres of land in southeast Lacombe for the construction of the Lacombe Biorefinery.

The agreement also contained provisions for the exploration of the application of the BioRefinex technology as an alternate treatment of the City’s various waste materials.

“This underscores the project’s commitment to environmental best practices,” said CAO Norma MacQuarrie.

“There is also a provision in this agreement for the City of Lacombe to purchase renewable energy from the project and an in-kind contribution

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Big Brothers Big Sisters celebrates 100 years

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express A century of mentorship.

At its Lacombe annual general meeting on May 23, Big Brothers Big Sisters highlighted that 2013 marks the centennial of the organization in Canada.

Crystal Zens, executive director of Big Brothers Big Sisters Lacombe and District, said there will be a number of local events and happenings taking place this year to help celebrate that accomplishment.

“We have some tricks up our sleeves,” said Zens. “Any local event we are going to try to splash our centennial.”

Events planned include Big Brothers Big Sisters 100 Days of Summer and the dedication of a flowerbed by the City of Lacombe, said Zens. She added that further details

on both those celebrations will be available in the near future.

Some annual events that Big Brothers Big Sisters regularly put on will be altered slightly to fit the centennial theme as well, said Zens.

For example, the annual Big Brothers Big Sisters picnic will include old-fashioned picnic games, like the threelegged race and adopt the moniker ‘Centennial Picnic.’

Of course, Lacombe is not alone in celebrating this centennial. Canada Post recently released a stamp commemorating Big Brothers Big Sisters century of mentorship.

“That’s pretty significant and cool for us to be on a stamp,” said Zens. “I didn’t really like stamps until we were on one,” she added with a laugh.

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She said it reflects on the passion of those who believe it is a worthwhile cause.

Mentorship is something that is even more important today than it was when Big Brothers Big Sisters first started, said Zens. Families today are busier and have less time for everything. Issues like bullying are also putting more pressure on today’s youth.

“Kids nowadays definitely have way worse pressures; way more serious pressures than what I did when I was growing up.”

Big Brothers Big Sisters provides much more than mentorship, said Zens. It creates bonds that are mutually beneficial for both mentors and children.

Bonds like the one between Big Brother Andy Pawlyk and his match Chris Sellathamby, who have remained in contact for over 35 years.

During his guest speech at the annual general meeting, Pawlyk spoke of how his friendship with Sellathamby went above and beyond the expectations of Big Brothers Big Sisters.

“We broke the one hour a week rule,” Pawlyk said in his speech.

That friendship is still strong today and has transcended generations, as Pawlyk’s granddaughter is now friends with Sellathamby’s daughter.

Big Sister Marti Ingram, another guest speaking at the meeting, also spoke of the bond that developed between herself and her match, saying that she has gotten just as much, if not more, from being a Big Sister than her match has, 10-year-old Ally Cameron.

“It has been really worthwhile to see this shy, nine-yearold girl become this silly, funny, confident young lady,” said Ingram.

Zens said that these mutual bonds are a big factor to why Big Brothers Big Sisters has been around for 100 years.

“I think because, if the mentors are getting gratification out of it then that’s going to make them 10 times the mentor,” said Zens. She added that this leads to a cycle where many of the ‘littles’ of Big Brothers Big Sisters grow up to become ‘bigs’ in the program.

“It does go full circle.”

One great example of this is local country music star Gord Bamford.

Zens said that while Bamford is not directly involved in Big Brothers Big Sisters, it is a cause that he strongly supports because of the experience he had in it as a child.

This past year in fact, Bamford donated $100,000 to Lacombe Big Brothers Big Sisters through the Gord Bamford Foundation. news@lacombeexpress.com

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Ozarks come alive onstage in Hillbilly Hankerin’

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express It is all about the role.

On June 5th and 6th, the 20/30 drama class at Central Alberta Christian High School will be putting on its production of Hillbilly Hankerin’.

Director Diane McLeod said that everything about the play including why it was chosen, why audiences will enjoy it and why the cast has done so well rehearsing, is related to the roles of the play.

McLeod said that one of the things she enjoys about directing is watching the cast “Fall into their roles” and this play is a perfect example of that. The cast, she said, truly become the characters they play on the stage and become completely absorbed by the storyline.

“What typically happens – and it happened once again this year – is they have memorized the play.” She explained this means most cast members have memorized the entire play, not just their own parts.

With the cast themselves so engaged in the play, it should not be difficult for them to engage the audience as well, said McLeod. Again, what she said audiences will probably enjoy most about the production is watching the cast become characters on stage.

“Well, hopefully they will enjoy the whole thing,” she added with a smile.

Hillbilly Hankerin’, a play by Pat Cook, is a show for the whole family, said McLeod.

It is set in the modern day Ozarks and involves two feuding families who are fighting for control of a plot of land. While the feud between the Herefords and Guernseys has been going on for decades, it becomes even more complicated when government man Marcus Slidell shows up to buy the land from the Herefords, the family that currently owns the plot. Oh, and there is a love story too.

Charlemaine (Charlie) Herford is smitten by Slidell and gets old Widder Perkins to fix up a love potion or Charlie to catch the government man’s eye. That’s where things really heat up as girls from both sides, all of whom have ‘the hankerin’ to find a man to get hitched, try to snag government men for themselves and the fight for the ‘holler’, the contested plot of land, gets more intense.

Hillbilly Hankerin’ will play at the CACHS gym on June 5th and June 6th.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and show starts at 7 p.m. for both nights.

McLeod said that tickets are $10 and proceeds will go to covering the production costs for the play.

She added Thursday night is almost sold out but there are still some tickets for Wednesday night’s show. For tickets visit the CACHS office or for more information call 403-782-4535.

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EcoVision lands grant to help expand programs

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express If it were a sports team, the Lacombe Composite High School EcovVision Club would be considered a dynasty For the fourth year running, EcoVision has received $10,000 for the A+ for Energy grant from BP Petroleum. Steven Schultz, staff supervisor for the club, said that this continuous funding shows that EcoVision has some great ideas that are turning heads. “It tells me that we do have some inspirational ideas,� said Schultz.

This year, EcoVision received the grant to go towards the Lacombe Educational Aquaponics Food System (LEAFS), which is a subproject of the greenhouse project that began two years ago. Next year, the club plans to apply for the grant to fund its edible forest and outdoor classroom project, which began over the weekend.

EcoVision ďŹ rst heard of and applied for the grant while trying to secure

funds for its solar panel project in 2009.

Once the money came through, the club had enough to double the scope of its project from a three kilowatt system to a six kilowatt system as well as incorporate some hands-on education components to the program as well.

To be eligible for the A+ for Energy grant, projects must be related to the production of energy, must beneďŹ t the school, the community and be educational, he said. “The educational curriculum outcomes are the most stringent of all the grants we’ve written for,â€? said Schultz. “It has to be applicable within your classroom.â€?

EcoVision was founded seven years ago when a student wishing to leave a legacy approached Schultz with a challenge, he said.

That challenge was to get the school completely selfsufďŹ cient and off the grid.

It was an ambitious goal and the club soon realized they wouldn’t be able to take it on all at once. Instead, they decided to take

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on a series of smaller projects to build towards that goal and encourage students to join in.

While the goal may have been a beneďŹ t to the schools, the purpose of the club was to beneďŹ t its students, he said. “We wanted to empower students to make a difference.â€?

EcoVision’s ďŹ rst project was to improve the recycling services that were available at the school. At the time, there was no cardboard recycling and very little paper recycling.

As such, EcoVision worked with the then Town of Lacombe to enhance the paper recycling at the school and introduce cardboard recycling.

One of the aspects of being a leader, said Schultz, is being able to share one’s message. To do that, EcoVision has become very involved in social media, multimedia messaging and members have spoken at a number of conferences about EcoVision projects.

People are catching on.

Schultz said that students are realizing they can be leaders. “Students have bought into the concept that they can make a difference,� he said. He added that what EcoVision had accomplished would not be possible without the support of the “extraordinary community� of Lacombe. “Without community volunteers, we would be an island,� said Schultz.

EcoVision’s next project began on May 25 with the planting of the edible forest, garden and beginnings

BACK TO NATURE - Steven Schultz plants an Evans Cherry tree in the edible forest as part of Brian Vossen/Lacombe Express EcoVision’s new outdoor classroom and garden project. of the outdoor classroom.

Schultz said the club came up with the idea because there are no outdoor spaces for students to hang

out. Then, the club took that idea further, deciding to place fruit-bearing plants, benches, bird and bat houses and an outdoor classroom in the area as well.

Schultz, a science teacher, said the garden has numerous hands-on edu-

cational opportunities as well. “Instead of saying in class, ‘An apple comes from a ower,’ you can go out to the orchard and take a look at the owers and watch the bees pollinate and pick the fruit.â€? news@lacombeexpress.com

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Lacombian to cycle 70 km in seven days for epilepsy

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express One local man is going on a very long ride for a very worthy cause.

70 for 7 is a fundraising initiative from Lacombe resident Matthew Sproule where he plans to bicycle 70 km a day for seven days from the Sweetgrass U.S. border to Lacombe, a trip nearly 500 km long. Funds raised by Sproule’s trip will go to beneďŹ t the Epilepsy Association of Calgary.

Doing something for the beneďŹ t of others is nothing new to Sproule. In the past, he has participated in mission trips in Ireland and Africa. This time however, Sproule has decided to do something a little closer to home. “I thought why go off and do another mission trip somewhere far away when I can do something local and help people that I know.â€?

Sproule said he came up with the idea for this fundraiser about a year ago and chose to support the Epilepsy Foundation because he has friends and family with the disorder. He added he hopes to raise at least $10,000 for the cause.

Most of the money raised, said Sproule, will go to families affected by epilepsy.

Some will be used for epilepsy awareness programs and a little will go toward research as well, he added.

Epilepsy, said Sproule, is a disorder that little is known about.

He said when his eldest brother started experiencing grand mal seizures at the age of 16, there was no previous hints that he had the condition. “Ontario Epilepsy’s slogan suits it the best I would say. It’s called ‘Epilepsy, Out of the Shadows’,� said Sproule.

Luckily, his brother is one of the few individuals who can keep his epilepsy under control with medication and Sproule has never seen his brother experience a seizure ďŹ rst hand. However, Sproule did witness his friend having a seizure and said the experience left him feeling somewhat helpless. “It was shocking at ďŹ rst,â€? said Sproule. “I didn’t really know what to do. I just kind of watched and let it happen. You can’t do anything about it.â€?

Sproule added that his mother is a registered nurse and was on hand to help when his friend went into a seizure, but there is really little anyone can do.

INSPIRATION - Matthew Sproule has been training regularly, in all types of weather, to prepare for his 500 km bicycle ride to begin in June.

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“All we could do is just that, stand there and watch,� Sproule said.

While epilepsy may not be a life or death condition like cancer, Sproule said that it does put people in a state of mind where they are constantly worried.

For example, Sproule said his brother has trouble keeping his driver’s license and knows that if he ever has a seizure while driving, it will be revoked. Sproule added that there are some triggers (alcohol, fatigue, ashing lights) that can cause seizures but there is really no telling when

one will happen.

In preparation for his trip, Sproule said he has been “training quite vigorously� and is up to the challenge. As for any inclement weather, Sproule said he will cross those bridges when and if he comes to them.

Sproule plans to begin his trip on June 22 and return to Lacombe on June 29.

He will be cycling 70 km each along Hwys 4 and 2 in Alberta and will be staying in hotels and with a smattering of families along the way.

Besides him and his bike, Sproule will also have a friend traveling with him in a motor vehicle.

Anyone interested in supporting Sproule in his ride from Sweetgrass to Lacombe can do so through the Epilepsy Association of Calgary web site at www.calgaryepilepsy.com. Sproule said he will also be visiting businesses in Lacombe selling t-shirts to raise money and gain support.

For more information contact Matthew Sproule at matthew.r.sproule@gmail.com. news@lacombeexpress.com

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Graduates shine like stars P

arkview Adventist Academy held its graduation over the weekend in a celebration that began the evening of May 24 and ended with ceremonies on May 26. Thirty-seven students graduated and the excitement was clear from all of them as they filled the Canadian University College Physical Education Centre. Friends and family of the graduates were also on hand to show support and there was much cheering and applause during the ceremonies.

The motto chosen by the graduates was ‘Not all stars belong in the sky’. Indeed, the motto was certainly appropriate for the students graduating, as speakers told of the incredible accomplishment made by many of them. Whether it be in terms of academics, leadership, community work, or simply friendship, it seemed all of the graduates ‘shone’ in one way or another.

Sunday morning was marked by a number of pointed speeches done by grads, staff and guests. Guest speaker Luke Heimann, a CUC graduate and friend of the class, treated all in attendance to often humorous, yet educational, stories from his own life and told graduates how they could learn from his experience. Valedictorian Taylor Lakusta-Wong presented graduating students with white stones, referencing a Bible verse where it says that God will reveal to everyone their true names on white stones.

GREAT HONOUR - Valedictorian Taylor Lakusta-Wong gives a speech concerning titles, names we earn, and names we don’t deserve.

CEREMONIAL – Principal Angela Bishop presents Eric Rusanga with a gold cord for academic excellence.

SPECIAL GIFT - Students St d t ttake k white hit WISE WORDS - Guest speaker Luke Heimann tells stories concerning rocks, noodles and cats during his speech.

stones from a bag courtesy of Taylor LakustaWong. Wong referenced a Bible verse concerning God revealing true names on white stones in her speech.

ACHIEVEMENT – Principal Angela Bishop presents Raynell Ortega with her diploma.

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Man Up to teach more than basketball skills

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express You can learn more from a sport camp than just how to play the sport.

Following that idea the Seventh-Day Adventist Church Alberta Conference, in partnership with the U.S. Consulate and Canadian University College, is bringing the first annual Man Up Basketball Camp to Lacombe.

Lyle Notice, associate youth director for the Alberta Conference and event organizer, said that not only will Man Up be teaching players great basketball skills, the hope is to have the camp teach youth how to become leaders as well.

“We’re trying to build courageous young leaders,” said Notice. “We’re using basketball as a tool.”

Notice went on to say that for him, basketball was a great tool while he was growing up. It kept him out of trouble and taught him skills that he learned to apply elsewhere in life.

“What I learned from basketball was how to be a team player,” said Notice.

He added that in basketball, a team must work together to be successful and the same is true with life.

“In life, there is no man who is an island, you are going to have to work together with people.”

He added that basketball is almost like a microcosm and shows a person will always have to deal with other people whether they want to or not.

“At work or at play, you are always going to be in contact with somebody,” said Notice. “Sharing your strengths with someone

else’s strengths can only make you stronger.”

Sports in general, not just basketball, can be used to teach life lessons and appeal to all kinds of learners, said Notice.

“I think everybody can learn through sports.”

He added that he couldn’t begin to count the lessons he had learned through basketball, his favourite sport, but there was one thing Notice’s coach told him that has stuck with him his entire life.

“My coach said, ‘Listen, you are a leader, and if you learn how to lead your team on the court, you will learn how to lead in life’.”

Notice said the phrase ‘Man up’ is a term used on the court to remind players to take care of their responsibilities in the game.

He said it was chosen as the name for the camp to encourage people to take that practice off the court as well.

The camp will feature Olympian Gerald Kazanowski, who played for Team Canada in the 80s and former Toronto Raptors NBA star Jerome Williams as coaches as well as mentors for the camp.

Notice said that each day of the camp will begin with some motivational speaking from the coaches about life lessons and what youth can learn from basketball other than the skills of the sport itself.

“We’re just totally excited that we have this caliber of players for the camp,” said Notice.

He added that, in addition to learning life lessons and basketball skills, participants in the camp will also take part in other ac-

tivities like rock climbing and canoeing.

Man Up aims to become an annual event for Lacombe, said Notice. He said that he was able to take advantage of a basketball

camp every summer and the opportunity made him a better player and a better person. By offering an annual camp in Lacombe he hopes to give youth in the area the same advantage.

“This is just another thing that would be a benefit to this community and to this province.”

The Man Up Basketball Camp will run from May 30 until June 2. It is open to

players between the ages of 10 and 19. Notice said about 45 players have signed up so far with participants coming from as far away as Yellowknife. news@lacombeexpress.com

AIM HIGH - Austin Ganson, an athlete from Lacombe Composite High School competes in the hurdles at a recent track and Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye/Black Press field competition.

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DONALDA SCHOOL IS 100 YEARS OLD! To celebrate, we are planning a weekend of fun and visiting on June 29/30 for anyone who attended, taught at, or drove bus for Donalda School in the last 100 years!

Go to “Donalda School Website” for a full schedule of events and a peek at some old pictures!

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Apprenticeship opportunity avail. for right individual.

Exp. preferred. Apply in person at OK Tire South 3218 49 Ave. Red Deer

REQUIRE EXPERIENCED LACOMBE SUBWAY “Committed to enriching the STONE MASON lives of our workforce, while has a permanent-part time to start immed. Also seeking position available, providing quality energy experienced LABOURER. 35 hours/wk. construction solutions” Must have valid drivers Must be willing to work license & own transportation. any shift.† No experience Contact 403-358-6243 necessary.† Wage is $12.00/hr.

Apply in person to: #1 4730 51st Avenue or email: focused@telus.net† No phone calls please.

Sales & Distributors

Integrated Production Services (IPS) is a leading Oil & Gas Service Company providing Production Enhancement solutions for many of the top producers throughout Canada and the USA. WHO WE LOOKING FOR ?

Applications Engineer Integrated Production Services is looking for an experienced Applications Engineer to provide pre-job planning, real time monitoring, post job follow up and technical support to our Open Hole Completions Group.

Candidate must be a highly motivated self starter with a strong operational and technical background. Candidates must have an Engineering Degree or industry related Technologist Degree.

This position can be based out of Calgary or Red Deer, Alberta.

Field Service Representative Integrated Production Services is seeking highly motivated, experienced individuals who are able to work un-supervised installing Open Hole Completion Systems in Western Canada. This position is based out of Red Deer, Alberta.

IPS offers industry competitive salaries, incentive/commission plans, and benefits for all field employees. We are proud of our reputation as a Safety leader within the industry and we continually strive to improve the delivery of our services.

Interested candidates for the above positions should forward their resume to people@ipsadvantage.ca”

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

850

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

WATER WELL DRILLING COMPANY IN BENTLEY REQ’S EXPERIENCED

WATER WELL DRILLERS HELPER

C & C COATINGS in Innisfail is seeking F/T Laborers, sandblasters, powder coaters, and painters. Competitive wages and benefits. Fax resume to: 403-227-1165.

CUSTOM MUFFLER WE ARE GROWING, NOW HIRING

F/T MEAT CUTTER and

F/T GROCERY CLERK Competitive wages.

Apply in person or fax resume to 403-885-5231.

ELECTRICAL APPRENTICE

3rd or 4th yr. Must have Residential experience.

Fax resume to 403-347-5745 EXP’D SIDER, must have truck and tools. We pay compensation & top dollar.

Call 403-347-2522

Western Masonry Structures F/T bricklayers and Laborers.

Must have own transportation. Fax resume to 403-340-0762 or email resume to tom@westernmasonry.com

B PRESSURE JOURNEYMAN 2nd & 3rd Year Apprentice We are looking for friendly, motivated, energetic, goal orientated team players to join our fast paced growing team!

Vessel experience is an asset.

Please forward your resume to Fax: 403-347-7867

Truckers/ Drivers

860

CLASS 1 driver with fluid hauling experience, local runs. 403-373-3285 or fax resume and copies of all valid tickets to 403-986-2819 DRIVER with clean Class 1 or Class.2. Bus driver or semi driver exp. preferred Must be availl eves. and wknds. Looking for both P/T & F/T Fax resume to 347-4999 or email to: frontbus@platinum.ca

Misc.

Help

880

ACADEMIC Express Adult Education and Training

Spring Start

with class 3, air. All safety tickets required.

Meal and Accommodation provided when out of town.

Fax resume with drivers abstract: 403-748-3015

Looking for apprentice or journeyman mechanic.

Pipe bending skills would be a great asset. Wages depend on exp. Going concern shop. Fax resume to:403-346-9909 or drop off at 2410 50 Ave. Phone 403-346-7911

WELDERS WANTED For Oilfield Manufacturing Facility

GED classes days/evening

Fall Start Community Support Worker

403-340-1930 www.academicexpress.ca

CALNASH TRUCKING LTD PONOKA, ALBERTA REQUIRES:

Dispatcher Position

and

F/T GROCERY CLERK Competitive wages.

Apply in person or fax resume to 403-885-5231.

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

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

Noise Solutions Delburne, AB accepting Resumes for Welders, Assemblers, Parts & Field Crew.

Email to lgoddard@ noisesolutions.com Fax 403-749-2259 Attn. Lorna

Accounting .......................... 1010 Acupuncture........................1020 Advocate/Mediation ............1025 Antique Dealers & Stores ...1027 Automotive ..........................1029 Bands & DJ s ......................1030 Beauty/Cosmetic ................1040 Bookkeeping .......................1050 Cabinet Makers...................1054 Child Care/Caregivers.........1060 Carpentry............................1062 Car Rentals .........................1064 Cat Work .............................1065 Cleaning .............................1070 Clerical................................1080 Construction .......................1085 Consulting...........................1090 Contractors ......................... 1100 Computer Services ..............1110 Drafting & Design................ 1120 Eavestroughing ................... 1130 Educational ......................... 1140 Electrical ............................. 1150 Entertainment ..................... 1160 Escorts................................ 1165 Farm Equipment ................. 1168 Financial ............................. 1170 Fireplaces ........................... 1175 Flooring............................... 1180 Food/Catering ..................... 1190 Furnace Cleaning ............... 1193 Glass Shops ....................... 1196 Mobile Glass Shops............ 1197 Handyman Services ...........1200 Health Care......................... 1210 Income Tax .........................1220 Insurance ............................ 1130 Landscaping .......................1240 Land Mapping .....................1250 Legal Services ....................1260 Limousine Services ............1270 Massage Therapy ...............1280 Mechanical .........................1285 Misc. Services ....................1290 Moving & Storage ...............1300 Oilfield .................................1305 Painters/Decorators ............ 1310 Personal Services ............... 1315 Pet Services ....................... 1318 Photography .......................1320 Plumbing & Heating ............1330 Printing................................1335 Rental - Equipment .............1340 Rental - Misc .......................1350 Repair Service ....................1360 Roofing ...............................1370 Snow Removal....................1380 Travel ..................................1385 Upholstery ..........................1390 Well Drilling ........................1400 Welding ............................... 1410 Window Cleaning ................1420 Yard Care ............................1430

Contractors

1100

BLACK CAT CONCRETE Garage/patios/rv pads sidewalks/driveways Dean 403-505-2542

CONCRETE???

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

Please call Debbie at 403-314-4307

Responsibilities include: Coordinating equipment and personnel for rig moves and service work.

Computer skills and knowledge of the trucking industry, drilling rigs and oilfield equipment, Trail Appliances has always transportation rules and offered excellence in sales, regulations would be an delivery, customer service, asset. Will train and after-sales support. right candidate.

The Company is currently looking to fill the following Guaranteed hours. positions at our Experience preferred.

Red Deer locations.† Competitive wages and benefit packages included. Fax resume to: CONTRACT SALES 403-783-3011 email: ADMINISTRATOR hr@calnashtrucking.com Only individuals selected P/T CUSTOMER for an interview will be SERVICE REP contacted. No phone calls.

DSM INC.

F/T MEAT CUTTER

HYDROPONIC PLANTERS 30 outer containers, culture pots, water indicators & clay pellets. $75 obo.

403-342-0878

Gov’t of Alberta Funding may be available.

looking for laborers, in the Innisfail area.

Salary is $14.75/hr. Fax resume to: 403-314-0676.

WE ARE GROWING, NOW HIRING

Is seeking to hire Shop Hand for our Red Deer location. This position is a fulltime and is a salary based position with company benefits. Duties include maintain shop and inventories, loading of trucks with fluid products and blending of KCl products in shop. This is a 24 hr on call basis position when on duty. Ideal candidate will have a mechanical aptitude with a class 1 license with fluid hauling experience. Fax resume w/all tickets and current drivers abstract to: 403-346-3112 or email to: roger@fluidexperts.com

Business Services #1000 - #1430

APPLIANCE DELIVERY DRIVER Trail offers excellent training and a competitive compensation and benefit package. Start your career with a well known and respected company, become a member of the successful Trail team by applying in person to: Chris Sturdy in person at 2823 Bremner Avenue Delivery Driver applicants apply to Colin Parsons at #6 4622 61 St. Riverside Industrial District.

Security checks will be conducted on successful candidates.

We’ll do it all...

Call E.J. Construction Jim 403-358-8197 or Ron 403-318-3804 MAMMA MIA !!

Soffit, Fascia & Eaves.

403-391-2169

Eavestroughing

1130

GUTTERS CLEANED & REPAIRED. 403-391-2169 VELOX EAVESTROUGH Cleaning & Repairs.

Reasonable rates. 340-9368

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

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

Moving & Storage

1300

BOXES? MOVING? SUPPLIES? 403-986-1315

Painters/ Decorators

1310

PRO-PAINTING at reasonable rates. 304-0379

Painters/ Decorators

1310

Bicycles

1540

PAINTING BY DAVE MATCHING DELSOL 1xi Interior, Exterior, New 2.0 Bicycles, 20 & 22 in.

Construction. Comm/Indust. frames, red and silver, 21 2 Journeyman w/over 50 spd., light weight. New yrs exp. %15 discount for $750 ea. now $100 ea. seniors. Free estimates.

403-347-4896 All work guaranteed. We carry WCB & Liability Insurance. 403-307-4798 Clothing PAINTING SERVICE Res./Com. Celebrating MEN’S HONDO BRAND 25 years. 25% off paint.

COWBOY BOOTS. 403-358-8384 Size 8.5 D. One brown pair PAINTING SERVICE & one grey pair.†$25 a pair.

Res./Com. Celebrating Call (403) 342-7908.

25 years. 25% off paint.

403-358-8384

1590

Yard Care

1430

GARDENS ROTOTILLED 304-7250 LAWN AERATING Call 403-304-0678

Buy & Sell #1500 - #1990 Aircraft ..............................1510 Antiques & Art ..................1520 Auctions ............................1530 Bicycles ............................1540 Building Supplies ..............1550 Business Machines ..........1560 Cameras & Accessories ..1570 Children’s Items ................1580 Clothing ............................1590 Computers ........................1600 Concert & Event Tickets ..1610 Equipment - Misc. ............1620 Equipment - Heavy ..........1630 Tools ................................1640 Farmers’ Market & Food Basket......................1650 Firewood ..........................1660 Lumber ............................1670 Garden Supplies ..............1680 Lawn Tractors ..................1690 Health, Dietary, Beauty ....1700 Household Appliances......1710 Household Furnishings ....1720 TV’s, Stereos, VCR’s ........1730 Hot Tubs & Accessories ..1740 Jewellery ..........................1750 Kid’s Deals........................1755 Misc. For Sale ..................1760 Musical Instruments..........1770 Music Lessons..................1780 Piano & Organs ................1790 Office Supplies ................1800 Pets & Supplies ................1810 Pet Services ....................1820 Cats ..................................1830 Dogs ................................1840 Sports Cards ....................1850 Sporting Goods ................1860 Collectors’ Items ..............1870 Swap, Barter & Trade ......1880 Travel Packages ..............1900 Wedding Supplies ............1910 Recycled Products............1920 Wanted to Buy ..................1930 Items to Give Away ..........1940

Auctions

1530

Acreage Dispersal Auction For Ken & Cathy Hughes Sunday June 2/13 Time 10 a.m.

15 km. West of Red Deer on Hwy 11 to RR 12, then North 1 mile, then mile East… Watch for Signs…

Massey Ferguson 35 diesel tractor w/3 pth., Acreage equipment, Trucks & Cars, Garden sheds, Trailers, Pump Organ, Household, Tools, Shop equipment, Yard & garden items, Saddles, Horses, Tack, Just too much to mention. Sale is subject to additions & deletions. Check web for full listing & pictures. 5% admin fee applies.. Lunch available.. “No Cheques” Cash, Credit cards, Debit.

PILGRIM AUCTION SERVICE 403-556-5531 www.auctionsales.ca

EquipmentMisc.

1620

FORKLIFT, Komatsu, single mast, gas engine. $2500. 403-347-6455

1640

Tools

29 Lansbury Close, Lacombe Thurs. 30th - Sat. June 1st 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Compound mitre saw w/Rousseau rolling stand $845. Sliding router table $400. Scroll saw $800. JD air compressor $400. Band saw $450.

Oscillating spindle sander $800. Lathe $1500. Belt/disc sander $630. Down draft table $400. And much more.

NEW BAUSCH CHOP SAW, non-slide. $150.

403-346-3708

Firewood

1660

AFFORDABLE

Homestead Firewood Spruce, Pine, Spilt, Dry. 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472 FIREWOOD. Pine, Spruce, Poplar. Can deliver 1-4 cords. 403-844-0227

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

15’ LAUREL LEAF WILLOW 6-8’ NORTHWEST POPLAR & BROOK POPLAR Beautiful trees. You dig.

Please phone 403-302-1919 21” POULL Self Propelled Lawn Mower. $100. 403-346-3086

Household Appliances

1710

ELECTROLUX Double Convection wall oven, new in box. Retail $3599. Sell $3000. 403-347-4902

Household Furnishings

1720

DOWNSIZING/MOVING Antique tea trollie, $150 403-887-8785 (Sylvan) DOWNSIZING/MOVING Misc. Furniture TV unit $75 Couch table $25 Coffee Table $25 Loveseat $30 403-887-8785 (Sylvan) DOWNSIZING/MOVING Teak office desk $100.

403-887-8785 (Sylvan) SINGLE BED FRAME. Forest green, all metal. $30. 403-346-3708

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

20 Lacombe Express Misc. for Sale

1760

GENERATOR, 2500 Watt Coleman, $175.

SOLD GOLF carry bag $25 obo; Action Spy books, 4 boxes $60 obo 403-782-3847 TOOL Box, “TUFF BOX”, fits small truck. $30.

SOLD VINYL FENCING material, privacy & picket models, Discount pricing. Ltd. amt. in stock. 43-347-6455

Pets & Supplies

Thursday, May 30, 2013

1810

Livestock Agricultural #2000 - #2290

Farm Equipment ..............2010 Haying Equipment ............2020 Tractors ............................2030 Combines & Headers ......2040 Fertilizer Equipment..........2050 Misc. Farm Machinery ......2060 Equipment Wanted ..........2070 Farm Custom Work ..........2080 Farm Auctions ..................2090 Livestock ..........................2100 Livestock - Exotic..............2110 Sheep ..............................2120 Poultry ..............................2130 Horses ..............................2140 Horse Boarding ................2150 Riding Supplies ................2160 Horse/Stock Trailers ........2170 Pasture Wanted ................2180 Grain, Feed, Hay ..............2190 Seed Grain ......................2200 Seeding & Tillage ............2210

Farm Custom

2080

GORGEOUS KITTENS Work Calico, Orange, & Cream Colour. Free to good home. CUSTOM HEAVY DISCING 403-782-3130 Hay & Pasture Land Subsoiling & Scraper Work OUTDOOR FISH POND, Equipment Rentals 30 Gallon, Call Field 403-506-0592 Wooden Frame. $50.

TWO 15 Gallon Aquariums, MANURE SPREADERS $15/each.

FOR RENT, 403-343-6785 3 Bunning manure spreaders, 3 different sizes, vertical beaters, custom corral cleaning with bunning Cats spreaders on truck, Phone 403-588-4787 Contact FREE to good home, 2 Lawrence Buit 403-588-1146 wonderful indoors cats, orange tabby brothers, 5 yrs. old, very social, food and access. incld. Livestock 403-341-5104 350-5524

1830

2100

Sporting Goods

1860

BLACK ANGUS YEARLING BULLS

Quiet disposition, quality genetics and semen tested FREE Briarwood pool table Vaccinated.. Also 2 yr. old avail. George Lane

by Brunswick 100” x 55”, 403-885-5732 or Ross Lane Ken 403-728-2339 403-860-2973 GOLF CLUB SET RIGHT HANDED King Kong Driver, Callaway 3 Wood, Ping Eye 2 Style Irons, 3-PW, BECU. 52 & 56 Degree Wedges, Wilson Harmonizer Putter. Like new TNT cart bag. $80 for all.

SOLD USED SET OF LADIES R.H. GOLF CLUBS. 3 graphite woods, 5 irons, bag, Callaway shoes: size 6.5, easy pull cart. $135.

403-346-3581 after 6 p.m.

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 CLOSED HERD OF 2 yr.

GOATS. Owner selling due to health reasons.

780-877-2255 2 YEAR OLD BLACK ANGUS BULL FOR SALE. Semen tested, halter broke & ai sire. 403-540-5951

2100

Houses/ Duplexes

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

Horses

2140

SADDLE HORSES for Sale in Lacombe Call Brian 250-342-5128 SADDLE HORSES for Sale in Lacombe Call Brian 250-342-5128

Suites

2ND CUT LARGE ROUND ALFALFA/MIX HAY. 403-304-5256 ROUND hay bales. Cheap Free delivery. Self unloading. No Sunday calls Please. 403-843-6380

Seed Grain

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

Pasture

3180

2200

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

4020

Real Estate #4000 - #4190

Realtors & Services..........4010 Houses for Sale................4020 Houses Wanted ................4030 Condos/Townhouses ........4040 Acreages ..........................4050 Acreages Wanted ............4060 Farms/Land ......................4070 Farms/Land Wanted ........4080 Manufactured/ Mobile Homes ..................4090 Income Property ..............4100 Commercial Property ......4110 Industrial Property ............4120 Cottages/Resort Property ..4130 Businesses for Sale..........4140 Buildings for Sale ............4150 Lots for Sale ....................4160 Out of Town Property ......4170 Investment Opportunities ..4180 Mortgages Bought/Sold....4190

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

Careers JOURNEYMAN AUTO TECHNICIAN TO START IMMEDIATELY

Income Property

4100

4130

Cottages/Resort Property

NEWLY renovated, 1/2 block south of hospital, legal suites, park. revenue $358K Imperial Land Services Inc. 403-346-4438

REDUCED 486 Wishart St., Red Deer 6 yr old 3 bdrm + office/den 1300 sq. ft. bi-level. Maple hardwood, 5 piece ensuite with jetted tub, fireplace, wet bar, finished oversized garage, underground sprinklers, central vac, in-floor heat, water softener. Kitchen has maple cabinets, stainless appls, breakfast bar & pantry. Fenced yard, deck & ground level stone patio.

All appls. & window coverings incl. $ 472,000. Call 403-597-1149 or 403-304-8002

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

403-346-5885

2190

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

Houses For Sale

SYLVAN, avail. now until Jun 25. 2 bdrm. + hide-abed. $1400. neg. Fully equipped Just bring your suitcase!! 403-880-0210

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

403-651-5912

Grain, Feed Hay

3020

Your newspaper is a current textbook

Houses For Sale

4020

4130

Cottages/Resort Property

Money To Loan

GOLF, SKI, HIKE, WATER SPORTS, etc.

WHITEFISH, MT.

Cars

5030

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 GOLF, SKI, HIKE, stone fireplace, hardwood WATER SPORTS, etc. floors, Dacor stainless 2007 MERCEDES BENZ B steel appliances, in-floor 200 5 speed, $8,888.

WHITEFISH, MT. radiant heat, walk-out 348-8788 Sport & Import lower level & more. Slate Townhouse in Mountain spa shower & large walk-in Park subdivision. Over closets with built-in cabi3700 sq.ft., 4 bedrooms & 3.5 baths. Features include netry. House is fully wired for surround sound, 22’ vaulted ceiling in Great security smart home.

Room with floor-to-ceiling $599,900 stone fireplace, hardwood For more information call floors, Dacor stainless 403-396-5516. steel appliances, in-floor radiant heat, walk-out 2006 HONDA Civic Coupe LX lower level & more. Slate Exc cond. Loaded, 84,000 km Start your career! spa shower & large walk-in $10,900, 403-318-5747 See Help Wanted closets with built-in cabinetry. House is fully wired for surround sound, Lots For security smart home.

Sale $599,900 For more information call 403-396-5516.

NEW, classy 1286 sq. ft. bungalow, situated in a quiet cul de sac in PONOKA. Open plan with plenty of natural light, vaulted ceilings, 2 bedrooms plus den and 2 full bathrooms.

Upgrades include oak cabinets, maple hardwood, gas fireplace, main floor laundry, mud room and 3 RAYMOND SHORES GULL LAKE, car garage. The roomy basement is ready for your 2012 Park model home, on professionally landscaped design.

Please email lot. Fully furnished. secura@telus.net or call Too many extras to list.

(780) 699 6866 for more 403-350-5524 for details. info. Only $379,000.

4160

2005 PORSCHE Cayenne S AWD, leather, Lexani wheels, $23,888 348-8788 Sport & Import

LOVE GOLF? Walk-out view lot (.40 acres) overlooking pond, backing W. at Wolf Creek Village.

Power, municipal water & sewer to be connected. 10 yr. Golf membership avail. valued $30,000. Controls in place to protect your investment. 403-782-4599

2001 HONDA S2000.

403-588-6294

you’re invited...

Fairview Cemetery Expansion Community Meeting The City of Lacombe will be holding two Community nity Meetings for residents and businesses to contribute their insight and wishes about the proposed expansion of Fairview Cemetery. The expansion will be located ed immediately adjacent to the existing cemetery lands, within the existing Kinsmen en Sports Area.

Two alternative conceptual master plans will be presented resented and feedback from community members is requested.

WHEN: Thursday, June 13

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Lacombe Memorial Centre - North County Room 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

4430

MORTGAGES AVAIL.on all types of real estate including raw land and acreages. Bruised credit and self employed welcome. Fast approvals Ron Lewis 403-819-2436

5214 50 Ave, Lacombe

WHEN: Friday, June 14

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

WHERE: Lacombe Farmers’ Market

Michener Park - Hwy 12 West

For more information contact: Sandi Stewart, Recreation & Culture Manager PH: 403.782.1266 E-mail: sstewart@lacombe.ca

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Cars

5030

5040

SUV's

Motorcycles

5080

Motorhomes

5100

Fifth Wheels

5110

Holiday Trailers

5120

ATV's

5150

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

1996 CONCORD Chrysler p.w., p.d., leather, 4 dr., , works good. 219,000 kms. $1200. obo ***SOLD***

Start your career!

See Help Wanted

SUV's

5040

2010 BMW X3 AWD, panoroof, 25821 kms., $36,888 348-8788 Sport & Import

2004 Saturn VUE AWD loaded w/sun roof 4, cyl. very nice shape, $5400.

403-746-5541, 550-0372

Trucks

5050

2006 KAWASAKI Ninja, 10,300 kms. $4,700.

403-597-5972

Motorhomes

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.

5100

Fifth Wheels

1992 DODGE Dakota needs trans, sell for parts or as is 403-318-7625

1990 GMC SIERRA 1500 SLE; 1 owner; 100% original; 54,000 km; fully loaded; estate sale; in storage since 2004; $8,900; 403-318-8282

2008 WINNEBAGO Sightseer 34’ Class A 3 slides, every option, mint cond, workhorse chassis, 8.1gas 15,885 miles, $85,500 403-227-8414 350-5099 2005 TRIPLE E Senator, 28’ Ford V010 chassis, w/car dolly. no slide-out, $35,000. 403-350-0542

5110

1999 35’ DUTCHMEN pulled 600 kms., a.t., heat & air, full bath w/tub in main bdrm, 1/2 bath w/dbl. bunks at rear, 14’ pushout kitchen/living, sleeps 8, exc. cond., n/s, no pets, clean, lots of storage, stove and fridge, $9500 403-227-6442 304-5894

1997 TRAVELLAIRE Prestige 265, clean, well kept, back kitchen w/sunshine ceiling, electric front jacks, back tow hitch $8000. 887-6295

Looking for a new pet?

Check out Classifieds to find the purrfect pet.

Holiday Trailers

Tent Trailers

5130

5120

2003 WESTWIND model 1994 TERRY 21.5’, a/c, 22.9, well built, front bdrm. sleeps 6, solar panel, self good cond. $5500. contained, good cond. ***SOLD** $5000. obo 403-877-5206

2002 EXPLORER. Sleeps 6, awning, stove, fridge, furnace, microwave & other extras. $3500 obo 403-343-8761

5190

RED’S AUTO. Free Scrap Vehicle & Metal Removal.

We travel. May pay cash for vehicle. 403-396-7519

Vehicles Wanted To Buy

2008 PUMA 27’ w/slide.

On site at River Ridge RV Park. Incld’s deck, gazebo, shed & BBQ. $18,500 on location or $17,000 if removing trailer only.

403-342-6252, 352-6063

1992 TRAVELLAIRE 26’, air, new laminate flr. 2800 Watt Genset generator. $9,900. 403-782-6115

Auto Wreckers

5200

WANTED FREE REMOVAL of unwanted cars and trucks, also wanted to buy lead batteries, call 403-396-8629

Boats & Marine

5160

REMOVAL of unwanted cars, may pay cash for complete cars. 304-7585 A1 RED’S AUTO. Free scrap vehicle & metal removal. We travel. AMVIC approved. 403-396-7519

Sea Doo Wake 430 Boat 430 H.P. twin Rotax motors & jet pumps, low hours, like new. Priced to sell $24,900 O.B.O. 403-350-1007 782-3617

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403.304.3887 www.drakeex.ca

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

7400

homes

Advertise your service or business here for 3 weeks and receive the 4th week

ABSOLUTELY FREE Call 403.782.5303

Meet Davina Your Lacombe Express Sales Representative

403-782-5330 or email sales@lacombeexpress.com

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Thursday, May 30, 2013

Put your Garage Sale on the map!

All that Jazz Garage Sale – 5116 58 St. May 31 2-8pm, Jun 1 10-4pm

Huge Garage Sale – Morningside Hall May 31 4:30-8:30pm, June 1 9-1pm

House Contents clear out Sale – 5355 49th Ave May 29 10-7pm, Thu 30 10-7pm

Garage Sale at 16 and 18 Tennyson Close Fri 31: 10-5pm, Sat 1: 10-2pm

Yard Sale 5228 47th st.

Fri 10-5pm, Sat 9-2pm

Multi Family Garage Sale Thurs Fri, and Sat at 2 Elisa Close (Just off the left hand corner of C& E trail and Elizabeth Park Blvd.)

Yard and Bake Sale St Cyprian’s Anglican Church – 5005 C & E Trail Jun1 9-1pm

Tool Sale – 29 Lansbury Close – Fri and Sat

Map of Lacombe Gull Lake

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Thursday, May 30, 2013

Blackfalds Community Garage Sale

*Too many locations to add in map.

Please see above listings.

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.

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Thursday, May 30, 2013

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