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FEELING THE HEAT- Calgary Hilltopper player Brandon MacIsaac makes a run with the ball during last week’s game at ME Global Athletic Park in Lacombe. The Hilltoppers stomped out the Prairie Fire’s flame with a 17-10 win. The Prairie Fire will be back on the field on April 25th to play Sarah Maetche/Lacombe Express the Falcons.

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‘Legends’ CrossFit helps seniors to stay in shape New local program aims to strengthen those in their golden years

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Lacombe Express

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eniors in Lacombe will soon be able to take part in a class that will help with everyday movements, range of motion, balance and strength training through the Legends CrossFit program.

CrossFit Lacombe is offering the ‘legends’ program with the aim of catering specifically to the needs of elderly persons.

It will break down exercises into easy-tolearn movements that will help those in their golden years move through life a little bit easier.

“We want to make the ‘Legends’ program because I know that there is a population for it here, and there weren’t similar senior fitness programs. There aren’t many options, and I think we can provide something that is very different,” said Ryan Staal, one of the owners and coaches at CrossFit Lacombe.

“We definitely have the knowledge to give those strengths to anyone, but I know that seniors are a population that really need that activity.”

Staal and Brendan Aspenes, the other CrossFit Lacombe owner, have been working to make connections in the community with other groups that facilitate senior fitness programs.

Facilitating a seniors’ fitness program has been a goal for Staal since he and his co-owner opened their gym. Staal said that when he worked in Stettler, he facilitated a fitness class called ‘Senior Strength and Balance’ and that he enjoyed it very much.

“It was one of the busiest classes I taught, and I loved it. The older ladies like to have fun and they are really just there to learn. Everyday it got a little bit better.

Seniors are just a really fun crowd to be around,” he said.

To make the class appropriate for seniors, Staal and Aspenes would break down movements of exercise and build up strength in easy-to-understand terms, so that anyone can participate, no matter their previous fitness experience.

“We’re adapting it by just essentially taking what we’d do for a regular class, and do what we do for anyone who has some difficulty or who are beginners: we will take the movement that we want to teach the people and break it down into basic components,” Staal said.

“That could be things like extending from the hip, reaching overhead, or bending over. We want to be taking what they can do and move people within their limitations, but properly. That way everyone gets the same workout but we can specialize it to the degree that they’re able to move.”

RE-LEARNING – Ryan Staal helps out Bonnie Hunt as she learns a few simple movements through the Legends CrossFit program, which is aimed to help seniors move better and feel stronger.

For anyone with injuries or problem areas, the program can be altered to address those problems. The idea is that the trainers would present a person with a small amount of exercise that would help them move around during day-to-day activities.

“They don’t need any other fitness history. They can come in, even if they haven’t done anything for a long time. All we care about is getting them healthy. We have no outside judgements, we just want people to come in and give some effort. We want to get them to move and hopefully teach them something that they can take outside of the gym, and apply to day-to-day lives,” Staal said.

“The main goal of this is to be able to give practical skills, as well as being healthy and fit. We want these people to go home, and not have trouble picking things off the ground, or getting up and off the toilet eas-

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ily. As you get older, simple tasks become increasingly more difficult. We’re going to mimic the everyday movements so that they can get stronger and so that outside of the gym, they are able to do more.”

Staal added although there are other options for senior fitness, CrossFit might be something worth looking into, as it offers a variety of exercises and expertise in movement.

“I think that everyday people weren’t really looking at the proper ways to move before things like CrossFit, where each motion and range of motion is broken down so carefully. It’s getting so much better now. With things like running and standing up from sitting, we think that we automatically know how to do those things well but we forget them over time, and our bodies have more trouble doing them properly,” he said.

For those unfamiliar as to what CrossFit is, Staal and Aspenes would describe it as fitness training for everyday life. They explained the difference between attending a CrossFit session versus a gym would be the change of focus. Aspenes said that they focus on health benefits rather than physical appearance, and practical application in life.

“Even something as simple as standing up from a chair (a squat) can hurt you later. If you’re not taught how to do it properly, and you do it wrong over and over, that’s going to take a toll on your joints as you get older. If you can do it perfectly every time, it’s a lot better.

“We teach you that with bar bells, or kettle bells, or just body weight. Eventually, that practice translates to you standing up properly every time.”

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Boards say education cuts lead to dire consequences

BY SARAH MAETCHE Lacombe Express Trustees from 19 school boards across Alberta announced on Monday that parents should expect class sizes to grow in the wake of last month’s provincial budget.

School boards from St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Schools (STAR), Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools and Wolf Creek Public Schools share concerns about the effects the budget will have on student success in school divisions with growing populations.

They are asking voters to pressure local candidates and politicians during the campaign to reconsider the education cuts and hopefully affect change.

For STAR Catholic, the 2015-16 school year is projected to have a growth of 5%.

With the continued and consistent enrollment growth also comes the need for new schools and more funding to support the student growth. This in itself leaves an imbalance between school divisions that are not experiencing growth, compared to those which are, officials say.

“This provincial election budget creates a two-tier education system penalizing the divisions across Alberta that are experiencing especially strong growth,”

said STAR Catholic Board Chair John Tomkinson.

The more challenging aspect of the provincial budget for STAR is the three-year funding freeze on any enrollment growth, which will be a devastating blow to the school division, he said.

STAR has seen a substantial increase in enrollment over the past five years with student numbers jumping from 2,669 to 3,517.

“Because of that growth, divisions such as STAR Catholic shoulder a much greater percentage of the education cuts than others, creating inequality in education funding,” said Tomkinson.

STAR predicts a funding shortfall of $1.8 million next year. With the carried deficit, increased growth and two new planned schools, the budget shortfall will grow and create dire circumstances.

“With the recent capital projects we are blessed to have received, STAR Catholic will have the capacity and facilities to add nearly 1,400 students in the next two years,” said Tomkinson. “In this election budget, those are now all unfunded students and that is completely unattainable and unsustainable.”

To maintain current service levels and to accommodate the increased number of students,

STAR is looking at a cost of $41.5 million, which leans toward $1.8 million in anticipated cuts. To cover the shortfall, in the future STAR could be looking at reducing classroom support, enlarging classroom sizes and making cuts to programs that affect the most vulnerable types of students.

“It’s still to be determined,” said Tomkinson. “But without acting on the enrollment growth, it will reduce our stability and with limited resources, it leaves us in an undesirable position.

“For the future of an equal, adequate and sustainable education system that serves all children, now is the time for all concerned about our children’s

future to speak out. This election campaign we are asking everyone concerned about education in Alberta to discuss this issue with the candidates in your area and send a clear message to the government that our kids should be a priority.”

The PC government also released a response on Monday, stating the school boards were not providing the full picture to Alberta parents.

“This year, my department reduced its operating budget by nine per cent and directed these savings to the front lines,” said Minister of Education Gordon Dirks. “I’ve been clear all along that school boards will be per-

mitted to use their reserve funds if needed to meet front-line service needs in the coming fiscal year while they find savings in non-teacher costs — that is what this money is there for. These are school boards, not school banks.”

Dirks added that the 2015 provincial budget asked school boards to find 2.7% cost reduction in administrative and non-teacher savings, without affecting teacher positions. School boards are expected to use their reserve accounts if needed in the coming year during the transition.

Wolf Creek Public Schools could not be reached for comment at the time of publication. news@lacombexpress.com

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New police facility predicted to be over budget

BY SARAH MAETCHE Lacombe Express The new police facility planned for the City of Lacombe is already anticipated to be over budget. City councillors received an update on the design progress of the facility earlier this month.

Council directed administration to tender the project using a cost estimate and to utilize a portion of the 2014 budget surplus to meet the anticipated funding shortfall.

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Development of the project began in March 2014, with the Police Facility Design Committee touring four police facilities within the province. A section of land in the Wolf Creek Industrial Park was also selected as the location for the facility.

Through the City’s 2014 and 2015 budgets, a total of $8 million was set aside for the facility. The initial estimate of $8 million was compiled in 2007. After more design refinements, a new estimate was crafted based on completed architectural drawings and totaling $7,818,000.

The Committee, identifying the importance of accurate cost projections, collaborated with the Lacombe Police Service, architecture and design firm to reduce costs in areas where possible, while ensuring the facility will suit the future needs of the police service, officials said. “Wherever possible, we found cost reductions to assist in this project,” said MacQuarrie. “It cer-

tainly is reflective of what is to come.”

Cost reductions were made by minimizing the number of cameras, revising generators sizes, eliminating exterior storage areas and reducing the number of interior walls, among other architectural tweaks.

With the reductions, savings of $500,000 were realized, bringing the estimation for the construction of the facility to $7,307,000 for a project total of $8,391,600. Although the cost is not set in stone, council’s endorsement was required to utilize the 2014 budget surplus towards the project.

“I commend the Police Facility Design Committee for a job well done in keeping our overall budget in mind when the cuts to the facility design and keeping the increasing costs within the five per cent range,” said Mayor Steve Christie. “I’m also pleased that council recognizes the importance of this state-of-the-art facility to our community.”

MacQuarrie said the project will be sent out to tender at the end of April with construction anticipated to start shortly after. news@lacombeexpress.com

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OPINION Supporting victims This week in April is marked by the Government of Canada as National Victims of Crime Awareness Week. The 10th annual Victims Week is observed across the nation from April 19th to 25th.

It’s a time used to raise awareness about the many issues victims of crime face, the services and programs provided to them and the various laws in place to help victims and their families.

The theme for this year is ‘Shaping the Future Together’, which recognizes the actions made by victims, advocates, criminal justice professionals and volunteers, who continue to shape the future that will give victims of crime a voice within the criminal justice system.

The government has also introduced a concrete legislative measure in 2014 to ensure that these voices are heard. Bill C-32, the Victims Bill of Rights Act, was introduced which gives distinct rights to victims of crime at the federal level.

It recognizes that victims

should have the right to information, protection and participation as well as the right to seek restitution.

Other measures have already been enacted that continue to recognize the important rights of victims of crime including Bill C-53, which ensures heinous criminals are kept behind bars for life and Bill C-26, that protects children from sexual exploitation and online crimes.

Throughout Canada there are countless dedicated professionals and volunteers who actively support making the future brighter for victims of crime.

Many of us may have been a victim of crime ourselves or have a family member who has been affected. As a victim of a crime, it can often be a confusing time right after the police leave, especially when it comes to navigating the criminal justice system. “What is the first step?” many may ask.

Since 1993, the Lacombe Victim Services Unit has offered support, information and referrals to people

in crisis. The vital local organization has trained volunteers on hand who can assist victims and help to lessen the impact of crime.

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as someone to talk to after the police first leave, provide advice on community resources, information on restitution and financial benefits, the status of a case, input into sentencing by a Victim Impact State-

ment and court preparations. The Lacombe Victim Services Unit provides assistance to primary victims, as well as to those who are beyond the victim who may receive repercussions of a crime.

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Campaign rhetoric usually translates policy into options voters understand. Wildrose emphasized the connection between higher taxes, increased spending, greater deficits and why Albertans should vote for them. The NDP, with a personable and decent leader, has an easy task explaining why ‘Albertans deserve better.’ We surely do.

What about the PCs? The machine is well-oiled. “We have a campaign strategy and a well-organized campaign,” said head mechanic Kelly Charlebois.

“Certainly everything is falling into place exactly the way we anticipated.”

The first thing in place was rebranding. This practice, all cowboys know, is highly favoured by cattle rustlers. It worked in the past. Randy Dawson, running the current campaign, first tried it out when former Premier Ed Stelmach promised “change that works.”

Next election, another former Premier, Alison Redford, promised “change from within” because the Tories were, “Not your father’s PC party.”

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COOPER version: “Albertans were very disappointed by their government. So was I.” To assuage our common disappointment, we should vote for Prentice and his plan, a plan without intelligible content. The budget that so offended fiscal conservatives is the first step in restructuring the entire economy: no more dependence on oil and gas. What will replace oil and gas, Jim, tomato production? Nobody knows.

According to the premier, “Everywhere I go people agree that we need a plan.” Right. Plans are just the ticket. Commissar Jim has a 10year plan. Even Commissar Stalin only went in for a five-year model.

For Prentice, professing a plan is evidence of competence and realism.

“It’s fine for those on the extreme right and extreme left to criticize, but it’s incumbent upon them to

put forward a plan that’s realistic.”

Why should they play the planning game rather than remind electors of what the PCs have done over the last decade?

Dawson pulled the extremist gambit last time and it worked.

But no one considers the remaining Wildrosers extremist, so much as honest. And the leftiness of the NDP, as one wag said, has always been more gauche than sinister.

Prentice’s remarks betray a deep Tory anxiety.

For good reason. Just before Jim McCormick, a former party president, resigned from the PC board, cryptically citing looming legal problems, seven (maybe nine) PC nominations were beset with serious scandals —well-publicized allegations of illegality, bribery and tampering by “the boys on the third floor,” which is to say by the premier’s office in the middle of which sits Dawson.

The dilemma faced by Prentice, Dawson, Charlebois and the lesser mechanics is common to all oligarchies: more money than supporters. Under modern circumstances this forces them into a PR campaign, into an ‘air war,’ to use the

contemporary image. Specifically, they must dominate the airwaves hoping no one else can get a message across. If only nonsense about a meaningless 10-year plan is available, perhaps Albertans will forego their common sense and vote for them.

What these cup-bearers to the oligarchy have overlooked is that every time they put Prentice or the PC logo in front of a voter, it turns them off. It makes people angry, not supportive. Because the entire process is bogus, from recruiting Prentice to purging Danielle Smith, every exposure of slick Jim just confirms that judgment.

Randy, you can’t make a silk purse from a sow’s ear, even in Alberta. To retain the porcine imagery so appropriate to an organization with two feet in the trough for a generation, lipstick on a pig does not hide the pig. It draws attention to it.

“Choose Alberta’s future,” the PC slogan instructs. Let’s do just that.

Barry Cooper is a research fellow at the Canadian Defence and Foreign Affairs Institute. His column is distributed through Troy Media.

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Week three of election campaign draws discussion As the provincial election quickly approaches, party leaders were hot on the campaign trail for the third week.

Re-instating government programs, diversifying the economy and hospital parking rates were all topics up for debate on Tuesday.

Alberta NDP leader Rachel Notley announced that the NDP would help create summer jobs for approximately 3,000 students by restoring the provincial Summer Temporary Employment Program (STEP), which was eliminated in 2013.

“Alberta’s students deserve to have the best job opportunities this summer,” said Notley. “That’s why the NDP will help open the doors for young Albertans by restoring STEP and undoing the damage caused by the PCs’ reckless cut. By investing in young Albertans, we will help students take their first step up the ladder and we will help build our province’s future.”

STEP was established by the Government of Alberta in 1972 to create summer job opportunities for students.

Notley announced STEP would be restored by investing $10 million annually to create the 3,000 jobs each year.

“By reversing the PCs’ cut and restoring STEP, we will create new opportunities for students to gain the experience and skills they need to enter the workforce and continue their learning outside the classroom,” she added.

Wildrose Leader Brian Jean announced a Wildrose government would make it mandatory for hospitals to offer two-hours free parking.

“Visiting a sick family member or loved one in the hospital comes with a heavy emotional cost,” he said. “We shouldn’t add financial costs to what is already a dif-

ficult time. This reflects our commitment to make lives more affordable for Albertans and help them keep more of their money in their pockets.”

Jean stated Alberta Health Services (AHS) generates around $70 million in revenue from current hospital parking fees.

The Wildrose move towards two-hour free parking would put an end to AHS profits from parking and make it more affordable for those to be a part of their loved ones’ care and recovery, he said.

He also responded to PC comments about the Wildrose low-tax balanced budget and savings plan.

Alberta Party Leader Greg Clark announced the PCs have failed to diversify the province’s economy. “During the last forty-four years the PCs have been saying that we need to diversify Alberta’s economy,” he said. “Forty-four years later the PCs are saying exactly the same thing with no results.”

Clark stated the Alberta Party plans to diversify the economy with market-driven solutions that will make it easier to start and grow business.

“The Alberta Party believes in marketdriven economic diversification where entrepreneurs and the free market, not the PCs decide the future direction of Alberta’s economy,” he said.

Premier Jim Prentice announced that after hearing from Albertans during the course of the campaign, he would reconsider reducing the charitable donation tax credit in the 2015 provincial budget. He added the PC government would maintain the previous rate.

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ing from Albertans during this campaign, it’s become clear that this choice was more than simply unpopular. Rather, Albertans have told me it was seen as contrary to our values as Albertans — values of generosity, community and looking out for one another. These are the leaders who manage your charitable dollars to deliver critical services and cultural excellence. These are the people we turn to, to help build and support our communities and we cannot tolerate even the impression that we might put that in jeopardy.”

He noted that the previous measure would have saved the province $90 million annually, but rescinding the change would not affect the three-year timeline for balancing the budget.

“Our plan has fiscal discipline at its core,” said Prentice. “This is a small

change but an important one and one must take to respect what Albertans have told us. We will continue to move forward with a realistic plan, taking immediate action on challenges we face, while breaking the boom and bust cycle and saving for future generations.”

The provincial election is set for May 5th.

Polling stations will be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. the day of the election.

Advance voting will take place from April 29th to May 2nd from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Advance polls in the Lacombe-Ponoka constituency are located at the Office of the Returning Officer: 117, 5001 52 St. Lacombe and the Rimoka Seniors Lodge at 5608 57 Ave. Ponoka.

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The Lacombe and District Chamber of Commerce will be hosting an all candidates forum for the provincial election on April 27th. The forum will be held in Centennial Hall at the Lacombe Memorial Centre (LMC). The forum will begin at 7 p.m.

Candidates from four parties within the Lacombe-Ponoka constituen-

cy will be present including Doug Hart for the Alberta NDP, Ron Orr for Wildrose, Tony Jeglum for the Alberta Party and Peter DeWit for the PC Party.

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Complete forum rules and regulations can be obtained through the Lacombe and District Cham-

ber of Commerce office.

Additional questions can be directed to info@lacombechamber.ca or by calling 403-782-4300.

Another provincial candidates forum for the Lacombe-Ponoka constituency will also be held on April 29th at the Stagecoach Saloon in Ponoka. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.

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Thursday, April 23, 2015

Lacombe Christian School students celebrate Grandparents Day

BY SARAH MAETCHE Lacombe Express Approximately 200 grandparents and grandfriends visited the Lacombe Christian School on Monday.

The annual Grandparents and Senior Supporters Day was a day for the students to show their appreciation for the seniors in their lives.

“It is one of our biggest social events of the year, and we always have a great turnout,” said Fiona Prins, development officer for Lacombe Christian School.

The day began with a special lunch in the West Campus gym just for the 230 grandparents. Attendees were treated to a lunch of soup and many desserts, all which were made by parents and families from

the school.

After lunch, the grandparents and senior supports watched a short presentation put on by the Kindergarten to Grade 6 students.

As the students took to the stage, they were eager to wave at their grandparents and showcase some of their skills.

The two Kindergarten classes performed two songs, 10,000 Reasons and The Butterfly Song. The Grade 1 classes recited Psalm 1.

The Grade 2 students performed two poems they presented during the Lacombe Music Festival last month called God Thinks You’re Wonderful and Noise Day. The Grade 2/3 class sang Thank You, Jesus.

The Grade 2 class sang On Top of Old Spaghetti,

a new take of On Top of Old Smokey. The Grade 4A class presented We Love our Grandparents, an original presentation with lettered signs noting the many reasons as to why they love spending time with their grandparents.

The Grade 5 classes performed two songs titled Holy, Holy, Holy and The Penguin Dance they also presented at the Lacombe Music Festival. The Grade 6 class rounded off the performances by reciting a poem called Grandparents, We Love You. After the presentations, the grandfriends were invited to visit the students in their classrooms in either campus.

Each classroom was a bustling place, with the students playing games, reading, drawing or participat-

ing in some type of activity with their special visitors.

Grandparents spent the afternoon bonding with the students and building community across multiple generations.

National Grandparents Day, a day usually set aside in September, began in Canada in 1995.

The government declared the second Sunday in September of each year

as Grandparents Day to acknowledge their importance in the structure of the family in the nurturing, upbringing and education of children. news@lacombeexpress.com

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VERY SPECIAL VISITOR - Grandparent Trudy Kuipers visits with her grandson Liam VanderPlaat in the Kindergarten classroom of the Lacombe Christian School during the annual Sarah Maetche/Lacombe Express Grandparents and Senior Supporters Day.

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fyi EVENTS The Annual Pancake Supper Fundraiser will be held at Lincoln Hall on April 25th. This year all proceeds will go to Lucas Wilhelm, a young boy that has recently been diagnosed with a tumor and is undergoing treatments in the Stollery. See the ‘Hope For Lucas’ page on facebook to learn more. Supper will be served anytime between 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Attendance by donation. All are welcome.

Community BBQ fundraiser, April 25th, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the No Frills parking lot in Lacombe.

100% of the proceeds go to the victims of the April 12th fire.

The Lacombe Palliative Care Society invites you to join them in celebrating their 20th Anniversary. The event on Tuesday, May 5th will be held at St. Andrew’s United Church Hall 5226-51 Ave. Lacombe. Dinner at 6 p.m.

At 7 p.m. speaker Kimberly Rideout, a cancer survivor, will speak of her journey following a cancer diagnosis. A freewill offering will be taken. RSVP by May 1st to Marg at marglink@ shaw.ca, Irene at 403-782-4314 or Diane at dlind@hotmail. com or call 403-782-4554.

Gideon’s Banquet hosted by Wolf Creek Chapter: Friday, May 1st at 6:30 p.m. at Kozy Korner 5024-53 St. Lacombe. Join us as we embark on a creative journey to reach Canada with the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Contact Ray or Elenor Merkus for tickets at 403-782-1490 or email emerkus5@gmail.com.

Pine Lake Singers and Friends Spring concert runs 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: Saturday, May 9th from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Elnora Museum. Shortcake, coffee and ice cream. All proceeds will go to the museum.

Bentley School Staff Reunion: Thursday, Aug. 6th to coincide with the Town of Bentley’s 100th Anniversary this sum-

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

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

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.

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 Mon-

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Youth Unlimited Drop-in Activities: 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

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Friends of the Library will have a book sale during Lacombe Days in July. Further information will be available towards the beginning of June.

days at 9:30 a.m. Help make quilts or bring your own quilt/ craft to work on. Check out our website at blackfaldsunitedchurch.com or call 403-8854780 for more information.

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

Kozy Korner — Tuesday Dinners every week at noon. Sunday Music April 12th and 26th at 1 p.m.

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.

Lacombe Dance Lessons – social

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Lacombe Walking Group meets Wednesdays from 12-12:30 p.m. at the Medcombe Walk-InClinic. No Registration required.

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 info, 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 at 10 a.m. at the Bentley Community Hall. New and returning players welcome. No experience necessary. Call Arnold at 403748-2744 for more information.

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

Clive Seniors’ Drop-In – 1:30 p.m. every Monday at the Clive Meeting Room. Contact Allan Street at 403-7843884 for more information.

Mirror Jolly Seniors — pancake breakfasts are held every second Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Thursday, April 23, 2015

Encore Art Sale celebrates artists ART ON DISPLAY Donna McLaren and Denise Schrauwen browse Gordon Hiebert’s booth.

Story and photos by Sarah Maetche/Lacombe Express

ARTISTIC WONDERLAND - Red Deer-based artist Christine Karron stands among many of her illustrations and animal-inspired art pieces.

MUSIC TO OUR EARS - Kayleigh McMann played a lovely piece on the piano while attendees cruised the displays.

UNIQUE CREATIONS - Lacombe-based visual artist Danielle Folkerts arranges some of the watercolour works at her booth.

From vibrant acrylic paintings to photography, live music and pottery, the Encore Art Sale and Celebration held this past weekend truly was a celebration of artistic expression in Central Alberta.

The 16th annual sale encompassed visual and musical arts, providing a unique cultural experience to all who walked through the doors of the Lacombe Memorial Centre.

“It was an excellent weekend,” said Maureen MacKenzie of the City of Lacombe.

“It was very well attended both days. We received many comments and people really enjoyed the new artists.”

Featured artist Marg Metcalf, a well-known artist from Sylvan Lake who depicts florals and panoramas from her travels, was on hand both days meeting with guests and providing a few special presentations.

On Friday night, attendees of Date Night spent the evening out enjoying art, fine wine and beer, appetizers and a variety of live music.

This year, the show boasted 14 new exhibiting artists who brought a splash of colour and artisan works to the show.

On Saturday afternoon, artisan Arne Handley demonstrated how he creates his beautiful pottery works. The Lacombe Art Guild was also present on both days and encouraged attendees to paint a stroke or two on a community piece of art.

Fifty-one students from the Wolf Creek School Division participated in the Student Art competition.

The emerging artists entered an astounding 78 pieces of art and were competing for three awards from the Lacombe Arts Endowment and Art Exhibit and Sale Committees.

Kasandra Calkins of Lacombe won the Dustin Peers Memorial Drawing Award.

Elli Young of Mirror was presented with the Jan Holoboff Junior High School Art Award and Sofia Capettini of Lacombe received the Charlie Donald Memorial High School Art Award. news@lacombeexpress.com

GOOD VIBRATIONS - Craig Gomez and Dominique Adams treated attendees to their relaxed music styles.

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City Page lacombe.ca

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

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

The next scheduled Regular Council Meeting dates and times are:

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

Monday, May 4, 2015, at 5 p.m. (Committee Meeting) Monday, May 11, 2015, at 5 p.m.

Reminders Kinsmen Aquatic Centre News

The Canadian Swim Patrol program provides enriched training for kids who are ready to go beyond the AquaQuest program.

Swim patrollers can work on content appropriate to their ability, no matter what level they’re enrolled in. Ability is the only prerequisite for the Canadian Swim Patrol program.

This program consists of three levels: Rookie, Ranger and Star.

Spring sessions are as follows: April 10-May 8 (Fridays 4pm 6pm) and May 22- June 19 (Fridays 4pm - 6pm). Program cost is $65. Please call (403)782-1278 for more information or to register.

Looking for courses to become a lifeguard? We offer them all at the Kinsmen Aquatic Centre. Call (403)782-1278 to find out how to become a lifeguard before summer starts.

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

Council Meeting Highlights Below are some highlights from the April 13 Regular Council Meeting. For detailed information about Council Meeting proceedings, please go to www.lacombe.ca to access the Meeting Agenda.

Award of Contract for Hydraulic Excavator Council awarded the 2015 Hydraulic Excavator RFP to Rocky Mountain Equipment (Red Deer), for the purchase of a brand new 2015 Case CX210C Hydraulic excavator. Council also recommended that the 2001 CAT 320CL be traded in as part of this transaction, for a total purchase price of $211,500.

Street Naming Council approved Wagon Close, Pioneer Crossing, Sagebrush Crescent, Horseshoe Crescent, Settler Avenue, Hacienda Crescent, and Harvest Point as the new road names to be located in Mackenzie Ranch. Council also approved Strawberry Plains Way and Harrison Drive as the amended road names to be located in Metcalf Ridge.

Police Facility Update Council directed Administration to tender the Lacombe Police Facility as contemplated in the most recent “Class B” cost estimate, and fund the previously unidentified estimated cost from a portion of the forecasted 2014 budget surplus, which is anticipated to be $409,121.

2015 Recreation and Culture Grant Program – approved community projects The City of Lacombe is pleased to announce the list of projects approved to receive funding from the 2015 Recreation and Culture Grant Program. This is the second year of the grant program, which supports new recreational and/or cultural programs and services that seek to enhance the quality of life of local residents.

The City has provided qualifying groups with additional funds to facilitate the 2015 Recreation and Culture Grant Program. The available grant funding for 2015 was $12,500, an increase of $2,500 over last year.

“The City of Lacombe is pleased to partner with local organizations to provide fun new recreation and culture opportunities through this program,” said Recreation and Culture Manager Sandi Stewart. “The 2015 projects will benefit many in our community:

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local seniors through the Wolf Creek Primary Care Network and Canadian University College programs; families will be able to enjoy the Lacombe Performing Arts Centre Foundation and Central Alberta Youth Unlimited events; and Maddox Dance Co. will bring everyone together with their inter-generational dance classes.”

The Lacombe and District Recreation, Parks and Culture Board reviewed a record number of requests for funding – totaling over $54,000 – on behalf of the municipality.

Below is a list of organizations chosen to receive funding through the 2015 Recreation and Culture Grant Program:

Project Title

Grant Approval ($)

Lacombe Performing Arts Centre Foundation

Canada Day Concert

2,800

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!

Wolf Creek Primary Care Network

Aging Well

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

Wolf Creek Primary Care Network

Prescription to get Active

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Maddox Dance Co

Local-Motion

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Canadian University College – Physical Education Centre

“Never Leave the Playground”

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Central Alberta Youth Unlimited

Unlimited Fun Run

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The Government of Alberta and the Lacombe Traffic Safety Committee would like to remind residents that April is Speed Awareness Month. Did you know: • Speeding doesn’t always kill. Brain injuries are one of the most common injuries that results from speed-related collisions • Speeding reduces the effectiveness of seatbelts and other safety devices such as air bags and side impact beams • Demerits for speeding range from two points (exceeding the posted limit by less than 15 km/h) to six points (exceeding the posted limit by more than 50 km/h);

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Thursday, April 23, 2015

City Page lacombe.ca

Library opens temporary kiosk

What’s New? Lacombe Police Service seeks community feedback The Lacombe Police Service is looking for input and feedback from residents via an online survey on how they as a police service are meeting the needs of our community, and how the citizens of Lacombe gauge the safety of our city.

Every few years, the police service conducts this type of survey, and then uses the results to plan service level strategies and priorities for the next business cycle. The survey only takes a few minutes and all Lacombe residents are encouraged to provide their input and feedback, as this is an important tool of helping ensure police service strategies align eectively with community needs.

The online survey can be found at the City of Lacombe website (www.lacombe.ca) under the Lacombe Police Service tab. Paper copies of the survey are available at both the Lacombe Police Station and at City Hall.

PUBLIC NOTICE 7D: I; ÛOB7M t{{ z The Mary C. Moore Public Library has established basic library services at a temporary kiosk in the Lacombe Memorial Centre (LMC), and 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 and Friday – 11 am – 4 pm • Tuesday and Thursday – 4 pm – 8 pm

“The kiosk will allow library members to speak with sta, have us place holds, and pick up their library materials,â€? said Head Librarian Christina Petrisor.“ We look forward to serving our members at this temporary location while the library is undergoes repairs and renovations. On behalf of the Library Board, I want to thank everyone in the community for their continued support during this diďŹƒcult period.â€?

The kiosk has no phone at the present time, and there is no public computer access. For library related inquiries, please contact Christina Petrisor at (403) 598-2495.

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

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PERMIT# 61/250.69 61/250.70 61/255.07

LOCATION 71 Ebony Street 73 Ebony Street 30 Estella Crescent

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

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LOCATION 5030 Highway 2A 4610 Highway 2A

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Lyndon Rush joins Blackfalds Volunteer Appreciation event

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Lacombe Express Last week bronze medal Olympian Lyndon Rush joined the Town of Blackfalds during the Volunteer Appreciation event, where two citizens were acknowledged for their community impact. Rebekka Flyer, 15, was awarded the Dylan Stork Youth Ambassador Award for her dedication to the Central Alberta Home School Choir, a group that hosts concerts to support an orphanage in Mwanza, Tanzania.

Jeanette Edwards was

presented with the Carol Simpson Volunteer of the Year Award for her engagement in the town of Blackfalds, particularly with the seniors’ Cheemo Club. As well, Edwards has been involved in a number of other volunteer opportunities in her community. “Volunteering is something that I’ve always wanted to do. When my kids were growing up I volunteered with their bowling and other things like that.

In Blackfalds, it’s such a small community and you get to know people that you want to help. I just love to

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help people the best I can.

I was overwhelmed being given this award.�

After the awards were presented, Rush took to the stage to share how volunteering had impacted his life and career. He also provided insight on his journey to the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics as part of Canada’s bobsled team. “The biggest way I’ve been impacted by volunteers has been through coaches. I started playing sports really young and in so many of my formative years, I was impacted by these men and women that were volunteering to help me have fun at a sport. “Along the way, coaches are always trying to teach you. They know that almost none of these kids are going to be professionals, so they teach other skills as well. They teach you things like to be good in your community.�

Rush had taken part in many sports as a child

growing up in Humboldt, Saskatchewan. He excelled in football in his high school years, and was encouraged to partake in university football.

During his time in high school, Rush was impacted by a coach who encouraged him to pursue an athletic career. “We had a football coach in high school who was an RCMP member in my town. He was a busy guy, and I remember it was hard for him to get to practices a lot, but he was always there. Because he was a police ofďŹ cer, he kind of knew which kids were getting into trouble or the directions they were going.

I remember him talking to me personally, and saying he knew I wasn’t getting myself into trouble,� Rush said. “He encouraged me a lot.

I was a good football player in high school, and they thought I’d play in university – that’s huge because you get your education paid

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As spring cleaning season begins, Alberta Health Services (AHS) is reminding Albertans to take steps to protect themselves from Hantavirus.  Hantavirus — a potentially fatal illness that primarily affects the lungs and respiratory system — is caused when humans inhale particles of urine or feces from an infected rodent, which become airborne when disturbed. As such, anyone who disturbs areas of mice or mice droppings can be at risk.

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Oh, Horrors! It’s Murder! showcases mystery

BY SARAH MAETCHE Lacombe Express The museum comes alive for ZAP! Theatre’s latest production Oh, Horrors! It’s Murder!

The well-seasoned cast will take audiences on a family-friendly adventure through the wonderfully fascinating and spooky world of the musical murder mystery.

Oh, Horrors! It’s Murder! plays at the beginning of May and the Central Albertabased theatre group is busy putting the finishing touches on the production.

“It’s very much a murder mystery,” explains ZAP! Theatre General Manager and Director Daniel Allers during a rehearsal on April 18th. “It’s very much a musical and it’s very much a comedy.”

In this production, the audience will act as mere observers, watching the mystery unfold right before their eyes. Even as they first enter the venue, they will be transported directly into the setting, being truly immersed into the world and atmosphere of the museum, setting the stage for the show.

“Basically, we take you to the Hamilton Museum, where there is a series of displays going on,” explains Allers. “You are here for a lecture by Dr. Dirk Carlton, who has discovered a famous Egyptian tomb.

He is going to reveal for the first time the artifacts. All is well until he starts speaking, the lights go out and he is found dead.

And then all the calamity that ensues in figuring out ‘who done it’.”

The cast of 13, along with the many behind the scenes crewmembers, have been rehearsing since January. Allers chose this production to add variety to ZAP! Theatre’s growing list of quality productions, he said.

“We have done so many different varieties of plays over four years,” he said. “So we picked this. It has sort of been in our back pocket.

“Murder mysteries are always really popular because people like coming and trying to figure out who did it. So we have a great time with that.”

In his directorial debut, Allers has been granted some artistic freedom, truly making the eerie production his own.

“This is everyone’s primary outlet and we always try and stretch the envelope to find something new to do,” said Allers.

“Every production we have done has been

MYSTERY, MURDER, MAYHEM– ZAP! Theatre presents Oh, Horrors! It’s Murder! next week. absolutely stellar. To be able to try and maintain that — to not just do something that is fun and enjoyable, but also has that part where you say, ‘I haven’t seen that before,’ that’s what every director’s dream is, to do something different.”

For Allers, who started ZAP! Theatre four years ago, and the cast, the production company has become so much more than just an opportunity to hone their talents on stage. “We started this to maintain friendships, build skills and offer familyfriendly entertainment for Central Alberta,” he said.

All of the costs of the production are directly covered by the cast itself, allowing every penny raised throughout the run of the show to go towards the charity project they have selected and supported over the

past years, an orphanage in Tanzania.

Amberly Bootsman, originally from Ponoka, who’s been with the company since day one, said she was slightly dismayed when she graduated from other theatre programs and didn’t have an outlet to channel her passion. “I was quite excited when Daniel got ZAP! together and to be involved again,” she said. “It’s really a great community on stage and off.”

“We had actors who love to act but had no opportunity to do so anymore, so this was both started as an opportunity to do that and to also have another fundraiser each year,” said Allers of ZAP! Theatre’s purpose and support of the orphanage.

Ben Butcher, of Lacombe, said the cast and ZAP! Theatre has become like a family to him. “It’s more than just theatre,” he

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said. “I like the fact that it’s actually doing some good in the world.”

Oh, Horrors! It’s Murder! plays May 1st at 7 p.m., May 2nd at 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m., May 8th at 7 p.m. and May 9th at 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Performances are at Asker Lutheran Church, east of Ponoka on Hwy. 53 and north on RR 23-2. Doors open half an hour before showtime.

Admission is by a free-will offering. All proceeds raised will go towards supporting the Christian Life Orphanage located in Mwanza, Tanzania.

For more information about Oh, Horrors! It’s Murder! or ZAP! Theatre, contact Allers at 403-348-1891 or email zaptheatreproductions@gmail.com. news@lacombexpress.com

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Why surgeons need cockpit training Would you buy an airplane ticket if the pilot refused to check his instrument panel before taking off ?

You’d probably would run for the woods, choose another airline or decide it’s safer to go by train. But a recent study shows some surgeons are not following proven surgical guidelines for a potentially fatal operation.

A study done at the University of Alberta reviewed carotid endarterectomies done in four western provinces. This study revealed one in 10 of these procedures should not have been performed, and 47% were done for dubious reasons.

Endarterectomy is a common operation performed to prevent stroke in

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JONES patients who have partial blockage of carotid arteries. These arteries, situated along both sides of the neck, carry oxygenated blood to the brain.

Patients with partially blocked carotids often suffer from transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), ministrokes. They complain of blindness and numbness lasting only a few seconds.

Unfortunately, TIAs are often the prelude to a major stroke and there’s no better

case for practicing prevention.

The surgical treatment is similar to a plumber’s approach to a blocked drain.

But, rather than inserting a snake to remove the obstruction, surgeons use delicate instruments to scrape and suck out atherosclerotic plaque. It’s a tedious and potentially dangerous task. During the operation a portion of plaque may break loose, travel to the brain and cause a stroke, the very thing the operation was meant to avoid.

It’s a tragedy if a patient suffers a stroke when there’s valid reason for the surgery. But if it happens when surgery is unjustified, it’s a catastrophe impossible to measure.

So why are questionable

endarterectomies being done? Dr. Henry Barnett, professor emeritus at the University of Western Ontario, is a world authority on carotid endarterectomy.

He says guidelines for this surgery have been researched and are clear about when and when not to use the operation. And that some surgeons are not following the guidelines.

For example, the operation should not be done if the carotid artery is only 50% blocked. And great care should be taken if patients have no symptoms such as TIAs. In these cases the risk of surgery is greater than the risk of the disease.

This report reminded me of one of my Harvard professors who reminded

us that, “It’s impossible to make a patient feel any better if he or she has no symptoms!”

The study also revealed the risk of questionable surgery depends on where you live. Surgeons in Saskatchewan received the most accolades as 78% of the operations adhered to the strict guidelines. Surgeons in British Columbia followed the specifications in only 46% of cases.

For surgeons, this finding is like getting caught with a hand in the cookie jar, an embarrassing experience. But the result of this study, reporting potential problems has been good for patients.

Dr. Max Findlay, a neurosurgeon at the University of Alberta Hospital,

reports that due to this criticism the rate of inappropriate endarterectomies has fallen from 18% to zero in Edmonton!

But should this surgery ever be proposed for patients who do not suffer from TIAs? If blockage is extensive even without symptoms, it could be the lull before the storm, and the risk of stroke greater than the risk of surgery.

The transcranial Doppler is being used to determine which patients need surgery. If this procedure detects the presence of micro emboli (tiny blood clots) in the brain, it’s believed these patients would also benefit from the operation.

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Cooking with garlic – is it a friend or is it a foe?

Being a chef, I am certain that you will think my opinion is biased when I tell you that garlic is my friend. However, I have reasons to support my love for this little bulb.

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on Cooking

I honestly believe that most people, who say they hate the taste of garlic must have been exposed to an overpowered Caesar dressing or Greek Tzatziki sauce at some point in their lives.

Garlic, when cooked, does not have that overly pungent flavour reminiscent of these raw form recipes. Alternatively, it

has a sweeter and smoother temperament and adds a depth of flavour to your dish that cannot be mimicked.

A perfect example of this would be roasted garlic. Whole heads of garlic roasted in the oven can be pureed and mixed into an endless variety of recipes such as breaddough, dips, spreads, stuffings, etc. and it’s one of the easiest things to prepare.

Preheat your oven to 450 degrees. Keep the garlic heads whole, and cut off the tops of the garlic heads, just enough to expose the tops of the garlic cloves. Place the heads of garlic in an ovenproof casserole dish equipped with a lid. Drizzle 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil over each of the exposed garlic heads, and season lightly with salt and fresh cracked pepper.

Cover and bake for 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and let stand at room temperature (with the lid on) until cool enough

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to touch. Serve whole for presentation, or squeeze out the cloves and mix into a variety of spreads, dips, or sauces.

Garlic is one of the oldest cultivated plants and has been hailed as one of world’s most celebrated medicinal vegetables.

There are many stories that proclaim of its pure powers to increase endurance and stamina. It also has many therapeutic properties. Medical studies have confirmed that garlic contains natural antibiotic and cleansing qualities and it is used to treat a wide range of health problems.

When buying garlic, you want to make sure that that the bulb or ‘head’ is not discoloured and it is tightly wrapped in its own natural paper-like skin. Do not buy garlic that is falling apart, as this is a sure sign of its age. Additionally, stay away from garlic that has little green sprouts coming from the encased cloves — although these are virtually harmless, they are a sign that the garlic has been stored in an area that is too humid.

Garlic is best stored in a cool, dry, wellventilated space and it will keep for several months. It is not recommended that you store garlic in your refrigerator.

I cook with and consume garlic on a daily basis. There are many ways to add this wonderful vegetable to a variety of dishes; just practice ‘moderation’ if the thought of the taste in your recipe scares you.

Dear Chef Dez: I have heard that the common garlic available in grocery stores comes from China. Is this true and if so where can I buy local garlic?

Sincerely,

Roy R. Nanaimo, B.C. Dear Roy: Yes, this is usually the case. The sign at your produce counter should say where the garlic is from, or if sold in small mesh bags of three heads there will be a tag on it.

Alternatively you can always inquire with the produce staff if you are unsure about the garlic’s origin. A few phone calls to markets in your area, before you venture out, will save you some time.

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

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SPORTS Bentley Generals disappointed after Allan Cup loss

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Lacombe Express The Bentley Generals returned home empty-handed after a loss in the 2015 Allan Cup final to the South East Prairie Thunder, who won the game 2-0.

Coach Ryan Tobler was – like the rest of his team – very disappointed but still was proud of the team for all of their hard work put forward over the 2014/2015 season.

“Of course, we fought right till the end. They battled and we did great on a five on three, and we tried to build some momentum from that. Look who they beat – they beat the host, they beat Grand Falls, they beat us. Sometimes you just have to tip your hat to certain teams,” Tobler said.

“I just feel bad because we have this great group of guys who battled very well all year. It’s really tough to swallow, but that’s the way it is, so there isn’t much to do now. I feel bad for the team to lose in that moment after working so hard.”

Mark Agnew of the Prairie Thunder took the lead in the second period with the game’s first goal, assisted by Rob Smith and Greg Beller. In the third period, the team scored again, this time with Shawn Limpright sharing the glory with Terry Yake and Blake Forsyth.

Generals coach Tobler said that although Prairie Thunder had taken the lead, the Generals fought hard to try and even up the score.

“I thought that defensively, we were great. We didn’t give them hardly anything – the problem was that they didn’t give us much of anything, either. You’re running into a trapping system like that, and the goaltender just blocked so well. We just didn’t seem to get sustained pressure,” he said.

“It was one of those games where we’d love to have had another shot at it, but that’s just not

TOUGH LOSS - Bentley Generals defenseman Giffen Nyren faced off against a South East Prairie Thunder player during the 2015 Allan Cup championship, photo submitted where the Prairie Thunder took the championship title. how it works. We had our chances, albeit limited, but we had a few chances to tie it up. We needed that first goal to make things change a little bit but it didn’t go our way this year. However, I’m extremely proud of how we got there.”

The Generals led their division this year with a season record of 23 wins, one loss and no ties. Unfortunately, the work didn’t pay off this year, but serves as moti-

vation for next.

“Of course the fire will come back and we will just try to get back up on that horse. Two years in a row now we’ve made it to semis, and then the finals and next year we will have another shot at redemption. We made it all this way, and soon something’s got to give,” Tobler said.

“We lost three games all year, and that last game is the biggest one and it hurts.

The atmosphere was great. The tournament (Clarenville) put on was outstanding. The fans were great. We were ready. We had great energy coming off of the big win against Grand Falls, and we just couldn’t seem to get through (Prairie Thunder). They had a system and stuck to it, so I’ve got to give them credit. Right now, it’s still really tough to swallow.”

Tobler said that although it was a difficult loss, he and the rest of

the team would learn from it.

“It’s still fresh, and maybe when I go back and watch the game I’ll see something that I’ll want to change. But that’s the way it goes when you lose – especially in a big game. You’re always going to have the could’ve, would’ve, should’ve feelings. I guess it’s another learning opportunity, that’s about all I can say about it.”

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Chiefs battle it out in Esso Cup championships

BY JENNA SWAN Lacombe Express As the Esso Cup National Championships continue, the Sutter Fund Chiefs lost to the Sudbury Lady Wolves Tuesday evening 7-2 in Red Deer.

That followed a victory on Monday as the Red Deer Major Midget ‘AAA’ team took on the Edmonton Thunder in the second game of the championships.

The electrifying chant of “Go Chiefs Go!” bellowed from the crowd of around 600 fans sporting their red gear in support of their team as the Esso Cup’s own ‘Battle of Alberta’ unfolded.

As the only two teams from Alberta competing in the Cup, the Chiefs and the Thunder were no strangers after having come up against one another in their respective league championships.

While the Chiefs may have fallen short in their provincial battle, losing out to the Thunder at the end of their season – it was a victory Monday evening after the Chiefs conquered 2-0.

The Chiefs play tonight against the Central Plains Capitals at 7 p.m. in hopes of making it to Friday’s semi-finals and again on to Saturday’s finals.

Head Coach for the Chiefs Tom Bast said dedication and determination were responsible for the back-to-back wins their team had taken following Sunday night’s victory against Moncton.

“There’s certainly been some pressure, usually with host teams that’s what they

are there to do is host and they don’t usually win,” explained Bast. “Our objective is to win – we’ve worked hard this year and it’s been an incredible journey filled with ups and downs but the girls know how important it is to work hard.

“They are well-schooled and well-disciplined and we have pushed them and prepared them as well as we possibly could,” he said.

And win they have, thanks in part to a keen game of goalkeeping from Chief Sarah Murray, who shut out the Thunder by stopping the over 40 shots that came her way.

“She really kept us in the game,” said Bast.

“She is so dedicated and committed and when you have any athlete that committed and who wants to be the best then you’re going to see that on the ice.

“She is so focused and very driven – kudos to her because she has been that way for us all year.”

Strong goaltending wasn’t the only reason behind the Chief’s prevail over the Thunder, with two strong goals coming first from Jordyn Burgar early in the first period, following by one from Abagael Thiessen.

Currently Hockey Canada has both Thiessen and Murray listed among the tournaments ‘Players To Watch’ lists alongside Chief Mairead Bast.

From an administration standpoint, Red Deer Minor Hockey President Todd Thiessen said that as hosts Red Deer is break-

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ing records with the number of tickets sold thus far in comparison to the last two years of the Esso Cup which were hosted in Hamilton in 2014 and Burnaby back in 2015.

“I knew we were going to have a good team and we have the advantage of being able to play on our home ice in front of our own crowd of fans,” said Todd, on his excitement to be able to host the Cup. “The energy has been unreal from our crowds and we’ve had immense support

from local schools in bringing their students to watch lunchtime games,” he added.

“There truly is no better way to promote female hockey than hosting this level of tournament and it is certainly a once-in-alifetime opportunity.”

For more information about the Esso Cup National Championships and to keep up to date on scores and game times visit www.hockeycanada.ca. jswan@reddeerexpress.com

Local football player has CFL aspirations

BY SARAH MAETCHE Lacombe Express For Kaedann Price, playing the high-contact sport of football is a stress reliever.

The sport that some cringe at while watching the frequent points of impact continues to draw the young athlete in as his career progresses.

“It’s healthy to get that frustration out by joining a contact sport,” said Price.

He added that all kids should play some type of sport as it can also boost your self-esteem. “It really keeps you on your toes,” he said.

Price, 15, of Lacombe County, has been participating in sports throughout his life. He first began playing pond hockey but made the switch to football three years ago.

“It turns out I was just better at it,” he said. “I was a bigger kid, so playing football really helped my self-esteem.”

Price started out playing with the Lindsay Thurber Junior Raiders in Grade 8 and received the prestigious 2012 Lineman of the Year Award.

He has been a starter for the Raiders’ senior team from Grade 10 until present. Since the Raiders season doesn’t ramp up until the fall, in the meantime Price channels his love of football into playing with the Prairie Fire Football Club, a Central Albertabased high-level midget football team.

He’s played with the spring league team since 2013 as an offensive tackle.

He has also tried out and made the Central Zone Football team, which competed at the 2014 Alberta Summer Games.

Among intensive training and playing with various teams, playing football takes a lot of determination and hard work, said Price. “It takes a lot of work, conditioning and mental skills, like learning plays,” he said. “You have

to be tough, as you play in rain, snow, sunshine and everything.”

Price is currently attending tryouts for the U18 Provincial Team. The tryouts began on April 19th and are ongoing throughout the month. He also has aspirations to play in the CFL, college ball or the NFL in the future.

“After Grade 12, I want to attend and play for the University of Calgary,” said Price.

He also hinted that he’s heard word that football may be considered an Olympic sport at some point, so perhaps an Olympic gold medal is also in his future.

Price and the Prairie Fire Football Club played their season home opener at ME Global Athletic Park in Lacombe this past Friday against the Calgary Hilltoppers.

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HOMES & LIVING

FINE FORM - This Scarlett Built Homes show home in Blackfalds offers plenty of prep room for cooking and baking.

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Current trends don’t have to define your style The percentage of clients who ask what is trending on design only to make a sour face when I describe newest happenings is very high.

I think that often people come in with their favorite styles and colours and then when they discover that the trend is opposite of their ideals they recoil in horror and ask ‘are you sure!?’

Sometimes I wish I wasn’t sure, I sincerely wish that gold and brass were not making a comeback and that Mid Century Modern style was not one of the hottest things trending but sometimes facts are facts.

Mid Century Modern architecture is an absolute throwback from the 1940s, 50s and 60s.

Frank Lloyd Wright is partially credited for the creation of this minimalistic, groovy style. It was the introduction of post and beam design which eliminated the need for room dividing support walls

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WYSE which birthed the open floor plan most of us enjoy today.

If you need a visual for this archetype, think back to the house you saw on TV while watching The Brady Bunch.

The open floor plan and simplistic furnishings on the set of this iconic show are now being frequently used in interiors in 2015.

Post World War II it became trendy to ‘modernize’ homes and interiors to welcome in a new era in architecture. Lines became pared down, minimalistic and almost seamless. Do you remember the famous Egg Chair designed by Arne Jacobsen?

Most of have seen or even relaxed in such a creation which has continuous flow from seat to back defining this burgeoning style.

After 1965 this trend of minimalism almost completely disappeared and has briefly raised its head about every decade until the TV series Mad Men was revealed.

Mad Men brought us back to the days when men used pomade in their hair and smoked in their teak panelled offices while propping their oxford clad feet on top of desks. Suddenly the demand for the minimalistic look and style was on the rise and designers scrambled to meet the need.

Modern furniture and fabrication designers answered the call and before you knew it, the Mid Century Modern style was once again blossoming even though many items were newly ‘created’ products using the style of the 70’s as inspiration.

Mid Century Modern furniture is now being hailed as one of the must have trends

of 2015, teak furniture is booming and chair backs are getting lower and flatter.

Wallpaper is going graphic and large scale prints are apparent in fabric designs.

This is bad news for those of us who do not remember the style of the 70s with much fondness but the good news is that we now have a variety of choices when it comes to choosing our ideal style.

We are given the freedom to choose a few funky retro pieces and blend it with any style we wish which will ultimately create our own personal brand.

It has never been more fun to decorate than right now as we are free to create, define and brand our beloved items and bring in any number of new items to tweak that style to perfection. Don’t despair about the strange trends that may come and go; borrow from them if you wish but you do not need to let them define your unique brand.

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Thursday, April 23, 2015

Horoscope ARIES

TAURUS

Mar 21/Apr 20

Apr 21/May 21

Aries, now is a great time

A big change may be looming,

to take a chance and try

Taurus. Think about leaving

something new. Something

your comfort zone and trying

different may be just what you

an adventure.

need to get back in the swing

You never know what the

of things.

experience will bring.

GEMINI May 22/Jun 21

CANCER Jun 22/Jul 22

There’s a lot to accomplish

You tend to gravitate toward

right now, Gemini, but

leadership roles, Cancer. That

distractions seem to turn up

can pack on the pressure, and

just when you get on track. Try

sometimes you need a break.

to keep your attention focused

Choose this week to stand on

on the tasks at hand.

the sidelines.

LEO

VIRGO

Jul 23/Aug 23

Aug 24/Sept 22

Leo, even though you’re

Virgo, trust your own instincts

excited about a planned

when an unusual

getaway, you’re also a little apprehensive about leaving home for long. Shake off such the time away.

go with your gut.

SCORPIO Oct 24/Nov 22

Libra, a friend reenters your life

Scorpio, be alert at work this

this week and you are better

week, as a great opportunity

for it. Enjoy this rekindled

may be coming your way

friendship and set aside some

and you want to be prepared.

time to catch up and share a

Supervisors will like that you’re

few laughs.

on your toes.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 23/Dec 21

CAPRICORN Dec 22/Jan 20

Sagittarius, your excitement

Capricorn, it is finally time

over an upcoming revelation

to take a well-deserved rest.

has you wondering how long

Make the most of this time

you can keep a secret. Hang in

to get some R&R as your

there a few more days, and all

schedule might be hectic once

will work out just fine.

more in just a few days.

AQUARIUS

PISCES

Jan 21/Feb 18

Feb 19/Mar 20

Aquarius, put yourself first this

Pisces, an unlikely source

week, even if you have a lot of

provides all of the inspiration

things on your plate. If you’re not at your best, you will not be able to help others, so take some time for yourself.

Fill-in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once.

Each 3x3 box is outlined with a darker line. You already have a few numbers to get you started.

Remember: You must not repeat the numbers 1 through 9 in the same line, column or 3x3 box.

26. Play a role 27. Humbug 28. Single Lens Reflex 29. Billiards stick 35. Parts of an hour (abbr.)

36. A.K.A. opt key 37. Tool to work the soil 38. Not or 40. Pain in the middle or inner ear 41. Collection of Psalms for liturgical use 42. Int’l. news organization 43. High Ottoman official 44. Equipped with gears 45. __ Doria, ship 47. Informal complaint 48. Kurt Weill’s 1st wife, Lotte 49. Cain and __ 52. Canadian flyers 53. contest 54. At some prior time 55. Make sense of language

offer advice, but you will be most satisfied if you

LIBRA

ANSWER

situation arises. Others will

feelings and enjoy

Sept 23/Oct 23

HOW TO PLAY:

you need this week.

Be thankful to have such a person in your life.

CLUES ACROSS 1. Limited period 5. PC graphics file format 8. Coarse file 12. Smooth and lustrous 14. Equal, prefix 15. Waxplant genus 16. One who puts up with 18. H. Potter’s BFF 19. Strays 20. Night flight 21. Over the counter (abbr.)

22. Salt Lake state 23. DWTS’s oldest judge 26. A way to cut off

30. Hunted beings 31. Sacred tobacco pipe 32. Electronic data processing 33. # of nativity kings 34. Nebraska’s largest city 39. School spirit rally 42. 20th Greek letter 44. Belonging to Greek Mother Earth 46. Daisy tanacetum 47. Skilled in many areas 49. Mures river city 50. Brew 51. Extreme fear

56. Ethiopian monetary unit 57. Cardboard box (abbr.)

58. Esoteric 59. Sword similar to a foil 60. __, you!

61. Grass tree 62. Queen of Sparta 63. Major division of geological time 64. Supply with nourishment

CLUES DOWN 1. Czar 2. Czech River 3. Nev. Senator since 1987

4. Person of ancient Media 5. Russian meat pie 6. Atom with the same atomic # 7. Harmony 8. Watery discharge from the eyes or nose 9. Arteries 10. “Breaking the Silence” author Katrina 11. Crushing blow 13. Florida state dessert 17. Della __, singer 24. Meshlike fishing device 25. Storage warehouse

ANSWER

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Thursday, April 23, 2015

Lacombe Express

deadline: Monday @ noon

CLASSIFIEDS To place an ad, call Toll Free:

1.877.223.3311

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

Funeral Directors & Services

Medical

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

790

Truckers/ Drivers

860

Employment Training

900

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONISTS are in huge demand! Train with the leading Medical Transcription school. Learn from home and work from home. Call today.

1-800-466-1535; www.canscribe.com. info@canscribe.com.

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT Operator School. In-the-seat training. No simulators. Real world tasks. Weekly start dates. Funding options.

Weekly job board! Sign up online! iheschool.com.

1-866-399-3853. Marine Engineering Officers required for various civilian positions with the DepartCENTRAL AB based ment of National Defence trucking company requires Oilfield in Victoria and Nanoose CONTRACT Bay, BC. Online applicaDRIVERS tions only through the LOCAL SERVICE CO. in AB. Home the odd night.

Public Service Commisin Red Deer REQ’S EXP. Weekends off. sion of Canada website, VACUUM TRUCK 403-586-4558 Reference# OPERATOR DND14J-008698-000051, Must have Class 3 licence Selection Process# w/air & all oilfield tickets.

Business 14-DND-EA-ESQ-386803, Fax resume w/drivers Opportunities Canadian Forces Auxiliary abstract to 403-886-4475 Fleet. Applicants must meet all essential qualifiSAWMILLS from only Celebrate your life cations listed and complete $4,397. Make money & with a Classified the application. save money with your own ANNOUNCEMENT ***http://jobs-embandmill. Cut lumber any plois.gc.ca/index-eng.htm. dimension. In stock ready Le ministère de la Défense to ship. Free info & dvd: nationale recherche des www.NorwoodSawProfessionals agents de la mécanique mills.com/400OT. navale pour combler divers 1-800-566-6899 ext.

REGISTERED 2200 postes civils à Victoria et 400OT. HOUR MASSAGE Nanoose Bay en ColomTHERAPIST REQ’D bie-Britannique. Nous Start immediately, please Misc. acceptons uniquement les forward resume to: candidatures posées en Help drjeff joneschiro@ ligne au site Internet de la gmail.com or drop off to: Commission de la fonction GLENN’S GIFT 3, 1959 GAETZ AVE. publique du Canada, nuSHOP Jones Family Chiropractic méro de référence (next to Glenn’s DND14J-008698-000051, Restaurant) needs full and numéro du processus de part time staff. Good Restaurant/ sélection 14-DND-EAwages in pleasant ESQ-386803, Flotte auxiliHotel surroundings. Open 9 am aire des forces armées 7 pm. 7 days/week. Phone canadiennes. Les postuEAST 40TH PUB 403-318-0687 or apply in lants doivent remplir le person Hwy. 2 south REQ’S P/Tor F/T COOK formulaire de demande et Gasoline Alley. Ask for Apply in person with resume posséder toutes les qualifiGlenn or Carlee 3811 40th Ave. cations essentielles énumérées. ***http://jobsTAP HOUSE emplois.gc.ca/indexfra.htm BAR & GRILL

800

870

810

What’s Happening

Employment #700 - #920

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

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

#50 - # 70

Coming Events

52

DOWNTON ABBEY TEA PARTY @ Morrison House Cafe in Lacombe, Wed., May 20 @ 3 p.m. Dress in 1900-1920s. Tickets $20.

All proceeds to MS Society.

For info., 403-782-6865

Found

56

SET OF 3 KEYS found on east side of Arena on walking trail. Must identify to claim.

Call 403-347-6253

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

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

Medical

790

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

880

820

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

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

850

Trades

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

Must have drivers license.

Fax resume to 341-5066

MEDICAL TRAINEES needed now! Hospitals & doctor’s offices need certified medical office & administrative staff! No experience needed! We can get you trained! Local placement assistance available when training is completed. Call for program details!

1-888-627-0297.

TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.

SEEKS

Concrete Finishers, Carpenters, Bobcat Operators

SAFETY PERSON

For residential & commercial concrete work in the Red Deer area.

-Excellent rate of pay -Benefit packages Send Resume to: apply@pmcl1964.ca or Fax Resume to 403-342-1549

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

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career!

Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program.

Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

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

Career Planning

920

INTERESTED IN the Community Newspaper business? Alberta’s weekly newspapers are looking for people like you. Post your resume online. FREE. Visit: awna.com/ for-job-seekers.

Business Services #1000 - #1430

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

Contractors

1100

Advocate Opportunities

Advocate Opportunities

ADULT Newspaper Carriers Needed For Early Morning Delivery of the RED DEER ADVOCATE by 6:30 am.

Mon. - Sat. Reliable vehicle needed.

For ROSEDALE Area $391.00/mo.

For more info call Jamie at 403-314-4306 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. MICHENER AREA 50A. St. between 40 Ave. & 42 A Ave, 50, 51, 51A & 52 St. between 40 Ave. & 43 Ave. and Michener Drive area. $229.00/mo.

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

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

CENTRAL AB LIFE & LACOMBE EXPRESS

CONCRETE???

LACOMBE BLACKFALDS

We’ll do it all...Free est.

Call E.J. Construction Jim 403-358-8197 REMOVAL of old concrete, Garage/RV pads, driveways, patios, bsmt. Dave 352-7285

1 day a week in:

Please call Rick for details 403-314-4303

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Thursday, April 23, 2015

Advocate Opportunities

Firewood

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

Landscaping

1240

REFORESTATION NURSERY SEEDLINGS of hardy trees, shrubs, & berries for shelterbelts or landscaping. Full boxes as low as $0.99/tree. Free shipping. Replacement guarantee.

1-866-873-3846 or www.treetime.ca.

Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

Legal Services

1260

CRIMINAL RECORD? Think: Canadian pardon.

U.S. travel waiver.

Divorce? Simple. Fast.

Inexpensive. Debt recovery? Alberta collection to $25,000.

Calgary 403-228-1300/ 1-800-347-2540.

Misc.

Services

1290

5* JUNK REMOVAL Property clean up 505-4777 CANADA BENEFIT GROUP. Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000. from the Canadian Government.

Toll free 1-888-511-2250 or www.canadabenefit .ca/free-assessment.

Livestock for Sale GET BACK on track! Bad credit? Bills?

Unemployed? Need money? We lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420; www.pioneerwest.com.

NEED TO ADVERTISE? Province wide classifieds.

Reach over 1 million readers weekly. Only $269. + GST (based on 25 words or less). Call this newspaper NOW for details or call 1-800-282-6903 ext. 228.

Painters/ Decorators

1310

JG PAINTING, 25 yrs. exp.

Free Est. 403-872-8888

Personal Services

1315

Buy & Sell #1500 - #1990 Aircraft ..............................1510 Antiques & Art ..................1520 Auctions ............................1530 Bicycles ............................1540 Building Supplies ..............1550 Business Machines ..........1560 Cameras & Accessories ..1570 Children’s Items ................1580 Clothing ............................1590 Computers ........................1600 Concert & Event Tickets ..1610 Equipment - Misc. ............1620 Equipment - Heavy ..........1630 Tools ................................1640 Farmers’ Market & Food Basket......................1650 Firewood ..........................1660 Lumber ............................1670 Garden Supplies ..............1680 Lawn Tractors ..................1690 Health, Dietary, Beauty ....1700 Household Appliances......1710 Household Furnishings ....1720 TV’s, Stereos, VCR’s ........1730 Hot Tubs & Accessories ..1740 Jewellery ..........................1750 Kid’s Deals........................1755 Misc. For Sale ..................1760 Musical Instruments..........1770 Music Lessons..................1780 Piano & Organs ................1790 Office Supplies ................1800 Pets & Supplies ................1810 Pet Services ....................1820 Cats ..................................1830 Dogs ................................1840 Sports Cards ....................1850 Sporting Goods ................1860 Collectors’ Items ..............1870 Swap, Barter & Trade ......1880 Travel Packages ..............1900 Wedding Supplies ............1910 Recycled Products............1920 Wanted to Buy ..................1930 Items to Give Away ..........1940

1660

FIREWOOD. Pine, Spruce, Can deliver 1-4 cords. 403-844-0227

LOGS Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar.

Price depends on location.

Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346

Garden Supplies

END Tables, (2) matching, $14. ea. or both for $25.

403-782-7439 Tired of Standing?

Find something to sit on in Classifieds

KENMORE lawn mower $50 obo 403-346-7384 RASPBERRY mature canes, free.

403-782-7439

1710

FRIGIDAIRE fridge good working cond, white $200 obo 403-346-4263

Household Furnishings

1930

FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed dealer.

1-866-960-0045; www.dollars4guns.com.

1680

AIR Compressor, Porter Cable, 40’ hose w/ nozzles, 3 HP, 4 gal., $100. 403-782-7439

Household Appliances

Wanted To Buy

1720

COFFEE Table, glass, silver 28.5’x57”, with 2 end table 24” round, bought at Sims. $195. 403-352-8811

1530

Agricultural #2000 - #2290

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

Farm Custom Work

2080

2190

Grain, Feed Hay

HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola.

Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed.

Buying damaged or offgrade grain. “On Farm Pickup” Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252.

Condos/ Townhouses

3030

Suites

3060

DELUXE Innisfail 2 bdrm. n/p, balcony, inclds. water $860 + utils, 403-348-6594 ELNORA, 3 bdrm., main flr., 4 appls. $775/mo. incl. all utils, no pets. immed.

403-348-6594

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

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

SECURITY GATES

1730

2100

1760

1370

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

Realtors & Services

4010

1590 1620

1430

SPRING cleaning, weekly mows, anything yards we do. familyyards.com or call 587-876-8969 We change daily to serve you better.

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

1640

Firewood

1660

AFFORDABLE

Homestead Firewood Spruce, Pine, Birch -Split. avail. 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472 B.C. Birch, Aspen, Spruce/Pine. Delivery avail.

PH. Lyle 403-783-2275

1800

Sporting Goods

1860

PROSET Hockey Card, one box (NEW) 1991 - 1992, $30.

GOLF bag, black, traveling style. $45.

403-885-5020

2190

THE HEART of Every Home is in its Kitchen.

Kitchen specials starting at $138,500. Upgrades include full backsplash, stainless steel appliances & more. For more information call United Homes Canada 1-800-461-7632 or visit our site at www. unitedhomescanada.com.

TO BE MOVED 16 x 80 3 bdrm. 2 bath, 2 walkin closets, vaulted ceilings, 2 BDRM. Lacombe Condo carpet/lino, inclds. appLs. Ground flr, 45+ bldg, N/S and window coverings, n/s no/pets. $1200/mo w/utils. pet free home, $72,000 Avail. May 1. 780-484-0236 obo 403-350-0251

CUSTOM TUB GRINDING

OAK pedestal table w/4 installed to your budget.

Auctions chairs and 2 leafs, good 10 ft. to 32 ft., auto openers, cond. $150 firm key pad, solar or electric.

403-746-5123 318-5420 AUCTION Steel or wood posts, your Sales Wed. @ 6 pm. gates or custom. Call for ATTENTION FARMERS Antique sales 1st. Sun. of quote. TL Harris Bobcat SOFA $40; double bed and FARMERETTS the month @ 1 pm. Apr.5 Service Ltd. Trent @ $80 can deliver With spring here, it’s time Moose Hall 2 miles south 403-358-1415 403-346-0674 for new beginnings and of Ponoka on 2A perhaps a new relationship.

WE BUY FOR CASH. Call Laura 403-304-4791 Livestock Sincere Connections Check website for full listings Stereos Dating Service Red Deer. www.bigstrapperauctions.net TV's, VCRs Call 403-886-4733 PUREBRED red and black FARM AUCTION. SaturAngus bulls. 1 and 2 year HIP OR KNEE VHS movies, (100). $75. day, April 25 at 10 a.m. olds. Semen tested Replacement? Problems 403-885-5020 Machinery, trucks, trailers, and delivered. with mobility? The shelters, tools, antiques, Vicwin Farms Disability Tax Credit. $2, variety, tractors, and more! Misc. for 403-784-3517, 000 yearly tax credit.

South of Amisk, Alberta.

403-318-7363. $20,000 lump sum refund.

Sale Scribner Auction For assistance call ANGUS BULLS, 780-842-5666; www.

1-844-453-5372. large selection of quality Beswick, horses, scribnernet.com.

2 yr. olds & yearlings, porcelain, with Welsh Cob MEIER SPRING Classic performance info avail. (rearing), made in Car & Truck Auction. fully guaranteed.

England. $175.

Roofing Saturday & Sunday, May 2 DCSHOES Cap, sz. 7 3/8, LLB Angus & 3, 11 a.m. 6016 - 72A 1-403-742-4226 like new. $18.

Ave., Edmonton. Consign METAL ROOFING & SID403-352-8811 FOR SALE. Simmeron today, call 780-440-1860.

ING. 30+ colours available COFFEE table, glass top Simmentals, fullblood full at over 40 Distributors. 40 20 x 26 $30; sleeping bag Fleckvieh bulls, yearlings year warranty. 48 hour and 2 year olds, polled $8, queen size quilt $10 Express Service available Clothing and horned, A.I. blood403-347-5316 at select supporting lines, very quiet, muscled.

Distributors. Call GAS BBQ $150 obo 780-913-7963; www.

1-888-263-8254.

MEN’S coveralls size 44, 403-346-4263 simmeronranch.ca.

PRECISE ROOFING LTD. $10, gown,rust/green floral RECLINERS, (2), Maroon, RED and black Angus 15 Yrs. Exp., Ref’s Avail. size 8 $10 403-347-5316 cloth, $45. each. Wine bulls, semen tested and 403-896-4869 making equip., $55. Queen delivery can be arranged.

Equipmentsize. air bed with electric QUALITY work at an E & L Ranching in pump, $30; 403-343-2618 affordable price. Joe’s Bowden, Eric @ Misc.

Roofing. Re-roofing 403 391-2259. Evenings ROYAL Dux Bohemian specialist. Fully insured. @ 403 224-2396 A-CHEAP, lowest prices, Cat, porcelain, mint cond.

Insurance claims welcome. steel shipping containers. $35.

RED ANGUS BULLS 10 yr. warranty on all work.

Used 20’ & 40’ Seacans Merrill Ortholight shoe, sz.

Yearlings & 2 year olds.

403-350-7602 insulated 40 HC DMG 6.5, air cushion, women’s, Seman tested. Quiet $2450. 1-866-528-7108; like new. $40. disposition. Calving ease Yard www.rtccontainer.com.

Maui Jim Sunglasses, heifer bulls. Delivered.

Makaha, with brown sport Care Cripps Cattle Company case, brand new.

403-391-2648 $95 403-352-8811 RED Simmental yearling Tools Spring clean ups with bulls from PB herd, reaaeration and edging $130 sonably priced. Call Shane and up, weekly mowing, Office SEARS Radial Arm Saw 403-588-1146 family-owned and operatSupplies with stand and blades, ed, over 15 years $125 obo.

403-342-0754 experience, careful operaOFFICE desk $100, Grain, Feed tors; Irish Green Yard Care 403-346-7384 Hay 403 341-6620

4090

Manufactured Homes

IVAN BRANDT, Maxwell Real Estate.

All your farm needs.

403-350-9603

Houses For Sale

4020

Commercial Property

4110

Businesses For Sale

4140

2005, 5.3L, Z71 SPECIAL Edition Silverado, loaded, 180,000 km., $11,500 obo 403-350-6936 2004 Chev Silverado 2500, loaded, 200,000 kms. excellent cond. $25,000 obo 403-342-0813 403-307-8286

Vans Buses

5070

Motorhomes

5100

HIGH CASH PRODUCING vending machines. $1.00 vend = .70 profit. All on location in your area.

Selling due to illness. Call 1-866-668-6629 for details.

Mortgages Bought/Sold

4190

BANK SAID NO? Bank on us! Equity Mortgages for purchases, debt consolidation, foreclosures, renovations. Bruised credit, self-employed, unemployed ok.

Dave Fitzpatrick: www.albertalending.ca.

587-437-8437, Belmor Mortgage

1989 29’ F350, very clean, sleeps 6, 61187 kms. $14500, 403-358-7782

Fifth Wheels

5110

HOUSE ON WHEELS 2014 Premier Elite 40’ 2 bdrm, 4 slides, fully loaded, $38,500 587-888-5595

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

5030

2006 VOLVO V50, leather int., cruise, air, rarely used in winter, 127,000 km, $8,000. 403-506-2568 “COMING SOON” BY Duplex in Red Deer Close to Schools and Recreation Center. For More Info Call Bob 403-505-8050

5050

12 UNIT MOTEL, net year income $70,000. 5 unit 2008 DODGE Grand Caraapartment, net yearly in- van Stow n Go, 98,500 come $21,000. Pub, VLT’s, kms, $9350 403-358-7678 off sales, restaurant, net 1995 DODGE Caravan yearly income $220,000. $600; Mortgage not included.

1980 Dodge work van 780-507-7999. $300 780-877-2255

Cars

SERGE’S HOMES

Trucks

Trucks

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

403-227-6794

Utility Trailers

5140

OPEN utility trailer for quad, single axle, 4’ x 6’, $500 obo 403-506-2568

Boats & Marine

5160

TWO 2006 turbo watercraft with trailer and covers, 30 hr. on each, $15,000 403-506-2568

Tires, Parts Acces.

5180

ELECTRIC trailer dolly $200 obo 403-346-7384

Auto Wreckers

5190

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

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

5050

1ST. cut hay for sale, Phone 403-782-3149 SILVERWOOD LUXURY or 403-350-8800 Modular Log Homes. Show SMALL Square Hay Bales: Home 311 - 36 Ave. SE, st nd 1 & 2 cut.

Public Notice Calgary. Discover how we SMALL Square Straw Bales can design, build & finish #6000 403-784-2276 your custom log home in 2001 Z71 L/B, 4wd, exc. Public Notices ..................6010 Start your career! weeks. 1-855-598-4120; cond., 251,000 kms, Special Features ..............6050 www.silverwoodloghomes.ca. $4400 403-340-9248 See Help Wanted

Lacombe Express 23

Thursday, April 23, 2015

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24 Lacombe Express

Thursday, April 23, 2015

THREE DAY SALE April 24-26 Aqua Star King Crab Legs

FRIDAY, April 24 to THURSDAY, April 30, 2015

Coke or Pepsi Products

24x355ml First 2

each plus dep & enviro

Co-op Gold Thick Sliced Side Bacon

1kg Package

$

McCain Pizza

each

6.99

$

Star Cut - Frozen - 680g

Selected Varieties Frozen - 465900g - First 4

3.99

$

Snack Factory Pretzel Crisps

each

9.99

each

Selected Varieties 170g

each

18.99

$

Fillet Removed value Pack

18 Pack - First 2

$11.00/kg

4.99 lb

$

Alpine Grain Bread

450g

5

$

Open Daily until 9pm

3

$ .49

Strawberries

1lb. Package - No. 1 Grade - produce of U.S.A.

2 for

4

$

Mini Watermelon

2 for

Central Alberta Co-op 403-782-6200

each

Co-op Gold Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts

each

3.49

$

Large Eggs

2 for

Imported

$

7

English Estates Centre

Lacombe

www.centralab.coop