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Thursday, November 13, 2014

STAR Catholic Schools hopes to change exam weighting

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express Exams are stressful, particularly when they are worth half a student’s grade and STAR Catholic Schools is hoping to change that, officials say.

Earlier this month STAR, which is based in Leduc and has schools in Lacombe and throughout Central Alberta, put forth a motion which will debated by all school divisions in Alberta to change the weighting of Grade 12 provincial diploma exams from 50% of a student’s final grade to 30%.

John Tomkinson, STAR Catholic Schools board chair, said that the weighting of diploma exams in Alberta is something that has been talked about at a number of levels in the past.

He added it seemed like the time was right for a formal

discussion about diploma weighting.

“This is an issue that has been raised not only by the students, but also by parents, by the teachers and by education administration and governance across the province over the years,” said Tomkinson.

“We felt that now was a very appropriate time, in line with Inspiring Education and the goals listed in there, to reflect upon the weighting to be more appropriately in line with the direction that education in Alberta is going.”

One of the main drivers behind the motion is the belief that lowering the weight given to diploma exams will also lower student anxiety about them.

Tomkinson said that this in turn will allow students to perform better on the diploma exams.

The purposes, said Tomkinson are threefold.

Diplomas exist to certify the level of student achievement, to ensure that province-wide standards are being

met and to report individual and group results. Tomkinson said that a 30% weight isn’t so low that these goals are not achieved, but not so high as to increase the risk of students’ anxiety resulting in poor performance on the exams.

“We settled on that number as the beginning of a discussion point,” said Tomkinson.

Tomkinson added that diploma exams are an important tool used by Alberta Education to make sure students and teachers are meeting high standards.

While that is true, they can accomplish those goals without putting so much stress on students, he added.

“We’re not calling for the removal or the ending of diploma examinations,” said Tomkinson. “Nor are we calling or advocating in any way, shape or form for a lowering of the bar. What we are calling for is a modification of the end measurement.”

There are reasons other than anxiety to consider when discussing a change in diploma weighting as well.

For example, lowering the weight of diploma exams on a student’s final grade also raises the weight of the rest of that student’s class work on the final grade, something many students, teachers and parents support.

“That absolutely is a natural outcome of a desire to move in this way,” said Tomkinson.

Changing the weight of diplomas would have little effect on STAR Catholic Schools in Lacombe as Father Lacombe, the only STAR school in the City, is only K-9.

But, as Lacombe Trustee Thalia Hibbs noted, those students grow up to write diplomas in Grade 12 and hopefully, the weighting of the exams will have changed by that time.

“I’d love to see that, I really think that would be amazing for the students.”

Hibbs agreed with Tomkinson that a 30% weight still allowed diplomas to perform their purpose and that it is good to give schoolwork other than diplomas more significance in terms of a final mark.

She went on to speak about how decreasing the weight of diploma exams also gives more respect to teachers as professionals who assess students.

“That I think respects the professionalism of what teachers do,” said Hibbs.

“They’re not just babysitters. These are professionals.

Why are we not trusting what they do and their assessments as to what a student’s mark as?”

STAR Catholic Schools’ motion to change the diploma weighting will be voted on by the Alberta School Boards Association at its fall general meeting, which runs from Nov. 16th-18th, said Hibbs. Should it be accepted, it will then be presented to the Alberta government.

This is not the first time there have been adjustments to provincial diploma exams in Canada or even in Alberta.

Tomkinson said from 1905 – 1974, a weight of 100% was given to diploma exams. Between 1974 and 1984, there were no diplomas.

Tomkinson said that the problem Alberta experienced during that 10-year period was grade inflation.

He said that in 1984 diplomas were reintroduced with the format currently in place. news@lacombeexpress.com

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Conversations between the church and gay communities New Direction Ministries holds meeting at Wolf Creek Community Church

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Lacombe Express

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ast weekend Wolf Creek Community Church was host to Wendy Gritter of New Direction Ministries where Gritter facilitated a conversation surrounding the coexistence of faith and homosexuality.

Gritter released a novel earlier this year titled Generous Spaciousness – Responding to the Gay Christians in the Church that explores how religious groups can look to be more affirming to minorities, specifically LGBTQ people.

The conversation in Lacombe was a chance for Gritter and her peers to share their experiences regarding faith and homosexuality and explore how the two concepts can coexist in a community.

“Dialogue invites us to a very different experience of being able to – temporarily – lay aside our convictions, whether we hold them with great certainly, or if we are more unsure about them.

We suspend those convictions so that we can be fully present with one another,” said Gritter.

“We need to be willing to really enter a person’s journey and understand not only what they believe, but why they believe it. We are listening for the ways people seek to convey what they believe.

Hopefully, we learn together to convey what we believe in a way that is intentional, quiet and gentle rather than ready for a fight.”

Gritter brought with her three pastors to share their experiences as gay and lesbian people within the ministry.

Wes Patterson, Danice CarlsonMalena and Beth Carlson-Malena work with Gritter within New Direction Ministries and shared their very personal stories as gay people in a Christian community.

The stories shared by Patterson and both Danice and Beth Carlson-Malena focused on first of all, the appreciation of their faith, and secondly, how they struggled to align their sexual orientation and identity with their identity as Christians.

All four of the speakers spoke of their journey to realize a generous space. What that really means is finding a space for themselves that is accepting, loving

GOOD CONVERSATION – From left, Wendy Gritter was joined by Wes Patterson and Danice and Beth Carlson-Malena in Lacombe last weekend for a conversation surrounding faith, LGBTQ+ people and how the communities can come together.

and present in the Church. The presentations were personal and were received with respect by the audience.

“Typically, the way the Church has handled conversations and questions about gender orientation and sexuality is to draw lines in the sand, often around leadership, sacraments, membership and ordination. We decide who is worthy and who is unworthy,” said Gritter.

“Generous spaciousness says we’re not going to worry so much about who is in or out. We are seeking to be energized by our core values which are humility, hospitality, mutuality and justice.”

Gritter brought up some interesting points such as the idea of the Bible being unable to be interpreted without a ‘lens’ of perspective by the interpreter. She meant that it is difficult for so many people to read something so old without having to make interpretations, guesses and decisions

about meaning based on personal experiences and culture.

“None of us can read scripture without our own interpretive lens. There isn’t any one of us who can be perfect interpreters of God’s truth. We can always say ‘I could be wrong. I’m pretty sure I’m not, but I could be wrong’.

That means that we can have a conversation, because I’m not going to blast someone with my certainty or arrogance,” she said.

The conversation was held under the guidelines of New Direction Ministry values that are humility, hospitality, mutuality and justice. Gritter’s definitions of these words are based in inclusion.

By experiencing humility, people are meant to realize that there is no single truth, she said.

Hospitality meant listening to the voices unheard previously in the church – in this case, LGBTQ people. The mutuality factor of the discussion was the common ground of faith among the

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attendees. Justice, by Gritter’s definition, is meant to remove barriers that prevent people from flourishing.

The aforementioned concepts govern New Direction Ministries toward being an inclusive, patient and understanding ministry, according to Gritter.

“Generous spaciousness really acknowledges that people who really love Jesus and who care very deeply about the scriptures are arriving at very different conclusions about what faithful discipleship might look like for a gay or lesbian or transgender person. That doesn’t mean that one person is faithful and the other hardly a Christian – which is the way we have tended to view these kinds of discussions,” she said.

“The days when we can just write each other off as not really being good Christians, I would submit to you, are over. We need to find a way to reach across the divide, recognize one another as

brothers and sisters in Christ and demonstrate love across differences to a world that is desperate for a community that unconditionally loves.”

Gritter said she hoped the conversation would allow people to feel free to experience hope of better relationships and a better understanding of each other.

“Christians have a variety of convictions, interpretations and positions concerning same-sex marriage. Our presentation offers an opportunity to practice unity in the midst of such diversity, invites us to find common ground together, and works to dismantle the barriers and judgments that keep LGBTQ+ people on the margins of the church.”

More information on Gritter, her colleagues and their message can be found on the New Direction Ministry web site.

The team will speak in 14 cities by the end of their tour. kmendonsa@lacombeexpress.com

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Thursday, November 13, 2014

Blackfalds council debates waste management bylaw

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express During a regular meeting of Blackfalds council on Nov. 10th, a discussion took place regarding the Town’s waste management bylaw and how it was enforced, as well as the status of Blackfald’s waste management overall.

Discussion was centered around concerns brought forth by Councillor Richard Poole. Poole took exception to a facebook post made by Town administration on Oct. 30th.

The post stated that, with winter approaching, it was important for residents to keep alleys tidy to allow for garbage and recycling collection trucks to have access to bins.

It also stated carts must be placed back inside the property line within 48 hours of collection day and to increase awareness regarding the waste management bylaw warning labels would be affixed to bins that were left out for a short period but further incidences would result in a $100 fine.

Poole said he was disappointed in the wording and tone of the post. He added that people had been allowed to store bins behind their property with past waste management systems and implied that fining residents for not removing their bins was a heavy-handed response.

Poole also made a motion the bylaw be clarified to read that collection bins must be removed from the driveable alleyway, sidewalk or roadway within 48 hours of collection day and all references to prop-

erty lines be taken out.

Councillor William Taylor said that, when the new waste management system was put in place, the Town said it would be flexible in light of the many concerns raised.

He added the actions of the Town in response to compliance issues with the new bylaw were otherwise.

“All of a sudden we kind of came up with this hard line,” said Taylor.

Councillor Nicole Blauel said there has to come a time when the Town does draw a line and start enforcing its bylaws.

“At what point do we start ending our soft bylaws?” said Blauel. “If we continue to just have them in a document and not actually follow through with them, what is the whole point in actually having that bylaw stating that if you fail to meet this, you will be fined?”

Councillor Dean Wigmore agreed.

“I think a lot of people had time over the summer to learn what to do with their bins,” said Wigmore.

He added that he saw little value in altering a bylaw that hadn’t even existed a full year and the bylaw, which states that bins must be brought back within residents’ property lines within 48 hours of collection days, was clear enough as it is.

Mayor Melodie Stol suggested the issue be referred back to administration so it could come back to council and they be able to see the bylaw before altering it.

Taylor made a motion to refer.

Poole request a recorded vote on both motions, which were both defeated 5-2,

with Stol and Taylor voting in favour to refer and Poole and Taylor voting in favour of the original motion.

Poole also made a motion to have a complete record of all complaints and errors regarding garbage pickup be kept between Nov. 15th and Dec. 31st and have the complaints presented to council by Jan. 15th.

The motion was changed to read that

administration monitor and record waste management concerns via various mediums for the remainder of the year and assemble it in a report to be presented to council at the Jan. 19th meeting at the suggestion of Chief Administrative Officer Myron Thompson. That motion passed unanimously. news@lacombeexpress.com

Blackfalds adopts snow and ice policy

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express Blackfalds has adopted a new policy to get rid of ice and snow.

At a meeting this week, Director of Infrastructure and Property Services Preston Weran presented an updated version of the snow removal and ice control policy which had been in place since 2011.

Highlights include less windrowing on roadways throughout most of the community, increased amount of snow removal by blowing and hauling snow and snow removal seven days a week. Weran went over a number

of benefits including improved roadway conditions, limiting of safety hazards, increased parking and vehicle access, improved drainage into the storm water system during spring melt and improved placement for waste and recycling carts. Councillor Dean Wigmore had concerns regarding the prioritization of the snow removal routes. He expressed his concerns over certain routes “dead-ending” or being “orphaned” at points instead of carrying through other roads with the same prioritization. Wigmore made a few suggestions for the prioritization of routes

to be changed. However, Weran informed council the priorities and clearing start times for the different routes were not as different as perceived.

Councillor Richard Poole asked if it would be prudent for the policy to be put in effect and then brought back for review after a few months. Weran said he would rather bring the policy back after it has been in effect for one complete winter.

Blackfald’s former snow removal policy was rescinded and the updated removal and ice policy was adopted by council as amended with a unanimous vote. news@lacombeexpress.com

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Herbert Meister lands jail time as part of a conditional sentence

BY ERIN FAWCETT Lacombe Express Herbert Meister, who was charged in relation to the death of his hunting partner in 2009, has been given a nearly two-year conditional sentence.

Meister, 62, pleaded guilty to unauthorized possession of a firearm and criminal negligence causing death in Red Deer provincial court last week.

He was sentenced to 60 days in jail in which the time can be served on weekends, eight months of house arrest, eight months with a curfew from 11 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. and eight months with conditions – the sentence imposed was a joint submission made by the crown prosecutor and defense lawyer.

The hunting incident in which the charges stem from took place on Nov. 29th, 2009.

An Agreed Statement of Facts, which was read into the record during last Thursday’s

court proceedings, gave details of events leading up to the death of the victim, who cannot be named due to a publication ban.

It stated the victim, Meister and two others were hunting on a property near Bentley which was owned by one of the men in the group.

At the time, the victim was wearing a blue and white mesh ball cap, blue jeans and a brown camouflage jacket.

The victim’s role during the hunting expedition was to ‘push bush’ which means to move wildlife out of a wooded area, the statement indicated.

At 4 p.m. on Nov. 29th, 2009, court heard that Meister discharged his rifle. Meister shot twice thinking he missed what he thought was a deer the first time. The second bullet went into the abdomen of the victim who was reportedly 300m away.

The Agreed Statement of Facts stated Meister yelled, “I shot a guy!”

Lacombe City council backs the C4 Initiative partnership

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express Lacombe council has pledged its support for the Cranna Community Cultural Centre.

The Cranna Community Cultural Centre, better known as the C4 Initiative, is a partnership including a number of community groups with the intention of building a cultural centre here in the City.

At a regular meeting of council on Nov. 10th, representatives from the C4 Initiative made a presentation to council detailing their progress with the project so far and the next steps necessary for the initiative to continue.

They also made a request of council to have a formal council liaison appointed to the C4 committee and that council contribute 50% of the funding for the preliminary design and business plan up to $25,000 with the Lacombe Performing Arts Centre Foundation to match those funds.

C4 was formed in the fall of 2012 when the Lacombe Performing Arts Centre Foundation, the Lacombe Day Care Society, the Lacombe and District FCSS (Parent Link) came together to form a partnership.

In the last 18 months, they have been busy fundraising, promoting the

initiative and engaging the community to learn their thoughts on the proposed C4 Centre.

C4 Committee member Outi Kite said that that C4 had a presence at 20 community events in the past 18 months.

C4’s ‘What do you see behind the door?’ campaign, where the public was invited to write their ideas on what would be included in the C4 centre on a pair of doors, was very successful and saw great reception from the community.

“The C4 team feels good about what we have accomplished in the last 18 months,” said Kite when closing her presentation.

“C4 has developed into a strong community partnership, Lacombe citizens are excited about C4 and C4 is ready to take the next step in the planning process,” said Kite.

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sion and the City of Lacombe have already assisted the C4 Initiative by holding the land directly east of City Hall where C4 hopes to construct their building.

That agreement is scheduled to expire in the spring of 2015 and C4 hopes to have a building design and business plan ready to present before that time.

Councillor Reuben Konnik nominated Councillor Grant Harder, who has already been heavily involved with the C4 Initiative through his former position as the president of the Lacombe Performing Arts Centre Foundation, as the C4 committee liaison and moved that council consider the C4 funding request of up to $25,000 as part of the 2015 operational budget deliberations.

Konnik’s motion passed unanimously.

The hunters rushed to the victim’s side and 9-1-1 was called. Meister performed CPR on the victim but he was pronounced dead at the scene when EMS crews arrived.

Defense lawyer Balfour Der said Meister was not expecting the victim to be in that particular area when he discharged his gun.

“He wasn’t supposed to be there and the clothing worn by the deceased was a camouflage jacket,” he said.

Judge John Holmes said because the hunters were not wearing bright colours in order to be more visible to one another, Meister should have taken even more care.

Two victim impact statements were also read during sentencing submissions. One was from the victim’s wife and the second was from the victim’s sisterin-law.

“Mr. Meister has deprived (my husband) of living his dream – the best part of it,” said the victim’s wife of 34 years.

“No one can ever hear him tell a story or a joke. He won’t be able to walk or ride with me and enjoy our land.”

However, she added at the end of her statement that she forgives Meister for what happened.

The victim’s sister-in-law said there is

still much pain in the family because of their loss.

“It’s painful to talk about him in the past tense,” she said. “He is very missed.

His death has left an enormous void. Mr. Meister, we hope you take full responsibility for your actions – you can’t change the past or our pain and suffering, but you have a chance to do some good things going forward.”

Meister also spoke briefly during last Thursday’s court proceedings saying he was, “Very sorry.”

“I took a husband, a father, a grandfather and a great member of the community,” he said. “If there was anyway to take it back – I would do anything to change it. He was a good man.”

Meanwhile, Holmes called the incident a tragedy.

“The accused ignored the cardinal rule of gun safety – having a clear view before you shoot. It was gross stupidity on his part resulting in the death of his hunting partner,” he said, adding he used to hunt game when he was younger. “You are always taught to know what you are shooting at before pulling the trigger.”

Also imposed on Meister as part of his sentence was a lifetime weapons ban and a DNA order. efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

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POLICE BRIEFS CRASH SENDS TWO TO HOSPITAL Winter driving conditions were a factor in a crash that occurred this past Saturday evening in the first snowstorm of the season.

Lacombe fire crews responded to a motor vehicle collision on the QEII just as stormy conditions were starting to settle around Lacombe.

Fire Chief Ed van Delden said a northbound minivan slipped through the median and was struck by a semitrailer which was traveling southbound.

Two people who sustained serious injuries were transported to Red Deer Regional Hospital and a third was treated at the scene.

No one else was involved in the collision.

VEHICLE FIRE DEEMED SUSPICIOUS Early in the morning of Nov. 9th, Lacombe Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire outside of town.

A pickup truck with its wheels removed was found burning parked behind some grain bins.

Fire Chief Ed van Delden said vehicle fires typically burn quite intensely, so by the time crews arrived, the truck had mostly burned itself out.

“There wasn’t a lot of smoke and fire when we arrived,” said van Delden.

He added the truck was not near enough to the grain bins that they were in dan-

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ger of being damaged by the blaze.

However, van Delden said the fact the burning truck was discovered without its wheels in a semi-remote location was suspicious. He added that RCMP are investigating the case further.

STOLEN VEHICLE FOUND UNOCCUPIED On Nov. 6th at about 1:24 a.m. after attempting to identify a vehicle and driver involved in a traffic violation, Lacombe Police Service members located the vehicle in the Parkland Acres area where the vehicle had run off the road and collided with a storage shed causing extensive damage to the shed and house at that location, police said.

The vehicle also sustained extensive damage.

The vehicle was found to be unoccupied with the driver having fled the scene.

Lacombe Fire-Rescue Services attended to assist with the fire hazard potential while the vehicle was removed.

Further investigation determined the vehicle, which is a Black Cadillac Escalade, had been reported stolen out of the Stettler area.

Police have not identified the person responsible and are asking anyone with any information regarding this incident to contact the Lacombe Police Service at 403782-3279, their local police department or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

REMINDER TO SAFEGUARD VEHICLES The Lacombe Police Service would like to send out an advisory regarding recent motor vehicle thefts.

Thus far in 2014, 44 vehicles have been reported stolen within the City of Lacombe.

Pick-up trucks, particularly the FORD ‘F’ series are the most often targeted vehicle, representing two-thirds of all thefts.

Police would like to remind residents to take precautions when leaving their vehicles unattended.

Locking your vehicle and storing it in a locked garage

or compound is often the easiest way to prevent these types of thefts.

Unlocked vehicles also present an easy opportunity for thieves to steal valuables from inside the vehicle so police encourage residents to take the time and ensure all valuables are removed each night.

Police are asking residents in all areas of the city to report any suspicious person(s), vehicle(s) or unusual activity to Police.

RCMP WARN OF SCAM Blackfalds RCMP would like to warn the public about the ‘Grandparent scam’ that

is still targeting seniors in the area.

A call is placed to an older person where the caller claims to be a family member, often a grandchild, of the victim.

The caller will then state that he or she is in some kind of trouble, usually in jail (or sometimes stranded) and needs money to pay for bail.

These fraud artists are very convincing and will often have a name that matches a family member of the victim’s.

Callers then pressure the victim to send money via Western Union or in some cases buy merchant cards

and drop them off at a certain location.

Fraud artists will put time limits on the assistance to reduce the ability to call other family members. In one case the fraud artist asked for $10,000.

The numbers that may come up on the phone are spoofed and when traced or called back are not legitimate.

There is no police service/force that would solicit money like this for bail on a person.

If an older person gets a call that is ‘weird’ they are encouraged to call a family member or call the RCMP.

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Meeting Schedule Regular Council Unless otherwise noted, Regular Council Meetings are held the second and fourth Tuesday of each month commencing at 7:00pm in Council Chambers (located at the Civic Cultural Centre 5018 Waghorn Street): November 10, 2014 (Monday) & November 25, 2014 December 9, 2014 & December 16, 2014 - Special Budget Meeting No meeting December 23, 2014 January 13, 2015 & January 27, 2015 February 10, 2015 & February 24, 2015 March 10, 2015 & March 24, 2015 April 14, 2015 & April 28, 2015 May 12, 2015 & May 26, 2015 June 9, 2015 & June 23, 2015 July 14, 2015 & July 28, 2015 August 11, 2015 & August 25, 2015 September 8, 2015 & September 21, 2015 (Monday) October 13, 2015 & October 27, 2015 (Organizational Meeting)

Standing Committee of Council Unless otherwise noted, Standing Committee Meetings are held the third Monday of each month commencing at 7:00pm in Council Chambers (located at the Civic Cultural Centre 5018 Waghorn Street): November 17, 2014 December 15, 2014 January 19, 2015 No meeting February 16, 2015 (AB Family Day) March 16, 2015 April 20, 2015 No meeting May 18, 2015 (Victoria Day) June 15, 2015 August 17, 2015 - (summer meeting) September 14, 2015 (2nd Monday) October 19, 2015

The public is invited to attend all Regular Council and Standing Committee Meetings.

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OPINION Exam’s ‘weight’ an interesting issue There is an interesting new movement in Alberta to decrease the weighting Grade 12 diploma exams are given to a student’s final mark.

The proposal originates from STAR Catholic schools, of which Father Lacombe School in Lacombe is a part. While Father Lacombe is a K-9 school and its students don’t have to worry about diplomas, the proposal from STAR will be debated by all other school boards in Alberta this month as well.

STAR is proposing to have the weight of Grade 12 diploma exams changed from 50% to 30% of a student’s final grade. The school division argues that a 50% weight puts too much stress and pressure on students, thereby hindering their ability to perform well on the exams.

Students don’t write diploma exams just to prove that they know their stuff.

Provincial diploma exams also serve as a way to measure whether teachers are teaching the right stuff and if they are teaching it well

enough that students are learning.

It’s interesting that student anxiety is what seems to be the driver for this proposal. It is the job of teachers to make sure students are prepared to write the diploma finals and what do students have to be anxious about if they are prepared?

Perhaps it may be more than an issue of diplomas carrying too much weight in terms of a student’s final grade. Perhaps a look at how teachers are preparing their students for the exams might be worth a look as well.

Of course, this doesn’t mean teachers are to blame either. There are plenty of students who suffer from exam anxiety no matter how prepared they are.

Let’s face it, exams are stressful and there are students who have difficulty writing exams.

It’s not because they don’t know the material, they just have difficulty demonstrating that in an exam situation.

Actually, that’s one of the great advantages to having the weighting of

diploma exams. If the diploma exams carry less weight on a students’ final grades, then the work they do in class obviously has to carry more.

Many students and teachers would rather see more weight given to the work students do in class.

When you think about it, a 50/50 split isn’t fair considering how much time

students spend working in class and how much time they spend writing a final exam.

Having a half and half split also opens the system up to abuse from students who do write final exams well and don’t want to work hard in class. It allows them to show up, write a good final and pass the class even after slacking

on schoolwork and perhaps even skipping class during the rest of the year.

Certainly, there is a strong argument to have the diploma weight changed from 50% to 30% of a student’s final grade regardless of what your reasoning is. It will be interesting to see what other school divisions have to say about this issue.

Remembrance Day – a time to honour their sacrifice November is an emotional and reflective time for many of us in Lacombe, as we remember the more than one and a half million members of the Canadian armed forces – including most recently our very own Master Corporal Bryon Greff – who served our country in times of need, and who laid down their lives to defend our most deeplyheld values - democracy, freedom, human rights and the rule of law.

We honour the sacrifice made by those who answered the call throughout our nation’s history, and we salute those who continue to step forward to serve in our armed forces as peacekeepers, in conflict zones or to help out with disaster relief efforts around the world and at home.

Also, we must not forget the sacrifices made by the families of these brave men and women.

We thank them for allowing their loved ones to serve and protect our nation.

This year’s Remembrance Day

Steve

CHRISTIE service at the Lacombe Memorial Centre was especially poignant, in light of the recent attacks on members of our armed forces and on one of our most cherished institutions, the Canadian Parliament.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of our fallen soldiers, Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent and Cpl. Nathan Cirillo, and with all Canadians affected by the brutal and violent attacks.

The people of Lacombe stand united with our fellow Canadians in condemning these senseless attacks on our society and our values, and we are firm and steadfast in our resolve to not be intimidated by those who wish to impose their

beliefs through intimidation and violence.

They will not succeed in dividing our society by sowing suspicion and mistrust, nor will they succeed in diminishing our community spirit!

I want to assure our citizens that the City of Lacombe and the Lacombe Police Service are working closely with our provincial and federal partners to monitor and evaluate the most recent information about the safety of our community.

While these tragic events remind us that we need to be vigilant in our municipal emergency preparedness, I have every confidence in our law enforcement agencies to keep our community and our country safe.

In closing, I would like to state that I am very proud and thankful to live in a multicultural, multiethnic society where we can discuss all types of issues in a civil fashion, and where we have the ability to disagree without fear of

censure.

Canada is a representative democracy, where all citizens have the right to participate, either directly or indirectly, in making the decisions that affect them.

Our democratic values – which so many Canadians have died defending – are very important, and for a representative democracy to work best, it is important that you share your thoughts about local governance with me or with other council members.

Council has made it a priority to be receptive to residents’ concerns, and to communicate with the public with openness and transparency in mind.

We may not always agree, but your right to bring forward issues, concerns and recommendations to those you have elected to public office is what democracy is all about.

This is the enduring legacy that our veterans have left us.

Steve Christie is the mayor of Lacombe.

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How to protect your family from Ebola infection If it wasn’t happening I wouldn’t believe it! But night after night I’ve seen Wolf Blitzer on CNN and Peter Mansbridge on CBC news talking about Ebola, interviewing infectious disease experts about it. Yet, to my knowledge, no one in medical circles nor in the media has discussed the fact that there’s a proven way to treat viral diseases successfully, such as Ebola.

What astounds me is that intelligent people are totally ignorant of medical history. Their lack of knowledge has doomed Ebola victims in West Africa and may kill others if this disease hits North America with a vengeance.

Sixty-four years ago Dr. Frederick Klenner, a small town family doctor treated 60 polio patients with large doses of intravenous Vitamin C. This killed the virus. Not one patient developed paralysis. Later, he

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JONES showed that other viral diseases such as meningitis, encephalitis and measles could be cured by large amounts of intravenous Vitamin C. This research is collecting dust.

Others have also reported that the proper dosage of intravenous Vitamin C will cure all viral diseases.

The research is well documented and available for all to see on the Internet.

Currently prevention has a dismal track record.

Nurses using the designated protocol and protective clothing have developed Ebola. It’s not surprising,

as getting safely out of this clothing is precarious. Consider the awkward scenario if, while wearing this suit of infected armour, they should need to use the bathroom while on duty with a patient! One slip means infection and possible death.

Then all the bodily protection is useless.

There are other serious problems. Will adequate isolation areas be available if large numbers of suspected patients require them? Will there be enough nurses and other personnel trained in infection?

Will the supply of protective clothing run out? Will human excrement, bodily uids, and infected equipment be handled safely?

Some hospital personnel have already refused to enter a room due to a lack of protection. Some may de-

cide the job is too dangerous and go home.

Finally, how many people will want to enter a hospital when it’s treating desperately ill Ebola patients?

Particularly when doctors admit they have no 100% cure for treating Ebola. It’s easy to see how the system can break down.

So what can you do to decrease your risk of Ebola infection? I’ve talked to several experts and one approach makes the most sense to me. It’s the one I’ve recommended to my family. But you should seek the advice of your own doctor.

One researcher claimed the most effective preventive is to immediately give the immune system a boost with oral doses of Vitamin C. This process saturates the blood with C and provides a healthy baseline of

this vitamin in case Ebola strikes. The dose is 2,000 milligrams (mgs) of Vitamin C with breakfast and the evening meal.

But if Ebola strikes then it’s imperative to increase the amount of Vitamin C every other hour up to bowel tolerance. High doses of Vitamin C eventually cause diarrhea, but tolerance varies from person to person. The message is to take as much Vitamin C as you can if infected with Ebola.

This expert believed that continuous high doses of Vitamin C for several days may be just as effective as the intravenous route. It’s also more practical during an epidemic.

I believe that it is also prudent to add lysine to this therapy. Lysine adds strength to the arterial wall making it less likely

to rupture and cause death which happens with Ebola infection.

My advice is to visit a Health Food Store for further information. Powder and pill forms of vitamin C are available, containing both ingredients in the right dosage. But pills are also available that can be taken separately.

Let’s hope the Ebola problem soon subsides. But this may not happen so supplies of Vitamin C, a natural remedy, may run short if panic sets in.

Moreover, this combination is not a waste of money. It also prevents and reverses coronary heart disease. Regrettably, this information is also collecting dust.

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Only in darkness do we appreciate light I grew up in Saskatchewan where the clock never jumps forward or backward.

Days never seem longer or shorter because they get darker or lighter. You never lose or gain sleep. And though I’ve lived in Alberta and B.C. for many years now, there’s still something jarring about daylight savings time to me, especially the one we just had.

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VREEKEN Though it’s nice to have the sun tickle your face in the morning as you wake, there is something jarring about the way the darkness suddenly presses in around you earlier and earlier. The way changing your clocks backwards makes you recognize the darkness more than you would care.

There are times in life when darkness presses in, when you recognize it more than you care to. Not just physical darkness, but brokenness and suffering. It has a way of trying to suffocate you, of closing in, of blanketing you.

These past few weeks have been one of those such times. I’ve seen and experienced more darkness, more brokenness, more suffering, in the lives of many people around me than I care to admit. Which makes me reflect on my own periods of darkness, brokenness and suffering more than I desire. If you look for darkness, brokenness, and suffering, you will find it—glimpses and shadows of it are everywhere. If you don’t look for it, sometimes, the shadows still find you, either from within your own heart or through others.

Darkness, suffering and brokenness have a way of journeying with us through life. Once we’ve experienced it, we can pack it away neatly for a while, put it in filing cabinets, mostly master the surges of pain and negative responses of fear or anger we have to particular situations, but

it never really truly leaves. As my friend says, “Brokenness is like having Celiac disease or diabetes—it’s always there, it’s just to what degree are you affected or debilitated by it.” The amount of darkness, the way it affects us, varies, like the patterns of the sun.

We are about to enter the Christmas season, malls bustling, bright red Santas and Reindeer noses. Presents stacked under trees. Lights, baking, and music. A season of laughter, fun, and excitement.

But in the church, we have a four-week season called Advent. It is a season, in the northern hemisphere that extends over some of the darkest days of winter. It is a season, where in the midst of shortened days, of darkness, we light candles, sing some mournful songs, and enter a period of waiting. In many ways, Advent is an acting out, depicting, remembering those who waited for freedom from bondage from their enemies, who suffered under the hands of their oppressors, who had darkness pressing in around them. Advent is a season of waiting for light. Of waiting for hope to be actualized. It is a season, we in the church embrace darkness, suffering, and brokenness.

I am glad for Advent. Glad for the season of darkness, waiting, suffering and brokenness.

Glad there is a time where communities say, “Yes. We do experience darkness. Life is not always like it is on the movies.” Glad there’s a season we do not run from darkness, to mourn, lament, and wail together and the revelation we learn through darkness. Glad for a season which teaches us what light is, what flourishing of life is, what hope is—for it is only in knowing darkness and brokenness we understand what light is.

A season which recognizes we have a God who came into the darkness, to walk with us in it, to suffer with us and then eventually to point us to the hope of darkness being forever defeated, light infiltrating all areas forever and ever. Bringing the ending of brokenness and waiting. Yet, while we wait I am glad for a season which allows us to sit in darkness, yet not without hope.

Dayna Vreeken is a pastor at Woody Nook Christian Reformed Church.

‘Sockey Night’ helps charities United Way is hosting their sixth annual Sockey Night in Red Deer on Nov. 15th.

During the second intermission of this Saturday night’s Rebels game, fans are encouraged to throw socks onto the ice, which are then collected by United Way volunteers.

Thanks to the support of community members, volunteers and sponsors, United Way is able to donate hundreds of socks to local charities.

“The socks gathered, the

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awareness and the money raised at this event will help our community in more ways than one. With the support United Way has received this year, the campaign as a whole is shaping up to be a great success,” said Dustin Sundby, 2014 volunteer campaign cochair.

United Way’s Sockey Night in Red Deer comes just after the halfway point in the annual United Way campaign.

Over the last two months, volunteers and staff have

visited hundreds of employees across Central Alberta to show the impact that United Way has in their community.

Speaking engagements included dinner meetings, morning safety meetings and everything in-between.

The presentations are another way United Way engages supporters and encourages them to ‘Get Off The Bench and Bring The Change’. More information can be found at www. caunitedway.ca.

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EVENTS Canadian National Institute for the Blind Lacombe peer support group. For seniors who are blind or partially sighted. Bi-monthly meetings held at Spruce Terrace in Lacombe (5002-51 Ave). Next meeting is Nov. 19th at 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. For more information contact Amanda Bradley, senior peer support specialist, CNIB Red Deer at 403-346-0037.

Lacombe Christmas Farmers Markets. Fridays 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Lacombe Memorial Centre. Starting Nov. 14th and ending Dec. 12th. Special Moonlight Madness sale on Nov. 27th from 5 to 10 p.m.

Visions Country Gospel Christmas Concert will be held at Blackfalds United Church on Nov. 21st at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 and 16 and under are free. There will also be a silent auction and snacks provided. Phone 403885-4857 or 403-885-4780 or check our web site at blackfaldsunitedchurch.com for more information or advance tickets.

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Parkland Classical Singers community choir based in Lacombe is looking for more members.

Rehearsals are held on Thursdays 6:30-8 p.m. at the Wolf Creek Community Church beginning. For more information call Carolyn at 403-782-7365.

Lacombe Walking Group Wednesdays from 12-12:30 p.m. Meet at Medcombe Walk-in Clinic, no registration required.

Kozy Korner Sunday Music 1 p.m. the last three Sundays of each month. Kozy Korner Tuesday dinners every week at noon.

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

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.

Taoist Tai Chi a relaxing, low impact exercise; continuing classes year round, for those who have completed beginners or have learned Taoist Tai Chi before.

Participate in classes of your choice. Available in Red Deer, Lacombe, Rocky Mountain House, and Innisfail. Contact 403-3466772 for more information.

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Annual Lacombe Hospital Christmas Market will be held on Nov. 24th from 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Grey Cup Party on Nov. 30th at Lincoln Hall. Doors open at 3 p.m. with game at 4 p.m. $20 per person. Includes 10 wings, bowl of baked beans, and two drink tickets.

Elnora Christmas Market at the Elnora Community Hall Dec. 6th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Lunch will be served all day and photos will be offered this year. For more information or to book tables, call 403773-2270 or 403-773-2269.

Bingo Night on Dec. 6th at 7p.m. at Lincoln Hall. $5 for the first card, $1 for every card after that. Each family bring a snack. Bar will be open. There will be a number of prizes throughout the evening.

Annual Christmas Concert At Lincoln Hall on Dec. 12th.

Program starts at 7 p.m. followed by a visit from Santa.

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Lacombe Legion Breakfasts third Sunday of every month from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

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

St. Andrew’s United Church Jr. Choir for ages 5 – 18. Meets Thursdays 5:30-6:30 p.m. Contact Jesssica at 403-352-5486.

St. Andrew’s United Church Adult Choir for those 18 and older. Practices on Wednesdays from 7:15 – 8:30 p.m. Contact St. Andrew’s United Church office at 403-782-3148.

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

at 403-782-7183 or by email at amacaskill@telus.net. Practices are held at the Red Deer Legion on Tuesdays at 7 p.m.

Quilting and crafts is 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 403-8854780 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, 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

ing. Come join us for coffee. $2.

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

MEETINGS Affirm – Providing safe and confidential support to people of all sexual orientation and identity, their families and friends. We meet in Lacombe. For more information, call Marg at 403-7821887 or Ross at 403-782-3671.

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. It’s about being able to express with like-minded women the pain and confusion that comes with loss, as well as the encouragement and friendship to help you once again live a life filled with meaning and purpose...an earnest life.

There are no councillors present, only a facilitator to help keep conversations moving. W.H.O.L.E meets monthly and is open to widows of all ages. Space is limited, so please phone to book a spot. Refreshments will be served. Call 403-550-4508.

Lacombe Art Guild - the guild meets regularly on the second and third Tuesday of each month. A variety of workshops are provided for developing artists. Membership is $15 per year.

Contact Betty Peers at 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.

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

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

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Horoscope ARIES

TAURUS

Mar 21/Apr 20

Apr 21/May 21

Aries, containing your

Practice discretion this week,

emotions may be challenging

Taurus. You do not know how a

this week. Exciting events

particular situation will unfold,

begin to unfold, so enjoy them

so it is better to stay neutral

as much as possible. Enlist

until the entire situation settles.

some friends to join the fun.

Then you can take action.

GEMINI May 22/Jun 21

CANCER Jun 22/Jul 22

Some colleagues may want to

It is time for you to step up and

goof off all week long and get

take the reins, Cancer. Your

nothing accomplished, Gemini.

leadership skills have long

But you have other goals and

been an asset, and it’s time to

know some hard work now

put them to use for the

means fun later.

greater good.

LEO

VIRGO

Jul 23/Aug 23

Aug 24/Sept 22

Leo, an upcoming adventure

Downplay your authority this

has you brimming with

week, Virgo. Newcomers to

excitement. Some people

your place of employment will

are drawn to your vigor,

feel more comfortable around

while others are a little

you if they don’t have to worry

uncomfortable.

about rank.

LIBRA Sept 23/Oct 23

postpone a commitment any

before you achieve a goal,

longer. It may not seem like

Scorpio. You just need to

the right time just yet, but you

learn how to pace yourself

need to forge ahead anyway

a little better and to ignore

and handle things as

distractions that result

they come.

in delays.

CAPRICORN Capricorn, express your

week, Sagittarius. You have

emotions this week even if

long felt the desire to display

you think your ideas will not

this other side, and now is a

garner much support. Exercise

great time to do so. Encourage

diplomacy, as you do not want

others to do the same.

to engage in any conflicts.

AQUARIUS

PISCES

Jan 21/Feb 18

Feb 19/Mar 20

You may explore different

Don’t squander money on a

interests and hobbies this

lavish purchase this week,

seems to be the right fit, Aquarius. Do not let it get you down. You will find the answer.

25. Campaign funding group 27. Plural of 30 down 28. Captures 29. Turf 30. Fencing sword 31. Cost, insurance and freight (abbr.)

33. Expression of bafflement 35. Frames of reference 36. Very large 37. Old TV screen tube 39. Keyboard instruments 42. Governments 43. Fashion designer Jacobs 44. Carrier’s invention 46. Cruise 47. Art ____ style of design 48. From a distance 49. Rock singer Turner 50. Churn 51. Hotels 52. Genetic info carrier 53. Irritate 54. Also on the option key 55. Steeped beverage 56. Indicates position

Dec 22/Jan 20

Express your creativity this

week only to find that nothing

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.)

SCORPIO It is easy to feel burnt out

Nov 23/Dec 21

ANSWER

Oct 24/Nov 22

Libra, it is impossible to

SAGITTARIUS

HOW TO PLAY:

Pisces. There are better ways to spend your money in the coming weeks.

CLUES ACROSS 1. Domestic cat 6. Picasso’s mistress Dora 10. Bounces over water 14. Calculators 15. Jeopardized 17. Voice of Dory 19. Guided 20. Ribonucleic acid (abbr.)

21. Evenings prior to 22. French river into Ghent 23. Inspires wonder 24. Sacred bull of Egypt 26. Am. sable 29. Liquid body substances

31. Singer Nat King 32. Expression of disgust 34. Oil cartel 35. Mentums 37. City of Danao island 38. Place of refuge 39. Fancy ottoman 40. 20th Hebrew letter 41. Alleviating 43. Tangles 45. London gallery 46. Pouchlike structure 47. Citizen of Copenhagen 48. Swiss river 49. Denotes three

52. Treatment for addicts 56. Inheritable by rules 57. Stalin’s predecessor 58. N. Mexico artist colony 59. Initials of 1st American woman in space 60. Afrikaans

CLUES DOWN 1. Far east weight unit 2. Competent 3. Bare or unadorned 4. Bridge building degree 5. Other side of yang (Chinese)

6. Personal manners 7. Am. Mountain Guide Assoc.

8. Imitate 9. Acts of reclamation 10. Most critical 11. Brews 12. Foot (Latin) 13. South Dakota 16. Hero-worship 18. Removes moisture 22. NY Hamptons location (initials) 23. Egyptian god of life 24. Sporting venue

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1961 – 2014 Daniel Leigh Stingel of Lacombe, Alberta passed away on November 4th, 2014 at the age of 53 at the Lacombe Hospital and Care Centre.

Dan (or Dano) was born in Pincher Creek, Alberta in February 1961 to Carl & Marg Stingel.

He moved with his family to Alix, Alberta in 1967 and later still to their farm two miles west of Alix. In high school, he met Karen Hanes and they began dating. Deciding they were best buddies, they wed in 1983. In 1987 they welcomed their first son, Darcy, followed happily

by Derek in 1989 and ‘those Stingel boys’ were complete. Having started as a bodyman in the auto industry, Dan’s career was as successful as it was varied; body shop owner, insurance adjuster, teacher and firefighter were just a few of the hats he wore. His love for his friends and neighbours was evident in his dedication to his community. He had a heart of gold and was always putting others before himself. A Mason, Kinsmen, husband, father, brother, friend, story-teller, hero and more, he will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of meeting and knowing him. He loved you all.

He was pre-deceased by some of his beloved aunts and uncles, his mother, Margaret Stingel, and is lovingly survived by Karen, his wife of 31 years; his sons Darcy Stingel and Derek (Ashley) Stingel; his father Carl (Signe) Stingel; his sisters Cynthia (Brian) Fox and Janine Stingel; his sisters-in-law Betty Lou Hanes and Gail (George) Payne; brothers-in-law Lloyd Beamish and Kevin (Jose) Hanes; his nephews Ben (Maren) Fox, Joel Fox, Maxime Durflinger, Matt (Trista) Beamish, Courtney Beamish and Jamie Hanes; his nieces Leah (Chris) Simeniuk, Kara (Jeff) Halvorsen, Lindy Payne and Stephanie (Drew) Bakgaard; and many great- nieces and nephews, as well as countless friends who were, and always will be, near and dear to him and his family.

A Celebration of Dan’s life was held at the Lacombe Memorial Centre on Sunday, November 9th at 2:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the Stingels ask that you follow Dan’s lead and pay it forward to those who are in need. A donation in Dan’s name may be made to the Canadian Liver Foundation – www.liver.ca .

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ZUBAR Production Services

Arts & Crafts Shows

50

Oilfield

800

is currently taking resumes for experienced Production Testing Personnel Email resume to: rdzubaroffice@telus.net or fax to (403)346-9420.

Restaurant/ Hotel

CHRISTMAS CRAFT AND BAKE SALE, Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre, Sat. Nov. 15 , 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 4620 47A Ave. Handiwork, knitting and much more.

Nearly new boutique will also be open.

Personals

60

COCAINE ANONYMOUS 403-396-8298

Caregivers/ Aides

710

CAREGIVER for disabled F senior in Sylvan Lake for weekends. Duties: personal care, meals, some light housekeeping.

Wages $18-$20/hr. depending on experience. 403-887-0069

Oilfield

800

TREELINE WELL SERVICES Has Opening for all positions! Immediately.

All applicants must have current H2S, Class 5 with Q Endorsement,and First Aid. We offer competitive wages & excellent benefits.

Please include 2 work reference names and numbers.

Please fax resume to: 403-264-6725 Or email to: tannis@treelinewell.com No phone calls please. www.treelinewell.com DEX Production Testing req’s exp. day night supervisors, assistants, and boiler hands. Must have boilers ticket.

Competitive wage & benefit pkg. Email resume to: office@ dexproduction.com or fax 403-864-8284

BEARSPAW is a moderately sized oil and gas company operating primarily in the Stettler and Drumheller areas. We are currently accepting applications for a

JUNIOR OIL AND GAS OPERATOR

820

RUEON Thai Restaurant (104, 6751-52 Ave) Red Deer requires a Thai Cook: Prepare / cook meals, supervise & train kitchen staff. Requirements: High School & 2 yrs exp with Thai cooking. $13.32/hr 40 hrs/wk. Email: rueonthai restaurant @ hotmail.ca

in our Stettler Field.

Applicants need to be TAP HOUSE mechanically inclined, NORTH motivated to work hard (formerly Sam’s Cafe) is and learn quickly. now taking applications for Associated industry Full Time/Part time COOK, experience eg. instrumenBring resume to tation or facilities 7101 Gaetz Ave. Red Deer construction experience between 2-4 pm. would be an asset but is not necessarily required.

Looking for a new pet?

This position offers a Check out Classifieds to diverse and challenging find the purrfect pet. work environment with competitive pay, attractive benefits and the ability to grow within the organization. Applicants must live or be willing to relocate to within a 20 minute commute of the work place location (Stettler).

THE RUSTY PELICAN is Please Submit Resume’s now accepting resumes for Attention Human F/T Exp’d Resources LINE COOKS Email: payroll@ at all stations. bearspawpet.com MUST HAVE: Fax: (403) 258-3197 • 2-3 yrs. post secondary Mail: Suite 5309, 333 96th education.

Ave NE Calgary, Alberta T3R 1H1 • 2-3 yrs. on-the-job exp.

• Provide references Classifieds The hourly rate will be Your place to SELL $13.25 - $15. per hour Your place to BUY dependant on experience.

Mail to: 2079 50 AVE. Red Deer, AB T4R 1Z4 LOCAL SERVICE CO. or Call 403-347-1414 in Red Deer REQ’S EXP. or Fax to: 403-347-1161 VACUUM TRUCK OPERATOR Must have Class 3 licence w/air & all oilfield tickets.

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

CARRIERS REQUIRED Wolf Creek Public Schools invites applications for the following position:

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT École James S. McCormick School For further specifics on the above position, please visit Wolf Creek Public Schools’ website at www.wolfcreek.ab.ca, or contact the Division Office at 403-783-3473

To deliver the

CENTRAL AB LIFE & LACOMBE EXPRESS 1 day a week in: LACOMBE BLACKFALDS Please call Rick for details 403-314-4303

Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT

Trades

850

EVRAZ Red Deer Works is now accepting applications for

Journeyman Millwrights, Electricians, and Machinists.

Individuals must be safety conscious, physically fit, able to work overtime and shift work.

Wages start at $40.00 per hour and offer an excellent benefit and pension package.

Please send resume to reddeerhr@evrazna.com or deliver in person to 27251 391 Township Road

Forester Logging Ltd. is seeking a

Heavy Duty Mechanic with at least at least 5-10 years in the forestry/ logging industry.

Experience with hydraulics is a must as well. Duties include servicing Forester’s Fleet & preventative maintenance.

Forester Logging is equipped with their own Brand New Service Truck that’s fully set up and ready to roll. This job is based on Full time hours, 12 months of the year.

Forester Logging has Competitive Wages and an excellent Benefits Plan (after 3 months) Please forward resumes and driver’s abstracts to Forester.shop@gmail.com or by fax to (403) 846-0092.

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

ANDERS & MORRISROE Adult Newspaper Carriers Needed For Early Morning Delivery of the

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

THE RUSTY PELICAN is now accepting resumes for an EXPERIENCED BARTENDER. MUST HAVE REFERENCES. Able to work evening shift.

Apply within: 2079-50 Ave. 2-4 pm. Mon.-Fri. Fax 403-347-1161 Phone calls WILL NOT be accepted.

RED DEER ADVOCATE

SIDING INSTALLER with or without trailer & tools. F.T. year round work, must have truck and 2 yrs. exp. $1 -$1.10 per sq.ft. 403-358-8580

6 Days a week!

Delivery to be done on/or before 6:30 am For More Information, Please call Prodie Phone 403-314-4301

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Trades

850

HEAVEY DUTY JOURNEYMEN/ APPRENTICE SERVICE TECHNICIANS Peterbilt Red Deer is now hiring Heavy Duty Journeyman and Apprentice’s for our Schlumberger Location • • • • • • • •

Competitive Wages Benefit and RRSP packages In-house and out of house training opportunities Large new clean shop with excellent work environment CAT/Cumming’s Engine experience required Electronic engine troubleshooting Long weekend every second week CVIP Inspection Station If this sounds like an opportunity that interests you please e-mail your resume to: jgrove@ peterbiltreddeer.com

Truckers/ Drivers

860

Misc.

Help

880

F/T TRUCK drivers req’d. WAREHOUSE Minimum Class 5 with air Inside Sales and clean abstract. Exp. Supervisor preferred. In person to Key F/T, Red Deer, Towing 4083-78 St. Cres. $20 - $25/hr.

Red Deer.

Responsible for all office & shipping and receiving processes. Requires: strong mgmt skills; NEED EXPERIENCED accurate data entry skills; Class 1 drivers for short ability to train employees in and long haul. Full Time. policy & procedures; Runs AB., SASK, Manitoba order entry, inventory, & BC. Please call returns, & warehouse PROMAX TRANSPORT at 227-2712 or fax resume knowledge; experience in shipping & receiving. w/abstract 403-227-2743 Experience with forklift and oilfield or oilfield equipment is a huge plus.

Pleasant working Start your career! environment with See Help Wanted competitive wages and benefit program includes RRSP plan, health, dental and life insurance.

Fax or email resume to: Misc.

Help

880

ACADEMIC Express ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Kemper Valve & Fittings Corp.

Fax: 847-487-9354 Email HR@ kempervalve.com

WINTER START GED Preparation Would you like to take the GED in your community?

BRIDGER CONST. LTD. We do it all! 403-302-8550 • Red Deer LOSS PREVENTION • Rocky Mtn. House INSPECTOR • Rimbey Wynward Insurance Group • Caroline has an opening for a Loss • Castor Prevention Inspector for • Sylvan Lake the territory of Central and • Innisfail Southern Alberta to inspect • Stettler and evaluate physical • Ponoka conditions and safety and • Lacombe 5* JUNK REMOVAL risk management practices Property clean up 340-8666 on risks we insure.

Gov’t of Alberta Funding This is a full time home may be available. based position with a company vehicle provided.

We do snow shoveling/ 403-340-1930 We offer a competitive dump runs/yard/garage/ www.academicexpress.ca salary and benefits shed clean ups/odd jobs package. A full description 403-885-5333 of the position and our company can be found on DISPATCHER REQ’D. our website, www.

Knowledge of Red Deer wynward.com. and area is essential.

Please apply by email to Verbal and written careers@wynward.com. communication skills are req’d. Send resume by fax to 403-346-0295 PAINTER F/T JG PAINTING, 25 yrs. exp.

Join our highly qualified Free Est. 403-872-8888 painting team. Serving Dog Central is currently Central AB. Vehicle req’d. looking for an experienced Contact Drew at CCL full time groomer. If you 403-596-1829 would like to make more money doing a job you love this is the place for PETROFIELD Industries, you.

We are a table rental the Leader in manufacturing salon so you can much Hydrovac trucks, is accepting more money than if you resumes for the following are on commission. Please positions: email resumes to nicolek * Quality Control Manager @telus.net or apply in person.

(You will have trade or technical education, Quality Control training/ Classifieds...costs so little coursework / certification, Saves you so much!

ATTENTION FARMERS Project Management and FARMERETTS Training. Fabricator/ welder Christmas is only 7 weeks experience, 3 - 5 years away...Don’t spend QC experience and CWB EXPERIENCED HOG Christmas alone.

Supervisor Certification.

FARM WORKERS NEEDED. Laura has companions Class 3A Driver’s\Licence All areas of the barn. waiting for you. an asset) Must have 2 yrs of previous Call Sincere Connections * General Labourers experience. $18/hr or Dating Service Red Deer. * Industrial Painters higher depending on exp.

Call 403-886-4733 * Sandblasters + benefits. F/T year round * Material Handler work. Resumes can be * 2nd Yr Welder with faxed to 403-748-4613 Aluminum experience Visit our website at: www.tornadotrucks.com for more details. Our Company has an enthusiastic fast paced working environment, with advancement possibilities for the motivated person, and offers an excellent benefit package. fax 403-742-5544 e-mail: hr@petrofield.com

Truckers/ Drivers

860

CLASS 1 or 3 drivers req’d for moving equipment.

Resumes to be dropped off at Key Towing. 4083-78 St. Cres. Red Deer.

Health & Beauty

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

Antiques & Art

Golf Pictures (2) wood framed, dble. matted, 30x16. $35. Set. 403-346-2070

Auctions

SHRUMS MEATS HIRING EXP’D. BUTCHER, $20-$30/hr.

Phone 1-403-742-1427 or fax 403-742-1429

PRECISE ROOFING LTD. 15 Yrs. Exp., Ref’s Avail.

403-896-4869

1530

AUCTION Sales Wed. @ 6 pm.

Antique sales 1st. Sun. of the month @ 1 pm. Nov. 2 Moose Hall 2 miles south of Ponoka on 2A WE BUY FOR CASH. 403-304-4791 Check website for full listings www.bigstrapperauctions.net

Clothing

1590

BOY’S SIZE 12 ADIDA’S SOCCER SHOES with shin guards (hardly worn) $30. 403-352-2339 MEN’S WINTER JACKETS 1- Marv Holland Safety Wear, XL. $40.

1 -Storm Master XL, $40.

403-342-5609

Firewood 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, also performing same jobs as workers. Terms of employment incl. a 40 hr week, Sunday’s off & $20.00/hr.

Jobs starting Aug 19th 2014.

Reply with info to: phil@gullvalley.ca

1520

1660

AFFORDABLE

Homestead Firewood Spruce & Pine -Split. Firepits avail. 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472 FIREWOOD, birch, spruce & pine. North of Costco 403-346-7178, 392-7754

LOGS

1700

NEW LIZ AREN NY, 1 red croc. make-up bag. c/w 12 eyeshadows, 2 blush, 1 nail polish, 1 lip gloss. $195 value, asking $75.

Would make a great Christmas gift.

403-227-2976

Household Furnishings

1720

Dogs

1840

HIGH QUALITY LABRADOODLES and GOLDEN DOODLE pups Long time Breeder, text 306-521-1371 www.furtettishfarm.ca

DINING ROOM SET with 4 chairs & leaf, good shape. Sporting Goods $175. Nice top with light wood around side, brass legs on chairs. 403-346-4155 SKIS, 205 Mega Sport Tyrolia, and boots Sz. 10, MATTRESS & Boxspring, Memo Salomon.

Serta, Pillowtop. Queen $40. ea. or both for $70.

Size. Delivery Avail. $100.

403-346-2070 403-346-0674 392-5657

1860

Stereos TV's, VCRs

1730

HOUSE STEREO, $140.

403-782-3847

Wanted To Buy

1930

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

HP Computer Monitor, $35. 403-782-3847 PSII w/10 games, $70.

DS Lite w/5 games. Red. $80. 403-782-3847

Misc. for Sale

1760

BOY’S SIZE 12 ADIDA’S SOCCER SHOES with shin guards (hardly worn) $30. 403-352-2339

Agricultural #2000 - #2290

Farm Equipment ..............2010 Haying Equipment ............2020 Tractors ............................2030 Combines & Headers ......2040 NEW - NEVER USED! Fertilizer Equipment..........2050 Beautiful Normandy Misc. Farm Machinery ......2060 Cut Lace Duvet, Bed Skirt Equipment Wanted ..........2070 & Shams for double bed. Farm Custom Work ..........2080 Asking $125.

Farm Auctions ..................2090 403-346-1934 or email: Livestock ..........................2100 gandersonrd@shaw.ca Livestock - Exotic..............2110 RHINSTONE necklace and Sheep ..............................2120 earrings to match from the Poultry ..............................2130 1950’s, A1 cond. $75; large Horses ..............................2140 stainless steel pot $8; approx. Horse Boarding ................2150 40 peacock feathers $1/ea.; Riding Supplies ................2160 large multi colored flower Horse/Stock Trailers ........2170 vase $18, large fruit bowl Pasture Wanted ................2180 grape design $10. Magic Moments - the very pest of Grain, Feed, Hay ..............2190 Perry Comeaux, 3 CD’s in Seed Grain ......................2200 Seeding & Tillage ............2210 1 package, new, $15.

403-346-2231

Musical Instruments

1770

CORNET (Trumpet) FE’OLDS & Son, made in Las Angeles, $99.

403-877-0825

Pets & Supplies

1810

2 AQUARIUMS/CRITTER CAGE - NO LEAKS. 20 gallon Hartz in box c/w hood light. $50.

5 Gallon, $20.

Or get both for $60.

AQUARIUM GRAVEL - 10 lbs (new), white, $15 403-227-2976 37 TABLETS (For Dogs) 225 mg with Milk Thistle.

Expires 05/15. For Liver Function. Vet cost was $106, asking $50.

403-227-2976

Cats

1830

Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar.

Price depends on location.

Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346

2 BALINESE KITTENS 1 SNOWSHOE SIAMESE 3 BURMAN $25/ea. 403-887-3649

SEWING, garment making, Now Offering Hotter, Cleaner alterations, mending & repairs. Mon. - Sat. Darris BC Birch. All Types. P.U. / 403-597-0850 Blackfalds Delivery. Lyle 403-783-2275

2 KITTENS black/white to give away, Squeaky and Tippy, very tame 403-782-3031

For Rent #3000 - #3200

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

Wanted to Rent #3250 - #3390

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

Houses/ Duplexes

DUVET COVER, Navy, King sz., like new $30.

403-346-2070

SNOWBLOWER Craftsman. Excellent shape.

Call for details. Asking $675 obo. 403-309-3475

4020

CUSTOM BUILT

5 PC. bdrm. suite, queen, $175 403-782-7439

SET: COFFEE TABLE & 2 END TABLES. $150.

Lighter wood with glass tops. 403-346-4155

Houses For Sale

Farm Equipment

2010

CUSTOM BUILD 24’PANELS & WINDBREAKS made out of pipe. Will do calf feeders & special orders.

Please call 403-704-3828 for further inquiry or email: jchof@platinum.ca

MUST SELL Future steel building, ready to be erected, 26’ x 25’ x 19’ located in Central AB, great for farm or small acreage, cost $19,000 will sacrifice for $12,500 403-485-2532

Farm Custom Work

2080

CUSTOM TUB GRINDING Truck mount grinder w/550 HP. Call Nolan 403-357-9674

Grain, Feed Hay

2190

BIG SQUARE BARLEY STRAW FOR SALE. 403-782-6428

3020

SYLVAN LAKE: fully furnished, inclds dishes, bedding, utils. Avail. Now! $1200. 403-880-0210.

Condos/ Townhouses

3070

PARK Model for rent for full season or for sale at Sun Vista RV Resort, Arizona.

403-346-7178 or 392-7754

Mobile Lot

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

Real Estate #4000 - #4190

Realtors & Services..........4010 Houses for Sale................4020 Houses Wanted ................4030 Condos/Townhouses ........4040 Acreages ..........................4050 Acreages Wanted ............4060 Farms/Land ......................4070 Farms/Land Wanted ........4080 Manufactured/ Mobile Homes ..................4090 Income Property ..............4100 Commercial Property ......4110 Industrial Property ............4120 Cottages/Resort Property ..4130 Businesses for Sale..........4140 Buildings for Sale ............4150 Lots for Sale ....................4160 Out of Town Property ......4170 Investment Opportunities ..4180 Mortgages Bought/Sold....4190

Houses For Sale

MUST SELL New Home. 1325 sq.ft. bi-level, 24x23 att. garage.

403-588-2550

REDUCED Total 2682 sq. ft. bungalow 7 appls., + pool table, 403-347-6754, 347-6509

Condos/ Townhouses

4040

NEW CONDO 1000 sq.ft. 2 bdrm., 2 bath. $194,900. 403-588-2550

Farms/ Land

4070

80 ACRE APPROVED SUBDIVISION For sale or possible trade.

Close to Tobin Lake, SK. www.simplesite.com/ migrationridgezoneresort Asking $225,000.

Phone 403-742-8574

Investment Opportunities

4180

4 PLEX/sale Elnora, huge lot, 2 titles, fully occupied,.

Brian 403-348-6594

3030

ALIX, 2 bdrm. 1 bath condo, with balcony & 2 parking. Avail, immed.

403-341-9974

Cottage/ Seasonal

NEW HOMES Mason Martin Homes Senior New Home Planner Kyle, 403-588-2550

4020

BY OWNER. Sunnybrook, A/C & RV Parking. Dbl. det. garage. Lots of extras.

403-347-6754 or 347-6509

Transportation #5000-5300

Automotive Services ........5010 Antique & Classic Autos ....5020 Cars ..................................5030 SUV’s................................5040 Trucks ..............................5050 Heavy Trucks....................5060 Vans/Buses ......................5070 Motorcycles ......................5080 Campers ..........................5090 Motorhomes......................5100 5th Wheels........................5110 Holiday Trailers ................5120 Tent Trailers ......................5130 Utility Trailers ....................5140 ATV’s ................................5150 Boats & Marine ................5160 Snowmobiles ....................5170 Tires, Parts & Accessories ......................5180 Auto Wreckers ..................5190 Vehicles Wanted ..............5200 Car/Truck Rental ..............5210 Recreational Vehicle Rental ..............................5220 Trailer Rental ....................5230 Misc. Automotive ..............5240 RV’s ..................................5300

Cars

5030

2007 Ford Focus, 4 dr. auto. loaded, heated leather seats.

113,000 km. 403-318-3040

Trucks

5050

2006 SILVERADO Z71 special edition, e/c, 4X4.

New windshield, remote start, 160,000 km, 5.3, 1 owner, very clean. $12,500 no GST 403-505-5795

Tires, Parts Acces.

5180

CASE of 12 Formula 1 w/Synthetic wear guard oil, 5W20, $25; two 4.4L of Gastrol GTX SAE 5w20 $10/ea., Premium diesel engine oil, 20L pail, SAE, 15w40, $30 403-782-7439

Careers

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Canada

Human Resources Coordinator Westmoreland Coal Company, Canada has a position available for a permanent, full-time Human Resources Coordinator based out of Paintearth Mine, located south of Forestburg, Alberta.

Are you stuck in a boring, dead end job???

Are you are a person who enjoys a challenge, working hard, and the satisfaction of a job well done at the end of the day?

Are you looking for a winning team that you can grow and build your future with?

Position ProďŹ le: Reporting to the Manager, Human Resources & Safety, this position is responsible for a wide range of Human Resources & Safety activities at both Sheerness and Paintearth Mine sites. Responsibilities include, but not limited to: • Payroll processing for hourly operations; • Assisting in administering the recruitment process; • Interpreting & complying with the current Collective Bargaining Agreement; • Administering employee beneďŹ ts & pension; • Administering employee Safety Training System; • Assisting with various ofďŹ ce administration functions.

If so, we want to get to know you better!

Ponoka is looking for a

Service Advisor The successful candidate will be selfmotivated, able to multi-task, and have superb customer service skills.

QualiďŹ cations: • The ideal candidate will possess a degree, diploma or certiďŹ cate in Human Resources or Business Administration with at least 3-5 years experience. Working towards a CHRP designation would be considered an asset. • Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, communication, leadership and organizational skills. • Previous experience working in Human Resources in a unionized environment; • Be able to work with minimal supervision and be self motivated; • Have the ability to learn quickly, multitask and prioritize in a fast paced environment; • Candidates must be proďŹ cient in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Automotive experience is an asset but we will train the right individual. No night shifts.

We oer paid GM Training, full beneďŹ ts package, and a great work environment.

A leading manufacturer of Dairy Feed is currently seeking a Production/Labourer Employee Full Training will be provided Forklift experience and a Class 3 driver’s license an asset, but not necessary.

Email/Fax Resumes to: Mark.bishop@nutri-source.ca 403-948-4578

Looking for someone to start immediately.

Please send resumes to: hr@adamsgm.com

Service Directory

Westmoreland Coal Company - Canada offers a competitive compensation and beneďŹ ts package and provides the opportunity for personal growth and development.

Closing date: November 23, 2014

the GALLERY ON MAIN, LACOMBE

Please e-mail or fax your resume and cover letter to Human Resources: E-mail: jklesse@westmoreland.com Fax: 403.884.3001

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We thank all candidates for their applications, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We would kindly appreciate no phone calls.

FRAMING POTTERY

Advertise your service or business here for 3 weeks and receive the 4th week absolutely FREE. Call 403.782.5303

SCULPTURES STAINED GLASS

403-598-2734

3809 - 53 Ave, Lacombe, AB

403-350-8628

403-748-2628

JIM’S

SEPTIC TANK SERVICE

403-748-2628 403-350-8628

403-782-3402

www.thegalleryonmain.com BLACKFALDS

•BOBCATS •GRADERS •LOADERS •TRUCKS •TRACK HOES

HEAVY TRUCK PARTS

4910 50th Ave 2nd Level

CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION

•AGRICULTURE •DEMOLITION •EXCAVATION •GENERAL CONTRACTING •SAND/GRAVEL •SUBDIVISION WORK

For All Your Excavation Needs 403.782.3437

www.dbbobcat.com

•Skidsteer Services •Gravel Hauling •Excavating • Now Booking for Snow Removal

403.304.3887 www.drakeex.ca Your Quality Excavating Solution

PROFESSIONAL PHARMACY •Travel Vaccination's •Ostomy Supplies •Shingles Vaccine •Compounding •Breast Pump Rentals

5049 Parkwood Road, Blackfalds Phone:

403-600-2280

Fax:

403-600-2243 Gift CertiďŹ cates and Admission Passes for Stocking Stuffers

Lacombe Express 15

Thursday, November 13, 2014

SPORTS

WELL-PLAYED - Lacombe Rocket Connor Walker took control of the puck as Red Deer Can Pro’s Ryan Claerhout skated close behind at Barnett Arena. Walker scored two goals in the game that helped Lacombe win 6-3.

Kalisha Mendonsa/Lacombe Express

Lacombe Rockets rocked Barnett Arena

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Lacombe Express The Lacombe Midget A Rockets have had a pretty even start to their season so far as they came back from a loss first game and won their second game of the season last Friday.

On Friday the Rockets faced off against Red Deer Can Pro at Barnett Arena in a close game that ended 6-3 in favour of the Rockets. The team played hard and skated well with many shots taken and a few penalties served. Head coach Glenn Ford said that the success of the team is their stamina on the ice.

“We have a young hockey team, and right now, the strategy is strictly to outlast the other team. We have hard-skating players,” he said. “We out-work, and out-work

and out-work the other team to the point where, come third period, we are coming harder and are a hard team to hit. That’s how we practice – we practice to be the team that will outlast others. The game tonight was a great show of that.”

The first period was a strong start to a well-played game. The Rockets were able to use their offense well to push the puck and hold it in their opponent’s zone. Red Deer Can Pro player Payton LaGrange scored the first goal of the game, with Lacombe Rocket Ryley Bast scoring the first Lacombe goal only two minutes after.

The battle between the offense and defensive units on either team continued.

Can Pro player Bryce LeMasurler scored a goal to take up the lead, only to be brought to a tie by Rocket Jorgen Wiebe.

Things turned to favour Lacombe in the

second period. Lacombe players were able to secure the puck in the Red Deer zone for much of the game. Their defence got a little bit of a break due to the stamina and strength of the team’s offense in this period. “We skate hard. We have a skating team – a young, skating team. We work on moving the puck up the ice and winning battles. That’s our strategy,” said Ford.

Apparently stamina and persistence were the keys for Lacombe over the weekend. The Rockets definitely succeeded in moving the puck up the ice and holding it in their opponent’s zone.

In the last 10 minutes of the second period, Lacombe players had four goals scored.

Connor Walker scored two of those goals, with Daelin Field and David Suominen also contributing to the now 6-2 lead that Lacombe held. Period two was marked by

almost a dozen penalties, served almost evenly to players of both teams. LaGrange was served three penalties to match three served to Lacombe Rocket Tony Kozak.

The third period saw a number of penalties for Lacombe. Ford’s strategy for his team paid off as Red Deer Can Pro players began to skate with a loss of energy and the Rockets seemed to only push harder towards the end of the game.

Red Deer was able to secure one final goal before the end of the game.

Ford said that he looks forward to his first season of coaching with the Rockets team and that he has some plans for training. “We’re going to focus on our conditioning this season. We are going to be known as a hard-working team that will win games and play hard in third period.” kmendonsa@lacombeexpress.com

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Raiders en route to provincial championship

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express The Lacombe Raiders are one game away from a provincial championship title.

After winning their league championship final against the Hunting Hills Lightning earlier this month, the Raiders were in Edmonton on Nov. 8th to take on the Mustangs, defeating them 33-20.

Coach Darren Gagnon said it was another hard fought battle for the Raiders, where they competed against the elements as well as the other team, but the team dug deep and found what they needed to come out on top.

“Our kids did what they had to do in the end,” said Gagnon.

Edmonton opened scoring for the game on the very first play.

Despite their early disadvantage, the Raiders slowly but steadily marched back down the field to tie things back up, said Gagnon. Things continued to be a little back-and-forth for the first half, with it ending tied at 14.

In the second half, Edmonton once again opened scoring, getting an edge on the Raiders. Gagnon said the score remained 20-14 in favour of the Mustangs until late in the fourth quarter when the raiders were able to pull ahead, winning the game 33-20.

As has been said before, what the Raiders lack in talent they make up for in heart.

Gagnon said, just like as in the league final, it was the team’s passion that won them the game.

“The kids just didn’t give up, they kept working hard,” said Gagnon. “It’s the same as they’ve done all year. They fought through the weather and they fought through the cold and the snow and the opponents.”

Snowy conditions played a bit of a factor in the game.

Not only were the Raiders dealing with a snow-covered field, their passing game was also affected. Gagnon said they were able to work around this by utilizing more short-passing plays and handoffs rather than long passing plays.

Gagnon said the Mustangs put up a good

fight against the Raiders, but the Raiders’ prowess may have come as a bit of a shock to the Edmonton team.

“I think we surprised them, how tough we were,” said Gagnon.

Winning the provincial semi-final had special meaning for the Raiders this past weekend, as they were on the field without one of their coaches.

On the day before the game, Coach Wayne Haarstad was rushed to the hospital with heart problems and is still in hospital recovering at press time.

Gagnon said the loss of one coach meant the rest of the coaching staff, as well as the players, needed to be more focused.

He added that Haarstad is not expected to be at the provincial final on Saturday either. Hopefully, playing for their missing coach will inspire the Raiders even further, said Gagnon.

“The kids all love Wayne,” said Gagnon.

“I’m sure they’d like to make him proud.”

Certainly, regardless of the outcome this weekend, Gagnon said both he and Haarstad are already incredibly proud of

the team.

“They’ve been incredible,” said Gagnon.

“Their desire and their passion and the heart that they have has allowed them to win a few games where they were probably up against opponents with more skill and talent. They’ll definitely have to do that this weekend. This team that we’re playing this weekend is outstanding - they’re superior to any team that we have played so far.”

Now the Raiders advance to play the Calgary Cowboys (Grey) in the provincial final.

“They’re really, really good,” said Gagnon. “I think they have only lost one game all year, the Calgary team. It will be another new level versus what we played in Edmonton.”

Last year’s Raiders team also made it to the provincial final, but lost the championship match. Gagnon said it will be an incredibly tough battle if this year’s Raiders (so far undefeated) hope to improve that record, but he is hopeful the team can continue to surprise everyone. news@lacombeexpress.com

Flying Cross Ranch holds second winter rodeo this weekend

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express This weekend, Flying Cross Ranch will be giving fledgling riders a chance to try their hands at rodeo.

On Nov. 15th, Flying Cross Ranch will hold their second rodeo in their Winter Ranch Rodeo Series.

Owner Roy Sturgeon said the ranch decided to start a rodeo series to get some of their riding students some experience before they try more competitive rodeos.

“We’ve got some people who would like to rodeo,” said Sturgeon. He added that these rodeos are a teaching tool as much as a

competition for those students.

“It’s more for the people who are riding here so it’s all their level. That way they can be competitive and they can learn and if they want to take it further after this then it’s easy to do.”

While the rodeo series was started mostly for the benefit of Flying Cross Ranch students, anyone is welcome to participate, said Sturgeon.

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The first rodeo of the series was held on Halloween night. Sturgeon said it was very successful with about

30 competitors and fit the Halloween theme, with participants dressing up for the rodeo.

Rodeo action this Saturday gets started at about 6 p.m. Sturgeon said all are welcome to watch and late registrations are still being accepted with a late registration fee of $40 per person per event. news@lacombeexpress.com

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Theory of a Deadman includes Red Deer on tour Popular band will feature a range of tunes from latest CD Savages

BY JENNA SWAN Lacombe Express Theory of a Deadman is back on the road after the July release of their fifth studio album, Savages with 13 Canadian stops on their international tour, one of which happens to be Red Deer’s own Memorial Centre on Nov. 15th.

Having just finished the European leg of their tour, lead singer Tyler Connolly says he is excited to return to the band’s home country of Canada. They will be kicking off the Canadian leg of their tour in Vancouver near where the band was discovered 12 years ago

by Nickelback front man Chad Kroeger.

“The last 12 years feel like they’ve happened in a matter of minutes, it’s the craziest feeling you could ever imagine and it’s hard to explain,” said Connolly.

“Sometimes it feels like you’ve stepped into a time machine because when you get out on the road, months fly by. Your family and friends’ lives just continue without you as you go tour for months at a time. Then you come home and everyone has kids and is getting married and it’s just been a crazy ride.”

Connolly stated during an interview with the Express that over the last 12 years the band’s sound has changed significantly, and this time around Theory of a Deadman wanted to return to their roots and make an album that steered away from relationships, love and songs about girls.

“We wanted to put out a heavier album this time

but it changed a little bit along the way - the last two records we did were rock records – yes - but they just seemed a bit more glossy than we had wanted,” he explained.

“From day one we kind of got away from our sound and we had a lot of success with songs like Bad Girlfriend and Not Meant To Be so it became apparent that the songs people wanted from us were not as heavy.

“So we kept writing those style of songs that people tended to want but going into this album, we just got a bit tired of it I guess and we really focused on trying to write some darker, heavier music.”

Connolly and fellow band members Dave Brenner, Dean Back and Joey Dandeneau teamed up with acclaimed producer Howard Benson who is known for his award winning work which places a high emphasis on clean, strong vocals on records.

“Howard and his team are incredible, we keep going back to him to work with because it just clicks,” said Connolly who has worked with Benson on Theory of a Deadman’s last four albums.

“Vocals are his big thing and he tends to focus primarily on the vocals and the lyrics and it makes sense to do it that way and he is really good at what he does.”

Although their newest album Savages is primarily filled with heavy, postgrunge tracks like the title track which features Alice Cooper, there is a high diversity of sound on the al-

CUTTING EDGE - Canadian band Theory of a Deadman to play Red Deer’s Memorial Centre this weekend. bum which Connolly said leaves “Something for everyone.”

Connolly said the band has always had what he refers to as a “Southern sound” utilizing banjos and slide guitars in a majority of their past tracks.

However, their collaboration with Joe Don Rooney of Rascal Flatts on the track Living Life Like a Country Song was the first time the band had gone full ‘country rock’ according to

Connolly. “We just went for it, and our first version of the song was heavier and very Theory of a Deadman sounding. Then we had Joe come out and he threw some country style guitar and vocals into it and we just fell in love with the song,” explained Connolly.

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Connolly stated that while the last 12 years have truly been a roller coaster, he is excited for what he hopes to be the next 12-plus years of the band’s future.

“It’s interesting because we don’t know what music will be like in the next 12 years, things are changing and we just hope we can continue to make music,” he said. “The good news is our band gets along really well and we enjoy touring

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together and making music together so we just want to keep doing what we’re doing and hopefully the winter stays away while we are in Canada.”

Theory of a Deadman will be playing in Red Deer at the Memorial Centre Nov. 15th with opens bands Head of the Herd and Gloryhound with the show starting at 8 p.m.

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Flatiron Jazz performs first Christmas concert Plenty of variety planned for show which is set for Nov. 26th

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express It’s a first for Flatiron Jazz.

On Nov. 26th, Lacombe’s own big band music group, Flatiron Jazz, will be holding a Christmas concert for the first time ever.

“We’ve never done a fulllength Christmas concert before,” said Flatiron Jazz Saxophonist Grant Harder.

“We’ve only done a short little Christmas concert in conjunction with the Lacombe Lions Community Band and we just thought it would be nice to do something different.”

Harder added that Flatiron Jazz is always looking for opportunities to per-

form. The group puts on the ‘Spring Swing Fling’ concert every year in April and this gives them another opportunity to perform during the winter as well.

“There aren’t that many venues around that we can play at,” said Harder.

“There aren’t that many opportunities available so sometimes we have to create our own.”

The concert, entitled a ‘Swinging, Singing Christmas,’ will also be part of Lacombe’s popular Light Up the Night winter festival. Harder said the festival seemed to be a good fit when Flatiron Jazz considered doing a Christmas show.

“I think Light Up the

Night is tremendous,” said Harder. “This is just one more thing that we can add on to help celebrate Light Up the Night.”

Harder said that some people are deterred from

should experience.

A lot of people, children in particular, have not ever heard the sound of a big band or an instrumental band period, said Harder.

He added that when you

‘WE THOUGHT ASKING SOME GUEST VOCALISTS WOULD GIVE THEM A CHANCE TO PERFORM AND PROVIDE A LITTLE VARIANCE IN THE PROGRAM SO IT’S NOT ALL SOLID INSTRUMENTALS.’ GRANT HARDER seeing Flatiron Jazz perform because the name implies that it is solely a jazz group. In fact, Flatiron Jazz more closely fits the description of a big band or swing band, which Harder said is a sound everyone

take a bunch of musicians and put them in a group with 17 or so members, it makes for a one-of-a-kind sound.

“It’s a unique sound, big band,” said Harder.

In addition to the musi-

cal talents of Flatiron Jazz, the concert will also feature vocalists Joan Ree and Tony Hoffman as well as special guests Sheryl Kriel as well as Kim and CJ Berube. Harder said that Flatiron Jazz wanted to bring in a few different vocalists to break up the monotony of hearing solely instrumental Christmas tunes.

“If you listen for an hour and a half performance of straight instrumental, it gets kind of boring,” said Harder. “We thought asking some guest vocalists would give them a chance to perform and provide a little variance in the program so it’s not all solid instrumentals.”

Harder said there is a

terrific set list arranged for the concert. He said the show’s program tentatively will feature such hits as Baby It’s Cold Outside, What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve, and Santa Baby as well as more classic Christmas songs like Angels We Have Heard On High, and Santa Claus is Coming to Town.

“It’s going to be great, we’re excited,” said Harder.

The Swinging Singing Christmas show featuring Flatiron Jazz and guests will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 26th at the Lacombe Memorial Centre.

Tickets are on sale at the door for $10 each or $25 for a family. news@lacombeexpress.com

CAT offers ‘two for one’ in latest fall production

BY MARK WEBER Lacombe Express Central Alberta Theatre is serving up two one-act plays as the company has relaunched dinner theatre productions this month at the North Hill Quality Inn in Red Deer.

Norm Foster’s My Narrator and The Death of Me are both being staged, with shows running through to Nov. 29th. Performances run Thursday through Saturday with dinner starting at 5:30 p.m. and curtain at 7:30 p.m. There are Sunday brunches as well, with the meal starting at noon and curtain at 2 p.m. Deb O’Brien, a terrific actor in her own right, has taken on directing duties for both plays.

My Narrator starts things off on a promising note, with the always-engaging Cynthia Edwards opening the quirky tale that features two young people who, at first glance, have absolutely nothing in common.

Miles is a jittery, awkward fellow working in a clothing store who approaches a customer by the name of Lacey to strike up a conversation. He’s clearly smitten by the attractive young woman and stops at nothing to line up a date.

The aforementioned Edwards serves as Lacey’s interior ‘narrator’ – that voice of guidance in her head that tries to ensure Lacey avoids both personal and relational disaster. Likewise, we learn that Miles also has a narrator – the superb Michael Sutherland – who never fails to crack up audiences with his spot on sense of timing and naturally, unforced wit and charm.

As for the script, it flows along well and takes a couple of unexpected but interesting turns. Jessica Summers and Ian Sheppard, as Lacey and Miles, are also very solid in their respective turns onstage – there’s a believable, natural chemistry between the two, and it’s interesting to see confidence build and walls come down as the characters begin to connect.

Also a winning combination are Edwards and Sutherland – two CAT veterans

who, as the witty, expressive narrators, eventually do a little ‘connecting’ of their own.

The Death of Me follows a fellow by the name of John (Josh Earl) who, when he bargains with the Angel of Death (Erna Soderberg) for a second chance at life, discovers fixing the mistakes of one’s past is difficult – to say the least.

One ordinary day he suddenly drops dead and finds himself humorously sparring with the Angel of Death – a hilarious Soderberg, who never fails to light up any stage she sets foot on. There aren’t many quite like her, a charismatic actor who always nails comedic material with confidence, lots of style and plenty of spark.

She offers John the chance to go back to earth, but there’s a certain task he must undertake which makes him incredibly uncomfortable. Plus he’s under a tight timeline.

Let’s just say the task has something to do with the prickly young lady by the name of Cassie (Kira O’Brien) who left him standing at the alter a few years previously. O’Brien is terrific as the sharp-tongued, no-nonsense Cassie who John drops by to chat with. On the other hand, John seems perpetually edgy and seemingly incapable of uttering a cross word towards anyone.

Earl plays the part perfectly, capturing John’s likability, tentativeness and uncertainty to near perfection. Dennis O’Brien, another superbly talented CAT veteran, rounds out the play delightfully in a supportive, yet very key role.

The Death of Me doesn’t work quite as well, in my opinion, as My Narrator.

There isn’t quite the consistent flow – and as strong as the acting is, the story itself doesn’t have the sparkle that surfaced time and again in My Narrator. Pacing was a bit of an issue as well, but that’s not a huge obstacle to overcome.

Ultimately, it’s good to see the return of the dinner theatre format, and the presentation of two one-act plays is a refreshing and engaging change of pace.

Kudos to Deb O’Brien who has clearly

taken much pride and joy in guiding both stories along – those sensibilities, in turn, have impacted the actors in their respective shows which will only grow more assured, particularly in the case of The

Death of Me, as the run continues.

Tickets are available through the Black Knight Inn Ticket Centre by visiting www. blackknightinn.ca or calling 403-755-6626. editor@reddeerexpress.com

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I don’t mean ‘where are you from’ but where is home; where do your thoughts and imaginations wander when you allow yourself time to dream?

I believe we all have that place in our hearts that we consider home.

For most of us it can be a childhood abode or our first place when we became independent young adults.

Wherever home is for you, that is where your imagination will return to again and again.

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I also had the advantage of having a summer home on Gull Lake. Decades ago my grampa owned lakefront property where he parked a medium-sized mobile home.

Over the years he added frontage on the home and added a fireplace.

Every summer I had to contain my excitement about going ‘to the lake’; it was one of my favorite places on earth. Even as an adult, the excitement of driving down that lane to the cottage never diminished.

I encourage you to make a pilgrimage past your homes as you may have had the fortune of having several places to call home over the years.

The nostalgia and warm feelings that will poke into your head will be well worth the trip and it may inspire you to re-create some of those homey touches in your cur-

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For instance, I had always loved the brick covered alcove in our kitchen and to this day am always looking for a way to recreate that look – imagine my delight when thin brick came back into fashion!

It is important to remember where you are from, important to allow your mind to wander back and to remember home.

So much can be gleaned from our first memories and experiences of safety and love.

Our homes craft us into the people we are today and whether we are aware of it or not, help us shape our current lifestyles.

Allow your mind a bit of a wander as you trek down a mental path you may not have been down in years and allow yourself the joy of discovery and the memories of home.

Kim Meckler is an interior designer in Red Deer with Carpet Colour Centre.

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