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OUTREACH: The Valley Thrift Shoppe opened recently in Clive to serve the community – PG 3

CAMPAIGN TRAIL: Wildrose Leader Brian Jean made a stop in Lacombe Tuesday – PG 5

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CALLED TO ACTION – The Lacombe Fire Department, Blackfalds Fire Department and Bentley Fire Department were called to a fire along Elisa Close on April 12th. Two homes were lost in the blaze and two neighbouring homes were damaged.

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A little shoppe that has a lot of heart A volunteer-driven community thrift store opens in Clive

BY SARAH MAETCHE Lacombe Express

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long the charming and quiet main street of Clive, east of Lacombe, lies the bustling community hub, The Valley Thrift Shoppe.

Even though it just opened a mere two weeks ago, each day it opens its doors, residents ock in to either drop off donations or browse the little shop with a lot of heart.

Clearly ďŹ lling a need in the community, the shop offers not just a place to purchase items where the proceeds raised go directly back into the local community, but it’s a place where residents can meet up and feel like they are giving back to their own community as well.

This rings true for manager and shop coordinator Louise Bell. She has dedicated her time and resources to ensure the shop is a success all the while meeting the community’s needs. “To me it’s a valuable service,� said Bell. “It’s something that, I think when the community ask for something and they’re so responsive to it, it is just a pleasure to be a part of it. “I don’t feel like I am giving up my life. I feel like I am giving life to my community.�

The shop is completely communitydriven and ran solely by volunteers, which Bell thinks adds to the quality of life in the area. “One hundred per cent from what comes in the door, to what goes out the door and whatever we have, we give back to the community,� said Bell.

The Valley Thrift Shoppe is not the ďŹ rst community-based shop in the area. Bell was also involved with the previous shop that was located along the highway, eight or so years ago. “It ran on the honour system, which a lot of people could never believe,â€? she explained. “We never had any trouble.â€?

The previous shop shared a space with a restaurant, and it was unmanned for the most part. “We had a sign that asked you to enjoy our store and to browse, select whatever you would like and please place your money in the cash box below.�

The new shop, in design is similar in its community mindset, but the Valley Thrift Shoppe is fully manned and has many charming aspects that make it truly unique. “I just can’t tell you how great it is for me to see it here again,� said Bell. “If it’s successful, there is no way I’m going to let the door close. “This opportunity came up and it’s something the community asked for after we closed down. It was something that was very important for the people in the com-

SERVING– Valley Thrift Shoppe manager Louise Bell arranges a display inside the store. munity for a place to be able to give and to feel like they are helping their community.�

All of the items in the shop, from clothing to antiques, small furniture items to children’s toys, have been donated by the community. “We receive a lot of stuff and we deďŹ nitely put out the cream of the crop.â€?

All of the clothing donations are sorted, mended, ironed and prepared to be placed in the store.

All of the proceeds, after meeting the expenses of the shop, will go directly back into the community towards youth groups, children’s programs, hockey teams or other sport teams, wherever the need may be.

Currently the shop is underwritten by the local revitalization association. In its current set up, volunteers might put forth a suggestion as to where they want the funds to be donated to.

The revitalization association would then decide which organization or individuals would receive the funds. “That way the most people get the most out of it,� said Bell. “And of course, within the store, it’s more based on individuals needs. We do not see a person walk out of

here without a pair of shoes, if they need a pair of shoes.�

The shop is also prepared to help those in need during a time of crisis. “In an emergency, we would respond immediately,� said Bell. “We help families if we know there is a need,� she explained. “We were only open seven days and we had already helped two families out at this store.�

To run the Valley Thrift Shoppe, it takes around eight volunteers, who help run the shop during store hours, help sort donations and mend clothes. “It takes a lot of us and there’s many that have asked, ‘If you need help, let me know’.�

On the last Thursday of each month, the shop also hosts a mini bake sale, as an opportunity for the community to come in, enjoy treats and meet the volunteers in the shop. “The volunteers that I have are quite new to doing this,� explained Bell. “They haven’t done a lot of volunteerism in the community before so they are quite new to the experience.�

Bell tells her volunteers that serving in the shop is their chance to be friendly and meet people in the community.

For volunteer Nancy Marshall, manag-

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ing the shop once a week is not only “something to do,� but it’s also a way to give back to the community. “It’s an awesome little store,� she said. “It’s set up so nice in here and there is always something different to look at and someone different coming in the door.�

On May 28th, the last Thursday of the month, the shop along with the Village of Clive, will be hosting a red ribbon day, as an opportunity to invite people to explore the Village and Main Street. Red ribbons will line Main Street, and any place displaying a colourful ribbon will offer visitors a treat or a deal. “We are hoping to involve all businesses and people that are on Main Street,� said Bell. “There will be something special in each place for those who come and visit Clive.�

The community-run Valley Thrift Shoppe is located on the Main Street of Clive, next to the Village ofďŹ ce. The shop is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday each week from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Donations can be dropped off at the shop during the hours it’s open or dropped off at the alternate location listed on the door. news@lacombeexpress.com

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Thursday, April 16, 2015

Community rallies around families after devastating fire

BY SARAH MAETCHE Lacombe Express Lacombe and area citizens continue to rally around two families who lost their homes after a devastating fire on Sunday.

Donations and support continue to roll in for the family of four and a retired couple who live on Elisa Close in the Elizabeth Park neighbourhood of Lacombe.

On Sunday afternoon, the winds were high and it didn’t take much for the fire, which started in the garage of one of the houses, to grow and fully engulf two homes in the residential close.

The Lacombe Fire Department (LFD) was called out to the Elisa Close fire around 5:06 p.m.

“We were called for initial alarms ringing,” said LFD Chief Ed van Delden.

“But we were shortly informed by multiple callers it was a structure fire.”

The LFD was already dispatched to and tending to a grass and structure fire in the southeast corner of the fire district by Joffre along

RR 25-4 and Hwy. 597 just before 4 p.m.

Nova Chemicals, Clive and Blackfalds Fire Departments were also requested to attend the grass fire scene and the LFD were quickly dispatched back to Lacombe to the Elisa Close fire.

“Upon arrival, two homes were already engulfed in flames and there was a serious threat to two adjacent homes,” said van Delden.

Helping hands from the Bentley Fire Department and the Blackfalds Fire Department also arrived on scene in an attempt to control the fire and protect the nearby homes.

“It was fairly windy that day, so that was a contributing factor.”

High winds continued to gust while the firefighters battled the blaze. The location of the natural gas utility shutoffs, located between the two homes, also contributed to the complexities of controlling the fire.

Eventually ATCO Gas was able to access the scene and close off the line.

The fire was declared

under control around 6:21 p.m. Blackfalds and Bentley firefighters were released from the scene shortly after.

The LFD worked tireless until 2:30 a.m. to ensure the fire was completely extinguished at the scene.

No one was present in the home where the initial fire started and all neighbours in the surrounding area were able to get safely out. No injuries were reported but one family dog did perish in the fire.

The fire is still under investigation as a cause has yet to be determined. van Delden noted the fire is not suspicious and damage to the four affected homes is expected to exceed $2 million.

Residents in the area were quick to react, with many immediately jumping in to action after seeing the homes engulfed with flames, asking, “What can I do to help?”

Such was the case for Levi Gudwer, a high school student, who after hearing about the fire went over to the scene to see what he could do to help.

DEVASTATING FIRE – On Sunday afternoon, a fire broke out and fully engulfed two homes in Elisa Close.

Gudwer and his family were one of the three families who lost their homes in the Henner’s Landing fire this past July.

“During that, we had a tremendous response of the community,” said Ron Gudwer, Levi’s dad. “We had quite a few people just

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come up and ask how they can help.”

After seeing that not much remained of the two houses in Elizabeth Park, the Gudwers determined the best way to help the victims was to return home and immediately start a GoFundMe account.

“All we want to do is pay it forward and show the kindness that was shown to us going through the same thing,” said Ron. He said they decided to leave the GoFundMe account openended for the next week or so, to allow those who want to donate to do so.

Once the account fills up, the funds raised will be turned over to Lacombe Victim Services who will ensure the victims receive the money.

Among the many residents also called to action was Sue Sage, an employee at the Lacombe Storage Center.

After last year’s fire, Sage saw an opportunity to help out where she can in the community, by volunteering the use of a 10 x 10 portable storage unit to

collect clothing and other physical donations for the fire victims.

The response was overwhelming last July and she’s doing it again with the help of her son Brayden.

They hope to fill as many portable storage units as possible with donated items including clothing, blankets and toiletries.

Even on the evening of the fire, Brayden was out collecting donations from Lacombians. Citizens began dropping off donations at the storage center on Monday morning and can continue to do so throughout the week.

Even though she’s collecting for the fire victims, Sue said all of the items donated would be put to good use. “If they can’t use it, it still will go to someone that can.”

Other donations will be distributed throughout the community to local thrift stores and Line of Hope in Red Deer.

A trust fund account for the fire victims will also be set up in the coming days. news@lacombeexpress.com

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Thursday, April 16, 2015

Party leaders visit Lacombe during campaign

BY SARAH MAETCHE Lacombe Express Now into the second week of the campaign trail, Wildrose Leader Brian Jean made a stop in Lacombe on April 14th.

Jean stopped late in the afternoon to great Lacombe-Ponoka Wildrose candidate Ron Orr and to speak to supporters about what his party plans to do to support Albertans.

“Remember, Wildrose MLAs are the only ones that want lower taxes, the only ones that will stop higher taxes and we will make sure that we continue to fight for lower taxes in all things to make more efficient government.” he said. “That’s what the Wildrose government stands for.”

He stated the 2015 provincial budget raised taxes on everyone and it will affect Albertans through trickle-down lay-offs.

“We believe the best thing we can do in times like this is to support Albertans to make sure we have a stable economy, to make sure we build and create jobs and a better economy for Albertans because the future is quite bright if we work together.”

Jean stated to deal with the current provincial fiscal situation, Wildrose has presented a plan to remove 16,000 employees from Alberta Health Services and 16,000 provincial employees from middle or higher management positions.

“We have said that we will do that over a three-year period through attrition and other means, we will let these people go,” he said. “These are people who are push-

ing paper from one end of the desk to the other. They are not front line workers. We don’t believe that’s necessary.

“What we need to do is to stick together as Albertans and make sure people don’t have higher taxes and make sure we create a competitive environment that is the best in the world for corporations to come and hire the citizens of Alberta and get Alberta to work so we have a better quality of life.

That’s what it’s all about.”

Last week, Premier Jim Prentice also made a stop during the second day of his campaign on April 8th to meet with PC supporters and Lacombe-Ponoka PC candidate Peter DeWit. Prentice said this election period can be seen as a time of renewal for the province.

“That’s really what this is all about,” he said.

“It’s about getting this province back on track for all of us, for all Albertans. What we have to do in this province is to get off this boom-bust cycle that we are on. You can’t plan for the future.”

Prentice said the PC government presented a plan to deal with the financial state of the province, which deals with short-term and long-term challenges.

“That’s what this campaign is going to be about,” he said. “It’s about who has a plan for the future of the province. The plan that we put forward is a 10-year plan.

It keeps an eye on our children and grandchildren. It’s going to balance our books over the next three years.

“We also are going to cut waste, reduce

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Information about taxes is available on-line at www.lacombe.ca/living/taxes-assessment.

For Information Contact: Marc Perreault Property Tax Coordinator Phone: 403.782.1257

the size of government and eliminate red tape and duplication and you can’t do that overnight. That takes time to work through.”

He said his party also plans to hold on to all jobs in the province.

“This is the wrong time to be increasing taxes on every single business in this province,” said Prentice. “It’s the businesses that create jobs, they create employment, they create jobs, and they create investment. This isn’t the time to be killing investment and killing jobs in this province

because we are going to need every single job that we can hang onto.”

A candidate’s forum for the LacombePonoka constituency will be held in Lacombe on April 27th at the LMC in Centennial Hall.

Hosted by the Lacombe and District Chamber of Commerce, all candidates will be present at the forum. The forum starts at 7 p.m. and will conclude at 9 p.m.

The provincial election is set for May 5th. news@lacombeexpress.com

CAMPAIGN STOP– Wildrose Leader Brian Jean stopped in Lacombe on April 14th to visit with candidate Ron Orr and to speak with voters.

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DEVELOPMENT PERMITS Current to April 9, 2015

Permitted Use

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

PERMIT#

LOCATION

DEVELOPMENT

April 9

61/250.75

17 Edith Avenue

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April 9

61/250.72

5024 50 Street

Personal Services

Permitted Use with Variances Take notice that the following permits have been approved by the Development Authority as a Permitted Use with Variances as noted: DATE

PERMIT#

LOCATION

DEVELOPMENT

April 9

61/250.66

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April 9

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

The deadline to appeal your 2015 property assessment is April 21, 2015.

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April 9

61/250.33

5466 52 Avenue

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April 9

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4702 Highway 2A

Retail Liquor Store

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

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

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Thursday, April 16, 2015

Lacombe Community Watch Association is moving forward

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Lacombe Express Citizens of Lacombe have been taking great strides to bring safety to the community and are now getting closer in ďŹ nalizing the details for the Lacombe Community Watch Association.

The Lacombe Community Watch Association (LCWA) is comprised of three groups – Neighbourhood Watch, Citizens on Patrol and Block Parent.

The main purpose of this Association is to engage citizen responsiveness to

crime prevention and to bring neighbours together in the effort of keeping the communities safe. “I feel really good. Every time we have a meeting, we’ve progressed. We’re just steadily moving forward,� said Ed L’Ecluse. “We have dedicated volunteers that range from professionals, to tradesmen, to stay-at-home moms. We’ve got people from every corner of Lacombe, basically, and I feel really good about the fact that we are going to do everything we set out to do.�

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The programs included have been pledged the support of the Lacombe Police Service. Each person wanting to join must sign the application at the police station.

For all applications to the Lacombe Community Watch Association, criminal record checks are made mandatory for each person in the household over 12-years-old. Simply specify at the Lacombe Police Station which group or groups you’d like to apply for. With the Block Parent program, the LCWA has taken extra measures to ensure the safety and qualiďŹ cations of the applicants. As such, not all applicants will be granted Block Parent status. “With Block Parent, we are allowing people to bring children into their homes. We have to be so careful, and those are going to be very thorough inspections – more so than most communities because we are setting our own standards,â€? L’Ecluse said. “Each person over 12 in the household has to get a criminal record check, and there will be in-home interviews. There will be an interview in their house

ORGANIZING – From left, Amy Traynor, Audrey Brown and Ed L’Ecluse gather to discuss some of the paperwork involved in ďŹ nalizing the Lacombe Community Watch Association, which includes Neighbourhood Watch, Block Parent and Citizens on Patrol programs. Kalisha Mendonsa/Lacombe Express with Constable Bleasedale, and our-vice president Debbie Galant, who has a criminology degree. They will go get a feel for the person in their home.â€?

In a previous meeting between the LCWA and Police Chief Steve Murray, the attendees and chief agreed the Lacombe Community Watch Association is not an action group. They are merely a group that has pledged their efforts to be more mindful and community-minded in terms of deterring illegal activity and promoting child safety.

Right now, the group is

working to achieve nonproďŹ t status so they may fundraise for information brochures and signage for the Association programs. “We have to form as a nonproďŹ t society so we can do fundraising, which we need for street signs, information brochures – all of that.

We need $1,200 for eight street signs that say ‘Citizens on Patrol are watching this area’, and we can put up these clapboard signs, and that’ll help with our exposure. That’s $1,200 right there. We want to make up brochures for designs and printing, and that costs

money,� he said. “It only took Blackfalds a month roughly before they started, and had signs in the windows, so that was really encouraging to hear.

I’ve got an amazing board that I have so much faith in. This is a very dedicated group of people who genuinely want to be a part of it.�

Follow the Lacombe Community Watch Association, Taking Back Lacombe facebook page and go to the Lacombe Police Station to ďŹ ll out an application. kmendonsa@lacombeexpress.com

BeneďŹ t planned for Troy Ritchie family

BY SARAH MAETCHE Lacombe Express Where do I get more information?

A beneďŹ t has been planned for the family of Troy Ritchie.

Ritchie, a Lacombe citizen, sustained a severe injury in a motorcycle collision during the Numb Bum 24-hour Ice Race in Sandy Beach on Feb. 14th.

A copy of the CZMBX may be viewed at www.lacombe.ca or at the City of Lacombe City Hall at 5432 56th Avenue during office hours.

When is the Public Hearing?

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Request for Proposal

Concession Operation: Lacombe Sports and Leisure Complex The City of Lacombe currently has an open Request for Proposal for proponents interested in providing concession operation on a 3 year term with an option for an additional 2 year term.

Interested parties can arrange to view the concession by contacting Calvin Bennefield, Parks and Facilities Manager at 403-782-1252.

Proposals shall be submitted in writing by April 23, 2015 to: Calvin Bennefield Parks and Facilities Manager 5429-53 Street 403-782-1252 cbennefield@lacombe.ca

“After being treated on the ice by EMTs, he was transported by STARS Air Ambulance to the University of Alberta hospital where he later passed away,â€? said event organizer and Alberta Endurance Ice Racing Association (AEIRA) secretary Jim Burrows. “Known as a talented veteran motorcycle rider and racer Troy left us doing what he loved; he was leading the race and will always remain ďŹ rst in our hearts.â€?

The fundraiser hosted by the AEIRA will be an evening of remembrance of Ritchie’s life, including a dinner, speeches, dance and auction. The evening will also feature a silent auction

to raise additional funds. “In addition to assisting the Ritchie family through this time of loss we will be supporting STARS Air Ambulance, as Troy was airlifted to the University of Alberta hospital,� said Burrows.

STARS is a dedicated rapid, highly specialized emergency medical transport system for the critically ill and injured.

The beneďŹ t organized by the AEIRA, will be held on Saturday, April 25th at the Radisson Hotel Edmonton South (4440 Gateway Blvd N.W.) Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Tickets are $80 and available at eventbrite.ca. news@lacombeexpress.com

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Thursday, April 16, 2015

OPINION

5019A - 51 St Lacombe, AB T4L 2A3

MGA affects all Albertans

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Kalisha Mendonsa kmendonsa@lacombeexpress.com

Last month the provincial government kicked off an overhaul of the Municipal Government Act (MGA), the document that helps define how municipalities, like the City of Lacombe, Lacombe County and Town of Blackfalds operate, the types of services they will provide and how they pay for services.

The last time this document, also known as Bill 20, was updated was in 1995.

The MGA acts as a true guide to how municipalities operate and as Albertans, we should pay attention to the changes to Bill 20 that will affect us.

One of the most notable changes is the allowance of municipalities to post notifications to their own web sites as a general advertising requirement.

Currently, the MGA requires municipalities to use traditional communication methods, like newspaper advertisements and mail outs, to notify the

public for issues such as to pass bylaws, public hearings, etc.

The proposed amendment is intended to empower each municipality to pass a specific bylaw on exactly how they would notify the public. Certain municipal matters, like bylaws and taxation issues, would still be required to be publically notified in traditional methods, like a two-week notice in a local newspaper.

This change could be seen as an attempt to usher municipalities into the digital age, as many have sited that traditional notification methods may not be effective in communicating with the public due to assumed costs and have limited accessibility in some smaller rural communities.

This proposed change is taking in to account future technologies, like web sites and social media, but is not viable in the long run and could lead to much confusion.

If a municipality so chooses to only post notices on their web site, there are many who may miss viewing the notice for a number of reasons.

Does this mean that those who are looking for information regarding a municipality’s goings-on will have to actively seek it out and only have one way to find such information? How would this policy change affect a senior

citizen who may not feel 100% comfortable going to a web site to find this type of information or does not have readily available access to a computer?

Some of Alberta’s own residents are still considered underserved when it comes to Internet access.

A newspaper remains one of the most effective ways to get your message out. If a municipality

chooses to solely rely on digital media to get their messages out to the public, it may be similar to opening a Pandora’s box of issues.

The PC government tabled the first phase of the Bill 20 amendments in March.

Minister of Municipal Affairs Diana McQueen has said she hopes to have the three-phase overhaul finished by 2016.

Duffy trial reveals more problems with Senate Last week, the fraud and bribery trail of suspended Canadian Senator Mike Duffy began and has now reached almost a week of coverage.

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Duffy, the man who was once a political commentator for CTV News and was appointed as a Senator at the request of Prime Minister Stephen Harper in 2009, is now facing 31 charges of fraud, breach of trust, bribery and frauds on the government, all related to allegedly inappropriately claimed Senate expenses.

Suspended Senators Patrick Brazeau and Pamela Wallin were also appointed along with Duffy to the Senate at the request of Prime Minister Stephen Harper.

On the fifth day of the trial we learned Duffy used public dollars to frame pictures of his family members and ordered for photos to be sent to former American first lady Barbara Bush.

The saga began in late 2012,

when four Senators: Duffy, Mac Harb, Wallin and Brazeau allegedly claimed travel and housing expenses, which were not eligible.

Duffy was accused of claiming a primary residence outside of Ottawa in order to backhandedly claim living expenses for working in Ottawa, along with other expenses, totaling $90,172.

In February of 2013, a Senate committee determined Duffy, Wallin, Harb and Brazeau would be subject to an audit to gauge the appropriateness of their expense claims made with public dollars.

After weeks of public and media scrutiny, Duffy paid back the expenses he claimed for his Ottawa residence, citing that the Senate rules on expenses were unclear. It was then revealed he allegedly received a personal cheque from the Prime Minister’s Office from Nigel Wright to repay the public dollars from his expense claims.

In May 2013 the RCMP were brought in to investigate Duffy’s pattern of spending, not only for his living expense claims, but also expenses claimed from a vacation and election campaign costs.

RCMP laid the 31 charges on Duffy in July 2014.

As the current trial evolves, it continues to highlight a larger issue with the current set up of the Senate — mismanagement of public tax dollars.

The Upper Chamber was designed by Sir John A. Macdonald and the fathers of confederation to act as a “sober second-thought;” to act in effect as a controlling and regulating aspect of the government.

The current Senate consists of 105 members, give or take, all who are appointed by the Governor General upon the advice of the prime minister. Seats are assigned regionally and Senators can serve in the Upper Chamber until they are 75.

The approval of both houses, both the lower House of Commons and the Upper House of Parliament, is necessary for legislation, meaning before any federal bill is passed, the Senate has the ability, along with the Governor General to reject bills already passed by the House of Commons which is filled with elected officials.

So, when’s the last time we’ve even heard of a bill passed by the House of Commons not receiving Royal assent?

According to the Parliament of Canada web site, from 1867 to 1927, approximately 180 bills did not receive Royal Assent by being either rejected by the Senate or receiving amendments. As the years progress, the number of bills rejected by the Senate continues to decrease. Now in the 21st century, it’s virtually unheard of but does on rarity occur.

According to the David Suzuki Foundation, in 2010, the Senate rejected the Climate Change Accountability Act. The bill involving greenhouse gas regulation was a mandate to commit the nation to a 25% reduction of emissions by 2020. The bill was successfully passed by all parties in the House of Commons, but was dead in the water when it came to the Senate.

So it begs the question, do Canadians continue to support such an ineffective branch of government?

It’s clearly time to roll up that red carpet for good and abolish the Canadian Senate. It’s time to channel the funds spent on Senators’ various expenses and the operations of the red chamber towards much-needed aspects within our nation’s social structure. news@lacombeexpress.com

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Thursday, April 16, 2015

Ron Orr named Wildrose candidate for local constituency

BY SARAH MAETCHE Lacombe Express Ron Orr, a long-time Clive and area resident, has been named the Wildrose Party candidate for the Lacombe-Ponoka constituency.

In anticipation of the provincial election, set for May 5th, members of the Lacombe-Ponoka Wildrose Constituency Association recently met and selected Orr as the Wildrose candidate.

Orr, who has a background in carpentry, construction and as a local pastor, said he has always been interested in politics and has sat on the board for the local Wildrose Constituency Association ever since it was conceived.

“I worked hard in the last election to get our candidate elected and this time around, there was a whole bunch of people asking if I’d run,” he said. “I finally decided, you know what, it’s time.”

Orr said the key thing is that a vote for the Wildrose Party is a vote for lower taxes.

“A vote for anyone else is a vote for higher taxes,” he said. “We are definitely concerned about education.

Here in our riding in Blackfalds, there has been a promise for years to build a new school

and it’s still an empty field.”

Wildrose has a plan to create a series of template schools, in three sizes, where engineering costs will be prepared in advance, saving millions of tax dollars and years of delivery, said Orr. “Healthcare is an extremely important issue for us,” he said.

“We are going to honour the five pillars of the Canadian Health Act. We are going to change some of the delivery method and the funding so it’s based on results.”

Orr also added the Wildrose do not plan to make any cuts in frontline workers in the healthcare sector. “We need the frontline workers,” he said. “What we will do is deal with the many managers that do nothing but push paper. There is literally millions of dollars to be saved there that should be given to frontline workers and used to hire more nurses and other staff.”

Orr said there is also a need for more long-term beds and care facilities, something the PCs haven’t followed through with.

“Another key issue for us is democratic reform,” he said.

“The legislature is broken. There needs to be greater honesty and transparency in what comes out of Edmonton. We are committed to putting into legislation greater

ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL – Ron Orr has been named the Wildrose Party candidate for the Lacombe-Ponoka constituency.

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levels of transparency.”

In addition, another one of Orr’s main focuses is on rural Alberta.

“The PCs tend to focus all their value on the bigger metropolitan centres,” he added. “We are for,

and have been since day one, the protection of landowners rights, the development of small business in rural Alberta and the enhancement of the rural community.”

This will be the first time Orr has been selected by the Wildrose

Party as a candidate. Orr also sat on the board for the federal PC Party and currently sits on the board for The Mustard Seed, one of the largest Alberta-based charities. news@lacombeexpress.com

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Greatest love story of all time In reflection, Easter is the greatest celebration of the Christian church.

Christians celebrate because Jesus’ death and resurrection is like the ransom payment for us who are held hostage by Satan.

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VANDYK It is like the cure for us who are sick with the cancer of sin and doomed to die. It is like the victory won by the Canadian Army at Vimy Ridge when it looked initially as if they would suffer a terrible defeat.

Jesus’ death and resurrection changes the life of every Christian from suffering and death to joy and life both now and eternally.

So what happened at Easter?

The Bible tells us that Jesus died on the cross on Good Friday and that he rose to life again on Easter Sunday. Of course many people find this hard to believe.

In our experience people do not rise from the dead.

So there have been efforts made to find some other explanation.

Maybe the disciples stole his body? (Matt 28:13). Or maybe he was not really dead? Or maybe the women were mixed up and went to the wrong tomb on Easter morning.

Christians believe the simple gospel truth that Jesus was truly alive. People witnessed the resurrection of Jesus.

The tomb was open and people looked inside and saw Jesus’ grave clothes.

And then people actually

saw Jesus. Jesus graciously appeared as visual proof.

He spoke to them in his familiar strong voice. And they even touched him.

They clasped their arms around him and found him solid, real, alive (Matt 28:9). From these Gospel accounts we can be sure Jesus is alive.

This in turn proves that what Jesus said is true. He said that he is the Son of God who would lay down his life and take it up again.

Only the Son of God could do that.

Easter also proves the truth of the Bible as a whole.

The Bible expresses the hope for a saviour and Jesus coming is the fulfillment of that hope. Easter also empowers Christians in their daily lives because the living Lord Jesus by his word and spirit works in and through them for his glory. All this we celebrate at Easter.

Finally, Easter is the greatest love story ever.

Why did Jesus come to die on the cross?

It was because he loves you and me. The heart of God was on display.

God sent his son because he loved you and me and wanted to save us from sin and death (John 3:16). The events of Good Friday and Easter are the climax of this greatest love story ever told.

We know of great love stories. William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is the most read and performed because it is a story about love that never fails though it leads to a tragic end.

We admire such love, we long for such love.

Easter is the happy ending of a much more moving love story.

The Bible tells how God loved the people he created

but his love was rejected, they denied him and wandered away. Heartbroken, God reached out to them with tender love and care but they kept refusing to trust and love him in return.

God in love kept helping, guiding and protecting them even though they turned their backs on him and constantly pushed him aside.

Then God in self-sacrificial love came in his Son

Lego fortress during the very first Lego Club meeting at the Blackfalds Public Library. The club, for ages five and up, is held every Thursday from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Library.

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EVENTS Around the World with CARE. Experience international cuisine, live entertainment and exciting cultural displays while dressed as a tourist at Around the World with CARE. The Central Alberta Refugee Effort (CARE) is holding this event to raise funds for much-needed support services for immigrants and refugees who settle in Central Alberta. The event happens April 24th from 5 to 10:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn in Gasoline Alley in Red Deer. The evening starts with cocktails and visiting cultural booths, followed by food and entertainment starting at 6:15 p.m. In keeping with the international theme, participants are encouraged to dress up as tourists. They will sample a variety of cuisine from different parts of the world, prepared for the event by the Holiday Inn, and experience cultures and entertainment. There will also be a silent and live auction. Contact Kerri Wilkie at 403-346-8818 Ext. 249 or Sue Arrison at 403-342-5816 or visit the CARE web site at http://immigrantcentre.ca/. To purchase tickets, email: kerri.wilkie@care2centre. ca or phone 403-346-8818.

Pine Lake Singers and Friends Spring concert Sunday, April 26th at 2:30 p.m. at the Pine Lake Hub Community Centre.

Lunch provided. Admission $5. Everyone welcome.

Mother’s Day Tea: May 9th from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Elnora Museum. Shortcake, coffee and ice cream. All proceeds to the museum.

Bentley School Staff Reunion: Thursday, Aug. 6th to coincide with the Town of Bentley’s 100th Anniversary this summer. Any former Bentley School staff members are asked to contact Arnie MacAskill at 403-782-7183 or amacaskill@ telus.net so the committee can establish names and contact information for the reunion.

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Lacombe Legion Community Breakfast, April 19th, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. upstairs at the La-

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Friends of the Library will be pleased to hear a local naturalist and conservationist, Dr. Bird- presenting the history of the J.J. Collett Natural Area, 7 p.m. on April 23rd at the LMC in the County Room.

Light refreshments will be served, free admission.

Friends of the Library Garage Sale: May 22nd, 23rd. It’s time for spring cleaning.

Please bring items before May 21st to the Public Library where they will be stored.

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.

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 403-885-

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

Kozy Korner — Tuesday dinners every week at noon. Sunday music April 26th at 1 p.m.

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

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The Lacombe Legion has bingo on Mondays at 7 p.m. in the upstairs hall. Coffee time runs Wednesdays from 9:30-11 a.m. ($2 for coffee, tea and cookies). On Fridays, there are four meat draws and tickets are $2/ set of three tickets. Draw starts at 6:30 p.m. On Saturdays, there are four meat draws which start at 4:30 p.m. Chase the ace starts after meat draws.

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

Spring Cleaning? Got some things you don’t need? Your garbage could be our treasure so here’s Medicine River Wildlife Centre’s 2015 spring needs list: blender, Brita or similar water jugs,

Welcome Wagon at 403-7820475 for free information, baby product samples as well as free gifts from local businesses.

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

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

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.

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

Contact Betty Peers at 403782-9968 or blog lacombeartclubwordpress.com. Meetings run in LMC Credit Union Room at 5214 50 Ave. in Lacombe.

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, please contact Terri Blanchard at 403-346-0290.

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

Bentley Town Office Fridays 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Stay and Play is designed to encourage families to spend time together in play, while having the opportunity to socialize and learn about the community and external resources. $2 drop in fee per family is suggested. For more information call 403-748-2160.

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

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

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Tony Jeglum named Alberta Party candidate

BY SARAH MAETCHE Lacombe Express A local man has been named the Alberta Party candidate for the Lacombe-Ponoka constituency.

Members of the local Alberta Party constituency met recently and named Tony Jeglum as the candidate for the next general election, which is set for May 5th.

Jeglum, who has a background in agriculture, oil and gas and politics, said he believes healthcare and education are issues on the forefront of the election.

“It doesn’t matter if we are in Lacombe, or Calgary or out in Mirror, healthcare and education are the top issues on everyone’s mind and that’s one of the reasons that I’m running for the Alberta Party,” said Jeglum.

“Healthcare and education are paramount. The environment and seniors’ care and what we are doing with our land mass is also vitally important.”

Jeglum has been involved with the Alberta Party for many years.

He was the sole employee of the party in 2014 and was also involved with policy creating committees in 2011.

“I just don’t think they (the PCs) can renew the party like they have claimed they can,” he

said. “It’s the same thing we’ve heard from Premiers Redford, Stelmach and Klein. It’s very difficult to renew a party when they are still in power.

students want them, the PC government was forced to get on board.

“I would like a government that doesn’t have to be hauled kicking and screaming to the Supreme Court of Canada in order to extend basic human rights to citizens,” he said.

Jeglum said he is optimistic the Alberta Party will gain some support during this election. “We are a few years on, we’ve got a little bit more media exposure and we have more organization behind us,” he said. “I’m cautiously optimistic we can make some ground in this election.”

This will be the second time Jeglum has been selected by the Alberta Party as a candidate.

Jeglum was the Alberta Party candidate in the last provincial election in 2012. He also ran for Lacombe County council in the last municipal election. news@lacombeexpress.com

TONY JEGLUM “Premier (Jim) Prentice argued that he needed to have this election in order to secure mandate because the budget was going to be such a dramatic change in direction that he would require a new mandate and that just hasn’t come to pass. The budget was too little too late.”

Jeglum said the government is still too dependent on the price of oil and lacks the foresight to plan for students and education, in particular those younger students entering into Kindergarten.

Jeglum also noted that when it came to Bill 10, a bill that mandates gay-straight alliances in any school in the province where

CAMPAIGN STOP – Premier Jim Prentice and wife Karen take time during a campaign stop in Lacombe on April 8th to visit with young PC supporters.

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Thursday, April 16, 2015

Blackfalds school to be named ‘St. Gregory the Great’

BY SARAH MAETCHE Lacombe Express The Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools (RDCRS) Kindergarten to Grade 9 school planned for Blackfalds has now been named after a community naming campaign.

Out of a list of submitted names, RDCRS board trustees selected the name St. Gregory the Great Catholic School for the proposed education facility during a recent board meeting.

RDCRS sought direct input from the community in naming the school, with individuals encouraged to submit suggestions online on Twitter and by ďŹ lling out a Google form.

There were some guidelines to the naming process though, as submissions including the name of role models, canonized saints and historical-faith focused people were encouraged.

A short list of potential names was then gathered and submitted to Archbishop Smith and then the RDCRS trustees approved the ďŹ nal name.

The proposed Blackfalds school was one of the 230 school projects announced by the province over the past few years.

While the provincial government has vowed to honour the promise to follow through with funding the school projects, RDCRS is still waiting for approval of the construction funds to move ahead with the project. “We don’t have approval of the funds for the school yet and unfortunately we don’t know when that will arrive,� said Ken Jaeger, RDCRS supervisor of support services.

Even without the funding in place, RDCRS has moved forward with the school project and has already started with a design, a contract order and continues to work with the Town of Blackfalds to ensure all permits are in place.

RDCRS has also adjusted the elementary school boundaries for the St. Francis of Assisi addition, the St. Joseph High School and the new Blackfalds school to accommodate students in the future.

As the ďŹ rst RDCRS facility in Blackfalds, administration wanted to ensure the boundaries accommodate the current busing into Red Deer and the broader catchment area.

RDCRS also held a community meeting this past March to consult with the public regarding the upcoming school building

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learning and year-round schooling including attending Camille J. Lerouge School, Ecole Secondaire Notre Dame High School, St. Gabriel Learning Centre and St. Patrick’s Community School.

Jaeger stated the boundary was appropriately aligned with the Wolf Creek Public Schools

boundaries in anticipation of joint busing possibilities in the future.

He said the newly set boundaries would come into effect in 2017.

RDCRS anticipates opening the St. Gregory the Great Catholic School in September 2017. news@lacombeexpress.com

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BOLT Transit recognized

by Economic Developers Alberta BOLT Transit, the regional service has provided benefit to all of the residents launched by Blackfalds, Lacombe, and Red in our communities, including commuters, Deer, has been awarded a Community Eco- students and seniors.” nomic Development award by Economic “This service is the culmination of years Developers Alberta (EDA). of excellent regional colEDA presented its anlaboration,” said City of nual Awards of Excellence “GIVEN THAT WE WERE Red Deer Mayor Tara Veer. during its 2015 annual conBOLT Transit launched COMPETING AGAINST ference on April 9th. The in August 2014 as a way MUCH LARGER CENTRES of connecting Red Deer, awards honour Alberta LIKE EDMONTON AND communities and indiBlackfalds, and Lacombe CALGARY, IT IS SAFE viduals for excellence in residents. business and investment Riders save money on TO SAY THAT THIS attraction, business retenfuel, parking and vehicle IS A FIRST-CLASS tion and expansion and maintenance costs while ACHIEVEMENT AND A community economic dehelping the environment, GLOWING TESTAMENT velopment. officials say. The regional “Given that we were TO ALL THE HARD WORK service makes six round competing against much trips per day on weekdays AND COMMITMENT larger centres like Edmonand three round trips on THAT HAS GONE INTO ton and Calgary, it is safe to Saturdays.

THIS VERY SUCCESSFUL say that this is a first-class Energy efficient, accesachievement and a glowing sible buses include bikes PARTNERSHIP.” testament to all the hard racks and free Wi-Fi. work and commitment that The EDA is Alberta’s MAYOR STEVE CHRISTIE has gone into this very suceconomic development cessful partnership,” said network dedicated to adCity of Lacombe Mayor Steve Christie. vancing the economic development profes“It has been very exciting for Blackfalds sion in the province of Alberta by providto be a part of the BOLT public transit ini- ing an active network of communications, tiative,” said Town of Blackfalds Mayor information and education. It is a not-forMelodie Stol. “I am extremely proud of profit organization governed by a volunthe collaborative work that was been done teer board of directors, who represent the with the cities of Red Deer and Lacombe to interests of its membership as a whole.

- Maetche bring about this much needed service that

LIONS GIVE BACK - The Lacombe Ringette Association received a donation from the Lacombe Lions Club. From left, Lori Winslow, president of the Lacombe Ringette Association receives the donation of $421.30 from Lacombe Lion Pat Dahl. The donation represents 50% of the proceeds from the Lions’ Grey Cup pool ticket fundraiser this past fall. The other 50% of the funds raised were donated to the Lacombe Minor Soccer Association. photo submitted

Temporary library kiosk opens The Mary C. Moore Public Library is establishing base library service at a temporary kiosk at the Lacombe Memorial Centre (LMC) beginning on Monday. It will stay open until the library reopens in its permanent location.

The temporary library

kiosk will be located under the staircase in the LMC foyer and its hours of operation are as follows: Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday - 4 to 8 p.m.

“The kiosk will allow library members to speak with staff, have us place

holds and pick up their library materials,” said Head Librarian Christina Petrisor in a press release.

The kiosk has no phone at the present time and there is no computer access. For inquiries, contact Petrisor at 403-598-2495.

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Congratulations Canadian University College, On Obtaining University Status And On Your Impending Name Change To Burman University!

Public Notice As of May 1, 2015, Maple Drive and Maple Close will be changing to UNIVERSITY DRIVE in recognition of CUC’s change to Burman University!

All addresses for properties within the University Campus have been changed accordingly.

For Information Contact: City of Lacombe Planning and Development Department 403-782-1264 EXT 220

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Central Alberta family launches recovery centre in the Dominican

BY ERIN FAWCETT Lacombe Express A family of former Central Alberta dairy farmers has left everything behind to travel across the globe and help those struggling with addiction.

The Palsma family, who owned a dairy farm 10 kms west of Bashaw for 13 years, opened an addiction treatment centre, Always Hope, last year in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.

“I started thinking about opening the centre about two years ago. I came down here five times in the last year and a half to check it out. I decided that we’ll take the chance. It is a good opportunity to give back and help people and it’s a good opportunity for my kids to live in a third world country but still have the schooling and the top-notch education that is available here,” said Roger. “We sold everything back in Canada to do this.”

Always Hope helps those struggling with a number of addictions including addictions with alcohol, drugs, gambling, gaming and sex. At this time, because methadone is not available in the Dominican Republic, they cannot take guests in who have a methadone addiction.

Guests who come to the treatment centre are asked to commit to it for at least a month, but are welcome to stay longer if needed.

“If they can only manage 25 days then we’ll work with them or if they need to stay longer, we’ll make it work for them.

We are flexible that way. We want the best for them,” said Roger.

Roger’s passion to help others with addiction comes from his own battle with addiction years ago. He was prescribed oxycontin for pain and became addicted.

“After a while that got so out of control that life was sucking,” he said. “Just over three years ago I went to a treatment centre to get help and to get off the drugs. I could have lost my life, my wife, my kids, everything. Now I don’t do anything – I don’t drink, no pills, nothing.

“Once I got my life back, I wanted to do this so that others could have the opportunity to get their lives back.”

The Palsmas built the facility in the Dominican and it has three bedrooms. There is one counselor on staff as well. “We are starting out small but have hopes to expand,” said Roger. “We bought enough land to expand to 20 bedrooms, but we wanted to build small enough to start.”

He added the design and layout of the facility was carefully planned as the family wanted to ensure it had a ‘homey’ feeling.

“We wanted something different from what I knew from treatment centres that I have gone to. I didn’t want to make it feel like a jail,” said Roger. “We want to take people to the beach, we want to take people to the gym, to surf, to play volleyball – to do the fun stuff that people wanted to do before but only did when they were high or drunk. I want to allow them to do those things with us in a safe environment.

There have already been a number of guests who have been gone through the program at Always Hope and Roger said they keep in contact with them once they

MAKING A DIFFERENCE – The Palsma family from Central Alberta packed everything up and moved to the Dominican Republic last year where they opened an addiction treatment centre.

Clockwise from top left is mother Shauna, son Jude, 11, father Roger and son Pierce, 8. photo submitted leave. “They have all done really well.”

For Roger in particular, having overcome his addiction struggles, it is an extremely rewarding feeling watching and reflecting on how far his guests have come from the time they enter treatment, to the time they finish.

“When we pick our guests up from the airport and they’re scared and shaking,

probably going through some withdrawals. Just to see the life come back into their eyes, the joy and genuine laughter – it feels good – it’s fulfilling to see,” he said, adding his family is enjoying being able to help others. “It doesn’t feel like a sacrifice – it’s so rewarding to help.”

For more visit, www.always-hope.ca. efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

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St. James’ Gate celebrates 15 years of making music Popular Central Alberta band performing at Bo’s in Red Deer this weekend

BY MARK WEBER Lacombe Express It’s hard to believe local Celtic rockers St. James’ Gate have been recording, performing and entertaining since the spring of 2000.

That means that virtually every show this year is a kind of celebration of that milestone. Next up are a couple of shows at Bo’s Bar and Grill in Red Deer April 17th-18th.

The guys made their debut back on St. Patrick’s Day of 2000, recalls Justin Stewart (guitars/ bouzouki/mandolin/vocals).

Rounding out the band are Glenn MacLeod (guitar/mandolin/ vocals), Dave Best (bassist/guitarist/bouzouki/vocals), Billy O’Neil (bagpipes/accordion/ whistles/vocals), Dwayne Marsden (guitar/vocals) and Brian Buckle (drums).

Their music has absolutely clicked with local audiences from the get-go. “For a lot of the Maritimers, it’s about bringing ‘home’ to Alberta,� said Marsden. “There’s something about the music that people love. We’re also still kind of unique out here. There are not a whole lot of bands doing what we are doing.�

Marsden, who has been with the band for 14 years and is originally from Ramea Island, Newfoundland, explains that although the band has evolved over the years, they’ve stayed true to their roots. He also recalls upon arriving in Alberta how much he wanted to be a part of a band like St. James’ Gate. “I remember when I moved out here from Newfoundland and I was thinking, wouldn’t it be cool to do something like this?â€? The band has brought all kinds of fulďŹ lling opportunities since. “Looking back, we’ve been from here to there to everywhere in 15 years. And everybody’s lives have changed so much but we’ve

MILESTONE - The members of St. James’ Gate are marking 15 years of performing some of the ďŹ nest Celtic/pop/rock tunes around. Pictured from left are Justin Stewart, Brian Buckle, Dwayne Marsden, Dave Best, Billy O’Neil and Glenn MacLeod. all still managed to keep the music going,â€? he said, adding he’s excited to see where the coming years take the guys as well.

As for marking their 15th anniversary, the band is certainly not restricting the celebrations to one or two shows. It’s a year-long event. “I think we’ll keep running it all year. Every show we have, we will make mention of it.�

Stewart signed on with St. James’ Gate in 2007. Hailing originally from Cape Breton, he had played with many popular Maritime acts including Kilt, Bruce Guthro, Jimmy Rankin and Ashley MacIssac to name a few.

Part of the appeal of being with the guys – apart from the fun they have together – is also watching how the musicianship of the members has grown over the years, too. “A lot of these tunes we have

been playing for awhile, but we’ve made changes to them over the years and it keeps things exciting and fresh.�

There is indeed a certain timelessness to Celtic music. Some of that springs from the sheer vibrancy and energy of it, no question. “One guy at work, who listens to heavy metal stuff, said that when he listens to us, it makes him want to stamp his foot,� said Stewart.

And from the start, the boys have consistently hit the stage with unrestrained enthusiasm – their passion for the music they perform is infectious, and they’ve remained a popular band across Central Alberta and beyond.

They’ve also been featured at all kinds of events and festivals including the hugely popular East Coast Garden Party and even journeying a couple of times to the Top of the World Highland

Games in Dawson City, Yukon.

They have also landed a long sought-after spot at the Canmore Highland Games this September, which is marking its 25th anniversary this year. “It’s the big one that closes up the entire pipe band season,� said Marsden.

Meanwhile, the guys’ latest disc of ďŹ nely-crated Celtic/folk/ rock-avoured tunes, License to Kilt, was released in 2009. The 14 tracks include nine originals, a few charming traditionals and two superb bonus live tracks (Peter’s Street and Fisherman’s Blues) recorded at The Vat in Red Deer.

License to Kilt was dedicated to the late Jimmy McMullen who was such an enthusiastic force behind the band’s success before his sudden death in July of 2007.

The tune Good Good Man is dedicated to McMullen, and does a superb job of honouring the

Joanne O’Neil photo

man who was such an inspired, creative and joyful artist within the band and in his own right.

McMullen was all about the music, but he was all about family, friends and community as well.

Prior to License to Kilt, Juice of the Barley marked their third disc in 2006. Ride was released in early 2004 and Serve Extra Cold in 2002.

Meanwhile, the mandate of the band hasn’t changed.

One of the deďŹ ning characteristics of St. James’ Gate is their ability to have loads of fun with a tune – it’s not just about capturing the essence of a song, it’s about injecting every ounce of energy and soul possible into each piece.

These days, they’re working on another project which can be described as a kind of ‘fan favourites’ collection with a few new tunes included as well.

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How to escape those dinner invitations “Where do most hernias occur?” Ask this question and nearly everyone will reply that a hernia is a mass that occurs in the lower abdomen.

But most are unaware there’s another location for the common hernia. It develops in the large intestine and can, at times, be a major problem requiring surgery. And one New Zealand doctor has a novel way

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JONES to prevent this problem, known as diverticulosis.

That is, if you have no desire to be invited to the next

dinner party!

Diverticulosis is the occurrence of small pouches that penetrate muscle layers of the large bowel. The majority of patients never know they’re present and problems rarely occur before 50 years of age.

The most common symptoms are abdominal cramps, bloating, gas and constipation. But these same symptoms may also

be due to the irritable bowel syndrome, making diagnosis difficult.

Fortunately, these small hernias rarely cause complications. But when they do, and the hernia becomes infected, it’s called diverticulitis. This can result in bleeding, severe abdominal pain, formation of an abscess and possible bowel rupture, all serious complications.

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So why do hernias occur?

Aging is a factor. There’s also evidence that genetics plays a role, making some people more prone to this malfunction. But chronic constipation is at the top of the list of suspects. For instance, Dr. Denis Burkitt, a British researcher, reported that African natives who consume large amounts of fiber do not suffer from constipation, appendicitis or large bowel problems.

Later, during the Second World War, Dr. Thomas L Cleaves was a surgeon on board the battleship King George V. Constipation was rampant among the sailors. And Cleaves was also suffering from constipation. But he hated taking laxatives. He decided to experiment on himself, and for days he consumed raw unprocessed bran. It cured him, and eventually his sailors as well.

Today, most North Americans do not consume enough fiber. We all need 30 grams of fiber daily and most people get about 15.

This results in hard stools and painful bowel movements. With the addition of fiber along with increased water intake, stools become soft as toothpaste.

A backward glance at the toilet is a good test to see if you’re taking sufficient fiber, though such inspection may cause a stiff neck!

A report conducted by the National Institute of Health (NIH) questions the role played by fiber in preventing diverticulosis. The NIH may be right. However, in this case, I doubt it.

Many believe that a high fiber diet is one road to a sound lifestyle and maintenance of a healthy bowel.

It makes sense that a soft stool causes less harm to

bowel tissue than stool as hard as rocks.

To boost fiber content, start the day with bran cereal and fruit. During the day add whole wheat bread, whole-wheat spaghetti, and vegetables that contain mainly insoluble fiber. Insoluble fiber also holds onto large amounts of water in the intestinal tract to produce bulky soft stools.

Dr. Wynne-Jones, a New Zealand physician, has his own theory about diverticulosis. He claims that if you feel a desire to fart (pass gas) at a dinner party, but withhold the urge to do so, this increased pressure triggers hernias. I have no idea if he practices what he preaches, but if he does, it may be that he dislikes dinner parties and never wants a repeat invitation.

Mothers are often right about medical matters, but not always. For instance, years ago they believed that giving children castor oil on Saturday night to clean out the bowel was beneficial. It wasn’t a good idea then or now. The only safe laxative that does not injure bowel is Vitamin C. Take enough and it will always clean out the bowel. As many know, C also cleans atherosclerosis out of arteries.

High bran foods include black beans, green peas, bananas, prunes, tomatoes, celery, whole wheat spaghetti, raspberries, apples, potatoes with skin, to name a few.

Always inform your doctor of a change in bowel habits or rectal bleeding.

And let me know what happens if you’re brave enough to follow Dr.Wynne-Jones’ advice!

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SPORTS Local athlete excels on the rugby pitch

BY SARAH MAETCHE Lacombe Express With speed, agility, grit and determination, a Morningside-based athlete is earning her way into the hard-hitting sport of rugby.

Raven Craig, 20, who plays for the Red Deer Titans women’s team, has been immersing herself into a sport she’s loved for well over four years.

Craig just returned from competing in the 2015 Las Vegas Seven Rugby event and is now hitting the pitch for pre-season training with the Titans.

“It’s a high contact sport for women,” she said. “It really has high energy and it is one of the only sports where women can actually hit.”

Craig’s interest in rugby all started when she was attending Lacombe Composite High School (LCHS) in Grade 10. Before, she dabbled in numerous sports including soccer, where she was often told she was hitting the other players a little too hard.

So with a strong will, it was the hard-hitting sport of rugby that really drew her in.

“I tried out for the girls’ rugby team and thought they would be making cuts,” she explained. “But they said they only had enough girls to make the team.”

Craig played three years with LCHS and then after graduation, she was faced with a decision — either move to New Zealand, a rugby hot spot, to participate in a sixmonth gym teacher program or to join the Red Deer Titans.

“The Titans offered so many different options,” said Craig, noting that she felt very special to be selected for such an opportunity, making it much easier to solidify a decision.

And so began her time with the Titans Club, where over the past two years, she has excelled and continues to hone her skills within the competitive league. She has enrolled in numerous training programs and has now committed to a threeyear plan revolving around training, playing and coaching.

As an out-of-town athlete, Craig often has to do a lot of solo training through the assistance of videos. Some days, when the weather and time permits, she heads to Red Deer for training.

“It’s a treat,” she said. “I love to commit an entire day to training.”

“It’s also a really a cool sport to travel

with,” said Craig of the opportunities rugby has offered her, like the 2015 USA Sevens Rugby event this past February.

The international tournament hosted rugby athletes from all over the world.

Craig played in the juniors tournament representing Canada.

So, what’s next for Craig? She will be attending Team Alberta tryouts in the end of May and then from there, “It’s an open book.”

She gained a mentor last season who has

been advising her which teams and events to try out for, assisting in progressing her career.

“I just do it for fun really,” said Craig of the sport. Looking ahead years into the future, Craig hopes to still to be playing.

To make a tough rugby player, all it really takes is willingness, explains Craig.

“Every single person who has tried out or started to play, on that very first day, you may not have any idea what you are doing, but you just have to get into it,” she

said. “You have to learn to let go of control and get into the game. Once you try it, you will love it.”

The Titans Rugby Club will be hosting a ‘Try Rugby Day’ on April 18th starting at 4 p.m at the Red Deer Titans Field (74 Range Road 275A, Red Deer County). Prospective players can learn basic techniques and get a feel for the high-powered game.

For more information, contact or visit www.titansrugby.com. news@lacombeexpress.com

LACOKA POWER - Sylvan Lake Buccaneers Sam Stacey (middle) and Hunter Thudium (right) battle for the ball from Lacoka Locos player Skyler Budd during the first midget lacrosse game of the season at the Kinex Arena in Red Deer last week. The Locos won the game 6-5.

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Esso Cup kicks off in Red Deer this weekend

BY JENNA SWAN Lacombe Express What will Edmonton, Saskatoon, Sudbury, Moncton and Central Plains have in common on April 19th?

The answer to this riddle is Red Deer.

Each of the respective cities will be converging on Central Alberta in hopes of being named the 2015 major midget female hockey champions at the 2015 Esso Cup. It’s been a long road of preparation to get ready for the Esso Cup, said Red Deer Minor Hockey Association’s President Todd Thiessen, but it was one filled full of excitement and incredible acts of commitment and community.

When Thiessen heard from Hockey Canada that the Red Deer Sutter Fund Chiefs would be hosting the Cup last June his initial reaction was excitement – but holding true to Red Deer Minor Hockey’s standard of doing big events over the top, he knew there would be a lot of work to do.

“It took some time to seriously wrap my head around how many people we were going to need to make this happen as it’s a big undertaking - so I knew I had to do some hunting and get the perfect committee to head this,” said Thiessen. “On one hand I want to say it was tough – but in reality it wasn’t because Red Deer has such amazing spirit for volunteerism.

“So when I started asking the people I wanted on the committee they without hesitation jumped at the chance and said ‘Yes! Let’s make this happen’.”

He added he couldn’t think of a better

way to promote female hockey in Central Alberta than hosting a national championship.

“Female hockey has grown exponentially in the last seven to eight years in Central Alberta. I think the Olympics have had a lot to do with it - seeing the Canadian women’s teams do so well was incredibly inspirational for a lot of young women.

“As a whole, female hockey has just become more mainstream than it has been in the past.”

Host team, the Red Deer Sutter Funds Chiefs, finished second in the Alberta Major Midget Hockey League, leaving the Edmonton Thunder, who finished first in the same league, as the only other Alberta team to compete in the tournament.

Thiessen said it was comical in a way to see how the league finished off, after having beat out the Calgary Fire, who was first in the league heading into playoffs.

“We have two girls on our team from Calgary this year who were cut from the Calgary Fire – goalie Sarah Murray and forward Jenna McCully,” said Thiessen.

“After they were cut we gladly picked them up, then when we ended up playing the Fire in the semi-finals for the provincial title and beat them 5-0 it was awesome for the girls and a huge win for them.”

Thiessen added Murray and McCully have been driving back and forth for practices and games to which they have shown admirable commitment. He explained the team is made up of a rather motley mix of Central Albertan communities, including Red Deer, Sylvan Lake, Lacombe and Innisfail.

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GEARING UP – Jordyn Burgar pushes the puck up the ice during a recent practice in preparation for the upcoming Esso Cup at the Red Deer Arena.

“A lot of the girls have played together for a long time,” said Thiessen. “They are a young team but they are extremely talented – we only have two girls leaving the team this year due to age.”

Although it has been a long season for all athletes competing in the 2015 Esso Cup, Thiessen believes seeing the Red Deer Arena decked out in Hockey Canada’s signature red, white and black will spark a passion in the players.

“I can only imagine the girls are starting to tire out – with practicing, dry land, and games it’s been steady four to five nights a week for them, not to mention school for them as well. There’s going to be a lot of people in the stands, the rink will look totally different and it will surely ignite all of the player’s passion for the game.”

All games will be available for viewing online at www.fasthockey.com with the final games being broadcast through Telus and TSN. The tournament will see each region of Canada’s respective champions as well the Red Deer host team go head to head from

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April 19th until they have all played each other once. The semi-finals take place on April 24th with the bronze medal game at noon on Saturday, and the gold medal game to follow at 3:30 p.m. with an added tailgate party from 1-3 p.m. in the parking lot of the Red Deer Arena.

One of the unique aspects of the Esso Cup from other Hockey Canada tournaments is the round robin points system.

The Esso Cup uses the IIHF (International Ice Hockey Foundation) format, which awards three points for a win in regulation time. If the game goes to overtime and/or a shootout, the winning team receives two points and the loser receives one. After the round robin is complete, the top four teams (by points) qualify for the semi-finals. The winners of the semi-final games move on to play for the gold medal.

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Be ready for some variation in the flow of life We all want a beautiful, show-worthy home don’t we?

The hours we have all spent wistfully wandering through show homes and home decor stores dreaming of how our home will look ‘when’.

The beautiful furniture we will buy when our children grow up or when our old pet is finally put to rest – those will be the days won’t they? The days when we will finally have the house of our dreams with all the beautiful white furniture and impossibly fluffy carpet draped in wispy silk and decadent satin will finally be a reality.

The trouble with wishing and waiting is that life usually doesn’t work out exactly as we had planned. We wish and hope for that elusive someday and just when you believe that someday is FINALLY here – life comes calling and changes all of your plans.

Your precious pet is put to sleep and

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WYSE your daughter leaves her pet in your care while she travels or because the baby is allergic to cats.

Your grandson wants to take a break from university and after a fight with his mom about not going to school, he decides to move in with you – just temporarily.

Someday just keeps getting farther and farther away.

There are situations in life that cannot be predicted and often can’t be navigated such as a close relative dying and leaving you their precious collection of antique furniture which does not fit into your planned contemporary decor.

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How do you deal with the judgement of extended family because you don’t have room for Grannies monstrosity of a dining room set and how do you assuage the guilt of ever considering parting with these items?

I believe that as time marches on our ideals can wane as we follow along our path called life.

The days of having a museum piece home where you can only gaze into the roped off area in the living room are behind us and we are making the most of our livable space.

If you DO have one of those areas in your home – shame on you! Open it up and let life in! There will never be a better time than now to enjoy the squeal of your grandchildren as they hunt for treats or play hide and seek in your living room – especially if they are playing with you.

It is still important to have beautiful things in your home and to take pride in where you live but remember; they are just THINGS! Items, finite expressions of the current trend you are following in the design world. These things will come and go and it is up to you to decide if you will be a slave to trends and a prisoner to your ideal of a perfect household or if you will embrace the curves and valleys that life will continuously throw at you.

If you truly go with the flow, you are less likely to get hung up on the jagged rocks along the shoreline.

If you dream, dream big and in vivid colour. Trim that room to your heart’s content but be ready for variation in the flow of life and realize that everything changes.

The more accepting we are of change the more we will be able to enjoy.

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

•Design Consultations •Blinds •Drapery •Home Décor •Wallpaper •Furniture •And And Much More

#3-4842 46th Street (Just south of Tim Horton’s)

www.absolutecustomdesignsinc.com

403-396-5096 Sean Cell

403-505-3217 Angie Cell

403-782-2046 4

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Thursday, April 16, 2015

Horoscope ARIES

TAURUS

Mar 21/Apr 20

Apr 21/May 21

Aries, your imagination is

Taurus, you may need to open

running wild, and that can be

new lines of communication to

a good thing. You are full of

complete an important project

inspiration and fun ideas this

this week. Don’t be afraid to

week, which only makes you

engage others as your

more charming.

deadline nears.

GEMINI May 22/Jun 21

CANCER Jun 22/Jul 22

Gemini, this week is a great

Cancer, your love of

time to put plans you have

competition comes to the

been keeping private in motion.

forefront this week. This

Enjoy this exciting time and

competitive spirit may open

don’t hesitate to share your

new doors for you. Make the

excitement with others.

most of these opportunities.

LEO

VIRGO

Jul 23/Aug 23

Aug 24/Sept 22

Leo, use this week as a time

Virgo, make this week all

to conduct some personal

about spending time with your

inventory. Opportunity awaits around the corner, and your work this week will help you development.

spend together.

SCORPIO Oct 24/Nov 22

Libra, your responsibilities

Scorpio, you are ready to

beckon this week. You enjoy

embrace the great outdoors

being responsible, so don’t sweat it when you must make some decisions. Be confident

and all it has to offer. You never know what adventure awaits

that you will make the

you, but you know one is on

right calls.

the horizon.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 23/Dec 21

CAPRICORN Dec 22/Jan 20

Sagittarius, you have a lot of

Your words will carry

energy this week. Put that

significant weight this week,

bounce in your step to good

Capricorn. With that realization

use by fixing up something

comes much responsibility.

around the house or beginning

Make sure you wield your

a new fitness regimen.

influence accordingly.

AQUARIUS

PISCES

Jan 21/Feb 18

Feb 19/Mar 20

Aquarius, a financial windfall

Bold action is awarded this

might be headed your way

week, Pisces. You are one of

in the weeks to come. Allow yourself some time to splurge, but do your best to save some money as well.

the few people in your circle willing to take a few chances, and that will pay off soon.

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.

10. Toward 11. Totaled 12. As fast as can be done (abbr.)

13. Nonfeeding stage for insects 14. Old Irish alphabet 15. Brings out of sleep 25. Old Spanish monetary units 26. Roman God of the underworld 27. Pouch 29. For all ills or diseases 31. Jewelled headdress 33. Hostage for Pythias 36. Midway between E and SE 38. Financial gain over time 39. Tunes 41. In a way, ricochets 42. Direct a weapon 43. Stood for election 46. Harm to property 47. Plate for Eucharist 49. Monarch’s ceremonial seat 51. Southeast Asia Treaty Organization 53. A nostril 54. ___ Adaba 55. Without (French) 58. Wound fibers to make yarn 60. Nothing more than 64. Political action committee 65. Fail to keep pace 68. Personal computer 69. Indicates position

night or sit and snuggle. Enjoy every moment you get to

LIBRA

ANSWER

significant other. Plan a date

make the most of this new

Sept 23/Oct 23

HOW TO PLAY:

CLUES ACROSS 1. Hindu social class 6. Hassles 12. Pillsbury best seller 16. Midway between S and E 17. A President’s 1st address 18. The 24th state 19. Atomic #18 20. Most abundant mineral in the body 21. Golf score 22. 14th Greek letter 23. 12th Greek letter 24. 4-stringed Chinese instrument

26. Order of the British Empire women 28. Watering places 30. Atomic #58 31. ‘__ death do us part 32. Radioactivity unit 34. Consumed food 35. Six (Spanish) 37. Hosts film festival 39. S.W. plateau 40. Made of fermented honey and water 41. Et-__ 43. College army 44. Flower petals

67. 70 year olds 45. Assist 70. Wall bracket for candles 47. An open metal dish 71. Metrical romance 48. And, Latin (archaic) 50. Supreme singer Diana 52. Gaelic name (morning) 54. Expresses pleasure CLUES DOWN 56. Overdose 1. A member of the clergy 57. Spanish be 2. Gangster Capone 59. A border for a picture 3. The brightest star in Virgo 60. Doctor 4. Starkist’s Charlie 61. Ancient Egyptian sun god 5. Amount of time 62. Lansing is the capital 6. Loaner 63. Clothed 7. Prefix denoting “in a” 66. In contact with the 8. 2nd largest Tunisian city surface 9. Schenectady Hospital

ANSWER

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Thursday, April 16, 2015

Lacombe Express

deadline: Monday @ noon

CLASSIFIEDS To place an ad, call Toll Free:

1.877.223.3311

or email: classifieds@lacombeexpress.com Items to Buy/Sell ................. 1500-1940 Agricultural .......................... 2000-2210 For Rent ............................... 3000-3200 Wanted to Rent.................... 3250-3390 Real Estate ...........................4000-4190

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

Medical

Obituaries

790

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

TEMPLE A memorial service will be held for Jack Temple on April 19, 2014, 1:00 pm in the Botha Hall, Botha, Alberta.

Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT

Funeral Directors & Services

Oilfield

800

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

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

TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.

Restaurant/ Hotel

Dental 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

59 YR. old farmer in Sylvan Lake area, 5’,9”, 182 lb., seeks slim, sincere, loving lady, 49 - 69, for a lifetime commitment. Pls. enclose photo and phone no. to Box 1103, c/o Red Deer Advocate, 2950 Bremner Ave., Red Deer, AB T4R 1M9

BOWER DENTAL CENTER req’s a full time Registered Dental Assistant who is a motivated, committed and passionate individual. We run a high paced practice where experience is an asset, but new grads are welcome. Must be avail. on evenings and one Sat. per month. Very rewarding position. Please send resume to: ebakleh@yahoo.com or apply within office.

Farm Work

755

FEEDLOT in Central Alberta seeking F/T employee for feed truck operator and machinery maintenance. Send resume to fax: 403 638-3908 or e-mail to: dthengs@hotmail.com

Medical Employment #700 - #920

740

790

F/T / P/T Pharmacy Technicians. Apply w/ resume to: Highland Green Value Drug Mart, Red Deer

820

CAMERON Bay Holdings Inc. o/a McDonalds’s in Ponoka and Red Deer (Gasoline Alley East and West) is now hiring full time and part time Food Service Supervisors.

Wages are between $13.75 to $16.00 per hour, depending upon experience and qualifications.

Benefits (dental, disability, life and group insurance benefits) and opportunity for job advancement.

Candidates must be able to work a variety of shifts and have 3 to 5 years previous 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.

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

Sales & Distributors

Misc.

Help

880

• •

Great second career.

Must be fit and love to travel.

Work schedule approx.

8 months per year.

A strong interest in ladies fashion an asset.

Reply to: order@klassenjlrs.com Terry, 306-652-2112 Check us out at: www.klassenjlrs.com CELEBRATIONS HAPPEN EVERY DAY IN CLASSIFIEDS

Truckers/ Drivers

860

Eavestroughing

1130

Misc.

Services SAFETY PERSON Busy road construction company looking for safety person. Work is throughout the province. Experience is an asset but willing to train the right person. Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s license. Fax resume 403-309-0489

TROCHU MOTORS LTD.

1290

Moving & Storage

1300

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

Painters/

CONTRACT DRIVERS

1315

in AB. Home the odd night.

Weekends off.

403-586-4558 NEED EXPERIENCED Class 1 drivers for short and long haul. Full Time.

Runs AB., SASK, Manitoba & BC. Please call PROMAX TRANSPORT at 227-2712 or fax resume w/abstract 403-227-2743 Start your career!

See Help Wanted

Help

880

Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

You can sell your guitar for a song... or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and we’ll sell it for you!

Looking for a place to live?

Take a tour through the CLASSIFIEDS

1100

BLACK CAT CONCRETE Garage/Patios/RV pads Sidewalks/Driveways Dean 403-505-2542

TAP HOUSE BAR & GRILL NORTH

LUBE TECH

is now taking applications for Full Time/Part time COOK and Dishwasher.

Bring resume to 7101 Gaetz Ave. Red Deer between 2-4 pm.

wanted for busy dealership, possible chance for advancement into apprenticeship.

Must have drivers license.

Fax resume to 341-5066

ATTENTION FARMERS and FARMERETTS With spring here, it’s time for new beginnings and perhaps a new relationship.

Call Laura Sincere Connections Dating Service Red Deer.

Call 403-886-4733

1370

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

403-896-4869

Contractors

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

Roofing

Business Services #1000 - #1430

INNISFAIL Penhold Olds Sylvan Lake

1310

is looking for an organized Decorators and hardworking individual to join our parts team in JG PAINTING, 25 yrs. exp. the SHIPPER/RECEIVER Free Est. 403-872-8888 role. Prior experience is an asset but not a must.

If interested contact Personal Wayne Mountain (403) 442-3866 or Services fax/email resumes to (403) 442-3829 wmtn@inbox.com.

Looking for a new pet?

Check out Classifieds to find the purrfect pet.

To deliver the CENTRAL AB LIFE 1 day a week in:

5* JUNK REMOVAL Property clean up 505-4777

Tired of Standing?

Find something to sit on in Classifieds

CENTRAL AB based trucking company requires

Advocate Opportunities CARRIERS REQUIRED

For North/Central Alberta.

Opportunity for a mature person or couple in wholesale fashion jewelry, giftware and clothing sales.

• •

* No cancellations, refunds or exchanges. Please read your ad the first day it appears. We will accept responsibility for 1 insertion only.

GUTTERS CLEANED & REPAIRED. 403-391-2169

SALES ASSOCIATE REQUIRED

EAST 40TH PUB REQ’S P/Tor F/T COOK Misc.

Apply in person with resume 3811 40th Ave.

830

Open House Directory ....... 4200-4310 Financial ..............................4400-4430 Transportation .................... 5000-5240 Legal/Public Notices .........6000-9000

QUALITY work at an affordable price. Joe’s Roofing. Re-roofing specialist. Fully insured.

Insurance claims welcome.

10 yr. warranty on all work.

403-350-7602

Yard Care

1430

SPRING cleaning, weekly mows, anything yards we do. familyyards.com or call 587-876-8969

CONCRETE???

We’ll do it all...Free est.

Call E.J. Construction Jim 403-358-8197

THE ROTOTILLER GUY Garden Rototilling & Yard Prep. 403-597-3957

REMOVAL of old concrete, Garage/RV pads, driveways, patios, bsmt. Dave 352-7285

THE ROTOTILLER GUY Garden Rototilling & Yard Prep. 403-597-3957

ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED For delivery of Flyers, Express and Friday Forward ONLY 2 DAYS A WEEK in GRANDVIEW AREA 4400 Blks. of 40A Ave. and 41 Ave. and 1 Blk. each of 46 and 47 Streets area DEER PARK AREA Dennison Cres. & 1 Block of Davison Dr. ALSO Durand Cr. & Drummond Ave. $69./mo.

ALSO Drummond Cl. & Dowd Cl. $59./mo.

MICHENER AREA 50A. St. between 40 Ave. & 42 A Ave, 50, 51, 51A & 52 St. between 40 Ave. & 43 Ave. and Michener Drive area. $209.00/mo.

For More Information Call Jamie at the Red Deer Advocate 403-314-4306

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Thursday, April 16, 2015

Auctions

CARRIERS NEEDED FOR FLYERS, FRIDAY FORWARD & EXPRESS

3 days per week, no weekends ROUTES IN:

ANDERS AREA Ammeter Close Ackerman Cres.

BOWER AREA Beatty Close 54 Bell St. INGLEWOOD AREA Ingle Close Inglis Cres.

Irving Cres.

SUNNYBROOK AREA Sherwood Cres. / Stirling Close Selkirk Blvd. / Sherwood Cres.

Sunnyside Cres.

LANCASTER AREA Lancaster Drive SOUTHBROOK AREA Sutherland Cres.

VANIER AREA Viscount Drive Voisin Close

Call Prodie @ 403- 314-4301 for more info **********************

TO ORDER HOME DELIVERY OF THE ADVOCATE CALL OUR CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT 403-314-4300

ADULT Newspaper Carriers Needed For Early Morning Delivery of the RED DEER ADVOCATE For VANIER Area With 73 papers, approximately: $380.00/mo.

For LANCASTER Area With 42 papers, approximately $220./mo For More Information, Please call Prodie 403-314-4301 NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED To deliver the SYLVAN LAKE NEWS & CENTRAL AB LIFE 1 day a week.

Please call Debbie at 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

1530

Misc. for Sale

1760

Farm Custom Work

2080

AUCTION 1998, 1999 (5) & 2000 (4) SECURITY GATES CALGARY Stampede Sales Wed. @ 6 pm. installed to your budget.

Posters, 36’x23’. $5. ea.

Antique sales 1st. Sun. of 10 ft. to 32 ft., auto openers, 403-347-7405 the month @ 1 pm. Apr.5 key pad, solar or electric.

Moose Hall 2 miles south Steel or wood posts, your 4,000 ft. of 7” used pipe. gates or custom. Call for of Ponoka on 2A 403-347-4064 or 350-8431 quote. TL Harris Bobcat WE BUY FOR CASH. Service Ltd. Trent @ 403-304-4791 403-358-1415 Check website for full listings 75 - 9” DINNER PLATES, $1.00 each or $50.00 for www.bigstrapperauctions.net all 403-728-3485 COLLECTIBLE & ESTATE AUCTION 8 PC. setting of dishes, Livestock Sunday April 19- 10 a.m. cream w/gold trim, Wood Bowden Lions Hall, & Son England PUREBRED red and black Bowden AB $30 403-347-3849 Angus bulls. 1 and 2 year Stamps, Coins, olds. Semen tested Collectibles, Furniture, ALUMINUM storm door and delivered.

Household, Shop tools, 32” x 80”, $40. elec. presVicwin Farms Kitchenware, sure washer 403-784-3517, Lots of items.. Just too $100 403-887-2079 403-318-7363. much to mention Check the web for full Beswick, horses, CHAROLAIS Bulls for Sale listing & pictures porcelain, with Welsh Colts Yearlings & two year olds.

Pilgrim Auction Service rearing, made in England.

Polled, exc. dispositions, 403-556-5531 $175. DCSHOES Cap, semen tested. Delivered. www.pilgrimauction.com sz. 7 3/8, like new. $18.

Call Greg 403-783-9723 403-352-8811 RED and black Angus Children's QUILT, king size with 4 bulls, semen tested and Items matching decorative cush- delivery can be arranged. ions plus 2 pillow shams.

E & L Ranching in GAMES, toys, books, lots $60. 403-348-6449 Bowden, Eric @ more, 2 boxes. $20.

403 391-2259. Evenings RHINSTONE necklace and 403-314-9603 @ 403 224-2396 earrings, exc. cond, from HIKING shoes, child’s the 1950’s, $85; approx.

RED ANGUS BULLS sz. 13, Columbia brand, 30 peacock feathers for Yearlings & 2 year olds. very good cond. $10. home decorations or for fl y Seman tested. Quiet 403-314-9603 fish hooks $1/ea. large fruit disposition. Calving ease HOODY, Ed Hardy, childs bowl, grape design, $5. heifer bulls. Delivered. sz. M. $15. 403-314-9603 403-346-2231 Cripps Cattle Company 403-391-2648 ROYAL Dux Bohemian RED Simmental yearling Cat, porcelain, mint cond.

Clothing bulls from PB herd, rea$35.

Merrill Ortholight shoe, sz. sonably priced. Call Shane 403-588-1146 ITALIAN ladies chocolate 6.5, air cushion, women’s, leather boots, soft glove fit like new. $40. over knee length, zippered Maui Jim Sunglasses, back, 2 3/4” heel, $200.

Makaha, with brown sport Grain, Feed Hay 403-227-2976 case, brand new. $100.

403-352-8811 1ST. cut hay for sale, TWO window mount air Phone 403-782-3149 Firewood conditioners, 19”w, 17”d, or 403-350-8800 12” h, one forced air, 8,000 SMALL Square Hay Bales: AFFORDABLE btu, Kenmore 5,200 btu. st & 2nd cut.

Homestead Firewood $125 each. 403-886-2542 SMALL1Square Straw Bales Spruce, Pine, Birch -Split.

403-784-2276 avail. 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472 Sporting APPOX. 1 cord of birch Goods firewood $40 403-343-8662 TX390 TREADMILL, all FIREWOOD. Pine, Spruce, power, like new, $200.

Can deliver SOLD 1-4 cords. 403-844-0227

2100

1580

1590

1860

LOGS

For Rent #3000 - #3200

Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar.

Price depends on location.

Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346

1710

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

403-341-9990

Household Furnishings

1720

COFFEE Table, glass, silver 28.5’x57”, with 2 end table 24” round, bought at Sims. $195. 403-352-8811 COUCH $60, 4 drawer dresser $40, 3 drawer dresser $30, night stand $20, can deliver, all good cond. 403-392-5657

Stereos TV's, VCRs

1730

PS2 with 10 games $60, stereo w/cassettes $70, Game Cube with 2 games $60 403-782-3847 Wii with drums, games, and dance mat $140 403-782-3847

Misc. for Sale

1760

18 QT. electric roasting oven $20, 14” color flat screen tv like new $30, 1/2” 19V cordless variable spd. reversible drill $45, Craftsman spiral cut out saw $50, Dremel 16” scroll saw $75 403-347-2603

3020

Agricultural #2000 - #2290

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

Farm Equipment

2010

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

Farm Custom Work

2080

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

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

Suites

3060

DELUXE Innisfail 2 bdrm. n/p, balcony, inclds. water $860 + utils, 403-348-6594

Houses/ Duplexes

3020

3 BDRM. 3 bath, house in Inglewood. 1250 sq.ft., dbl. garage. 403-886-4735 SYLVAN LAKE: fully furnished, inclds dishes, bedding, 50” tv, utils.

Avail. now from $1100. to $1300. 403-880-0210.

4050

HIGH and DRY 4 Acres, 1 Mile E of Caroline, Trees on N Property Line, Power to Property, $129,000.

Dori Westin, Coldwell Banker ONTRACK Realty 403-357-9010

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

2184 Sq. Ft. 2 Bdrm., 3 Bath, 2.69 Acres.

Heated Shop. Tranquil Crick trickles thru. Mins. to Sundre. $437,000 Dori Westin, Coldwell Banker ONTRACK Realty 403-357-9010

Commercial Property

4110

4800 SQ. FT. BUILDING at Red Deer Airport.

403-886-2201

Lots For Sale

4160

Residential Building Lots in a Gated, Maintenance Free Golf & Lake Bedroom community, 25 minutes from Red Deer. Lots starting from 99K Contact Mike at 1-403-588-0218

Houses For Sale

4020

“COMING SOON” BY

SERGE’S HOMES

Transportation #5000-5300

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

Cars

Duplex in Red Deer Close to Schools and Recreation Center. For More Info Call Bob 403-505-8050

5030

5080

2011 HARLEY Sportster $9,000. 403-598-4131

2006 HONDA GOLDWING TRIKE w/Lehman Monarch 2 trike kit. This unit is loaded with all options plus lots of extra chrome. 49,500 kms.

Bike was triked in 2011.

Asking $33,000.

Call (403)318-4653 Buying or Selling your home?

Check out Homes for Sale in Classifieds Looking for a new pet?

Check out Classifieds to find the purrfect pet.

Looking for a place to live?

Take a tour through the Fifth CLASSIFIEDS Wheels

5110

2005 SPRINTER, model 293, 32’ with 2 slides, exc. cond. $14,000.

403-886-4751 2004 CORSAIR 26.5’, 1 large slide, well maint., ready for trip. $16,900.

403-227-6794

Utility Trailers

5140

2013 4x6, Black Utility Trailer $500.00 SOLD!!

Tires, Parts Acces.

5180

WANTED

SUV's

AT THE LAKE Executive 5 bdrm., 3 bath, Att. 4 + Garage.

Secluded, Quiet. Boat Dock, Beyond affordable, BELOW Replacement @ $749k. Dori Westin, Coldwell Banker Ontrack Realty 403-357-9010

1995 DODGE Caravan $600; 1980 Dodge work van $300 780-877-2255

700R4 GM Trans. Also, have 350 GM trans. w/ Lokar floor shift, $425. for sale. 403-350-1777 2005 BLUE Chrysler, PT Cruiser convertible $3800 SOLD!!!

GRAND THEFT

2009 PONTIAC MONTANA, 151,389 km, $5,500 obo.

403-886-2815

You can sell your guitar for a song... or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and we’ll sell it for you!

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

5050

5070

Vans Buses

Motorcycles Meticulous & Unique

SYLVAN LAKE, Private bdrm. +. Cable, fridge, etc. $550/mo. 403-880-0210

Trucks

2004 Chev Silverado 2500, loaded, 200,000 kms. excellent cond. $25,000 obo 403-342-0813 403-307-8286

ELNORA, 3 bdrm., main flr., 4 appls. $775/mo. incl. all utils, no pets. immed.

403-348-6594

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

Acreages

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

Avail. now from $1100. to $1300. 403-880-0210.

2190

1660

Household Appliances

Houses/ Duplexes

5040

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2007 NISSAN Extera 115,800 kms, $10,900 403-877-6020

Trucks

5050

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Public Notice #6000

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Lacombe Express 23

Thursday, April 16, 2015

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24 Lacombe Express

Thursday, April 16, 2015

Seedless Cucumbers C FRIDAY, April 17 to THURSDAY, April 23

Kraft BBQ Sauce 455ml - First 10

Hunt's Thick & Rich Pasta Sauce

10

10

$

plus dep & enviro

170g Package Imported

$

10

Mangoes

10 for

2 for

Selected Varieties Frozen - 519888g - First 4

10

$

Sweet & Juicy Imported

10

$

10

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Reser’s Baja Burritos

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Club Pack

4 for

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Calabrese Bread

10

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Blackberries

10 for

2L - First 10

10

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Delissio Pizza

10 for

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10

10 for

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