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REFLECTION: New exhibit at Flat Iron Museum reflects on local impact of WWI – PG 3

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TOUGH GAME – The Central Alberta Buccaneers took on the Fort McMurray Monarchs last Saturday at ME Global Athletic Park. Buccaneers running back Junior Rivera makes a run down the field dodging a Monarch on his way. The Bucs lost the game 33-9.

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Looking to the past at the Flatiron Museum A new exhibit reflects on the local impact of the First World War

BY SARAH MAETCHE Lacombe Express

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rom the past we learn to look forward. Nothing echoes this sentiment more than the new exhibit at the Flatiron Museum in Lacombe.

Titled Lest We Forget: Our Brave Hearts 1914-1918, the centennial exhibit is a reflection on the effects of the First World War on the Lacombe region.

“Our exhibit is a celebration of bringing together our regional museums,” said Lacombe and District Historical Society Executive Director Marie Peron. “It’s been a collaborative effort to bring together artifacts and information that highlight the war effort not only overseas, but also the impact locally here at Lacombe and what it meant to live in our community during the First World War.” The Lacombe Legion, the Blackfalds Historical Society, the Mirror and District Museum, the Bentley Museum and the Alix Wagon Wheel Museum all contributed artifacts or information in order to make the exhibit a regional reflection.

“It was remarkable,” said Peron of what life was like a century ago. “Our community at this time was just growing. They were just finding their footing.”

She said the First World War began just a mere 10 years after the Flatiron Building, the venue for the exhibit, was built. Local residents were still hauling water from the communal pump located in front of the building. Boards were used to navigate the streets where sidewalks would later on be placed.

“There was a huge impact on our community at that time,” said Peron. “We were just growing and maturing and then all of a sudden, there was a huge change in our community of Lacombe.”

Peron added the exhibit is also a testament to the people who lived here, their efforts to rally and help the war effort.

From 100-year-old newspapers that detail the start of the war, propaganda posters, uniforms, wooden crosses sent from overseas marking a soldier’s death and a large quilt, the exhibit is truly a walk into the past with each item telling its own unique story.

“It’s our responsibility to keep those stories alive so they are not forgotten.”

Lacombe-Ponoka MLA Ron Orr was in attendance at the opening reception on July 23rd and said he was thrilled to see the exhibit has a local element to it.

“This is important for us,” he said. “What you have put together is an important historical, cultural and educational exhibit. I

LEST WE FORGET – The Lacombe and District Historical Society members, regional museum visitors, dignitaries and community members Sarah Maetche/Lacombe Express gathered at the Flatiron Museum last week for the opening reception of the new regional exhibit. think it is important to remember not just for sentimental reasons but because our society, democracy, our prosperity and our freedoms were in more ways determined by the ideas and the values that we fought for in the Great War. “The truth of the matter is trouble in far away places actually does affect us. We live in a global village.”

Orr read a Soren Kierkegaard quote that reflected perfectly on the idea behind the exhibit: “Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards.

“It is only when we look back on these types of things that it give us the perspective and the understanding to make the right choices to live fully,” said Orr. Lacombe County Reeve Paula Law said many Lacombe County and area residents left their families and friends to fight in the war.

“Many were longtime families within the County as a whole who went and fought, whether they were from the rural

or the urban areas,” she said.

Law said she hopes we can use the lessons learned 100 years ago to approve and build upon our future.

“There are no longer living survivors from this war,” said Law. “It’s through the groups and individuals here and through exhibits such as this that help us remember history and keep the stories alive.”

City of Lacombe Mayor Steve Christie said the exhibit demonstrates what those of the Lacombe and district area contributed to the Canadian war effort.

“We also salute their bravery,” he said.

“We honour their heroism. We remember the 66,000 soldiers who gave their lives during the battle of the Somme, Vimy Ridge and Passchendaele.”

Christie said we owe a lot to the people who lived in the area a century ago.

“From where we stand today, at the Flatiron Museum and Interpretive Centre, it is a unique architectural landmark in our City and the perfect venue I feel to allow

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Peron also shared one of the unique stories that partners with the exhibit. Around a century ago a group of women in Lacombe formed the Lest We Forget Club, in an effort to raise funds to build the cenotaph and put up the memorial garden and park that is now in front of the Lacombe Memorial Centre.

“The Lest We Forget Club women, on Halloween, they all dressed up like gypsies and they did tea leaf readings,” she said.

“They wanted to raise funds to plant trees, build the cenotaph and the garden, and they raised $3,000, 100 years ago.”

The club members constantly found unique ways to raise funds and pay tribute, ensuring we do not forget, she said.

The Lest We Forget: Our Brave Hearts 1914-1918 exhibit will be up in the Flatiron Museum for the next year until July 2016. news@lacombeexpress.com

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Ground breaking held for new Lacombe police station

BY SARAH MAETCHE Lacombe Express Soon the Lacombe Police Service (LPS) will have a new home along with the birth of a new community hub.

Ground was broken on July 24th for the new police station to be constructed in the Wolf Creek Industrial Park at 3906 - 53 Ave. Dignitaries, police service members and those involved in the $8.39 million project gathered at the site to mark the beginning of construction.

LPS Chief Steve Murray said the plans for a new facility began eight years ago after some shortcomings of the current facility were noted. “At that point, we looked at what our options are,” he said. “The City committed to a new facility and the design committee was struck in March 2014.”

Murray said all key stakeholders and partners were present at each planning session, bringing their voices and community needs to the table to impact the design.

“Some of the key changes for us is that the (new) facility is one storey as opposed to two,” he said. “We wanted to make sure this facility is always accessible to the community, so we didn’t want to deal with the issue of barriers to getting up to other floors.”

The new station will have a larger footprint, with a bigger lobby, more room for all staff members, a meeting room for community groups, file storage, a new up-tostandard cellblock and an in-house victim services office.

“Everything is going to be accessible

from right in the lobby, so that when we meet with community groups, we don’t have to worry about guiding them through the actual guts of the station,” said Murray. “The community partnership room is going to be able to accommodate 50 people.

We will do our school tours there. It will be available to community groups. It’s just totally geared up to be a community police facility.”

The new facility is also strategically placed on the east side of Lacombe, so as the City grows, the facility will be eventually be located right in the heart of the City.

“Council has been working on this important project for some time,” said Lacombe Mayor Steve Christie. “We wanted to do it right. We wanted to have it in the right location. We wanted to make it last.”

Christie noted the current LPS station located along 50 Ave. was built in the early 50s. The new station is planned to last the community 75 or 80 years. “It’s a very important project and in March 2014, council directed administration to undertake the police facility project,” said Christie. “We feel that we have a great location for many years to come. Down the road, it will be in the middle of the City. So we are very pleased with this location.”

Lacombe Police Commission Chair Jonathan Jacobson said the civilian oversight body for the police service is also very excited the project is underway.

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Chandos Construction Operations Manager Jason Towers said the next immediate step for the project is to gain a building permit. Following that, construction on the facility will kick into high gear.

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will start doing foundations at that point,” he said. “I would say sometime after Halloween we will start seeing some stuff come up out of the ground.”

With a 15-month timeline, the new facility is estimated to be completed by October of 2016. news@lacombeexpress.com

NEW BEGINNINGS – LPS Chief Steve Murray, City of Lacombe Mayor Steve Christie, Lacombe Police Commission Chair Jonathan Jacobson, Stephens Kozak ACI Architects and Planners Inc. Principal Ron Nemeth and Chandos Construction Operations Manager Jason Towers put their shovels into the ground where the new Lacombe Police Station will be built.

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Oil spill leaves questions unanswered An oil spill in northern Alberta has left government officials concerned and calling the incident ‘unacceptable’.

Alberta Energy Minister Marg McCuaig-Boyd and Environment and Parks Minister Shannon Phillips joined First Nations officials and members of the Alberta Energy Regulator last Friday to comment about the Nexen Energy pipeline spill after viewing the site southeast of Fort McMurray. Officials estimate around five million litres of bitumen, water and sand leaked from a pipe-

line sometime in the past month. Nexen publically apologized for the incident early last week, but the government has more questions about spill response times and pipeline security.

McCuaig-Boyd said Albertans have made it clear the development of resources must be done in a responsible and sustainable manner.

The government noted First Nations groups also need to be considered partners in emergencies like oil spills and more work should be done to remedy communication gaps.

“Since the discovery of the spill, we have been in close contact with the company through the regulator and we have confidence the regulator is doing its job to conduct a timely and thorough investigation,” said McCuaig-Boyd.

Many are working hard to clean up the site and protect the wildlife caught in the impact zone. An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the spill, the response manner and security. A public report will be issued in the coming months.

Environmentalists are

sounding an alarm about not only the damage to the environment due to the spill, but also about the response time and Nexen’s lack of confirmation about precisely when the pipeline began leaking.

Nexen officials said they believe the leak occurred within a two-week window between June 29th, when crews completed a cleaning, and July 15th when a contractor discovered and reported the spill.

Greenpeace Canada’s climate and energy team said they are stunned the spill went undetected for an ex-

tended and undetermined time period.

“It’s shocking to learn the pipeline may have been spilling for two weeks before it was discovered,” said Mike Hudema of the activist group. “Warning bells should be going off for Canada’s premiers right now about the dangers they are brining to their communities if new pipelines are built.”

If this incident doesn’t resonate with the public and initiate a call to action for a change in legislation and environmental penalties, nothing will.

Raising the minimum wage comes at a cost Many have questioned Starbucks’ decision to raise its prices for most of its drinks (including its coveted Venti Lattes) because coffee futures have dropped and overall prices are down 42% from late last year.

Clearly motivated by its desire to increase revenue, this hike in prices, regardless of its motive, speaks volumes about the profound transformation the food industry is about to experience at its core.

From a marketing point of view, Starbucks is not risking anything in changing its pricing, because the corporation really doesn’t sell coffee; it sells an experience consumers are willing to pay a premium for.

Most consumers barely notice the difference in pricing when paying for their favourite cup of java.

This is why input costs – the cost of direct material, direct labour, and other

Sylvain

CHARLEBOIS overhead items – are irrelevant from a branding point of view. Commodity prices do affect the ability of company to manage costs, but the correlation between input costs and retail prices is not clear.

Recent pork pricing is a good example of this; hog futures are down, and retail prices are up. In food retailing, and hospitality in particular, price is a function of perceived value, and, sometimes, of relative value. Companies will charge based on an array of market-based variables, including brand equity and competition. Commodity prices are not the be all and end all, but they are a small piece of a larger puzzle.

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Make no mistake, however: Starbuck’s price hike will raise revenues, but not necessarily profits. In fact, the increase is simply too little to help its bottom line, and shareholders know it. While Starbuck’s stock price has been on a tear of late, it barely shifted in either direction following the announcement.

Starbucks’ overhead costs jumped more than 10% in the past year alone due to higher overhead costs and, of course, labour. ‘McJobs’ are no longer just for young students seeking extra cash.

An increasing number of employees in this sector are well-educated, some of them with PhDs, or retired.

This new wave of workers have come in with new and different expectations, and many have been successful at drawing attention to their concerns.

Rallies in the U.S. in sup-

port of $15/hour wages are drawing a sympathetic audience. As an example, San Francisco recently increased its hourly wage by almost 15% and a few weeks ago in New York state a special panel recommended raising the sector’s minimum wage to $15/ hour.

In light of severe economic inequalities, and as CEOs continue to earn millions despite the economic downturn, more and more employees are calling for wage democracy.

In response, some governments are opting to raise wages themselves, instead of waiting for industry to make its move. These changes are starting to test the limits of the hospitality industry’s profit margin and, despite the brand loyalty of its consumers, even Starbucks is starting to feel the pressure.

The success of price

hikes at Starbucks is supported by marketing research, and companies which are raising prices are simply shielding themselves from a social movement that is riding a tidal wave of support.

Call it socio-economic hedging, but it would not be surprising to see Starbucks raise prices again in the near future.

Pressure is mounting on food chains to pay employees decent wages, as well as to give them proper training. While this is the right thing to do, we will all have to accept that wage democracy comes at a cost. Food prices will rise, and that includes, inevitably and lamentably, a scrumptious Grande mocha.

Troy Media columnist Dr. Sylvain Charlebois is a Professor at the Food Institute at the University of Guelph. His column is distributed through Troy Media.

What was your favourite part of Lacombe Days?

Asked at the Lacombe Memorial Centre by Sarah Maetche

“I like all of the live music.”

Amanda Miller, Lacombe

“The parade.”

Kiara Smith, 11, Lacombe

“There’s lots for kids to do.”

Candice Hilgarson, Blackfalds

“The music.

It’s a neat thing to see everyone out enjoying themselves.”

Mona MacKenzie, Blackfalds

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fyi 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.

Lacombe and Area Minor Football: 2015 Fall registration and equipment handout, Monday, Aug. 17th, 6 p.m. at ME Global Athletic Park. Registration for Lacombe Atom Chargers (ages 8 to 10), Lacombe PeeWee Explosion (ages 11 and 12) and Lacombe Bantam Raiders (Grades 8 and 9). For more information visit www. lacombeminorfootball.com.

Lacombe Lions Club meets on the first Monday of the month downstairs at the Lacombe Legion.

Next Meeting Monday Aug. 10th at 6:30 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. Guests welcome. For more information on Lions, please contact Sharon at 403-782-5179.

Ellis Bird Farm presents a Hypertufa Workshop on Aug. 2nd from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. This is an opportunity to come and build your own sustainable flowerpot.

These pots are created using a mixture of concrete, vermiculite and potting soil and encourage plants to flourish in a way unlike other pots. They make a lovely unique addition to your house or garden. The workshop costs $20 and you will go home with your own medium-sized Hypertufa pot masterpiece. Call us at 403-885-4477 to register for this one-of-a-kind event.

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

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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. 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.

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

More information to follow.

Bentley School Reunion: In conjunction with Bentley Centennial, Aug. 7th. Forshee Hall for students who would have graduated in 1961 or earlier. For more details contact S. Anderson at 403-986-2841.

Invitation to join CNIB Peer Support Group: The Peer Support Group is a program dedicated

Lacombe Walking Group Wednes-

are four meat draws which start at 4:30 p.m. Chase the ace starts after meat draws.

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days from 12-12:30 at Medcombe Walk-In-Clinic. No Registration required.

Kozy Korner — Tuesday Dinners 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 403-8854780 for more information.

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

On Fridays, there are four meat draws and tickets are $2/set of three tickets. Draw starts at 6:30 p.m. On Saturdays, there

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

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

Participate in classes of your choice. Available in Red Deer, Lacombe, Rocky Mountain House, and Innisfail. Contact 403-3466772 for more information.

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

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

unteer program that raises money in support of numerous initiatives supporting education. Meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of every month and begin at 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church. For more information about the group, feel free to contact Mary Lou Wilson 403-782-3923.

Lacombe Art Guild – The 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 Wolf Creek Community Church 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. Contact Bonnie Lavallee at 403-346-0290.

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

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

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

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

Clive Seniors’ Drop-In – 1:30 p.m. every Monday at the Clive Meeting Room. Contact Allan Street at 403-784-3884 Mirror Moms and Tots play group — located at the small brick building along Hwy. 50 past the old school. Contact Wendy at 403-788-2612.

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Local pro-life group sets up display to garner awareness

BY SARAH MAETCHE Lacombe Express Last Saturday as residents drove down Hwy. 2A in Lacombe, they may have noticed a display of thousands of pink and blue flags along a green space.

The display was set up by a local pro-life group to bring awareness to their campaign to change federal legislation on abortion.

The mobile display was presented by a group of volunteers with Red Deer and District Pro-life and We Need A Law, a national organization advocating for pre-born human rights.

“It’s really about awareness and getting the message out that we need a law,” said co-organizer Val Beukema. “This is simply an opportunity to dialogue with the members of our community.”

The advocacy group had about 30 volunteers planting the 10,000 small pink and blue flags into the ground for an hour.

The group said each flag they planted represented 10 pre-born children who are aborted in Canada each

year. They acknowledge although the statistics are difficult to confirm, due to two of Canada’s province’s limiting access to abortion information.

The location and placement of the display was strategic, allowing those driving down the highway to see the display and those venturing down the walking path to stop and see what it was about.

“We are doing this to show our community the momentous impact that abortion has on our community and nation,” said coorganizer Andree Verhoog.

“Although our political leaders claim that abortion should be safe, legal and rare, these flags show that it is happening 100,000 times every year in Canada.”

Verhoog added in the group’s view, Canada is the only democracy in the world that does not have an abortion law. China and North Korea also lack a law.

“The Supreme Court of Canada, in the 1988 Morgentaler decision made it very clear that it is Parliament’s responsibility to

enact an abortion law,” she said. “It has been over 25 years and we still do not have a law.

“When Canadians are informed that there are no laws a majority consistently say pre-born children

should be protected by the law.”

The group has called on Wetaskawin MP Blaine Calkins to protect human rights of human beings and are taking their campaign nationally hoping to reach

the ears of Prime Minister Stephen Harper.

By 4 p.m. the display was taken down by the same group of volunteers. The flags no longer remain, but the volunteer group hopes they instigated a discussion.

The traveling display has also been presented in Ponoka and Bashaw, Lethbridge, and further out in Chilliwack and Salmon Arm in B.C., along with the Canadian capital Ottawa. news@lacombeexpress.com

AWARENESS - A local pro-life group set up a display of 10,000 flags along Hwy. 2A in Lacombe last weekend. Sarah Maetche/Lacombe Express

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Fun had by all at annual Lacombe Days WILD RIDE - Kayden Johnston, 7, of Calgary takes a wild ride on the mechanical bull at the Youth Unlimited Street Festival.

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LOW RIDER - Numerous classic, vintage and modified cars, like this low rider, were on display during the annual Show and Shine at the LMC parking lot and surrounding Sarah Maetche/Lacombe Express downtown streets.

BY SARAH MAETCHE Lacombe Express Even with a mixed bag of weather, attendees didn’t let the rain or the sun stop them from enjoying Lacombe Days this past weekend.

From July 23rd to 26th, the City held its annual celebration that was packed with events.

The majority of the events were held on Saturday including the annual parade. Hundreds of residents and visitors lined the streets of Lacombe and were first treated to runners of the Lacombe Half Marathon blazing through the parade route. The parade featured many floats from community groups, dignitaries, neighbouring towns and local businesses.

This year’s Lacombe Days also featured the annual Show and Shine. Attendees packed the streets of downtown Lacombe to browse the classic cars and motorcycles.

The Lacombe Memorial Centre and grounds were a hub of activity with the Lacombe Community Market, the Lacombe and District Garden Club’s Rose and Lily Show, the library book sale, garage sale and Art in the Park events.

The Lacombe Fire Department held an open house at their hall along with a vehicle extraction demonstration and a ‘push-of-war’ showcase. New this year was the slo-pitch tournament at Michener Park, which saw around 20 teams compete during the weekend. After the late afternoon rainstorm on Saturday, Michener Park was again bustling with activity with attendees enjoying Music in the Park followed by an astounding fireworks display.

On Sunday, the celebration wrapped up with an outdoor inter-denominational church service at ME Global Athletic Park, an old-fashMOBILE MUSICIAN - Councillor Grant Harder joy- ioned penny carnival, a Japanese drummers fully plays the saxophone as part of the Flat Iron Jazz showcase and Lacombe’s Amazing Trail Hunt.

PERFECT BALANCE - Street performer Flyin’ Bob walks the tight rope during his high- Band’s float during the Lacombe Days parade.

Sarah Maetche/Lacombe Express Sarah Maetche/Lacombe Express flying act at the Youth Unlimited Street Festival on Thursday.

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BUZZIN’ - Local band the YoungFellas took to the stage on Saturday night before the fireworks during Music in the Park at Sarah Maetche/Lacombe Express Michener Park.

PREPARATION - Jenn Erickson of Gull Lake stirs a pot of kettle corn to be sold in the Lacombe Days Farmers’ Market.

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COMMUNITY CO OMMUNITY S SPIRIT PIRIT - CCouncillor o nccilillo ou loor Pe PPeter terr B te Bouwsema ouwse sema maa waves to t the th crowdd from f the thh City Ciit off Lacombe L b floatt during the Lacombe Days parade.

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ADMIRATION – Betty Wainaina of Safari Crafts travelled from Edmonton to share the beautiful clothes she imports from Africa with the Lacombe Days Farmers’ Market.

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HARD WORK - Teamster Wayne Richards and his hardworking team attempt to pull 2,000 lbs. over their weight at the Central Alberta Draft Horse Pulling Club’s event at ARTFUL DISPLAY - Courtesy of the Rikubetsu Friendship Society of Lacombe, a group of drummers Sarah Maetche/Lacombe Express Sarah Maetche/Lacombe Express entertained the crowd during Lacombe Days on Sunday afternoon. the Ag Grounds.

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City Council Dates

Council Meeting Highlights

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.

Below are some highlights from the June 13th Regular Council Meeting. For detailed information about Council meeting proceedings, please go to www.lacombe.ca to access the full meeting agenda.

The next scheduled Regular Council Meeting dates and times are:

Bylaw 407 (Borrowing – Provincial Building)

Monday, August 24, 2015, at 5 p.m.

Tuesday, September 8, 2015, at 5 p.m. (Committee Meeting) Monday, September 14, 2015, at 5 p.m.

Council approved Bylaw 407; the bylaw to borrow funds for the acquisition of the downtown property commonly referred to as the Provincial Building, after giving it second and third readings as presented.

Tagline Proposal

Reminders

Council passed a resolution to endorse the use of two taglines: i) “Live a beautiful life” and ii) “Strong roots; fresh perspective”, in City-branded advertising efforts.

Are you thinking of becoming a volunteer? Volunteering is good for you, as it provides physical and mental rewards.

Volunteering makes you healthier. Happy moods and positive emotions like optimism, joy, and the feeling of having control over your fate can strengthen your immune system. You may also discover hidden talents that can change your view of yourself.

Public Budget Submissions for 2016 Budget Council directed Administration to provide costing for selected ideas submitted through the annual Citizen Submission Program for consideration in the 2016 budget. The ideas include:

1. A crosswalk light at 54 Ave and 58 St. 2. An observation deck/wharf/boardwalk/canoe launch - NE Corner of Cranna Lake to allow for wild life observation/canoe launch/seating for skates in winter.

3. A waterslide at the swimming pool 4. Increased maintenance of the elm trees at 54th Ave and 58th St in summer months to allow for better visibility.

5. A right-hand turning lane by the new Husky at Woodland Drive and Highway 2A 6. A boardwalk trail from the south west corner of Elizabeth Lake across the narrow waterway between Lake Ann and Elizabeth Lake – approx. 270 meters. (Could be a community project or work in kind) 7. Drainage control from Fairway Drive and 58th Street 8. New pavement for the cross walk at 54th Avenue and 58th Street 8. A permanent solution for waste water treatment, and not a temporary short term fix for ammonia treatment and lagoon de-sludging (NOTE: This project is underway so no costing is needed)

D AFFORDABLE HOUSING Committee Needs YOU!

Volunteering also encourages civic responsibility. It is an investment in our community. You can acquire new skills and knowledge about local government operations by volunteering on municipal boards and commissions. This will help you gain an understanding of the local resources available to solve community needs.

The City of Lacombe is looking for people representing a broad cross-section of interests and backgrounds, ranging from the social to the business perspective, to join the committee.

Do you have an exciting Affordable Housing Idea?

So what are you waiting for? Check out the many different volunteering opportunities available to you in this newspaper, and answer the call. Help make a difference in Lacombe!

We are looking for new com We are looking for individuals or groups interested in partnering with the City of Lacombe to address affordable housing needs in the city.

All proposals will be reviewed by August 31, 2015. Grant funding is available for projects.

For more information visit: www.lacombe.ca/doing-business/rfps-tenders To sign up or for more information on becoming a member please contact: Guy Lapointe - 5432 56 Ave- 403.782.1263- glapointe@lacombe.ca

Looking for an Innovative Way to Get Involved in the Community?

We are currently seeking creative, community-minded citizens to serve on the new Community Economic Development Organization(CEDO)committee.

The new CEDO will aim to improve the quality of life within Lacombe by fostering a collaborative environment focused on cultivating innovation, nurturing a business-friendly culture, promoting sustainable growth and creating a safe, inclusive, vibrant and healthy community.

By volunteering with the CEDO, you can meet new people, learn new skills and make a positive difference in your community.

If you are interested in sharing your time with the CEDO, please contact: Guy Lapointe 5432 56 Avenue Lacombe, AB T4L 1E9 E: glapointe@lacombe.ca

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Boards and Commissions

Boards and Commissions

The City of Lacombe is currently seeking to appoint a High School Student member to serve on the Lacombe and District Recreation, Parks and Culture Board, to be appointed for a renewable one year term from September 1 to August 31. The High School student representative from the City or District represents the youth of the community.

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.

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 Monday, August 19, 2015 to:

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 Monday, August 19, 2015 to:

Ross Pettibone 5432 56 Avenue Lacombe, AB T4L 1E9 E: rpettibone@lacombe.ca

Ross Pettibone 5432 56 Avenue Lacombe, AB T4L 1E9 E: rpettibone@lacombe.ca

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Kinsmen Sports and Leisure Complex to get new look

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Following a presentation from Stantec at their July 13 regular meeting, City Council approved – upon alteration of the colour scheme – the proposed exterior aesthetic updates into the Lacombe Kinsmen Sports and Leisure Complex renovations at a cost of $38,829 + GST, to be funded by the project contingency.

The proposal to modernize the exterior aesthetic appearance is three-fold, and includes: 1. Updating the exterior block wall sealant colours from their current blue shades and yellow to a solid colour as presented, preserving the split faced block. Exterior windows and doors will also be repainted. Resealing the exterior wall around the arenas and curling rink, as

part of select exterior wall repairs. The change involves selecting a new colour for that sealant.

2. Updating the pool roof aesthetic appearance by changing the flashing and molding colours as presented. Replacing the pool roof requires the replacement of flashings and moldings. This change involves changing the colours of the new flashings and moldings.

3. Introducing new cladding materials adjacent to the new exit stairs. Most of the existing block wall adjacent to the new exit stair will be impacted by construction, requiring replacement and/or refinishing. There were plans already in place to replace/refinish affected portions of the block wall.

Planning and Development Permits

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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

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Discretionary Use Take notice that the following Discretionary Use Permits have been approved: DATE PERMIT# LOCATION DEVELOPMENT July 23 61/251.81 1 Beardsley Crescent Semi Detached Dwelling July 23 61/251.82 3 Beardsley Crescent Semi Detached Dwelling July 23 61/251.91 5 Beardsley Crescent Semi Detached Dwelling July 23 61/251.92 7 Beardsley Crescent Semi Detached Dwelling July 23 61/251.93 4922 Beardsley Crescent Semi Detached Dwelling July 23 61/251.94 4924 Beardsley Crescent Semi Detached Dwelling July 23 61/251.95 4930 Beardsley Crescent Semi Detached Dwelling July 23 61/251.96 4932 Beardsley Crescent Semi Detached Dwelling July 23 61/251.97 4938 Beardsley Crescent Semi Detached Dwelling July 23 61/251.98 4940 Beardsley Crescent Semi Detached Dwelling July 23 61/251.69 4725 49A Avenue Stacked Rowhouse Documents pertaining to the development permits may be inspected at City Hall, 5432-56 Avenue, during regular business hours. Anyone claiming to be affected by the approval of the Permitted Uses with Variances or Discretionary Uses may submit an objection within 14 days from the date of notice. The appeal must be in writing, accompanied with a $50.00 fee and be directed to: Lacombe Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, Attn: Secretary to the SDAB, 5432 - 56 Avenue Lacombe, AB T4L 1E9

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POLICE BRIEFS ARREST MADE FOR POSSESSION As a result of a traffic stop, the Lacombe police Service arrested a male for possession of a significant quantity of cocaine, fentanyl and marihuana.

Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opiate drug which is approximately 50 to 100 times more powerful than morphine.

It is commonly used legitimately as an anesthetic in hospitals, or for pain management in the form of a prescription. Fentanyl has become very popular in the sales of illicit street drugs both as either a cutting agent or substitution for heroin or in the manufacturing of counterfeit oxycodone pills. These counterfeit pills containing fentanyl are becoming increasingly more available in communities in Alberta.

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more powerful than morphine, even low doses can cause respiratory depression and death can be immediate.

In just the first two months of 2015, Alberta saw 50 people die from the street drug.

There were 120 deaths in 2014. There has been a disturbing spike in deaths associated with fentanyl use in Alberta and police anticipate it will continue to rise.

“This illegal street drug is proving to be yet another scourge on the streets of Alberta,” said LPS Chief Steve Murray. “Lives are being lost at an alarming rate and it is essential our citizens be informed and vigilant to its presence in our communities.”

Shay Clark Tangerman, 27, of Red Deer has been charged with numerous criminal offences including three counts of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking and possession or property obtained by crime.

Tangerman was also wanted on three outstanding warrants and was held on $5,000 bail with his next court appearance scheduled for August 6th in Red Deer Provincial Court.

POLICE AND COMMUNITY COME TO BIRD’S RESCUE The Lacombe Police Service (LPS) was dispatched to a rather unusual call over the weekend when a gull was observed in distress atop a commercial sign in downtown Lacombe.

Officers determined the gull had one of its feet stuck in the fleshing of the sign and was hanging upside down unable to free itself.

A couple of local citizens saw the situation and offered to assist.

Jeff Pollard, a plumber with Capital Mechanical, offered the use of his commercial extension ladder. Romeo Staub, a retired commercial sign installer offered to climb the approximately 30 ft. into the air and free the bird from the top of the sign.

“As police officers, we are never quite sure what the next call will bring but this rather unique situation was a great example of our community partnership philosophy in action,” said LPS Chief Steve Murray.

“Citizens saw an animal in distress and thanks to these two community-minded gentlemen, the situation was successfully resolved.”

WEEKEND CHECKSTOP LEADS TO ARRESTS On Saturday, July 25th, members of the Lacombe Police Service (LPS) partnered with Alberta Sheriffs to conduct roadside check stops at various locations in Lacombe as part of the Enhanced Alberta Checkstop Program.

Over 500 motorists were stopped. Two drivers were charged with impaired driving, four drivers were issued roadside suspensions, two suspended drivers were apprehended and two individuals were arrested on outstanding warrants.

Twenty-one motorists were charged with a variety of traffic offences including having no insurance and failing to wear a seatbelt.

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Paraguay fire truck donation successful

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Lacombe Express For over a year several community groups have been preparing to send a fire truck to Caazapá, Paraguay and their results have paid off – the truck has reached the community safely.

This dream became a reality through partnerships between Lacombe Volunteer Firefighters Association (LVFA), A Better World Canada (ABW), Lacombe County and various other community members.

The truck and associated gear were originally shipped mid-March and arrived in the care of the Caazapá Fire Department on July 18th.

“We’re at the point where we’re celebrating that the truck got down there. It seems to be operating in good order after the transportation. In August we’re going to be sending two members down to assist with training the receiving department on the apparatus,” said LVFA President Eric Nicholas.

“Those two members will be Deputy Chief Heith Johannson and Uwe Kurth.

Uwe was kind of the main contact person – he’s from Paraguay originally and he has a lot of relationships down there.

“He’s been going back and forth visiting family and has been very vital in establishing a connection to that area. He’s going to be going down there not only to help with

“IN AUGUST WE’RE GOING TO BE SENDING TWO MEMBERS DOWN TO ASSIST WITH TRAINING THE RECEIVING DEPARTMENT ON THE APPARATUS.” ERIC NICHOLAS the training, but also to scope out new areas that may need similar support.”

Looking towards more projects of the same nature, Kurth has already received 11 applications in various communities.

“The fact that he’s received so many applications from the area already is a big ticket that we’re going to be looking at continuing these projects.

“As units retire throughout the county, we’re going to be working on transporting them out to locations that can still utilize them.

“I feel it’s a great use of our abilities, so to say. There are a lot of different aspects that go into these projects.”

Months of planning preceded the arrival of the truck in Paraguay. Various community groups donated equipment – Alberta Health Services EMS, Stettler District Am-

bulance, the Clive Fire Department and the Clearwater Regional Fire Rescue Services to name a few.

Planning for a second mission is already in the works.

“We have a lot established for another donation already. Some of the biggest help has been working with A Better World.

The main contact for us has been Rob Weich, and he was actually a firefighter with Lacombe for about seven years. He’s been a great contact person. He does a lot of mission trips with A Better World,” said Nicholas.

“He’s played a very pivotal role in things from the logistics in sending the truck down to timing it up with personnel for training.

“We’re planning that quite a ways in advance. We start looking at possible delivery dates and what weeks work for training around that because we want it to be fairly close.”

The Caazapá Fire Department sent pictures and video of the engine and equipment arriving back to the Lacombe Fire Department, along with a letter of thanks.

Plans are already being explored to begin another mission as soon as possible. kmendonsa@lacombeexpress.com

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BY KALISHA MENDONSA Lacombe Express A new way to enjoy Gull Lake has arrived and it is unlike anything the shores have seen before.

Flyboarding is a relatively new extreme sport, first introduced in 2012.

A flyboard is a type of water jetpack that uses propulsion from a personal water craft. Water is vacuumed into the water craft and then is propelled through a hose and into the flyboard, spurring the rider forward.

“Flyboarding is basically just an accessory to a personal watercraft. It’s a toy, really. It’s something people can use to get out on the water and enjoy a new extreme sport. It’s run by a sea–do, not a jetski – big difference,” laughs owner of Gull Lake Flyboarding Travis Young.

“How it works is the sea-do acts a giant pump and instead of forward propulsion it sucks water into the sea-do and pushes it through our unit, out the hose and out the bottom of the board and you fly up into the air with water propulsion underneath your feet.”

After flyboarding was introduced, creator Franky Zapata came up with the idea for the hoverboard. The hoverboard is a similar concept but instead of upward propulsion the rider is pushed forward, as the water stream comes out the back.

“A hoverboard is basically a snowboard.

It’s got two bindings and water propulsion comes out of the back. The flyboard is more for stationary movements and flying into the air and doing tricks. With the hoverboard you can move around closer to the water and sort of carve on the water and then fly up into the air and do tricks that way. They’re just two different styles of riding,” explained Young.

“I haven’t tried them both enough to really pick one over the other. The flyboard is a little easier, and that’s the main thing we rent out. It’s a very quick learning curve – if you want to get good, you can do it very quickly with effort and time put into it.

“With the hoverboard, it’s harder to pick up on because you aren’t strapped in – you want to be able to leave the unit if you’re falling. You don’t want to be attached to something that’s falling if it’s got forward momentum.

“The feeling of snowboarding on the water – which is pretty much what you’re do-

ing - is very unique. You can lean back and fly up into the air and maintain hovering by moving forward. I really can’t say I love one over the other because they both offer a very unique and different experience.”

For those sceptical of the safety standards of the activity, rest assured. All instructors are given a minimum of 20 hours on each sea-doo throttle control and on the flyboard. This helps them be aware of potential sensations and accidents that can occur in order to better support new riders.

Right now, users ages 12 and over may use the flyboard and hoverboard as long as they fall into the weight category of between 100 and 350lbs.

In only a few years the sport has grown into national and international competitions. Each year, competitors gather in Dubai to show off the ever-expanding world of flyboarding skill.

“They have North American championships and world championships that are held in Dubai every year. Three riders from Sylvan Lake have gone and competed and two of them finished in the top 12 and one was in the top 32.

“There’s an instructor from Sylvan, Chad Bell, who finished sixth in the North American championship,” said Young.

“A guy landed a triple backflip this year in competition – the sport is evolving at a tremendous pace. The kinds of tricks that people are coming up with are exciting and it’s cool to see these people become the innovators,” he said.

“I’m not amazing on a flyboard – I can do a 360 and a backflip or two, but you’ll see tricks ranging from 50 foot dives into the water to single backflips, to triple backflips - 360s, 720s, 1080s – what people are coming up with is incredible.”

Young said some people will find the sport intimidating but that most people are able to get themselves up within five to seven minutes of their first lesson.

“It’s very rare that we’d have a lesson where that person didn’t get up in the air – no matter their age or how physically fit they think they are. I had a client the other day who didn`t think he’d be very good and he ended up being one of the best people I’ve ever had. He was up within the first two minutes and was doing great. We even taught him 360s on his first lesson just because he was picking it up so quick,” Young said.

HIGH FLYER – Travis Young whips through the air as he completes a back flip on a flyboard as Curtis Pangrass keeps a watchful eye from a jet ski on Gull Lake.

“One thing I really want people to know is that it’s almost impossible to compare flyboarding to anything else. It’s not wakeboarding or snowboarding. You have to experience it for yourself. It’s really hard to describe but what I tell people is that you feel like Iron Man with Water – you’re flying and that’s what you feel like.

“Don’t be intimidated by what it looks like. It’s really a much simpler process

than what it looks like. It’s not as hard as it looks. I’ve had two clients over the age of 60 this year already come out. It’s something that’s really for everyone no matter their skill level or age or what they think they can do.

“If you can walk, you can flyboard.”

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Bucs’ penalties a factor in loss over the weekend

BY JENNA SWAN Lacombe Express The Central Alberta Buccaneers took on the Fort McMurray Monarchs last Saturday in Lacombe at the ME Global Athletic Park for the Alberta Football League game of the week.

The Buccaneers, who were fresh off a 66-6 victory against the Lloydminster Vandals, with Monarchs

having effectively conquered the Airdrie Irish 100-0 in an all out shut down. Despite a strong defensive start penalties throughout the game saw the Monarchs slowly gaining points on the board against the hosting Buccaneers ending the first half with a score of 23-3 for the visitors. The Bucs first three points came from a successful 30-plus yard

field goal from defensive back Tyler Johannesson following a massive catch and run from running back Tanner Green.

The first half saw the Buccaneers offense struggling to tie plays together with heavy defense coming from the Monarchs bench.

With a comeback still in sight for the Buccaneers going into the second half, the Bucs hit the field hard

with the offense gaining yards early in the third quarter. The team’s defense also caught a break in the third as they saw the opportunity to take down Monarch’s quarterback Carson Williams.

However following a missed tackle, Williams slipped passed for a successful convert to make the game 26-3.

The fourth quarter saw

Johannesson in action again with a monumental interception of a pass from the Monarch’s quarterback making his way 83 yards down the field to cross the line for the Buccaneers and score the team’s only touchdown of the day making the score 26-9 with 7:09 remaining in the game.

The final score of 33-9 came for the Monarchs following an interception by the visiting team, which they returned and successfully converted.

Buccaneers Head Coach Devon Hand explained penalties were a huge part of the team’s loss on Saturday as well as have been a factor throughout the season.

“We did a better job of playing with a bit more urgency and we were certainly more resilient this week,” explained Hand who is in his first year with the team as head coach. “We have this habit when we are up against elite teams that we don’t take advantage of the opportunities we have.

“What it comes down to is the mental toughness and composure of a team – when we face adversity, how do we react? Are we folding like lawn chairs or are we coming together as

a team to compete at that level?”

Hand said the team’s mental toughness is increasing with every game, adding he hopes this loss sparks the sense of urgency needed as they venture into the end of the season.

Last Saturday’s loss left the Monarchs in second place in the league, with the Buccaneers sitting tied for third with the St. Albert Stars. The St. Albert Stars are currently sitting with a 4-2 record, the same as the Buccaneers, with the Monarchs now seeing a 6-1 record. Currently the Calgary Gators remain the league’s only undefeated team with an unblemished 7-0 season thus far.

“What we need to do is realize we are going to get one more chance at reacting to adversity this season,” said Hand. “We need to build on our skills as a team to be ready to face these tougher teams.”

Up next for the Buccaneers is a home game on Aug. 8th at 6 p.m. against their tied for third place opponents, the St. Albert Stars. On Aug. 15th the Bucs will travel to face the Airdrie Irish. jswan@reddeerexpress.com

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Central Alberta singer named 2015 Emerging Artist

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Lacombe Express Charlie Jacobson was recently honoured with Red Deer’s 2015 Emerging Artist Award for his works as a talented singer/songwriter.

The Red Deer Arts Council gave out their first award in 2014 to recognize exceptional emerging artists in the community.

Jacobson won the title this year, and was also presented with a certificate and $1,000.

“I got the call as I was on the highway, I think I was headed through Radium. I got a personal call from Diana with the Arts Council and I was very pleased, and very honoured to be recognized by the Arts Council,” Jacobson said.

Jacobson is currently on tour and is set to release his first full, self-titled album in the fall of 2015, featuring Russell Jackson on bass, Donald Ray Johnson on drums and David Vest on piano.

Jacobson said that in the last few years he has averaged about 150 shows per year, and that he has begun to branch out of Alberta and into the rest of Western Canada.

He said, “I’ve been building a fan base that’s been growing steadily over the last few years.

I’ve been getting a lot of support, especially from musicians and role models of mine. They’ve really helped me a long the way.

In the last year, I’ve been experiencing bigger crowds and more of a familiarity with my music.

There’s a little bit more positive energy that way.

“Generally, I just try to keep my nose to the ground and keep working hard and stay alive,” he added with a laugh.

Jacobson has been performing his whole life and started off in a family band with his parents.

Since he was 17 he has participated in blues/rock bands. He grew from playing small church concerts, to outdoor events and now he tours bars and clubs across the western provinces.

HONOUR - Charlie Jacobson was recently honoured with Red Deer’s 2015 Emerging Artist Award.

“I always knew in the back of my mind that I was a musician.

That’s where my strength and talent lay. I tried other things growing up as kids do, and I had odd jobs to make money along the way, but I always knew I was a musician. Being raised by musicians, it almost became my trade,” he said.

“I love making music and I love being my own boss. I try not to

take that for granted. It means a lot to have the support of the community and to be able to pursue my music and keep on keeping on.”

The Red Deer Arts Council received funding for the award program after the City hosted the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Distinguished Artist Awards Gala in 2013. The event raised money that was to be allocated to

a project in the mandate of promoting and encouraging artists in the local area.

The award can be given to anyone in the arts community, from performers in music, dance and theatre, to visual artists who practice photography, painting, sculpture and more. As well, filmmakers and short story writers are some of the many artist categories that can receive funding.

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“I’d like to say thank you to the Arts Council and to the community for supporting me and for the award. I’ll be putting that money to good use and spreading the good word about the arts scene in Red Deer.”

Jacobson is currently on tour, but will return to Red Deer on Aug. 7th for a free concert on the Ross Street Patio. kmendonsa@lacombeexpress.com

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Melatonin has been labeled ‘The darkness hormone’ “Do you think melatonin is of any value?” a doctor asked me. So if a doctor is wondering about this natural remedy, there must be patients who are asking the same question. So what do we know about it? Melatonin has been labeled ‘the darkness hormone’ because it’s produced at night in contrast to Vitamin D, ‘the sunshine hormone’, that’s manufactured during sunlight hours. Melatonin is found in some plants such as bananas, cherries and grapes. A report in the Journal of Medicinal Food showed that tart cherry juice, compared to a placebo drink, helped some older people sleep better. But it required 16

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JONES ounces a day, (the equivalent of 100 cherries) to have this modest effect. It also added 250 calories to daily intake.

Melatonin is linked to our biological time-clock which decides what hormones are released at what times during the day.

Studies show that levels of melatonin decrease with age, about 10% percent each

Peaches don’t get sweeter after they are picked What is your favourite seasonal fruit purchase?

For many, it is peaches.

Believed to have originated in China over 4,000 years ago, peaches now make up a large portion of the fresh fruit crop sales in British Columbia, where I reside.

Similar to many tree fruits, peaches will ripen after they have been picked, however they will typically not get any sweeter. The sweetness level will be determined by whether the peaches were allowed to grow to maturity on the tree.

Although maturity and ripeness may sound the same, a mature fruit is described as one that has grown to a degree that allows it to ripen.

The ripeness of fruit focuses more on the texture appeal. Maximum sweetness levels will develop on the tree, while the juiciness and softness will continue to evolve after they have been harvested.

Peaches obviously offer their best quality to our awaiting appetites when they are consumed fresh, however they can easily be

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on Cooking canned or frozen to help extend the season into the winter months.

Basically there are two distinct qualities of the many varieties of peaches that are currently cultivated: clingstone and freestone.

One may assume that the definitions of these two categories are obviously defining the level of ease in the removal of the stone.

Although this is true, it goes beyond this first assumption.

Clingstone peaches also offer a firmer flesh that is preferable for canning, as they tend to hold their shape better. The flesh in freestone peaches is more delicate and should be reserved for eating fresh.

These two classifications also fall true for plums.

If you purchase peaches that are firm, leaving them at room temperature for a

few days will allow them to soften. Otherwise they should be stored in the crisper of the refrigerator to ensure the maximum lifespan of their edibility.

The use of peaches in desserts is an obvious expectation; however there are other methods to capture their mouthwatering enticement. The first idea that comes to mind is a peach salsa. Mix small chopped pieces with some complimenting flavours and colours such as red pepper, purple onion, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice and of course some crushed garlic. Season it with salt, pepper and a bit of sugar. You will have an incredible summer condiment to compliment grilled specialties from your barbeque, such as chicken breast or salmon.

Luckily, summertime allows us the opportunity to enjoy the complete natural freshness of this fragrant fuzzy fruit. Try saying that three times fast.

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

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decade. So by age 50 the production of melatonin has declined by one half and at 80 it’s one third of what it was at age 20. Some authorities believe this is why the elderly suffer from insomnia and why it’s prudent to use a melatonin supplement.

In recent years melatonin has been touted as a way to treat or prevent everything from headaches, depression, fatigue, irritable bowel syndrome and anxiety. In fact, some have suggested it can even cure menopausal symptoms and be of help to those with heart problems and cancer.

But according to a report from the University of California, there’s no evidence that melatonin should be used for these problems. Dr. John Alevizos, a California physician, with an interest in insomnia, reports this observation about the deep sleep produced by melatonin. He says deep sleep can trigger vivid dreams. But if it’s causing nightmares he says it’s best to stop melatonin. Sleeping pills can provide a good night’s sleep and make you feel great, but also give you an old-fashioned hangover.

Melatonin can also have this two-edged effect and no one knows whether prolonged use of melatonin suppresses the body’s normal ability to manufacture it.

So how safe is melatonin? A review by the Cochrane Collaboration which evalu-

ates medical treatments concluded that melatonin is effective for preventing or reducing jet lag and recommended it for adult travelers flying across five or more time zones, particularly for those travelling in an eastward direction.

The National Standard which also reviews complimentary and alternative treatments found some good for its use in treating insomnia in the elderly and for helping sleep in healthy people. But for all the other supposed benefits the evidence was inconclusive or conflicting.

Another report from the University of California and the Mayo Clinic agrees melatonin is safe for short periods of time and may be useful for treating insomnia in the elderly. But it’s not just people who fly across time zones who cannot sleep. Studies show that 45% of the population suffers from this problem which has been linked to increased risk of heart attack, stroke, increased blood sugar, a craving for food and a less effective immune system. So it’s medically important to get your sleep.

For flights, the dose varies from 0.5 to 10 milligrams (mgs). But since we all have different reactions to medication it is always prudent to ask your doctor about the best dose for you.

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HOMES & LIVING

CUSTOM KITCHEN – The contrast with the upper and lower leveled cabinetry in the kitchen of this Mason Martin Homes show home in Sylvan Lake is beautifully complimented with a neutral countertop.

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Interior and exterior design is vital for a business Over the summer our store spends quite a bit of time working through Central Alberta schools putting in new flooring and window coverings, getting them ready for the fall. I think every kid remembers the first day of school and the sights and sounds in the place where they spend the majority of their days. As we work through various schools you can see a vast difference in the feel and look from building to building. Some are bright and cheerful while others can have a more somber feel.

Light, colour and design all play a part in the ambiance of any public building whether it is a school, church or local business and I believe it can have an emotional effect on those people who inhabit those buildings.

It is possible that I am more critical about the public buildings in our area and I could be only looking at things from a designers

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WYSE eye but I truly feel that if a business makes an effort to have their store front and the interior of their business welcoming and nice it will only increase the amount of customer traffic.

Restaurants absolutely have to be clean but I also look for how they keep care of their parking lot and building front. The ones who take care with flowers and artful displays generally grab my attention first as I know the inside will be as well appointed inside as well. The competition for ambiance in a restaurant is fierce and many businesses who do not up the ‘wow’

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For a business owner, it can be difficult to see your place through the eyes of your clients as you spend so much time in your own company. It is a good practice to check out what the competition in your area is doing and what those businesses look and feel like when you enter. Clients are fickle; it only took a more comfortable spa chair for me to switch to another company for my pedicures! Technically the other spas chairs were ripped and the upholstery was in disrepair and it left me with a ‘not pampered’ feeling so I switched.

Customers are always watching! They may not be able to put a finger on it but something will stop them from coming back. You may have the best customer service and brightest smiles within a 100 mile

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It may not take much to update your business, you might be surprised at how beautiful the right paint colour or a fresh set of window coverings can be and what a huge difference it can make. It might take the advice of a professional to come in and let you know what improvements will provide the greatest impact. Light and colour can transform any space and make it more appealing for many new customers to come through your door.

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Horoscope ARIES

TAURUS

Mar 21/Apr 20

Apr 21/May 21

Aries, a challenge arises that requires you to have the utmost confidence in your abilities. Some self-confidence and hard work are all you need to successfully tackle this challenge.

GEMINI May 22/Jun 21

Taurus, you can choose from among many paths, but this week you will have to carefully think about which way to go.

Otherwise you may end up having to backtrack and start over.

CANCER Jun 22/Jul 22

Gemini, unless you change

Cancer, sometimes you like

your line of thinking, you may

being the center of attention,

have trouble in the romance department this week. You don’t have to be a smooth

background. This week you will

your sentiments.

have to embrace the spotlight.

LEO

VIRGO

Jul 23/Aug 23

Aug 24/Sept 22

Leo, after letting things slide

Issues at work may have you

for awhile, you will need to

contemplating a career change,

get a better handle on your as though things have gotten

hold off on changes for a little while longer until things

professional.

settle down.

LIBRA

SCORPIO Oct 24/Nov 22

A quick visit with family can

Scorpio, catch up on some

make you feel refreshed and

overdue health screenings.

renewed, Libra. There is

There has never been a better

nothing like spending time with

time to get these things done,

the ones you love to

and you don’t want to put your

improve your mood.

health on the back burner.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 23/Dec 21

CAPRICORN Dec 22/Jan 20

Sagittarius, there is only so

Do something for yourself this

much persuading you can do

week, Capricorn. It’s a good

before you must let others

time to treat yourself before

choose their own paths. A

you must devote more of your

difficult conversation has you

time to others in

second-guessing something.

the near future.

AQUARIUS

PISCES

Jan 21/Feb 18

Feb 19/Mar 20

Aquarius, something has

Few things that escape your

been on your mind but you

notice this week, Pisces.

just can’t put your finger on it.

Forget about it for awhile, and you just may come to a realization.

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.

21. Pear-shaped medieval fiddle 23. Writing implement 28. Tree juice 29. Spanish be 30. Reversion 31. Metrical units 32. 6th note 33. Like an angel in goodness 35. Spoke in a monotone 36. Old _____ bucket 37. Responds to 38. Trial run 39. 34470 40. Crease between leg and abdomen 41. _____ and Venzetti 43. Too 45. Maori war dance 48. Work the soil

Virgo. But you may want to

out of control, then talk to a

Sept 23/Oct 23

ANSWER

content to blend into the

operator, but just sweeten

finances this week. If you feel

HOW TO PLAY:

and other times you are

Always detail-oriented, you need to figure out how to use the information.

CLUES ACROSS 1. Sections of a play 5. Staff musical notation 9. Rock TV channel 12. Afrikaans 13. Especially pungent pepper 14. Macaws 15. Short soloist song 16. Largest S.A. country 17. Auto 18. Resembling a rope 19. Old Italian money 20. Arugula genus 22. Huskier 24. Pre-Roman Europeans

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43. Noah-like ships 44. Arabic word for miracle/ sign 46. Social insect 47. Bast fibers come from it 49. Early TV comedian Imogene 50. Sheltered side 51. Stain for studying cell structures 52. Robin’s Friar 53. Contribute to 54. Glowing sign gas 55. Greek portico

CLUES DOWN 1. Oil obtained from flowers 2. Chocolate alternative 3. Formosan capital 4. Dragon killer 5. Trout-like fish (alt. sp.)

6. Ms. Minelli 7. NY Quarterback __ Manning 8. Folder storage 9. Sunspots 10. Nerve pathways 11. Spanish units of length 13. Shouts out 16. Restricts vision

ANSWER

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