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Wolf Creek Youth Unlimited offers support to all youth Organization services about 75 youth a week via community programs

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express

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t’s a hard time to be a youth.

That is the belief of Jake Schellenberg, executive director of Wolf Creek Youth Unlimited (WCYU), who said that the mission of the organization is to “See the hope and potential in every young person.”

That makes what the organization wants to do for young people pretty simple.

“Our desire is just to give them a chance.”

As the name might suggest, Youth Unlimited is not limited to any kind of youth. Schellenberg said WCYU works with a variety of youngsters coaching elite athletes, mentoring young leaders and working with what would be considered ‘at risk’ youth.

Youth Unlimited has its roots in the religious community.

Schellenberg said the club was formed out of interest from some of the local churches and still has much support from those groups, as well as the corporate world.

Schellenberg added that, while the roots of WCYU are religious, the organization still wishes to remain relevant to all youth, regardless of beliefs. As such there is no affiliation between WCYU and any particular faith.

“That’s deliberate, we want to stay very neutral and relevant,” said Schellenberg.

For youth who are faith-minded, WCYU does provide opportunities to work with them as well.

Schellenberg said that WCYU often works with the local church youth groups and has a group at the high school that talks about faith and faith-issues. WCYU even has a breakfast program where about 30 students come to have breakfast and pray in the school.

Wolf Creek Youth Unlimited has now existed in the area for about two decades, said Schellenberg.

About four years ago, he and the rest of the group decided to make themselves more accessible and available to the community. As a result, the YU-Turn Centre, located on 50 St. in Lacombe, was born.

Today, the YU-Turn Centre is used for a variety of purposes.

It hosts drop-in nights for local

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youth, WCYU is able to run programs like Stepping Stones out of the centre, and the centre is even used by other organizations that partner with WCYU from time to time.

Schellenberg said the constant challenge for the group is staying relevant with youth. He added that culture is constantly changing, and rapidly so, as such WCYU is always looking for ways to stay current with today’s young people.

One way to accomplish this goal is by working in schools to stay in close contact with students and young people.

Schellenberg said that WCYU has done all kinds of things within the schools of Lacombe and area from running video game clubs for students who have trouble connecting with others to missions trips.

Mission trips are something WCYU does every spring break

and are quite successful, said Schellenberg.

JAKE SCHELLENBERG Usually about 50 students participate in each trip. They have been to Africa with A Better World, to Belize, to Mexico and

even to the inter-city of Vancouver for mission trips. “(The trips are) just to expose them to the real world and to poverty and to challenge them to do something about it,” said Schellenberg.

As for other events put on by WCYU throughout the year, it varies constantly, said Schellenberg.

There are some regular events outside of the organization’s programming, like monthly joint youth group concerts and dropin sessions, but also one-time events like the street festival that was held in conjunction with Lacombe Days recently.

Over the last 20 years, WCYU has also made a strong effort to forge partnerships with every other youth agency possible.

As such, WCYU now has a network where they can share resources between other groups in the community, thereby serving youth even more efficiently.

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“We try to collaborate with just about everyone out there,” said Schellenberg. “We find that we are probably the largest youthserving agency in the community. Often times we have a lot more resources than other people have so we want to share them.”

Schellenberg added that WCYU believes that having one large network sharing resources and looking out for the needs of youth is better than a number of smaller ones.

“We really feel like a collective youth voice is much more healthy than many voices,” said Schellenberg.

Through its programming, WCYU services about 75 youth a week, he said. However, he added that it is difficult to keep track of how many youth take advantage of all the services, including drop-ins and other events, put on by the organization.

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Mayor hopes to continue work in second term

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express Mayor Steve Christie, who is running for a second term as Lacombe’s mayor, said he believes he can take a great City and make it even better. He said he has been working toward that belief ever since he was first elected to council in 2004.

“My motto, ever since 2004, has always been, ‘building on the past for a brighter future,’” said Christie. “I was always taught to leave things in better shape than I found them and that’s exactly what I want to do for Lacombe.”

This is Christie’s third term on council and his first as mayor of Lacombe.

In total, he has served nine years on council.

As a long-serving member of council, Steve said he has a proven track record that Lacombians can trust and have trusted in the past.

He said he has also proven that he has Lacombe’s best interest at heart Lacombians can count on him to continue doing so.

STEVE CHRISTIE Christie said one of the things he enjoys most about his work as mayor is being able to take some of Lacombe’s weaknesses and turn them into strengths.

He added that this is something he believes the current council has done a lot of. “There is nothing better than turning a negative into a positive. There is no better feeling to me than that.”

Christie said he first got involved with local politics after being inspired by some young volunteers.

While attending an FCSS volunteer appreciation evening in 2004, Christie saw young students, elementa-

ry and high school aged, being recognized and it made him think he could be doing more for his community himself. As that year was a municipal election year, Christie decided to run for council. He was elected and has never stopped enjoying it, he said.

It was that enjoyment that led Christie to run for mayor during the last municipal election. He said that he has held many positions in jobs and when he hits a plateau, he starts looking for his next challenge.

“Taking on that challenge as mayor was very intriguing.”

In order to prepare himself for becoming mayor and get a feel for the time commitment, Christie took on more responsibilities than usual during his last year as a councillor. However, he added that his plan was not all that successful.

“It didn’t hold a candle to the real deal. It was a learning experience for me.

It’s been exciting. It’s been frustrating. It’s been happy, sad. It’s been all things.”

In any case, one term as mayor has not deterred Christie any from running again. He said he has learned a lot in the past three years and wants to continue to see some of the initiatives this council has put in motion come at least a little closer to fruition.

“When I look back over

the last three years I am amazed at what this council has got done and where we are going,” said Christie. He added this council has created a momentum that he would like to keep up with as mayor.

Christie added when he and the rest of council were elected and sworn in in Oc-

tober of 2010, they had a lot of “cleaning up” to do and many things to take care of from past councils.

With that done, this council moved on to start their own projects and Christie would like to be able to see some of those projects through to the end. news@lacombeexpress.com

JOYFUL JAMBOREE - Lacombe County Reeve Ken Wigmore accepts a presentation from John Witham as thanks for Lacombe County’s support of the Boy Scouts Jamboree that was Brian Vossen/Lacombe Express held in Sylvan Lake this summer.

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Comments or concerns may be submitted to the Planning Department by August 2, 2013 or you may attend the Public Hearing and express your concerns. Bylaw 1158/13 may be reviewed on the Town website www.blackfalds.com.

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Thursday, August 8, 2013

LPS to revive dormant auxiliary program

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express After a decade, the Lacombe Police Service is restarting its auxiliary program.

Lacombe Police Chief Steve Murray said that the program has value to police officers and he is glad to see members of the community showing interest once again.

Auxiliary officers are members of the community who volunteer their time to assist police officers.

“These are people who do want to be community partners,” said Murray.

“They want to give back to their community.”

Murray went on to say that an auxiliary program gives members of the community a chance to see their police service at work and they can even take part in maintaining the safety of their community.

It can also be used to give individuals interested in full-time policing a chance to try it out and gives the police service a chance to evaluate them as full members, Murray added.

As long as they are with a regular police officer, auxiliary members have the same authority as regular police officers, said Murray.

While they do not carry firearms or tasers, auxiliary members are uniformed and equipped with handcuffs, batons and pepper spray. They also receive training on how to use these items.

Police officers can ask auxiliaries to assist them in a variety of tasks.

Some examples might be acting as a second of eyes in an investigation or a helping make an arrest.

However, it is important to note that auxiliaries cannot perform any of these duties on their own.

“Because the auxiliaries only have police powers when they are with another officer and because they have no training in conducting investigations we can never utilize them as actual police officers independent of another (officer),” said Murray.

While auxiliary members can in no way replace a full police officer, Murray said having extra bodies

still can be valuable to police work.

He added that he has worked with auxiliary members in his own career and has found having an extra set of eyes, ears or hands very helpful.

Three applicants are currently in the screening process to join the new auxiliary program, said Murray.

He added there are still a “couple of hurdles” to get over before the program can launch but hopes to have it up and running by

October. He added that it would be nice to have some extra bodies to help with police presence during Halloween and the heavy check stop season.

The screening process for auxiliaries is quite extensive, though not quite as much as that for regular members, said Murray.

Auxiliary members must pass a personal disclosure to examine their lifestyle, character and integrity as well as pass a polygraph test and a psychological

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also understands that not everyone can make those commitments. “It is a lot to ask of volunteers - we realize that,” said Murray.

Once the program is up and running again, Murray said the service will probably assess it before deciding if it is worthwhile to expand the program and to what extent that should be done. He said the program will probably run for about a year before anything like this is done. news@lacombeexpress.com

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Mainly it was to do with declining interest from volunteers due to the large commitments needed from them. Because of the extensive work needed in order to get an auxiliary officer certified, Murray said the service expects a certain kind of commitment from its auxiliaries.

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BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express Alberta has seen some crazy weather this summer and Lacombe is no exception.

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King added it is a good idea to take notes (and again, photographs) of the damaged areas.

Because some people have difficulty letting strangers on their property, King said it is important to remember that adjusters need to view the damage to put a claim through. If adjusters can’t view the damage, they can’t make a judgment on it.

It is also a good idea to get the names of all individuals dealt with throughout the claim process, said Simpson. Because the adjuster who deals with the initial claim may not be the same person who comes to view damage.

Keeping notes on who did what makes it easier for everyone involved to keep track of a claim. news@lacombeexpress.com

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Once that is done, do whatever you can to mitigate the damage and prevent further damage, she added.

This might mean boarding up broken windows, taping up damaged siding on a house, or tarring damaged shingles. In the event that some kind of repair needs to be made, be sure to photograph the damage first so that adjusters still have some kind of record of the damage, said King.

It is also important to keep all receipts for any purchases necessary to make emergency repairs, he added.

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Not only that, even after adjusters have an opportunity to examine damages and appraisals have been made, there is still the actual repair work to be done.

Many of the contractors insurance companies deal with are facing the same problem and are also facing a backlog of work.

As for how long it might take to have repairs and reimbursements made once a claim goes through, Leanne Simpson, another broker with Sims, said it entirely depends on what company the individual is covered by. Some are spread thin with so many claims and taking a long time to process them while others are taking nearly no time at all.

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As such, it is taking longer than usual for insurance claims to go through and it may take some time for everyone to be reimbursed, said Gordon.

“People are just going to have to be patient,” said Gordon.

Not only is Central Alberta facing a rash of claims because of hail and other weather-related damage, communities affected by the flooding in southern Alberta are also making claims for related damages.

While these claims don’t really affect Lacombe brokers or insurance agencies, they do affect the insurance companies they deal with that actually provide the coverage. The result is a massive backlog of claims.

“There are only so many adjusters in the province, a limited amount,” said King. He added that some companies are contracting adjusters from outside Alberta to deal with claims.

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Self-diagnosis is ok A recent poll by Ipsos, a Canadian research company, found that more than half of Canadians surveyed tend to self-diagnose their sicknesses using the web before consulting a doctor. Some of the 55% of Canadians polled even claimed they had recently performed a search regarding a medical condition.

While it might seem risky, doctors say this ‘get info first, get help later’, approach to medical care is fine. Why? Nine times out of 10 a self-diagnoses on the web leads to patients seeing a doctor to treat the condition.

Of course, not all doctors agree on this point and there are always situations where self-diagnosing one’s self isn’t a good idea. However, most doctors agree that the majority of their patients have at least Googled their symptoms before coming in for an appointment and for the most part they are well-informed about their conditions. So, if people are going into a doctor’s office anyway after diagnosing themselves, what is the reason that people are self-diagnosing in the first place?

That question has the same answer as most information-related questions in this day and age – the Internet.

Thanks to the Internet, information on every topic imaginable is accessible to anyone with a computer and a modem. And, because information is so much

more easily accessible, more people are taking advantage of it.

Think about it, you wake up one day feeling ill but your symptoms aren’t familiar to you. You have already made up your mind to go see a doctor, but humans are curious by nature so you decide to do a quick web-search to find out what’s wrong with you in the meantime. Makes sense doesn’t it?

In fact, it’s something health experts have come to expect. Dr. Kendall Ho is one doctor who actually encourages medical research by his patients. In an article from the National Post, Ho stated that his patients often wildly misdiagnose themselves, but that’s ok because it shows they really want to take care of themselves and he can help them correct their mistakes.

Self-diagnosing isn’t the dangerous thing, self-treating is.

What gets dangerous is when patients refrain from seeing a doctor because they are convinced they already know what they have and how to treat it. Lack of professional treatment can often lead to escalation or aggravation of what otherwise could be a simple cure.

While technology has made research easier and information more accessible to everyone, it’s important to remember that some things are best left to the experts.

Pulling much-needed water out of thin air in Peru Billboards are usually a common sight in cities, particularly large ones. As such, they are commonly associated with cosmopolitan urban areas.

As billboards are commonly used for advertising and many people believe advertising is something we are already being bombarded with and see too much of, they are surprisingly controversial.

So, since we already have too many billboards in urban areas, why would anyone put a billboard in the middle of a desert?

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No, it’s not a joke. There really is such a thing.

UTEC (University of Engineering and Technology of Peru) has erected a billboard that extracts water from the air in the region of Lima, Peru.

Water is something that life everywhere in every form depends on. It is also something we do not have nearly enough of. Luckily, science is amazing and people keep coming up with great ideas to tap into previously unavailable water sources.

Lima is the capital and largest city in Peru and is home to between seven and nine million people depending on who you ask (some people will count only the citizens of the city while others count those who live in the metropolitan

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VOSSEN area surrounding it as well). Many of these people don’t have clean drinking water.

About 1.2 million Limeans lack running water entirely. Instead, these people draw water from wells. Most of these wells are polluted and not safe to drink from.

Those Limeans who have some cash can try buying water from the unregulated, privately owned water trucks but it will cost them a small fortune. Such trucks can charge as much as 20 times the price of what well-off residents pay for tap water.

The country around Lima is what is called a ‘coastal desert.’ Its annual rainfall is less than one inch a year on average. But, because it is near the ocean, it averages between 83 and 100% atmospheric humidity. So, what Lima had was a dangerous water shortage and a massive water source that no one could tap into. All Utec did was make the water in the air drinkable.

This is how it works. The billboard contains an air filter and condenser. As air passes

through the billboard, humidity is trapped by the filter and condensed to become liquid water.

Then, the water passes through a reverse osmosis filtration process and is stored in tanks in the billboard. Each of the tanks in the billboard can hold about 20L and it has a total capacity of about 96L. After being filtered and purified through five different generators, the water is collected into one large tank and dispensed through a tap at the base of the billboard.

On average, the billboard produces about 100L of potable water each day. In its first three months of operation, it produced 9,450L of drinkable water, enough to meet the needs of hundreds of families.

This is something that would be easy to duplicate in other areas with similar climates (heck, with the humid weather Central Alberta has been experiencing lately, it might even work here, not that we need it). Such water systems could go a long way to preventing water shortages, the spread of water-born diseases, and could possibly even be used to combat drought.

It’s not really any breakthrough science or state-of-the-art technology. In fact, technology used in the billboard is not dissimilar from that used in a dehumidifier. It’s just a great idea that no one has had before.

Once again, technology is an amazing thing. news@lacombeexpress.com

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EVENTS A show n’ shine will take place Aug. 11 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Main St. in Alix. The event is a fundraiser for local curling club. Contact Bert at 403-391-1140 for more.

Ellis Bird Farm evening event - Ellis Bird Farm is having a evening event Aug. 9 with proceeds going to build a new visitor centre. Tickets $20 Wine will be available for purchase. (Call or email for tickets or further information). It starts at 7 p.m.

Youth Unlimited Drop-in Activites every Tuesday and Thursday, for ages 12 and up. Movies, crafts, games, and more! It costs $2/ night or $50/season (June-September). Last Thursday of the month is girls only. Hours are 6 to 9 p.m. and activities run at the YU-Turn Youth Centre.

Daily historic walking tours run at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The tours, which explore downtown Lacombe, last about 45 minutes each. They start at the Michener House Museum and ending at the Flatiron building. Adults $10, children 16 and under are free. Daily tours are available seven days a week, all summer. To book a private tour, group/school/ camp tour, or for more information call us at either 403-7556935 or 403-782-3933.

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, email campcurious@blackfalds. com or visit the Blackfalds town website at www.blackfalds.com.

Lacombe Writers Group meet every two weeks, on Mondays.

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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.

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

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

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

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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 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Davenport Church 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-

5p.m. Dinner at 6 p.m. and show at 8 p.m. Cost: $35. Contact: Gwen at 403-773-2270 or Judy at 403-773-2334. Hosted by the Crossroads Ag Society.

‘Country Gospel in the Park’ Music Weekend is planned for Sept.

6-8 at Blackfalds All Star Park.

This event is hosted by Blackfalds United Church. Scheduled performances start on Friday night at 5 p.m. and a Church service goes on Sunday at 9 a.m.

Performances are in a heated tent (bring your lawn chairs) and food is available on site. Performers include Visions Country Gospel, Ben Kellert, Freedom Seekers, The Lamontagnes, The Tapleys, Re Newed, R&J, Three and Company, Potters Clay, New Song Band, CJ Berube, Generations, Ron Fengstad, Gospel 792, Casual Country, Davina & Friends, Stewart Family Band, Gospel Trubadors, Victoria Street . $30 for a weekend pass. Day passes are also available. For more information contact John

the encouragement and friendship to help you once again live a life filled with meaning and purpose...an earnest life. There are no councillors present, only a facilitator to help keep conversations moving. W.H.O.L.E meets monthly and is open to widows of all ages. Space is limited, so please phone to book a spot.

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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.

Red Deer Celiac Support Group our meetings are held the third Tuesday of the month at Sobeys South, 5111-22 St. in the Coffee Lounge at 7 p.m. Information on Celiac disease, symptoms,

diagnosing, gluten free diet, gluten free products, recipes, coffee and samples. Meetings for 2013 – Sept. 17, Oct. 15 and Nov. 19. They would like to announce the formation of Stettler Celiac Support Group, meeting in the Board room of the Stettler Hospital, the first Tuesday of the month. 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.

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.

Writers’ Ink, The Red Deer & District Writers Club has weekly meetings (every Tuesday) in the old farmhouse at Sunnybrook Farm (4701 30 St.) from 7 to 9 p.m. We meet, share our writing, and offer constructive criticism to one another. We also do our utmost to improve our craft

by Skyping professionals in the field of writing, by inviting guest speakers to our Spring Workshop and to the occasional meeting. Our professional library is increasing as is our knowledge gained from members who are constantly seeking new challenges and sharing successes and failures with the group. Guests are welcome!

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, 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. 403-346-4463.

Addict in the Family Support Group is a confidential, professionally-facilitated support group.

Meetings run every second Thursday at 4920 – 54 St. from 6 to 8 p.m. 403-342-0895.

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Thursday, August 8, 2013

Birthing bed delivers support

BY KERRI ROBINS Special to the Express Moms are a bit more comfortable giving birth now thanks to new technology at the Lacombe Hospital and Care Centre via a new state-of-the-art automatic Affinity 4 Birthing Bed. The bed is a new piece of equipment being used in Lacombe to keep moms comfortable while in labour.

New mom Jada-Lynn Muncaster was happy with the bed and its ease of use in changing the position of the backrest when necessary.

“My overall labour was about seven hours, so it was nice being able to easily adjust the position of the bed when I needed to,” said Muncaster, who gave birth to son Gunner on April 21. “In fact, it only took less than a minute to change the position of the bed when it was time to deliver the baby.”

The old birthing bed had limited supports. Nurses and labour partners had to provide the additional support, which involved standing in the same position for long periods of time.

The Affinity 4 changes all that, said Wyona Sargent, acute care charge nurse at the Lacombe Hospital and Care Centre.

“The new bed is fully automatic, giving labouring moms the option of raising or lowering the backrest themselves with the push of a button. They can go from laying back or sitting upright at will.

“The freedom of movement in labour is not only critical in assisting in the birthing process, it’s just nice to move and switch positions when one position becomes too painful,” said Sargent.

And that’s important, as letting the bed do the heavy support work decreases the strain and fatigue on staff during labour. The bed also features a high quality foam memory mattress with air support. Lower back pain is common in labour, but the mattress has air pockets in ar-

PROUD PARENT – Jada-Lynn Muncaster holds her son Gunner who she gave birth to with help from the new automatic Affinity Thelma Mellafont photo 4 Birthing Bed. eas where additional support is needed, and women can fill these pockets with air to her comfort level at the push of a button, she said.

The bed is also on locking wheels with safety side rails so, in the event of an emergency, women doesn’t have to move – staff can wheel the bed to an operating room.

The Affinity 4 Birthing Bed was made possible through donations from 120 golfers and a number of local sponsors at the 21st Annual Lacombe Hospital Charity Golf Classic last June. Hosted by the David Thompson Health Trust, $24,000 was raised through the golf tournament for the birthing bed.

Corrie Fortner, executive director for the David Thompson Health Trust, is pleased with the community support.

“It’s an extraordinary moment for every family when a new member joins them, and donors are excited to know that they are contributing in such a special way,” said Fortner.

Property Taxes Now Overdue If you have not paid your 2013 property taxes, they are now overdue & penalties have been applied.

Property taxes for this year were due July 2, 2013.

A penalty of 9% on the current year taxes has been applied on all City of Lacombe unpaid property taxes.

Any outstanding amounts on September 1st as well as November 1st will be subject to a 3% penalty on the current year taxes. If on January 1st, 2014 the taxes are still unpaid, a 10% penalty will be applied to the total outstanding balance.

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Summer Village of Gull Lake turns 100 Photos and story

by Brian Vossen/Lacombe Express Birthdays are always occasions to celebrate, but turning 100 is something really special.

This past weekend, the Summer Village of Gull Lake celebrated its centennial with a number of events in the village, at the beach, and on the lake.

Being the site of Alberta’s first provincial park and oldest summer village, there is a lot of history to be enjoyed in Gull Lake. As such, a big party was necessary

to properly enjoy the event.

Events took place at Gull Lake all weekend starting with an art show and social on Friday night and closing with the pancake breakfast Monday morning. In between, there were tons of fun activities for all ages including horseshoe and ball tourneys, beach activities like sandcastle building and beach volleyball and great party events like the street dance and beer gardens.

To provide all those who attended the event with a permanent keepsake of the centennial, a special history book was

put together and was sold throughout the weekend. Contained within its pages are 110 stories of the people and places of Gull Lake, including the histories of some of the village’s original cottages.

The big highlight of the weekend was the official opening of Centennial Park, a new park in the summer village that will stand as a lasting memento of Gull Lake’s centennial and remain a gift that the entire community will continue to enjoy.

In fact, locals have already starting making use of the park and its new tennis and pickleball courts. At the official opening of

the park speaker Gwen Moriarty said that the pickleball court had not gone unused for a single day since it was opened to the public.

Centennial Park’s official opening ceremony featured entertainment courtesy of the Wildrose Yodelers, speeches by dignitaries about the history and future of Gull Lake and of course, birthday gifts and cake. After the ceremony, those in attendance were invited to continue enjoying the park, which will certainly be a place of enjoyment for many years to come. news@lacombeexpress.com

IN COSTUME – Emily Chrysanthau serves cake dressed in the top fashions from 100 years ago.

DEDICATION - From left, Lacombe County Reeve Ken CELEBRATION – Village Elder Bunty Soley cuts the 100th birthday cake as dignitaries Rod Fox and Verlyn Olson look on at the Centennial Park dedication ceremony at the Summer Village of Gull Lake.

Wigmore, Stephanie Davis and Gull Lake Mayor Rick Assinger show off a photo given to the village by the county to commemorate the centennial.

SWEET SOUNDS – The Wildrose Yodel Club performs at the Summer Village of Gull Lake Centennial Park dedication ceremony.

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CELEBRATIONS wages & excellent benefits. Find something to sit on F/T SATELLITE INSTALLERS To join our team please Please include 2 work HAPPEN EVERY DAY - Good hours, home every in Classifieds fax resume to reference names and night, $4000-$6000/mo.

IN CLASSIFIEDS 403-742-8777 or email numbers.

TEAM Snubbing Services Contractor must have truck darryl@ Please fax resume to: now hiring experienced or van. Tools, supplies & stettlerrentals.com 403-264-6725 operators Email: ladders required. Training Looking for a new pet?

Or email to: janderson@ provided, no experience Check out Classifieds to Classifieds...costs so little tannis@treelinewell.com teamsnubbing.com needed. Apply to: find the purrfect pet.

No phone calls please. fax 403-844-2148 satjobs@shaw.ca Saves you so much!

760

800

• •

Competitive Wages, Benefits, Retirement and Saving Plan!

850

830

Trades

850

In search of a

Material Handler responsible for assembling job material bundles, performing a variety of administrative functions, projects and other assignments. This position requires the following competencies: Computer Literate, Attention to Detail, Good Communication/Customer Service skills, and Organizing/Planning ability. Our Company has an enthusiastic, fast paced working environment with advancement for motivated individuals, and an excellent benefit package.

Wage would be commensurate with experience/skills. Please email resume or fax to 403-742-1905 or e-mail tdonovan@petrofield.com

MECHANICAL Business in Central Alberta is Now hiring Journeyman HVAC Technicians. Experience in A/C, Residential and Commercial. Service background a must. Estimating an asset. Applicant must have valid drivers license and be willing to work on call rotation. Competitive Salary. Please submit resume to wcmltd@telus. net or fax 403 783-3531

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

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Trades

850

Misc.

Help

ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Requires Full Time

Carpenters Carpenters Helpers • & Site Foreman

SHUNDA CONSTRUCTION Requires Full Time

Equipment Operators For local work.

Competitive Wages & Benefits.

Fax resumes & ref’s to: 403-343-1248 or email to: admin@shunda.ca SIGN FABRICATOR/ INSTALLER NEEDED Must have min. 3 years exp. & Class 5 license.

Computer/design skills an asset. Please apply by fax only to: 403-341-4014

VALVE TRAINEES WANTED Advantage Valve in Sylvan Lake is moving into a new facility and expanding.

We are looking for valve trainees. Knowledge in API, ANSI and Actuated Valves with ability to deal with customers in service would be an asset. We offer competitive wages & benefit package.

EMAIL: cliff@ advantagevalve.com or FAX: 403-887-1463

Truckers/ Drivers

860

• • •

FALL START Community Support Worker Women in Trades Math and Science in the Trades GED classes days/ evening Gov’t of Alberta Funding may be available.

403-340-1930 www.academicexpress.ca

CRYSTAL GLASS is seeking MOBILE REPAIR OPERATOR. Must have vehicle, pay is hourly and commission. Will train.

Drop off resume at: 4706-51 Avenue or fax 346-5390 or email: branch208@crystalglass.ca 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 GRAYSON EXCAVATING LTD. requires experienced foremen, pipelayers, equipment operators, Class 1 drivers, topmen and general labourers for installation of deep utilities (water and sewer). Fax resume to (403)782-6846 or e-mail to: info@ graysonexcavating.com

Kauns Seed Farm Now hiring for full time/part time position. Applicant must have Ag experience.

Duties would include Seed Plant, Farm Equipment, and Truck Operation. Must have Class 1 license. Seed Cleaning experience would be an asset. Phone 403-886-4562

LOOKING for laborers and flaggers for road construction. Fax 403-309-0489 Central AB based trucking company requires

Owner Operators

& Company Drivers in AB. Home the odd night. Weekends off. Late model tractor pref.

403-586-4558

F/T TRUCK drivers req’d.

Minimum Class 5 with air and clean abstract. Exp. preferred. In person to Key Towing 4083-78 St. Cres.

Red Deer.

MEGA CRANES is looking for a ticketed crane and boom truck operator. Must have Class 1. Good wages, benefits, 10% holiday pay, RRSP’s, and most evenings and weekends off. Fax resume to 885-4269 or email cathy@megacranes.com

Misc.

Help

880

CUSTOMER SERVICE A locally owned industrial supply company is looking for an energetic person for inside sales. E-mail resume to mark@ aesreddeer.com

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

Please call Debbie at 403-314-4307 Business Services #1000 - #1430

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

Flooring

1180

LAMINATE and hardwood installers, com/res, professional, reliable, 30 yrs. experience 403-358-0091

Handyman Services

1200

GREYSTONE Handyman Services. Reasonable rates. Ron, 403-396-6089

Massage Therapy

1280

Executive Touch Massage (newly reno’d) (FOR MEN)STUDIO 5003A-50 st. Downtown 9 am - 6 pm. Mon. - Fri. 403-348-5650

TCM Massage Therapy Insurance avail. 8 am-9 pm www.mygimex.org 4606 48 Ave. 403-986-1691

Single White Space ...seeking creative ad for long term relationship...

CALL ANYTIME TO ADVERTISE IN CLASSIFIEDS CALL

1-877.223.3311 Misc.

Services

1290

5* JUNK REMOVAL Property clean up 340-8666

Looking for reliable newspaper carrier for 1 day per week delivery of the Central Alberta Life in the town of INNISFAIL

CLASS 1drivers req’d for road construction. Truck and pup exp. Living allowance incld. Fax 403-309-0489

880

Misc.

Help

Academic Express

SHUNDA CONSTRUCTION

For local work.

Competitive Wages & Benefits.

Fax resumes & ref’s to: 403-343-1248 or email to: admin@shunda.ca

880

Packages come ready for delivery.

No collecting.

Contact Quitcy at 403-314-4316

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

Contractors

1100

BLACK CAT CONCRETE Garage/patios/rv pads sidewalks/driveways Dean 403-505-2542 BOBCAT & sodding services, 14 Years Exper.

403-588-4503

Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT You can sell your guitar for a song... or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and we’ll sell it for you!

CONCRETE???

We’ll do it all...

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

Looking for a place to live?

Take a tour through the CLASSIFIEDS

MAMMA MIA !!

Soffit, Fascia & Eaves.

403-391-2169 RICK’S 30 yrs., ref’s: taping paint, texture 403-392-6450 RMD RENOVATIONS Bsmt’s, flooring, decks, etc.

Call Roger 403-348-1060

Eavestroughing

Farmers' Market 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

NIXON HONEY FARM Limited time offer!

FRESH LIQUID HONEY $2.75/LB. Bring your own containers.

403-227-2719 or 227-0092 INNISFAIL To book your appointment.

Tours also avail.

Look for us at Red Deer Farmers Market Wed & Sat & Innisfail Market Thurs!

Also look in local grocer.

THE JUNGLE FARM Strawberries Now Avail.

Monday-Saturday 8-6.

Also available, pickling cucumbers.

Call 403-227-4231 www.thejunglefarm.com Follow us on Facebook.

Firewood

1660

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

Household Furnishings

1720

RV Queen Mattress.

Like new. 60”x74”x6”. $65. 403-755-3556

Auctions

1530

COLLECTIBLE & HOUSEHOLD AUCTION Sunday August 11 Time 10 a.m.

Bowden Lions Hall, Bowden AB Coins, Collectibles, Art, Hockey memorabilia, Furniture, China cabinets, Dining room table/chairs, Piano, Household items, Yard & garden, Just too much to mention.

Everything is packed in trailers. Check the web for full listing & pictures, 5% admin fee applies.. Lunch available by Country Roads catering..

Pilgrim Auction Service 403-556-5531 www.auctionsales.ca

SOFA & LOVESEAT Light beige in colour. $200. 403-341-5430 TABLE, wood pedestal with 4 chairs. $150. FIRM. 403-341-5341 lve. msg.

Stereos TV's, VCRs

1730

SONY GETTO BLASTER $35 obo.

GAMEBOY ADVANCE w/3 games, $70 obo.

PS2 w/8 games, $60 obo.

PS1 w/8 games, $40 obo.

403-782-3847

Misc. for Sale

1760

GIFT CERTIFICATE, Stevens Jewelers in Olds, Alberta. Face value $100, asking $50. No expiry date. Call (403) 342-7908.

1830

1550

NEW 8 wk. old kittens, variety of colors, long hair & short hair, free to good homes 403-782-3130

DISCOUNTED VINYL FENCE - 8’ section SIAMESE (2) kittens and w/post & Cap. Limited Also 1 BURMAN kitten.

Ironman Scrap Metal Reamount on hand. $50/ea. covery picking up scrap 86 section privacy 68” high 403-887-3649 again! Farm machinery, vehicles & industrial. Serv- tan; 60 section privacy 68” ing central AB. 403-318-4346 high, white; 72 section, privacy 56” high w/12” accent top, white; 56 Sporting section concave picket Goods Painters/ GUTTERS CLEANED & fence 4’ high, tan; 60 REPAIRED. 403-391-2169 Decorators section privacy, 5’ high, RIGHT HAND GOLF CLUBS VELOX EAVESTROUGH clay color; skit of 120, - 11 piece. Bag and Cart included. $ 75.00 JG PAINTING, 25 yrs. exp. 2’x4”x12’ blank rails, white.

Cleaning & Repairs.

403-347-5385 Free Est. 403-872-8888 Reasonable rates. 340-9368 Call 403-347-3455 CLEANING SERVICES Specializing in eaves trough cleaning, window cleaning & gentle washing of vinyl siding.

Pricing packages available.

Free quotes, senior discounts.

403-506-4822

1310

Houses For Sale

1860

4020

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 Equipment

2010

1986 CASE IH 1660 Combine with internal chopper. 700 hrs. on many new parts, always shedded. For more info 403-729-2548 FOR SALE: NH 489 HAY BINE & John Deer 6601 PTO Combine. 403-845-6462 TO RENT HAWKUS Quik pick custom bale hauling, custom haul, 16 bale mover 403-588-1146

Farm Custom Work

2080

1790 SQ. ft. bungalow, like new in Rosedale, 3 +1 bdrm, 3 bath, dble. front garage. Call Century 21 Dan Wind 403-341-0294

AMAZING VALUE Move right into this brand new Laebon Home in Timberstone. 2,135 sq. ft.

3 bdrms., 2.5 baths.

OPEN CONCEPT $466,100.

Call Chris 403.392.7118

Live the Sylvan Lifestyle Brand New Laebon Home, 2 bdrms. 2 baths, Open concept floor plan for under $300,000.

Call Jennifer 403.392.6841

CUSTOM CORRAL CLEANING Buit custom services 3 trucks, Bunning vertical beaters. JD 544 loader 403-588-1146 CUSTOM HEAVY DISCING Hay & Pasture Land Subsoiling & Scraper Work Equipment Rentals Call Field 403-506-0592 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

Horses

Don’t forget on Sunday August 18--The Olds Lions Club is hosting a QUART Jars, $5./doz.; Stars Helicopter Charity copper fireplace wood Auction-- All proceeds carrier with accessories. will be going to Stars…. $100; 403-309-3045 Donations would be appreciated for this sale…

Bring the whole family out for some fun and entertainment.. Location 3.5 miles Cats north of Olds on Hwy 2A, for more information call GORGEOUS m. red tiger John @ 403-556-5531 striped kitten, socialized and litter trained free to good home 403-782-3130

Building Supplies

1130

1650

2140

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

403-651-5912

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

Houses For Sale

4020

BIG VALLEY, AB, only $30,000. Ideal starter home or rental unit. Nice location, good terms.

Call owner 780-475-2897

New 3 bdrm. home in Sylvan Lake Move right into this popular Laebon floor plan 1,172 sq. ft. 4 stainless steel appliances, 2 baths Call Jennifer 403.392.6841

Why Rent, Buy New Well-designed 2 bdrm. home in Red Deer.

4 stainless steel appliances, great location close to amenities. $314,800.

Call Chris 403.392.7118

Acreages

4050

For Sale By Owner Build your dream home on this beautiful treed 1.75 acres. Land is located just east of the Red Deer City limits near the Balmoral Golf Course.

Roads to property from Red Deer are paved.

Asking $329,000.

Call 403-227-6893 for more details.

Lots For Sale

4160

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

403-304-5555

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Cars

Financial #4400 - #4430

Investments ......................4410 Money Wanted ................4420 Money to Loan ................4430

5040

SUV's

Trucks

5050

2010 CAMARO 1LT,3.6L, Synergy Green option package, sunroof, 29,638 kms., $23,888.

348-8788 Sport & Import

2003 Ford Excursion 4X4, 7.3 L diesel, $16,888.

348-8788 Sport & Import

2006 CHEV 2500 4x4, crew cab, loaded, blue, nice shape in and out $8850.403-348-9746

1998 Mercury Mystique.

220,000 km. $800 obo.

403-505-8928

SUV's

Boats & Marine

ONE OF A KIND 1985 Vanguard 24’, completely re-built inside & out. Better than new! All work done by Gord Schmitt RV Services in Lacombe. Can be seen at 25 Fulmar Cl, Sylvan.

Fred, 403-887-4631 Make me an offer I can’t refuse.

5160

Vehicles Wanted To Buy

Trucks

5200

5050

2007 LAND Rover Range Rover, 4X4, supercharged V-8, loaded, $33,888.

7652-50 Ave. Sport & Import 1989 JEEP Loredo, auto, 4x4. Good cond. 318-3040

403.304.3887

2010 CHEV Silverado LT 4X4, Z-71, dual exhaust, cold air intake, iron cross bumpers, 23,888.

348-8788 Sport & Import

1997 DODGE Ram 1500 145,000 km. Manual, 4x4, gas, canopy. $6500 obo.

403-728-3161 or 304-4239

Public Notices ..................6010 Special Features ..............6050

5110

2007 33’ Citation Supreme.

Polar pack, 2 furnaces, 3 slides, 3 skylites, fantastic fans, power awning w/wind sensor, Bell mounted dish, mounted solar panel. Mint cond. $49,000. 403-704-4620

Auto Wreckers

5190

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

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

www.lacombeexpress.com

Careers CJ Enterprises Inland Concrete Ltd Requires

DRIVERS For their Ponoka & Lacombe locations Class 1 or Class 3 required

is currently accepting resumes for the following positions:

• WELDERS • LABOURERS • PIPEFITTERS • SUBCONTRACT CREW TRUCK OPERATORS • SITE SAFETY REPS (Camp jobs start up September)

No experience required. Will train suitable candidates.

Please fax resume to: 403-782-3134

• SERVICE MECHANIC

ATTN: Leonard

to work in Stettler shop. Some travel to worksites to service equipment as needed.

or for more information call Leonard 403-588-2834

Please fax resume to 403-742-0241 or email to jobs@cjent.ca Drop off resumes to 4607 - 42 St., Stettler

www.drakeex.ca

Your Quality Excavating Solution

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

5180

Public Notice #6000

FOUR STEEL WHEELS with 225/60R16 X-ICE MICHELIN TIRES. $150.00 403-347-5385

2002 CHEV Avalanche, 4 dr, box cover, loaded, no leather only 165,000 kms. $5950. 403-348-9746

Fifth Wheels

•Skidsteer Services •Gravel Hauling •Excavating

2006 CRESTLINER Sport Fish SST. C/W 225 Evinrude Etec, elec. down riggers, 110 low ramce, all safety gear. Asking $50,600.

403-340-2535

Tires, Parts Acces.

5040

Service Directory

Call 403.782.5303

5100

1994 FORD T-Bird, 2 dr., loaded. clean. 352-6995

4430

ABSOLUTELY FREE

Motorhomes

RED’S AUTO. Free scrap vehicle & metal removal.

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

Transportation #5000-5300

Automotive Services ........5010 Antique & Classic Autos ....5020 Cars ..................................5030 SUV’s................................5040 Trucks ..............................5050 Heavy Trucks....................5060 Vans/Buses ......................5070 Motorcycles ......................5080 Campers ..........................5090 Motorhomes......................5100 5th Wheels........................5110 Holiday Trailers ................5120 Tent Trailers ......................5130 Utility Trailers ....................5140 ATV’s ................................5150 Boats & Marine ................5160 Snowmobiles ....................5170 Tires, Parts & Money Accessories ......................5180 To Loan Auto Wreckers ..................5190 Vehicles Wanted ..............5200 Car/Truck Rental ..............5210 LOW INTEREST Recreational Vehicle FINANCING Borrow up to 20K and pay Rental ..............................5220 $387./mo. at 8%. Personal Trailer Rental ....................5230 & small business loans.

Misc. Automotive ..............5240 Bad credit OK. Call RV’s ..................................5300 Toll Free 855-331-5322

5030

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

WELLHEAD ISOLATION WELLHEAD ISOLATION SERVICE SERVICE TECHNICIANS AND TRAINEES TECHNICIANS AND TRAINEES ISOLATION Equipment

Equipment Services Inc.ISOLATION an expanding Oil Service & Supply Services Inc. an expanding Oil Service Company is seeking quality & Supply Company is seeking Service Technicians and Trainees.quality Previous exp. with Service Technicians and Trainees. Previous exp. with service rigs, fracturing, or similar industry exp. with service rigs, fracturing, or similar industry oilfield tickets is an asset exp. with oilfield tickets is an asset Class 1 or 3 driver’s License applicants will get primacy Class 1 or 3 driver’s License applicants will get primacy (Drivers with Class 5 & 5Q will be considered if (Drivers with Class 5 & 5Q will be considered if Applicant has has relevant relevant oilfield oilfield experience) experience) Applicant current driver’s driver’s abstract abstract req’d req’d AA current Off-road driving driving exp. exp. isis an an asset. asset.

Off-road MUST HAVE HAVE valid valid H2S H2S and and MUST AB/BC First First Aid Aid Tickets Tickets AB/BC BENEFITS BENEFITS Exc. monthly monthly guarantee guarantee ** Exc. Exc. job job bonus bonus ** Exc. ** Northern Northern Allowance Allowance Program Program Excellent Benefit Benefit Plan Plan and and Travel Travel ** Excellent Expenses.

Expenses.

Retirement Plan Plan ** Retirement Lucrative Quarterly Quarterly Safety Safety Bonus Bonus Program Program ** Lucrative ** Christmas Christmas Bonus Bonus Fax or email your resume Fax or email your resume and driver’s driver’s abstract abstract to: to: and Fax: (403) (403) 347 347 3406 3406 Fax: Email: l.enzie@isolationequipment.com l.enzie@isolationequipment.com Email: or drop drop off off at at 239 239 Clearview Clearview Drive, Drive, Red Red Deer Deer County County or ATTN: Lori Lori Enzie Enzie ATTN:

INNISFAIL TRUCK RANCH

Sales experience required.

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ARTS S & LEISURE Punch Drunk Cabaret hits Bower Ponds stage this weekend

BY MARK WEBER Lacombe Express Continuing to make their indelible mark on the local music scene, Punch Drunk Cabaret performs on the Bower Ponds Stage in Red Deer Aug. 11 as part of ‘Summer Sundays at Bower Ponds.’

Showtime is 2 p.m.

It’s been a busy time since the band released their debut disc last year, explains Randy Bailer, who fronts the band and used to be the driving force behind another fascinating indie group called Screwtape Lewis for about a decade.

Drawing on elements from ‘rockabilly, outlaw country and steampunk swing’, Punch Drunk Cabaret, who aren’t the least bit wary of trying their hand at all kinds of stylistic ventures, released their aforementioned self-titled debut early last year.

These days, they are relishing their live shows and are looking ahead to recording a new project. The guys certainly have plenty of material to mull over as that day draws closer – Bailer said 23 songs are virtually ready to land on a CD. “That’s what we are currently picking from. The strongest ones are already in the live shows, and we are gauging audience reaction,” he explains.

“Everything we do is dictated from being a ‘live’ band.

The songs we choose are largely going to be ones that go over well in a live setting. When you are an indie band, people are hearing you ‘live’ first. When you have music on the radio, they hear your recorded music first and then you have to bring the show up to that level.

“For us, to get people interested in this band, it has to be through our live shows. That’s our big challenge for the next album – how do we create a project that has that spirit and personality of the live show?”

Another challenge is that with a band like Punch Drunk Cabaret, their eclecticism can make selecting material a bit tougher too.

“We’ve never been one style of music, so will people gravitate to the rockabilly stuff, or are they going to like the folky stuff ?” Whatever the case, the guys nail it all terrifically, and Bailer is passionate about all of the band’s output.

Looking back, after Screwtape Lewis wrapped things up, Bailer found himself writing tunes not on behalf of a group, but for himself.

He tapped into music he had first heard as a kid, and all kinds of inspiration surfaced. Today he notes that he’s not so much attracted to what’s happening musically in pop culture, but draws inspiration from a bevy of classic tunes from earlier eras.

Punch Drunk Cabaret’s debut CD was produced by Ross Nykiforuk (Sheepdogs, Northern Pikes), and their enter-

SUMMER SOUNDS – Punch Drunk Cabaret performs at Bower Ponds in Red Deer on Aug. 11. taining video for their first single, Two Brown Bottles of Beer, was shot at the historic Bailey Theatre in Camrose.

Rounding out the group are Reverend Robin Eklund on drums and Terry Sawbones Grant on 12-string bass.

They’re all veterans whose resumes include supporting high ranking acts like Nickelback, the Tragically Hip, 5440 and the Northern Pikes, landing national radio play, touring in the U.S. and Europe, and even appearing in an internationally released movie.

Meanwhile, the band is as devoted to their loyal fans as ever.

The goal is to give folks a rollicking good time, and there is nothing that can come close to that connection that

Meet Lisa 403-782-5330

or email sales@lacombeexpress.com

Shelly O’Connor photo

crackles between performers and their audiences.

Bailer also points out how Punch Drunk Cabaret’s music continues to appeal to a relatively wide demographic.

He’s excited about the show at Bower Ponds as it’s a favourite place for families and it will be a chance to connect with them as well.

“We see ourselves as entertainers. And we’re always trying to think of ways of how to include the audience in our shows. It’s all part and parcel.

“For any creative person it’s also all about development – you just want to keep developing. The worst thing is when you stagnate.” editor@reddeerexpress.com

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TRAVEL Mexico offers natural beauty and rich culture

MYSTERIOUS CREATURE – Aside from Mexico’s culture, diversity and popular tourism destinations, there is plenty of interesting wildlife to check out as well.

By Deanna Morin Special to the Express In Mexico, in the Mayan Riviera, you will find a beautiful little city called Playa del Carmen and you’re going to want to go there!

This was our second time to this tropical paradise, but the first time that my husband and I were joined by our 11-year-old daughter, Madison. We went for nine full days and stayed at an ‘all-inclusive’ in downtown Playa del Carmen, just steps from the famous 5th Avenue shopping district.

Once there, we carefully selected our tours for the week.

We chose to book our excursions on our resort, which I also

recommend, and was so glad we did! We had to reschedule last minute due to minor illness and they were very accommodating.

First up was snorkeling.

We had gone snorkeling in Cenotes before, but this time we opted for snorkeling along the second largest reef in the world – right in Bahia Petempich National Park, with a company called ‘The Original Snorkeling Adventure’.

They brought us out to two different reefs; one we went to twice to check out the different colours the sun’s reflection produces on the reef. There was a lunch break between the trips out along their section of the beach. It was clean, comfortable and all-inclusive. My only recommendation is to not go

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on a windy day – the waves are bigger, making it harder to relax in the water. Also it made me leave a little deposit in the ocean!

The second excursion was one my daughter really wanted to do - swim with dolphins. We went to Dolphinaris Park right in the Mayan Riviera. Madison was the participant and we observed. I actually regret not participating, as it looked so fun once I was there. She touched them, swam on them, kissed them and loved every minute of it. The photos they took were crazy expensive and the food was mediocre, but the rest of the experience was perfect.

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We hit the Walmart to restock sunscreen and to get food items that are unique to Mexico; it was only a 10-minute walk from the beach downtown.

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Playacar, a relatively new development, just on the outskirts of Playa del Carmen. The beach here is superior to downtown, as it is not eroding and has fewer rough shells. Playacar also has more natural vegetation and we saw many iguanas and other small animals.

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SPORTS Buccaneers gear up for semi-final match this Sunday

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express It has been a great season for the Buccs, and they have every intention of building on their success.

With a record of 5-1, this year marks the best season in team history for the Central Alberta Buccaneers. Head Coach Duane Brown said that a number of things fell into place this year that built such a strong and successful team.

Brown said that the veteran players were at a point in their careers where they were able to mentor younger players on the team.

At the same time, those younger players have been pushing the veterans as they compete for starting positions on the team. This is a good thing, Brown added, as it forces players to work hard for their spots on the team and field time.

Having been head coach of the Buccaneers for three seasons now, Brown said there are two differences on the team that stand out to him and have never occurred before in his time with the Buccs. First, is that the team has a consistent offensive line. Second, is the team has depth.

By depth, Brown means talent goes beyond just the starting players on the team. He said that in past seasons, the Buccs first-string talent has been equal to other teams or better.

However, should some of that first-string talent be unable to make a game because of injury or other complications, the Buccaneers had no replacements that could play at that same level.

“We either didn’t have a back-up, or the drop between back-up to starter was huge,” said Brown. He added that this year, with so many players literally fighting for positions on the team, the Buccs have no problem filling a space left by an injured player and still playing a high caliber of football.

This season’s only loss by the Buccaneers came at the hands of the undefeated Calgary Gators and Brown said even that was a close game that could have gone either way.

He added that the team was missing several players particularly from the offensive line and still managed to compete on the same level as the Gators.

With only one loss on their record, the Buccs are certainly a favourite to win this year’s league. However, that in no way means they won’t be challenged.

Before the Buccaneers can even think about a championship game, they will have to face off against the St. Albert Stars this weekend.

While the Buccs crushed the Stars last time they faced them in Lacombe, Brown said the playoffs are a different beast and the team should forget about everything that happened during the regular season.

“The key thing is our players can’t take them for granted,” said Brown.

He added that recently, the coaching staff of the Buccaneers have been constantly reminding players that the Stars are a rookie team and have managed to do something that other rookie teams haven’t by making it to the

TEAM WORK - Tylor Johnson heads to the end zone as teammate Josh Atemichuk watches his back during a previous game with the Stars. semi-final.

“They have nothing to lose and if we don’t give them the respect that they deserve, they will come out and bite us,” said Brown.

Should the Buccs defeat the Stars this Sunday, their opponents in the Alberta Football League Championship will be decided in a game between the Calgary Wolfpack and the Calgary Gators that will take place only a few hours after the Stars and Buccs have kicked-off.

Brown said that game will be tight and could go either way.

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“It’s going to be close, that’s a huge grudge match between those two teams.”

In any case, Brown said that either team will prove a challenge should the Buccs advance to the championship game.

“Either team is going to be a battle,” said Brown. “I think it just changes to a defensive battle if we play the Gators versus and offensive battle if we play the Wolfpack.”

The Central Alberta Buccaneers take on the St. Albert Stars on Aug. 11 at 2 p.m.

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Tees hosts 38th annual rodeo Photos and story

by Brian Vossen/Lacombe Express

BLAZING SADDLE – Levi Schmidt comes out full speed after his mark during the calf-roping event.

STICKY RIDER - Dawson Shannon keeps his seat as his mount gets airborne during the steer-riding event.

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FAST AND FURIOUS – Olivia Block makes it look easy as she hits her target dead on during the calf-roping event.

TEAMWORK – Bryan and Winston Crane work together as they attempt to rope a young steer during the team-roping event.

his past weekend the 38th Annual Tees Rodeo was held in Tees.

While the town might be small, the action at its rodeo grounds was anything but with a full weekend of all kinds of rodeo events. In addition to well-known events like bull riding, team and calf roping, bronc riding and barrel racing for the ladies, less frequently seen events like wild cow milking and wild pony racing were also seen at the Tees Rodeo.

An all-ages rodeo, events for children also took place. Young cowboys and cowgirls showed they have what it takes as they wrangled calves in the calf scramble and held on for a wooly ride in the sheep riding.

A Central Alberta Rodeo Association sanctioned rodeo, the event brought out rodeo participants and fans of all-ages from all over Central Alberta and beyond to Tees for the weekend. Hundreds of participants and fans were out at the rodeo grounds to enjoy the great rodeo entertainment and perfect weather for the event. Free camping was offered to rodeo-goers and the campgrounds were packed all weekend as well.

The fun didn’t stop with the end of the daily rodeo either. Saturday and Sunday nights at the Tees Rodeo featured live entertainment in the beer gardens with Jordan Doell performing Saturday and the Coal Creek Boys wrapping things up on Sunday.

CARA and their main sponsor, Tees Ag Society, wished to thank all of their volunteers, contestants and sponsors for all their help making the rodeo the great success it was.

Plans for next year’s rodeo are already underway.

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