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Local collection displayed in Flatiron Museum Dennis Wilson continues to expand his Christmas and winter-themed display

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Lacombe Express A local man has taken over some space at the Flatiron Museum to display his miniature village collection that consists of more than 1,000 pieces.

Dennis Wilson has been building his collection for years and for the past two, he has displayed it at the Flatiron for the community to enjoy.

“I have had some of my pieces for years. Some were given to me but the whole village tells a story of things I like to do like ice fishing and skating,” Wilson said.

“Next year it will be even bigger as the museum is going to give me a much larger space. I have so much more to it, but don’t have the room to show it all off.”

Wilson began collecting in 2002 with only a few pieces to a village. His wife Elaine said she used to have to move furniture into a spare bedroom and bathroom just so Dennis could lay out his village.

Since 2012, he has been allocated space at the Flatiron Museum.

“Dennis would go to work, come home and be at the museum by 3:30 or 4 p.m. to set it up.

He would work on the display and come home around 9 – later on some nights. Then on Saturday, he goes to the museum and spends all day setting up. There is about two weeks of that to get everything up,” said Elaine.

The process that Dennis takes to set up the village is deliberate and careful. He begins with the snow, meticulously placing and cutting to arrange for houses, storefronts, activity pieces and electrical components.

The collection contains a ski hill, with a working lift and moving snowboarders, a theatre, a pool hall, a Banff Springs Hotel replica, moving hockey players on a rink, a casino and over 50 houses. There is also a firehall, a Canadian Tire pit stop and even an ice-fisher in the park – a personal hobby for Dennis.

Nearly all of the pieces are bought as is, but Dennis has put some time and effort into hand painting a handful of items, including some houses and decorative stores.

CHRISTMAS SPIRIT – Dennis Wilson sits in the Flatiron Museum building with his miniature village collection that contains over 3,000 winter and ChristKalisha Mendonsa/Lacombe Express mas-themed pieces, of which only about 1,000 are currently being displayed.

“When he takes it down, every piece is wrapped individually.

Dennis cuts out bubble wrap and each one is individually wrapped.

He is passionate about his village and it’s good to see that in a hobby,” Elaine said.

“In July, everything is unpacked and dusted off – with a toothbrush, thank you very much! Dennis keeps everything immaculate.”

The Flatiron Museum has been allowing Dennis to set up his display there as a way to engage the community and offer a festive display that goes along with Light Up the Night and other seasonal events.

“We like to try to switch up our displays, too. While we usually display historic exhibits and things that address the history of our region, it’s nice for us to engage with different audiences in the community and bring different people to the museum space,” said Executive Director for Lacombe and District Historical Society Marie Péron.

“We think that this is a great way for us to reach out to the community, who can get involved and have something festive for the season.”

Dennis and Elaine used to host the collection in their apartment as an open house tour to the pub-

lic, but quickly ran out of space.

The first time it was held in the Flatiron building was in 2012 and has returned since by popular demand.

“The village is a wonderful way for us to have a special display just for the Christmas season, and tie it into the Light up the Night festivities.

“It also gives us a way to reach out to younger demographics that may not be as interested in the traditional historically-based displays that we usually have,” said Péron.

“We had Dennis come in and do an installation of his village in 2012. At the time, it was a bit

smaller than it is now. But he’s got well over 1,000 pieces in his display and we’re able to provide him with a secure space to show it off.”

Elaine said she doesn’t help Dennis with the display at all.

Dennis lays out the design and puts it together by himself, a process that takes anywhere from two to three weeks.

“The community likes to see my village and I enjoy showing it to everyone. I hope that everyone that has seen it will have enjoyed it,” Dennis said.

The display is available to be seen by the public until Dec. 20th. kmendonsa@lacombeexpress.com

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Fireworks and festivities to take place at Cranna Lake

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Lacombe Express In light of the City having to cancel Lumenight events, the community is invited to Cranna Lake later this month for winter festivities and fireworks.

On Dec. 22nd, citizens are invited to head down at 6 p.m. to enjoy some skating, tobogganing and hot chocolate in the spirit of the holidays.

Around 7:30 p.m., fireworks will begin and the community is invited to stay after and enjoy activities.

“The ice is now frozen at Cranna and people should be able to skate and toboggan, so we’re encouraging people to come out and do that,” said Guy LaPointe, community economic development manager for the City of Lacombe.

“We’ll have some fire pits to keep everyone warm as well as some hot chocolate from Tim Hortons,” he added.

“Sunny 94 will be on hand to provide some festive music for the scene as well.”

Due to the extreme weather last month, a number of events were cancelled during this year’s Light Up the Night festival.

The world record attempt has been put off until

sometime in 2015.

LaPointe said that simply due to resources and the busy nature of the season, it would be unlikely the City could coordinate the efforts needed for the world record attempt.

“THE ICE IS NOW FROZEN AT CRANNA AND PEOPLE SHOULD BE ABLE TO SKATE AND TOBOGGAN, SO WE’RE ENCOURAGING PEOPLE TO COME OUT AND DO THAT” GUY LAPOINTE “It would be challenging right now to find the volunteers and resources to make the world record attempt happen. We really do tie that event into the holidays and Light Up the Night, so to do it in February wouldn’t be the same,” said LaPointe.

The fire-performance and ice sculpting activities that were scheduled for Lumenight have not been rescheduled.

“In terms of Lumenight, (the City) is sort of replacing it with the events at Cranna Lake.

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works for the community,” said LaPointe.

“We’re hoping to install an ice-slide at the LMC, although the weather hasn’t been accommodating. We have a big lump of snow, but it needs to be soft,” he added.

“The warm weather softened it but the cool temperatures have made it rock solid again.”

LaPointe said the City hopes to be able to use the ice-slide for the rest of the winter season when it’s set up.

He added that initially, it was going to be a part of Light Up the Night, but the City would rather see it go up late than not at all this winter.

“Getting the ice-slide up is weather permitting, but the hope is that once we get it up, we can keep it up for a couple of weeks, if not a couple of months. In the future, maybe that can be something that sticks around in our winter season,” he said.

The events at Cranna Lake will begin at 6 p.m. and will continue into the evening.

The event is open to all ages in the community and is free of charge.

“The kids will be out of school and will likely be climbing the walls at that point.

“We think this will be a nice holiday event and we encourage everybody to come out and enjoy themselves,” said LaPointe. kmendonsa@lacombeexpress.com

HOLIDAY SPIRIT – Tessa Overacker, 7, and brother Hayden, 9, posed for a photo as they enjoyed a walk with their mother through the Blackfalds Christmas light display, set up at Kalisha Mendonsa/Lacombe Express Tayles Water Spray Park.

Drunk driver sentenced to four years

BY ERIN FAWCETT Lacombe Express A man who faced numerous charges after an incident on an area highway in September pleaded guilty in Red Deer court on Monday and was sentenced to four years in prison.

William Joel Cameron of Red Deer pleaded guilty to impaired driving causing bodily harm, dangerous driving causing bodily harm, flight from police and possession of a stolen vehicle.

At 10 p.m. on Sept. 23rd, a Blackfalds RCMP officer on patrol observed a speeding vehicle driving in the northbound lanes of the QEII Hwy. Upon witnessing the vehicle nearly sideswipe another northbound vehicle the officer activated his emergency lights in an attempt to pull the vehicle over. It did not stop and proceeded at high speeds into Lacombe.

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The vehicle did not stop after it hit the woman. The RCMP officer continued his efforts to locate the vehicle and did so when it came to a stop on Lakeside Sargent Road in the rural outskirts of Lacombe.

The adult male driver of the vehicle and two male young persons were taken into custody.

The victim has been identified as Leah Cobetto, 22, of Lacombe. As a result of her injuries, one of her legs had to be amputated.

Cameron pleaded guilty to his charges in court on Monday and the defense and crown prosecutor jointly submitted he be sentenced to four years in prison.

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Thursday, December 18, 2014

CUC changes status and name to Burman University On Dec. 15th, the CUC board of trustees approved changing its name from Canadian University College to Burman University.  The university is named after Charles A. and Leona Burman, the husband and wife team who founded the institution in 1907.

Charles served as the ďŹ rst and third president (principal) of the school that would be known as CUC.  Leona taught English, science, language, geography, physiology and acted as school nurse.  Both Charles and Leona devoted their entire lives to the work of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.  “It was because of their seless dedication and sacriďŹ ce that the ďŹ rst school on this hilltop was established,â€? said CUC President Mark Haynal.  “In every season of their ministry both of these individuals exempliďŹ ed the mission of our school. They thought with discernment, believed with insight and commitment, and acted with conďŹ dence, compassion and competence.â€?

 On July 2nd, the Alberta government granted CUC permission to change the institution’s status and name from ‘university college’ to ‘university.’  “Referring to ourselves simply as a university will more clearly reect our degree-granting status and enable our students to pursue graduate school and employment without having to repeatedly explaining what a ‘university college’ is,â€? says Haynal. “Because ‘university college’ means markedly different things in different regions, potential students and administrators of post-secondary institutions across Canada and around the world have always been uncertain and often confused by our name.â€?   The name Burman University was chosen after an intensive process of focus groups held in three regions of Canada.

Faculty, staff, students, alumni, friends and citizens of Lacombe joined the process, suggesting more than 100 possible names.

 CUC will continue as Canadian University College for the remainder of the 20142015 academic calendar year.

Full implementation of the new name will take place May 1st, 2015.

The name change process will be fully complete after petition for amendments through a private bill moves through the Alberta legislature.

The Burmans’ met at Union College and were married in 1897.

Early on in their careers they were stationed in Alberta where Charles became the ďŹ rst president of the Alberta Conference. Leona also served the Alberta Conference as the Sabbath School Secretary and in the Youth People’s Work department.  As Alberta Conference president, Charles urged that building a school would be the best way to inspire colporteurs.

This idea gave way to the Canvassers’ School that would one day become Burman University. Always working as a team, Leona worked alongside Charles as a staff

member at the Canvassers’ School.  Only a few months working with the students at the Canvassers’ School convinced Charles that a secondary institution was needed.

As a team of action the Burmans, with a logging crew, embarked to gather lumber even before a site or conference approval was granted.

Charles led a crew of 18 men, 18 horses, three bobsleds, and a cutter to the woods west of Leduc. Leona, with student Hazel Edwards, joined the crew to provide support and cook for the loggers. In three weeks the crew had cut 1,700 logs and piled them on the ice of the North Saskatchewan River. Â In 1907, Alberta Industrial Academy was established. The school functioned with four staff members, Charles as the principal and Bible teacher and Leona as the preceptress along with teaching English, geography, physiology, and acting as the school nurse.

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Lacombe County council adopts 2015 budgets Following the priorities set out in the County’s 2015 – 2017 Strategic Plan and its long-range capital plans, Lacombe County council has approved the Lacombe County 2015 interim operating budget.

The $45,899,080 operating budget is balanced and is supported by a 2.75% increase in property tax rates and a transfer of $963,670 from the tax rate stabilization reserve to operating revenue.

Council also approved the 2015 interim capital budget, which provides for revenues and expenditures of $22,497,470, which is an increase of $4,294,580 over the 2014 capital budget. “The 2015 operating budget re-

ects the current cost of doing business and will allow Lacombe County to maintain current service levels to our residents. From a long-term point of view, the modest increase in the mill rate will ensure that Lacombe County continues to maintain a solid ďŹ nancial position,â€? said County Commissioner Terry Hager.

As a cornerstone of its Strategic Plan, council has put a high priority on sustainable and ďŹ nancially viable levels of service for the current and future needs of our citizens. With this in mind, council approved a number of initiatives for 2015, while at the same time reducing costs in sev-

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While council approves the interim operating and capital budgets in December of each year, the ďŹ nal budgets and tax rates are not set until the following spring, when the property tax levy for education purposes is determined by the province.

Municipal tax rates are set by aligning the total budget requirements for the year with the total assessed value of all properties in the County.

Of the County’s $45,899,080

operating budget, $26,320,350 is funded through property taxation, with the balance coming from federal and provincial grants, user and service fees, investment income and reserve transfers. As well, $437,470 in property taxes will again be collected on behalf of the Lacombe Foundation to support the operation of their facilities.

The $22,497,470 capital budget is funded by $3,975,640 from operating budget revenues (property tax revenue), $6,928,310 in federal and provincial grants, $10,641,020 from reserves and $242,500 from trade-in of equipment. $710,000 will be carried forward from the

2014 budget for capital initiatives that were not completed last year and funded from the Operational Reserve. OfďŹ cials have said each year council works through the task of managing resources in order to maintain a balance between needs and future growth. “Lacombe County has approved the interim operating and capital budget for 2015 with a proposed increase of 2.75 per cent.

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v i t c A e s e h T With ! e r o M and • Trails: Continue to Utilize our great trail system throughout the winter. Walk the paved path’s around Cranna Lake, or enjoy the natural path’s throughout Lacombe. Get out and walk!

• Pick up a new Sport: Take up sports like cross country skiing or snowshoeing where you can enjoy the outdoors, for free!

• Skate the Day Away: Frequent the outdoor rinks or check for open ice at the arena! Bring a Thermos and plenty of warm clothes and make an afternoon of it.

And watch for the COOP Family Fun skate.

• Check out a museum,: visit the Michener House Museum or Flatiron Museum. Call 403.782.3933 for more information.

• Winter Rocks! Take in the local curling bonspiels held throughout January and February.

• Check out the Christmas Lights: drive or walk around and check out the lights.

• Go on a Scavenger Hunt: Make a list of things normally found in nature during winter. Take to the outdoors and see if you can find them all!

• Seniors-Frequent the Kozy Korner: Participate with the Kozy Korner and meet new people while taking part in a range of fun activities.

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• Get WinterActive: It is that time of year again...time for the annual WinterActive Challenge! Enter a team of 5 and participate in half an hour of activity each day for 21 days. WinterActive runs January 26 until February 15, 2015. Email sbeaulair@lacombe.ca for details or a registration package.

• Visit an Art Gallery: Places like The Gallery on Main, the art collection in the LMC, or Tangerine Curls & Art Gallery, make for an enriching experience.

• Play on the Playground: Embrace your youth and spend time with your kids; visit a local park and continue to enjoy the swing-sets and slides.

• Walk Your Dog: Spend some time outdoors and take your dog for a walk around town.

Remember your leash and baggies!

• Have a snowball fight • Explore the Library

• Learn to knit and make a hat • Volunteer • Catch a Dinner Theatre • Go Swimming • Go Bowling • Get Acticve and walk to work or school • Discover More Free Things: Search your area for more free and cheap ideas and don’t forget the simple things. Pick up on arts and crafts, build your own activities, set up a snow city or simply relax together!

• Go Tobogganing • Build a Snow Fort • Build a Pine Cone bird feeder or go out and feed the birds

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Thursday, December 18, 2014

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Kalisha Mendonsa kmendonsa@lacombeexpress.com

Tis’ the season of giving Lacombe and Blackfalds have truly come alive with the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. Company Christmas parties, Christmas shopping, and family get-togethers are all underway as Dec. 25th approaches.

For many, enjoying all that the season has to offer is for the most part affordable. But for some, this season brings nothing but stress and financial hardship as they try to meet the expectations society seems to demand through non-stop commercial bombardment.

Still, Christmastime isn’t known as the season of giving for nothing. Despite their circumstances, whether financially stable or not, many choose to open their hearts and pocketbooks to help out the less fortunate.

Folks from Central Alberta in general have frequently been described as a generous lot as well.

Local agencies have been putting out the word that demands for services continue to be high. Earlier this month fundraisers like the Blackfalds Charity Checkstop were held. While fundraising efforts like this receive support, the need re-

mains and the community needs to be mindful that more donations are still needed, even this close to Christmas.

Every year more and more families struggle to not only provide the necessities day to day, but when the holiday season comes along those pressures escalate even further.

It’s important to remember that various community organizations and services plus other agencies in the region need consistent support, which makes such a profound difference for those who need a helping hand. It doesn’t take much to make a big impact – especially for children.

The need, especially at this of year, can seem overwhelming to people, to the point where many are tempted to throw up their hands and ask where does a person start? Organizations and agencies of all kinds are putting out the call for help – it’s tough to make the decision of who to support.

But when it comes down to it, the size of the problem shouldn’t discourage anyone from contributing.

Toss some coins in the Salvation Army kettles instead of simply offering the attendant a friendly

smile or worse, looking the other way. Donate a set of mittens, scarf and a toque to one agency. Purchase one toy to donate or a few groceries to give to the food bank.

If everyone chipped in, even in a small way, enormous differences

could be made and we can all enjoy the Christmas season even more.

The personal satisfaction of knowing that you’ve helped someone in need is indeed a gift in itself and that is what the holiday season is all about.

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Consent.

It’s a word we’re hearing more often these days.

It started gathering momentum shortly after we got wind of a Toronto radio host being accused of involving unwilling participants in sexual acts.

Acts that were apparently non consensual. It’s a word that’s been a big part of my vocabulary for at least 25 years, when I began counseling clients. Before I provide any therapeutic help, clients need to sign a consent to treatment form, after reading the parameters of our relationship and what to expect.

Most are not unfamiliar with this protocol. But with this word making headlines and coming to the fore, I was reminded again of how important consent really is.

This got me thinking even further about the age at which we deem children capable of giving consent - not only from a legal perspective with professionals but even on an everyday basis with parents.

I was especially thinking

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Dimerman about the divorced parents who share with me that their child is not happy spending overnights with the other parent only to be told, “Sorry, but the legal documents say you have to,” and also reflecting on other words we use and the power we exert when insisting that our children do something that they’d rather not.

If you listen to conversations between parents and their children (yours and mine included), you will no doubt hear lots of examples of a parents imposing something against his or her child’s will. I get that there are daily activities that given the choice, most kids would prefer not to engage in - brushing teeth, taking a shower, waking up early and going to school, just to name

a few. I also get that there are decisions that parents need to make and give consent for on behalf of their children that make them pretty unpopular – “Yes, you do need to let the dentist take pictures of your teeth even though it is uncomfortable,” for example.

However, I’m thinking that there are also times when we disregard our children’s wishes to impose our own on them, when we might not need to.

“You need to wear gloves.

I don’t care what you say.

Its cold outside,” or “You will sit here and eat your vegetables even if you have to sit here all night,” are examples of times when a parent may consider a different approach so that a child feels more in charge of his or her own body.

So, instead of insisting that gloves be worn, let your child’s hands be cold as a reminder for next time that gloves might be better worn than left at home. Or, instead of insisting that your child eat everything on his plate and thereby teaching him not to listen

to what his body is saying (“I’ll gag if I eat those green beans”), let your child serve himself food from platters on the table.

If he sees you eating green beans, I promise there will come a time when he will try one instead of being turned off beans for the rest of his life after being forced to eat them.

Even though these examples might seem trivial when compared to the kinds of acts that the aforementioned host and others have been accused of, the take away message here is this: If you show respect towards your children by acknowledging their desire to be in charge of their own bodies and entitled to different tastes and needs than yours, then they too will not only learn to respect themselves but appreciate you more too.

In addition, if you talk with them about choices and allow them to stand up for what they believe in (most of the time), then they will be better equipped to make good choices later in life. So, when they begin

dating, for example, they will not force themselves on others nor will they give in because they feel that they have no choice, for fear of the consequences.

The silver lining in the dark cloud of talk about non-consensual sexual acts is that a somewhat taboo topic is now out in the open. Parents are spring boarding into discussions with their sons about how to respect girls (and others of course) and to their daughters about how to trust their intuitive selves, how to say no and how to speak up until someone listens (even when they’re afraid to do so).

I urge you, as parents, to consider what you’re modeling in your own relationships and remain true to what you’re encouraging by being more conscious of how you’re molding your children into becoming respectful and sensitive to the needs of others by being more respectful and sensitive towards them.

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Explore the meaning of the advent season this Christmas

BY MARK WEBER Lacombe Express Every season, reams of people promise themselves that next Christmas will be different. They will slow down, try to avoid the commercial craziness and focus more on what they say matters most – family, friends, and perhaps paying more heed to the true meaning of the Christmas season.

But often, the ‘busyness’ of the holiday season wins out anyways.

It seems to take a concentrated effort to enjoy the sentiments of the classic Christmas carol Silent Night, or It Came Upon a Midnight Clear – hymns that reflect the peacefulness and sense of gratitude that are really at the heart of Christmas.

As Noel Wygiera, priest of the St. Luke’s Anglican Church parish in Red Deer has pointed out, traditions like advent help to bring a sense of reflection and heightened meaning to Christmas. Advent starts on the fourth Sunday before Dec. 25th.

And of course, there are a variety of ways that the public looks at advent. There are advent calendars for children, for example.

But exploring the tradition shows what lies at the heart of advent. Churches mark it in differing ways, but essentially it can include scripture readings and lighting an advent candle each of the four Sundays leading up to Christmas.

The term is an anglicized version of the Latin word ‘adventus’, which means ‘coming.’

According to www.Christianity.com,

scholars believe that during the fourth that dual purpose. It’s about preparing and fifth centuries in Spain and Gaul, ad- ourselves not just to celebrate what hapvent was a season of preparation for the pened in the past but to anticipate what’s baptism of new Christians at the January going to happen in the future. It’s not refeast of Epiphany, the celebration of God’s ally a ‘countdown’, but more of a ‘building incarnation represented by the visit of the up’.”

Magi to the baby Jesus, his baptism in the

By Christmas Eve, all four of the advent Jordan River by John the Baptist and his candles are lit. first miracle at Cana.

Chris Armstrong, During this season in his article entitled of preparation, ChrisAdvent: Close En“ALL OF THE LESSONS tians would spend counters of a LiturgiTHROUGH ADVENT HAVE THAT 40 days in penance, cal Kind in Christian DUAL PURPOSE. IT’S ABOUT History Magazine, prayer, and fasting to PREPARING OURSELVES NOT shared of his personal prepare for this celthoughts of how the ebration; originally, JUST TO CELEBRATE WHAT there was little connecHAPPENED IN THE PAST BUT TO tradition impacts him.

“Every year these tion between advent ANTICIPATE WHAT’S GOING TO rich scriptural reand Christmas. “It was HAPPEN IN THE FUTURE. IT’S minders and the tradinot until the Middle tional prayers that acAges that the advent NOT REALLY A ‘COUNTDOWN’, company them set my season was explicitly BUT MORE OF A blood rushing a little linked to Christ’s first ‘BUILDING UP’.” faster and bring a riscoming at Christmas. ing excitement: Christ “In the same way, NOEL WYGIERA came with plenty of the church, during adprior notice. Prophets vent, looks back upon and angels joined to Christ’s coming in celebration while at the same time looking proclaim his coming. And now I can join forward in eager anticipation to the com- too, with the cloud of witnesses stretching ing of Christ’s kingdom when he returns back to apostolic times, in the same procfor his people. In this light, the advent lamation!

“And in the protected, quiet times of hymn O Come, O Come, Emmanuel perfectly represents the church’s cry during meditation, I can respond as I imagine believers have done on every advent since the the advent season.” tradition began: I can bow my head and Wygiera describes it as a quite time of prepare my heart to receive the One who reflection and preparation.

“All of the lessons through advent have is always present, but who seems distant

in the busyness of the season. I can mourn for my hardness of heart. I can hope in his grace. And I can rejoice that in answer to the cry, O come, O come, Emmanuel, he came.

“Would I really be able to do this - in the midst of December’s commercial rush of lights, decorations, present-buying, and piped-in carols - without a gently insistent, weekly liturgical pattern?”

Wygiera has also told a story he came across from Malcolm Guite, associate chaplain of St. Edward’s – Cambridge in England, that gets to the heart of what advent symbolizes.

“He tells the story of where some friends of his went to Greece, and they were in rural areas. They were from London, and it had been a long time since they had seen the stars because the light pollution in London is so great.

He said that part of the reason advent has been somewhat lost is that we suffer from ‘liturgical light pollution’. We’re so focused on the glitz and glamour around Christmastime that we’re missing this season of preparation.”

As Guite points out so eloquently, ‘It’s a promise that even in the waiting – advent is the season of waiting – that there will be renewal and hope.”

Sadly, many people, point out that they look forward to Christmas being over with all its rush. That’s a really sad thing, because in many ways and for a number of reasons, it can be viewed sincerely as the ‘most wonderful time of the year.’ editor@reddeerexpress.com

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In the spirit of the season, we would like to express our deep gratitude for the support you have shown us this year.

Wishing everyone a Joyous holiday season and a very happy New Year.

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MADD reminds drivers to stay safe this season

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Lacombe Express The local Lacombe MADD chapter is encouraging citizens to stay safe this holiday season.

Debbie Barron, Lacombe and District MADD treasurer, said the organization receives a lot of encouragement from the motoring public when they are out doing check stops with the Lacombe police service.

“They aren’t necessarily charity check stops but we like to get out to as many as we can with the Lacombe police and RCMP if we’re able to.

“Usually, we get a lot of support from the public,” she said. “Sometimes when we’re out doing a regular check stop, people will give us financial donations as well.

“All the money that we receive from the Red Ribbon Campaign and charity check stops, or regular check stops – it all stays with our chapter in Lacombe” Meanwhile, the Red Deer Mothers Against Drunk Driving chapter has been struggling to find volunteers, causing their annual Red Ribbon Campaign to lay low this year.

Due to the shortage of volunteers, red ribbons will only be available by directly contacting the Red Deer chapter by email or by phone.

“If people want ribbons, we can supply them. This year there is no other option than to phone the MADD office or email us because we just do not have the volunteers to campaign like we used to,” said local chapter Co-President Peg-

gy Gougeon.

“Because this particular campaign has been going on for so long, people recognize it more than they do almost anything else we do.

We have our candle light vigil and things like that but I think more people understand what the ribbons are for.”

Canada’s Project Red Ribbon runs through Jan. 5th.

Citizens are asked to wear a red ribbon in support of sober driving through the holiday season. MADD has encouraged supporters to share images of themselves on social media to spread the awareness and use the hashtag #maddredribbon.

Donations are a part of the campaign and are used, according to the MADD Canada web site, to support campaigns and programs year round that include victim support, awareness presentations and youth programs.

“I think accidents seem to go in spurts. It seems to me that we don’t hear of any and then all of sudden there are two or three in a row. I still think we need more awareness out there and stricter laws because Alberta is a lot more lax than some other places,” said Gougeon.

“We’re getting better than we were. There are check stops where officers haven’t picked up anyone so I do think our message is helping some people.”

According to the MADD Canada web site, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among 16- to 25-year-old people with alcohol and/or drugs being a factor in 55% of those fatal accidents.

Alberta laws regarding

drinking and driving have changed in recent years.

Updated information explaining penalties, limits and offences is available on www.transportation.alberta.ca/impaireddriving. htm.

“There is no reason to drink and drive. It comes down to a person making a choice to get into their car after they’ve been drinking. You’ve just got to think if it is worth the cost. I’d just like to remind people to think about drinking and driving, to drive safely and to always plan ahead. That is the biggest thing,” said Gougeon.

Alternatives to driving under the influence include calling a taxi, designating a driver, calling a friend or family member or calling a designated driving service.

Those services are businesses such as, in Red Deer, Driver Take Home, where a person will transport the intoxicated person and their vehicle safely home.

Other designated driving businesses locally include Flippers Designated Drivers and Sober Shadows.

The importance of the annual Red Ribbon Campaign around Christmas time is that there are more festivals, concerts, family get-togethers and parties that go on this time of year.

Poor visibility and road conditions in winter can also contribute to fatal accidents.

“There are a lot more parties, a lot more drinking and a lot higher chance of this happening during this season. People drink throughout the year but we really push this message around Christmas.”

Using ‘All Valuables Removed’ signs in vehicles RCMP have partnered with Alberta Motor Association (AMA) to create and distribute ‘All Valuables Removed’ placards the public can place in their vehicles to deter thefts. The push to distribute the placards is timely, as crimes of opportunity often spike during the holiday season when thieves see gifts and shopping bags left in vehicles.

Placards are available at AMA, and Red Deer RCMP have distributed more placards at the following locations in Red Deer to make pick up more convenient. · Bower Place customer service. · Save-on Foods customer service (3020 22nd St.) · Collicutt Centre customer service (3031 30th Ave.) · Walmart customer service (2010 50th Ave.) · Superstore customer service (5016 51st Ave.) · Parkland Mall customer service (67th St. and Gaetz Avenue) · Alberta Motor Association (#141, 2004 50th Ave. - Southpointe Common) “The placards serve two purposes – first, they tell thieves that the vehicle owner has taken the time to protect

their belongings, and so the thief will be wasting their time and energy on this vehicle,” said Const. Lindsay Colven, of the Red Deer RCMP. “Second, the placards serve as a useful reminder to people to actually remove valuables and place tempting items out of sight each time they leave their vehicle.”

Items commonly stolen from vehicles include purses and wallets, laptops, shopping bags, CDs, stereos, MP3 players and iPods, cell phones and personal documents.

Motorists are reminded to protect themselves while shopping by storing purchases in the trunk or out of sight; if shoppers plan to continue shopping after storing bags in the trunk, they are urged to move their vehicle so thieves watching for opportunities will think they’ve left.

As well, motorists are encouraged to place an ‘All Valuables Removed’ placard on the dash or in the window; to lock their vehicle and not to leave purses, wallets, cell phones or papers with personal information on them in a vehicle.

Also, motorists should not leave spare keys in the vehicle.

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Thank you Thank you to the staff of unit 32 at the Red Deer Regional Hospital, and to the staff at the Lacombe Hospital and Care Centre for their care and understanding. A special thank you to Dr. Ron Keller for his special care and prayers. Another special thank you to Rev. Ross Smillie for his compassion and service.

Thank you to our friends, family and community for thier support, flowers, food, and donations to causes in Dan’s name.

Thank you for visits and kind words. We are alright, but have a huge hole in our hearts with the passing of our beloved Husband and Father, Dan Stingel.

Karen, Darcy, Derek and Ashley Stingel

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City Council Dates Lacombe City Council Meetings are open to the public and all are encouraged to attend.

Meeting agendas are posted online at www.lacombe.ca by 3:00 p.m. the Friday before every Council Meeting.

The next scheduled Regular Council Meeting dates and times are:

Monday, January 5, 2014 at 5 p.m. (Committee Meeting) Monday, January 12, 2014 at 5 p.m.

Monday, January 26, 2014 at 5 p.m.

New Process for Dog Tags starting in 2015 The City of Lacombe is introducing a new and improved method for purchasing Dog Tags.

Dog owners will now have a “Permanent” tag for their pet, with an annual renewal. The tag will be retained for the life of the pet or the tag.

For more information or to purchase tags, please contact Front Office Staff at 403.782.6666 or in person at City Hall, 5435 – 56 Avenue, Lacombe, AB T4L 1E9

Reminders 2014 supplementary property assessment & tax notices The City of Lacombe would like to remind its residents that the 2014 Supplementary Property Assessment and Tax Notices for the City of Lacombe have been mailed out. The Supplementary assessment reflects the increase in value of a property where a new home or building is completed or occupied during 2014. If this applies to you and you have not received your Supplementary Assessment and Tax Notice by January 9, 2015, please contact the City at 403-782-1257.

Supplementary Tax payments are due by 4:30 pm on March 31, 2015.

For more information on your Supplementary Property Assessment and Tax Notice and your payment options, please visit our website at www.lacombe.ca/living/taxes-assessment.

Kinsmen Aquatic Centre Residents are advised that the Kinsmen Aquatic Centre will be closed from December 22, 2014, till February 1, 2015, for its annual maintenance schedule.

Garbage & Recycling Schedule Changes Residents are reminded that the City of Lacombe is closed from December 24th to 26th, as well as January 1, 2015. Please see below for the revised Public Holiday garbage and recycling collection schedule: Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wed.

Thursday

Friday

Sat.

Dec. 21

Dec. 22 – Collect Monday/ Wednesday routes

Dec. 23 – Collect Tuesday/ Thursday routes

Dec. 24 Closed

Dec. 25 Closed

Dec. 26 Closed

Dec. 27

Dec. 28

Dec. 29 – Collect Monday / Friday routes

Dec. 30 – Collect Tuesday route

Dec. 31 – Collect Wed. route

Jan.1 Closed

Jan. 2 – Collect Thursday/ Friday routes

Jan.3

If you have any questions or comments, please contact the Operations and Planning Services Office at (403) 782-1261.

Council approves 2015 capital and operating budgets City Council has passed the 2015 capital and operating budgets, which allow the City to maintain service delivery at current levels, except for an increase in trail maintenance; a full year of regional transit and curbside recycling services; an increase to the fall weed spraying program; and funding for the City’s Heritage Resource Program.

“Consistent with Council’s budget guidelines, the 2015 property tax rate has been budgeted with a 4.89 percent increase,” said Mayor Steve Christie. “This budget is responsive to the needs and preferences of our citizens, which are established through public input and consultation, as well as collaboration with community organizations.”

“Lacombe’s growth is impacting staff capacity and it is getting more difficult to sustain existing services,” said Chief Administrative Officer Norma MacQuarrie. “However, we are working hard to find efficiencies, and administration has prepared a budget that maintains service levels and supports increased demand from residents in a sustainable manner.”

The approved 2015 Operating Budget has total revenues of $30,548,765 and total expenses of $30,548,060, for an operating surplus of $705. Additional property tax revenues resulting from assessment growth and supplementary assessment equal to $363,710, and the 4.89 percent tax increase generates $555,720.

The operating budget also includes $1,141,648 in funding allocations to external organizations, an increase of $94,784 or 9.05 percent over 2014.

The average tax rate increase on municipal taxes for a property in Lacombe will be 4.89 percent; while there will be an annual 0.87 percent increase for the average residential utility account.

Water rate changes for 2015 include consumption rate increases from $2.26 per m3 to $2.27 per m3, and the monthly flat rate increases from $24.01 per month to $25.29 per month, an increase of 2.26 percent.

The wastewater rates remain unchanged from 2014, with the consumption rate at $0.80 per m3 (charged at 80 percent of water consumption). The monthly flat rate stays as $12.28 per month.

There are some changes to the 2015 solid waste rates. Residential rates will decrease 1.7 percent from $27.09 per month last year to $26.63 per month to reflect actual new curb side recycling costs.

Commercial rates will increase by 8.2 percent from $89.43 per month to $96.79 per month.

In order to keep pace with growth and provide effective service delivery, Council approved a small increase to staffing levels in the 2015 budget. Positions include: • 1 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Deputy Fire Chief (Hired April 1st) • 1 FTE Utilities Operator • 1 FTE Police Admin Support Position (Hired July 1st)

• 0.42 FTE Trail Maintenance staff • 0.4 FTE Increase for Community Services Executive Assistant position • Full year funding for police inspector and police constable with mid 2014 hire dates Council also approved a 2.25 percent cost of living adjustment for Lacombe Police Service members and a 1.9 percent cost of living and phased-in market adjustment for all other City employees.

The 2015 Capital Budget includes $20,974,122 worth of new capital projects that reflect a number of priorities, including: • Construction of the $8 million police station • Intersection upgrades at 63 Street and Highway 12 • Roundabout at College Avenue and C&E Trail • Next stages of trail development • Paving and sidewalk replacement program • Safety Code upgrades at the Arena • Affordable Housing project • Annual fleet replacement program.

Also, for the first time ever in the municipality’s budgetary process, written submissions were accepted from the public and evaluated by Council for costing consideration and inclusion into the 2015 budget.

Sixteen submissions, containing 28 ideas, were received for Council’s evaluation. After conducting a careful review, Council approved the following suggestions for inclusion in the 2015 budget: • Walk-through entrance to Heritage Park: the addition of two pedestrian access points at a cost of $1,200.

• Cranna Lake south side park – park setting with benches, trees and flowers: the addition of benches, trees, and flowers to the south side of the lake at a cost of $3,500.

• Walking trail maintenance – performed at a cost of $17,000.

A further citizen submission for the installation of sidewalks and stop signs along Fairway Drive was not approved. Instead, Council has directed Administration to conduct a city-wide review in 2015 to evaluate and assess pedestrian safety in neighbourhoods without sidewalks.

“Council appreciates the interest shown by the public in bringing forward their submissions for the 2015 budget,” said Mayor Christie.

“We look forward to incorporating this citizen-centric process into future budget cycles.”

The City of Lacombe’s mandate is to deliver an array of local services that are used daily. Council and City administration are proud and responsible stewards of the community, striving to provide excellent programs and services.

Moving forward, a review will be conducted of the existing and recommended new enforcement zones in 2015, in order to better target enforcement efforts. The public will be notified of any changes on an ongoing basis.

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Candle Safety

Did You Know?

Fire Chief Ed vanDelden would like to remind residents that candles are one of the major causes of home fires, especially during the winter and Christmas holidays Candles provide great warmth and ambiance to any home, however, they should never be left unattended. Most candle fires begin in the bedroom – with a mattress or bedding cited as the first item to ignite – except during the holidays, when more people use candles precariously too close to decorations.

Furniture and plastics are also cited as the first items in the home to catch fire from a lit candle. Statistics reveal that the most common causes of fire are: • Leaving candles unattended.

• Falling asleep while a candle is lit.

• Using candles for light.

• Candles located too close to burnable objects.

• Candles knocked over by children, pets or sudden drafts.

Below are some handy candle safety tips to keep you and your loved ones safe: • Extinguish candles when leaving the room or going to sleep.

• Keep lit candles away from items that can catch fire such as toys, clothing, books, curtains, Christmas trees and paper decorations.

• Place candles in sturdy, burn-resistant containers that won’t tip over and are big enough to collect dripping wax.

• Don’t place lit candles near windows, where blinds or curtains may close or blow over them.

• Don’t use candles in high traffic areas where children or pets could knock them over.

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• Never let candles burn out completely. Extinguish them when they get to within two inches of the holder or decorative material.

• Never leave children or pets alone in a room with lit candles.

• Do not allow older children to light candles in their bedrooms. A forgotten candle or an accident is all it takes to start a fire.

• Never use a candle for light when fuelling equipment such as a camp fuel heater or lantern.

• Keep candle wicks short at all times. Trim the wick to one-quarter inch (6.4 mm).

• Be wary of buying novelty candles. Avoid candles surrounded by flammable paint, paper, dried flowers, or breakable/meltable containers.

• Another choice you can make is to use flameless, batteryoperated candles.

Planning and Development Permits Current to December 11, 2014

Permitted Use Take notice that the following development permits have been approved as PERMITTED USES in that they conform in every respect to the Land Use Bylaw

DATE Dec. 11 Dec. 11

PERMIT# 61/252.72 61/252.70

LOCATION 5 Edith Avenue 74-15 Mackenzie Ranch Way

DEVELOPMENT Shed Manufactured Home

Discretionary Use Take notice that the following Discretionary Use Permits have been approved:

DATE Dec. 11

PERMIT# 61/252.66

LOCATION 3919 Highway 12

Dec. 11

61/252.51

5415 College Av.

Dec. 11

61/252.50

5035 50 Street

Dec. 11

61/252.44

#14 4546 Iron Wolf Place

Dec. 11

61/252.43

4528 43 Avenue

DEVELOPMENT Demolition of Vacant Residence and Outbuildings Chemical Storage Room Multi-Tenant Commercial Building Addition to Existing Deck Detached Dwelling Unit with a Workshop Building

Documents pertaining to the development permits may be inspected at City Hall, 5432-56 Avenue, during regular business hours.

Anyone claiming to be affected by the approval of the Permitted Uses with Variances or Discretionary Uses may submit an objection within 14 days from the date of notice. The appeal must be in writing, accompanied with a $50.00 fee and be directed to: Lacombe Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, Attn: Secretary to the SDAB, 5432 - 56 Avenue Lacombe, AB T4L 1E9

Public Notice

What’s that flashing green light mean?

In larger metropolitan areas, emergency response vehicles are manned by full-time firefighters, who use their red lights and sirens to get through traffic to respond to the scene of an emergency.

For those of us in rural communities and smaller urban centres, fire protection is provided by local volunteers, who often respond to emergencies in their own cars and trucks, which are not equipped with red lights or sirens that make them stand out from other vehicles on the road. Instead, they use a flashing green light.

The volunteer firefighter’s flashing green light is used only as a signal to other drivers, to encourage them to give up their right-of-way and allow the firefighter to respond to the scene of the emergency unhindered.

If you see a vehicle with a flashing green light, you now know that it’s a member of the Lacombe Fire Department, on his or her way to help one of our neighbours. Remember, the home they are rushing to save or life they are going to rescue could be that of a friend, a loved one, or even yours! Please pull over to the right and let them by!

December is impaired driving month under Alberta’s Traffic Safety Plan. On average each year, nearly 90 Albertans are killed and more than 1,300 are injured in collisions involving a drunk driver.

The Lacombe Police Service (LPS), Alberta Sheriffs, and the Red Deer Rural RCMP will be working this holiday season, to get drunk drivers off the road. Officers from all three agencies will regularly set up check points on city streets and highways where cars can be stopped at random without interfering with traffic. The locations of these Checkstops will change frequently, and they will seldom operate in one area for more than a few hours at a time.

“Each holiday season, impaired driving causes Alberta families needless pain and suffering, and we as a community need to say enough is enough,” said Lacombe Police Chief Steve Murray.

“There are safer transportation options available, and everyone should consider using them to get home this holiday season.”

Make a smart choice and appoint a designated driver. It allows everyone to enjoy themselves and makes sure you and your friends or family members get home safely. You can also call friends or a parent, a taxi, or services like Operation Red Nose.

Impaired driving, whether through alcohol or drugs, may result in a criminal record and cost you your freedom, your dignity, your job, and even your life or the life of a loved one.

Impaired Driving Facts Between 2009 and 2013, nearly 90 people each year were killed and more than 1,300 people were injured annually in collisions involving a driver who drank alcohol.

As the severity of the collision increases, so does the likelihood that alcohol was a factor.

Those 18 to 21 years of age were most likely to have been drinking before a collision, with male drivers three times more likely than female drivers to have consumed alcohol before a collision.

Most casualty collisions involving alcohol happen on weekends, and the most likely time period is between 11 p.m. and 3 a.m.

On average, 8,600 people are convicted of impaired driving in Alberta each year.

What’s New?

Fireworks Rescheduled The Light Up the Night fireworks display at Cranna Lake has been rescheduled for December 22, 2014. The public is invited to skate and toboggan on the lake as it is now frozen over and cleared for use. We will have hot chocolate and fire pits to keep everyone warm. Sunny 94FM will be on hand to provide some festive music from 6 pm till 8:30pm.

As well, an ice slide is being constructed at the Lacombe Memorial Centre. We hope to have it in place for use either December 15 or 16. Once it is ready, the hope is that it will last for the winter season. Come check it out while Christmas lights are on display.

Singing lights display at the LMC The Christmas lights display at the Lacombe Memorial Centre plays nightly starting at 4:30 pm. The lights are synced to music – there are four songs, including “Let it Go” from the Disney movie ‘Frozen’, which are played into the courtyard if you want to walk about in the park. You can also tune the songs into 88.1FM on your radio and enjoy the lights from the warmth of your vehicle

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Thank You The Walk for Wellness and Suicide Prevention Committee would like to thank this year’s many individual volunteers and businesses for their generous support and encouragement.

Your time, expertise, and financial support is sincerely appreciated!

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Citizen-driven group assisting homeless

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Lacombe Express A group of citizens have come together to prove that a person doesn’t have to belong to an organization to do some good for those in need. Almost by accident Ed L’Ecluse and Marlene Pannenbecker, both of Lacombe, have gathered roughly 100 like-minded citizens to participate in their effort – to help those less fortunate in the Central Alberta area with a group called Line of Hope Red Deer.

“We are not there for any other reason than to give these people a helping hand. Obviously they are having a hard time and I think there is a misconception that only religious groups or other organizations try to help homeless people, but that’s just not true. Normal, everyday folks want to do what they can,” said Pannenbecker.

Each Sunday from 5 p.m. until 6:30 or 7 p.m., groups of six to eight people gather outside of Safe Harbour in Red Deer and host a meal.

During this visit, they also provide the homeless population with donations of toiletries, warm clothing, blankets and whatever else they can get.

“My only goal with this is to fill up people’s stomachs on a Sunday when

they’ve got no food. We just want these guys to have a good meal and a good time.

They really enjoy it, too.

They enjoy talking to us and just hanging out,” said L’Ecluse.

“There is such an amazing homeless population in Red Deer – they are all so nice and so helpful. When we show up, the guys run over to help us unload the trucks and get everything set up. I can’t wait for the warmer weather so we can just hang out for a bit with them.”

The items they have been collecting are mostly men’s clothing items and toiletries. These include long and regular underwear, winter jackets, wool socks, warm mitts and gloves, toques and hoodies. Women’s clothing is not necessary. Toiletries are always in high demand. Toothbrushes, toothpaste, travelsize shampoos and conditioners, shaving cream and disposable razors are all items that Line of Hope Red Deer is looking for.

Blankets must be twinsize or sleeping bags to be able to be stored and transported easily.

L’Ecluse, Pannenbecker and Tom Raba are constant volunteers in the program.

They coordinate the efforts of the Line of Hope Red Deer group.

“This isn’t just a Christ-

mas thing for us – we’re going to be there all year round. There are a lot of groups that pop up around this time of year, and that is awesome, but these people need this service all the time. We’re not going anywhere,” said L’Ecluse.

With the success of the Line of Hope Red Deer facebook group, the volunteers have received donations of outdoor-use insulated containers so they can serve soups, casseroles and hot beverages to the homeless population.

“This group proves a point that there are a lot of good people out there. Not everybody knows how to start something or where to put his or her efforts. There are so many kind people,” said Pannenbecker.

“It actually blows my mind because there is so much focus on negative things that happen, but when you put something good out there, in a couple weeks you can find nearly 90 people that want to help.

It makes me smile that there are that many kind people in the world. I think we need more a focus on that instead of just the negative stuff. It makes such a big difference in your life.”

The group will continue the program indefinitely through all weather, each Sunday at 5 p.m. kmendonsa@lacombeexpress.com

Christmas Eve at LMC

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Lacombe Express A free community Christmas Eve event will be held at the Lacombe Memorial Centre as a time to bring citizens together for the holidays.

The event will include refreshments and entertainment, with doors opening at 6:30 and the event running from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m.

“A couple of years ago, Wolf Creek Community Church, along with a few other churches in town, identified the need for a Christmas Eve service that is a little different than a service that you’d experience at a church,” said Peter DeWit, an organizer for the event.

“It’s not in a church building, so that makes it different. Some people may not be comfortable going into a church building so this way, it can bring the whole community together.”

There will be some Christmas carols and songs as well as two short skits that go along with this year’s theme of ‘gifts’.

The theme will translate into songs and

entertainment as the community explores the various definitions of giving that are present in the season.

“Gifts to us come from the idea that God was willing to send his son to us as a gift for Christmas. Gifts don’t have to be wrapped up and opened from a box. Gifts can also mean giving the gift of time and showing our love to our neighbours,” said event emcee Kevin DeBree. “This is an hour-long celebration of the gifts that we’ve been given and a reminder of what Christmas is all about.”

The event is open to all ages and is meant to provide a fun way to include those who wish to spend time with their community around Christmas.

“There are some people whose loneliest time of year is Christmas – this event is an opportunity for them to come out and celebrate this day with the rest of the community. This is open for everyone to get together and have a good time on Christmas Eve. We want to share some fun in the community during the Christmas season,” said DeWit. kmendonsa@lacombeexpress.com

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EVENTS The annual Community Christmas Dinner will be held at the Lacombe Memorial Centre on Dec. 25th from noon – 2 p.m.

The doors will close at 3 p.m.

Anyone who would like to have a home cooked dinner on Christmas is welcome to attend. Dinner is free of charge. For more information, call Neighborhood Place at 403-782-0886 or Bethal Christian Reformed Church at 403-782-6400.

Snow White and the Seven Nobbits at Scott Block Theatre in Red Deer - opens on Boxing Day night, Dec. 26th and runs until Jan. 3rd. Curtain is at 7 p.m. except Dec. 28th matinee which is at 2 p.m. Tickets at the Black Knight Inn Ticket Centre - 403755-6626 or online. This may be your first Christmas Panto, but some of us from Red Deer Players have worked on one or more already and hope to make it an annual event as it is in many communities around The World.

Dances sponsored by the Central Alberta Singles run Dec. 27th.

Everyone is welcome – married couples are welcome as well.

Lunch will be provided. Dances run at the Innisfail Legion Hall.

Doors open at 7:30 p.m. with music starting at 8 p.m. For information, call Jim at 403638-6563 or Murray at 403357-8022. Everyone is welcome.

New Year’s Eve Dance - Ponoka Moose Lodge three km west of Ponoka on Hwy. 2A south.

Dance to the music of Juke Box Rock – 50s and 60s rock Dec. 31st. Doors open at 7 p.m. with cocktail hour. Dancing at 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Late supper served at 10 p.m. Advance tickets only $40 per person - quantity is limited. Visit www.AlbertadanceNews.com. For tickets phone Fred at 403-783-8587. Tickets can be purchased at Walrus & Carpenter in Ponoka.

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

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Lacombe Walking Group Wednesdays from 12-12:30 at Medcombe Walk-In-Clinic. No Registration required.

Kozy Korner Tuesday Dinners every week at noon.

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.

7:15 – 8:30 p.m. Contact St. Andrew’s United Church office at 403-782-3148 for more details about the choir.

Real Men Sing Barbershop! The Wild Rose Harmonizers Barbershop Chorus is a chorus for males of all ages who love to sing fourpart a cappella harmony. We are a proud member of the Barbershop Harmony society providing entertainment at seniors’ lodges, hospitals and numerous community and private functions throughout the year. No experience is required, just a love to sing. Join us on Tuesday evening, rehearsals from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Davenport Church of Christ (#68 Donlevy

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.

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Choir for ages five to 18. Meets Thursdays 5:30-6:30 p.m. Contact Jesssica at 403-352-5486.

The MS Whisky Festival runs Jan. 13th - the Red Deer Whisky Festival, in support of the MS Society of Central Alberta, will take you on a world journey of distilleries!

The event takes place at the Red Deer Golf & Country Club. This is a chance to taste whiskies from afar and meet/talk directly to distillery representatives.

With already over 14 distilleries confirmed, there is something for everyone. Funds raised at the event help us provide much needed services in the community for those affected by MS, as well as help fund ground-breaking research dedicated to finding a cure. Book your tickets now, and travel the world with us…in a ‘spirited’ way! Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are available at the Black Knight Inn Ticket Centre.

St. Andrew’s United Church Adult Choir for those 18 and older.

Practices on Wednesdays from

Ave.) in Red Deer. For information, call David at 403-342-1318 or email crozsmit@telusplanet. net. Visit www.harmonizers.ca.

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

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

Quilting and crafts held at Blackfalds United Church on Mondays at 9:30 a.m. Help make quilts or bring your own quilt/ craft to work on. Check out our web site at 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

gifts from local businesses.

Youth Unlimited Drop-in Activities new schedule! Drop-in activities now run every Tuesday from 6 – 9 p.m. with ball hockey on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 – 9 p.m. Girls only drop-in is also Wednesdays from 6 – 9 p.m.

Thursdays Grade 3-6 drop-in program runs from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. and Grade 4 and up program from 6 – 9 p.m. Cost is 2$ for drop-in and ball hockey with drop-in 10 passes at $10 and ball hockey season pass at $50.

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. 403-346-6772.

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

Gatherings run from 9:30-11:30

a.m. at the Lacombe Legion.

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.

Imperial Daughters of the Empire is a non-profit women’s program that raises money in support of numerous initiatives supporting education. 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.

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.

Writers’ Ink, The Red Deer & District Writers Club has weekly meetings (every Tuesday) in the old farmhouse at Sunnybrook Farm (4701 30 St.) in Red Deer from 7 to 9 p.m. We share our writing and offer constructive criticism to one another. We do our utmost to improve our craft by Skyping professionals, by inviting speakers to our spring workshop and to the occasional meeting. Our library is increasing as is our knowledge gained from members who are seeking new challenges and sharing with the group.

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

Clive Seniors’ Drop-In – 1:30 p.m. every Monday at the Clive Meeting Room. Call 403-3142244 or email us A1HomesRedDeer@gmail.com.

Independent Achievers, ‘Business Women Networking Together’ will be having their monthly luncheon meeting every second Thursday of the month from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Email reservations@ independentachievers.com to confirm your attendance the Monday before each luncheon.

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National Ringette League brings games to Lacombe

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Lacombe Express Last weekend Lacombians were treated to two National Ringette League games featuring the Edmonton WAM! and Calgary Rath teams.

Lacombe local Meghan Kelly, who plays for Rath, said it was good to be home and playing a game in Lacombe.

“I feel good. Everybody played hard as a team and it was a great effort. We’ve really been working on control and supporting each other on and off the ice. It’s great playing back at home and getting to show everybody how great ringette actually is,” Kelly said.

The teams took over the ice at Barnett for two games on Sunday.

During the first game, Calgary beat Edmonton with a score of 10-5.

Rath Head Coach Paul Geddes said that Edmonton’s team is good competition for them and that he was pleased with his team’s performance.

“WAM! is a very fast, hardworking team so we knew that we had to keep our feet moving and move the ring quickly. When we did that, at the start of the second quarter, we created a lot of good offensive opportunities,” Geddes said.

“We do have some very talented offensive players so if we create enough opportunities and take enough shots, we are eventually going to get some in the net.”

The opening game between the two teams was exciting to say the least. Edmonton gained a lead on Calgary in the first quarter but was quickly passed in the second quarter. Shaundra Bruvall scored three of Calgary’s first goals in the game and was the top scorer between both games played.

Rath has been rebuilding its roster for the last couple of years and played both games with their team short of players due to injuries. Geddes said that all of the girls have been working very hard as a team through the expe-

COMPETITION – Lindsey Geddes of Calgary’s Rath fought to maintain control of the ring, keeping it away from Edmonton WAM! player Dani Holliday during a game last weekend at Barnett Arena. rience.

“It’s a bit of a re-building year for us. We’ve lost some veteran players over the last couple of years and have added some very young players, so it’s a learning experience for all of us. However, in terms of where we’re at this year it is exactly where I’ve expected us to be. We’re competitive with everybody in the league and the girls are working really hard, so it’s a lot of fun,” he said.

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The third quarter of the game was marked by a total of five goals on behalf of Calgary Rath players. Alex Saizew, Lauren Chown and Jocelyn Stock each scored a goal, with Lindsey Kee scoring two.

Both teams scored a couple of goals in the final quarter, bringing the game to its final score of 10-5. Edmonton WAM! head coach Ralph Bell said that Calgary played a good game and

challenged their regular strategy.

“It wasn’t our best effort or our best game. Calgary came out and took it to us. I think our next game will be different. We didn’t control the ring long enough in their zone, and you need a lot of zone time – it wears down the other team,” he said.

“We are a fast break team – we have the wheels to do that. But it doesn’t always work when you have a good team like Calgary

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Bell’s methods of securing the ring was put to test in the second game of the evening played only several hours after the first.

WAM! won the second game in a shootout, with a score of 6-5. kmendonsa@lacombeexpress.com

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Jase Nelson continues to make waves in the music world Central Alberta native recently signed with a Los Angeles recording agent

BY MARK WEBER Lacombe Express Twelve-year-old Jase Nelson knows plenty about putting his own unique artistic touch on a revered classic. Just take a listen to Sam Cooke’s instantly recognizable Cupid.

Jase, a native of Red Deer who now lives on an acreage near Innisfail, covers the legendary tune like a polished pro and with chops like these, it’s no wonder he recently signed with a recording agent in Los Angeles.

In fact, four new tracks are available on iTunes on a project called Waking Up, and within two days they were on the top 100 recommended songs on iTunes with one of the cuts reaching number three.

He’s also released his first music video for Cupid, so it’s certainly been a busy season for the gifted young man who has also done voiceover work and contributed to film, radio, commercial and television projects as well.

Meanwhile, the tracks on Waking Up were recorded last summer in Los Angeles, and the video shoot for Cupid followed this past September in the ‘City of Angels’ as well. Choosing to cover Cupid was mainly his grandmother’s idea, he adds, chuckling.

“She played the song for me and I liked it,” he recalls. Initially, some industry insiders weren’t convinced it was the best way to go, encouraging the recording of an original tune.

But Jases’ grandma, Maggie Hewitt, said they’d likely be surprised at how Cupid would take off as the major first single. “I said the eight to 12-year-olds will go nuts for Cupid, and those 40 and up will, too. I said, you have to remember all of these women who sang this song are 60 now and we grew up with it.

“I thought they did a wonderful job of producing it.”

Jase, who has also signed with

LA-based Drew Right Records, provided his own harmonies and background vocals in all of the aforementioned tracks, which were produced by Andrew Lane who has worked with the likes of the Backstreet Boys, Irene Cara and the High School Musical project.

There could be another major opportunity coming his way soon as well. Jase landed an audition for Matilda this past October in New York City.

“Last February, his manager emailed me and said they were casting for Matilda in New York so I sent the whole package in.”

Seven months passed, and one day an audition request came in.

“We went down, and they loved him,” said Hewitt. Jase had to perform a few numbers and do some choreographed dancing from the Broadway show – and had a blast all the way through.

“He had an amazing audition, and to us, that’s the biggest part of the process. And it encourages him to do other auditions as well.

If he doesn’t get it, it’s still a success.”

Jase agrees. “It also gets my name to her (the casting agent), so she can later pull up my name.”

There are loads of parts for young people, so Jase is hopeful a door will open.

By age six, Jase had already performed the national anthem for events including the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet. He had also been a headliner act for the Daines Cowboy Picnic as well as the annual Festival of Trees fundraiser in Red Deer.

Later, he was taking on much bigger challenges including the Calgary Stampede and a trip to Los Angeles to take part in the International Presentation of Performers (iPop).

His singing career began when his grandmother heard him sing along, word for word, to a Justin

SKY’S THE LIMIT – Jase Nelson of Red Deer is continuing to make his name known in the music world. Four new photo submitted tracks were recently released to iTunes.

Timberlake song on the radio.

“It came up on the CD, and I was backing out of our driveway, and he started singing it.

We pulled out on the street, and I turned around and said do you like to sing? He said, ‘I love it’. I said, would you like to take some singing lessons and he said, ‘Yes’.

He was only four at the time, and started singing publically at age five.

And for the next two years he performed on more than 30 stages entertaining audiences across Alberta. At six, he auditioned for the role of Chip in Beauty and the Beast, won it, and really discovered a passion for the stage.

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for Gaston in Beauty and the Beast and won the part in Edmonton and Cookie in Newsies,” he said.

“Because I loved acting and singing so much I started spending all my time training and attending any available workshops that I could get to,” he notes on his web site. “I take every opportunity given me to audition for TV, film and stage as well as continuing to perform vocally every chance I get.”

These days, Jase spends hours each week training on a number of fronts. He studies voice every week with Calgary-based Brian Farrell who has worked with Paul Brandt and Sarah McLach-

lan among others.

Looking ahead, he’ll continue to balance his Grade 7 home school studies with a flurry of projects, which will include shooting music videos for the other cuts from Waking Up. He also has written a children’s book, Jake and the Snowman, which he and Hewitt hope to see released early in 2015. As his proud grandmother points out, there isn’t much that the energetic, friendly young fellow won’t try.

“I don’t know anyone who works harder than this boy.”

Check out www.jasenelson. com. editor@reddeerexpress.com

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Coenzyme Q10 needed for 100 trillion cells Heart failure is the fastest growing cause of heart disease in North America.

What’s ironic is that the medication prescribed to prevent heart problems may in fact be causing weakened hearts and sapping energy from our 100 trillion cells.

Today, with an aging population, old hearts, like old cars, can only travel so many miles before they wear out.

But before this happens a car without gas comes to a sudden halt. Similarly, if the heart lacks coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), the gas that delivers energy to the heart’s muscle, it eventually develops congestive heart failure.

For years doctors and the public have been told that cholesterol-lowering drugs (CLDs) are the be-all-andend-all to prevent heart

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JONES attack. But one vital point has not hit the headlines.

CLDs work by inhibiting an enzyme that produces cholesterol. But this enzyme is also needed for the manufacture of coenzyme Q10.

Studies show that CLDs can rob the heart’s muscle of up to 40% of CoQ10.

This is another classic example of an ‘unintended consequence’ when man starts playing God with human physiology. Remember, it’s taken evolution eons and eons to decide on how much cholesterol and C0Q10 our body needs.

The moral? Small wonder that tinkering with nature means complications occur.

Early in life our bodies produce large amounts of coenzyme Q10 and reach a peak level in our 20s. But as we age, the level of coenzyme Q10 decreases in the heart, pancreas, kidneys and adrenal glands.

Dr. Karl Folker, one of the early pioneers of coenzyme Q10, says that a 25% deficiency in CoQ10 is enough to cause illness, and a decrease of 75% sufficient to cause death.

Since the heart is the work-dog of our body, beating 100,000 times daily and 2.52 billion times by age 70 without a holiday, there’s more CoQ10 in our heart than any other organ. But it’s not only the heart’s muscle that needs CoQ10.

The other 100 trillion

cells also require continuous energy to carry out a myriad of metabolic tasks to keep us well. These cells also need a reliable source of CoQ10. So how many North Americans are feeling tired, have muscle cramps, muscle weakness and having emotional problems because of a lack of CoQ10?

Twenty-five per cent of the cholesterol in our body is concentrated in the brain and it’s protected from some medication by the blood brain barrier. But cholesterol-lowering drugs pass through this protective wall often with dire consequences. The best example is what happened to Dr. Duane Graveline, a U.S. astronaut, who had no recollection of his wife and children after being on a CLD for several weeks. His amnesia cleared only after

stopping the CLD. Two plus two normally makes four so it’s reasonable to assume that Dr. Graveline’s amnesia was caused by a physiological double whammy. First, the CLD decreased the amount of CoQ10 and also depleted his brain of energy. Second, the cholesterol-lowering drug also had an adverse physiological effect on the brain’s cholesterol.

Today there is a continuing desire for doctors to prescribe higher doses of CLDs in an effort to lower blood cholesterol more and more.

But the greater the dosage of CLDs, the greater the loss of coenzyme Q10 to the heart’s muscle. And never forget the other 100 trillion cells that require more energy as we age.

Clinical studies show that CoQ10 supplements

can increase the strength of the heart’s muscle in patients suffering from congestive heart failure. But prevention is always better than cure. This means that patients on CLDs and those who have had a heart attack should ask their doctors about the use of coenzyme Q10 supplements.

Research also shows that as we age the body’s ability to extract C0Q10 from food decreases.

It’s not surprising as all our organs work less efficiently with the passage of time. This is why a supplement of coenzyme Q10 may be helpful to those who are feeling tired all the time.

The usual dose of COQ10 is 100 milligrams a day and is available at Health Food Stores.

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My gift to you this holiday season - Crème Caramel Christmas is the season for giving, and probably the best gift I can give to you is our much-loved recipe for my all time favourite dessert - Crème Caramel.

Although the process of this recipe requires a

bit of care and attention, this is sure to become a favourite decadent dessert in your home and with guests. Crème Caramel is much like Crème Brûlée, but the caramelized sugar goes into the ramekin first,

rather than torched on top with a Brûlée. The result is a complex caramel layer on top of the inverted custard and a residual complex caramel sauce that is a perfect companion with each bite of the delicate custard.

Crème Caramel 2/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup water 1/4 tsp salt ------------------------------------------------2 cups whipping cream 1 cup milk

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1 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste 1/2 tsp salt One 2-inch strip of lemon zest 3 large eggs 3 large egg yolks 1/2 cup sugar

Preheat oven to 350F and grease six ramekins with butter.

Put the 2/3 cup sugar, 1/3 cup water and 1/4 tsp salt in a small heavy bottomed saucepan over medium/ low heat until the sugar dissolves.

When it starts to turn brown, swirl in the pan but do not stir until it turns dark rich brown, but not burnt. Immediately pour equal amounts into the prepared ramekins.

In another heavy bottomed saucepan, bring the whipping cream, milk, vanilla, salt and the lemon zest to just below a simmer over medium heat. Turn off the heat and let sit while preparing the eggs in the next step.

Whisk the three whole eggs with the three extra egg yolks and the 1/2 cup sugar until frothy.

Remove the zest from the cream mixture.

Very slowly drizzle the hot cream mixture into the egg mixture while whisking constantly. Doing it slow will prevent the eggs from curdling.

Pour this prepared cus-

Chef Dez on Cooking Chef

DEZ

tard mixture into the caramel lined ramekins.

Place the filled ramekins into a large pan.

Pour boiling water into the pan until the water level reaches approximately halfway up the outer sides of the ramekins.

Carefully put this pan into the oven and then reduce the temperature to 325F. Bake for approximately 40 minutes or until the centres of the custards are almost set (cooked).

Refrigerate for a minimum of two hours and up to two days.

To serve, loosen the custard in each ramekin by running a butter knife all around the edge of the custard. Invert a plate over the ramekin.

Quickly flip the ramekin/plate over and gently jiggle until the custard/ caramel come loose.

Remove the ramekin and serve on the plate. Makes six portions.

Chef Dez is a food columnist, culinary instructor and cookbook author. Visit him at www.chefdez.com.

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HOMES & LIVING

Aspen Ridge 403.341.5522

Inglewood

403.346.1134

www.symphonyseniorliving.com

PRETTY PINK – This girl’s room of an Avalon Central Alberta show home in Red Deer utilizes unique wall hangings to make this edgy design a finely finished bedroom for a girl of any age.

Jenna Swan/Lacombe Express

Taking advantage of the convenience of online shopping One week until Christmas Eve and I’m sure everyone has been scurrying around trying to get their last minute preparations in order.

I hope that you are sitting somewhere comfortable while reading this article and that you are squeezing in a few moments for yourself before you re-enter the hustle and bustle of the holiday season.

Every moment we can spend in our homes is a moment of refreshment and a reason to stop and be thankful for every blessing we have received.

If you haven’t discovered the miracle of online shopping I encourage you to give it a try as it has revolutionized my shopping experience.

With some sites you can order to your door or order for in-store pick up. This is the way to go! To shop in your bathrobe and let the retailers come to you, it is a

Kim

MECKLER breeze to compare store to store pricing either by jumping from web site to web site or by keeping local flyers beside you as you shop.

Even if you pre shop online and choose to go into the store to purchase the item, you are further ahead and will be far less stressed when you go to purchase your item.

You can choose a convenient time to travel to the store and even take advantage of early morning small crowds. The web will usually tell you if an item is in stock or has been sold out and how long it is on sale for. This gives you more time to relax

in front of your beautifully decorated tree as you sip your favorite beverage out of your beloved Santa mug.

I understand that some people are nervous about using credit cards online but with the invention of Paypal and Visa debit cards you can safely use web sites of major retail chains. You can even apply for a low limit credit card that is used exclusively for online purchases which isn’t linked to your personal bank accounts.

Any of these options will help you shop securely and give you more peace of mind about using credit online.

If this is the season of comfort and joy, why not shop in the comfort of your home?

Plan for a leisurely Sunday morning and brew some aromatic coffee. Open your blinds and let the luminous sun pour into your bedroom. Bring your coffee, flyers and your tablet or laptop back to your bed-

room and snuggle into some soft pillows as you enjoy the decor in your master bedroom and don’t you DARE get out of your jammies!

Use a few hours on a quiet morning to either place orders for Christmas or round up your favorite items so that when you do venture out the shopping list is on paper and you know exactly where to stop.

After the presents are unwrapped and the last person has gone to bed I hope your tradition of sitting on the couch and admiring the twinkling tree isn’t fraught with ‘I sure wish I had spent more time at home this year’.

If you have taken advantage of online shopping your desire for time in your home will have been fulfilled and you can enter the New Year refreshed and rejuvenated.

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

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Horoscope ARIES

TAURUS

Mar 21/Apr 20

Apr 21/May 21

Aries, things are going to change with regard to your professional life. Expect some good news at work and possibly a promotion. Make the most of this opportunity.

GEMINI May 22/Jun 21

This week is bound to be very social, and your calendar is full, Taurus. You can pick and choose what you want to do, and you can expect to enjoy all of your experiences in the week ahead.

CANCER Jun 22/Jul 22

Expect to start the week on

Cancer, enjoy time with your

an exciting note, Gemini. Big

significant other in the days

news is coming your way, and

HOW TO PLAY:

ahead. A romantic trip could be ANSWER

just the way to go, and both of you can allow yourself to enjoy this exciting time in your life.

you will appreciate the one-on-one time.

LEO

VIRGO

Jul 23/Aug 23

Aug 24/Sept 22

Home matters have been on

This is a week you are bound

your mind, Leo. This week you

to enjoy, Virgo. The next

will reach a resolution to your

structured fun, and that is right up your alley. Enjoy the

off so you can have some fun.

company of friends and family.

LIBRA Sept 23/Oct 23

SCORPIO Oct 24/Nov 22

Libra, you may prefer to

Scorpio, things are set to go

keep to yourself this week,

your way and you couldn’t be

but you are more likely to be

happier. You thrive on being in

surrounded by friends and

control, and that’s right where

family. Make the most of this

you will be this week. Good

time with loved ones.

things are ahead.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 23/Dec 21

CAPRICORN Dec 22/Jan 20

Sagittarius, you tend to get

Capricorn, your love of travel

restless with routine, so take

continues this week, and you

some time to switch things

won’t be content until you

up this week. Take a different

hit the road. If you have the

route to work or school.

chance to travel, make the

Otherwise, make new friends.

most of this opportunity.

AQUARIUS

PISCES

Jan 21/Feb 18

Feb 19/Mar 20

Aquarius, now is a great time

Pisces, this is an exciting

to aim for a promotion at

period for you, as both

work or make some changes to make yourself more marketable. It’s time to push ahead in your career.

CLUES DOWN (cont.)

25. Glowing quality 26. Ingest 27. Relative biological effectiveness 28. Footed vase 29. River in NE Scotland 35. English Univ. river 36. Malaysian Isthmus 37. Soft-finned fish 38. Eyelid infection 40. Fred & Wilma’s baby 41. New __, Louisiana city 42. Tse-tung or Zedong 43. Hindu weather god 44. ___ May, actress 45. Hauled laboriously 47. One suspender 48. More peculiar 49. N. Central African country 52. Macaw genus 53. Rhythmic swing or cadence 54. Ballerina skirt 55. Arabian sultanate

several days will be full of

issue. Your hard work has paid

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.

personal plans and career goals come to fruition. Enjoy the ride in the days ahead.

CLUES ACROSS 1. Cuts off a branch 5. 13th Hebrew letter 8. “Hair” producer Joseph 12. Giraffa camelopardalis 14. Indicates near 15. Capital of Samoa 16. Roving adventurously 18. Help 19. Deafening noises 20. Spanish neighborhood 21. Portable computer screen material 22. 20th Hebrew letter 23. “Blue Bloods” lead actor

49. Cliff 26. Scholarly CLUES DOWN 50. Resting place 30. Raleigh NC river 1. Murderers Leopold & ___ 51. Island in Venice 31. Alongside each other 2. Southern veggie 56. 1981-82 Sec. of State 32. Electronics Support 3. Henry’s 6th wife 57. Young man Module 4. Practice fight 58. Skylighted central area 33. Dogma 5. Dinners 59. Oily skin disorder 34. New Deal statesman 6. Hermaphrodite 60. East northeast Harold 7. Centers 61. 1945 Crimean conference 8. Fathers (Spanish) 39. A corporation’s first city stock offer 9. For each one 62. Transfer property 42. Slender tower with 10. SW Belarus city 63. Used to be United __ balconies 11. Australian slang for a kiss 64. Daze 44. Young eel 13. Ability to begin 46. Deviation from the normal 17. Short whistle blasts 47. CBS police drama 24. Were introduced

ANSWER

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Lacombe Express

deadline: Monday @ noon

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

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

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

In Memoriam

Oilfield

Linda Sidor December 14, 2013 Greatly Missed Fondly Remembered Love, Travis & Lisa

Obituaries PURDIE Ruby May 1927 - 2014 Mrs. Ruby May Purdie of Red Deer, passed away at Extendicare Michener Hill, Red Deer on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at the age of 87 years. Ruby will be lovingly remembered by her two sons, Jim and his wife, Alta Purdie of Winfield, Alberta and Rob and his wife, Lynda Purdie of Valley Centre, Alberta; her two daughters, Audrey Priddell of Valley Centre, Alberta and Valerie and her husband, Doug Johnson of Joffre, Alberta; eleven grandchildren and thirtytwo great grandchildren. She will also be sadly missed by her sisters, Betty and her husband, Doug Glover of Joffre and Molly Stone of Calgary, Alberta. Ruby was predeceased by her beloved husband, Bill Purdie in 1997. A Memorial Service was held at Parkland Funeral Home, 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer, Alberta. Ruby was lovingly laid to rest with her husband, Bill in the Red Deer Cemetery, Red Deer, Alberta. If desired, Memorial Donations in Ruby’s honor may be made directly to the Alzheimer’s Society of Alberta and N.W.T. at www.alzheimer.ab.ca. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements in care of Gordon R. Mathers, Funeral Director at PARKLAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 6287 - 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer.

403.340.4040 or 1.800.481.7421.

What’s Happening

Employment #700 - #920

Arts & Crafts Shows ..................50 Class Registrations....................51 Coming Events ..........................52 Lost ............................................54 Found ........................................56 Companions ..............................58 Personals...................................60 Bingos........................................64 Fitness & Sports ........................66 Happy Ads .................................70

Caregivers/Aides................710 Clerical ..............................720 Computer Personnel ..........730 Dental ................................740 Estheticians........................750 Hair Stylists ........................760 Janitorial ............................770 Legal ..................................780 Medical ..............................790 Oilfield ................................800 Professionals......................810 Restaurant/Hotel ................820 Sales & Distributors ..........830 Teachers/Tutors..................840 Trades ................................850 Truckers/Drivers ................860 Business Opportunities......870 Miscellaneous ....................880 Volunteers Wanted ............890 Positions Wanted ..............895 Employment Training ........900 Career Planning ................920

#50 - # 70

Coming Events

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Effective January 1, 2015 the Central Alberta Life Classified Deadline will be

5:00 P.M. ON FRIDAYS Classifieds 403-309-3300 Looking for a new pet?

Check out Classifieds to find the purrfect pet.

TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.

Found

56

EYEGLASSES, 2 pair, in black case, found in lane behind McCullough Crescent. 403-346-4064

Funeral Directors & Services

CELEBRATIONS HAPPEN EVERY DAY IN CLASSIFIEDS Tired of Standing?

Find something to sit on in Classifieds

I-PHONE in Lacombe.

Call to identify.

403-782-7365

Personals

60

COCAINE ANONYMOUS 403-396-8298 Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

Is someone’s drinking causing you problems?

AL-ANON 403-346-0320 Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT

Farm Work

755

F/T PEN CHECKER for general feedlot duties for large expanding feedlot in Sundre. Experience necessary. Fax resume to 403-638-3908, or call 403-638-4165, or email dthengs@hotmail.com

Medical

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

800

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 in our Stettler Field.

Applicants need to be mechanically inclined, motivated to work hard and learn quickly.

Associated industry experience eg. instrumentation or facilities construction experience would be an asset but is not necessarily required.

This position offers a diverse and challenging 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).

Please Submit Resume’s Attention Human Resources Email: payroll@ bearspawpet.com Fax: (403) 258-3197 Mail: Suite 5309, 333 96th Ave NE Calgary, Alberta T3R 1H1

790

800

Restaurant/ Hotel

820

Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

810

Professionals BUSY established multi physician medical practice in Red Deer, seeking an JACKIE’S Travel experienced Business Getaways, Rocky Mtn. Manager on a permanent House, AB is looking for a basis to start immediately.

F.T Travel Consultant Submit resume and salary * Exc. knowledge of Apollo/ expectations to Gallileo a must. officerecruitment@ * Exc. public relations/ albertadoctors.org phone skills before December 31, 2014. * Minimum 1 yrs. exp.

Email resume to F/T & P/T Pharmacist and jtravel@shaw.ca Pharmacy Technician positions req’d.

Apply w/resume to: Highland Green Value Drug Mart, Red Deer Oilfield

820

Restaurant/ Hotel

Restaurant/ Hotel

820

THE RUSTY PELICAN is now accepting resumes for NOW HIRING F/T Exp’d Well Testing Personnel LINE COOKS Experienced Supervisors at all stations. & Operators MUST HAVE: Must have valid applicable • 2-3 yrs. post secondary tickets. Email: lstouffer@ education. testalta.com • 2-3 yrs. on-the-job exp.

LOCAL SERVICE CO. • Provide references in Red Deer REQ’S EXP. The hourly rate will be VACUUM TRUCK $13.25 - $15. per hour OPERATOR dependant on experience.

Must have Class 3 licence Mail to: 2079 50 AVE. w/air & all oilfield tickets.

Red Deer, AB T4R 1Z4 Fax resume w/drivers or Call 403-347-1414 abstract to 403-886-4475 or Fax to: 403-347-1161

Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT Looking for a new pet?

Check out Classifieds to find the purrfect pet.

TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.

THE RUSTY PELICAN is now accepting resumes for a well experienced F/T HOSTESS & SERVERS Must have Ref’s & Exp. Apply within: 2079-50 Ave. 2-4 pm. Mon.-Fri. Fax 403-347-1161 Phone calls WILL NOT be accepted.

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

Please call Debbie at 403-314-4307

MORRISROE AREA: Adult Newspaper Carriers Needed For Early Morning Delivery of the RED DEER ADVOCATE With only 64 papers, approximately: $350.00/mo.

For More Information, Please call Prodie 403-314-4301

CARRIERS REQUIRED To deliver the

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

CARRIERS REQUIRED To deliver the CENTRAL AB LIFE 1 day a week in: INNISFAIL Penhold Olds Sylvan Lake Please call Debbie for details 403-314-4307

22 Lacombe Express Restaurant/ Hotel

820

Thursday, December 18, 2014

Trades

850

MCDONALD’S Field Service Mechanic Restaurants Needed Gas Pro operated by Cameron Bay Compression Corp, locatHoldings Inc. now has ed in Three Hills, AB, is a positions for Assistant manufacturing & fabricaRestaurant Managers. tion shop, which produces Candidates require 3 - 5 & services single well gas years quick service compressors ranging from experience along with 10 to 80HP. Currently we some managerial experiare looking to fill a position ence. Previous McDonalds for Field Service Mechanic. experience is an asset.

Successful candidate must Skills needed include: possess strong work ethability to work with store ics. Experience with natural and other managers, hire gas compression is an asand train crew, run effecset but not essential. Trade tive shifts, maintain food Certification is required and labour controls, be a and preference will be brand ambassador to our given to those having guests as well as underexperience. Please fax stand, maintain and resumes to 403-443-5288, support the store programs apply in person at 227, and procedures. Ability to 17th Ave N, Three Hills work any days, hours or AB, or email to Peter. shifts as restaurants are 24 Pattison@gaspro.ca. hours. Annual salary of LICENSED MECHANIC & $40,000. 00 plus benefits.

AUTO BODY TECH. Stores are located at 4419 Reasonable rate.

Hwy 2A Ponoka, AB, A.J. Auto Repair & Body 37479 Hwy 2, Red Deer 11, 7836 49 Ave. County, and 37428 Hwy 2, Call 403-506-6258 Red Deer County. Fax resume to SHUNDA 403-783-4251.

CONSTRUCTION Email cbay22@telus.net. requires a

Trades

Safety Coordinator

850

to implement, manage & enhance our existing safety program. Fax resume and references to 403-343-1248 or email admin@shunda.ca.

Truckers/ Drivers Are you interested in pursuing an exciting career with Petrofield Industries at our Tornado Hydovac Trucks manufacturing production facility?

We are centrally located in the family friendly community of Stettler, Alberta.

We currently have an openings for: Service and Parts Manager Quality Assurance Team Leader Finisher Product Testing Assistant Purchaser Industrial Painters/Helpers Welders Helper General Labourers Construction Workers Our Company has a enthusiastic fast paced working environment, with advancement opportunities. Wage would be commensurate with experience/skills.

For more information about these positions and our company, check out our website www. tornadotrucks.com.

Resumes can be emailed to hr@petrofield.com or faxed to 403-742-5544.

MILLARD TRUCKING LTD. is looking for a 2 Licenced Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanics.

The successful applicant must be able to work well in a high paced environment. We offer a great working environment, very competitive wages and performance bonuses.

All interested person are invited to apply to: Millard Trucking Ltd. Box 960, Sundre, AB T0M1X0 Fax: 403-638-4987 email: mbrodie@enerchem.com

Accounting .......................... 1010 Acupuncture........................1020 Advocate/Mediation ............1025 Antique Dealers & Stores ...1027 Automotive ..........................1029 Bands & DJ s ......................1030 Beauty/Cosmetic ................1040 Bookkeeping .......................1050 Cabinet Makers...................1054 Child Care/Caregivers .........1060 Carpentry............................1062 Car Rentals .........................1064 Cat Work .............................1065 Cleaning .............................1070 Clerical................................1080 Construction .......................1085 Consulting...........................1090 Contractors ......................... 1100 Computer Services ..............1110 Drafting & Design................ 1120 Eavestroughing ................... 1130 Educational ......................... 1140 Electrical ............................. 1150 Entertainment ..................... 1160 Escorts................................ 1165 Farm Equipment ................. 1168 Financial ............................. 1170 Fireplaces ........................... 1175 Flooring............................... 1180 Food/Catering ..................... 1190 Furnace Cleaning ............... 1193 Glass Shops ....................... 1196 Mobile Glass Shops............ 1197 Handyman Services ...........1200 Health Care......................... 1210 Income Tax .........................1220 Insurance ............................ 1130 Landscaping .......................1240 Land Mapping .....................1250 Legal Services ....................1260 Limousine Services ............1270 Massage Therapy ...............1280 Mechanical .........................1285 Misc. Services ....................1290 Moving & Storage ...............1300 Oilfield .................................1305 Painters/Decorators ............ 1310 Personal Services ............... 1315 Pet Services ....................... 1318 Photography .......................1320 Plumbing & Heating ............1330 Printing................................1335 Rental - Equipment .............1340 Rental - Misc .......................1350 Repair Service ....................1360 Roofing ...............................1370 Snow Removal....................1380 Travel ..................................1385 Upholstery ..........................1390 Well Drilling ........................1400 Welding ............................... 1410 Window Cleaning ................1420 Yard Care ............................1430

Owner Operators & Contract Drivers

880

ACADEMIC Express ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING

BRIDGER CONST. LTD. We do it all! 403-302-8550

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

Call Roger 403-348-1060

Red Deer Rocky Mtn. House Rimbey Caroline Castor Sylvan Lake Innisfail Stettler Ponoka Lacombe

Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much!

1580

ALL wood chidlrens pull sled, round back, exc. cond, $30403-346-5423

Firewood

1660

Misc. for Sale

1760

8 PLACE Christmas dish set $40; love seat, good cond, $60 403-343-6218 BLACK metal office desk, 45” x 30”, 2 drawer, $40; Diplomat bar fridge, $40.

403-343-6554 FREE Pallets for firewood 4617 63 ST. Red Deer RHINSTONE necklace and earrings to match from the 1950’s, A1 cond. $75; large fruit bowl grape design $10. approx. 30 peacock feathers $1/ea. 403-346-2231 WESTERN books: 70 paperbacks, $50; 7 new hardcover, $5 each; 7 new paperbacks $3 each.

403-309-1737

TIRED OF SEARCHING FOR BUYERS? Placing a classified ad is an easy and affordable way to make your wares the focus of attention among potential buyers. What are you waiting for? Contact us today and start turning the stuff you don’t want into something you do want:

Spruce & Pine -Split. Firepits avail. 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472 DRY SPLIT FIREWOOD 403-748-3611 Delivery avail. Please leave msg.

5* JUNK REMOVAL

Household Furnishings

1720

2 DUSTY ROSE upholstered arm chairs, 1 rocker, 1 recliner, 403-340-1930 Start your career! $60/ea. or both for $90. www.academicexpress.ca See Help Wanted Will deliver in town; ROASTER, electric, large DAIRY equipment supplier aluminum, $20; Super GT looking for snow racer, foot brakes & GENERAL LABORERS steering wheel, exc. cond., & WELDERS 6 wooden toboggan, Competitive wages and both for $75. benefits package. E-mail JG PAINTING, 25 yrs. exp.

403-348-6449 resume: info@prolineinc.ca Free Est. 403-872-8888

Agricultural #2000 - #2290

Farm Equipment ..............2010 Haying Equipment ............2020 Tractors ............................2030 Combines & Headers ......2040 Fertilizer Equipment..........2050 Misc. Farm Machinery ......2060 Equipment Wanted ..........2070 Farm Custom Work ..........2080 Farm Auctions ..................2090 Livestock ..........................2100 Livestock - Exotic..............2110 Sheep ..............................2120 Poultry ..............................2130 Horses ..............................2140 Horse Boarding ................2150 Riding Supplies ................2160 Horse/Stock Trailers ........2170 Pasture Wanted ................2180 Grain, Feed, Hay ..............2190 Seed Grain ......................2200 Seeding & Tillage ............2210

Farm Equipment

2010

FLEXI-COIL 6000 AIR DRILL, 40’, 3450 TBH tank, double shoot, 7.5” spacing, rubber packer wheels. All new discs, bearings, air hoses. Shedded & unused for 3 seasons. $60,000 obo. 403-784-3633 or 403-304-2266

Farm Custom Work

2080

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

GET THINGS MOVING WITH THE CLASSIFIEDS!

Pet Services

1820

HOME CARE & CRITTER SITTER Peace of mind while you’re away! 403-302-2557

Cats

1830

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

1840

CHINESE massage theraLOGS Dogs py. Direct bill. Gift card.

Semi loads of pine, spruce, 403-986-1691 4606-48 Ave tamarack, poplar.

Price depends on location. PB Shih Tzu 10 wks. old, serious inquiries only, Lil Mule Logging 403-347-7472 403-318-4346 Now Offering Hotter, Cleaner BC Birch. All Types. P.U. / Delivery. Lyle 403-783-2275

Houses/ Duplexes

CASH!

AFFORDABLE

FIREWOOD, Spruce & Pine. North of Costco 403-346-7178, 392-7754

Property clean up 340-8666 Gov’t of Alberta Funding may be available.

1530

1720

LARGE DESK, 2’ x 6’ with matching chair. $40.

403-346-0674

Homestead Firewood

GED Preparation

• • • • • • • • • •

Auctions

Children's Items

WINTER START

Would you like to take the GED in your community?

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

LAST SALE of the season Wed. Dec. 17. Resume weekly sales Jan. 14, 2015

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

6630 71 St. Bay 7 Red Deer. 403-347-8841

Misc.

Help

Buy & Sell #1500 - #1990

www.bigstrapperauctions.net

in AB. Home the odd night.

Weekends off. Late model tractor pref. 403-586-4558

F/T TRUCK drivers req’d.

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

Red Deer.

Household Furnishings

AUCTION Sales Wed. @ 6 pm.

Antique sales 1st. Sun. of the month @ 1 pm. Dec. 7 Moose Hall 2 miles south of Ponoka on 2A WE BUY FOR CASH. 403-304-4791 Check website for full listings

CENTRAL AB based trucking company requires

DRYWALL HELPER REQ’D. Exp. an asset. Must have own transportation.

403-341-7619 Ellis Fabrications Inc. is looking for a Full Time Machinist to join our team.

This positions offers work with Conventional and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines.

Email resume to jobs@ efiattachments.com or fax to: 403-227-0055.

860

Business Services #1000 - #1430

Sporting Goods

1860

CLEVELAND TA2 Irons, 3 PW & SW, steel shafts, new grips. $150.

403-346-0093

Wanted To Buy

1930

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

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

3020

RENO’D near downtown core, $1600./mo. no pets, kids or smoking, no exceptions. Great yard.

639-471-1600

3020

Houses For Sale

4020

SYLVAN LAKE: fully furnished, inclds dishes, bedding, 50” tv, utils.

Avail. Now! $1200.

403-880-0210.

Mobile Lot

3190

IMMED. POSSESSION FOR SALE:

16 SPRUCE DRIVE PADS $450/mo.

LACOMBE Brand new park in Lacombe.

4-level split, 4 bdrm., 3 bath, Spec Mobiles. 3 Bdrm., 1687 sq.ft. fully dev.

2 bath. As Low as $75,000.

Down payment $4000. Call Numerous upgrades incl. at anytime. 403-588-8820 all thermal paned windows, vaulted ceiling. A pleasure to show.

Reduced to $278,000.

Craig MacKenzie Realty Executives Red Deer Meow!

403-302-0820

or email: cmackenzie1914@yahoo.ca For more details see Kijiji.

Cars

5030

The Classifieds Are the Cat’s Meow.

Area shoppers know the Classifieds are the purr-fect place to find a bargain. In the Classifieds, you can track down deals on everything from collectibles to cuddly kittens. It’s easy to place an ad or find the items you want and it’s used by hundreds of area shoppers every day. The Classifieds Are the Cat’s Meow.

2005 MERCEDES C230 136,000 kms. exc. cond. loaded. $8900.

403-886-5696 2001 Chev Malibu, 4 dr.

134,000 kms. 403-352-6995 1999 BUICK Regal, 4 dr., grey leather. 403-352-6995

Vans Buses 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

5070

2010 DODGE Grand Caravan, stow n go seats, exc. con. 34,000 kms, $13,000. 403-896-8183

Auto Wreckers

5190

RED’S AUTO. Free Scrap Vehicle & Metal Removal.

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

Lacombe Express 23

Thursday, December 18, 2014

Careers

Bashaw Golf and Country Club in Central Alberta requires a

Black Press Creative is accepting

GENERAL MANAGER

appplications for a full time position for a Graphic Artist based in Red Deer.

Working in a high volume, fast paced environment, the successful candidate will be responsible for the ad building, designing, and processing the ads, as well as the design and layout of special sections and trade papers. They must possess a positive attitude, strong work ethic, keen eye for detail and be able to work independently with minimal supervision.

for our 9 hole course that includes a newly renovated clubhouse and seasonal/day use campground.

Position to fill?

The successful applicant must be self-managing, have strong organization skills, customer service experience and be capable of managing the overall performance of all operations. Golf experience is not necessary, but would be a considerable asset.

The club is prepared to offer a competitive compensation package in accordance with previous experience and education.

Please email your cover letter with resume to both bashawgolfclub@hotmail.ca and to the President of the Board djonespfd26@hotmail.com no later than Friday, January 2, 2015.

MAC based Adobe InDesign and Adobe Creative Suite are definite assets. Forward resumes stating “Graphic Artist” by December 31, 2014.

To see more details about our club please visit our website at www.bashawgolf.com.

We thank everyone in advance for their interest in this opportunity. Please be aware that only the short listed candidates will be contacted for further consideration for this position.

Advertise here

It Works

Successful Careers Start here

403-598-2734

3809 - 53 Ave, Lacombe, AB

403-350-8628

403-748-2628

SEPTIC TANK SERVICE

403-748-2628 403-350-8628

Supervisor

yourhouse@shaw.ca

Service Directory

HEAVY TRUCK PARTS

JIM’S

Forward resumes to: Jessica Crandall

the GALLERY ON MAIN, LACOMBE ART FRAMING POTTERY SCULPTURES

Laverne

Owner/Manager

STAINED GLASS

BJ

Framing

Shelley

Framing and Front Gallery

4910 50 Ave 2nd Level th

403-782-3402

www.thegalleryonmain.com

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

403.304.3887 www.drakeex.ca

Your Quality Excavating Solution

Gift Certificates and Admission Passes for Stocking Stuffers

•BOBCATS •GRADERS •LOADERS •TRUCKS •TRACK HOES

CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION

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

For All Your Excavation Needs 403.782.3437

www.dbbobcat.com

BLACKFALDS

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

24 Lacombe Express

Thursday, December 18, 2014

3

DAY SALE

Blackberries or Raspberries

Cooked Shrimp Ring

December 19 - 21 Frozen - 227g First 2

FRIDAY, December 19 to THURSDAY, December 25

Imported - 170g Package

each

2 for

3.99

$

5

$

Coke or Pepsi Products

Selected Varieties - 375g

$

Broccoli Crowns

Kraft Cheese

No. 1 Grade - Produce of U.S.A.

3 for

9

$

.99

Seedless Chinese Mandarins

Easy to Peel Produce of China $

2.18/kg

each

.99¢

3.49

Salad Kits Fresh Express

Valid December 19, 2014 to Jan. 1, 2015

10x355ml First 3

plus dep & enviro

Co-op Gold Sliced Side Bacon

This coupon can only be used with a minimum purchase of at least $100.00 (including turkey) before applicable taxes at CO-OP® or THE MARKETPLACE® Food Stores, (excludes tobacco, alcohol, prescriptions, gift cards, phone cards, lottery tickets, transit tickets, all third party operations (post office, gas bar, etc.). We will reduce the final bill by $10.00 (maximum $10.00 reduction per transaction). Limit one coupon per family purchase. No cash value. No copies.

Coupon must be presented to the cashier at time of purchase. Valid from Friday, December 5, 2014 until closing Thursday, January 1, 2015. Cannot be combined with any other coupons or promotional offers. Final consumer price per pound will vary depending on actual turkey size purchased.

lb

International Delight

Cracker Barrell Cheddar or Mozzarella 907g - First 1

each

$

9.99

$

2.84/kg

$

1.29 lb

Old Dutch Maxwell Potato House Ground Coffee Chips 925g Roast 270g or Double Dutch - 235g

Blends - First 1

4 for

10

$

$

Green Giant Vegetables

each

6.99

French Bread

Selected Varieties Frozen - 750g

181-397g Package Produce of U.S.A.

$

each

3.99

473ml

each

1.99

$

$

each

2.48

Central Alberta Co-op 403-782-6200

Open Daily until 9pm

each

White or Whole Wheat - 450g

.99¢

English Estates Centre

Lacombe

www.centralab.coop