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Air Cadets share experiences with program Highlights over the summer included memorable trip to historic French sites BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express
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wo Lacombe cadets are happy to share their experiences in the Royal Canadian Air Cadet Program. Sgt. Mitchel Pierce and Sgt. Joel Paquet of Lacombe are members of 65 Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron in Ponoka who are grateful for the opportunities the program has granted them. Pierce and Paquet both joined the Air Cadets because of their interest in both military and also aviation. Both of them joined the program in 2012 at the age of 14. Now 16, these young men are entering level four of the Royal Canadian Air Cadet Program and recently returned from a summer training camp in Gimli, Manitoba. Paquet said the cadet program can be intimidating for new cadets, but it usually doesn’t take long for them to get hooked. “There’s something about the program that just makes you want to come back for more,” said Paquet. He added that once you get over the intimidation of the initial phase the cadets are quite open and friendly. Pierce agreed, saying the camaraderie within the cadets is second to none. “It’s a great way to make friends. I have made so many friends in that group,” said Pierce. He added there are incredible opportunities for cadets only available through the program, like the glider pilot training he undertook while in Gimli. At summer training camps, there are a number of training programs cadets can partake in, said Pierce.
Some of them only require cadets to show interest and sign up. Others, like the glider pilot training that Pierce did, are scholarship programs with a more indepth application process that includes writing an essay and completing an interview with the review board. Pierce was initially told he did not qualify for the glider pilot training, but then was told he would be allowed to take the training shortly after arriving in Gimli. He said that receiving his license was a long-time goal. “I’ve always loved the idea of flying. I love planes,” said Pierce. “I thought there was no better way to spend the summer. “It’s something that I have always wanted.” Paquet also qualified late to complete the training and obtain his glider pilot’s license. However, he was unable to undergo the training because of technical issues fairly tall for a 16-year-old, Paquet surpassed the 200 lb. weight limit for gliders by about two or three pounds. Instead, Paquet completed the Advanced Aviation Training. Paquet said the program takes cadets through what is called ‘ground school’ – training that teaches prospective pilots the technical side of flying, such as air law, engines and aerodynamics. Paquet added the program differs little from what non-cadets would go through to become licensed. He said the difference would be that in the cadet program, the Advanced Aviation Training program also shows cadets how to teach such classes
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and they are expected to be able to teach a class by the end of the training. However, Paquet and Pierce said the true value in summer camp training is the experience itself. The stories and friends they make through the summer are just as valuable, if not more, than the actual training. Summer training is not the only opportunity through cadets that has been a memorable experience for Pierce and Paquet. In June, both of them were able to travel to Europe where they participated
in celebrations for the 70th anniversary of D-Day, spending most of their time in Normandy. Paquet and Pierce said they were surprised by the contrast in how European nations treat D-Day as opposed to Canadians. For Canadians, they said, D-Day is a somber remembrance of those who gave their lives in the invasion of Normandy. For the French, it is the celebration of the day the liberation of their country began. “That ceremony, it was amazing,” said Pierce.
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Amanda Lindhout preparing for next chapter BY ERIN FAWCETT Lacombe Express A House in the Sky, co-authored by former Red Deer resident Amanda Lindhout and Sara Corbett of the New York Times, is set to hit the big screen. Annapurna Pictures (who has done hit movies such as Zero Dark Thirty, American Hustle and Her) will produce the movie along with actress Rooney Mara, who will also star in the film as well. Mara is best known for her Oscarnominated role in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. Lindhout’s book, which
details accounts of torture, despair and ultimate survival in the 15-months she spent in captivity in Somalia after being kidnapped in 2008, has been on the Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, Maclean’s and the New York Times’ bestseller lists. It was also included in The Globe and Mail’s 100 Best Books of 2013, The Quill and Quire’s 2013 Books of the Year and was one of New York Times’ Notable Books of 2013, among others. Lindhout, who recently returned from the second leg of her book tour in the
United States after A House in the Sky was released in paperback, said she is thrilled her story was optioned for a film. “I’m really excited about it. We’re at the next stage of it where we have a shortlist of incredible directors and actors that will play other roles. Screenwriters have already started working on it and it’s a project that is very much moving forward,” she said. “This is what is special about this – books get options all the time but it’s very rare that immediately one of the
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United States’ biggest production companies steps up and says we want it and we want to fund it and we believe in it. It almost never happens like that.” Although turning her story into a movie was never an initial goal of Lindhout’s, offers came quite quickly after she was released in 2009, she said. “I was approached by quite a number of directors and producers and actresses who were interested in turning my story into a film. I was never interested in any of the offers that were coming my way and it wasn’t quite my goal. “The only reason things really changed for me was I got a letter through my agent from Rooney Mara. She had read the book and was so emotionally impacted by the book. She wrote me this really emotional, thoughtful and deeply compassionate letter and she let me know that if I was ever thinking about turning the book into a film that she would really like to talk to me about it,” she said, adding she wrote Mara back and suggested they have a discussion about it. “We ended up meeting with my co-author Sara in Maine last fall and immediately I felt the same kind of connection with Rooney as I did with Sara. “We had long conversations about what the story was and it was aspects of the story that I feel really passionate about – the transformative aspects of my personal experience – that she really resonated with. I felt like I could trust Rooney and that she really understood what I would want to get out of this.” After their initial meeting, Mara found a production company, Annapurna
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pected and that is due to the success of the book. When I was working on the book with my co-author, it took us three and a half years to complete. Like any creative process you have no way to know what the outcome will be. But you do your best and your pour your heart into it and it launches and in my case – I can’t tell you how much it has meant to me in particularly in Canada and the United States, as well as other countries – that the public has just received the story so well with really open hearts. “The other week I was at a conference and just before I spoke, Hillary Clinton spoke. I just pinch myself – I am a girl from Red Deer and I went through something that was really extraordinary and I survived and I tried to make the most out of it but I don’t think I could have ever imagined I would have the kind of opportunities that I have been afforded now because of the book and the decisions on the other side. Every day I feel so grateful for it.” Meanwhile, as for the Global Enrichment Foundation, which was founded by Lindhout, it continues to thrive. Since it was founded, the GEF has helped to fund primary education, provide university scholarships, run a literacy school for Somali refugees, provide counseling, education and business opportunities as well as sponsor all-girls teams to cultivate leadership through sport, fund school-based food programs and provide emergency food aid to communities in crisis, among others, all in Somalia. efawcett@reddeerexpress.com
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Council debates encroachment agreement BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express Lacombe County council is considering an encroachment agreement after a resident asked to purchase an unused road allowance adjacent to his property. Jerry Bauer has requested council close an unused portion of Township Road 41-2 and allow him to purchase the land rather than move structures, one being the mobile home where Bauer resides and an industrial shop which would need to be destroyed, moved and rebuilt. In May of 1995, Bauer received permission to build a shed and place a mobile home on his property south of the road allowance. In July of the same year, he received permission to lease the unused road allowance with the lease expiring in 1998. Bauer also attempted to purchase the unused road allowance, but his request was denied in May of 1996. When the lease expired, council had adopted a policy where they no longer leased such road allowances within the County. Technically, Bauer has been squatting on the road allowance property since, said County Commissioner Terry Hager. He added in Bauer’s 1996 application to purchase the land, he included a map that showed his mobile home outside of his property limits and encroaching on the undevel-
oped road allowance. “It would appear that Mr. Bauer was aware of the property boundaries and placed the mobile home and the shop on the undeveloped road allowance,” said Hager. “It appears that Mr. Bauer has shown little regard for the land use bylaw.” When Bauer’s property was assessed this summer, it was noted that a new shop was being constructed which appeared to be encroaching on the unused road allowance to the north and Bauer’s mobile home was almost entirely situated on the road allowance as well. Bauer was then asked to remove the unauthorized buildings. While he admitted he built onto the unused road admittance, he asked council to find it in their hearts to allow him to continue occupying the land. Bauer said when he began construction of his new shop a few years ago, he ended up purchasing a larger unit than originally planned and needed to move the building north so it could be erected on flat ground. He said at that time, his mobile home had been on the road allowance for 15 years with no issue, so he did not think it would raise any concerns. Councillor Dana Kreil commented on how unlikely it is the road allowance would ever be used to build a road. She said it would cost too much to build the
Active Living Fair BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express Lacombe’s annual Active Living Fair is set for Sept. 9th at the Lacombe Memorial Centre. Dani Ducross, executive director of Lacombe Lifelong Learning, said the event has grown each year since it started 34 years ago and this year should have more participants than ever. “This is the biggest we’ve ever done and it keeps getting bigger each year.” Ducross said the Active Living Fair began as a registration evening for a number of groups. It still is to some degree, but has also grown to become much more. Some of the groups at the fair provide demos showcasing what they do.
Ducross said that, because so much of the LMC has been filled up with booths this year, there may not be room inside for demos. The purpose is to promote active living within the community during the fall and winter months. The Fair is a chance for clubs, volunteer groups and other community organizations to connect with people and recruit members. It’s a chance for people to shop through the volunteer opportunities and see what programs and activities are available during the winter. Finally, the Active Living Fair promotes what the Lifelong Learning Association exists to promote – learning at all stages of life. The event will run from 4 – 8 p.m. news@lacombeexpress.com
road straight as there is a large, steep hill in the way. Hager admitted County administration acknowledges it is unlikely that a road will ever be built on the allowance, but said this
does not give Bauer license to build on the allowance. He added administration believes Bauer to be responsible for his situation. “I’m not arguing that point, that we would prob-
ably never build that road,” said Hager. “That in itself doesn’t make someone else entitled to use it.” Hager said according to policy, there is little reason to consider Bauer’s request
to purchase the land. Hager added his recommendation is Bauer be directed to remove the unauthorized buildings. Council voted in favour to table the issue. news@lacombeexpress.com
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The Kraay Family Farm a fixture in Lacombe area BY KALISHA MENDONSA Lacombe Express The Kraay Family Farm is known far and wide for its corn maze but there is much more to the farm than that. For 15 years, the Kraay family has been adding and expanding upon their extensive corn maze field to bring in families from all around. The goal is to create hours of family-oriented fun that gives people a place to get outside and enjoy each other’s company. “The best thing for me is being able to see people play. That’s really important to us,” said Rachel Kraay, part owner and operator. “Not only do we see the three-year-olds play, but we see the 23-year-olds play and the 53-year-olds play. It’s just great to see. People put their phones away, there are no video games and things aren’t plugged in – you get to really interact with your family and friends and that’s what I
like the most.” The Kraay corn maze is Alberta’s original corn maze. It boasts 15 acres of an expertly crafted design that changes annually, along with more than 40 attractions that range from jumping pillows to mini golf to calf roping and pedal carts. The site also has a variety of other activities that include a train ride, pig races, a corn blasting cannon, food, a singing interaction show for kids, play houses, jungle gym play centres, parks and giant games such as chess and snakes and ladders. Kraay works with her husband Reuben, and his parents, Ed and Linda at operating and maintaining the farm, which is currently celebrating its 15th year anniversary. This year brings nostalgic feelings for them as they look back at where the farm started. “We’re definitely excited. We started as a corn maze with the slide, and we’ve been adding one to five or
DETAIL – Pictured here is the corn maze at the Kraay Family Farm. more things every year. It’s grown a lot. We’re really excited that we can provide this kind of a place for our community,” said Rachel. Each year, a new design is planned for the maze. In 2012, the family broke a world record as they turned
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The maze and farm is open from late July until Oct. 18th, Monday to Saturday. Rachel offered a few words of advice to families thinking of visiting, saying, “Dress to be on a farm. I think people should expect to be here for longer than they think. We just want to encourage people to come see what we have.” kmendonsa@lacombeexpress.com
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OPINION Hit the books and the gym September is here, the weather is getting colder, leaves are changing colour and students are headed back to school. For those students beginning classes at postsecondary institutions this week, such as the CUC students who began classes yesterday, it might be the first time going to school and living away from home. As new students being “on your own,” you have probably already heard all kinds of advice about moving out and going to school from just about everyone who knows you. That’s not to say it isn’t helpful. There are a lot of things to remember and even more to learn when you begin your post-secondary education and begin living on your own. Some of them are easy to think about. Like how important it is to study hard and get good grades. Others are less obvious, but no less important. Like how to clean your dorm room and keep it clean or how important it is to work out and keep fit while going to school. Physical activity is something that is easy to accomplish throughout grade school. There are whole classes dedicated to it. After high school, unless you are enrolled in a program like kinesiology where such physical education classes are required, it is likely that your education will contain a lot less physical activity. But physical fitness is still just as important, if not more, in post-secondary as it was in grade school. We have all heard of the freshman 15, the 15
lbs. that post-secondary students gain in their first year of studies. It’s a common occurrence, caused by young people not used to cooking for themselves, relying too much on convenience food, fast food and lacking physical activity. But lack of physical fitness can cause more problems for new students than just unwanted weight gain. In fact, working out regularly can prevent a number of problems that can keep students out of a dangerous downward spiral, especially if they are first-year students. There is no question that school is stressful. Studying for exams, handing in assignments on time to avoid late marks and completing
dreaded group assignments is enough to strain anyone’s nerves, not to mention someone who is doing it for the first time. Physical activity is believed to reduce stress and it has the added benefit of keeping you in shape. Keeping stress at bay can also help avoid feeling homesick and depressed. Depression is a global concern that is very prevalent on post-secondary campuses. It can lead to all kinds of mental health related problems that can give students way more to worry about than just bad grades. So, students, when you are hitting the books this school year, be sure to hit the gym to and keep both your body and mind sharp.
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Recently I read an article about the growing convenience food market that left me feeling a little bit confused. The article claimed that convenience foods, the ready to serve or near ready to serve meals you can pick up near the entrance of most supermarkets, have grown in popularity largely to lack of cooking skills within Millennials (those born between 1982 and 2001) or their unwillingness to spend time in the kitchen preparing meals. I was confused for a number of reasons, not the least of which being that I am a Millennial who loves food, enjoys cooking and doesn’t understand people who can’t cook. Of course, no one enjoys slaving over a hot stove or oven, particularly while trying to ignore a rumbling stomach after working all day and I am no exception. I have been known to pick up the occasional (and perhaps the more than occasional) convenience meal after a long day rather than making it longer by cooking the meal myself.
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VOSSEN However, when I have the time, I really do enjoy cooking my own meals. Cooking for yourself allows you to have complete control over what you put in the food. It also gives you a feeling of accomplishment having created something. When you cook your own food, it gives you the ability to try new things, new meals and recipes. For example, this weekend when my brother visited me, we both had a good time making a new Asian dish. I know I’m not alone in being a Millennial who is a fan of cooking. I have more than a few friends who frequently post recipes and meal ideas on my facebook and Twitter feeds. Furthermore, I know that researching, trying and sharing new meals and recipes is also a growing trend among Millennials.
So if so many Millennials enjoy cooking, how are we the cause of a rising convenience food market? Well, there are also a lot of people my age out there who don’t know how to cook. With my brother starting his third year of university this week, we also spent a good time talking about past roommates we had had and what skills they lacked to survive on their own. I once lived with a roommate who couldn’t cook anything that didn’t have the directions on the box. My brother told me how he had a roommate who didn’t quite understand how measurements work. These people confuse me, because I made sure to learn how to read a recipe book, make measurements and cook before I moved away from home. I had heard enough horror stories about my uncle spending an entire semester eating nothing but hot dogs and Kraft Dinner and didn’t want that to happen to me. I don’t know how many people from my generation enjoy cooking
and know how to cook versus how many people would rather pick up a convenient meal on their way out of a supermarket, so I guess it is true that Millennials can at least be partially responsible for the rise of convenience foods. But, that doesn’t mean we have to continue to be. Cooking is a life skill that everyone should have, especially young people. It gives us the opportunity to exercise creativity and control in the kitchen. Sure, you can buy lots of different convenience foods at the supermarket too, but they won’t give you the same worthwhile feeling of having created something yourself or trying something new. They generally cost more and are less healthy for you too. So, fellow Millennials, I challenge you, ditch the box, and take a page out of your grandmother’s book (or better yet, call her up and ask to borrow her cookbook) and start making things for yourself. You will thank yourself for it later. news@lacombeexpress.com
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fyi EVENTS MESSY CHURCH – Journeys: Food, Fun, Faith and Family: Designed to bring children, youth and adults together in fun and interactive activities, Messy Church is a new way to explore the values and stories of Christian Faith in an atmosphere of creativity, hospitality and celebration. From 5 -7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 5th4 in the CE Building at St. Andrew’s United Church (5226-51 Ave.). For more info call 403-782-3148 or visit www.lacombeunitedchurch.com Country Gospel in the Park - Sept. 5-7 at Blackfalds All Star 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 885-4857, Moe 357-6678 or Jim 391-1397 or online at www. blackfaldsunitedchurch.com. Canadian Institute of the Blind – CNIB regular support group meeting Sept. 9 1:30 – 3 p.m. at Spruce Terrace, 5002 51 Ave. Lacombe. Call 7822780 for more information. GrammaLink Africa – You are invited to join us at St. Andrew’s United Church 5226 51 Ave., Lacombe, for a presentation regarding GrammaLink-Africa, Red Deer & Area “Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign” - Stephen Lewis Foundation. This will be held in the Church Sanctuary at 7:30 p.m., Sept. 16th. Annual Turkey Supper - at Blackfalds United Church will be held on Sept. 29th. Two sittings – 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. and advance tickets are required.
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Lacombe Farmers’ Market – This year, the Lacombe Farmers’ Market will be held in a new location, the arena parking lot at 5429-53 St. Markets run every Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. until October. Call 403-782-4772. Blackfalds Farmers’ Market – Thursdays 4 p.m. – 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. For more information call 403-748-4809.
Quilting and crafts – Held at Blackfalds United Church on Mondays at 9:30a.m. Help make quilts or bring your own quilt/craft to work on. Visit www.blackfaldsunitedchurch.com or call 403-8854780 for more information. 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,
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time! There will be a cash bar, buffet dinner and great prizes! Tickets available from the Red Deer & District SPCA go to www.reddeerspca.com. Lacombe Knights of Columbus Oktoberfest – Dinner and Dance on Oct. 18th at the Lacombe Memorial Centre. Bar opens at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. with dance to follow featuring the Emeralds. Tickets are $5 and are available at The Culinary and Gift Shoppe or by calling Tim at 403-7827974 or Ron at 403-782-5576. Proceeds go to support Local Community Projects. Kozy Korner Sunday Music – Starts Sept. 14th. 1 p.m. the last three Sundays of each month. Kozy Korner Tuesday Dinners – Starts Sept. 16th every week at noon. Lacombe Dance Lessons - social and choreographed ballroom dancing. Traditional Two-step or Cha Cha/Jive. For details
Real Men Sing Barbershop! The Wild Rose Harmonizers Barbershop Chorus is a chorus for males of all ages who love to sing fourpart a cappella harmony. We are a proud member of the Barbershop Harmony society providing entertainment at seniors’ lodges, hospitals and numerous community and private functions throughout the year. No experience is required, just a love to sing. Join us on Tuesday evening, rehearsals from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Davenport Church of Christ (#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-
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 403-348-9567 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 403-3489567 for free information, baby product samples as well as free gifts from local businesses. Youth Unlimited Drop-in Activites – New schedule! Drop-in activities now run every Tuesday from 6 – 9 p.m. with ball hockey on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 – 9 p.m. Girls only drop-in is also Wednesdays from 6 – 9 p.m. Thursdays Grade 3-6 drop-in program runs from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. and Grade 4 and up program from 6 – 9 p.m. Cost is 2$ for drop-in and ball hockey with drop-in 10 passes at $10 and ball hockey season pass at $50.
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. 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.
MEETINGS The Lacombe Hospital Auxiliary meets the first 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-profit 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 fulfilled. It’s about widow to widow interaction and socialization. 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 for more information regarding the group. Lacombe Art Guild - the guild meets regularly on the second and third Tuesday of each month. A variety of workshops are provided for developing artists. Membership is $15 per year. Contact Betty Peers at 403-782-9968 or blog www. lacombeartclubwordpress.com for more information. Meetings runs in LMC Credit Union Room at 5214 50 Ave. in Lacombe.
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Lacombe a host community for exchange program BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express World Youth Canada is coming to Lacombe as part of an exchange with Palca, Peru. This month, a group of young people from Canada and Peru will come to Lacombe to live and work in the community as part of a World Youth Exchange. Each year, offices across the country choose host communities for the exchange programs they have. Lacombe has been a successful host community in the past and so has been chosen once again this year. “It’s a cool thing to have it come to your community,” said Jody Hamilton, a volunteer who has worked with World Youth in the past. Hamilton has volunteered to help ShirleyAnne Soloway-Seely find host families and work placements for the youths in the exchange. Soloway-Seely said time is running out to have everything organized
as the exchange begins in less than two weeks. The exchange group is working and living in Palca, Peru. They will be arriving in Lacombe on Sept. 16th and will be living and doing volunteer work until Dec. 1st. For the exchange to be a success, host homes and families need to be found for the visiting youths. Soloway-Seely said they are looking for people who are willing to open their homes and be a part of the experience for the duration of the group’s stay. The last time an exchange happened in Lacombe was in 2006. Soloway-Seely said she hosted a pair of youths for that exchange and enjoyed the experience. In fact, she is still in contact with the individuals who were placed with her as part of that exchange. She said she considers them part of her family. She added it also brings the host community closer together as well, as she got a chance to meet other host families in the
community and get to know them better. Host families are paid a stipend to compensate for feeding the extra two mouths and get to be part of a great cultural exchange, she said. Soloway-Seely said the ages of individuals involved can change between years and exchanges, but are usually in their late teens and early tweens. She added this year’s group is between the ages of 17 and 24. There are nine pairs, 18 youths in total who are part of the exchange. Each pair has one Peruvian and one Canadian exchange member. These pairs will be the same ones currently placed together in Peru. Soloway-Seely is also looking for work placements for the youths. During their time in Lacombe, the youths will offer four and half days worth of volunteer work each week for 10 weeks. “It’s a huge injection of volunteerism
into the community,” said Hamilton. She said this year, the program has a focus on healthy living and healthy eating, so organizations, particularly volunteer organizations, related to such industries would fit well. Organizations like Lacombe Action Group, Lifelong Learning Association, and FCSS have been work placements in past years when Lacombe has been a host community. Once a week, all of the youths in the exchange will meet together to present on what they have learned so far as part of their volunteer work. Hamilton said the object behind this is that the youths learn things from working in the host communities that they can apply elsewhere. “It’s an educational program without a doubt.” Anyone interested can contact ShirleyAnne Soloway-Seely at 403-392-2210 or via email at sseely1@hotmail.ca. news@lacombeexpress.com
Standing in a long line of influential family members My grandfather on my mother’s side was also a minister, first with the Methodist and then the United Church. Victor Knowlton served churches in Saskatchewan mainly, but also in Kitscoty and Lloydminster in Alberta. He became a minister in reaction to his strict and patriarchal upbringing. My grandfather thought that those who seek to follow Jesus should be less strict and more open, like Jesus was, and thought he could contribute to that. And by all accounts he did. My grandfather died when my mother was four. At his funeral, something rare happened. The community gathered, not just the local people and his colleagues in the United Church, but the Anglican rector and the Roman Catholic priest and the Baptist pastor came too, and others as well. And native people came. My grandfather was well respected by them as well. They gathered to hon-
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SMILLIE our a man who was respected, admired and loved well beyond what would have been his circle of friends. I have been struck again by the loss to our family that this unique man died before even my mother had a chance to get to know him. I wish I had known him. But I was also impressed by how he left his mark on our family. His commitment to a less rigid and judgmental, more accepting way of living the faith has been passed on to me and to others. My grandfather died in 1934, but his life continues to influence me 80 years after his death. In the same way, I trust, my choices, my openness to the leading of the Spirit, will leave their mark long after my death. One of my mother’s
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many interests was in genealogy. She summarized the results of her research into a book, and she chose as the epigraph for that book a passage from a book by Richard Llewellyn, called How Green Was My Valley: “I saw behind me those who had gone, and before me, those who are to come. I looked back and saw my father and his father, and all our fathers, and in front, to see my son, and his son
and the sons upon sons beyond. And their eyes were my eyes. As I felt, so they had felt, and were to feel, as then, so now, as tomorrow and forever. Then I was not afraid, for I was in a long line that had no beginning, and no end, and the hand of his father grasped my father’s hand, and his hand was in mine, and my unborn son took my right hand, and all up and down the line that stretched from
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Time That Was, to Time That Is, and Is Not Yet, raised their hands to show the link, and we found that we were one, born of Woman, Son of Man, made in the Image, fashioned in the Womb by the Will of God, the Eternal Father.” Each of us stand in a long line of history, and are in-
fluenced even by those we never knew. I am grateful for their legacy, but knowing each of them were fallible, finite beings just like me, I believe the best way to honour them is to follow the leading of the Spirit on my spiritual journey. Ross Smillie is the reverend at St. Andrew’s United Church.
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Horoscope ARIES
TAURUS
Mar 21/Apr 20
Apr 21/May 21
Aries, you can have all of
You are torn between two
the inspiration in the world,
choices, Taurus. Family matters
but without some practical
are on one side, and work
application, your idea will stall.
responsibilities are on the other.
Spend some time thinking
It may take a few days to work
things through.
out a decision.
GEMINI May 22/Jun 21
CANCER Jun 22/Jul 22
Gemini, it’s difficult to contain
Cancer, you will be front and
all of your enthusiasm, so
center in the days to come.
share your excitement and
Don’t be nervous, as you’re ANSWER
happiness with others. Try
fully capable of handling the
tackling some other people’s
extra attention. Enjoy the
projects.
spotlight while it lasts.
LEO
VIRGO
Jul 23/Aug 23
Aug 24/Sept 22
Leo, you will be full of energy
Virgo, immerse yourself in
this week. Use this energy and
activities that put you first over
enthusiasm to your advantage,
the next few days. Whether it’s
tackling projects you have let
a date or simply alone time,
go unfinished but want
enjoy it and start tending
to get done.
to your needs.
LIBRA Sept 23/Oct 23
SCORPIO Try turning something you
swing of things after a long
enjoy doing for fun into a career,
vacation can be challenging.
Scorpio. Loving what you get
But you will have no problem
paid to do is a key to a happy
getting back into a groove and
life, so figure out a way to make
getting all of your work done.
that happen.
Nov 23/Dec 21
CAPRICORN Dec 22/Jan 20
Sagittarius, you may be adept
Family needs take precedence
at finding an easy way around
over your obligations at work,
a difficult thing, but sometimes
Capricorn. Higher-ups will just
taking the hard road offers good
have to be patient if they want to
life lessons along the way.
keep you on as an employee.
AQUARIUS
PISCES
Jan 21/Feb 18
Feb 19/Mar 20
Aquarius, everyone expects
Few things escape your
you to provide advice, but this
attention, Pisces. However,
week you may be in need of guidance. It could be because you have been tackling so many projects lately.
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.
Oct 24/Nov 22
Libra, getting back into the
SAGITTARIUS
HOW TO PLAY:
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CLUES ACROSS 1. Nuclear near reach weapon 5. Delicately beautiful 11. Queen of the gods 12. Reordered letters 15. Representation 16. 24th state 17. Irritated 19. Large black dog breed 24. Atomic #18 25. Followed 26. Ivy University 27. Equal, prefix 28. Cablegram (abbr.) 29. Affront
30. 7th Hindu month 31. Competed 33. Slur over 34. Shape before marketing 38. Comes into being 39. White House architect 40. Brazilian dance 43. Somalian supermodel 44. Yield 45. Electric Cobra model 80 48. Local area network (abbr.) 49. Substitution 50. “Thornbirds” actress Ward 53. Not out
54. Male ice dancing champion 56. Tops of birds’ heads 58. Carrier’s invention 59. Children’s author Blyton 60. Anise liqueur 63. Listing 64. Adult females 65. Yellow Dutch cheese CLUES DOWN 1. Emit light 2. Not long past 3. Casually inspect 4. Masculine 5. Wish harm upon
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ANSWER
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Card Of Thanks The family of Monica (Noblet) Catellier would like to thank everyone for their prayers, phone calls, words of encouragement, visitations, cards, flowers, food, condolences, donations during her illness and all the ongoing support since her passing. A special thank you to Dr. Keller and nurses on the Lacombe palliative care unit. We are extremely grateful. Sincerely Henri, Sam, Carmen and the Noblet family.
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Arts & Crafts Shows ..................50 Class Registrations....................51 Coming Events ..........................52 Lost ............................................54 Found ........................................56 Companions ..............................58 Personals...................................60 Bingos........................................64 Fitness & Sports ........................66 Happy Ads .................................70
Personals
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DUE TO A LARGE INCREASE IN BUSINESS,
PIKE WHEATON CHEVROLET is currently seeking SERVICE ADVISORS. We offer competitive wages, a great working environment, and a great benefit package. Please email resume to Joey Huckabone joey@pikewheatonchev.ca Eagle Builders (394 Aspelund Industrial Park Blackfalds, AB T0M 0J0) requires 2 FT Concrete Batch Plant Operators to set-up & adjust machinery. High School Dipl & min 1 yr exp required. $23/hr + medical/dental/disability benefits. Apply online: www.eaglebuilders.ca PART TIME available for Millwright on contract basis. No fear of heights, service & repair equipment. Fee will be negotiable. Email resume to custbulk@xplornet.com or fax 403-340-2250
Misc. Help
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Community Support Worker Program GED Preparation Would you like to take the GED in your community?
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Red Deer Rocky Mtn. House Rimbey Caroline Castor Sylvan Lake Innisfail Stettler Ponoka Lacombe Gov’t of Alberta Funding may be available. 403-340-1930 www.academicexpress.ca
BURNT LAKE LIVESTOCK MART LOOKING FOR P/T YARD STAFF, to work cattle 1-3 days/week. Please call or stop in 403-347-6100 F/T INSTALLER/REPAIR TECH. needed in Calgary. Travel involved, expenses covered. Valid Class 5 license, weekends off. Mechanical ability an asset. Please email resume to michelle@equipmentpro .ca or fax 403-279-8214
Business Services #1000 - #1430
Accounting .......................... 1010 Acupuncture........................1020 Advocate/Mediation ............1025 Antique Dealers & Stores ...1027 Automotive ..........................1029 Bands & DJ s ......................1030 Beauty/Cosmetic ................1040 Bookkeeping .......................1050 Cabinet Makers...................1054 Child Care/Caregivers.........1060 Carpentry............................1062 Car Rentals .........................1064 Cat Work .............................1065 Cleaning .............................1070 Clerical................................1080 Construction .......................1085 Consulting...........................1090 Contractors ......................... 1100 Computer Services ..............1110 Drafting & Design................ 1120 Eavestroughing ................... 1130 Educational ......................... 1140 Electrical ............................. 1150 Entertainment ..................... 1160 Escorts................................ 1165 Farm Equipment ................. 1168 Financial ............................. 1170 Fireplaces ........................... 1175 Flooring............................... 1180 Food/Catering ..................... 1190 Furnace Cleaning ............... 1193 Glass Shops ....................... 1196 Mobile Glass Shops............ 1197 Handyman Services ...........1200 Health Care......................... 1210 Income Tax .........................1220 Insurance ............................ 1130 Landscaping .......................1240 Land Mapping .....................1250 Legal Services ....................1260 Limousine Services ............1270 Massage Therapy ...............1280 Mechanical .........................1285 Misc. Services ....................1290 Moving & Storage ...............1300 Oilfield .................................1305 Painters/Decorators ............ 1310 Personal Services ............... 1315 Pet Services ....................... 1318 Photography .......................1320 Plumbing & Heating ............1330 Printing................................1335 Rental - Equipment .............1340 Rental - Misc .......................1350 Repair Service ....................1360 Roofing ...............................1370 Snow Removal....................1380 Travel ..................................1385 Upholstery ..........................1390 Well Drilling ........................1400 Welding ............................... 1410 Window Cleaning ................1420 Yard Care ............................1430
Requires Full Time
Carpenters & Apprentices Competitive Wages & Benefits. Fax resumes & ref’s to: 403-343-1248 or email to: admin@shunda.ca
SHUNDA CONSTRUCTION
Labourers, Flag Persons & Operators Busy road construction company looking for Labourers AND flag persons. Work is throughout Alberta. Must have a Class 5 license. Fax resume to 403-309-0489
BOBCAT & Sodding, Excavating, Seeding & Landscaping services, 14 Yrs. Exper. 403-588-4503
BRIDGER CONST. LTD. We do it all! 403-302-8550
Requires Full Time
CONCRETE???
Equipment Operator/Truck Driver
We’ll do it all...Free est. Call E.J. Construction Jim 403-358-8197 or
Q Endorsement preferred. Competitive Wages & Benefits. Fax resumes & ref’s to: 403-343-1248 or email to: admin@shunda.ca
Truckers/ Drivers
DRIVERS for furniture moving company, class 5 required (5 tons), local & long distance. Competitive wages. Apply in person. 6630 71 St. Bay 7 Red Deer. 403-347-8841
Misc. Help
RMD RENOVATIONS Bsmt’s, flooring, decks, etc. Call Roger 403-348-1060
860
CLASS 5 Driver, non GDL mainly Red Deer area. Vehicle req’d. Working hrs. 4 - 9 pm. 403-392-1764
880
Buy & Sell #1500 - #1990 Aircraft ..............................1510 Antiques & Art ..................1520 Auctions ............................1530 Bicycles ............................1540 Building Supplies ..............1550 Business Machines ..........1560 Cameras & Accessories ..1570 Children’s Items ................1580 Clothing ............................1590 Computers ........................1600 Concert & Event Tickets ..1610 Equipment - Misc. ............1620 Equipment - Heavy ..........1630 Tools ................................1640 Farmers’ Market & Food Basket......................1650 Firewood ..........................1660 Lumber ............................1670 Garden Supplies ..............1680 Lawn Tractors ..................1690 Health, Dietary, Beauty ....1700 Household Appliances......1710 Household Furnishings ....1720 TV’s, Stereos, VCR’s ........1730 Hot Tubs & Accessories ..1740 Jewellery ..........................1750 Kid’s Deals........................1755 Misc. For Sale ..................1760 Musical Instruments..........1770 Music Lessons..................1780 Piano & Organs ................1790 Office Supplies ................1800 Pets & Supplies ................1810 Pet Services ....................1820 Cats ..................................1830 Dogs ................................1840 Sports Cards ....................1850 Sporting Goods ................1860 Collectors’ Items ..............1870 Swap, Barter & Trade ......1880 Travel Packages ..............1900 Wedding Supplies ............1910 Recycled Products............1920 Wanted to Buy ..................1930 Items to Give Away ..........1940
Auctions
BLACK CAT CONCRETE Garage/Patios/RV pads Sidewalks/Driveways Dean 403-505-2542
SHUNDA CONSTRUCTION
Misc. for Sale
1530
AUCTION SALE Saturday September 6 at 10 a.m. Roy/Jeanne Thiessen & Bob Hamper # 54 Valarosa Crossing **Didsbury A.B.** Snap on Tools & tool boxes, Hand & Power tools, Yard & garden, Tractors, Household, Collectibles, Check the web for full listing & pictures… Pilgrim Auction Service 403-556-5531 www.pilgrimauction.com
Children's Items
1580
ED Hardy hoodie, childs M, very good cond, $15; boys runners Spiderman size 3, very good cond., $10 403-314-9603
LADDER, Little Giant, c/w tray. NEW! $175. 403-343-2058
5* JUNK REMOVAL Property clean up 340-8666
SIDE STREET FASHION & ACCESSORIES is looking for a mature, outgoing, fashion-minded individual, JG PAINTING, 25 yrs. exp. on a part-time basis. Retail Free Est. 403-872-8888 experience is preferred, but not necessary. Please submit resume to 3310 50 Ave (located in the Sheraton Hotel) or to sidestreet@ sidestreetfashion.com
GULL Valley Greenhouses Blackfalds AB has 2 positions for Greenhouse Supervisors. Must have 2-3 yrs. exp. working in a tomato vegetable greenhouse. Job involves training & supervising workers, TURPLE BROS. LTD. also performing same jobs Is taking resumes for: as workers. Terms of emPARTS PERSON. ployment incl. a 40 hr week, F/T position avail. Wages Sunday’s off & $20.00/hr. dependent on experience, Jobs starting Aug 19th 2014. benefits avail. Please email Reply with info to: resume to HR Department phil@gullvalley.ca brenda@turplebros.ca
PRECISE ROOFING LTD. 15 Yrs. Exp., Ref’s Avail. 403-896-4869
RE-ROOFING Specialist Quality work at an affordable price. 10 yrs. exp. 403-350-7602
Houses For Sale
Pets & Supplies
1810
FISH TANK, cherry wood, hexagon, $200. obo. 587-377-5275
Sporting Goods
1860
For Rent #3000 - #3200
Manufactured Homes ......3040 Four Plexes/Six Plexes ....3050 Suites ..............................3060 Cottages/Seasonal ..........3070 Roommates Wanted ........3080 Rooms for Rent................3090 Motels/Hotels ..................3100 Offices ..............................3110 Stores/Commercial ..........3120 Industrial ..........................3130 Warehouse Space............3140 Garage Space..................3150 Storage Space ................3160 Land ................................3170 Pasture ............................3180 Mobile Lot ........................3190 Misc. for Rent ..................3200
LADIES curling shoes ASHAM Ultra Lite size 8 Wanted to Rent w/gripper and slider, used #3250 - #3390 1 season $340 new, $200 Acreages/Farms ..............3255 firm 403-505-5254 Houses/Duplexes ............3260
Agricultural #2000 - #2290
Farm Equipment ..............2010 Haying Equipment ............2020 Tractors ............................2030 Combines & Headers ......2040 Fertilizer Equipment..........2050 Misc. Farm Machinery ......2060 Equipment Wanted ..........2070 Farm Custom Work ..........2080 Farm Auctions ..................2090 Livestock ..........................2100 Livestock - Exotic..............2110 Sheep ..............................2120 Poultry ..............................2130 Horses ..............................2140 Horse Boarding ................2150 Riding Supplies ................2160 Horse/Stock Trailers ........2170 Pasture Wanted ................2180 Grain, Feed, Hay ..............2190 Seed Grain ......................2200 Seeding & Tillage ............2210
Farm Custom Work
2080
CUSTOM HEAVY DISCING Hay & Pasture Land Subsoiling & Scraper Work Equipment Rentals Call Field 403-506-0592
Horses
2140
WANTED: all types of horses. Processing locally in Lacombe weekly. 403-651-5912
Suites ..............................3270 Rooms..............................3280 Manufactured Homes ......3290 Housesitting Wanted ........3300 Garage Space..................3310 Storage Space ................3320 Stores/Commercial ..........3330 Office Space ....................3340 Industrial ..........................3350 Warehouse Space............3360 Resorts & Cottages..........3370 Pasture/Land....................3380 Mobile Lot ........................3390
Offices
1660
Health & Beauty
1700
SHOPRIDER Electric cabin scooter Model 889XLSN, 2HP 403-343-8309
Household Furnishings
1720
COUCH, olive colored, 2 matching chair, $200. obo. 587-377-5275 RECLINER, good cond. , tan suede, TO GIVE AWAY. 403-986-1720
ROUND HAY BALES $0.05/lb. 403-227-1232 or 403-341-9022
Seed Grain
2200
FALL RYE SEED Available at Olds Seed Plant. 403-556-6555 or 335-4078
Condos/ Townhouses
4040
NEW CONDO 1000 sq.ft. 2 bdrm., 2 bath. $192,000. 403-588-2550
5030
4090 2001 VOLVO S60. Loaded, very good cond. 182,000 km. $5800 obo. 403-343-2058
SUV's
3140 3190
Real Estate #4000 - #4190
Houses For Sale
4020
Automotive Services
5010
Antique & Classic Autos
5020
1217 sq.ft. duplex. 4 bdrm., $191,900. 403-588-2550
2003 DODGE Durango only 160,000 kms, 3 seats, set to tow behind motorhome, great shape, charcoal $9600 403-350-1777.
Motorcycles
5080
2006 Honda Goldwing Trike w/Lehman Monarch 2 trike kit. This unit is loaded with all options plus lots of extra chrome. 49,500 kms bike was triked in 2011. Also have 2012 Lea-sure lite cargo/camper trailer w/many options. Will sell together or separate. Asking $33,000. for Trike and $4500 for trailer. Call (403)318-4653
Tires, Parts Acces.
5180
NISSAN Quest rubber floor mats for all 3 rows, value RED’S AUTO. Free scrap over $200, asking vehicle & metal removal. $100 403-314-9603 We travel. May pay cash for vehicle. AMVIC Celebrate your life APPROVED. 403-396-7519 with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT Buying or Selling your home? Check out Homes for Sale in Classifieds
Auto Wreckers
7th Annual Fall Finale BLACKFALDS walkout, 2 Collector Car bdrm. suite up, 2 bdrm. Auction suite down, rented 3 yrs. Sept. 19 - 20, 2014 @$2000/mo. $280,000 firm Westerner Park, Red Deer 403-358-1614 Western Canada’s Largest Collector Car Event CUSTOM BUILT Consign Today NEW HOMES 1-888-296-0528 Ext. 102 by Mason Martin Homes EGauctions.com Kyle, 403-588-2550
MUST SELL
5040
RED Deer Mobile Home in Waskasoo Estates. Lots of 2010 RAV4 50,000 kms. renovations inside and out. $18,000 obo 403-358-1614 1216 sq ft. 3 bed, 2 bath. 2005 TOYOTA Rav 4, Detached oversized garage. View more info on black leather int., loaded, 141,000 kms., 1 owner, mls.ca: CA0044188. new tires & windshield. Price: $139, 900. Call $9000. 403-340-6857 Tammy King Worth Metro Realty 403-304-0649.
Cars ..................................5030 SUV’s................................5040 Trucks ..............................5050 Heavy Trucks....................5060 Vans/Buses ......................5070 SHOP/OFFICE, 1500 sq. ft. Motorcycles ......................5080 $1000 Phil 403-350-0479 Campers ..........................5090 Motorhomes......................5100 5th Wheels........................5110 Mobile Holiday Trailers ................5120 Lot Tent Trailers ......................5130 Utility Trailers ....................5140 PADS $450/mo. ATV’s ................................5150 Brand new park in Lacombe. Boats & Marine ................5160 Spec Mobiles. 3 Bdrm., Snowmobiles ....................5170 2 bath. As Low as $75,000. Tires, Parts & Down payment $4000. Call Accessories ......................5180 at anytime. 403-588-8820 Auto Wreckers ..................5190 Vehicles Wanted ..............5200 Car/Truck Rental ..............5210 Recreational Vehicle Rental ..............................5220 Trailer Rental ....................5230 Misc. Automotive ..............5240 RV’s ..................................5300
Warehouse Space
2006 VW Jetta TDI 137,000 kms, fully loaded,sunroof, diesel, auto, $10,000 403-346-1392 340-9068
Manufactured Homes
Transportation 2000 SQ.FT. OFFICE, 4836 51 Street. #5000-5300 Parking is avail. $1800/mo. Automotive Services ........5010 403-343-9300 Antique & Classic Autos ....5020
2190
4836 45A St. Lacombe, Ab ALL THE FEED YOUR ANIMALS NEED! 403-782-3333 Dealer of Masterfeeds
Cars
New Home. 1335 sq.ft. bi-level, 24x23 att. garage. 403-588-2550
3110
Realtors & Services..........4010 Houses for Sale................4020 Houses Wanted ................4030 Condos/Townhouses ........4040 Acreages ..........................4050 AFFORDABLE Acreages Wanted ............4060 Farms/Land ......................4070 Homestead Firewood Farms/Land Wanted ........4080 Spruce & Pine -Split. Firepits Manufactured/ avail. 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472 Mobile Homes ..................4090 LOGS Income Property ..............4100 HORSE HAY in small Semi loads of pine, spruce, square & large square bales. Commercial Property ......4110 tamarack, poplar. Shedded. Delivery avail. Industrial Property ............4120 Price depends on location. 403-227-1232 or 341-9022 Cottages/Resort Property ..4130 Lil Mule Logging Businesses for Sale..........4140 403-318-4346 Buildings for Sale ............4150 Lots for Sale ....................4160 LACOMBE COUNTRY Now Offering Hotter, Cleaner Out of Town Property ......4170 FEED STORE, BC Birch. All Types. P.U. / Investment Opportunities ..4180 Come see us at: Delivery. Lyle 403-783-2275 Mortgages Bought/Sold....4190
Firewood
4020
MUST SELL
MICROWAVE, white $20; Acreages/Farms ..............3010 32”RCA tv $25; 12” RCA tv Houses/Duplexes ............3020 $20 403-346-4116 Condos/Townhouses........3030
Grain, Feed Hay
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5190
RED’S AUTO. Free Scrap Vehicle & Metal Removal. AMVIC APPROVED. We travel. May pay cash for vehicle. 403-396-7519
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Successful Careers Start here Required Immediately School Bus Drivers Full-Time Pay for Part-Time Work! Regular Routes and Spare Driver Positions Available
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SPORTS The sport of flyboarding takes off in Central Alberta Local enthusiasts enjoy thrills and spills of relatively new venture BY JENNA SWAN Lacombe Express A new sport has taken the world by a watery storm in the last few years. Since its invention in 2011 by French watercraft rider Franky Zapata, flyboarding has since created a following around the world, North America and locally in Sylvan Lake. Co-owner of Alberta Flyboard Inc. Brody Wells said he will never forget the first time he witnessed the sport while searching YouTube. “I had just purchased a jet-ski and was looking for new ways to make it a little bit more interesting and unique,” said Wells. “I came across a flyboarding video and thought to myself what better way to go out and use your jet ski.” Flyboarding works as an extension of your personal watercraft or Jet Ski by using that craft’s propulsion system to drive the flyboard through the air and water. A flyboard rider will then stand on the board, connected to it by the boots on their feet, allowing them to seemingly fly through the air or dive head first through the water. Upon seeing the video, Wells contacted a company who allowed him to gain the rights to become the sole distributor and dealer for flyboards in Alberta. Along with a friend, Wells traveled to Florida to the company’s training facilities where he learned safety practices and techniques associated with the boards. “In Florida we hopped into some fairly murky water that may have had more than a
few alligators and crocodiles in it,” recalled Wells. “When we got to the water there was a 6 ft. baby crocodile right beside the dock and the guys are saying ‘Oh that’s just a baby,’ and we’re just standing there thinking ‘What better incentive to stay above the water’.” Soon after trying the sport, NBD Water Sports was created by Wells and his business partner Rodney Biggar, which has since underwent a rebrand to become Alberta Flyboarding in 2013. Wells and Biggar have since started fly boarding locations in Cold Lake, Wabamun Lake, and Jackfish Lake and hope to have two to four more locations throughout Alberta in upcoming seasons. Since the invention of the flyboard and its increasing popularity, competitions across the world have been popping up, including the Flyboarding World Championships, which were held in Doha, Qatar in both 2012 and 2013. Wells along with a few associates travelled to the games both years where Wells was among the top 10 to compete in 2012. The crew of Canadians declared themselves the unofficial ‘Team Canada’ of the championships. Recently the team travelled to the 2014 Fly board North American Championships at the Waterfront Festival in Toronto on June 20th-22nd. “The North American Championships really just spurred me to continue to push myself and continue training,” said Wells. “When I saw what skill level some of these riders
HIGH FLYER – Alberta Flyboarding instructor Nikki Wallace soars above Sylvan Lake during a recent practice run. Jenna Swan/Lacombe Express
are carrying with such an early sport, it really blew me away. There are a lot of people out there running double back flips and all sorts of crazy tricks.” While Wells explained there have certainly been ups and downs to getting the sport going in Alberta, he said, “Seeing that reaction on people’s faces when they figure it out and the
look of disbelief in their eyes when they get up on the board for the first time makes it all worth it.” A particular struggle Wells faced in the early days of Alberta Flyboard was finding an insurance company to back such a new sport despite proven safety measures. “When you call up an insurance company and try
to explain to them what you want to do they kind of gasp – ‘You want to do what? Strap a jetpack to yourself and fly around? I don’t think so’. “But once we found someone who understood what we were doing, saw how safe it was, saw our extensive safety practices and what we went through to make sure our customers
were safe and comfortable, it was a breeze.” Alberta Flyboard, then NBD Water Sports, experienced coverage on a national level when CBC-TV personality Rick Mercer visited Sylvan Lake and stated, “It’s one of those things you can’t believe you’re seeing, and it has barely even begun.” jswan@reddeerexpress.com
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Deadline for Athlete Enhancement Program approaching The Alberta Sport Development Centre (ASDC) – Central in Red Deer is now accepting applications for the Athlete Enhancement Program (AEP). The application deadline for this year’s program is Sept. 15th. A $50 application fee is required with submission of forms. The cheque will only be cashed for successful applicants. The ASDC is excited about the revamped AEP season this year. To help accommodate the competitive season, the program has been separated into two seasons. The fall intake will be from October to February and the winter intake will be from February to May. Each season will include mental skills training, nutrition and one other complementary session. There will be an overlap of winning edge seminars to accommodate both fall and winter sessions. These sessions include sport injury, public speaking, media training and time management. Once again, ASDC will
offer the Train to Win (T2W) which is designed for national/international athletes who require a more advanced sport science program. T2W will provide oneon-one services for the advanced athlete in conjunction with their coaches. Eligible athletes and their coaches will be involved in designing the program based on individual needs. Services may include, sport specific fitness testing and training, VO2 max testing, individual nutrition analysis or sessions, individual mental skills training, Dartfish Biomechanical Analysis, athletic therapy, massage therapy or chiropractic treatment or other services as deemed necessary for you as an athlete to grow in your sport. Alumni of the Athlete Enhancement Program have gone on to compete in the Olympics, Commonwealth Games, Pan-Am Championships, national and provincial championships, X-Games, the WHL, CIA, ACAC and NCAA scholarships. The Athlete Enhance-
OLYMPIC ASPIRATIONS – Many athletes who enter the Athlete Enhancement Program do so in hopes of achieving Olympic goals, such as Lacombe area sledge hockey player Tanner Fandrey who hopes to participate in the 2018 Olympics in Korea. photo submitted
ment Program is open to all team sport and individual sport athletes who are approaching or have performed at provincial and/or national level competitions. Successful applicants will be selected from a broad spectrum of sports. The Athlete Enhancement
Program will provide access to performance testing, strength and conditioning, nutrition, mental training/sport psychology, biomechanical analysis and sport medicine/therapy support all at no cost, excluding the administration fee.
This is a great opportunity for emerging athletes from Red Deer and Central Alberta to benefit from a well-rounded experience in order to improve in their respective sport. Applications are available at the ASDC office (Room 904), located in Red
Deer College. They may also be obtained online at www.asdccentral.ca. For more information on the Athlete Enhancement Program contact Gwen Farnsworth, at 403-342-3231. - submitted by Gwen Farnsworth of the Alberta Sport Development Centre.
Local Pee Wee Dodger wins western’s baseball gold medal A member of the Lacombe Pee Wee AA Dodgers Baseball team played a key role in capturing the gold medals for Team Alberta at the Western Canadian Pee Wee Girls Baseball Championship held in Spruce Grove last month. Zoë Lorenz-Boser, who
resides in Bentley, was one of 12 female baseball players selected to play for Team Alberta at the Western Canadian championship. All of the girls on Team Alberta were typically the only female on their regular baseball teams that
were affiliated with either Baseball Alberta or Little League Alberta. Team Alberta held a twoday pre-tournament camp on Aug. 13-14th under head coach Dwayne Lalor from Red Deer to prepare for the Western Canadian Championship.
Team Alberta opened the tournament with an 18-4 mercy-rule victory over Team Manitoba. Lorenz-Boser was the starting and winning pitcher, tossing three shutout innings, allowing only one base hit, no walks and striking out three batters
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on 44 pitches. Team Alberta completed round-robin play with wins over Saskatchewan (mercy rule) and British Columbia. In the latter contest, Team Alberta trailed by five runs going into the very last inning. They sent 11 batters to the plate and scored eight runs to earn the comeback victory. Lorenz-Boser had three RBI’s on two singles in the final inning, including knocking in the go-ahead runs. In the championship final against the defending champions from British Columbia, Team Alberta
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registered a 10-0 win behind the one-hit pitching of Madison Willan from Edmonton. Lorenz-Boser played shortstop and batted three for four at the plate, including a sixth-inning walk-off double that brought home the 10th run to end the game by way of the mercy rule. Gold medals were presented to a well-deserving and undefeated Team Alberta that dominated the tournament in hitting, pitching and defense to emerge as the 2014 Western Canadian Pee Wee Girls baseball champions. - submitted by Lyle Lorenz
FIREARM SAFETY COURSE
This is the course you need to get your firearms license.
Saturday, Sept. 13, 8 am Ponoka Legion 3911 Hwy 2A Non-restricted course and exam $120 Restricted Firearms exam available $80 Combined $180
To register call Guy 780-461-7686
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ARTS & LEISURE Saskatoon duo features latest CD on Red Deer stop John Antoniuk and Jen Lane perform at the Velvet Olive next week BY MARK WEBER Lacombe Express Gifted musicians in their own right, Saskatoon-based John Antoniuk and Jen Lane have teamed up on a new duets CD and are hitting the road to share the brilliant results with fans. They perform at the Velvet Olive in Red Deer on Sept. 11th. The couple first met in 2002 and at the time, were both busy solo performers on the Saskatoon music circuit. It was during their attendance at one of their many showcases that the industry began to buzz with the idea of a full collaboration between the songwriting couple. These ideas led to the pair spending some time between individual writing sessions to try to create some songs together. The personal dynamic that is present between them comes to life in their writing. “We played a singer/songwriter showcase together in November of 2002, and that’s the first time we met onstage,” recalls Antoniuk. “Then it was in about March of 2003 that we thought we should get together, jam and sing a little bit together too.” One of the first tunes they tackled together was Oh My Sweet Carolina by Ryan Adams, and that really started it all between the two. “We realized that we enjoyed singing together, and we sounded good together as well.” Besides the professional collaborations, a personal connection was flourishing as well. They started dating shortly thereafter. “We’ve been together for 11 years now, and married for seven.” As is clearly heard on the newly-released Jen & John, they indeed compliment one another beautifully as they perform each
other’s music. Antoniuk comes from the indie/roots side of life and Lane has a bit more country/folk in her repertoire. Together, they create straight ahead rhythms and harmonies that complete the musical package. Things kick off on a charming, laid-back note with Give It All Away which sets the stage nicely for the personal, plaintive tones of Lost, featuring Lane’s sweet vocals opening the tune and later joined by Antoniuk. Having a Good Time continues to show just how well these artists complement each other as does End of the World. The project was produced by Lane and Antoniuk and recorded at The Recording House in Saskatoon. Antoniuk recalls how back in the early days he and Lane made it a priority to be careful about balancing their personal and professional lives – they were (and are) strong, independent musicians who wanted to explore their own individual creativities. Fortunately, it’s all worked out rather seamlessly. “It’s helped us grow in a really good direction musically, too. “We have different writing styles, but it’s also about having two Alpha leaders of bands in a relationship working together. It really forces us to challenge each other. I think I bring a little more of an edge to her music, and she helps to soften a little bit of mine. “It also helps us not to be so self-involved, whether it’s full on coming up with some lyrics or chord progressions or just being challenged to come back with something stronger.” For Antoniuk, following the path of a musician didn’t come that early on. He injured his knee playing football in high school so that dream was sidelined. But he soon picked up a guitar and some-
GIFTED DUO – Singers/songwriters John Antoniuk and Jen Lane will be showcasing tunes from their latest project photo submitted Sept. 11th at the Velvet Olive in Red Deer. thing was sparked inside. He also started writing songs soon after that inspired by artists like Dinosaur Jr. “The guitar playing was really exciting to me. I also followed that vein along to Bob Dylan and the guys with more unique voices. It was the 1990s, so Nirvana and Pearl Jam were also huge influences on the first stage of my career, too. “I’ve found that a great song can be recorded as a country song, a blues song, a rock song or a folk song. The better the song is, the more genres it tends to be able to mold itself into.” The songwriting process also changes from song to song – sometimes the melody surfaces first, and other times a lyric begins to take shape. No matter how
it unfolds, Antoniuk relishes the creative aspects of his profession. Over the years, he and Lane have also performed many times on a national stage showcasing at Breakout West, Canadian Music Week, North by Northeast and Prairie Scene and achieved international recognition at Folk Alliance in Kansas City, Missouri, South by Southwest in Austin, Texas and through SaskMusic’s Export Showcase in Los Angeles. As mentioned, Antoniuk and Lane have always kept their projects separate, with Antoniuk working on Smokekiller and the recent more rootsy, eponymous Always With You and Lane taking three of four releases to nominations for Album of the Year at the Western Canadian Music Awards.
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Meanwhile, the new album features three new songs written by Antoniuk, two new songs written by Lane and a couple covers for a treat. The aforementioned Oh My Sweet Carolina is included as is Crazy Mama by J.J. Cale (1972) which was recently discovered when Antoniuk got Lane a record player for Christmas last year and picked up a few old, used records. These days, the two couldn’t be happier sharing so much. “I can put in 24/7 to this job, and it pays me back all the time – just the way it feels in my heart, the life I get to have and that my wife is here with me on tour and we get to do this together. I’m right where I’m supposed to be.” editor@reddeerexpress.com
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Gospel music festival in Blackfalds this weekend BY KALISHA MENDONSA Lacombe Express A light-hearted, relaxing weekend of country gospel music is headed to Blackfalds’ All Star Park with a multitude of performers and talent thanks to the efforts of Blackfalds United Church. The weekend is a fundraiser for the church and is a fun way for people to get together at a good price, organizers say. For $30 for a weekend pass, a visitor can camp, eat and enjoy the music of 18 musical performers and groups. “We have a lot of fun, we’re very light. We try to be entertainers rather than just singers, and most people
find it that way,” said Jim Escott, keyboardist of Visions Country Gospel and a member of the Blackfalds United Church congregation. “I’d really like to focus on the amount of work that the congregation does. The congregation is very small and works hard. It’s one of the major fundraisers for the church.” Performers include Debbie Bergeron, an ex-Nashville native singer who currently resides in Eckville, Potters’ Clay, a Lacombe group, Visions Country Gospel, Joyful Melody Trio, a southern gospel group and 13 year-old Victoria Street, a performer with talent far beyond her years, said Escott. This is an all-ages,
family event weekend that for $30 (whole weekend pass) $20 a day or $5 for a single performance, would include RV camping for Friday and Saturday night (weekend pass), heated tent performances, a dessert auction, dinners and lunches. All a person needs to bring is a lawn chair for the shows as all performances are in a heated and covered tent area. The show goes on rain or shine. “It’s centered around the performers, but we also have a dessert auction on Saturday and Sunday. The ladies from the church run a concession and cook up burgers or chilli or soup. There’s a supper on Saturday night,” said Debbie McCrimmon,
treasurer for Blackfalds United Church. “A lot of people travel from quite a distance. We’ve had phone calls this year for example from a lady in Kelowna. It’s nice meeting the different people and talking to them. That’s kind of what it’s about too – giving a weekend for people to come and enjoy.” Gates open at 5 p.m. on Sept. 5 and are open until Sunday afternoon. Tickets are available at the gate. More information can be found at www.blackfaldsunitedchurch. com, or by calling any of the numbers listed in the online brochure on the church’s web site. kmendonsa@lacombeexpress.com
Is it ADHD or a problem with the eye? “I’ve just seen two images of the same person on the TV screen,” my mother complained years ago. She had developed double vision (DV). But what causes DV? And how many children suffering from attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) are being medicated when the trouble is in their eye? Dr. Patrick Quaid, an expert in double vision, is head of the Guelph Vision Therapy Centre.
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ocular muscles. Fortunately, when adults notice DV, they know something is wrong that demands quick attention. But Quaid says children with ADHD often get either a delayed diagnosis or no diagnosis of ocular disorder. Doctors treating a child with ADHD rarely consider arranging for an eye examination to detect ocular malfunction. The most commonly encountered abnormality is
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ties. Quaid adds doctors who are looking for a quick fix often place ADHD children on Ritalin, or some other medication, without arranging for a oculomotor workup. During an interview, Quaid discussed another pressing problem that concerns many parents, ‘PostTrauma Vision Syndrome’ (PTVS). Today, brain concussions are becoming a fact of life for children and adults involved in sports. Moreover, bruised brains can result in neurological and ocular abnormalities despite normal results from MRI and CT scans. Quaid, ahead of the times, has sage advice for those who intend to engage in contact sports. Be sure to get a baseline test for binocular vision function before engaging in contact sports. This is important as those who already have binocular vision dysfunction, and may not realize it, will likely
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suffer even greater eye teaming issues should they suffer a subsequent concussion. Just how many children in this country are being diagnosed with ADHD when they in fact suffer from subtle forms of double vision is unknown. The difficulty for parents is that children will usually not complain of problems with eye teaming as they may not be aware of what to report. This may result in misdiagnosis. Fortunately, the Guelph Vision Therapy Centre is one of the few places that offers a comprehensive approach to ADHD and eye teaming problems. This involves close interaction between eye doctors with experience in binocular vision disorders, psychologists, speech and language pathologists and occupational therapists. For information, go to www. docgiff.com. To contact him, email info@docgiff.com.
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Bringing the colour and warmth of the beach inside I don’t think I’ve met one person who doesn’t want to live at the beach. The air with its heavy moisture and pungent aroma combined with the sound of the pounding surf is one of the most relaxing combinations I can think of. Most things seaside are washed and faded from sun and surf and the light in beach areas is as bright as it can be soothing. The influx of ‘beach’ themed materials has made these washed, soothing colours and textures in everything from flooring to fabric. Some people are breaking away from the cold and intense colour palette of modern interiors to favour a more relaxed and organic colour scheme. Furniture manufacturers are offering more distressed, brushed looking fabrics for you to build that perfectly cozy retreat. Bedding is getting back to basics with quilted cotton duvet covers making a huge comeback. White is an influential colour choice for many interiors and is being com-
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MECKLER bined with weathered wood for a beach inspired cottage look. And now you are thinking, I live in Central Alberta and not on the water but I adore the coastal feel in my home...what do I do? My first piece of advice would be run, move, winter is coming! But I’m supposed to keep to giving design advice not travel and relocation services! The coastal design feel is all about your desired locale, are you east or west? Go west and you are met by an abundance of warm colours and natural earth products while on the sunrise side you will encoun-
ter the blanched, weathered timbers and fabrics. The coastal vibe is one of clean lines and bright (meaning white) fabrics. It is a homey, cottage type feel that comes from wellloved items and heirloom pieces which invite visitors to travel through your memory banks as they remember those well-loved times by the water. It is about warm days and cooler evenings as you collect driftwood and have a restful evening around a crackling fire. Inspect pieces of your furniture to see if they can be repurposed and given a more weathered appearance. Often a thin coat of paint or stain and some elbow grease is enough to turn an existing piece of furniture into a statement piece. Go on the hunt at antique shops for old shutters and window panes that you can add your own personal touch to and don’t forget the sprinkles of colour using blue
and green glass that may have lived nestled in the sand on a sunny coast. Even if you can’t live by the ocean you can dress your space up to mimic the look and feel of a beach front property. Before summer winds down have a coastal inspired party with lots of seafood, try for an outdoor party where you boil large pots of lobster, corn and potatoes and serve them in the traditional way by dumping the whole thing onto a picnic table while your bibbed guests dig in with their hands. Someday some of us will get there, we will retire in that coastal community we have always dreamed of but until that day we can bring those elements of a beautiful seaside retreat into our current homes. All it takes is a little seafood and some well chosen decorative elements to bring that vibe to the prairies. Kim Meckler is an interior designer in Red Deer with Carpet Colour Centre.
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