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ICONIC: Exploring the history of the flatiron building, a true Lacombe landmark – PG 3

CHALLENGE: Folks enjoy the second annual Gull Lake Centre Adventure Race recently – PG 25

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A STRONG START: Lacombe’s Midget A Rockets start the season with a win – PG 27

HANDS-ON - Seven-year-old Isabella Aguirre uses a fire extinguisher with a little help from Blackfalds Firefighter Korey Campbell to extinguish a controlled fire during the department’s open house on Oct. 5.

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History of Flatiron entwined with the history of Lacombe Iconic downtown landmark one of only two such buildings in Alberta

BY ANNA MARIE JUNUS Special to the Express

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eeping your money under a mattress, hidden in a floorboard, or tucked away in a jar was not uncommon for the early settlers of Lacombe, especially with reports of bank robberies throughout North America. The Merchants Bank of Canada, established in Lacombe in 1901, and the first bank in Lacombe, wanted to change that.

They were conducting business in a rented room in a school house and also in the Victoria Hotel. They knew that to convince people to trust them with their money they would have to offer something that the settlers didn’t have and something better than a school room and a space in a hotel. Hogle and Davis, a pair of architects who had designed other Merchant Banks, were brought in and given the shape of the plot, due to the grid system that the town had adopted by creating streets perpendicular to the railway tracks; they designed the Flatiron building, fashioned after the famous Fuller building in New York City.

The Flatiron, a distinctive landmark in Lacombe, was built out of bricks and sandstone in 1904. As an example of Edwardian Classical Revivalist architecture, it conveys a more masculine, solid and stable appearance than the previously popular Victorian buildings. Narrowing columns and windows give the appearance of height. An ornate scallop-shaped hood over the doorway, mosaic tile floors and extensive woodwork throughout the building offered an image of power and wealth. What better place than this to store your precious earnings? And it worked.

People began trusting banks. It’s no wonder that many financial institutions built around this time feature the same neo-classic styling.

Two years later, the other buildings on the Flatiron block, all constructed of wood, burned to the ground. The Flatiron was undamaged. Because of this, the town passed a bylaw that all future construction in the downtown area would be made of brick

LONG-LASTING ICON – Lacombe’s Flatiron has served as a symbol for the City for nearly 110 years. and sandstone. As each building was reconstructed, many not only used brick, but followed the Edwardian architecture of the Flatiron. One could say, that the reason the downtown core of Lacombe looks the way it does, is because of fire. It also provided a booming business for the local brickyards.

In 1922, in spite of its impressive appearance, the Merchants Bank of Canada went bankrupt and the Bank of Montreal bought the building and called it home until 1967 when it was purchased

by Dr. McKibbon who made extensive changes to the building, renovating it for medical offices.

The front door was lowered to the ground to enable his patients easier access. A spiral staircase led to upper floor apartments. The main floor vault was removed to make room for x-ray equipment,

although the basement vault still remains. Later he joined forces with another medical practitioner who had bought the building next door. They punched a doorway between the two structures.

Later the building housed other businesses including an antique store and a photo studio.

It was purchased in 2001 by local business owners for a reported $165,000. Several hundred thousand dollars more was poured into the building to return it to its former appearance. The front entrance was raised back to where it was. The inside was gutted and refurbished. Doors and windows were replaced and the exterior was reconstructed. It was discovered then that the windows were narrower at the top than at the bottom which required windows to be specially made.

On May 16, 2003, then Mayor, Judy Gordon cut the ribbon and officially opened the doors of the refurbished building. It now housed the Lacombe & District Historical Society Interpretive Centre on the main and basement floors, Tim Horton offices on the second floor, and an apartment on the top floor.

In 2008 the Lacombe and District Historical Society closed its doors to the Flatiron for a brief time until they were able to obtain funding. In only a matter of months, the doors were open again and the Society has been going strong, offering various displays throughout the years. Last year the displays focused on The Girl Guides of Canada, The Lacombe Police Service, local dairy farming, a Christmas Village, and winter sports. This past year the Flatiron had an exhibit of the

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Throughout the years the Flatiron has been an important landmark in the City of Lacombe. No building in the City is allowed to be taller. It was featured in the 2005 movie The Magic of Ordinary Days. It is the older of only two flatirons in Alberta; the other is in Edmonton and known as the Gibson Block. There are only nine flatiron buildings in all of Canada. Any newspaper or magazine story about Lacombe features the Flatiron. The Flatiron has also been the site of the town water pump and a red light which alerted the local police to emergency calls.

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McQuesten hopes to return to Council chambers

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express Bill McQuesten wants to represent the people of Lacombe.

BILL MCQUESTEN McQuesten, who has been part of Lacombe council in the past, is once again running to represent the people of his community.

He said that Lacombe needs to shift its planning and start looking further down the road.

“We think too small,” said McQuesten. “We don’t plan ahead and we don’t think big. You look at the other communities that are

flourishing around here, they are thinking big and they’re doing big. We need to change our mindset and plan for the future.”

McQuesten has served on Lacombe’s council for nine years previously and for three of those years as mayor. Now, he wants to once again have the opportunity to make his voice heard in the Council Chambers.

It was a desire to be able to directly impact his community that led McQuesten to first run for council in the 90s, he said.

Being a citizen of Lacombe with a family in the community, he wanted to make sure Lacombe stayed in good shape so his children could enjoy it as well.

Now, McQuesten wants to get involved again.

Not only to make his own voice heard, but to make sure City council is truly acting in the best interests of the people it is representing.

“Right now I find that council isn’t actually listening to the people. Coun-

cil needs to be more responsible to the people and administration needs to be more responsible to council.”

McQuesten said when he served on past councils, he enjoyed the idea of planning for the future of Lacombe.

He added that, in the right environment, working on council can be a very positive process.

“You are doing futuristic planning that will affect generations to come. So it has to be done with a great deal of thought and with a lot of input from the citizens.”

Working on council is also a large responsibility and it is important for councillors to remember that, said McQuesten.

“It’s a huge responsibility,” said McQuesten. “It can’t be taken lightly.”

He added that, while there is responsibility involved in working with council, it’s a responsibility that he enjoys.

Should he be elected, commercial growth would

be one area that McQuesten would focus on, he said.

He added that, not only is Lacombe not growing commercially, it is actually losing businesses. He said he would like to see Lacombe be more like some of its surrounding communities and

be a little more aggressive.

“You look at the communities around us and they’re proactive and they’re moving forward and we seem to be stagnant, that’s quite worrisome.”

Having had past experience with council is one of

his biggest strengths, said McQuesten.

He said that his experience and background can help Lacombe plan for the future. “I’ve done some innovative things and I think I can do some more.” news@lacombeexpress.com

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Requirements for Voter Identification LOCAL AUTHORITIES ELECTION ACT (Sections 12, 35, 46, 53)

Fall Community Clean-Up n-Up Campaign October 15 - 24, 2013 Please do not set items out prior to October 12, 2013 Please place all items for disposal at the front your ur property, and not on the sidewalk, alley or street; items must be left at the property line. Debris left in the alleys will not be picked up. Ensure that pedestrian and vehiclee traffic are not blocked. Do not place refuse next to or touching the bin used for normal mal household garbage pickup.

Please have items place out by 7:00am on the day your area is scheduled scheduled.

Refuse must be organized and separated into piles for pick up. It is the responsibility of the homeowner to separate these piles. All items must be sorted and neatly tied, bundled or bagged. Trees, brush or limbs cannot be more than 10 feet long or they will not be picked up. Please separate material according to the list below for pick up: -Brush & Wood – treated, painted, and stained wood needs to be separated into a general rubble pile. Do not include construction material in this pile.

-Leaves, Sod and Garden Waste – these can also be taken to either the Wolf Creek recycle site. Leaves & garden waste can be taken to the green colored yard waste bins spread throughout the City for disposal.

-Metals -Appliances including fridge, freezers, AC units etc. – all food must be removed -Furniture -Swing Sets & Trampolines - dismantled & separated according to metal/plastic components Items that will NOT be picked up or are recyclable: -Unmanageable piles & piles not sorted or separated -Hazardous Waste – oil, cleaning solutions, paint, antifreeze, aerosols, railway ties, etc.

-Construction Waste – deck boards, fence boards, construction timber, drywall, concrete, roofing materials, porcelain toilets or sinks, etc.

-Cardboard – please break down boxes and take to the Wolf Creek Drive recycle site for disposal.

Any items placed out after the schedule date for pick-up will remain the responsibility of the resident owner. For a full schedule of areas and pick-up dates please visit www.lacombe.ca and for more information call 403-782-6666 or 403-782-1261.

Local Jurisdiction: LACOMBE COUNTY, Province of Alberta Notice is hereby given that an election will be held for the filling of the following offices: Office COUNTY COUNCILLOR COUNTY COUNCILLOR COUNTY COUNCILLOR

Number of Vacancies 1 1 1

Electoral Division Number Division 1 Division 2 Division 3

Voting will take place on the 21st day of October, 2013, between the hours of 10 AM and 8 PM. Voting stations will be located at: Division 1

Alix Community Hall (5008 - 49 Avenue, Alix) Haynes Hall (SE 4-39-24-W4)(Haynes Rd.)

Division 2

Mirror Community Hall (5120 - 50 Avenue, Mirror) Tees Hall (24 McNabb Street, Tees)(SE 25-40-24-W4) Westling Hall (RR25-0 and Milton Rd.)(SE 13-41-25-4)

Division 3

Lakeside Hall (RR 26-3 and Lakeside Rd.)(SE 4-40-26-W4) Joffre (Motor Home on Railway Avenue) Blackfalds Community Hall (4810 Womacks Rd., Blackfalds)

In order to vote you must produce identification for inspection. The identification must be: (a) one piece of photo identification with name and address issued by a Canadian government whether federal, provincial, local, or an agency of that government, that contains a photograph of the elector and his or her name and current address, or (b) one piece of identification authorized by the Chief Electoral Officer under the Election Act (Alberta) with name and address as required by section 53(1)(b)(i) of the Local Authorities Election Act. For a complete list of Voter Eligibility Identification Requirements please visit www.lacombecounty.com.

DATED at Lacombe County in the Province of Alberta, this 24th day of September, 2013.

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Decision day is fast approaching No, not election day, though that too will soon be here.

No, we mean the decision Lacombe’s current council will be making on Oct. 15 when it finally passes a resolution about the Solid Waste Roadmap.

Lacombe’s controversial and much debated Solid Waste Roadmap issue will come to a head when council finally votes on the new recommendations made by City administration after a summer-long engagement, education and feedbackgathering campaign.

This whole affair has been going on longer than some might think.

It goes back to November of 2012 when council actually passed a resolution on the original Solid Waste Road Map with changes to come in effect around April 2013.

It wasn’t until then, when the City prepared to implement one of the more controversial aspects of the plan, the replacement of back alley dumpsters with smaller roll-out bins, that the City and its council realized they may not have made the best decision.

It would be fair to say that, regrettably, the City of Lacombe did not do the

best job of making the public aware of its initial decision prior to implementing the original program.

In fact, some City officials have admitted as much.

It would also be fair to say that, after realizing its mistake, the City went out of its way to make sure the same thing didn’t happen again, engaging in the aforementioned extensive awareness campaign.

As mentioned before in Lacombe Express editorials relating to the Solid Waste Roadmap, the City did its job and did it well after several representatives of the community (who were also doing their job in the political process) made it clear they didn’t agree with all the points of the plan.

The City came up with a plan to engage the public and received tremendous feedback from several demographics, creating a great cross-section of the community that the City could really use to make recommendations to council.

Not only did the plan work, the people of Lacombe can see it worked by the changes made to several of the original recommendations of the Solid

Waste Roadmap. Lacombians now know they can hold the City and council accountable for their decisions and that those same organizations aren’t afraid to admit mistakes.

Matthew Goudy, director of infrastructure for the City of Lacombe, said that the whole process of the Solid Waste Roadmap has certainly been a large learning experience for the City, but overall a positive one.

He said the City has

determined a lot of what works and doesn’t work as far as getting the public engaged in the consultation process.

Hopefully, the City will put this knowledge to good use by making the plan a model for public engagement in future plans made by the City and council.

The success of the awareness campaign surrounding the Solid Waste Roadmap has proved that the City can and will truly

make the citizens of Lacombe part of its decisionmaking process.

Goudy said that certainly, aspects of the plan are likely to be used in future instances where the City seeks public input.

Let’s hope he is right. It would certainly save Lacombe a lot of headaches in the future and help both the City and its council maintain the trust of the people they represent and work for.

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In April 2013, in order to find out what you really think about our community, the City of Lacombe conducted its first-ever Citizen Satisfaction Survey with residents.

We asked your opinion on several different topics including, but not limited to, the quality of life in our City, your satisfaction about the services, public safety, and communications. Your answers gave us important feedback.

The results show that we love Lacombe and think it’s a pretty terrific place to live.

Ninety-six per cent of you rated Lacombe as good to excellent in quality of life. Ninety-five percent rated us high in quality of environment. Ninety-four per cent said it was a good place to live long term.

Ninety-four percent said it was a good place to raise a family, and 92% said it was good to excellent

Norma

MacQUARRIE for cleanliness and neatness.

When you think of Lacombe, you think of our heritage buildings and our historic downtown. You love our green spaces, parks, and trails.

Friendliness, sense of community and ‘small town feel’ are also marks of our city.

You ranked the Lacombe Fire Department very high, I have to agree they provide an excellent service to our community.

You also gave a very high score to the Lacombe Police Service which is one of only seven municipal police forces in the entire province.

Both entities have served La-

combe for over 100 years, and continue to play a crucial role in making our City a safe place to live.

Thank you for giving them the recognition they deserve.

The Lacombe Memorial Centre also ranked highly at 83%.

It is a beautiful building that houses the public library, FCSS and Anna Maria’s Cafe. It also provides great venues for many different types of events.

It also appears that you agree with MoneySense Magazine, which named us the eighth best city in Canada to live, the third best small city in Canada, and the tenth best place to raise your children.

One of the biggest concerns you have is the lack of retail businesses in our community.

The ability to shop locally is an important feature of a thriving city.

Let me assure you that City staff

is continuing to work hard on attracting and keeping businesses in Lacombe. We believe that you should be able to live, work, shop and play in our fair City.

I invite you to take a closer look at the survey results, if you haven’t done so already. You can find it at our web site at www.lacombe.ca.

Click on the blue City Hall tab/ council and Legislative/Agendas/ May 27, 2013.

You will find the Citizen Satisfaction Survey there.

A city is not just about the council and administration, but it is about all of us. We all have a say in how our City is run, and our success depends on all of us working together to keep Lacombe a clean, friendly and safe place where all can live, work, grow, and prosper.

Norma MacQuarrie is the CAO of Lacombe.

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Letters to the editor

October 20 - 26th is National Foster Family Week On behalf of the Central Alberta Child and Family Services Authority Board, we would like to celebrate the foster parents and caregivers who provide care to children and youth in Central Alberta.

Each year we take some time in October to acknowledge the work of foster parents and the contributions they make to support children and youth. National Foster Family Week provides an opportunity to celebrate the hundreds of Alberta foster families who willingly embrace challenges and support the most vulnerable children and youth to reach their full potential in life.

We hold foster parents in high regard and would like to share a couple of their comments with you to demonstrate why.

Please read these over and think about the

foster parents you know and the untold stories. When you read these statements from foster parents, remember to thank Central Alberta’s foster parents for their dedication and commitment to children and youth in care.

“We have fostered many children over the years but this child touched our hearts to make a commitment to adopt. We couldn’t understand how this child could be all alone with no one asking for a visit with child. No child has to face the world the world all alone. We are happy to say that this child is no longer alone, we are now family.”

“Our foster youth may have some challenges requiring him to receive additional supports in school and at his part-time job but our teenager has shown he is capable

Readers encourage input on roll-out bins issue After the public consultation process undertaken by the City of Lacombe this summer, the following are the new recommendations made by Administration to the Council for their consideration: 1. That the current mix of receptacle types within the community be maintained, with new subdivisions receiving roll-out bins. We understand that this means where there are now back alley dumpsters, those will remain; where there are rollouts, those will remain.

2. a. That Council direct Administration to implement a curbside blue box recycling program in all residential areas of the City on a weekly pickup schedule, and 2. b. That Council direct Administration to modify the current Wolf Creek Recycle Depot to allow for single stream recycling, and 2. c. That Council direct Administration to restrict the hours of operation at the Wolf Creek Recycle Depot to Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and 2. d. That Council direct Administration to modify the monthly collection rates for both commercial and residential service to reflect the modified service, by increasing residential collection rates by $2.90 per month and commercial rates by $1.50 per month for bi-weekly collection and $3 per month for weekly collection.

3. That Administration conduct a Request for Proposal process to retain a third party contractor to dispose of material collected from the green bins, that Adminis-

tration purchase an additional ten green bins per year, for five years, and the cost of these services be funded through a combination of rate increases and reserve transfers. At this time, only grass clippings, leaves and garden waste will be allowed in the green bins.

More detailed information on these recommendations can be found online at lacombe.ca in agenda reports, memos 1,2,3 and 4 of the September 15, 2013 meeting agenda, under Solid Waste Roadmap - Consultation Process.

There are two concerns with these recommendations 1.

Blue box recycling program should have pick up in the back alley, where there are alleys. This was piloted in the further public consultation process.

2.

Wolf Creek Recycle Depot hours need to extend into the evenings and include weekends.

If you agree, or disagree, with these recommendations, Now is the time to let the Mayor and Council members know your thoughts. It is planned that these recommendations will be voted on by Council at the next meeting on Oct. 15 at 5 p.m.

Let’s be there to see how council votes after a five-month public consultation process to reflect the wishes of Lacombe residents.

Louise Pickett Margaret Garrett Lacombe

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of so much more. We are proud to say that this past year, he has successfully obtained his driver’s license, purchased a vehicle with his own savings account and pays for his own car insurance. When he received a traffic ticket from running the red light he paid it promptly. We let him know how proud we are of him and his accomplishments.”

These foster families have significantly impacted the lives of the children in their care. They are truly amazing and make a difference in Central Alberta communities.

For these and the hundreds of ways they help children and youth, we would like to thank foster parents during National Foster Family Week.

Across the country, caregivers are help-

ing young people in foster care build bright futures by serving as foster parents, respite caregivers, kinship caregivers, adoptive parents and private guardians.

More help is needed. If you’re interested in more information about being a caregiver, call toll free 310-0000, then 403-755-6104 and ask to speak to the Caregiver Recruiter and gather more information. Information is also available online at http://fostercarealberta.ca/.

Please join us in recognizing foster parents and caregivers in Central Alberta communities. We extend our heartfelt thanks.

Christine Moore Jason Sansregret Central Alberta Child and Family Services Authority board co-chairs

World Alzheimer Day is important to recognize, officials say World Alzheimer Day has been marked on Sept. 21 since 1994; and this year’s theme is a ‘Journey of Caring’.

This theme resonated with us in the Red Deer and the Central Alberta office of the Alzheimer Society of Alberta and NWT because of our daily interactions with the caregivers, families and friends of people with dementia.

These are people involved in the journey through dementia because they care deeply about someone with the disease.

We recognized the day by hosting a lovely afternoon at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre on Sept. 20, where attendees learned about the secrets of caring for themselves and living well from Dr. Allison Ronda of the Red Deer Wellness Clin-

ic and Carol Foy of Studio Upstairs Yoga and Wellness.

We extend our grateful thanks to these two speakers who donated their time and expertise; everyone went home with something new to think about and try.

Days like World Alzheimer Day are important to recognize the significant strides being made toward increasing awareness and combating the stigma surrounding dementia.

This year also served as an opportunity to learn how to live well – with or without dementia.

Janice Fogarty Manager, community relations Alzheimer Society of Alberta & NWT, Red Deer & Central Alberta office

Letters Policy Letters to the editor are welcomed by the Lacombe Express. We attempt to publish a cross section of opinion and letters criticizing or praising our writers or content.

However we reserve the right to edit every letter if necessary for length, taste, clarity and to eliminate inaccurate or libelous statements.

We prefer short concise letters, but will run letters unedited (for length) to a maximum of 250 words.

Anything over this is subject to cutting.

To be considered for publication letters must contain the name, address and phone number of the writer.

We publish the letter writer’s name and hometown at the end of the letter.

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Joy hopes to shift from reporter to participant in council

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express Once the editor of a local newspaper, Lisa Joy now wishes to serve the citizens of Lacombe in a more di-

LISA JOY rect manner.

Joy covered the activities of Lacombe council for several years as editor of the Lacombe Globe.

Now no longer with the Globe, Joy wishes to continue serving the people of Lacombe as a councillor.

“It was a privilege and an honour,” said Joy of her time covering Lacombe council.

“And I would like to con-

tinue that, continue serving the people of Lacombe.”

Joy said that because of her experience covering City council, she is already up to date on the goings on of council and has an understanding of how council works.

“I know the issues,” said Joy. She added that, through covering council meetings, she developed a passion for local politics and that is another factor that led her to run for council herself.

The people of Lacombe also care about local politics, said Joy. She added that, because the decisions made by City councillors affect people more directly than other levels of government, they matter most to the people in the community.

“Nothing impacts people more than what happens locally.”

She said that people are more inclined to speak out about what happens in their own community than about issues at the provincial or federal level.

Joy also gave the example of Lacombe’s Solid

Waste Roadmap and the massive public feedback around that issue as an example of how much people care about their own community. “There are more (people) interested in local issues because it affects them directly,” said Joy. “It’s their community.”

Also passionate about Lacombe and its people, Joy said her love for the community is another trait that would serve her well as a councillor.

She said that Lacombe is her home and she wants to do what is best for it.

“I know the issues, I know the people and I know the community. And I care about them.”

As a reporter, Joy spent a lot of her time listening to people and telling their stories.

She said this would translate well in the political world, where she would listen to people and then represent their interests.

Fiscal responsibility and transparent government are issues that Joy would strive for as a councillor.

She said that Lacombe’s councillors have made a lot

of headway in this area and she would like to be part of that so she could see them continue to do so.

Education is also important to Joy. She said that, if elected,

she would work towards having Red Deer College set up a satellite campus in Lacombe so that students from Lacombe attending the College would not need to commute.

Joy said that she knows money is tight for a lot of students and that they can’t afford to drive back and forth between the two cities. news@lacombeexpress.com

LOCKED IN TIME - Zeke Pipke of Lacombe ATB stores a time capsule in the bank’s vault. The capsule contains drawings from 63 Lacombe students depicting their visions of the future. The capsule will be opened in October of 2038 during ATB’s centennial anniversary.

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Below is the response given to an individual who posed the following questions.

I thought they may be of interest to others in our community. – Grant Creasey

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Q) Am I against the City providing any funds to ME Global Athletic Park (LAPA)?

A) Certainly not. The City Council minutes show I did in fact vote in favor of the additional maintenance of the park to be performed by City crews.

LAPA has since declined on the offer of the snow removal portion by the City. I am sure they had good reason to do so and it is certainly their choice. I am in support of all minor sports activities but want City fund allocations to be based on community preference and overall usage, not just because any group is most vocal. We need to realize that our requests far outweigh the ability to provide. Economic realities dictate a realistic prioritization of available funds.

Q) Did I purchase all my election signs from a company in the USA? A) No, not all, but in fact some were.

I sourced all the larger signs locally but chose to buy the ‘lawn’ signs elsewhere.

As a business owner and resident here

in Lacombe, I prefer to support other local business whenever possible. I am certain this same courtesy is afforded my business as well. In this particular instance I could not do so in good conscience. I was able to source them for $3 each as compared to the $18 each from local sources. This difference was far too large of a premium in my opinion.

Given my past attention to prudent spending of public funds in my role on City Council, it would be Hypocritical of me not to demonstrate Ànancial responsibility of my own. I would not disrespect all those individuals and businesses that were generous in their support of my campaign by wasting their money in such a manner. I am steadfast in my belief that our tax dollars need to be allocated in such a manner so as to bring the maximum value possible.

Thanks again for your inquiry, I appreciate you taking the time to ask for my thoughts prior to forming an opinion.

Please remember to exercise your democratic right and vote on October 21st.

Sincerely,

Grant Creasey

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Thursday, October 10, 2013

Tutty hopes to take helm of Blackfalds council again

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express Wayne Tutty wants Blackfalds to stay on the right track.

Tutty, who is running for mayor of Blackfalds in the upcoming municipal election, said he wants to once again be involved in the Town’s growth and ensure it continues to be a place people want to move to.

Tutty has been involved with Blackfalds Town council on and off, both as councillor and as mayor, since it was the Village of Blackfalds, first serving in 1977. Seeing that Blackfalds was growing and wanting to be a part of that growth is what first led Tutty to run for council.

“At that time we were a village and then we became a town,” said Tutty.

“So I have been involved in politics in Blackfalds for many years. I was always interested in the community and the growth. When I first was on council there was only 700 people so I was able to see the progression.”

Tutty said he has always

WAYNE TUTTY been interested in the community and as such was interested in local politics. He added that he has gotten involved with the community on other levels outside of his involvement with council as well, working with the fire department, Agriculture Society and Chamber of Commerce, just to name a few organizations.

Still having a strong desire to see his town develop is one reason that Tutty once again wants to serve Blackfalds as mayor.

He said he wants to provide more amenities for the Town’s citizens so that they can continue to enjoy Blackfalds as well as continue to make living in Blackfalds affordable for

its people.

“There’s reasons why people come to Blackfalds.”

He added amenities and affordability are among those reasons and he wants to make sure they continue to be so.

Because of the growth, Tutty said he would also like to see Blackfalds develop a community identity. He said that a community identity that shows what Blackfalds is really all about would give the people something to be proud of and would also give the Town something to advertise to others.

Having served on nine different councils, Tutty said his experience is a great strength in his campaign. He added that he has proven his capability as a leader in the past and would do so again if elected.

“I think I have the experience, I have a lot of knowledge about the government and I have worked closely with the federal and provincial (governments) in the past.” He went on to say that those relationships between the federal

and provincial government are important for a mayor, as many of the projects done by the community are funded by the higher levels of government and require their cooperation.

Tutty also said that, as every new council has different people with different opinions, it is important for

council to form a unit that can work for the betterment of the community. He added that any Blackfalds council will have to work hard as the community is growing so quickly.

Infrastructure is another concern of Tutty’s due to growth. He said that traffic rules are changing, and

Blackfalds is getting to a point where it can no longer place businesses wherever it has space and instead has to consider things like traffic flow, parking and other issues whenever a new amenity, business or other building is being constructed. news@lacombeexpress.com

GENEROUS ENERGY - Vermilion Energy donated $2,330 of proceeds from a golf tournament held in the summer to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lacombe & District. photo submitted

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fyi EVENTS Five years of Halloween Fun! Come visit us – We’re dying to see you! Get into the spirit of Halloween at the Fifth Annual Haunted (green) House at Tees.

This year’s theme is a Haunted Pirate Ship. Aye, Matey! Stowaway onboard and make your way through the decks of the not-so-deserted ship. Avoid the captain or he’ll give you two choices - join his ghostly crew or end up in Davy Jones’ Locker at the bottom of the deep. The faint of heart can take a walk through our pumpkin patch and view the many carved and decorated jack-o-lanterns, and young sailors-to-be can make a Halloween craft or two. The Haunted (green) House will be ready for victims (visitors) Oct. 25-31 from 7 – 9 p.m. at PJ’s Plantation at Tees, at the southeast corner of Hwy. 12 and Range Road 24-0. Admission is free, but a non-perishable food donation for our communities’ food banks would be appreciated. Call 403-7843084 for more information.

Lacombe Dance Lessons - social and choreographed ballroom dancing. Traditional Two-step or Cha Cha/Jive starting in October. For details phone Cliff at 403-782-4094.

The Red Deer River Watershed Alliance (RDRWA) will be holding their Ambassador Breakfast Oct. 18 from 7:30–8:45 a.m. at the Quality Inn North Hill. Cost: $15 per adult $8 per child (6-12 years old.) There will a presentation by Carol Kelly, founder and executive director of the Medicine River Wildlife Centre.

She will talk about the steps a patient takes through the Centre, the species they receive and why the animals come to them.T his presentation will also highlight how people can take steps to minimize the damage done to our wild neighbours. Carol will be accompanied by their educational animal Otis the Owl. Please join us in welcoming Otis as one of our newest Watershed Ambassadors for all of his educational efforts with the Centre.

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(WPACs) ma mandated by the Province of Alber Alberta through its ‘Water for Life Strategy’. Through the Watershed Ambassador Program, RDRWA hopes to raise the profile of the watershed, its stewards and celebrate stewardship achievements throughout the watershed. RSVP to info@ rdrwa.ca or call Kelly at (403) 340-7379 by noon on Oct. 16.

Real Men Sing Barbershop! The Wild Rose Harmonizers Barbershop Chorus is a chorus for males of all ages who love to sing four-part a cappella harmony. We are a proud member of the Barbershop Harmony society providing entertainment at seniors’ lodges, hospitals and numerous community and private functions

Resource Centre in Red Deer from 1 to 4 p.m. The workshop topics are on understanding osteoarthritis and staying fit at home. For more information and to register, call Jeanett at 403-782-9414 by Oct. 15.

A Drumming Circle is being held at Blackfalds United Church on Oct. 25 at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $10, $5 child and includes a drum.

You are encouraged to bring your own drum if you have one.

No experience is necessary and drumming circles help to relieve stress and aid people to feel emotionally and spiritually connected. Jeannette Hippie, a local drumming facilitator, will be leading the group. Pre-registration is encouraged to ensure enough

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The Red Deer Legion Pipe Band is recruiting experienced and inexperienced people from the Central Alberta area, who are interested in joining the Band.

Anyone with piping or drumming experience, or if you would like to learn piping or drumming, are asked to please contact us at 403-782-7183 or by email at amacaskill@telus.net. Practices are held at the Red Deer Legion on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. and new members will start in November.

The Central Alberta Teachers’ Association is hosting a free wellness workshop on Oct. 24 at the Golden Circle Senior

and hope for people living with dementia and their caregivers.

No break is too big or too small!

Host a bake sale or game night!

Try tea and sandwiches! At home or work, be creative and have fun! Call 403- 342-0448 or visit alzheimercoffeebreak.ca.

drums. Contact Karen at 403885-4151 or dkolfert@telus.net to register or more information.

Check our web site at blackfaldsunitedchurch.com for details of this and upcoming events.

The Learning Disabilities Association – Red Deer Chapter is accepting registrations for ongoing multi-disciplinary tutoring, oneon-one developed specifically for learning disabilities, dyslexia, ADHD and other conditions.

Contact Jeannette at 403-3403885 or by email at programs@ LDRedDeer.ca for more information. Visit www.LDRedDeer.ca.

Raise your mug in support of people affected by Alzheimer’s disease in your community! This September and October you can make your coffee count by hosting a Coffee Break. We provide the coffee - you invite the people!

Donations from your event support local front-line programs and services, and provide help

upstairs hall. Coffee time runs Wednesdays from 9:30-11 a.m. ($2 for coffee, tea and cookies).

On Fridays, there are four meat draws and tickets are $2/set of three tickets. Draw starts at 6:30 p.m. On Saturdays, there are four meat draws which start at 4:30 p.m. Chase the ace starts after meat draws.

Jack Connors teaches a yoga class at Canadian University College.

For more information, class schedules and locations visit facebook.com/YogaWithJack.

The schedule for September-October is Sunday 7-8 p.m.; Tuesday-Thursday 9-10 p.m. hot yoga at Dancer’s Edge in Lacombe; Wedesday - 9-10 p.m. hot yoga at Dancer’s Edge in Blackfalds and finally Monday-Wednesday from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. with GetFit Fitness in the Canadian University College Gym. New to Lacombe? Contact Lacombe Welcome Wagon at

403-348-9567 for free maps, information about the City & area, as well as free gifts from local businesses. New baby in the family? Contact Lacombe Welcome Wagon at 403-3489567 for free information, baby product samples as well as free gifts from local businesses.

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.

Lacombe Writers Group meet every two weeks, on Mondays.

Gentle and encouraging group with writers of all different genres. Call 403-885-4251 for more information.

Drop in Pool Tournament run every Saturday from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Lacombe Hotel.

Youth Unlimited Road Hockey for boys ages nine and up outside the Youth Unlimited Building (YU-Turn). $2/night or $50/ season. Aug. 1 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the YU-Turn Youth Center.

Lacombe Farmers Market runs 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.

Circle of Friends - free weekly supper for the community, nutritious meals for anyone interested. It runs at Bethel Christian Reformed Church.

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Week of October 10 - October 17, 2013 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.

Taoist Tai Chi - a relaxing, low impact exercise; continuing classes year round, for those who have completed beginners or have learned Taoist Tai Chi before. Participate in classes of your choice. Available in Red Deer, Lacombe, Rocky Mountain House, and Innisfail. Contact 403-3466772 for more information.

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 @403-7424218 or check out our web site at www.heartsofharmony.ca.

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.

The Lord of the Rings: Exploring the Hidden Meanings of Tolkien’s fiction - Many people consider The Lord of the Rings to be the greatest work of fiction in the 20th century. But beyond a great adventure story, the work explores themes of power, ethics, faith and the good life. A series exploring these themes of J.R.R. Tolkien’s fiction will be held at St. Andrew’s United Church at 7 p.m. on Sunday evenings. Everyone interested in the intersection of theology

and popular culture is welcome to participate. For more information or to register, contact Rev. Ross Smillie at 403-782-3148.

MEETINGS Local residents are invited to learn safe and effective strategies to manage their weight by attending an Alberta Health Services’ weight-management program. Weight Wise offers a series of free workshops led by AHS health professionals who share their expertise and guide interactive group sessions. The program is open to residents 17 years of age and older. (Family members and supporters are welcome to attend. The workshops are not recommended for pregnant women.) Interested residents are welcome to register and attend all or some of the workshops, depending on their specific educational interests.

This allows for a flexible program that adapts to the needs of each participant. Workshop dates/ sessions include: Nov. 19: Getting Started: Planning for success.

Nov. 18: Nutrition: I know I should eat healthy, but how? Oct. 15, Nov. 26 & Dec. 2: Managing hunger and appetite. Oct. 22 & Dec. 3: Finding Balance: The role of calories in weight management. Oct. 28 & Nov. 5: Nutrition: The truth about what works in weight management. Oct. 29 & Dec. 17: Moving Matters: Including physical activity in your day.

Nov. 12 & 25: Lifestyle Change: A tool kit for success. Dec. 9 & 16: Minding Stress: Effectively reduce and manage the stress in your life (Part 1 & 2). Weight Wise workshop sessions will be held in the Education Room at Bethany Collegeside, 99 College Circle. For more information and workshop times, or to register, call 1-877-314-6997.

The Central Alberta Retired Teachers’ Association is hosting a free wellness workshop on Understanding Osteoarthritis and Staying Fit at Home on Oct. 24 at the Golden Circle from 1 until 4 p.m. The workshop on Understanding Osteoarthritis will describe the symptoms, explain self management strategies and review various therapies available. Staying Fit at Home describes simple exercises that can be used to maintain and improve health and wellness while being at home. For further informa-

tion and to register call Jeanette at 403-782-9414 by Oct. 15.

W.H.O.L.E. - Widows Helping Others Live Earnestly. W.H.O.L.E. can help you adjust to your loss, to channel your grief into helping others who are struggling with loss, and to help you gain perspective as a person who has a new role to be fulfilled. It’s about widow to widow interaction and socialization. It’s about being able to express with like-minded women the pain and confusion that comes with loss, as well as 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.

Refreshments will be served.

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 – 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 403341-4351 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.

Air Force Association of Canada.

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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.

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.

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. 403-357-3671.

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.

Alberta Women’s Institute has monthly meetings; Hillsdown (second Monday, 403-3470100); Leslieville (second Wednesday, 403-729-2420) and Ridgewood (first Tuesday, 403-886-4129).

SEMINARS Power to Parent course, Saturdays 9 to noon Nov. 16 to Dec. 7. Featuring dynamic teaching materials from Dr. Neufeld.

More information or to register www.shalomcounselling. com or phone 403-342-0339.

The Alzheimer Society will run a new session of the Seeds of Hope Family Learning Series focusing on Early Stage dementia beginning Oct. 17th. Providing education and support for families of persons living with Alzheimer Disease and related dementias, the series consists of several sessions with activities and presenters to address specific issues related to each stage. Topics for the early stage series include Exploring the Experience of Dementia, You as the Care Provider, Understanding Dementia, and Planning Ahead. For details and to register for this free learn-ing series, please contact Christine Prysunka, manager, client services at 403 342 0448.

The Central Alberta Retired Teachers’ Association is hosting a free wellness workshop on Understanding Osteoarthritis and Staying Fit at Home on Thursday, Oct. 24 at the Golden Circle from 1 until 4 p.m. The workshop on Understanding Osteoarthritis will describe the symptoms, explain self management strategies and review various therapies available. Staying Fit at Home describes simple exercises that can be used to maintain and improve health and wellness while being at home.

For further information and to register please call Jeanette at 403-782-9414 by Oct. 15.

Free-Up Financial Living workshop – Oct. 19th, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn how to develop a personal spending plan, prioritize financial goals and reduce debt. Registration information at www.shalomcounselling.

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Tutty and Stol present election platforms in Blackfalds

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express With Blackfalds’ council being elected by acclamation, the only candidates left in the race are those for mayor of Blackfalds.

Both candidates, incumbent Melodie Stol and candidate Wayne Tutty, had the opportunity to present their platforms to voters at a forum held at the Blackfalds Multiplex on Oct 3.

In her introductory speech, Stol cited her work ethic and showed her desire to continue working for the community. She also advocated for continued transparency of the local government through open debate and involvement of the community.

Stol said that the community of Blackfalds as a whole, (including volunteer organizations, individuals, business, council and Town administration) is a team that has and needs to continue working together to ensure a sustainable future for Blackfalds. Partnerships outside the community are also important to Stol, as many of the projects the Town of Blackfalds undertakes are only possible through working with other levels of government and other organizations.

During his own introductory remarks, Tutty

outlined his reasons for running for mayor, citing his previous experience on Blackfalds council both as mayor and as councillor.

He said that the time he spent on council he had seen a great deal of growth in the community and wants to be involved in that growth.

Tutty added he has served Blackfalds outside of council through a variety of volunteer groups as well.

Tutty also stressed the importance of partnership and cooperation with other levels of government as well as Town staff and also advocated for wise spending of tax dollars.

He added that he wanted to run to offer the citizens of Blackfalds a choice in who they wanted for mayor.

During question period, the candidates responded to a number of questions on different topics, dealing mostly with issues currently facing Blackfalds.

Both candidates were knowledgeable on the issues and whenever possible offered solutions for problems posed to them by members of the audience.

One important recurring issue to come out of the question period was Blackfalds’ lack of adequate funding due to rapid growth.

Stol said that Blackfalds is severely underfunded by government agencies in many areas because numbers used by those agencies to determine funding are skewed by the town’s rapid growth.

She was also adamant that she would continue to work with government officials to correct this problem in the future.

Tutty said the key to achieving this was coming up with plans to show those officials that funding is needed in the community and that it will be utilized.

He reiterated Stol’s desire to work with government officials and once again advocated strong partnerships between all parties involved with such issues and hard work to find a solution.

Volunteer apathy was another issue that came out of the question period.

Candidates were asked what they would do to get more people involved in the volunteer community.

Making volunteering easier for potential volunteers is the key to fighting voter apathy, said Stol.

She suggested removing obstacles, such as childcare, from those who would otherwise be volunteering.

Stol added she is an active member of the volunteer community and that she hoped her modeling that involvement would be another way to combat the problem.

Tutty advocated a different path, saying the best way would to be to get people, perhaps council members or other volunteers, to actively seek out potential volunteers and find out what issues are preventing them from volunteering.

Such active consultation was something Tutty strongly advocated and mentioned in his responses to several questions from the evening.

After question period, candidates were invited to the stand once more to make their closing statements.

Tutty again cited his experience with past councils as a strength for his candidacy and stated plainly that he has a great passion for Blackfalds and wants to continue being involved

GOOD LUCK – Mayoral candidates Melodie Stol and Wayne Tutty shake hands after an election forum held on Oct. 3.

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with council as mayor.

While giving her own final remarks, Stol also spoke of her love for Blackfalds and desire to consider serving the community as Mayor.

She said all the successes

she and her family have enjoyed come from the community of Blackfalds and she hopes to use her love of politics to continue growing and supporting the community. news@lacombeexpress.com

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Thursday, October 10, 2013

A look at local politics in the pioneer years Peter Talbot was Lacombe’s ďŹ rst politician. He came from Ontario in 1890 to teach school at Macleod, Alberta.

Two years later he moved to Lacombe as principal of the pioneer Nelson school.

Here he claimed a homestead, established a herd of purebred Shorthorn cattle, gained regional prominence as a promoter of cattle improvement, and in 1902 was elected to the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories.

In 1904, he was elected to the Canadian House of Commons as the Liberal representative for the riding of Strathcona.

When Alberta became a province in 1905 he was appointed to the Senate representing the senatorial division of Alberta and

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There were only two parties, Liberal and Conservative. Those elected would designate where the seat of government would be located; here too there were only two viable choices – Calgary or Edmonton. The rivalry was ďŹ erce. The Lacombe constituency nominated Andrew Gilmour as its Conservative contender;

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Bill Puffer won the nomination for the Liberal party.

Both men were well known livestock dealers in the region, Puffer since 1895 and Gilmour since 1897.

Homesteaders guarded their franchise most seriously.

One pioneer related the story of his rivalry with his neighbour, a man of the opposite political stripe. Every meeting, usually across the fence as they rested their teams harnessed to the farm implements appropriate to the season, featured political arguments.

The intensity of those debates escalated as voting day drew near, each hoping to convert their neighbour and thereby protect their own vote.

That was vital for they farmed 11 miles from town and to walk that distance while horses rested after their long day in the ďŹ eld was not an enticing prospect. So they made a pact.

Since each vote would merely cancel the other they would both forego their franchise.

But the narrator harbored doubts about his neighbour. He tuned his ear to proceedings next door and late in the day decided his neighbour had been less than sincere, so he turned his team into the pasture and hoofed it into

town. It was as he feared. In the twilight on the last mile into town he met his neighbour, homeward bound.

Electioneering was an arduous process in those early days.

Serious candidates and their constituents put a great deal of stock in personal contact. This meant hundreds of miles on the campaign trail each election, miles covered by shanks mare, by horseback or by buggy, the only modes of transportation available in the years before roads and automobiles and modern communications existed.

It was hard on the candidates but it had its advantages. There was none of the false glamour of the makeup room, no TV prompting or the other gadgets employed today to make a weak candidate appear knowledgeable, eloquent and able.

Each candidate had to stand on their own two feet, selling self and party on the basis of face to face presentations. As a voter you got what you saw and heard.

Nothing more. Nothing less.

Sometimes a candidate would travel with his opponent, perhaps for companionship on the long drive, perhaps to reduce costs, or

perhaps because they both wanted the last buggy or cutter available from the local livery. On such occasions enough heat might be generated during the ride that they would not feel the cold of the evening or the chill of the hall not yet warmed by the ďŹ re in the old stove.

Indeed they might have had to light that ďŹ re themselves after they arrived at their destination.

Mr. Puffer had a favourite story about his years as a politician, one that resulted from the traveling arrangement with his political opponent. On one occasion his companion of several previous trips was indisposed for a scheduled meeting. Mr. Puffer rose to the challenge. Having heard his opponentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s speech several times in the past weeks he undertook to deliver it himself.

With eloquence he demolished himself as the sitting member and the party he represented.

No possible good he said could come on reelecting him to the house for another term. Having completed this speech he then delivered his own in which he defended his actions and those of his party.

He won the election and old-timers said this incident brought him votes he might not otherwise have received. Politics was obviously fun in those days.

Libel, the bane of every public ďŹ gure today did not appear to cross their minds. Speech was truly free. Looking back on those times one pioneer said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;People stood up for something in those days and were not ashamed of it.

They had convictions and did not hesitate to stand up and be counted.

Our parents read widely on the current issues and political questions of the day. We discussed these matters at home and encouraged our family to participate.

Today it seems impossible to ever know the real truth of any issue and everyone is too engrossed in their own affairs to take time for serious political debate.â&#x20AC;?

The ďŹ rst item of business for the neophyte politicians was choosing the site for the seat of government.

Each member had hopes for their own riding but realistically there were only two choices, Calgary or Edmonton.

In the jockeying for position Puffer saw his opportunity. He would support the Edmonton bid provided that its proponents would support Lacombeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bid to the federal government for the proposed Experimental Farm. And so the die was cast; Edmonton got the Legislative Building and Lacombe got the Experiment Station!

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The RFP will define the content of the proposal. You are urged to structure your responses accordingly with sufficient details to ensure it is complete, appropriate and competitive.

All interested parties are invited to view and print the full Proposal from the City of Lacombe website www.lacombe.ca or Alberta Purchasing Connections www.purchasingconnection.ca. All updates and addendums will be issued through these sites only.

Any interested parties must submit proposals and confirm City Hallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s receipt of them no later than 2:00 pm local time on October 10, 2013.

Only proposals submitted within the time frame and guidelines provided will be considered.

For more information contact: Michael Minchin Phone : 403-782-1253 Email: mminchin@lacombe.ca Website: www.lacombe.ca

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Thursday, October 10, 2013

Fire Prevention

Week October 6-12, 2013

Lacombe Fire Department

Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s talk about the danger of kitchen ďŹ res

BY ED VAN DELDEN Lacombe Fire Chief The ďŹ re commissionersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ofďŹ ce reports that one quarter of all house ďŹ res in 2010 began in the kitchen.

Certainly Lacombe has had its share of kitchen ďŹ res in the past year. During the investigation of these incidents several common themes emerge. The ďŹ rst is that they are most often started on the stovetop and most involve overheated cooking oils.

The second is that the ďŹ re is spread by the simple action of attempting to move the pot off the stove. The pots are often dropped because the hands get burned while attempting the move. The

oil is ďŹ&#x201A;uid and now spills over a larger area. The third common element is that ďŹ re extinguishers were not readily available.

Anyone that cooks could have a stovetop ďŹ re. There are ways to reduce the chances of this occurring.

There are ways to reduce the consequences and there are ways to prepare should a ďŹ re become a reality in your home.

Reduce your chances of having a stovetop ďŹ re by using appliances that have the ability to control the temperature of the cooking surface, especially if using oils. Keep a snug ďŹ tting lid handy and always remain in the kitchen when cooking.

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turn pot handles in. Pot handles hanging over the ledge of a stove can easily be knocked over, even by careful adults, causing burns to those in the area or igniting nearby surfaces.

Reduce the consequences of a stovetop ďŹ re by simply leaving the pot on the stove.

This is so critical and such a common mistake that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worth repeating.

Leave a burning pot on the stove! If possible slide a lid over the pot and then if possible turn the heat off.

Trying to move the pot to the sink will almost always result in a dropped pot and/or burns to the hands and arms. A dropped pot will always increase the size

and spread of the ďŹ re. Although itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a bad thing, there is no better place in your home for a burning pot than on the stove. Call 9-1-1.

Keeping a pan lid or cookie sheet that can smother ďŹ&#x201A;ames handy and using minimal amounts of oil are good ways to decrease the chances of starting a ďŹ re or extinguishing one long before it starts or becomes a problem. Once again, should a cook ďŹ re ignite and develop sooner than you can extinguish it, call 9-1-1 Prepare by purchasing a suitable ďŹ re extinguisher and be knowledgeable in how to use it.

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Use it if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re competent and comfortable with the situation.

In all cases get everyone out of the building and call 9-1-1.

Always call 9-1-1, even if you think you have the ďŹ re controlled. Some ďŹ res can appear extinguished to the naked eye that are really secretly still burning We have some neat equipment that can detect hidden hot spots and give you some peace of mind that the ďŹ re is truly extinguished.

Fires can happen to anyone, anytime. Are you and your family ready? We can help. Call our ofďŹ ce at 403-782-1230 and leave a message if we arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t in.

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Thursday, October 10, 2013

Fire Prevention

Week October 6-12, 2013

Blackfalds Fire Department

Blackfalds Fire Department grows with community

BY ROBERT COTE Blackfalds Fire Chief The Blackfalds Fire Department continues to respond to numerous calls as our community continues to increase in population. With this growth we are looking for new volunteers to join our department.

We have a great dedicated membership that is actively involved not only with the fire department but also with community events. If you are interested in joining or curious please feel free to come down to the fire hall on a Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. or you could go to the town web site for an application form.

Currently the Blackfalds Fire

Department is on pace with the previous year’s call volume.

Usually the second half the year is when we typically see an increase in calls. The Fire Department has responded to a variety of calls from Jan. 1st to Sept. 30th.

The following are the types of calls received: - Catalogue Alarms dispatched to 21 incidents.

- Carbon monoxide alarm dispatched to two incidents.

- Motor vehicle collisions dispatched to six incidents.

- Medical assists dispatched to eight incidents.

- Structure fires dispatched to five incidents.

- Vehicle fires dispatched to

five incidents.

- Grass fires dispatched to nine incidents.

- Investigation calls dispatched to nine incidents.

- Hazmat calls dispatched to three incidents.

- Mutual aid for fires dispatched to nine incidents.

Out of the 21 calls we were stood down either on route or just at the hall 90% of the time. It was mostly due to the homeowners had burnt something while cooking or the detectors were not properly maintained.

This year’s fire prevention theme is Prevent Kitchen Fires.

With the call summary you can see that paying attention while cooking is important and

maintaining detectors is also just as important. There are a few precautions you can take to minimalize the risk of fire or burns while cooking.

Turning pot handles inward reduces the chances of pots and pans with hot substances being knocked from the stove. While cooking, keep a pan lid nearby to smother any flames that do ignite. Wear oven mitts when handling any hot cooking items to avoid burns and be sure to inspect oven mits regularly for holes.

As mentioned, smoke detectors are an important of fire safety in the kitchen and in general. While they can be frustrating, particularly while cooking,

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Be sure to test smoke detecors monthly and change batteries once a year.

The Blackfalds Fire Department would like to remind residents to ensure that at least once a year you check, test and maintain your smoke, heat and carbon monoxide detectors.

Also, if you have young children practice what to do if there is an emergency with an escape plan. Make sure your plan has more than one exit and that no matter what route is taken out of the building that all family members meet up at a central muster point located at a safe distance.

Cell: If an alarm “chirps,” warning the battery is low, replace the battery right away.

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Thursday, October 10, 2013

Fire Prevention

Week October 6-12, 2013

Clive Fire Department

Clive volunteer fire department’s new training facility

BY MONTE ZAYTSOFF Clive Fire Chief The Clive Volunteer Fire Department will soon be opening its doors to its new training facility.

The facility is located in the Village of Clive west of the Clive Maintenance Shop and Fire Hall.

This project was started about two years ago with the goal to train local volunteer fire fighters in a hazardous, yet controlled atmosphere in order to be better prepared for emergency situations.

The Fire Department purchased three Sea-Cans in the spring of 2011.

These were then arranged into two different levels to simulate a

multi-level building. Holes will be cut to simulate windows and doors.

Stairs were put in to accommodate two levels. Moveable walls will be installed to simulate hallways and rooms and various different floor plans. Livefire simulating burning Class “A” combustible materials and smoke will be installed to simulate an interior building fire.

This structure is also designed to accommodate confined space training.

Ground ladders are used at times to simulate roof access. A rail around the top of the structure will be used to attach ropes for lifting tools to the roof.

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If your family has rehearsed various emergencies regularly, you will all know exactly what to do if the real thing occurs.

teers will train in the facility and it will also be available for use by other area fire departments for training.

The facility provides simulation of environments firefighters encounter during firefighting in structures. Incidents involving heat and specialized rescue situations require a comprehensive training program that demands a facility such as this.

This training of our volunteer firefighters in the areas of interior tactics, search and rescue, ‘man-down’ drills, how to properly vent a building and various other training makes them better prepared for various emergency situations. This facility will also enhance the tactical skills of var-

ious tactical teams through the application of strong leadership/ command techniques.

Similar facilities are used by other fire departments and even fire schools elsewhere in Alberta. Now, Clive is bringing this training tool to Central Alberta.

This new facility will allow Clive firefighters to train in a more realistic environment that will translate into Clive having better trained firefighters in the field. After a firefighter learns a skill, it is essential that he or she continues to practice and hone that skill so that those skills are not lost.

When firefighters train, it is largely through simulations and scenarios. The more realistic

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Thursday, October 10, 2013

Fire Prevention

Week October 6-12, 2013

Alix Fire Department

Fire safety tips for every part of your home It’s Fire Prevention Week, and time to remind homeowners about the dangers of fire and how to stay safe.

This year’s theme is Prevent Kitchen Fires, but there is of course more than the kitchen to keep safe from a fire’s devastation. The following paragraphs highlights some useful tips for keeping your house virtually ‘fire-safe’.

In the living room, keep an eye on the fireplace - always use a fire screen, ensuring it is the appropriate size for the fireplace opening. Also, it’s important to not overload electrical outlets or use extension cords in the place of additional outlets.

Smokers should check fur-

niture for fallen cigarettes or embers, which can smolder for hours before bursting into flames.

According to Fire Prevention Canada, residents should also ensure careful use of smoking materials and extinguish them in water before disposal and never leave cigarettes in an ashtray unattended.

In bedrooms, it’s important to install at least one smoke alarm outside each sleeping area. For improved safety, install a smoke alarm in every bedroom.

In considering the basement and attic areas, the Fire Prevention Week web site also recommends folks remove all combustible and flammable materials,

and to store gasoline in wellventilated areas. Do not store propane indoors and use only approved containers to store and transport gasoline.

And when it comes to furnaces, it’s vital to have a yearly maintenance check of the furnace carried out by a professional.

When replacing an old furnace, consult a professional to determine the most safe, economical and efficient system for your home.

Finally, in the garage remember that flammable materials – thinners, gasoline, paints, industrial cleaners – should be stored neatly in approved containers and away from possible ignitable sources.

Do not smoke, or leave matches or lighters in the garage or workshop. And it’s also important to keep the area clean. Remove garbage, paper products, oily rags and wood shavings.

It’s also important that families have an escape plan in the event of a fire. According to Fire Prevention Canada, statistics reveal 78% of deaths from fire occur in the home, with most fatalities taking place between 2 and 4 a.m., while occupants are asleep.

That is why it is critical to develop an escape plan, because one needs to react quickly since with a fire the smoke is black and thick, making it impossible to see. There is also no time for indecision; an entire home can be

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In order to be able to react quickly, draw a floor plan of your home showing all possible exits from each room. Where possible, plan two exits: a main route and an alternate route from each room. You should practice your plan at night as well, getting down on your hands and knees with a flashlight while crawling to safety.

Heavy smoke impairs breathing, which is why staying close to the floor increases chances of escape. And finally, designate a meeting place outside your home in the event of a fire.

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Thursday, October 10, 2013

Horoscope ARIES

TAURUS

GEMINI

CANCER

LEO

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Apr 21/May 21

May 22/Jun 21

Jun 22/Jul 22

Jul 23/Aug 23

Aug 24/Sept 22

Leo, a number of Many ideas are running Someone puts all of things keep you through your head, their faith in you this Gemini. But you have week, Cancer. Don’t be occupied this week.

The only difficulty will to stick with one idea nervous about living up be narrowing down and go with it. Though to their expectations. exactly what you this may seem like Just operate the way want to do. Give this trying to find a needle you always do and decision the attention it in a haystack, the deserves. focus will pay off. things will work out.

Virgo, no matter how many times you voice your opinion, there seems to be one person who just doesn’t seem to catch on to your line of thinking. Accept such differences of opinion.

Aries, avoid making

Others view you in an

promises unless

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you intend to keep

than you view yourself,

them. If you cannot

Taurus. Consider their

commit your time or

perspectives and keep

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situation rather than

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backing out later.

person.

LIBRA

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PISCES

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Oct 24/Nov 22

Nov 23/Dec 21

Dec 22/Jan 20

Jan 21/Feb 18

Feb 19/Mar 20

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Scorpio, you do not have the patience for puzzles this week. Encourage coworkers and family members to be as concise as possible when declaring their intentions.

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put blinders on to situations that make you uncomfortable. It is your way of coping.

But this week you need to keep your eyes wide open.

you will have to do a number of things on your own. Make the most of this situation, as it might just prove to be a good test of character.

A change of scenery Aquarius, even though could provide the you may not relish change in perspective the role, you often you need right now, have to be the voice Capricorn. The trouble of reason. Express is finding the right time yourself clearly but to get away. Plan a take others’ ideas into weekend trip if you can manage it. consideration as well.

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Thursday, October 10, 2013

Mason and Smith square off in post-secondary debate

BY JENNA SWAN Lacombe Express Wildrose and NDP leaders encouraged attendees of a debate held at the Red Deer College last week to imagine what a postPC Alberta might look like.

Wildrose party leader, Danielle Smith, and NDP leader Brian Mason visited RDC as part of a post-secondary campus tour throughout the province that included eight other institutions along the way.

Although it will be three years until the next provincial election, this public debate tour aims to raise awareness for the two parties and get them thinking about where they want their province to go in the future.

While it was put on as a debate, the two parties collaborated well to showcase the flaws of the Progressive Conservative party that has been ruling the province for 42 years.

“We’re not trying to push the crowd in one direction or another, what we’re challenging Albertans to think about is what life might look like in the province after the Progressive Conservative dynasty is over,” said Smith.

“By 2016, the PC’s will have been in power for 45 years and after 45 years some bad habits have set in.”

Mason added he wants people to start thinking about “What direction the province wants to take” and that this debate offers “Two directions that the province can take.”

Smith and Mason squared off on a variety of topics including the energy sector, pipelines, the economy, post-secondary

education, health care and public services.

The idea for the campus debates tour came after Smith won a debate against Mason at the University of Calgary and it was decided that a rematch in Edmonton was needed.

Mason stated in opening remarks that he and Smith both hope that the campus debate tours would encourage and engage the younger generation to become involved in their province and the politics that will determine the future of the province.

While Mason and Smith tended to disagree on some subjects such as taxation, one thing they could both agree on was that the debate was a great opportunity to show Alberta’s future generation of leaders what the province might look like without the PCs in power. “Our two parties have very different visions for how Alberta should be governed,” Smith said. “But we both share the conviction that this province can be better.”

One of the hotter topics of debate was the future of Alberta’s energy.

The Keystone XL pipeline to the southern U.S., the Northern Gateway pipeline to the British Columbian coastline and the Energy East Pipeline to New Brunswick were all brought up. Both parties agreed that the east and west pipelines were critical to Alberta’s future, but that the Keystone XL pipeline may not be worth the trouble that Premier Alison Redford was having with it.

Mason made it a point to state he believes the Alberta government should be taking on more responsibility when it comes to meeting carbon emission targets,

Police Administrative Associate Customer Service Lacombe Police Service (LPS)

Reporting to the Office Manager, this position provides immediate assistance in emergency and non-emergency situations to Lacombe Police Service members, the general public, as well as internal and external partners. The successful candidate may also be cross-trained in records management and court liaison duties. The Lacombe Police Service Administrative Associates operate in a team environment and may be called upon to assist in all areas of customer and member support.

Basic duties: Receive, generate and process over-the-counter inquiries, information and Investigative police files. Respond to front counter complaints, general inquiries, motor vehicle collision reports, property reports, pardon applications, fingerprint requests. Provide technical assistance to LPS members. Manage and process all Police Information Checks, control building access and security for visitors Preferred Qualifications: •Must be able to pass the RCMP reliability screening requirements •Proficiency in CPIC, JOIN, PROS •Must type a minimum of 40 words per minute •Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written •Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, often with many interruptions •May be required to work some nights, weekends and holidays •Demonstrate the ability to maintain confidentiality when working with confidential subject matter Salary range: $48,942 - $61,173 depending on skills and experience. The City of Lacombe has an excellent benefits package.

This posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

If you see yourself excelling in this role please forward your resume and hand-written cover letter to: Attn: Human Resources City of Lacombe 5432-56 Avenue Lacombe, AB T4L 1E9 E-mail: humanresources@lacombe.ca Website : www.lacombe.ca All applicants are thanked for their interest, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Applicants will be required to bring a current Criminal Records Check to the interview.

FRIENDLY DEBATE – A debate between provincial NDP leader Brian Mason and Wildrose leader Danielle Smith at the Red Deer College last week took place in front of more than 100 attendees.

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monitoring water conditions in the province as well as the care of water that comes from northern tailing ponds.

Another hot button issue was the current provincial government’s lack of accountability for their spending.

Smith recounted a time in 2005 under Ralph Klein’s leadership when the province had over a $5 billion budget surplus, so much in fact, that residents of the province were given rebates in the form of a prosperity bonus, commonly known as ‘Klein Bucks.’

Smith and Mason both brought forward that revenues from the Klein era were less than they are now, and yet the province is now in debt.

Another issue that was agreed upon by both parties was the closure of Red Deer’s Michener Centre, in which Mason stated the decision by Redford was “Cruel and wrong.”

Mason was agreed to be the winner of the debate by the crowd of more than 100 people, who chose the winner via applause. jswan@reddeerexpress.com

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EMERGENCY AND POLICE BRIEFS EXPLOSION AND FIRE AT CUC At approximately 11:15 p.m. on Oct. 9, Lacombe Fire responded to a fire inside a chemistry lab at Canadian University College after an explosion and resulting fireball alerted bystanders to call 9-1-1.

Chief Ed Van Delden said the sprinkler suppression system was functioning when crews arrived and firefighters were able to extinguish the fire quickly.

While no one was injured in the blaze, firefighters were checked out at the hospital afterwards as a precaution.

Van Delden said that, while the firefighters showered down and decontaminated after extinguishing the fire, the lab did contain small amounts of several chemical substances that likely remained off-gassing on some of the members’ turnout gear afterwards and were inhaled by the members subsequently, causing some breathing difficulties and eye irritation.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation but Van Delden said that, as the fire was in a chemistry lab it is not beyond the realm of possibility that a chemical reaction was the cause.

He added that it is likely there were reactions taking

place while firefighters were extinguishing the fire as well.

Van Delden added assessing the damage and cleaning up the lab may take some time as there are still small amounts of chemicals in the lab that could still be causing some damage. However, hazardous materials teams were called on from Nova Chemicals to make sure the area is safe in the meantime.

TRUCK GOES UP IN FLAMES Around midnight on Oct. 8, Lacombe Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire outside a residence in Elana Cresc. in Lacombe. The fire progressed quickly and the vehicle, a pick-up truck, was fully engulfed by the time fire crews arrived.

Fire crews worked to extinguish the vehicle and then continued to cool down/extinguish remaining hotspots.

Acting Chief Tim Vander Roest said the cause of the fire was unknown and would remain under investigation.

SHED DESTROYED AFTER FIRE

by the time fire crews arrived, said Acting Chief Tim Vander Vander Roest.

While the shed was destroyed, Vander Roest said firefighters were able to prevent the flames from spreading to a nearby holiday trailer, although the trailer did suffer some heat damage.

Vander Roest said the blaze was likely caused by an electric heater that was inside the shed at the time. He added Blackfalds Fire was contacted for mutual aid but was stood-down when Lacombe firefighters had the fire under control.

INTERNET SCAM ALERT There has been some reports of an Internet scam in which a ‘pop-up’ window will appear in a browser bearing the RCMP logo and purporting the RCMP has locked the computer and a fine has been issued.

The RCMP does not issue fines in this manner and has no affiliation with this web ‘pop-up’.

WINTER DRIVING PREP

Shortly after 4 a.m. on Oct. 5, Lacombe Fire department responded to a structure fire at a rental property near Sherry’s Restaurant off Hwy. 2A. A shed at the back of the lot had ignited and was fully engulfed in flames

With winter coming, drivers will soon have to deal with winter roads.

As such the Blackfalds RCMP wish to offer the public a few winter driving tips.

Road conditions can affect travel times, give yourself a bit more time than

usual when driving on winter roads. Also, keep emergency supplies like a blanket, candles, shovel, food, water etc. in case something goes

BY BRIAN VOSSEN wrong and you need to make an extended stay in your vehicle. Check road conditions before leaving and gauge your speed based on them.

For longer trips, make sure someone knows your destination, when you plan to arrive and what route you will be taking.

Notice of Election LOCAL JUSRISCTION: CITY OF LACOMBE BE , PROVINCE OF ALBERTA d for the filling of the following offices: Notice is hereby given that an Election will be held

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Voting will take place on the 21st Day of October, 2013 between the hours of 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM. The Voting Station will be located at: Lacombe Memorial Centre (LMC) 5214 – 50th Avenue Lacombe, Alberta In order to vote, you must produce identification for inspection. This identification must be one or more of the types listed below as required by section 53 of the Local Authorities Election Act or local bylaw.

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Voting will take place on the 21st day of October, 2013 between the hours of 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM. Patients of Lacombe Hospital and Care Centre ONLY The Voting Station will be located at: Lacombe Hospital and Care Centre 5430 47th Avenue Lacombe, Alberta T4L 1G8 Voting will also take place on the 21st day of October, 2013 between the hours of 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Residents of Lacombe Senior Citizen’s Lodge ONLY The Voting Station will be located at: Lacombe Senior Citizen’s Lodge 4508 C&E Trail Lacombe, Alberta T4L 1V9 In order to vote, you must produce identification for inspection. This identification must be one or more of the types listed in the “Notice of Election ad” or online at www.lacombe.ca as required by section 53 of the Local Authorities Election Act or Local Bylaw.

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Examples of appropriate ID The voter must produce one piece of photo identification with name and address that is issued by aCanadian government (federal, provincial, local, or an agency thereof), OR one piece of identification authorized by the Chief Electoral Officer under the Election Act with name and address.

(A) Types of government-issued identification allowed must show the name, address and a photo of the elector and so examples of appropriate ID include: 1. Operator/Driver’s license 2. Government photo identification card (for non-drivers) (B) Types of Chief Electoral Officer-approved identification allowed must show the name and address of the elector and so examples of appropriate ID include: 1. Bank/Credit card statement or personal cheque 2. Correspondence issued by a school, college or university 3. Government cheque or cheque stub 4. Income/property tax assessment notice 5. Insurance policy or coverage card 6. Letter from a public curator, public guardian or public trustee 7. One of the following, issued by the responsible authority of a shelter or soup kitchen: Attestation of residence, letter of stay, admission form or statement of benefits 8. Pension Plan statement of benefits, contributions or participation 9. Prescription bottle insert 10. Residential lease or mortgage statement 11. Statement of government benefits, e.g. employment insurance, old-age security, social assistance, disability support or child tax benefit 12. Utility bill, e.g. telephone, public utilities commission, television, hydro, gas or water 13. Vehicle ownership or insurance certificate 14. Attestation of Residence issued by the landlord of a Commercial Property Management Company 15. Attestation of Residence issued by the responsible authority of a Supportive Living Facility or Treatment Centre.

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Annual Sip n’ Savour event to be held in support of FCSS

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express It’s time again for the annual Sip n’ Savour event.

Now in its third year, Sip n’ Savour is a fundraising event supporting Lacombe Family and Community Support Services (FCSS). Jan Pocock, FCSS Volunteer and Community Services Coordinator, said that the evening provides a great outing for the benefit of a great cause.

“It’s such a fun night,” said Pocock. “Everyone comes in excited and all dressed up. It’s just a really fun night. It’s pure fun for a good cause.”

Sip n’ Savour is the only major fundraiser done by FCSS that covers the entire organization as a whole.

As such, it benefits everyone

and anyone who accesses services provided by FCSS. Aptly named, Sip n’ Savour is an evening of wine tasting with wines provided by Chateau Wine & Spirits and delicious morsels provided by Cilantro & Chive.

There will also be raffles, a silent auction, and an opportunity for participants to enter a ‘Purse of the Month’ draw where they will get a chance to win 12 different purses over the year.

“Every year it get a little bit bigger and a little bit better,” said Pocock of the event.

Sip n’ Savour came about when FCSS decided it needed a fundraiser to garner just a little extra cash to support its programs, said Pocock.

She added that part of the reason for this was that some of the programs don’t get all the sup-

‘IT’S SUCH A FUN NIGHT. EVERYONE COMES IN EXCITED AND ALL DRESSED UP. IT’S JUST A REALLY FUN NIGHT. IT’S PURE FUN FOR A GOOD CAUSE.’ JAN POCOCK port they need.

“Everybody recognizes Tools for School, everybody recognizes Coats for Kids,” said Pocock. “But some of our other programs don’t get quite that recognition. So it’s nice to have a fundraiser that will support all of our programs and that all of our programs have equal access to.”

Pocock said that FCSS chose to do a wine tasting as its fundraiser not just to support itself, but also

to provide the community with a fun night out.

“We wanted a classy, informal night where people could get together and mingle and talk about the great works that we do, but still be fun. It’s a great date night, it’s a great girls’ night, it’s a lot of fun.”

Because the event is so much fun, it has always been successful, said Pocock.

She added people always want to come back next year after attending the event.

“Anybody who’s been loves it.”

All of the money raised in the event goes to support FCSS and its programs. These include the Connex bus program, Parent Link and Meals on Wheels, just to name a few.

It is also worth noting that, to make these programs more ac-

cessible to the public, FCSS often offers them at cost or free to the public. Just another reason why the Sip n’ Savour fundraiser is so important.

“That’s the whole idea of social services is to support everybody.”

As FCSS is such a broad organization, it is sometimes difficult to explain what exactly the group does, said Pocock.

“It’s social services across the board,” said Pocock. “From infants to seniors.”

The third annual FCSS Sip n’ Savour fundraiser takes place Oct. 18 from 7-10 p.m. at the Lacombe Memorial Centre (LMC) or at Chateau Wines & Spirits.

Tickets are $50 each and are available for purchase at the FCSS Office upstairs in the LMC. There are only 200 tickets available. news@lacombeexpress.com

Seeds of Hope series offered The Seeds of Hope Family Learning series is run across Canada by local Alzheimer Societies.

Four series are offered, one for each stage of dementia. Each series is broken down into individual topics designed to help families and caregivers of people with dementia understand the journey and to recognize and navigate through typical challenges.

Other sessions will cover planning

ahead and learning more about dementia and will be presented by professionals from within the community.

The next session of the Seeds of Hope will begin Oct. 17 in Red Deer and is part of the free programming provided by the Alzheimer Society of Alberta & NWT. To register or for more information, please contact Christine Prysunka at 403342-0448.

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Former Red Deerian aims to make a difference The One Project sees continued success in tackling tough teen issues

BY ERIN FAWCETT Lacombe Express A former Red Deer man is using his struggle with depression to help others.

Bryce Evans founded The One Project in 2010, an online community of people using photography and other media to get talking about difficult subjects like depression, suicide and bullying.

“We are helping people tell their stories, empower themselves and inspire others to do the same,” said Evans, 21.

“It all started out of my own depression as a way for me to speak up and tell my story. I kept myself silent for so long, but when I found photography I felt like I found my voice and a way to talk about what I was going through. I realized immediately after making it public that it could not only change my life but help others do the same for themselves.”

Evans moved to Red Deer from Edmonton in 2007 just before finishing Grade 9, a move that would become a turning point in his life.

“I consider myself a big city person and took the move quite hard, which sparked my depression. I was great at putting on the mask of ‘being fine’, so I was stuck in

this state for a long time despite all of the opportunities around me.

“I grew to enjoy Red Deer much more as I was coming out of my depression, realizing many of my assumptions were wrong, but I moved to Vancouver after graduating from Red Deer College to pursue an art career and get back to the city.”

The message of The One Project is simple.

“You are the most important project of your life, and you have a story to tell. A simple action such as speaking up and telling your story can inspire someone else to get talking or just get through another day. Not enough people are talking about these topics and the only way we will find solutions is through discussion,” said Evans.

Since its inception, The One Project has told stories of many people, including those in Red Deer and Evans has also comprised two short films about depression, bullying and suicide awareness.

As part of a fundraiser held in Red Deer last year, one of the short films was screened and $800 was raised for Kids Help Phone as a result.

Evans said he hopes his story will inspire others as well.

“I simply want to allow others the same opportunity that I had with this project. My life has completely flipped

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE – Former Red Deerian Bryce Evans has founded The One Project, an online community which gets people talking about depression, suicide and bullying. photo submitted around and I am now working as a professional artist and happier than I have ever been—simply by making the decision to talk about my depression,” he said.

“But, this is not me changing people’s lives, it is about allowing people to empower themselves out of depression and into a better life. That is where real changes happen.

“I have kept in contact with many people since moving and I know that mental health and suicide have been continuing to intensify, so we are working on ways to help reduce that in Red Deer with the project.”

As for what’s next, Evans said he has recently finished partnering with LUSH Cosmetics on an international antibullying campaign titled ‘Erase Bullying’, which adapted an interactive art installation he created for The One Project telling the story of Angelika Matson and how she was brutally bullied throughout school in Red Deer.

“I SIMPLY WANT TO ALLOW OTHERS THE SAME OPPORTUNITY THAT I HAD WITH THIS PROJECT. MY LIFE HAS COMPLETELY FLIPPED AROUND AND I AM NOW WORKING AS A PROFESSIONAL ARTIST AND HAPPIER THAN I HAVE EVER BEEN—SIMPLY BY MAKING THE DECISION TO TALK ABOUT MY DEPRESSION.” BRYCE EVANS “We had an unbelievably positive response with the Erase Bullying campaign and have had interest to bring it into schools in Canada and the United States, which was our plan from the beginning. We will be starting presentations and providing teaching kits for schools to implement the concept into their classrooms and schools. It was always a dream of mine growing up to go back to my schools and be an inspirational speaker.”

He added they have also been invited to exhibit and present at Perugia Social Photo Fest (PSPF) in Italy this November, representing Canada in the exhibitions. PSPF is the first of its kind to bring together the top international organizations, artists, and experts in the field of social and therapeutic photography and this will be its second year.

“This is a chance for us to raise awareness about depression on a global level and tell the story of The One Project and how it is empowering Canadians to inspire people from all over the world.

“We recently opened up the project to allow anyone to submit a story and we are working on more ways to bring in community-driven content, so it is becoming more accessible for people all around the world. Photography is such a universal language, and we are excited to see what we receive.”

For more information about The One Project visit www. theoneproject.ca. efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

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AIM HIGH - Kirsten Jones (left), Matt Lloyd (centre), and Gregg Lockhart launch a beanbag during a challenge at the Gull Lake Centre Adventure Race.

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Second annual Gull Lake Centre Adventure Race a hit

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express For the second year in a row, Gull Lake Centre has had great success with its Adventure race fundraiser.

On Oct. 5, lovers of adventure converged on Gull Lake to participate in the second annual Gull Lake Centre Adventure Race.

Steve Roadhouse, executive director for Gull Lake Centre, said the race, which supports youth leadership programs offered by the camp, is a great cause to support.

“Well, youth are the future, right? I think if we can train up some young people, it will be a magnified effect as they go out into the world.”

The purpose of the race is twofold, said Roadhouse. First, it is to raise funds for the camp’s Leadership Training and Discipleship (LTD) Program, the camp’s high school leadership program.

Roadhouse said the program costs $90,000 each year to run and the race aims to recover a third of that cost.

Of course, the second objective is just to have fun. Roadhouse said it is a great way for people who are over 18 and done being campers to still be involved in the camp.

Racer Gregg Lockhart of Lacombe is one such individual.

He participated in the adventure race for his first time this year and worked at the camp 10 years ago. He added that he saw Gull

Lake Centre and its LTD program as noble causes to support.

“I just believe in what they do for young kids,” said Lockhart.

He went on to say that, for him, the camp and its LTD program provided him with lifelong friends and enriched his life. In fact, Lockhart said he even met his wife while working at the camp.

This year’s event saw 10 teams of four take part in the race. Each team raised a minimum of $1,000 to take part in the race, said Roadhouse.

He added that two of the teams participating this year raised over $4,000 each.

Last year’s adventure race was held at the end of October and racers had to deal with the added

difficultly of snow during the race, said Roadhouse. This year, the race was moved to the beginning of the month to prevent that and Roadhouse said things went much more smoothly.

The race was split into three phases and saw racers participate in such activities as canoeing, cycling, orienteering and headto-head challenges like navigating a blind obstacle course and a wheelbarrow race.

Roadhouse said the race is somewhat challenging, but not overly so.

He added it requires some stamina and endurance, but no more than running 5 km.

“If you are a weekend athlete, you will be just fine,” said Roadhouse.

During the race, Lockhart joked about not being in good enough shape to keep up with his much younger teammates and said he expected his team to come in dead last, but added he was enjoying the race all the same.

He also said that there was much camaraderie within the team and even between teams.

“Like I said, there are lifelong friends here,” said Lockhart.

“When you see people it’s like a reunion almost.”

Having an adventure race as a fundraiser for the LTD program is a good fit for the camp, said Roadhouse.

“It kind of personifies camp.

It’s adventure, it’s supporting others, it’s having a lot of fun.”

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A Comedy of Errors opens RDC’s theatre season

BY MARK WEBER Lacombe Express Theatre studies students at Red Deer College are delving into the flat-out fun and many charms of a Shakespearean classic for their season opener this year.

A Comedy of Errors opens Oct. 10 in Studio A, with curtain set for 7:30 p.m.

Performances continue through to Oct. 19.

“This whole play is about mistaken identity,” explains director Jeff Page.

“Two sets of identical twins end up in the same city, and that’s where it begins.”

The twins were separated at birth, and when both sets end up in the town of Ephesus, a chain of mistaken identities and hilarious encounters with the unusual townsfolk occur. The result is one wacky and magical evening of comedy.

“The perfect time period I find for almost every Shakespeare play, like when we did A Midsummer Night’s Dream last year, is the 1910-20 period,” he explains. “That’s because a lot of Shakespeare’s plays are about liberating wom-

en one way or the other, or they at least feature that at some point.

“The big argument in this play is about why do men get to do what they want and we don’t?”

It’s a topic that bubbles up via a series of scenarios, and because A Midsummer Night’s Dream was set in that period last year, Page opted for the 1950s to 1960s era instead. “If you can find an era that is relevant to something going on in the story, then it makes sense.”

Page has directed A Comedy of Errors before – at the Freewill Shakespeare Festival in Edmonton. “I think it’s a pure farce. It’s based on a Roman farce. And he sets plays in the Mediterranean, so the people are very passionate.”

This rendition at RDC features 18, second-year theatre arts students.

“What I love is that they are so willing to really find the real passion and desperation that makes this funny.”

Page said his approach focuses on exploring the play and what it stands for – it’s not so much about his personal interpretation of

COMEDIC APPEAL – The Red Deer College presents Shakespeare’s A Comedy of Errors opening Thursday night. Jake Tkaczyk, Jennifer Sutter, Victoria Day, and Constance Isaac reenacted a scene of the play that is based on two sets of identical twins Jenna Swan/Lacombe Express who are separated at birth. a particular work. “My job as a director is to figure out what’s happening and convey that in a way so that we are all on the same page – actors, technicians, designers, myself – so that we are all going in the same direc-

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tion; we are all using the same map.

“So I didn’t change anything in terms of my preparation – what changed were the actors. The best thing I can do is to be open to the new actors and not try to

conform to some idea I had in the past.

“All characters spring from this combination of what’s written and who is doing it. I would not be doing anyone any favours if I was approaching it trying to match my other production or trying to be different from another production.”

Page also said he encouraged the students to look at it like it was a brand new production. “Let’s not look at it like it’s some great work that we all have to be scared of. Let’s look at it like it’s a new play that we need to decode – like with every play.”

As to the play’s comical nature, Page said the secret to farce is to take it very seriously. “We’re not trying to do a comedy, we’re trying to do a play where someone might say ‘I’m really upset because I think my husband’s going crazy because he doesn’t remember talking to me 10 minutes ago.’ Or ‘I’m really upset because someone keeps calling me by a name and they act like they know me, but I’ve never seen them before.’ The deal is that

they really have to play it seriously.”

Page relates it to a story about the legendary actor Sir Laurence Olivier who was in a production where hell’s breaking loose and his character is simply asking for a cup of tea. It would bring the house down. “But as they did the scene more and more, it wasn’t getting as big of a laugh.

He asked a fellow actor why that was, and was told he had stopped asking for a cup of tea and had started asking for a laugh.”

As for the appeal of Shakespeare, Page points to the Bard’s understanding of the dramatic situation.

“One of the things that also resonates is that there was this man in the 16th century that could address poetically his ideas that really are at the core of the human struggle – questions of identity, of love, of oneself versus one’s own character weaknesses and just functioning in the world.”

For ticket information, call 403-755-6626 or visit www.blackknightinn.ca. editor@reddeerexpress.com

ELECTION 2013 ALL CANDIDATES

PUBLIC FORUM All Mayoral and Council Candidates will be Present Forum Moderator: Ken Kobly, President & CEO of the Alberta Chambers of Commerce

Wednesday October 16 7:00pm in the LMC

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BREAKOUT – The Lacombe Midget A Rockets demonstrate their superior forechecking as they break out of their end during a game against the Sylvan Lake Lakers last weekend. Lacombe won the game 4-2.

Brian Vossen/Lacombe Express

Midget Rockets start season off right

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express Lacombe’s Midget A Rockets have started off the season with a win.

At their season opener on Oct. 4, the Rockets defeated the Sylvan Lake Lakers 4-2 to claim their first victory of the season.

Coach Denver Polson said a win is great, but the Rockets still have a lot of team-building to do as the season progresses.

“At the start of the year, you’re only just trying to figure out who all the kids are and try to get some chemistry between them,” said Polson.

“So you’re not too worried or

getting too serious about the x’s and the o’s. A win is a win, it’s nice but the goal right now is just to build some chemistry.”

This year’s Midget team has quite a blend of first-year rookies, second-year veterans and thirdyear veterans, said Polson. So, building team chemistry will be important for them to work well together.

Friday’s game started off slowly for both teams, but not so slow that the Rockets didn’t manage to score two goals. Sylvan Lake also managed a goal, ending the period 2-1 in favour of Lacombe.

Polson said that Lacombe had excellent forechecking on Saturday night that allowed them to

stay in control of the game. He reiterated that the team has a lot of work to do in all areas but if he had to pick a strength from Saturday’s game it would be the aggressive forecheck.

In the second period, things continued much the same. Aside from a Rockets goal seconds into the period, not a lot happened in the first half of the second. About halfway through the period though, things on the ice started to get a little heated, with both teams starting to move a little faster and get a little more physical.

Of the two teams, Sylvan Lake was a lot less reluctant to use the body during the game and hard

hits from the Lakers seemed to shake a frustrate Lacombe’s players a few times. Polson said hitting is not something he will focus on in particular with the Rockets, but said hitting certainly has a place in hockey.

“We want the puck,” said Polson. “(Sometimes) you have to hit in order to get the puck.”

By the third period, the pace of the game had really picked up. Tempers on both sides also flared, with both teams more and more eager to throw their bodies around.

A few scuffles broke out behind the nets after the whistle, the last of which ended with #14 Landon Knight of the Lacombe Rockets

being ejected from the game with only a few short minutes left.

Keeping control of the puck and staying aggressive seemed to be major factors in the Rockets win on Saturday. Polson said Lacombe out-maneuvered, out-shot and of course, out-scored Sylvan Lake to take the win at the end of the night.

While puck-possession was a strength for Lacombe this weekend, Polson said he wants to work with the team more in that aspect.

He said he wants the Rockets to be setting up plays once they do get the puck rather than getting control of the puck just to get rid of it again. news@lacombeexpress.com

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CLASSIFIEDS To place an ad, call Toll Free: 1.877.223.3311 or email: classifieds@lacombeexpress.com

Announcements .................0005-0030 What’s Happening .............. 0049-0070 Garage Sales ........................0100-0650 Employment ........................ 0700-0920 Service Directory ................. 1000-1430

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POPLAR RIDGE ANNUAL TURKEY SUPPER Sat. Nov. 2nd, 2013, 5 pm Advance Tickets Only.

For Tickets or more info call Esther 403-346-5983 or Janet 403-346-5629 TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.

Buying or Selling your home?

Check out Homes for Sale in Classifieds

Lost

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IPHONE lost outside Sproules/ Mountview Drugs on Sept.

25.

403-342-1776 leave msg.

Reward if returned.

Looking for a new pet?

Check out Classifieds to find the purrfect pet.

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

Found

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SET OF KEYS FOUND across the street from the Golden Circle on Oct. 2nd.

Ford key & several other keys. Drop into the Golden Circle to describe & claim.

Start your career!

See Help Wanted Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

Personals

60

COCAINE ANONYMOUS 403-396-8298 Looking for a place to live?

Take a tour through the CLASSIFIEDS

Employment #700 - #920 Clerical

720

Apply Now 403-755-8163 Recruiting Assistant Openings Outgoing & Incoming Calls. Basic Comp. Skills and Positive Attitude Necessary. $11/hr to start.

F/T & P/T schedule.

Hair Stylists

760

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

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

Oilfield

800

1ST RATE ENERGY SERVICES INC., a growing Production Testing company, based out of Sylvan Lake, is currently accepting resumes for the following positions:

October 11 @ 5 p.m.

Coming Events

Oilfield

800

PACIFIC VALVE SERVICES

* Experienced Production Testing * Day Supervisors * Night Operators * Experienced Production Testing Assistants If you are a team player interested in the oil and gas industry, please submit your resume, current driver’s abstract and current safety certificates to the following: Fax 403-887-4750 lstouffer@1strateenergy.ca Please specify position when replying to this ad.

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

Barden Oilfield Hauling is looking for a Texas Bed Operator to join our growing company. Competitive wages and immediate benefits offered. Fax or email resumes 403 341 3968 bardentrucking@ telus.net No phone calls please.

Oilfield

is looking for a F/T Valve Technician/Shop Class 1 Operators Labourer to haul clean fluids for the AND a Field Service Oil & Gas Industry. Home Technician. every night, company Driver’s license & abstract benefits with exceptional must be provided with pay structure. Must be able resume. We offer profit to work on their own with sharing, dental & medical minimal supervision. benefits, & a positive, safety Compensation based on oriented work environment. experience. Fax resume Wages will depend on w/all tickets and current experience. Must be drivers abstract to: prepared to work overtime. 403-346-3112 or email to: Please fax resume with roger@fluidexperts.com references to (403) 346-8847 or email to: Global Tubing Canada is jwhitelaw@pacificvalve.com currently looking for No phone calls please. additional shop hands for our growing company. We Something for Everyone are looking for permanent/ Everyday in Classifieds fulltime employees either with Coil Tubing Servicing Classifieds...costs so little experience or without.

Saves you so much!

There is room for advancement for the entry level TEAM Snubbing Services employees. Pay will be now hiring experienced based on experience. Call operators Email: 403-346-9231 for more injanderson@ formation or drop resume teamsnubbing.com off at 7754 47th Avenue fax 403-844-2148 Close, Red Deer, Alberta.

Trades

850

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

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

EAGLE BUILDERS (BLACKFALDS), manufactures & installs precast concrete panels, requires: 2 Maintenance Technicians. High School & min 2 years exp in concrete product production setting required. $30/hr. 2 (Finishing) Crew Foreman. High School & min. 3 yrs of similar experience required. $26.60/hr. Apply online: www.eaglebuilders.ca

LOOKING FOR EXP’D Boiler Operators with tickets for work in Central Alberta and Northeastern BC. Submit resumes to info@gtchandler.com or fax to: 403-886-2223

EAGLE Builders LP, a concrete Erecting Company based out of Blackfalds requires a hard working, motivated individual to fill a full-time welding position at our company. The successful candidate will be a 2nd or 3rd year apprentice and must be a SMAW CWB qualified welder. There will be on the job training. Must also be able to travel. All meals and hotel expenses are paid when out of town.

Applicant must have reliable transportation to and from work and a valid class 5 driver’s license.

Successful applicant must provide an up to date drivers abstract. Construction experience an asset. Full benefits provided. Starting wages based on experience. Fax resumes to 403 885 5516 or e-mail at HR@eaglebuilders.ca.

We thank all applicants for their applications, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Q TEST INSPECTION LTD. Now has immediate openings for CGSB Level II RT’s and CEDO’s for our winter pipeline projects. Top wages and comprehensive benefit package available.

Subcontractors also welcome.

Email resumes to: qtestltd@telus.net or Phone 403-887-5630.

Restaurant/ Hotel

820

TAP HOUSE NORTH (formerly Sam’s Cafe) is now taking applications for experienced SERVERS, BARTENDERS, DISHWASHERS AND COOKS. Bring resume to 7101 Gaetz Ave. Red Deer

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

800

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

Trades

850

CHILES SANDBLASTING & PAINTING REQ’S I Labourer & 1 Prepper, exp. would be an asset, must have own transportation. Wage is $15 - $18/hr.

Please submit resume by fax: 403-340-3800 DOCK Person with Forklift exp, needed.

Call 403-346-0158 or fax resume to 403-314-9234 EAGLE BUILDERS (Blackfalds) requires 10 Precast Concrete Finishers. High school & min. 2 yrs experience required. $25/hr. Find out more and apply online at www.eaglebuilders.ca SHEET Metal Installer for HVAC Company.

Residential or retro-fit exp. req’d. Great benefit pkg.

ALSO, Shop helper required. E-MAIL resume to: info@comfortecheating. com or fax: 403-309-8302

Trades

850

Maximum Controls Inc. is looking to hire Journeyman Instrumentation & Electricians, as well as 1st to 4th year apprentices to work in Central Alberta.

H2S, WHMIS, TDG, CPR/1st Aid an asset.

Competitive wages & benefit package offered.

Email resumes to maxcon@platinum.ca or fax to (403) 784-3163.

Successful candidates will be contacted for interviews.

MOTIVATED individual required to work as apprentice in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning trade. Good mechanical and people skills an asset. Clean driver’s license mandatory. email: info@ comfortecheating.com fax: 403-309-8302

Open House Directory ....... 4200-4310 Financial ..............................4400-4430 Transportation .................... 5000-5240 Legal/Public Notices .........6000-9000 * No cancellations, refunds or exchanges. Please read your ad the first day it appears. We will accept responsibility for 1 insertion only.

Trades

850

Misc.

Help

880

Wanted experienced only, Academic Express industrial preppers, paintADULT EDUCATION ers and coaters for full time AND TRAINING positions. Also looking for a full time experienced FALL START yard person with forklift ticket. Fax resume to 403-346-0626 or email to • GED preparation nancy.hacoatings to start November 5 @gmail.com Gov’t of Alberta Funding may be available.

WE ARE GROWING, NOW HIRING

F/T MEAT CUTTER Competitive wages.

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

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WE ARE GROWING, NOW HIRING

F/T MEAT CUTTER Competitive wages.

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

Truckers/

860

PETROFIELD Industries, the Leader in manufacturing Drivers Hydrovac trucks, is accepting resumes for the following F/T TRUCK drivers req’d.

Minimum Class 5 with air positions: and clean abstract. Exp. * General Labourers preferred. In person to Key * Industrial Painters Towing 4083-78 St. Cres. * Sandblasters Red Deer. * Material Handler Galaxy Plumbing & Heat- * Automotive Electrical NEED EXPERIENCED ing Ltd seeking full time Technician Class 1 drivers for short 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th year * Journeyman Welder / and long haul. Full Time. plumbing apprentices, Apprentice Runs AB., SASK, Manitoba Applicants should have * 2nd Yr Welder with & BC. Please call service and new home Aluminum experience PROMAX TRANSPORT experience. Drivers license * Production Manager at 227-2712 or fax resume is required for all positions. w/abstract 403-227-2743 Please email your resume Visit our website at: to galaxyadmin@telus.net WANTED: Exp’d driver www.tornadotrucks.com or fax to 403-347-4539. with clean Class 1 license for more details. Our for Super B work in Central Company has an HVAC Service Person Alberta. F/T, benefits. enthusiastic fast paced required for busy well Fax resume and current working environment, with established company in driver’s abstract to advancement possibilities Red Deer. Attractive wage 403-728-3902. or for the motivated person, and benefit package. Full 403-746-5794 or email and offers an excellent hours guaranteed. Start mrmike71@hotmail.com benefit package. fax immediately. e-mail: 403-742-5544 brad@comfortecheating. e-mail: hr@petrofield.com Misc. com Phone: 403-309-8301 or Help Fax: 403-309-8302 F/T SECURITY GUARDS JOURNEYMAN H.D. Weekends & evenings.

MECHANIC req’d immed.

TRI-WEST Security for very busy heavy equip.

Rate of $16 -$19/hour. sales lot in Innisfail. pending experience. Must SIDING INSTALLER Wage range $25. - $35/hr have security license with or without trailer & depending on exp.

Email resume to: tools. F.T. year round Preference will be given triwestab@yahoo.ca work, must have truck and to those with previous 2 yrs. exp. 90 cents - $1 D&M Concrete (Lacombe) equipment rental service, per sq.ft. 403-358-8580 requires 3 Labourers to lifts and off road work in the precast concrete construction equipment CELEBRATIONS manufacturing factory. experience. Fax resume $15.39/hr. Email resume to to 403-227-5701 or email: HAPPEN EVERY DAY IN CLASSIFIEDS jason@dmconcrete.com bouvier9@telus.net

880

403-340-1930 www.academicexpress.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 EXP’D PARTS PERSON req’d by Chrysler Dealership.

Apply in person with resume at: Northwest Motors 3115 Gaetz Ave. R.D. F/T sales and customer service associate, bilingual French/English an asset.

Hourly wage plus benefits. email: careers@buyairsoft.ca

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

No collecting.

Contact Quitcy at 403-314-4316 MOBIL 1 Lube Express Gasoline Alley req’s an Exp. Tech. Fax 403-314-9207

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

Please call Debbie at 403-314-4307 WEEKEND dispatchers req’d. immediately.

Knowledge of Red Deer essential. Will require good verbal and written communication skills. Fax resume to 403-346-0295

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Help

880

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

SHIPPER RECEIVER Family owned and operated, Trail Appliances continues to grow and due to this, we are looking to expand our warehouse department. Trail offers excellent training and a competitive compensation.

We are currently looking for a full time Shipper Receiver to work out of our Red Deer location. Shifts will be varied including weekends.

The ideal candidate will: • be able to maneuver merchandise in excess of 100lbs • possess exceptional customer service skills • enjoy working within a diverse team Launch your career with a well known and respected company. Become a part of the successful Trail team by applying in person to: Colin Parsons in person at #6 4622 61 Street, Riverside Industrial District, Red Deer or fax to 403-347-3314. A security check will be conducted on successful candidates.

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

Contractors

1100

Auctions

1530

BIG STRAPPER AUCTIONS SALES EVERY WED. @ 6 pm.

Moose Hall 2 miles south of Ponoka on 2A 1st. Antique sale Oct. 6 @ 1 pm.

403-304-4791 Check website for full listing

Misc. for Sale

1760

9 assorted Corral dinner plates, 6 side plates, 4 soup bowls, $12 for all.

1 Large fruit bowl, great design. $7.

8 old fruit nappies, $2 for all.

Medium size old meat platter $7.

Dream Catcher, $10.

Rhinestone Necklace & Earrings, from the 1950’s, $75. 403-346-2231

www.bigstrapperauctions.net

Building Supplies

1550

BRAND NEW 26’ 5.5” x 25’ 4.5” future steel building.

Ready to be erected.

Located in Central AB. Great for farm or small acreage.

Must sell. 403-485-2532

Children's Items

1580

CHILDS HIKING SHOES Size 13. Columbia. Like new. $20. 403-314-9603

Firewood

1660

FOR SALE: Large wash tub $30.

Electronic De-Humidifier $55. 403-342-7460

FREE HOUSEPLANTS Palm, Gardenia, Ivy, Sedum, Shamrock, Philodendron.

GONE

HANGERS. Wooden, Plastic, Metal. Box full for $10. 403-314-9603

LAMP, COFFEE MAKER, PLACEMATS, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS. Whole box for $20. 403-314-9603

Houses For Sale

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

TO RENT HAWKUS Quik pick custom bale hauling, custom haul, 16 bale mover 403-588-1146

AFFORDABLE

Homestead Firewood Birch, Spruce, Pine - Split 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472 FIREWOOD. Pine, Spruce, Poplar. Can deliver 1-4 cords. 403-844-0227 FREE FIREWOOD Bring your power saw.

403-346-4307 Now Offering Hotter, Cleaner BC Birch. All Types. P.U. / del. Lyle 403-783-2275

Household Furnishings

1720

THANKSGIVING & CHRISTMAS IS UPON US! Electric Roaster, never used. Self baster.

Does everything you do in the kitchen oven. $80.

403-347-0104.

VARIETY of brand new instrumental, country, old time music CD’s, (16) $30 Must take all.

403-309-1838

Farm Custom Work

2080

CUSTOM CORRAL CLEANING

SUV's

5040

For Rent #3000 - #3200

Acreages/Farms ..............3010 Houses/Duplexes ............3020 Condos/Townhouses........3030 Manufactured Homes ......3040 Four Plexes/Six Plexes ....3050 Suites ..............................3060 Cottages/Seasonal ..........3070 Roommates Wanted ........3080 Rooms for Rent................3090 Motels/Hotels ..................3100 Offices ..............................3110 Stores/Commercial ..........3120 Industrial ..........................3130 Warehouse Space............3140 Garage Space..................3150 Storage Space ................3160 Land ................................3170 Pasture ............................3180 Mobile Lot ........................3190 Misc. for Rent ..................3200

IMMED. POSS. $379,900.

Bower bi-level fully dev. 3 2001 FORD Explorer lots bdrm., 3 bath. large rec. rm, of extras, very clean, can possibly add an extra $3500 obo 403-314-4857 bdrm. Desirable upgrades.

Corner lot w/det. 15x24 heated workshop. RV parking. OPEN HOUSE Trucks - 94 Boyce St. 1 - 4 pm.

Sat. Oct. 5th. 403-350-1690

5050

MUST SELL New Home. 1335 sq.ft. bi-level, 24x23 att. garage.

403-588-2550

Condos/ Wanted to Rent Townhouses #3250 - #3390

Acreages/Farms ..............3255 Houses/Duplexes ............3260 Suites ..............................3270 Rooms..............................3280 Manufactured Homes ......3290 Housesitting Wanted ........3300 Garage Space..................3310 Storage Space ................3320 Stores/Commercial ..........3330 Office Space ....................3340 Industrial ..........................3350 Warehouse Space............3360 Resorts & Cottages..........3370 Pasture/Land....................3380 Mobile Lot ........................3390

Houses/ Duplexes

Buit custom services 3 trucks, Bunning vertical beaters. JD 544 loader 403-588-1146

3020

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

4040

MASON MARTIN HOMES

2008 CHEVY Colorado Vortec 3.7 L, 4wd, good tires & brakes, Linex box liner & undercover. 783-2064

Custom new homes planning service.

Kyle, 403-588-2550

NEW CONDO 1000 sq.ft. 2 bdrm., 2 bath. $192,000. 403-588-2550

Acreages

4050

APPROX. 30 acres. 20 min. to Lacombe. 1/2 mile off Hwy 12. Creek & exc. building site. 403-396-2925 LOCATION... LOCATION! On pavement, min. from Innisfail, 1500 sq. ft. ranch style home on 3.81 acres.

5 bdrms., w/2.5 baths, att. car port, cedar vaulted ceiling, 2 fireplaces, high speed DSL internet. $495,000. 403-357-9930

1993 F150 S/C flareside, 1 of a kind, very clean, lots of extras $5500 obo 403-314-4857

Campers

5090

12’ TRUCK Camper to give away. Everything still working but needs some work to roof.

MUST BE MOVED! **SOLD**

4070

5100

4110

5190

NEWLY renovated very spacious sunny 5 bedroom Farms/ Motorhomes house in Big Valley. New Land BLACK CAT CONCRETE kitchen and bathrooms, Garage/patios/rv pads COUCH/Sofa bed, TIFFIN PHAETON 2005 paint, flooring and several 1/4 SE24-40-24-W4 sidewalks/driveways from Leons, clean in windows. On double lot so $4000 oil revenue. 1/2 mile MOTORHOIME. 40’, diesel, Dean 403-505-2542 exc. cond. $150.

3 slides, 41,000 miles. Very Pets & great back yard for chilfrom #12 Hwy. Power & 3 WOOL ACCENT CARPETS, good cond. 403-729-3242 dren or/and pets. quiet MANURE SPREADERS water. 403-396-2925 Supplies clean, $50 for all 3. friendly neighbours, next to FOR RENT, CONCRETE! 403-352-8811 Big Valley school and Stamp finish, exposed finish, RABBIT Hutch, outdoor, 3 Bunning manure spreaders, Commercial playgrounds. This house LOVE SEAT, basements, garages, patio partially insulated, incld’s 3 different sizes, vertical Auto will be a rent to own beaters, custom corral good cond. $100 pads, driveways & sideProperty heated water dish and Wreckers property. asking $12,000 cleaning with bunning 2 BAR STOOLS, $40 ea. food. $75. 403-340-2462 walks. etc. No job to Big down but open to spreaders on truck, Phone 30” x 48” WHITE or too Small, we do it All! discussion. Rent is $800 403-588-4787 Contact RED’S AUTO. Free Scrap WOODEN TABLE. Call Mark 403-597-3523 Lawrence Buit 403-588-1146 per month but utilities etc Vehicle & Metal Removal.

STANDING LAMP, $10. not included. There is a AMVIC APPROVED. 403-346-2346 single garage and plenty of We travel. May pay cash ROUND 40” Mable table & parking space for boat, for vehicle. 403-396-7519 4 chairs, exc. cond. $200. Cats Eavestroughing motorbikes, or holiday 403-352-8811 trailer. Please call Gord at Looking for a place (2) BURMAN kittens.

403-710-4085 or e-mail at 33,175 SQ. FT. manufacHorses CLEANING SERVICES to live? $40/ea. uprights@hotmail.com Stereos turing bldg. on 5.8 Acres Specializing in eaves Take a tour through the 403-887-3649 for $1.4 Million. Heavy trough cleaning, window TV's, VCRs 30” REG. Min. Mare, $750.

CLASSIFIEDS Power, 10 Ton crane, cleaning & gentle washing Reg. min. Filly, $750. oversized loading doors, & Garage of vinyl siding.

360 XBOX, 403-227-2680 or email large graveled storage Pricing packages available.

10 Games, $10. ea.

Space riftswd@telus.net FREE yard. 45 mins outside of Free quotes, senior discounts.

PS 2, 10 games, $60.

8 week old orange kittens Calgary in Linden, AB. Call Misc.

403-506-4822 Panasonic stereo, FENCED det. Triple Garage Colliers International, Evan Automotive 5 mo. old Calico kittens, 1 Ipod hookup. $40. for Storage. 403-347-9549 Truman (403) 215-7252. gorgeous pinky orange 5 403-782-3847 WANTED: all types of mo. old M. kitten, all need SCRAP metal and cars, Massage horses. Processing locally loving homes COLECO table top trades 403-304-7585 Storage in Lacombe weekly.

403-782-3130 Packman game. $80.

Therapy Cars 403-651-5912 403-782-3847 Space

1810

1830

1130

2140

1730

Tired of Standing?

Find something to sit on in Classifieds

2010

4020

3150

1280

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

WELL ESTABLISHED grooming shop in Lacombe is looking for a certified groomer with experience in all breeds. We are a small grooming shop focused on Misc. quality. Quality and pride in Services your work is extremely important, 3-5 years’ work experience is recom5* JUNK REMOVAL mended when applying, Property clean up 340-8666 e-mail your resume to pawsitive.cj@gmail.com

Sale

3160

1760

Dogs

1840

3 PORCELINE dolls $20/ea; dbl. comforter and BERNESE MOUNTAIN bed skirt, $20; skidoo dog puppies, ready to go boots size 6 ladies $20; set NOW 403-357-7108 of Corelle dishes $20; small 32” fiber optic Christmas tree $10; electric Christmas house $15; brand new queen bed skirt $20; 403-352-3521 6’ CHRISTMAS TREE, $10.

GOLD FRAME MIRROR, 25”x30”, $10.

Moving & SEWING MACHINE, WELL ESTABLISHED Storage never used, $95. grooming shop in Lacombe 403-346-2346 is looking for a certified BOXES? MOVING? Deck table, in green metal groomer with experience in with glass top 38”x60”, F1B GOLDEN DOODLES, all breeds. We are a small SUPPLIES? 403-986-1315 4 chairs, & 1 matching black now but will brindle grooming shop focused on rocker chair (new was $700). as they get older. Non quality. Quality and pride in Asking $75. shedding, well handled, your work is extremely Painters/ CACTUS - 8 ft. live cactus long time breeder. $900. important, 3-5 years’ work Decorators Delivered to Alberta. plant. $50. experience is recomKENMORE DEHUMIDIFIER Text 306-521-1371 mended when applying, JG PAINTING, 25 yrs. exp. model 24. Exc. cond. $75. or call 306-792-2113 e-mail your resume to Free Est. 403-872-8888 403-352-8811 www.furtettishfarm.ca pawsitive.cj@gmail.com

1290 1300 1310

Grain, Feed Hay

2190

HAY & GREEN FEED Various sizes & quality. $30-45 per bale.

Call Laurie 403-845-5166

SMALL SQUARE HAY and straw 403-340-3061

5240

5030

2004 CHEV Impala, SUNHAVEN RV & BOAT $4200. 403-341-3593 msg.

STORAGE www.rvboatstorage.ca 2000 NEON, 2L, 4 dr., Do you like a good deal?

5 spd. Red, 403-318-3040 Do you like to be safe and secure? Starting at $25/mo. with 24/7 SUV's security/surveillance.

Graveled parking and sani-dump. It’s the best 2006 TUSCON V6 fwd, deal around. 403-340-9483 orig. owner, ONLY 23,700 or 403-506-7383 kms, $11,100 403-346-2867

CASH IN WITH THE CLASSIFIEDS!

5040

Houses For Sale

4020

SMALL Square Hay Bales: 1st & 2nd cut.

SMALL Square Straw Bales 403-784-2276

BIG VALLEY Only $20,000 3 bdrm. on nice large treed lot. Water, sewer, garbage Good terms avail. Owner Dave 780-475-2897

TIMOTHY & Brome square bales, great for horses, approx. 60 lbs. put up dry and covered, $5/bale Sylvan area. 403-887-2798

FREE MARKET EVALUATION on your house in Lacombe or Lacombe county.

Call Lyle Nielsen C21 Advantage Realty 403-358-8002

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited. Has only 69,885 km. Fully loaded including NAV and DVD. 403 343 1651or 341-0606

HUNTERS SPECIAL 1991 Chev Blazer, 4 spd., hubs, winch $5888.

348-8788 Sport & Import

Turn those unwanted items into quick cash with a single phone call.

Public Notice #6000

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

30 Lacombe Express

Thursday, October 10, 2013

Careers ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A CHANGE? ✓Motivated? ✓Goal Oriented? ✓People Friendly? ✓Driven?

We have the position for you!

Heritage Chrysler Jeep now requires an experienced

SALES CONSULTANT A leader in the automotive industry, Heritage Chrysler Jeep sets the pace for all others to follow when it comes to inventory, customer service, community service and commitment to people. We have premium new and preowned vehicles to help suit any of our customer’s needs!

We offer a great compensation package with benefits along with complete training. Sales experience is not a must though preferred.

Look at Heritage Chrysler Jeep as the final step to becoming an industry leader in customer service, job satisfaction and income.

Check us out at www.heritagechrysler.com Fax or email resume to:

Heritage Chrysler Jeep

General Sales Manager Attention: RYAN BOWES rbowes@heritagechrysler.com Fax: 403.782.3360 We thank all those that apply. Only those selected will be contacted for an interview.

Boston Pizza is coming to Blackfalds!!

We are now hiring all positions, full and part time: • • • •

Servers (for Dining Room and Sports Bar) Hostesses Line Cooks Front House and Kitchen day and evening Supervisors • Dish Washers • Bar Tenders Boston Pizza is Canada’s #1 casual Family dining and sports bar concept. We offer competitive wages, a great work environment and career opportunities.

We anticipate a December opening.

We will be hiring before our opening date with paid training occurring at our Red Deer locations, so you have the tools to succeed!

Please send your resume to Susan at www.blackfalds@bostonpizza.com or call Sue at 403-342-4446 during regular hours.

Please note: all Serving Staff must have their Pro Serve certi¿cation to qualify for employment.

We are excited to be opening in Blackfalds. Thanks for applying!

Successful Careers

Start Here Arnett & Burgess is now accepting applications for the following:

CLASS 1 TRUCK DRIVER Must have experience moving heavy equipment that is related to pipeline construction.

Clean abstract.

Competitive wage.

Benefits available.

Please fax resumes to 780-372-4238 Or email to: jobs@abpipeliners.com

Service Directory

HI–TEK

FURNACE AND DUCT CLEANING

Complete furnace and duct cleaning includes: • • • •

Furnace 10 Air Ducts Hot Water Tank Rotary Brushing System

ABSOLUTELY FREE

403-783-8333 • 1-877-494-8384 •BOBCATS •GRADERS •LOADERS •TRUCKS •TRACK HOES •AGRICULTURE •DEMOLITION •EXCAVATION •GENERAL CONTRACTING •SAND/GRAVEL •SUBDIVISION WORK

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

CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION

For All Your Excavation Needs 403.782.3437

www.dbbobcat.com

Call 403.782.5303

•Skidsteer Services •Gravel Hauling •Excavating • Snow Removal Now Available

403.304.3887 www.drakeex.ca

Your Quality Excavating Solution

Lacombe Express 31

Thursday, October 10, 2013

LACOMBE

BLOWOUT www.lacombeford.com

Massive Inventory

Due to recent arrival of overwhelming amount of Quality Trades we are required to

Feature of the Week

Slash Prices

2011

Supercrew Lariat, 5.5 BOX, Box Cover, Chrome Package.

and sell over

$1.9 Million

of quality pre-owned inventory at below market prices despite profit or loss

Ford F F-150 150

$29,886

*

$223 b/w

OP1531A

Big city selection! Small Town Professional essional Service!! You’ll save thousands!!

Peace of mind guarantee!!

$1 $12,981 Blowout!

Blowout Blow lowout

Each used vehicle comes with:

•No charge Maintenance Package •90 Day Limited Warranty •Fully Reconditioned

•Carfax Report •Full Vehicle Inspection •Full Tank Gas 2007

Dodge odge dge Dakota D akot

D L SO

$32,500*

2011

F-150

$241.98 b/w

OP1530

$263.89 b/w

13FT588A

2012

F-150

Tires 4 life loyalty program

$8,500

2005

Honda Accord

Super crew Lariat, 5.5box, Eco – boost

Super Crew Lariat, Navigation, 6.5 box

Local Loca L Lo occa al Trade, 4D Dr, rr,, 4x4. x4.

4.

Mu Must M ustt Move e Th Week!

This k!

$35,500*

Plus

NO CHARGE

4 door Sedan Only 95000km’s

13FT149A

13ED079A

NO PAYMENTS FOR 90 DAYS O.A.C.!

was $39,995

$35,964

*

$267,36 b/w

2012

F-150

$20,873*** .03

$206

b/w

2009

GMC 1500

$31,919* $238 b/w

Ready to Go! 13FT661A

F-150

$33,975* $253 b/w

2011

F-150 Supercab, Eco-Boost, 4x4, Moonroof, Low Kms.

S/Crew, Lariat, Eco-Boost, 6.5 BOX, White Platinum.

Brand New Tires, V8, Black, 4x4,

Supercrew Fx4 6.5 Foot Box, Fx4 Appearance Package, Boxliner, Blue Flame, Sat. Radio

2011

OP1549

13FT390A

LOW FINANCE RATES FOR EVERY BUYER!

$26,588* $199 b/w

2013

Escape SE

$16,500*** .13

$164

4wd, Eco-Boost, Kodiak Brown, Leather, RP1734A

Priced to Sell!

b/w

2008

Escape XLT

$24,000** .21

$203

4x4 leather

Hyundai Genesis

was $11,995

$10,696*** $108 b/w

Manual Trans, Rare Car Must Be Driven

Priced to sell!!!

13ED064A

b/w

2010

13FT548B

2009

Focus Sel, 4 Dr, Auto, Moonroof, Black Leather.

13SP113A

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W W W. T I R E S 4 L I F E . C A

LACOMBE

5610 HIGHWAY 2A LACOMBE, AB, T4L 1A3

403-782-6811 1-800-782-5755

Monday-Thursday e you 8:00am - 8:00pm v r e s to : better Fri Friday: 8:00am-6:00pm Saturday:9:00am - 5:00pm

32 Lacombe Express

Thursday, October 10, 2013

CELEBRATE CO-OP WEEK

Valid Oct. 11 to Oct. 14, 2013

Friday, Oct. 11 to Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013

4 Day Sale Only!!!

Coke or Pepsi Products

Christie Snacking Crackers

2L - First 8

October 11 - 14

Co-op Gold Vegetables 341-398ml First 6

- 100454G

5 for

5

$

3 for

$

plus deposit/ enviro

6

Standing Rib Oven Roasts

Butterball Stuffed Turkey Breast Roast

Fully Cooked - Hot & ready for your dinner table

FROM THE DELI

2 for

$

1.49

each

Raspberries

11.00/kg

4

Sticky, Iced or Cream Cheese Iced Package of 4

3

Co-op Gold Soup Cream of Mushroom, Tomato, Vegetable or Chicken Noodle

each

1

$

.99

$

plus deposit/enviro

Co-op Gold Natural Spring Water 12x500ml

each

$

.99

Co-op Gold Bathroom Tissue

plus deposit/enviro

Co-op Gold Cheese Cheddar, Mozzarella or Colby - 800g

Double, Ultra or Green 12 Rolls or 9 Mega Rolls

First 1

First 2

each

3

$

each

2.99

5

$ 12x284ml

5lb (2.27kg) Bag - Canada No. 1 Produce of Canada

5

5

.99

Red Potatoes

5 for

$

each

$

Selected Varieties - 1L

2 for

.99 lb

Cinnamon Buns

Sun-Rype 100% Juice

170g Package No. 1 Grade Produce of U.S

$

First 1

PLU 2758

15.99

$

Cut In-store from Canada AA Grade Beef - Aged 14 days, Warehouse Pack

$

This coupon may only be used with a minimum purchase of at least $100.00 (including applicable turkey) before applicable taxes at Co-op or The Market Place (excludes tobacco, alcohol, prescriptions, gift cards, phone cards, lottery tickets, transit tickets, all third party operations – post office, gas bar, etc) We will reduce the final bill by $10.00 (maximum $10.00 reduction per transaction). Limit one coupon per family purchase. No cash value. No copies. Coupon must be presented to the cashier at time of purchase VALID FROM FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11 UNTIL CLOSING MONDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2013. Cannot be combined with any other coupons or promotional offers. Final consumer price per pound will vary depending on actual turkey size purchased.

.99

Central Alberta Co-op

each

7.99

$

lb

English Estates Centre – Lacombe 403-782-6200 Open Daily until 9pm www.centralab.coop