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The City of Lacombe is conducting a review of the downtown parklet program and is seeking public assistance to evaluate the initiative.

The municipality has been setting up parklets since 2013 to help bring residents into the downtown area. The intent of the program is to deliver temporary park-like spaces in the downtown area until a permanent green space can be delivered, as identified in the City’s Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan (DARP).

The parklets are typically located on municipally-owned land, either in a parking stall or vacant lot and are designed to create spaces for pedestrians to rest and enjoy the area. They contain benches, picnic tables, flower pots and a ping pong table.

For the past two years a parklet has been located at 50th Ave. and Hwy. 2A. The other parklet was originally located on 50th St. in 2014 and then relocated to the parking lot south of the Blacksmith Shop on 49th St. this year.

Municipal planning staff want to hear your thoughts on the following: 1) What you think of the parklets? Do you find value in them?

2) Do you think the parklets positively enhance the downtown?

3) How could the City improve the parklet program?

4) Would you like to see the parklet project continue? If so, what do you think about the Blacksmith Shop location and the 50th Ave. and Hwy. 2A location?

5) Do you have any other locations you’d like to suggest (keep in mind that the location must be owned by the City).

Please provide your feedback by Oct. 21st on the City’s facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/CityofLacombe) or send an email to jkirchner@lacombe.ca.

NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR GREAT KIDS AWARD Nominations are now open across Alberta for the 16th annual Great Kids Award.

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Sixteen award recipients between the ages of five to 18 will be celebrated at an award ceremony in Edmonton sponsored by Fantasyland Hotel. Recipients, along with their families, will enjoy a night’s stay at the Fantasyland Hotel and West Edmonton Mall attractions passes.

Award recipients will also receive a trophy from the Ministry of Human Services. All nominees will receive a certificate of recognition from the Minister of Human Services.

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COUNTY RELEASES 2015 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN Lacombe County has recently released its 2015 supplemental Environmental Management Plan report. The Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is the guiding document that helps provide direction to Lacombe County staff and councillors regarding the environmental management of County operations.

The Lacombe County EMP is internally focused. This means that all targets, goals and expectations will be the responsibility of the County councillors and staff, as opposed to the general public. However, it will provide the residents of Lacombe County an opportunity to become more familiar with environmental programming and it will clearly identify what the priorities and actions of the County are.

This report provides an update on the completion of items listed under the priority areas of efficient use of water and energy consumption since the adoption of the EMP in March 2014.

To access the report, visit www.lacombecounty.com or to request a paper copy contact Blayne West, environment coordinator at 403782-8959.

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Lacombe native pens novel about WW2 and life afterwards Laurel Deedrick-Mayne to host two upcoming events in Central Alberta

BY SARAH MAETCHE LACOMBE EXPRESS

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rom the bustling downtown streets of Edmonton, to the big blue skies of rural Alberta followed by the battlefields of Italy and then the quaint streets of Lacombe, A Wake for the Dreamland is a tale that draws you in.

For Lacombe born and raised author Laurel Deedrick-Mayne, the tale is one that she has wanted to tell for many years.

A Wake for the Dreamland is a historical fiction piece that tells the story of three characters’ lives through the years of 1939 to 1979. The three go through many trials and life experiences including idyllic life in Edmonton before the war, the Second World War overseas and an attempt to rebuild their lives in Lacombe after the war.

“It’s a story about people,” described Deedrick-Mayne, who resides in Edmonton. “It’s a life story. It’s a very untold Canadian story that can resonate across generations, not only for the people that were there, but for the young people who want to see their grandparents’ lives in a different light. It also addresses those universal things, like loss, love, truth and friendship.

“We often struggle in our lives. Women struggle wanting to be the perfect woman, the perfect wife, the perfect partner, the perfect career person - the struggle that these characters have in their little brief time on the page between 1939 and 1979 are not that different than the struggles you and I have in this day and age. There is that underlying life story.”

Deedrick-Mayne said writing the book was a ten year process, due to all the research she completed to make the book as accurate as possible, especially the chapters involving the war.

“I didn’t know a lot about it,” said Deedrick-Mayne. “So it was basically 10 years of researching, writing and re-writing, getting to know veterans, hanging out at the regiment museum, the archives, going to Sicily and Italy, writing and re-writing - I’ve followed in the steps of the Canadians through Sicily and Italy and tried to really capture the truth of it.

The only way to do that is to take time.”

The inspiration behind the novel is three-fold, built off Deedrick-Mayne’s experiences and a need to reflect on the past.

In 2003, Deedrick-Mayne said she was in Safeway on Remembrance Day and at 11 a.m., an announcement came on the speaker, indicating for the shoppers to observe two minutes of silence.

“I felt so ashamed, so embarrassed,” she said of the experience. “Here I am stand-

DAY DREAMS - Lacombe native Laurel Deedrick-Mayne penned an enthralling novel on life during the Second World War and beyond.

The fictional piece tells the tale of three individuals in the throws of youth and the after effects of the war.

Sarah Maetche/Lacombe Express ing in the Safeway, white knuckling my little cart, thinking what am I doing here?

Is my life so important that I am here and not honouring this? It was like this little seed was planted.”

Another seed was planted a few months later after she saw the regiment museum was showing an exhibit on the Battle of Ortona for the 60th anniversary.

“That caught my attention and the seed started to germinate,” she said.

Next, Deedrick-Mayne was abruptly inspired by the three characters when she was driving down the street in Edmonton.

“It was literally like being hijacked,” she said. “These three characters that you see on the front cover (of the book) were in the backseat saying ‘Hey, this is who we are. This is our story. This is our life. Write it. Tell it. Do it.’”

Eventually, after trying to resist the idea, she put pen to paper and the book began to flow.

A lot of the novel is based on moments in history, like the royal visit of the King and Queen in 1939 to Edmonton. The

setting and landscapes in Edmonton, like the Silk Hat Cafe or the Hotel McDonald, detailed in the novel were familiar in Deedrick-Mayne’s mind.

“I also spent hours and hours in the City archives looking through old photographs, old newspapers so that I had a real sense of what the city was like at that time,” she explained.

In the novel, Lacombe is the setting where the characters go after the war ends.

“It was a lovely place to raise a family and it was for these characters, in fiction, a way to truly start over and leave those old sad memories of loss behind,” said Deedrick-Mayne.

She added the story is also a little bit of a reflection on her parents’ generation, who actually built a life in Lacombe during the time period detailed in the book.

“It is important to cut that generation some slack,” said Deedrick-Mayne. “In some ways, aside from atoning for not being at the park for Remembrance Day

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with my kids in tow, I think the book is also an atonement for the attitude that I really held against that older generation.

It pays tribute to what they went through as they came of age.

“There’s that little payment of tribute and gratitude that goes along with writing a story,” she said. “There’s gotta be a lot more going on.”

A Wake for the Dreamland is DeedrickMayne’s first published novel.

“Many people have that sort of dream or desire,” she said. “Everyone has a story or two, or 10 in them and this was mine, which is not to say that I don’t have more that I want to write, but this was the first.”

Deedrick-Mayne will be hosting a reading of her novel at the Mary C. Moore Public Library in Lacombe on Oct. 21st. The event begins at 7 p.m. She will also be hosting a book signing at the Red Deer Chapters on Oct. 17th, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

For more information about DeedrickMayne’s book, visit www.awakeforthedreamland.com. news@lacombeexpress.com

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Central Alberta Foodgrains project celebrates 20 years

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Nine combines, one antique grain cart, two semi trucks, a baler and many helping hands brought in the Central Alberta Foodgrains Charity Growing Project harvest this past Saturday.

The 145-acre field a few minutes east of Lacombe was a hub of activity throughout the afternoon with volunteers donating their time and equipment, all to raise funds to feed hungry people in developing countries.

The locally-based charity entered into its 20th year of helping meet the growing international need for food security.

Each year, through community involvement, the Central Alberta Foodgrains Charity Growing Project produces a crop on donated or rented land, and then after harvest, donates the proceeds to the Canadian Foodgrains Bank.

The funds raised through the project are used to help fight world hunger and are matched at a four to one ratio by the federal government.

Emergency food for people who are hungry in result of war, drought and international trade policies are assisted, along with providing tools and training for small-scale farmers. Current important donations of food are being sent by the Canadian organization to Syrian refugee camps, the south Sudan, Jordan and Lebanon.

Andre Visscher, Canadian Foodgrains Bank Southern Alberta coordinator, said the way the national organization operates now is different from how they began.

“Farmers would get together and grow, for instance wheat, and would ship the wheat to the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, and then we would ship that overseas,” he said. “We don’t do that anymore. Today, we are selling the crop and buying food in the area where it is needed. It saves a lot of time and we can do more that way.”

The Canadian Foodgrains Bank is working in 39 countries currently and has 255 growing projects across Canada. The local project is one of 34 in the province.

But even though the name sake of the organization leans towards grain, Visscher said the Canadian Foodgrains Bank raises funds through a variety of livestock and crop options.

“We have livestock auctions that allow some people to sell cattle,” he said. “Even in Nova Scotia, they do one with lobsters.”

The growing projects nation-wide vary from pumpkins and canola, to cattle and pigs.

“It really can be anything - a crop or livestock,” he said. “It is a way of raising funds.”

The local crop, which over the years has varied from canola, barley, spring wheat or winter wheat, after it is harvested, is sold locally at an elevator in Central Alberta. Last year, the project raised $74,250 and with the matching government dollars, amounted to $371,250.

On Saturday, over 100 people gathered in the field to kick off the one-day harvest with a barbecue. Those who donated seed, equipment or fertilizer, were joined by their family, friends and community members to enjoy a hamburger before the combines were brought to life and the

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Leaders battle during last days of campaign

BY SARAH MAETCHE LACOMBE EXPRESS As the final days of the federal election quickly unfold, party leaders and other candidates were busy attempting to earn votes.

Bolstering small businesses, assisting young Canadians and the future effects of the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) were all topics up for debate throughout the week.

Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau announced on Wednesday that a Liberal government would make significant investments towards jobs and employment opportunities for young Canadians.

“I’ve met and spoken with thousands of young Canadians across the country – young people who are unable to find good jobs when they graduate, pay off student debts, or afford to buy a house,” he said. “They are investing in their futures and in Canada’s future, but for 10 long years (Stephen) Harper has not lifted a finger to help them. It is time for a government that is focused on young Canadians. That is why, as part of the Liberal plan to create jobs, grow the economy and help the middle class, we will immediately invest in young Canadians.”

The Liberal government plans to invest $1.3 billion over three years towards creating jobs and opportunities for young Canadians. They also plan to create 40,000 youth jobs each year for the next three years through the Youth Employment Strategy. By increasing the maximum Canada Student Grant for low-income full-time students, they state it will be easier to get a post-secondary education.

“In this election, we are the party with the most progressive platform, and the only party that is being straight about what it will take to grow our economy,” said Trudeau.

“Harper wants Canadians to believe that better isn’t possible, and (Thomas) Mulcair wants us to believe that change can wait. On Oct. 19th, together we can enact a vision of Canada that’s confident and positive, and bring real change to our country.”

NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair announced on Wednesday the TPP deal may hike prescription costs for Canadians.

He stated health care and caring for the aging population are among the significant challenges the federal government will face. “The problems with health and seniors’ care started under the Liberals and were made worse by Stephen Harper,” said Mulcair. “I’m going to work hard to undo the damage they’ve done. Stephen Harper’s signature on his secret TPP deal also means your drug costs will actually go up. An NDP government will fight for a better deal because we know seniors and all Canadians deserve better.”

Under the NDPs management provinces and territories would be assisted in delivering quality and affordable health care for Canadians. The plan also includes more home care options, nursing home beds, doctors, nurses and clinics and reduced costs for prescriptions along with a universal drug plan.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced on Wednesday the Liberal’s high taxes, spending and plans for a deficit could lead to job losses and affect small business owners.

“Canada’s small businesses are the beating heart of our economy,” said Harper.

“Yet Justin Trudeau doesn’t understand or appreciate the challenges they face and the hard-work they put into their businesses and our communities. His tax hikes will hurt Canadian small business owners, cause

job losses, and result in business closures.”

To help small businesses grow and create jobs, the Conservative government has delivered substantial ongoing tax relief to small businesses and their owners, which includes reducing the corporate income tax rate for small businesses and increasing the amount of income eligible for the lower rate to $50,000.

In addition, a re-elected Conservative Government plans to cut payroll taxes on small businesses by more than 20%.

“Canadians face a clear choice on October 19th,” said Harper. “Our Conservative Party is the only party that will lower taxes on small businesses and keep them low. The Conservative plan to protect our economy will help it grow and create jobs.

The Liberals are committed to a high-tax, high-debt agenda that has failed in other countries around the world, in provinces here at home, and that will ultimately wreck our national economy.”

The federal election is set for this Monday, Oct. 19th.

Local candidates for Red Deer-Lacombe include Blaine Calkins for the Conservatives, Doug Hart of the New Democratic Party, Les Kuzyk of the Green Party and Jeff Rock of the Liberals.

Polling stations across the Red DeerLacombe riding will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. the day of the election.

Visit www.elections.ca for more information.

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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 403782-5306 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.

Please join us for the Lacombe and District Music Festival Association Annual General Meeting on Monday, October 26th at 7:30 p.m. We will be meeting at the Burman University Science Building in Room 115.

Please contact the association President Norm Start with any questions at 782-6746.

Fundraising Bottle Drive for Lacombe and Area Minor Football: Saturday, Oct. 17th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Your local football teams will be coming door-todoor to collect your bottles. If you will not be home, and wish to donate, please leave your bottles in a bag on your doorstep. Thank you for supporting this great local youth program.

Pub night and fundraiser for Lacombe and Area Minor Football: Saturday, Oct. 17th, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Come on out to Leto’s Steakhouse and Bar for a fun evening in support of Lacombe and Area Minor Football.

Drink specials, 50/50 draws and auction items all evening.

Lacombe Legion Community Breakfast: Oct. 18th, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. upstairs in the Byron Greff Memorial Hall, 5138-49 St. Adults- $6, children under 12- $3.

Perogie Supper: Thursday, October 15th, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Parish Hall (3932-46th Street, Red Deer). Tickets are available at the door. No advanced ticket sales. Adults, $13, children 10 and under, $6. For more information call 403-347-2335.

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St. Stephen’s Turkey Supper, Sunday Oct. 25th, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Lacombe Memorial Centre. $35 for a family, $14 for adults, $6 for youths 7-14, free for 6 and under. Everyone welcome.

Calling all musicians: There’s a new place to blow your horn. A jam session on the second and fourth Thursday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Lacombe Legion starting on Oct. 8th. $2 each. For more information call Rod at 403-782-1842.

Red Deer Legion Pipe Band- Pipes and pints: Join the Red Deer Legion Pipe Band at Bo’s Bar & Grill on Friday, Oct. 16th at 7 p.m. for a night with the boys of St. James Gate (SJG) and the Red Deer

or drumming experience, or if you would like to learn piping or drumming, are asked to please contact us at 403-7827183. Practices are held at the Red Deer Legion on Tuesdays at 7:00. Lessons for new members will start on November 3rd.

St. Andrew’s United Church youth choir for ages five to 18.

Meets Thursdays 5:30-6:30 p.m. contact Jessica at 403-352-5486 or jessmick16@gmail.com St. Andrew’s United Church Adult Choir for those 18 and older.

Practices on Wednesdays from 7:15 – 8:30 p.m. Contact Roberta at 403-782-0443 for more information. Cost is free.

The group meets at the Spruce Terrace located at 5002 – 51 Ave. Lacombe Walking Group Wednesdays from 12-12:30 at Medcombe Walk-In-Clinic.

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Kozy Korner — Tuesday Dinners every week at noon. The hot meal includes dessert and coffee at the Senior Centre.

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

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Come join us for an evening of fun and entertainment.

The Parkland Classical Singers, a community choir based in Lacombe, is looking for more members. If you like to sing, please join us. Rehearsals are held on Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Wolf Creek Community Church, beginning Oct. 15th. Two performances: Christmas 2015 and Spring 2016. For more information, call Carolyn 403-782-7365.

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

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

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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 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 403346-6772 for more information.

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

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

Lacombe Art Guild – The 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 403-782-9190 or Penny 403-782-7739.

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Steps are being taken to improve Alberta’s current addictions and mental health system.

The provincial government launched a review of the existing policy last month. Premier Rachel Notley stated that the current mental health system did not measure up and the government intends to act on the matter.

The mental health review is being co-chaired by Dr. David Swann, Alberta Liberal Party leader, and Danielle Larivee, Lesser Slave Lake MLA, both who have health care backgrounds. The committee has now launched an online questionnaire, allowing Albertans the opportunity to provide their input

on the important service.

“We need to hear from all Albertans about mental health and addiction for individuals and families,” said Larivee. “Everyone, regardless of who they are, or where they live, needs to feel respected and cared for and be able to receive the support they need. This review will help us achieve that.”

Sheldon Kennedy, former NHL player and activist for preventing sexual abuse, recently met with the committee to share his views on improving current policy.

“As someone who has been an advocate for children who suffer from bullying, abuse and harassment, I am pleased to provide my input on

how to strengthen mental health and addictions support in Alberta,” he said. “It is important that no vulnerable person be left without the mental health supports they need, and I encourage all Albertans to take part in this review.”

Since the review began on Sept.

1st, the committee has received numerous contributions from individuals and stakeholder organizations, including 1,500 completed online questionnaires, 22 written submissions from various organizations, 21 one-on-one presentations, six full-day stakeholder engagement sessions, with 175 participants bringing a diverse range of perspectives and three meetings in First

Nation communities with over 90 participants.

This review of a portion of our health care system that has been in neglect for so long is much needed.

Many Albertans struggle in silence with mental illness and a review of the current policy should be, whether how seemingly small, a positive step forward.

The online Mental Health Review questionnaire is open to the public until Friday, Oct. 23rd. It can be viewed at http://www.health.alberta.ca/initiatives/Mental-HealthReview.html.

The report and recommendations will be presented to the provincial government by the end of December.

The government shouldn’t pit seniors against generation squeeze Over the last 10 years, the Conservative federal government has invested more in the oldest third of the Canadian population while cutting their taxes.

Even my 71-year-old mother doesn’t believe this is good. She knows it means too little attention is being paid to the growing economic and environmental risks facing her kids and grandchildren.

Despite one of Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s favourite talking points – that middle incomes have increased on his watch – out of context, this fact obscures the bigger picture.

Compared to a generation ago, twice as many young Canadians now give up years in the labour market to pursue post-secondary education in order to compete for jobs. After spending more time and money on education, young adults struggle to land stable, fulltime work with benefits.

For those who do, full-time earnings have not kept pace with housing prices.

The average cost of housing is up $116,000 after

Paul

KERSHAW inflation, compared to 2005.

Housing costs more even as apartments get smaller in our bigger cities. This squeezes younger generations for space, time and money just when we want to start our families.

Compared to when Harper became PM a decade ago, we must work an extra two to three years to save a 20% down payment.

Then we must carry larger mortgages, working an extra month to make annual payments compared to a generation ago – even though interest rates are low compared to the 1980s.

For many, this crushes dreams of home ownership while imposing rents driven up by higher property prices.

The housing market

that frustrates younger Canadians has been good for my mom’s demographic.

The average person 55 and older has realized more than $165,000 in additional value in their homes after inflation, compared to 1977.

I’m glad my mom accumulated this wealth. But she and I wonder why the federal government prioritized cutting taxes for the aging population. Income splitting for seniors costs Ottawa $1.1 billion annually.

The pension income credit costs $1.1 billion. The tax break for anyone 65 and over costs the government $3 billion.

Not done there, Harper doubled the contribution limit for Tax Free Savings Accounts in his election budget. Canadians 60 and older are three to five times more likely to max out their TFSAs than those age 18 to 49. TFSAs shelter deposits from further taxation no matter how well investments pay off.

Ironically, the opposition parties accuse Harper of cutting government spending because of his tax cuts.

But this isn’t entirely accurate. Annual spending on Old Age Security increased by $8 billion after inflation over Harper’s decade in power, and the Canada Health Transfer increased $10 billion. Forty-seven per cent of health-care spending goes to 16% of the population aged 65 and over.

What Harper didn’t increase substantially is spending on younger generations. A ground breaking new study shows that the federal government spends nearly $21,000 annually per retiree compared to $4,350 per person under the age of 45. This calculation includes the PM’s universal childcare benefit, and income splitting for one in three families with kids.

Harper’s main rivals as we head toward the Oct. 19th federal election promise to do better. However, their projections don’t always budget enough to get the job done.

The New Democrats talk about $15 per day child care. But the $1.9 billion they would budget isn’t a quarter of what is required.

The Liberal platform budgets the most of the big three parties for families raising kids. But their promise to extend parental leave by six months is backed by too little money to make a meaningful difference, and they would invest less directly in child-care services.

By the platform numbers, the national party last in the polls is first for proposing bigger changes for younger Canadians. The Greens would eliminate tuition for a first post-secondary degree, may reallocate three times more money for childcare services than the NDP, and promise more money than other parties for a national housing strategy.

No matter which federal party you prefer, it’s time all parties commit Ottawa to reporting how government spending breaks down by age, and whether we are leaving at least as much as we inherited.

Dr. Paul Kershaw is a policy professor at the University of B.C., and founder of Generation Squeeze (gensqueeze.ca). His column is distributed through Troy Media.

Now that the Farmer’s Market is ending, where will you buy your fresh produce?

Asked at the Lacombe Farmer’s Market by Zachary Cormier

“We try to buy locally and Co-op seems to have that.”

David Elliott, Lacombe

“I get my produce from gardens and freeze it.”

Mariquita Zinck, Lacombe

“We go to the Calgary Farmer’s Market.”

Shelagh Brescia, Calgary

“Probably Co-op or Sobeys.”

Tricia Gabrys, Lacombe

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Letters to the editor

Reader requests more ice surfaces in Lacombe Lacombe needs more artificial surfaces to accommodate our local ice sport user groups. We need at least one more ice surface.

So, logically, while you are building one rink, you could build two ice surfaces end to end under the safe roof.

Simply - ice!

The current ice, the front ice at the Lacombe area, is good. There are seats for spectators on both sides.

Lacombe could and should build ice surfaces to provide adequate amounts of available ice time for all user groups because more time on ice is required for practices, games and events.

All groups are experiencing a shortage of ice time: ringette, the figure skating association and the Lacombe Minor Hockey Association. My observation is that the minor hockey teams are short of ice time. I think it is the same for, but I’m not sure, the figure skating groups.

The point which I’m trying to make is that Lacombe is short of rinks because the population has grown a lot since the existing ice facility was built.

The basic fact is that

Lacombe has grown but the number of rink facilities remains the same. The arithmetic is that Lacombe has grown from a population of about 3,000 people to its current population. On June 18th, 1968 a grand old hockey stadium burned down. In January of 1970, the front ice was opened, so in 2016 it will be 46 years old.

The ice user participants in the City of Lacombe are in a crisis for ice time availability. The crisis is going to continue and will become even more critical. The difficulty for enough available ice time will increase as the population continues to grow. The problem is here now. The situation for Lacombe ice user groups is very concerning already.

More ice surfaces are overdue in Lacombe.

Perhaps the authorities of Lacombe might consider to ‘think outside the box’ by maybe building an ice rink (arena) in the vicinity of Morningside, thereby cooperating to provide youth ice sport participants for Lacombe and area as well as Ponoka and area.

Schools in the region of the

two towns are known as Wolf Creek Public Schools, so I think that a rink somewhere near Morningside makes sense because Blackfalds is close to the City of Red Deer and all that Red Deer has to offer.

Ideally, additional ice surfaces could be within the city limits of Lacombe but hopefully several possibilities could be explored, then rinks would be built somewhere in Lacombe or close by and soon!

Enthusiasts of other kinds of interests in Lacombe, it would soon appear, will be accommodated for their needs which is excellent for Lacombe. The Cranna Community Cultural Centre Initiative (C4) will provide the facility which these kinds of enthusiasts need and no doubt deserve to be able to use and enjoy.

Likewise, then ice sport participants and enthusiasts deserve equally to have availability for that which they require - ice.

I hope that Lacombe’s authorities would acknowledge that Lacombe needs more ice rinks to match Lacombe’s population. I hope too that

Take the easy way out

Lacombe City council will waste no time to address this situation and then decide to construct more ice rink surfaces (indoor, artificial ice rinks).

I believe that Lacombe is a good place. Lacombe is beautiful. The children in Lacombe need and deserve to have enough available ice rinks so they can grow

up in Lacombe with equal sports opportunity as that of most other places.

Sandy Douglas Lacombe

Keeping track of air quality 365 days a year Alberta has experienced one of its worst ever wildfire seasons in 2015.

More than 1,700 blazes destroyed close to 900,000 hectares of forest this spring and summer — higher than the five year annual average of 1,359 wildfires and 288,300 hectares burned each year.

As this article was being written in late September, there were firefighting crews battling 34 active wildfires in Alberta. Even when you are not aware of a burning forest fire nearby, when smoke is transported into communities the local air quality can degrade.

Edmonton, Calgary, Fort McMurray, High Level, Slave Lake and other communities across the province endured poor air quality days during the spring and summer months because of large scale wildfires — some lasting for weeks. Those who have asthma and other lung-related illnesses were forced to stay in their homes, while others modified their plans outdoors.

Just because summer is over, doesn’t mean you should ignore air quality reports from your local weather station. Besides wildfire smoke, there are other pollution sources that can affect local air quality — including industrial pollution, building heating and cooling systems and emissions from vehicles.

These contribute to urban air pollution or smog. Exposure to air pollutants found in forest fire smoke and urban smog can

cause a range of respiratory symptoms, along with an increase in medication requirements for those with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD).

We can all help to improve air quality in our communities — big or small — by taking public transportation where it is available, carpooling or reducing energy consumption. Reducing vehicle idling times — particularly around schools and other pedestrian-rich areas — can help reduce pollution and help Albertans breathe easier.

One great tool to help people understand air quality is the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI). It gives an hourly rating based on health risk from outdoor air quality and provides health messages on how to minimize respiratory health risks. The tool is easy to use. It measures air quality in your community and reports the risk to your health on a scale from one to 10.

The daily forecast allows you to plan for outdoor activities.

For more information on the Air Quality Health Index in Alberta, visit airquality. alberta.ca or contact Sufi Hassan, program specialist for environment and health at The Lung Association, Alberta & NWT by email at shassan@ab.lung.ca or by phoning 1-888-5666-5864, ext. 2252.

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Aquatic Centre hosting annual Halloween Bash

BY ZACHARY CORMIER LACOMBE EXPRESS Things are going to get spooky at the Lacombe’s Kinsmen Aquatic Centre next Saturday.

The aquatic centre is hosting their annual Halloween Bash on Oct. 24th from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m..

“The theme is ‘Haunted Wizard of Oz’ so we can tell you that it’s going to be the whole journey through Oz, but we can’t reveal much more than that,” said Jayden Stubbs, who is organizing the event.

The event is one of four bashes the aquatic centre hosts every year and will feature a public swim and a haunted house.

“We do a different theme every year, so last year we did a haunted toy store,” Stubbs said.

The public swim features games and prizes for participants and their ticket gets them into the haunted house afterwards.

According to Stubbs, the event has been going on at the aquatic centre for around 10 years, though this is the first year that she has taken the reins.

The haunted house itself is held in one of the multi-purpose rooms at the centre and will feature a number of attractions for kids to participate in.

“We’ll have live actors, lots of props, we’ll have scary effects. It will be kid friendly, so if a little kid comes we know not to be super scary but if there are older kids in there we’ll do a lot more. So it is geared towards every age,”she said, adding that the Halloween Bash is a family event, so kids of all ages can come through and experience the attraction.

“It’s not so scary they’re going to cry at the end,” she said.

During its tenure in Lacombe, the aquatic centre’s Halloween Bash has seen many people walk through, and some of those kids have stuck around and stayed involved throughout the years.

“A lot of the kids are really excited to join in the haunted house,” Stubbs said.

“They’ve participated before and now they’re excited to be actors in it.”

HALLOWEEN HIJINKS - Jayden Stubbs, one of the organizers for the Halloween Bash at the Lacombe Kinsmen Aquatic Centre posed for a photo with one of the props that will be used in the Centre’s haunted house next week. The Halloween Zachary Cormier/Lacombe Express Bash will feature a haunted house and public swim.

According to Stubbs, the original idea for the Halloween Bash came from the Kinsmen Aquatic Centre’s desire to get people in the community up

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The Library boasts new books and events for the fall I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I always enjoy learning what the children in my classes are thankful for as they colour a Thanksgiving card and draw a beautiful picture of their thankfulness.

One little girl was thankful for her beautiful hair and the new hair clips her mother had purchased. A little boy was thankful for the new pick-up truck his daddy had bought because when mommy wasn’t in the truck, they went really, really fast! And my favourite of the year; one of my threeyear-olds was thankful that he could come to library because he wanted to make sure that the goldfish was okay and I hadn’t eaten him for supper. (Apparently we have trust issues I will have to address.)

Our Lego Club is off to an excellent start. We had over 40 kids come and construct some excellent projects. Please refer to the schedule on our web site at lacombelibrary.org, as there are location changes due to room availability. As my mother would say, “A good

Mary

POOLE time was enjoyed by all.”

We will be having an author reading on Oct. 21st at 7 p.m. in the Library.

Lacombe-born author Laurel Deedrick-Mayne will be presenting her bestselling book A Wake for the Dreamland.

“Three friends are on the cusp of adulthood while the world is on the brink of war in the summer of 1939.

Every arena of their lives is infiltrated by the war, from the home front to the underground of queer London, to the bloody battlefields of Italy. Even in the aftermath these friends fight their own inner battles: to have faith in their right to love and be loved, to honour their promises and ultimately find their way ‘home’.” Books will be available for purchase.

On Oct. 22nd at 7 p.m. in the LMC, our presentation

for the Local Colour Lecture Series will be Civilian Daily Life in Ukraine. Our speaker will be Warren Kreway. This is a free event and refreshments are provided.

On Oct. 31st from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. we will be having a drop-in Halloween party for the children. Wear your costume and come visit us for songs, stories and Halloween crafts.

This is taking place in the Children’s Program room.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

On Nov. 3rd at 7 p.m. the MCMPL book club will be discussing the novel The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon. We welcome new members.

On Nov. 10th at 7 p.m. in the LMC we will be having the second lecture in our Local Colour Series with a presentation by Grant Oatway entitled ‘Costa Rica: Diversity’.

On Nov. 26th from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. the Friends of the Library will be having a book and craft sale. We are seeking donations of handmade crafts and gently used books

for the sale. Donations can be dropped off at the library until Nov. 25th. Please call the library at 403-782-3433 if you have any questions.

If you have any constructive suggestions for programs for adults please let us know. We would enjoy the public’s input.

The feature book this week is The Truth According to Us, a novel by Annie Barrows. Miss Layla Beck refuses to marry the man her father chooses for her and instead starts to write a book on the history of Macedonia. She moves to a small town and rooms with an eccentric family and starts an amazing adventure that changes people’s lives forever. The town librarian cautions, “There is a problem with history. All of us see a story according to our own lights. None of us is capable of objectivity.”

Keep checking our web site for information on events that are being offered and all the new books and services we offer.

Mary Poole is the children’s library programmer at the Mary C. Moore Public Library.

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- A fall scene, with pumpkins and mini scarecrows, can be seen on the porch of the Sarah Maetche/Lacombe Express Michener House in Lacombe.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2015

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Father Lacombe Catholic School celebrates 10 years Students, staff and supporters gathered to mark a milestone for Catholic education in Lacombe.

Father Lacombe Catholic School celebrated its 10th anniversary last month with a dinner and get together that allowed those who have been a part of the school a chance to reminisce about the past decade.

The school was born out of a need recognized by the members of St. Stephen Parish, led by the local Knights of Columbus.

A census showed there were 800 Catholic families in the community at the time and from there, plans began to proceed with bringing a Catholic school to Lacombe.

The first principal of Father Lacombe School was Kevin Prediger, who is now the principal of another STAR Catholic school, St. Augustine School in Ponoka. He told those gathered about the early days of the school and the work to bring this dream to a reality.

“It was fitting that our first gathering for the school was in Michener Park, because we didn’t have this school yet; we were looking for a site,”

recalled Prediger.

After much searching for a proper school site, Nelson School was secured and a naming contest was held.

Overwhelmingly Father Lacombe Catholic School was chosen as the school’s name, in reference to Father Albert Lacombe, a Canadian Missionary and town namesake.

“For the past decade Father Lacombe School has carried on that great legacy of that wonderful Canadian, Father Lacombe who you are named after,” Dr. Troy Davies, STAR Catholic superintendent, told those in attendance.

“We are proud of the efforts of those pioneers 10 years ago and we see the fruits of that labour today.”

The school has grown over the years from 65 students and four teaching staff at a Kindergarten to Grade 5 school to 215 students, 14 teaching staff and a Kindergarten to Grade 9 school today.

“There is lots of history and it is nice to be here to connect with some of the original pioneers, but my favourite part is seeing all the little kids running around and talking and having fun,” added Prediger. “That warms my

heart, because that was the vision 10 years ago to establish this and have the opportunity in Lacombe for Catholic education for our families.”

Lacombe Trustee and Board Vice-Chair Thalia Hibbs said her family moved to Lacombe just as the idea of the school was getting started and has been proud to have been involved in the process to see the Catholic school community grow and strengthen in Lacombe.

“Father Lacombe Catholic School has become a leader not only in the community, but in our STAR Division,” said Hibbs. “There are programs and approaches to students that serve as models around the region and everyone involved should be proud to have helped build a learning environment that creates a connection to faith and to community.”

Over the years, Prediger was followed by Curt Baron as principal and then by current principal Denis Cote. Cote spoke of what Father Lacombe Catholic School has become, but said it’s the collaboration and relationships formed through the school that resonate.

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“These past years have been happy and successful years in so many ways. It has been defined by a kaleidoscope of happy memories, supportive friendships and enduring relationships,” said Cote.

“Of course there have also been some paths that may have been slightly more difficult to travel together. Yet in spite and despite of the odd stumbling blocks along the way, we have traveled through yet another year — together - supportive, encouraging and enduring with the grace of God with us every step along the way.”

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Horoscope ARIES

Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you have a natural sense of what people want. You may find yourself playing the role of peacemaker this week, and it’s a role you will excel in.

GEMINI

May 22/Jun 21

TAURUS

Apr 21/May 21 Your goals are commendable, Taurus. By Friday you may find there are some things you need to take charge of. Don’t worry when things get hectic, as you will get the job done.

CANCER

Jun 22/Jul 22

This is a good week to

Cancer, you are pondering

reshape and renew a

a trip out of town. A

personal philosophy on

secluded cabin or campsite

spirituality, Gemini. You’ll

may be the way to go. You

experience breakthroughs

will find plenty of great

in compassion and

options if you ask around

communication.

for recommendation.

LEO

Jul 23/Aug 23

HOW TO PLAY: ANSWER

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.

VIRGO

Aug 24/Sept 22

There’s more to you than

You’re not content to be

18. Ghana monetary units

meets the eye, Leo. But

just par t of the par ty this

20. Actor Hughley

people often seem content

week, Virgo. You want to be

21. The Cowboy State

with what they gleam from

the center of attention. You

22. Jests at

the sur face. This week

just may get your chance

you will show them a

later in the week when a

different side.

social occasion pops up.

23. America 27. Surprise attack 29. Daddy 30. Extinct flightless bird of New Zealand

LIBRA

Sept 23/Oct 23

31. Express pleasure

SCORPIO

32. Cellist Yo-Yo

Oct 24/Nov 22

Libra, don’t grow

Patience has not always

discouraged when your

been your strong suit,

33. Bronx cheer 34. A more firm substance 35. Essential oil obtained from flowers

first try at something

Scorpio. When you set

doesn’t work out as you

your eyes on a prize

had expected. You will have

this week, you will do

plenty of oppor tunities to

anything within your

39. Heroic tale

try again.

power to get it.

40. Send forth

36. Company that rings receipts 37. Largest church in Christianity 38. Capital of Wallonia

41. The Golden State 43. 1/1000 of an inch

SAGITTARIUS Nov 23/Dec 21

CAPRICORN

44. Angel of the 1st order 45. Ukrainian peninsula

Dec 22/Jan 20

46. Disregard

Sagittarius, you know that

Restlessness has you

complaining about a situation

looking for a brief vacation

is not likely to make it change

to somewhere within

50. Military policeman

anytime soon. Instead, put

driving distance, Capricorn.

51. Cleopatra’s country

your words into action and

It is a great time of year for

53. Br. drinking establishments

attempt to change things for

a road trip to take in the

the better.

foliage.

AQUARIUS

Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, it may take a while to wrap your head around a particularly trying problem.

If you cannot come to a resolution on your own, ask a friend to share his or her perspective.

PISCES

Feb 19/Mar 20 Simplify your life any way you can this week, Pisces.

You will benefit from few responsibilities and no worries.

48. Colophony 49. Spanish be

54. Removes moisture

CLUES ACROSS

28. Point midway between

44. __ -fi: fiction/movie genre CLUES DOWN

1. Plural of ascus

S and SE

47. 1st Soviet space station

1. Race of Norse gods

60. Execute or perform

5. Repents

29. Texas armadillo

48. Latvian capital

2. Large pebbles

61. Atomic #77

11. British School

30. 2nd largest Hawaiian

49. Come into view

3. Latin line dances

12. Adhesive to catch birds

island

52. Blue Hen school

4. The inner sole of a shoe

15. Male children

31. Pile up

53. Maine water company

5. A French abbot

16. Oil company

33. Changes liquid to vapor

55. Picture & word puzzle

6. Moves stealthily

17. Intestinal

34. Yemen capital

57. Atomic #18

7. An alternative

19. Money slogan

37. Byways

58. Xiamen dialect

8. 39th state

24. 2nd tone

38. V-shaped cut

59. Being overzealous

9. Lotus sports car model

25. In actual truth

39. Painting on dry plaster

62. One who did it (slang)

10. River fill

26. Belgian-French River

42. Daminozide

63. Night breathing noises

13. Of I

27. Rural Free Delivery

43. Papa’s partner

64. A minute amount (Scott)

14. Many noises

56. Liberal Arts degree

ANSWER

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2015

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ARTS & LEISURE

Claire Lynch Band including Red Deer on current tour

BY MARK WEBER LACOMBE EXPRESS Singer Claire Lynch has been spreading the joys of bluegrass music for many years now, and fans will be able to witness her tremendous skills firsthand Oct. 22nd at the Elks Lodge in Red Deer. The show is being presented by the Central Music Festival Society.

Lynch, a multi-award winning American bluegrass musician, is heading out on her first tour through the prairies this month.

Tickets are available via www. centralmusicfest.com.

She’s made a few stops throughout Canada from time to time, but this marks the first organized and extensive tour of western Canada.

“I imagine we will meet up with friends and acquaintances from Alberta and Manitoba, but I’ve never been to Saskatchewan or Calgary,” said Lynch. “I’m really looking forward to exploring more of such a vast and beautiful place.”

Her latest albums Dear Sister and Holiday! have been described as musical offerings of love, celebration and heartfelt connection.

For her tour, Lynch will be backed by Bryan McDowell (fiddle-mandolin), Jarrod Walker (mandolin-guitar) and Mark Schatz (bass-banjo).

Lynch is a pioneer who continually pushes the boundaries of bluegrass . She was the 2013 Female Vocalist of the Year for the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) and a 2012 recipient of the United States Artists Walker Fellowship.

Her career has been decorated with many other accolades including two Grammy nominations and three International Bluegrass Music Association Female Vocalist awards in 2010 and 1997.

Recently, at the 2014 IBMA Awards, she received two trophies: ‘Song of the Year’ for Dear Sister, a co-write with Louisa Branscomb and title cut of her latest Compass Records release

and ‘Recorded Event of the Year’ for a guest vocal appearance with Special Consensus on Country Boy; A Bluegrass Tribute to John Denver.

Blazing her own trail in the mid 70s when there were few role models for a young woman in the genre, Lynch made history when she led the Front Porch String Band, which evolved in the 80s and 90s into “one of the sharpest and most exciting post-modern bluegrass bands on the circuit.” She formed her own Claire Lynch Band in 2005.

Lynch grew up in Kingston, New York until the age of 12 when the family moved to Huntsville, Alabama.

“My family is musical, so growing up there was a lot of singing around the dinner table, or in the car,” she recalls during a recent interview from Raleigh, North Carolina. “My mother played piano, and my father had a beautiful tenor voice.

“I also had two sisters who would sing harmony with me and we would do trios in church - there was a lot of church music growing up,” she said. “We also had a saying - there’s a song for every occasion.

“I had also spent afternoons during high school over at my girlfriend’s house - in her garage - with guitars and tape recorders, writing songs. That love for music was just inbred.”

In Alabama, she discovered the charms of bluegrass on a college campus in Huntsville, Alabama.

“A friend of mine from high school showed up playing in a bluegrass band,” she said. “The more I got into it, the more I saw that three-part harmony was just a huge part of it. I thought, well, I can do that,” she added with a laugh.

She also perfected her guitar playing - learning how to ‘flat pick’ rhythm guitars as well.

During those years, bluegrass and folk were styles that were soaring in popularity.

“My generation gravitated to bluegrass at the tale-end of the folk era. You could take an entire

DOWN HOME - The Claire Lynch Band brings their engaging bluegrass tunes to the Elks Lodge in Red Deer on Oct. 22nd.

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band and play in the middle of the woods! There was no electricity needed.” The style suited the nature of her voice to a ‘T’ as well. “I think if you put me in a pop band, well, I don’t know how well I would do,” she laughed.

She eventually joined a band called Hickory Wind. Later, the band changed its name to the Front Porch String Band with Lynch’s vocals as its centerpiece.

In 1981, the group retired from the road and Lynch pursued dual careers in addition to raising a family.

As a songwriter, her tunes have been recorded by such luminaries as Patty Loveless, Kathy Mattea, The Whites and Stephanie Davis. In 1991, the Front Porch String Band was resurrected with the album Lines and Traces, a move that led to the launching of Lynch’s solo career in earnest.

The band wrapped up the 20th century with the album Love Light in 2000. At that time Lynch took what she thought would be a

break from music. Little by little, the lure of music worked its way back. She sang harmony on The Grass is Blue and Little Sparrow which led to promotional touring as backup vocalist for Dolly Parton. It proved to be an utterly magical experience. She describes Parton as ever gracious, kind, generous and fun to be with.

“She grew up in the mountains of Tennessee, so she knows all about mountain music and bluegrass,” said Lynch. “In about 1999 to about 2001, she decided to do those bluegrass albums - she did a series of three, and on two of them I was asked to sing harmony. She was also at a stage in her career where she didn’t want to do full-time touring so she did a couple of years of promotional touring for the albums.”

Lynch found herself backing Parton on some pretty exciting gigs including the Grammys, Letterman and Leno. “We did all of the really cool gigs. “I had the privilege and honour of being with her at band practice. She’s

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really really generous with her time. She also talks to everyone in the room - it doesn’t matter if you are the guy filling the water cooler.” It’s that kind of connection with people that has fueled Parton’s impact over the years.

“I’ve seen her walk by fans and they just break into tears.”

As mentioned, in 2005, Lynch struck out on her own, releasing the New Day CD. It was a hit on the charts and earned her IBMA nominations for ‘Song of the Year’ and ‘Female Vocalist of the Year.’

In early 2013, Lynch signed a recording deal with Nashville roots label Compass Records.

With their co-founder Garry West producing, she released the ninth solo recording of her career titled Dear Sister.

The band’s newest release, just last year, was a seasonal project titled Holiday! on Lynch’s own label Thrill Hill Records.

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Exploring effective treatments of UTIs Have you ever heard of UTI (urinary tract infection) drops? I doubt it, as these natural herbal drops have just recently been imported from Europe to treat troublesome, acute and chronic E Coli urinary tract infection.

UTI Drops have been used successfully in Europe for over 20 years and have now been approved by Health Canada. So why are these natural herbs so effective in combating E Coli, the bacteria that’s responsible for most cases of bladder infection (cystitis)?

Every year 30 to 50 million North Americans, mostly women, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems, suffer from cystitis. Few ever forget the first attack of severe pain on urination, fever and the constant rushing to the bathroom, or the chronic worry about the next attack.

Dr. Gifford

JONES Then, the sheer terror if blood appears in the urine.

Urinary infections can be due to a variety of causes.

Some are the result of a fallen bladder due to difficult childbirth which leaves stagnant urine in the bladder. Others result from the ring around the bathtub. Or the shortness of the female urethra (the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside) makes it easier for E Coli to enter the bladder.

And sexual intercourse is another factor.

So how do you prevent friends from chiding, ‘Ha! We know where you’re

going.’ One good prevention is to take showers rather than baths. And to urinate following sex.

Don’t ignore your mother’s advice.

For years, doctors ‘pooh-poohed’ her theory that cranberry juice prevented UTI. But Harvard researchers proved she was right. They discovered that E Coli bacteria have hair-like projections that enable them to stick to the bladder wall, thus allowing them to multiply.

Cranberry juice has an anti-sticking factor that prevents this so E Coli are flushed out during urination.

Dr. Michael Weisspapir, medical director of Eastgate Pharmaceutical, says UTI Drops are more effective than cranberry juice because, in addition to the anti-sticking factor, it has antibacterial and antiseptic properties, and

also forms a protective layer on the walls of the urinary tract to prevent further bacterial growth.

Weisspapir explains many remedies have low bioavailability.

This means they do not absorb well and a high dose must be used to make them effective. But when the higher dose is required, there’s greater risk of side effects.

Eastgate technology overcomes this problem by a process called ‘self-emulsifying composition’ and ‘Nano technology’. This technique increases solubility and produces a final extract 200 to 1,000 times smaller than the human red blood cell.

This makes UTI Drops highly absorbable so patients receive a low but still effective dose. UTI drops are also preferable to antibiotics which often kill good bacteria and cause

troublesome side-effects such as irritating yeast infections or allergic reactions.

Today antibiotics have been so overused to treat recurrent urinary infections that they have become less effective. The recommended dose of UTI drops is 40 drops diluted in a quarter of a glass of water, mixed well and drunk three times a day.

It does not contain dairy products, wheat, gluten, yeast, corn, sugar or artificial colouring or flavouring. It should not be used if you are pregnant or have severe kidney disease.

There’s an old saying that, “If you don’t go when you gotta go, by the time you go, you’ve already gone!” UTI drops should end this problem and fewer people will hear the chiding words, “We know where you’re going!” UTI drops will also ease the

frustration of doctors who have patients returning for recurring urinary infections. The longer I practiced medicine the more I realized that natural remedies were safer than man-made prescription drugs. Every year 100,000 North Americans die from prescription medication.

Another 700,000 are admitted to emergency departments for drug complications. Today, it makes sense that this natural herbal remedy, tested by time should be tried before drugs are prescribed.

UTI Drops fills this need.

Moreover, this remedy fulfills two important rules in medicine. First, do no harm. Second, keep it simple. UTI drops at the moment are not available in the U.S. For medical tips see the web site www.docgiff.com.

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Art show to showcase 80 Alberta artists

BY SARAH MAETCHE LACOMBE EXPRESS The finishing touches

are being carefully made on each display, painting and handmade creation

at the Gallery on Main in preparation for an upcoming art show.

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People in the area may notice emergency vehicles and responders.

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The Gallery, located on Lacombe’s historic main street, will be boasting works of upwards of 80 Alberta artists this month.

An opening reception is planned for this Friday to showcase the Albertamade works.

Gallery owner/operator Laverne Jones said the opening reception kicks off the new season in the art gallery.

“This art show is the launch of the fall/winter season,” she said. “It is an opportunity to get the artists to bring in their new work. They are excited. It’s a full complete new look for the gallery.”

By Friday, the gallery will be completely transformed, with many of

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the art pieces being rearranged and many new eye-catching and colourful pieces for attendees to peruse.

“I have 80 Alberta artists who have their works up here,” said Jones. “I have upwards of 600 paintings in here at any point and time, along with pottery, stained glass and sculptures.”

Jones said most of the artists who show their works in the gallery have been doing it for a while.

“Most of my artists are fairly consistent staying up here,” she said. “There is always a waiting list, and yes there is always the odd new artist.”

On the night of the reception, several artists

will be on hand to meet and greet attendees of the show.

“Everyone is invited to come,” said Jones. “You don’t have to dress up. You can wear blue jeans. It is an art for everyone gallery and that means everyone is welcome up here.

“We will have music up here as well. It’s a great time to come listen to some music and just have a fun evening. There’s always goodies in the back, cheese, crackers, you name it. It’s just a fun time.”

The ‘Fall Extravaganza’ October Show and Sale opening reception will be held on Oct. 16th from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Gallery on Main. news@lacombeexpress.com

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SPORTS Tough loss for Blackfalds Wranglers in weekend game

BY ZACHARY CORMIER LACOMBE EXPRESS The Blackfalds Wranglers suffered a tough overtime loss at the hands of the Okotoks Bisons last Friday in HJHL action.

The Wranglers went into the game sitting in a dead heat with the Red Deer Vipers for second place in the Northern Division thanks to a strong 2-1-0 record.

Blackfalds played short-staffed during the game, as they only had five defensemen and were just shy of a full regiment of forwards, meaning they would have to run with less than four full lines.

“We just did the best that we possibly could and we got snake bitten again,” said Head Coach Sean Neumeier, adding that the team put in a solid effort.

The game started out strong with both teams trading shots and checks at Okotoks’ Murray Arena. Both goalies were solid, and neither let a single puck by in the opening frame. By the end of the first the Bisons held a narrow 9-8 lead in shots.

Blackfalds didn’t waste any time at the start of the second, though, as Brock Boguski put the puck past Bisons goaltender Matthew McDonald just 1:53 into the second frame to give his team a 1-0 lead.

The Bisons would pull even, though, as Tyler Rohl would beat Wranglers goalie Nicolas Herrebrugh at 13:31 of the second.

That second frame was easily the busiest of the game in terms of shots, as the Bisons again edged the Wranglers 17-13 in the chances department.

The third period held much the same story as the first when shots and goals are concerned.

Both teams traded chances throughout the period but neither side was able to solve the other’s goaltender. This one would need overtime.

The extra period was a nail-biter for the Wranglers. Both sides had their chances as the shots

BREAKAWAY - The Blackfalds Wranglers suffered a tough overtime loss at the hands of the Okotoks Bisons last Friday in HJHL action. Pictured here is a game from last season.

Express file photo finished 3-2 in favour of the Bisons.

Then, just when it looked like the deadlocked game would have to be decided with a shootout, Connor Tudor of the Bisons put the puck past Herrebrugh to win the game for Okotoks. Final score was 2-1 Bisons.

“The last seconds of the overtime they got us. I was hoping to see a shootout,” Neumeier joked.

“They worked hard again. They honestly did. I really like our work ethic this year. All four games we’ve put in a good effort,” he added.

Blackfalds was scheduled to play a home game last Sunday against Medicine Hat, but the matchup was cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.

The league has not yet announced when the game will be made up.

Next up for the Wranglers was a Wednesday night matchup against the Ponoka Stampeders.

“They have the same number of wins as us. The main thing that I’m going to preach to the guys is we cannot overlook them, we cannot take them lightly and we have to play the exact same way

that we play against Okotoks and Cochrane and Airdrie and teams like that,” said the coach before the game, adding that because the team’s first four games have been against some of the strongest teams in the league, they should have a good chance of winning.

After Ponoka, the Wranglers will be back in Blackfalds on Sunday to host the defending champion Coaldale Copperheads (3-4-0) in a rematch of last year’s HJHL championship. That game is sure to be an exciting matchup and gets underway at 3:30 p.m. at Blackfalds Arena.

“We need to get some revenge on them.”

With this weekend’s overtime loss, the Wranglers move to a 2-1-1 record for the season and find themselves just one point behind Airdrie in the early-season North Division standings.

The team also placed fourth in the HJHL’s weekly Power Rankings thanks to their high goal production during their two wins so far this season. Their only two losses have been against powerhouses in Cochrane (6-0-0) and Okotoks. zcormier@lacombeexpress.com

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Quidditch Club gains momentum in Red Deer

BY ZACHARY CORMIER LACOMBE EXPRESS Quidditch.

You may know it as a fictional sport from J.K. Rowling’s wildly popular Harry Potter books. You may even be familiar withthe rules of the game. But did you know it’s an actual sport that people actually play?

“The best way I can describe Quidditch is it’s rugby mixed with dodgeball mixed with handball,” said Jillian Staniec, the president of the Central Alberta Quidditch Club.

For those who may not know, the game of Quidditch is a sport that

is played in the wizarding world of J.K. Rowling’s HarryPotter books. The game features two teams of players who fly around on broomsticks and attempt to score points by putting a ball through one of three giant golden hoops on either side of the field.

The rules of real-life Quidditch are adapted from that game, although with a few minor variations due to the obvious limitation that people can’t actually fly on broomsticks.

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There are two ways to score points in Quidditch.

The first is for the chasers to get the main ball, called the Quaffle, and put it through one of the opposing team’s hoops. The keeper’s job is to defend the hoops. Each time a chaser manages to put the Quaffle through one of the hoops, their team scores 10 points.

There are also two players on each team called beaters. Their job is to use dodgeballs (called bludgers) to hit opposing players. If a player is hit with a dodgeball, they are out of play until they go and touch one of their own hoops.

The last piece of the puzzle are the seekers, who are tasked with catching a ball called the Golden Snitch.

This part of the game is a tricky one to describe. In the books, the Snitch is a small ball made of gold that flies around the field on its own wings. In reality, the role of the Snitch is played by a person. This person wears yellow and has a tennis ball in a sock dangling out of the back of their pants.

The seeker’s job is to chase this person down and grab the tennis ball. Whichever team’s seeker accomplishes this scores 30 points for their team.

To complicate matters further, all of the players on the field (besides the Snitch) have to hold a small replica broomstick between their legs at all

TO THE SKIES - Young Red Deerians participate in a come try it night that was recently put on by the Central Alberta Quidditch Club in Red Deer. times, essentially making it a one-handed game. On top of that, the adult game is also played full-contact.

There are a number of opportunities in Central Alberta for people to get involved in the sport. The Central Alberta Quidditch Club offers programs for athletes of all ages.

“For our kids’ program we go eight to 15 right now. In the spring we’d like to split that into eight to13 and 13-18 so that we can do no contact Kidditch and low contact youth Quidditch. Our adult program right now is 18 plus,” Staniec said,adding the Club does want to get a high school program started in the near future.

The Club’s season runs through spring and fall for the younger age groups.

The adult program runs year-round.

“We generally do eight-

week programs for the kids in fall and spring.”

They also have some space at the Collicutt Centre that they have been using to run adult drop-in programs, so anyone wishing to join in can pay the regular drop-in rate to participate.

There are also currently two competitive travel teams in the province.

The Alberta Clippers, who compete out of Edmonton and Red Deer and the Calgary Muggles.

The Clippers recently won a tournament in Calgary. “We won a giant bear. It was kind of awesome. It was the Octobear,”Staniec laughed.

“There’s a lot of nice, fun, silly things like that but at the same time, again, that was a full contact, serious tournament,” she added.

She also said the group is hoping to expand their competitive stream to in-

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clude a team based in Red Deer.

According to Staniec, the sport can get very competitive at the highest level.

“It is a very competitive sport. People train in the gym, they train three or four time a week to play and reach their peak performance.”

Quidditch isn’t just for Harry Potter fans, she said.

“I find that it’s for anyone who is kind of bored with modern sports.”

Staniec said with so much happening on the field at once, it’s very hard for anyone to get bored with the game.

Anyone wanting to get involved with the Quidditch program in Central Alberta can follow the program on facebook or Twitter or email them at CentralAlbertaQuidditch@ gmail.com. zcormier@reddeerexpress.com

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HOMES & LIVING

OPEN - This True-Line Homes show home in Clearview Ridge in Red Deer offers a uniquely shaped living room area with large bright windows and a beautiful fireplace, perfect for relaxing Kalisha Mendonsa/Lacombe Express after a long day.

Utilizing colour in enriching your home decor I received a stunning bouquet of flowers from a friend recently congratulating me for passing my real estate exam. It is a gorgeous collection of roses, lilies, carnations and greenery and it fills my house with a heavenly fragrance! I have them placed right in front of my computer so I can appreciate the sights and scents as I work.

The colour combinations from nature always seem to just work together.

While I can appreciate the reds, pinks and purples of this arrangement, it seldom seems to come into play in a design palette. Natural elements are always easy to decorate with as they ‘go with everything’. I think this explains why hardwood and marble are such popular choices in interior finishes, everything just seems to work.

If you had a riot of yellows, greens and pink in your flower beds nobody would question your ability to choose colours yet try to incorporate all of

Kim

WYSE those colours into an interior scheme and an eyebrow or two would definitely be raised!

I’m not advising avoidance of vibrant colour in your home but they are generally reserved for the accent category and are used in smaller units.

Generally, the floors and walls are more of a recessive colour waiting to receive more flamboyant artwork and accessories. As we tend to not replace larger purchases as often, it is prudent to make these choices carefully and to pick colours of a more gentle nature - this ensures longevity in your interior.

After the framework is completed, the personality and vivacious colours can

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

be splashed and sprinkled around your home.

Paint, flooring, cabinets, trim work and window coverings are usually set up as the outside of a design plan.

These are the largest areas covered in your home and generally represent the heftiest investments. Carefully choose colours you enjoy and will want to live with for a longer period of time.

Working inward, you have the freedom to add creativity and colour with wall tile, countertops and textiles (including furniture, bedding and drapery).

This is the point where freedom and fun can rule!

Let your heart decide and choose your favorite items, the more colourful the better.

Even a monochromatic or neutral home can enjoy a vivid focal point of colour if you choose the items that truly touch your soul. When you see that perfect art piece or fabric, take note of the colours

that live within it and let the mood and the feel of the colours guide your next colour choices.

You may even decide to add a feature colour or wallpaper in the room to further enhance the inspiration piece and you can make this choice with confidence because the bones of your house have been chosen carefully and prudently.

Colour is not something to be afraid of, it is something to embrace and to enjoy how it enhances your home. Even the explosive colours of nature can have a place in your home as they blend flawlessly with themselves. The thought of creating an interior of several different shades of pink may be daunting yet to see this arranged with fragrant roses will still take your breath away. The array that nature can provide for our homes is limitless and eye catching and can be incorporated into any interior.

Kim Wyse is a freelance interior designer.

Find her on facebook at ‘Ask a Designer’.

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Medical

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Medical

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Sales & Distributors

830

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For North/Central Alberta.

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

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A strong interest in ladies fashion an asset.

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Teachers/ Tutors

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GPRC, FAIRVIEW CAMPUS requires a Power Engineer Instructor to commence in December, 2015. Please contact Brian Carreau at 780-835-6631 and/or visit our website at www.gprc.ab.ca/careers.

Trades

850

FULL-TIME BAKER required at Sobeys in Olds, Alberta. 40 hours per week. BeneÀts included.

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SHUNDA CONSTRUCTION Requires Full Time

Carpenters

Competitive Wages & BeneÀts.

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Business Opportunities

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Employment Training

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Legal Services

1260

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U.S. travel waiver.

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Personal Services

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

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Roofing

1370

METAL ROOFING & SIDING. 32+ colours available at over 55 Distributors. 40 year warranty. 48 hour Express Service available at select supporting Distributors. Call 1-888-263-8254.

TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.

Auctions

1530

AERO AUCTIONS Upcoming Auction. Thurs., Oct. 22, Edmonton. Live & On-Line Bidding. Mining, excavation, transportation equipment, rock trucks, excavators, dozers, graders, truck tractors, trailers, pickup trucks, misc attachments & more!

Consignments welcome!

Visit: aeroauctions.ca.

1-888-600-9005.

Auctions

1530

UPCOMING SALES Complete Household Dispersal Sale Sunday, Oct 25 12 noon 5910 60 Ave, Ponoka

(near the General Hospital) WE ARE BACK AT MOOSE HALL STARTING: Nov 4, at 6:00 pm Nov 18, 28 & Dec 2, 9,16

VISIT OUR WEBSITE

www.bigstrapperauctions.net to view items For a complete listing call

403-304-4791 AUTO/TOOL/SURPLUS AUCTION Saturday, Oct. 17, 10 a.m. Autos, tools, panels, surplus, Bobcat, sleds, benches, tents, pressure washers.

Scribner Auction, Highway 14 Wainwright, Alberta.

780-842-5666. www. scribnernet.com CELEBRATIONS HAPPEN EVERY DAY IN CLASSIFIEDS

FARMLAND/GRAZING LAND near Keephills, Alberta. Ritchie Bros.

Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, October 29 in Edmonton. 6 parcels 855+/- acres West of Stony Plain. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; rbauction.com/realestate.

HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL LOTS in High River, Alberta. Ritchie Bros.

Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, October 29 in Edmonton. 2 parcels Paved street, zoned Direct Control/Highway Commercial Industrial.

Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; rbauction.com/realestate.

INDUSTRIAL/ AGRICULTURAL LAND in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta. Ritchie Bros.

Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, October 29 in Edmonton. 4 parcels 240.9+/- Acres, $12,439 Surface Lease & Power Line Revenue. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; rbauction.com/realestate.

LAKE FRONT HOME at JackÀsh Lake, Alberta.

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, October 29 in Edmonton.

6400 +/- walkout bungalow, interior to be completed, 2.08 +/- title acres. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; rbauction.com/realestate.

MEIER GUN AUCTION. Saturday, October 31, 11 a.m., 6016 - 72A Ave., Edmonton. Over 150 guns - handguns, riÁes, shotguns, hunting and sporting equipment. To consign 780-440-1860.

Auctions

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UNDEVELOPED COUNTRY RESIDENTIAL LOTS at Baptiste Lake, Alberta. Ritchie Bros.

Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, October 29 in Edmonton. 2.05+/- and 1.62+/- title acres, power & natural gas at property line. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; rbauction.com/realestate.

UNRESERVED BANKRUPTCY AUCTION. Thursday, October 22, 10 a.m. 10528 - 123 St., Edmonton. Anthem Sportswear. Porsche Cayenne S, VW Golf, & Caravan. Embroidery, silk screen, engraving equipment; all season sportswear; executive ofÀces & computers.

Foothills Equipment Liquidation Co Ltd.; www.foothillsauctions.com.

780-922-6090. SUN., OCT. 18, St. Albert, 780-920-8303. 34 Ford 5 window, 1950 Chev 1/2 ton, 2010 GFX, Bobcat S300, J.D. 555G, material shaker, screener, tools, trailers, antiques, skidoos.

Full day sale; prodaniukauctions.com.

EquipmentMisc.

1620

A-CHEAP, lowest prices, steel shipping containers.

Used 20’ & 40’ Seacans insulated & 40’ freezers, Special $2200 Wanted: Professional wood carver needed. 1-866-528-7108; www.rtccontainer.com.

Misc. for Sale

1760

BEAUTIFUL SPRUCE TREES. 4-6ft. $35.00 each. Machine planting:$10/tree (includes bark mulch and fertilizer).

20 tree minimum order.

Delvery fee $75-$125/ order. Quality guaranteed.

403-820-0967

HOTWATER TANK

50 gal. Waterford Defender Safety System - Gas. Only used for a couple of months - like new!! Reason for selling is we switched to direct venting unit.

New was $850. $425. 403-318-4653

Grain, Feed Hay

2190

HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed. Buying damaged or offgrade grain. “On Farm Pickup” Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252.

Public Notices

6010

Public Notices

6010

Private Tender - Land for Sale – by Castor

SW-28-37-14-W4 Approx. 147 acres hay/pasture with dugout.

NW-28-37-14-W4 Approx. 140 acres hay with dugout. $5,020 combined oil revenue per year.

Please include 8% unconditional deposit of bid per quarter.

Any or all bids not necessarily accepted.

Deadline is Nov. 6/15.

Subject to Ɠnancing within 30 days of acceptance.

Mail bids to: Jerry & Joanne Wiechnik - Land Tenders Box 103, Stettler, AB, T0C 2L0 Cheques will be returned to unsuccessful bidders.

ROUND BALES - Hay, green feed, straw and bulk oats. Delivery available.

No Sunday calls please.

Phone 403-704-3509 or 403-704-4333.

Start your career!

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Pasture

3180

PASTURE & HAY LAND. 400 - 8000 acres of year round water supply. Full operational with management available. Central Saskatchewan. Crossfenced & complete infrastructure. Natural springs excellent water.

Shortly ready to locate cattle. Other small & large grain & pasture quarters. $150k - $2.6m. Call Doug Rue 306-716-2671.

Mobile Lot

3190

PADS $450/mo.

Brand new park in Lacombe.

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

Down payment $4000. Call at anytime. 403-588-8820 You can sell your guitar for a song... or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and we’ll sell it for you!

Acreages

4050

61 lot Country Residential Subdivision 80 acres for sale. Price: $5,200,000 (403) 585-4551 or (403) 540-9659. Learn more: http:// tiny.cc/abland

4090

Manufactured Homes

GRANDVIEW MODULAR HOMES Now Offering 24 X 68 Homes. Starting from $157,900 including delivery (Conditions apply).

Call one of our two locations for details: 403-945-1272 (Airdrie) or 403-347-0417 (Red Deer).

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Lots For Sale

4160

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Money To Loan

4430

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