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PRESERVATION: The Blackfalds and Area Historical Society continues to work to sustain heritage – PG 3

TIMELESS: Alberta’s own Jann Arden will be stopping at the Memorial Centre in Red Deer this month – PG 17

GROUNDWORK: The Central Alberta Buccaneers are busy preparing for the 2016 AFL season – PG 19

BIG WIN - The Bentley Generals defeated the Innisfail Eagles 5-4 in overtime at the Barnett Arenas in Lacombe on Sunday to win the best of seven series 4-3. The win means the Generals move on to play the Stony Plain Eagles in the Chinook Hockey League final, the first game of which goes this Friday at 8 p.m. in Lacombe.

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Continuing to link the past with the present Blackfalds and Area Historical Society preserves history

BY SARAH MAETCHE LACOMBE EXPRESS

W

ith a mission to preserve the past for coming generations, the Blackfalds and Area Historical Society is a vital resource within not only the town, but also the region.

Preserving history of the area is a passion of President Judy Carleton. It is with this dedication and tenacity she formed the Society in 2005.

A few years before the formation, Carleton became highly interested in her own family history, who came to the Blackfalds area in 1905, and she was doing a lot of research.

“I went to the Town thinking - oh I will get all of this information from the Town and find out where my family was and everything,” she said. “And they had nothing. Zero. I couldn’t believe it.”

Carleton found out from a Town councillor that the Town’s 100th anniversary was quickly approaching in 2004.

Showing again, her passion for history, she was asked to sit on the board planning the centennial.

“Then I got thinking - well, Blackfalds doesn’t even have a history book.

Wouldn’t that be a great centennial project?” noted Carleton.

Many championed the idea of a Blackfalds history book, but it was Carleton who took to the arduous task all on her own. History books in the past only featured chapters on the Town, but none solely featured Blackfalds.

“In my often very hard task of trying to do that I really realized no one was preserving Blackfalds history at all,” she said. “I enjoyed sitting on that board and somehow I finished the history book and published it in time for the centennial.”

After that two-year process, Carleton thought the history of Blackfalds should be preserved even further, beyond just a book, and so the not for profit Society was formed.

“It’s one thing to form a Society, but where are you going to operate out of?” questioned Carleton.

A solution was found, right around the same time Carleton retired from being an animal health technician. The Town was constructing the Civic and Cultural Centre building at the time and in partnership with the library, it was decided Carleton would develop an archive and work out of the library space for one day a week.

“And we were in business just like that,” she said.

One of Carleton’s main projects through the Society is curating the Blackfalds archives - a collection of documents, re-

PAST AND PRESENT - Blackfalds and Area Historical Society President Judy Carleton holds the latest historical book, this one on places of worship in Blackfalds, she’s published. The Society is a vital resource in preserving Blackfalds’ rich cultural heritage. cords, maps, photographs and items that tion about each veteran. Carleton, under represent the history of Blackfalds and the Society’s umbrella, has published four the surrounding area.

Blackfalds history-based books so far.

To start the archives from scratch, she The Society is also currently undertakbegan asking people in the area for old ing a project with the Alberta Historical photos and Blackfalds memorabilia.

Resources Foundation.

“People started donating stuff and now “We are doing a heritage survey of hisit’s been 10, 11 years and I have expanded torical homes in and around Blackfalds,” the archives from zero to quite a holding explained Carleton. “We’ve identified of probably 5,000 to 10,000 about 45 properties that historical photos,” said we are doing work on.”

Carleton.

Another project underToday, the Society rangway through the Town, “I’VE REALLY MADE es between 20-40 memand with the assistance bers annually. The Society of a major federal grant, IT MY MISSION TO also has a display area is the restoration of the FIND OUT AS MUCH in the front of the library Wadey House.

BLACKFALDS HISTORY that features historical “They are going to reAS I CAN.” items from the expansive store the 100-year-old archives.

Eaton’s package house Through the Society, that the Wadey’s had JUDY CARLETON Carleton has applied for - that will be our new multiple grants which home as well as the visare used to fund projects itors’ information cenincluding funding the tre for Blackfalds and Veterans Memorial located outside the the Chamber of Commerce office,” said Abbey Centre. The monument honours Carleton. veterans, 85 men and women in total, With the restored Wadey house and a that lived in the Town for a significant new location, the archive will be able to part of their lives. expand and the society will have more A 90-page book was also written about room for displays, including one on the the memorial, to provide more informa- main level of the home.

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“Every visitor will, whether they like it or not, get to see a little bit of Blackfalds history,” laughed Carleton.

As per the requirement of the grant, the restoration of the house, which includes moving it to a new location and building a new basement, must be completed by Canada’s 150th birthday, July 2017.

Last year the Society also hosted a new event - a spooky cemetery tour, just before Halloween. Carleton researched 10 pioneers who are buried in the Blackfalds cemetery and society members guided guests through the cemetery while dressed as the beyond-the-living pioneers. The Society hopes to bring back the popular event next year as it is an interactive way to showcase history.

“I’ve really made it my mission to find out as much Blackfalds history as I can,” said Carleton.

The Blackfalds and Area Historical Society archives are located in the Blackfalds Public Library, on the lower level of the Civic and Cultural Centre at 5018 Waghorn St. The archives are open every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information call 403-885-4314 or visit www.blackfaldshistoricalsociety. com. news@lacombeexpress.com

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Special needs resource centre assists local families

BY SARAH MAETCHE LACOMBE EXPRESS A regional resource centre continues to provide families who have children with special needs with assistance and support throughout Central Alberta.

Aspire Special Needs Resource Centre, a not-for-profit charitable organization in Red Deer, is a place where families can find answers, seek support and connect with others. The centre offers diagnostic and assessment services, consultation for children in schools, provides training to teachers and educational assistants and works along side other community providers and agencies.

For Jasmine Cardinal, a Blackfalds resident, the centre has become a refuge and resource for her young family.

Cardinal has two sons, both under the age of six, who attend the specialized preschool program and a six-year-old daughter who received her diagnosis through

Aspire. She said she found out first about the centre via word of mouth.

“Truthfully, when my son was diagnosed with autism, I didn’t know a lot about it,” said Cardinal. “It was intimidating as there is a stigma attached to it, but I found that even from my very first interaction with the school, they were warm, kind, caring, compassionate and extremely knowledgeable.

“They were very willing to answer any questions that I had and they always were willing to have that communication open between school and home.”

Cardinal sees what Aspire has to offer and said the organization can assist families in the Central Alberta region.

“Any family that has a child with special needs of any type would benefit from Aspire,” she said. “The struggle that families have because of the strain physically and emotionally from raising children with special needs takes its toll. A place like Aspire helps alleviate all of that stress.”

STARS officials call on Albertans to support lottery

BY ZACHARY CORMIER LACOMBE EXPRESS For the first time in its history, the STARS Alberta Lottery is in danger of not selling out, organizers say.

During a press conference last week, STARS announced that the current economic climate has caused a slow-down in ticket sales for the 2016 lottery, and organizers encouraged Albertans to participate and buy tickets ahead of the March 23rd deadline.

“We are just over 70 per cent sold out right now, and in prior years we have sold out at this time, so we are behind and look for Albertans to help us out this year,” said Jeff Quick, the chief financial officer for STARS. STARS is a community-based non-profit charitable organization that provides specialized emergency medical care and helicopter transportation for critically ill and injured patients. The annual Alberta Lottery is the organization’s largest source of funding in the province and raises enough money each year to cover a third of STARS’ total operating costs.

Last year the lottery netted the organization $11 million.

Quick said part of the reason the lottery is taking longer than usual to sell out is because of the economic conditions in Alberta.

“The whole province is experiencing it and we’re no different than any other organization in this province,” he said, adding that STARS is encouraging Albertans to help out in any way that they can.

“If they could go to starslotteryalberta.ca and purchase a ticket, we have $25 tickets and $60 tickets, $100 tickets and $250 ticket packages and anything you can do would be greatly appreciated.”

In 2014-2015, STARS flew a total of 1,839 missions out of their three bases in Alberta and their teams fly an average of five times every day and many of those missions save lives.

“It supports STARS and I know it’s an economic downturn in the province but emergencies don’t wait,” said Rebecca Fillinger, a mother from Rocky Mountain House whose son Rowan’s life has been saved twice by STARS’ service - once when Rebecca suffered an infection while she was pregnant with him and then again after Rowan fell backwards into the family fire pit at the age of two and suffered severe, life-threatening burns.

“If it wasn’t for STARS, who saved my life and saved his twice, he wouldn’t be here,” she said.

In response to the economic hardship in the province, Quick said some

of the larger ticket packages have been reconfigured into smaller, less expensive ones to make them more affordable to Albertans.

“Previously, people have bought the $100 and $250 ticket packages, but of course with the current economy there’s not that kind of money around.

People are looking at the $25 and $60 packages, so we created more of those,” he said, adding that while the lottery not selling out would not be devastating to STARS, however it would mean the organization would have to cut back in non-essential areas.

“We continue to operate. We’re here for the patients, we’re an essential service. We as a notfor-profit always run our business prudently and so we’re always watching our revenues and expenses, so we’ll be fine,” he said.

“Like other organizations we’re cutting back in the areas that we can, but we obviously don’t cut back in the essential service of our pilots and our medical crew and meeting the needs of the patients.”

The final cut off for the 2016 STARS Lottery is on March 23rd. For more information, or to purchase ticket packages you can visit the STARS Lottery web site at www.starslotteryalberta.ca. zcormier@lacombeexpress.com

Aspire will be hosting their 22nd annual fundraiser, Evening of Decadent Dessert, next month in order to continue on the much needed programs and services throughout the region.

“I FOUND THAT EVEN FROM MY VERY FIRST INTERACTION WITH THE SCHOOL, THEY WERE WARM, KIND, CARING, COMPASSIONATE AND EXTREMELY KNOWLEDGEABLE.” JASMINE CARDINAL

“Aspire relies on the funds raised from the community in order to support scholarships for families, purchase of specialized equipment and programs,” said Aspire Executive Director Michelle Sluchinski. “We are so grateful for the

long-term sponsors, donors and ticket purchasers. We know that everyone makes choices about which charity to support and we try to ensure our supporters know the good work we do for children with special needs and their families.”

Last year, Evening of Decadent Desserts raised $125,164 and the children’s raffle generated $25,215 for a total of $150,379.

This year’s Evening of Decadent Dessert is set for April 29th at the Pidherney Centre (4725 43rd St. in Red Deer). Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $100 per person or $750 for a table of eight.

“Donors and sponsors are an essential part of Evening of Decadent Dessert,” said Aspire Fund Development Coordinator Melissa Vine. “Their generous support allows us to reach our fundraising goals for this event. Without our sponsors and donors we cannot reach our financial goal, which in turn impacts our services and programs. Simply put, their generous support gives Aspire the ability to offer hope and growth to all the families who pass through our doors.”

For more information or tickets contact Aspire at 403-340-2606, email inquiries@ aspirespecialneeds.ca or visit http://aspirespecialneeds.ca/events/dd. news@lacombeexpress.com

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POLICE BRIEFS

by Sarah Maetche

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northbound semi truck with an unloaded trailer. The 17-year-old female driver, and sole occupant of the car, was declared deceased on scene.

The 57-year-old male driver of the semi truck was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries and was later released.

Traffic was diverted for a period of time while the collision analyst conducted an investigation.

The name of the deceased driver will not be released. The

investigation into the collision is ongoing.

land, therefore, he contacted the police. The vehicle then drove into the complainant’s vehicle and fled the scene. The complainant followed the suspect vehicle until the passenger leaned out the window and pointed, what was believed to be, a rifle at the complainant.

The vehicle is described as a white Dodge Ram pickup truck with an extended cab and grey slip tank. The suspect driver is described as a Caucasian male,

approximately 20-years-old, tall, Andrews was spotted driving lean and with dark hair and a a truck between Sylvan Lake and On March 7th at 4:13 p.m., scruffy beard.

Bentley on March 3rd. The truck RCMP INVESTIGATE Blackfalds RCMP, with the assisThe second suspect is de- is described as a 2006 Chevrolet HIT AND RUN tance of the Red Deer Collision scribed as a Caucasian male, Silverado, silver in colour, bearing Analyst, emergency services, On March 2nd at 5:50 p.m. a approximately 16-years-old, 5’2, Alberta plate BBN-0833. vehicle was on a section of land with a scruffy beard, dark hair, Investigators are asking anyLacombe County patrol and along RR 28-3, north of Hwy. brown eyes and wearing white one who may have information Blackfalds ITU, responded to a two vehicle fatal collision on 11A, in Red Deer County. regarding Andrews’ whereabouts, t-shirt and jeans.

Hwy. 815 between Hwy. 597 The suspects also had a pit to contact the Sylvan Lake RCMP The vehicle was approached and Lakeside Sargent Rd. by the complainant, who spoke bull or boxer type dog with at 403-887-3333 or 9-1-1.

A passenger vehicle was with the two male occupants them, that was white and tan Those wishing to remain travelling southbound on Hwy. briefly and determined they did in colour. anonymous can contact Crime 815 and collided head on with a not have permission to be on the Anyone with information is Stoppers by phone at 1-800asked to contact the Blackfalds 222-8477 (TIPS) or at www. tipsubmit.com.

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OPINION

Spring session at the Legislature begins On Tuesday the spring session of the 29th Legislature was kicked off.

Lieutenant Governor Lois Mitchell provided the Throne Speech, which outlined the government’s agenda for the upcoming session.

Through the speech, the government indicated its plans to focus on investing in low-income families, job training and of course, job creation.

“We are addressing the energy price shock with continued, focused efforts to diversify markets for our energy products with a new pipeline, major investments in infrastructure priorities and economic diversification, and help for families facing immediate hardship,” said Premier Rachel Notley.

“We will do so in partnership with industry, other Canadian governments, Indigenous peoples, municipalities and all Albertans.”

Listed highlights include creating a new child benefit plan to assist 380,000 children in low-income households, the establishment of an energy diversification advisory committee and an oil sands advisory committee to enhance economic diversification and job creation, a pledge to repeal Bill 22, proposed legislation to end predatory lending and the Climate Leadership Implementation Act to put the Climate Leadership Plan into action.

“Albertans want an economy that

is resilient to energy price swings, public services that are well managed and efficiently financed, and a society that cares for the vulnerable and opens doors for our children and grandchildren,” said Notley. “This next legislative session will go far in accomplishing those goals.”

From the Official Opposition’s viewpoint, the Throne Speech outlined the government’s plan to, “Punish families from every corner of the province with a new $3 billion carbon tax, damage business confidence with higher taxes, and maintain several other harmful NDP policies that create red tape and steer away investment.

“The NDP government has lost sight of the principle that when the economy is hurting, government should do no further harm,” said Wildrose Leader Brian Jean. “While no government can control the price of oil, Wildrose has continually urged the NDP government to provide the right conditions to support investment in our province, not chase it away. At a time when 100,000 Albertans have lost work, we need solutions, not rhetoric.”

Jean said the Throne Speech failed to clarify what the NDP government will do with its jobs subsidy program, which has created an alleged zero jobs.

Coffee with council works As a public servant, I often ask myself, what is the best way to meet with people, to gain an understanding of what’s important to them?

Over the years I have come to realize that in order to promote transparency and accountability in local government, I need to make myself available to our citizens and to provide them with as many opportunities as possible to engage with their elected officials.

For the past few years, the City has been hosting Coffee with Council sessions.

These semi-annual events help councillors connect with citizens in a relaxed environment, and provide residents with opportunities to voice their opinions and identify issues of concern within the community.

Council also uses these events to present important information on current municipal programs and services, and to discuss future projects and initiatives.

STEVE EVE

CHRISTIE We seek your feedback on everything from municipal planning and infrastructure to recreational and cultural activities. There are a range of topics to encourage open dialogue between residents and council members.

When you voice your concerns at one of these sessions, you help to make a difference in our city.

Your concerns are important, and the issues you bring forward help to generate solution-centric dialogue. Council members document each public submission and discussion topic, and after further investigation and consideration by municipal staff,

we follow up by assigning appropriate actions to be taken by the department responsible.

I would like to highlight some of the concerns and recommendations brought to our attention at the fall session of Coffee with Council, held at the Active Living Fair last September.

A question was asked as to why the pavement ends on 34 St. and does not continue over the tracks.

Our response is that we need the co-operation of CP Rail to move the existing crossing to a new location better aligned with 34 St. CP Rail has confirmed this work is scheduled for 2016.

Incidentally, the City’s budget includes the intersection work connecting 34 St. with Hwy. 2A. A number of residents identified a problem with the timing of vehicle speeds when a school zone was changed to a playground zone.

Last September, a portion of 54 Ave. from 50 St. to 53 St. was changed from a school zone to a playground zone, which changed the start time for reduced speeds to 8:30 a.m. In answer to this concern, council approved an amendment to the Traffic Bylaw 233 so that the effective time of the playground speed zone would match the school zone start time of 8 a.m.

A concern was raised around the need for new dressing rooms at the Barnett Arena.

At the regular council meeting on Feb. 8th, council approved Bylaw 418, the bylaw required to authorize the borrowing needed to move forward with the east-side expansion of the Lacombe Arena, necessary for the construction of new team dressing rooms.

There were a number of questions regarding the development of the west area

of Lacombe. City staff hosted a public open house to present proposed changes to the North Area Structure Plan and the West Area Structure Plan.

The above are just a few highlights of the many issues discussed at the last Coffee with Council session. Council is committed to participatory government, and we seek to foster open, positive, and accountable relationships with Lacombe residents.

In closing, I encourage you to come out to the next Coffee with Council session, being held at the Lacombe Trade Fair on Saturday, April 9th from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Join us for a cup of coffee, a few nibbles, and share your concerns and ideas, so that we can continue to work together to make Lacombe a great place to live, work and play.

Steve Christie is the Mayor of the City of Lacombe.

Letter to the editor

Lowering water in Elizabeth and Ann Lakes for development

The open house for Lacombe’s North and West Area Structure Plans on Feb. 10th has prompted me to comment on the present initiative to pump down water levels of Lakes Ann and Elizabeth to enable development of Bowett Ridge and Rosemont Estate on the south end of Elizabeth Lake.

An article in the Lacombe Express on Nov. 12th 2015 explained that Alberta Environment (AEP) would not approve these developments with current high water levels. The City then hired Stantec to investigate solutions to lower and stabilize the water “at more historic levels.” During the entire summer of 2015 Stantec pumped water from these lakes into Cranna Lake and gathered data on the situation.

The article stated that Stantec “presented

options to council.” Matthew Goudy, the City’s operations and planning director (wisely) recommended three more years of pumping and analysis because of the uncertainty about the source of the water (possible groundwater cycles) and the significant and uncertain cost of a permanent stabilization project. It was adapted by council.

I have made my opinion known in the past that I fundamentally disagree with destroying this small but biologically diverse natural area for a small amount of urban development.

This new initiative presents me with additional concerns.

Taxpayers (all of us) are paying for a Stantec study and four summers of pumping huge amounts of water from one lake to

another primarily to benefit the developer and the land owner.

Will taxpayers be expected to pay the ‘significant and uncertain costs’ for a permanent stabilization project, estimated at $600,000 to $800,000?

What will taxpayers’ cost be for operating and maintaining a permanent infrastructure solution?

To justify all this up-front cost, the economic benefit (to the City) of these small developments needs to be fully explained to the public, with all the costs factored in.

What ‘more historic levels’ of the water will be acceptable? The 2013 development outline plan used historic water levels, and showed about 42% of the land is designated as municipal and environmental reserve.

In fact, all of this reserve is under water.

Unless the full designated reserve land is recovered, the proposed “natural trail” along the lake shore will not exist. ‘Natural trails’ are an important part of Lacombe’s infrastructure, benefiting residents and visitors alike.

Will the City’s storm water discharge system have the capacity to allow pumping large quantities of water out of Elizabeth and Ann Lakes?

And lastly, the noise pollution from the mobile pumping station near the shore of Cranna Lake interferes with the solitude people seek when they walk this route.

It would be a shame to see a permanent pump station built in this location.

Dayton Thesenvitz Lacombe

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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.

Central Alberta Pride Society presents the LGBTQ and Youth Super Splash Extravaganza.

For 13-19 year-old LGBTQ youth and their allies at the Collicutt Centre Waterpark on Saturday, March 19th from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Free food and beverages to follow. Please RSVP by March 12 to jrajah@burmanu.ca.

Lacombe & District Garden Club starts up again on March 15th at 7 p.m. Meet us in the County Room of the Lacombe Memorial Centre to mix and mingle with other local gardening enthusiasts. This month we have the amazing Mike Kozlowski from Steel Pony Farm speaking to us about starting plants and planning your garden. If you haven’t been to a garden club event before please join us as our guest and consider becoming a member for only $15 per year which includes a 10% discount on regular-priced purchases at Hannas Seeds Garden Centre. Visit us on Facebook for more information.

Tees Chili Cook-off and Family Fun Bingo – The Tees Ag. Society is hosting a chili cook-off followed by an evening of family fun bingo. Submit your favorite chili to the community test, or come and sample the chilies, select the winner and then join us for bingo games. All ages welcome. Many prizes to be won!

Saturday, April 2nd, at the Tees Community Hall. At 5:30 p.m.

– Chili cook-off entries (please

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bring your chili in a slow cooker), 6 p.m.

- chili tasting and supper, 6:30 p.m. - bingo card sales begin, 7 p.m.

- bingo games begin. Cost is $5/person for chili supper complete with fixin’s. Free supper for cook-off entrants. Bingo cards are $1 each and are good for the evening. If you are planning on entering a chili please let Carla Kenney (403-7843055) know so we can prepare the cook-off table. For more information you can contact Carla or Tanya at 403-350-5370.

Bible study on the gospel of Luke every Thursday at 7 p.m. from March 10th to April 7th.

St. Andrew’s United Church, 5226-51 Ave. Call 403-7823148 for more information.

Jake’s Gift is Coming To Lacombe. Don’t miss this play - it is priceless. April 6th, 7 p.m. at Terrace Ridge School. Call the school at 403-782-0050 for tickets. Just $20 each.

Lacombe Ukulele Group: Every first and third Tuesday in Lacombe.

We’ll be meeting at Kavaccino’s in the front room between 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Join us for the evening or drop in for a bit.

All ages and all levels of ability are welcome! For more information call 403-477-4630 or check out our Facebook page www. facebook.com/LacombeUkulele.

The Jesus Fatwah: Love Your (Muslim) Neighbor as Yourself - a Thursday evening discussion group starting at 7 p.m. Using print and video resources and encounters with representatives of both Christianity and Islam, we will seek to dispel stereotypes about Islam, explore the diversity of Muslim belief and practice and discuss how we can build respectful relationships.

This program would be appropriate for Christians, Muslims or those without faith commitments. Held at St. Andrew’s United Church. Please contact Ross Smillie at 403-782-3148 to indicate your interest and to get background reading material.

Lacombe Hospice Steering Committee: Volunteers needed. Commit to 24 – 48 months’ term. Contact Florence at 403-782-5641 or email: lahospice@gmail.com.

Friends of the Library History in the Making/History series will introduce guest speakers Dr. Janni and Christa Prins to present their experience living

in South Africa and leaving 10 years ago to provide a safe and better future for their children, on March 17th 7 p.m. at the LMC County Room. They will discuss the “new” South Africa, including education, government and people of the nation.

Light lunch will follow. Free admission. An educational evening, come and bring a friend.

Al-Anon: Does drinking alcohol by a relative or friend bother you? Al-Anon may be able to help you. Meetings are held every Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. in the lower floor of the Lacombe Masonic Hall at 4722 - 49B Avenue, Lacombe. For more information call 403-307-3732, 780- 668-4395 or check the website at www.al-anon.ab.org.

Calling all musicians! A jazzy new place to blow your horn or strum your strings - A jam session every fourth Thursday from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. at the Lacombe Legion. $2 a person. For more information, call Rod at 403-782-1842.

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.

The Red Deer Legion Pipe Band is actively recruiting experienced and inexperienced people from the Central Alberta area, who are interested in joining the pipe band. Anyone with piping or drumming experience, or if you would like to learn piping or drumming, are asked to please contact us at 403-782-7183.

Practices are held at the Red Deer Legion on Tuesdays at 7:00.

Jake’s Gift: The Red Deer Legion Pipe Band and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #35 will be hosting the multi-award winning play, Jake’s Gift. The performance will take place on Tuesday, April 5th at the Royal Canadian Legion in Red Deer. Doors will open at 6 p.m., the pipe band will play at 6:45 p.m., with the play beginning at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $20 & there will be a cash bar available. Tickets are available at the front desk of the Red Deer Legion, by contacting any pipe band member or calling Arnie MacAskill at 403-782-7183.

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.

Invitation to join CNIB Peer Support Group: The Peer Support Group is a program dedicated to helping CNIB clients adjust to vision loss. Feelings of fear, anxiety, intimidation and anger are extremely common in adults who are diagnosed with vision loss. The goal of the group is to help transform these feelings into those of confidence and independence through education and group discussions. The program is facilitated by a volunteer who has gone through the process of adjusting to a life with vision loss. The group offers seniors a way to connect to others experiencing similar challenges. Participants receive empowering, practical and useful information about vision loss and how CNIB services can help, as well as suggestions from other participants on how to reduce the impact of vision loss on their daily lives. There is no cost to participate in the program which will meet once per month.

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

No Registration required.

Kozy Korner - Tuesday dinners noon at the Senior’s Centre. Hot meal includes coffee and dessert.

Kozy Korner - Music Jam – Sundays from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Lunch goodies by donation.

Upcoming jams are Feb. 14th, March 13th and April 10th.

Entertainers are free. For information call 403-885-4493.

Kozy Korner - Activities such as shuffleboard, cards, carpet bowling, floor curling and more.

Also, the Kozy Korner is available for venue rental. For more information call 403-782-6216.

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

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

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

Youth Unlimited Drop-in Activities: Drop-in activities run every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. for Grades 3 to 6. Evening drop-in activities for Grades 5 and up run Thursday and Friday nights from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Cost is $2 for drop-in, 10 passes are $10.

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.

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COUNTY COUNCIL BRIEFS FAST TRACKING OF CORE INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS During their council meeting on Feb. 25th, Lacombe County council referred to a previous meeting where the county commissioner was instructed to prepare a report on infrastructure projects that could be fast tracked. Council was advised that projects identified will be ones that can be fast tracked for 2016 and one that can be made shovel ready for 2017.

Council was provided with a detailed review of potential projects. Council authorized the County commissioner to tend Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the Aspelund Road Twinning project and present the tender results for consideration to proceed with the project.

Council also authorized the county commissioner to arrange for engineering of three additional bridge structures in 2016.

A total of $500,000 was also budgeted for additional contractor hauling/crushing in 2016.

MILTON WEST BRANCH ROAD Council was presented with the tenders for the grading and base paving of three miles of the Milton West Branch Road. The three mile project runs from the Spruceville Road to provincial Hwy. 792 (Lincoln Road). The tender for the project closed on Feb. 18th with nine bides

received. Central City Asphalt submitted the lowest tender of $2,916,838.

Council approved the award of the grading and base paving of the Milton West Branch Road project to City Central Asphalt.

The County commissioner was authorized to budget for engineering and contingency for a total of $508,831. The project will be funded from the Community Aggregate Levy Reserve for $1,925,669 and the New Pavement Reserve in the amount of $1,500,000.

WATER AND SEWER INFRASTRUCTURE IN MIRROR Council referred to the Feb. 11th meeting where the County commissioner was instructed to prepare a report on infrastructure projects that could be fast tracked.

Council was advised that eight projects have been identified in the Hamlet of Mirror and have been ranked in order of priority. Council was provided with a detailed review of the potential projects and the associated costs.

By resolution, the County commissioner was authorized to tender and award the high priority water and sewer projects in Mirror and for the tender to include an option of the other projects.

SYLVAN LAKE ROAD CLOSURE Council was advised that in

order to facilitate the purchase of 15.688 acres of land on Sylvan Lake the land was initially acquired as road right-of-way.

As such, a property title was not issued in the County’s name.

The property is now registered as Road Plan 162 0291 and located at E 1/2 15-39-2 W5M. Council considered the request at the previous council meeting and by resolution, directed the county commissioner to proceed with the process to close the above road. The proposal was to be circulated to interested parties for comment.

No objections were received.

The closure of the roadway was then approved.

by Sarah Maetche the Central Alberta Destination Management Plan be adopted

Executive Director of Lacombe and District Tourism Marie Peron provided an overview of the Central Alberta Destination Management Plan to council. The plan provides direction for tourism development, marketing and management in Central Alberta for the next 10 years. It will be used as a framework where tourism partners can work collaboratively towards a shared vision.

The plan was developed by an intermunicipal committee of partners who are dedicated to realizing the true tourism potential for the Central Alberta region.

A request was made that

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Ag Safety Week March 13 – 19 Be an AgSafe family by keeping kids safe Each year, the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association teams up with sponsors and friends to celebrate Canadian Agricultural Safety Week. For the next three years CASA is asking everyone in the agricultural community to ‘Be An AgSafe Family’ and this year, you can do just that by ‘Keeping Kids Safe.’

The ag family is large. It includes all those who work and care about agriculture.

Ag family members come

from farming communities, schools, agri-businesses and other organizations that work to make Canadian agriculture vibrant and thriving. For each of the next three years, Canadian Agricultural Safety Week will focus on different parts of the ag family. For 2016, this focus is on ‘Keeping Kids Safe.’

How can members of the ag family (remember this includes more people than children, moms and dads

and grandparents) work to keep kids safe? Well, there are plenty of things each and every one of us can do.

Farm families can work to establish safe play areas where little ones can explore, learn and play without the risk of being hurt or killed. We all know that small children are incredibly curious. Their little minds and bodies are growing and absorbing the big, wonderful world around them all the time. Something as

simple as a blade of grass can be fascinating. A small bug or butterfly can send their imaginations soaring.

Livestock, farm equipment, and other potential hazards can also be intriguing, exciting and fascinating. That’s why it’s so important to set boundaries and establish rules and guidelines around play areas on the farm.

Farm families can also work on determining tasks for children on the farm that are safe and age appropriate. Understanding how children develop and grow is key in determining what they are capable of and how they can participate in ag tasks safely. It’s important to be honest with yourself and your child. Just because they might be big enough, AG SAFE - Members of the East Lacombe 4-H Beef Club that might not always mean safely tag a steer during weigh-in day this past October.

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Ag Safety Week March 13 – 19

Aging farmers can be at risk on machinery, report says

BY SARAH MAETCHE LACOMBE EXPRESS Working in the agriculture sector has always been considered ‘dangerous’ but the risks may increase for farm workers over the age of 60.

A study published by the University of Alberta (U of A) indicated that as North American farmers age, their exposure to dangerous farm equipment increases along with the risk for injury and death.

The study titled Older Farmers and Machinery Exposure - Cause for Concern, details that while the average hourly work week decreases for farmers over 60, their time spent operating heavy farm machinery increases substantially.

Don Voaklander, lead author of the study and a farm injury expert at the Alberta Centre for Injury Control and Research (ACICR) said that risk can be reduced if families recognize and reduce factors that often contribute to farm-based injuries, like chronic health problems and the use of prescription drugs for these health problems.

“Farm families should be aware that when distributing tasks on the farm, sending the older farmer out on the equipment is exposing them to a lot of risk - they might not realize that,” he said. “Farmers and farm families need to work closely with their health care providers to ensure issues such as chronic illness and concurrent use of several medications do not add excessive risk to older farmers and that diseases and health conditions are managed in the most appropriate manner.”

In the study, Saskatchewan farms were surveyed by questionnaires during the winter of 2007 to examine the determinants of injury. Around 2,751 male farmers aged 25 and older were used as subjects.

The study found that while average hours worked per week decreased 34% as farmers aged, older farmers still completed tasks involving tractors and combines - the more potentially dangerous equipment on the farm.

Time spent operating machinery increased by 40% in aging farmers.

The study indicated exposure to potentially dangerous farm equipment did not decrease as one would expect as per most work for those older in age.

The study, and a subsequent academic review, suggested aging farmers remain fairly active in their workplace, so preventative measures should focus on safe operation of machinery along with regular maintenance, avoiding working in low-lighting situations (like at night) and delegating newer equipment with better safety features to the older farmers.

“Farming as an occupation demands a variety of skills that come under the general label of human sensorimotor performance,” said Voaklander. “These include skills in vision, hearing, memory and vigilance, as well as the ability to make decisions while performing both complex and repetitive tasks.

“Experimental and epidemiological evidence suggests that the use of certain medications is associated with the degradation of these sensorimotor skills and this may especially be true for farmers who are working in mechanized and other potentially high risk situations. By integrating research from the fields of gerontology, occupational health and safety, and injury prevention, innovative interventions could be devised to assist the aging farmer in the continuation of farming.”

The study was initially published in 2012 - a compiled effort of 20 years of data and research collected by the Canadian Agricultural Injury Reporting by the ACICR at the U of A.

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DEVELOPMENT PERMITS ERM MITS Current to March 10, 2016

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

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LOCATION

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Please contact City Hall at 403-782-6666 Walk-ins are accommodated as time permits. ermits.

Refreshments will be provided.

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 of Discretionary Uses may submit an objection within 14 days from the date of notice. The appeal must be in writing, accompanied with a $250.00 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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BLUE BOX RECYCLING TIPS

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In Lacombe, household recyclables are collected from singlefamily homes on the same day as garbage. Got to lacombe.ca/ garbage to find out your collection day schedule. You can also sign up to receive a reminder for garbage and recycle pick up via email, phone, or text.

Below are some tips on how to properly use the Blue Box program to recycle at home: • Blue boxes must be placed out by 7 a.m. on your collection day.

• Blue boxes have two designated areas for collection, either in the alley or the front of your property. If your garbage is collected in the alley, place the blue bin in the alley; if you use a black rollout bin for garbage, place the blue box by your black rollout for collection.

• The blue box program accepts a wide variety of material including: plastics, plastic bags, paper, cardboard, metal cans, foil, glass jars and beverage containers.

• Items not accepted in the Blue Boxes include hazardous waste; material with food or liquids on or in it; Styrofoam; general garbage; food or yard waste; housewares (drinking glasses, mirrors, light bulbs, dishes); drinking cups (coffee cups, rolo-cups); scrap metal; electronics; building materials; or plastic cutlery.

• You can also place additional recycling in another blue box, or a clear or clear blue bag, and set it out beside you blue box on collection day.

March is Occupant Restraint Month Did you know that seatbelts are the single most, cost-effective life-saving device we have to protect us in a collision and increase the chance of survival by 50 per cent? In Alberta, one in five drivers and passengers killed in collisions between 2010 and 2014 were not wearing their seatbelt at the time of the crash.

The Lacombe Traffic Safety Committee would like to remind citizens that wearing a seatbelt is required by law. In Alberta, the fine for not wearing a seatbelt is $155.

City Council Dates Lacombe City Council Meetings are open to the public and all are encouraged to attend. Meeting agendas are posted online at www.lacombe.ca by 3 p.m. on the Friday before every Council Meeting.

The next scheduled Council Meeting dates and times are: • Monday, March 14, 2016 at 5 p.m.

• Monday, March 29, 2016 at 5 p.m.

• Monday, April 4, 2016, at 5 p.m. (Committee)

Upcoming Events Kinsmen Aquatic Centre- March is Toonie Month. All public swims are only $2.00. PD Day swims are March 29 and April 1 from 1 pm- 3 pm.

Earth Hour Friday, March 19, 2016- City of Lacombe is sponsoring free candlelight yoga from 8:30-9:30 p.m.

Reserve your spot at lacombeyoga.ca/schedule

Reminders The Outdoor Rink is now closed. Please stay off the lakes due to thinning ice conditions.

BOLT Transit is now paperless. We are now using re-loadable cards for the automated fare boxes. Visit www.lacombe.ca/bolt for more information.

Arts Endowment Grant is now accepting applications.

If you’re a Lacombe or Lacombe Country resident involved in any art form – visual, performing, or literary you may be eligible. Go to www.lacombe.ca/artgrant for a downloadable application form. Application deadline is March 31, 2016.

Properly used seatbelts can reduce fatal and serious injury by 45-65 per cent depending on the type of vehicle and seating position. Seatbelts work in conjunction with other safety devices and distribute the force of a collision evenly to the stronger parts of a person’s body.

Find the Right Fit program is up and running. Try a variety of physical activities at no cost. For more information go to www.lacombe.ca/choosewell or call 403.782.1267.

Drivers are also responsible for the proper restraint of children under 16. Child safety restraints are required by law for children under the age of six who weigh 18 Kilograms (40 pounds) or less.

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All child passengers are safest when secured in proper restraints based on their age, height and weight and those restraints are used according to the restraint and vehicle manufacturer’s instructions.

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Passengers are not exempt from the consequences of not wearing a seatbelt, whether it’s fines, injuries or even death.

Seatbelts save about a 1000 lives per year in Canada. For more information on this important safety issue, go to www.albertaseatbelts.ca.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2016

Lunches to Learn program receives community boost

BY SARAH MAETCHE LACOMBE EXPRESS A local school lunch program recently received a financial boost.

The Lunches to Learn program, developed by local business owner Marty Curtis, ensures that local students are fed throughout the school day.

The Lacombe Rotary Club provided a donation last week to continue on the worthwhile program.

Curtis said he started the program in 2011 after learning of a young student at the local junior high school who was going through some tough circumstances at home and had no food to eat.

“As the owner of Subway in town, I had the teacher’s aide who was telling me about him stop in at Subway and get him a sandwich everyday until school was finished for the year,” said Curtis. “From there the program grew as we inquired with the social workers at the various schools around Lacombe as to how much of a problem this was.”

This year the program assists 20 students. Four local restaurants (Panago Pizza, Extreme Pita and Eastside Eatery and Subway) have also come on board to make lunches for the students throughout the week.

“We also have 45 steady volunteers who each take their own day and deliver the lunches to the kids every week during the school year,” said Curtis.

At the start of the program, Curtis approached A Better World Canada about the project.

Currently the volunteer organization provides administrative support.

“WE HAVE 45 STEADY VOLUNTEERS WHO EACH TAKE THEIR OWN DAY AND DELIVER THE LUNCHES TO THE KIDS EVERY WEEK DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR.” MARTY CURTIS With an average cost of $3.25 per lunch, around 1,060 handmade lunches had been delivered to students in need in Lacombe schools by the end of 2015.

“This would not be possible if it were not for clubs like the Rotary who have given $5,000 annually to the program for the past two years and the Kinsmen who have given $3,000 annually to the program,” said Curtis.

SUPPORT - The Lunches to Learn program in Lacombe received a financial boost from the Lacombe Rotary Club last week. On Friday, Marty Curtis (right) accepted a donation of $5,000 from Lacombe Rotary Club President Daryl Borchuk. Lunches to Learn ensures that local kids are fed during the school day.

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Lacombe Ukulele Group expands beyond four strings

BY SARAH MAETCHE LACOMBE EXPRESS Going beyond just four strings, a local group is exploring all of the aspects of the ukulele, the Hawaiian-based instrument.

The Lacombe Ukulele Group is looking to welcome new members in to enjoying all the compact instrument has to offer.

Co-organizer Rhonda O’Neill said the newly formed group hosts a drop-in evening twice a month in Lacombe.

“We are reaching a little bit further and are hoping to get a regular crowd to come

out every second week and play with us,” she said.

O’Neill and another woman started the group around a year ago on a whim.

“We were on our way to an event and we just started talking. All of a sudden, we were talking about ukuleles,” she said. “She wanted to learn how to play and I said that I wanted to pick it up again.”

O’Neill considers the ukulele a gateway instrument to the guitar as many individuals, like herself, first learned how to play the instrument in elementary school.

The two organizers of the group then attended a ukulele club in Camrose a few

times, but decided it was time to start a group in Lacombe.

So far, the group has had a lot of fun, having many people drop into sessions.

Members vary from those under 12 who are just starting out on the ukulele to adults who may want to try out a new instrument.

“We’ve had a lot of people drift in,” said O’Neill of the Tuesday night sessions at the coffee shop. “We have many people who are curious and are wondering what we are up to.”

So what’s the allure of a ukulele - an instrument that resembles a miniature guitar?

“We like the ukulele because it is small

and you can kind of take it easily in your car,” said O’Neill. “You can literally take them anywhere.”

The group is hoping to branch out, broadening their all ages and abilities scope through hosting lessons for absolute beginners and young children in the coming months.

The Lacombe Ukulele Group meets every first and third Tuesday at Kavaccino’s front room from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For more information contact 403-477-4630 or visit their facebook page at www.facebook.com/ LacombeUkulele. news@lacombeexpress.com

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Music in the Park returns for third season On June 1st the very popular Music in the Park will return for its third season on Wednesday evenings in Lest We Forget Park on the south side of the Lacombe Memorial Centre.

Judging from the great success of the program for the last two years, Music in the Park will again be a favorite for all ages, offering a wide variety of musical entertainment from old time rock and roll, Dixie Land, bluegrass, folk, jazz, rhythm & blues, and Celtic.

Music in the Park offers an opportunity for residents of Lacombe and many summer visitors to enjoy an evening of entertainment and experience a wide range of musical styles. It is also provides a venue for local and regional musicians to showcase their talent and gain exposure to a new and varied audience.

The committee has been fortunate to secure very high quality performers for Music in the Park, some of whom travel from as far away as Calgary and beyond. This year they not only have many of the popular acts returning, but a large number of new performers who value the experience and are looking forward to entertaining in Lacombe.

This year, Music in the Park will kick off on June 1st, thanks to the support and sponsorship of the local organizations and businesses such as the Lacombe Rotary Club, The Lacombe Arts Endowment, Lacombe Community Market, Tricon Developments and Chateau Wines.

Also supporting this community program is St. Andrews United Church who have generously offered their facility for rain out days. Rain or shine, the show will go on!

The community market will also start on June 1st, in its outside venue on the east side of Lacombe Memorial Centre, running from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. every Wednesday evening until the end of August.

Wendy Buyer, coordinator for the community market, confirmed that the vendors are extremely excited to come back for a third year.

“What a beautiful way to break up the monotony of the mid-week blues, shopping at the friendly vendors, dinner at the delicious food

trucks and a free live concert every week,” she said.

Music in the Park was started in 2014 by the Lacombe Performing Arts Centre and the C4 Initiative Committee to promote arts and culture in the City of Lacombe. Receiving one time funding from the City of Lacombe for its initial year, the program ran through July and August.

Last year Music in the Park grew to a full three months and audience numbers have ranged from 200 – 400 per show. In turn, the committee has been very appreciative of the generosity of the audiences and was able to use donations at the concerts to continue to offer the very popular summer performances. There are still a few concerts that are available for sponsorship opportu-

nities but overall the organizers are encouraged by the strong support for this popular program. This year programming for Canada Day and two concerts during the Lacombe Culture and Harvest Festival have been added to the schedule.

Music in the Park runs June to August, every Wednesday starting at 6:30 p.m. in Lest We Forget Park.

Everyone is invited to bring their lawn chairs and picnic blankets to the park, enjoy the beautiful weather, good friends and an evening of free entertainment.

For details and a full program schedule go to www.lacomberegionaltourism.com and follow the link to Music in the Park.

-Submitted by Ellen Corea, Music in the Park Committee.

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ARTISTIC BOOST - The Lacombe Performing Arts Centre Foundation received a financial boost from the Lacombe Rotary Club last week. On Friday, Ellen Corea (middle) and Grant Harder (right) accepted a donation of $3,000 from Lacombe Rotary Club member Mark Kenney. The Lacombe Performing Arts Centre Foundation and the C4 Initiative Committee operate Music in the Park, the ongoing music festival held on Wednesday evenings in the Lest We Forget Park near the Lacombe Memorial Centre.

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Horoscope ARIES

TAURUS

Mar 21/Apr 20

Apr 21/May 21

Without your knowledge, you have made it to the top of a very influential person’s list. This can only mean good things for your future, Aries. Be proud of yourself.

GEMINI May 22/Jun 21

Friends and family who seem meddlesome may have more noble motives, Taurus. Give these loved ones the benefit of the doubt and be glad they care so much.

CANCER Jun 22/Jul 22

Gemini, a big project

Cancer, you are full of

means you will be working

energy this week, but for

with others in the week

whatever reason you are

ahead. Put your best foot

still holding back. Don’t

forward and be receptive

energy and get to work.

suggestions.

Others will be impressed.

LEO

VIRGO

Jul 23/Aug 23

Aug 24/Sept 22

Mull an invitation before

Virgo, a healthy sense

responding this week, Leo.

of ambition will move a

You can find both pros

project along much more

and cons to accepting the

quickly than you or others

invitation, and taking the time

had imagined. Once the

to consider it will ensure you

work is done, you’ll have

make the right call.

plenty of time to relax.

LIBRA

Scorpio, your ambition is growing, but you are

Libra. He or she stirs up

already beginning to feel

old emotions, and you may

overwhelmed. You may

need to take a step back

need to put the brakes on

in a current relationship.

any new endeavors for a

Think things over carefully.

little while.

SAGITTARIUS

CAPRICORN Dec 22/Jan 20

Any business transactions

Capricorn, expenses are

you make this week can

piling up, and soon your

have a lasting effect on your financial status, Sagittarius. This means

stress levels may be rising as a result. You can use a

carefully considering every

dose of good news, and it’s

purchase.

coming this week.

AQUARIUS

PISCES

Jan 21/Feb 18

Feb 19/Mar 20

Someone is rubbing you

Pisces, the week ahead is

the wrong way, Aquarius.

full of promise. Your energy

Just walk away and don’t let this person get under your skin. Taking the high

9. Delaware 12. Post-traumatic stress disorder 13. Island 17. Central processing unit 19. Pitchers 20. Long-winged member of the gull family 21. Auld lang __, good old days 25. Term of affection 29. They __ 31. Polynesian wrapped skirt 32. Far down areas in the sea 34. Delivered a sermon 36. Any physical damage 37. A Seattle ballplayer 40. Raccoonlike animals 42. Odd 43. Delivery boys 44. Billy __ Williams 45. Icelandic poems 46. A Scottish tax 48. Central Florida city 55. Rhenium 56. -__, denotes past

SCORPIO

A person from your past

levels are soaring, and you are poised to meet new

road will serve you best in

people and make

the long run.

things happen.

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.

CLUES DOWN (cont.)

Oct 24/Nov 22

may come into your life,

Nov 23/Dec 21

ANSWER

be afraid to unleash that

of others’ ideas and

Sept 23/Oct 23

HOW TO PLAY:

CLUES ACROSS

1. Exclamation that denotes disgust 4. Climbed over 10. Has 50 states 11. Able to move 12. Prime Minister (abbr.)

14. Cotangent (abbr.)

15. Particle 16. Fastened 18. Wonders 22. Surpassing all others 23. Provides basement access

24. Daily 26. North Dakota 27. Related to gulls 28. Provoke 30. Lake __, one of the Great 31. Police department 33. Throat illness 35. South Dakota 36. Contains iron (Brit.)

38. Sees what the future holds 39. The extended location of something

40. Cobalt 41. Dwells 47. Reprimand 49. Agree to a demand 50. Talented in or devoted to music 51. Gospels 52. European defense organization (abbr.)

53. Edge of a cloth 54. Equally 55. Experience again 57. Female sheep 58. Made vanish

59. Unit of force (abbr.)

CLUES DOWN

1. ___ up 2. Rear of (nautical) 3. Purses 4. Samarium 5. A way to take forcibly 6. On or into 7. Metric capacity unit (Brit.)

8. Assign to a higher position

ANSWER

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ARTS & LEISURE

Alberta’s own Jann Arden to play Red Deer this month

BY ERIN FAWCETT LACOMBE EXPRESS Alberta’s own Jann Arden will be making a Red Deer stop on her current tour later this month.

She plays the Memorial Centre on March 25th.

“It’s a lot of music and it’s very conversational - the set is very different and the way we are approaching the songs - we bring a lot of them down and we talk a lot about the song writing - it is really funny as well,” she said about the show.

Arden is a Canadian born singer, songwriter, broadcaster and author. The much celebrated multi-platinum, award-winning artist catapulted onto the Canadian music scene in 1993 with the release of her debut album Time For Mercy featuring the hit single, I Would Die For You. A year later with Living Under June, she would have her career breakout hit Insensitive that would solidify her position in the music world.

Arden has released 12 albums with 19 Top 10 singles. Her most recent recording, Everything Almost was released in 2014.

With Grammy Award winning producer Bob Rock behind the console, the 11-track disc is considered to be amongst Arden’s finest work – progressive, yet retaining the magic that is distinctly Jann. In her career to date she has received eight Juno Awards including Female Artist of the Year and Songwriter of the Year and in 1997 she hosted the awards ceremony.

Arden has again been nominated for a Juno this year for Adult Contemporary Album Of The Year for A Jann Arden Christmas. The awards show takes place in Calgary April 3rd.

“My music is about personal consumption and about a personal experience. It’s about someone spending time in the car driving or sitting in their house having coffee or locked in their bedroom because they are inconsolable otherwise and putting me on repeat,” said Arden. “That to me has been a real triumph within my career - I certainly didn’t expect to be that - I didn’t know what I would be.

“I love music - I think it’s the common denominator with all of humanity. We all have a story and we all have a soundtrack to our lives. We all have songs that uncover memories whether they are good, bad or indifferent or about old relationships, losing a loved one, a happy time or a first concert,” she added. “Music really unifies - it rarely divides people.”

Music was a part of Arden’s life early on

CANADA’S OWN - Alberta singer/songwriter Jann Arden is including Red Deer on her upcoming tour. She plays the Memorial Centre on March 25th. when she lived in a rural part of southern Alberta.

“When we grew up out here we went to a really small school - there was only 40 kids. My mom tried to drive as around as much as she could to all these sports things. I joined up for hockey because there wasn’t a lot of options out there and she went and took guitar lessons - I guess I was about 11-years-old - it coincided with the same time the hockey practice was on,” said Arden. “She dragged home this giant Yamaha guitar and I just became fascinated with it. It was far too big for me to even get under my arm. I couldn’t even get my arm over the side of the guitar - that is how little I was. I just learned where to put my fingers on the little dots and the chart they showed you - I never learned how to read music.

“Really within a few months after learning a few chords, I started writing. I never

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looked back. It’s almost like when you discover something very secret - I felt like I was part of a secret society.”

“I LOVE MUSIC - I THINK IT’S THE COMMON DENOMINATOR WITH ALL OF HUMANITY. WE ALL HAVE A STORY AND WE ALL HAVE A SOUNDTRACK TO OUR LIVES.” JANN ARDEN

As for inspiration for new material, Arden takes it from all aspects of life.

“It’s a mishmash of all kinds of things - from friendships to relationships and

people that you meet, things you see on the news, stories that you talk about, things that concern you. You never know until you fiddle around on the guitar or the piano and it kind of happens at the same time. People ask me if I write words or music first and usually I do them simultaneously,” she said. “It’s almost liking tuning an old AM radio and you’re slowly turning the dial to find the station and you go by the station and you are trying to find that sweet spot where you’re hearing it as clearly as you can - for me songwriting is like that.”

As for hitting the tour, Arden said she is excited to hit the road and there is more touring to come later in the year as she will one again head out for a Christmas tour.

Tickets are available at the Black Knight Inn Ticket Centre by visiting www.blackknightinn.ca. efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

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THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2016

Will a tax on sugar cure obesity?

Thirty-five years ago I warned readers about the dangers of excessive sugar consumption and labelled sugar the ‘white devil.’

The sugar industry was not amused, and complained to the College of Physicians and Surgeons that I should be disciplined. I won, after a trying, difficult battle.

How things change! Five countries currently have a sugar tax. Now the British are debating the merits of

a 20% tax on high sugar products to help fight the epidemic of obesity and Type 2 diabetes. Why this change of heart? Dr. Simon Capewell, UK vice-president of health policy, says, “Public opinion on a sugar tax is shifting. The majority of parents are angry that their children are being made fat.” He adds, “It’s a matter of when, not if it’s going to happen.”

Dr. John Yudkin, professor of physiology at

PUBLIC NOTICE Amendment of the Bylaws regulating the City of Lacombe Safety Code Fees for Electrical, Gas, Plumbing and Building Permits.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Lacombe Council has given first reading to Bylaw 168 and Bylaw 306 for the amendment of the City of Lacombe Safety Code Fees for Electrical, Gas, Plumbing and Building Permits.

Where do I get more information?

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

When is the Public Hearing?

If you would like to make comments on the proposed road closure, Council of the City of Lacombe will be holding a Public Hearing in Council Chambers located at 5432 – 56th Avenue, on Monday, March 14, 2016 at 5:30 pm.

How do I get involved?

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

All written letters or petitions regarding this amendment are to: (a) be filed with the Chief Administrative Officer no later than 4:30 pm on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 (b) contain the names and addresses of all persons making the presentation, and (c) state the name and address of all persons authorized to represent a group of persons or the public at large.

DATE of First Publication: March 3, 2016 DATE of Second Publication: March 10, 2016 For Information contact: Lyla Peter, Manager of Planning and Development Phone: 403-782-1238 E-mail: lpeter@lacombe.ca Lacombe- Strong Roots, Fresh Perspective www.lacombe.ca

Dr. Gifford

JONES London University, reported in 1972 that sugar (sucrose) is dangerous as well as sweet. He showed as the intake of sugar increased worldwide, so did the number of people suffering from heart disease.

In another experiment, prisoners in a locked ward were given different diets with and without sucrose.

This proved that whenever sucrose was added, it increased the level of blood cholesterol.

Can you imagine the hue and cry of libertarians if this experiment were tried today! The sugar bowl is not the main problem.

It’s the hidden sugar in so many products. For instance, the publication Consumer Reports on Health says, “Who would think that one slice of

whole wheat bread would contain almost one teaspoon of sugar?” It adds that food companies toss added sugar into almost 75% of packaged foods, including nutritious sounding names such as instant oatmeal.

So can you lose weight by decreasing the amount of dietary sugar? In one study, 43 obese children ate the same amount of calories, but decreased added sugars from 28% of their daily calories to 10% for nine days. There was no change in weight, but their cholesterol, triglyceride, fasting blood sugar and insulin levels all dropped. Their weight remained the same, as the amount of calories did not change.

No one should ever forget the word ‘calorie’. But does a tax on sugary drinks guarantee less obesity and Type 2 diabetes? According to a Mexican study, a tax had no effect. Why? It helped to decrease consumption of sugary drinks, but you may have guessed it,

Mexicans simply switched to other products, ending up with the same number of calories. A lose/ lose experiment.

I’m no friend of the sugar industry. Soft drinks are really liquid candy.

But in all fairness to it, obesity results from too many calories in all types of food. I see this when I travel to the U.S. and see restaurants with signs advertising ‘All you can eat’.

My patients must have become tired of me saying, “Buy a bathroom scale and step on it every day.” Of course this is not the beall-and-end-all solution to obesity. But you never have to face the surprise that you’ve gained 40lbs!

One thing is certain. You need to be a nutritionist to understand the sugar labels on food products.

But it would help if labels showed what we all understand, what a teaspoon of sugar looks like. Maybe some people would then think twice about consuming too much sugar when a cola can contains a picture of 9 tsp. of sugar, a choco-

late bar (6 tsp.), a bowl of raisin bran or frosty flakes (9 tsp.), sponge cake (8 tsp.), and even a banana (4 tsp.)

The fact is that, unless you have been living on Mars, you don’t have to be a nutritionist to know that rich desserts, cookies and other goodies like ice cream contain large amounts of sugar. And unless you learn to say ‘no’ more often than you say ‘yes’, you will never beat obesity and Type 2 diabetes.

The sad news is that calories do count. In case you believe that by exercising, you can say ‘yes’ more often than ‘no’, you’ll find calories always win.

It will happen whether there is a sugar tax or not.

Remember I’m not your doctor so this column is not meant to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure disease, and is only for informational purposes. So always consult with your doctor.

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Black stout for St. Patrick’s Day My annual salute to the Irish always includes a pint of Guinness Beer, a delicious black stout from Dublin, Ireland. This full-bodied beer has a considerably smooth finish despite its bold characteristics and is delightful to drink anytime of the year.

Although there are many fans of this traditional ale, there are just as many cynics due to its dominant taste. I have determined however, that even people who don’t drink beer or alcohol, can appreciate the unique taste of Guinness when used in cooking.

I always question a recipe when it calls for water to be added. Why not add wine, broth, juice or even beer?

How much flavour does water have?

Zero. If you want a dish to taste wonderful and full of flavour, could you not add something that has more distinction than water? I have always addressed this topic to my past culinary students and preached creativity and improvisation when it comes to preparing a meal.

Guinness beer is a very clever way to add flavour intricacy to a dish, especially when the recipe involves red meat. The hearty flavour of red meat holds up nicely when married with the boldness of Guinness,

CHEF

Don ECooking Z whereas the taste of fish would most likely be lost.

A beef stew, for example, made with a combination of beef broth and Guinness beer is incredible. The full-flavoured dark, almost black, broth will not only have them guessing, but it will also have them requesting a second helping! With this knowledge in hand, think of the endless possibilities of recipe modifications you can now carry out. Try Guinness in beef gravy, Shepherd’s pie, casseroles, soups, stroganoff or even your next beef and tomato spaghetti sauce, to name a few. You can even try marinating an inexpensive, tough cut of beef in Guinness. You will be amazed at the results.

The flavour and darkness of this beer comes from the selected hops and roasting of malt barley, similar to the way coffee beans are roasted.

Although Guinness representatives claim that the colour of their beer is actually a deep ruby red, black is most popularly used to describe

the obscurity of this beer here in Canada. The smoothness is supposedly from the pure water obtained from natural springs fed by the St. James well.

In modern day Ireland, St. Patrick’s Day has traditionally been celebrated as a religious holiday. It was up until the 1970’s that Irish law banned the opening of pubs on the 17th of March. So this St. Patrick’s Day, one may find it more fitting to raise your fork or spoon (instead of a glass) in a toast to St. Patrick, the Patron Saint of Ireland. However, let’s also make a point of remembering Arthur Guinness, who set up his brewery in Dublin, Ireland in 1759, by signing a 9,000 year lease. Thank you Arthur!

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SPORTS Bucs begin preparations for 2016 season

BY ZACHARY CORMIER LACOMBE EXPRESS It may only be the beginning of March, but the Central Alberta Buccaneers are already busy preparing for the 2016 Alberta Football League season.

The Bucs held their first four indoor practices of the season last month in Red Deer as they began informal training for the new season, which begins on May 28th.

“We’ve had four so far. We were practicing at the Argicentre down at Westerner Park. Really awesome turnouts. We’ve had about 55 guys each time,” said CA Bucs Chairman Todd Lewis of the practices, which began in late January.

Currently the team is holding informal practices only, meaning no pads or helmets for the players. Official outdoor practices begin in April.

“It is still structured and organized,” Lewis said, adding that Head Coach Devon Hand has made sure the practices are running smoothly.

In addition to their preparations on the field, the Bucs have also been fairly active off the field and in the community, especially over the past week as they held their first team blood drive of the year and participated in the Bowl for Kids Sake fundraiser in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lacombe.

“We’re pretty busy with the community stuff, even more so this year. We’re pretty consistent, actually throughout the offseason. Usually one or two events each month, it seemed. So that was awesome,” said Lewis, who added the team’s commitment to community involvement can be a huge benefit for players.

“It’s huge. It’s crucial. Football is the team sport. If one cog in your machine isn’t turning then the entire machine doesn’t function. So it’s essential to have chemistry, to have a bond between teammates.”

According to Lewis, that team closeness is becoming more important to the Buccaneers than ever.

“We have a bunch of players coming from out of Central Alberta. We’ve got guys coming from Eastern Canada and other parts of North America, so quite a few new guys coming in don’t really know anyone just yet, so it’s crucial to get these guys coming to hang out with our core group and integrating them and making them a part of the core group. The opportunity to do that while helping out

GIVING BACK - Members of the Central Alberta Buccaneers organization participated in the Bowl For Kids’ Sake fundraiser in support of Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Lacombe last Saturday. The Bucs have begun preparing for the 2016 Alberta Football League season both on and off the field. photo submitted kids’ camps or donating blood or bowling for Big Brothers Big Sisters, that’s just an added bonus,” he said, adding about 15 new Bucs have joined the club.

“We’re hoping to have a 50-man roster.

With that amount of depth, we’re only going to be stronger.”

With the new players, the team will be able to have first and second lines on offense and defense, and be able to play, “What Coach Hand calls three phase football. So be strong on offense and defense, like every team aims to be, but also be really strong and dominant on special teams,” Lewis said.

The Buccaneers will be looking to build off last season, which saw them make it to the AFL semi-final game on the field and being recognized as the Lacombe and District Chamber of Commerce’s Not-For-Profit of the Year and the AFL’s Organization of the Year.

“It was pretty awesome. We enjoyed a pretty successful year, so I expect us just to continue building, to get out in the community as much as we possibly can and to give back. It not only helps our community and our home towns but it strengthens us as a whole,” Lewis said, adding that the team is still recruiting players for the new season.

“Any and all that are interested in being a Buccaneer, come check out our practices right now. They’re absolutely free, they’re obligation free at this point. You can come check it out. If you find out it’s not for you, that’s fine, but hopefully you’ll come check it out and you’ll like it and stick around.”

As the season draws closer, the Bucs, who are a not for profit organization, will also kick off their fundraising campaign.

“May 14th we’ve got our biggest fundraiser of the year, which is our Buc Pub Night.

It’s our fourth annual one, and that’s being held at Bo’s Bar and Grill,” Lewis said.

The team is now selling tickets for the event, which helps pay for team expenses such as road trip buses, hotels and player insurance. The adult-only evening will also include live music, a silent auction, a 50/50 raffle and is sure to be a ton of fun.

“It’s crucial for our team. Especially in this economic climate we found it’s trickier than ever to track down sponsorship and as a not for profit we’re dependent on fundraisers and sponsorship, so without that sponsorship, as much coming in as we would like, we’re even more dependent on these fundraisers.”

Tickets for the pub night are $20 each and include a free drink and appetizer at the pub. They can be purchased from any CA Bucs player or by commenting on the team’s Facebook page.

The 2016 MasterCard MEMORIAL CUP tournament happens in Red Deer May 19 – 29 This exciting event will attract thousands of visitors to Central Alberta.

Booking deadline: April 1, 2016

To honour this once in a lifetime event, the Lacombe Express is participating in the printing of a Memorial Cup gloss magazine.

Over 36,000 copies to be distributed inside the May 18th edition of the Red Deer Express as well as additional copies available!

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Why Canada’s NHL teams can’t catch a break Does anyone remember when Canadian hockey teams used to be competitive in the NHL? When Canada’s teams were a force to be feared in the top professional hockey league in the world?

I mean, it’s been a while since one of our nation’s seven teams have been serious competitors for the Stanley Cup (the last time any of them won it was in 1993 when the Montreal Canadiens defeated the L.A. Kings), but there has always been at least a team that I could cheer for when the playoffs roll around.

Heck, last season five of them made the cut and two of them even won a round.

That won’t be the case this year, though. For the first time since 1970 it looks as though there won’t be a single team from Canada in the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Not only that, but if the NHL were to hold their annual draft lottery today there would be a 69% chance that one of Canada’s seven teams would come away with the first overall pick. (And yes, for those of you who haven’t really been paying attention, the Edmonton Oilers are right in the thick of that race with an 13.5% chance of landing their fourth first overall pick since 2010). In a 30 team league, that’s not great.

What happened?

Well let’s start with the team that was supposed to be Canada’s best hope to at least make it back to

Zachary

CORMIER the cup final this year: the Montreal Canadiens.

On paper the Habs were a serious threat and after they started the season with a nine game win streak, it looked like our country finally had a shot at reclaiming hockey glory.

Then 2015 Vezina Trophy winner Carey Price went down with an injury and the Canadiens’ house of cards came crashing down to earth.

Turns out having arguably the best active goalie in the NHL has its advantages. It also turns out that having a solid backup is probably a good idea when your starter has a history of getting hurt.

And therein lies the problem for most of Canada’s teams.

Heading into this season, only the Habs and Vancouver Canucks had consistent, established starting goalies on their roster.

The rest of them were either coming off career years that baffled statisticians like Calgary’s Jonas Hiller and Kari Ramo, Ottawa’s Andrew Hammond and Winnipeg’s Ondrej Pavelec, or were consistently abysmal, like Toronto’s Jonathan Bernier.

You’re simply not going to win hockey games if you can’t keep the puck out of the net.

Now, I’m not saying that goaltending is the only issue that Canadian teams are facing. I mean have you seen the Leafs’ roster?

But goalies are kind of like quarterbacks in hockey.

If you’re looking to build a consistently competitive NHL team, you’re going to want to start with someone

who can stop more than 10 shots per game.

Alberta’s teams are a good example of this.

Both the Flames and the Oilers have struggled in net this year. In Calgary, Ramo and Hiller both regressed from last season’s numbers and they were dealing with the fact that they had three goalies on one way contracts and none of them are NHLcalibre starters.

In Edmonton they had

future. But that doesn’t change the fact that this year has been a total bust.

So, in light of this lost year of hockey in Canada, I would like to remind all Canadian sports fans that they can find some comfort in one simple fact.

Baseball season is just around the corner and, man.

Have the Blue Jays looked good in spring training or what? zcormier@lacombeexpress.com

HURRY! - Emily Plett, centre, Lead of the Red Deer Curling Club U18 girls team shouted instructions to teammates Sasha Tran, left, and Mackenzie Johnson after throwing a rock during the 2016 Optimist U18 Provincial Championships at the Lacombe Curling Club in Lacombe on Friday. The Red Deer team finished the tournament in third place in girls’ standings with the team from the Fahler Curling Club claiming the title.

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Ben Scrivens. And defensive issues. And an offense that really should be better than it actually is. And — you know what? I don’t have enough room to list all of the problems with the Oilers’ roster at the start of this year. They’re the Oilers, what did you expect?

There is hope. Every team, with the exception of the Canucks, took steps at the trade deadline to ensure that they’ll be better in the

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HOMES & LIVING

INVITING - This stylish and light-filled living room in a Paradise Homes show home in Blackfalds is the perfect place to relax.

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Finding comfort in your specially designed home Life takes us on many curvy and uncertain trails.

We can be strolling along and suddenly find ourselves on unfamiliar terrain that makes us scared and uncertain. In my short time as a realtor, I find that I am meeting many women who are discovering the dark side of divorce mostly in relation to their homes.

A woman who has built a life and a home for their family can quickly be put into a place where she never thought she would end up.

Years ago, I was going through a divorce and circumstances made me leave my dream home that I had put years of heart and soul into decorating and designing a perfect space.

The home was a grand dame built at the turn of the century and I fell madly in love with the interesting spaces, high ceilings and extensive wood trim.

Kim

WYSE It was a joy to design the colour scheme and draperies and to shop for accessories to tuck into the various nooks and spaces this old house offered. I have always had a love affair with old homes and this one had my attention from the minute I first walked through the door.

The day I packed to leave I took a moment to look around at the house and to say goodbye, it was an emotional time and a great sadness overtook me as I walked the rooms and gave myself closure.

Next, it was on to my newly purchased condo in Springbrook.

Not my dream home for sure but as the

weeks went on I felt this little place wrap its arms around me and remind me that I was home. I reminded myself that this was a stepping stone and that life would eventually smooth itself out and I would begin to work towards the home of my dreams once again.

The surprising thing was, that the concept of a dream home is sometimes developed out of pressure or peer opinion.

Was I less happy in this little condo than I was in my other house?

Not at all. My life carried on and I had many moments of joy, shared meals and wonderful experiences with friends and family.

The house I was in was less of a factor in my happiness than I had ever understood before. It kept me warm and dry and allowed me to continue to do the things I loved.

My happiness, as I discovered, had little

to do with the things I surrounded myself in or the address I resided at but centered around my passions and my friends and family. It was a clear revelation for me that I didn’t need to live in a mansion to be happy and that I could be successful and wonderful on my own.

If you are experiencing the scary path of divorce and are wondering about where you will live and what you can afford, please take heart.

Life will carry on and you WILL experience joy wherever you finally settle.

The house may be small and possibly the neighbourhood isn’t what you would have ever dreamed of but you have the power to shape your life and to create a home for you and your loved ones. Life is beautiful even when it isn’t dressed in a recognizable outfit.

Kim Wyse is a local freelance designer. Find her on Facebook at ‘Ask a Designer’.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2016

Three Day Sale - March 11-13 Co-op Fresh Chicken Legs

4L milk

Broccoli Crowns

$4.39/kg

$3.29/kg

$

$

.99

1 lb

Back Attached Value Pack Limit First 1

FREE

with $100 purchase

Skim, 1%, 2% or Homogenized This coupon may only be used with a minimum purchase of at least $100.00 before applicable taxes at Co-op or The Marketplace Food stores (excludes tobacco, alcohol, prescriptions, gift cards, phone cards, lottery tickets, transit tickets, all third party operations (post office, gas bar, etc.)). We will reduce the final bill by the retail value of one 4L milk purchased excludes deposit and environmental levies where applicable (maximum $7.99 reduction per transaction).

Excludes organic and lactose free. Limit one coupon per family purchase per day. No cash value. No copies. Coupon must presented to the cashier at time of purchase. Valid from March 11, 2016 and closing March 13, 2016.

.49

1 lb

Produce of U.S.A.

3 DAYS ONLY!

Country Harvest Bread

PLU# 6730

Enriched Flour

Selected Varieties 600-675g

10kg - First 5

2 for

$ FRIDAY, March 11 to THURSDAY, March 17

7

Kellogg’s or Danone Activia Kashi Snack Bars

Seedless Cucumbers

Selected Varieties 650g or 4x99ml Drink

Selected Varieties 125-220g

$

$

2.99

10

plus dep & enviro

$

6.99

Tropicana

4 for

each

each

Long English Variety Greenhouse Grown Produce of Western Canada

each

.99¢

Selected Varieties 2.63L

each

$

4.99 plus dep & enviro

This coupon may only be used with a minimum purchase of at least $100.00 (including turkey) before applicable taxes at CO-OP or THE MARKETPLACE Food Stores (excludes tobacco, alcohol, prescriptions, gift cards, phone cards, lottery tickets, transit tickets, all third party operations (post office, gas bar, etc.). We will reduce the final bill by $10.00 (maximum $10.00 reduction per transaction). Limit one coupon per family purchase. No cash value. No copies. Coupon must be presented to the cashier at time of purchase. Valid from Friday, March 11 to Sunday, March 27. Cannot be combined with any other coupons or promotional offers. Final consumer price per pound will vary depending on actual turkey size purchased.

Maple Lodge Chicken Breast

100g Selected Varieties

$

1.79

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