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Thursday, November 28, 2013

Council puts the brakes on sustainability plan

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express During its meeting earlier this week, Lacombe City council voted to accept Lacombe’s new Municipal Sustainability Plan as information rather than adopt and proceed with enacting the plan citing.

The plan, entitled ‘Imagine Lacombe’, was explained by Planner Jen Kirchner as a document that “Represents the goals and visions, as identified by the community, for Lacombe as objectives to work forward to.”

“WE WANT LACOMBE TO BE EVERYTHING IT CAN BE. WE DON’T WANT TO ASPIRE TO ANYTHING LESS THAN THIS.” NORMA MACQUARRIE Kirchner added the plan also outlines the steps needed to be taken in order to achieve those objectives.

However, not all councillors were in agreement with those recommendations or how they were defined in the plan.

Councillor Peter Bouwsema expressed his concern that some items in the plan were extremely specific and inquired as

to why that was. Kirchner said the plan is specific by choice in order to measure the success of the plan and clearly define the steps that need to be taken.

Bouwsema also said that he did not want to scare developers and builders away by making too high or too specific of demands on them. He added that, some requirements of the plan would not be achievable in certain areas.

Mayor Steve Christie said that should the plan make a recommendation that is not possible in an area, developers would not be required to meet it. He added this is already being done in Lacombe, saying that the City encourages developers to connect neighbourhoods through walking trails but does not demand it of them.

Councillor Reuben Konnik said that he likes the aspirations laid out in the plan and that he thinks Lacombe should set high goals for itself.

“Why don’t we shoot for the moon?” said Konnik.

Councillor Wayne Armishaw, who was part of the committee that helped make the plan, said he agreed that the plan was “Optimistic, utopian and idealistic.” He added it was a good document but he said it was in need of amendments as he saw a disconnect between the demands of the

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Chief Administrative Officer Norma MacQuarrie said the plan contains high aspirations because that is what the administration wants for the City of Lacombe.

“We want Lacombe to be everything it can be. We don’t want to aspire to anything less than this. If we do, we are failing in terms of where we want Lacombe to go in the future.”

Councillor Grant Harder said that, while he agreed the plan has great goals Lacombe should aspire to, he was not sure those goals were achievable the way they

were laid out in the plan.

“It kind of makes me feel like we are setting ourselves up for failure,” said Harder.

Councillor Bill McQuesten was the one to move that council accept the document only as information. He said that he too had misgivings about the plan and more discussion and work with the document was needed. “There are things in here that are just not realistic,” said McQuesten.

Council voted 5-2 in favour of McQuesten’s motion with Konnik and Christie voting against. news@lacombeexpress.com

LIGHT IT UP – From left, Judy Van Haren, Jeff Janz and Shirley Bajema, all with Agriculture Financial Services Corporation; Iwa Post, Adam Hamilton and Darcy Stingel with Sunny 94; Maureen MacKenzie with the City; Gord Sim and Brett Philips with Fortis Alberta; Glen Calkins from Tim Hortons; Matt Panelli with Sunny 94; and Guy Lapointe and Kelsey VanGrinsven with the City, display their sponsorship light signs in support of Lacombe’s Light Up the Night Festival, which begins tonight.

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Speed Zone Changes - December 1 Effective December 1, 2013, there will be multiple speed zone changes within the City of Lacombe. These changes are in an effort to increase driver and pedestrian safety as vehicle traffic has increased in recent years. Counil has directed City administration to review the effectiveness of these changes on pedestrian safety after one year.

The following changes have been made: - HWY 12 between 53rd Street and HWY 2A Reduced from 50kph to 30kph Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Gascoyne serves community as teacher and soldier Local reservist’s experiences also encourages greater volunteer involvement

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express

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ames Gascoyne is leading a double life.

Most days, Gascoyne is a math and science teacher at Ecole Lacombe Junior High School and answers to ‘Mr. Gascoyne.’

But, there are also those who know him as Second Lt. James Gascoyne of the 41 Signal Regiment, a military reservist.

Gascoyne said that, if the two worlds seem completely different from each other, it’s because they are. In fact, Gascoyne manages to keep them quite separate.

“If I never mentioned it, probably no one would know. I don’t accidently come in wearing a pair of combat boots.”

While Gascoyne does occasionally speak to his class about his involvement with the army, he said that he keeps a somewhat low profile of his career in the reserves.

He added that his students have trouble understanding what it means to be soldier while at the same time being a teacher.

Gascoyne first joined the reserves in the mid 90s while he was attending university in Edmonton. He served with the Loyal Edmonton Regiment for two years before work and life took him elsewhere.

Other than being part of cadets as a child, Gascoyne said he hadn’t had much experience with the military up until that point. He said that, while he was a fairly confident individual, the reserves were kind of a brand new world to him.

“Whenever you join an organization, you are the ‘new guy’. You really feel like you are the at the lowest rung of the ladder and you have a ton to learn.”

As such, one needs to have a fair bit of humility to join the armed forces, said Gascoyne. He added that he doesn’t think this differs much from anyone else starting a new career or transferring to a new job site.

When Gascoyne joined the military morale was quite low, he said. He added that, to him, it seemed as though the soldiers, who were on peacekeeping missions had lost a sense of purpose.

When Gascoyne settled down in Central Alberta some years later and had the opportunity to join the reserves again, he signed up with the 41 Signal Regiment. He said that at that time, the army was “Up to its elbows in Afghanistan” and the culture.

“Mission has a way of galvanizing purpose,” said Gascoyne. He added that for soldiers who aren’t trained for peacekeeping and having a new mission, the war in Afghanistan had returned that sense of purpose to the army.

Gascoyne said he, as well as most of the

ON DUTY - Second Lt. James Gascoyne, front right, poses for a ‘hero’ shot with his fellow soldiers during a navigation exercise in New Brunswick several years ago. reservists he has worked with, enjoys serving others. He said that desire to be part of something bigger than himself is what led him to join the reserves in the first place.

Leadership is another aspect of the armed forces that attracted Gascoyne. He added that everyone within the reserves is expected to take some kind of leadership role and all reservists have to take leadership courses in order to move up the ranks as well.

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Even Gascoyne’s decision to pursue a teaching career came out of that desire. He added that when making such decisions he

has always thought about how service to his community will fit into it.

Gascoyne said that organization and knowing one’s limits are important parts of working with the reserves or volunteering with any organization. Otherwise, you will reach a point where you are spread too thin and not fulfilling any obligations. He added that even with those skills, it is difficult to maintain a balanced workload.

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Thursday, November 28, 2013

New cancer centre opens in Red Deer Facility means Central Alberta patients can be treated closer to home

BY ERIN FAWCETT Lacombe Express Families living in Central Alberta will have better access to cancer care closer to home with the opening of the new Central Alberta Cancer Centre.

The new facility, which was officially opened last week, ensures fewer people will need to travel to Edmonton or Calgary to access cancer services and treatment. It will also help ease pressure on cancer facilities in Edmonton and Calgary, allowing more patients to get the care they need more quickly.

The centre is expected to see more than 15,000 patient visits in its first year and the new radiation therapy facilities will treat more than 600 cases annually. The Central Alberta

Cancer Centre is part of Alberta’s north south ‘radiation corridor’. Once completed, the corridor will mean 92% of patients will be able to access radiation treatment within 100 kms of their homes.

The facility replaces the existing centre in Red Deer and is adjoined to the Red Deer Hospital. The centre will offer four times the clinical space and will include all cancer services moved from the existing facility, two linear accelerators that will provide external-beam radiation to about 600 patients a year.

This therapy may be used before surgery to shrink the tumor or after surgery to destroy any remaining cancer cells.

In addition, a third radiation vault has been built to allow for future expansion

“THIS CENTRE WILL HOUSE CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY AND GIVE PATIENTS EARLIER DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT CLOSER TO HOME. WE’RE GOING TO KEEP FIGHTING CANCER, TOGETHER.” PREMIER ALISON REDFORD of services, and there will also be additional treatment and examination rooms, outpatient clinics, a medical day unit with treatment areas (beds and chairs) for chemotherapy or other treatments and procedures and in-house pharmacy services, including a satellite pharmacy for the storage, preparation and dispensing of cancer medication, as well as education, counseling and other social support services for cancer patients and families.

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“I had to travel from my home in Red Deer to Calgary to receive radiation treatments. I wasn’t used to the traffic of the big city, and had to drive on snowy highways. The commute placed additional stress on an already stressful situation for both me and my family,” said Rideout, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2012. “I made a total of 18 trips to Calgary during my radiation treatments. We traveled more than 5,500 kilometres in 18 days. I had just finished chemotherapy and I was sicker than I ever had been in my life. But I didn’t have

an option of going because my life depended on it.

“This new centre in Red Deer will mean more people can be treated closer to home rather than having to travel long distances when they’re feeling unwell from treatments. I’m thrilled this centre is completed and I know firsthand that everyone who has the unfortunate need in the future will benefit more than anyone outside the cancer community can ever understand.”

Premier Alison Redford was also onhand during the grand opening event in Red Deer. “We want to make sure that anyone who is diagnosed with cancer gets the supports and treatment they need to heal. This centre will house cutting-edge technology and give patients earlier diagnosis and treatment closer to home.

We’re going to keep fighting cancer, together,” she said.

“The statistics are hard to talk about but over half the people in Alberta at some point in their life will be diagnosed with some form

of cancer and it is one of the fastest growing health issues we need to deal with and have had to deal with in this province.

“This facility supports families and people across Central Alberta.”

Fred Horne, minister of health, added the new facility is more than just a building. “Every day, 42 Albertans learn they have cancer. By 2030, we expect that to grow to 73 new cancer cases a day. This new centre is about more than bricks and mortar, it’s about ensuring these people, and their families, who are going through what might be the most stressful time of their lives are supported.”

Meanwhile, Rideout added she is grateful the facility is open. “For someone who has been there, thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone who had anything to do with this building being built. It’s 10 times bigger than anyone can ever imagine.” efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

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Thursday, November 28, 2013

Blackfalds council adopts new concept plans Need was identified through the 2008 facility parks assessment

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express Blackfalds is one step closer to new park and recreational amenities.

Recently, Blackfalds Town council adopted three new concept plans from RC Strategies for two new parks and an improvement to Blackfalds’ existing campground.

Sean Barnes, director of community services for the Town of Blackfalds, said it will take both time and money to implement the plans and build the parks. He added that at this time, the Town does not have a timeline for completion of the projects.

“We just know we have to get it done.”

Barnes said that the campground was and is a high priority for the Town as utilization continues to increase. Ball tournaments, events which make for the most frequent use of the campground, continue to increase both in number and size in Blackfalds each summer.

Barnes said that about 18 ball tournaments are held each summer, some with more than 70 teams.

“It’s getting hard to accommodate these guys.”

As such, the Town is already working on putting some fencing around the campground and also installing a full service dump station.

Another phase of the plan will have

camping stalls organized within the campground, which is right now just an open field, said Barnes. He added that, at this time, the Town is not looking at expanding the campground, instead hoping that better organization of the campground will lead to there being more room for campers. Having said that, Barnes added that the Town will consider expanding the campground when and if more room is still needed Another higher priority in the concept plan was putting a park in the Pine Crescent neighbourhood. Barnes said this was deemed a priority as the Town had made a previous commitment to place a park in that area.

“Pine Crescent has been pretty patient,” he said. “Now we have to deliver.”

Work has already begun with installing trails and a playground at the Pine Crescent park.

Perhaps the lowest priority in the new concept plan is the BMX park. Barnes said that, as Blackfalds already has a skateboard park (albeit an aging one) still has some usability for BMX riders.

However, plans for the park have already been shared with the Optimist Club, who are partnering with the Town to fund the BMX park, who are beginning their fundraising efforts for the facility.

When completed, the BMX park will feature a large concrete bowl as well as several other features useable by both skate-

boarders and BMX riders. Also included in the park will be a BMX track where Barnes said the Town hopes to be able to host races and other such events.

“This will be quite the facility, not only for Blackfalds but for Central Alberta,” said Barnes.

The need for all three of these parks was

established through the 2008 facility parks needs assessment, the same assessment that led to the creation of the Abbey Centre.

Barnes said adopting the park concept plan is just another step in following the larger master plan. news@lacombeexpress.com

Neighbourhood Places merging with FCSS Blackfalds Neighbourhood Place Society is dissolving as a non-profit society and will be transferring their financial and human resources to Family and Community Support Services to continue to ensure the needs of the community are met.

“This is a bittersweet proposal,” said Deputy Mayor Richard Poole.

“I was the first council member that was assigned to the Blackfalds Neighbourhood Place when it came to town.

The excitement and good work that they’ve done over their existence has been phenomenal.”

As both services currently share a facility at 5016 Waghorn St., the merger will not change the location of where services can be accessed by the public.

FCSS office hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

“I think this will be a very efficient

use of our wonderful space,” said Sue Bornn, FCSS manager. “It really falls hand in hand with what FCSS is doing.

To see that Blackfalds Neighbourhood Place has full confidence in our abilities and our support is very encouraging.”

The current Community Building Initiative funding contract between Blackfalds Neighbourhood Place and the Children and Family Services Authority (CFSA) will be closed and a new contract between the Blackfalds FCSS and CFSA will be signed.

“The demand for social services keeps increasing,” said Mayor Melodie Stol.

“So this merger is about how we can stretch the dollars to better capacity and maintain a much needed program.”

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Election Reflections: I feel it is important in an election to thank supporters publicly.

With that in mind, I want to sincerely acknowledge the volunteers and contributors in my bid for Mayor of Lacombe. Additionally a big thank you goes to all the people who voted for me and positive change. Without strong voter support, a true democratic election cannot occur.

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I ask those voters who feel disappointed not to be discouraged with their City and its politics. Citizen involvement is critical to ensure that the council is responsive to the needs of the City while minding the wallets of the voters. I will continue to maintain my interest in the overall well-being of our City. Some critical areas include Änancial responsibility of the Council and the Administration and furthering an improvement in attitude towards our business community with corresponding actions that prove these positive changes are underway.

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The Lacombe Mayoral Election 2013 was a close one. With less than one percent separating the candidates, I believe my message was a strong one and indeed heard by many voters.

I remain steadfast in my commitment to the people of Lacombe who make our City enviable and unique. When the next election arrives, I will be here, and I will be prepared.

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Thursday, November 28, 2013

FCSS seeks support for Community Christmas Campaign There are three components to annual fundraising and collecting efforts

WARM WINTER WEAR - Jan Pocock displays some of the new winter gear ordered through this year’s New Coats for Kids campaign.

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‘Tis the season to support the community.

As Christmas draws closer, it’s time for the Lacombe and District Family and Community Support Services Community Christmas Campaign.

The Community Christmas Campaign consists of three FCSS programs; New Coats for Kids, Santa’s Anonymous and the Christmas Food CertiďŹ cate Fund.

Jan Pocock, volunteer and community services coordinator for FCSS, said that the campaign is only possible through the support of the community. “All of this is based on the generosity of our amazing community.�

New Coats for Kids is a program through which eligible families can obtain funds to purchase new winter wear for their children.

Families apply based on income, number of children and ages of those children

for funding and then decide which items of winter clothing they want to spend the money on.

Santa’s Anonymous is a program done jointly with the Lacombe Kinsmen. Kinsmen collect the toys and monetary donations and then organize toys based on the age, gender and wishes of eligible children, put together the best matches for that list and then have the toys delivered to their homes by Santa.

The Christmas Food CertiďŹ cates Fund allows eligible families to acquire gift certiďŹ cates that allow them to buy the food of their choice for the Christmas season from local grocery stores. “We want to empower our clients,â€? said Pocock. “Everybody has the right to choose what works for their family in their home.â€?

Last year, 18 families received new winter wear from New Coats for Kids, 85 families received Christmas gifts from Santa’s

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The MSP is to be used by the City of Lacombe, residents, businesses, schools and organizations within Lacombe to help shape their futures. The FREE workshop will provide an opportunity for citizens to learn about and engage in a discussion about the MSP, and provide ideas for what they can do to make more sustainable choices in their lives.

Date: Wednesday, December 4, 2013 Time: 10am to 1:00 pm (lunch will be provided) Location: Lacombe Memorial Centre – County Room.

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Pocock said that the goal is to for everyone, regardless of social status or ďŹ nancial standing, to have a happy holiday. “We want everybody to

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Thankfully, it’s also something Pocock said is far from lacking in Lacombe. She said the community has always supported the campaign and truly understands its importance. “We have great hearts and we understand that everyone has the right to enjoy this season regardless of the situation and everyone wants to help out their neighbour, period. It blows my mind every year, the generosity.�

Donations for any of these programs can be made at the FCSS ofďŹ ce in the Lacombe Memorial Centre.

For Santa’s Anonymous, there are also bins for toy donations set up around the City. Pocock said that both monetary and toy donations are accepted.

She added that donations for teen and pre-teen gifts are particularly needed as these age groups are the most difďŹ cult to buy for and are often overlooked in such Christmas gift campaigns. “All children deserve to have a wonderful present under the tree.â€?

In addition to encouraging those who can to make a donation to FCSS’s Community Christmas Campaign, Pocock also encouraged anyone needing a little bit of help this season to visit the FCSS ofďŹ ce. news@lacombeexpress.com

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OPINION City needs more housing Lacombe needs more homes.

At its regular meeting on Nov. 25, Lacombe City council heard a presentation from Anna Bubel of Another Way Consulting regarding the findings of its recent housing needs assessment.

In her presentation, Bubel told councillors that not only is Lacombe lacking availability and diversity in its housing market, what exists is often unaffordable.

Most Lacombians, particularly those who are renting or have recently moved to the community, could tell you without a study that Lacombe’s housing market is very competitive and the City is in need of more housing options.

However, it is still important to have studies like these to give the City a clearer picture of how much housing is needed to solve the problem, where it is needed and what kinds of housing options should be implemented.

Also, as Bubel said in her presentation, the facts don’t always line up with the assumptions we have in our minds.

During (and since) the recent

municipal election, we have heard a lot about Lacombe’s need for commercial growth. Indeed, our community is in dire need of more businesses of all kinds.

That said, it is vital to remember the importance of continuing Lacombe’s residential growth and with that, how the two are connected.

If the City is successful in stimulating commercial growth and encouraging more businesses to come to Lacombe, the people who work for those businesses are going to need places to live. If people refrain from working in Lacombe’s businesses because they can’t find anyplace to live, how exactly are those businesses going to stay successful?

While Lacombe is facing problems attracting people to live here, neighbouring communities such as Sylvan Lake and Blackfalds are experiencing explosive growth. Lacombe’s situation is different from these neighbouring communities for a number of reasons; Lacombe’s vacant services lots are expensive to develop and nearby unserviced

land that may be suitable for development are not owned by the City.

Regardless of the cause, this is a key problem that Lacombe’s new City council must find a solution to.

As many candidates alluded to during the election, Lacombe could get left behind by its neighbours in terms of growth unless something is done soon.

Council heard a few recommendations on how to find that solution, such as seeking further community input from stakeholders like realtors, builders, developers and landlords. How they will use that information to achieve some tangible results remains to be seen.

It is clear something needs to be done though. Otherwise, things will only get worse.

The word ‘pandemic’ should not mean panic It would be great if the media and health researchers would quit trying to create panic every time a new disease is discovered.

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VOSSEN Earlier this year, researchers in Taiwan discovered a new strain of bird flu in a 20-year-old woman.

It was determined that the woman had contracted H6N1 - a strain of bird flu that previously was thought to be unable to cross over from animals to humans.

The woman was treated, recovered and no further cases of H6N1 have been detected. But, researchers say we should be prepared for a pandemic.

That’s right. One woman got sick, got better and we should be prepared for the worst.

Is anyone else sick and tired (pun intended) of hearing this every time a new disease is discovered?

We see something we haven’t seen before and already we have to as-

sume it is going to infect the entire globe?

As if that isn’t bad enough, researchers elsewhere are saying that this might not actually be the first human case of H6N1, it might just be the first case we have caught.

Professor Wendy Barclay with the Imperial College in London has stated that she expects to see far more of these cases to be reported in the next few years as more hospitals become better equipped to identify bird flus.

Really?

It’s not enough for us to overreact about the discovery of a new disease, we have to be worried about all the cases that have already happened but we didn’t know about because our technology wasn’t good enough? It’s preposterous.

Bird flu isn’t even a pandemic.

H5N1, the strain of the virus most commonly identified as ‘bird flu’ has barely made it out of Asia, and no cases have ever been recorded outside of the eastern hemisphere of the planet, according to WHO. Yet, we have been hearing about its potential to become a pandemic

since the mid 90s.

At the young age of 24, I have already lived through at least three pandemics as well as numerous epidemics and potential instances of both.

I’m too young to remember the Russian Flu pandemic that occurred when I was an infant, but I remember SARS and swine flu, not to mention West Nile and Mad Cow. All were diseases that generated a lot of hype for their deadly potential, so much so that many people, including some members of my family, began thinking that it would be enough to wipe us off the planet or at the very least have significant impact on the world’s population.

However, none did.

The human race suffered no long-lasting consequences and still goes on much as it always has.

Swine flu, the most recent pandemic to effect us, killed 18,000 people.

That pales in comparison to the 100 million who were killed in the 1918 pandemic of the Spanish flu, and quite obviously, humanity recovered just fine from that one too.

I have to admit the media has a fairly large role in spreading this

panic. The blow-by-blow reports of these diseases create the feeling that everyone and their dog is infected with a highly contagious and potentially deadly disease.

However, that’s not the case.

For example, not only did I not contract any of the pandemic diseases I have lived through, I don’t know anybody that did either. I’m not saying the numbers are lying and the diseases weren’t widespread, I’m saying widespread infection doesn’t mean the majority of the planet has the disease and there is only a small group of people who are uninfected.

It is also worthwhile to understand the definition of pandemic.

Pandemic simply means a disease that has spread throughout the globe, not something that we should be afraid of. But, you don’t see that definition pop up in a lot media coverage on pandemics.

Oh, by the way, SARS is coming back. It has cropped up in Saudi Arabia where a camel was diagnosed with the disease and bats carrying it have been discovered by researchers in China. So, better prepare for the apocalypse. news@lacombeexpress.com

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fyi EVENTS The Elnora Christmas Market at the Elnora Community Hall runs Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Lunch will be served all day. An item for the food bank would be appreciated. For more information call 403-773-2270. New Year’s Eve Party at the Elnora Drop In Centre, supper at 6:30 p.m. Dance at 8 p.m. to Black Velvet. Tickets: advance – $12; door – $15. Call 403-749-2161.

Festival of Wreaths - this third annual event allows you to bid for the kids! Through to Dec. 18th, bid on amazing wreaths to help local programs through Big Brothers Big Sisters. Online Bidding. The event runs Dec. 2 between 5-10 p.m. at the Lacombe Memorial Centre.

The Jim Hurley Family Skate runs Dec. 8 from 6:15 to 8:30 p.m. in the Blackfalds multiplex. No picks or sticks. We hope you enjoy the skating season!

Lacombe Christmas Farmers Markets will be held every Friday morning from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through to Dec. 13 at the Lacombe Memorial Centre. There is also a Moonlight Madness sale on Nov. 28 from 5 to 10 p.m. Huge variety of baking, crafts, honey, perogies, woodwork, jams, veggies, meats, clothing, and more. Call 403782-4772 for more information.

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

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 throughout the year. No experience is required, just a love to sing.

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

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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.

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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. Call 403-550-4508.

Lacombe Art Guild - the guild meets regularly on the second and third Tuesday of each month. A variety of workshops are provided for

developing artists. Membership is $15 per year. Contact Betty Peers at 403-782-9968 or blog lacombeartclubwordpress.com. Meetings runs in LMC Credit Union Room at 5214 50 Ave. in Lacombe.

Are you having problems with someone else’s drinking?

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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.

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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.

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Library increases accessibility with ‘Zinio ezine’ service

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express Everyone should have access to information and it should be made as easily accessible as possible.

To help achieve that goal, the Parkland Regional Library recently Launched Zinio, the world largest electronic newsstand, free for all cardholders in the Regional Library System.

‘THE LIBRARY IS MOVING DIGITAL ALL THE TIME. COMPUTERS AND TECHNOLOGY ARE A BIG PART OF OUR SERVICE.’ MEREDITH BRATLAND Meredith Bratland, communications coordinator for Parkland Regional Library, said that making these resources available online in this format increases the availability of those resources and thereby increases the usage of them.

“That’s what the library is based off of, that everybody should have access to

discover and learn and create,” said Bratland.

She added that this new service is in line with a growing trend of libraries to go digital.

“The library is moving digital all the time,” said Bratland. “Computers and technology are a big part of our service.”

Bratland said that there are a number of library patrons who want access to periodicals but don’t want to come to the library to get them. She added that not everyone can afford a subscription to each of the magazines they might like to read.

In the past, the Parkland Regional Library could provide magazines to patrons through other patrons donating old magazines or new magazine subscriptions, said Bratland.

With the Zinio online service, patrons will eventually be able to do this digitally by buying subscriptions to add to the catalogue of free magazines available to library patrons, Bratland added.

Through Zinio, library members will have access to over 100 ezines, maga-

zines accessible through computer, smartphone, tablet, or other such electronic device.

These ezines are like enhanced PDF versions of the hard copy magazines, said Bratland.

Users can flip through the magazine on their device and in some cases there are even additional interactive features that come with the digital version.

Having a digital ver-

sion of the magazine on an electronic device also allows users to change font size, zoom into photos and where available even listen to audio recordings of the magazine being read.

Some of the titles available through Zinio include National Geographic, Rolling Stone, Canadian Living, Car & Driver and Outdoor Canada.

Users also have the option of subscribing to the magazine digitally or sim-

ply downloading a single issue.

If desired, patrons can even use some of their own pocket money to purchase a title that is not freely available through the library’s Zinio service. Unlike ebooks, magazines downloaded to an electronic device will remain on that device until they are removed by the user.

They will not become corrupt and unreadable after a loan period like ebook

loans can.

In order to download ezines through Zinio, library system cardholders need to have a Zinio account. This account is free through Parkland Regional Library but users will still need to set up their own the first time they go to download a title. For more information on setting up a Parkland Library Zinio account, visit www.prl.ab.ca/ zinio. news@lacombeexpress.com

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How We Play: Recreation and Culture in Lacombe

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Cities are places where we live, work and also play. Whether it is baseball at Michener Park, swimming at the Aquatic Centre, viewing art at the Lacombe Memorial Centre, or walking around Cranna Lake, the opportunity to play is an important part of our community. The City believes in the benefits of recreation and culture provision and this commitment is clear in the community vision: “The City of Lacombe is a safe, vibrant and evolving community, welcoming you to live, work and play.”

The City just installed eight new pieces of fitness equipment at several locations along Cranna Lake. The equipment is spread along the trail and is designed to encourage residents to go out and be active. This week go out, be active, and get a photo of you on one of the new pieces of exercise equipment at Cranna Lake and you could WIN A FREE POOL PASS! Participate and WIN!

Lacombe strives to be a community where residents enjoy a high quality of life. Healthy communities provide opportunities to participate in a variety of recreational and cultural experiences and these opportunities improve quality of life in many ways including improving personal health and well being leading to balanced human development, providing a foundation for quality of life, boosting tourism, and generating economic activity.

The City also has a goal that recreational and cultural activities be available in all seasons and for all levels of ability and income. Participation in recreation and culture helps build strong families, neighbourhoods and reduces healthcare and social service costs. The preservation of open space also serves an important ecological function, providing spaces for habitat and diverse ecosystems.

In 2013 the City completed the Recreation & Culture Master Plan. The MDP Update will be supported by the Culture & Recreation Plan and will help guide decision making for future recreation facilities. Currently all new developments contribute 10% of the developed area for Municipal Reserve (land for parks, trails and schools). Land which is unsuitable for development is designated as Environmental Reserve (ER) and stays in its natural state or is used as public park.

The MDP Update will review these policies, and help prioritize development of new park spaces, identify lands for preservation as environmental reserve and connect play spaces to live and work spaces.

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What are some of your favourite recreational or cultural activities in Lacombe? Let us know!

For more details on the MDP Update, the Scavenger Hunt or the growth and development of Lacombe, visit Facebook at “City of Lacombe MDP Update,” or contact us at 403 782 1264.

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Residents advised to stay off ponds Despite the recent cold temperatures, the ice on local water bodies is too thin for the public at this time and the City of Lacombe is advising residents to stay off Cranna Lake, Royal Oak and Iron Wolf Storm Water Ponds (SWP), as well as the Les Walker Pond for their own safety until further notice.

Heavy snowfalls have created an extreme load on the ice, causing extensive cracking and concealing unfrozen areas.

The snow accumulation may also slow the process of ice formation.

Residents are asked to obey all posted signs around these water bodies.

Ice thickness will be measured by Parks Services staff on a weekly basis until sufficient ice thickness has been reached for the designated ponds to be opened for use. The ice must reach a minimum thickness of 8” (20cm) before people will be allowed access.

Those using the SWP ice surface are advised to beware the ice may become

unstable at any time and that the ice thickness may change anytime for a variety of reasons, some of which are unpredictable.

Anyone using the ice surface on a SWP pond does so at their own risk.

Use the designated ponds only when safe to do so and obey all posted signs.

Vehicles are not permitted on the ice.

Small, push-model snow blowers are allowed. Users of Iron Wolf storm water pond assume all risk and maintenance responsibilities for the ice, (i.e., flooding, shoveling, safety, etc).

The Storm Water Pond Policy is limited to Cranna Lake, Royal Oak and Iron Wolf SWP, and excludes Len Thompson, Bruns Pond, Wolf Creek Industrial SWP, Mackenzie Ranch SWP, Henners Storm Cell and the Airport SWP. Other bodies of water most commonly located on golf courses are not considered part of this program.

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LPS receives recognition Deputy Minister of Justice and Solicitor General Tim Grant, along with Cal Duplessis, a team leader with the Audits and Compliance branch, presented Chief Steve Murray and Police Commission Chairperson, Tammy Gagnon, with a compliance certificate in recognition of the high standard of policing services provided to Albertans.

Every four years, the Ministry of Justice and Solicitor General audits every municipal police service in Alberta to ensure they are complying with Alberta’s high policing standards.

Over 450 individual standards in 170 areas of responsibility are reviewed and assessed.

During the audit in early 2013, the minister of justice and solicitor general determined the Lacombe Police Service “Fully complied with the Alberta Policing Standards.”

Grant said this was an accomplishment for any police organization but particularly noteworthy for a smaller police service.

“We are very proud of

the accomplishments of LPS and we feel the residents of Lacombe can be equally as proud that as a commission, we have set the standards high and the members and staff of LPS have worked hard to meet our expectations,” said Gagnon.

Murray agreed.

“This is a reflection of the dedication and hard work of our members and support staff, current and former, who have embraced our vision of community partnership and truly strived to be the best police service for our community,” said Murray.

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Appreciating the history of St. Andrew’s United When I was a child in Victoria, before the routine of school occurred for me, the days often melted into each other - one day of the week very much like another.

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JUNUS However, while sitting in my James Bay apartment, I could hear the bells ring from downtown at the inner harbour and I knew that it was Sunday.

Bells are a clarion call.

They call to people to come - to come to God, to come to each other, to come and celebrate life. They ring at weddings.

They ring out warnings.

They ring to announce the end of war.

They are sung about in song and entire choirs are devoted to playing them.

They are emblems of Christmas along with the star which guides us, the fireside which warms us and the tree that gathers us together.

In Lacombe there is one church bell. It rings at 10:15 a.m. on Sundays and it rings to announce a wedding.

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p.m. the bell rang for no reason other than this writer got the opportunity to play at being Quasimodo.

The Reverend Ross Smillie, showed me the bell pull.

He demonstrated how to get the bell moving and then he stepped aside to let me try.

It’s such a little thing ringing a church bell, and yet it seemed like such a wondrous gift. I had not known that ringing a church bell would be on my bucket list until I was doing it.

The bell rang out, proclaiming nothing important that day other than that it was a church bell, housed in a building where families come to praise God, people take care of each other, prayer shawls are knitted, cookies are baked, children play and a kind reverend counsels his parishioners.

The ringing of the church bell on that day by a writer who fondly remembers the sound of the bell from her childhood telling her it was Sunday, had nothing special to say other than come - come and celebrate life.

St. Andrews United Church was built in 1909 as a Presbyterian church and occupied less than a quarter of the space it does now.

It’s a solid wooden structure with a brick facing.

The sanctuary that currently exists was about

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half the size then and it had a choir loft. It also had the bell which at the time cost the church $120.

Named after Andrew the apostle there is a beautiful stained glass window at the front of the church depicting Andrew at the ascension. Stained glass is plentiful in the sanctuary - much of it in memory of parishioners who were instrumental to the congregation.

One window is a memorial to the veterans that served in the First World War. Another window depicts a man who was a scout master, a Sunday School teacher and a devoted member of the church.

There is artwork handcrafted by local master wood smith Reverend Jim Henning and throughout the church are reminders of the people who had served the congregation in various ways.

The Presbyterian Church became the United Church when it joined with the Methodists in 1922 locally and nationally in 1925.

At the time of the union, the Methodists had their own church beside the Michener House which was the Methodist manse.

Both places were still used for awhile although services were held at St. Andrew’s. In 1957 the hall at the east end of the prop-

erty was added and in 1960 a three-storey connection between the two buildings was built. It included meeting rooms, a kitchen, classrooms and offices.

The extension to the sanctuary was built in 2001 and at that time an elevator was added to replace the chair lift at the front doors.

The extension is seamless and appears to have always been part of the original structure.

Smillie mentions Nancy Locke, a parishioner who lived to over a 100-yearsold. She told stories of life before the warm kitchen where they would serve food in the basement “And the gravy would drip onto

the floor which was so cold that it would freeze the gravy eventually creating stalagmites.”

There is a glass case in the corner of a meeting room that displays memorabilia of Nancy’s life.

The basement which runs the extent of the church is decorated with murals depicting Noah’s Ark and ‘Sunlight City’ to create a welcoming environment for the children.

“In the 50’s there were over 300 kids in the congregation,” said Smillie.

The church is a beautiful historic building, but its real beauty lies in the ways in has been used for over a century.

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DARK Star Production Testing Ltd. is currently seeking experienced supervisors and assistants with clean criminal record and passport for immediate work in South Texas.

Competitive wages.

Rotation shift work Pre-employment drug screening All applicants must have valid tickets including H2S first aid & fit test. Must also have valid driver’s licence.

All applicants must have strong professional work ethic.

Limited positions available.

Darkstar will provide work visa.

Submit Resume, passport, criminal record check and current tickets to ken@darkstarproduction. com Applicants missing any of the above criteria will not be considered.

Looking for a new pet?

Check out Classifieds to find the purrfect pet.

NOW HIRING Well Testing Personnel Experienced Supervisors & Operators Must have valid applicable tickets Email: lstouffer@ testalta.com

CASH IN WITH THE CLASSIFIEDS!

Please specify position when replying to this ad.

Buying or Selling your home?

Check out Homes for Sale in Classifieds

755

F/T FEED TRUCK OPERATOR for large expanding feed lot in Sundre.

Fax resume to 403-638-3908 or call 403-556-9588 or email: feedlot@hotmail.ca

Oilfield

Oilfield

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

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

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

Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT

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.

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

Professionals

810

850

Trades

A growing, well established ASME fabrication facility Is hiring for the position of

JOURNEYMAN Electricians

Mechanical Designer / Drafter

Instrument Hands

and

req’d. for work in Central Alberta. Oilfield exp. an Skilled & adept in pressure asset. Please forward vessel & piping design. your resume to jobs@ Candidate can demonstrate nexsourcepower.com proficiency with AutoCAD/ or fax 403-887-4945 AutoCAD Inventor, compress & has proven record of successful projects.

Strong computer skills & technical aptitude is req’d.

We offer above industry wages & comprehensive benefit package.

Please email resumes to careers@fusionpro.ca or fax 403-347-7867 PETROFIELD Industries, the Leader in manufacturing Hydrovac trucks, is accepting resumes for the following Restaurant/ positions: Hotel * General Labourers RAMADA INN & SUITES * Industrial Painters * Sandblasters REQUIRES * Material Handler ROOM ATTENDANTS. * Automotive Electrical Exp. preferred.

Only serious inquiries apply. Technician * Journeyman Welder / Rate $13.50/hr.

Apprentice Drop off resume at: * 2nd Yr Welder with 6853 - 66 St. Red Deer Aluminum experience or fax 403-342-4433 * Production Manager

820

Trades

850

Eagle Builders (Blackfalds) require 2 FT Concrete Batch Plant Operators to maintain, operate & adjust machinery. Min. 1 yr exp & high school dipl required. $23/hr. Apply at: www. eaglebuilders.ca First Choice Collision seeking Journeyman Technician for our car & light truck division. Successful candidate must have Canadian Red Seal and/or Alberta Completion of Apprenticeship Certificate.

Starting flat rate wage of $29.00/hr plus monthly bonus is available. Blue Cross benefit package available after 3 months of successful employment with our company. Fax resume to (403)343-2160 or drop off in person.

HVAC Service Person required. SHEET Metal Installer required with residential and retro-fit experience.

Attractive wages and benefits. Great hours. e-mail: brad@ comfortecheating.com or Fax resume to: 403-309-8302 Tired of Standing?

Find something to sit on in Classifieds

Visit our website at: www.tornadotrucks.com for more details. Our Company has an enthusiastic fast paced working environment, with advancement possibilities for the motivated person, and offers an excellent benefit package. fax 403-742-5544 e-mail: hr@petrofield.com TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.

Precast Concrete Plant in Blackfalds, AB, is looking for new team members to join an enthusiastic and growing company.

Concrete finisher needed to perform detailed and quality finishing as well as other related tasks, minimum 5 years experience. All applicants must be flexible for hours and dedicated due to a demanding production schedule. Own transportation to work is needed.

Wage will be based on experience, attitude and willingness to commit to long term employment.

Please fax resume to 403 885 5516 or email to k.kooiker@ eaglebuilders.ca Thank you to all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be notified.

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

United Tank Inspections Inc. is currently looking for a Full-Time Heavy Duty Mechanic for our Stettler, AB shop. You will be doing repairs, overhauls, maintenance, service, and CVIP’s on Heavy Trucks & Trailers. We offer competitive wages, group health benefits and group RSP. Please call 403-7424747 or email jobs@ unitedtank.ca

Truckers/ Drivers

860

Central AB based trucking company requires

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

403-586-4558 DRIVERS for furniture moving company, class 5 required (5 tons), local & long distance. Competitive wages. Apply in person.

6630 71 St. Bay 7 Red Deer. 403-347-8841 F/T TRUCK drivers req’d.

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

Red Deer.

NEED EXPERIENCED Class 1 drivers for short and long haul. Full Time.

Runs AB., SASK, Manitoba & BC. Please call PROMAX TRANSPORT at 227-2712 or fax resume w/abstract 403-227-2743

Misc.

Help

880

CUSTOMER SERVICE A locally owned industrial supply company is looking for an energetic person for inside sales. E-mail resume to mark@ aesreddeer.com DAIRY equipment supplier looking for GENERAL LABORERS & EQUIPMENT INSTALLERS Competitive wages and benefits package. E-mail resume: info@prolineinc.ca WEEKEND/NIGHT dispatcher req’d. immediately. Knowledge of Red Deer essential. Will require good verbal and written communication skills. Fax resume to 403-346-0295

Misc.

Help

880

Eagle Builders in Blackfalds, AB is looking for hard working, motivated individual to fill a full-time precast concrete erecting

laborer position at our company. Must be physically fit as this labourer position requires constant heavy lifting and involves fast paced, on the job training. Applicant must be able to travel and must have reliable transportation to and from work as well as a valid class 5 driver’s license. All meals and hotel expenses are paid when out of town. 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 , must flag attn: Craig or e-mail to c.haan@eaglebuilders.ca.

CELEBRATIONS HAPPEN EVERY DAY IN CLASSIFIEDS

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 Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

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

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Misc.

Help

880

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

Please call Debbie at 403-314-4307

Painters/ Decorators

1310

PRO-PAINTING & REPAIRS 403-304-0379

1520

Antiques & Art

ANTIQUE PIANO STOOL. Has swivelling/rotating seat.

In excellent condition.†$185 (firm).

Call (403) 342-7908.

1530

Auctions

N IQUE ALE Sunday, Dec. 1, 1 pm Moose Hall

S

WAREHOUSE / DELIVERY MANAGER Family owned and operated since 1974, Trail Appliances is one of the leading independent appliance retailers in Western Canada.

The Company currently has an immediate opening for a Warehouse/ Delivery Manager at our Red Deer location.

• Depression Glass • Coins • Jewelery • Lamps • China Cupboards • Cookie Jars • Furniture • Glassware & more!

Presented by

BIG STRAPPER AUCTIONS Linda Dunbrack 403-304-4791 (cell) To view items: www.bigstrapperauctions.net Lunch will be available

Misc. for Sale

1760

MTD 3 HORSPOWER 21� SNOWBLOWER. 2 cycle. (Oil & gas mix.) $175. 403-302-0987

Cats

1830

1930

1100

RMD RENOVATIONS Bsmt’s, flooring, decks, etc.

Call Roger 403-348-1060

Massage Therapy

1280

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

Misc.

Services

1290

Ironman Scrap Metal Recovery picking up scrap again! Farm machinery, vehicles & industrial. Serving Central AB. 403-318-4346

Household Furnishings

1720

GREEN leather reclining love seat $500 , 2 matching reclining leather chairs $250/ea. 403-341-3524 PHONE bench solid oak $175 403-314-2026

Misc. for Sale

1760

CROKINOLE board 26� across metal frame w/checkers $25; 2 wine racks, chrome plated, holds 12 bottles, $10/ea, 2 table centers made of pine cones/candles $8/ea, med. size roaster, blue enamel $6; 2 deer antlers on shields $60/ea; 25 legal size file holders all for $10 403-314-2026

Custom new homes planning service.

Kyle, 403-588-2550

Livestock

2100

SELLING 5 BRED heifers & 25 BRED COWS at VJV Auctions Ponoka, Saturday Nov. 30. Simmental Cross, Angus & Gelbvieh. Second calvers to mature cows, very quiet, closed herds since 1996, bred simmental and a few bred Angus.

Most bulls used from Lockhart Valley Simmentals.

Cows have all had Express 5, 8 way Scour Guard and Ivermectin. Call Ian or Norma Ross 403-782-2686, 391-3044

2000 Chrysler Neon, 2L, 4 dr., 5 spd. Clean. 403-318-3040 1999 PONTIAC Bonneyville 4 dr., saftied. 403-352-6995

SUV's

5040

2008 GMC Acadia SLE AWD, 8 passenger, 90485 kms, $19,888. 348-8788 Sport & Import

Trucks

5050

2008 FORD F-250 XL 4X4, 6.4L, 92754 kms., $26888.

348-8788 Sport & Import Start your career!

See Help Wanted

MUST SELL

2006 CADILLAC Escalade AWD, lthr., $15,888.

348-8788 Sport & Import

SUV's

5040

Meow!

2004 FLEETWOOD Discovery Cat diesel, 4 slides, new Winegard Dome tv’s, tires, batteries, floor, lifetime motorhome membership, 2011 Equinox Blue Ox hitch, auto brake system, loaded and ready to go south.

403-343-2722 403-391-1796

Auto Wreckers

Trucks

5050

2008 GMC Yukon XL Denali AWD $18,888.

348-8788 Sport & Import

5070

2009 DODGE Grand Caravan SXT 106,000 kms, DVD, stow n’ go seats, pd, heated seats, 2009 RANGER XLT 4x4, remote, more, exc. cond, 1 70,000 kms., $15,900. owner senior driven, trades cons. 403-598-0682 $13,500 obo 403-887-2464

Misc.

Automotive

Suites

3060

ONE bdrm. ADULT only apt. close to college, $780/mo., avail. immed. no pets 403-877-3323

Offices

Careers

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NEW CONDO

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The Opportunity:

Businesses For Sale

4140

ESTABLISHED GARBAGE BIN RENTAL BUSINESS. Retiring.

403-341-5866 evenings.

Cars

5030

2009 VW Golf, manual, 90,000 km. Winter pkg, $11,500. 403-391-1770

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, this half-time position provides administrative support of a highly skilled and fast paced nature to the Mayor and City Council. The ideal candidate will have exceptional verbal and written communication skills; ability to deal with the public diplomatically; proficiency in working independently using initiative to prioritize and complete varied duties; and manage a complex workload efficiently in a multi-tasking team-based environment. Experience in public relations, technical writing and citizen engagement will foster success in this position.

Preferred Qualifications: - Office Administration Diploma - Superior computer skills and familiarity with the Windows environment - Familiarity with desktop publishing software (Adobe Creative Suite 5) - Familiarity with digital photography tools and concepts - Familiarity with social media tools and concepts in an organizational setting - Ability to work independently and collaboratively - A working knowledge of the Municipal Government Act (MGA) or ability to interpret legislation.

Salary: $23.53 - $29.41 per hour (0.5 FTE) dependent on education and experience The City of Lacombe has an excellent benefits package If you see yourself excelling in this role please forward your resume on or before December 6, 2013 to:

2008 BMW X5 3.0si AWD, htd. lthr., panaroof, $27,888 348-8788 Sport & Import

3190

PADS $450/mo.

Brand new park in Lacombe.

Spec Mobiles. 3 Bdrm., 2 bath. As Low as $75,000.

Down payment $4000. Call at anytime. 403-588-8820

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

3110

Executive Place 4900 50 Street Red Deer â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;AAAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE Only 2,000 Sq Ft Remaining Jones Lang LaSalle Please call +1 (403) 4562104 Calgary +1 (780) 668-9269 Edmonton

Mobile Lot

4040

Human Resources 5432â&#x20AC;&#x201D;56th Avenue Lacombe, AB T4L 1E9 Fax: (403) 782-5655 Email: humanresources@lacombe.ca All applicants are thanked for their interest, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

2005 LEXUS ES 330 FWD, lthr., 41,100 kms, $15,888. 348-8788 Sport & Import

5240

FREE removal of scrap vehicles. Will pay cash for some. 403-304-7585

The ClassiďŹ eds Are the Catâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Meow.

Condos/ Townhouses

5190

5200

2140

Area shoppers know the ClassiďŹ eds are the purr-fect place to ďŹ nd a bargain. In the ClassiďŹ eds, you can track down deals on everything from collectibles to cuddly kittens. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to place an ad or ďŹ nd the items you want and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s used by hundreds of area shoppers every day. The ClassiďŹ eds Are the Catâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Meow.

5100

2006 GMC C4500 4X4, Vehicles loaded, conversion, new duramax installed from GM, Wanted To Buy 170,000 kms., $39,888 403-348-8788 Sport & Import REDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S AUTO. Free scrap vehicle & metal removal.

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

Buses

RISER HOMES BLACKFALDS 4 bdrms. 3.5 baths, front att. garage. 2 storey.

Indoor/outdoor fireplace, hardwood, tile, house-wide deck & many more upgrades.

Please phone Lloyd at 403-391-9294 for all the details. $437,900 incl. legal fees, appls., GST, front sod & tree.

Motorhomes

REDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S AUTO. Free Scrap Vehicle & Metal Removal.

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

4020

Houses For Sale

NOW BUYING WILD FUR -Coyotes, Foxes, Muskrat Beaver etc. Call Reuben 403-887-2439

1700

Contractors

2001 HYUNDAI Accent 2 dr. red, 403-348-2999

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

403-588-2550

2190

ELECTRIC heater (Comfort Zone) oak cabinet, portable, remote and thermostat control, child and pet safe $150 403-314-2026

BRAND NEW 1340 sq. ft. bungalow, 2 bdrm., den, dbl. att. garage. $384,900.

Call Glen 403-588-2231

KITTENS (2) SIAMESE (1) BALINESE & $50/ea. 403-887-3649

1660

1710

2004 MAZDA 6 Sport, loaded, hwy. kms., new clutch, brakes, rotors, fuel pump, drive belt etc. Like new. $8900. 587-877-0122

MASON MARTIN HOMES

Wanted To Buy

5030

Cars

2 SPEC HOMES Ready for your colours.

Can be shown at any time.

10 & 98 MacKenzie Cres.

Lacombe. 403-588-8820

CATS TO GIVE AWAY 1 M., 1 F. both spayed/ neutered. M. is white with black spots, loves people, F. is white with gold spots.

Hopefully to separate homes. 403-886-4885

Responsibilities include BIG STRAPPER but are not limited to: AUCTIONS â&#x20AC;˘ Overseeing & managing SALES EVERY the day to day operations WED. @ 6 pm. of the warehouse Moose Hall â&#x20AC;˘ Interviewing, hiring, & 2 miles south of developing employees Ponoka on 2A â&#x20AC;˘ Planning, assigning & directing work NEXT ANTIQUE SALE â&#x20AC;˘ Addressing complaints SUN. DEC. 1 @ 6 PM. & resolving problems WE BUY FOR CASH. â&#x20AC;˘ Analyzing & implementing process improvements 403-304-4791 Check â&#x20AC; website for full listing Requirements: www.bigstrapperauctions.net â&#x20AC;˘ Minimum 3 years direct experience in all aspects Horses of warehouse operations â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to plan & execute Firewood WANTED: all types of warehousing strategies horses. Processing locally â&#x20AC;˘ Above average superAFFORDABLE in Lacombe weekly. visory skills 403-651-5912 â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent leadership, Homestead Firewood communication & time Birch, Spruce, Pine - Split 7 days/wk.

403-304-6472 management skills Grain, Feed â&#x20AC;˘ Organized & efficient LOGS Hay â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to handle large Semi loads of pine, spruce, volumes of product tamarack, poplar.

ROUND HAY BALES 180 â&#x20AC; Trail offers a comprehensive Price depends on location. (mixed) Mid Aug., no rain, Lil Mule Logging 1250 lbs. per bale, $45, compensation and benefit 403-318-4346 403-845-5670 plan, including Flex days.

Now Offering Hotter, Cleaner ROUND hay bales. Cheap If you are looking for a BC Birch. All Types. P.U. / challenging and rewarding Delivery. Lyle 403-783-2275 Free delivery. Self unloading. No Sunday calls career as a Warehouse / Please. 403-843-6380 Delivery Manager, please submit your resume to: Health & SMALL SQUARE HAY and resume@trail-appliances.com Beauty straw 403-340-3061 or by fax at (403) 212-7661.

Please indicate SMALL Square Hay Bales: INVACARE hospital bed 1st & 2nd cut. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Warehouse / Delivery w/side rails, mattress, used SMALL Square Straw Bales Managerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 5 mo, new $1995 asking 403-784-2276 on the subject line $1000 403-356-2941 of your fax/email. Security checks will be conducted on successful candidates. Household

Appliances

4020

Houses For Sale

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Thursday, November 28, 2013

Careers Successful Careers

CFBEOC;DJ FFEHJKD?JO ;7LO Ă&#x201E;KJO ;9>7D?9 D<H7IJHK9JKH; ;HL?9;I THE OPPORTUNITY The City of Lacombe has an opening for a Heavy Duty Mechanic. The Heavy Duty Mechanic ensures the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fleet of equipment is maintained in safe and cost effective manner.

GENERAL DUTIES â&#x20AC;˘ Plan, organize, and ensure optimum fleet maintenance. â&#x20AC;˘ Establish work priorities; requisition supplies and equipment; and periodically inspect tools and equipment to insure that proper care and maintenance is being performed â&#x20AC;˘ Evaluate and make recommendations to the Manager for capital planning and expenditures. â&#x20AC;˘ Effectively communicate with co-workers, other departments, vendors and suppliers. â&#x20AC;˘ Maintain records of on-going and preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment and provide detailed planning of future projects â&#x20AC;˘ Provide on-site direction and guidance to apprentice mechanics and others working the shop; inspect work to ensure compliance with standards, policies and procedures â&#x20AC;˘ Oversee work done by contractors on vehicles and equipment. â&#x20AC;˘ Obtain thorough knowledge of, and comply with, the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s safety policies and Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) regulations, communicating this knowledge to staff on a regular basis â&#x20AC;˘ Ensure proper reporting information is made available to the Manager. â&#x20AC;˘ Other related duties as assigned PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: â&#x20AC;˘ Interprovincial Heavy Duty Mechanic, Alberta Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, Class 3 with Q endorsement â&#x20AC;˘ 5 years as Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic â&#x20AC;˘ Licensed by Alberta Transportation to perform CVIP inspections in the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s approved facility. â&#x20AC;˘ Basic welding skills â&#x20AC;˘ 2 years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience Salary range: $57,782 - $72,238 depending on skills and experience. The City of Lacombe has excellent benefits.

Interested candidates please submit an application form or resume on/or before December 6, 2013 to:

Attn: Human Resources City of Lacombe 5432-56 Avenue Lacombe, AB T4L 1E9 E-mail: humanresources@lacombe.ca Website : www.lacombe.ca Application forms can be obtained at the Lacombe City Hall or at www.lacombe.ca Click on City Hall then Careers & Employment.

All candidates are thanked for their interest, and advised that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Clean abstract.

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

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Thursday, November 28, 2013

ARTS & LEISURE Tenore brings Christmas classics to Red Deer Traditional and modern favourites to be featured in holiday show

BY MARK WEBER Lacombe Express Tenore, the three-time Gospel Music Association award-winning group that exploded onto the scene in 2011 and have soared to acclaim are hitting the road in support of their newly-released Christmas disc.

They perform at CrossRoads Church in Red Deer on Dec. 6, starting at 7 p.m.

The story behind lead single and title track Christmas With You indeed melds magic and providence.

Tenore (Mark Williams, Jason Catron, David Wise and swing tenor Kevin Pauls) met Heather Headley, one of Andrea Bocelli’s favourite singing partners during a spontaneous meeting in London where they had stopped on route to Uganda. The encounter resulted in a recording session between the group and Headley, who is both a Grammy and Tony Award winner.

Combining the power vocals of Tenore with Headley’s voice – Christmas With You is breathtaking and delightful. But ultimately, the entire disc captures the charming nature of the season.

“It’s always a labour of love, especially when there are multiple minds involved,” says Catron of selecting songs for the CD. “We came up with our own individual lists of 10 that we each loved. Then we had a side list of those songs that we really felt strongly about. So we came up with about 20 or so, and just whittled it down from there.

“We wanted to make sure this record was timeless so we wanted the majority of it to be classics.

We have a new one on there and a couple that aren’t as familiar, but for the most part you want to conjure up that nostalgia and those memories and moments that have happened in people’s

lives in years past.

“We tried to give a cross-section, but we wanted to really hold true to the traditions of Christmas.”

The CD includes such classics as It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year, O Holy Night and O Come all ye Faithful. And in addition to Headley the project also features the Watoto Children’s Choir who join Tenore on Where Are You Christmas?

As to the members, they each have fascinating backgrounds in their own right.

Catron travels frequently singing at Ruth Graham (daughter of Billy Graham) conferences.

While often compared to Josh Groban, his influences range from classical artists Andrea Bocelli, Michael Crawford and Tony Bennett to recording artists Steve Green and Sandy Patty.

“I sang my first song when I was two years old at church. A lady came up after the service and gave me a dollar,” he recalls with a laugh. “So I learned pretty early that I could probably pay for college doing this.

“It was very natural – I started voice lessons at age seven, and always had a pretty mature voice for a kid. Over the years, I just cultivated it and trained with all kinds of people.”

After working as a soloist for years, he got a call about the formation of a new group of tenors.

“We all decided to meet up, talk and sing together.

“It was obvious (it would work) because of the personalities and having the same vision to keep a lot of these songs alive, and to encourage people.”

Mark David Williams is a gifted singer and songwriter with a powerful story, after surviving multiple fractures from a head-on collision with a drunk driver in 2001 when he was told by doctors he would never sing again.

HOLIDAY SOUNDS – Tenore is setting out on a holiday tour which includes Red Deer on Dec. 6.

He studied music and theater and graduated with a degree in Commercial Music Performance from Belmont University in Nashville.

In 2004 he won the Minnesota Idol contest and in 2005 was named one of Ten Outstanding Young Minnesotans.

Wise is one of Nashville’s most recognized session singer/arrangers.

Some of his clients include Word Music, Warner Brothers Music, Lillenas, Disney, Brentwood Benson, Daywind and Celebrity Cruise Lines. He has recorded background vocals for Lady Antebellum, Dolly Parton,

Sandy Patty, Steve Green and many more.

Kevin Pauls is an industry veteran with more than two decades in the business. This longtime gospel artist has toured with The Gaithers, released seven indie albums and won the Hamilton Music Scene Award for Canadian Recording of the Year (2005).

Meanwhile, since their inception in 2010, Tenore has received much critical acclaim, having been nominated for awards in seven categories at the GMA Covenant Awards.

“To be able to do this with people I consider family and friends, and build a team together with

the same cause and vision – there are many days I step back and think wow, how did we get here?

We realize that aside from all the work we have done, that mission and purpose of this music is bigger than any of us individually,” says Catron.

“I think that’s what we all want out of life – to be a part of something that is bigger than ourselves – to help humanity, our friends and neighbours – to be part of lifting the human spirit.

That means everything to me.”

Tickets are available at Scotts Parable and online at www.singtenore.com.

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Thursday, November 28, 2013

Rotarians prepare for annual Christmas Carol Festival

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express It has been a part of Lacombe’s Christmas tradition for the better part of the last six decades.

On Dec. 3 and 4, the Rotary Club of Lacombe, assisted by the Lacombe Daybreak Rotary Club, will be holding the 58th annual Christmas Carol Festival at the Lacombe Memorial Centre.

Bev Randell, one of the lead organizers of this year’s event, has been involved with the festival for about 15 years. He said that the long-standing tradition is one way the Rotary Club hopes to enhance the community’s Christmas spirit.

“We’re adding to making Christmas a special time of year,” said Randell. “Just another way of building community spirit.”

Only four years after forming, the La-

combe Rotary Club began hosting the festival in 1955. Randell said it was and still is done as a way to provide an opportunity for local music groups and choirs to perform for the public.

‘JUST ANOTHER WAY OF BUILDING COMMUNITY SPIRIT.’ BEV RANDELL At that time all the local churches had choirs. Now, there are fewer choirs and fewer student concerts in the schools, he added.

Nonetheless it is still a popular event today.

Randell said that there is still a great turnout for the festival every year. He said there is always a full house and sometimes even a little “overflow.”

Preparation in the earlier days was

very different as well.

Randell said it was days of baking cookies and making sandwiches for the ladies and there were hundreds of tin stars, made from old Esso oil cans, cut out to decorate the hall.

Randell said he is disappointed that there are less music programs in schools and fewer choirs in the community than there once were. He said he sees music as a way for people to improve all facets of themselves and not just in the arts sectors.

While Randell and the Rotarians may not be able to do much in way of changing that, he said they are glad to provide a venue to

those who still do wish to partake in musical endeavors.

“We can at least provide a venue for those people who are still trying to have music in the community,” said Randell. “Music is still fun and it’s something we should encourage any way we can. We (the Rotarians) do this to a small degree with (the festival).”

The Christmas Carol Festival will be held at 7 p.m. on Dec. 3 and 4 at the Lacombe Memorial Centre. Admission is free but food bank items or cash donations to the food bank will be accepted to help meet the increased demands of the Christmas season. new@lacombeexpress.com

Experts offer tips on car seat safety

BY KIRSTEN PALARDY Lacombe Express Car seats are integral in baby safety in the car, but if not used properly can be just about useless or more harmful.

“A lot of parents don’t read their manuals or really know how to use their car seat, they think it’s straightforward and that there are no tricks to using it properly, but there are,” said registered car seat safety technician Abby Wah. Wah said part of what parents don’t understand is a car seat’s limitations including weight, height and developmental level.

“Carseats each have their own weight and height restrictions, so parents and care givers need to make sure they follow those closely. The restrictions change depending on if you’re using an infant bucket seat, a rear facing seat, a front facing seat or a booster,” said Wah. She added that if parents are unsure about their own seat, to refer to their manual or find a registered car

seat safety technician in their area.

With winter’s arrival, Wah said the most important thing for people to remember when putting their child in a car seat is that winter jackets are not appropriate to be worn while the child is strapped in.

“They create the illusion that the straps are tight, but coats squish. If you get in an accident, the force of the impact will compress the jacket further, creating a pocket where your child can move around.”

This movement in the seat on impact can cause injuries like whiplash, concussions, broken bones, and most severely, death.

“Children’s bones and bodies are brittle and fragile until everything is fully fused. This doesn’t happen until they are much older, closer to five years old. Until this time, we need to do everything in our power to protect them.”

Wah said the best way to utilize a winter jacket in a car seat is to buckle the child in without the coat first, snug the straps tight, and then put their coat on backwards over their arms.

Some other basic things that Wah said are impor-

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“The pinch test is what it sounds like, pinch the strap above the chest clip. If you can grab material, the straps are too loose. The chest clip also is exactly what it sounds like, a clip that is meant to be on your child’s chest.”

The chest clip should line up with your child’s armpits at all ages, and Wah said this is one of the most important things a parent can remember.

Without the chest clip in the proper position, a child can potentially be thrown from their car seat in a collision.

Wah also said that parents who aren’t sure if their child should be rear facing or front facing should ask themselves a few questions.

“If your child can stay rear-facing, keep them that way. It’s safer for them. To move front facing each seat has different qualifications but most of them say one year, over a certain weight and height, and able to walk without assistance.”

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SPORTS Lacombe gets set to host 2014 BP Cup

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express It could be the biggest event in curling ever to take place in Lacombe.

From Feb. 5 – 15, Alberta’s greatest curlers will make their way to Central Alberta as Lacombe hosts the Alberta Boston Pizza Cup, the provincial championships for the Alberta Curling Federation (AFC).

Don Gullekson, executive member of the Lacombe Curling Club and chair for the BP Cup said the championship has become more than just a curling club initiative and that the community has bought into it as well.

“It’s become a community thing,” said Gullekson.

Mandy Peakman, club manager, agreed.

“It’s exciting. I think it’s been really well received. I think the support has been good and they are just as excited for it as we are.”

Gullekson said there are a number of reasons why the Lacombe Curling Club wanted to host the Boston Pizza Cup. First of all the event can be a great source of income for hosting clubs if done right.

“It can be a money maker,” said Gullekson.

However, promotion of Lacombe and Central Alberta were also high on the list of reasons the club wanted to host the event.

“It’s a chance for Lacombe to promote itself,” said Gullekson.

He added it gives people a reason to come to Lacombe.

“It sort of puts you on the map,” said Peakman.

It’s a chance to promote the sport of curling itself as well.

Peakman said that some of the local schools will be coming to the event in hopes that it will generate some interest in curling among the younger generation.

“We’ve got junior curlers that have probably never seen a pro-

fessional curler or anything like that live,” said Peakman.

Some of the best curlers in the country, if not the world will be coming to Lacombe to participate in the event. Peakman added that Alberta is well known for creating strong curling teams.

“Alberta is known for being really strong in this field,” said Peakman.

Lacombe hosting the BP Cup has been a process that has taken nearly three years. Gullekson said the club first started exchanging emails with Alberta Curling Federation Executive Director Jim Pringle in 2011.

Two things are necessary to host a successful BP Cup, said Gullekson, a dedicated group of volunteers and the proper facility.

He added he knew going into this that the club would support the bid to host the BP Cup and they could make it a successful event. That support has spread beyond just the curling club, Gullekson added, as evidenced by the committee for the BP Cup which is made up of more than just curling club members.

“There are some people from the community itself that feel the event is important.”

Peakman agreed that there is a great amount of support behind the club and the event. She added that Gullekson has done a great job of spearheading that support.

“It takes that person to get the ball rolling.”

One of the first thing that happened after Lacombe Curling Club began talks with the AFC was a walkthrough with Pringle through the Barnett Arenas.

After that, the AFC actually encouraged Lacombe Curling Club to host the event, said Peakman.

She added that Lacombe’s central location made it a good place to host the BP Cup. For more information, visit www.2014bostonpizzacup.com. news@lacombeexpress.com

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Lacombe Explosion captures third straight provincial title

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express For the third year in a row, the Lacombe Explosion are the Alberta Pee Wee provincial champions.

Last Saturday at Shouldice Athletic Park in Calgary, the Explosion defeated the Cochrane Lions 35–7 to win claim the title once again.

Explosion Head Coach Fred Knip said that the feeling of winning a championship, while familiar, is always welcome.

“It does not get old. It’s exciting. These players accomplished something.”

Both teams came into the game undefeated.

Cochrane boasted a 9-0 record while the Explosion had one more win with a 10-0 record, said Knip.

Cochrane claimed first blood by scoring within the first minute of the game after recovering a Lacombe kick-off fumble.

After the conversion the scoreboard read 7-0 in favour of the Lions, however, it would be the last points they scored.

Knip said the players were very upset that their opponents had capitalized off a Lacombe mistake and scored so early in the game.

“They thought, ‘What is going on here?’”

Knip however, was somewhat glad the mistake was made so early in the game, he said.

“My first reaction was, well good, we go that out of the way.”

HARD EARNED HARDWARE - Explosion players Eric Nikolai, Ryker Lunn, Simon Gray, Brett Sletten and Richard Jans, display their provincial medals and trophy after capturing the team’s third provincial title last weekend in a 35-7 victory over the Cochrane Lions.

While fumbling the kickoff and enabling Cochrane to score first did not make for a good Lacombe start, the Explosion would more than make up for its mistake and would do so quickly.

On the very next kickoff, Richard Jans ran the ball 82 yards and scored to put Lacombe on the board making the score 7-6.

Jans was the player who

had fumbled the ball on the previous play, said Knip and as such Jans was both angry with himself and very eager to make up for his mistake.

Knip added that, while the players may have been a bit shaken by their unfortunate start, he had confidence that his team could persevere.

“These boys, they believed that they could do

it,” said Knip. “One step at a time, one play at a time, they did it.”

Cochrane marched the ball to the Explosion one yard line before fumbling it and allowing Ryker Lunn to recover the ball.

On the next play Jans took the ball on an offtackle hand-off and ran 109 yards for another Lacombe touchdown.

After a successful one-

point conversion, the score was 13-7 in favour of Lacombe at the end of the first quarter.

In the next quarter, Lacombe continued to gain momentum.

Jans added two more runs of 32 and 26 which allowed Simon Gray to sprint in for a third Lacombe touchdown.

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Three minutes later Jans ran 68 yards for his third touchdown of the game.

The scoreboard read 29-7 for Lacombe at halftime.

Knip said that he didn’t expect or intend for the game to end in a blow-out, but that the Lions showed their fatigue as the Explosion kept up the hard pace.

In the second half, the Explosions changed their tactics to kill the clock and held off the Cochrane Lions in a ‘bend, but do not break,’ defense. Valuable time was eaten up and neither team scored in the third quarter.

Knip said conditions played a big part in the game, particularly in the second half.

“Their players were falling like flies,” said Knip of the Lions.

He added that the Lions were not able to keep up with Lacombe as the Explosion, knowing they had a shorter bench, had put heavy focus on conditioning the last few practices.

In the fourth and final quarter, Lacombe kept the ball on the ground and continued to kill the clock while preventing the Lions from moving forward at all.

With 3:23 left in the game, Josh Green took a hand-off and marched eight yards to the end zone to make the final score 35-7 for Lacombe. news@lacombeexpress.com

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Horoscope ARIES

TAURUS

GEMINI

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LEO

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Apr 21/May 21

May 22/Jun 21

Jun 22/Jul 22

Jul 23/Aug 23

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Do not squander the opportunity to use these new contacts.

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AQUARIUS

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Nov 23/Dec 21

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your focus on chores

priorities, Sagittarius.

week ahead. You have

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yourself.

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for help.

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With potential birthday celebrations and holiday tasks to complete, spare moments are few and far between.

Aquarius, learning a

Emphasize feeling

new skill this week

good about yourself

will only add to your

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