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Resident reflects on journey after wife diagnosed with Parkinson’s Lacombe’s Lou Piening discusses ways support group provides assistance

BY SARAH MAETCHE Lacombe Express

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s a progressive disease, Parkinson’s Disease (PD) currently affects thousands of Albertans. PD is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects motor and non-motor functions due to a lack of dopamine in the brain.

Each person with PD is unique and experiences different symptoms, including recognizable tremors, rigidity and slowness of movement, much like being frozen in time. With no cure in sight, the management of symptoms becomes the focus for PD patients.

For Lou Piening, a long-time Lacombe resident, whose wife Joan was diagnosed with PD in the early 2000s, he has noted there are many aspects to the disease.

“No two people have exactly the same symptoms,” he said. “When we first noticed things were different, we went to the doctor and he sort of noticed the symptoms and said, ‘You know, I think you have Parkinson’s.”

After a swift visit to a neurologist in Red Deer, it was determined Joan did have PD. “That made us re-examine life in a new light,” said Lou. “We had a disease we weren’t counting on.

“All of these diseases start modestly and very humbly and life sort of continues for a while in a normal way, but gradually the disease creeps in and is more severe. Then you start to notice limitations coming like walking, doing everyday chores. All of these things start to creep in.”

As her husband, Lou became Joan’s caregiver, a role he said was common sense.

“It came naturally,” he said. “We all have an inborn instinct to protect and help those that we are associated with or fond of. That’s part of our human being.”

At first, Lou and Joan were able to live their lives quite normally, still making their regular trips to Singapore and doing other volunteer work around the world.

“Over time the disease gets more severe and you need more help,” he explained.

“She started to need help with bathing, or help with dressing, you know the common day things. Walking becomes more difficult.”

Lou said that around 2008, Joan began to experience some memory problems and deteriorating cognitive abilities. “Then it got to a point where I wasn’t able to do all the things that really needed to be done,” he said.

A homecare aid began coming into their home to help Lou care for his wife during the daily routine.

“That went on for a while,” he said.

“The lack of cognitive skills became more and more abundant and she would just walk out, not realizing she was going anywhere.”

Eventually, with the help of his three children, Lou made the tough decision to place his wife in a long-term care facility.

“These decisions are never easy, but if you have family support in making these decisions that makes it more easily acceptable.”

While in the long-term care facility, Lou was sure to visit Joan three times a day, and to take her out for lunch or for frequent drives to Red Deer.

“We had a relatively good life within the limits of what she could do,” he said.

“I learned a lot about care giving through this period of time. Sort of learning how to deal with the dementia that accompanies it.”

He said the most difficult adjustment to deal with — other than the use of walkers and wheelchairs, medications and the move into the long-term care facility — was the dementia and the accompanying personality change.

“As a caregiver, personality changes, dementias and Alzheimer’s is probably the most difficult thing to accommodate or get use to,” he said. “The physical needs can be adjusted to.”

Lou said the main thing he learned as a caregiver is to look after himself first and foremost. “You are providing care for your patient or significant other and you want to be at the best of your ability to do this,” he said. “You want to have enough sleep, ensure that you are eating well, that you are rested and mentally capable of doing that.”

As caregivers, many may become burned out, but Lou encourages them to, “Look after yourself first.”

Even though his wife passed away two years ago, Lou still attends the Lacombebased support group once a month.

He said the benefit of attending the group is immeasurable, especially when attendees discuss amongst one another about how they deal with problems that arise.

“I think the support group does a marvelous job in that,” said Lou. “It’s a very useful exchange with fellow members who are doing the same thing you are, dealing with the same problems you are.

“There is always someone with ideas and they don’t come from doctors or anyone else. They are just generated within the community of PD patients or caregivers.”

Parkinson Alberta provides support services, education, advocacy and funds for research, for Albertans with PD and their

IN PERSPECTIVE – Lou Piening is an advocate for awareness of Parkinson’s Disease and attends a local support group.

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caregivers. They are a stand-alone Alberta-based charity and 100% of the money raised stays in Alberta.

They have six support groups in the Central Alberta Region for caregivers and those with PD. They provide services through brochures, information sheets, speaker series and workshops. An education day will be held on April 15th and the annual HOPE Conference will be held on May 23rd.

Parkinson Alberta also has a free telesupport group available to all Albertans along with a PD Helpline.

The PD Helpline offers a timely and personal response service to improve access to medical information and supports for everyday living.

For more information visit http://www. parkinsonalberta.ca. For inquiries on programming, contact 403-346-4463.

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Changes to drop off and pick up zone at ÉLUES and ÉJSMS

BY SARAH MAETCHE Lacombe Express The parking lot between École James S. McCormick School (ÉJSMS) and École Lacombe Upper Elementary School (ÉLUES) is a busy place before and after school.

Parents are often dropping and picking up students during a tight timeframe, which can lead to some safety concerns. Over the past few years, numerous requests have been made to Wolf Creek Public Schools (WCPS) for changes to the pickup and drop off zones between the two schools.

After a recent meeting between senior administration of WCPS, staff from the

City of Lacombe’s Department of Infrastructure and the Lacombe Police Service, changes will be made to the parking lot and drop off areas during school hours.

“It’s all about student safety,” said WCPS Superintendent Larry Jacobs. “There was a lot of movement in the parking lot and with vehicles in the fire lane, it was becoming dangerous.”

WCPS plans to restrict traffic movement in the parking lot during the hours of 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Signage will be put up at both entrances to the parking lot, only permitting WCPS staff and emergency vehicles to enter the parking lot area.

The emergency lane next to the schools will be closed off to all traffic except WCPS vehicles, emergency vehicles and the Connex bus, with the intent the lane will no longer be used as a free-flow lane for parents to drop off students. Jacobs said the adjoining streets would then be used by parents to drop off students to and from school.

“This provision of walking areas will extend from the lights on 54th Avenue and 50th Street up to the cross walk leading into ÉLJHS,” said Jacobs.

WCPS has also planned to construct a student walkway out of cement barriers in order to separate the parking lot into two

areas. The intention is that traffic will stop flowing between the two schools, creating a safe walkway space for students.

Jacobs said all the modifications are being put in place for safety of the students and staff of both schools.

“It is also our intent in these modifications to continue to provide alternative drop off and pick up arrangement that meet the needs of our parent community,” he said.

Jacobs said the changes will be implemented during spring break at the end of the month, allowing WCPS staff to put up the signs and place the cement barriers.

“It really gives everyone a fresh start.” news@lacombeexpress.com

Blackfalds teacher nominated for award

BY SARAH MAETCHE Lacombe Express A Blackfalds teacher has been nominated for a first year teaching award.

Carly Andersen, a junior high science and options teacher at Iron Ridge Campus in Blackfalds has been nominated for the Edwin Parr Award for outstanding first year teachers.

“Wolf Creek Public Schools (WCPS) is honoured to recognize Carly Andersen as our WCPS Edwin Parr nominee,” said Director of People Services Corrine Thorsteinson in a press release. “Our nomination is based on the outstanding skills, knowledge and attitudes that Carly brings to her classroom and students each and everyday.

“Carly exemplifies the various aspects of Inspiring Education, most notably her innovative and creative approach to estab-

lishing engaging learning environments for her students.”

Andersen said that teaching at Iron Ridge Junior Campus has been a gratifying and memorable experience so far in this first year. “I am very appreciative of the many opportunities I have had to learn and grow under the mentorship of my colleagues, school administration and WCPS,” she said.

“I have enjoyed the relationships I have developed with my students.

“For me, teaching is truly the most rewarding career and I can’t imagine doing anything else. I am extremely honoured and humbled to be this year’s WCPS Edwin Parr Award nominee.”

Iron Ridge Junior Campus Principal Alda Lovell stated that Andersen was nominated for the prestigious award as she exemplifies Parr’s beliefs around

education, children and community.

“In her classes her students come first,” she stated in a release. “She is genuinely interested in her students and her natural calm, caring, humorous demeanor allows her to quickly develop meaningful relationships with adolescents that she works with.

“She purposefully provides opportunities to involve all of her students to make real life connections to the world of science each and every class. She is a gifted teacher and role model for young people whose enthusiasm for both the students and the learning will greatly benefit generations of students. One would never guess upon walking into her classroom that Carly is a new teacher.”

Lovell and Thorsteinson believe that the relationship Andersen has built with her students is one of her strongest qualities.

“Carly demonstrates a high level of enthusiasm and enjoyment of learning,” said Thorsteinson.

“She approaches teaching and learning with passion and purpose. Carly is a confident, capable educator whose classroom is characterized by hands-on, engaging instruction, projects that encourage students to deepen their understanding and an environment where students are comfortable taking risks and seeking assistance.

“She provides her students with an appropriate balance of guidance and support while also developing independence and selfefficacy.”

The Edwin Parr Award is presented each year to one first-year teacher in each zone of the Alberta School Boards’ Association (ASBA), who had demonstrated excellence in teaching. news@lacombexpress.com

SPRING IS ON THE WAY– This enchanting view of the sun peaking through the trees on a trail at the JJ Collett Natural Area, just north of Lacombe, is a sneak peak of the return of spring.

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City extends C4 initiative land agreement

BY SARAH MAETCHE Lacombe Express Plans for the Cranna Community Cultural Centre (C4) continue to move forward. City council approved an extension of the land abeyance agreement this week.

The six-month extension will allow the C4 initiative committee to gauge the viability of the proposed facility. The group hopes to have the initial building design and business plan ready by the fall of 2015.

The proposed centre will be a multi-use facility for the community to celebrate the arts, support families, children and enhance the general well being of Lacombe and surrounding area. It will house a childcare facility, the Parent Link Centre and a performing arts venue.

“The group hopes the initiative will ultimately serve as a model of how the community can work together to achieve mutual desirable outcomes,” stated Community Economic Development Manager Guy Lapointe in his report to council.

The City and Wolf Creek Public Schools (WCPS) are temporarily holding in place the designated land east of City Hall, near the Parkland Regional Library, while the committee assembles the building design and business plan. The agreement expires this spring, which would then release the land from the abeyance agreement.

Committee members requested more time to prepare for the project in the pro-

posed location, as it provides access to local schools and the existing athletics and recreational facilities.

Councillor Grant Harder, who sits on the C4 initiative committee, said the committee debated for a long time about requesting the extension. “At the time, we didn’t have enough information to decide if it is a viable enterprise or not,” he said. “With the extension, we will have a detailed design showing what the building will look like. We will be able to foresee how many nights a week the lights will be on in the theatre.”

Councillor Wayne Armishaw questioned why the group had not requested a oneyear extension. “We want to make sure this moves forward quickly,” explained Harder.

Recently, the committee selected a consulting team, Schick, Shiner and Associates, to complete a preliminary design and business plan for the proposed multipurpose C4 centre. Over the next few months, the consultants will interview stakeholders to update community needs information, review existing building plans, and develop the preliminary design for the entire building.

C4 is a partnership made up of the Lacombe Performing Arts Centre Foundation, Lacombe Day Care, Lacombe FCSS and the City of Lacombe. Lapointe stated the C4 committee would also be making the same request to the WCPS board. news@lacombeexpress.com

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Blackfalds council approves award of plan

BY SARAH MAETCHE Lacombe Express Looking ahead into the next six or seven years, the Town of Blackfalds will be creating a master plan to guide future development of parks and recreation facilities.

Town councillors approved the award of the Facility and Parks Needs Assessment Master Plan and Detailed Design of All-Star Park during their regular council meeting on March 10th.

“The purpose of this plan and design, both the process and the document, shall provide council and staff long-range planning guidelines for the next six to seven years, assigning priorities and laying out strategies to meet the needs, keeping in mind funding available for such services and facilities,” stated Director of Community Services Sean Barnes in his report to council.

The needs and wants of the community, along

with willingness to fund projects, will be gauged through the upcoming needs assessment.

Things that are expected to be included in the needs assessment are the potential of twinning the arena, an indoor pool, dog park location, playground development, extending the trail system, campgrounds, future soccer fields, and the location of the skatepark. The future design of All-Star Park will also be included in the assessment process.

“There are a lot of opinions out in the community and a lot of needs,” said Mayor Melodie Stol.

Barnes told council that four companies had initially applied for the tender, but only two companies, RC Strategies and McElhanney, presented to the Recreation, Culture and Parks Board earlier this month. After an evaluation and selection process, the board selected RC Strategies to complete the assessment, due to

their higher ranking.

Included in the 2015 budget, $200,000 was previously approved by council for the completion of the master plan and detailed design.

Council chose to award the project to RC Strategies for a cost of $187,877.

As part of the needs assessment process Barnes said the consulting company would gauge public interest and contact the various user groups and community groups in Blackfalds, to include their needs in the master plan.

“I really look forward to this,” said Councillor William Taylor. “Blackfalds is in a pinnacle place in time. We are stepping out into new areas and doing this assessment provides a great outlook for the future.”

Barnes said the timeline is to have the consultants starting work on the plan in May or June, collecting the input over a four-month period and completing the assessment in October. news@lacombeexpress.com

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COUNTY COUNCIL BRIEFS PAVING APPROVED Lacombe County has approved the tender for the 2015 Paving Program.

The projects for 2015 include the re-paving of a portion of C and E Trail north of Lacombe, a base pave to 34th St., upgrades to the Lacombe Lake Subdivision culde-sac, Nova Access road, The Slopes on the north side of Sylvan Lake and the Westend Landing Road.

A total of ďŹ ve bids were received for the projects. Central City Ltd. was the lowest valid bidder at $4,247,357 and received the contract.

In addition to the tendered amount, the County budgeted for 10% contingency, for a total of $5,656,029. Due to other reduced costs through lower engineer estimates and the use of internal staffing, the total project cost is under budget by $488,414.

BRIDGE REPAIRS Two bridges along the Alix North Road will be repaired.

Council approved the tender for the repairs of bridge structures BF694 and BF2175. A total of three bids were received, all which were over the estimated cost of $170,000. The lowest valid bidder was Alberta Bridge Works in the amount of $208,040.

Recent inspections had in-

by Sarah Maetche dentiďŹ ed problems with the two bridges.

Currently the bridges are being monitored or have imposed weight restrictions until repairs are made. The repairs should be completed

by June 30th.

GULL LAKE HALL RECEIVES FUNDING Council approved a funding request from the Summer Village of Gull Lake for

upgrades to the community hall. The total cost of the upgrades sits at $78,000, with the main project, the replacement of chairs in the hall, being funded through an ‘Adopt a Chair Program.’ The program will fund about $23,000 of the costs.

The Village requested the County fund half of the remaining costs of $27,500.

Council approved funding half the total.

BLACKFALDS FUNDING Council received a request from the Town of Blackfalds to support the construction of a shelter for the outdoor amphitheatre at the Abbey Centre. The total cost is estimated at $70,000 and the Town requested the County to contribute $20,000 towards the construction. A motion was made to contribute $6,000 but council did not approve it.

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The Blackfalds RCMP have charged one male young offender in connection with ďŹ ve armed robberies in Blackfalds and three armed robberies in Red Deer.

The young offender currently faces over 25 charges stemming from armed robberies that occurred between October 2014 and February 2015 and remains in custody. In each of these robberies, a disguise was used and a weapon was either seen or implied.  Blackfalds RCMP identiďŹ ed the young offender thanks to a combination of diligent investigation and cooperation from the community.

They continue to work with the Priority Crimes Task Force on these and other armed robbery investigations.  “This is another instance showing that a signiďŹ cant amount of the crime is being committed by a small percentage of the population,â€? said Sgt. Whitney Benoit of the Blackfalds RCMP. “The police continue to aggressively investigate these matters, and we thank the community for the important role they play in working with police to keep our communities safe. “If you have any information regarding a criminal offence, please provide that information to the police. “You may think it’s insigniďŹ cant, but it may turn out to be a critical piece of information the police need in order to make an arrest.â€?  The young offender, who cannot be named, will make his ďŹ rst court appearance at 9:30 a.m. on March 12th at Alberta Provincial Court in Red Deer.

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OPINION Who is to blame?

Who really is to blame? That’s the question many Albertans are now asking as we begin to experience the expected provincial financial shortfall.

Last week, during a radio interview Premier Jim Prentice, in response to the question, told Albertans to look in the mirror.

“In terms of who is responsible, we all need only look in the mirror, right? It’s basically all of us have had the best of everything and have not had to pay for what it costs,” he stated during the CBC Radio call-in show.

It was this comment that incited a lot of reaction, including a popular hashtag #PrenticeBlamesAlbertans on social media channels.

Prentice has refused to back pedal on his statement but he has since clarified that he did mean exactly what he said, that regular Albertans should feel responsible for this current provincial fiscal crisis.

Many critics, opposition leaders and detractors demanded an apology from the premier, stating the comment was “condescending” to all Albertans who are worried about the state of the province.

Wildrose interim leader Heather Forsyth stated Prentice’s comments show how “out-of-touch” the

PC government has become.

“At a time many Albertans are worried about the value of their home plummeting, keeping their job or being able to make ends meet, Mr. Prentice’s comments blaming Albertans for being directly at fault for the PC government’s gross fiscal mismanagement shows how deeply out-of-touch this 44-year-old government has become,” she said in a recent release.

Some residents were so offended by the comment, they took to protesting at the Legislature, showing their outrage in a mirror-related protest.

But despite these comments, demands for an apology and protests, this fiscal situation is not going away. It is a reality and we should acknowledge the truth.

By relying so heavily on the oil industry for revenues, employment and other aspects of life, as Albertans we have put all of our eggs in one basket, so to speak.

This was an unwise move as one could easily see or predict that eventually record-high oil prices would crash. Eventually the market would experience a downturn.

The provincial government and Albertans should have been looking for ways to diversify revenues many

years ago, well before we got into this current financial situation.

This tightening of the purse strings with the upcoming budget will trickle down first to municipalities and then the average

Albertans. The sting will be felt through all sectors. Municipalities will have to learn to do with less provincial funding.

The provincial budget is expected to be released on March 26th.

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I have long maintained that the path to a safe and inclusive community begins in each neighbourhood, and that every individual, if given the opportunity, can make a positive contribution towards the building of a better society.

This message was also brought to the Leadership Prayer Breakfast, which was sponsored by the Lacombe and Area Ministerial Association, and held on Feb. 19th at the Lacombe Memorial Centre.

Howard Lawrence, an ordained minister and neighborhood consultant leading the Abundant Communities Initiative in Edmonton was the guest speaker at the event.

He coined the phrase, ‘Gluing a Place Together, One Neighbour at a Time’ in his Oct. 15th, 2013 article on the Abundant Community web site (www.abundantcommunity.com).

Howard’s message to those in attendance was simple: be present in your neighbourhood and be at-

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CHRISTIE tentive to your neighbours.

I agree wholeheartedly with Howard. It is becoming less common to see neighbours chatting on their front lawns while keeping a watchful eye on children and on the goingson in their community.

These days, people are very busy with work and other commitments, and generally do not have the time to get to know their neighbours. As a consequence, we have quiet, detached and aloof communities that are at an increased risk for crimes such as vandalism and theft.

Crime is a negative social condition that affects all of us, and we as a community can mitigate these harmful effects by coming together

in our neighbourhoods, getting to know each other and having an awareness of each other’s lives.

It has been my experience that neighbours tend to look out for each other, especially when they know one another.

Active participation of neighbourhood residents is a crucial element in community safety. Knowing your neighbourhood includes being able to see what’s going on with your neighbour’s property, noticing when something is wrong and reporting a problem to the police. A strong neighbourhood is safe, supportive and creates a sense of belonging and security for its residents.

Being present and attentive is as easy as clearing a neighbour’s sidewalk or driveway; keeping a watchful eye on children playing outside; mowing a vacationing neighbour’s lawn; picking up flyers and newspapers or watering a neighbour’s plants.

By recognizing and meet-

ing the needs of our neighbours, and by reciprocating in kind, we can help build relationships and a sense of community.

June is Block Party month in Lacombe and you can enter for a chance to win a block party for your neighbourhood in May. Block Parties are a great way to get to know your neighbours, and with spring just around the corner, now is a great time to start planning your own neighbourhood party.

The City’s Community Services department has put together a downloadable Block Party planning kit, which is available at www.lacombe.ca.

Planning for a block party can begin with one or two neighbours initiating a conversation with other residents in their neighbourhood. Use this as an opportunity to find out what the common vision is for the neighbourhood. What activities might people be interested in participating in with their neighbours?

Another initiative that is just being established in Lacombe is Citizens on Patrol.

This program, much like a neighbourhood watch program, is another way for us to get to know and to look out for each other. A community is less attractive to criminals if there are people present, engaging with one another and being attentive to the activities in their neighbourhood.

A local facebook page – Lacombe Citizens on Patrol: Taking Back Lacombe – was initiated in response to concerns around criminal activity in our City. The group’s members pledge to know their neighbours better, in order to become part of the solution in the fight against criminality.

It is important to recognize each of us has something to contribute and we all need to be involved in some capacity to make a positive and lasting difference in our neighbourhoods.

Steve Christie is the mayor of Lacombe.

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EVENTS Parkinson Alberta Education offers support 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.

PD James book series with moderator Denise Herr, will discuss the book the Lighthouse with a group discussion, March 12th at 7 p.m. at the LMC Rotary Board Room (upstairs).

Light refreshments will follow.

This will be the last of the PD James Series for 2014-15.

Lacombe Victim Services 13th Annual Comedy Cabaret Friday, March 13. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Comedians start at 8 p.m. Silent Auction as well as door prizes and a 50/50 draw.

Tickets are $25 each or a table of eight is $180. Tickets can be purchased at Lacombe Police Station or call Debbie at 403-782-3279 ex. 152.

Lacombe Legion Community Breakfast, March 15th, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. upstairs at the Lacombe Legion. Cost: 6$ per adult (12 years and older), $3 per child.

Parkland Anglican Churches St. Patrick’s Day Beef Supper, March 17th, Elnora Community Hall. Entertainment, door prizes and basket draws. Adults $12.50, 6 to 10 years old $6, preschoolers free. Doors open at 5 p.m. Supper at 5:30 p.m.

Contact Paddy 403-227-1635, Jean 403-749-2411, Gwen 403773-2270. Everyone welcome.

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p.m. Pipe Band will play at 6:45 p.m., with the play beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the front desk of the Red Deer Legion, by contacting any Pipe Band member or calling Arnie MacAskill at 403-782-7183.

Crossroads Rural Crime Watch AGM meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 18th at 8 p.m. at the Crossroads Ag Park, Pine Lake. Guest speakers, coffee and donuts. Everyone welcome.

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

Red Deer and District Order of the Eastern Star Foundation Tea will be held at the Lacombe Kozy Korner (5024 53 St.) on Saturday, March 28th, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Admission is $8. A fantastic bake sale, terrific used books table and several lovely raffle prizes

Kozy Korner — Tuesday Dinners every week at noon. Sunday music March 15 at 1p.m.

Lacombe Dance Lessons – social and choreographed ballroom dancing. Traditional Two-step

tion about the support group please call Amanda Bradley, Senior Peer Support Specialist, CNIB Red Deer at 403-346-0037.

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

The Lacombe Legion has bingo on Mondays at 7 p.m. in the upstairs hall. Coffee time runs Wednesdays from 9:30-11 a.m. ($2 for coffee, tea and cook-

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Friends of the Library will be pleased to present Ross Smillie to tell those in attendance of the indigenous people in Guatemala on March 17th, 7 p.m. at the LMC in the Country Room. Enjoy the light refreshments served by the Friends of the Library. Free admission.

Karma Yoga: Wednesday, March 18, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the LMC in County Room south. All proceeds are donated the Lacombe and District FCSS. Please bring your own yoga mat.

Friends of the Library presents on March 26th at the LMC Country Room, 7 p.m. Keith Meyers who will present the history of the Lacombe Chamber of Commerce of Trade: From the beginning to the important building of roads and bridges to today. Light refreshments will follow. Free admission.

Lacombe Farmers’ Market will have a special Easter sale on Thursday, April 2nd from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lacombe Memorial Centre. There will be lots of homemade Easter baking, eggs, crafts, woodwork, honey, jams, perogies and lots

The Red Deer Legion Pipe Band and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #35 will be hosting the multi-award winning play, Jake’s Gift. The performance will take place on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at the Royal Canadian Legion, Red Deer. Doors will open at 6:00

or Cha Cha/Jive. For details phone Cliff at 403-782-4094.

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.

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.

Did you know? Lacombe has a CNIB peer support group for seniors who are blind or partially sighted.

The bi-monthly meetings are held at Spruce Terrace (5002-51 Ave.) The meetings offer an opportunity to learn about resources through guest speakers and group discussions. You will receive support and encouragement through connections with other people living with vision loss. If you, or someone you know could benefit from this group please join us. For more informa-

ies). On Fridays, there are four meat draws and tickets are $2/ set of three tickets. Draw starts at 6:30 p.m. On Saturdays, there are four meat draws which start at 4:30 p.m. Chase the ace starts after meat draws.

drop-in and ball hockey with drop-in 10 passes at $10 and ball hockey season pass at $50.

Taoist Tai Chi a relaxing, low impact exercise; continuing classes year round, for those who have completed beginners or have learned Taoist Tai Chi before. Participate in classes of your choice. Available in Red Deer, Lacombe, Rocky Mountain House, and Innisfail. Contact 403-3466772 for more information.

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

Imperial Daughters of the Empire is a non-profit women’s 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.

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society Table Talk Coffee Group: Meets the second Friday of each month at Demi’s Restaurant (Lacombe Motor Inn) at 10 a.m. If you or someone in your life has been affected by MS, join us for a fun, casual and supportive coffee chat. For more info, please contact Terri Blanchard at 403-346-0290.

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.

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.

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

Clive Seniors’ Drop-In – 1:30 p.m. every Monday at the Clive Meeting Room. Contact Allan Street at 403-784-3884

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

Mirror Moms and Tots play group — Located at the small brick building along Hwy. 50 past the old school. Contact Wendy at 403-788-2612.

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Horoscope ARIES

TAURUS

Mar 21/Apr 20

Apr 21/May 21

Aries, give a loved one the

Taurus, expect some powerful

benefit of the doubt before

emotions to surface when you

jumping to conclusions. This

meet a new person this week.

You may be immediately drawn

beloved confidante deserves

to this individual, so embrace

your trust and ardent support.

the attraction.

GEMINI May 22/Jun 21

CANCER Jun 22/Jul 22

Gemini, the week starts off on

Cancer, some long weeks

a bumpy note but quickly turns

have left you physically and

itself around. By Friday, you will have a smile on your face

some time out for yourself in urge to jump back into the fray

of the weekend.

too quickly.

LEO

VIRGO

Jul 23/Aug 23

Aug 24/Sept 22

A romance at work begins

A problem dominates your

to heat up, Leo. This may

thoughts as you work to find a

be the perfect opportunity to

solution, Virgo. Until you pull

find your match. Just don’t

away and focus on something

let feelings get in the way of

else, you will not be able to see

productivity.

the answer clearly.

LIBRA

SCORPIO Friends jokingly suggest you

decision to make, but forge

have psychic powers, Scorpio.

ahead with what you think is

They are put to the test this

best. Keep a level head and

week when you suspect

weigh all of the consequences

something is amiss. Rectify the

of your decision.

situation in due time.

Nov 23/Dec 21 Avoid taking a big financial risk this week, Sagittarius. Hold on tight to your money and resist the temptation to spend any money for the time being.

CAPRICORN Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, pressure to complete an important project will find its way to you this week. No matter how quickly you need to get things done, calmly approach the tasks at hand.

AQUARIUS

PISCES

Jan 21/Feb 18

Feb 19/Mar 20

Resist the instinct to keep your

Pisces, you will be very

feelings bottled up this week, Aquarius. Get your thoughts out in the open, and you will

productive this week as you benefit from a new outlook.

instantaneously feel much better.

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.

18. Freshwater & limestone green algae 20. Single Lens Reflex 23. Gum arabics 24. Austrian philosopher Martin 25. Maltese pound 26. An immature newt 29. Popular Canadian statement 30. Norwegian monetary unit (abbr.)

31. A journey around a course 32. Confer a nobility title upon 35. Idle talk 36. British policeman 38. A citizen of Havana 40. Highly glazed finish 41. A portion of 42. Squad 43. Betrayers 44. Barrels per day (abbr.)

45. Married woman 46. Express delight 47. Neither

Oct 24/Nov 22

Libra, you have a difficult

SAGITTARIUS

ANSWER

the coming days and resist the

and be ready to make the most

Sept 23/Oct 23

HOW TO PLAY:

emotionally wiped out. Take

Plan ahead for some magic.

CLUES ACROSS 1. Slavonic language 7. Solid water 10. Supply with notes 12. Edible bivalve 13. Field game 14. Yellow edible Indian fruits 15. Lubricant that protects body surfaces 16. Canadian flyers 17. Took a seat 18. Anthracite 19. Cuckoos 21. Vietnamese currency unit 22. Subject to payment on

demand 27. Opposite of BC 28. The distance around an object 33. Blood type 34. Expressing gratitude 36. Bridge-building degree 37. Ribosomal ribonucleic acid 38. Fiber from the outer husk of a coconut 39. Great black-backed gull 40. The largest island in the West Indies 41. Vegetation consisting of

stunted trees or bushes 44. Support trestles 45. Single rail system 48. Call upon in supplication 49. Small compartment 50. Lair 51. Unpleasant nagging women

CLUES DOWN 1. College civil rights organization 2. “Full House” actress Loughlin 3. Egyptian sun god

4. Vessel or duct 5. Belonging to a thing 6. After B 7. Refers to end of small intestine 8. Baby cow 9. River of Memmert Germany 10. Farmer’s calendar 11. Spiral shelled cephalopods 12. Source of chocolate 14. Diversify 17. A baglike structure in a plant or animal

ANSWER

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City Page lacombe.ca

City Council Dates

Growing Lacombe MDP

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

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

The next scheduled Regular Council Meeting dates and times are:

Monday, March 23, 2015, at 5 p.m.

Monday, April 7, 2015, at 5 p.m. (Committee Meeting) Monday, April 13, 2015, at 5 p.m.

Monday, April 27, 2015, at 5 p.m.

Reminders Kinsmen Aquatic Centre News

March is Toonie Month at the Kinsmen Aquatic Centre admissions for all public swims will be $2 for the month.

Spring registrations for swimming lessons began on March 3 at 9 am. Morning lessons are now available for the March break (March 27- April 2). We will also have Toonie Swims from 1 pm - 3 pm over the March Break (March 30-April 2) during the week.

Barnett Arena

Residents are advised that Friday and Sunday public skating ends on March 15, 2015. Daytime Monday Parent & Tot and the Thursday public skate, held from 12 pm – 1 pm will continue until March 26, 2015. Please note that the arena ice will come out on Mar 30, 2015.

Public Notice Advertise your community event for free!

Temporary signs can be a great tool to advertise your upcoming community event. A-Board and portable signs, temporarily placed across the community, are a quick and easy way to spread the word about your event to local and regional residents.

The City of Lacombe offers a free service to support community events, and has nine (9) highly visible locations across the City where temporary signs can be placed. The City manages the location of temporary signs to ensure they do not impede sightlines or visibility for pedestrian and traffic safety. One temporary sign is permitted per location for twenty one (21) days with a maximum of two signs per event. This provides the opportunity for new advertisements by continuously making locations available.

To apply for a temporary sign, or to find out more about this service, please contact the Planning and Development office at (403)782-1264 or planner@lacombe.ca.

Employment Opportunities

The City of Lacombe is growing – and the blueprint for that growth is found in our community’s Municipal Development Plan (MDP) – Growing Lacombe. We have been working to update Lacombe’s MDP since September 2013, and are now seeking your opinion on the draft document.

This is one of the last chances for you to comment before the plan is presented to Council for adoption in late spring. Once adopted, it will be used over the coming 20 years to guide the city’s growth and development.

Key highlights in Growing Lacombe MDP include: • Increasing the density of housing from 10 – 12.5 units/ha to 15 units/ha, which should help deliver a more walkable community, while reducing infrastructure costs for future taxpayers • Increasing the required mix of housing. While single family homes will remain the dominant form of housing (60 per cent), more multi-family housing options (such as condominiums, semidetached, row housing, etc.) will be delivered • Requiring industrial lands to be developed as part of an overall industrial development, not on single lots scattered through the city • Requiring commercial land to be connected to the wider community, thereby enabling active transportation (biking, walking, skateboarding, etc.). Infrastructure to be delivered on-site and connected to the City’s trail and sidewalk network • Promoting the delivery of neighbourhood commercial sites across the community • Promoting active transportation and public transit as viable and safe transportation option for all community members • Establishing minimum standards for categories of parks • Requiring public access around all lakes and stormwater facilities, and connecting them to the City’s Open Space network • Working to ensure that the community continues to divert waste from landfills through waste reduction practices • Establishing policies and parameters for partnerships working to deliver goods and services for community benefit • Ensuring that natural areas are protected from development, slopes are not built on, and that erosion and water management concerns are considered as part of development

Did you know?

Occupant Restraint Month For the month of March, Alberta Transportation and the Lacombe Traffic Safety Committee are emphasizing the use of occupant restraints for adults and children while travelling in vehicles.

Did you know that from 2008 to 2013, there were 383 unbelted fatalities in Alberta, and about 20 per cent of those fatalities involved 18- to 24-year old men? Seatbelts can improve the chances of surviving a collision from 45 to 65 per cent, depending on the type of vehicle and seating position.

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• Looking at opportunities to support local food production and distribution within the community • Protecting our historical assets while delivering new growth • Ensuring development compliments the delivery of our protective and emergency services We encourage you to take the time to explore the document and to comment on it. Your comments will be reviewed, and any changes will be made to the draft document prior to being presented to Council.

The document can be viewed at City Hall, the Mary C. Moore Public Library, or online at: www.lacombe.ca/MDP. You may provide comment via: • Forms available at City Hall and the Mary C. Moore Public Library • Through written representation sent to: MDP Public Consultation, City Hall, 5432-56 Avenue, Lacombe, AB T4L 1E9 • Online survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LacombeMDP_ Draft Please be advised that all comments are due by March 19, 2015. If you have any questions or want to discuss this process further, please feel free to contact Planning and Development Manager Lyla Peter at 403 782 1238 or planner@lacombe.ca .

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DRIVE SWIM

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March 14, 1 - 3pm

Marketing Coordinator - Maternity Leave, One Year Term Certain - Tentative start date is mid-May, 2015 - Application Deadline is March 17, 2015 For full job descriptions and other employment opportunities please City of Lacombe website at For fullvisit job the descriptions and other employment opportunities plea the City of Lacombe website at www.lacombe.ca/employment www.lacombe.ca/employment Please Apply Apply To: To: Please Human Resources Resources Human City of Lacombe - 5432, 56th Ave, Lacombe AB, T4L 1E9 City of Lacombe - 5432, 56th Ave, Lacombe AB, T4L 1E9 humanresources@lacombe.ca humanresources@lacombe.ca Employment Opps.indd 1

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Dog control in Lacombe

What’s New?

Now that spring is almost here, residents are beginning to taking advantage of the warmer temperatures to enjoy the great outdoors, often with their pets in tow. Enforcement Services would like to remind dog owners to leash their dogs in public areas. “We require that all dogs o their owner’s property be leashed at all times with a leash no longer than two meters (six feet) in length,â€? said Community Peace OďŹƒcer Wayne Lowe. “This will help the dog owner maintain control, and to protect the public and other pet owners.â€?

Dog owners are asked to keep their dogs leashed and under verbal control at all times; and to remove their dogs from public spaces at the ďŹ rst sign of aggressive behavior.

The City also receives many complaints from parks and trails users regarding dog owners not scooping up after their pets. Dog owners are reminded to pick up after their pets and to dispose of the waste properly. According to Dog Control Bylaw #265, the ďŹ nes for failing to remove defecation are: ďŹ rst oence - $100; second oence - $150; third oence - $200.

Enforcement Services would like also to remind dog owners that all dogs three months or older are required to be licensed, and dog licenses need to be renewed annually. Dog licenses are available for purchase at City Hall at an annual cost of $23 ($13 for seniors aged

2015 Property Tax Assessments Explained What is an assessment? It is the valuation of an entire group of properties for municipal taxation purposes only. Annual property assessments are a part of a regular cycle of activities that provincial legislation requires the City of Lacombe to undertake.

Why is the assessment dierent than an appraised value or sale price? The Province of Alberta has speciďŹ c legislation in place to ensure fair and equitable distribution of the tax burden.

Assessors are required to follow this legislation when preparing your assessment.

The primary goal in property assessment is a level of market value and fair process. Everyone’s property value is calculated in the same way, using the same uniform methods and techniques, while using home sales prices within the municipality as the benchmark. This way, a level of market value is achieved and the tax distribution is fair and equitable.

Is my assessment disputable? Yes, you may appeal your assessment, but only by the April 21, 2015, deadline. When you receive your property tax bill in May, it is not disputable. This is why it is important to review your assessment well before the appeal deadline each year.

65-plus). Dog ownership is limited to three dogs on any residential property in Lacombe.

To report a lost or found dog or cat, please contact Enforcement Services at (403) 782-1269 option 3 during regular business hours.

For after hours service, please call Animal Control Services at (403) 506-9380. You can also help to reunite lost pets with their owners by registering them at Pet Lynx (www.petlynx.net ).

Planning and Development Permits

What other factors are involved in creating the assessment of you property? A number of factors are taken into consideration in preparing the assessment, including; • Lot size • Neighbourhood • Age of home • Square footage of homes • Number of bathrooms • Garages • Basement ďŹ nishes What do I do if I feel the assessment is too high or some kind of change needs to be made? The ďŹ rst step is to contact the tax oďŹƒce in City Hall at 403-782-1257. From there we can put you in contact with one of our assessors if needed.

Current to March 5, 2015

Permitted Use

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

DATE

PERMIT#

LOCATION

DEVELOPMENT

March 5

61/250.40

7 Woodland Drive

Detached Garage

March 5

61/250.41

9 Woodland Drive

Detached Garage

March 5

61/250.46

5685 45 Avenue

Semi Detached Dwelling

March 5

61/250.47

5689 45 Avenue

Semi Detached Dwelling

March 5

61/255.04

4722 Johnson Av.

Home Occupation 1

Property Assessment

Open House

Wednesday March 18, 2015, 1-7pm Lacombe Memorial Centre (5214 - 50 Avenue)

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

DATE

PERMIT#

LOCATION

DEVELOPMENT

March 5

61/250.25

5234 51 Street

Four-Plex

March 5

61/250.34

4504 43 Avenue

Conversion of Existing Workshop/Studio to Living Space

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

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

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Questions about your Property Assessment?

You should have received an assessment brochure with your Property Assessment Notice. This brochure contains information as to how your assessment value is determined.

If you still have questions about the property assessment process or do not agree with your assessment value, please attend our Open House.

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It is important to review your notice carefully as no changes can be made after the April 21, 2015 complaint deadline.

Please contact City Hall at 403-782-6666 to book a time with one of our assessors. Walk-ins will be accommodated as time permits.

Refreshments will be provided.

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deadline: Monday @ noon

CLASSIFIEDS To place an ad, call Toll Free:

1.877.223.3311

or email: classifieds@lacombeexpress.com Announcements .................0005-0030 What’s Happening .............. 0049-0070 Garage Sales ........................0100-0650 Employment ........................ 0700-0920 Service Directory ................. 1000-1430

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

Caregivers/ Aides

Obituaries

SCHLINES Elma Francis May 5, 1918 February 26, 2015 Elma was born May 5, 1918 in Lacombe to Ruth and Otto Schlines. She was the only child and grew up on the family farm in the Turville area. The Veevers girls, Alice Hand and Rose Winslow, were neighbors and lifetime friends. Elma moved to Ponoka in 1967 and lived with Uncle John P e n n i n g ton. She was subsequently employed at the Alberta Hospital Ponoka until her retirement. She was predeceased by her parents, and friend Alice Hand (2012). She is survived by Rose Winslow and her Ponoka friends. Elma chose to have no funeral or service and these wishes have been respected.

What’s Happening #50 - # 70

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

Companions

58

58 YR. old farmer in Sylvan Lake area seeks honest, sincere, romantic, healthy slim lady 47-67 to come live on the farm with him for a lifetime commitment of love. Enclose photo and phone no. to Box 1103, c/o Red Deer Advocate, 2950 Bremner Ave., Red Deer, AB T4R 1M9

710

LOOKING for live out nanny for Mon, Tues. Fri. days for 4 children.

Spruceview area.

Transportation required.

403-728-8240

Farm Work

755

FAMILY dairy, grain, beef farm looking for a motivated full time worker.

Must be reliable and able to work long hours during season. Duties incl’d. manage & handle cattle, robot milking system, fieldwork. Housing avail.

Wages based on exp.

403-783-8740 email; stammcanada@gmail.com West of Ponoka, AB.

790

Medical

F/T & P/T Pharmacist positions req’d. Apply w/ resume to: Highland Green Value Drug Mart, Red Deer

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.

Oilfield

SERVICE RIG Bearspaw Petroleum Ltd is seeking

EXP’D. DERRICK HAND or DRILLER Locally based, home every night! Qualified applicants

must have all necessary valid tickets for the position being applied for.

Bearspaw offers a very competitive salary and benefits package along with a steady work schedule.

Please submit resumes: Attn: Human Resources Email: payroll@bearspawpet.com Fax: (403) 252-9719 or Mail to: Suite 5309, 333-96 Ave. NE Calgary, AB T3K 0S3

Professionals

810

Buying or Selling your home?

Check out Homes for Sale in Classifieds

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

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

Employment #700 - #920 Caregivers/Aides................710 Clerical ..............................720 Computer Personnel ..........730 Dental ................................740 Estheticians........................750 Hair Stylists ........................760 Janitorial ............................770 Legal ..................................780 Medical ..............................790 Oilfield ................................800 Professionals......................810 Restaurant/Hotel ................820 Sales & Distributors ..........830 Teachers/Tutors..................840 Trades ................................850 Truckers/Drivers ................860 Business Opportunities......870 Miscellaneous ....................880 Volunteers Wanted ............890 Positions Wanted ..............895 Employment Training ........900 Career Planning ................920

Advocate Opportunities CARRIERS REQUIRED

Looking for a place to live?

Take a tour through the CLASSIFIEDS

Funeral Directors & Services

800

EXP’D. SERVICE ADVISOR for busy dealership req’d.

Send resume to Box 1104, c/o Red Deer Advocate, 2950 Bremner Ave., Red Deer, AB T4R 1M9

Advocate Opportunities

ADULT Newspaper Carriers Needed For Early Morning Delivery of the RED DEER ADVOCATE For ANDERS Area With 38 papers, approximately: $199.00/mo.

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED

For MORRISROE Area with 98 papers, approximately: $514.00/mo.

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

For both of these routes: at least $713.00/mo.

Please call Debbie at 403-314-4307

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

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820

Trades

850

CAMERON Bay Holdings KODIAK Enterprises Inc. o/a McDonalds’s in Red Deer, AB. Ponoka and Red Deer is currently hiring (Gasoline Alley East and JOURNEYMAN & West) is now hiring full APPRENTICE WELDERS time and part time Food F/T year round employment Service Supervisors.

Please call Bob Wages are between 403-357-8669 or email $13.75 to $16.00 per hour, resume to: depending upon experibob@kodiakent.com ence and qualifications.

Candidates must be able to work a variety of shifts Truckers/ and have 3 to 5 years pre- Drivers vious experience. Must be able to supervisor up to 20 crew. Part-time applications will be accepted from Canadians and Permanent Residents. Apply in person 4419 Hwy 2A, Ponoka, 37479 Hwy 2, Red Deer, and 37428 Hwy 2, Red Deer or email resume to cbay22@telus.net or fax to 403-783-4251.

860

EKA OF JAPAN Parkland CENTRAL AB based Mall Food Court looking for trucking company requires Cook and Cashier.

CONTRACT 403-346-7996 Start your career!

See Help Wanted

DRIVERS

in AB. Home the odd night.

Weekends off. Late model tractor pref. 403-586-4558 EXP. CLASS 1 DRIVER required to haul LPG in Central AB. Fax resume and abstract with applicable tickets to: 780-386-3896

FULL and part-time F/T dishwasher, cooks and bus persons needed for varying shifts, including weekends. Exc. wages and benefits.

Call 403-346-5448 for appointment.

Misc.

Help

880

DISPATCHER REQ’D. Knowledge of Red Deer and area is essential.

Verbal and written communication skills are req’d. Send resume by fax to 403-346-0295

Auctions

Business Services #1000 - #1430

Consulting

1090

12 YRS. OIL and gas exp. developing health, safety and environmental (ISO 14001) management systems, including COR audit prep. and corrective action plans. (403)318-3308 or joanne@mckainms.ca

Contractors

1100

BRIDGER CONST. LTD. We do it all! 403-302-8550 CELEBRATIONS HAPPEN EVERY DAY IN CLASSIFIEDS

Misc.

Services

1290

5* JUNK REMOVAL Property clean up 505-4777 Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much!

Moving & Storage

1300

MOVING? Boxes? Appls. removal. 403-986-1315

Acupuncture........................1020 Advocate/Mediation ............1025 You can sell your guitar Antique Dealers & Stores ...1027 for a song...

Automotive ..........................1029 or put it in CLASSIFIEDS Bands & DJ s ......................1030 and we’ll sell it for you! Beauty/Cosmetic ................1040 Bookkeeping .......................1050 Cabinet Makers...................1054 Child Care/Caregivers .........1060 Carpentry............................1062 TAP HOUSE Car Rentals .........................1064 NORTH Cat Work .............................1065 (formerly Sam’s Cafe) is Cleaning .............................1070 now taking applications forClerical................................1080 Full Time/Part time COOK,Construction .......................1085 Consulting...........................1090 Bring resume to 7101 Gaetz Ave. Red DeerContractors ......................... 1100 Computer Services ..............1110 between 2-4 pm.

Drafting & Design................ 1120 avestroughing ................... 1130 ducational ......................... 1140 lectrical ............................. 1150 ntertainment ..................... 1160 scorts................................ 1165 arm Equipment ................. 1168 inancial ............................. 1170 ireplaces ........................... 1175 THE RUSTY PELICAN is looring............................... 1180 now accepting resumes for ood/Catering ..................... 1190 urnace Cleaning ............... 1193 4 F/T Exp’d Glass Shops ....................... 1196 LINE COOKS at all stations. MUST HAVE: Mobile Glass Shops............ 1197 Handyman Services ...........1200 Health Care......................... 1210 • 2 yrs. relevant exp., ncome Tax .........................1220 completion of High nsurance ............................ 1130 School, be reliable, andscaping .......................1240 self motivated, work and Mapping .....................1250 well under limited egal Services ....................1260 imousine Services ............1270 supervision in fastMassage Therapy ...............1280 paced environment.

Mechanical .........................1285 Misc. Services ....................1290 Salary is $14 - $18./hr. 40Moving & Storage ...............1300 hr. wk. dependant on exp. Oilfield.................................1305 Painters/Decorators ............ 1310 Personal Services ............... 1315 733644 Ab Ltd. Services ....................... 1318 O/A The Rusty Pelican Pet Photography .......................1320 Plumbing & Heating ............1330 Location of employment: Printing................................1335 4105 2079 - 50 Ave. Rental - Equipment .............1340 Red Deer, AB T4R 1Z4 Rental - Misc.......................1350 Repair Service ....................1360 email: Roofing ...............................1370 bennett2014.bkkp@ Snow Removal....................1380 gmail.com ravel ..................................1385 or Call 403-347-1414 Upholstery ..........................1390 or Fax to: 403-347-1161 Well Drilling ........................1400 Only candidates selected Welding............................... 1410 for an interview will be Window Cleaning ................1420 Yard Care ............................1430 contacted.

AUCTION Sales Wed. @ 6 pm.

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

COLLECTIBLE AUCTION Sunday March 15, 10 a.m.

Bowden Lions Hall Bowden, AB Rifles, Vintage Knives, Coins, Stamps, Glassware, China, Commercial embroidery machines, Dolls, Vintage toys, Tools, Household misc.

Check web for pictures and full listing Pilgrim Auction Service 403-556-5531 pilgrimauction.com

Electronics

GAME Cube w/2 games $80; XBox w/10 games $70 403-782-3847 N64 w/4 games $140 403-782-3847 PS3 w/6 games $160 403-782-3847

Firewood

Painters/ Decorators

1310

Roofing

1370

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

403-896-4869

Aircraft ..............................1510 Antiques & Art ..................1520 Auctions ............................1530 Bicycles ............................1540 Building Supplies ..............1550 Business Machines ..........1560 Cameras & Accessories ..1570 Children’s Items ................1580 Clothing ............................1590 Computers ........................1600 Concert & Event Tickets ..1610 Equipment - Misc. ............1620 Equipment - Heavy ..........1630 Tools ................................1640 Farmers’ Market & Food Basket......................1650 Firewood ..........................1660 Lumber ............................1670 Garden Supplies ..............1680 Lawn Tractors ..................1690 Health, Dietary, Beauty ....1700 Household Appliances......1710 Household Furnishings ....1720 TV’s, Stereos, VCR’s ........1730 Hot Tubs & Accessories ..1740 Jewellery ..........................1750 Kid’s Deals........................1755 Misc. For Sale ..................1760 Musical Instruments..........1770 Music Lessons..................1780 Piano & Organs ................1790 Office Supplies ................1800 Pets & Supplies ................1810 Pet Services ....................1820 Cats ..................................1830 Dogs ................................1840 Sports Cards ....................1850 Sporting Goods ................1860 Collectors’ Items ..............1870 Swap, Barter & Trade ......1880 Travel Packages ..............1900 Wedding Supplies ............1910 Recycled Products............1920 Wanted to Buy ..................1930 Items to Give Away ..........1940

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

1660

AFFORDABLE

CALF WARMER Best designed on the market, with 110 volt UL rated heater circulates hot air around calf. Head boot allows calf to breath fresh air when required and cow can see calf. See video at smucker.net Call Dean Ebbert 403-347-2797

Farm Custom

Homestead Firewood Work Spruce, Pine, Birch -Split. avail. 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472 Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar.

Price depends on location.

Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346 Now Offering Hotter, Cleaner BC Birch. All Types. P.U. / Delivery. Lyle 403-783-2275

Household Appliances

1710

DRYER, Inglis HD, white ext. large capacity, Electric. $100.

403-309-4518

Household Furnishings

Buy & Sell #1500 - #1990

Livestock

1605 Farm Equipment 2010

LOGS

RANCH farm requires two JG PAINTING, 25 yrs. exp. people to work part-time Free Est. 403-872-8888 processing and working with cattle plus other farm Looking for a new pet? related work. Full days, Check out Classifieds to wages neg.

Apply find the purrfect pet.

(403) 350-4089. No texts.

LUCKY’S LOUNGE located in Jackpot Casino, requires Waitress’s Fri. - Sun. Please apply in Business Services person at 4950 47 Ave. #1000 - #1430 No phone calls please Accounting .......................... 1010

1530

1720

HIDE-A-BED, dble. good condition. $50.

403-340-1347

2080

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

Livestock

2100

28 BRED Red Angus Heifers, bred to Red Angus, due Mar. 24-Apr. 14. Gate run 5 or more.

403-994-0581 or 403-631-2373 RED and black Angus bulls, semen tested and delivery can be arranged.

E & L Ranching in Bowden, Eric @ 403 391-2259. Evenings @ 403 224-2396 REPUTATION Shorthorn yearling bulls, halter broken, quiet, reasonably priced. Call Jennifer 403-704-6121

2130

LOUNGE sofa, $30; 6 Poultry drawer dresser, $40; 4 drawer dresser, $30, all good con., del. avail. ORDER NOW For Pick Up 403-346-0674 on April 18, 24 or 25.

19 weeks old Isa Brown laying hens.

Linden, AB 403-546-3130 Misc. for

Sale

1760

WINE CABINET, holds 126 bottles. $150. o.b.o. 403-347-5504 Tired of Standing?

Find something to sit on in Classifieds

Office Supplies

1800

FILING CABINET, 2 drawer metal $10.

403-885-5020

Sporting Goods

1860

FISHING RODS & Net, $5.

403-885-5020 TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.

Horses

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

Wanted to Rent #3250 - #3390

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

Houses/ Duplexes

3020

FOR LEASE, Executive style 1/2 duplex in Lacombe on large lot.

4 bdrms., 3 bath, dble. garage, no pets, N/S. 403-588-2740

Manufactured Homes

3040

Tenant wanted ASAP. Acreage 10 minutes from Castor and Coronation. 3 bedroom, 2 bath modern trailer, $1200/month plus utilities. Contact Jeremy (306)515-3927.

Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

Mobile Lot

3190

PADS $450/mo.

Brand new park in Lacombe.

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

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

2190

2nd. CUT ROUND bales, Alfalfa Timothy Brome mix, $110/bale; 780-975-3313 BARLEY STRAW BIG SQUARE BALES LACOMBE AREA. 587-876-8775 SMALL Square Hay Bales: 1st & 2nd cut.

SMALL Square Straw Bales 403-784-2276

LLB Angus 29TH ANNUAL

BULL & FEMALE SALE MARCH 10, 14,2012 2015 MARCH at the farm, Erskine, AB

Offering over 600 head of Quality Angus Cattle Canada’s Largest Angus Production Sale

250 Black & Red Angus Bulls • 150 yearling bulls

150two-year-old yearling bulls • 100 bulls two year old bulls 375 replacement heifers fall born yearling bulls • 100 purebred yearling heifers 120 yearling heifers • 250 commercial Black heifers & BWF heifers

commercial • 25 commercial bred Black & BWF yearling heifers LEE, LAURA & JACKIE BROWN TRISH & TIM HENDERSON Box 217, Erskine, Alberta T0C 1G0 Phone: 403-742-4226 Fax: 403-742-2962 llbangus@xplornet.com catalogue online www.llbangus.com

Real Estate #4000 - #4190

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

Houses For Sale

4020

1240 SQ. FT. bungalow 2 bdrm, 2 bath,, den, 24 x 26 garage at 4912 Van Eaton Way, Clive, master bdrm. has jet tub, walk in closet, under floor heating in bsmt, built in vac, stainless appls, lots of hardwood/ tile. $278,900 Dave 403-350-7346

2140

VARIETY of horses, halter broke and green broke, $800 and up 587-984-8704

Grain, Feed Hay

For Rent #3000 - #3200

2100

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:

Farms/ Land

4070

SQUARE section. Top quality grain land. Good older house and buildings. $3,100,000 Olds area. Call Lyle Nielsen, Century 21 PENDING

Lots For Sale

4160

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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

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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SPORTS

PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT– The Central Alberta Buccaneers are busy practicing indoors, working towards the 2015 AFL title.

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Central Alberta Buccaneers prepare for upcoming season

BY TODD LEWIS Central Alberta Buccaneers chair In preparation for the 2015 AFL season, the Central Alberta Buccaneers have been busy practicing indoors as well as participating in numerous community events.

Over February and March, the team has gathered for indoor skills and drill sessions in preparation for the approaching season. The Buccaneers coaching staff has been pleased with the strong turnout of new and returning players.

“It’s great to get together with the guys and shake off the rust before season begins,” explained a veteran Buccaneer in between drills.

While the team is practicing without full-contact equipment (pads and helmets), time spent on the gym floor is essential for regular season preparation: “It takes a while for the legs to come back so I’m glad we’re starting this early.”

In addition to indoor practice, the team has organized group workouts at their sponsor gym, Body Basics, in Red Deer.

Each Saturday, rookie and veteran players exercise according to football-specific weight programs.

When asked about his training, Stettler native Kale Volker, said, “It’s gone great.

With our workout programs, I’ve dropped 20 pounds and am way faster.”

As an outside linebacker, this enhanced fitness will surely play dividends to the Buccaneers 2014 Special Teams MVP’s performance this season.

The Buccaneers have also continued to strive for involvement within the community during the off-season. For February, the Buccaneers spearheaded the first annual AFL Blood Drive - a league-wide blood donation that included the involvement of four other rival teams.

Twenty members of the Buccaneers family donated on Feb. 7th. The ladies at Red Deer Blood Services were professional and, to the relief of some of the first-time donators, were gentle while taking the Buc-blood. The team’s next donation is scheduled for early April. Any who are interested in donating with the Buccaneers

are encouraged to contact the team via its web site, www.cabucs.com, or through social media.

On Feb. 27th, the Buccaneers entered a team into the Ponoka Big Brothers Big Sisters ‘Bowl for Kids’ Sake’ fundraiser.

It was the team’s fourth year in a row entering the fundraiser and, to no one’s surprise, the Bucs’ bowling skills still hadn’t improved. However, despite demonstrating some questionable bowling skills, they were still able to raise over $600 for BBBS. Next week, the Buccaneers are hosting their official AGM and information night.

On March 21st, any interested players and volunteers are encouraged to come to the Red Deer Lodge at 7 p.m. in order to find out all information pertinent to the Buccaneers’ 2015 season. The team’s executive will discuss logistics – schedule, fees, locations, etc. – and the coaching staff will explain team philosophy, values, and goals. Any who are interested in becoming a Buccaneer (as a player or volunteer) are more than welcome to attend.

Recently, Devon Hand was signed on as

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head coach and the Bucs are entering the 2015 season with a new direction and vision.

By fostering a football culture of commitment and accountability and recruiting a large and competitive roster, the team will, “Allow as much fun as possible without compromising the work it takes to win a title,” said Hand. “This will be a program guys want to play in.”

After falling short of the 2014 AFL title, the Bucs are continuing to bolster its roster size and talent pool. With increased depth, the team will be better able to endure injuries as well as avoid over-fatiguing players.

When asked about the 2015 expectations, Hand said, “When we strap up in red and black this upcoming summer, players will be challenged to leave it all on the field for the better of the team. There will be no excuses. There will be no shortcuts. When the summer turns to fall and the dust settles, players will be able to look each other in the eye and say they laid it on the line for the team. That is what 2015 Central Alberta Buccaneers will be all about.”

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Thursday, March 12, 2015

High school curling team falters at provincials

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Lacombe Express After an undefeated season and dominating at zone games, the Lacombe Composite High School (LCHS) curling team did not come out on top at their recent provincial tournament The team had breezed through the zone play downs and zone qualifying matches but was foiled at the Alberta School Athletic Association provincial championships, held in Lloydminster this month.

“Zones went very well for us. We knew it would go well, because in the play downs to get to zones, we were the team to beat.

We won every game there and when we showed up at zones, we saw a lot of the same teams and we knew that we were the team to beat. In the gold medal game, we played what I thought was a very good

team. It came down to last rocks, but we got rid of them,” said Coach Rainer Huebl.

“I told our team that that was the kind of competition we could expect at provincials. When we got to provincials, the first team we played was the home team. They had home ice advantage and their ice was very, very fast and we were not used to ice with that speed at all. The home team had a distinct advantage and we lost the game for the first time this season.”

The LCHS curling team came in third in their pool of curlers. Skip Kendahl Rietze, 17, said although she is proud of her team, she wishes they had gone further.

“We didn’t do as good as we wanted too.

The competition at provincials was a lot harder than we expected, I think. We kind of expected it to go like it did at play downs and zones, but it was a lot more challenging than we thought,” Rietze said.

She said playing on an unfamiliar ice surface caused some difficulty for her.

“The ice was just so fast. I had to judge the ice, how much weight to throw and how much ice to give the other players so that everyone made their shots right. It was a lot different than being on our home ice, too. It was much different than even Red Deer’s ice,” she said.

They may not have won a provincial title, but Huebl was still very impressed with his team. He said he has noticed a lot of growth in players, but in one young curler in particular. “Over the season we developed six very strong players – three boys and three girls. However, I have to say that Dawson Park really gained the most confidence as the season went on. He struggled a little bit to tart, but with Kendahl’s leadership he has really come into his own. I’ve been really pleased with the development

of all of our players, but especially the confidence that Dawson has shown as the year has gone by,” said Huebl.

Rietze said her experience over the last year has taught her some new skills, as she changed positions from a third to a skip.

She said the leadership of this role had affected her on and off the ice.

“It’s a lot different being a skip than a third. There is a lot more pressure on me, and I think I make some tougher shots now. When I was third, if I missed my shots, it wasn’t the end of the end, there was still a chance to score and win. There is a lot more pressure being a skip. I think that’s helped me a lot, actually. I think I’m handling pressure of other situations better now, too, not just in curling,” she said.

Next year the team hopes to redeem their title at provincials. kmendonsa@lacombeexpress.com

Annual Acronaire Home Show to be held this month

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Lacombe Express The Canadian University College (CUC) Acronaires are almost ready to reveal the diverse talents of the group with their annual Home Show, which will take place at the end of the month.

The first show is at 1 p.m. on March 27th and the second show is at 4 p.m. on March 29th. Admission for adults is $10, $5 for students, children and seniors and $25 for a family. The events will take place at the Gwen Bader Fitness Centre.

“This is sort of our culmination of the whole year. We have picked a theme this year of ‘the Elements – earth, water, fire and air.’ The show kind of plays on how they work together well and how things fall apart without each other. We then work out a story of how the elements realize

they work better together,” said Vanessa Dudar, who co-coaches the Acronaires with her husband Dustin.

This is the 41st annual Home Show. Each year brings a different theme to the presentation. In past years, themes have been developed around the concepts of colonization, love and circuses.

The Home Show is a chance for the Acronaires to show off the various routines and skills they have been working to develop over the last year. It will encompass a display of skills in the areas of tumbling, circus performance art and small group routines.

“The format is a little different this year. The pyramids and openings are a little bit different – we try to add something new every year if we can. We have a pretty nice equipment routine that is also kind of a circus art routine.

In it we have the Russian Bar, the pole, the lyras, also known as aerial hoops, the Roman chair, and we have someone on blocks this year. The equipment routine is very unique,” said Vanessa.

“We have a lot of variety in the show because we want to have something for everybody.”

The Home Show is the largest performance the Acronaires host each year. In addition to the Home Show, the group has taken their performance art as far as Kenya, Africa. Each year the group tries to do something different in the Home Show, while still showing some crowd favourites like skilful pyramids and tricky tumbling routines.

“It’s a great show – a really great show – and I think that everyone who comes will enjoy themselves. There really is something for everyone to enjoy,” said Vanessa.

IMPRESSIVE - Coach Dustin Dudar and assistant coach Van Gulfan display incredible balance and control in their dual chair routine at a previous Acronaire Home Show. The Home Show features a variety of photo submitted similarly impressive routines.

The group has a video posted on their CUC Athletics page to present a preview of the kinds of acts that are included in the

Home Show. Tickets for the performance are available at the time of entry. kmendonsa@lacombeeexpress.com

Open Tenders, City of Lacombe The City of Lacombe is accepting tenders for the Fairview Cemetery Expansion, located at 4430 Woodland Drive, Lacombe, Alberta.

Tender closes on March 27, 2015 at 2pm MST. For the full tender package, please to go the City of Lacombe website: www.lacombe.ca or the Alberta Purchasing Connection website: https//purchasingconnection.ca

COACHES

For Information Contact: Calvin Bennefield Parks and Facilities Manager Phone: 403.782.1252

www.lacombe.ca

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ARTS & LEISURE

Cow Patti heads down heartfelt comedic road

BY SARAH MAETCHE Lacombe Express Like usual, Cow Patti Theatre heads straight down the road towards a playful, heartfelt comedy. Where they lead, surely the audience will follow and nothing is short of that trail with their latest production, The Ladies Foursome, continuing on its run until March 29th.

The Ladies Foursome, written by playwright Norm Foster, is staged at The Lacombe Golf and Country Club. Dinner is at 6:45 p.m. The show begins at 8:15 p.m.

There are also brunch shows on Saturday and Sunday afternoons.

As the second show of the season and my first viewing of a Cow Patti dinner theatre production, I was encouraged by the accessible content, which came through shiningly under the direction of guest and veteran director Jesse Collins.

The story is a full-filled triumph of four ladies golfing, from tee-off to the 18th hole.

Essentially, three females who previously play a round of golf once a week for the past 14 years, play a round the day after the funeral of one of their regular golf partners.

The trio is joined by a fourth woman, another old friend of their deceased friend who they don’t know much about, but she knows many secrets of the ladies.

No topic was truly off limits for the ladies as they took on the challenging course and each other. There were some surprises and confessions that came to the surface, which truly tested of bonds of their friendships.

As the ladies continue through the course, they learned more than enough about each other and along the journey, themselves.

AnnaMarie Lea plays the part of Margot, Michelle Leblanc as Tate, Debra Hale as Connie and Allison Lawrence stars as Dory.

To start, the acting from the four cast members is no less than powerful. Lea is excellent as the crude, hard as nails businesswoman, who avoids showing vulnerability or her true colours at all costs. It was interesting to watch her evolve throughout the play, eventually showing her nuances and empathy for the other women and revealing her weakness - that perhaps she isn’t as successful in every aspect of her life as she thought.

ENTERTAINING – Cow Patti’s latest production features the cast of four strong women, one 18-hole golf course and the renowned wit of Norm Foster with The Ladies Foursome.

As Tate, LeBlanc also appears quite strong. Tate is ultimately a push over and comes off as a bored housewife who has delusions about what her life is and where it should be heading. She is the most likeable and transparent of the foursome.

Meanwhile, Hale plays Connie to the ‘T’ as a jaded man chaser. She likes to be challenged and similar to Margot, she eventually shows she has, like all other human beings, some weaknesses.

Then there is the fourth wheel, the enigmatic Dory who the other three women have never met before and do not know much about. For the most part, she appeared to always have ulterior motive up her sleeve, other than developing a friendship with the other three women. In the

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end we learned, all she wanted was to be accepted by the trio.

Where the heart of The Ladies Foursome lies is in relationships.

The plays showcases the true impact of friendships. How through thick and thin, our friends will be there for us no matter what. Whether we hid a secret from them, want to change careers, start a new relationship or venture off into new territory, they are there by our side for all of the decisions and indecision.

For those who expect a light-hearted comedy with some meat on its bones, this is exactly the story for you.

For those looking for something uniquely conceived from the female perspective, The Ladies Foursome may not measure up.

HEARING SOLUTIONS

Foster is a master of accessible comedy, but writes from a male perspective, which from the cast, comes off as crass or too straight forward. Women are a lot more secretive and underhanded at their jabs then the in-your-face humour presented in The Ladies Foursome.

For Collins and his team, including stage manager Asha Sanders, it’s obvious a lot of hard work has been funnelled into every aspect of the production, with a true commitment to authenticity and sharing in the human condition.

For more information about The Ladies Foursome or Cow Patti Theatre visit www. cowpatti.com. For tickets contact the box office at 403-782-3956 or 403-304-6329. news@lacombeexpress.com

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ARTS & LEISURE

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Living will: make it a legal document “Eureka”! Finally, in 2015, The Supreme Court of Canada has decided unanimously, what it should have passed years ago. It’s declared that doctor-assisted voluntary euthanasia (DAVE) isn’t an illegal act.

But this ruling is already facing opposition from a variety of sources. The perfect solution is to make the Living Will a truly legal document that cannot be contested.

It’s been said war is too dangerous to be left to generals. In this case, the court’s decision is too important to be left to the whims of politicians who have one year to draft new legislation. First, in the interest of humanity, politicians should quickly draft legislation allowing those who are terminally ill to have the choice of DAVE. But the Harper government is on record that it is opposed to doctor-assisted voluntary suicide.

A shameful delay. During the next year leaders of advocacy groups for the disabled will claim that their right to life is threat-

Dr. Gifford

JONES ened. A ludicrous argument, as it’s never happened in those countries that allow DAVE. It’s even more ludicrous when you consider the majority of their members (85%) want the choice of DAVE. The spokespeople for disability organizations should realize that pain is just as real whether you’re in or out of a wheelchair.

But I have often wondered how many who resist this sympathetic procedure change their minds in their final days. It’s easy to be against assisted euthanasia when you’re pain free. Some doctors will also shout hard and long about the sanctity of life. It’s incredible that doctors who witness long and painful deaths can be so adamant

about prolonging suffering.

So, what’s the best solution to protect the rights of everyone? It’s a Living Will which must become a binding legal document. Those opposed to DAVE need not sign one.

It clearly spells out the rights of patients, and groups like Dying With Dignity Canada will ensure those rights are upheld. The Living Will, signed by competent seniors, leaves no doubt what treatment is expected at the end of life.

It does not require many pages to get the message across. As Albert Einstein remarked, “It should be simple, but not too simple.”

For example, just telling your family you do not want heroic measures taken to prolong your life is too simple. The GiffordJones Living Will is a long one-page document, a Living Will prayer, which leaves no question about what you want done in your final days. That you have no desire to be treated by a physician dedicated to prolonging your last breath.

And that you want sufficient painkillers even though they may hasten death. It further states that you have no desire to be left immobilized staring at the ceiling for months, maybe years, unable to feed yourself or scratch your nose while waiting for the heart to stop.

I have written in the past that we have a Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The GiffordJones Living Will, on becoming a legal document, would provide the same protection to humans. The point is to get a living will from someone, and sign it.

Then give copies to your doctor, lawyer and family members. If your doctor is opposed, search for another physician.

You should also have a frank discussion with all your children. If one disagrees with your wishes, now is the time to find out. If this is the case, you should state in the living will that this child must be excluded from the decision of how you want your life terminated.

The Gifford-Jones Living Will can be obtained by sending a self-addressed envelope with $10 to Giff Holdings, 65 Harbour

Square, Suite 1110, Toronto, Ontario, M5J 2L4.

See the website www.dyingwithdignity.ca. For comments, email info@docgiff.com.

WINTER FUN – Taking advantage of a warm winter day and a day off school, Hailey Watson, Jacobus Johnston and Anna photo submitted Johnston built a snow fort along 55th Ave.

Chef Dez competes on the hit show Chopped Canada Cooking competition shows are extremely popular and have taken the TV airwaves by storm. A large extent of the programming on Food Network Canada is a great reflection of this reality movement

in viewing entertainment.

The program Chopped Canada is no exception and now you will have the opportunity to watch me, Chef Dez, go headto-head on this show, competing against

PC Alberta Lacombe-Ponoka Constituency Lacombe-Ponoka Progressive Conservative Association

NOTICE OF NOMINATION MEETING The Lacombe-Ponoka PC Association is seeking nominations for individuals interested in becoming the candidate to represent the constituency and the Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta in the upcoming election. The nomination period to obtain information, complete the nomination papers, and pay the nomination fee will commence at 12:00 Noon on March 11, 2015 and close at 12:00 noon on March 18, 2015.

Candidates Forum: Morningside Hall, Friday, March 20, 2015 from 7:00–9:00pm Nomination Voting Meetings: March 26, 2015, Advance Poll, Morningside Hall, 3:00–8:00pm March 28, 2015, Ponoka Drop-in Centre 3:00–8:00pm March 28, 2015, Servus Room, Lacombe Memorial Centre, 3:00–8:00pm Ballot Counting will be at the LMC starting at 8:30pm on March 28 Voters shall be members in good standing of the PCAA, must ordinarily reside within the boundaries of Lacombe-Ponoka Constituency, be a Canadian citizen in good standing, and be at least 14 years of age. When voting, members must show a PCAA Membership Card and two (2) pieces of identiücation, at least one of which must be photo identiücation. The boundaries of ‘Constituency’ can be found at:

www.electionsalberta.ab.ca Interested parties may obtain further information, sets of nomination papers, and details of the nomination process from the Nomination Chairperson,

Dorothy Ungstad at dungstad@xplornet.com or at 403-783-2276.

Chef Dez on Cooking Chef

DEZ three other chefs for $10,000.

The show’s premise is to have four professional chefs from different parts of Canada compete in three rounds (appetizer, entrée and dessert) to win $10,000 by being the best, and last one standing, in all three categories. However, the biggest challenges are the time limits and mystery baskets of ingredients for each of three rounds.

A selection of four unknown, and more than likely strange, ingredients are unveiled to the chefs at the beginning of each of the three rounds. And with no time to plan or prepare, the clock starts ticking.

There is only 20 minutes for the appetizer round and 30 minutes for each the entrée round and dessert round, while making four plates of each dish (one for each of the three celebrity chef judges, and one for camera display).

Judged on taste, presentation and creativity all while showcasing the four mystery basket ingredients in the dishes, one chef is ‘chopped’ (eliminated) from the appetizer round, leaving three chefs to compete in the entrée round. The same protocol happens in the entrée round which leaves only two chefs to compete for the dessert round and for the final prize of $10,000.

Sound intense? Yes, very, and it makes for incredible TV. You may be wondering how I got involved with this program in its second season:

I know a chef that competed in the first season and she advised me that they were looking for chefs for the second season (which started airing at the beginning of 2015). At the time of my conversation with her, there was no way I was going to apply. I had watched Chopped Canada many times and the level of intensity that the chefs were put through was more than I preferred to endure myself.

A short time later I was in getting my hair cut by my friend Keith, relaying to him how I was insistent on not applying.

He asked me, “Are you scared to be on Chopped Canada?” to which I replied, I’m not scared... I’m terrified!

He then said, “That’s why you should do it.”

I was confused until he went on to explain to me that what an incredible opportunity this would be to teach my four children that when you’re scared to do something, you do it anyway because it is the right thing to do – it’s called integrity.

This is all my heart strings needed to hear to be tugged in the right direction.

That same afternoon I went home, turned on my computer and officially applied to be on Chopped Canada. To make a long story short, the producers of the show eventually contacted me through that application and I was formally selected to compete.

If you are interested in seeing how I fair against two chefs from Ontario and one from Alberta, my episode is coming up.

Tune into Chopped Canada on the Food Network Canada on March 28th at 9 p.m.

EST, 6 p.m. PST. Chef Dez is a food columnist, culinary instructor and cookbook author. Visit www.chefdez.com.

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HOMES & LIVING

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WONDERUL WHITES – This downstairs sitting room of a Fanta Homes show home in Red Deer is the perfect place to relax on a weekend, especially with the built-in wet bar.

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Making home décor more of a love affair When you are in love the world is a brighter place.

Food tastes better, the sun shines brighter and you will do almost anything to make your loved one feel special and important.

There is no feeling in the world quite like being in love and I hope that all of you reading this article has experienced this life-altering experience. It may be with your significant other, your children or your pets or even your home.

Your home gives you shelter, safety and a place to inhabit while you navigate through life.

We carefully decorate it, paint its walls and adorn it with fabrics and furniture as thoughtfully as one would dress a bride on her wedding day.

Countless hours are spent to choose the perfect hue of paint and the exact lighting and trim are contemplated with great care and consideration, What do you love the most about your

Kim

WYSE home?

Even if you aren’t living in a brand new custom mansion there can be many things to love about your home.

I have a fabulous front window that allows me and my pup to view the activities of my delightful neighbourhood.

Southern exposure gives me the warmth of the sun all day and it has become my dog’s favourite vantage point during the day to watch the birds.

When I pull up to the front of the house in the evening I always wait a minute until his perfect little face appears in the front window; it’s a silly ritual but one which brings me enormous amounts of joy.

Think about the places in your home where you spend the most time.

Not time spent because you have chores to accomplish but the place where you would retreat to if you had a spare few minutes in your day.

Is there a favorite window seat where you can catch a refreshing breeze while you relax with a cup of tea or do you have a magnificent fireplace that invites you to stretch out like a contented feline?

Those are the love spots, those places that you rest in to refresh your soul. Our homes do that for us every single day and ask for nothing in return.

I am working with a lovely couple on their home and have had the privilege of helping them restore it over the past few years. They love their home! Every square inch has been lovingly restored and it is obvious that they treat their abode with a great amount of TLC. The amazing thing about this couple is

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that they loved the house before the renovation started.

They have piled hours into the yard, turning it into an oasis and were very excited to give this aged beauty a well-deserved makeover.

The transformation that has taken place is akin to watching a young woman blossom under the warmth of new love – it is a beautiful thing to experience.

As I was driving home yesterday I was struck with an overwhelming feeling of appreciation – you may even call it a feeling of love.

My neighbourhood is the ONE I wanted to move into and it is every bit as a homey community as I had always dreamed it would be.

When I pulled up and waited for that little dog face to appear in my window, it was like seeing my true love’s smile.

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

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