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LIMBER UP: Lacombe instructor outlines the many healthy benefits of taking up yoga – PG 15

SETTING GOALS: Local athlete Tanner Fandrey discusses his Olympic dreams for 2018 – PG 18

STARTING UP - The 2015 Jiffy Lube Alberta Scotties Tournament of Hearts got underway at the Lacombe arena on Jan. 21st. Some of the best female curlers in the province will battle it out during the week. Team Scheidegger takes control of the ice during the first draw on Wednesday.

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Thursday, January 22, 2015

EcoVision grows food while reducing environmental impact Lacombe Composite High School club members are ‘stewards of the future’

BY SARAH MAETCHE Lacombe Express

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YOUNG AMBASSADORS – Ava Funkhouser, Janaya Fischer, Sofia Capettini and Michaela Reitsma, members of EcoVision, are young Sarah Maetche/Lacombe Express ambassadors and leaders of the new environmental school of thought at LCHS. Sofia Capettini and Michaela Reitsma. The group meets twice a week outside regular class time, once during flex time and once during lunch break.

For the average person, aquaponics is a daunting term, but for one of the LEAFS leaders Sofia Capettini, it can be summed up in one sentence.

“It’s fish and plants working together,” she effortlessly explained.

The LEAFS project is being brought to life inside the one-of-a-kind geodesic dome located on the west side of the school grounds.

Upon entering the ‘dome’ you are immediately struck by the humidity (the temperature is kept at a balmy 15C year-round) the amount of greenery (tropical plants, lemon trees and herbs) and the sky-high construct of barrels and spouts, which is the still-under-construction LEAFS project.

Through the system, tilapia, a type of fish, will be grown and harvested, along with leafy green plants, like basil, spinach and lettuce, all to provide food for the school and community.

By growing fish and plants together, food will be locally produced, which will

reduce greenhouse gas emissions while reusing the water from the fish tanks to water the plants in the greenhouse. One of the aims of the project is to eliminate up to 70% of water waste, through the use of recycled water. Before the water is placed on the plants, it will go through three steps of filtration.

The fish take on average four to six months to reach the harvest ready stage, so the group plans to stagger the ages of the fish, in order to regularly supply the cafeteria with fresh fish. Each barrel in the greenhouse can hold around 100 fish.

The food that is grown but not used by the school cafeteria will be, much like the current vegetables and plants that are grown in the greenhouse, marketed out to The Green Pantry and also to two local grocery stores.

Although the project is still in the construction phase, and has some kinks to work through, the leaders have been attending conferences to gather design ideas and will be attending another in the future to point their project in the right direction.

The group anticipates the LEAFS system will be up and running fully by next fall.

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Since its inception, the EcoVision club, with a constantly evolving group of students, has received many environmental awards including a prestigious Emerald Award as well as winning the 2014 Central Alberta Caring For Our Watershed Competition.

Before the tour this past Friday, the club was presented with an OTIS Award, which recognizes businesses, individuals and youth who are outstanding stewards within the Battle River Watershed.

As Lacombe sits right in the middle of the Battle River and Red Deer River watersheds, overseeing the protection and care of the region is critical for future generations.

“Water is a resource that is incredibly important to all aspects of life,” said Ava Funkhouser. “If you are protecting it [the watershed] then you are protecting your society and your life. An environmental stewardship role is really important to our school, our project and should be important to everyone.”

Earth Works farm, located near Alix, also was presented with a RDRWSA Ambassador Award during the tour.

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ith an emphasis on enhancing the environment and providing fresh food for the community, a group of Lacombe Composite High School (LCHS) students are taking positive steps towards water conservation.

The LCHS students in the school club EcoVision have just that, a positive environmental vision, which shows their willingness to commit to being stewards of the future.

Close to 40 members of the Red Deer River Watershed Alliance (RDRWA) joined four EcoVision members through a tour of the school on the morning of Jan. 16th, to showcase their past projects and to learn about their newest project, LEAFS, the Lacombe Educational Aquaponics Food System.

EcoVision was formed eight years ago.

The student lead club is assisted by LCHS Instructor Steve Schultz. The group consists of 25 to 30 students, who aim to become ecological leaders by implementing a variety of projects.

Over the years, the group has started a cardboard recycling program and a composting program, both within the school, as well as having installed a 6.0 kilowatt solar panel array that helps offset electrical costs.

The main project the group took on over two years ago is the geodesic dome community greenhouse, which truly enhances not only the school environment, but also the surrounding community.

The construction of the greenhouse was a true school-wide effort with students from all walks of life and programs contributing to the building, especially the fabrication students who took three weeks to build the structure and the foods program students, who on a daily basis, look after the plants that are grown inside.

The dome is a zero-energy, four seasons greenhouse, meaning it is self-sufficient and does not rely on external power. During the summer months, the community group Friends of Our Greenhouse (FOG) looks after the plants.

The food produced inside the greenhouse is used in the school cafeteria as well as being sold outside the school to the Lacombe community through the local food supplier The Green Pantry.

Expanding on the idea of providing fresh, local and sustainable food, and protecting the watershed, is the LEAFS project. The project was conceived this school year and is being spearheaded by approximately 12 students, including Grade 11 leaders Ava Funkhouser, Janaya Fischer,

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Thursday, January 22, 2015

RCMP initiative aims to see more criminals behind bars

BY ERIN FAWCETT Lacombe Express Area police detachments are working together to combat crime in Central Alberta.

Red Deer RCMP Supt.

Scott Tod said neighbouring municipalities are taking a regional collaborative approach to address property crime in the Central Alberta district. The detachments included in this initiative include Red Deer, Blackfalds, Sylvan Lake and Innisfail. The invitation has also been extended to Lacombe Municipal Police Department to join as well, Tod said.

“Historically in the RCMP, because we are all part of the same organization, we take advantage of that and we do collaborate when we see trends,” said Tod. “This is in keeping with ‘K’ Divison’s emphasis on crime reduction strategies and this initiative supports that priority on part of ‘K’ Division. All municipalities will have a crime reduction strategy in place – this is our approach to that.

“We have brought other members in from other detachments - they have collaborated and formed a team basically with our members. They will be going out to wherever the intelligence leads them or the target leads them to do the enforcement.”

The focus of the initiative is property crime, which has been on the rise in the region as of late.

“While it’s focused on property crime, the people involved in property crime are also involved in drugs and other criminal activity,” said Tod. “It does lead into other criminal investigations as well.

“The focus is on property crime because there has been such an increase in the entire district over the last few years and in particular this year.”

Tod added the rise in property crime is related to the demand for drugs in the area. As for the collaboration between detachments, Tod said it is a win-win.

“Because we have considerably more resources than our neighbouring

detachments, we have the ability to check on offenders to make sure they are abiding by their conditions, they are at home when they are supposed to be at home – and when we apply that kind of pressure of course we force them out of the City and they move into the neighbouring municipalities where they continue to commit crime.

“The smaller detachments don’t have the resources that we do. We tend to displace the criminals but they tend to continue to commit crime in their new location but also continue to come into Red Deer, do their crime and then go back out,” he said.

“Red Deer has contributed a significant amount of resources to (combating property crime) where smaller detachments are limited in how many resources they can supply.

“But they are being affected as much as we are relative to their side.

“With this initiative we bring everyone together with the sharing of intelligence and it’s probably

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more seamless and more timely and allows us to be more focused in targeting these people.”

Tod said the goal of the initiative is to put more criminals in jail and to reduce the number of property crimes that citizens are being victimized by.

Meanwhile, Tod said although he has only been here for a short time he sees that crime is an issue in the City. “I think it’s important to recognize the positive things about Red Deer. But

being that attractive and because of the location, the disposable income and the strong economy, it also brings the unattractive elements of society too.”

In addition, RCMP continues to warn residents about the dangers of leaving their vehicles running unattended. “It is a preventable offence so we need to continue to get that message out,” he said.

“If citizens would not leave their vehicles running and unattended there would

be a considerable decrease in the theft of vehicles.”

He added these types of instances are easy targets for criminals.

“It takes 30 seconds for them to steal your car if it’s left running and unattended and criminals are watching for that,” he explained.

“It gives them wheels now to go out and commit other crimes a lot faster, then dump that vehicle in another jurisdiction after committing a crime.” efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

Alzheimer’s campaign focuses on women Did you know that women represent 72% of Canadians living with Alzheimer’s disease?

The Alzheimer Society is promoting a new campaign and it aims to inform women in their 40s and older about the signs of Alzheimer’s and how the Alzheimer Society can help.

Women live longer than men and age is a risk factor. That’s why there are more women living with Alzheimer’s disease than men. Yet the impact on women is twofold. They also account for 70% of family caregivers, which takes a toll on these women who eventually provide round-theclock care.

“With this campaign, we’re making Alzheimer’s disease a women’s issue,” says Mimi Lowi-Young, CEO, Alzheimer Society of Canada.

“Women lead busy, hectic lives, often paying the price with their own health and well-being. We’re asking them to invest time in understanding the warning signs.

Whether they’re concerned about getting Alzheimer’s, have just been diagnosed or are a caregiver, we want women to reach out to their local Alzheimer Society. We can support them throughout the disease.”

Dr. David Westaway, president, Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Terri-

tories, says, “I am honored to be part of an organization that is present for individuals and families as they live with this disease.

Ongoing research is providing hope, while advocacy, education, and support are provided to those we serve.”

Warning signs, often misunderstood or ignored, are critical. In absence of a cure, early diagnosis allows for treatment and support so people can live as well as possible and start planning for their future needs.

“Women traditionally monitor the health of their families so it’s even more important they understand this disease to be able to recognize changes in those they care for,” adds Lowi-Young.

Visit www.alzheimer.ca/the72percent to learn the signs. Alzheimer’s is the leading form of dementia. It is progressive and eventually, fatal. Today, 747,000 Canadians are living with some form of dementia.

This number will nearly double to 1.4 million in less than 20 years. For every person diagnosed, there are many who are directly affected as caregivers. The risk of dementia doubles every five years after age 65. Evidence shows the disease can lie dormant in the brain up to 25 years before symptoms appear.

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INDOOR FUN – Riian Fueser, 5, enjoyed her time at the Kinsmen Club of Red Deer Indoor Play Space, located in the Abbey Master Builder Centre in Blackfalds.

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Thursday, January 22, 2015

Central Alberta Foodgrains project in search of land

BY SARAH MAETCHE Lacombe Express A locally based charity is entering into its 20th year of helping meet the growing international need for food security.

Each year, through community involvement, the Central Alberta Foodgrains Charity Growing Project produces a crop on donated or rented land, and then after harvest, donates the proceeds to the Canadian Foodgrains Bank.

The funds raised through the project are used to help fight world hunger and are matched at a four to one ratio by the federal government.

Emergency food for people who are hungry in result of war, drought and international trade policies are assisted, along with providing tools and training for small-scale farmers. Current important

donations of food are being sent by the Canadian organization to Syrian refugee camps and the south Sudan. “This is really a community-based project,” said Doug Maas, committee member. “We have farmers involved, agri-businesses and many who help the cause.”

The local growing project is one of over 200 in Canada for the Canadian Foodgrains Bank. Around 30 growing projects are based within Alberta.

Despite its international reaches, the growing project is a 100% local operation, starting with the plot of land used to grow the crop. Some years the land is donated. Other years the land is rented.

Once the land is secured, input suppliers are approached to provide seed to start. In the spring, local farmers donate their time to prepare the soil and

then seed. Afterwards, local agri-businesses are approached to provide fertilizer and other supplies. “In the fall, we have volunteers that swath the crop and volunteers that combine it,” said Maas.

The crop, which varies from canola, barley, spring wheat or winter wheat, is then sold locally at an elevator in Central Alberta. Last year, the project raised $74,250 and with the matching government dol-

within Lacombe County.

“In this way, we are able to involve different farmers each year and this helps us to gain wider visibility,” said Maas.

For the 2015 project, the organizing committee is in search of a piece of land within the County.

“If a local farmer is interested in providing or renting land and wants to become part of a much needed charitable project, they can contact me.”

One of the committee’s goals for 2015 is to reach a younger demographic of volunteers. Building off this idea, is their plan to develop a web site.

“Hopefully this will attract supporters and also keep everyone aware of crop development during the growing year and updated on events, such as our harvest barbecue.”

Contact Maas at 403-7821860. news@lacombeexpress.com

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Landmark year for development in Blackfalds The Town of Blackfalds saw its most active year in history for development and building in 2014.

Approximately 609 building permits totaling $124,195,472 were issued last year by the Town, representing a 17% increase in the number of issued permits and an increased dollar value of over 64% from 2013. The increase for total construction was $48,595,791 over the value recorded in 2013.

Residential housing permits totaled 443 for 2014, compared to the 282 issued in 2013. Some of the larger residential development permits issued were for 72 townhouses in the Aspen Lakes Subdivision and 72 eightplex-condo units in the Valley Ridge Subdivision.

Notable commercial development permits included a gas bar and convenience store and a retail building on Womacks Road, south of the Abbey Centre.

The Valley Ridge Industrial Park saw the development of a five-unit lease bay with a value of $4.8 million as well as expansions of a number of other existing industrial businesses in the area.

In the institutional category, the Town issued a permit for a new public school, for which construction will begin in the future. Announced by the provincial government in 2013, the Wolf Creek School Division Kindergarten to Grade 6 school will house up to 500 students.

Mayor Melodie Stol said the availability and attractive pricing of land within the community coupled with the amenities in the Town such as the Abbey Centre along with the park and trails systems are contributing factors to the ongoing growth.

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Thursday, January 22, 2015

Passport to Christmas gives back to local economy

BY SARAH MAETCHE Lacombe Express With an emphasis on shopping local, the Lacombe and District Chamber of Commerce program Passport to Christmas has successfully wrapped up another year.

During the six-week period over the holiday shopping season, Lacombians were encouraged to spend their money within the community by filling out a ‘passport’ with a stamp placed for every $10 spent. Lacombe and District Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Monica Bartman said with the active community and business participation, a confirmed $750,000 was spent locally.

In its third year, the program received back 2,585 completed passports. Each passport represents $300 spent at a participating business.

The program has more than doubled its number of passports distributed in the Lacombe area this year with approximately 8,000 given out. In 2013, just a mere 3,800 passports were handed out.

For those unfamiliar with the initiative, the program is a shop local incentive with the aim of encouraging consumers to spend their money within the community during the holiday season. Passports could be picked up by shoppers at any of the 31 participating businesses in the area.

Once passports were filled up, they were entered into a draw for ‘Lacombe Bucks’ certificates, which could be spent at any of the same participating businesses.

This year, a larger variety of businesses participated, including all three of Lacombe’s major grocery retailers, specialty food stores, hardware stores, salons and phar-

macies, to name a few. “We really had a little bit of everything,” she said. “That definitely added to the success of the program; giving people a variety of businesses to go to.”

Even though the program wrapped up mid-December, Bartman said there are around 5,000 passports still floating around, which means there is the possibility many more dollars may have been spent locally.

“I’m fairly confident we generated over $1 million dollars,” she said. “The potential of the program is huge.”

Bartman said she hopes they can continue with the momentum that has been started over the past three years.

“We want to show the community that supporting local has value and their purchases made here in Lacombe do have an impact.” news@lacombeexpress.com

Lacombe citizens are considering ‘going on patrol’

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Lacombe Express A local citizen has taken the initiative to engage Lacombe Police, as well as the gen-

eral community, into starting a ‘Citizens on Patrol’ group.

Ed L’Ecluse has approached Lacombe Police Chief Steve Murray and together the two have come up with some guidelines

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Bylaw No. 1198/14 Rezoning of Land for Proposed Residential Subdivision and Golf Course, Deer River Lacombe County has received a request to change the land use zoning of approximately 379.43 hectares (937.57 acres) of land, legally described as S1/2 10-38-25-W4M, SW 11-38-25-W4M, N1/2 03-38-25-W4M, Pt. SE 03-38-25-W4M, and the W1/2 02-38-25W4M, south of the Hamlet of Joffre, from Agricultural “A” to Conservation Cluster ‘RRCC’ District, Country Residential Estate ‘R-CRE’ District, and Recreation ‘P-R’ District, as shown on the following map:

to approach the community regarding the program.

A meeting will be held on Jan. 28th at 6 p.m. at the YU-Turn Centre that will open the dialogue between community members to see how the group should proceed.

“The meeting is going to be an opportunity for residents who are interested in making Lacombe a safer, better place for everyone to live in and to talk about some of the strategies that we can use to make that happen,” Murray said.

“This is really to gauge community interest and to talk about the philosophy of how communities truly become safer.”

Murray said that it is not the responsibility of the Police force, Neighbourhood watch, Citizens on Patrol or individuals alone – it is the responsibility of all these groups to come together to make Lacombe feel comfortable and safe for all its residents.

All interested members of the community are encouraged to attend and meet with Murray, L’Ecluse and Mayor Steve Christie among other City officials to discuss the needs of the community and the best course of action to address those needs.

“There is a perception that the amount

of and seriousness of crime in Central Alberta is on the rise. Certainly, community awareness has increased with this perception and I think that’s where a lot of the interest for this group is coming from,” Murray said.

“I think people should bear in mind that this is an inaugural type opportunity to meet and discuss their perceptions of Lacombe and some ideas of how we can make it safer. People will have the Chief of Police in the room to have some dialogue. It’s not going to be about specific issues – it’s about overall community safety and crime prevention.”

The group has a facebook page titled ‘Lacombe Citizens on Patrol – Taking Back Lacombe’. The page is being used to communicate updates regarding the meeting and plans for the group. Check there for updates.

“The essence of this is that this has to be a long-term commitment from every citizen to do their part to achieve the safe community that they want,” Murray said.

The meeting will serve as a ground to discuss potential plans of how the group can perform at its best. kmendonsa@lacombeexpress.com

REQUEST FOR QUOTE Michener Ball Field Upgrades Phase 1

The zoning change has been requested to allow for a 521 lot residential subdivision and an 18-hole golf course.

Anyone wishing to comment on the proposed zoning change will have an opportunity to do so at a public hearing which has been arranged for: Date: Time: Place:

Wednesday, February 11, 2015 7:00 PM Lacombe County Office (Council Chambers) (located 2½ miles west of Highway 2 at the intersection of Spruceville Road and Highway 12)

If you are unable to attend the hearing, written submissions can be made to the County.

You will, however, need to ensure that your comments are received by the County prior to the date of the hearing. Your comments can be sent by email to info@lacombecounty.com, by fax to 403-782-3820 or by mail to RR 3, Lacombe AB T4L 2N3. All submissions will be public information.

For more information, please contact the County’s Planning and Development Department or visit the County’s website at www.lacombecounty.com (refer to the information under “Deer River Residential and Golf Course Development”).

Dale Freitag, RPP, MCIP Manager of Planning Services Lacombe County, RR 3, Lacombe AB T4L 2N3

Phone: 403-782-6601; Fax: 403-782-3820

The City of Lacombe is seeking proposals via a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Phase 1 of the Upgrades to Michener Ball Field.

The RFQ will define the content of the proposal. You are urged to structure your responses accordingly with sufficient details to ensure it is complete, appropriate and competitive.

All interested parties are invited to view and print the full Proposal from the Alberta Purchasing Connections website. www.purchasingconnection.ca or pickup a package at the City of Lacombe.

All updates and addendums will be issued through that site only. Any interested parties must submit proposals and confirm City Hall’s receipt of them no later than 2:00 pm local time on February 4, 2015.

Only proposals submitted within the time frame and guidelines provided will be considered.

For more information contact: Calvin Bennefield Phone: 403-782-1252 Email: cbennefield@lacombe.ca Website: www.lacombe.ca

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OPINION Sales tax a wrong step It’s obvious the provincial government’s economic confidence has been shaken after Premier Jim Prentice openly mused about reintroducing a provincial sales tax last week.

Prentice said he is open to considering a sales tax as one of the options to raise more revenue to fill the potential $7-billion gap in the coming year’s budget, created by collapsing oil prices.

To put it mildly, there is much opposition to bringing in a provincial sales tax.

As Albertans, even though Prentice is lightly throwing around the term ‘sales tax,’ we should take it very seriously and heed the discussion as a warning.

Alberta is currently the only province in all of Canada that does not have a sales tax or the Harmonized Sales Tax; however, the province is no stranger to a sales tax.

For a short period of time, our province did collect funds through a sales tax.

Alberta’s PST existed for two years until Sept. 1, 1937, when the Social Credit government revoked the tax as part of a Great-Depression era banking bill.

The sales tax, which included a fairly wide range of exemptions like food, laundry soap, lumber, bricks and cement, was imple-

mented in 1935 by the Social Credit Party after the election. It is estimated the sales tax netted the government an average of $80,000 a month.

Recent reports from the Retail Council of Canada show raising sales taxes could hurt economic growth, while the Canadian Federation of Independent Business warns it could mean more red-tape for businesses.

“Prentice needs to pop this trial balloon before it continues to damage confidence in Alberta’s ability to keep taxes low and grow the economy,” said Wildrose Finance Critic Drew Barnes in a press release on Jan. 19. “The province clearly has a spending problem and needs to scrap its own wasteful spending before raising Albertans’ taxes.”

Barnes indicated introducing a sales tax would further be in violation of the Taxpayer Protection Act, which states a referendum must be held on whether or not to implement the tax after consulting the Legislative Assembly on the referendum question.

Either way you look at it, Albertans are in for some type of revenue increase in 2015. Other options for the PC government to consider could be user fees, reintroducing health care premiums, an overall

personal income tax hike, higher taxes for the wealthy or raising energy royalties.

Perhaps the PC government

should end unnecessary spending and focus on the budget. Or Prentice could call an early election and let Albertans decide.

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Social media has ushered in an age unlike anything we as humans have seen before. This connectivity allows us to share ideas and spread support like wildfire, but the same could be said for hate and negativity.

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In the same instance, we can look at a facebook page and see images or stories pertaining to instances of police brutality in America, alongside a video showcasing a city’s dedication to helping the homeless.

The diverse use of social media is daunting, however, the power and influence of this medium is even more daunting. With each platform of social media, there are ways to utilize your space and draw people in. Specific words, formats and fonts can make or break Internet popularity. The power of social media is greater than we could

have expected, and so far unparalleled.

There are people who say social media is ruining the human interaction experience, but there are two sides to every coin.

As a positive, social media can be used as a catalyst for change.

Think about Malala Yousafzai, a female activist and the youngest ever Nobel Peace Prize laureate. Part of the way her message spread was through online images and spoken word on platforms such as facebook and Twitter. The way that social media was utilized to share the thoughts, opinions and actions of this young woman led to global recognition of her name.

Now for the flip side - Boko Haram is a horrible organization with radical views that have taken the lives and liberties of hundreds of known victims, let alone those who remain anonymous. Boko Haram utilized Twitter to share a video of them beheading a journalist, and even though the content was obscene, it went viral instantly.

A delicate balance of free speech, hate speech, news and propaganda is tested with each tweet, status, photo and comment online.

With this level of interconnectedness, every action, thought, opinion and word becomes fuel for someone to disagree. It also becomes the fuel that will continue to drive civil movements, changes in freedoms and rights.

The fuels of which I speak are videos that proclaim and show evidence of police brutality, violations of human rights and instances of inequality among citizens. We see images of starving people and war-torn countries. We have access to understanding the point of view of people all around the world in everyday instances.

With this information, we are sparking movements that take off with every click, share, like and ‘-retweet. Look at what happened in Ferguson - the shooting of a young black man by a white police officer, who was not indicted, sparked a massive inquiry into race relations in the United States and the condition of police authority.

Moments like these are happening all the time. One video or image can ‘break the Internet’. Photos of women topless to support a movement to show off their bod-

ies when they want to are gaining popularity. When Boko Haram kidnapped over 200 school girls in Nigeria, hundreds and thousands of Tweets, statuses and photos were posted to the Internet with the tag #BringBackOurGirls.

Sharing a photo doesn’t fix anything, it just drives awareness.

Awareness is something that people are starting to take seriously again.

I feel like we are in a time where social media will aid in major movements. There are sparks everywhere just waiting to touch something flammable and blow up in regards to social inequality and the questioning of social norms.

We are no longer content to read or hear about things. We are posting, we are sharing and passing on information in a manner that has never before been seen in our world.

I’m nervous to see where our world is going. This online globalization is almost surreal. Through viral media and connectivity, our world is beginning to truly reveal the human condition in all levels of society, not just the elite. kmendonsa@lacombeexpress.com

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Thursday, January 22, 2015

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EVENTS 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.

For more information call Carolyn at 403-782-7365.

Parkinson Alberta Education offers supports groups for persons with Parkinson disease, family members and caregivers at the following Central Alberta locations: Red Deer, Lacombe, Innisfail, Olds, Three Hills and Castor. Visit www.parkinsonalberta.ca for more information.

The Central Alberta Council on Aging has a general meeting at the Golden Circle on Feb. 3 at 9 a.m. with guest speaker Alan Sinclair, who is the executive director of the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre. The topic is ‘An Update on the Red Deer Regional Hospital’. There is also a $3 charge.

For more information, call Shirley Thomas at 403-343-0767.

Annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper takes place at Blackfalds United Church on Feb. 17th from 5 to 7 p.m. Come and get your fill of pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee and juice. Adults $7, 6-12 years $4 and under five are free. Please check our web site at blackfaldsunitedchurch.com or phone 403-8854780 for more information.

Our Roots and Beyond: Lacombe History Lecture Series — Going to the lake: A History of Gull Lake and its connection to Lacombe. Presented by Stephanie Davis on Jan. 22nd, 7 p.m. at the Mary C Moore Public Library, LMC 101-5214 50 Ave. This presentation will explore the geography and history of Gull Lake, particularly the south shore area, and share stories of the many events and circumstances that have connected the lake and the City of Lacombe.

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

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

Quilting and crafts held at Blackfalds United Church on Mondays at 9:30a.m. Help make quilts or bring your own quilt/ craft to work on. Check out our website at blackfaldsunitedchurch.com or call 403-8854780 for more information.

St. Andrew’s United Church Jr. Choir for ages five to 18. Meets Thursdays 5:30-6:30 p.m. contact Jessica at 403-352-5486.

The Lacombe Legion has bingo on Mondays at 7 p.m. in the upstairs hall. Coffee time runs Wednesdays from 9:30-11 a.m. ($2 for coffee, tea and cookies). On Fridays, there are four meat draws and tickets are $2/ set of three tickets. Draw starts

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

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

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

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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.

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

Youth Unlimited Drop-in 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.

Bentley TOPS- Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Every Tuesday in the basement of the Bentley Town Office at 7 p.m. Contact Carolyn 403-396-1002 for more information.

Carpet Bowling, Wednesdays 10 a.m. at the Bentley Community Hall. New and returning players welcome. No experience necessary. Call Arnold at 403-7482744 for more information.

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pire is a non-profit women’s volunteer 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 about the group, feel free to 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 run in LMC Credit Union Room at 5214 50 Ave. in Lacombe.

Stay and Play – Gull Lake Hall, Tuesdays 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Bentley Town Office Fridays 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Stay and Play is designed to encourage families to spend time together in play, while having the opportunity

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 meet, share our writing, and offer constructive criticism to one another. We also do our utmost to improve our craft by Skyping professionals in the field of writing, by inviting guest speakers to our Spring Workshop and to the occasional meeting. Our professional library is increasing as is our knowledge gained from members who are constantly seeking new challenges and sharing successes and failures with the group.

The Red Deer Celiac Support Group – need help with a glutenfree diet? Do you have Celiac disease or gluten intolerance?

We meet the third Tuesday of the month at South Sobey’s Coffee Lounge (2011 22 St.) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Drop in or stay and visit. Free coffee. We share information and give support about issues pertaining to the gluten-free lifestyle, for example symptoms, diagnosis, shopping, gluten-free products, cross contamination, recipes. In 2015, the Celiac Support Group meets Feb. 17, March 17, April 21, May 19, June 16, Sept. 15, Oct. 20 and Nov. 17. For more information, call Clarice at 403-341-4351.

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.

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Thursday, January 22, 2015

Local finalists named for Hawaii trip

BY JENNA SWAN Lacombe Express While their backgrounds and stories may all be different, three of the 10 finalists for the internationally renowned free Hawaii trip giveaway have a few things in common: they possess immense selflessness, unconditional love and an abundance of care and compassion, as well as they live in Central Alberta.

The three local finalists, chosen by Cody and Eva Borek out of Castor who are giving away a free trip they won to Hawaii to the most loving person in Central Alberta, may just live right around the corner from you, with both Brian Thomson and Tom Raba residing in Red Deer, and Brandy Forgeron in Lacombe.

They were also all nominated by other individuals hundreds of times for the work they have done to make the world a better place.

Forgeron’s aunt first nominated her based on the caring and compassionate life she lives and soon after her first nomination hundreds began to flow through the facebook page.

Forgeron has spent her life giving selflessly to anyone who reaches out to her, and she has become wellknown in the community as someone who people can reach out to for support.

Along with her husband and her three biological children, they have also adopted two children, to which she said she never even thought twice about doing.

Her work as a photographer has shown her compassion through the documentation of several individuals’ battles with

cancer and their journey through chemotherapy.

“A hard time is always going to be a hard time, but if I can be a ‘pick-me-up’ to anyone then that’s a nice thing,” said Forgeron who is often times written to on facebook by people reaching out to her for support.

Thomson, who has been a pastor for over 30 years, currently splits his time between the Red Deer Word of Life Church, several countries in Africa, as well as India and Nepal where he has started a number of orphanages, as well as food and support programs that have led to the saving of thousands of lives under the name of Home of Hope.

“I was shocked, to know that there were 15,000 people nominated – it was so humbling to even be nominated let alone in the top 10,” said Thomson, who was first nominated by a member of the Stettler Word of Life Church, which he was once a pastor at.

Thomson explained he began his journey to the formation of Home of Hope when in 2005 he first visited Rwanda and began to learn of the genocide that had taken place there.

His research led him to learn that at the time there was a ratio of one orphan for every 13 people and that it was the number one country in the world in need of orphan care.

“I had seen the commercials of starving children in Africa but they had never really affected me, but the day I saw a starving child first hand in front of me – my life was changed forever.”

Currently Home of Hope feeds more than 4,000 people each week, offers job training and micro loans to women, provides shelter

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Also from Red Deer is Raba, who has recently received local recognition previous to being nominated for the free trip for the work he is doing to better the lives of Red Deer’s homeless population and is one of the youngest of the

10 finalists.

Raba spends his free time travelling around to shelters, distributing clothes and toiletries to which he first began purchasing with his own money, but has since began getting a number of items donated out of the back hatch of his car which has come to be known as ‘The Helping Hatch’.

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“The main thing for me is to spread awareness of homelessness and to help inspire other people to give as well,” he said.

“To me it’s just normal what I do, it doesn’t seem so above and beyond so when I heard I was chosen as one of 10 of the most loving people in Alberta it really took me by shock; I

don’t feel that what I do is too crazy and anyone can do what I do.”

One thing all three nominees agreed upon was that while they don’t do the things they do to be recognized, it is a nice feeling to receive recognition for the work they do.

A winner will be chosen for the trip via a random draw this Friday at 4 p.m. at Aspen Ford in Stettler. jswan@reddeerexpress.com

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Thursday, January 22, 2015

Horoscope ARIES

TAURUS

Mar 21/Apr 20

Apr 21/May 21

There is no harm in being

Your desires make it seem like

ambitious, Aries. But a little

anything is within reach this

humility to accompany that

week, Taurus. You may have to

ambition can go a long way.

work a little harder to achieve

Accept any recognition you

your goals, but hard work is its

earn in an appropriate manner.

own reward.

GEMINI May 22/Jun 21

CANCER Jun 22/Jul 22

Postpone chores that are not

Cancer, try to avoid stretching

essential, Gemini. This way

yourself too thin in the coming

you can make the most of

weeks. Your ambition and

your upcoming free time with

energy are at an all-time high,

friends and family. You deserve

but if you do not slow down,

a little break now and again.

you can easily get burnt out.

LEO

VIRGO

Jul 23/Aug 23

Aug 24/Sept 22

It’s impossible for people to try

Express your feelings without

to contain all of your energy

any inhibition, Virgo. Others

this week, Leo. Direct your

use it to reach your goals.

opinions.

SCORPIO Oct 24/Nov 22

Libra, no matter how crazy

Your long-term career

your life is right now, you still

opportunities are looking good,

manage to come out looking

Scorpio. If you do what makes

no worse for wear. You have

you happy, you will always end

a handy way of making

up on top and financial rewards

lemonade out of sour lemons.

will follow.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 23/Dec 21

CAPRICORN Dec 22/Jan 20

Sagittarius, although you see

Proceed gently if you want

lucrative career opportunities

to make any real progress,

at every bend, you are not ready to make a big change.

You will know when the

Capricorn. You’re feeling more optimistic, but you still need

moment has come to make a

to exercise caution. Common

change.

sense can keep you grounded.

AQUARIUS

PISCES

Jan 21/Feb 18

Feb 19/Mar 20

Aquarius, friends may arrive

Don’t worry about

at your home with plans for

a potential conflict, Pisces.

fun and adventure. Any kind of celebration or social situation is what you crave right now.

Go ahead and enjoy yourself.

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.

32. A large body of water 35. Woman’s undergarment 37. Essential oil obtained from flowers 38. Cripples 39. An explosion 41. Of, French 44. Fish of the genus Salvelinus 46. Bahrain dinar 49. Banded calcedony 50. Giant armadillo 52. In place of 53. Electronic countercountermeasures 55. Large package of cotton 56. 3564 m French Alp 57. European defense organization 59. Check 60. Former OSS 61. Not old 63. Goodwill promotion

especially if you employ some tact when sharing your

LIBRA

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will appreciate your honesty,

energy in a positive way and

Sept 23/Oct 23

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23. Protects the chest 24. Expresses pleasure 28. Stiff hair, bristle 29. Blood type

31. Taxis 33. Ribbed material 34. Young female socialite 36. Game cube 37. Priest’s liturgical vestment 40. 2.1 km tributary of the river Seille 42. The golden state 43. Powder mineral 45. Coat with plaster 47. Far East housemaid 48. Digital audiotape 51. Merchandising 54. Libreville is the capital

58. Incapable of flexibility 60. Language of Andorra 62. Repeat in concise form 64. Dark areas 65. Enough (archaic)

CLUES DOWN 1. Disk jockeys 2. 9th Greek letter 3. Fish of the carp family 4. Medical prefix for within 5. Short for synthesizer 6. What part of (abbr.)

7. Farm state 8. Thermionic vacuum tube

9. Employee stock ownership plan 10. A crane 12. Filippo __, Saint 13. One below tens 16. Impatiently desirous 17. Inflict a heavy blow 20. As fast as can be done (abbr.)

22. Ma’s partner 25. Carrier’s invention 26. Possessed 27. Invests in little enterprises 29. Summate 30. Rosary part

ANSWER

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Thursday, January 22, 2015

A case for eating and loving beautiful, tasty food It’s no secret. I love food.

The kind of love which finds you standing awkwardly in the market in awe over the beauty of an eggplant, exclaiming over the smell of garlic wafting toward you, or piling your arms full of cheese just because you’ve never tasted the wonders of gorgonzola.

At a moment’s notice I can become passionate about strong black coffee, butter and homemade fluffy buttermilk pancakes.

I will pay extraordinary amounts for a pastry containing loads of butter instead of frequenting the fast food joint for a cheap apple strudel.

Apparently my love drives me to make ‘strange’ food, like roasted colourful root vegetables, tossed with mustard and encased in piecrust.

Food can be excessively beautiful and unexpectedly tasty.

For many people, food is not truly loveable.

In Good Faith with Dayna

VREEKEN Food can contain many traps; it can hurt us, cause us difficulties, produce injustice around the world, become tiresome, result in guilt or be difficult to obtain.

While food can be disconcerting, my love for food comes from the conviction that God created the world as good; the world and all within is meant to be valued, noticed, wondered at and celebrated.

Therefore, food is a gift. To not regard food as good, to not value, notice, wonder at and celebrate it is to scorn, stomp on and trash the gift of food.

My love of good food comes from the belief that food joins us

in relationship with other people and the rest of the world.

Eating causes us to be imbedded in relational networks — the land where it was planted, farmers, people who packaged and sold it, cooks, those we eat around the table with, as well as the communities our buying the food affected.

We must realize our relational networks resulting from eating are not neutral; these networks can diminish or give life to the people, relationships and land our food rubs shoulders with.

The God I believe in created us to be in relationship with him, people and the land— good, wholesome, respectful relationships. He also deeply cares about justice and the flourishing of life for all people, creatures and land.

So the way, what and how I eat needs to line up with what God cares about if I am to testify to who God actually is. Savouring

and mindfully eating good, tasty food is one way to value and express gratitude for the relational networks we are in.

My love of good, tasty food is motivated by the desire to take care of my whole self.

Truly, God believes our bodies matter, as it is the place he has housed who we are, he created it and it is through our physical world he reveals himself to us.

However, I am leery of health crazes which diminish the ability to celebrate food, heighten our guilt about eating or overly restrict our consumption of beautiful food.

Not because I don’t care about my body, but because I believe health is more than physical wellbeing but also entails emotional, spiritual and social health.

God cares about every aspect of our lives, including those in our relational networks; our eating should reflect that reality.

COUNTY COUNCIL BRIEFS MIRROR RATES TO INCREASE Lacombe County council approved an increase in water and wastewater services for the Hamlet of Mirror during their regular council meeting on Jan. 8th.

Water and wastewater rates will increase by 7.5%.

An increase of 4.5% was set for garbage pick up rates along with the monthly garbage rate being set at $17.34 per residence.

Administration indicated the current water and wastewater rates did not sufficiently fund the cost of providing the services and reserves for future water and wastewater expenditures.

Council gave first, second and third reading to the Mirror Water and Wastewater Services bylaw in one sitting.

COUNTY APPEALS SYLVAN LAKE MDP Council was advised that the County has

submitted an appeal to the Municipal Government Board in regards to the Town of Sylvan Lake’s Municipal Development Plan (MDP).

The County has concerns with the lack of a 30-metre setback from the lake for new developments along with public open space and lake access to Sylvan Lake, which were not incorporated into the new MDP. Sylvan Lake council approved the MDP on Dec. 8th.

God has always been about celebrating, feasting, valuing, loving, and paying attention to the gifts he’s given us.

Sometimes restrictions are necessary for our and the community’s overall health, but if it traps us we have scorned the gift of food.

I love food because the God I follow loves what he created, desires it to be enjoyed and celebrated (he made it for us, and it’s beautiful), cares about justice and seeks our wholeness.

To enjoy food to its fullest potential is to respect God, others, ourselves and the earth.

This year, along with me, put your guilt aside, eat, celebrate often and truly practice loving food. Move away from scorning the gift of food. Walk toward complete wholeness, not simply toward your own bodily health.

Dayna Vreeken is the associate pastor at Woody Nook CRC.

by Sara Maetche Council gave first, second and third reading to the Lakeview Estates Water Services bylaw.

COUNTY PLANS FOR THE LONG RANGE Council was presented with and adopted the Long Range Planning Program for 2015

to 2017.

The main focus of the program is to complete a comprehensive review of the County’s MDP and the Land Use Bylaw. The MDP was adopted in 2007, which indicates the plan should be reviewed every five years.

INCREASE FOR WATER SERVICES Council approved a bylaw regarding water services within Lakeview Estates, a subdivision adjacent to Gull Lake.

Administration again indicated the current charged rates did not sufficiently fund the cost of providing the service and did not provide reserve funds for future water capital expenditures.

An increase of 7.5% was approved.

2015 ATV VEHICLE The City of Lacombe invites Tenders for the supply of (1) New ATV Utility vehicle.

The City of Lacombe is requesting a price for trade in value on existing unit and pricing for: Option 1 ATV unit minimum 20 hp ROPs cab with Lighting package, Cargo bed Please submit a sealed hardcopy Tender to the undersigned in envelopes marked “ATV Tender Tenders” Faxed tenders will not be accepted. Please mail or deliver quotations to: City of Lacombe – Recreation Services 5439 – 53 st. – Lacombe, Alta. T4L 1H8 The City reserves the right to waive formalities, reject any or all tenders, or accept the tender deemed most favourable to the City.

The lowest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted.

Variations from these specifications that do not, in the opinion of The City of Lacombe, adversely affect the performance of the unit will not necessarily result in disqualification.

Tendered price must include delivery (F.O.B.) to City of Lacombe Recreation Services.

State guaranteed delivery date and warranty details.

Tender closes on February 27th 2015. local time at the Recreation Services Office in The Lacombe Sports and Leisure Complex of the City of Lacombe.

Dated at Lacombe, Alberta on January 13 th, 2015 It is the responsibility of each interested firm to ensure that all of the below materials are received by the date, time and at the address indicated above or they will not be accepted.

Yours truly,

FAMILY TIME - Celia Doram and her daughter Zyler, 1, enjoy a crisp day outside together at the park outside of the Blackfalds Civic Cultural Centre.

Kalisha Mendonsa/Lacombe Express

Calvin Bennefield Parks and Facilities Manager City of Lacombe

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LACOKA LACROSSE Association AGM meeting is Wednesday, January 28, 2015 @ 6:30 in the upstairs meeting room in the Lacombe arena. Come out to see what is new for the 2015 season & register your child. Late registration is Wednesday, February 4, 2015 @ 7:00 in the Ponoka arena lobby.

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CELEBRATIONS HAPPEN EVERY DAY IN CLASSIFIEDS

Farm Work

755

F/T AND P/T JOB AVAIL. ON DAIRY FARM, WEST OF BLACKFALDS., Email: wildroseholsteins @cciwireless.ca

Medical

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

F/T & P/T Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technician positions req’d.

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

Oilfield

800

LOCAL SERVICE CO. in Red Deer REQ’S EXP. VACUUM TRUCK OPERATOR Must have Class 3 licence w/air & all oilfield tickets.

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

Restaurant/ Hotel

820

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.

Restaurant/ Hotel

820

Cameron Bay Holdings TAP HOUSE Inc. o/a McDonalds’s in NORTH Ponoka and Red Deer (formerly Sam’s Cafe) is (Gasoline Alley East and now taking applications for West) is now hiring full Full Time/Part time COOK, time and part time Bring resume to Food Service Supervisors. 7101 Gaetz Ave. Red Deer Wages are between between 2-4 pm. $13.75 to $16.00 per hour, depending upon experience and qualifications. Candidates must be able to wok a variety of shifts and have 3 to 5 years previous experience. Must be able to supervisor up to 20 THE RUSTY PELICAN is crew.

Part-time applications will now accepting resumes for F/T Exp’d LINE COOKS at be accepted from all stations. MUST HAVE: Canadians and Permanent Residents. Apply in person • 2 yrs. min. on-the-job 4419 Hwy 2A, Ponoka, exp., must have com37479 Hwy 2, Red Deer, pleted High School be and 37428 Hwy 2, reliable, self motivated Red Deer work well under limited or email resume to supervision. cbay22@telus.net or fax to 403-783-4251.

Rate is $13.25 - $15./hr.

No benefits.

RAMADA INN & SUITES req’s.

ROOM ATTENDANTS. Exp. preferred. Also BREAKFAST ROOM ATTENDANTS, early morning shifts, flexibility req’d. Only serious inquiries apply.

Drop off resume at: 6853 - 66 St. Red Deer or fax 403-342-4433

733644 Ab Ltd. O/A The Rusty Pelican Location of employment: 4105 2079 - 50 Ave. Red Deer, AB T4R 1Z4 email: bennett.bkkp@xplornet.com or Call 403-347-1414 or Fax to: 403-347-1161 Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Advocate Opportunities

Professionals

810

F/T & P/T PHARMACY Technician position available. Apply with resume to: Blackfalds Professional Pharmacy or email: blackfaldspharmacy@ shaw.ca

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

Please call Debbie at 403-314-4307

Advocate Opportunities

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

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Thursday, January 22, 2015

Sales & Distributors

830

GREGG DISTRIBUTORS LP We are looking for

OUTSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVES in Red Deer due to our growth & expansion.

We offer an attractive compensation, benefits & bonus program. Sales exper. is not necessary but an industrial background is an asset. Please forward your resume to 5141 - 76A St. Close, Red Deer, AB T4P 3M2, or to hr@gdl.ca or fax to (403) 341-3210.

Looking for a New and Challenging Career in the Real Estate industry? We offer hands on training by a top producer. For a confidential interview call: Carol Clark, Coldwell Banker OnTrack Realty, 403-350-4919.

Trades

850

SMALL RURAL MEAT SHOP in central AB looking for F/T meat cutter. 8-5, no weekends.

Knowledge of cutting hanging carcasses needed. Rental house avail. within walking distance of meat shop at a very reasonable rate with paid utils. 403-843-4383 jkcmeats@hotmail.ca

Truckers/ Drivers

860

850

880

ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING

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

• Red Deer • Rocky Mtn. House We currently have an • Rimbey openings for: • Caroline Service and Parts Manager • Castor Finisher Product Testing • Sylvan Lake • Innisfail Assistant • Stettler Purchaser Industrial Painters/Helpers • Ponoka • Lacombe Welders Helper General Labourers Gov’t of Alberta Funding Construction Workers may be available.

Our Company has a 403-340-1930 enthusiastic fast paced working environment, with www.academicexpress.ca advancement opportunities. Wage would be commensurate with experience/skills.

For more information about these positions and our BRIDGER CONST. LTD. company, check out our We do it all! 403-302-8550 website www. tornadotrucks.com.

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

5* JUNK REMOVAL

Antiques & Art ..................1520 Auctions ............................1530 Bicycles ............................1540 Building Supplies ..............1550 Business Machines ..........1560 Cameras & Accessories ..1570 Children’s Items ................1580 Clothing ............................1590 Computers ........................1600 Concert & Event Tickets ..1610 Equipment - Misc. ............1620 Equipment - Heavy ..........1630 Tools ................................1640 Farmers’ Market & Food Basket......................1650 Firewood ..........................1660 Lumber ............................1670 Garden Supplies ..............1680 Lawn Tractors ..................1690 Health, Dietary, Beauty ....1700 Household Appliances......1710 Household Furnishings ....1720 TV’s, Stereos, VCR’s ........1730 Hot Tubs & Accessories ..1740 Jewellery ..........................1750 Kid’s Deals........................1755 Misc. For Sale ..................1760 Musical Instruments..........1770 Music Lessons..................1780 Piano & Organs ................1790 Office Supplies ................1800 Pets & Supplies ................1810 Pet Services ....................1820 Cats ..................................1830 Dogs ................................1840 Sports Cards ....................1850 Sporting Goods ................1860 Collectors’ Items ..............1870 Swap, Barter & Trade ......1880 Travel Packages ..............1900 Wedding Supplies ............1910 Recycled Products............1920 Wanted to Buy ..................1930 Items to Give Away ..........1940

Auctions

1530

Sunday January 25 11 am * Viewing 9 am Location: Ridgewood Community Hall Partial List only Yamaha Snowmobile – Unique Baseball – Waterford Chrystal – Barbie Doll Collection – 2 Industrial Sewing Machines – Serger’s – Leather Sofa & Love – Selection of New Furniture – Antiques – Misc. – Tools – AND MUCH MORE Complete list and Directions visit www. cherryhillauction.com Terms of Sale: Cash, Cheque, C/C, Everything must be paid for & removed on sale day (NO EXCEPTIONS), 15% buyer’s premium.

Sale subject to Additions, Deletions, Errors and Omissions.

Cherry Hill Auction & Appraisals Phone 403-342-2514 or 403-347-8988

Children's Items

1580

TOYS, books, game, more. Boxful for $20 403-314-9603

Clothing

1590

LADIES chocolate brown suede coat w/hood, very good cond, $15 403-314-9603

Household Furnishings

1720

3 SEATER couch and chair, dark blue, good cond, $200 403-782-5323 NIGHT Tables, (2) Oak, 1 drawer & 2 doors with glass top to protect from scratches. $70 ea.

403-352-8811

Stereos TV's, VCRs

1730

STEREO, JVC, mini hi fi am/fm radio, single cassette, single CD player 4 speakers $40 403-342-4898 YAMAHA house stereo with 5-disc CD player, $80.

403-782-3847

Jewellery

1750

STERLING silver pierced earrings, never worn, 11/2 “ drop, appraised at $135, asking $100. 403-227-2976

Misc. for Sale

1760

2 QUEEN FAUX MINK BLANKETS AND 2 queen quilts, mix and match $25/ea. or 2 for $40; rocker and recliner chair, exc. shape $60/ea. or both for $100 403-348-6449 HEADBOARD, for queen bed, 60” wide, $35; 3 Clean wool accent matching 3x5 oval carpets from SEARS, $35 for all 3; and David Winter Collector’s houses in original boxes, $15/ea.

403-352-8811

TO GIVE AWAY LUPUS Courier magazines VINTAGE wedding dress, from Lupus Society, 40 XS (size 4), ivory hard/ soft cover books, embossed, satin brocade, 403-347-9357 $200. 403-227-2976 TV/VCR/DVD combination, inclds. 20 movies, mostly childrens movies, $50 for all 403-314-9603

Electronics

1605

1810

PS2 with drums, guitar and Pets & 10 games, $100, and Supplies X-Box, 10 games, $80.

403-782-3847 37 TABLETS for dogs with liver disease, 225 mg, w/milk thistle, exp. May, 2015, vet cost $106, asking $50. 403-227-2976 Firewood

1660

Pet Homestead Firewood Services AFFORDABLE

Spruce & Pine -Split. Firepits avail. 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472

1820

PAWSITIVE POOCHES DOG GROOMING DRY SPLIT is now open and accepting FIREWOOD new clients at our north 403-748-3611 Delivery Red Deer location. Please avail. Please leave msg. call 403-986-4455 to book appointment. We are also FIREWOOD, Spruce & accepting new clients in Pine. North of Costco our Lacombe location.

Please call 403-782-1662 403-346-7178, 392-7754

AUCTION Sales Wed. @ 6 pm.

Antique sales 1st. Sun. of the month @ 1 pm. Feb. 1 Moose Hall 2 miles south LOGS of Ponoka on 2A Semi loads of pine, spruce, WE BUY FOR CASH. tamarack, poplar.

403-304-4791 Price depends on location.

JG PAINTING, 25 yrs. exp. Check website for full listings Lil Mule Logging Free Est. 403-872-8888 www.bigstrapperauctions.net 403-318-4346 Property clean up 340-8666

Needing experienced ceramic tile floor installers and labourers for job in Edson, room and board provided. Also need labourers for local jobs.

Contact Lance 403-352-6296

Buy & Sell

in AB. Home the odd night. #1500 - #1990 Weekends off. Late model tractor pref. 403-586-4558 Aircraft ..............................1510

ACADEMIC Express 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, AB

ATTENTION FARMERS and FARMERETTS Want a date for valentines?

Call Laura Sincere Connections Dating Service Red Deer.

Call 403-886-4733

CENTRAL AB based trucking company requires

Misc.

Help

1530

Executive Show Home Furniture Auction

MYSTICAL VISIONS 4710 - 51 Ave., Red Deer PALM AND TAROT READING Available by appt.

403-304-8235

Owner Operators & Contract Drivers

Trades

Auctions

Sporting Goods

1860

NOMA Super GT snow racer, new cond, $50; 403-348-6449

Houses/ Duplexes

Agricultural #2000 - #2290

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

Farm Custom Work

3020

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

Avail. Feb. 1. $1250.

403-880-0210.

Manufactured Homes

3040

Mobile Lot

3190

2010 SANTA FE, V6, silver 87,000 kms., remote start, 4 summer, 4 winter tires & 2 BDRM in Alix. 4 appls, whls., A1 shape, $16,750. $900/mo. inclds. water, obo. 403-347-6889 Feb. 1 no pets 403-348-6594

PADS $450/mo.

Brand new park in Lacombe.

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

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

2080

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

Grain, Feed Hay

2190

SMALL Square Hay Bales: 1st & 2nd cut.

SMALL Square Straw Bales 403-784-2276

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

5040

SUV's

Transportation #5000-5300

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

Cars

5030

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:

CASH! GET THINGS MOVING WITH THE CLASSIFIEDS! Looking for a new pet?

Check out Classifieds to find the purrfect pet.

2001 JEEP Cherokee 4x4 4L auto, new winter tires, remote, no rust, always garaged, 2nd set wheels. $4500 o.b.o. 403-347-1602

Vans Buses

5070

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

2009 TOYOTA Corolla $7800 348-9778

2003 GRAND AM, SE 4 dr.

194,000 kms., clean, great running order. $3000.

403-620-0695

1999 BUICK Regal, loaded 154,000 km.403-352-6995

Position to fill?

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2006 PONTIAC Montana, V6, one owner, 115,000 km. 403-347-5919

Auto Wreckers

5190

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

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

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Thursday, January 22, 2015

Careers Successful Careers Start here PART-TIME (0.75 FTE) CUSTODIAN POSITION – FATHER LACOMBE CATHOLIC SCHOOL, LACOMBE, ALBERTA St. Thomas Aquinas RCSRD No. 38 is seeking applicants for a parttime (6 hours per day, afternoon/evening shift, 3:00 PM TO 9:00 PM) custodian based at Father Lacombe Catholic School in Lacombe, Alberta. The position will commence as soon as possible.

Previous janitorial experience and the ability to work as part of a team are considered assets. Salary will be determined by the Terms of Employment.

Successful applicants must be prepared to supply a recent Criminal Record Check, (inclusive of vulnerable sector) and recent Alberta Children’s Services Intervention Record Check. Individuals who are interested should submit a detailed resume and support staff application form in conÀdence showing related training, experience, and references to: Mr. Charlie Bouchard, Assistant Superintendent St. Thomas Aquinas RCSRD No. 38 4906 – 50 Avenue Leduc, AB T9E 6W9 Telephone: (780) 986-2500 Fax: (780) 986-8620 Email: careers@starcatholic.ab.ca

Parts Manager - Ponoka Location We are hiring a Parts Manager to for our Parts Department at our Ponoka Location.

Experience is a must. This position requires someone who is very organized, able to multi-task, and has superb customer satisfaction skills.

The Parts Manager is responsible for many things including: • Running a profitable and efficient Parts Department • Accomplishing objectives through the use of proper purchasing procedures • Inventory control • Staff utilization • Pricing • Merchandising • Displaying • Advertising Excellent leadership skills, strong computer skills, and the ability to thrive in a busy work environment are very important.

Please quote reference #ÁCUST0115 Support staff application forms can be found on the STAR Catholic Website under “jobs” “support staff” www.starcatholic.ab.ca.

We are looking for someone who can start immediately.

Please send resumes to: curt@adamsgm.com

This competition will remain open until 4:00 pm January 28, 2015 or until a suitable candidate is found.

The Successful candidate’s offer of employment will be conditional upon receipt of a satisfactory Criminal Record and Child Welfare Check. Only those applicants short listed for an interview will be contacted.

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Thursday, January 22, 2015

Lacombe Express 15

ARTS & LEISURE

There is more to yoga than mats and movements

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Lacombe Express In the last decade the practice of yoga has taken the western world by storm, with a multitude of studios and styles available.

One of these is Akhanda yoga, which means unbroken tradition. Akhanda yoga focuses on an understanding of deep breathing – also known as pranayama – and restoration.

“Basically, a quick and cold-notes explanation of yoga is that it is the unity of mind, body and spirit. There is a major focus of pranayama – breathing techniques – that you learn, as well as doing postures,” said yoga instructor Corinne Szepesi, of the To The Stars Occupational Therapy and Wellness Centre.

“IT’S SO EXCITING FOR ME TO SEE AS A TEACHER WHEN PEOPLE COME IN AND CHANGE OVER TIME AS THEY MOVE FORWARD IN YOGA. IT’S NOT JUST PHYSICALLY, BUT MENTALLY AS WELL. THAT IS VERY REWARDING FOR ME.” CORINNE SZEPESI “In Akhanda, you focus on moving your spine in all directional movements with a balanced sequence. One way I really like to explain it to beginners is that basically what happens to your body affects your mind and vice versa.

“Yoga is about knowing that all is connected, doing the practice of yoga through the poses and pranayama to work with that.”

Szepesi has been practicing yoga for nearly two decades and is a certified Akhanda instructor.

She also does prenatal and restorative yoga, which are two other branches of practice.

Yoga, in all its forms, has many physical benefits from an improvement in flexibility to an elevation in circulation and a decrease in physical stress.

“From beginner yoga to heated power yoga, there is variation within each

movement that allows for people with injuries, physical conditions and limitations to practice on their level.

“The breath work alone is so good for the body. It brings your heart rate back to rhythmic state, you’re feeding your cells and tissues with fresh oxygen, and when you learn deep breathing techniques, you are expelling toxins out of the body,” said Szepesi.

“Breath work massages internal organs, helps with stress and can help people sleep better and even help with circulation. It helps with mood and overall well being, and helps you find a connection to yourself.”

The self-discovery is something that Szepesi put a lot of emphasis on, saying it is her reason to continue to practice yoga.

“Yoga is a personal transformation because you are exploring your mind, your body and your spirit and you learn things about yourself along the way.

“It’s a way to explore yourself and it is really cool to see that transformation. It’s cool to be able to take what we learn on our yoga mat into our outside world to help us deal with stress of daily living,” she said.

“It’s so exciting for me to see as a teacher when people come in and change over time as they move forward in yoga. It’s not just physically, but mentally as well. That is very rewarding for me.”

Szepesi added that like anything, all it takes is an attempt. She said for people who are unsure if they can do yoga or not to keep an open mind and explore the many options of class types. She said there is even a type of yoga for those with an injury, or who are new to working out or who are getting back into a workout regime.

“There is a very large variance in the types of yoga and anyone can do it,” she said.

“We have kid classes that are with kids who are six-years-old, and we’ve got people in their 70s and everyone in between. It’s just about finding the right program to fit your needs and lifestyle.

“As people progress in my classes, we will move them to the class where they fit in best.” kmendonsa@lacombeexpress.com

FINDING BALANCE – Certified yoga instructor Corinne Szepesi demonstrates a beginner pose that Kalisha Mendonsa/Lacombe Express stretches the legs, opens the lungs and can help reduce back pain.

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Thursday, January 22, 2015

How much did you learn in the last year?

Are these questions true or false?

1. If you want to increase the chance of picking up an infection on a plane, ask for an aisle seat.

2. A young woman who carried her cell phone in her bra developed a breast cancer that was the shape of her cell phone.

3. Swedish researchers discovered that when they treated brain tissue of mice suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease with Vitamin C, the amyloid plaques dissolved.

4. A report in the Journal of the American Medical Association followed 1,774 heart attack patients. It found that there was only a 20 in 1,000,000 risk of a second heart attack during sex.

5. DNA in the cell’s nucleus comes from both par-

Dr. Gifford

JONES ents. But mitochondria are passed down by the mother and they determine whether or not you inherit high amounts of energy.

6. Each year tobacco kills three million people worldwide. NicoBloc is a new, natural way to fight cigarette addiction with a 60% success rate.

7. Potassium, like magnesium, has a potent effect on blood pressure. Researchers have caused blood pressure to increase by simply

restricting potassium intake for as little as 10 days.

8. Males whose index finger is longer than their ring finger are 33% more likely to develop prostate cancer.

And the longer the leg the less risk of heart attack and stroke.

9. Obese and very thin Scottish males have a 40% chance of having sperm abnormalities compared to those with average weight.

10. High doses of Vitamin C and lysine decrease the risk of heart attack, stroke, cataracts, knee and hip replacements and skin wrinkles. Intravenous Vitamin C can also cure polio, meningitis, encephalitis and neutralize venom from the bite of a rattle snake.

11. 10,000 steps a day will only burn up 500 calories.

12. Fecal enemas may be

the only way to stop having 40 bowel movements a day caused by too many antibiotics and an infection called Clostridium difficile.

13. One in five North Americans over the age of 65 have no teeth due to gingivitis.

14. A study of caregivers age 66 and over showed they had a 63% higher mortality rate than non-caregivers of the same age.

15. Central line infections are those that occur when patients are receiving antibiotics, medication or nutrition by the intravenous route. This causes a large number of deaths every year.

16. One person in five over the age of 60 and two in five over 80 cannot absorb vitamin B12 from food.

This is because the stomach’s lining becomes thin-

ner as we age and produces less hydrochloric acid needed for the absorption of this vitamin. Researchers also discovered that patients even younger than 30 years who had been on Nexium, Prevacid and Prilosec for at least two years could have a B12 deficiency.

17.

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) delivers energy to the heart’s muscle and the body’s 100 trillion cells.

Cholesterol-lowering drugs (CLDs) can rob the heart’s muscle of up to 40 percent of CoQ10. This may set the stage later in life for heart failure unless CoQ10 is suggested by the doctor.

18. Millions of animals are sharing close quarters with North American families and defecating in the backyard or playground.

If people swallow a parasite egg from not washing

their hands after running their hands down Fido’s tail, they may be frightened when they see a foot-long worm called Ascaris lumbricoides in the toilet bowl.

19. Large bowel cancer is a leading cause of death in this country. Because of the risk of bowel perforation during colonoscopy there is no reason to agree to this procedure as long as you immediately see the doctor when rectal bleeding occurs.

20. 65 years ago Type 1 diabetes was rare and 95% of all cases of diabetes was due to Type 2. Today, Type 1 diabetes causes 95% of the cases Type 2 diabetes is rare.

The first 18 questions are true, 19 and 20 are false.

See the web site www.docgiff.com. For comments, info@ docgiff.com.

Change of pace with CAT’s latest

BY MARK WEBER Lacombe Express

2015 LAWN TRACTORS The City of Lacombe invites Tenders for the supply of (2) new 2015 Lawn Tractors as indicated in the attached specifications to replace the existing 2010 F3680 Hard cab Kubota mower, and 2010 F3080 Kubota Lawn Mower. The City of Lacombe is requesting prices for trade in values on existing units and pricing for: Option 1 - lawn tractor – 4WD, hard cab , c/w with light assembly and defrost and Diesel motor, front mount mower, turf tires, deluxe suspension seat,, front dual auxiliary hydraulic outlets, rear counter weight kit, 72”side discharge commercial mower deck Option 2 - lawn tractor – 4WD ROPS canopy, Diesel motor front mount mower, turf tires, deluxe suspension seat,, front dual auxiliary hydraulic outlets, rear counter weight kit, Please submit a sealed hardcopy Tender to the undersigned in envelopes marked “Lawn Tractor Tenders” Faxed tenders will not be accepted. Please mail or deliver quotations to: City of Lacombe – Recreation Services 5439 – 53 st. – Lacombe, Alta. T4L 1H8 The City reserves the right to waive formalities, reject any or all tenders, or accept the tender deemed most favourable to the City. The lowest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted. Variations from these specifications that do not, in the opinion of The City of Lacombe, adversely affect the performance of the unit will not necessarily result in disqualification.

Tendered price must include delivery (F.O.B.) to City of Lacombe Recreation Services.

State guaranteed delivery date and warranty details.

Tender closes on February 27th 2015. local time at the Recreation Services Office in The Lacombe Sports and Leisure Complex of the City of Lacombe.

There’s a constant stream of twists and turns in Central Alberta Theatre’s latest dinner theatre production Deadly Murder, which runs at the North Hill Quality Inn in Red Deer through to Feb. 7th.

Nominated for a 2008 Edgar Award, Deadly Murder, penned by David Foley, follows a woman by the name of Camille Dargus – a New York jewellery designer with a roster of high-end clients, a loft apartment in Soho and a penchant for younger guys.

One night, at a function, she picks up Billy, one of the waiters, and brings him home. But there’s more to Billy than meets the eye, and before long she’s summoned her security guard, Ted, to get him out of her apartment. Nicole Orr plays the part of Camille; Jason Steele is playing Billy and Perry Mill stars as Ted. And so begins a ‘game of cat-and-mouse involving a mysterious jewel, reversals, crosses and double-crosses, murder and a journey into the past that Camille has tried to leave behind.’

First off, it’s vital to point out what a tremendous cast this really is. Orr is perfect as Camille, nailing every single emotion this woman experiences through this deeply harrowing experience.

Orr, who has appeared in several CAT shows over the years, continues to prove what a gifted actor she really is, adept at snappy comedy as well as briskly-paced suspense and drama.

Mill is also excellent as Ted – a character who has a whole lot more going on

in his world than what might first be suspected. Ted is a kind of ‘everyman’ – or so we think. Mill brings it all together with a consistent and convincing performance.

Finally, hats off to Steele in his portrayal as Billy. Steele stepped in virtually at the last minute for the part when the previously cast actor backed out. He is terrific – it’s really hard to believe he came onboard late in the process, as he is so well-suited to the part. Billy is a complex character – and as the play unfolds his traits really begin to surface. Again, Steele goes above and beyond in capturing what this character is all about.

Kudos to director Sherry Ainscough as well, as it’s clear she has deftly guided her cast through the process with a precision and dedication that shines through at every turn.

The story begins on a steady note, but the tension and plot quickly escalate as the secrets come spilling out. Ainscough’s vision for the production is spot-on – there really isn’t a weak spot to be found.

Originally titled If/Then, Ainscough has noted that the sense of not really being able to predict what’s coming is at the heart of the show and really keeps things interesting.

Ainscough also said part of what also contributes to the play’s appeal is the style of playwright David Foley. The script has indeed been carefully crafted – it’s smart and stylish and clips along at a brilliant and even, at times, breathless pace.

For ticket information, check out www. blackknightinn.ca. editor@reddeerexpress.com

Dated at Lacombe, Alberta on January 12th , 2015 It is the responsibility of each interested firm to ensure that all of the below materials are received by the date, time and at the address indicated above or they will not be accepted.

Yours truly, Calvin Bennefield Parks and Facilities Manager City of Lacombe

CORRECTION In the ‘Bridging the generation gap’ story that ran on Jan. 8th in the Lacombe Express, it was stated that Heather Marcoux was the main source and was quoted multiple times in the story. Those quotes should have been attributed to Leanne Brusgard, volunteer coordinator at the Lacombe Hospital and Care Centre. We apologize for the error.

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Thursday, January 22, 2015

SPORTS

CLOSE – Quicksilver player Trish Pizzey uses some fancy footwork to try and keep the ball away from opponents Hannah Hackett and Theresa Donkar of Burman University’s Aurora team.

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Aurora soccer takes down Quicksilver in recent match

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Lacombe Express The ladies of Burman University (formerly Canadian University College) are back in the season after a winter break and are eager to continue to build their skills.

The Aurora team took on Red Deer’s Quicksilver Soccer in the Collicutt Centre, and came out victorious with a score of 2-0.

The two teams took over the pavilion for an intense game of back-and-forth.

Assistant coach Jon Nichols was pleased overall with the game which took place on Monday. “It was a little scary in the first 10 minutes, but the girls rallied and came back and played some excellent soccer. It’s been a good season so far,” Nichols said.

“Our keeper really kept us in the game today, and she played some really good net. So that helped us win – if she can keep them out, and we can put one or two in,

that’s all we need.”

Both teams worked at battling for the ball, with many shots taken on each goal.

In the first period, there was no action in terms of scoring points but there was some fancy footwork by the Aurora girls to maintain control of the ball.

This was one of the first games after the winter holiday break, and coaches said that the girls were feeling the pressure to get their game to where it was before break.

“Since we’ve been back from the Christmas holidays, we’re trying to get our cardio back. We’re trying to get our legs back.

It’s a struggle, but that’s been our focus for the last two weeks. We want to get back to where we were before the holidays because I think we were playing a lot better,” said Head Coach Sam Asante.

According to Gabby Edmond, one of Aurora’s goal scorers for the evening, the game was competitive and her team

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worked hard for their win.

“Our game tonight was pretty intense, especially just because we’re still getting back into it from Christmas break. But we pulled it together, thankfully and did good overall.

I think we’ve all been keeping up and doing our part this season,” Edmond said.

Aurora’s girls were constantly trying to get shots in on their opponents. There was resistance from the Quicksilver ladies, and quality legwork on both teams. The game consisted of a number of back-and-forth instances of possession between the two teams, but ultimately, Aurora’s two breakaway goals led them to victory.

Kristie Dost, who also scored for her team, agreed with her coach that some much-needed cardio would benefit after the winter break. She said that the other thing her team is working on is delivering cleaner passes, and that they have progressed since last year.

The Aurora team also tries to maintain an interest in public services.

According to Asante, the team has travelled for the last three or four years to perform services in a different community than their own.

“We’re hoping to take a trip to somewhere in B.C. not only to play some soccer matches but to do some kind of service for one of the local churches. We also have plans for another church service at the Salvation Army Church in Wetaskawin,” Asante said.

“Several years ago we did a fundraiser called ‘Goals for Afghanistan’. This was a brainchild of our then captain, Hannah Hackett. The girls got pledges for every goal scored during the season and the money went to build one classroom in an all-girls school in Afghanistan. They raised about $5,000.” kmendonsa@lacombeexpress.com

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Thursday, January 22, 2015

Local sledge hockey player has Olympic aspirations

BY SARAH MAETCHE Lacombe Express The 2018 Winter Paralympic Games are three years away, but for local high-level athlete Tanner Fandrey, nothing will stop him from achieving his goal of playing in the games.

Now that he’s attended tryouts for the Team Canada sledge hockey development team, he’s one step closer to gracing the South Korean ice.

Fandrey, 18, of Lacombe County, has been playing sports his entire life. With lofty ambitions, he began playing adaptive sports after being diagnosed with avascular necrosis in 2009 and ankylosing spondylitis, a skeletal condition, in 2012.

Having a disability has never slowed him down, as he has continued to compete on the international circuit as a para-alpine sit skier with Team Alberta.

He skied with the team for two years, until he was classed-out.

“Basically, they said my legs were too strong, due to my condition, so it was hard to be classified in that way,” said Fandrey.

In para-alpine skiing, the skier sits on a sled with a bucket-like seat, and navigates down the slope with out-riggers, similar to sticks. Fandrey said he could get going at speeds close to 100 km/h.

During this time, Fandrey also continued to play his favourite sport, hockey.

“Attending the Olympics has been my goal, ever since it actually became a viable option,” said Fandrey.

After participating in a multitude of sports, Fandrey now plans to specialize in sledge hockey, balancing between training with Team Canada, individual skate and training sessions and playing with the Edmonton Impact senior team.

Now in his fifth season of playing sledge hockey, first playing with the Paralympic Sports Association

Blades, Fandrey started with the high-level team last year.

For those unfamiliar with the sport, sledge hockey is very similar to stand up hockey, noted Fandrey. “The only real difference is that you are playing in a sled,” he said. “Offside, icing, the penalties are all the same.”

All of the same strategies and skills are involved in both games and are completely transferable. Also, sledge hockey is full contact, but there’s no tripping.

Fandrey plays defense for the Impact, but played ‘net’ during his stand-up hockey years. Sledge hockey is a game made for both disabled and able-bodied players. Both the individual’s disability and skill set help determine which position they will play.

For Fandrey, he has more weight in his sled with his legs, as opposed to a leg amputee, which gives him more weight to hit opposing players, making him a great defense player.

He explained that, whereas stand-up hockey is seemingly dependant on the lower body for strength, for movement and speed, sledge hockey depends directly on pure upper body strength. “There definitely was a difference in the muscles used.”

With the Impact, Fandrey tied for the most points in the last season.

The Impact also went undefeated, to finish first overall for the league.

He also got some ice time with the New England University playing in the New England Invitational Sled Tournament. He assisted his team to win second overall at the tournament and competed alongside both members of the U.S. and Canadian Paralympic teams.

Fandrey is also one of the many athletes selected by the Alberta Sport Development Centre, based in Red Deer at Red Deer College, to participate in an athlete enhancement program.

Athletes selected for the

TANNER FANDREY program are supported in their growth and development through sport science programs. Athletes participate in strength and conditioning, fitness testing as well as attending the Winning Edge Seminars on mental skills, nutrition, public speaking, media

training and other sessions.

“They have helped me a lot with specialized training and nutrition.”

Fandrey will begin to train with members of Team Canada this February, looking towards his Olympic goal. news@lacombeexpress.com

Central Alberta U14 AA Sting take gold this month

BY SARAH MAETCHE Lacombe Express It was a magical weekend for the Central Alberta U14 AA Sting after winning gold at the Esso Golden Ring Tournament on Jan. 18th.

Head Coach Shawn Wagar said the Sting went undefeated in the tournament, besting the Lower Mainland Thunder of Vancouver in the final 2-0.

“We really have a great group of girls. They played hard,” he said.

The Golden Ring is the world’s largest Ringette tournament, held this year in Calgary, where over 100 of Ringette’s finest teams from western Canada converge.

As far as skill and talent were concerned, the Sting outmatched each opposing team throughout the weekend.

It all began on Friday night in Game 1 where the Sting showed their dominance over the Calgary 212, landing a 3-1 lead.

Saturday’s games continued on the hot winning streak, with other casualties including the Saskatoon Saints. The Sting entered into the first qualifying round after tying the St. Albert Mission 3-3 and entering the playoffs after beating the Zone 5 Edge.

On Sunday morning, the Sting brought their A game, facing the Calgary Crossfire

in the semi final. The team sealed their golden win later in the day after playing the B.C. team in the final.

Wagar said the Sting’s roster is made up of girls from Lacombe, Clive and Red Deer. All home ice games are played in Penhold with practices held in Clive.

The Sting have a few remaining regular season games on home ice left and are also lined up to play in upcoming tournaments including the Richmond Hill Tournament in Toronto next weekend. The Sting will also be competing in the AA Provincials at the end of February. news@lacombeexpress.com

A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY – The Central Alberta U14 AA Sting won the 2015 Esso Golden Ring Tournament on Jan. 18th.

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Thursday, January 22, 2015

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WONDERFUL WHITES - This sitting room of a Platinum Homes and Developments show home in Red Deer is beautifully rendered with varying shades of white throughout the room.

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Keeping our own décor interests at the forefront I recently had a negative experience while trying to purchase a new vehicle.

It was my first time buying a car without a man by my side and it was a stereotypical situation where they seemed to be patronizing me because I am a woman who knows very little about cars. It may have been my perception but I left feeling frustrated and not heard and without the vehicle I had been wanting.

It made me realize that sometimes people can be coerced into a purchase either by guilt or a form of bullying whether it is by salespeople or even friends or family.

I recall a client I met with recently who came in wanting granite countertops for her kitchen – after we had chatted for awhile I realized that she didn’t want granite at all! The conversation had started when her sister-in-law put granite in her new home, they were having coffee one day and they started chatting about her reno-

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MECKLER vation when her sister-in-law exclaimed – you HAVE to put granite in your kitchen!

The discussion carried on with more family members getting involved until this lady had convinced herself she needed granite despite having budgetary concerns. The opinions of family had washed over her and created a self induced hype that would only be satisfied with an upgrade that would have cost thousands.

Instead of getting a complete kitchen with new appliances and a stunning glass backsplash she would have granite, an average tile splash and boring old white appliances. When we got deeper into the

conversation she revealed that she would rather have the whole look completed than just having granite but she felt she had to buy it based on the opinions of her relatives. While I was struggling with my decision regarding the car my co-worker said, ‘This should be fun for you, don’t let them take all the excitement out of buying a new car’.

Sage advice! I decided then to call the dealership and cancel the purchase and wait for another opportunity in the future.

This is something that I have never done in my life and my initial guilt was overwhelming but the relief I felt after taking a stand was amazing and I don’t regret standing up for myself.

I see many clients who aren’t having fun when designing or renovating and I always try my best to encourage them to enjoy their process. From the other side of the fence I now see that often clients can be

fearful of the unknown and can often feel overwhelmed making decisions which are outside of their sphere of knowledge.

I had a lovely couple in yesterday who were ready to order products for their new home and spoke up at the last minute saying, ‘We have never liked the carpet we picked but were worried about telling you!’

We found a better carpet and the smiles on their faces were amazing as I watched them choose the product they loved.

Whenever you are choosing to spend your hard earned income YOU should be in charge and YOU should be happy and comfortable during the entire process.

Find people you trust and who you believe have your best interests in mind and you will never walk away from a business transaction with anything less than absolute satisfaction.

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

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