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POPULAR PLACE: Ellis Bird Farm opened for the season and features new visitors’ centre – PG 5

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Thursday, May 21, 2015

Ellen Corea nominated for Women of Excellence Award Citizen’s dedication to community lands her special recognition

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Lacombe Express

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local volunteer has been recognized for her significant community contributions in the areas of arts, culture and heritage by being nominated for a 2015 Women of Excellence Award.

Each year, the Red Deer and District Community Foundation nominates and then recognizes the contributions of women all over Central Alberta for their community ties. Ellen Corea of Lacombe has been nominated for the title in the area of arts, culture and heritage.

“It’s quite an honour to be nominated, actually. I was surprised because I’ve only really been here about four years. I was very involved in my previous community in volunteering, so I knew I’d have to volunteer in this community so that I could get out and meet people,” Corea said.

“I knew I had to be part of the community, and I love it here – it’s a beautiful little town. It’s very kind and generous.”

Corea is a staff member of the Michener House Museum and plays a role in several boards in Lacombe including the C4 Committee, the Performing Arts Centre Committee and the Heritage Resources Committee.

As well, she plays a role in the Lacombe Performing Arts Centre Foundation, works with Art in the Park during Lacombe Days and helped Lann Lieurance to institute Music in the Park.

“I really believe in volunteering in the community. I think it’s very important. It not only helps you grow better, but it really is the backbone of the community.

It’s not necessarily about just being a volunteer, but it’s also the involvement. You get involved in different sectors of the community and you’re helping to make those sectors strong. You know what’s going on,” Corea said.

“In reflecting on being nominated for this award, I think it’s not an award for an individual person. I think we work as teams – when I work on the C4 committee, or the Performing Arts Centre Committee, we’re working

COMMUNITY-MINDED – 2015 Women of Excellence award nominee Ellen Corea takes a break in the Michener House Museum, one of the many organizations that she volunteers with and dedicates her time to. as a team. The fact that I got nominated for an award isn’t just for me - it’s for the team. I couldn’t do this unless I was on a team.

I really think it’s nice because a lot of those organizations are being recognized through this nomination.”

Recently, Corea has been putting her efforts into the Cranna Community Cultural Centre (C4 Initiative). This centre is an opportunity to provide a unique facility in Lacombe that serves families, children and the arts in a collaborative manner.

The combination of uses for the centre is something that inspires Corea, as she likes to see relationships grow between different groups within the City.

She is a collaborator, and said she enjoys coming together as part of a group to make decisions and share ideas.

“I have always found if you’re involved in multiple facets of a sector, it keeps you informed of all the different components. It also allows you to create partnerships in your own volunteering,” she said.

“You might know that two people are working on different tasks and could generate a synergy between them. That’s something I like.”

Corea fell into her first volunteering role in the City quite quickly after she arrived. Within a week, she became involved as a treasurer for the Lacombe

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Tourism board. Bookkeeping has been a hobby and skill of Corea’s since before she moved to Lacombe, and was eager to apply herself and help out the community.

Since that first week, Corea is now settled into working with the Michener House Museum, a job she says she thoroughly enjoys.

“I love history and I’m very much connected to artifacts. I love the history of anything – of this community, of the region, whatever. Here I do research, and get to look up history. People come in and tell their stories, and you get to document a lot of things and I think it’s very fun.

It’s just right up my alley, and

is exactly what I like to do,” she said.

“I volunteer because I love working with people, and it kind of feeds me. I also really believe in the community. I think there are a lot of fabulous volunteers here.

My job coordinating festivals was a fabulous opportunity for me. Working with those festival volunteers allowed me to meet a whole bunch of people that are working in different sectors of volunteerism. This is a very strong community for volunteerism and I enjoy that.”

The gala will be held on June 9th with the final announcements of recipients for the 2015 Women of Excellence awards.

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Thursday, May 21, 2015

Lacombe County approves budget and tax rate increase

BY SARAH MAETCHE Lacombe Express Lacombe County has approved the final 2015 budget and lowered the anticipated tax rate increase to 2%. Council approved the final 2015 operating and capital budgets and set the tax rates during their meeting on May 14th.

Council had passed an interim budget this past December in order to continue operations until the final budgets could be approved, once assessment values were confirmed and the provincial education requisition was received. For 2015 all tax brackets, including residential, farmland, non-residential and machinery and equipment, will all see a 2% increase.

The approved 2015 operating budget includes revenues and expenditures of $58,620,600. The 2015 capital budget includes $27,794,290 of projects.

The provincial education requisition property tax rate for 2015 is 2.50 mills for

both residential and farmland, roughly a 3% decrease. For non-residential, the rate was set at 3.67 mills, a 5% decrease.

The levy from the Lacombe Foundation decreased from the amount last year by 2.93%. “We have some good news for you,” Lacombe County Commissioner Terry Hager told council. “Our 2015 assessment is approximately $86 million higher than what was projected in our 2015 interim budget. That increase is primarily a result of higher than projected residential and industrial assessment.

“I’m pleased council authorized a municipal property tax rate reduction from the 2.75 per cent proposed in the 2015 interim budget to two per cent. A combination of increased assessment, higher than anticipated transfer of unexpected funds for projects from the 2014 budget to the 2015 budget and a reduction of contingencies in a number of areas such as fuel has allowed us the leeway to meet current demands with a lower than projected tax rate

increase.” Hager said some council issues that had risen have also been incorporated into the operating budget.

An additional $12,500 was added for the Lacombe Airport study, $208,040 was added for repairs to the two bridges on the Alix North Road and $25,000 was also added for legal and mediation fees regarding the County’s appeal of the Sylvan Lake Municipal Development Plan.

An increase of $88,120 was marked in the Joint Economic Area Agreement payment to the Town of Blackfalds due to additional assessed amounts in the Aspelund Industrial Park.

A large decrease of $266,470 was also noted for operations, agriculture and peace officers fuel costs due to a decrease in cost and an elimination of a 5% price contingency. “We also had some good news from Alberta Education,” said Hager.

The total provincial education requisition for the 2015-16 year was $2.253 billion, which shows an increase of

approximately $147 million from last year.

“Council’s goal is always to manage the natural, financial and physical assets of the County in order to obtain maximum value from these resources,” said Reeve Paula Law. “The 2015 operating budget, capital budget and municipal tax rates have been established in a manner which provides fro the most efficient and costeffective delivery of County services and programs for our citizens.”

The 2015 tax notices will be sent out in the coming weeks. Lacombe County also offers a Tax Installment Payment Plan (TIPP) allowing taxpayers to pay property taxes on a monthly basis.

The program has been offered since 2004 and has around 570 participants.

Lacombe County is responsible for collecting taxes from property within the County, but tax notices also reflect taxes collected for Alberta Education and the Lacombe Foundation. news@lacombeexpress.com

Relocation of off-leash dog park moves forward

BY SARAH MAETCHE Lacombe Express Many dog owners were left ‘off-leash’ with no where to take their pets last year after learning the City dog park near Michener Park was going to be closed.

The City is moving forward with the relocation of the park to the end of Len Thompson Drive in the new industrial area.

Last fall, the site was selected after a public input process. The development of the park will commence this summer with the City estimating it will be open this fall.

“We have reviewed the feedback from owners who responded during the site selection process, as well as the key priorities in the development of dog parks

in other cities,” said Community Services Executive Assistant Maureen MacKenzie.

Already incorporated into the plan is a water feature in the middle of the park. The park itself is planned to be much bigger and also joins the escarpment area near the industrial park, allowing for more on-leash spaces.

Meanwhile, the City is asking for more feedback in regards to what exactly they would like to see in the new park.

“We would like specific feedback from the public regarding the types of amenities they see as necessary for a well-used dog park.”

She added the City is interested in gauging the public interest to see if recycled materials, like old tires, could be repurposed

and incorporated into the park as play features for the dogs. “There may be someone who is willing to donate materials.”

Residents can provide input by completing a survey found at www.lacombe.ca/ dogpark_survey.

Some of the amenities requested by residents could be added in this year if there is room in the City budget, but not all of them can be immediately granted.

Some of the amenities may be added in future years as the park continues to develop, City officials said.

The survey is available online until June 12th.

Paper copies of the survey can be found at various pet stores and vets around the City.

SEEDING FOR CHANGE – Like many surrounding area farmers, seeding began on Monday for this year’s wheat crop for the Central Alberta Growing Project. The 145-acre field located just minutes east of Lacombe, is a part of a local volunteer-driven project that assists in raising funds to feed those in need in developing countries.

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Thursday, May 21, 2015

Ellis Bird Farm opens for the season

BY SARAH MAETCHE Lacombe Express Ellis Bird Farm, southeast of Lacombe, was a hub of activity on Monday as the centre opened for the season.

Visitors to the bird sanctuary set foot in the brand new visitor centre for the first time. The bright red building was constructed last year and has been used for gathering and teaching over the past few months, but Monday was the first day it opened officially to the public.

“We are open for the season,” explained Myrna Pearman, Ellis Bird Farm site services manager.

The new centre boasts large windows, many displays that have incorporated local refurbished wood and a gift shop.

The older building that previously housed the visitor centre is still in use but will be treated as a self-guided facility and for workshops.

The opening day celebration began at 11 a.m. with musical entertainment and coffee. At 1 p.m. a dedication ceremony was held for Jim Boyd, from Bashaw, who donated three large purple martin birdhouses to the farm.

At 2 p.m. visitors returned again to the new visitor centre to learn about the two Owls named Ellie and Albert, and their offspring, that have called the farm home for the past two years.

Pearman explained the centre has documented the owls’ activities and has placed a webcam near the nest allowing virtual visitors from all over the world to watch the owls’ progress.

“We didn’t think they would hatch, but they did,” she said about the two babies Wilma and Windy. This season the owl family even had to weather a snowstorm in May. Pearman also told the guests the inspiration behind the new visitor centre lies on the wings of a purple martin.

In 2012, the centre was able to track one of the purple martins from Alberta down to Brazil. Named Amelia, the bird left the farm on Aug. 24th and after a whirlwind trip, returned on April 24th, covering the

large return distance in a mere 21 days.

“She flew 600 kilometres a day,” said Pearman. “It’s just incredible.”

Amelia was the first tracked bird to come back to Alberta and after she returned, Pearman shared the inspirational story with the farm’s neighbour across the road, ME Global, who wanted to assist in

building the new visitor centre.

“We have lots and lots of donations and lots of volunteer time,” said Pearman.

On Tuesday, the numerous summer students started work at the farm in preparation for the nearly constant stream of students and visitors alike for the season.

Upcoming 2015 events at the farm

include Father’s Day Hikes on June 21st, the popular Blue Bird Festival on July 11th, a medicinal plant walk on July 19th, the bug jamboree on Aug. 8th and closing day on Sept. 7th.

For more information, contact 403-8854777 or visit www.ellisbirdfarm.ca. news@lacombeexpress.com

BIRDS OF A FEATHER – Hundreds of visitors stopped in at the Ellis Bird Farm on Monday to enjoy the new visitor centre and walk the trails.

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Thursday, May 21, 2015

Seniors’ Week set to kick off June 1st

BY SARAH MAETCHE Lacombe Express The annual week of events celebrating seniors kicks off on June 1st.

From a seniors’ fair, bus tours, a garden party and speakers, there will be a variety of events showcasing 55plus activities.

“Each year the Alberta government promotes Seniors’ Week on the first week of June to acknowledge the contribution that seniors have made over the years and the continued contribution they make in our communities,” said Ruth Riffin, Lacombe and District FCSS seniors’ program coordinator.

“The community of Lacombe has provided seniors’

activities for many years, and this year is no exception.

We’ve added a few more programs and many more choices over the week.”

The week-long celebration kicks off on Monday, June 1st, with the seniors’ fair at the Lacombe Memorial Centre (LMC) running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Up to 30 booths featuring seniors’ services and programs will be available for attendees to browse. A focus on yesteryear will also be included through ‘Remembering the Past,’ with a spinning wheel demo, rug making, quilting and butter making.

A proclamation will be read at 11 a.m. followed by a ladies’ fashion show. At 11:30 a.m. attendees can find out why laughter is the best medicine. At 2 p.m. the Rosedale Valley Dancers will perform.

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fitness talk starting at 10 a.m. followed by tours of the Gwen Bader Fitness Centre. An ice cream social and sing along will be held at the long-term care dining room of the Lacombe Hospital from 2:30 to 4 p.m.

The Mary C. Moore Library will be hosting a come and go tea from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on June 3rd. Kozy Korner will also be hosting a strawberry tea and entertainment afternoon from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

On Thursday, bus tours of the murals will begin at 10:30 a.m. starting out at the LMC. The Lacombe Legion will be hosting entertainment and refreshments during the afternoon and at 6 p.m. a 55-plus trail walk and fitness equipment tour will be held near Cranna Lake.

The bus tour of murals will continue on Friday and at 2 p.m. a seniors’ garden party will be held at the Lacombe Seniors Lodge.

The week will be rounded out on Saturday with a freeguided walking tour of the many murals in the downtown core. The tour will begin at 10 a.m. at the Michener Museum.

“The community really rallies around and helps to provide their own programs,” said Riffin.

All of the events are in celebration of seniors but everyone is encouraged to attend.

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FISHING FOR A GOOD TIME – From left, Gavin Devine, 9 and Luke Huclel, 8, went hunting for snails and other pond life at the Ellis Bird Farm beaver pond.

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Thursday, May 21, 2015

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OPINION Residents sound off Last week a City of Lacombe citizen entered Council Chambers and presented a petition to request the City look into the steps towards achieving train whistle cessation within the City limits.

The resident stated not only is the amount of train traffic increasing through the City, so is the impact of the train whistle. He stated the sound of the whistle as the train passes through the City occurs often enough that it often interferes with sleep patterns.

The sounding of train whistles is a federally mandated practice through Transport Canada.

Municipalities have the ability to seek whistle cessation, which generally takes from three to five years to achieve.

Once all the permissions are received through Transport Canada and the railway line, like CP Rail, the project can finally move forward, with the municipality starting detailed safety assessments of each rail crossing, to determine what safety improvements will be necessary at each location. The City would also be required to carry liability insurance for the railway crossings.

After much debate, council

determined they would look at the costs of whistle cessation and see exactly what the process entails. They also noted that input from citizens would have to be collected before they would make any decision, either to begin the process or leave things as they are.

After hearing about the petition to cease train whistles, another local citizen has created a petition to keep the train whistles sounding throughout the City. This citizen, like many who want the whistle to stay, stated the whistle is a needed safety measure and it keeps those in the community safe.

Others have also commented they live quite close to the tracks and the sound of the train, along with the whistle, does not bother them in the slightest. Perhaps it has become an accustomed sound to some that eases many to sleep at night.

While both of these opinions are valid, most of the citizens aware of the issue sit rather divided.

Others may sit on the middle of the tracks so to speak — agreeing that yes, the train whistles are bothersome at night, especially when you are trying to sleep, but safety should always be and remain paramount.

Many may remember this is not the first time City council has debated train whistle cessation and this will probably not be the last.

Many communities along the rail line, like Blackfalds and Ponoka, also deal with the same issue.

Since whistle cessation is a legal process, which is thought to be quite onerous, and could take many years, cost the municipality an unknown amount of dollars and man power, it’s left to question - is it really worth it?

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In a famous explanation of why voters choose the governments they do, a 1990s-era adviser to Bill Clinton remarked, “It’s the economy, stupid.”

That’s not wholly accurate; voters toss parties out (and vote parties in) on matters other than unemployment rates and incomes.

The recent Alberta election is only the most obvious example.

Nonetheless, economic facts matter, at least to anyone not independently wealthy and who needs a job and income.

Here I will purposely note the 19942013 period, because Alberta’s NDP campaigned on a platform to reverse many of the policies implemented in those two decades - restrained government spending (the first decade), lower business taxes, moderate royalties, and reduced and flatter provincial personal income taxes (the second decade).

The following then is a reasonable standard by which the new government can be measured in future years.

Economic growth - between 1994 and 2013, Alberta’s economy grew faster than any province in 10 of those 20 years; Saskatchewan recorded six first place finishes, British Columbia was tops twice

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MILKE and Ontario once. (In one year, 2009, every province was in recession).

Over the 1994-2013 period, Alberta’s annual average GDP growth was 3.6% – much higher than the national average of 2.7%. Alberta thus also trumped Ontario and Quebec (2.7% and 2.3% respectively) and other western provinces such as British Columbia and Saskatchewan (2.6% each) and Manitoba (2.5%).

Private-sector investment between 1994 and 2013, Alberta topped the charts with private-sector investment (nonresidential).

Of the almost $2.9 trillion in private-sector investment in all 10 provinces.

Alberta attracted $893 billion, or 31%. The next largest destination for private investment: Ontario, $743 billion or 26%.

Those big numbers are why per worker, private-sector investment in Alberta topped every other province. On an annual average between 1994 and 2013, Alberta per worker

private investment was $37,285, followed by Saskatchewan ($29,024), and Newfoundland and Labrador ($23,303). Alberta tripled British Columbia ($12,116) and Manitoba ($12,080); Alberta easily beat Ontario ($9,132) and Quebec ($8,836).

All that private-sector investment in Alberta drove down unemployment. Between 1994 and 2013, Alberta had the lowest average annual unemployment rate in the country, at just 5.4%. That was followed by Saskatchewan (5.5%), Manitoba (5.6%), British Columbia (7.4%), Ontario (7.5%) and Quebec (9.1%) with Atlantic Canada much higher still.

Population growth - unlike some provinces, Alberta’s unemployment rate was not the result of working-age people leaving the province. Rather, the opposite was true.

Between 1994 and 2014, those in the 15 to 64 cohort increased by 59% in Alberta. Compare that to British Columbia and Ontario (28%), Saskatchewan (19%), Manitoba (18%) and Quebec (12%).

It’s vital to note that Alberta’s prosperity did not result from permanently high oil and gas prices. Over the last two decades, the province prospered through

high and low commodity prices.

From 1994 to 1999, oil prices were as low as $11.35 a barrel and as high as $26.10. In the 2000s, oil prices never reached where they are today (about $60) until 2005.

Natural gas prices were similarly low for extended periods before a few sharp increases coupled with the recent steep drops.

Also, the mere presence of oil and gas doesn’t guarantee prosperity. New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Quebec all have decent oil and gas reserves but choose to block most development. Internationally, Venezuela has plenty of oil and plenty of poverty. There’s a reason why Alberta has prospered - in part, mostly smart policy on royalty rates, taxes and regulation (and in part the ‘boring’ necessities such as rule of law, property rights and other foundational elements for prosperity that are generally common Canada-wide). If the new NDP government in Alberta wants to help Albertans prosper, the above-noted statistics and successes should remain in mind. All those positive numbers didn’t occur by accident.

Mark Milke is a Senior Fellow at the Fraser Institute. His column is distributed through Troy Media.

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Thursday, May 21, 2015

Letters to the editor

Are train horns being used as weapons?

Upon returning to English Estates, from bumper to bumper, I was forced to wait at the CP Railway crossing behind a cattle liner turning north on Hwy. 2A as was also my intention.

The normal traffic barrier was down with warning lights, etc.

The left hand lane had a pipeline x-ray truck signaling to turn left.

Both lanes had a long line of vehicles waiting for the oncoming train with its whistle blowing full tilt.

I ask, as I’m sure many have - what is the reason for the screaming train whistle? What’s it’s modern day purpose?

If I was in Leduc or Wetaskiwin this age-old whistle practice is completely unnecessary?

Are we in Ponoka, Lacombe and Blackfalds that much more unwise that an age-old train whistle must be blown from one end of town to the other to prevent us from springing in front of a moving behemoth?

Should vehicles in these three aforementioned towns also blow their horns when entering into an intersection as a method of lowering accidents?

Can we judge train whistles by the amount of good verses the amount of bad and unhealthy

practices they bring to a community?

We all recognize and appreciate the job train transportation plays in a huge country, but we must also recognize the lack of sensible regulation with respect to their abilities for generating noise pollution not afforded other industries.

We are told although larger centres have found a method to not be infested with the terrible noise pollution of one train chasing another though our communities, there is a great deal of problems to have these horns go the way of ‘cow-

Healthcare check delivers mixed results Wait times have long been a source of concern for Canadians. A new report provides both encouraging news and areas in need of attention.

A report released by the Canadian Institutes of Health Information (CIHI) follows the wait times for five interventions across all jurisdictions in Canada.

These include cancer care (radiation), cataract removal, surgery for hip fractures and total joint replacements of the hip and knee. In each instance, the question posed by CIHI is, “What percentage of people receive treatment in a timely fashion?”

Establishing what constitutes ‘timely treatment’ can be contentious, but in 2004 the provinces and territories agreed to standards for wait time maximums based on the best available evidence.

The positive news is that wait times have remained stable over time in spite of increased demand. For example, the numbers of patients receiving radiation therapy has grown by 34% since 2010, yet 98% of patients are treated within the benchmark.

Surgery for hip fractures has shown an improvement of 6% to 84% for timeliness.

Eighty-three per cent of hip replacements were performed within benchmark, while 79% of knee replacements made the mark. For cataract surgery, the number within benchmark was 80%.

Unfortunately, CIHI is not able to address the question of appropriateness of treatment. The critical question, “Does this patient really need this surgery, now?” remains unanswered.

Other studies show Canadian wait times in a mixed light.

In a study by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, Canada fares well in terms of timeliness of access compared to six OECD peer countries (United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Finland, Estonia and Portugal). Canada ranked first in cataract surgery and second in knee and hip replacements.

(The other two interventions are not tracked in the other nations.)

But a third study by the Commonwealth Foundation found that Canada does not fare well compared to peer nations with universal healthcare when accessing appointments for primary care and consultations for specialty care.

Since accessibility is one of the five core principles of the Canada Health Act, it is an is-

sue that needs urgent attention. Furthermore, delays experienced in accessing these services would add to the total wait times for healthcare interventions.

In other words, there’s much room for improvement in the Canadian health system.

Fortunately there are means at hand to address the problems of wait times and appropriateness of care – means that are being deployed successfully in Canada. This includes the work of the Cardiac Care Network in Ontario, the Alberta Bone and Joint Institute and the Choosing Wisely Canada initiative of the Canadian Medical Association. But we need a broader uptake of such practices across the country.

Best practices not only enhance healthcare efficiency, but they also result in substantial economic savings too – a minimum of 15% according to most analyses. So how do we get there?

Effective wait time management requires support from government leaders as well as cooperative administrative and clinical leadership.

IS/IT infrastructure support to manage centralized wait lists is fundamental, as is a committed full-time staff monitoring wait times performance in jurisdictions, measuring performance against benchmarks and identifying ‘outliers’ or patients who are experiencing untoward delays.

With these elements in place, a system can be created that includes the ability to track the key information of broad trends, as well as the means to identify individual problems.

In addition to timely care, we must also establish a clear rationale for treatment in the first place - is this knee replacement really necessary now or should the patient lose weight or possibly have non-surgical management?

When, why and how interventions need to be undertaken should be re-examined across the country.

Building on the successes of practices already established in some regions of Canada should set the agenda for the future – to enhance efficiency and quality of care at lower costs. Acting now will only strengthen Canada’s most coveted social program.

Robert Y. McMurtry is an adviser with EvidenceNetwork.ca, an active orthopedist and formerly Dean of Medicine at Western University and Assistant Deputy Minister of Health Canada. His column is distributed through Troy Media.

catchers’ on these locomotives?

Why the problem, that has again these three aforementioned communities, fails to gain the right to the enjoyment of property ownership, within these communities and enjoy a full nights of undisturbed sleep?

Are the foreign corporations that now own our train service using these horn tactics as a method of keeping community leaders less than eager to stepup and prevent a very abusive amount of noise pollution within their jurisdictions?

Are these foreign corporations using these high levels of noise

disturbance and pollution to unload the danger they present onto communities wanting a stop put to a totally unnecessary practice?

Is there a practice of tradingoff noise pollution for accident responsibility?

Train horn noise has very quickly become a North American plague. We must in Canada have our federal officials responsible for transportation, get far more involved - and quickly - to keep ahead of amounts of increased train traffic we are told is about to come down on us.

Stewart Shields Lacombe

Scotland resident still considers Lacombe home I am John McKend. I went to Lacombe Junior High School and left in 1972-73 to come back to Scotland.

I am now 57 years of age and still regard Lacombe as my home.

My memories are of friends David Gillies, God bless him, Ian Locke, Cathy Macdonell and many others.

Teachers who made a difference, Mr. Start, Mr. Oliphant, Mr. Duke, Miss Arnold and Miss Dawson.

There are other teachers who helped and cared.

The times and fun I had are too many to mention. But I had great days as a boy on Albert Camps farm.

The fun I had with David Gillies and his family, oh to turn back the clock.

Just thought I would write to say how much I care about Lacombe, great place, great people and great friends.

Thank you,

John McKend Scotland

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Thursday, May 21, 2015

Horoscope ARIES

TAURUS

Mar 21/Apr 20

Apr 21/May 21

Aries, your sign pulls back this week and you may focus more on the artistic or spiritual. It can be a highly intuitive time of self-reflection for you.

GEMINI May 22/Jun 21

Taurus, if you have been backtracking over past decisions, it’s time to look at things again with a clear perspective -- even if that means you need some advice from a third party.

CANCER Jun 22/Jul 22

Gemini, you achieve some

There is much career energy

financial stability this week

coming your way, Cancer.

and enjoy the opportunity to breathe easy. Don’t go

more job offers than you ever a time to sit back and let

for your financial discipline.

things slide.

LEO

VIRGO

Jul 23/Aug 23

Aug 24/Sept 22

Beauty and balance are

Virgo, you may have more

brought into your life, Leo. Use

energy than you know what

the opportunity to brighten

to do with this week. Find a

up your space with some

way to funnel it into a creative

decorating or a welcome

or worthwhile endeavor, like

change of scenery.

volunteer work.

LIBRA

SCORPIO Scorpio, your health and

high point for you this week,

career continue to be your top

Libra. Every friendship

priorities. You have a sense of

or romance you have is

urgency to get in better shape.

irresistible and compelling at

It may be possible to combine

the present time.

your goals.

Nov 23/Dec 21

CAPRICORN Dec 22/Jan 20

You are beyond magnetic this

Capricorn, others describe you

week, Sagittarius. If someone

as feisty and fun this week.

didn’t want to be your friend

With boundless energy, you

before, they certainly do now.

bring your own party to each

Expect to be swarmed

and every situation.

with attention.

Enjoy the rush.

AQUARIUS

PISCES

Jan 21/Feb 18

Feb 19/Mar 20

Communication doesn’t seem

Pisces, a major

to be coming easily for you,

financial event is

Aquarius. You know what you want and can’t voice it successfully. Take some time to plan what you want to say.

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.

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54. Very high frequency 55. Name for ancient Syria 56. NFL’s “The Big Cat” Leon 57. Jai __, sport 58. Actress Blanchett 59. Cords 60. Not or 64. Constitutes

Oct 24/Nov 22

Relationships will be a major

SAGITTARIUS

ANSWER

thought to entertain. This is not

overboard, but reward yourself

Sept 23/Oct 23

HOW TO PLAY:

You may find yourself with

on the horizon, but you’re not sure if it is a windfall or a burden. Only time will tell.

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53. Grassy plain 30. Twofold 31. Green, iced and Earl Grey 56. Enzyme in milk 33. Maddie and ___, singers 61. Rags 62. Actress May 34. Bridge-building degree 35. Flat-topped flower cluster 63. In a way, aided 65. Humilities 37. A waterproof raincoat 39. A way to ingest 41. Tayra genus CLUES DOWN 42. Birds 1. Digestive fluid 44. 3.26 light years 2. Capital of Norway 47. Confederate soldier 3. Plural of os 48. Body fluids 4. Young goats 49. Atomic #35 5. “Peanuts” creator’s initials 50. Seize 6. State in NE India 52. In event that 7. Type of TV program

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EVENTS

The FYI, Community Events Calendar is a free-of-charge service for not-for-profit organizations and upcoming community events within the Lacombe and Blackfalds region. To submit your information, please email news@lacombeexpress.com, call 403-782-5306 or fax 403-782-5344. If you would like your event or organization to be included, please submit your information to the editor by noon, the Monday before the publication date.

Legion Community Breakfast: May 24th, $6 for adults, $3 for children 12 and under. 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. upstairs in the Lacombe Legion.

Gigantic yard sale at St. Cyprians Anglican Church, 5005 C and E Trail, Saturday, June 6th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Lincoln Hall Society Fundraiser: Annual Spring BBQ and Cabaret, May 30th. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Supper anytime between 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Dance 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Band is Wooden Nickel. All tickets $50 per person per ticket.

Seniors “55 Plus” Week Activities: June 1st to June 6th. Activities throughout the week include a seniors fair, tea at the LMC, bus tour of murals, a trail walk and a garden party. For more information, call Lacombe and District FCSS 403-782-6637.

Free Connex transportation to and from the above seniors week events. Must call 403786-9000 for an appointment.

Blackfalds Library: our new books include Sherrilyn Kenyon’s “Son of No One”, Lisa Genova’s “Inside the O’Briens” and Stuart Woods’ “Hot Pursuit”. We have added some Roald Dahl and Calvin & Hobbes books to our middle school section. These are new items to Blackfalds Library and should provide some laughs and good reading. Remember we have the Lego Club for ages five and up on Thursday at 3:30 p.m. and the Duplo Club for parents and children ages 0 to four on Friday from 11:30 a.m.

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to 12:15 p.m. Our fundraising for the Summer Reading Program will soon be in full swing. Large and small prizes as well as cash for craft supplies and entertainment are needed to make our reading program successful and enjoyable for the kids. Visit our web site at blackfaldslibrary.ca or call us at 405-885-2343.

Lacombe Farmers Market is at the Lacombe arena parking lot and indoors Fridays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come every Friday morning for homemade baking, eggs, fruit, vegetables, crafts, jewellery, jams, honey, woodwork and lots more. We “make it, bake it or grow it,” just for you! Call 403-782-4772 or 403-8771280 for more information.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lacombe and District Annual General Meeting Supper, Thursday May 21st at 6 p.m. at the Lacombe Memorial Centre. All Supporters, funders, volunteers, parents and public welcome to attend. RSVP to crystal.zens@ bigbrothersbigsisters.ca

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

ners every week at noon.

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

Quilting and crafts held at Blackfalds United Church on Mondays at 9:30 a.m.

Help make quilts or bring your own quilt/craft to work on. Check out our website at blackfaldsunitedchurch. com or call 403-885-4780 for more information.

The Lacombe Legion has bingo on Mondays at 7 p.m. in the

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The program is facilitated by a volunteer who has gone through the process of adjusting to a life with vision loss. The group offers seniors a way to connect to others experiencing similar challenges. Participants receive empowering, practical and useful information about vision loss and how CNIB services can help, as well as suggestions from other participants on how to reduce the impact of vision loss on their daily lives. There is no cost to participate in the program which will meet once per month. The group meets at the Spruce Terrace located at 5002 – 51 Ave.

establish names and contact information for the reunion.

More information to follow.

Friends of the Library Garage Sale: May 22nd and 23rd from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It’s time for spring cleaning. Due to flood restoration at the library, please bring your donated items to 5805-52 Ave., one block south of the Christian School, a white with green trim home. It would be appreciated that you phone 782-6485 before brining garage sale items and before May 21st. No furniture, TVs or large appliances. Thank you for your supports during many years.

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

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

Kozy Korner — Tuesday Din-

upstairs hall. Coffee time runs Wednesdays from 9:30-11 a.m. ($2 for coffee, tea and cookies).

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

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

New to Lacombe? Contact Lacombe Welcome Wagon for free maps, information about the City & area, as well as free gifts from local businesses. New baby in the family? Contact Donna Korpess with the Lacombe Welcome Wagon at 403-7820475 for free information, baby product samples as well as free

gifts from local businesses.

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 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 dropin 10 passes at $10 and ball hockey season pass at $50.

Taoist Tai Chi a relaxing, low impact exercise; continuing classes year round, for those who have completed beginners or have learned Taoist Tai Chi before. Participate in classes of your choice. Available in Red Deer, Lacombe, Rocky Mountain House, and Innisfail. 403-346-6772.

Affirm – providing safe and confidential support to people of all sexual orientation and identity, their families and friends. We meet in Lacombe.

Call Marg at 403-782-1887 or Ross at 403-782-3671.

Lacombe Art Guild – The Lacombe Art Guild offers classes two Tuesday evenings a month and one full Saturday. Memberships are $15 a year and the club runs from October to May. Classes offered are in all mediums and beginner to experienced are encouraged to join. For information please contact Donna at 403-7829190 or Penny 403-782-7739.

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.

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 403-784-3884

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Krauss appointed as principal of Iron Ridge Junior Campus

BY SARAH MAETCHE Lacombe Express A new face will be leading the team at Iron Ridge Junior Campus (IRJC) next school year. Nolan Krauss has been appointed as the new principal at the Blackfalds school.

Krauss will be replacing Alda Lovell who has taken on the role of coordinator of learning supports at the Wolf Creek Public Schools (WCPS) Division Office.

“I am very excited to be joining the IRJC team,” said Krauss. “I am looking forward to connecting with the students, staff and parents at IRJC as we head into the 2015-16 school year.”

Krauss has been with WCPS for 14 years and has served as a teacher, assistant principal as well as principal at Bluffton

School. Prior to joining WCPS, Krauss taught in Saskatchewan for three years.

“Being a principal is a privilege that has been entrusted to me and it is an honour to join the IRJC staff,” he said.

Krauss has served on the Administrators’ Executive in 2012-13 for WCPS. In 2010, Krauss was recognized with the CARCSA Distinguished Leadership Award.

Under his leadership, Bluffton School hosted a technology symposium for WCPS staff, which has grown into one of the division’s annual events.

His commitment to a focus on technology and learning includes a laptop project, Emerge 1:1.

Krauss has connected with students, parents and colleagues through

dedication to extracurricular athletics. In 2006, he received the Alberta Excellence in Teaching Award.

“Nolan’s sense of community and commitment to affiliative school leadership will be an excellent fit for the IRJC community moving into the 2015-16 school year,” said Corrine Thorsteinson, director of people services.

IRJC currently has a staff of 21 teachers, 10 support staff and provides a diverse offering of educational programs for Grades 5 to 9. In addition, the neighbouring Iron Ridge Elementary Campus (IREC) will also be welcoming two new assistant principals at the beginning of the new school year.

Della Oszli-Lastiwka and Deborah Van Delden have both been appointed as the

new assistant principals.

A vacancy was created when previous assistant principal Maureen Schlemko was appointed as principal for the school.

The additional assistant principal position was added to the administration team to address the anticipated 575 students that are expected at the school in the coming year and also in anticipation of the new school opening in September 2016.

“I am very pleased to be joining the IREC staff,” said Oszli-Lastiwka.

“I’m looking forward to meeting and working with the students, staff and parents of the IREC school community. It’s an exciting time in Blackfalds with a new school coming and I look forward to the changes it will bring.”

Oszli-Lastiwka has more

Music in the Park returns for second season On June 3rd the popular Music in the Park will return for its second season on Wednesday evenings in the Lest We Forget Park on the south side of the Lacombe Memorial Centre (LMC).

“Music in the Park offers an opportunity for residents of Lacombe and many visitors to enjoy an evening of entertainment and experience a wide range of musical styles,” said Lann Lieurance, booking coordinator. “It is also provides a venue for local and regional musicians to showcase their talent and gain exposure to a new and varied audience. We have been fortunate to secure very high quality performers for Music in the Park, some of whom travel from as far away as Calgary and beyond.

“This year we not only have many of the popular acts returning, but a large number of new performers who we are looking forward to hosting.”

This year, Music in the Park will kick off one month early, starting on June 3rd, thanks to the support of the Lacombe Community Market. The community market will also start on June 3rd in its venue on the east side of the LMC, running from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. every Wednesday until the end of August.

Music in the Park was started last year by the Lacombe Performing Arts Centre and the C4 Initiative Committee to promote arts and culture in the City. Receiving one time funding from the City for its initial year in 2014, the program ran through July and August. Last year the audience numbers ranged from 200 to 500. In turn, the committee was appreciative of the generosity of the audiences and was able to use donations at the concerts to start up this summer’s performances. There are still a few concerts available for sponsorship opportunities but overall the organizers are encouraged by the support for this program.

Everyone is invited to bring their lawn chairs and picnic blankets to the park, enjoy the weather, good friends and

an evening of free entertainment.

The only change to this schedule will be on July 1st, where there will be a Canada Day concert at Cranna Lake starting at 7:30 p.m. to be followed by fireworks.

For details, go to www.lacomberegionaltourism.com.

- submitted by Ellen Corea with the Music in the Park committee.

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“I would agree with Della that it is an exciting time for the school community in Blackfalds,” said Jayson Lovell, assistant superintendent of people services.

“I have every confidence that Della and Deb will be very successful in their new roles. Their leadership at Iron Ridge Elementary will support the growing student population and will be valuable as we plan for the new school to open.”

IREC has a school staff of 32 teachers, 18 support staff and serves approximately 550 students from Kindergarten to Grade 4. news@lacombeexpress.com

PUBLIC NOTICE Land Use Bylaw 300.100

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the City of Lacombe has given first reading to Bylaw 300.100, by adding the name of “Education facility” to “ Education and Instructional Facility”, amending the definition and establishing regulations for the use and by adding the use “Education and Instructional Facility” into the I1, Light Industrial District and the I2, Heavy Industrial District.

This bylaw will allow for Education and Instructional Facilities to be a discretionary use in the Light Industrial and Heavy Industrial Districts.

Where do I get more information?

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

When is the Public Hearing?

If you would like to make comments on the proposed bylaw amendment, The Council of the City of Lacombe will be holding a Public Hearing in the Council Chambers located at 5432 – 56th Avenue, on Monday, May 25, 2015 at 6:00 PM. How do I get involved?

Any person or group wishing to express their views on the proposed bylaw amendment will be given the opportunity to make a presentation.

All written letters or petitions regarding this amendment are to: (a) be filed with the Chief Administrative Officer no later than 4:30 PM on Wednesday, May 20, 2015. (b) contain the names and addresses of all persons making the presentation, and

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than 25 years of teaching experience in elementary and middle school settings.

Currently she is the assistant principal at Joseph Welsh Elementary in Red Deer. She was also the acting assistant principal at Innisfail Middle School for one year. “I am thrilled to be joining the IREC team and I look forward to working with such amazing and committed people.”

Van Delden has been a teacher at IRJC since 2004 and has also taught at River Glen School for one year, along with one year at Forest Hill Junior/Senior Public School in Toronto.

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

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

The next scheduled Regular Council Meeting dates and times are:

Monday, May 25, 2015, at 5 p.m.

Monday, June 1, 2015, at 5 p.m. (Committee Meeting) Monday, June 15, 2015, at 5 p.m.

Public Notice

Lacombe conducting a dog park amenities survey The City of Lacombe is moving forward with developing a new dog park at the end of Len Thompson Drive. Last fall, the land for the new park was selected following a comprehensive public input process, and the development of the new dog park will commence later this summer.

“We have reviewed feedback received from dog owners who responded during the site selection process, as well as key priorities in the development of dog parks in other cities,” said Community Services Executive Assistant Maureen MacKenzie. “We would like specific feedback from the public regarding the types of amenities they see as necessary for a well used dog park.”

Residents are asked to provide input into this matter by completing an online survey located at: www.lacombe.ca/dogpark_survey and to share this link with friends and family who want a great space in Lacombe for their pets to run and play in. This survey will be available until June 12, 2015.

Some of the requested amenities may be added in this year if there is room in the budget, but it will not be possible to include all of them. They could be considered for inclusion in future budget years.

Reminders Young Drivers & Distracted Driving Did you know that one in five new drivers is involved in a collision during the first two years of driving, and that crash rates for young drivers are highest when there are teen passengers in the vehicle?

Motor vehicle collisions are the leading cause of death and injury among Alberta’s youth, with more than one-half of casualty collisions involving a young driver occurring from May to October; In the last five years, 206 young drivers (between 14 - 24 years of age) were killed, and another 12,421 young drivers were injured in collisions (2009 – 2013) on Alberta roads and highways.

Approximately one-third of casualty collisions involving a young driver (aged 14 - 24) occurred during the afternoon rush hour period between 3:00 p.m. - 6:59 p.m., another third of fatal collisions involving a young driver occurred between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. One-third of young drivers killed in a collision were not wearing their seatbelt.

Compared to other age groups, drivers aged 22 - 24 had the highest distracted driving conviction rate at 13.5 convictions per 1,000 licensed drivers (April 1, 2013 to March 31, 2014);

Kinsmen Aquatic Centre News Request for Proposal TALL GRASS, WEED CONTROL OF UNSIGHTLY PROPERTIES The City of Lacombe is seeking proposals via a Request for Proposal (RFP) to provide Grass Cutting and Weed Control of Unsightly Properties.

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

All interested parties are invited to view and print the full Proposal from the Alberta Purchasing Connections website www.purchasingconnection.ca or on the City of Lacombe website www.cityoflacombe.ca All updates and addendums will be issued through those site only. Any interested parties must submit proposals and confirm City Hall’s receipt of them no later than 2:00 pm local time on May 29, 2015.

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

For more information contact: Wayne Lowe Phone: 403-782-1269 Ext: 1 Email: wlowe@lacombe.ca Website: www.lacombe.ca

Audited Financial Statements - 2014 Now Available In accordance with section 276 of the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000 c. M-26, The City of Lacombe’s 2014 Audited Financial Statements are now available for pick-up at City Hall or on the City of Lacombe’s website at www.lacombe.ca in the Finance and Budget section under the City Hall Tab. For more information contact: Justin de Bresser Financial Services Manager P: 403-782-6666 EXT 221 E: jdebresser@lacombe.ca 5432 56th Avenue, Lacombe

Event Planning Workshop for Volunteer Managers From bottle-drives to information sessions and fundraising gala’s, no matter the size, events can be difficult for volunteer managers.

Learn how to create a successful event that aligns with the goals and objectives of your organization and strengthen volunteer, donor and sponsorship engagement at the same time!

• Lacombe Spray Park opens June 1. Hours are: Mon-Fri 10am-9pm; Sat, Sun & Stat Holidays 9am-8pm.

• Next Rookie & Ranger class starts June 22. Runs Fridays 4:00-6:00pm for 5 weeks.

• Summer Registration is now open for July & August • Adult lessons start June 1st: Monday and Wednesday’s 12:00-12:45.

• Drop-in for Mom and Baby fitness Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:30-12:00.

• 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.

Planning and Development Permits Current to May 14, 2015

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

PERMIT#

LOCATION

May 4

61/251.02

98 Ranchers Close Semi-Detached Dwelling

May 4

61/251.03

102 Ranchers Close Semi-Detached Dwelling

May 4

61/251.13

92 Hathaway Lane Existing Shed

May 4

61/251.16

4702 Highway 2A

Class 2 Wall Mounted Sign

May 4

61/251.19

#34-15 Mackenzie Ranch

Manufactured Home Shed

May 4

61/251.22

19 Regent Close

May 4

61/251.23

#98-15 Mackenzie Shed Ranch Way

May 4

61/251.24

5933 A 45 Avenue Shed

May 4

61/251.25

#97-15 Mackenzie Manufactured Home Ranch Way and Detached Garage

May 4

61/251.26

8 Westview Drive

Sunroom

May 4

61/251.30

#87-15 Mackenzie Ranch Way

Shed

May 4

61/255.08

55 Coventry Lane

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Documents pertaining to the development permits may be inspected at City Hall, 543256 Avenue, during regular business hours. Anyone claiming to be affected by the approval of the Permitted Uses with Variances or Discretionary Uses may submit an objection within 14 days from the date of notice. The appeal must be in writing, accompanied with a $50.00 fee and be directed to: Lacombe Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, Attn: Secretary to the SDAB, 5432 - 56 Avenue Lacombe, AB T4L 1E9

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City considers Public Feedback with Council

Do you have a great project idea that could positively impact our community?

6. Council directed Administration to present a revised 2016 budget for additional permanent line marking within crosswalks.

7. Council directed Administration to review partnering with the community on participating in the Communities in Bloom program.

8. Council directed Administration to investigate the position of Michener Park Campground signage that is on same post as visitor information sign (Should we move the sign further west to the pole that has the dumping station sign to direct campers directly into campground?).

9. Council directed Administration to review the speed signs adjacent to Michener Park (entire portion of 63rd street to a 30km/hr zone or playground zone) 10. Council directed the Administration to investigate and report on speed calming measures for Fairway Drive and Maple Bay at Woodland Drive locations.

Council directed Administration to further investigate the possibility of bylaw amendments and other community efforts, including public consultation, to allow for chickens within city limits.

Council also directed Administration to host the fall Coffee with Council session at the 2015 Active Living Fair in the Lacombe Memorial Centre.

The City of Lacombe provides residents with an opportunity to dispose of household and yard refuse that one would not normally place in the regular garbage bins.

Please visit www.lacombe.ca/communitycleanup for a full list of acceptable items and pick-up schedule.

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Please submit your ideas for Council consideration from June 1 - 30, for the 2016 budget. Your submission can include services, facilities or resources for programs.

Find the submission form and more information at www.lacombe.ca/budgetsubmission.

Deadline for submissions is June 30, 2015.

For Information Contact: Justin de Bresser Financial Services Manager P: 403-782-6666 EXT 221 E: jdebresser@lacombe.ca

| Recreation and Parks Month | Acts of Random Physical Activity Month

Come out and kick-off summer with a “Parks Party!”

Celebrate the unveiling of the City’s newest public art piece, the Bonsai Tree Water Feature in Bruns Pond. Join us for a FREE BBQ and the chance to win prizes like a FitBit and Picnic Packs!

Saturday, June 6, 2015 Bruns Park (Woodland Dr. & Heritage Way) 11am - 1pm Weather Permitting Birthplace Forest tree planting across the road at 10:45am.

Month | International Trails Day | Communities Choosewell | Celebrate Bill Nielsen | Recreation and Parks Month |

Community Clean Up May 19 - 28, 2015

| International Trails Day | Communities Choosewell | Celebrate Bill Nielsen | Recreation and Parks Month | Block Party

City Council makes every effort to reach out to the public in order to listen to their concerns and opinions regarding local governance matters. Of the many ways citizens can interact with their elected officials, the twice-yearly Coffee with Council sessions are the most informal.

1. Council has reviewed resident feedback received at the 2015 spring Coffee with Council session, held during the Lacombe Trade Show, and has directed staff to investigate and prepare cost estimates on the following feedback items for further discussion: 2. Council directed Administration to extend the spring and fall Community Clean Ups by one day to allow for freecycling/ swapping of goods, and to conduct public education on this initiative, and on the swap site at Prentiss Transfer Station.

3. Council directed Administration to investigate the cost and the advantages/disadvantages of installing GPS units in the City fleet.

4. Council directed Administration to estimate the cost of paving around the RV dump site at Michener Park for Council’s consideration.

5. Council directed Administration to return with cost implications for the completion of curbing on the portion of the Highway 2A service road from Heritage Drive north to 63rd Avenue, for possible inclusion in the 2016 budget.

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNTIES ORTUNTIES NTIES IE Boards and Commissions The City of Lacombe is currently seeking to appoint two community-minded citizens to serve on the City of Lacombe Library Board.

Serving the community in this manner will provide the volunteer with new skills as well as insights into the variety of services provided by the City of Lacombe.

Currently there are openings on: - Lacombe Library Board (2 vacancies) By volunteering on this board you can make a positive difference in your community, meet new people and learn new skills.

Time commitments and duties vary. If you are interested in sharing your time with the Library Board, request an application and submit a brief resume by Tuesday, June 30, 2015 to: Ross Pettibone 5432 56 Avenue Lacombe, AB T4L 1E9 E: rpettibone@lacombe.ca

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Council Meeting Highlights Below are some highlights from the May 11, 2015, Regular Council Meeting. For detailed information about Council Meeting proceedings, please go to www.lacombe.ca to access the full Meeting Agenda.

Bylaw 404 (Road Closure)

2015 Capital Budget Adjustments

Council held a public hearing for Bylaw 404 (North parcels), authorizing the partial closure of the road right-of-way located north of 4456-Highway 12 and 4510-50A Avenue. No one spoke for or against the bylaw amendment, so Council subsequently gave second and third readings to Bylaw 404.

Council passed a resolution to approve the 2015 Capital Budget Amendment as presented.

Bylaw 408 (Supplementary Assessment) Council gave first, second, and third readings to Bylaw 408 – a bylaw to authorize a supplementary assessment of improvements in the city during the year 2015 (2015 Supplementary Assessment Bylaw).

Joint Fire Quality Management Plan Council passed a resolution to approve the Joint Quality Management Plan for Fire as presented.

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MDP 20 Year Plan Public Hearing

May 25, 6:05pm in Council Chambers at City Hall, 5432 56th Avenue The City of Lacombe has been hard at work updating the Municipal Development Plan (MDP) since Fall 2013. A public hearing has been set for May 25th at 6:05 pm, which will provide an opportunity for residents and stakeholders to provide final comment on the MDP prior to its adoption.

The Council of the City of Lacombe has given first reading to Bylaw 405 to adopt the Municipal Development Plan: Growing Lacombe (2015 -2036) The MDP sets out land use patterns and policy for new development. It is the blueprint for the City’s growth until 2036.

The draft MDP (Bylaw 405), presented to Council on April 7, 2015 at Council Committee Meeting, is the culmination of background research, consultation with the public and stakeholders, other master plans for the City, legislation and best planning practices. The draft document which received first reading at Council on April 27 is available on the City’s website or at City Hall for review. Join us at the public hearing, or visit the website and learn more on how to submit your comments. www.lacombe.ca/doing-business/planning-and-development-services/ municipal-development-plan How Do I Get Involved?

Any person or group wishing to express their views on the proposed Bylaw will be given the opportunity to make a presentation.

All written letters or petition regarding this amendment are to: (a) be filed with the Chief Administrative Officer no later than 4:30 p.m on Wednesday, May 20, 2015. (b) contain the names and addresses of all persons making the representation, and (c) state the name and address of all persons authorized to represent a group of persons or the public at large.

Date of First Publication: May 14, 2015 Date of Second Publication: May 21, 2015

Thursday, May 21, 2015

What Oscar knows that doctors don’t know Years ago the family cat, usually aloof, decided to spend time on my fatherin-law’s lap months before he died of pancreatic cancer. Why? Another family reports in a Toronto newspaper their pet feline began a vigil on a loved one’s lap just before he died. So what did the cat know that wasn’t taught to me at The Harvard Medical School?

The New England Journal of Medicine, not noted for publishing trivia, surprised doctors several years ago by publishing a photo of Oscar, the cat.

This feline had become famous for his ability to predict death. Oscar did not have a noble background.

Rather, he had been saved as a young kitten by staff members of a geriatric nursing center. They bailed him out of a shelter. Little did they know he was headed for celebrity.

It wasn’t long before staff members noted Oscar had a knack for knowing when a patient was about to die. Nurses at Steere House Nursing Center, in Providence R.I., reported Oscar ‘would snap to attention’ when he sensed the end was near for a patient.

It was like an army drill.

His routine rarely varied.

He would arrive at the patient’s bedside four hours before death occurred and curl up alongside the patient. Often he would be purring, paying attention to the patient’s breathing, while family gathered and the priest administered last rights. Then when death finally came he would leave

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During that time, while I was visiting Rhode Island, I got first-hand reports about Oscar. When I asked nursing staff, “What’s his track record?” They told me Oscar had not missed a diagnosis in 25 deaths.

What a great batting average! Luckily, he had limited his death vigil to elderly patients in a terminal care facility. But Oscar could scare you to death if, aware of his diagnostic skills, you were scheduled for surgery in a few hours, and Oscar suddenly took a fancy to your bed. Any one in his right mind would get dressed and go home.

The question is how does Oscar, who didn’t graduate Summa Cum Laude from medical school, know so much about approaching death? Doctors I talked to at Steere House didn’t have an answer. But they had several theories.

Some personnel believe Oscar, and cats in general, are sensitive to the human world and great observers of human routine. They contend he watches the increased activity that occurs in a patient’s room prior to death. One doctor said, “He most likely enjoys the warm blankets placed

around a patient at that time.” Others believe it’s a lack of movement that attracts Oscar as the dying patient becomes quiet.

I question that theory.

Oscar, like other animals, lives in a world of scents rather than sight. His vision is 10 times less than humans but his sense of smell is 14 times stronger.

So when he cuddles up to a patient he has 200 million odour cells compared to our mere five million. I talked to specialists who believe certain chemicals are released when a patient is dying, and Oscar detects the odour. I’m sure the secret will die with Oscar.

But Oscar’s ability to detect the time of death took my thoughts back decades ago when I was hotel doctor at The Manoir Richelieu in La Mal Baie, Quebec.

A 90-year-old Baptist minister from Texas was a guest of the hotel along with his two daughters. He became ill due to a heart condition and refused to go to the local hospital. He claimed if he was going to die he would prefer to do so looking over the St. Lawrence River. At one point he became so close to death I relieved his nurses. I’d wait by his side until he died.

But he did not die. And in a few days, much to our surprise, walked out of the hotel to return to Texas.

Oscar, where were you when I needed you? You could have saved a young doctor a lot of embarrassment.

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City updates 2015 capital budget Council has approved the amendments to the 2015 Capital Budget, which include $8.7 million in carryover and in-progress projects from 2014, and $29.9 million (up from original estimate of $20.9 million in December 2014) in new capital projects for 2015.

“The primary source of information for the 2015 capital budget is the 2015-2024 10-year capital budget, which has been prepared in conjunction with the 2014 capital budget for carry over projects,” said Chief Administrative Officer Norma MacQuarrie. “Revenue sources, and in particular grant funding, has been adjusted on a number of projects to reflect updated costs and grant balances.”

The 2015 capital budget was initially approved in December of 2014. At the time, $20.974 million in new capital projects was approved. The current proposed revised capital budget for 2015 has a current

balance of $38.6 million.

As part of the annual budget review, administration has reviewed the 2015 capital budget in accordance with council’s budget policy and proposed a number of changes. In total, an additional $17,641,997 in additional capital was identified in the 2015 capital budget, as compared with the December document.

New projects already approved include the 45th Street Storm Main at $2,810,000, and the pump house reservoir replacement at $4,039,000.

“The addition of the new projects will have an impact on grant balances,” said Corporate Services Director Michael Minchin. “These changes in grant fund balances will have an impact on the 10year capital plan going forward. Those impacts will be presented during the 10year capital plan review later this year.”

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Charley Pride includes Red Deer on current tour

BY MARK WEBER Lacombe Express Fans of classic country will be thrilled that one of the ‘legends’ is making a Red Deer stop May 23rd. Celebrating over 50 years in country music, Charley Pride plays the Centrium with showtime at 2 p.m.

The Country Music Hall of Famer and Grammy winner has a catalogue of chart-topping songs including Kiss An Angel Good Morning, Mountain of Love, Crystal Chandelier and Kaw-Liga to mention a few of his more than 36 number one hits.

This past month, Pride was honoured with the release of Neal McCoy’s Pride: A Tribute to Charley Pride: Deluxe Edition.

The project is a 13-cut CD that pays tribute to McCoy’s mentor. In the early 80s, Pride gave McCoy the opportunity to open his shows, earning the young singer his own record deal and subsequently a series of hit singles.

As Pride told McCoy all those years ago, “If you put on a great show and be nice to people, you’ll last a long time in this business.

“I like the good job he did on them,” explains Pride of McCoy’s CD. “He’s a very fine young man; he’s very talented,” he adds, pointing out that McCoy actually opened for Pride for some six years of touring.

These days, Pride is excited about hitting the road again, and delights in putting together a show that reflects his storied career. His latest CD, Choices, was released in 2011.

It marked his first new studio album since 2006’s Pride & Joy: A Gospel Music Collection. He’s currently lining up tunes for his next project, which will include collaboration with Randy Jackson of American Idol fame.

“He wants to do an album, and I’d like to as well – we’d also like it to coincide it with the movie that we are trying to get done.”

Production on a biopic of Pride was initially announced back in

the mid-2000s, and was set to be a done deal by 2008 with the title role going to Terrence Howard.

But Howard eventually moved onto other things, and then there were talks with Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson to play Pride. “I met Howard and everything was set to go, but there was a writers’ strike in Hollywood,” he recalls.

The project has essentially been stuck in production limbo since.

Pride would love to see it move forward, noting other similar films about singers tend to find audiences and garner plenty of critical acclaim - Joaquin Phoenix as Johnny Cash and Jamie Foxx as Ray Charles received all kinds of accolades in Walk the Line and Ray respectively, as did Sissy Spacek as Loretta Lynn in Coalminer’s Daughter.

“Lots of them have gotten Academy Awards out of it,” he laughs. But aside from the stalled project, Pride remains brightly optimistic, as he seems to about much of life.

“We’re trying to recoup everything and get things going again – and do whatever it takes to get the movie done.”

But at the end of the day, it’s mainly about the music.

And Pride, 77, couldn’t be happier about how things are going in that department – he’s about to head over to Britain for a string of shows before coming to Canada. “My fans say my voice sounds better than it ever did,” he says with unmistakable gratitude.

He recalls hearing Billy Daniels sing That Old Black Magic when he was 65. “I remember thinking, wow that voice is just booming.

I thought if when I’m 65 and my voice is like that, I’ll be a blessed man.

“Here I am, some years later, and people are saying my voice is better than it used to be,” he chuckles, adding that he quit smoking and drinking years ago which has likely helped.

He remembers being in Hawaii having a smoke and it felt like something was sawing on his throat. “I thought, why am I

doing this – this is the way I make my living.”

Pride’s longevity as an artist speaks to his ability to connect to his audiences. His shows have a laid-back, relaxed feel. And he’s never wavered from what he does best – classic, traditional country.

Born to poor sharecroppers, one of 11 kids in Sledge, Mississippi, Pride has been described as ‘a timeless everyman.’ He’s had a continual presence in music for decades, and to date, he’s sold some 70 million records. Pride also released his autobiography, Pride: The Charley Pride Story in 1994.

Interestingly, music wasn’t what he initially had his sights set on for a career. Baseball was an early passion, but his natural gift as a singer would surface from time to time during those years as well.

He unofficially launched his music career in the late 1950s as a ballplayer singing and playing guitar on the team bus between ballparks. After a tryout with the New York Mets, Pride decided to return to his Montana home via Nashville. It proved a key moment in his life’s direction, as it was there he met Jack Johnson.

Upon hearing the singer perform, Johnson promised a management contract.

A year later, Pride returned to Nashville and was introduced to producer Jack Clement.

When Clement heard Pride’s renditions of a handful of songs, he asked Pride to cut two songs in two hours. Pride agreed and The Snakes Crawl at Night and Atlantic Coastal Line were recorded.

Three months later, Pride’s demo landed in the hands of RCA Records head Chet Atkins who signed him to the label. Pride’s first single hit the airwaves in early 1966. Before long, The Snakes Crawl at Night was climbing the charts with Before I Met You close behind.

Meanwhile, dozens of his chart toppers now stand as modern classics. Kiss An Angel

CLASSIC SOUNDS - Singer Charley Pride performs at the Centrium in Red Deer on May 23rd.

Good Morning went on to be a million-selling crossover single and helped Pride land Country Music Association Awards as Entertainer of the Year in 1971 and Top Male Vocalist in 1971 and 1972. Besides being a five-week country No. 1 in late 1971 and early 1972, the song was also his only pop Top 40 hit, hitting No. 21, and reaching the Top Ten of the Adult Contemporary charts as well, according to Wikipedia.

He laughs, recalling various folks asking him if he was ever going to ‘cross over’ to the pop side. Pride is proud to be primarily a traditional country singer, and points out that the concept of crossing over wasn’t

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on his radar with his success on the pop charts as it was, referring to Kiss an Angel Good Morning.

Through it all, Pride has kept a level head about his success.

And there’s always that sense of gratitude that shines through at every turn. When discussing his life, he reflects on times when things haven’t gone his way. But his perspective has remained decidedly positive.

“I could go on about things – there were times I could have cried and moaned. But I said well, it’s not going to put me in the soup line.”

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Incorporate more fruits and vegetables in your diet Healthy eating food guides recommend that we, as adults, should be eating an average of seven to 10 servings of fruits and vegetables every day. Children should be eating four to eight servings, depending on their age.

This is an ongoing challenge for some people, so to assist you I have gathered some helpful ways to help fulfill your intake requirements for healthy eating. Please keep in mind that I am not a dietician and these are merely suggestions from a chef’s perspective.

A single serving of fruit or vegetables can be described as one half cup of fresh, frozen or canned or one half cup of 100% pure juice. Alternatively one cup of raw leafy vegetables or salads counts as a single serving, as well as a single piece of fruit. Keep pure juices to a minimum as they have a higher concentration of natural sugars per serving.

The first and most important direction to lead you in is to ensure that you are buying fruits and vegetables in the first place. Chances are if you don’t have them available at your fingertips, you will miss many opportunities to introduce them into your diet - out of sight, out of mind.

One helpful tip is to buy the recommended serving amounts for each member of your family for number of days you are shopping for. For example, if you are a family of four and shopping to get you through the next three days, you would need to buy a total of 84 servings of fruit and vegetables combined, based on an average of seven servings each.

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Purchase these before proceeding to the other departments and aisles and build your meals based on these initial produce selections.

An easy way to incorporate fresh spinach with every meal is to serve every piece of chicken or fish on a bed of sautéed spinach leaves. Simply heat a pan over medium heat with a very small amount of olive oil, add a large handful of clean, fresh spinach leaves and season lightly with salt and pepper. They will cook and wilt very quickly as you toss with tongs. Plate and serve immediately.

If sandwiches are a meal item that you have regularly, then make sure you always have fresh lettuce, tomato and onions on hand at all times. Fresh spinach leaves are also great in a sandwich. A Mediterranean flair can also be added to your sandwiches by including roasted bell peppers or a spread of roasted garlic.

Fruit can become an easily accessible snack item by always having containers of washed berries and grapes in your refrigerator at all times. Try not to prewash too much ahead of time however, as they tend to deteriorate faster after washing. Always have a bowl of ‘grab and go’ fruit for those times when you’re rushing out the door, like bananas,

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that is somewhat fussy when it comes to eating fruits and vegetables, the produce departments seem to always be expanding in selection of imported/exotic goods. Buy something completely new to your family at least once per month. The Internet and libraries are filled with an abundance of information on preparing and serving almost any ingredient. Happy cooking.

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

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Vegetable skewers on the grill are another low fat and flavourful way to get your daily servings. The cold and wet weather days are not ideal conditions for firing up the grill but barbecuing does continue to offer low fat cooking year round. If you can rearrange your grill’s location to make it more easily accessible you will tend to use it more often. I have mine undercover so I use it all the time.

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DODGER DOMINATION – Dodger Lea James leaps for home plate during a home game on Tuesday night. The Lacombe Midget A Dodgers 1 took a 16-3 loss to Stettler.

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Midget A Dodgers defeated by steady Stettler

BY SARAH MAETCHE Lacombe Express It was a perfectly magical May evening but the Lacombe Midget A Dodgers couldn’t seem to get a cut of any of that magic on Tuesday night.

The Dodgers 1 were defeated by Stettler within five innings, taking a 16-3 loss.

Head Coach Cam Suominen said although the Dodgers didn’t play their best, they have still shown promise throughout the season.

“Stettler has a good team and they beat us quite handily,” he said.

“I think Stettler has a very good pitcher and we couldn’t quite keep up to the ball.

That was the biggest problem.”

In the first inning, with Stettler up to bat first, the Dodgers started out with a lead, which was quickly dashed out in the bottom of the second.

With three consecutive strike outs, the Dodgers didn’t bring any runs in to top up their three achieved in the first inning and much didn’t change throughout the evening. Stettler was sitting with five runs and quickly added more on.

To start out the third inning, Jonathan Thompson took to the pitchers mound, and walked the first Stettler batter.

After Stettler’s first run in, the Dodgers scored their first easy out on a direct hit.

They scooped their second out on a pop fly.

At the bottom of the third, after the first Dodger struck out, Eryk Calkins took to bat and made it safely to first, closely followed by Thompson, but after a quick three out, no runs were scored.

At the top of the fourth inning, with Stettler leading with eight runs, they continued to rack up more runs with the Dodgers throwing a mix of pitches and not being able to quickly recover from some

over throws.

Christine Suominen was first up to bat for the Dodgers at the bottom of the fourth.

She may have been walked to first base, but she had to work hard to get to second and third base as the Stettler players had their eyes on the fast runner. But all the effort went in vain after Stettler got three out.

At the top of the fifth, Stettler solidified their lead with 10 runs over the Dodgers’ three.

Adam Whyte gave the Dodgers something to cheer about after a swift catch out in left field. The Dodgers tried to make a comeback, looking for the perfect trio, three up, three down but it wasn’t meant to be.

At the bottom of the fifth, with Stettler up 13 runs, the game was called and the Dodgers packed up their bats.

“After five innings, if you are losing by

10, the game is over,” said Suominen.

This season, Dodgers 1 are sitting quite equally in the standings. They have one win and two losses under their belt.

Suominen has been coaching ball for nine years and has seen most of the players grow up before his eyes. This year Lacombe boasts two Midget A ball teams, Dodgers 1 and Dodgers 2.

“Most of the kids are third years,” said Suominen of the Dodgers 1, 12-man team roster.

“They’ve played together for a few years and we made two teams, so we tried to split them up fairly evenly.”

Dodgers 1 have two more regular season games both against opponents Sylvan Lake. They will take to the field for their last home game before playoffs next Tuesday, May 26th at Michener Park.

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Local wakeboarder continues to excel in sport

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Lacombe Express Local wakeboarder Nakita Schaab, 16, has been selected as an Alberta Sport Development Centre (ASDC) featured athlete for her dedication and skill in her sport.

Schaab has been competing for a number of years and took an extra step this year in honing her skills as part of the Athlete Enhancement Program offered by ASDC. Last year, Schaab was awarded the title of Canadian Champion in Junior Women, and was also presented with the 2014 Junior Wakeboarder of the Year recognition from Wake Canada.

“Basically, with this sport it’s hard to train in the winter so I knew that this program could really benefit me.

“I knew that there would be a place I could start working out, and that they’d make a specific program for me and I knew that this program would make me better in my sport. I knew it’d be a commitment for me to keep growing in wakeboarding, even in the winter when I’m not riding,” Schaab said.

She sent in a resume, was interviewed and eventually accepted into the program.

In January, she began to train with workout regimes and specific routines designed through collaboration between her

regular coach and those with ASDC. “There are lots of different routines that my coach has told me to focus on. She’s been contacting the program as well, so they’ve been collaborating to make it that much better. I started training with them in January and it goes throughout winter and spring, and then in summer they are starting new schedules. If I want, I can apply again for the fall,” she explained.

“I started training each day and just started to get more benefit from it.

They’re really good with making your performance better and you can talk to the coaches about what you want to work on. They’re really good at being compatible with what you want and the benefits you want.”

The physical training is only one aspect of the program. Schaab also takes part in seminars at Red Deer College through the ‘Winning Edge’ portion of the program. This deals with mental health, nutrition, public speaking skills and other topics that are beneficial to the athletes’ well being.

As a regional and national competitor, Schaab is looking for any edge that she can grasp that will help her further her wakeboarding career.

She has been a part of the sport for a number of years, and is excited to see

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the regional recognition and growth.

However, she said she still feels that there could be more representation of females in the sport, and encourages women to get active in wakeboarding.

“We definitely want more girls – I’m one of the few girls in Alberta and I have to compete with the

men’s division. We have advanced, intermediate, beginner – we have a lot of categories. Anyone can come to the Alberta stops, you don’t need to apply or anything, just come by,” she said.

Schaab wakeboards with Water Ski and Wakeboard Alberta (WSWA), which offers a variety of levels

that people can participate in for water skiing and wakeboarding.

“We always want wakeboarding to grow as a sport. As of right now, wakeboarding is growing but it could be growing even faster. We’d love to get more people to our Alberta stops for WSWA - it’d be great if more people were

involved.”

Schaab will be taking part in Alberta wakeboarding competitions, with tour stops in Sylvan Lake, Pine Lake, Blackfish Lake and Chestermere. She hopes to advance provincially and enter into national competition again later this year. kmendonsa@lacombeexpress.com

ACCOMPLISHED - Lacombe wakeboarder Nakita Schaab has been selected as a featured athlete for the Alberta Sport Development Centre.

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HOMES & LIVING

SPRING COLOURS – This Abbey Master Builder show home in Laredo in Red Deer features a bright master bedroom accented with rustic furniture for a calm and relaxing atmosphere.

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Family is a refuge in the uncertainty of rebuilding Hello Lacombe! Thank you for reading these past several months, your response and encouragement about this article is one of the best parts of my day. Even after losing the decades old Red and Blue to the newly elected Orange and Green I want to say that your wonderful wee city has an amazing Mayor and that Lacombe is a lucky place to have Mayor Steve at the helm, he really cares about Lacombe!

Someone sent a cake to my boss last week with the horrific colours of orange and green on it in an in your face mockery of the new political landscape in Alberta.

Despite the weird icing colours the cake was delicious and it made afternoon coffee an extra special treat because the cake underneath was still my favorite – chocolate!

After a devastating loss it may seem like your home and life is horrible mis-matched and covered with ghastly coloured icing.

Recent resident fires and the

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WYSE earthquakes in Nepal have really made me pause to realize what some clients of mine have gone through.

A client who is rebuilding in Central Alberta is very excited about finally being able to move back into their home after a fire destroyed everything they own and I have never had a more pleasant and gratitude-filled appointment.

Of course insurance can replace material items but it can’t bring back the first baby pictures and crafts that the kids have brought home from school.

Sometimes you are relying on the kindness of strangers and you are wearing

borrowed clothing that is mismatched or sleeping under a duvet your body doesn’t recognize and you are living in a rental or a camper feeling completely covered in ugly orange and green icing but take heart - rebuilding is a process and a journey of faith especially when you aren’t sure how far down the road you may have to walk.

The good news is underneath all the unfamiliar and strangely coloured outer layers your family is still the trusted and loved chocolate cake center which is held together with love and a little vanilla custard in the middle.

If you are struggling through a loss and feel lost my heart goes out to you and your family.

The good news is that you now have an opportunity to create a divine space for your family and if you can just get through the immediate and uncomfortable weeks your home will come together bit by bit

and you will slowly restore memories and family memorabilia as you live and love every day.

Circumstances may change your house but nothing can take your home from you.

If I was able to scrape off that offensive icing and replace it with a traditional chocolate it would have tasted a million times better but when you indulged with your eyes closed the cake tasted as delicious as a regular one should have.

Even though your outside surroundings may be unfamiliar your core has not changed and your family life will get back to normal soon.

Curl up with your kids and indulge in some comfort food or a family popcorn night to bring some normalcy and familiarity back into your routine. Take care everyone.

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CHBA-Central Alberta Announces the Awards of Excellence in Housing Winners

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2015 AWARDS CATEGORY: BEST RENOVATION PROJECT Winner for Best Renovation under $74,999 (RN1) Sorento Custom Homes Winner for Best Renovation over $125,000 (RN3) Bowood Homes 2015 AWARDS CATEGORY: EXCELLENCE IN INTERIOR DESIGN Winner for the Excellence in Interior Design (ID1) Falcon Homes Ltd.; Interior Designer(s): Stephanie Fehr, Gina and Kevin Pardy

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A special thank you to all of our 2015 Awards of Excellence in Housing event sponsors: Diamond Sponsor: Wolf Creek Building Supplies Ltd. – Castle Building Centre Platinum Sponsor: Red Deer Advocate Gold Sponsor: Malibu Communities Abbey Master Builder Silver Sponsor (s): Servus Credit Union PlyGem Melcor Developments Kraze 101.3/ Sunny 94 Program Sponsor: Heywood Holmes & Partners Dessert Sponsor: The Alberta New Home Warranty Program Entertainment Co-Sponsors: Gilmar Construction Westridge Cabinets Door Prize Co-Sponsors: General Appliances Erickson Homes Photography Sponsor: True-Line Homes Red Carpet Sponsor: Carpet Colour Centre Centre Piece Sponsor: Falcon Homes Table Wine Sponsor: Dominion Lending Centre - Regional Mortgage Group Table Chocolate Sponsor: Trail Appliances Fun Casino Sponsor: All Weather Windows Fun Casino Prize Sponsor: Audio Integrations Drink Sponsor: Red Deer Overdoor President’s Toast Sponsor: Laebon Homes Production Sponsor: Kiboodle Red Deer Safety Leadership Awards Sponsor: Atco Gas Supporting Sponsors: KG Country Sorento Custom Homes Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) Central Alberta Homes Timberwolf Truss Ltd Thermo Pro Red Deer Express Sheraton Hotel ProliÄc Graphics Red Deer Shaw TV

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Jan 6, 1923 - May 17, 2015 Flora passed away peacefully at Red Deer Hospice at the age of 92. She was predeceased by her husband Gordon of 49 years on September 11, 1994, brothers Alex, Murdoch, William, Hugh, and James, sister Katherine Nashiem and good friend Willie Ebeling.

Mom is survived by her son Walter (Rosemarie), daughters Audrey (Dave) Neufeld and Donna May (Frank) Attema, 10 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, brothers Ken, Murray, Gordon and Ian, and sisters Eva Irwin and Margaret Grahn. Mom enjoyed drives in the country, camping with family and friends, attending grandchildren functions, playing cards and watching curling, hockey, football and baseball.

In 1979 she formed a cribbage club with 12 ladies which continues to this day. In 2006, at the age of 83, she won a gold medal with Myrtle Carson at the Canada Senior Games in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba in the 55+ category. Mom managed The Parkland Regional Library from 1959 to 1978. She was elected Treasurer of The Alberta Library Association and in 1975 received an Honorary Life Membership in the Library Association of Alberta. Mom was actively involved in the community with Lacombe Community Health Care Centre, Lacombe United Church, Lacombe Nursing Home Auxiliary, Lacombe Housing Authority, Lacombe Community Support Service Board and Lacombe Bowling Club.

The family wishes to thank everyone who gave Mom such wonderful care including Red Deer Hospice staff and volunteers, Physicians, Home Care and Lacombe Lodge staff.

A Celebration of Life will be held at St. Andrew’s United Church, 5226 51 Ave, Lacombe, Alberta on May 28, 2015 at 1:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation, in Flora’s memory, to Red Deer Hospice Society, 99 Arnot Avenue, Red Deer, AB T4R3S6.

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24 Lacombe Express

Thursday, May 21, 2015

THREE DAY SALE May 22-24 Co-op Gold Beef Burgers

Frozen - 4kg - First 1

each

$

29.99

Co-op Gold Natural Spring Water Maxwell House Ground Coffee

FRIDAY, May 22 to THURSDAY, May 28, 2015

Co-op Lean Ground Beef

Ground Fresh Daily from Western Canada Beef - Value pack First 1

$

8.80/kg

$

.99

3

lb

Tomatoes on the Vine

Greenhouse Grown Canada No. 1 - Produce of Western Canada

Imperial Margarine

$

2.18/kg

.

12x500ml - First 2

each

.99¢ Roast Blends - 925g - First 2

each

$ .99

7

Rogers Fine Granulated Sugar

each

¢

99 lb

- 1/4 Squares or Soft - 1.36kg - First 2

3 for

$

2.99

- 4kg - First 3

$

9.99

Items may not be exactly as shown

Corn - Premium Co-op Chicken Quality Breasts or Thighs

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

$

6 for

$

3.96

7.47/kg

Back Attached Value Pack

$

3.39 lb

Dempster's Original Buns

Hot Dog or Hamburger - White or Whole Wheat - Package of 12

2 for

$

7

Central Alberta Co-op 403-782-6200

Co-op Market Town Big Slab Pizza

Open Daily until 9pm

each 12"x16" Meat & Cheese

$

9.98

English Estates Centre

Lacombe

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