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GIVING BACK: Lacombe fire department volunteers recently raise funds for cancer research – PG 4

DAMAGE: A residential fire broke out late Saturday night in vacant Lacombe home – PG 8

BIG WIN: Rocky Mountain House bullrider takes home first place in the long round in Alix rodeo – PG 11

STRONG MESSAGE - Students from various schools in Lacombe learned the harsh realities and consequences of drinking and driving in a mock collision held this past Tuesday.

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THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2016

Further reviews to take place on current police building

BY SHELBY CRAIG LACOMBE EXPRESS With the Lacombe Police Services (LPS) soon to be moving into a new location on the east side of town, City council spent part of the regular council meeting deliberating on what the current building could be used for once it is emptied in the fall.

Matthew Goudy, director of planning and operations at the City presented to council a few different options for the LPS station, once revealing the upgrades that will need to be done and the findings that Stantec, Scott Builders and the City found while touring the building back in January.

“This fall we will have the new police building running and occupied by the LPS which will leave a third of the current building unoccupied,” explained Goudy.

Stantec found there was no evidence that suggested movement, settling or major cracking but there was minor cracking in the grout joints. They recommended rewiring of the building due to lighting deficiencies and Stantec’s mechanical engineer noted significant improvements and replacements are required to meet the current building code.

“There was a recommendation to rewire the building which I

find is a very common recommendation when you’re dealing with buildings of this age which were not always required to meet building code but sometimes it is just an energy efficiency,” he added.

Improvements needed include changing the concrete slab condition in the car bay area, the exterior windows need replacing, mechanical system replacements are also required and the power service may be adequate for office use but not for heavier commercial use.

With Stantec’s findings, the uses for the building that were suggested are single user commercial unit, office space, workshop space and/or storage.

Since there is no elevator service to the second floor, for any future commercial needs, the City will be required to install an elevator for public use.

Administration gave council three options to move forward with. Option one - to renovate the main floor with minimal impact to structure and reconfigure the second floor for civic/administration office space and provide an internal access to the fire hall for their use of vehicle bays.

Option two - utilize the building as is for approximately five municipal staff. Option three - to leave the building unoccupied.

The recommendation for council is to proceed with option

two by bringing forward the recommended barrier free washroom upgrades, automatic door closure upgrades and exit lighting upgrades during 2017 budget deliberations.

Councillor Reuben Konnik was in agreement with option one.

He explained that he would like to see the station utilized to the best it can be.

“I’m not in favour of option two or three, I think option 1 would be the smarter thing to do. I think there there is still some life left in that building and I know that Neighborhood Place will need a place to go but I certainly would like to see Stantec do a detailed look at that building. Even if they come back with something, we don’t have to commit to anything. At least we have those numbers for budget 2017.”

In terms of the station’s structural upgrades, Councillor Peter Bouwsema, who is on the police commission explained that during meetings there are always complaints of leakage during heavy rainfalls.

“In terms of the amount of work to be done, as a member of the police commission we hear something that’s wrong and the comment made already in terms of water leakage. It’s not just from windows, it’s also from the roof. I believe there is good life left in the building. I can see it

working with community organizations that may find it suitable for their uses and so I look at, quite favourably, option two.”

Most of the councillors were in agreement with needing a further survey done upon the building before making a final decision and all agreed that renovations will need to be done to the building. However, the bay areas of the police station will indefinitely be given to the fire hall for the department to use for vehicles and equipment, added Norma MacQuarrie, chief administration officer for the City.

“Certainly with the bay area, the intent is that it will be utilized by the fire department so we will look at ensuring that that takes place. It is the actual indoor office space that hasn’t been finalized yet,” she explained.

Council moved the motion to explore option one by requesting Stantec to submit a formal proposal for a detailed building code review, structural survey, HAZMAT survey and utility capacity analysis for council’s consideration during the 2017 budget deliberations. shelby.craig@lacombeexpress.com

FOR A CAUSE - Lacombe Ford was transformed into a sports arena last Saturday afternoon during their Drive One Away Ball Hockey Tournament. The event included local businesses from the area competing against each other. As well, every test drive made at the dealership resulted in donations being collected for both Fort McMurray and Terrace Ridge Playground Society.

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THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2016

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Local woman reaches out to grieving parents Jenny Hamborg recently began providing ‘Healing Hearts’ packages

BY SHELBY CRAIG LACOMBE EXPRESS

that they are not alone through their grief.”

Hamborg explained that a acombe citizen Jenny friend of hers works at the hosHamborg is no stranger to pital, and lets her know when loss and has now brought the packages are running low it upon herself to help those and when they need a new suparound her community deal and ply. Once Hamborg is notified, heal with loss, as she did. then she brings more packages Four years ago, Hamborg to the hospitals to be and her husband were used whenever needelated to find out they ed. She has donated 11 were expecting a second packages throughout child and quickly began the past year.

“ALLOW YOURSELF TO GRIEVE. coming up with ways they “I was talking to one GRIEVING IS SO IMPORTANT AS IS could announce it to their of my friends who REACHING OUT TO OTHERS. IT’S families that weekend works at the Lacombe which was Thanksgiving.

Hospital and I pitched HARD TO SUFFER ALONE AND IT IS On a holiday to be surthe idea to her. I know, SO IMPORTANT TO GET THE HELP rounded with happiness when you have a stillTHAT YOU NEED. NO ONE SHOULD and joy, the couple’s exbirth, there are things citement soon turned to HAVE TO SUFFER ALONE.” that they do for you worry when Hamborg but if you have a misfound herself not feeling carriage, some people JENNY HAMBORG as well as she had hoped. treat it as not a big The couple wound up at deal. So, after talking the hospital after the holwith her, I put togethiday weekend; there they er a sample of a care learned they had lost their baby. out to the community, raising package and made up a little After their loss, Hamborg felt awareness in any way I know booklet with information and that not everyone understood how.” what each thing meant. It was what exactly she was going Hamborg created a facebook well received and it’s not somethrough, and she wasn’t sure page and from there, care pack- thing that gets handed out a where to start healing. ages called Healing Hearts. lot but they are getting handed “I was cast aside and told These packages are given to the out.” things, that although were true, hospital when needed and then With the families’ privacy, didn’t help in the least. ‘You are given to families who have ex- Hamborg is not notified as to young, you can have more,’ or perienced miscarriages or still who the families are that will ‘Be thankful for the child you do births. The care packages include receive the packages. have.’ I couldn’t stop the com- a web site book listing local reAccording to Hamborg, her ments, but I knew I could reach sources, pamphlets from hos- packages have been well reout to others who have been si- pitals, a journal and keepsake ceived from those who have lently suffering alone,” she said. items to remember the child. accepted them at the hospital, “Thankfully I found an online “I included flower seeds. That and she is hoping to help even group and it was there that I is special to include for parents more families deal with loss by began my healing journey. I was to plant in honour of their little expanding her packages to more blessed to be able to be along- one so every year they can see local communities, staying with side them through their stages the flowers sprout and grow and the theme of smaller towns. of loss: early, late miscarriage they are reminded. The candle “I’m actually trying to reach and stillbirth, and help them ties into the flower seeds. Every out to other communities as through their grief. I began to year, October 15th is Infant Loss well, just smaller communities. speak up.” and Miscarriage Awareness Day, I’ve reached out to Camrose, After finding the support and so every October you can Wetaskiwin, Ponoka. Then I was group, Hamborg reached out to light a candle, not necessarily hoping to reach out to Rimbey her church and provided bro- to light on October 15th but in and Stettler, just the commuchures and donated books that memory. nities around here. I have not listed scripture, local resources “I went with what I thought heard back yet from other hosand how to support someone was a good idea, and what I pitals but I’m hoping that this going through a miscarriage. thought would be healing on my can expand and raise awareness Then, in 2014, Hamborg and particular journey. Every person with loss. Everyone handles loss her husband experienced an- is different, and may find some differently but I know for me, it other miscarriage and with it, of the items more healing than still hurts some days like on anHamborg decided she wanted others, but I wanted to give a niversaries.” to do more to help raise aware- variety of things to reach out to To learn more about Hamborg ness in both her community and provide support and love. Mostly and her project initiatives, please other communities as well. so these women understand visit her social media site at

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“Pregnancy and infant loss are so close to my heart. I know so many that have gone through this journey, to be left feeling heartbroken, sad, and isolated. It is important to recognize the loss that they go through, and that they know they are not alone. I have been reaching

COMPASSION - Jenny Hamborg is raising awareness for pregnancy and child loss by way of Healing Hearts which are packages that are given to families who are suffering from loss. The packages are currently available at the Lacombe Hospital, but Hamborg is hoping to expand her reach.

Shelby Craig/Lacombe Express Healing Hearts at www.facebook. com/freetogrieve. She adds that for those going through a similar experience, it’s helpful to reach out and take the hands of those around them.

“Allow yourself to grieve.

Grieving is so important as is reaching out to others. It’s hard to suffer alone and it is so important to get the help that you need. No one should have to suffer alone.” shelby.craig@lacombeexpress.com

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THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2016

Lacombe Fire Department volunteers raise money

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Up to 500 firefighters from Alberta joined together to raise money for Wellsprings Calgary, a cancer organization that has a sole purpose of providing support and funding for families who are affected by cancer. To do this, the departments entered the Firefighter Stairclimb Challenge.

Of those numbers, six members of the Lacombe Fire Department attended the event which included Greg Lamy, Zach Walker, Andrew Wilton, Trevor Wilton, Owen Schonewille and Eric Nicholas.

These members in total raised almost $2,000 for the cause, according to Walker.

In order to compete in the event, each member is required to raise a minimum of $200 and in total, the entire event raised raised $183,652. “It was a big event. We had six of us from LFD that went and then there were members from Olds, Calgary, Blackfalds, Carstairs, places as far south as Crowsnest Pass and we had some from Eckville as well. During the actual event, we have to go up in our full bunker gear so that means boots, pants, coat jackets and helmets as well as provided SCBA packs (without air) so that can all add up to 50-60 pounds with all that. We climbed

a total of 55 floors so that’s 1,204 steps.�

Each team climbed the BOW Building in Calgary, which starts at about 3,400 ft. above sea level. “The stair climb is the highest due to the elevation of Calgary.

There were firefighters from the coast so when they come up here, it’s a harder of a climb for them.�

According to Walker, the Fire Department did very well in terms of time. The record from this year was 12:06 minutes, which was done by Kyle Rebryna of the Calgary Fire Department. “Owen (Schonewille) did 14 minutes, another member was 15, I was 21 minutes and then there was 23 and 24 minutes right behind there. So we did pretty well, just in the middle of the pack if not a little higher than that,� said Walker.

Walker added the LFD likes to be involved with physical events and fundraisers like this and the department encourages members to get involved. “We have a pretty active group of members who always like to push ourselves for these events. I myself personally did it for a friend who passed away from cancer so that was a thing for her. The department likes going into these kinds of physically challenging events. They definitely were up to the challenge with this.� shelby.craig@lacombeexpress.com

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CLIMBING - From left, Greg Lamy, Zach Walker, Andrew Wilton, Trevor Wilton, Owen Schonewille and Eric Nicholas from the Lacombe Fire Department pose for a photo during the Calgary Firefighter Stairclimb Challenge. The Lacombe Fire Department raised almost $2,000 for Wellspring Calgary on May 1st. photo submitted

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Students learn the dangers of drinking and driving

BY SHELBY CRAIG LACOMBE EXPRESS The students of Lacombe Composite High School (LCHS), Central Alberta Christian High School (CACHE) and Lacombe Outreach were given a real look at what could happen when drivers are impaired during this past Tuesday’s mock collision as part of Operation Safe Grad.

Members of the Lacombe Police Services (LPS), Lacombe Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services joined forces at the LCHS to show what an impaired collision would look like.

The scene was set with two females in a car who had hit an off-road vehicle; the driver of the quad was pronounced dead on the scene. The students faced a chilling moment when an actor who played the sister of the deceased ran to the scene, screaming and crying. Police showed up shortly after and from there the rest of the emergency services were called including the fire department and ambulances.

Police found that the driver of the car as well as the passenger both had alcohol in their system as they were driving home from a party but due to extensive injuries on both parts, they were transferred to the

hospital before further questioning.

LPS Const. Travis Marcott explained that having these demonstrations really gets the point across to students, and the chances of this happening to them are very real.

“Our main goal is to get the message across to students not to drink and drive. Like I said to the classes inside, your parents might be upset that you call at three in the morning that you’re drunk and need a ride home but they would much rather you call them and they pick you up than to have me at their door telling them that their son or daughter was killed due to impaired driving.”

Rebecca Cameron, a Grade 11 student from CACHE, said the mock collision was quite intense, and it gets the point across.

“It was kind of cool but kind of scary at the same time because I know that kind of thing can happen in real life. But it’s cool to actually see it happen,” she said. “If I do go out to drink, I’m going to call my mom at 3 a.m. even though she might kill me.”

This is the second year that a mock collision has been put on for students, and Marcott said last year was successful and hopes to continue doing this program in the future. “We did this last year and we had a lot of success with it. I talked to a number of students after the presentation and it seemed like the message really hit home seeing not only the collision, but seeing their classmates involved in the collision.” shelby.craig@lacombeexpress.com

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The outpouring of support and generosity that we have seen from Albertans in the last week has been nothing short of overwhelming.

The Fort McMurray wildfires devastated the northern Alberta city and forced the evacuation of more than 88,000 people from the area in a matter of hours. In the days following the mass evacuation a convoy was also arranged to get residents out of the area in an orderly manner.

The RCMP was escorting vehicle packages of 50 vehicles at a time, south through the city on Hwy. 63, a distance of about 20 kms south and then releasing the convoy. And thankfully, throughout the entire ordeal, no injuries or deaths were reported as a direct result of the fires.

Adding to that support was an announcement that came last Friday from the Province. Premier Rachel Notley said cabinet had authorized the government to provide emergency assistance to people who have been displaced.

“We will provide $1,250 per adult and $500 per dependant.”

It seemed like almost from

the start people wanted to help out. Albertans began to organize fundraisers and open their homes to displaced residents.

Municipalities also responded by opening up halls, schools and other public facilities to help house people who were displaced from that community. This was all organized within hours of the evacuation.

People from across Canada also began to show their support as well by sending donations to the region.

It is always amazing to see this type of response when tragedy like this hits. This is all the more heartwarming especially in a time where many Albertans are struggling with the downturn in the economy. Many have found themselves unemployed and trying to make ends meet but that doesn’t stop them from lending a helping hand. Albertans have put their own struggles aside to help an entire community.

When Fort McMurray residents were evacuated, area highways were literally at a stand still.

Motorists were running out of gas and even gas stations were de-

pleted. Albertans rushed to their aid with gas cans, water, food and other necessities while the motorists waited for hours and even days on end.

Fort McMurray has been one of the hardest hit municipalities with the economic downturn as many people have not only lost their jobs in that oilfield-driven city, but the now the devastation of losing part of their community and even possibly their own home - we cannot imagine that sense of loss.

But we hope that residents of Fort Mac know that all of Alberta stands behind them and there is no doubt the province will come together once again to help rebuild that community when the time comes.

Meanwhile, fire conditions remain extreme in the province.

Because of this all fire permits are suspended and no new fire permits will be issued. Across Alberta, all open fires, including campfires and charcoal briquettes, are prohibited.

The use of incendiary targets is also banned. These targets explode when shot with a firearm and have

been known to create fires.

In addition, the province is urging the public to avoid Off Highway Vehicles (OHVs) use as much as possible. If they must be used, remove burnable debris from hot spots. All OHVs in Alberta are required to have a functional muffler and spark arresters.

Portable propane fire pits and gas or propane stoves and barbecues designed for cooking or heating are allowed.

The fire ban applies to Alberta’s Forest Protection Area and all counties, municipal districts and special areas such as provincial parks and recreation areas. The fire ban does not apply to cities, towns, villages or summer villages or federal lands such as national parks.

The fire ban will remain in place until further notice.

We know the community of Fort McMurray will rebuild and become stronger than ever. If this past week is a testament as to how strong Albertans are and how quickly they come together, we know Fort Mac will be back to a new normal in no time.

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Fort McMurray - a true story of hope The massive forest fire that has consumed an estimated 1,600 homes in Fort McMurray is now being considered one of the worst disasters in Canadian history.

As it was, during the 2013 floods that ravaged Alberta, ordinary Albertans are stepping up and showing the residents of Fort McMurray that, as Albertans, we will always take care of our own.

The tragedy that has befallen Fort McMurray has taken center stage for most Albertans who are courageously and selflessly stepping up to lend a hand in every way possible. Stories of heroic acts of compassion are filling the Internet proving once again that the spirit of Albertans will never be broken.

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ORR Wildrose Official Opposition leader Brian Jean was one of those that lost his home, but in spite of his own personal loss, he remains focused on what’s important to all of us as Albertans. Jean credited first-responders saying, “You know what did make me happy is the fact that nobody was hurt. No animals were hurt. No people were hurt. As far as we’re aware, there have been no casualties in the town itself or around the city limits.”

Fort McMurray’s troubles have created a crisis that the entire province of Alberta has responded to with an outpouring of compassion reminiscent of the effort in High River three short years ago. Generous Albertans have offered free lodging, food, and clothing to those fleeing the devastation with some accepting complete strangers into their homes without the slightest hesitation.

The ongoing wildfires have shown that when the going gets tough Canadians across this country can put their differences aside and come together for the welfare of others. It’s at times like these that we put politics aside and come to the rescue of those who face uncertainty and devastating loss. It’s this sense of

community that exists in Canada that makes it one of the best places to live and raise a family in the world.

It’s in times of disaster that we realize that Alberta is blessed with some of the best first-responders anywhere in the world. The commitment of Alberta’s first-responders is something that can only be described as selfless no matter the emergency, no matter the location, and no matter the danger they are always there to help those in need.

The efforts of most of the heroes in the story of Fort McMurray will never be recognized publicly, their names will forever remain anonymous but their collective contributions are the foundation of hope

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that Alberta is built on.

In the days and weeks to come, there will be a lot of help required beyond just material loss. By the look of the response of Albertans in this first week, this effort will undoubtedly end up being another incredible story of altruistic sacrifice and bravery. The story of Fort McMurray will not be a story of tragedy; it will be a story of hope.

As MLA for the LacombePonoka Constituency my top priorities include meeting with and listening to local constituents.

Please feel free to contact my office at 403-782-7725 or by email Lacombe.ponoka@assembly.ab.ca or drop in for a chat at 101, 4892 46th St., Lacombe, AB T4L 2B4.

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

After the Grind in Blackfalds is proud to be hosting a benefit concert and BBQ for Fort McMurray on May 14th from 3 - 9 p.m. The music will begin promptly at 3 p.m. and continue throught the evening. The BBQ will be from 4:30-6:30 p.m. and is available to anyone who makes a minimum donation of $5. We have a great lineup of musicians who have generously donated their time and talents to play including Jo-Jo O’ & the Woods, Kristy Lawrence Ross, Mark Bretherton, Shiv Shanks, Ross Stafford, Trevor Howlett and Don J. Swift. Absolutely all proceeds go to the Red Cross to assist with the needs for those affected by the fires.

Come out, enjoy some music and food, and show what being a community that cares is all about! https://www.facebook. com/events/1616656908653921/ Battery Drive - The Nebraska 4H Multi Club is having a battery drive as a fundraiser for our 2016 year. If you have old, unused batteries lying around, give one of the following parents a call and we will glad come and pick them up! If you would like you can also deliver them to the Blacklock Dairy located on the southeast corner of Lakeside Sergeant Road and Haynes Highway, east of Alix. The 4H members appreciate your support!

For more, call Greg Dolan at 403-505-5032 – Leader Linda

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Blacklock at 403-304-7234, Dean Conrad at 403-350-0739, Darren Grose at 403-755-6287, Allen Zimmer at 587-377-2972, and Michele Davis at 403-348-9176.

LCHS SAFE GRAD 2016 – SIGN UP Nights for Grads: May 9th at LMC from 7–9 p.m. $ 60, May 18th at LMC from 7-9 p.m. $60, May 31st at LMC from 7-9 p.m. $70. For information call Tracey at 403304-6538 or check the facebook page ‘LCHS Safe Grad 2016.’

Gigantic Indoor Garage Sale will be held on Sunday, May 15th from 9:30-1:30 at the College Heights Christian School 5201 College Ave Lacombe. To book a table ($10) call Karyn at 403782-2645.Stop by for a pancake breakfast with proceeds going to the Parkland Pathfinder Club, donated items will be gladly accepted during school hours on May 12th-13th.

Lacombe Legion Community Breakfast - May 15th from 9 a.m. - noon at the Lacombe Legion. Adults $6. Children - six and under $3. Please note there will not be a June breakfast at the Legion.

Lacombe & District Garden Club meets on Tuesday, May 17th at 7 p.m. Stuart Tucker of Wolf’s Botanical is speaking to us about landscape design in the County Room of the Lacombe Memorial Centre. 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. Hope to see you there!

Ellis Bird Farm will open for the season on May 23rd at 11 a.m.

We will be celebrating the recent release of Ellis Bird Farm’s newest publication, Backyard Bird Feeding: An Alberta Guide.

As well, Ellis Bird Farm is very excited to welcome our new Café operator, Matt Burton of Your Private Chef. We will also be offering other interesting opening day festivities, including a family-oriented migration game, chickadee boxes (to be built on site, limit of two per family) for $5 each, baby goats to pet and

musical entertainment between 2 – 4 p.m. Ellis Bird Farm will be open between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday and holiday Mondays. Admission is by donation and we offer a variety of programs for all ages over the course of the summer.

The Morrison House Cafe 50th Avenue Bed and Breakfast will be hosting a Dessert and Silent Auction night in which all proceeds will be going to Red Cross and the Fort McMurrary victim relief. The event will be held on May 28th from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and reservations are encouraged. Weather permitting, there will be tables for outside seating and classical music will be performed by local artists.

Businesses donations to the silent auction are appreciated and should be given to the Cafe

by May 27th. For inquiries or reservations, please call 403-7824264. Admission is by donation.

The Lacombe Fish & Game Association is sponsoring their 13th annual Youth Fishing Day on Saturday, June 4th at the Len Thompson Trout Pond. Fishing equipment and instruction provided for all participants. Free burgers, hot dogs & refreshments for participants (16 years and under). Contact Bernie at 403-3579231 for further information.

IODE- Lord Lascelles Chapter IODE, women dedicated to a better Canada. Meetings every fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church. To learn more about membership, please call Mary Lou Wilson at 403-782-3923.

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) - is now accepting applications for the Living Life To The Full course. Living Life to the Full is a designed to help people face and overcome the problems that are bothering them. Living Life to the Full is for people experiencing depression or anxiety and also benefits anyone seeking to worry less and live a happier life, starting now. The course meets weekly from 5 to 8 p.m. and runs through May 24th.

It will take place at the Neighborhood Place, 5102-50 Ave., Lacombe. Recent trials in Northern Ireland followed 480 people

through the course. At the outset 80% of the participants were depressed and only 20% were either happy or not depressed. At the end of the eight weeks, the numbers were reversed: 83.3% were happy or not depressed and only 16% were depressed.

For more information email dbrown@reddeer.cmha.ab.ca or call the Canadian Mental Health Association office at 403-3422266 ext. 33. The course fee is established across the province at $185. However, thanks to generous donors we are able to offer a sliding scale to individuals with limited income.

Lacombe Lions Club meets 1st Monday of the month downstairs at the Lacombe Legion.

For more information on the Lions Club, please contact Sharon at 403-782-5179.

Lacombe Lions Club meets the first Monday of the month downstairs at the Lacombe Legion. For more information on the Lions, please contact Sharon at 403-782-5179.

Habitat volunteers needed for Lacombe: Habitat for Humanity is building two low income duplex homes in the Mckenzie Ranch subdivision in Lacombe. If you can help with the construction for a day or more, phone Habitat at 403-309-6080.

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.

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 will hold a garage sale on May 13th and 14th at 5805 52 Ave. (South of the Christian School), from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. You are welcome to bring your lightly used items to the public library. Please no large furniture, TVs, mattresses or large appliances. Our garage sale is

very popular. See you then.

There will be an Open House May 25th at the Lacombe Legion which starts at 4 p.m. and runs until 7 p.m. At 6:30 p.m. we will have the students who won either first or second for the Remembrance Day Contest.

These five students won first in their school, then at the local branch level and one more time at the District Level of the Royal Canadian Legion in various categories. (posters, poems, essays). The open house is to showcase information regarding the LAVIII monument that will be coming to Lacombe.

Thank you for more information, contact Susan Churchill, President at 403-782-6441.

Come and be amazed at the fantastic works by central Alberta artists on May 28th and 29th at The Lacombe Memorial Centre.

The Lacombe Art Guild is once again presenting the annual Central Zone spring show for The Alberta Community Art Clubs Association. Featured will be 60 artists with an estimated 120 entries showcasing a variety of mediums. General admission. Public viewing and sale Saturday, May 28th from 1 - 8 p.m. Wine and appetizers served from 5:00 - 8:00.

Viewing also on Sunday, May 29th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

At Lincoln Hall on May 28th will be the annual spring BBQ and cabaret spring fundraiser.

This year, funds will be going towards the new play center we have purchased and will be installing at the end of June.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Supper is served any time between 6:30 and 8 p.m. and will catered by Bob Ronnie Catering. There will also be a 50/50 draw with a dance from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. with music by the Wooden Nickel Band. All tickets are $50 per person per ticket wity advance tickets only by May 26th. Gather up your friends, family, coworkers and come out. Camping is available also. 403-782-4194.

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.

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THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2016

Residential fire broke out Saturday night, no casualities to report

BY SHELBY CRAIG LACOMBE EXPRESS The Lacombe Fire Department (LFD) responded to a call just before midnight on May 7th which led them to 101 Mackenzie Crescent where they found a residential building in flames.

“WE HAD FLAMES SHOWING OUT OF THE EAST SIDE OF THE BUILDING, AND THEY DECLARED IT UNDER CONTROL IN ABOUT 30 MINUTES. THEY HAD CONTROL OF IT VERY QUICKLY.” ED VAN DELDEN The home had been vacant for some time, so the department was able to get the fire under control very quickly, explained Lacombe Fire Chief Ed van Delden.

“We had flames showing out of the east side of the building, they declared it under control in about 30

minutes. They had control of it very quickly. This home did not have a lot of furnishings inside, the home had been vacant for a couple of months and that is significant in terms of how much fuel there is for the fire to consume and to grow. So that’s a factor in us being able to rapidly cool it,” he said.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation, and although the department has a, “Good idea of what started it,” they are not disclosing information right now, said van Delden.

LFD took about 30 minutes to handle the flames, which van Delden explained is a usual response time for the department, but again, many factors go into fighting a fire that determines the response time.

“There’s not much we can do in regards to response time to a scene, that’s just a function of dispatch having time to give us an early alert, so they’ll often do that if they know where the fire is.

In terms of our response time once we get the engine there, then it’s a function of how many people do we have close to the

DAMAGE - 101 Mackenzie Crescent was subject to a fire late Saturday evening which resulted in damages estimated to be around $200,000 and about $15,000 to the home east of the residence. fire hall at the time, how quickly are they able to get away - things like that.

“I like to think it’s more important what we do once we’re on the scene, and that is training, that’s a combination of getting what I call ‘habit strength skills’ so you don’t have to think about it so much,”

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he said. “They’re so strong with their habit, so that piece is important and also just being able to read the fire quickly and coming up with a strategic plan quickly.”

According to a LFD press release, the damages to the home are estimated to be around $200,000 and about $15,000 to the home east of the residence.

With the area getting a little bit of moisture, the City of Lacombe has not yet included itself in the provincial wide fire ban, so fires are still allowed within City limits. van

Delden explained that even though the fire ban is not requiring people in Lacombe to restrain from having fires, they should be wary of other materials.

“There is no fire ban within the City of Lacombe and so fires that are small and contained within the legal fire pit are actually quite safe. They are probably not any less safe than a BBQ or a fuel propane fire; that sort of device. What we’re really worried about are those activities that wouldn’t be around the fire pit in the backyard,” he added. “For example,

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smoking materials - even on Saturday I was coming home from the City and I saw a window go down and someone threw a cigarette butt out and I thought, ‘oh my God.’ That’s a message that needs to get out there, we need to be very disciplined when it comes to smoking materials.” van Delden added tiki torches or portable candles are what the fire department is concerned about. He added this is not the time to be setting off fireworks of any kind either. shelby.craig@lacombeexpress.com

Hosted by Lacombe Composite High School (LCHS) Cosmetology and Esthetics class All ages welcome and entry by donation BAKE SALE with proceeds to SADD All proceeds from the SILENT AUCTION table go to the Jack Davis Hope Foundation and LCHS Scholarship funds. www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRHKQNNphvU

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Anyone claiming to be affected by the approval of the Permitted Uses with Variances or Discretionary Uses may submit an objection within 14 days from the date of notice. The appeal must be in writing, accompanied with a $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 A portion of the 2016 rate ($200.00) may be refunded should the appellant be successful in their appeal.

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ARTS & LEISURE

SMALL HELPERS - From left, Brooklyn Sinclair, Sienna Gustafson, Mya Sinclair, Lauren Siabenga, Maya Siabenga, Halle Siabenga and Courtney Sinclair spent their Friday afternoon selling lemonade. Proceeds will be going to the Fort McMurray fire victims. General Appliances matched all donations made by the volunteers.

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Busy weeks ahead at the public library Last week we were making beautiful art work for the children’s mothers when one little boy exclaimed, “Miss Mary this is the most beautiful thing I have ever made. Do I have to give it to my mom?”

I told him that it would be a lovely gesture on his part if he were to part with this exquisite piece of art.

When class let out he solemnly gave the bag to his mom and said, “I must really love you a whole lot.”

He then walked dejectedly from the library with a very confused mother trailing behind.

The children’s programs will be wrapping up the last week of May and the TD Summer Reading Program will begin the

Mary

POOLE week of July 11th and run for seven weeks.

This is a drop-in program so there is no need to register. Our theme is Wild About Brazil and we will be learning about this country and celebrating the Summer Olympics.

The schedule is on our web site at www.lacombelibrary.com.

Don’t forget to check out the Friends of the Library garage sale on Friday, May

13th from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Saturday, May 14th from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at 5805 52 Ave. Thanks to all who donated and remember one person’s junk is another person’s treasure.

The next meeting of the Lego Club is Tuesday, May 17th, from 3:45 - 5:45 p.m.

Come have fun with fellow Lego builders. (Also this day is my birthday so someone make me a Lego cake please.)

The next Adult Colouring program is on Wednesday, May 18th from 6-8 p.m. All materials are provided and it’s a great way to relax and enjoy a quiet evening.

The next meeting of the MCM Public Library Film Club is on Tuesday, May

24th at 7 p.m.

We will be discussing the film Wadjda, directed by Haifaa Al-Mansour.

This first feature film shot entirely in Saudi Arabia is the story of a young girl living in a suburb of Riyadh determined to raise enough money to buy a bike in a society that sees bicycles as dangerous to a girl’s virtue.

Even more impressive, Wadjda is the first feature film made by a female Saudi filmmaker.

In a country where cinemas are banned and women cannot drive or vote, writer-director Haifaa Al Mansour has broken many barriers with her new film.

It’s Arabic with English

subtitles and rated PG. This film is on Netflix or you can order it from the library. Please come and give your input on this film.

Seniors’ week is June 6th-12th and there are many activities planned throughout the community.

We will be offering halfprice memberships that week and will be hosting a ‘Come and Go’ Tea on Wednesday, June 8th from 10 a.m. - noon.

There will be readings by the Lacombe Writers Group to entertain whilst you sip your tea.

On Friday, June 17th we will be hosting an event put on by the Centre for Family Literacy.

Times to be announced.

This is a program for families and their focus is for children ages 0-6.

They will be having activities and stories for the children and parents.

Our featured book this week is Mrs. Houdini by Victoria Kelly. According to the book jacket, this is a captivating debut novel, meticulously researched and beautifully imagined about the marriage of Harry and Bess Houdini.

These may have been written by her mother. I have yet to read this novel but these were fascinating people.

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

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THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2016

Progress made with Habitat for Humanity’s Lacombe home project Due to many errors in the Habitat for Humanity story that ran in the Lacombe Express on April 21st on page 4, we are re-running the corrected version of the article.

BY SHELBY CRAIG LACOMBE EXPRESS The Habitat for Humanity Red Deer Region Society’s housing project construction in Lacombe is well underway and scheduled to be completed in June.

And with the walls up and the floors down, Habitat for Humanity invited special guests to come and see the progress being made.

The housing project includes two new duplexes, located at #2, #6 and #82 and #86 Rancher Close on the southeast side of the City and both duplexes are already starting to look more like homes than construction sites.

James Wright, vice chair of Habitat for Humanity Red Deer Region Society said that since the project began, several of the regular volunteers have put in over 100 hours towards the construction of the building, contributing to the total 1953 volunteer hours put in on this particular build.

Last Friday, Habitat for Humanity was pleased to welcome Susan Smith, the chief operating officer of Habitat for Humanity Canada to the Lacombe build site, her very first visit to the affiliate.

Smith oversees the organization’s dayto-day operations and managing the affiliate services including Global Village Program, International Programs and Finance and Administration departments.

Smith said although she works for the national office and oversees the work that is being done, it is the workers at the community level that have contributed to the success of the build.

“You guys are making it happen. The support of the community, the support of all the volunteers, the food, the radio stations; we can’t make this happen for those families and break the cycle of poverty and provide what they need for a better life in the future without your help,” she said.

Smith explained that 1.6 million Canadians are currently living in need, and in terms of local numbers, the Red Deer Habitat for Humanity affiliate currently has 192 families on their waiting list.

Also in attendance was Mayor Steve Christie, who, in light of Volunteer Appreciation Week, thanked the numerous amounts of volunteers helping with the project and commended them on their hard work and dedication.

“Thank you to each of you for giving your time, your talents and probably a bit of blood and skin,” he laughed.

“And a whole lot of sweat. Thank you all for being here today and doing what you do.”

Christie added the City of Lacombe is fortunate for housing this project and that he knows it won’t be the last of its kind. After the presentations, the workers, volunteers and invited guests shared in a meal inside the building, where afterwards Christie and Smith were given a tour of the building to show the progress that has been made to the building since the beginning of construction less than a year ago. shelby.craig@lacombeexpress.com

HELPING HAND - From left, Blaine Calkins, MP for Red Deer-Lacombe, Constituency Assistant Shelley Boston and Fort McMurray worker Gord Griffin set up a trailer outside of Lacombe Co-op last Friday encouraging residents to donate non-perishable items and hygiene products. The items were taken to the evacuation areas south of Fort McMurray.

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SPORTS Bigchild picks up first BRC win in Alix

BY ZACHARY CORMIER LACOMBE EXPRESS The town of Alix was buzzing last Friday night as they hosted the annual Alix Ice Breaker Classic.

Cylas Bigchild of Rocky Mountain House was the big winner at Bull Riders Canada Inc.’s fifth event of the rodeo season, which took place in front of a packed house at the Alix Arena last week.

“I’m feeling pretty good. I came in here not riding anything, so it just feels pretty good to get a win under my buckle,” said Bigchild.

Because not one person managed to post a qualified ride in the short round, the young bullrider’s 83 point ride on Thompson Rodeo 231 in the long round was enough to pick up his first win of the season in the total point rodeo.

“That was just a nice one. Came out, two jumps to the left into my hand. I got a good hold with my feet and I felt comfortable the whole way through,” said the 18-year-old of the money winning ride.

Bigchild’s ride was enough to earn him a first place finish in the long round, which featured some of the top bull riders in the BRC, and put him in prime position in the short round against the seven other cowboys who managed to post qualified rides in the long round.

For Bigchild, the ride, the only 80-pointer on the night, was an important one.

“I came in here not riding anything. I just came in here relaxed and not putting pressure on myself and I made a ride,” he said.

Not only did Bigchild post the highest scoring qualified ride of the evening, he managed to do it in the midst of an incredibly rank pen of bulls.

In fact, by the time the short round came along, just eight riders, including Bigchild, had managed to make the eight-second buzzer.

The short round itself was even tougher on the cowboys. Not a single one of the top eight riders could hold on and post a score. Bigchild himself was bucked off by Banff Ice, although as the last rider he already knew he had the win under his belt.

“That was a good bull out of Outlaw Buckers,” Bigchild said of his short round adversary.

“I’d never really heard of him but they said he was pretty good. I didn’t know what to expect. He’s got a lot of power and I kind of got sitting back on him.”

It didn’t matter in the end, though, as

WINNING RIDE - Cylas Bigchild of Rocky Mountain House rode Thompson Rodeo 231 to an 83-point score and a win at the Alix Ice Breaker Classic at the Alix Arena last Friday. the rookie bullrider walked away with a cool $2,400 and 200 points in the standings, enough to jump into 16th overall in the young season.

Bigchild said he doesn’t plan to stop there, though.

“I’m hoping to make the finals and become champion,” he said with a grin,

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noting that getting there won’t be an easy task.

The BRC Finals take place in Lloydminster in late October and only the top 10 riders in the BRC have to opportunity to compete for the biggest money pot the association offers.

“I’m going to work hard and stay fo-

cused the whole season and try not to put too much pressure on myself to win.”

Other Lacombe-area bull riders to compete at the event were Lacombe’s Miles Pennington, Eckville’s Jerett Nash and Clive’s Jacob Stahl. None of them posted a qualified ride. zcormier@lacombeexpress.com

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Dodgers look to be competitive as baseball season gets underway

BY ZACHARY CORMIER LACOMBE EXPRESS The Lacombe Midget AA Dodgers got the ball rolling on the 2016 Baseball Alberta season with a couple of early season wins.

The newly-formed Dodgers Midget AA team worked their way to a 2-1 record in three Developmental Round matchups last week which included an 11-5 victory over Okotoks, a 9-6 victory over their Central Alberta rivals, the Red Deer Braves 1 and a 11-4 loss to a tough Olds team at home last Thursday.

“It was definitely a confidence booster for some boys,” said Dodgers Midget AA coach Dave Braun of the three game stretch.

“Having such a young roster this year, we weren’t really sure how or where we would fit into the league.”

The 2-1 record was enough to land the Dodgers in a tie for second place in Baseball Alberta’s Developmental Round South Division .

With the majority of the team being first years this season, the pair of early games served as a good introduction to players who are just starting to get adjusted to midget ball.

That group learned the style pretty quick and managed to secure a big victory over Okotoks in the first game.

“We were short benched.

At the end of the game we only had nine of our 13 players, so we kind of had to manoeuvre around that. I think in that game a lot of our first years were aggressive at the plate, making contact and getting base hits and we were just able to get some runs in,” Braun said.

The same holds true for the Red Deer matchup, which took place three nights later at Great Chief Park. “We always like to beat Red Deer,” Braun laughed.

“It was almost a repeat of game one where we were swinging the bats, making contact. We got a few outstanding plays in the field where you take a double away and you

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make a catch.”

They also got a lot of help from their defense.

“We played some pretty solid defense and got some good plays. We just did the basic plays right. In our one loss, we had a couple of errors and it showed.”

Braun said the group showed a lot of promise in their first three games, though there were a few things that they need to improve on, especially

when it came to the loss to Olds. “The boys had awesome games those two games. When we played Olds, we knew it would be tough because they came in second place in Tier I last year, and went to Westerns.

“Our youth showed.

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According to Braun, the young squad, consisting of eight first-years, four second-years and one overage player, headed into the tiering round with a developmental focus.

“Our goal was just hang in Tier II, use it as a development year and then next year or definitely the year after we want to make a push for Westerns,” he said, adding that they’ll still be gunning for Tier I in the remaining three games of the Developmental Round.

“Tier I is probably a stretch. If we’re there, great, if we’re not we’re prepared not to be there.”

But if it turns out that they fit better in the Tier II picture, the group won’t be taking it lightly.

“We’d like to be Tier I. Realistically we’re probably not going to be there.

But if we’re in Tier II, we definitely want to be one of the top teams in Tier II,” Braun said, adding that the group will be gunning for a provincial championship this year.

“If we’re in Tier II, we definitely want to win it.

From what I’ve seen so far, I think in Tier II we have a legit shot at winning it but it will come down to execution and if the boys really want it. I think the talent is there, it’s just they’ve got to want it.”

The Dodgers play their next game on Saturday against the Calgary Cubs at Wylie Athletic Park in Okotoks. They play the remainder of their Developmental Round games this weekend.

“We’ve got a couple of practices this week, so we’re going to work on

some defensive holes that were brought up to us here in the Olds game, so we’re definitely going to try to tighten up the defensive side of the game. We’re also going to get mentally prepared for the game,” Braun said of the impending matchups.

Meanwhile, the Bantam AA and PeeWee AA Dodgers were also in action over the past couple of weeks.

The Bantam group got off to a great start when they defeated the Red Deer Braves 13-3 in their season opener at Kinsmen Park in Strathmore, but dropped their next two contests 15-7 against the Strathmore Reds and 13-8 to the Okotoks Outlaws Orange.

Their next game isn’t until May 28th when they play host to two games, first welcoming the Olds Spitfires to Michener Park at 10 a.m. before facing off against the Okotoks Outlaws at 4 p.m.

The PeeWee team fared a little better, picking up two straight home wins on opening day on April 30th, rolling past the Wetaskiwin Nationals 22-12 and a close 13-12 victory over the Coronation Royals. On May 1st, the group visited the Red Deer Braves at West Park Diamonds in Red Deer, but they couldn’t fend off their rivals and fell 17-1.

The PeeWees are back in action this weekend for a trio of games, including a 6 p.m. home matchup with Red Deer Braves #2 at Michener Park on Saturday.

A schedule of games for all teams can be found at www.baseballalberta.com. zcormier@lacombeexpress.com

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Horoscope ARIES

TAURUS

Mar 21/Apr 20

Apr 21/May 21

A restless spirit is the catalyst for a new project, Aries. This week you dive right into something that will take up all of your mental energy. Try to avoid slacking off in other areas.

GEMINI May 22/Jun 21

Taurus, thanks to your hectic schedule, achieving lofty goals this week may be a stretch, so aim for something a little more manageable and celebrate the achievement.

CANCER Jun 22/Jul 22

Gemini, though you may

You may be expected to step

be content to remain out

up and care for people all

of the spotlight most of the

HOW TO PLAY:

of the time, but this week you’re the one who needs

time, when you engage with others, you really can show

Cancer. All you have to do is

just how compelling you are.

reach out for assistance.

LEO

VIRGO

Jul 23/Aug 23

Aug 24/Sept 22

Leo, you have many good

Listen carefully to your

reasons to throw caution to

intuition this week, Virgo.

the wind this week, but you

Most of the time you can

may have to reign in your

trust that little voice more

adventurous spirit just a

than outside influences.

little bit. You’re an example

Focus on your dreams for

to others.

a bit.

LIBRA Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, when things become

Scorpio, even though you normally think cooly and collectedly, this week you

to iron out the situation.

may be at the end of your

You have a way of quickly

rope. Book some time for a

getting to the root of a

little R&R to recharge your

problem.

batteries.

SAGITTARIUS

CAPRICORN Dec 22/Jan 20

Sagittarius, positive

Capricorn, you have a

encounters, including an

measured and methodical

unexpected meeting with

approach to your goals. This

an old friend, could make

week, though, your sense of

for an interesting week.

fun may take over and steer

Your social life is booming.

you off course.

AQUARIUS

PISCES

Jan 21/Feb 18

Feb 19/Mar 20

Consider your words before sharing your perspective, Aquarius. You do not want to hurt anyone’s feelings, even if what you have to say is the truth. Word things carefully.

1. Belittled 2. Actress King 3. They pour drinks 4. Communicates 5. Take advantage of 6. Take on cargo 7. A stiff drink 9. Actress Watts 10. Natives of the American Southwest 12. Covered 14. The Science Guy Bill 15. Soviet Socialist Republic 17. Contraceptive device 19. Unfastened 20. __ student, learns healing 23. Ties the knot 24. Actor McKellen 25. Optical phenomenon 26. Turf 28. Foot (Latin) 29. Flub 30. Birds settle here 31. Calculator 32. Herbal tea 33. Catch 34. Pitcher Santana 36. Not for vegetarians 37. Japanese novelist

SCORPIO

complicated, you’re the

Your self-esteem soars this week when you go out of your way to put others’ needs before your own. Act from your heart, Pisces.

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

Oct 24/Nov 22

person people often seek

Nov 23/Dec 21

ANSWER

some special attention,

CLUES ACROSS

1. Administrative Review Board 4. Not worried 8. Rowan Atkinson played him 10. Stars 11. Indian city 12. North American nation 13. He partnered with Garfunkel 15. Understood 16. Foe

17. Jewish state 18. 2015 postseason hero 21. Largest English dictionary (abbr.)

22. Goddess of the dawn 23. __ Squad 24. Belonging to a thing 25. Food-related allergic reaction (abbr.)

26. Car mechanics group 27. Exceed in weight 34. Deserved 35. Singer Thicke

36. Clemencies 38. Critique 39. Resented 40. Type of tissue 41. Passages 42. It comes in a can 43. His heart is in San Francisco 44. Retirement account

ANSWER

14 LACOMBE EXPRESS

THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2016

Lacombe Express

deadline: Monday @ noon

CLASSIFIEDS To place an ad, call Toll Free: 1.877.223.3311 or classifieds@lacombeexpress.com email: classifieds@lacombeexpress.com

CHALMERS It is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to Gregory Leroy Chalmers of Gull Lake, Alberta, who passed away at his home on Friday, May 6, 2016 at the age of 60 years.

Greg was born on January 21, 1956 in Lacombe, Alberta. He did rock crushing and a year of custom combining across the U.S.A., and was building houses for Dowling Brothers when he married Vicky Steiger in 1981. They took over a dairy farm near Hoadley, Alberta. In the early 90s, Greg moved back into home construction with Spectrum Enterprises, which he started with his close friends, Jim and Blake. Greg and Vicky sold the dairy business and relocated to Gull Lake a short time later. Greg and his family moved into Rimbey for a few years, and this is where he met his second wife, Barb. They were united in marriage in 1999, and moved back to the Gull Lake area where Greg spent the rest of his life on his dad’s original property, eventually planning to open a golf course under the Diamond C name. In those last years at Gull Lake, Greg’s career path included a variety of jobs from home restoration, to construction, to truck driving. At the time of his passing, he had just purchased his own truck and was starting up his new company, Twin Coulee Ventures.

Greg was a great man who will be missed dearly by many people.

Greg will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his wife, Barb; and his children, Luke (Brandy) of Gull Lake; Crystal (Rickie) of Blackfalds; Jessica (Chris) of Blackfalds; Carl of Edmonton; Carolyn also of Blackfalds; and Nicholas (Natasha) of Rimbey. “Opa” will also be missed by his seven cherished grandchildren: Morgan, Davis, Zane, Samuel, Autumn, Blake, and Maddi. He will also be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by two brothers: Craig (Sue) of Beaumont; and Darcy (Marlene) of Sherwood Park; in addition to numerous nieces, nephews, other family members, and a host of treasured friends. Greg was predeceased by his parents, Ron and Elsie; and his first wife, Vicky in 1997.

Family and Friends are invited to a Prayer Vigil which will be held today, Thursday, May 12, 2016 at 7:00 p.m., at St. Margaret’s Catholic Church, Rimbey.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Margaret’s Catholic Church, Rimbey on Friday, May 13, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. with the Reverend Father Les Drewicki, Celebrant. Interment will follow in the Gull Lake Cemetery, Gull Lake. If friends desire, memorial tributes in Greg’s Memory may be made directly to the Edmonton Emergency Relief Services Society ~ Fort McMurray Fire, 10255 - 104 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 1B1 (www.eerss.org); or to the Red Deer Live-In Society, Box 20005, Red Deer, Alberta T4N 6X5. Condolences to the Chalmers Family may also be expressed by e-mail to: special_ reflections@telusplanet.net Funeral and Burial Arrangements for the Late Gregory Leroy Chalmers entrusted to the care of OBERHAMMER FUNERAL CHAPELS LTD. Rimbey, Alberta Telephone (403) 843-4445

GARAGE

SALE! Lacombe

Knights of Columbus Garage Sale & BBQ to support local charities.

Father Lacombe Catholic School, in the gym, 5114 - 54 Ave., Sat., May 14, 8 a.m. -3 p.m.0

Coming Events

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GET MORE COVERAGE WITH YOUR AD

JUST ASK FOR THE

• • • • • •

CLASSIFIED N.W. BUY

Ponoka Rimbey Eckville Sylvan Lake Lacombe Pipestone Flyer

Starting at 25 words for $45.90 Call toll free 1-877-223-3311 or Local 403-309-3300

Coming Events

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Ponoka News Stettler Independent Bashaw Star Castor Advance Weekender Lacombe Express Pipestone Flyer

Starting at 25 words for $53.55 Call toll free 1-877-223-3311 or Local 403-309-3300

Legal

780

INVITATION TO TENDER. Crown Grazing Lease for sale by tender (SW, NW & NE 30-85-21-W5 and SE & SW 25-85-22-W5, 154 AUMs, 838.3 acres, 20 km north of Peace River on Highway 743). Detailed terms of tender available by emailing dfrank@peacelaw.com.

Deliver tenders marked “WILLIBAR FARMS TENDER” with 5% of tender before Noon, June 10, 2016 to Messner Gelineau, Box 6750, 9913 - 100 Ave., Peace River, AB, T8S 1S5. Closing June 30, 2016. Further information call 780-618-2186.

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Medical

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870

20 UNIT MOTEL $750,000. More than just a retirement business. In the heart of Radium Hot Springs. Would consider diesel pusher on trade.

Call Bill 403-947-2427.

870

Legal Services

1260

CONTROL YOUR FINANCIAL future selling Watkins products. Watkins has provided stability & high income for its associates for over 145 years. Join for less than $50.

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Misc.

Help

880

JOURNALISTS, Graphic Artists, Marketing and more. Alberta’s weekly newspapers are looking for people like you. Post your resume online. Free.

Visit: awna.com/for-job-seekers.

Central Alberta’s Largest Car Lot in Classifieds

Contractors

1100

Misc.

Services

1290

CANADA BENEFIT GROUP - Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government.

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

Contractors

1100

• Concrete Formwork Company • Residential, Commercial, Agricultural • House Foundations

Call BRUNO

790

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career!

Employers have work-athome positions available.

Get online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-athome career today!

CELEBRATIONS HAPPEN EVERY DAY IN CLASSIFIEDS

Business Opportunities

Business Opportunities

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Fencing

1169 Misc.

Services 1290

ACRE FENCING Supply & Install CHAIN LINK Residential, Industrial & Commercial.

42 years experience.

Located in Leduc Serving All of Alberta.

780-986-0267 FENCE WAREHOUSE SUPPLY ONLY Chain link, Wood and Barbed Wire.

Buy Direct From the Manufacturer James @ 780-803-6491, Scott @ 780-668-8940.

Financial

1170

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Personal Services

1315

HIP OR KNEE Replacement? Restrictions in walking/dressing? $2,500 yearly tax credit. $20,000 lump sum cheque.

Disability Tax Credit.

Expert Help: 1-844-453-5372.

Roofing

1370

METAL ROOFING & SIDING. 32+ colours available at over 55 Distributors.

40 year warranty. 48 hour Express Service available at select supporting Distributors. Call 1-888-263-8254.

1400

Well Drilling

1400

Well Drilling

ALBERTA

TALL PINE DRILLING LTD.

FREE ES ESTIMAT

100%

CUSTOMER N SATISFACTIO

OVER 40 YEARS OF DRILLING EXPERIENCE • • • •

Water Well Drilling Steel or PVC Casing Pre Drilling Piles Water Well Pump Testing & Monitoring

• Submersible Pump Sales & Installation • Well Abandonments • Shock Chlorination • Backhoe Service

24 HOUR SERVICE TRUCK Domestic, Industrial & Oilfield

24 HOUR

www.tallpinedrilling.com Water Incentive Programs for Farmers

1530

Garden Supplies

1680

31 FULLY SERVICED LAKE LOTS - Murray Lake, Saskatchewan.

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, June 27 in Saskatoon. Lots range from 0.28 +/- to 0.35 +/- acres. Brennan LeBlanc: 306-280-4878; rbauction.com/realestate.

BEAUTIFUL SPRUCE TREES 4-6 feet, $35 each.

Machine planting: $10/tree (includes bark mulch and fertilizer). 20 tree minimum order. Delivery fee $75-$125/order.

Quality guaranteed.

403-820-0961

INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY & SHOP - Strathmore, Alberta. Ritchie Bros.

Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, June 15 in Edmonton. 2+/- title acres industrial property & 8000 sq. ft. shop. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652. Broker: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate.

Misc. for Sale

LAKE FRONT RESIDENCE - Pigeon Lake, Alberta. Ritchie Bros.

Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, June 15 in Edmonton. 1313 +/- sq. ft., 1 1/2 storey home - 0.2 +/title acres. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; Broker: All West Realty Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate.

MEIER AUCTION SALE for Park Auto & Diesel Repair. Saturday, May 14, 11 a.m. 52323 Range Road 225 Sherwood Park. $300,000 of Snap-On Tools & Equipment. For details phone 780-440-1860.

EquipmentMisc.

1620

A-STEEL SHIPPING CONTAINERS. 20’, 40’ & 53’. 40’ insulated reefers/freezers.

ModiÀcations possible windows, doors, walls, as ofÀce, living work-shop, etc., 40’ Áatrack/bridge.

1-866-528-7108; www.rtccontainer.com.

1660

1760

POLE BARNS, Shops, steel buildings metal clad or fabric clad. Complete supply and installation.

Call John at 403-998-7907; jcameron@ advancebuildings.com.

REFORESTATION NURSERY SEEDLINGS of hardy trees, shrubs, & berries for shelterbelts or landscaping. Spruce & Pine from $0.99/tree. Free shipping. Replacement guarantee.

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

SAWMILLS from only $4,397. Make money & save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & dvd: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT. 1-800-566-6899 ext.

400OT

Livestock

Pasture/ Land

3380

Pastureland Wanted

for 20 – 30 cow/calf pairs.

Call Coyne 403-704-3732

4020

5 BDRM, 3 bathroom, walkout at 5 Regal Close in Lacombe. Many extras like air conditioning, custom steam-room, heated garage, many recent updates including new shingles and eavestroughs. Lots of trees.

Well maintained. Asking $425 000. Please call for more info. 403-782-2031

Farms/ Land

4070

5 PARCELS OF FARMLAND near Hondo, Alberta. Ritchie Bros.

Auctioneers Unreserved Auction on June 9. Over 475 acres of Farmland & Grazing Lease. Contact Cody Rude: 780-722-9777; rbauction.com/realestate.

PASTURE & hay land. 400 - 8000 acres year round water. Management available. Central Sask.

Natural springs excellent water. Grazing available.

Other small & large grain & pasture quarters. $150k - $2.6m. Doug Rue 306-716-2671; saskfarms@shaw.ca.

Lots For Sale

4160

MacKENZIE Ranch, Lacombe, duplex lots, 4 left. Ideal Àrst time home buyer or investment.

Builder terms available.

403-556-3123

Motorcycles

5080

2100

FOR SALE. Simmeron Simmentals, fullblood full Fleckvieh bulls, yearlings and 1-2 year old polled and horned, A.I. bloodlines, very quiet, muscled.

780-913-7963; www.simmeronranch.ca.

Grain, Feed Hay

3190

PADS $450/mo.

Brand new park in Lacombe.

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

Down payment $4000. Call at anytime. 403-588-8820

Houses For Sale

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Auctions

Mobile Lot

2190

2008 SUZUKI C109, 1800 CC No shortage of power ALL the Bells & Whistles!!

44,600 kms.

MINT CONDITION Never laid down.

$7600. o.b.o.

(403)318-4653

Money

4430

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We can help! Call toll free or offgrade grain. “On Price depends on location 1-866-405-1228; Farm Pickup” Westcan of delivery. Lil Mule Feed & Grain, www.Àrstandsecond Logging 403-318-4346 1-877-250-5252. mortgages.ca.

Firewood

THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2016

CAREERS Successful Careers Start Here!

LACOMBE EXPRESS 15 Major Unreserved Bankruptcy Public Auction Sale as awarded by MNP Ltd: Complete Dispersal Of Rainbow

International Restoration Of Alberta

Wednesday, May 18th, 2016, 10:00 am sharp 12842-141 Street, Edmonton, AB

12345May 17th, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm VIEWING: Tuesday, and Sale Day from 9:00 am to Sale Time.

RING 1, STARTS AT 10AM: Selling office furniture, wood working tools, hand & power tools. RING 2, STARTS AT 10:30AM: Selling restoration equipment, cleaning equipment and inventory, approximately 20 trucks from 2006 – 2015, a 20ft seacan, and a Clark electric forklift

Visit www.auctions.ca For More Info,Photos And Listings GARY HANNA AUCTIONS LTD. (780-440-1075) 11303 Yellowhead Trail NW, Edmonton

The Crossing Resort NOW HIRING Located on The Icefield Parkway 12345in Banff National Park, Alberta, The Crossing is now hiring for the following positions: Service Station Attendants, Servers, Bartenders, Cooks, Dishwashers, Housekeepers, Cashiers and Maintenance personnel. Room and board provided at a minimal cost.

To apply and for further information please visit our web site: www. thecrossingresort.com and apply online or send your resume to info@thecrossingresort.com.

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12345 Nominate your rural healthcare hero for a 2016 RPAP Award For information and nomination packages, visit rpap.ab.ca/awards

FINANCE CLERK We currently are looking for an adaptable, motivated, dedicated individual to join our team as a Finance Clerk.

Expectations include but are not limited to: • Payroll verification and data entry.

• Establish and maintain computerized data base.

• Authentication and coding of vendor invoices.

• Receivable collections.

• Procurement and stock control.

Requirements: • Post-Secondary Diploma in Finance.

• 3 or more years of experience in accounts receivables/payables or payroll.

• Experience with computerized accounting system (Simply Accounting/ADP/Cortex).

• Proficiency in MS office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

EMPLOYER REFERENCES REQUIRED Send resume to hr@calnashtrucking.com

12345 Customizable and secure. From storage to workspace.

Steel containers from 8' - 53'. 20' & 40' skids with optional 4' landings available. Mount with twist locks.

780 440 4037 | SEACAN.COM MAJOR ANNUAL SPRING R.V. REPOSSESSED & CONSIGNMENT AUCTION SALE selling all manner of RVs: trailers, boats, quads, motorcycles and miscellaneous items

SATURDAY, 12345 MAY 14TH, 2016 Sale at 10:00 am VIEWING: FRIDAY MAY 13th, 2016 FROM 1:00 PM TO 4:00 PM

Call today for info on consigning your RV units

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CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION

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Your Quality Excavating Solution

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16 LACOMBE EXPRESS

THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2016

Three Day Sale - May 13-15 Co-op Fresh Whole Frying Chicken FRIDAY, May 13 to THURSDAY, May 19

$4.39/kg

$

1.99

2 Per Package Limit 1

Watermelon

Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts

each Whole - Red Seedless No. 1 Grade Imported

$

4.88

Purex or Cashmere Bathroom Tissue

$

4.99

$

$

6

3.96

Lay’s Potato Chips

220-255g

$

10

Raspberries

3 for Selected Varieties 650g

$

each 1.66L

$

2.99

Armstrong Cheese

4 for

26.36

Yoplait Source

Breyers Classic Frozen Dessert

6 for

Premium Quality Supersweet Variety No. 1 Grade Produce of U.S.A.

each Seasoned Frozen - 4kg Carton Limit 1

each Selected Varieties - 12 Double Rolls First 4

lb

Corn

each Cheddar or Pizza Mozzarella 900g - First 2

$

French Bread

2 for 170g Imported

$

5

9.99

each White or Whole Wheat - 450g

$

1.29

Central Alberta Co-op English Estates Centre – Lacombe 403-782-6200 Open Daily until 9pm www.centralab.coop