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Inspector happy to be part of the community Lacombe Police Services’ Lorne Blumhagen enjoys the diversity of his career

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the police service to meet the changing needs of the community of Lacombe Lorne Blumhagen, La- and building partnerships combe Police Services’ with other agencies. newest inspector, is happy “The community has to be in Lacombe. been growing; some of the Blumhagen said it was dynamics of the commuactually the community it- nity have changed over the self that was a big part of last few years.” his reason for joining the Before coming to Lapolice service. combe, Blumhagen enjoyed He said he feels Lacom- a 22-year career with the bians value a sense of com- Camrose Police Service. munity and that Lacombe Before that, he was an is “a gem” within Alberta. auxiliary RCMP officer for “The community is part seven years. of what drew me here,” Blumhagen said that said Blumhagen. he decided to pursue a ca“I like the reer in dynamics of policing the commu- “THE COMMUNITY IS PART b e c a u s e nity, I like OF WHAT DREW ME HERE. I of its dithe size of LIKE THE DYNAMICS OF THE v e r s i t y. the commu- COMMUNITY, I LIKE THE SIZE Once he nity.” got inOF THE COMMUNITY.” Blumhavolved gen said he with poLORNE BLUMHAGEN was interlicing he ested in the found the inspector position because opportunities within poliche felt intrigued by the op- ing to get involved with the portunity to work more in community and work with the administrative side of community also very repolicing and thought it pro- warding. vided “An interesting chalToday, his favourite parts lenge.” of the job are the personal However, it also allowed challenges including everyBlumhagen to continue do- thing from learning new ing the hands-on type of investigative techniques police work he enjoys. to adjusting to the changBlumhagen is filling ing dynamics of policing to the position left vacant by how to meet the challenges Chief Steve Murray when of the job. he was promoted last year “It doesn’t get boring,” after the retiring of former said Blumhagen. “If you police chief Gary Leslie. don’t like mundane or So far, Blumhagen has routine, this is definitely a found working with the good career.”

LPS to be really rewarding.

In over two decades “The people here (at LPS) of being a police officer, are very talented and made Blumhagen has seen a lot me feel welcome coming of the dynamics of the job in,” said Blumhagen. change.

He added that, from what For example, there were he has seen of the LPS dy- no computers when he first namics so far, it is an orga- became a cop and there was nization whose members no such thing as Internet work well together. crime.

“They’re a fairly tight Other aspects of the job family themselves.” like officer training, officer Blumhagen said he is safety and techniques have most looking forward to changed a lot as well. the challenge of adapting He said the biggest differ-

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ence in the job from when he first became a police officer to now is how much in-depth work is needed to complete a file.

Everything from the amount of paperwork to the equipment used has changed.

“Some of the work is definitely more specialized.”

Use of computers, technology and things like social media have also changed the dynamics of policing quite a bit.

Blumhagen added that even the evolving dynamics of a community can change things like traffic flows and how police services enforce things like speed limits.

“It all ties back to the police somehow.”

For Blumhagen, the hardest part of being a police officer is also the most rewarding.

He said that dealing with victims in unpleasant situations, such as death or violent crimes, can be difficult for anyone.

However, being able to get through those things and be there for someone in need is also one of the most impactful and gratifying experiences the job has to offer.

“That’s definitely it, turning those negatives into positives.” news@lacombeexpress.com

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Thursday, July 24, 2014

Lacombe census results show steady growth

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express From April 7th to June 30th of this year, Lacombians participated in a municipal census.

The results of that census put Lacombe’s official population at 12,728.

Lacombe Mayor Steve Christie said that this means Lacombe, the newest city in Alberta, will no longer be the smallest city in Alberta.

He said this growth, along with the other accolades Lacombe has received recently, show Lacombians really love the community. “Some of the accolades that we have collected over the last couple of years, it just goes to show the people of Lacombe the pride of their city and how much they love living there.”

In short, the results of the census mean more funding for a number of things in Lacombe. Christie said a lot of the funding formulas used by both the provincial and federal governments are done on a per capita basis and hav-

ing these updated numbers showing Lacombe’s growth means more money for a number of initiatives in the community. “The more people we have, the more funding we get,” said Christie.

Complete census findings will be available in future months, but the City is expecting $255,188 in additional funding from provincial and federal grants. Christie said this will not add new services to what the City offers, but those programs that do receive funding from the government (like policing and libraries, for example) will be better funded to do their jobs.

There is more good news to come out of this census as well. In 2012, last time the City of Lacombe ran a census, an estimated 1,000 people were missed.

Not only does this year’s census show Lacombe’s growth, it shows that the City managed to account for those missed last time as well.

Christie also said this year’s census had a high response ratio of 99.5%. He attributed this to new tools utilized by the City this time around, which were produced by the City

of Airdrie. He said it had better tracking tools and used other formats (such as an online option and by phone) to fill out a census rather than just having enumerators going door to door. He also said offering alternative methods was key to the success of this year’s census.

Meanwhile, growth is something that has been talked a lot about within Lacombe in the last year. Lacombe’s need for more housing stock and increased growth in the commercial sector have been topics of discussion within council chambers. Christie said the results of the census show Lacombe is growing, but in a stable fashion. He added the slow steady growth means the City knows there are issues that need to be taken care of, but has some time to meet those challenges before they become critical problems.

Christie added the City is already working on addressing these problems. He said the City is also planning on bringing some new residential lots online in the next year and is looking at new ways to tackle the issue of economic development. news@lacombeexpress.com

City survey helping to gauge residents’ retail habits

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express The City of Lacombe is asking locals to share their shopping habits.

From now until Aug. 15th, the City of Lacombe is conducting a retail survey to collect information from residents in an effort to assess the local shopping climate.

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planning intern for the City of Lacombe, said so far, response to the survey has been fairly enthusiastic and the survey has already received about 980 responses.

“It’s a hot topic,” said de Jong. “People are passionate about retail and they want to see their needs met.”

According to de Jong, the survey is not an opinion survey or a way for residents to tell the City what kinds of retailers they would like to see in Lacombe.

He said the City already has a fairly clear idea of those things through a comprehensive community consultation process done in relation to the Municipal Sustainability Plan (MSP). Instead, it is designed more to give the City an idea of customers habits.

Things like where shoppers are traveling to and from as well as how much money is spent are looked at in the survey.

“We just want a better idea of where people shop and where they think there might be some gaps, without getting into the specifics of exactly what they would like to see.”

Once all the data from the survey is collected, the City hopes it will be helpful to those wishing to open or expand businesses in Lacombe. de Jong said while the City

can only do so much in terms of attracting businesses to the community, the City wants to provide as many tools as possible to those who do wish to set up shop here.

“We’re open for business, we want businesses to come here. We want to be as welcoming as we can and we want to make it really easy to start a business in Lacombe.” de Jong said the survey will also help with the drafting of the Municipal Development Plan (MDP). While the MDP will not mandate what commercial enterprises can set up in Lacombe or how they operate, it does offer guidelines with regards to retailers, like which areas of the City might fit best for what kinds of businesses.

The MDP is an over-arching document that contains policies all of the City’s other planning policies and bylaws (for example, the land use bylaw) need to meet. de Jong said the retail survey should provide information useful to the MDP, like making sure the City has proper land stock to facilitate businesses that may come to Lacombe.

The survey is online at www.lacombe.ca.

It can also be filled out in person by visiting City Hall. news@lacombeexpress.com

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Thursday, July 24, 2014

Lacombe Days service raises over $3,000

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express Children needing a helping hand in Lacombe will be able to get some aid from FCSS thanks to a donation from the Lacombe & District Ministerial Association. On July 22nd, Pastor Bob Tattrie, treasurer for the Association, presented Lorea Willington, outreach coordinator for Lacombe FCSS, with a number of cheques totaling $3,717.

The funds were collected at an offering during the Lacombe Days Church Service put on by the Lacombe & District Ministerial Association, which about 1,100 people attended.

Each year, the Association chooses a different charity to support through its collection at the outdoor church service held during Lacombe Days, said Tattrie.

He added that this tra-

dition is older than his 10year involvement in the community.

Tattrie went on to say that there was no particular reason that the Caring for Children program was chosen. The organizing committee simply felt it was their turn. “(Local charities) are all worthwhile ministries in our community, so we just try to do a different one each year,” said Tattrie.

Willington said the donation is a huge boon to the program. She added that the fund does not receive monies through government funding and is 100% paid for by donations from the community.

“It’s a big deal,” said Willington. “Our Caring for Children Fund, it’s used a lot.”

The Caring for Children Fund was set up in 1997 to provide assistance to chil-

dren with medical, dental and education needs.

Willington said the fund works to support those children who need assistance, but do not qualify for government aid or other social assistance programs.

Things like school fees, glasses, even family utility bills are things that the Caring for Children Fund can help with.

These costs may not seem like much, but Willington said that for some families, meeting all of them can be quite a stretch.

Willington added that the annual budget for the Caring for Children fund is between $20,000 and $25,000.

She also said that, so far this year, 42 children have benefitted from the program, with many more expected once school starts up again at the end of August. news@lacombeexpress.com

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Thursday, July 24, 2014

Lacombe seeks input on park design concept The City of Lacombe needs your help to choose a design concept for Henner’s Park.

After safety was improved in the park by constructing railing along portions of the paved trail, the City is expanding on those improvements this year and next by adding further enhancements that will focus on activity spaces and landscaping in the park.

City administration is asking for the public’s help in deciding which of two options to follow for these upgrades.

Sandi Stewart, recreation and culture manager for the City of Lacombe, said that the City of Lacombe is trying to get more public input in projects wherever possible.

“We are trying to do it more and more all the time,” said Stewart. “Public engagement is so important . . . and I foresee it continuing to be more and more so in the future.

For the Henner’s ‘Pick-a-park,’ initiative, members of the public are being asked to choose between two concepts, one that favours a more of a natural park experience and the other that lends itself to active living and fitness.

Stewart said these are the only two options to choose from, but locals have the ability to provide other comments and suggestions as well.

Concept A, the nature experience concept, features shaded seating areas, lots of shrubs and trees as well as boulders and other attractive landscaping.

Concept B, the active living concept, features a loop of outdoor fitness equipment, similar to those installed around Cranna Lake.

Both concepts also feature a grassy open space in the centre of the park.

Stewart said this was a feature administration wanted to keep either way because the City has heard that Lacombe is lacking in such open spaces and people are already using the area as a large open space for playing Frisbee or ball.

She said that she hopes to have trails added around Henner’s Pond with a link over to the Barnett area in the near future.

Through the City of Lacombe Recreation and Culture Master Plan, the need to get people, especially children, outside and active is a priority.

Stewart said these two concepts were arrived at because either one addresses at least one of those needs. Having an attractive natural space will encourage people to get outside more and a fitness park would make it easier for people to become more active.

Around the park area, there is a paved trail which has links to other parts of Lacombe’s trail system.

Stewart said the City plans to expand and add additional links in the future as well.

She went on to say that trails were another need that was identified.

There is a limited time to share feedback with the City regarding the ‘Pick-a-park.’ Stewart said that because the City would like work on the park to commence as soon as possible, people only have until July 30th to participate in the process. Stewart said that the City hopes to begin the construction process once a decision about the design has

been reached. You can choose your favourite design concept for the Henner’s ‘Pick-a-Park’ online at the City of Lacombe web site www.lacombe.ca.

Residents can also respond in person at the City booth set up at the Lacombe Farmers Market on Fridays. news@lacombeexpress.com

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Thursday, July 24, 2014

OPINION Why new plates?

If you haven’t already heard, Alberta is going to be getting new vehicle licence plates soon.

Earlier this month, the government unveiled three designs Albertans will choose from to become Alberta’s new plate.

Voting will close Aug. 18th and the final design will be unveiled later in the fall.

But the new designs have a lot of Albertans upset, for a number of reasons. Among those reasons are the removal of the province’s slogan, the addition of the Government of Alberta web site, the $3 million cost to design the plates, the plates being designed by an American company and the additional $5 cost Albertans will have on their registration to pay for the new plates.

A lot of reasons to be upset and all of them understandable. Not only understandable, but justified.

First of all, it’s difficult to understand why Alberta needs new licence plates to begin with. What exactly was wrong with the old plates or the old design?

The government has tried to justify the need for the new plates by saying they have a special reflective coating that makes them easier to see in low-light conditions.

And the reasoning for removing the ‘Wild Rose Country’ slogan and replacing it with the government’s web site is that the province is adhering to a growing trend of other jurisdictions around the world to put government web sites on plates.

Right, sure, we all believe that.

We also have a number of bridges to sell you.

We are willing to believe, even if it is a bit of a stretch, that the highvisibility coating is a necessary safety feature that warrants new plates.

Removing the Wild Rose Country slogan and replacing it with a web address on the other hand is the most transparent of a political move that there is.

Let’s pretend for a minute that it really was necessary to have the Government of Alberta web site on our plates (just in case the multitude of search engines on the Internet simultaneously ceased to function), why exactly does the slogan need to go to make room for it?

Surely there is some designer who can figure out how to fit two lines of extra text on one plate.

Speaking of that, that brings up another point of contention.

Why exactly is the province pay-

ing $5 million to have these plates designed in the states?

In fact, one company in Edmonton was so uninspired by the possible designs the government unveiled (which are pretty ‘blah’), not to mention somewhat insulted they were not given the opportunity to submit their own ideas, they came

up with their own unofficial design.

Frankly, we think the government should be doing something more than asking Albertans to vote on three sub-par design options.

For starters, why not an apology and maybe even a restart to this terribly executed plan?

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As I attended SAIT Polytechnic in Calgary, I often had to travel outside of my comfortable southwest neighbourhood for interviews. I’ve had family in the city my whole life, and thought that I had a good sense of the ‘community’.

I didn’t.

I didn’t realize that until the summer break between my first and second years when I came back home to Red Deer.

In Calgary, I would drive around the city to areas I had no idea even existed, and truthfully would probably never need to be in again.

I knew the southwest because my family had lived there my whole life, and a little bit of downtown. The rest was a totally dif-

ferent city to me. It felt strange to drive through a town that seemed so unfamiliar, even though I’d spent years living there myself.

When I had interviews, I often felt as though I was impeding on someone’s oh-so-tight schedule, and found that the offices and buildings I went into were not nearly as warm as those in Red Deer. I’m not saying every interview was cold and terrible, but generally speaking, I often felt rushed, and noticed that not many people knew what was going on in the areas outside of their own.

The more I work in Red Deer and Lacombe, the more I love these places. I’ve had several interviews where people tell me that they enjoy their job that much more because they know their customers and clients as part of their community.

They feel accountable to these people and generally have a lot of pride in the city in which they reside.

Lacombe especially has a great sense of community. Each time I introduce myself at an interview, people comment on the efforts of our Lacombe editor, Brian Vossen,

regarding how hard he works to make a genuine connection with the local businesses.

I’ve had people come into my office and personally compliment me on an article, or email me to welcome me to part of the news team and as a new part of Lacombe. The very first day I worked in Lacombe, I was introduced to members of the fire and police departments, members of City Hall and given a tour of the town.

As I explored Lacombe this weekend taking photos of Lacombe Days, I was invited to take part in a community painting, and thought it was such a beautiful idea.

I love that citizens are so involved with the pride and development of their city. I enjoy the familiarity and welcoming nature when I walk into a business for an interview.

Red Deer has been just as welcoming. I find that even as a bigger city, there is a sense of connection here, regardless of the great diversity in residents. When I introduce myself, I don’t feel rushed or unwelcome. I often end up chatting with interview subjects simply because I am genuinely interested in their ideas, views and how they are

a part of this community.

Working between Red Deer and Lacombe is something I consider to be a privilege. I think these cities are a fantastic way to build a rapport and hopefully, a readership, because I know that people are interested in what is going on around them.

When I cover events in either city, I’m often greeted by members of other news groups and am treated very kindly by the professionals and citizens of the area.

I’ve found that this new sense of community I have really engages me to do my best for every piece of work I create. I feel like I owe my community the respect and pleasantries that are extended my way, and I want to be known as a member of these communities.

To each person who has helped create that sense of welcoming, thank you. I truly believe that community value is something each city, town or metropolis ought to seek out from its residents.

It makes a world of difference to be proud of where you reside, where you work and where you grow. kmendonsa@lacombeexpress.com

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Thursday, July 24, 2014

Letters to the editor

Considering both ‘career’ and ‘vocational’ politicians Friends, as I began to draft this letter it became apparent that I needed a clear, semantical distinction between the words ‘career’ and ‘vocation.’

My iPhone dictionary defines career as ‘An occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person’s life and with opportunities for progress.’

It is based on the Latin word ‘carrus’ or ‘wheeled vehicle’ and suggests a personal conveyance.

It defines vocation as, “A strong feeling of suitability for a particular career or occupation.”

It is based on the Latin word ‘vocare’ or ‘to call’ and suggests being identified for a life of particular duty.

Very important to see the difference here! The connotation of the word career seems to be primarily self-serving while the connotation of the word vocation suggests serving others.

Have you noticed that in the varied arenas of life, some people excel due to a persistent and committed drive (or calling)

with average skill or ability while others with tremendous ability or natural talent, have been known to languish for apparent lack of commitment or inspiration?

In the political realm, it seems obvious that the public would benefit more from the efforts of a vocational rather than a career politician.

Nigel Farage, the very popular United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP) leader in Great Britain, points out that their current parliament is full of people who have made politics more of an academically-driven career than a public servicedriven vocation. When their career goes bad, their politics go bad to.

Remember when Parliament was full of large characters on both sides of the house? Pearson, Diefenbaker, Martin, the list goes on and on of people of great accomplishment. People who demonstrated a high level of commitment and function in their respective vocations even before engaging in the (at that time) well-respected world of politics.

Right here in Central Alberta we have an example of at least one vocational politician.

Blaine Calkins is one of the roster of MPs who operates with a philosophical commitment to his constituents and out of respect for the people who elected him, does not promise impossibilities.

He has a workingman’s credo and he does not expect to be carried along on the backs of his constituents.

He speaks of his opponents with generosity and grace and does not engage in the currently popular - ad hominem - discourse.

I have come to know him personally and can confidently say that he is one of the elected public servants of the old, bluecollar tradition who values academic accomplishment but insists the technical and practical credentials of our population be recognized as well.

In little more then a year, we will be called upon to cast our votes in a general election.

I believe the stakes are higher than they have ever been.

I am alarmed at the insidious promotion of foreign values under the guise of multiculturalism and the strident voices of special-interest groups who take advantage of our nation’s accommodating attitude and weak defense of our traditional values and culture.

What a shame to have to use the word defense in this context and in this time in our history.

The best defense they say is offence and I have lived long enough to appreciate the veracity of that axiom.

Let’s, therefore use the time available to consider the best people and the best plan for our country.

Let’s not elect any more media-conscious, career legislators who are more influenced by emotional rhetoric than by our old western qualities of reason, compassion, guts and good old common sense.

Don Ahlquist Gull Lake

‘Free World’ needs to grow backbone before confronting Putin Last week Hilary Clinton, former U.S. Secretary of State, compared Russia’s invasion of Crimea to Hitler’s 1938 occupation of the Sudetenland (western Czechoslovakia) in the run up to the Second World War. While making clear she was not comparing Vladimir Putin to Adolf Hitler, Clinton also suggested there were historical ‘parallels’ that we must all keep in mind.

The not so subtle mes-

sage was ‘those who forget their history are forced to repeat it.’

The Nazi takeover of the Sudetenland represented the culmination of an aggressive period of intimidation by Berlin.

Prior to this bloodless invasion, the German army had invaded Austria (where, like Russia today, it held a phony plebiscite on unification), instituted a regime of intimidation with a massive troop build up on the Czech border.

Hitler, like Putin, understood the most important weapon in his arsenal of intimidation was the desire by western powers to avoid armed conflict. Hitler knew his adversary well and played this card very effectively.

The humiliation of British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain at the Munich Conference where he (and the west) conceded yet again to Hitler’s territorial demands set the stage for global conflict.

Work on the Trans-Canada Trail is very much appreciated I would like to hand a huge bouquet to everyone involved in designing, building and maintaining the portion of the TransCanada trail going through the County of Lacombe.

Only two days after high winds knocked over big trees, the trail has been cleared of obstructions, already. Amazing!

This morning I cycled from the experimental farm past Lacombe Lake and over the newest stretch of paved trail through Blackfalds and onto the Blindman River bridge south and a little west of that town - and back.

Smooth pavement, no vehicle traffic, up and down and around corners, along fields, past grazing horses and ducks and geese followed by their young - one behind the other - on lakes and ponds.

One hears the birds sing and this time of year the air is permeated with the delightful smell of sweet clover.

Riding that trail is an exhilarating expe-

rience, to say the least.

I guesstimate the all-paved trail covers near 20 km - one way - from the Agricultural Research Station in Lacombe to the Blindman River bridge past Blackfalds.

(I will gladly stand corrected if someone knows better.)

If that is too long one can turn around anytime or take a car to points in between.

I am writing this letter not only to express my gratitude for this trail, but also to hopefully entice some people who didn’t know about it yet to get on it and have fun.

It is a great bike trip for whole families to enjoy.

Take a picnic, have an adventure.

Get fit, be fit, stay fit, be happy together out in the fresh air! Summer doesn’t last forever - make the most of it.

Outdoor loving people living in and around Lacombe are lucky people!

Margrit de Graff Lacombe

But the Sudetenland was the end game of Hitler’s war by intimidation.

The more appropriate historical parallel for Putin today is Nazi Germany’s reckless occupation of the Rhineland – the Germanic boarder lands between Germany and France in 1936.

The Rhineland was territory conceded by Germany to France after the Great War in 1919.

Like Russia is in 2014, Germany in 1936 was not at the peak of its military power.

Then, like today, the government of the invaded country – in Hitler’s case France – was unprepared for aggression and hopelessly divided.

In another ironic twist of fate, Germany in 1936 also played host to the Olympic Games.

The occupation of the Rhineland was a huge gamble on Hitler’s part.

General Alfred Jodl, chief of the operations staff of the armed forces high command during the war, admitted during testimony at the Nuremberg Trials that, “If the French had acted they could have blown us to pieces.”

Regrettably, the easy victory in the Rhineland fed Hitler’s addiction to power, and emboldened him for all his future adventures.

What should the west do in the face of yet another gross violation of the peace

of Europe?

First of all, it must admit that many of the arguments and precedents Putin is using to justify his military invasion were taken from western arguments in the run up to its own illegal invasions of Granada, Iraq and Afghanistan.

The west has lost the moral high ground, and after the blatant lies in 2003 – remember the weapons of mass destruction – has only itself to blame for the loss of integrity of international law.

The biggest lesson learned from the 1930s was this: words mean nothing in the ‘great game of power’.

After the Rhineland invasion Hitler stormed to the propaganda offensive, “We pledge, now more than ever that we shall strive for an understanding between the European peoples, especially for one with our western neighbours . . .

Germany will never break the peace.”

And on it went, until the west found itself trapped in the vortex of war. Clearly the west must prepare for any eventuality and start judging Putin on his actions alone.

The question is what steps should be taken?

The invasion and illegal occupation of its neighbour and historical ally has been shocking but painless and will embolden Putin.

Clearly a price has to be

extracted for this violation while holding out the carrot of peace, prosperity and shared security.

The greatest loss suffered with the collapse of the old Soviet Union in the ‘90s has been the loss of an identifiable ‘Free World.’

That idea – who it is and what it stands for – certainly needs to be quickly re-assembled.

The Free World has certain values which need to be stated and honored.

Moreover, the Free World needs to make perfectly clear what it is prepared to do to defend itself from enemies, foreign and domestic.

Having identified the Free World and clarified its privileges, what to do with Russia becomes clearer.

It’s not a matter of blindly punishing Russia for its bad deeds; it’s a process of reducing privileges.

Good behaviour is rewarded with access to western consumer markets, capital and security.

But in the case of aggression all of these privileges disappear.

None of this works in the absence of backbone and a willingness to meet fire with fire; but before the bombs start flying let’s be clear about what and whom we’re defending.

Robert McGarvey is an economic historian and co-founder of the Genuine Wealth Institute. His columns are distributed through Troy Media.

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Thursday, July 24, 2014

A wonderful weekend with

Lacombe Days PHOTOS AND STORY BY KALISHA MENDONSA Lacombe Express

AMUSING MASKS – Two ‘Shrunken Heads’ of the Green Fools theatre performance group took to their stilts to present a little bit of mischievous fun.

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CUTE COMBAT – Aiden Hall, 5, takes to a platform during the Jumping Jack Carnival to try to knock his opponent off with his blue battering ram.

COMMUNITY COLORS – Jaimie Hunt took part in a ‘community painting’ project. Lacombe Days goers were welcomed and encouraged to leave their mark on a series of paintings that will be displayed somewhere in Lacombe, and possibly auctioned, at a later date.

BOUNCY BEAUTY - Taylor Robison, 10, takes her turn through a bouncy castle maze which was part of the Jumping Jack Carnival.

SWEET RIDE – This 1970 AMC Javelin brought some beauty to the Lacombe Memorial Centre parking lot during the Lacombe Days Show N’ Shine.

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CLASSIC - BJ Poulsen stands with his gorgeous 1947 Chevy during the Show N’ Shine. This model was introduced as part of Chevy’s Advanced-Line after World War II, considered very modern for its time.

AFTERNOON ART – Hally Hunt, 9, got creative with acrylics during Art in the Park.

SOLO SHOW

STREET FEST- Drummer Ian Ferguson of Bandolier performs at the YUTurn Centre as part of the Youth Unlimited Street Fest during Lacombe Brian Vossen/ Lacombe Express Days.

DRUM SKILLS – Edmonton-based Japanese drumming group Kita-noTaiko strike a pose while performing during Lacombe Days.

- Dan Duguay, a.k.a. Dan the One Man Band, brought his unique sound and entertainment style to Lacombe Days, delighting children and entertaining adults alike.

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Horoscope ARIES

TAURUS

Mar 21/Apr 20

Apr 21/May 21

Aries, you have had little luck

Taurus, you can be pretty

regarding relationships of late.

stubborn when it comes

Rather than focus on what

to something that matters

hasn’t gone your way, change

dearly to you. No matter your

your perspective and focus on

feelings, try to behave in a

the good things.

diplomatic manner.

GEMINI May 22/Jun 21

CANCER Jun 22/Jul 22

Gemini, be a shoulder to cry

Be mindful of what you say

on for a beloved friend or

and do this week, Cancer.

family member this week.

Everything will ultimately work out for the best, but your

telling you to stay quiet for a

this week.

little while longer.

LEO

VIRGO

Jul 23/Aug 23

Aug 24/Sept 22

Leo, enjoy the noisiness

Virgo, address an issue with

around you this week. This

a clear head this week. Your

extra hop in your step is you to make some bold

you know how to help, but some subtlety is a good thing

the long run.

in this situation.

LIBRA

SCORPIO Oct 24/Nov 22

Libra, adopt an analytical

Your imagination is ready to

approach to solve a puzzling

run wild this week, Scorpio.

situation at work this week.

Enjoy this burst of creative

This way of looking at things

energy and put it to good

is just what you need to find

use. Encourage others to

the right solution.

participate as well.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 23/Dec 21

CAPRICORN Dec 22/Jan 20

Your mind is racing a mile a

Capricorn, express yourself

minute this week, Sagittarius.

when asked for your honest

Things may be progressing so fast you can’t even finish

Fill-in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once.

Each 3x3 box is outlined with a darker line. You already have a few numbers to get you started. Remember: You must not repeat the numbers 1 through 9 in the same line, column or 3x3 box.

CLUES DOWN (cont.)

13. Invests in little enterprises 14. Prongs 15. Shred cheese 24. Gazing intently 25. Paper tablet 26. Diego, Francisco, Anselmo 27. Otological pain 29. Pedestal supports 31. Islands are named for them 34. Gallivant 36. Romaine 37. Lux Palm Beach hotel 40. Ribbed fabric 41. CBS newsman Rather 42. Book jacket review 44. Braided river of Poland 45. Atom smasher 47. Devastate 50. Pressure unit (mm Hg) 51. Move sideways 52. Free from risk 55. Small prison room 58. Liquefied natural gas 59. Doctors’ group 60. UC Berkeley 61. Uppermost part 64. Thou 65. Stuart Little’s author White

advice has been solicited, and

moves that will pay off in

Sept 23/Oct 23

ANSWER

to speak up, but your heart is

loved one needs support

refreshing and encourages

HOW TO PLAY:

Your head may be telling you

opinion this week. Keeping things close to the vest is not what people want to see, so

one idea before moving on to

don’t hesitate to offer

the next one.

your insight.

AQUARIUS

PISCES

Jan 21/Feb 18

Feb 19/Mar 20

Trust your intuition in a sticky

The time has come for you

situation, Aquarius. Panicking

make your move, Pisces.

will only make the situation

You’re fully capable of making

more complicated, so allow

this transition and more than

your instincts to take over.

ready to do so.

CLUES ACROSS 1. Outmoded 6. Strikes 11. All the same 16. Blue Hen school 17. Peopled 18. Initials of NBC weather host 19. Atomic #28 20. Doctor 21. Small time unit (abbr.)

22. 4th tone of scale 23. Dines 25. Rates of movement 27. Immature newt

28. Of I 29. Kick out 30. Pouchlike structure 32. Brew 33. Oh, God! 35. Shell lining 37. Ladies undergarments 38. An open way for travel 39. Passenger 41. Plate 42. Actor Affleck 43. 1/100 of a yen 45. Scientific workplace 46. 60 minutes (abbr.)

48. Straggle 49. Plate made of silver or gold 51. Mains 53. Great Britain 54. Hermione’s boyfriend 55. D’Onofrio’s Law & Order 56. 10th state 57. Do again prefix 58. Jagged cut 62. Air Force 63. K. Hepburn’s alma mater 66. “King Rat” actor George 67. Academy first year

CLUES DOWN 1. Speaker’s platform 2. Indicates position 3. Moves through water 4. Historical region of Pakistan 5. Country code for Addis Ababa 6. Ball striker 7. East northeast 8. Form a sum 9. 7th musical tone 10. Harnessed horse (bit) 11. Catholic sisters 12. Purim villain

ANSWER

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fyi EVENTS Lacombe Corn Maze opening day – July 26th.

Lacombe & District Garden Club Hidden Treasures Tour - July 29th. For only $20 per bus seat ($18 for club members) join us for an amazing three-hour guided tour of local gardens, refreshments included. Tour times are 9 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. Tickets are only available in advance at Hannas Seeds (5039 49 St.) Call Pamela at 403-7825061 for more information.

Parent Link Adventure Daze – Every Monday from 10 – 11:30 a.m. until Aug. 25th. Next adventure is Teddy Bear Picnic.

Meet in the park outside the the Lacombe Memorial Centre or inside the Parent Link room in case of inclement weather.

Music in the Park – Every Wednesday starting at 6:30 p.m. to Aug. 27th. Bring your own lawn chairs or picnic blankets and come for an evening of musical entertainment at the gazebo in the Lacombe Memorial Centre park.

Next featuring vintage rock act Flashback Freddy on July 23rd.

Cassia Schramm – summer tour with Nathan Schmidt and Joel Goundry. At the Elnora Community Hall July 27th at 7 p.m. Admission by donation.

Proceeds to the Elnora Museum Society. For more information contact 403-773-3745.

Wheelin ‘N’ Reelin Lottery sponsored by the Optimist Club of Blackfalds to build a new skatepark for the youth in Blackfalds. Your $50 ticket gives you a chance of winning a 2014 800 Canam side by side ($14,870 value) sponsored by Turple Brothers or 2014 Fury 1600 Lund ďŹ shing boat & trailer ($17,200 value) sponsored by Go RV & Marine. Only 1,999 tickets printed. Draw date is Sept. 1st at 2 p.m. at All Star Park in Blackfalds. For more information contact John at 403-3960798, Kevin at 403-846-0111, or Edie at 403-318-5782 Country Gospel in the Park - Sept.

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Park and is hosted by Blackfalds United Church. Scheduled performances start on Friday night at 5 p.m. and a Church service goes on Sunday at 9 a.m. Performances are in a heated tent (bring your lawn chairs) and food is available on site. Performers include Visions Country Gospel, Ben Kellert, RR 4, Freedom Seekers, The Tapleys, Joshua Ridge, Re Newed, R&J, Strings N Things, Victoria Street, Potters Clay, New Song Band, Gospel Trubadors, Joyful Melody Trio, Debbie Bergeron, Revive and Gospel 792. $30 for a weekend pass.

Day passes are also available. For more information, contact John aat 885-4857, Moe at 357-6678

love to sing. Join us on Tuesday evening, rehearsals from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Davenport Church of Christ in Red Deer (#68 Donlevy Ave.) For information, call David at 403-342-1318 or email crozsmit@telusplanet. net. Visit www.harmonizers.ca.

The Red Deer Legion Pipe Band is actively 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. Prac-

baby product samples as well as free gifts from local businesses.

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

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

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.

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

Blackfalds Farmers Market – Thursdays 4 – 7:30 p.m. at the Blackfalds Community Hall 4810 Womacks Road.

Last Market Sept. 25th.

Bentley Farmers Market – runs every Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the Bentley Curling Rink. 403-748-4809.

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

tices are held at the Red Deer Legion on Tuesdays at 7 p.m.

Quilting and crafts – Held at Blackfalds United Church on Mondays at 9:30 a.m. Help make quilts or bring your own quilt/ craft to work on. Visit blackfaldsunitedchurch.com or call 403-885-4780 for more.

The Lacombe Legion has bingo on Mondays at 7 p.m. in the 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.

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

Lacombe, Rocky Mountain House, and Innisfail. Contact 403-3466772 for more information.

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

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

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

MEETINGS The Lacombe Hospital Auxiliary meets the ďŹ rst Thursday of every month at 1:30 p.m. in the Education Room at the hospital. New members welcome. For more information, call Rilla at 403-782-6165.

Imperial Daughters of the Empire is a non-proďŹ t women’s volunteer program that raises money in support of numerous

initiatives supporting educations. Meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of every month and begin at 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church. For more information, contact Mary Lou Wilson 403-782-3923.

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 fulďŹ lled. 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 ďŹ lled 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 403782-9968 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?

We are an anonymous group of men and women who can offer encouragement and support. Call Al-Anon Family groups at 403-346-0320 for a list of meetings in Red Deer and the surrounding area.

Clive TOPS – Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Every Thursday at the Clive Christian Fellowship Church 9-10:30 a.m.

Clive Seniors’ Drop-In – 1:30 p.m. every Monday at the Clive Meeting Room.

AfďŹ rm – providing safe and conďŹ dential support to people of all sexual orientation, their families and friends. Meetings in Lacombe. For more, contact Marg at 403-782-1887 or Ross at 403-782-3148.

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Taking time to appreciate the beauty of our world Living life with me means you hear boisterous exclamations of delight when I experience beauty.

In Good Faith with Dayna

VREEKEN Sometimes, without realizing or desiring it, beauty hits my senses. Other times I search it out because distractions, pain or the fullness of life cover my ability to see and hear beauty.

We find beauty in all corners of the earth: the tops of mountains, flowers, art museums, graffiti in alleys, the minute details of cells, color palettes in paint stores, presentation of food, lines and dimples of the body, bold and soft fashions in stores, music wafting through the air, movements of the body in dance and architecture filling cityscapes. If we are on the lookout beauty will barrage our senses.

Beauty, though not always noticed, is something we desire and crave.

We hire people to design buildings, decorate interiors and landscape gardens. We spend hours before the television listening to

stories and taking in images.

We hike arduous paths and canoe many nautical miles to find that beauty which makes us feel whole again.

Yet beauty is not always recognized as a human need.

We don’t prioritize it. We pay the cheapest possible price for home décor and fashion. We allow arts, dance and music programs to take backseats to sports.

We go to museums rather than art exhibits. Ultimately, we spend little time fostering and growing a sense of wonder at the beauty around us; we do not pay attention to the necessity of beauty.

Yet, beauty remains a necessity.

Without beauty we fail to thrive, to see that we are part of a larger body of people, to hear another story about life and to have the power of beauty touch our hearts and move or rather, woo, us to action, to loving, to becoming.

Beauty is all the more essential in devastation and pain because beauty allows us to mourn, calls us to suffer with others and deepens our sense of hope and joy.

We look for radiant smiles, the heights of the hills, colour and growth of living things to brighten our dreary spaces. We look for beauty to find a sense that the

pain we experience, our story of devastation, is not the only situation in life. Beauty moves us to experience hope. It moves us to hope that what we see, experience, and feel in the here and now is not the end, that there is more to life, that something wonderful exists. Without beauty, we easily despair.

The world did not have to be beautiful.

Function and efficiency is often what matters, and so long as function and practicality happened, beauty did not need to be provided. Yet, beauty drips from our world. As a result, beauty is a gift.

As a gift and as a Christian, I believe beauty is to be cherished and delighted over.

Humans are called to marvel at beauty. Furthermore, I believe the church should be leading the way, wondering, delighting and fostering in our world not only an appreciation for beauty, but also participating in the hard work of creating beauty.

For in experiencing and creating beauty our hearts are moved to hope, joy, change, compassion, new perspectives and prayer. In experiencing the overabundance of beauty in our world we recognize that our God is not simply one of function, but is a God who

seeks to hospitably host humanity on the earth, to allow us to thrive, to gift us with hope.

To be beacons of hope, as we are called to be as people loved by God, we must create and delight in beauty, for when words fail, when troubles descend, when

compassion and change is needed, it is beauty, through the work of the Holy Spirit, that points us to the reality that hope exists beyond the situations we know.

Dayna Vreeken, pastor at Woody Nook CRC, is part of the Lacombe and District Ministerial.

EAGLE EYED - An eagle soars over fields while hunting between Lacombe and Gull Lake recently.

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SPORTS Lacombe hosts PGA of Alberta Players’ Tour

PUTT OUT - Tye Friesen, assistant pro at Lacombe Golf and Country Club, ďŹ nishes up a hole during day one of the PGA of Alberta Players’ Tour on July 21st.

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express Lacombe played host to some of the best golfers in the province this week, as part of a professional golf event.

On July 21st and 22nd, Lacombe Golf and Country Club hosted a Professional Golf Association (PGA) of Alberta Players’ Tour event where club pros from across the province got together to test their skills against each other and Lacombe’s challenging golf course.

Kevin Broderson, head pro at Lacombe Golf and Country Club, said it’s a chance for club pros to prove that they are skilled players as well as knowledgeable about the sport. “Not only do we work and sell green fees and clubs and clothes and teach lessons, but we also play golf.�

The PGA of Alberta is the provincial association for professional golfers in Alberta. They organize a number of events and

tournaments, like the Players’ Tour event held in Lacombe recently, throughout the year.

In order to be a golf pro, golfers must be certiďŹ ed members of the PGA of Alberta, said Broderson. He added that the PGA of Alberta is a subdivision of PGA of Canada.

Membership in the PGA of Alberta is mandatory to play in these Players’ Tour events. Broderson was one of 28 professionals to participate in the event.

Tye Friesen, assistant pro at Lacombe Golf and Country Club, also played in the competition.

Not only are events like the Players’ Tour chances for pros to showcase their skills, it also provides opportunities to showcase the quality of the host courses. “This is the Lacombe Golf and Country Club’s chance to showcase how tough it can be, the golf course,� said Broderson.

He added that the hope is the golfers participating in the tour will be impressed

enough to tell other golfers to play the Lacombe Golf and Country Club course.

However, as golf is a social game, there is always more to such an event than the game itself. Broderson said it is also a chance for pros from clubs across Alberta to get together, visit and catch up with each other. He also said it provides great networking opportunities. “We’re golf pros, we’re friends, when it comes time to tee it up, we want to shoot the best score and beat our buddies,� said Broderson. “We’re all going to come in after the round and have a meal and maybe a drink or two and catch up and brag about the shots we hit and forget about the bad ones.�

In addition to the 28 professionals in the Players’ Tour, there were also 28 aspiring professional golfers who took their playing ability test as part of the event. Broderson said that, in order to be a professional, golfers must score a total of 157 or lower over

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the two days to pass the test and become certiďŹ ed.

The PGA of Alberta Players’ Tour held at Lacombe Golf and Country Club this week is one of four held in the province throughout the season. The next Players’ Tour will be held at the Goose Hummock Golf Resort in Edmonton Aug. 5-6th.

Broderson said it is getting more and more difďŹ cult for golf courses to host events like the PGA of Alberta Players’ Tour. He said it can take some effort to round up the support from club members as well as volunteers, but Lacombe Golf and Country Club has always stepped up to put on such events and at this most recent one had a great group of member volunteers helping run the event.

Broderson ďŹ nished the tour with a total score of 147, earning a purse of $156.25.

For full ďŹ nal results from the Players’ tour, visit www.pgaofalberta.com. news@lacombeexpress.com

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Thursday, July 24, 2014

Bucs fight strong defense and rain in weekend loss

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express In a tough game where they battled the elements as well as the opposing team, the Central Alberta Buccaneers took a loss to make their record even at three.

On July 19th, the Bucs hosted the Fort McMurray Monarchs in a close game.

While the score gap was tight, the Bucs weren’t able to catch up to the Monarchs and lost the game 14-9.

Bucs Coach Duane Brown said that the weather played a large part in the game, particularly in the first half.

“The rain put us in a slow start at the beginning there, we just couldn’t get things rolling,” said Brown.

“It was a huge downpour at the beginning of the game, probably most of the first quarter. Of course, it made the ball very slick, very hard to hold on to.”

Going into the second half of the game, Brown said the weather had improved, but the Bucs were still lagging.

“I don’t know if we were waterlogged or something, but the weather was gorgeous and we just couldn’t seem to get in sync offensively,” said Brown.

“It made for a long, hard, frustrating day.”

Brown said that the Bucs also lost a few yards due to penalties. He added that penalties have been a problem in all of the Bucs’ home games, but for some reason don’t seem to follow them on the road.

“Penalties seem to be a ‘home bug’ problem, I don’t know why,” said Brown.

He added that in the Bucs’ previous two games, the team was practically penaltyfree.

Brown went on to say that, while he was disappointed with the quality of the officiating the last time the Bucs played at home, he doesn’t think that is the source of the ‘bug.’

“I wouldn’t put anything on the officials this week, this week it was all on us,” said Brown.

There were positives to come out of the game as well though.

Brown said the Bucs’ defense was very much on form, only allowing one touchdown to be scored while they were on the field (Fort McMurray’s second touchdown was scored with special teams while the defensive line was not in play).

“The defense was amazing,” said Brown.

“It really was them just being amazing

STRONG RUNNER – Matt Merkley tries to break free from a Calgary Wolfpack attacker during the Central Alberta Buccaneers home opener on June 7th in this file photo. Merkley also scored the Bucs’ only touchdown in their most recent game against the Fort McMurray Monarchs on July Lacombe Express file photo 19th, where the Bucs lost 14-9. and not giving (Fort McMurray) anything.

It was fun to watch.”

On the offensive side, Matt Merkley also managed to make an outstanding play, running over 90 yards to score the Bucs only touchdown of the game (Lacombe’s other two points came from scoring a safety).

With their next game not until Aug. 9th, the Bucs are taking this week off to rest and recuperate in preparation for the final game of the regular season.

For that game, the Bucs will travel to St. Albert to take on the Stars.

Brown said the Stars have had a backand-forth season, similar to the Bucs.

With the Bucs in fifth place and the Stars sitting in sixth with a record of 2-4, it will be a big game for both sides.

“They’re not that far behind us,” said Brown. “It’s a huge game for them because it will determine what they do for the first round of playoffs.

“It’s huge for everybody, I think, be-

cause it will be a seeding opportunity for playoffs.”

As for what the team needs to do to be successful in that game, Brown said the plan is simple.

“The offensive needs to come together

and finally click,” said Brown.

“We’ve had moments of great play and that’s followed up by moments of goshawful play. We’ve got to eliminate those gosh-awful moments.” news@lacombeexpress.com

Red Sox U12 Girls best in province After an exciting weekend in Calgary earlier this month, the Clive Red Sox girls won all six of their games to bring home the gold medal at the U12B Provincial Championships July 4-6th.

They claimed victory over Red Deer, Edmonton, Lloydminster and two Calgary teams. The final game was a score of 18-10

over Calgary Nose Creek, a team that had played in their city’s A division all year but had dropped down to B to host Provincials.

The Clive Red Sox had a winning season, taking gold in every tourney they entered: Ponoka, Red Deer and Okotoks, putting the tiny village of Clive on the map! Every team they played were amazed how they managed to put such a talented team together, given the population size, officials say.

Coach Ryan Ronald and assistants Craig Knight, Brian Knight and Miranda Kanngiesser were extremely proud of the 12 girls who worked hard all season.

“Our depth at each position and the girls’ ability to play several different positions along with their mental toughness allowed us to fight through some tight innings. These athletes have developed into a fantastic team this season,” said Coach Ronald.

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ARTS & LEISURE Calgary singer melds fired-up rock with soul Matt Blais performs in Red Deer July 26th

BY MARK WEBER Lacombe Express It can be tough for musicians to really find their own voice with the myriad of influences that can seep into their creative journeys over the years.

But Calgary-based singer/guitarist Matt Blais has certainly found his. Wielding a riveting mix of rock with ‘smooth vintage soul’, his sound firmly stands out amongst a barrage of artists today where originality is often sorely lacking.

Blais, who is still riding the wave of success of his latest CD The Heartbeat, is committed to digging deep and penning the strongest tunes he can.

He performs at Wild Bills in Red Deer on July 26th at 9 p.m.

Meanwhile, the love for crafting tunes and performing started early on.

His grandparents gave him a harmonica when he was a youngster, and he was thrilled with it as a favourite character from the film Free Willy also had one.

But the novelty wore off and the harmonica landed in a drawer for quite a few years.

“I started to get a little into real music – guys like Bob Dylan – and I was like, wait a minute, I have a harmonica,” he recalled with a laugh. “So this old dusty relic resurfaced.”

A bit of theatre study over the years had also led to the discovery of a singing ability. Although it took time to grow confident in that area, particularly after an embarrassing voice-crack thanks to the wonders of puberty during a school show.

But later, Blais realized folks like Dylan and Jim Morrison weren’t stellar singers technically but still had a vocal power and charm that attracted legions of fans. “I just decided, well, I’ll

write these songs and see where it takes me. And it took me a lot of years to find my voice. I listen to some of my earlier recordings, and I can hear how I’ve changed.

“It was about finding my own voice, and I was going to do it myself if it meant singing 12 hours straight in my room. I was going to do it my way. So that’s how the voice came about – it was pure workmanship and desperation.”

It wasn’t long before he found he had a knack for guitar as well.

“I just picked up a friend’s guitar and tried to learn it, and I saw my first concert which AC/DC. I remember thinking wow, there’s all these people here to see this, maybe I should give this a shot!”

‘I JUST DECIDED, WELL, I’LL WRITE THESE SONGS AND SEE WHERE IT TAKES ME.’ MATT BLAIS Although he took a few lessons, he’s largely self-taught. Coming to the realization that a musician’s life was the life for him was apparent from the get-go.

“I took my guitar everywhere and kind of forced people to listen to me,” he said. “I’d enter whatever room people were in and would play. So it was almost like a forced concert,” he laughed. Eventually, he was asked to play at a certain venue and it then it kind of clicked that this was essentially going to be his life’s work.

That was about 10 years ago, and he’s been recording discs and taking his music across the country and beyond ever since.

Blais’s combination of highenergy live shows and passion for songwriting has proven to be a formula for success. His debut record, 2010’s Let It Out was produced by Juno nominated producer Mark Howard whose

discography reads like a who’s who of Canada’s finest musical talents. Blais had more creative input into 2013’s The Heartbeat, and remains thrilled with the results.

He’s also pleased to see the project exposed to an increasingly broader audience.

Blais and his band showcased at MUSEXPO in Los Angeles earlier this year.

“They bring people there from all over the world – they call it the United Nations of music,” he said. “You see great up and coming bands from Sweden, for example, or New Zealand – it’s really interesting to see what the standards are there and I was blown away by the bands – some of the best I have ever seen.”

There’s also all kinds of guidance on how to connect with international stakeholders who can take one’s music to new heights.

“It’s like school for musicians because the industry is so complex and so vast, it’s hard to keep up.

Everyday, there’s a new web site that your songs have to be on, or a new way for people to discover new music. It works like light speed.”

Creativity comes with struggle, too. And Blais wouldn’t have it any other way.

“Music isn’t laying by the beach with a margarita. It’s climbing Everest, and it’s risky and it’s terrifying. There are times when it’s taxing. But the challenge of it is exciting. And some of my best friends play in the band and some of the coolest people I’ve met, I’ve met on the road; I’ve made life-long friendships even though we’re thousands of miles away from each other.”

Closer to home, Blais has been busy of late connecting with fans across the country – he toured across Canada for most of 2013 with performances at Canadian

NO LIMITS - Singer Matt Blais brings his fired-up tunes to Wild Bill’s in Red Deer on July 26th.

Music Week, Indie Week, Alberta Beach Fest, Calgary’s Blankfest III and the Calgary Stampede Fest. He has also gained strong comparisons to artists such as Sam Roberts (who he credits as a major influence), Matt Mays and Joel Plaskett.

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ARTS & LEISURE

Thursday, July 24, 2014

Current art exhibits explore ‘the beauty of women’

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Lacombe Express The Gallery on Main has brought in Kathy Meaney’s ‘Ladies of the Lake’ and ‘Canadi-ANNAs’ to the City for all to enjoy until Aug. 1st.

The beauty of women, their relationships and the meaningful conversations spoken with body language inspires Meaney’s art.

“I want people first to identify with the ladies, and then realize how beautiful we are despite our aging bodies. We have joy in each other and I want people to realize how precious our time together is,”

said Meaney. “It’s important to women, and equally to men. When men look at it, they see their mothers, aunts, sisters, their wives, so it excites men, too, despite the photos being about women. It’s about getting people to identify to themselves through my work.”

Meaney is a visual artist who describes herself as someone who was creative all of her life. She experimented with many mediums including pottery, wood and other materials until she was inspired in 2005 to begin to paint the Ladies of the Lake.

She describes the women

“IT’S THE EXPERIMENTATION OF GIVING A MOOD AND A FEELING TO THE VIEWER THAT EXCITES ME.” KATHY MEANEY as being influenced by the close relationship of her and her sister, among the other influential women in her life. Meaney comes from a close family where memories are valued, and this was her way of capturing those memories and sharing the experiences with her viewers.

“I am big in genealogy and memories to me are very important to hold on to and carry forward to your children and grand-

children. I remember listening to my grandfather – seniors have so much information to pass down and it can be lost. Memories are a huge part of and are integral in art. That’s how it all started, just playing,” she said.

Meaney describes herself as a close observer of body language. The women in her photos are faceless and at first, Meaney sought to change this but it grew on her. The meaning of

her paintings changed to incorporate her viewers as they filled in the faces with those of the women in their lives.

She also says she prefers to paint voluptuous women because she sees the beauty in all women.

In her artist bio online, she stated, “Women need to accept who they are as they are and often, I am thanked just for that.

“I picked up the brush and just started painting and I always liked the human form, particularly women. I always used to draw women. Body language to me says so much. I get excited when I paint be-

cause I had this wonderful idea, and I get to create that idea,” said Meaney.

“It’s the experimentation of giving a mood and a feeling to the viewer that excites me. Also, the response is thrilling and humbling and I thank God every day for being able to touch people. That excites me even more than the actual painting – giving something to people. That’s what I absolutely love.”

Meaney’s work will be available to be seen by the public Tuesdays through to Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. at The Gallery on Main. kmendonsa@lacombeexpress.com

Using lasers to help regenerate decaying teeth?

Over 400 years ago, Miguel de Cervantes, author of Don Quixote, realized the importance of sound teeth.

Don Quixote said, “For I would have you know, Sancho, that a mouth without molars is like a mill without a stone, and a tooth is more precious than a diamond.”

Yet many people today don’t appreciate the importance of his message. Today, tooth decay affects 96% of the population. Two out of five North Americans over age 19 have lost teeth.

And over age 65 one in five

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However, gingivitis usually turns into periodontitis, and the gum starts to pull away from the crown and root of the tooth creating deep pockets in which bacteria accumulate. The end result is that the firm supporting structures of the teeth are destroyed.

To prevent PGD people must get rid of common misconceptions. You have to do more than just see your dentist for regular checkups or brushing your teeth. Ninety per cent of my patients believed that sound dental hygiene involves only brushing their teeth after each meal.

Professor Giovanni of

Padua University, Italy, preached the right idea in the 15th century. He said, “If all particles of food were removed from between the teeth after each meal and the mouth cleaned night and morning, care could be effective.”

But it’s possible to brush your teeth a dozen times after a meal without removing the food between teeth.

To see this result, use dental floss or stimudents after eating blueberries or other food, to see how much food remains between teeth. This ‘no man’s land’ between teeth traps food, promotes infection, and destroys the tough periodontal fibers that cement the teeth in place.

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to all ages. Years ago I flew onto the deck of the nuclear aircraft carrier, the USS Nimitz. This massive ship carries 6,000 sailors with an average age of 19.

I was amazed to hear that seven dentists working day after day could not keep up with the dental decay of the crew.

People who get lazy about dental hygiene fail to realize the loss of a tooth means more than just the loss of a tooth. George Herbert, in 1640, wrote, “For want of a nail the horse’s shoe was lost. For want of a shoe the horse was lost.

For want of a horse the rider was lost. For want of a rider the battle and the kingdom was lost.”

Lost teeth leave holes.

Nothing supports opposing teeth while chewing. So they too become loose and more susceptible to decay.

I recently attended my Harvard Medical School Reunion in Boston and listened to a variety of professors discussing new advances in medicine.

I learned that there may be an end to drilling and filling decay in teeth, good news for those who fear the

drill. This research was reported in the Journal Science Translational Medicine.

David Mooney, a Harvard University bioengineer, says that shining a light from a low powered laser, about the brightness of a sunlit day, enabled the teeth to regrow dentine, the inner material that makes up the bulk of the tooth.

So far this was only accomplished in rodents.

But Harold Slavkin, a professor of dentistry at the University of California, says that this work in rodents sets the stage for dramatic changes in medical care.

People in the future will be able to regrow their own teeth, hearts and other organs. Before this happens Cervantes would tell you it’s possible to keep your teeth a lifetime.

Be sure to get regular dental checkups, use floss, and keep a toothbrush at the office.

And remember, what Giovanni taught in the 15th century still applies today.

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Things you need to know about home design We just received a boatload of new copies of FloorsFirst magazine.

This is a special issue stuffed full of helpful hints regarding preparing for, installing of and caring for your flooring.

For anyone renovating or building this is a must have guidebook to give you the 101 on everything from carpet underlay to hardwood. Fascinating tips await you such as: - When installing hardwood make sure the room is the correct temperature and relative humidity in accordance with manufacturers directions.

- Floating laminate or hardwood cannot be installed in a room over 30’ wide without an expansion gap (which means a nasty transition moulding).

- Unroll a carpet and allow it to ‘relax’ before installing. Perhaps some soothing music.

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Sometimes adding a whole room of paint can drastically raise the humidity level in a room and have an effect on your flooring.

- If you are choosing a thicker carpet, you may need to cut down the bottom of your interior doors.

- Underlayment is available for every type of flooring, the higher the quality of underlayment the more satisfied you will be with your installation.

- Many tile patterns made today employ inkjet technology, yes just like your printer.

- The higher the quality in most tiles and laminate the more realistic and sharper the visual will be. Higher priced tiles use four to five colours on their patterns whereas lower priced products usually only have two to three.

- Do not use ammonia or vinegar to clean your tile as it may discolour your grout.

- Wear resistance on laminate is more important than thickness. Look for the AC rating which stands for Abrasian Coefficient. Laminates are rated from one to five.

If a laminate does not reveal its rating, it must be hiding something.

- In Alberta if you want a hardwood wider than 3” it is recommended you switch to an engineered hardwood because of our dry climate.

- Many carpets now come with stain blocking and anti microbial properties which help prevent odours in your carpet from bacteria growth.

- Most cork, hardwood and clay tile are cured outside.

- Cork is built like a complex honeycomb and contains the ingredient Suberin which is a waxy substance that is naturally resistant to insects, fire and water.

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Day/Night Supervisors & Managers are responsible Assistants. for full operation of the MUST HAVE valid H2S restaurant, including but not and First Aid. limited to hiring and training Competitive wages and of staff, running all health benefits. programs, attending Email resumes and tickets meetings, scheduling, to: welltesting365@ ordering, ensuring safety gmail.com standards are met, handling customers issues and must be able to work within budgets and understand profit and loss statements.

Both Restaurants are 24 hours and person must be NOW HIRING flexible in their working Well Testing Personnel Experienced Supervisors hours and be willing to work weekends. We offer & Operators benefits and bonus Must have valid applicable incentives. We require tickets. Email: lstouffer@ previous fast food managerial testalta.com or McDonalds experience or equivalent education.

TREELINE Restaurants are located at WELL SERVICES 37479 and 37428 Has Opening for all highway 2, Red Deer. positions! Immediately.

Apply by sending resume to All applicants must have cbay22@telus.net or fax current H2S, Class 5 with resume to 403-783-2975.

Q Endorsement, (No GDL licenses) and First Aid. RAMADA INN & We offer competitive SUITES wages & excellent benefits. req’s Permanent Please include 2 work ROOM ATTENDANTS reference names and Attendants. Exp. not nec. numbers. will train. Approx. 35 - 40 Please fax resume to: hrs/wk. Rate: $12.75 403-264-6725 $14/hr. Duties incl’d but Or email to: not limited to: vacuuming, tannis@treelinewell.com dusting, washing floors, No phone calls please. making beds, empty trash, www.treelinewell.com disinfecting & cleaning ZUBAR Production bathrooms. Performance Services based bonus program. is currently taking resumes Must be fluent with verbal for experienced l& written English, be Production Testing physically fit. Applicants Personnel may apply in person at Email resume to: 6853 - 66 St. Red Deer rdzubaroffice@telus.net T4P 3T5 or fax 403-342-4433 or fax to (403)346-9420. or email: Must have all valid tickets. info@ramadareddeer.com

Accepting resumes for Autobody Technician.

If you have a genuine interest in classic cars & take pride in your work please fax resume to 403-343-8442

860

Fluid Experts Ltd.

COMFORT COLLISION & RESTORATION

In the Red Deer and surrounding area

$2500 Bonus Every 100 days

Trades

Of Red Deer is seeking experienced

Class 1 Operators

Now Hiring:

to join our team of drivers hauling clean fluids for the Oil & Gas Industry. for FACILITY PROJECT Home most evenings, scheduled days off, The successful applicant company benefits with Buying or Selling will be a ticketed, exceptional pay structure your home?

Red Seal Journeyman that includes guarantied Check out Homes for Sale Pipefitter/Steamfitter salary + hourly when in Classifieds • Be able to complete hauling. Must be able to ISO drawings work on their own with CRYSTAL GLASS • Measure existing and new minimal supervision. needs EXP. D GLASS piping projects within Fax resume w/all tickets WORKER. Drop off rean Oil and Gas Plant and current drivers sume at: 4706-51 Avenue abstract to: or fax 346-5390 or email: • Organized 403-346-3112 or email to: branch208@crystalglass.ca • A Self-starter • Team player roger@fluidexperts.com Eagle Builders at 27312-44 MEGA CRANES is now Twp. Rd. 394 Aspelund This project runs from Industrial Park, Blackfalds August 18 to August 30 2014, hiring exp’d Class 1 drivers.

Boom/crane truck tickets requires 2 Concrete and will be by hand an asset. Please email Finisher Foremen. To only-tools supplied LOA résumé with drivers supervise & train crew and travel pay also supplied abstract to members; Oversee project cathy@megacranes.com & meet deadlines; Are you looking to grow or fax 403-885-4292 Schedule & coordinate your career in a drug and activities of crew & sub alcohol free environment, RED DEER BASED trades; Requisition materi- surrounded by a great team?

TRUCKING COMPANY al & supplies; Prepare Then Profoxx Energy would Looking for Class 1 progress reports; Resolve like to hear from you.

Tank Truck Drivers & work problems and other We are a professional fast Pressure Truck Operators. staffing actions growing company that Exc. benefits package & Requirements:Min 3 yrs offers competitive wages top industry wages. exp; Valid driver’s license; and benefits in a fun Please fax resume to: Completion of high school; and safe environment.

403-346-3766 Willing to travel; Willing to work overtime. Salary: Submit your resume to: STETTLER TRANSIT MIX $26.60-$40.00/hr (depend- careers@profoxxenergy.com Drivers wanted for ing on exp) for 44 hrs/wk + Or by fax 780-622-5056 mixer/pumping concrete. overtime. Benefits after 3 403-742-2134 or mths: medical/dental/ We thank all those who email:stettlertransitmix disability Apply online: apply, but only those @gmail.com www.eaglebuilders.ca chosen for interview Mailing address: Box 1690, will be contacted Blackfalds, AB T0M 0J0 Misc.

SHUNDA Help IMMEDIATE OPENING ARMOR INC CONSTRUCTION is looking for licensed Requires Full Time ACADEMIC Express Diesel & Suspension Carpenters ADULT EDUCATION Mechanic for light duty AND TRAINING & Helpers automotive performance Competitive Wages shop. Diesel & transmission & Benefits.

FALL START exp. preferred.

Fax resumes & ref’s to: Starting @ $40/hr. Phone 403-343-1248 or email to: 403-346-9188 or email • Community Support admin@shunda.ca donavan@armorinc.ca Worker Program

JOURNEYMAN PIPEFITTER

880

•

Would you like to take the GED in your community?

Now Hiring:

REGISTERED PIPEFITTER APPRENTICE

GED Preparation

Misc.

Help

880

COMPANY req’s live in retired maintenance person for our apartment operations. Journeyman plumbing exp. an asset.

Call Mike for details 403-342-4923 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

EMF NUTRITION RED DEER BRANCH is HIRING!! We are looking to fill two positions: Packaging Operator (Bagger) Shipper/Receiver. Please visit our website for more details: www.emf-nutrition .com Apply by July 31st, 2014 Email: hr@ emf-nutrition.com Mail/person: 4747-60th St. Red Deer, Alberta Fax: 204.233.7245 EUROSPORT Looking for mature person with retail sale experience for F/T position at Collicutt location. Interest in sports would be an asset. Apply with resume to: Eurosport Main #118, 5301 43 St. (Old Brew Plaza) Tired of Standing?

Find something to sit on in Classifieds

FLUID Experts Ltd. Is seeking to hire

Shop Supervisor

for our Red Deer location.

This position is a fulltime and is a salary based position with company benefits upon hire. 11-3 days off schedule. Duties include maintaining shop, assist minor repairs of units and equipment, monitor inventories, loading of fluid trucks with various products for the Oil & Gas industry. Will also be trained to blend various products supplied to our clients. Ideal candidate would be from the trucking industry with fluid Hauling experience with class 1 license. Fax resume w/all tickets and current drivers abstract to: 403-346-3112 or email to: roger@fluidexperts.com

• Red Deer • Rocky Mtn. House • Rimbey • Caroline The successful applicant • Castor will be a registered apprentice • Sylvan Lake Pipefitter Steamfitter • Innisfail AND BE STAIR MANUFACTURER • Stettler • Organized Req’s F/T workers to build • Ponoka • A self started stairs in Red Deer shop.

• Team player MUST HAVE basic carGov’t of Alberta Funding • Able to take direction pentry skills. Salary based may be available. on skill level. Benefits This project runs from avail. Apply in person at 403-340-1930 August 18 to August 30 2014, 100, 7491 Edgar www.academicexpress.ca Industrial Bend. email: LABOURERS & Are you looking to grow earl707@telus.net. and/or CEA AIR FLAG PERSONS your career in a drug and fax 403-347-7913 (Custom Energized Air Ltd) Busy road construction alcohol free environment, a respected leader in the company looking for surrounded by a great team? pneumatics industry is Labourers AND flag perThen Profoxx Energy would Truckers/ GROWING AGAIN and we sons. Work is throughout like to hear from you. are looking for: Drivers Alberta. Must have a Class We are a professional fast Exp’d Industrial 5 license. Fax resume to growing company that CLASS 1 or 3 drivers req’d Inside Sales /Order 403-309-0489 offers competitive wages for moving equipment.

Desk Personnel and benefits in a fun Resumes to be dropped off TURPLE BROS. for our Red Deer Branch and safe environment. at Key Towing. 4083-78 St. A mechanical aptitude and LTD. Cres. Red Deer. /or knowledge in pneumatics Is taking resumes for: Submit your resume to: is an asset. Compensation Accessories Dept. with DRIVERS for furniture careers@profoxxenergy.com moving company, class 5 is negotiable depending on experience in clothing or Or by fax 780-622-5056 experience includes health plan. power sport industry. required (5 tons), local & F/T positions avail. long distance. Competitive We look forward to hearing We thank all those who from you; please submit Please forward resume to wages. Apply in person. apply, but only those resumes to: HR Department 6630 71 St. Bay 7 chosen for interview del.trynchuk@cea-air.com Fax: 403-341-4910 Red Deer. 403-347-8841 will be contacted SIDING INSTALLER with or without trailer & tools. F.T. year round work, must have truck and 2 yrs. exp. 90 cents - $1 per sq.ft. 403-358-8580

860

Lacombe Express 21

Thursday, July 24, 2014

Advocate Opportunities

Auctions

CARRIERS REQUIRED To deliver the CENTRAL AB LIFE 1 day a week in Eckville, Bowden, Olds, Sylvan Lake Please call Debbie for details 403-314-4307 NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED To deliver the SYLVAN LAKE NEWS & CENTRAL AB LIFE 1 day a week.

Please call Debbie at 403-314-4307

Contractors

1100

BLACK CAT CONCRETE Garage/patios/rv pads sidewalks/driveways Dean 403-505-2542 BRIDGER Const. Ltd. Decks, reno’s, roofing, flooring. Free est. Call Geoff 403-302-8550

CONCRETE???

We’ll do it all...Free est.

Call E.J. Construction Jim 403-358-8197 or

Eavestroughing

1130

CLEANING SERVICES Specializing in eaves trough cleaning, window cleaning & gentle washing of vinyl siding.

Pricing packages available.

Free quotes, senior discounts.

403-506-4822

Fencing

1169

1530

BIG STRAPPER AUCTIONS SALES EVERY WED. 6 pm Moose Hall - 2 mi. S. of Ponoka on Hwy. 2A WE BUY FOR CASH.

Misc.

Services

1290

1310

Roofing

1370

RE-ROOFING Specialist Quality work at an affordable price. 10 yrs. exp. 403-350-7602

Auctions

1530

ACREAGE AUCTION Estate of Dennis Stedman for Lil Stedman Sunday July 27-10 a.m.

Location---North overpass -East of Innisfail A.B. hwy #590 -5 miles to Hwy #791 Then south 4 miles, east on #350 *** Watch for Signs*** Antiques, Collectibles, Tools, Household, Just too much to mention Check the web for pictures and listing.

PILGRIM AUCTION 403-556-5531 www.pilgrimauction.com

Liquor Clerk

www.bigstrapperauctions.net

Building Supplies

1550

TWO 8’ x 12’ x 3”, 11’ x 12’ x 2”, two 2x4’s 12’ long, two 2x4’s x 11’, seven 4x4’s x 10’, 4x4x9’ $50 for all 403-342-0193

Firewood

1660

AFFORDABLE

Homestead Firewood Spruce & Pine - Split 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472

•Casual part time position (< 24 hrs/wk) •Regular Part time position (24-36 hrs/wk) •Àexibility for evenings & weekends as well as daytime shifts.

•Liquor experience an asset.

Applicants must be minimum of 18 years of age. Prior to hiring, candidates will be required to complete a Criminal Record Check.

Some lifting up to 50 lbs. required. Salary based on experience.

Please drop off an application or resume at our location or to: Human Resources Manager– Central Alberta Co-op Ltd. 6201-46 Avenue Red Deer, AB T4N 6Z1 Fax: (403) 341-5811 E-mail: c.krogman@centralab.coop

Arnett & Burgess Oilfield Construction Limited Is looking for:

Garden Supplies

1680

LAWNMOWER rear bag,6.5 B & S motor, 1 yr. old $190. 403-314-0804

Household Appliances

1710

FRIDGE, Kenmore 21 cu ft. 8 yrs. old, black, Like New. $200. o.b.o 403-343-2754

Household Furnishings

1720

Sims Br.. Leather chair.

Senior needs lift chair now.

Asking $450. New in March 2014. 403-309-0955.

Misc. for Sale

1760 2190

LACOMBE COUNTRY FEED STORE, Come see us at: 4836 45A St. Lacombe, Ab JG PAINTING, 25 yrs. exp.

ALL THE FEED YOUR Free Est. 403-872-8888 ANIMALS NEED! 403-782-3333 Dealer of Masterfeeds PRECISE ROOFING LTD. 15 Yrs. Exp., Ref’s Avail.

403-896-4869

Is looking to ¿ll the following position:

403-304-4791 Check website for full listing

BEER making kit $30, Yard Works mulcher and $40, inflateable 5* JUNK REMOVAL shredder Property clean up 340-8666 queen size byo bed $40 403-309-3475 CENTRAL PEST CONTROL LTD. Comm/res.

Locally owned. BBB member. Grain, Feed 403-373-6182 cpest@shaw.ca Hay

Painters/ Decorators

Central Alberta Co-op Ltd. @ our Lacombe Liquor Store, English Estates Centre

LIVING ESTATE AUCTION For Mary Hickmore Sunday, July 27, 12 noon

CHAINLINK FENCING Commercial/Residential Dog Runs/ 403-304-5055

Careers

Mobile Lot

Investment Opportunities

Location: Hours: Compensation: Duration of Work:

4180

LACOMBE Excellent investment in this 5-Plex at 5460 54 Ave. A Performa & appraisal available upon request.

CAP RATE is 6.1% Rents range from $1125 - $1400 /month.

Bldg. is only 12 yrs. old.

Lot is 50’x214’.

Asking $799,000.

Craig MacKenzie Realty Executive Red Deer 403-302-0820

Blackfalds, AB or Camrose, AB Full-Time. Overtime Competitive Wages Full Benefits Permanent

SCOPE OF JOB • Safely and efficiently load, unload and transport the following heavy equipment: dozers, excavators, graders, sidebooms and ditchers.

• Driver must consistently check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order, while assuring that all load-related documentation is complete and accurate.

• Follow the proper protocol to report any defects, accidents, or traffic violations • Driver must also properly maintain log books of working hours and vehicle service. Consistent communication is essential between the driver and supervisors to ensure efficient transport.

QUALIFICATIONS • Valid Class 1 Driver’s License.

• Experience with hauling, loading and unloading heaving equipment is required.

• Winch truck experience is an asset • A team player with excellent attention to detail, a strong work ethic and oral communication skills.

• All employees are required to undergo and pass a Drug & Alcohol screening as condition of employment.

Are you physically Įt? Tired of long haul and want a job that will bring you home each night, year round? Look no further!

Gordon Food Service (GFS) has 2 full-Ɵme delivery driver posiƟons available to drive company owned vehicles in and around the Red Deer area. We oīer a compeƟƟve starƟng wage of $24.15 per hour (Class 1), with progression to a top rate of $28.25. We also oīer awesome beneĮts, including medical, dental, prescripƟon drugs, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, reƟrement plan, employee assistance program, paid vacaƟon, sick and personal Ɵme, and company supplied uniforms!

It’s easy to apply!

By fax, 1-866-774-1385 and online, www.gfscanada.com.

Join a winning team, and an established and growing company!

Note that GFS will consider Class 5 applicants interested in obtaining their Class 1 license. In this case, Class 1 training will be provided with a commitment from the successful candidate.

Arnett & Burgess Oilfield Construction Limited Job Title:

Heavy Duty Mechanic – On Highway Vehicles

Designated Location: Type of position: Hours: Compensation:

Bashaw, AB. Full-time. Some Weekends.

On call.

Monday – Friday. As required Highly Competitive Wages with Full Benefits

SCOPE OF JOB Working in A&B’s Bashaw shop, this position is responsible for the mechanical maintenance, repairs, servicing, inspections, and rigging up of A&B’s on-highway trailer and truck fleet. The majority of this position’s duties will be involved with trailer repairs.

RESPONSIBILITIES • Perform preventative maintenance, oil changes, tire changes, mechanical and general maintenance to A&B’s fleet of National Safety Code (NSC) qualified trucks and trailers.

• Troubleshoot, diagnose and complete repairs for A&B’s trailer and vehicle fleet.

• Respond to service calls and perform emergency repairs on vehicles and equipment in field locations as needed.

• Assist with ordering of parts, and maintaining inventory.

• Rigging trucks with the following: Tool boxes, box liners, fire extinguishers, first aid kits, radios, hands free communications systems, etc.

• Pick up and deliver vehicles.

• Oversee and ensure registration and documentation of all light duty fleet vehicles is completed.

• Parts pick-up and hot shot deliveries.

• Tracking and submitting of equipment hours and mileage.

QUALIFICATIONS • Alberta On Highway Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Journey Certificate (interprovincial an asset).

• Authorized CVIP Inspection Technician is an asset.

• Gasoline and diesel vehicle experience required.

• Experience with Ford vehicles an asset.

• All candidates are required to undergo and pass a Drug & Alcohol screening as condition of employment.

• A Valid Driver’s Licence.

Please send resumes to hr@abpipeliners.com or fax 780-384-2402

Please send resumes to hr@abpipeliners.com or fax 780-384-2402

The largest and fastest growing Recycler in Alberta looking for

The largest and fastest growing Recycler in Alberta looking for

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

Truck Driver – Class 1

Attention Delivery Drivers!

AUTO RECYCLER DISMANTLERS

Do you have that passion for cars and trucks? YES!

Licensed technicians and apprentices – are you tired of the diagnosing, the training, the comebacks and the stress? YES! Then come work for the largest recycler in the world!

LKQ is the playground for the Automotive Industries. The Ponoka location is the first in Alberta for LKQ Recycling. You can get in on the ground floor and grow with the company!

• LKQ offers stability with excellent wages, great benefit package and a pension plan.

• We also offer a fun, stable environment and a beautiful facility to work in.

NOW is the time to start your career with LKQ Canada Auto Parts!

Bring your resume to 430054 Don Laing Business Park, Ponoka and let’s talk or email to tpgadbois@lkqcorp.com.

QUALITY CONTROL PERSON Do you have that passion for cars and trucks? YES!

We need responsible people looking to show their talents in the quality control area. You will be responsible that the best quality parts are going out to our customers.

LKQ is the playground for the Automotive Industries. The warehouse team always has fun while they work and need another team member to add to the party.

• The Ponoka location is the first in Alberta for LKQ Recycling. You can get in on the ground floor and grow with the company!

• LKQ offers stability with excellent wages, great benefit package and a pension plan.

• We also offer a fun, stable environment and a beautiful facility to work in.

NOW is the time to start your career with LKQ Canada Auto Parts!

Bring your resume to 430054 Don Laing Business Park, Ponoka and let’s talk or email to tpgadbois@lkqcorp.com.

Come work for the largest recycler in the world!

22 Lacombe Express

Thursday, July 24, 2014

HERITAGE CHRYSLER JEEP

Careers

Requires an

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Rexall, a highly successful and fast-growing Canadian Retailer, is seeking A Part Time Pharmacy Technician to join their team in the Ponoka area.

You are committed to providing excellent patient care; possess superior interpersonal and communication skills. You have the ability to perform in a fast-paced environment.

Experience preferred

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If you have the qualiďŹ cations required, please submit your resume, quoting ďŹ le â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rx Tech â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7223â&#x20AC;? in the subject heading to: Greg Bendera (Rx Manager) Fax number: 403-783 - 6699 Email: 7223rx@rexall.ca

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Thursday, July 24, 2014

TOYOTA

3 DAYS ONLY EVENT

FACTORY

thursday, July 24 - Saturday, July 26 *

with ANY in-stock vehicle delivery, receive a

NO-CHARGE

with ANY in-stock vehicle delivery, receive a

NO-CHARGE

*

Big Bend Market Gift Card

plus!

Paint 499 Protection Application! valued at

$

$750 Value

up to

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2014

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Tundra

DOUBLE-CAB TRD

4.0L V6 4X4

$

2,950

*Fuel Consumption Rating City/Hwy/Combined 10.8/7.8/9.4 26/36/30

Each purchase will be entered into a draw for the

or

Bi-Weekly Finance

Twice Monthly Lease

MSRP

Finance Rates as low as 0.9% up to

84 months!

5.7L 4X4

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257 $227 $36,360

$

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$

or

Bi-Weekly Finance

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MSRP

Combined Cash Incentives up t

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Friday, July 25 Thursday, July 31

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each

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7.99

$

lb

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5.99

$

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Corn on the Cob

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each

Hot Dog or Hamburger Buns

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4L

4.99

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3

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5

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