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October 10, 2013 edition of the Lacombe Express
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ICONIC: Exploring the history of the fl atiron building, a true Lacombe landmark – PG 3
CHALLENGE: Folks enjoy the second annual Gull Lake Centre Adventure Race recently – PG 25
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BY ANNA MARIE JUNUSSpecial to the Express
Keeping your money un-
der a mattress, hidden in
a fl oorboard, or tucked
away in a jar was not uncom-
mon for the early settlers of La-
combe, especially with reports of
bank robberies throughout North
America. The Merchants Bank of
Canada, established in Lacombe
in 1901, and the fi rst bank in La-
combe, wanted to change that.
They were conducting business
in a rented room in a school
house and also in the Victoria Ho-
tel. They knew that to convince
people to trust them with their
money they would have to offer
something that the settlers didn’t
have and something better than a
school room and a space in a ho-
tel. Hogle and Davis, a pair of ar-
chitects who had designed other
Merchant Banks, were brought
in and given the shape of the
plot, due to the grid system that
the town had adopted by creat-
ing streets perpendicular to the
railway tracks; they designed the
Flatiron building, fashioned af-
ter the famous Fuller building in
New York City.
The Flatiron, a distinctive
landmark in Lacombe, was built
out of bricks and sandstone in
1904. As an example of Edward-
ian Classical Revivalist architec-
ture, it conveys a more mascu-
line, solid and stable appearance
than the previously popular
Victorian buildings. Narrowing
columns and windows give the
appearance of height. An ornate
scallop-shaped hood over the
doorway, mosaic tile fl oors and
extensive woodwork throughout
the building offered an image of
power and wealth. What better
place than this to store your pre-
cious earnings? And it worked.
People began trusting banks. It’s
no wonder that many fi nancial
institutions built around this
time feature the same neo-classic
styling.
Two years later, the other
buildings on the Flatiron block,
all constructed of wood, burned
to the ground. The Flatiron was
undamaged. Because of this, the
town passed a bylaw that all fu-
ture construction in the down-
town area would be made of brick
and sandstone. As each building
was reconstructed, many not
only used brick, but followed the
Edwardian architecture of the
Flatiron. One could say, that the
reason the downtown core of La-
combe looks the way it does, is
because of fi re. It also provided
a booming business for the local
brickyards.
In 1922, in spite of its impres-
sive appearance, the Merchants
Bank of Canada went bankrupt
and the Bank of Montreal bought
the building and called it home
until 1967 when it was purchased
by Dr. McKibbon who made ex-
tensive changes to the building,
renovating it for medical offi ces.
The front door was lowered to the
ground to enable his patients eas-
ier access. A spiral staircase led
to upper fl oor apartments. The
main fl oor vault was removed to
make room for x-ray equipment,
although the basement vault still
remains. Later he joined forces
with another medical practitio-
ner who had bought the building
next door. They punched a door-
way between the two structures.
Later the building housed oth-
er businesses including an an-
tique store and a photo studio.
It was purchased in 2001 by
local business owners for a re-
ported $165,000. Several hun-
dred thousand dollars more
was poured into the building to
return it to its former appear-
ance. The front entrance was
raised back to where it was. The
inside was gutted and refur-
bished. Doors and windows were
replaced and the exterior was
reconstructed. It was discovered
then that the windows were nar-
rower at the top than at the bot-
tom which required windows to
be specially made.
On May 16, 2003, then Mayor,
Judy Gordon cut the ribbon and
offi cially opened the doors of
the refurbished building. It now
housed the Lacombe & District
Historical Society Interpretive
Centre on the main and basement
fl oors, Tim Horton offi ces on the
second fl oor, and an apartment
on the top fl oor.
In 2008 the Lacombe and Dis-
trict Historical Society closed its
doors to the Flatiron for a brief
time until they were able to ob-
tain funding. In only a matter
of months, the doors were open
again and the Society has been
going strong, offering various dis-
plays throughout the years. Last
year the displays focused on The
Girl Guides of Canada, The La-
combe Police Service, local dairy
farming, a Christmas Village, and
winter sports. This past year the
Flatiron had an exhibit of the
Gull Lake Centennial and is cur-
rently showcasing quilts from lo-
cal artists.
Throughout the years the Flat-
iron has been an important land-
mark in the City of Lacombe. No
building in the City is allowed to
be taller. It was featured in the
2005 movie The Magic of Ordi-
nary Days. It is the older of only
two fl atirons in Alberta; the other
is in Edmonton and known as
the Gibson Block. There are only
nine fl atiron buildings in all of
Canada. Any newspaper or mag-
azine story about Lacombe fea-
tures the Flatiron. The Flatiron
has also been the site of the town
water pump and a red light which
alerted the local police to emer-
gency calls.
With the sound construction of
the Flatiron, residents can expect
to see it standing strong for the
next 100 years.
LONG-LASTING ICON – Lacombe’s Flatiron has served as a symbol for the City for nearly 110 years. Anna Marie Junus photo
History of Flatiron entwined with the history of LacombeIconic downtown landmark one of only two such buildings in Alberta
4 Lacombe Express Thursday, October 10, 2013
Fall Community Clean-Up Campaign
Please place all items for disposal at the front your property, and not on the sidewalk, alley or street; items must be left at the property line. Debris left in the alleys will not be picked up. Ensure that pedestrian and vehicle traffic are not blocked. Do not place refuse next to or touching the bin used for normal household garbage pickup. Please have items place out by 7:00am on the day your area is scheduled.
Refuse must be organized and separated into piles for pick up. It is the responsibility of the homeowner to separate these piles. All items must be sorted and neatly tied, bundled or bagged. Trees, brush or limbs cannot be more than 10 feet long or they will not be picked up. Please separate material according to the list below for pick up:
-Brush & Wood – treated, painted, and stained wood needs to be separated into a general rubble pile. Do not include construction material in this pile. -Leaves, Sod and Garden Waste – these can also be taken to either the Wolf Creek recycle site. Leaves & garden waste can be taken to the green colored yard waste bins spread throughout the City for disposal. -Metals -Appliances including fridge, freezers, AC units etc. – all food must be removed -Furniture -Swing Sets & Trampolines - dismantled & separated according to metal/plastic components
Items that will NOT be picked up or are recyclable:
-Unmanageable piles & piles not sorted or separated -Hazardous Waste – oil, cleaning solutions, paint, antifreeze, aerosols, railway ties, etc. -Construction Waste – deck boards, fence boards, construction timber, drywall, concrete, roofing materials, porcelain toilets or sinks, etc. -Cardboard – please break down boxes and take to the Wolf Creek Drive recycle site for disposal.
Any items placed out after the schedule date for pick-up will remain the responsibility of the resident owner. For a full schedule of areas and pick-up dates please visit www.lacombe.ca and for more information call 403-782-6666 or 403-782-1261.
n-Up Campaign
ur property, and not on the sidewalk, line. Debris left in the alleys will note traffic are not blocked. Do not place
mal household garbage pickup. day your area is scheduled
October 15 - 24, 2013 Please do not set items out prior to October 12, 2013
NOTICE OF ELECTION And
Requirements for Voter Identification LOCAL AUTHORITIES ELECTION ACT (Sections 12, 35, 46, 53)
Local Jurisdiction: LACOMBE COUNTY, Province of Alberta Notice is hereby given that an election will be held for the filling of the following offices: Office Number of Electoral Division Vacancies Number COUNTY COUNCILLOR 1 Division 1 COUNTY COUNCILLOR 1 Division 2 COUNTY COUNCILLOR 1 Division 3 Voting will take place on the 21st day of October, 2013, between the hours of 10 AM and 8 PM. Voting stations will be located at:
Division 1 Alix Community Hall (5008 - 49 Avenue, Alix) Haynes Hall (SE 4-39-24-W4)(Haynes Rd.)
Division 2 Mirror Community Hall (5120 - 50 Avenue, Mirror)
Tees Hall (24 McNabb Street, Tees)(SE 25-40-24-W4) Westling Hall (RR25-0 and Milton Rd.)(SE 13-41-25-4)
Division 3 Lakeside Hall (RR 26-3 and Lakeside Rd.)(SE 4-40-26-W4)
Joffre (Motor Home on Railway Avenue) Blackfalds Community Hall (4810 Womacks Rd., Blackfalds)
In order to vote you must produce identification for inspection. The identification must be: (a) one piece of photo identification with name and address issued by a Canadian government whether federal, provincial, local, or an agency of that government, that contains a photograph of the elector and his or her name and current address, or (b) one piece of identification authorized by the Chief Electoral Officer under the Election Act (Alberta) with name and address as required by section 53(1)(b)(i) of the Local Authorities Election Act.
For a complete list of Voter Eligibility Identification Requirements please visit www.lacombecounty.com.
DATED at Lacombe County in the Province of Alberta, this 24th day of September, 2013.
Michele Grismer, Returning Officer
403.348.6564
McQuesten hopes to return to Council chambersBY BRIAN VOSSENLacombe Express
Bill McQuesten wants to
represent the people of La-
combe.
McQuesten, who has
been part of Lacombe
council in the past, is once
again running to represent
the people of his commu-
nity.
He said that Lacombe
needs to shift its planning
and start looking further
down the road.
“We think too small,”
said McQuesten. “We don’t
plan ahead and we don’t
think big. You look at the
other communities that are
fl ourishing around here,
they are thinking big and
they’re doing big. We need
to change our mindset and
plan for the future.”
McQuesten has served
on Lacombe’s council for
nine years previously and
for three of those years
as mayor. Now, he wants
to once again have the op-
portunity to make his voice
heard in the Council Cham-
bers.
It was a desire to be able
to directly impact his com-
munity that led McQuesten
to fi rst run for council in
the 90s, he said.
Being a citizen of La-
combe with a family in the
community, he wanted to
make sure Lacombe stayed
in good shape so his chil-
dren could enjoy it as well.
Now, McQuesten wants
to get involved again.
Not only to make his own
voice heard, but to make
sure City council is truly
acting in the best interests
of the people it is repre-
senting.
“Right now I fi nd that
council isn’t actually lis-
tening to the people. Coun-
cil needs to be more re-
sponsible to the people and
administration needs to be
more responsible to coun-
cil.”
McQuesten said when he
served on past councils, he
enjoyed the idea of plan-
ning for the future of La-
combe.
He added that, in the
right environment, work-
ing on council can be a very
positive process.
“You are doing futuristic
planning that will affect
generations to come. So it
has to be done with a great
deal of thought and with a
lot of input from the citi-
zens.”
Working on council is
also a large responsibil-
ity and it is important for
councillors to remember
that, said McQuesten.
“It’s a huge responsibil-
ity,” said McQuesten. “It
can’t be taken lightly.”
He added that, while
there is responsibility in-
volved in working with
council, it’s a responsibility
that he enjoys.
Should he be elected,
commercial growth would
be one area that McQuesten
would focus on, he said.
He added that, not only is
Lacombe not growing com-
mercially, it is actually los-
ing businesses. He said he
would like to see Lacombe
be more like some of its sur-
rounding communities and
be a little more aggressive.
“You look at the communi-
ties around us and they’re
proactive and they’re mov-
ing forward and we seem
to be stagnant, that’s quite
worrisome.”
Having had past experi-
ence with council is one of
his biggest strengths, said
McQuesten.
He said that his experi-
ence and background can
help Lacombe plan for the
future. “I’ve done some in-
novative things and I think
I can do some more.”
BILL MCQUESTEN
STORY TIME - Laurie McIntosh reads to her Grade 2 class at Father Lacombe School recently. Brian Vossen/Lacombe Express
Thursday, October 10, 2013 Lacombe Express 5
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Closed ThanksgivingMonday, October 14th
6 Lacombe Express Thursday, October 10, 2013
In April 2013, in order to fi nd out
what you really think about our
community, the City of Lacombe
conducted its fi rst-ever Citizen Sat-
isfaction Survey with residents.
We asked your opinion on sev-
eral different topics including, but
not limited to, the quality of life in
our City, your satisfaction about
the services, public safety, and
communications. Your answers
gave us important feedback.
The results show that we love
Lacombe and think it’s a pretty ter-
rifi c place to live.
Ninety-six per cent of you rated
Lacombe as good to excellent in
quality of life. Ninety-fi ve percent
rated us high in quality of environ-
ment. Ninety-four per cent said it
was a good place to live long term.
Ninety-four percent said it was
a good place to raise a family, and
92% said it was good to excellent
for cleanliness and neatness.
When you think of Lacombe, you
think of our heritage buildings and
our historic downtown. You love
our green spaces, parks, and trails.
Friendliness, sense of commu-
nity and ‘small town feel’ are also
marks of our city.
You ranked the Lacombe Fire
Department very high, I have to
agree they provide an excellent
service to our community.
You also gave a very high score to
the Lacombe Police Service which
is one of only seven municipal po-
lice forces in the entire province.
Both entities have served La-
combe for over 100 years, and con-
tinue to play a crucial role in mak-
ing our City a safe place to live.
Thank you for giving them the
recognition they deserve.
The Lacombe Memorial Centre
also ranked highly at 83%.
It is a beautiful building that
houses the public library, FCSS
and Anna Maria’s Cafe. It also pro-
vides great venues for many differ-
ent types of events.
It also appears that you agree
with MoneySense Magazine, which
named us the eighth best city in
Canada to live, the third best small
city in Canada, and the tenth best
place to raise your children.
One of the biggest concerns you
have is the lack of retail businesses
in our community.
The ability to shop locally is an
important feature of a thriving city.
Let me assure you that City staff
is continuing to work hard on at-
tracting and keeping businesses
in Lacombe. We believe that you
should be able to live, work, shop
and play in our fair City.
I invite you to take a closer look
at the survey results, if you haven’t
done so already. You can fi nd it at
our web site at www.lacombe.ca.
Click on the blue City Hall tab/
council and Legislative/Agendas/
May 27, 2013.
You will fi nd the Citizen Satisfac-
tion Survey there.
A city is not just about the coun-
cil and administration, but it is
about all of us. We all have a say in
how our City is run, and our suc-
cess depends on all of us working
together to keep Lacombe a clean,
friendly and safe place where all
can live, work, grow, and prosper.
Norma MacQuarrie is the CAO of La-combe.
No, not election day,
though that too will soon
be here.
No, we mean the decision
Lacombe’s current coun-
cil will be making on Oct.
15 when it fi nally passes a
resolution about the Solid
Waste Roadmap.
Lacombe’s controversial
and much debated Solid
Waste Roadmap issue will
come to a head when coun-
cil fi nally votes on the new
recommendations made by
City administration after a
summer-long engagement,
education and feedback-
gathering campaign.
This whole affair has
been going on longer than
some might think.
It goes back to November
of 2012 when council actual-
ly passed a resolution on the
original Solid Waste Road
Map with changes to come
in effect around April 2013.
It wasn’t until then,
when the City prepared to
implement one of the more
controversial aspects of
the plan, the replacement
of back alley dumpsters
with smaller roll-out bins,
that the City and its council
realized they may not have
made the best decision.
It would be fair to say
that, regrettably, the City
of Lacombe did not do the
best job of making the pub-
lic aware of its initial deci-
sion prior to implementing
the original program.
In fact, some City offi cials
have admitted as much.
It would also be fair to
say that, after realizing its
mistake, the City went out
of its way to make sure
the same thing didn’t hap-
pen again, engaging in the
aforementioned extensive
awareness campaign.
As mentioned before in
Lacombe Express editori-
als relating to the Solid
Waste Roadmap, the City
did its job and did it well af-
ter several representatives
of the community (who
were also doing their job in
the political process) made
it clear they didn’t agree
with all the points of the
plan.
The City came up with a
plan to engage the public
and received tremendous
feedback from several de-
mographics, creating a great
cross-section of the commu-
nity that the City could re-
ally use to make recommen-
dations to council.
Not only did the plan
work, the people of La-
combe can see it worked
by the changes made to
several of the original rec-
ommendations of the Solid
Waste Roadmap. Lacom-
bians now know they can
hold the City and council
accountable for their deci-
sions and that those same
organizations aren’t afraid
to admit mistakes.
Matthew Goudy, direc-
tor of infrastructure for the
City of Lacombe, said that
the whole process of the
Solid Waste Roadmap has
certainly been a large learn-
ing experience for the City,
but overall a positive one.
He said the City has
determined a lot of what
works and doesn’t work as
far as getting the public en-
gaged in the consultation
process.
Hopefully, the City will
put this knowledge to good
use by making the plan a
model for public engage-
ment in future plans made
by the City and council.
The success of the
awareness campaign sur-
rounding the Solid Waste
Roadmap has proved that
the City can and will truly
make the citizens of La-
combe part of its decision-
making process.
Goudy said that certain-
ly, aspects of the plan are
likely to be used in future
instances where the City
seeks public input.
Let’s hope he is right. It
would certainly save La-
combe a lot of headaches
in the future and help both
the City and its council
maintain the trust of the
people they represent and
work for.
Lacombe is a great place to live, work and grow
OPINION
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of the Publisher.
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without further notice.
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The Lacombe Express is a proud newspaper of
EditorBrian Vossen
PublisherTracey Scheveers
SalesLisa Thompson
Decision day isfast approaching
Norma
M a c Q U A R R I E
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Letters to the editor
October 20 - 26th is National Foster Family WeekOn behalf of the Central Alberta Child
and Family Services Authority Board, we
would like to celebrate the foster parents
and caregivers who provide care to chil-
dren and youth in Central Alberta.
Each year we take some time in October
to acknowledge the work of foster parents
and the contributions they make to sup-
port children and youth. National Foster
Family Week provides an opportunity to
celebrate the hundreds of Alberta foster
families who willingly embrace challenges
and support the most vulnerable children
and youth to reach their full potential in
life.
We hold foster parents in high regard
and would like to share a couple of their
comments with you to demonstrate why.
Please read these over and think about the
foster parents you know and the untold
stories. When you read these statements
from foster parents, remember to thank
Central Alberta’s foster parents for their
dedication and commitment to children
and youth in care.
“We have fostered many children over
the years but this child touched our hearts
to make a commitment to adopt. We
couldn’t understand how this child could
be all alone with no one asking for a visit
with child. No child has to face the world
the world all alone. We are happy to say
that this child is no longer alone, we are
now family.”
“Our foster youth may have some chal-
lenges requiring him to receive additional
supports in school and at his part-time job
but our teenager has shown he is capable
of so much more. We are proud to say that
this past year, he has successfully obtained
his driver’s license, purchased a vehicle
with his own savings account and pays for
his own car insurance. When he received
a traffi c ticket from running the red light
he paid it promptly. We let him know how
proud we are of him and his accomplish-
ments.”
These foster families have signifi cantly
impacted the lives of the children in their
care. They are truly amazing and make a
difference in Central Alberta communi-
ties.
For these and the hundreds of ways they
help children and youth, we would like to
thank foster parents during National Fos-
ter Family Week.
Across the country, caregivers are help-
ing young people in foster care build bright
futures by serving as foster parents, re-
spite caregivers, kinship caregivers, adop-
tive parents and private guardians.
More help is needed. If you’re interested
in more information about being a caregiv-
er, call toll free 310-0000, then 403-755-6104
and ask to speak to the Caregiver Recruiter
and gather more information. Information
is also available online at http://fostercar-
ealberta.ca/.
Please join us in recognizing foster par-
ents and caregivers in Central Alberta
communities. We extend our heartfelt
thanks.
Christine Moore Jason Sansregret
Central Alberta Child and Family Services Authority board co-chairs
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Readers encourage input
on roll-out bins issueAfter the public consultation process
undertaken by the City of Lacombe this
summer, the following are the new recom-
mendations made by Administration to the
Council for their consideration:
1. That the current mix of receptacle
types within the community be main-
tained, with new subdivisions receiving
roll-out bins. We understand that this
means where there are now back alley
dumpsters, those will remain; where there
are rollouts, those will remain.
2. a. That Council direct Administration
to implement a curbside blue box recycling
program in all residential areas of the City
on a weekly pickup schedule, and
2. b. That Council direct Administration
to modify the current Wolf Creek Recycle
Depot to allow for single stream recycling,
and
2. c. That Council direct Administration
to restrict the hours of operation at the
Wolf Creek Recycle Depot to Monday to
Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and
2. d. That Council direct Administration
to modify the monthly collection rates for
both commercial and residential service
to refl ect the modifi ed service, by increas-
ing residential collection rates by $2.90 per
month and commercial rates by $1.50 per
month for bi-weekly collection and $3 per
month for weekly collection.
3. That Administration conduct a Re-
quest for Proposal process to retain a third
party contractor to dispose of material col-
lected from the green bins, that Adminis-
tration purchase an additional ten green
bins per year, for fi ve years, and the cost of
these services be funded through a combi-
nation of rate increases and reserve trans-
fers. At this time, only grass clippings,
leaves and garden waste will be allowed in
the green bins.
More detailed information on these rec-
ommendations can be found online at la-
combe.ca in agenda reports, memos 1,2,3
and 4 of the September 15, 2013 meeting
agenda, under Solid Waste Roadmap - Con-
sultation Process.
There are two concerns with these rec-
ommendations -
1. Blue box recycling program
should have pick up in the back alley,
where there are alleys. This was piloted in
the further public consultation process.
2. Wolf Creek Recycle Depot hours
need to extend into the evenings and in-
clude weekends.
If you agree, or disagree, with these rec-
ommendations, Now is the time to let the
Mayor and Council members know your
thoughts. It is planned that these recom-
mendations will be voted on by Council at
the next meeting on Oct. 15 at 5 p.m.
Let’s be there to see how council votes
after a fi ve-month public consultation pro-
cess to refl ect the wishes of Lacombe resi-
dents.
Louise PickettMargaret Garrett
Lacombe
World Alzheimer Day is
important to recognize,
offi cials sayWorld Alzheimer Day has been marked
on Sept. 21 since 1994; and this year’s
theme is a ‘Journey of Caring’.
This theme resonated with us in the
Red Deer and the Central Alberta offi ce
of the Alzheimer Society of Alberta and
NWT because of our daily interactions
with the caregivers, families and friends
of people with dementia.
These are people involved in the jour-
ney through dementia because they care
deeply about someone with the disease.
We recognized the day by hosting a
lovely afternoon at the Kerry Wood Na-
ture Centre on Sept. 20, where attendees
learned about the secrets of caring for
themselves and living well from Dr. Alli-
son Ronda of the Red Deer Wellness Clin-
ic and Carol Foy of Studio Upstairs Yoga
and Wellness.
We extend our grateful thanks to these
two speakers who donated their time
and expertise; everyone went home with
something new to think about and try.
Days like World Alzheimer Day are
important to recognize the signifi cant
strides being made toward increasing
awareness and combating the stigma sur-
rounding dementia.
This year also served as an opportunity
to learn how to live well – with or without
dementia.
Janice FogartyManager, community relations
Alzheimer Society of Alberta & NWT, Red Deer & Central Alberta offi ce
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Dated at the City of Lacombe, in the Province of Alberta, this 30th day of September, 2013
Michael Minchin Returning Officer
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BY BRIAN VOSSENLacombe Express
Once the editor of a local
newspaper, Lisa Joy now
wishes to serve the citizens
of Lacombe in a more di-
rect manner.
Joy covered the activities
of Lacombe council for sev-
eral years as editor of the
Lacombe Globe.
Now no longer with the
Globe, Joy wishes to con-
tinue serving the people of
Lacombe as a councillor.
“It was a privilege and
an honour,” said Joy of
her time covering Lacombe
council.
“And I would like to con-
tinue that, continue serv-
ing the people of Lacombe.”
Joy said that because of
her experience covering
City council, she is already
up to date on the goings on
of council and has an un-
derstanding of how council
works.
“I know the issues,”
said Joy. She added that,
through covering council
meetings, she developed a
passion for local politics
and that is another factor
that led her to run for coun-
cil herself.
The people of Lacombe
also care about local poli-
tics, said Joy. She added
that, because the decisions
made by City councillors
affect people more directly
than other levels of govern-
ment, they matter most to
the people in the commu-
nity.
“Nothing impacts people
more than what happens
locally.”
She said that people are
more inclined to speak
out about what happens in
their own community than
about issues at the provin-
cial or federal level.
Joy also gave the ex-
ample of Lacombe’s Solid
Waste Roadmap and the
massive public feedback
around that issue as an ex-
ample of how much people
care about their own com-
munity. “There are more
(people) interested in local
issues because it affects
them directly,” said Joy.
“It’s their community.”
Also passionate about
Lacombe and its people,
Joy said her love for the
community is another trait
that would serve her well
as a councillor.
She said that Lacombe is
her home and she wants to
do what is best for it.
“I know the issues, I
know the people and I
know the community. And
I care about them.”
As a reporter, Joy spent
a lot of her time listening
to people and telling their
stories.
She said this would
translate well in the politi-
cal world, where she would
listen to people and then
represent their interests.
Fiscal responsibility and
transparent government
are issues that Joy would
strive for as a councillor.
She said that Lacombe’s
councillors have made a lot
of headway in this area and
she would like to be part of
that so she could see them
continue to do so.
Education is also impor-
tant to Joy.
She said that, if elected,
she would work towards
having Red Deer College
set up a satellite campus in
Lacombe so that students
from Lacombe attending
the College would not need
to commute.
Joy said that she knows
money is tight for a lot
of students and that they
can’t afford to drive back
and forth between the two
cities.
Joy hopes to shift from reporter to participant in council
LOCKED IN TIME - Zeke Pipke of Lacombe ATB stores a time capsule in the bank’s vault. The capsule contains drawings from 63 Lacombe students depicting their visions of the future. The capsule will be opened in October of 2038 during ATB’s centennial anniversary. Brian Vossen/Lacombe Express
LISA JOY
Thursday, October 10, 2013 Lacombe Express 9
BY BRIAN VOSSENLacombe Express
Wayne Tutty wants
Blackfalds to stay on the
right track.
Tutty, who is running for
mayor of Blackfalds in the
upcoming municipal elec-
tion, said he wants to once
again be involved in the
Town’s growth and ensure
it continues to be a place
people want to move to.
Tutty has been involved
with Blackfalds Town
council on and off, both as
councillor and as mayor,
since it was the Village of
Blackfalds, fi rst serving in
1977. Seeing that Blackfalds
was growing and wanting
to be a part of that growth
is what fi rst led Tutty to
run for council.
“At that time we were
a village and then we be-
came a town,” said Tutty.
“So I have been involved
in politics in Blackfalds for
many years. I was always
interested in the commu-
nity and the growth. When
I fi rst was on council there
was only 700 people so I
was able to see the progres-
sion.”
Tutty said he has always
been interested in the com-
munity and as such was in-
terested in local politics. He
added that he has gotten in-
volved with the community
on other levels outside of
his involvement with coun-
cil as well, working with
the fi re department, Agri-
culture Society and Cham-
ber of Commerce, just to
name a few organizations.
Still having a strong
desire to see his town de-
velop is one reason that
Tutty once again wants to
serve Blackfalds as mayor.
He said he wants to pro-
vide more amenities for
the Town’s citizens so that
they can continue to en-
joy Blackfalds as well as
continue to make living in
Blackfalds affordable for
its people.
“There’s reasons why
people come to Blackfalds.”
He added amenities and af-
fordability are among those
reasons and he wants to
make sure they continue to
be so.
Because of the growth,
Tutty said he would also
like to see Blackfalds de-
velop a community iden-
tity. He said that a com-
munity identity that shows
what Blackfalds is really all
about would give the people
something to be proud of
and would also give the
Town something to adver-
tise to others.
Having served on nine
different councils, Tutty
said his experience is a
great strength in his cam-
paign. He added that he
has proven his capability
as a leader in the past and
would do so again if elect-
ed.
“I think I have the ex-
perience, I have a lot of
knowledge about the gov-
ernment and I have worked
closely with the federal and
provincial (governments)
in the past.” He went on
to say that those relation-
ships between the federal
and provincial government
are important for a mayor,
as many of the projects
done by the community are
funded by the higher levels
of government and require
their cooperation.
Tutty also said that, as
every new council has dif-
ferent people with different
opinions, it is important for
council to form a unit that
can work for the better-
ment of the community. He
added that any Blackfalds
council will have to work
hard as the community is
growing so quickly.
Infrastructure is another
concern of Tutty’s due to
growth. He said that traf-
fi c rules are changing, and
Blackfalds is getting to a
point where it can no lon-
ger place businesses wher-
ever it has space and in-
stead has to consider things
like traffi c fl ow, parking
and other issues whenever
a new amenity, business or
other building is being con-
structed.
WAYNE TUTTY
Tutty hopes to take helm of Blackfalds council again
GENEROUS ENERGY - Vermilion Energy donated $2,330 of proceeds from a golf tourna-ment held in the summer to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lacombe & District. photo submitted
EVENTSFive years of Halloween Fun!
Come visit us – We’re dying to see you! Get into the spirit of Halloween at the Fifth Annual Haunted (green) House at Tees. This year’s theme is a Haunted Pirate Ship. Aye, Matey! Stow-away onboard and make your way through the decks of the not-so-deserted ship. Avoid the captain or he’ll give you two choices - join his ghostly crew or end up in Davy Jones’ Locker at the bottom of the deep. The faint of heart can take a walk through our pumpkin patch and view the many carved and decorated jack-o-lanterns, and young sailors-to-be can make a Halloween craft or two. The Haunted (green) House will be ready for victims (visitors) Oct. 25-31 from 7 – 9 p.m. at PJ’s Plantation at Tees, at the southeast corner of Hwy. 12 and Range Road 24-0. Admission is free, but a non-perishable food donation for our com-munities’ food banks would be appreciated. Call 403-784-3084 for more information.
Lacombe Dance Lessons - social and choreographed ballroom dancing. Traditional Two-step or Cha Cha/Jive starting in October. For details phone Cliff at 403-782-4094.
The Red Deer River Watershed Al-liance (RDRWA) will be holding their Ambassador Breakfast Oct. 18 from 7:30–8:45 a.m. at the Quality Inn North Hill. Cost: $15 per adult $8 per child (6-12 years old.) There will a presen-tation by Carol Kelly, founder and executive director of the Medicine River Wildlife Centre. She will talk about the steps a patient takes through the Cen-tre, the species they receive and why the animals come to them.T his presentation will also high-light how people can take steps to minimize the damage done to our wild neighbours. Carol will be accompanied by their educational animal Otis the Owl. Please join us in welcoming Otis as one of our newest Watershed Ambassadors for all of his edu-cational efforts with the Centre. RDRWA is one of 11 Watershed Planning and Advisory Councils
(WPACs) mandated by the Prov-ince of Alberta through its ‘Wa-ter for Life Strategy’. Through the Watershed Ambassador Program, RDRWA hopes to raise the profi le of the watershed, its stewards and celebrate steward-ship achievements throughout the watershed. RSVP to [email protected] or call Kelly at (403) 340-7379 by noon on Oct. 16.
Real Men Sing Barbershop! The Wild Rose Harmonizers Bar-bershop Chorus is a chorus for males of all ages who love to sing four-part a cappella harmony. We are a proud member of the Bar-bershop Harmony society provid-ing entertainment at seniors’ lodges, hospitals and numerous community and private functions
throughout the year. No experi-ence is required, just a love to sing. Join us on Tuesday evening, rehearsals from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Davenport Church of Christ (#68 Donlevy Ave.) For informa-tion, call David at 403-342-1318 or email [email protected]. Visit www.harmonizers.ca.
The Red Deer Legion Pipe Band is recruiting experienced and inexperienced people from the Central Alberta area, who are interested in joining the 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 or by email at [email protected]. Practices are held at the Red Deer Legion on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. and new members will start in November.
The Central Alberta Teachers’ Association is hosting a free wellness workshop on Oct. 24 at the Golden Circle Senior
Resource Centre in Red Deer from 1 to 4 p.m. The workshop topics are on understanding osteoarthritis and staying fi t at home. For more information and to register, call Jeanett at 403-782-9414 by Oct. 15.
A Drumming Circle is being held at Blackfalds United Church on Oct. 25 at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $10, $5 child and includes a drum. You are encouraged to bring your own drum if you have one. No experience is necessary and drumming circles help to relieve stress and aid people to feel emotionally and spiritually con-nected. Jeannette Hippie, a local drumming facilitator, will be lead-ing the group. Pre-registration is encouraged to ensure enough
drums. Contact Karen at 403-885-4151 or [email protected] to register or more information. Check our web site at blackfald-sunitedchurch.com for details of this and upcoming events.
The Learning Disabilities Associa-tion – Red Deer Chapter is ac-cepting registrations for ongoing multi-disciplinary tutoring, one-on-one developed specifi cally for learning disabilities, dyslexia, ADHD and other conditions. Contact Jeannette at 403-340-3885 or by email at [email protected] for more informa-tion. Visit www.LDRedDeer.ca.
Raise your mug in support of people affected by Alzheimer’s disease in your community! This Septem-ber and October you can make your coffee count by hosting a Coffee Break. We provide the coffee - you invite the people! Donations from your event sup-port local front-line programs and services, and provide help
and hope for people living with dementia and their caregivers. No break is too big or too small! Host a bake sale or game night! Try tea and sandwiches! At home or work, be creative and have fun! Call 403- 342-0448 or visit alzheimercoffeebreak.ca.
All aboard - Dinner theatre - fundraiser for Benalto Train Station - Will offer dinner and play A Bench in the Sun by Say It AinÐt So Theatre Group at the Benalto Community Hall on Oct. 19. Supper at 6 p.m. with theatre at 8 p.m. Tickets $50, available at Benalto Store or call Gloria Murphy at 403-746-5494.
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.
Jack Connors teaches a yoga class at Canadian University College. For more information, class schedules and locations visit facebook.com/YogaWithJack. The schedule for September-Oc-tober is Sunday 7-8 p.m.; Tues-day-Thursday 9-10 p.m. hot yoga at Dancer’s Edge in Lacombe; Wedesday - 9-10 p.m. hot yoga at Dancer’s Edge in Blackfalds and fi nally Monday-Wednesday from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. with GetFit Fitness in the Canadian University College Gym.
New to Lacombe? Contact La-combe Welcome Wagon at
403-348-9567 for free maps, information about the City & area, as well as free gifts from local businesses. New baby in the family? Contact Lacombe Welcome Wagon at 403-348-9567 for free information, baby product samples as well as free gifts from local businesses.
Youth Unlimited Drop-in Activites - every Tuesday and Thursday, for ages 12 and up. Movies, crafts, games, and more! It costs $2/night or $50/season (June-Sep-tember). Last Thursday of the month is girls only. Hours are 6 to 9 p.m. and activities run at the YU-Turn Youth Centre.
Daily historic walking tours run at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The tours, which explore down-town Lacombe, last about 45 minutes each. They start at the Michener House Museum and ending at the Flatiron building. Adults $10, children 16 and under are free. Daily tours are available seven days a week, all summer. To book a private tour, group/school/camp tour, or for more informa-tion call us at either 403-755-6935 or 403-782-3933.
Lacombe Writers Group meet every two weeks, on Mondays. Gentle and encouraging group with writers of all different genres. Call 403-885-4251 for more information.
Drop in Pool Tournament run every Saturday from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Lacombe Hotel.
Youth Unlimited Road Hockey for boys ages nine and up outside the Youth Unlimited Building (YU-Turn). $2/night or $50/season. Aug. 1 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the YU-Turn Youth Center.
Lacombe Farmers Market runs every Friday morning from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Michener Park across from the golf course on Hwy. 12. Every Friday morn-ing there will be vegetables, fruit, homemade baking and bread, crafts, jewelery, bird-houses, bedding plants, meats and more. Call 403-782-4772 for more information.
Circle of Friends - free weekly supper for the community, nutritious meals for anyone interested. It runs at Bethel Christian Reformed Church.
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Band of Brothers - Band of Broth-ers challenges men to an adven-ture: Reclaiming their hearts to God. It is a chance for men to be real about life and faith in a con-fi dential and informal setting. They meet Monday evenings at the Youth Unlimited building located in downtown Lacombe.
Taoist Tai Chi - a relaxing, low impact exercise; continuing classes year round, for those who have completed begin-ners or have learned Taoist Tai Chi before. Participate in classes of your choice. Avail-able in Red Deer, Lacombe, Rocky Mountain House, and Innisfail. Contact 403-346-6772 for more information.
Love to sing? Hearts of Harmony, a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, is an a cappella chorus for Central Alberta wom-en of all ages who love to sing and harmonize. Rehearsals are Monday nights from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Davenport Church of Christ (68 Donlevy Ave.) Join us any Monday night, you will be welcomed. Experience the joyful sound of four-part har-mony with a group of wonderful women. For more information, call Nancy at 403-357-8240, or our director, Sheryl @403-742-4218 or check out our web site at www.heartsofharmony.ca.
Coffee Time at the Lacombe Legion runs every Wednes-day morning. Come join us for coffee. $2. Gatherings run from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Lacombe Legion.
Old-time dances run at the Red Deer Legion every Wednes-day evening. Smorg at 5 p.m. with dance at 7:30 p.m. Cover charge $6. Country music runs Friday and Saturday evenings 7 to 11 p.m. 403-342-0035.
The Lord of the Rings: Exploring the Hidden Meanings of Tolk-ien’s fi ction - Many people con-sider The Lord of the Rings to be the greatest work of fi ction in the 20th century. But beyond a great adventure story, the work explores themes of power, ethics, faith and the good life. A series exploring these themes of J.R.R. Tolkien’s fi ction will be held at St. Andrew’s United Church at 7 p.m. on Sunday evenings. Everyone interested in the intersection of theology
and popular culture is welcome to participate. For more informa-tion or to register, contact Rev. Ross Smillie at 403-782-3148.
Local residents are invited to learn safe and effective strate-gies to manage their weight by attending an Alberta Health Services’ weight-management program. Weight Wise offers a series of free workshops led by AHS health professionals who share their expertise and guide interactive group sessions. The program is open to residents 17 years of age and older. (Family members and supporters are welcome to attend. The work-shops are not recommended for pregnant women.) Interested residents are welcome to regis-ter and attend all or some of the workshops, depending on their specifi c educational interests. This allows for a fl exible program that adapts to the needs of each participant. Workshop dates/sessions include: Nov. 19: Getting Started: Planning for success. Nov. 18: Nutrition: I know I should eat healthy, but how? Oct. 15, Nov. 26 & Dec. 2: Managing hunger and appetite. Oct. 22 & Dec. 3: Finding Balance: The role of calories in weight manage-ment. Oct. 28 & Nov. 5: Nutrition: The truth about what works in weight management. Oct. 29 & Dec. 17: Moving Matters: Includ-ing physical activity in your day. Nov. 12 & 25: Lifestyle Change: A tool kit for success. Dec. 9 & 16: Minding Stress: Effectively reduce and manage the stress in your life (Part 1 & 2). Weight Wise workshop sessions will be held in the Education Room at Bethany Collegeside, 99 Col-lege Circle. For more informa-tion and workshop times, or to register, call 1-877-314-6997.
The Central Alberta Retired Teach-ers’ Association is hosting a free wellness workshop on Understanding Osteoarthritis and Staying Fit at Home on Oct. 24 at the Golden Circle from 1 until 4 p.m. The workshop on Understanding Osteoarthritis will describe the symptoms, explain self management strategies and review various therapies avail-able. Staying Fit at Home de-scribes simple exercises that can be used to maintain and improve health and wellness while being at home. For further informa-
tion and to register call Jeanette at 403-782-9414 by Oct. 15.
W.H.O.L.E. - Widows Helping Others Live Earnestly. W.H.O.L.E. can help you adjust to your loss, to channel your grief into help-ing others who are struggling with loss, and to help you gain perspective as a person who has a new role to be fulfi lled. It’s about widow to widow interaction and socialization. It’s about being able to express with like-minded women the pain and confusion that comes with loss, as well as the encouragement and friend-ship to help you once again live a life fi lled with meaning and purpose...an earnest life. There are no councillors present, only a facilitator to help keep conversa-tions moving. W.H.O.L.E meets monthly and is open to widows of all ages. Space is limited, so please phone to book a spot. Refreshments will be served.
Lacombe Art Guild - the guild meets regularly on the second and third Tuesday of each month. A variety of workshops are provided for developing artists. Membership is $15 per year. Contact Betty Peers at 403-782-9968 or blog lacombeart-clubwordpress.com. Meetings runs in LMC Credit Union Room at 5214 50 Ave. in Lacombe.
Red Deer Celiac Support Group - our meetings are held the third Tuesday of the month at Sobeys South, 5111-22 St. in the Coffee Lounge at 7 p.m. Information on Celiac disease, symptoms, diag-nosing, gluten free diet, gluten free products, recipes, coffee and samples. Meetings for 2013 – Oct. 15 and Nov. 19. They would like to announce the formation of Stettler Celiac Support Group, meeting in the Board room of the Stettler Hospital, the fi rst Tues-day of the month. For informa-tion call Diane @ 403-742-0903 or Val @ 742-5217. For more information, in Red Deer, call Fay at 430-347-3248, Clarice 403-341-4351 or email Red [email protected] for information.
Are you having problems with someone else’s drinking? We are an anonymous group of men and women who can offer encourage-ment and support. Call Al-Anon Family groups at 403-346-0320.
Air Force Association of Canada. The aims and objectives of the
Association are to preserve and perpetuate the traditions of the Royal Canadian Air Force and to advocate a profi cient and well-equipped Air Force in Canada. 703 Wing in Red Deer provides a forum for serving and former participants in military and civil aviation to meet and enjoy the company of like-minded people. 703 Wing members meet at noon every second Saturday of the month at the ABC Country Restaurant, 2085 50th Ave. in Red Deer for a luncheon and business meeting. Contact President Al Low at 403-341-3253 or [email protected].
Writers’ Ink, The Red Deer & District Writers Club has weekly meetings (every Tuesday) in the old farmhouse at Sunnybrook Farm (4701 30 St.) from 7 to 9 p.m. We meet, share our writing, and offer constructive criticism to one another. We also do our utmost to improve our craft by Skyping professionals in the fi eld of writing, by inviting guest speakers to our Spring Workshop and to the occasional meet-ing. Our professional library is increasing as is our knowledge gained from members who are constantly seeking new challenges and sharing suc-cesses and failures with the group. Guests are welcome!
Food Addicts in Recovery Anony-mous is a 12-step support group offering a solution for all forms of food addiction. No dues, fees or weigh-in. Central Alberta groups meet in Red Deer, Lacombe and Rimbey. For locations and dates, call Joanne at 403-314-1972.
The Parkinson’s Society Educa-tion and Support Group runs the third Wednesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. in the Davenport Church of Christ. 403-346-4463.
An Amputee Support Group Meet-ing, sponsored by the Alberta Amputee Sport and Recreation Association at 7:30 in Room 2207 in the South Complex of the Red Deer Regional Hospital. Meetings the fourth Monday of each month. 403-357-3671.
Addict in the Family Support Group is a confi dential, profession-ally-facilitated support group. Meetings run every second Thursday at 4920 – 54 St. from 6 to 8 p.m. 403-342-0895.
Alberta Women’s Institute has monthly meetings; Hillsdown (second Monday, 403-347-0100); Leslieville (second Wednesday, 403-729-2420) and Ridgewood (fi rst Tues-day, 403-886-4129).
Power to Parent course, Satur-days 9 to noon Nov. 16 to Dec. 7. Featuring dynamic teaching materials from Dr. Neufeld. More information or to regis-ter www.shalomcounselling.com or phone 403-342-0339.
The Alzheimer Society will run a new session of the Seeds of Hope Family Learning Series fo-cusing on Early Stage dementia beginning Oct. 17th. Provid-ing education and support for families of persons living with Alzheimer Disease and related dementias, the series consists of several sessions with activi-ties and presenters to address specifi c issues related to each stage. Topics for the early stage series include Exploring the Experience of Dementia, You as the Care Provider, Understand-ing Dementia, and Planning Ahead. For details and to register for this free learn-ing series, please contact Chris-tine Prysunka, manager, client services at 403 342 0448.
The Central Alberta Retired Teach-ers’ Association is hosting a free wellness workshop on Un-derstanding Osteoarthritis and Staying Fit at Home on Thurs-day, Oct. 24 at the Golden Circle from 1 until 4 p.m. The workshop on Understanding Osteoarthritis will describe the symptoms, explain self management strategies and review various therapies available. Staying Fit at Home describes simple exer-cises that can be used to main-tain and improve health and wellness while being at home. For further information and to register please call Jeanette at 403-782-9414 by Oct. 15.
Free-Up Financial Living work-shop – Oct. 19th, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn how to develop a personal spending plan, priori-tize fi nancial goals and reduce debt. Registration information at www.shalomcounselling.
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Annual General MeetingWednesday, October 30, 2013 7:00 p.m.
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Lacombe-Ponoka P.C. Association
BY BRIAN VOSSENLacombe Express
With Blackfalds’ council
being elected by acclama-
tion, the only candidates
left in the race are those for
mayor of Blackfalds.
Both candidates, incum-
bent Melodie Stol and can-
didate Wayne Tutty, had
the opportunity to present
their platforms to voters at
a forum held at the Black-
falds Multiplex on Oct 3.
In her introductory
speech, Stol cited her work
ethic and showed her de-
sire to continue working
for the community. She
also advocated for contin-
ued transparency of the
local government through
open debate and involve-
ment of the community.
Stol said that the com-
munity of Blackfalds as a
whole, (including volun-
teer organizations, individ-
uals, business, council and
Town administration) is a
team that has and needs to
continue working together
to ensure a sustainable fu-
ture for Blackfalds. Part-
nerships outside the com-
munity are also important
to Stol, as many of the proj-
ects the Town of Blackfalds
undertakes are only pos-
sible through working with
other levels of government
and other organizations.
During his own intro-
ductory remarks, Tutty
outlined his reasons for
running for mayor, citing
his previous experience on
Blackfalds council both as
mayor and as councillor.
He said that the time he
spent on council he had
seen a great deal of growth
in the community and
wants to be involved in that
growth.
Tutty added he has
served Blackfalds outside
of council through a vari-
ety of volunteer groups as
well.
Tutty also stressed the
importance of partnership
and cooperation with other
levels of government as
well as Town staff and also
advocated for wise spend-
ing of tax dollars.
He added that he wanted
to run to offer the citizens
of Blackfalds a choice in
who they wanted for mayor.
During question period,
the candidates responded
to a number of questions
on different topics, dealing
mostly with issues current-
ly facing Blackfalds.
Both candidates were
knowledgeable on the is-
sues and whenever pos-
sible offered solutions for
problems posed to them by
members of the audience.
One important recur-
ring issue to come out of
the question period was
Blackfalds’ lack of ade-
quate funding due to rapid
growth.
Stol said that Blackfalds
is severely underfunded
by government agencies in
many areas because num-
bers used by those agencies
to determine funding are
skewed by the town’s rapid
growth.
She was also adamant
that she would continue to
work with government of-
fi cials to correct this prob-
lem in the future.
Tutty said the key to
achieving this was com-
ing up with plans to show
those offi cials that funding
is needed in the community
and that it will be utilized.
He reiterated Stol’s de-
sire to work with govern-
ment offi cials and once
again advocated strong
partnerships between all
parties involved with such
issues and hard work to
fi nd a solution.
Volunteer apathy was an-
other issue that came out
of the question period.
Candidates were asked
what they would do to get
more people involved in the
volunteer community.
Making volunteering
easier for potential volun-
teers is the key to fi ghting
voter apathy, said Stol.
She suggested removing
obstacles, such as child-
care, from those who would
otherwise be volunteering.
Stol added she is an active
member of the volunteer
community and that she
hoped her modeling that
involvement would be an-
other way to combat the
problem.
Tutty advocated a differ-
ent path, saying the best
way would to be to get peo-
ple, perhaps council mem-
bers or other volunteers, to
actively seek out potential
volunteers and fi nd out
what issues are preventing
them from volunteering.
Such active consulta-
tion was something Tutty
strongly advocated and
mentioned in his responses
to several questions from
the evening.
After question period,
candidates were invited
to the stand once more to
make their closing state-
ments.
Tutty again cited his ex-
perience with past councils
as a strength for his can-
didacy and stated plainly
that he has a great passion
for Blackfalds and wants
to continue being involved
with council as mayor.
While giving her own
fi nal remarks, Stol also
spoke of her love for Black-
falds and desire to consider
serving the community as
Mayor.
She said all the successes
she and her family have en-
joyed come from the com-
munity of Blackfalds and
she hopes to use her love of
politics to continue grow-
ing and supporting the
community.
GOOD LUCK – Mayoral candidates Melodie Stol and Wayne Tutty shake hands after an election forum held on Oct. 3.
Brian Vossen/Lacombe Express
Tutty and Stol present election platforms in Blackfalds
14 Lacombe Express Thursday, October 10, 2013
For more information contact:Michael Minchin
Phone : 403-782-1253
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.lacombe.ca
Request for Proposals Electrical Supply Consulting ServicesThe City of Lacombe is seeking proposals via a Request
for Proposal (RFP) for Electrical Supply Consulting
Services to be provided to the City of Lacombe for the
period Commencing November 1st 2013 to December
31,2016 (38 months). Extensions will be considered.
The RFP will define the content of the proposal. You
are urged to structure your responses accordingly with
sufficient details to ensure it is complete, appropriate
and competitive.
All interested parties are invited to view and print the
full Proposal from the City of Lacombe website
www.lacombe.ca or Alberta Purchasing Connections
www.purchasingconnection.ca. All updates and addendums will be issued through these sites only.
Any interested parties must submit proposals and
confirm City Hall’s receipt of them no later than
2:00 pm local time on October 10, 2013.
Only proposals submitted within the time frame and
guidelines provided will be considered. A school trustee is the student advocate for the best education
An education provides the requirements for one to achieve their goals
My Beliefs: Education enables
a society to achieve social justice
Locally elected trustees are accountable to their community
Howard
F R E D E E N
Peter Talbot was La-
combe’s fi rst politician. He
came from Ontario in 1890
to teach school at Macleod,
Alberta.
Two years later he moved
to Lacombe as principal of
the pioneer Nelson school.
Here he claimed a home-
stead, established a herd of
purebred Shorthorn cattle,
gained regional promi-
nence as a promoter of
cattle improvement, and in
1902 was elected to the Leg-
islative Assembly of the
Northwest Territories.
In 1904, he was elected
to the Canadian House of
Commons as the Liberal
representative for the rid-
ing of Strathcona.
When Alberta became
a province in 1905 he was
appointed to the Senate
representing the senato-
rial division of Alberta and
the time had come to elect
the individuals to form the
fl edgling legislature of this
infant province.
There were only two par-
ties, Liberal and Conserva-
tive. Those elected would
designate where the seat
of government would be lo-
cated; here too there were
only two viable choices –
Calgary or Edmonton. The
rivalry was fi erce. The La-
combe constituency nomi-
nated Andrew Gilmour as
its Conservative contender;
Bill Puffer won the nomina-
tion for the Liberal party.
Both men were well known
livestock dealers in the re-
gion, Puffer since 1895 and
Gilmour since 1897.
Homesteaders guarded
their franchise most seri-
ously.
One pioneer related the
story of his rivalry with his
neighbour, a man of the op-
posite political stripe. Ev-
ery meeting, usually across
the fence as they rested
their teams harnessed to
the farm implements ap-
propriate to the season, fea-
tured political arguments.
The intensity of those de-
bates escalated as voting
day drew near, each hoping
to convert their neighbour
and thereby protect their
own vote.
That was vital for they
farmed 11 miles from town
and to walk that distance
while horses rested after
their long day in the fi eld
was not an enticing pros-
pect. So they made a pact.
Since each vote would
merely cancel the other
they would both forego
their franchise.
But the narrator har-
bored doubts about his
neighbour. He tuned his
ear to proceedings next
door and late in the day
decided his neighbour had
been less than sincere, so
he turned his team into the
pasture and hoofed it into
town. It was as he feared. In
the twilight on the last mile
into town he met his neigh-
bour, homeward bound.
Electioneering was an
arduous process in those
early days.
Serious candidates and
their constituents put a
great deal of stock in per-
sonal contact. This meant
hundreds of miles on the
campaign trail each elec-
tion, miles covered by
shanks mare, by horse-
back or by buggy, the only
modes of transportation
available in the years be-
fore roads and automobiles
and modern communica-
tions existed.
It was hard on the can-
didates but it had its ad-
vantages. There was none
of the false glamour of
the makeup room, no TV
prompting or the other
gadgets employed today
to make a weak candidate
appear knowledgeable, elo-
quent and able.
Each candidate had to
stand on their own two
feet, selling self and party
on the basis of face to face
presentations. As a voter
you got what you saw and
heard.
Nothing more. Nothing
less.
Sometimes a candidate
would travel with his oppo-
nent, perhaps for compan-
ionship on the long drive,
perhaps to reduce costs, or
perhaps because they both
wanted the last buggy or
cutter available from the
local livery. On such occa-
sions enough heat might be
generated during the ride
that they would not feel
the cold of the evening or
the chill of the hall not yet
warmed by the fi re in the
old stove.
Indeed they might have
had to light that fi re them-
selves after they arrived at
their destination.
Mr. Puffer had a favou-
rite story about his years
as a politician, one that
resulted from the travel-
ing arrangement with his
political opponent. On one
occasion his companion
of several previous trips
was indisposed for a sched-
uled meeting. Mr. Puffer
rose to the challenge. Hav-
ing heard his opponent’s
speech several times in the
past weeks he undertook to
deliver it himself.
With eloquence he de-
molished himself as the sit-
ting member and the party
he represented.
No possible good he said
could come on reelecting
him to the house for an-
other term. Having com-
pleted this speech he then
delivered his own in which
he defended his actions and
those of his party.
He won the election and
old-timers said this inci-
dent brought him votes he
might not otherwise have
received. Politics was ob-
viously fun in those days.
Libel, the bane of every
public fi gure today did
not appear to cross their
minds. Speech was truly
free. Looking back on those
times one pioneer said,
“People stood up for some-
thing in those days and
were not ashamed of it.
They had convictions and
did not hesitate to stand up
and be counted.
Our parents read widely
on the current issues and
political questions of the
day. We discussed these
matters at home and en-
couraged our family to par-
ticipate.
Today it seems impos-
sible to ever know the real
truth of any issue and ev-
eryone is too engrossed in
their own affairs to take
time for serious political
debate.”
The fi rst item of business
for the neophyte politicians
was choosing the site for
the seat of government.
Each member had hopes
for their own riding but re-
alistically there were only
two choices, Calgary or Ed-
monton.
In the jockeying for posi-
tion Puffer saw his oppor-
tunity. He would support
the Edmonton bid provided
that its proponents would
support Lacombe’s bid to
the federal government for
the proposed Experimen-
tal Farm. And so the die
was cast; Edmonton got the
Legislative Building and
Lacombe got the Experi-
ment Station!
A look at local politics in the pioneer years
Thursday, October 10, 2013 Lacombe Express 15
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Let’s talk about the danger of kitchen fi res
Lacombe Fire DepartmentLacombe Fire Department
BY ED VAN DELDENLacombe Fire Chief
The fi re commissioners’ offi ce
reports that one quarter of all
house fi res in 2010 began in the
kitchen.
Certainly Lacombe has had its
share of kitchen fi res in the past
year. During the investigation of
these incidents several common
themes emerge. The fi rst is that
they are most often started on
the stovetop and most involve
overheated cooking oils.
The second is that the fi re is
spread by the simple action of at-
tempting to move the pot off the
stove. The pots are often dropped
because the hands get burned
while attempting the move. The
oil is fl uid and now spills over a
larger area. The third common
element is that fi re extinguishers
were not readily available.
Anyone that cooks could have
a stovetop fi re. There are ways to
reduce the chances of this occur-
ring.
There are ways to reduce the
consequences and there are ways
to prepare should a fi re become a
reality in your home.
Reduce your chances of hav-
ing a stovetop fi re by using ap-
pliances that have the ability to
control the temperature of the
cooking surface, especially if us-
ing oils. Keep a snug fi tting lid
handy and always remain in the
kitchen when cooking.
Always supervise children and
turn pot handles in. Pot handles
hanging over the ledge of a stove
can easily be knocked over, even
by careful adults, causing burns
to those in the area or igniting
nearby surfaces.
Reduce the consequences of a
stovetop fi re by simply leaving
the pot on the stove.
This is so critical and such a
common mistake that it’s worth
repeating.
Leave a burning pot on the
stove! If possible slide a lid over
the pot and then if possible turn
the heat off.
Trying to move the pot to the
sink will almost always result in
a dropped pot and/or burns to
the hands and arms. A dropped
pot will always increase the size
and spread of the fi re. Although
it’s a bad thing, there is no better
place in your home for a burning
pot than on the stove. Call 9-1-1.
Keeping a pan lid or cookie
sheet that can smother fl ames
handy and using minimal
amounts of oil are good ways to
decrease the chances of start-
ing a fi re or extinguishing one
long before it starts or becomes
a problem. Once again, should
a cook fi re ignite and develop
sooner than you can extinguish
it, call 9-1-1
Prepare by purchasing a suit-
able fi re extinguisher and be
knowledgeable in how to use it.
Almost all fi res start small and
having a fi re extinguisher handy
at that time can signifi cantly im-
pact the spread and size of the
fi re.
Use it if you’re competent and
comfortable with the situation.
In all cases get everyone out of
the building and call 9-1-1.
Always call 9-1-1, even if you
think you have the fi re con-
trolled. Some fi res can appear
extinguished to the naked eye
that are really secretly still burn-
ing We have some neat equip-
ment that can detect hidden hot
spots and give you some peace of
mind that the fi re is truly extin-
guished.
Fires can happen to anyone,
anytime. Are you and your fam-
ily ready? We can help. Call our
offi ce at 403-782-1230 and leave a
message if we aren’t in.
16 Lacombe Express Thursday, October 10, 2013
Fire Prevention October 6-12, 2013October 6-12, 2013
Week
Blackfalds Fire Department grows with communityBY ROBERT COTEBlackfalds Fire Chief
The Blackfalds Fire Depart-
ment continues to respond to
numerous calls as our commu-
nity continues to increase in
population. With this growth we
are looking for new volunteers to
join our department.
We have a great dedicated
membership that is actively in-
volved not only with the fi re de-
partment but also with commu-
nity events. If you are interested
in joining or curious please feel
free to come down to the fi re hall
on a Wednesday evening at 7 p.m.
or you could go to the town web
site for an application form.
Currently the Blackfalds Fire
Department is on pace with the
previous year’s call volume.
Usually the second half the
year is when we typically see
an increase in calls. The Fire
Department has responded to a
variety of calls from Jan. 1st to
Sept. 30th.
The following are the types of
calls received:
- Catalogue Alarms dispatched
to 21 incidents.
- Carbon monoxide alarm dis-
patched to two incidents.
- Motor vehicle collisions dis-
patched to six incidents.
- Medical assists dispatched to
eight incidents.
- Structure fi res dispatched to
fi ve incidents.
- Vehicle fi res dispatched to
fi ve incidents.
- Grass fi res dispatched to nine
incidents.
- Investigation calls dispatched
to nine incidents.
- Hazmat calls dispatched to
three incidents.
- Mutual aid for fi res dis-
patched to nine incidents.
Out of the 21 calls we were
stood down either on route or
just at the hall 90% of the time. It
was mostly due to the homeown-
ers had burnt something while
cooking or the detectors were not
properly maintained.
This year’s fi re prevention
theme is Prevent Kitchen Fires.
With the call summary you
can see that paying attention
while cooking is important and
maintaining detectors is also
just as important. There are a
few precautions you can take
to minimalize the risk of fi re or
burns while cooking.
Turning pot handles inward
reduces the chances of pots and
pans with hot substances being
knocked from the stove. While
cooking, keep a pan lid nearby
to smother any fl ames that do
ignite. Wear oven mitts when
handling any hot cooking items
to avoid burns and be sure to
inspect oven mits regularly for
holes.
As mentioned, smoke detec-
tors are an important of fi re
safety in the kitchen and in gen-
eral. While they can be frustrat-
ing, particularly while cooking,
it is important to make sure
all smoke detectors are hooked
up and functioning properly.
Be sure to test smoke detecors
monthly and change batteries
once a year.
The Blackfalds Fire Depart-
ment would like to remind resi-
dents to ensure that at least once
a year you check, test and main-
tain your smoke, heat and car-
bon monoxide detectors.
Also, if you have young chil-
dren practice what to do if there
is an emergency with an escape
plan. Make sure your plan has
more than one exit and that no
matter what route is taken out of
the building that all family mem-
bers meet up at a central muster
point located at a safe distance.
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Fire Prevention October 6-12, 2013October 6-12, 2013
Week
Clive volunteer fi re department’s new training facilityBY MONTE ZAYTSOFFClive Fire Chief
The Clive Volunteer Fire De-
partment will soon be opening its
doors to its new training facility.
The facility is located in the
Village of Clive west of the Clive
Maintenance Shop and Fire Hall.
This project was started about
two years ago with the goal to
train local volunteer fi re fi ght-
ers in a hazardous, yet controlled
atmosphere in order to be better
prepared for emergency situa-
tions.
The Fire Department pur-
chased three Sea-Cans in the
spring of 2011.
These were then arranged into
two different levels to simulate a
multi-level building. Holes will
be cut to simulate windows and
doors.
Stairs were put in to accom-
modate two levels. Moveable
walls will be installed to simulate
hallways and rooms and vari-
ous different fl oor plans. Live-
fi re simulating burning Class
“A” combustible materials and
smoke will be installed to simu-
late an interior building fi re.
This structure is also designed
to accommodate confi ned space
training.
Ground ladders are used at
times to simulate roof access. A
rail around the top of the struc-
ture will be used to attach ropes
for lifting tools to the roof.
Clive Fire Department volun-
teers will train in the facility and
it will also be available for use by
other area fi re departments for
training.
The facility provides simula-
tion of environments fi refi ghters
encounter during fi refi ghting in
structures. Incidents involving
heat and specialized rescue situ-
ations require a comprehensive
training program that demands
a facility such as this.
This training of our volunteer
fi refi ghters in the areas of inte-
rior tactics, search and rescue,
‘man-down’ drills, how to prop-
erly vent a building and various
other training makes them better
prepared for various emergency
situations. This facility will also
enhance the tactical skills of var-
ious tactical teams through the
application of strong leadership/
command techniques.
Similar facilities are used by
other fi re departments and even
fi re schools elsewhere in Alber-
ta. Now, Clive is bringing this
training tool to Central Alberta.
This new facility will allow
Clive fi refi ghters to train in a
more realistic environment that
will translate into Clive having
better trained fi refi ghters in the
fi eld. After a fi refi ghter learns a
skill, it is essential that he or she
continues to practice and hone
that skill so that those skills are
not lost.
When fi refi ghters train, it is
largely through simulations and
scenarios. The more realistic
the simulation or scenario, the
better the training for the fi re-
fi ghter. The better the training is
for the fi refi ghter, the better they
will perform in the fi eld.
Clive Fire would like to thank
the following contributors for
without which this project would
not be possible: Encana, Clive Li-
ons Club, Dynamic Oilfi eld, La-
combe County, Village of Clive
and various other organizations
and personal contributions.
Although the major work for
this project has been done, dona-
tions to do the fi nishing details of
the project would be appreciated.
Donations - monetary or in
kind - for this facility can be ar-
ranged by contacting Carla Ken-
ney at 403-784-3366.
Clive Fire DepartmentClive Fire Department
18 Lacombe Express Thursday, October 10, 2013
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Fire Prevention October 6-12, 2013October 6-12, 2013
Week
Fire safety tips for every part of your homeIt’s Fire Prevention Week,
and time to remind homeown-
ers about the dangers of fi re and
how to stay safe.
This year’s theme is Prevent
Kitchen Fires, but there is of
course more than the kitchen to
keep safe from a fi re’s devasta-
tion. The following paragraphs
highlights some useful tips for
keeping your house virtually
‘fi re-safe’.
In the living room, keep an
eye on the fi replace - always use
a fi re screen, ensuring it is the
appropriate size for the fi replace
opening. Also, it’s important to
not overload electrical outlets or
use extension cords in the place
of additional outlets.
Smokers should check fur-
niture for fallen cigarettes or
embers, which can smolder
for hours before bursting into
fl ames.
According to Fire Prevention
Canada, residents should also
ensure careful use of smoking
materials and extinguish them in
water before disposal and never
leave cigarettes in an ashtray un-
attended.
In bedrooms, it’s important to
install at least one smoke alarm
outside each sleeping area. For
improved safety, install a smoke
alarm in every bedroom.
In considering the basement
and attic areas, the Fire Preven-
tion Week web site also recom-
mends folks remove all combus-
tible and fl ammable materials,
and to store gasoline in well-
ventilated areas. Do not store
propane indoors and use only
approved containers to store and
transport gasoline.
And when it comes to furnaces,
it’s vital to have a yearly mainte-
nance check of the furnace car-
ried out by a professional.
When replacing an old fur-
nace, consult a professional to
determine the most safe, eco-
nomical and effi cient system for
your home.
Finally, in the garage remem-
ber that fl ammable materials –
thinners, gasoline, paints, indus-
trial cleaners – should be stored
neatly in approved containers
and away from possible ignitable
sources.
Do not smoke, or leave matches
or lighters in the garage or work-
shop. And it’s also important to
keep the area clean. Remove gar-
bage, paper products, oily rags
and wood shavings.
It’s also important that fami-
lies have an escape plan in the
event of a fi re. According to Fire
Prevention Canada, statistics re-
veal 78% of deaths from fi re oc-
cur in the home, with most fatali-
ties taking place between 2 and 4
a.m., while occupants are asleep.
That is why it is critical to de-
velop an escape plan, because
one needs to react quickly since
with a fi re the smoke is black and
thick, making it impossible to
see. There is also no time for in-
decision; an entire home can be
engulfed within fi ve minutes.
In order to be able to react
quickly, draw a fl oor plan of your
home showing all possible exits
from each room. Where possible,
plan two exits: a main route and
an alternate route from each
room. You should practice your
plan at night as well, getting
down on your hands and knees
with a fl ashlight while crawling
to safety.
Heavy smoke impairs breath-
ing, which is why staying close
to the fl oor increases chances of
escape. And fi nally, designate a
meeting place outside your home
in the event of a fi re.
For more information, check
out Fire Prevention Canada’s
web site.
Alix Fire DepartmentAlix Fire Department
Thursday, October 10, 2013 Lacombe Express 19
HOW TO PLAY:
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 dark-er line. You already have a few num-bers to get you started. Remember: You must not repeat the numbers 1 through 9 in the same line, column or 3x3 box.
ANSWER
Horoscope
Aries, avoid making
promises unless
you intend to keep
them. If you cannot
commit your time or
effort, then explain the
situation rather than
backing out later.
Others view you in an
entirely different light
than you view yourself,
Taurus. Consider their
perspectives and keep
an open mind. It might
just help you grow as a
person.
Many ideas are running through your head,
Gemini. But you have to stick with one idea and go with it. Though
this may seem like trying to fi nd a needle
in a haystack, the focus will pay off.
Someone puts all of
their faith in you this
week, Cancer. Don’t be
nervous about living up
to their expectations.
Just operate the way
you always do and
things will work out.
Leo, a number of things keep you
occupied this week. The only diffi culty will be narrowing down exactly what you
want to do. Give this decision the attention it
deserves.
Virgo, no matter how many times you voice your opinion, there seems to be
one person who just doesn’t seem to catch
on to your line of thinking. Accept such differences of opinion.
Libra, sometimes you
put blinders on to
situations that make
you uncomfortable. It
is your way of coping.
But this week you need
to keep your eyes wide
open.
Scorpio, you do not have the patience for puzzles this
week. Encourage coworkers and family
members to be as concise as possible when declaring their
intentions.
Sagittarius, this week
you will have to do a
number of things on
your own. Make the
most of this situation,
as it might just prove
to be a good test of
character.
A change of scenery could provide the
change in perspective you need right now,
Capricorn. The trouble is fi nding the right time
to get away. Plan a weekend trip if you can
manage it.
Aquarius, even though
you may not relish
the role, you often
have to be the voice
of reason. Express
yourself clearly but
take others’ ideas into
consideration as well.
Channel all of your
creative ideas into one
big project, Pisces.
Once you have taken
that initiative, the
project will take off.
ARIESMar 21/Apr 20
TAURUSApr 21/May 21
GEMINIMay 22/Jun 21
CANCERJun 22/Jul 22
LEOJul 23/Aug 23
VIRGOAug 24/Sept 22
LIBRASept 23/Oct 23
SCORPIOOct 24/Nov 22
SAGITTARIUSNov 23/Dec 21
CAPRICORNDec 22/Jan 20
AQUARIUSJan 21/Feb 18
PISCESFeb 19/Mar 20
ANSWER
CLUES ACROSS 1. Most favorables 7. 23rd Greek letter 10. Rated higher 12. Immature herring 13. Malignant skin
neoplasm 14. Orange-red spinel 15. Hunted beings 16. Be obedient to 17. Excavate with a
shovel 18. = to 100 cauris 19. Lose hold of 21. Highest card 22. Western Union
message 27. The “Show Me”
state 28. Early photo
process 33. A public
promotion 34. A group of
statues 36. A single thing 37. Ireland 38. A raised speaking
platform 39. Leavened bread 40. Farm animal
shelter 41. Oral polio
vaccine 44. Chinese fi ne silk
silver 45. Chocolate-
colored acidic pulp pod
48. ____ off 49. Hagiographa 50. Manuscripts,
abbr. 51. Over the sea
CLUES DOWN 1. Stare
impertinently 2. Address a deity 3. Converts hide
into leather 4. Matrimonial
response 5. 13th Hebrew
letter 6. Dentist’s
organization 7. Fleshy fungus
caps 8. Kill violently 9. License &
passport 10. Refereed 11. Arbor framework 12. Luxuriant dark
brown fur
14. Group purchasing protest
17. Insecticide 18. An island group of
the S Pacifi c 20. A wooden hole
plug 23. A purine base
found in DNA and RNA
24. Spanish park 25. Atomic #18 26. Married woman 29. And, Latin 30. Cantonese dialect 31. Causing physical
hurt
32. Short trips or tasks 35. Small craving 36. Paddled 38. Leuciscus
leuciscus’ 40. Parting phrases:
good-____ 41. Figure skater Yuka 42. Opera song 43. Create social or
emotional ties 44. Opposite of LTM 45. Icahn’s airline 46. Air Reserve base
(abbr.) 47. Russian manned
space station
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All applicants are thanked for their interest, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants will be required to bring a current Criminal Records Check to the interview.
Police Administrative Associate - Customer Service Lacombe Police Service (LPS)
Reporting to the Office Manager, this position provides immediate assistance in emergency and
non-emergency situations to Lacombe Police Service members, the general public, as well as
internal and external partners. The successful candidate may also be cross-trained in records
management and court liaison duties. The Lacombe Police Service Administrative Associates
operate in a team environment and may be called upon to assist in all areas of customer and
member support.
Basic duties: Receive, generate and process over-the-counter inquiries, information and
Investigative police files. Respond to front counter complaints, general inquiries, motor vehicle
collision reports, property reports, pardon applications, fingerprint requests. Provide technical
assistance to LPS members. Manage and process all Police Information Checks, control building
access and security for visitors
Preferred Qualifications: •Must be able to pass the RCMP reliability screening requirements
•Proficiency in CPIC, JOIN, PROS
•Must type a minimum of 40 words per minute
•Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written
•Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, often with many interruptions
•May be required to work some nights, weekends and holidays
•Demonstrate the ability to maintain confidentiality when working with confidential subject matter
Salary range: $48,942 - $61,173 depending on skills and experience. The City of Lacombe has
an excellent benefits package.
This posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
If you see yourself excelling in this role please forward your resume and hand-written cover letter to:
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FRIENDLY DEBATE – A debate between provincial NDP leader Brian Mason and Wildrose leader Danielle Smith at the Red Deer College last week took place in front of more than 100 attendees.
Jenna Swan/Lacombe Express
BY JENNA SWANLacombe Express
Wildrose and NDP leaders encouraged
attendees of a debate held at the Red Deer
College last week to imagine what a post-
PC Alberta might look like.
Wildrose party leader, Danielle Smith,
and NDP leader Brian Mason visited RDC
as part of a post-secondary campus tour
throughout the province that included
eight other institutions along the way.
Although it will be three years until the
next provincial election, this public debate
tour aims to raise awareness for the two
parties and get them thinking about where
they want their province to go in the future.
While it was put on as a debate, the two
parties collaborated well to showcase the
fl aws of the Progressive Conservative par-
ty that has been ruling the province for 42
years.
“We’re not trying to push the crowd in
one direction or another, what we’re chal-
lenging Albertans to think about is what
life might look like in the province after
the Progressive Conservative dynasty is
over,” said Smith.
“By 2016, the PC’s will have been in pow-
er for 45 years and after 45 years some bad
habits have set in.”
Mason added he wants people to start
thinking about “What direction the prov-
ince wants to take” and that this debate of-
fers “Two directions that the province can
take.”
Smith and Mason squared off on a vari-
ety of topics including the energy sector,
pipelines, the economy, post-secondary
education, health care and public services.
The idea for the campus debates tour
came after Smith won a debate against Ma-
son at the University of Calgary and it was
decided that a rematch in Edmonton was
needed.
Mason stated in opening remarks that
he and Smith both hope that the campus
debate tours would encourage and engage
the younger generation to become involved
in their province and the politics that will
determine the future of the province.
While Mason and Smith tended to dis-
agree on some subjects such as taxation,
one thing they could both agree on was
that the debate was a great opportunity
to show Alberta’s future generation of
leaders what the province might look like
without the PCs in power. “Our two parties
have very different visions for how Alberta
should be governed,” Smith said. “But we
both share the conviction that this prov-
ince can be better.”
One of the hotter topics of debate was
the future of Alberta’s energy.
The Keystone XL pipeline to the south-
ern U.S., the Northern Gateway pipeline
to the British Columbian coastline and the
Energy East Pipeline to New Brunswick
were all brought up. Both parties agreed
that the east and west pipelines were criti-
cal to Alberta’s future, but that the Key-
stone XL pipeline may not be worth the
trouble that Premier Alison Redford was
having with it.
Mason made it a point to state he be-
lieves the Alberta government should
be taking on more responsibility when it
comes to meeting carbon emission targets,
monitoring water conditions in the prov-
ince as well as the care of water that comes
from northern tailing ponds.
Another hot button issue was the cur-
rent provincial government’s lack of ac-
countability for their spending.
Smith recounted a time in 2005 under
Ralph Klein’s leadership when the prov-
ince had over a $5 billion budget surplus,
so much in fact, that residents of the prov-
ince were given rebates in the form of a
prosperity bonus, commonly known as
‘Klein Bucks.’
Smith and Mason both brought forward
that revenues from the Klein era were less
than they are now, and yet the province is
now in debt.
Another issue that was agreed upon by
both parties was the closure of Red Deer’s
Michener Centre, in which Mason stated
the decision by Redford was “Cruel and
wrong.”
Mason was agreed to be the winner of
the debate by the crowd of more than 100
people, who chose the winner via applause.
Mason and Smith square off in post-secondary debate
Thursday, October 10, 2013 Lacombe Express 21
Notice of ElectionLOCAL JUSRISCTION: CITY OF LACOMBE , PROVINCE OF ALBERTANotice is hereby given that an Election will be held for the filling of the following offices:
Office(s) Number of VacanciesWard or Electoral Division Number
Mayor 1 (One) N/ACouncillor 6 (Six) N/A
Voting will take place on the 21st Day of October, 2013 between the hours of 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM.
The Voting Station will be located at:
Lacombe Memorial Centre (LMC)5214 – 50th AvenueLacombe, Alberta
In order to vote, you must produce identification for inspection. This identification must be one or more of the types listed below as required by section 53 of the Local Authorities Election Act or local bylaw.
Dated at the City of Lacombe, in the Province of Alberta, this 30th Day of September, 2013.
Michael Minchin Returning Officer
New Identification Requirements for October 21, 2013 City of Lacombe Municipal ElectionLocal Authorities Election Act (Section 53(1))
Voter identification requirements have changed for the 2013 Municipal Election. In order to vote, you must produce identification at the voting station for inspection. Please see below for types of identification that will be allowed.
Examples of appropriate IDThe voter must produce one piece of photo identification with name and address that is issued by aCanadian government (federal, provincial, local, or an agency thereof), OR one piece of identification authorized by the Chief Electoral Officer under the Election Act with name and address.
(A) Types of government-issued identification allowed must show the name, address and a photo of the elector and so examples of appropriate ID include:1. Operator/Driver’s license2. Government photo identification card (for non-drivers)
(B) Types of Chief Electoral Officer-approved identification allowed must show the name and address of the elector and so examples of appropriate ID include:
1. Bank/Credit card statement or personal cheque2. Correspondence issued by a school, college or university3. Government cheque or cheque stub4. Income/property tax assessment notice5. Insurance policy or coverage card6. Letter from a public curator, public guardian or public trustee7. One of the following, issued by the responsible authority of a shelter or soup kitchen: Attestation of residence, letter of stay, admission form or statement of benefits8. Pension Plan statement of benefits, contributions or participation9. Prescription bottle insert10. Residential lease or mortgage statement11. Statement of government benefits, e.g. employment insurance, old-age security, social assistance, disability support or child tax benefit12. Utility bill, e.g. telephone, public utilities commission, television, hydro, gas or water13. Vehicle ownership or insurance certificate14. Attestation of Residence issued by the landlord of a Commercial Property Management Company15. Attestation of Residence issued by the responsible authority of a Supportive Living Facility or Treatment Centre.
BE , PROVINCE OF ALBERTAd for the filling of the following offices:
anciesWard or Electoral Division Number
N/A
Notice of Institutional VoteLOCAL JUSRISCTION: CITY OF LACOMBE , PROVINCE OF ALBERTANotice is hereby given that an Institutional Vote (for residents in two locations) will be held for the filling of the following offices:
Office(s) Number of VacanciesWard or Electoral Division Number
Mayor 1 (One) N/ACouncillor 6 (Six) N/A
Voting will take place on the 21st day of October, 2013 between the hours of 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM. Patients of Lacombe Hospital and Care Centre ONLY
The Voting Station will be located at:Lacombe Hospital and Care Centre 5430 47th Avenue Lacombe, Alberta T4L 1G8
Voting will also take place on the 21st day of October, 2013 between the hours of 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Residents of Lacombe Senior Citizen’s Lodge ONLY
The Voting Station will be located at:Lacombe Senior Citizen’s Lodge 4508 C&E Trail Lacombe, Alberta T4L 1V9
In order to vote, you must produce identification for inspection. This identification must be one or more of the types listed in the “Notice of Election ad” or online at www.lacombe.ca as required by section 53 of the Local Authorities Election Act or Local Bylaw.
Dated at the City of Lacombe, in the Province of Alberta, this 30th day of September 2013Michael Minchin Returning Officer
nal VoteE , PROVINCE OF ALBERTAesidents in two locations) will be held for
nciesWard or ElectoralDivision Number
N/A
EXPLOSION AND FIRE AT CUC
At approximately 11:15 p.m. on Oct. 9, Lacombe Fire responded to a fi re inside a chemistry lab at Canadian University College after an explosion and resulting fi re-ball alerted bystanders to call 9-1-1.
Chief Ed Van Delden said the sprinkler suppression system was functioning when crews arrived and fi re-fi ghters were able to extin-guish the fi re quickly.
While no one was injured in the blaze, fi refi ghters were checked out at the hospital afterwards as a precaution.
Van Delden said that, while the fi refi ghters show-ered down and decontami-nated after extinguishing the fi re, the lab did contain small amounts of several chemi-cal substances that likely re-mained off-gassing on some of the members’ turnout gear afterwards and were inhaled by the members subsequently, causing some breathing diffi culties and eye irritation.
The cause of the fi re is still under investigation but Van Delden said that, as the fi re was in a chemistry lab it is not beyond the realm of pos-sibility that a chemical reac-tion was the cause.
He added that it is likely there were reactions taking
place while fi refi ghters were extinguishing the fi re as well.
Van Delden added assess-ing the damage and cleaning up the lab may take some time as there are still small amounts of chemicals in the lab that could still be causing some damage. However, haz-ardous materials teams were called on from Nova Chemi-cals to make sure the area is safe in the meantime.
TRUCK GOES UP IN FLAMES
Around midnight on Oct. 8, Lacombe Fire Department responded to a vehicle fi re outside a residence in Elana Cresc. in Lacombe. The fi re progressed quickly and the vehicle, a pick-up truck, was fully engulfed by the time fi re crews arrived.
Fire crews worked to ex-tinguish the vehicle and then continued to cool down/ex-tinguish remaining hotspots. Acting Chief Tim Vander Ro-est said the cause of the fi re was unknown and would re-main under investigation.
SHED DESTROYED AFTER FIRE
Shortly after 4 a.m. on Oct. 5, Lacombe Fire depart-ment responded to a struc-ture fi re at a rental property near Sherry’s Restaurant off Hwy. 2A. A shed at the back of the lot had ignited and was fully engulfed in fl ames
by the time fi re crews ar-rived, said Acting Chief Tim Vander Vander Roest.
While the shed was de-stroyed, Vander Roest said fi refi ghters were able to pre-vent the fl ames from spread-ing to a nearby holiday trail-er, although the trailer did suffer some heat damage.Vander Roest said the blaze was likely caused by an elec-tric heater that was inside the shed at the time. He added Blackfalds Fire was contacted for mutual aid but was stood-down when La-combe fi refi ghters had the fi re under control.
INTERNET SCAM ALERTThere has been some re-
ports of an Internet scam in which a ‘pop-up’ window will appear in a browser bearing the RCMP logo and purport-ing the RCMP has locked the computer and a fi ne has been issued.
The RCMP does not issue fi nes in this manner and has no affi liation with this web ‘pop-up’.
WINTER DRIVING PREPWith winter coming, driv-
ers will soon have to deal with winter roads.
As such the Blackfalds RCMP wish to offer the pub-lic a few winter driving tips.
Road conditions can af-fect travel times, give your-self a bit more time than
usual when driving on win-ter roads. Also, keep emer-gency supplies like a blanket, candles, shovel, food, water etc. in case something goes
wrong and you need to make an extended stay in your ve-hicle. Check road conditions before leaving and gauge your speed based on them.
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BY BRIAN VOSSENLacombe Express
It’s time again for the annual
Sip n’ Savour event.
Now in its third year, Sip n’
Savour is a fundraising event
supporting Lacombe Family and
Community Support Services
(FCSS). Jan Pocock, FCSS Volun-
teer and Community Services Co-
ordinator, said that the evening
provides a great outing for the
benefi t of a great cause.
“It’s such a fun night,” said Po-
cock. “Everyone comes in excited
and all dressed up. It’s just a re-
ally fun night. It’s pure fun for a
good cause.”
Sip n’ Savour is the only ma-
jor fundraiser done by FCSS that
covers the entire organization as
a whole.
As such, it benefi ts everyone
and anyone who accesses servic-
es provided by FCSS.
Aptly named, Sip n’ Savour is
an evening of wine tasting with
wines provided by Chateau Wine
& Spirits and delicious morsels
provided by Cilantro & Chive.
There will also be raffl es, a silent
auction, and an opportunity for
participants to enter a ‘Purse of
the Month’ draw where they will
get a chance to win 12 different
purses over the year.
“Every year it get a little bit
bigger and a little bit better,” said
Pocock of the event.
Sip n’ Savour came about when
FCSS decided it needed a fund-
raiser to garner just a little extra
cash to support its programs, said
Pocock.
She added that part of the rea-
son for this was that some of the
programs don’t get all the sup-
port they need.
“Everybody recognizes Tools
for School, everybody recognizes
Coats for Kids,” said Pocock. “But
some of our other programs don’t
get quite that recognition. So it’s
nice to have a fundraiser that will
support all of our programs and
that all of our programs have
equal access to.”
Pocock said that FCSS chose to
do a wine tasting as its fundraiser
not just to support itself, but also
to provide the community with a
fun night out.
“We wanted a classy, informal
night where people could get to-
gether and mingle and talk about
the great works that we do, but
still be fun. It’s a great date night,
it’s a great girls’ night, it’s a lot of
fun.”
Because the event is so much
fun, it has always been success-
ful, said Pocock.
She added people always want
to come back next year after at-
tending the event.
“Anybody who’s been loves it.”
All of the money raised in the
event goes to support FCSS and
its programs. These include the
Connex bus program, Parent
Link and Meals on Wheels, just to
name a few.
It is also worth noting that, to
make these programs more ac-
cessible to the public, FCSS often
offers them at cost or free to the
public. Just another reason why
the Sip n’ Savour fundraiser is so
important.
“That’s the whole idea of social
services is to support everybody.”
As FCSS is such a broad orga-
nization, it is sometimes diffi cult
to explain what exactly the group
does, said Pocock.
“It’s social services across the
board,” said Pocock. “From in-
fants to seniors.”
The third annual FCSS Sip n’
Savour fundraiser takes place
Oct. 18 from 7-10 p.m. at the La-
combe Memorial Centre (LMC)
or at Chateau Wines & Spirits.
Tickets are $50 each and are avail-
able for purchase at the FCSS Of-
fi ce upstairs in the LMC. There
are only 200 tickets available.
Annual Sip n’ Savour event to be held in support of FCSS
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‘IT’S SUCH A FUN NIGHT. EVERYONE COMES IN
EXCITED AND ALL DRESSED UP. IT’S JUST A REALLY FUN NIGHT. IT’S PURE FUN FOR
A GOOD CAUSE.’
JAN POCOCK
The Seeds of Hope Family Learning
series is run across Canada by local Al-
zheimer Societies.
Four series are offered, one for each
stage of dementia. Each series is broken
down into individual topics designed to
help families and caregivers of people with
dementia understand the journey and to
recognize and navigate through typical
challenges.
Other sessions will cover planning
ahead and learning more about demen-
tia and will be presented by professionals
from within the community.
The next session of the Seeds of Hope
will begin Oct. 17 in Red Deer and is part
of the free programming provided by the
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24 Lacombe Express Thursday, October 10, 2013
BY ERIN FAWCETTLacombe Express
A former Red Deer man is using his struggle with de-
pression to help others.
Bryce Evans founded The One Project in 2010, an online
community of people using photography and other media
to get talking about diffi cult subjects like depression, sui-
cide and bullying.
“We are helping people tell their stories, empower them-
selves and inspire others to do the same,” said Evans, 21.
“It all started out of my own depression as a way for me
to speak up and tell my story. I kept myself silent for so
long, but when I found photography I felt like I found my
voice and a way to talk about what I was going through. I
realized immediately after making it public that it could
not only change my life but help others do the same for
themselves.”
Evans moved to Red Deer from Edmonton in 2007 just
before fi nishing Grade 9, a move that would become a
turning point in his life.
“I consider myself a big city person and took the move
quite hard, which sparked my depression. I was great
at putting on the mask of ‘being fi ne’, so I was stuck in
this state for a long time despite all of the opportunities
around me.
“I grew to enjoy Red Deer much more as I was coming
out of my depression, realizing many of my assumptions
were wrong, but I moved to Vancouver after graduating
from Red Deer College to pursue an art career and get
back to the city.”
The message of The One Project is simple.
“You are the most important project of your life, and
you have a story to tell. A simple action such as speaking
up and telling your story can inspire someone else to get
talking or just get through another day. Not enough people
are talking about these topics and the only way we will
fi nd solutions is through discussion,” said Evans.
Since its inception, The One Project has told stories of
many people, including those in Red Deer and Evans has
also comprised two short fi lms about depression, bullying
and suicide awareness.
As part of a fundraiser held in Red Deer last year, one of
the short fi lms was screened and $800 was raised for Kids
Help Phone as a result.
Evans said he hopes his story will inspire others as well.
“I simply want to allow others the same opportunity
that I had with this project. My life has completely fl ipped
around and I am now working as a professional artist
and happier than I have ever been—simply by making the
decision to talk about my depression,” he said.
“But, this is not me changing people’s lives, it is about
allowing people to empower themselves out of depression
and into a better life. That is where real changes happen.
“I have kept in contact with many people since moving
and I know that mental health and suicide have been con-
tinuing to intensify, so we are working on ways to help re-
duce that in Red Deer with the project.”
As for what’s next, Evans said he has recently fi nished
partnering with LUSH Cosmetics on an international anti-
bullying campaign titled ‘Erase Bullying’, which adapted
an interactive art installation he created for The One Proj-
ect telling the story of Angelika Matson and how she was
brutally bullied throughout school in Red Deer.
“We had an unbelievably positive response with the
Erase Bullying campaign and have had interest to bring it
into schools in Canada and the United States, which was
our plan from the beginning. We will be starting presenta-
tions and providing teaching kits for schools to implement
the concept into their classrooms and schools. It was al-
ways a dream of mine growing up to go back to my schools
and be an inspirational speaker.”
He added they have also been invited to exhibit and pres-
ent at Perugia Social Photo Fest (PSPF) in Italy this No-
vember, representing Canada in the exhibitions. PSPF is
the fi rst of its kind to bring together the top international
organizations, artists, and experts in the fi eld of social and
therapeutic photography and this will be its second year.
“This is a chance for us to raise awareness about depres-
sion on a global level and tell the story of The One Proj-
ect and how it is empowering Canadians to inspire people
from all over the world.
“We recently opened up the project to allow anyone to
submit a story and we are working on more ways to bring
in community-driven content, so it is becoming more ac-
cessible for people all around the world. Photography is
such a universal language, and we are excited to see what
we receive.”
For more information about The One Project visit www.
theoneproject.ca.
MAKING A DIFFERENCE – Former Red Deerian Bryce Evans has founded The One Project, an online community which gets people talking about depression, suicide and bullying. photo submitted
Former Red Deerian aims to make a differenceThe One Project sees continued success in tackling tough teen issues
“I SIMPLY WANT TO ALLOW OTHERS THE SAME OPPORTUNITY THAT I HAD WITH THIS PROJECT.
MY LIFE HAS COMPLETELY FLIPPED AROUND AND I AM NOW WORKING AS A PROFESSIONAL ARTIST
AND HAPPIER THAN I HAVE EVER BEEN—SIMPLY BY MAKING THE DECISION TO TALK
ABOUT MY DEPRESSION.”
BRYCE EVANS
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For the second year in a row,
Gull Lake Centre has had great
success with its Adventure race
fundraiser.
On Oct. 5, lovers of adventure
converged on Gull Lake to par-
ticipate in the second annual Gull
Lake Centre Adventure Race.
Steve Roadhouse, executive di-
rector for Gull Lake Centre, said
the race, which supports youth
leadership programs offered by
the camp, is a great cause to sup-
port.
“Well, youth are the future,
right? I think if we can train up
some young people, it will be a
magnifi ed effect as they go out
into the world.”
The purpose of the race is two-
fold, said Roadhouse. First, it is to
raise funds for the camp’s Lead-
ership Training and Discipleship
(LTD) Program, the camp’s high
school leadership program.
Roadhouse said the program
costs $90,000 each year to run and
the race aims to recover a third of
that cost.
Of course, the second objective
is just to have fun. Roadhouse
said it is a great way for people
who are over 18 and done being
campers to still be involved in the
camp.
Racer Gregg Lockhart of La-
combe is one such individual.
He participated in the adventure
race for his fi rst time this year
and worked at the camp 10 years
ago. He added that he saw Gull
Lake Centre and its LTD program
as noble causes to support.
“I just believe in what they do
for young kids,” said Lockhart.
He went on to say that, for
him, the camp and its LTD pro-
gram provided him with lifelong
friends and enriched his life. In
fact, Lockhart said he even met
his wife while working at the
camp.
This year’s event saw 10 teams
of four take part in the race. Each
team raised a minimum of $1,000
to take part in the race, said Road-
house.
He added that two of the teams
participating this year raised
over $4,000 each.
Last year’s adventure race was
held at the end of October and
racers had to deal with the added
diffi cultly of snow during the
race, said Roadhouse. This year,
the race was moved to the begin-
ning of the month to prevent that
and Roadhouse said things went
much more smoothly.
The race was split into three
phases and saw racers participate
in such activities as canoeing,
cycling, orienteering and head-
to-head challenges like navigat-
ing a blind obstacle course and a
wheelbarrow race.
Roadhouse said the race is
somewhat challenging, but not
overly so.
He added it requires some
stamina and endurance, but no
more than running 5 km.
“If you are a weekend athlete,
you will be just fi ne,” said Road-
house.
During the race, Lockhart
joked about not being in good
enough shape to keep up with his
much younger teammates and
said he expected his team to come
in dead last, but added he was
enjoying the race all the same.
He also said that there was much
camaraderie within the team and
even between teams.
“Like I said, there are lifelong
friends here,” said Lockhart.
“When you see people it’s like a
reunion almost.”
Having an adventure race as a
fundraiser for the LTD program
is a good fi t for the camp, said
Roadhouse.
“It kind of personifi es camp.
It’s adventure, it’s supporting
others, it’s having a lot of fun.”
AIM HIGH - Kirsten Jones (left), Matt Lloyd (centre), and Gregg Lockhart launch a beanbag during a challenge at the Gull Lake Centre Adventure Race. Brian Vossen/Lacombe Express
Second annual Gull Lake Centre Adventure Race a hit
26 Lacombe Express Thursday, October 10, 2013
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ARTS & LEISURE
BY MARK WEBERLacombe Express
Theatre studies students
at Red Deer College are delv-
ing into the fl at-out fun and
many charms of a Shake-
spearean classic for their
season opener this year.
A Comedy of Errors opens
Oct. 10 in Studio A, with
curtain set for 7:30 p.m.
Performances continue
through to Oct. 19.
“This whole play is about
mistaken identity,” ex-
plains director Jeff Page.
“Two sets of identical twins
end up in the same city, and
that’s where it begins.”
The twins were separat-
ed at birth, and when both
sets end up in the town of
Ephesus, a chain of mistak-
en identities and hilarious
encounters with the un-
usual townsfolk occur. The
result is one wacky and
magical evening of comedy.
“The perfect time pe-
riod I fi nd for almost ev-
ery Shakespeare play, like
when we did A Midsummer
Night’s Dream last year, is
the 1910-20 period,” he ex-
plains. “That’s because a
lot of Shakespeare’s plays
are about liberating wom-
en one way or the other, or
they at least feature that at
some point.
“The big argument in
this play is about why do
men get to do what they
want and we don’t?”
It’s a topic that bubbles
up via a series of scenarios,
and because A Midsummer
Night’s Dream was set in
that period last year, Page
opted for the 1950s to 1960s
era instead. “If you can fi nd
an era that is relevant to
something going on in the
story, then it makes sense.”
Page has directed A Com-
edy of Errors before – at the
Freewill Shakespeare Fes-
tival in Edmonton. “I think
it’s a pure farce. It’s based
on a Roman farce. And he
sets plays in the Mediterra-
nean, so the people are very
passionate.”
This rendition at RDC
features 18, second-year
theatre arts students.
“What I love is that they are
so willing to really fi nd the
real passion and despera-
tion that makes this funny.”
Page said his approach
focuses on exploring the
play and what it stands for
– it’s not so much about his
personal interpretation of
a particular work. “My job
as a director is to fi gure out
what’s happening and con-
vey that in a way so that we
are all on the same page –
actors, technicians, design-
ers, myself – so that we are
all going in the same direc-
tion; we are all using the
same map.
“So I didn’t change any-
thing in terms of my prepa-
ration – what changed were
the actors. The best thing I
can do is to be open to the
new actors and not try to
conform to some idea I had
in the past.
“All characters spring
from this combination of
what’s written and who is
doing it. I would not be do-
ing anyone any favours if I
was approaching it trying
to match my other produc-
tion or trying to be different
from another production.”
Page also said he encour-
aged the students to look at
it like it was a brand new
production. “Let’s not look
at it like it’s some great
work that we all have to be
scared of. Let’s look at it
like it’s a new play that we
need to decode – like with
every play.”
As to the play’s comical
nature, Page said the secret
to farce is to take it very
seriously. “We’re not try-
ing to do a comedy, we’re
trying to do a play where
someone might say ‘I’m re-
ally upset because I think
my husband’s going crazy
because he doesn’t remem-
ber talking to me 10 min-
utes ago.’ Or ‘I’m really up-
set because someone keeps
calling me by a name and
they act like they know me,
but I’ve never seen them
before.’ The deal is that
they really have to play it
seriously.”
Page relates it to a story
about the legendary actor
Sir Laurence Olivier who
was in a production where
hell’s breaking loose and
his character is simply ask-
ing for a cup of tea. It would
bring the house down. “But
as they did the scene more
and more, it wasn’t getting
as big of a laugh.
He asked a fellow actor
why that was, and was told
he had stopped asking for a
cup of tea and had started
asking for a laugh.”
As for the appeal of
Shakespeare, Page points to
the Bard’s understanding of
the dramatic situation.
“One of the things that
also resonates is that there
was this man in the 16th
century that could address
poetically his ideas that re-
ally are at the core of the
human struggle – ques-
tions of identity, of love,
of oneself versus one’s
own character weaknesses
and just functioning in the
world.”
For ticket information,
call 403-755-6626 or visit
www.blackknightinn.ca.
A Comedy of Errors opens RDC’s theatre season
COMEDIC APPEAL – The Red Deer College presents Shakespeare’s A Comedy of Errors opening Thursday night. Jake Tkaczyk, Jen-nifer Sutter, Victoria Day, and Constance Isaac reenacted a scene of the play that is based on two sets of identical twins who are separated at birth. Jenna Swan/Lacombe Express
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Lacombe’s Midget A Rockets
have started off the season with
a win.
At their season opener on Oct.
4, the Rockets defeated the Sylvan
Lake Lakers 4-2 to claim their
fi rst victory of the season.
Coach Denver Polson said a
win is great, but the Rockets still
have a lot of team-building to do
as the season progresses.
“At the start of the year, you’re
only just trying to fi gure out who
all the kids are and try to get
some chemistry between them,”
said Polson.
“So you’re not too worried or
getting too serious about the x’s
and the o’s. A win is a win, it’s
nice but the goal right now is just
to build some chemistry.”
This year’s Midget team has
quite a blend of fi rst-year rookies,
second-year veterans and third-
year veterans, said Polson. So,
building team chemistry will be
important for them to work well
together.
Friday’s game started off slow-
ly for both teams, but not so slow
that the Rockets didn’t manage
to score two goals. Sylvan Lake
also managed a goal, ending the
period 2-1 in favour of Lacombe.
Polson said that Lacombe had
excellent forechecking on Satur-
day night that allowed them to
stay in control of the game. He
reiterated that the team has a
lot of work to do in all areas but
if he had to pick a strength from
Saturday’s game it would be the
aggressive forecheck.
In the second period, things
continued much the same. Aside
from a Rockets goal seconds into
the period, not a lot happened in
the fi rst half of the second. About
halfway through the period
though, things on the ice started
to get a little heated, with both
teams starting to move a little
faster and get a little more physi-
cal.
Of the two teams, Sylvan Lake
was a lot less reluctant to use the
body during the game and hard
hits from the Lakers seemed
to shake a frustrate Lacombe’s
players a few times. Polson said
hitting is not something he will
focus on in particular with the
Rockets, but said hitting certainly
has a place in hockey.
“We want the puck,” said Pol-
son. “(Sometimes) you have to hit
in order to get the puck.”
By the third period, the pace
of the game had really picked
up. Tempers on both sides also
fl ared, with both teams more and
more eager to throw their bodies
around.
A few scuffl es broke out behind
the nets after the whistle, the last
of which ended with #14 Landon
Knight of the Lacombe Rockets
being ejected from the game with
only a few short minutes left.
Keeping control of the puck
and staying aggressive seemed to
be major factors in the Rockets
win on Saturday. Polson said La-
combe out-maneuvered, out-shot
and of course, out-scored Sylvan
Lake to take the win at the end of
the night.
While puck-possession was a
strength for Lacombe this week-
end, Polson said he wants to work
with the team more in that aspect.
He said he wants the Rockets to
be setting up plays once they do
get the puck rather than getting
control of the puck just to get rid
of it again.
BREAKOUT – The Lacombe Midget A Rockets demonstrate their superior forechecking as they break out of their end during a game against the Sylvan Lake Lakers last weekend. Lacombe won the game 4-2. Brian Vossen/Lacombe Express
Midget Rockets start season off right
28 Lacombe Express Thursday, October 10, 2013
ComingEvents 52POPLAR RIDGE ANNUAL
TURKEY SUPPERSat. Nov. 2nd, 2013, 5 pm
Advance Tickets Only.For Tickets or more info call
Esther 403-346-5983or Janet 403-346-5629
Lost 54IPHONE lost outside Sproules/ Mountview Drugs on Sept. 25. 403-342-1776 leave msg. Reward if returned.
Found 56SET OF KEYS FOUND
across the street from the Golden Circle on Oct. 2nd.Ford key & several other
keys. Drop into the Golden Circle to describe & claim.
Personals 60COCAINE ANONYMOUS
403-396-8298
You can sell your guitar for a song...
or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and we’ll sell it for you!
Buying or Selling your home?
Check out Homes for Salein Classifieds
Looking for a place to live?
Take a tour through the CLASSIFIEDS
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Looking for a new pet?Check out Classifieds to
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Start your career!See Help Wanted
Employment#700 - #920
Clerical 720Apply Now 403-755-8163Recruiting Assistant Open-ings Outgoing & Incoming Calls. Basic Comp. Skills
and Positive Attitude Necessary. $11/hr to start.
F/T & P/T schedule.
HairStylists 760JUST CUTS is looking for
F/T HAIRSTYLIST No clientele necessary.
Call Jen at 403-340-1447 or Christie 403-309-2494
Oilfield 800PACIFIC VALVE
SERVICESis looking for a F/T
Valve Technician/ShopLabourer
AND a Field ServiceTechnician.
Driver’s license & abstract must be provided withresume. We offer profi t
sharing, dental & medical benefi ts, & a positive, safetyoriented work environment.
Wages will depend onexperience. Must be
prepared to work overtime.Please fax resume with
references to (403) 346-8847 or email to: jwhitelaw@pacifi cvalve.com
No phone calls please.
TEAM Snubbing Services now hiring experienced
operators Email: janderson@
teamsnubbing.comfax 403-844-2148
Oilfield 800
1ST RATE ENERGYSERVICES INC.,
a growing ProductionTesting company, based
out of Sylvan Lake, is currently accepting resumes for the following positions:
* ExperiencedProduction Testing* Day Supervisors* Night Operators
* ExperiencedProduction Testing
Assistants
If you are a team player interested in the oil and
gas industry, please submit your resume,
current driver’s abstract and current safety
certifi cates to the following:Fax 403-887-4750
Please specify position when replying to this ad.
We would like to thank all those candidates who apply, however only
qualifi ed personnel will be contacted.
Barden Oilfi eld Hauling is looking for a Texas Bed
Operator to join our grow-ing company. Competitive
wages and immediate benefi ts offered. Fax or email resumes 403 341 3968 [email protected] No phone calls
please.
Fluid Experts Ltd.Fluid Experts of Red Deer
is seeking experiencedClass 1 Operators
to haul clean fl uids for the Oil & Gas Industry. Home
every night, company benefi ts with exceptional
pay structure. Must be able to work on their own with
minimal supervision. Compensation based on experience. Fax resume w/all tickets and current
drivers abstract to: 403-346-3112 or email to: roger@fl uidexperts.com
Global Tubing Canada iscurrently looking for
additional shop hands forour growing company. Weare looking for permanent/fulltime employees eitherwith Coil Tubing Servicing
experience or without. There is room for advance-
ment for the entry level employees. Pay will be
based on experience. Call 403-346-9231 for more in-formation or drop resume off at 7754 47th Avenue
Close, Red Deer, Alberta.
Oilfield 800LOCAL SERVICE CO. in Red Deer REQ’S EXP.
VACUUM TRUCK OPERATOR
Must have Class 3 licence w/air & all oilfi eld tickets.
Fax resume w/driversabstract to 403-886-4475
LOOKING FOREXP’D Boiler Operators with tickets for work in
Central Alberta and Northeastern BC. Submit
resumes [email protected]
or fax to: 403-886-2223
Q TESTINSPECTION LTD.
Now has immediateopenings for CGSB
Level II RT’s and CEDO’s for our winter pipeline
projects. Top wages and comprehensive benefi t
package available.Subcontractors also welcome.
Email resumes to:[email protected]
or Phone 403-887-5630.
Restaurant/Hotel 820
TAP HOUSE NORTH
(formerly Sam’s Cafe) is now taking applications for experienced SERVERS,
BARTENDERS, DISHWASHERS AND
COOKS. Bring resume to7101 Gaetz Ave. Red Deer
Trades 850CHILES SANDBLASTING
& PAINTING REQ’SI Labourer & 1 Prepper, exp. would be an asset,
must have own transporta-tion. Wage is $15 - $18/hr. Please submit resume by
fax: 403-340-3800
DOCK Person withForklift exp, needed.
Call 403-346-0158 or faxresume to 403-314-9234
EAGLE BUILDERS (Blackfalds) requires 10
Precast Concrete Finishers. High school &
min. 2 yrs experience required. $25/hr. Find out more and apply online at
www.eaglebuilders.ca
SHEET Metal Installerfor HVAC Company.
Residential or retro-fi t exp. req’d. Great benefi t pkg. ALSO, Shop helper re-
quired. E-MAIL resume to: info@comfortecheating.
com or fax: 403-309-8302
Trades 850EAGLE BUILDERS
(BLACKFALDS),manufactures & installs
precast concrete panels,requires: 2 Maintenance
Technicians. High School &min 2 years exp in concreteproduct production setting
required. $30/hr. 2 (Finishing)Crew Foreman. High School
& min. 3 yrs of similarexperience required.
$26.60/hr. Apply online:www.eaglebuilders.ca
EAGLE Builders LP, a concrete Erecting Company
based out of Blackfalds requires a hard working,
motivated individual to fi ll a full-time welding position at
our company. The successful candidate will
be a 2nd or 3rd year apprentice and must be a
SMAW CWB qualifi ed welder. There will be on
the job training. Must also be able to travel. All meals
and hotel expenses are paid when out of town. Applicant must have
reliable transportation to and from work and a valid
class 5 driver’s license. Successful applicant must provide an up to date drivers
abstract. Construction experience an asset. Full benefi ts provided. Starting
wages based on experience. Fax resumes to 403 885 5516 or e-mail at [email protected].
We thank all applicants for their applications, but only
those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Galaxy Plumbing & Heat-ing Ltd seeking full time
1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th yearplumbing apprentices,Applicants should haveservice and new home
experience. Drivers licenseis required for all positions.Please email your resumeto [email protected]
or fax to 403-347-4539.
HVAC Service Person required for busy well
established company in Red Deer. Attractive wage and benefi t package. Full hours guaranteed. Start
immediately. e-mail: brad@comfortecheating.
com Phone: 403-309-8301 or
Fax: 403-309-8302
JOURNEYMAN H.D.MECHANIC req’d immed. for very busy heavy equip.
sales lot in Innisfail.Wage range $25. - $35/hr
depending on exp.Preference will be givento those with previous
equipment rental service, lifts and off road
construction equipment experience. Fax resume to 403-227-5701 or email:
Trades 850Maximum Controls Inc.
is looking to hireJourneyman Instrumentation& Electricians, as well as
1st to 4th year apprentices to work in Central Alberta.
H2S, WHMIS, TDG, CPR/1st Aid an asset.
Competitive wages & benefi tpackage offered.Email resumes to
[email protected] fax to (403) 784-3163. Successful candidates
will be contactedfor interviews.
MOTIVATED individual required to work as
apprentice in the heating, ventilation and air
conditioning trade. Good mechanical and people
skills an asset. Clean driver’s license mandatory.
email: [email protected]
fax: 403-309-8302
PETROFIELD Industries, the Leader in manufacturingHydrovac trucks, is acceptingresumes for the following positions:* General Labourers* Industrial Painters* Sandblasters* Material Handler* Automotive Electrical Technician* Journeyman Welder / Apprentice* 2nd Yr Welder with Aluminum experience* Production Manager
Visit our website at: www.tornadotrucks.com
for more details. Our Company has an
enthusiastic fast paced working environment, with advancement possibilities for the motivated person, and offers an excellent benefi t package. fax
403-742-5544e-mail: hr@petrofi eld.com
SIDING INSTALLER with or without trailer & tools. F.T. year round
work, must have truck and 2 yrs. exp. 90 cents - $1 per sq.ft. 403-358-8580
CELEBRATIONSHAPPEN EVERY DAY
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Celebrate your lifewith a Classified
ANNOUNCEMENT
Trades 850Wanted experienced only, industrial preppers, paint-
ers and coaters for full time positions. Also looking for
a full time experienced yard person with forklift ticket. Fax resume to
403-346-0626 or email to nancy.hacoatings
@gmail.com
WE ARE GROWING, NOW HIRING
F/T MEAT CUTTER Competitive wages.
Apply in person or fax resume to 403-885-5231.
WE ARE GROWING, NOW HIRING
F/T MEAT CUTTER Competitive wages.
Apply in person or fax resume to 403-885-5231.
Truckers/Drivers 860F/T TRUCK drivers req’d. Minimum Class 5 with air and clean abstract. Exp.
preferred. In person to Key Towing 4083-78 St. Cres.
Red Deer.NEED EXPERIENCEDClass 1 drivers for shortand long haul. Full Time.
Runs AB., SASK, Manitoba & BC. Please call
PROMAX TRANSPORTat 227-2712 or fax resume w/abstract 403-227-2743WANTED: Exp’d driver
with clean Class 1 license for Super B work in Central
Alberta. F/T, benefi ts.Fax resume and current
driver’s abstract to 403-728-3902. or
403-746-5794 or [email protected]
Misc.Help 880F/T SECURITY GUARDS
Weekends & evenings.TRI-WEST Security
Rate of $16 -$19/hour. pending experience. Must
have security licenseEmail resume to:
[email protected]&M Concrete (Lacombe)
requires 3 Labourers towork in the precast concrete
manufacturing factory. $15.39/hr. Email resume to
Misc.Help 880Academic Express
ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING
FALL START
• GED preparation to start November 5
Gov’t of Alberta Funding may be available.
403-340-1930www.academicexpress.ca
DISPATCHER req’d. Knowledge of Red Deer
and area is essential. Verbal and written
communication skills are req’d. Send resume by fax
to 403-346-0295EXP’D PARTS PERSON
req’d by Chrysler Dealership. Apply in person with
resume at:Northwest Motors
3115 Gaetz Ave. R.D.F/T sales and customer
service associate, bilingual French/English an asset.
Hourly wage plus benefi ts. email:
Looking for reliable newspaper carrier for 1 day per week
delivery of theCentral Alberta Life
in the town of
INNISFAIL
Packages come ready for delivery.
No collecting.
Contact Quitcy at403-314-4316
MOBIL 1 Lube Express Gasoline Alley req’s an Exp. Tech. Fax 403-314-9207
NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED
To deliver theSYLVAN LAKE
NEWS & CENTRAL AB LIFE
1 day a week.
Please call Debbie at 403-314-4307
WEEKEND dispatchersreq’d. immediately.
Knowledge of Red Deer essential. Will require good verbal and written commu-nication skills. Fax resume
to 403-346-0295
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Announcements .................0005-0030What’s Happening .............. 0049-0070Garage Sales ........................0100-0650Employment ........................ 0700-0920Service Directory ................. 1000-1430
Items to Buy/Sell ................. 1500-1940Agricultural .......................... 2000-2210For Rent ............................... 3000-3200Wanted to Rent....................3250-3390Real Estate ...........................4000-4190
Open House Directory ....... 4200-4310Financial ..............................4400-4430Transportation ....................5000-5240Legal/Public Notices .........6000-9000
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Misc.Help 880
NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED
For afternoon delivery
once per week
In the towns of:
BlackfaldsLacombePonokaStettler
Call Rick for more info 403-314-4303
SHIPPER RECEIVER
Family owned and operated, Trail Appliances continues to grow and due to this, we are looking to expand our warehouse department. Trail offers excellent training and a
competitive compensation. We are currently looking
for a full time Shipper Receiver to work out of our Red Deer location. Shifts will be varied including
weekends.
The ideal candidate will:• be able to maneuver
merchandise in excess of 100lbs
• possess exceptional customer service skills
• enjoy working within a diverse team
Launch your career with a well known and respected company. Become a part of the successful Trail team by applying in person to: Colin Parsons in person at
#6 4622 61 Street, Riverside Industrial
District, Red Deer or fax to 403-347-3314. A security
check will be conducted on successful candidates.
WELL ESTABLISHED grooming shop in Lacombe
is looking for a certifi ed groomer with experience in all breeds. We are a small grooming shop focused on quality. Quality and pride in
your work is extremely important, 3-5 years’ work
experience is recom-mended when applying, e-mail your resume to
WELL ESTABLISHED grooming shop in Lacombe
is looking for a certifi ed groomer with experience in all breeds. We are a small grooming shop focused on quality. Quality and pride in
your work is extremely important, 3-5 years’ work
experience is recom-mended when applying, e-mail your resume to
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Business Services#1000 - #1430
Accounting .......................... 1010Acupuncture........................1020Advocate/Mediation ............1025Antique Dealers & Stores ...1027Automotive ..........................1029Bands & DJ s ......................1030Beauty/Cosmetic ................1040Bookkeeping .......................1050Cabinet Makers ...................1054Child Care/Caregivers .........1060Carpentry ............................1062Car Rentals .........................1064Cat Work .............................1065Cleaning .............................1070Clerical................................1080Construction .......................1085Consulting ...........................1090Contractors ......................... 1100Computer Services ..............1110Drafting & Design................ 1120Eavestroughing ................... 1130Educational ......................... 1140Electrical ............................. 1150Entertainment ..................... 1160Escorts................................ 1165Farm Equipment ................. 1168Financial ............................. 1170Fireplaces ........................... 1175Flooring............................... 1180Food/Catering ..................... 1190Furnace Cleaning ............... 1193Glass Shops ....................... 1196Mobile Glass Shops ............ 1197Handyman Services ...........1200Health Care......................... 1210Income Tax .........................1220Insurance ............................ 1130Landscaping .......................1240Land Mapping .....................1250Legal Services ....................1260Limousine Services ............1270Massage Therapy ...............1280Mechanical .........................1285Misc. Services ....................1290Moving & Storage ...............1300Oilfi eld .................................1305Painters/Decorators ............ 1310Personal Services ...............1315Pet Services .......................1318Photography .......................1320Plumbing & Heating ............1330Printing................................1335Rental - Equipment .............1340Rental - Misc .......................1350Repair Service ....................1360Roofi ng ...............................1370Snow Removal ....................1380Travel ..................................1385Upholstery ..........................1390Well Drilling ........................1400Welding ............................... 1410Window Cleaning ................1420Yard Care ............................1430
Contractors 1100BLACK CAT CONCRETE
Garage/patios/rv pads sidewalks/driveways Dean 403-505-2542
CONCRETE! Stamp fi nish, exposed fi nish, basements, garages, patio
pads, driveways & side-walks. etc. No job to Big or too Small, we do it All!Call Mark 403-597-3523
Eavestroughing1130CLEANING SERVICESSpecializing in eaves
trough cleaning, window cleaning & gentle washing
of vinyl siding.Pricing packages available.Free quotes, senior discounts.
403-506-4822
MassageTherapy 1280
Executive TouchMassage (newly reno’d)
(FOR MEN)STUDIO 5003A-50 st. Downtown 9 am - 6 pm. Mon. - Fri.
403-348-5650
Misc.Services 12905* JUNK REMOVAL
Property clean up 340-8666
Moving &Storage 1300
BOXES? MOVING? SUPPLIES? 403-986-1315
Painters/Decorators1310JG PAINTING, 25 yrs. exp.
Free Est. 403-872-8888
Auctions 1530BIG STRAPPER
AUCTIONSSALES EVERY WED. @ 6 pm.
Moose Hall 2 miles south of Ponoka
on 2A
1st. Antique sale Oct. 6 @ 1 pm.
403-304-4791 Check website for full listing
www.bigstrapperauctions.net
BuildingSupplies 1550
BRAND NEW26’ 5.5” x 25’ 4.5”
future steel building.Ready to be erected.Located in Central AB.
Great for farmor small acreage.
Must sell. 403-485-2532
Children'sItems 1580CHILDS HIKING SHOESSize 13. Columbia. Like new. $20. 403-314-9603
Firewood 1660AFFORDABLE
Homestead FirewoodBirch, Spruce, Pine - Split 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472
FIREWOOD. Pine, Spruce, Poplar. Can deliver
1-4 cords. 403-844-0227
FREE FIREWOODBring your power saw.
403-346-4307
Now Offering Hotter, Cleaner BC Birch. All Types. P.U. /
del. Lyle 403-783-2275
HouseholdFurnishings1720
COUCH/Sofa bed,from Leons, clean in
exc. cond. $150.3 WOOL ACCENT CARPETS,
clean, $50 for all 3.403-352-8811
LOVE SEAT,good cond. $100
2 BAR STOOLS, $40 ea.30” x 48” WHITE
WOODEN TABLE.STANDING LAMP, $10.
403-346-2346
ROUND 40” Mable table & 4 chairs, exc. cond. $200.
403-352-8811
StereosTV's, VCRs 1730
360 XBOX, 10 Games, $10. ea.
PS 2, 10 games, $60. Panasonic stereo, Ipod hookup. $40.
403-782-3847
COLECO table top Packman game. $80.
403-782-3847
Misc. forSale 17603 PORCELINE dolls $20/ea; dbl. comforter and bed skirt, $20; skidoo boots size 6 ladies $20; set of Corelle dishes $20; small 32” fi ber optic Christ-mas tree $10; electric Christmas house $15; brand new queen bed skirt $20; 403-352-3521
6’ CHRISTMAS TREE, $10.GOLD FRAME MIRROR,
25”x30”, $10.SEWING MACHINE,
never used, $95.403-346-2346
Deck table, in green metal with glass top 38”x60”,4 chairs, & 1 matching
rocker chair (new was $700).Asking $75.
CACTUS - 8 ft. live cactus plant. $50.
KENMORE DEHUMIDIFIERmodel 24. Exc. cond. $75.
403-352-8811
Misc. forSale 1760
9 assorted Corral dinner plates, 6 side plates,
4 soup bowls, $12 for all.1 Large fruit bowl,great design. $7.
8 old fruit nappies, $2 for all.Medium size oldmeat platter $7.
Dream Catcher, $10.Rhinestone Necklace &
Earrings, from the 1950’s, $75. 403-346-2231
FOR SALE:Large wash tub $30.
Electronic De-Humidifi er $55. 403-342-7460
FREE HOUSEPLANTSPalm, Gardenia, Ivy,Sedum, Shamrock,
Philodendron.GONE
HANGERS. Wooden, Plastic, Metal. Box full for
$10. 403-314-9603
LAMP, COFFEE MAKER, PLACEMATS, HOUSE-
HOLD ITEMS. Whole box for $20. 403-314-9603
THANKSGIVING & CHRISTMAS IS UPON US!
Electric Roaster,never used. Self baster.
Does everything you do in the kitchen oven. $80.
403-347-0104.
VARIETY of brand new instrumental, country, old
time music CD’s, (16) $30 Must take all.
403-309-1838
Pets &Supplies 1810RABBIT Hutch, outdoor, partially insulated, incld’s heated water dish and food. $75. 403-340-2462
Cats 1830 (2) BURMAN kittens.
$40/ea. 403-887-3649
FREE 8 week old orange kittens 5 mo. old Calico kittens, 1 gorgeous pinky orange 5 mo. old M. kitten, all need
loving homes 403-782-3130
Dogs 1840BERNESE MOUNTAIN
dog puppies, ready to go NOW 403-357-7108
F1B GOLDEN DOODLES, black now but will brindle
as they get older. Non shedding, well handled, long time breeder. $900.
Delivered to Alberta. Text 306-521-1371
or call 306-792-2113 www.furtettishfarm.ca
Agricultural#2000 - #2290
Farm Equipment ..............2010Haying Equipment ............2020Tractors ............................2030Combines & Headers ......2040Fertilizer Equipment..........2050Misc. Farm Machinery ......2060Equipment Wanted ..........2070Farm Custom Work ..........2080Farm Auctions ..................2090Livestock ..........................2100Livestock - Exotic..............2110Sheep ..............................2120Poultry ..............................2130Horses ..............................2140Horse Boarding ................2150Riding Supplies ................2160Horse/Stock Trailers ........2170Pasture Wanted ................2180Grain, Feed, Hay ..............2190Seed Grain ......................2200Seeding & Tillage ............2210
FarmEquipment 2010TO RENT HAWKUS Quik pick custom bale hauling,
custom haul, 16 bale mover 403-588-1146
Farm CustomWork 2080CUSTOM CORRAL
CLEANINGBuit custom services
3 trucks, Bunning vertical beaters. JD 544 loader
403-588-1146
CUSTOM HEAVY DISCINGHay & Pasture Land
Subsoiling & Scraper WorkEquipment Rentals
Call Field 403-506-0592
MANURE SPREADERS FOR RENT,
3 Bunning manure spreaders, 3 different sizes, vertical beaters, custom corral cleaning with bunning
spreaders on truck, Phone 403-588-4787 Contact
Lawrence Buit 403-588-1146
Horses 214030” REG. Min. Mare, $750.
Reg. min. Filly, $750. 403-227-2680 or email
WANTED: all types of horses. Processing locally
in Lacombe weekly. 403-651-5912
Grain, FeedHay 2190
HAY & GREEN FEEDVarious sizes & quality.
$30-45 per bale.Call Laurie 403-845-5166
SMALL SQUARE HAY and straw 403-340-3061
SMALL Square Hay Bales:1st & 2nd cut.
SMALL Square Straw Bales403-784-2276
TIMOTHY & Brome square bales, great for horses, ap-
prox. 60 lbs. put up dry and covered, $5/bale
Sylvan area. 403-887-2798
For Rent#3000 - #3200
Acreages/Farms ..............3010Houses/Duplexes ............3020Condos/Townhouses........3030Manufactured Homes ......3040Four Plexes/Six Plexes ....3050Suites ..............................3060Cottages/Seasonal ..........3070Roommates Wanted ........3080Rooms for Rent................3090Motels/Hotels ..................3100Offices ..............................3110Stores/Commercial ..........3120Industrial ..........................3130Warehouse Space............3140Garage Space..................3150Storage Space ................3160Land ................................3170Pasture ............................3180Mobile Lot ........................3190Misc. for Rent ..................3200
Wanted to Rent#3250 - #3390
Acreages/Farms ..............3255Houses/Duplexes ............3260Suites ..............................3270Rooms..............................3280Manufactured Homes ......3290Housesitting Wanted ........3300Garage Space..................3310Storage Space ................3320Stores/Commercial ..........3330Office Space ....................3340Industrial ..........................3350Warehouse Space............3360Resorts & Cottages..........3370Pasture/Land....................3380Mobile Lot ........................3390
Houses/Duplexes 3020
NEWLY renovated veryspacious sunny 5 bedroomhouse in Big Valley. Newkitchen and bathrooms,
paint, fl ooring and severalwindows. On double lot so
great back yard for chil-dren or/and pets. quiet
friendly neighbours, next to Big Valley school and
playgrounds. This housewill be a rent to own
property. asking $12,000down but open to
discussion. Rent is $800per month but utilities etcnot included. There is a
single garage and plenty ofparking space for boat,motorbikes, or holiday
trailer. Please call Gord at403-710-4085 or e-mail at
GarageSpace 3150FENCED det. Triple Garage for Storage. 403-347-9549
StorageSpace 3160SUNHAVEN RV & BOAT
STORAGE www.rvboatstorage.ca
Do you like a good deal? Do you like to be safe and
secure? Starting at $25/mo. with 24/7
security/surveillance. Graveled parking and sani-dump. It’s the best
deal around. 403-340-9483 or 403-506-7383
HousesFor Sale 4020BIG VALLEY Only $20,000 3 bdrm. on nice large treed lot. Water, sewer, garbage Good terms avail. Owner
Dave 780-475-2897
FREE MARKETEVALUATION
on your house in Lacombe or Lacombe county.
Call Lyle NielsenC21 Advantage Realty
403-358-8002
HousesFor Sale 4020
IMMED. POSS. $379,900.Bower bi-level fully dev. 3
bdrm., 3 bath. large rec. rm, can possibly add an extra bdrm. Desirable upgrades.
Corner lot w/det. 15x24 heated workshop. RV
parking. OPEN HOUSE- 94 Boyce St. 1 - 4 pm.
Sat. Oct. 5th. 403-350-1690
MUST SELLNew Home. 1335 sq.ft.
bi-level, 24x23 att. garage.403-588-2550
Condos/Townhouses4040
MASON MARTINHOMES
Custom new homesplanning service.
Kyle, 403-588-2550
NEW CONDO1000 sq.ft. 2 bdrm., 2 bath. $192,000. 403-588-2550
Acreages 4050APPROX. 30 acres. 20
min. to Lacombe. 1/2 mile off Hwy 12. Creek & exc.
building site. 403-396-2925
LOCATION... LOCATION!On pavement, min. from
Innisfail, 1500 sq. ft. ranch style home on 3.81 acres. 5 bdrms., w/2.5 baths, att.
car port, cedar vaulted ceiling, 2 fi replaces, high
speed DSL internet. $495,000. 403-357-9930
Farms/Land 4070
1/4 SE24-40-24-W4$4000 oil revenue. 1/2 mile
from #12 Hwy. Power & water. 403-396-2925
CommercialProperty 4110
33,175 SQ. FT. manufac-turing bldg. on 5.8 Acres for $1.4 Million. Heavy Power, 10 Ton crane, oversized loading doors, & large graveled storage yard. 45 mins outside of Calgary in Linden, AB. Call Colliers International, Evan Truman (403) 215-7252.
Cars 50302004 CHEV Impala,
$4200. 403-341-3593 msg.
2000 NEON, 2L, 4 dr.,5 spd. Red, 403-318-3040
SUV's 50402006 TUSCON V6 fwd,
orig. owner, ONLY 23,700 kms, $11,100 403-346-2867
2005 Jeep Grand Chero-kee Limited. Has only
69,885 km. Fully loaded including NAV and DVD.403 343 1651or 341-0606
HUNTERS SPECIAL 1991 Chev Blazer, 4 spd.,
hubs, winch $5888. 348-8788 Sport & Import
SUV's 5040
2001 FORD Explorer lots of extras, very clean, $3500 obo 403-314-4857
Trucks 5050
2008 CHEVY Colorado Vortec 3.7 L, 4wd, good tires & brakes, Linex box
liner & undercover. 783-2064
1993 F150 S/C fl areside, 1 of a kind, very clean, lots of extras $5500 obo 403-314-4857
Campers 509012’ TRUCK Camper to
give away. Everything still working but needs some
work to roof. MUST BE MOVED!
**SOLD**
Motorhomes 5100TIFFIN PHAETON 2005
MOTORHOIME. 40’, diesel,3 slides, 41,000 miles. Verygood cond. 403-729-3242
AutoWreckers 5190RED’S AUTO. Free Scrap Vehicle & Metal Removal.
AMVIC APPROVED. We travel. May pay cash
for vehicle. 403-396-7519
Misc.Automotive 5240
SCRAP metal and cars, trades 403-304-7585
Public Notice#6000
Public Notices ..................6010Special Features ..............6050
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CLASSIFIEDS!
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CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION
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403.782.3437
We are now hiring all positions, full and part time:
• Servers (for Dining Room and Sports Bar)• Hostesses• Line Cooks• Front House and Kitchen day and evening
Supervisors• Dish Washers• Bar Tenders
Boston Pizza is Canada’s #1 casual Family dining and sports bar concept. We offer competitive wages, a great work environment and career opportunities. We anticipate a December opening.
We will be hiring before our opening date with paid training occurring at our Red Deer locations, so you have the tools to succeed!
Please send your resume to Susan at [email protected] or call Sue at 403-342-4446 during regular hours.
Please note: all Serving Staff must have their Pro Serve certi cation to qualify for employment.
We are excited to be opening in Blackfalds. Thanks for applying!
Boston Pizza is coming to Blackfalds!!ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A CHANGE?
✓Motivated? ✓Goal Oriented?✓People Friendly? ✓Driven?
We have the position for you!
Heritage Chrysler Jeep now requires an experienced
SALES CONSULTANTA leader in the automotive industry, Heritage Chrysler Jeep sets the pace
for all others to follow when it comes to inventory, customer service, community service and commitment to people. We have premium new
and preowned vehicles to help suit any of our customer’s needs!
We offer a great compensation package with benefi ts along withcomplete training. Sales experience is not a must though preferred.
Look at Heritage Chrysler Jeep as the fi nal step to becoming an industry leader in customer service, job satisfaction and income.
Check us out at www.heritagechrysler.com
Fax or email resume to:Heritage Chrysler Jeep
General Sales Manager Attention: RYAN BOWES
[email protected]: 403.782.3360
We thank all those that apply. Only those selected will be contacted for an interview.
HI–TEKHI–TEK FURNACE AND DUCT CLEANING
Complete furnace Complete furnace and duct cleaning includes:and duct cleaning includes:
403-783-8333 • 1-877-494-8384
• Furnace • 10 Air Ducts• Hot Water Tank • Rotary Brushing System
Arnett & Burgess is now acceptingapplications for the following:
CLASS 1
TRUCK DRIVERMust have experience moving
heavy equipment that is related to pipeline construction.
Clean abstract.Competitive wage.Benefi ts available.
Please fax resumes
to 780-372-4238
Or email to:
Thursday, October 10, 2013 Lacombe Express 31
Vehicle prices plus GST + fees. While inventory lasts. Payments include GST + Fees and based on longest fi nance term available O.A.C. Based on 6.49% A.P.R. O.A.C. It will be our pleasure to provide full disclosure to every customer. *84 mos b/w O.A.C. **72 mos b/w O.A.C. ***60 mos b/w O.A.C.
5610 HIGHWAY 2ALACOMBE, AB, T4L 1A3LACOMBE, AB, T4L 1A3
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403-782-6811403-782-68111-800-782-5755
Monday-ThursdayMonday-Thursday8:00am - 8:00pm8:00am - 8:00pm
Friday: 8:00am-6:00pmSaturday:9:00am - 5:00pmSaturday:9:00am - 5:00pm
FriFrito serve you
better:better:
Feature of the WeekFeature of the Week
Big city selection! Small Town Professional Service!! You’ll save thousands!!
W W W. T I R E S 4 L I F E . C A
NO PAYMENTS FOR 90 DAYS O.A.C.!
LOW FINANCE RATES FOR EVERY BUYER!
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13ED064A
$16,500******
OP1530
$12,981
Local Trade, 4 Dr, 4x4.
Blowout!2007
Dodge Dakota
2012 2012 F-150F-150
Vehihi lcle priices pllus GSGSTT + ffees WhWhilile iinve tntory lastt
RP1734A
$26,588$26,588**
4wd, 4wd, Eco-Boost, Eco-Boost,
Kodiak Kodiak Brown, Brown, Leather, Leather,
Priced to Priced to Sell!Sell!
$199 b/w$199 b/w
$8,500 2005 2005 Honda Honda AccordAccord
13FT661A
Brand New Brand New Tires, V8, Tires, V8,
Black, 4x4, Black, 4x4, Ready Ready to Go!to Go!
$206$206.03.03 b/w b/w2009 2009
GMC 1500GMC 1500$20,873$20,873******
OP1549
$33,975**
Supercab, Supercab, Eco-Boost, 4x4, Eco-Boost, 4x4,
Moonroof, Moonroof, Low Low
Kms. Kms.
$253 b/w$253 b/w2011 2011
F-150F-150
2008 2008 Escape Escape
XLTXLT
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13SP113A
$10,696******was $11,995was $11,995
Sel, 4 Dr, Sel, 4 Dr, Auto, Auto,
Moonroof, Moonroof, Black Black
Leather.Leather.
$108 b/w$108 b/w
2009 2009 FocusFocus
2013 2013 Escape SEEscape SE
gest fifinance tterm availilil bbabllle OOO AAA CCC BBBaseddd on 666 44499%9% Ag
13FT548B
Manual Manual Trans, Rare Trans, Rare Car Must Car Must Be DrivenBe Driven
2010 2010 Hyundai Hyundai GenesisGenesis
Must Move This Week!
to to
•Carfax Report•Full Vehicle Inspection•Full Tank Gas
Peace of mind
guarantee!!
Each used vehicle comes with:•No charge Maintenance Package•90 Day Limited Warranty•Fully Reconditioned
Plus NO CHARGE
Tires 4 life loyalty
program
www.lacombeford.com
Supercrew Supercrew Lariat, 5.5 Lariat, 5.5
BOX, BOX, Box Cover, Box Cover, Chrome Chrome Package.Package.
2011 2011 Ford F-150
essional Service!! You’ll
Ford F 150
$29,886$29,886**
$223$223 b/wb/w
LACOMBE
Due to recent arrival of overwhelming amount of Quality
Trades we are required to
Slash Prices and sell over
$1.9 Million of quality pre-owned inventory
at below market prices despite profi t or loss
BLOWOUTMassive InventoryMassive Inventory
13FT390A
$31,919$31,919**
$24,000$24,000****
S/Crew, S/Crew, Lariat, Lariat,
Eco-Boost, Eco-Boost, 6.5 BOX, 6.5 BOX,
White White Platinum.Platinum.
$238 b/w$238 b/w
$203$203.21.21 b/w b/w
2011 2011 F-150F-150
LACOMBELACOMBE
OP1530
$12,981$1$12,981
x4.4.
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Dodge DodgeDD
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13FT588A
$32,500$32,500**
Super Super Crew Lariat, Crew Lariat, Navigation, Navigation,
6.5 box6.5 box
$241$241.98.98 b/w b/w2011 2011
F-150F-150
13FT149A
$35,500$35,500**
Super crew Super crew Lariat, Lariat, 5.5box, 5.5box,
Eco – boostEco – boost
$263$263.89.89 b/w b/w 2012 2012
F-150F-150
4x4 4x4 leatherleather
OP1531A
$35,964$35,964**was $39,995was $39,995
$267$267,36,36 b/w b/w
Supercrew Fx4 6.5 Foot Box, Supercrew Fx4 6.5 Foot Box, Fx4 Appearance Package, Fx4 Appearance Package,
Boxliner, Blue Flame, Sat. RadioBoxliner, Blue Flame, Sat. Radio
Priced Priced to sell!!!to sell!!!
$164$164.13.13 b/w b/w
4 door Sedan 4 door Sedan Only 95000km’sOnly 95000km’s 13ED079A
32 Lacombe Express Thursday, October 10, 2013
Central Alberta Co-op English Estates Centre – Lacombe English Estates Centre – Lacombe 403-782-6200403-782-6200
OpenOpen Daily until 9pm Daily until 9pm www.centralab.coopwww.centralab.coop
4 Day Sale Only!!! October 11 - 14
Standing Rib Standing Rib Oven Roasts Oven Roasts
lb
Cheddar, Mozzarella or Colby - 800g
Double, Ultra or Green12 Rolls or 9 Mega Rolls
Cinnamon Buns Cinnamon Buns
Red PotatoesRed Potatoes
each
$3.99
$11.00/kg
$4.99
Sticky, Iced or Cream Cheese IcedPackage of 4
Cut In-store from Canada AA Cut In-store from Canada AA Grade Beef - Aged 14 days, Grade Beef - Aged 14 days,
Warehouse Pack Warehouse Pack
170g Package No. 1 Grade
Produce of U.S
Co-op Gold CheeseCo-op Gold Cheese
lb
Friday, Oct. 11 to Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013
First 2First 2 First 1First 1
First 1First 1
Coke or Pepsi Products
Co-op Gold Vegetables
Butterball Stuffed Turkey Breast Roast
3 for$6
2 for$1.49
each$15.99
2 for
$5
RaspberriesRaspberries
5 for
$5
Selected Varieties - 1L
Sun-Rype 100% Juice Sun-Rype 100% Juice
Cream of Cream of Mushroom, Mushroom,
Tomato, Vegetable Tomato, Vegetable or Chicken Noodleor Chicken Noodle
12x284ml12x284ml
each
$5.99
Co-op Gold SoupCo-op Gold Soup
- 100-454G
341-398ml First 6
CELEBRATE CO-OP WEEK
plus deposit/enviro
plus deposit/enviro
each
$7.99each
$1.99
5lb (2.27kg) 5lb (2.27kg) Bag - Canada Bag - Canada No. 1 Produce No. 1 Produce
of Canada of Canada
PLU 2758
This coupon may only be used with a minimum purchase of at least $100.00 (including applicable turkey) before applicable taxes at Co-op or The Market Place (excludes tobacco, alcohol, prescriptions, gift cards, phone cards, lottery tickets, transit tickets, all third party operations – post offi ce, gas bar, etc) We will reduce the fi nal 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, OCTOBER 11 UNTIL CLOSING MONDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2013. Cannot be combined with any other coupons or promotional offers. Final consumer price per pound will vary depending on actual turkey size purchased.
Valid Oct. 11 to Oct. 14, 2013
FROM THE DELI
5 for$5 plus
deposit/enviro
2L - First 8
Christie Christie Snacking Snacking CrackersCrackers
Fully Cooked - Hot & ready for your dinner table
Co-op Gold Natural Co-op Gold Natural Spring WaterSpring Water
each
$2.99
12x500ml
Co-op Gold Co-op Gold Bathroom TissueBathroom Tissue
each
$3.99