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Japanese visitors head home with many memories Lacombe - Rikubetsu exchange program promotes lasting friendships BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express

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t was a short trip, but visitors to Lacombe have made fond memories here. On the night of Sept. 23rd, the Lacombe and District Rikubetsu Friendship Society held a farewell potluck for the students and chaperones from Lacombe’s twin community of Rikubetsu, Japan. The delegation from Rikubetsu arrived in Lacombe on Sept. 20th and left early the morning of Sept. 24th. While the trip was very short, both the visitors and the families who hosted them will have long-lasting memories of the visit. Among them is Twyla Dutz, who decided to host two of the Japanese visitors because of a special place Japan has in her heart. Dutz said that she and her husband actually lived in Japan for a few years shortly after they were married in a community not far from Rikubetsu. After learning about the annual visit from Rikubetsu from a friend who had hosted previously, Dutz signed up to be a host family as well. Because Dutz had lived in Japan, hosting the Japanese visitors was very special to her. She described the experience as “natsukashi” a Japanese word meaning a fond remembrance, what Canadians might call nostalgia. “What I loved is just having Japan (come) back to me,” said Dutz. “Because we were there and our hearts have always had Japan in them.” Thirteen-year-old Rin Kambayashi, one of the students who stayed with Dutz, said that she wanted to come to Canada to study a different culture. She said that when she first arrived, the generosity and friendliness of Canadians took her a little bit by surprise. “Canadian people are so kind,” said Kambayashi through an interpreter. Yuko Sugawara, who served as interpreter for the delegation, actually visits Canada fairly often in her job as a tour escort. She is actually returning to Canada with another group next month and had visited Lacombe in the past as well, serving as interpreter for last year’s delegation too. Sugawara said she was happy to return. “I had very good experiences (last time I visited),” she said. During their visit, the Rikubetsu delegation did many things as a group, like touring Lacombe and visiting the Royal Tyrell Museum outside Drumheller, but they also made time for fun and bonding with their host families. Dutz said she and Kambayashi visited

STRONG BONDS - Yuko Sugawara, Rin Kambayashi and Twyla Dutz pose for a photo after the farewell banquet for the 2014 Rikubetsu delegation visit. The visitors from Japan said they would return home with fond memories of Lacombe and the bonds with their host families. Brian Vossen/Lacombe Express

Canada Olympic Park in Calgary, went out for sushi, played mini-golf and of course, did some souvenir shopping. When the delegation toured around Lacombe, one of the places that stuck out for Kambayashi was the group’s visit to the Lacombe YU-Turn Centre. She said that such hang-outs don’t exist in her home. “We don’t have that kind of place in Japan,” said Kambayashi, speaking through Sugawara. Kambayashi said she very much enjoyed staying with her host family and her favourite activities with them including going luging at Canada Olympic Park and driving Dutz’s side-by-side quad. She added that she now knows a little bit

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Expansion project at Joffre extensive and energy-focused BY KALISHA MENDONSA Lacombe Express NOVA Chemicals has been working on an expansion project of their polyethylene plant in Joffre since it broke ground almost one and a half years ago, with big portions of the project taking shape. The $1 billion project includes a world-scale reactor, the third on the site. During the polyethylene reactor project (PE1 Expansion Project), a second task of upgrading existing furnace structures will take place. All of the work being done at Joffre will raise the site’s production of polyethylene (a common form of plastic polymer used in water bottles, plastic bags, etc.) and will do so without substantially increasing the plant’s ecological footprint, staff say. “For all of our expansion-type projects, we certainly do all of our predictions on what might happen to our various emission sources and water needs and things like that for the site,â€? said Joffre Site Manager Rick Van Hemmen. “From an environmental perspective, especially when you talk about a modiďŹ cation to our polyethylene facilities, it really is a very modest change to our en-

vironmental footprint for the site. We’re really basing this growth on existing capacity in our ethylene plants on the site.â€? Van Hemmen explained NOVA’s expansion of the polyethylene reactor site (PE1 project) will keep things such as their longterm water usage and gaseous emission predictions still well within a previously designated limit that has been approved by Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development. He explained although there will be a small increase in air emissions and water usage, the work done to re-model furnaces and to input a highly energy efďŹ cient PE1 reactor will, “Have no adverse effects that will affect our land boundary or the Red Deer River.â€? The work done with the PE1 expansion on the Joffre site has undergone environmental monitoring and will continue to do so. Van Hemmen said that NOVA is, “Looking at wherever (they) can to ďŹ nd the best commercially available technology and mitigate any potential environmental effects. We have built into our site monitoring programs, longterm programs – air monitoring equipment at various locations throughout the site and we really will continue to make sure that

we’re staying well within our environmental restrictions. “We stay very plugged into our surrounding communities. For one thing, so they can understand the things we’ve tried to do as proactively as possible but also to get their insights and inputs,â€? he said. “They might be concerned at what they’re seeing as the projects go on, but we have a constant back and forth with our community members.â€? So far, the facilities have seen the completion of underground piping, the development of mechanical and electrical installations and currently, a focus on the installation of concrete foundations for the third reactor which was successfully delivered to the site earlier this year. At the completion of this project in 2016, NOVA expects to see the creation of between 25-35 permanent jobs, signiďŹ cant economic beneďŹ ts due to more efďŹ cient reactor sites and furnaces and a capital cost just over $1 billion most of which is being spent on Alberta labour costs and product purchasing done in Alberta. “In order to allow the expansion of PE1 to operate at its full capacity, E1 and E2 will have to come up to 100 per cent rates and run there continuously in the future. But it turns out our E2 plant

had some very signiďŹ cant maintenance requirements in our furnace area. Those furnaces in E2 were built back in 1984 and some portions of that furnace are going to need to be cut out and replaced because they are at the end of life. “This was an opportunity for us for furnace refurbishment to bring our furnace capacity and our technology up. We also are doing this in a way that allows us to implement energy efďŹ cient improvements and so these are important upgrades for us. It’s typically in expansion projects or major capital upgrades that we have the opportunity to do these types of upgrades.â€? The portions of the furnaces that need to be replaced are in a section that is designed to recover as much residual heat out of the furnace as possible, making it less wasteful. As these convection sections are being replaced, the burners in the furnaces will also see work to become what is called ‘low-NOx burners’, said Van Hemmen. This means that less of the various oxides of nitrogen will be released into the environment during the combustion process of the furnaces. These oxides are air pollutants that help form acid rain, contribute to global warming and impede the growth of

plant life. In addition to the project’s focus on efďŹ cient production standards, sustainability has been a focus of NOVA Chemicals. As the PE1 Expansion Project moves along, so will the PE1 Expansion Legacy Project which is the proactive development of several wetland areas surrounding the Joffre site. “We have a very strong refocus on sustainability within NOVA Chemicals over the last couple of years. We are a responsible care company and we have been for almost 30 years now. That’s really about going above and beyond meeting regulatory standards, and always taking on continuous improvements. The whole responsible care initiative has added sustainability as a bigger subset of its requirements for people that are members of the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada.â€? The purpose of the legacy project is to create a trail system that incorporates picnic areas, reforestation initiatives and to support municipal and provincial initiatives to preserve and enhance wetland areas. The PE1 Expansion Project is set to be complete with start-up occurring in the summer of 2016. kmendonsa@lacombeexpress.com

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Communities celebrate indoor link of Trans Canada Trail BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express Another local link to the Trans Canada Trail has been completed. On Sept. 19th, trail lovers and dignitaries gathered

at the Abbey Centre to officially open the latest link of the Trans Canada Trail at the Abbey Centre in Blackfalds, the only indoor link of the nation-wide trail in the country. This new link completes

the trails connecting Blackfalds to Lacombe and Red Deer and as former Central Alberta Regional Trail Society (CARTS) President Debbie Olsen commented, will eventually connect to the entire nation.

“Eventually, it will connect Central Albertans with the rest of the country as well,” said Olsen. “So it really is an exciting thing.” Current CARTS President Paul Pettypiece agreed.

“It is indeed a pleasure to be here today to see this exciting development come to fruition and have this grand opening,” said Pettypiece. In addition to Olsen and Pettypiece, several other dignitaries made addresses at the opening, including MLA Rod Fox, Lacombe Mayor Steve Christie, Lacombe County Reeve Paula Law and of course Blackfalds Mayor Melodie Stol. Many of the speakers commented on the uniqueness of the trail with Fox commenting that the indoor link was the only one in the country. Other speakers, like Law commented on the strong partnerships that made the trail link a reality. “This connectivity highlights how much each community works together with its neighbours to develop one continuous trail,” said Law. “Lacombe County is proud to be a neighbour of Blackfalds and this trail is one example of our continuous partnership of working together to achieve a common goal.” Christie had similar feelings to express. “This trail supplies and provides yet another connection between our communities that regional collaboration is alive and well right here in Central Alberta.” During Stol’s address, she revealed that a sponsor for the Trans Canada Trail link at the Abbey Centre

had been found with Krest Homes stepping up to donate $100,000 to the Town of Blackfalds. “I get to announce something very special today,” said Stol. “I’m just so thrilled today to announce that sponsorship has come forward.” After the speeches there was a ribbon cutting ceremony where the trail was declared officially open followed by a cake cutting and celebratory luncheon. Following the formal program, Law, Christie and Stol continued to speak of how important regional partnerships and collaboration were to the completion of this project. “I don’t think you can do anything like this on your own,” said Stol. Law agreed. “You know, we can all choose to do things individually,” said Law. “But we can do bigger and better and greater things if we choose to work with partnership and cooperation and this is a prime example of it.” Christie said what’s also important is recognition of the user-ship and the advantages of having something like this in their communities. “User-ship from not only our own communities but bringing people from other communities into our region is very, very important to us so if we can work together to make that happen it just works out great.” news@lacombeexpress.com

CELEBRATE – Blackfalds Mayor Melodie Stol and Lacombe Mayor Steve Christie cut a cake in celebration of the grand opening of the only indoor link of the Trans Canada Trail at the Brian Vossen/Lacombe Express Abbey Centre.

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OPINION Prentice makes progress A new Alberta. That’s what Alberta’s new premier, Jim Prentice, promised us when he was elected. So far, he has been true to his word. Prentice began to make good on his promises soon after assuming office, disbanding the existing cabinet and replacing it with a smaller, easier to manage group of 20. He also caused controversy by including two unelected members in the cabinet, but no one can say that such a move doesn’t demonstrate new perspective when it comes to forming a government. It didn’t take long for Prentice to follow up his cabinet announcement by announcing that Alberta would be selling its government planes, the source of much frustration among Alberta residents and perhaps the final straw that led to Redford’s resignation. It would seem that selling Alberta’s government fleet would be a move that everyone agreed with, but of course Wildrose Party leader Danielle Smith still criticized it, saying that the sale of the government’s planes is something that should have done long before.

While we agree that there was never any real reason for Alberta’s government to have its own fleet, Redford left Prentice with one heck of a mess to clean up and he should be applauded for his efforts so far. Yes, it’s the opposition’s job to disagree with the government but there comes a time when the “better late than never” argument is appropriate. Prentice announced the government will scrap the plans to redesign Alberta’s licence plate. This is a move that does not deserve any kind of criticism. In scrapping redesign, Prentice has demonstrated he does not plan to play politics and is listening to the people. He has shown that the government’s goals occasionally align with those of opposition parties and it is possible for them to work together in the future. In politics, something we see far too much of is an ‘us versus them’ mentality. Sometimes it is necessary for political parties to disagree, but it is also necessary for them to work together, something that many would deem impossible

by listening to Alberta’s official opposition. By no means has Prentice completely healed the damage caused by his predecessors or restored faith in the Progressive Conservative Party of Alberta. All of the province will still be watching them like hawks. But, he has had made good on his promises. Since long before Pren-

tice was elected, loud shouts from Alberta’s opposition parties said that changing the party’s leader, as has been done in the past, would not change anything within the party. That a new face would not make a difference in the way the province is governed. Prentice is clearly proving them wrong.

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MENDONSA There are so many aspects to abuse that people simply do not understand until they are in that situation themselves or see the cycle develop with a loved one. Domestic violence isn’t just about beatings or yelling – it is about being broken down as a person and being convinced you are worth nothing more than someone’s anger. There is no answer to why people abuse others or as to why victims stay or leave their abusers. The many factors that influence the relationship between abuser and abused include fear, love, money, family and all sorts of other factors. It is difficult to know where to start this discussion, so I’ll start at the beginning of a cycle of abuse. When a person is living in a cycle of abuse, it does not begin with bruises. It begins with a relationship – either a friendship, or most

commonly a romance. Somehow, one person gives their trust to another. Next there is an initial incident. Maybe it starts off as an argument and ends in a physical fight. Maybe it starts with a manipulative comment that insults a person’s beliefs or values or self-worth. After that initial moment that makes a person say ‘Woah, what was that?’ there is manipulation from the abuser. They say sorry and beg for forgiveness. Sometimes, they say nothing at all, in a way to manipulate people into thinking they deserved it (which nobody ever, ever does). This is how a cycle develops. There is a trust and a relationship that keeps people together. Sometimes men and women are ‘so in love that it hurts’ and they just can’t imagine that their loved one could hurt them again. People will make excuses such as the abuser had a bad day and they didn’t mean the things they said, or he’s always had a temper or she’s always been controlling – it’s just their personality. So many thoughts occur to a person before they consider the fact that this person they trust is abusive. Throughout a cycle of abuse, a person will start to see signs and patterns and triggers. Abusers will often try to isolate

their victim from friends, family, community supports and from their own self-confidence. People who stay in abusive relationships are not stupid, or weak or deserving. They are afraid and often times have to think of all kinds of aspects and consequences for leaving. Factors such as finance and shelter can affect a person’s decision to leave – which, by the way, does not ensure the abuse stops. Lots of times, that makes the abuser angrier. Children can be another major reason for a person staying in an abusive relationship, especially if the children are related biologically to both people in the relationship. Having kids can be scary because there is an entire world of financial obligations that come with a child and most do not want to be a single parent. If you see someone in a cycle of abuse, the worst thing you can do is say, ‘Well just be brave and leave.’ I’m sure that a victim would love to pack up their life and never look back but it isn’t always so simple. The best thing to do in a situation where one recognizes a cycle of abuse is to ask how you can help that person. Maybe a lunch meeting once or twice a week can help them gain confidence, or expand their now-minimal contact with people outside of the relationship. Maybe you can help them print re-

sumes to apply for a job that will allow them to become financially stable. Maybe all they need is to talk out their plan. There are so many aspects to leaving an abusive relationship to consider – important documents from the home, where will they live? Where will they work? How can they afford childcare? The other side of abuse is that sometimes it comes from family members – siblings, cousins, parents, what have you. Imagine what it would be like to be afraid of your family. Leaving is not an easy option. What people need to understand is that abuse is not a black and white issue. It is scary as hell, complex and full of difficult decisions. The best way to deal with abuse is to empower the victim and recognize the signs of abuse before it goes too far. Stop perpetuating the idea that some people deserve their abuse, or are too stupid or weak to do something about it. Instead of saying, ‘Why are you staying?’ say ‘How can I help you?’ and consider the many factors that are involved when fleeing an abusive relationship. Don’t ask them to explain or justify their life – just do what you can to help them. kmendonsa@lacombeexpress.com

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Busy week for Lacombe and area emergency services BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express This past week has been very busy for Lacombe Fire, Blackfalds Fire, Lacombe Police and Blackfalds RCMP, Red Deer EMS and Lacombe EMS. On Sept. 25th at approximately 11:30 a.m., Lacombe Fire was dispatched to a vehicle fire on the QEII Hwy. involving an aerial lift truck just north of the Hwy. 12 overpass, but were quickly able to bring the situation under control. The previous night, Lacombe Fire, Lacombe Police and Lacombe EMS responded to a motor vehicle versus pedestrian collision where a 22-year-old woman was struck at the intersection of 50 Ave. and 50 St. in Lacombe at approximately 10:30 p.m. The woman suffered serious though not lifethreatening injuries to her lower body, police say. She was transported from the scene to the La-

combe Airport via ground ambulance and was then air-lifted by STARS Air Ambulance to hospital for treatment. Insp. Lorne Blumhagen of the Lacombe Police Service said that the LPS is working in collaboration with Blackfalds RCMP regarding the incident and the investigation is ongoing but did confirm that the collision was a hit and run. He added that further information will be released from Blackfalds RCMP when it becomes available. On Sept. 22nd, Lacombe Fire responded to a singlevehicle rollover just south of Morningside on Hwy. 2A near the Exit 437 overpass. While the initial call indicated that there was one patient trapped in the rolled vehicle, firefighters learned on arrival that there were in fact two patients, neither of whom were trapped in the vehicle. Lacombe Fire Chief Ed van Delden said that it is not unusual for conflicting

information to be verified on-scene as dispatchers are working quickly with minimal information about incidents and do not always have clear details. “You will often hear us on the radio confirming what we have when we arrive,” said van Delden. “That is so units know what we actually have versus what it was called in as.” Two patients were removed without need of extrication tools and transported to hospital. Earlier Monday morning, Lacombe Fire was dispatched and then stood down after reports of a vehicle versus pedestrian collision in Blackfalds. Blackfalds RCMP later released a statement detailing that the reports of a 10-year-old girl being struck by a motor vehicle were erroneous and in fact the collision had involved two vehicles with one colliding with the rear of the other. One passenger did sustain minor injuries but

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Lacombe Fire members were able to use extrication tools to remove two doors and a support from a pickup truck that had rolled into the ditch and removed one trapped passenger who was transported via ground ambulance to hospital for treatment of serious but non life-threat-

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Mae West knew when men were men As a male, have you lost the “tiger-in-the-tank?â€? Possibly you are more irritable, suffer insomnia, have problems at work, lost height, lack energy and lack erections? Now you wonder if testosterone therapy is what’s needed. Mae West, the movie sex queen of long ago, knew what made men, men. She greeted them with a sultry voice, “Is that a gun in your pocket, or are you happy to see me?â€? I ďŹ rst became interested in what’s often called ‘The big T’ years ago when I interviewed Dr. Malcolm Carruthers at a conference on aging in London, England. Carruthers, a Harley Street specialist, was one of the early pioneers in testosterone therapy. During the interview I met one of his patients who had just received a second testosterone injection. He admitted to me that, following the ďŹ rst injection, he had made love three times in 24 hours! Needless to say, he was a happy camper, and if you want to be shot by a jealous lover at 95 years of age, this is the way to achieve that goal! But will you reach 95 if you take testosterone? It’s been aptly said, “All would be well if there were no ‘buts’.â€? The problem is there has always been, and still is, a debate as to whether a testosterone boost increases the risk of prostate cancer, stroke or heart attack. Carruthers has treated over 2,000 men with testosterone. He says, “The myth about testosterone being linked to prostate cancer has been deeply rooted in medical consciousness for over 60 years without this happening.â€? But what about the #1 killer, heart attack? I also interviewed Dr. Peter Collins, professor of Cardiology at the Imperial College of Science and Medicine in London. He is a leading expert on testosterone and coronary heart disease. Collins, like Carruthers, believes linking testosterone to heart attack is wrong. In fact, he claims evidence shows normal amounts of testosterone protect against it. Collins’ research shows testosterone increases coronary blood ow by as much as 15 to 20%. This is why patients suffering from angina (heart pain that increases with

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Annual Gull Lake Adventure Race set for next weekend BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express It’s time again for the annual Gull Lake Adventure Race. Now going into its third year, the three phase race is a fundraiser for the Gull Lake Centre’s Leadership Training and Discipleship program. Steve Roadhouse, executive director at Gull Lake Centre, said he came up with the idea after a colleague, who had participated in an adventure race in the mountains and suggested that the camp do something similar. Roadhouse modified the race so that it would work at Gull Lake Centre and the Adventure Race was born. “Basically, I just took everything that I love and smashed it into one event,” said Roadhouse. Racers start the race with a cycling phase. Second, there is an orienteering phase where racers use orienteering skills to guide their teams to different activity stations. Finally, there is the headto-head phase where race teams face off against each other in a number of fun activities and games. Gull Lake Adventure Race was started to help fund Gull Lake Centre’s Leadership Training and Discipleship program. Roadhouse said that the program is important to train today’s kids to be tomorrow’s leaders and in particular, mentors.

OUTDOOR FUN - Janelle and Carolyn Dethmers complete the canoeing portion of a previous Adventure Race at the Gull Lake Centre. “I hope what sets our program apart a little bit is its focus on mentorship,” said Roadhouse. “I think that’s something that our culture is sorely lacking right now. I don’t know many people who have had someone that is older, wiser and more mature take them under their wings and say, ‘I’ve been down this road, I want

to help you walk down this road too’.” Mentorships benefit both people involved in the relationship as well, said Roadhouse. He added that he himself has three mentors and is mentoring three different people, saying that those relationships are some of the richest relationships

that he has. People often think they can do everything on their own and that asking for help is a sign of weakness, said Roadhouse. “We want to be independent, we want to kind of make our own way and asking for help can be difficult,” said Roadhouse. “So there is something really

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beautiful about a mentorship where both people realize they are getting some value out of it.” Gull Lake Centre’s Leadership Training and Discipleship (LTD) program is a three year program for high school students. It begins with one week of training where they learn how to run camp, but Roadhouse said the real training takes place during their practical segments where they help run camp. Roadhouse said that when trainees in the program come to help run the camp during the summer, they are not given a set job, but a mentor and they do whatever that mentor does. He added that each week of the year they get a different mentor so they get experience with different mentors doing different things. Students are mentored outside of the summer as well. Roadhouse said students in the program are responsible to contact their mentors throughout the year, set up meetings and build that relationship. Roadhouse said that there is a minimum for students to participate in the program for three weeks during the summer and they can participate in as many as eight weeks. Add this to three weekend

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retreats included in the program and time spent completing projects with mentors throughout the year, and students in the LTD training could invest as many as 500 hours a year into the program. The purpose of the program, said Roadhouse, is to create more mentors in the world. “Afterwards, because they have been mentored, they will be mentors,” said Roadhouse. “We are training mentors, which will hopefully have a pretty significant ripple effect going out from here.” While the program is extremely valuable, it is also quite expensive to run. Roadhouse said the program costs $90,000 to run each year. Gull Lake Adventure Race aims to recover a third of that cost. Every year, racers are given a welcome package and have the chance to win prizes. Roadhouse said that this year’s prizes include GoPro cameras, Camelbacks, Garmin watches and other cool outdoor gear. So far, there are seven teams registered in the race. Roadhouse said he would like to see between 10 and 16 teams signed up by race weekend. news@lacombeexpress.com

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Thursday, September 25, 2014

fyi EVENTS Lacombe Figure Skating Club Registration and AGM – Sept. 25th in the Servus Credit Union room of the Lacombe Memorial Centre at 7 p.m. There will be a $50 credit voucher given to those in attendance to use towards registrations (one voucher per family). For more information, visit www.skatelacombe.ca Central Alberta Foodgrains Charity Harvest BBQ – Sept. 27th at noon. Field located 10 minutes southeast of Lacombe. In case of rain the week prior, it will be postponed until the following Saturday. To get to our field from Lacombe, go east on Hwy. 12 to Range Road 26-2 and then turn right. Proceed to Township Road 40-2 and then turn left. It is the first farm on the north side of the road. For more information, call Doug at 403-782-1860. College Heights Christian School Annual Gigantic Fall Garage Sale – Sept. 28th, 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at 5201 College Ave Lacombe. Donated items will gladly be accepted during school hours on Sept. 25th and 26th. To book a table ($10) call Karyn at 403-782-2645. Parkland Classical Singers – community choir based in Lacombe is looking for more members. Rehearsals are held on Thursdays 6:30-8 p.m. at the Wolf Creek Community Church beginning Oct. 2nd, 2014. For more information, call Carolyn at 403-782-7365. Memorial Society of Red Deer and District Annual General Meeting – Oct. 2nd. Noon lunch at the Golden Circle (4620-47A Ave, Red Deer). Cost is $15 and RSVP required by Sept. 29th. Annual meeting to follow at 1 p.m. For more information or to RSVP call 403-340-3898, 403-340-9183 or email info@ memorialsocietyrd.ca. Fall Festival – Sponsored by the Faith Community of Blackfalds will be held Oct. 4th at the Blackfalds Community Fellowship Church, 5005 East Railway Street, Blackfalds. There will

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be a supper at 6 p.m. followed by a concert at 7 p.m. with The Lumber River Quartet. The group’s Southern Gospel style, smooth harmonies, upbeat performances and good humor have been an encouragement and blessing to people all across the U.S. and Canada. There will be no charge for the dinner or concert but an offering will be taken. RSVP to Ray at 403 8961472 if you are coming to the supper or e-mail sewest@telus. net. There will be a silent auction with proceeds going to the Faith Community Church building fund.

Lacombe and District Special Olympics Registration for fall

days from 12-12:30 p.m. Meet at Medcombe Walk-in Clinic, no registration required.

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 amacaskill@telus.net. Practices are held at the Red Deer Legion on Tuesdays at 7 p.m.

Kozy Korner Sunday Music – 1 p.m. the last three Sundays of each month. Lacombe Legion Breakfasts – third Sunday of every month from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Lacombe Dance Lessons - social and choreographed ballroom dancing. Traditional Two-step or Cha Cha/Jive. For details phone Cliff at 403-782-4094.

Quilting and crafts – held at Blackfalds United Church on Mondays at 9:30a.m. Help make quilts or bring your own quilt/craft to work on. Visit blackfaldsunitedchurch.com or call 403-8854780 for more information.

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programs – bowling program registration and start-up at Ambassador Bowling Lanes on Oct. 7th at 6 p.m. Swim program registration and start-up at Canadian University College on Oct. 8th at 4:45 p.m. Call Dwayne Campbell at 403-7826921 or email adnil06@telus. net for more information. Sip N Savour – Fourth annual Lacombe and District FCSS fundraiser Oct. 17th from 7-10 p.m. at the Lacombe Memorial Centre. Tickets are $50. Lacombe Knights of Columbus Oktoberfest – Dinner and Dance on Oct. 18th at the Lacombe Memorial Centre. Bar opens at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. with dance to follow featuring the Emeralds. Tickets are $45 and are available at The Culinary and Gift Shoppe or by calling Tim at 403-782-7974 or Ron at 403782-5576. Proceeds go to support Local Community Projects. Lacombe Walking Group – Wednes-

5429-53 St. Markets run every Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. until October. Call 403-782-4772. Bentley Farmers Market – runs every Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the Bentley Curling Rink. For more information, call 403-748-4809. Real Men Sing Barbershop! The Wild Rose Harmonizers Barbershop Chorus is a chorus for males of all ages who love to sing fourpart a cappella harmony. We are a proud member of the Barbershop Harmony society providing entertainment at seniors’ lodges, hospitals and numerous community and private functions throughout the year. No experience 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 information, call David at 403-342-1318 or email crozsmit@telusplanet. net. Visit www.harmonizers.ca. The Red Deer Legion Pipe Band is recruiting experienced and

Drop in Pool Tournament runs every Saturday from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Lacombe Hotel. Circle of Friends - free weekly supper for the community, nutritious meals for anyone interested. It runs at Bethel Christian Reformed Church. Taoist Tai Chi - a relaxing, low impact exercise; continuing classes year round, for those who have completed beginners or have learned Taoist Tai Chi before. Participate in classes of your choice. Available in Red Deer, Lacombe, Rocky Mountain House, and Innisfail. Contact 403-3466772 for more information.

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

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. New to Lacombe? Contact Lacombe 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 403-3489567 for free information, baby product samples as well as free gifts from local businesses. Youth Unlimited Drop-in Activites – New schedule! Drop-in activities now run every Tuesday from 6 – 9 p.m. with ball hockey on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 – 9 p.m. Girls only drop-in is

Affirm – providing safe and confidential support to people of all sexual orientation and identity, their families and friends. We meet in Lacombe. For more information, call Marg at 403-7821887 or Ross at 403-782-3671. The Lacombe Hospital Auxiliary meets the first Thursday of every month at 1:30 p.m. in the Education Room at the hospital. New members welcome. For more information, call Rilla at 403-782-6165. Imperial Daughters of the Empire is a non-profit women’s volunteer program that raises money in support of numerous initiatives supporting educations. Meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of every month and begin at 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church. For more information, contact Mary Lou Wilson 403-782-3923. 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 403782-9968 or blog lacombeartclubwordpress.com. Meetings runs in LMC Credit Union Room at 5214 50 Ave. in Lacombe.

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Thursday, September 25, 2014

City Page lacombe.ca

City Council Dates

Lacombe City Council Meetings are open to the public and all are encouraged to attend. Meeting agendas are posted online at www.lacombe.ca by 3:00 p.m. the Friday before every Council Meeting. The next scheduled Regular Council Meeting dates and times are:

Monday, October 6, 2014 at 5 p.m. (committee) Monday, October 14, 2014 at 5 p.m. Monday, October 27, 2014 at 5 p.m.

Reminders

Back to school traďŹƒc safety tips

Coffee with Council sessions provide valuable citizen feedback Coee with Council sessions are held semi-annually to give Council an opportunity to interact with residents in a relaxed atmosphere, and to give residents a chance to meet their Council members, and to bring forward any concerns, ideas and suggestions regarding civic aairs. Council had decided earlier in the year to align the sessions of the Coee with Council sessions with existing community events. This way the sessions are able to reach a wider cross-section of people, while not taking them away from busy schedules to attend separate functions. The fall session of the 2014 Coee with Council took place on September 9 during the Active Living Fair at the Lacombe Memorial Centre. Public turnout at the event was great, with approximately 80 people stopping by the City booth to enjoy coee and snacks, and to speak their minds to members of Council and senior sta. Community Services sta were also on hand to provide program information and brochures. Some of the most asked about topics at the fall Coee with Council session included the new BOLT Transit system, renovations to the Barnett Arena, and questions about construction of the new police station. Residents brought forward concerns around crosswalks and pedestrian safety; traďŹƒc congestion in the downtown area; perceptions of unsightly premises; poorly maintained alleys and parking lots; and unsightly vegetation on undeveloped and vacant lots.

The Lacombe Police Service would like to remind motorists to pay extra attention to school buses and pedestrian traďŹƒc coming and going from the buses. The most common oence motorists commit is “failing to stop for a school busâ€? and this can result in a ďŹ ne upon conviction. The ďŹ ne for this oence is $402 plus 6 demerit points. The Lacombe Police Service recommends the following tips for motorists when approaching a school bus that is preparing to stop: • When approaching the bus from the opposite direction, ensure that you stop at a safe distance away from the front of the bus. • When approaching the bus from behind, we recommend that you stop at least 20 metres away from the back of the bus. • Once the lights have stopped ashing and the safety arm folds away and the bus begins to move, it is safe to continue driving. • Motorists must also remember to obey the speed limits in the school zones. The speed limit in a school zone is 30 km per hour. The school zone hours are in eect weekdays from; 8:00 am – 9:30 am 11:30 am – 1:30 pm 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Fines for speeding in a school zone start are 1 km over the speed limit and the ďŹ nes start at $57.00 and the amount increases for every 1km over.

BOLT Bus passes now available

Residents are advised the monthly regional and local passes for BOLT Transit are now available for purchase at City Hall (5432-56 Avenue) and the Mary C. Moore Public Library in the Lacombe Memorial Centre. There are also plans to oer the passes for sale online in the very near future. Riders are reminded that fares are not valid for travel within Red Deer beyond the three approved stops: 78 Street; Parkland Mall; and Sorensen Station. If travelling within Red Deer, BOLT riders will have to purchase a transfer onto the Red Deer Transit system. Residents can ride BOLT Transit for free until September 30, 2014. For more information on fares and bus routes, please visit www.lacombe.ca/bolt.

Concerns were also raised regarding the lack of a dog park; overly steep tax increases and late penalties; expanding the new regional public transit service; and the continuing lack of retail shopping options. There were worries around response times from the new police facility planned on the east side of the railroad tracks, should a long train block all three intersections.

Planning and Development Permits

Permitted Use with Variances Take notice that the following permits have been approved by the Development Authority as a Permitted Use with Variances as noted:

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Sept. 18 61/252.14

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“I would like to recognize the eorts our residents have made to interact with Council, sta and myself on topical issues within the city,â€? said Mayor Steve Christie. “This level of dialogue is very helpful in promoting a holistic approach to making the community the best it can be.â€? City sta gathered resident feedback at the event into a report for Council’s review and consideration. A complete summary of the resident feedback received, and subsequent Council responses, can be found at www.lacombe.ca.

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Citizens also expressed their appreciation for the launch of BOLT Transit, the Maple Drive upgrades, and the addition of stoplights and crosswalks to improve traďŹƒc ow and pedestrian safety. Ideas were put forth around extending the 30 kilometre per hour zone on Highway 12 to include the Outreach School; to add a walking track in the arena renovations; and to use the ECHO Energy proďŹ ts to oset tax increases.

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Documents pertaining to the development permits may be inspected at City Hall, 5432-56 Avenue, during regular business hours. Anyone claiming to be aected by the approval of the Permitted Uses with Variances or Discretionary Uses may submit an objection within 14 days from the date of notice. The appeal must be in writing, accompanied with a $50.00 fee and be directed to: Lacombe Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, Attn: Secretary to the SDAB, 5432 - 56 Avenue Lacombe, AB T4L 1E9

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Thursday, September 25, 2014

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What’s New

A citizen-centred approach to municipal budgeting

Fall Community Cleanup Campaign The fall Community Cleanup Campaign will be held from October 14-23, 2014. The semi-annual campaign provides residents with an opportunity to dispose of household and yard refuse that cannot be placed out for regular collection.

The City of Lacombe is aďŹƒrming its commitment to an open, transparent and citizen-centered approach by including public participation in the annual budget process. For the ďŹ rst time ever, written submissions were accepted from the public and evaluated by Council for costing consideration and inclusion into the 2015 Budget.

The campaign starts on the Tuesday after the Thanksgiving holiday long weekend. Residents are asked to place their refuse items out for disposal at the front of their properties by 7 a.m. on the day their area is scheduled for pick-up. Refuse must be organized and separated into piles for pick-up. Please do not pile waste items on sidewalks, streets or alleys.

“Council initiated the Citizen Submission program in order to engage with our residents, and to solicit their comments and suggestions regarding citizen priorities for next year’s budget,â€? said Mayor Steve Christie. “We will continue to encourage an open, ongoing dialogue with the community pertaining to issues facing our city.â€? The municipality introduced this new component to the budget process in May 2014. Residents were asked to share their ideas with Council before September 1, 2014. Sixteen submissions, containing 28 ideas, were received for Council’s evaluation. After conducting a careful review, Council has requested that sta provide costing for seven approved ideas for further consideration and possible inclusion in the 2015 budget. The citizen-submitted ideas include (in no particular order):

•A walk-through entrance to Heritage Park. •An observation deck/wharf/boardwalk/canoe launch at the northeast corner of Cranna Lake near the parking lot.

•A park setting with benches, trees, and owers on the south side of Cranna Lake.

Any items left on the property or placed out after the scheduled pick up date will remain the responsibility of the property owner. City crews will not return after they have completed pick up in the area. Items not picked up can then be taken to the Prentiss Transfer Station. Please visit www.lacombe.ca/communitycleanup for more information on acceptable items and area collection schedules.

•A waterslide at the Kinsmen Aquatic Centre. •Sidewalks and a stop sign along Fairway Drive. •Crosswalk lights at 54 Avenue and 58 Street. •Employing youth for walking trail maintenance. Once project costing is available, Council will continue to evaluate and prioritize the seven submissions for further consideration and possible inclusion into next year’s budget. Please keep in mind that due to ďŹ nancial and other constraints, not all projects will make it into the ďŹ nal budget. When the approved budget is presented to the public in December, the status of each successful submission will be highlighted in the ďŹ nal budget report.

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Thursday, September 25, 2014

Horoscope ARIES

TAURUS

Mar 21/Apr 20

Apr 21/May 21

Aries, your thoughts are

Taurus, don’t let your nerves

spinning and it’s pretty difficult

get the better of you this week.

for you to get a hold of any

Find someone who can calm

one thing. Take a step back

your nerves and help you

and try to clear your head

realize you have nothing to be

before proceeding.

nervous about.

GEMINI May 22/Jun 21

CANCER Jun 22/Jul 22

Gemini, you have plenty of

Cancer, others seem to spend

motivation to get a project

time in the spotlight, but you’re

started. All you need is some

more comfortable spending

help to get things off the

time in the shadows. Make

ground. Others will be inspired

the most of this time for quiet

by your enthusiasm.

reflection.

LEO

VIRGO

Jul 23/Aug 23

Aug 24/Sept 22

Leo, you may be anxious to

Sometimes it is difficult for

try a new hobby this week,

you to talk about your feelings,

but just don’t know which

Virgo. You want to present a

direction to go. Get some

brave front, but you’re only

recommendations from friends

human and should let others in

about what keeps them busy.

this week.

LIBRA Sept 23/Oct 23

ANSWER

33. 1/100 yen 37. A citizen of Iran 38. Treated with indulgence 39. __ Lilly, drug company 40. Sensory 41. Calmed by drugs 42. At the peak 43. Esteemed recipient 44. Reverse dactyl 47. Drinking establishment 48. Shower month (abbr.) 49. Rental contract 51. Educate 52. Make a mistake 53. Obstruct water 56. Toward the mouth

SCORPIO Work associates may not be

be a challenge this week. You

holding up their end of the deal,

Fill-in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once. Each 3x3 box is outlined with a darker line. You already have a few numbers to get you started. Remember: You must not repeat the numbers 1 through 9 in the same line, column or 3x3 box.

CLUES DOWN Cont.

Oct 24/Nov 22

Libra, staying the course may

have too many things pulling

HOW TO PLAY:

Scorpio. You’re content to help

you in different directions. But you’ll be successful if you can get a foothold in one thing.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 23/Dec 21

out once in a while but not take on the work of everyone else.

CAPRICORN Dec 22/Jan 20

Use your charm to win

Capricorn, if certain ideas

someone over, Sagittarius.

didn’t work in the past, give

This is an influential person who will be good to have in your corner. You never

them another try. All of the components may fall into place

know when you might need

this time around, and you’ll like

a good ally.

the results.

AQUARIUS

PISCES

Jan 21/Feb 18

Feb 19/Mar 20

Aquarius, the coming weeks

Pisces, expect things to flow

may be ideal for some rest

much more smoothly this

and relaxation. Plan for some downtime and make the most of this chance to recharge your batteries.

week than they have in recent weeks. You may find you have more free time.

CLUES ACROSS 1. Time unit (abbr.) 4. Semiliquid infant food 7. Pacific Standard Time 10. Unitary 11. Brew 12. Language of Laos 13. Higher up 15. Toupee 16. A love affair 19. Exaggerated emotional play 21. Hadith 22. Used to one’s advantage 23. Ancient Persian governors 25. Surrender possession

26. Carbamide 27. Can’t move 30. __ Institute, Santa Barbara 34. Helps little firms 35. Consumed 36. Plural of index 41. Of the African desert 45. Part in a play 46. Famous British School 47. Paragon of chivalry 50. Given 54. Set to end 55. Daily TV drama 57. Line used to haul up leeches 58. Product of human

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SPORTS Lacombe Raiders defeat Lindsay Thurber in match-up BY KALISHA MENDONSA Lacombe Express The Lacombe Raiders bantam football team took on the Lindsay Thurber Bantam Raiders last week and were able to defeat their opponents 56-30. Both teams put forth a tremendous effort, and for a while, it looked like Lindsay Thurber would remain in the lead. “To be down 24 points, at 24-nothing at half time, the kids all sort of realized that they weren’t living up to their potential and they did that in their second half,” said Darren Gagnon, co-coach of the Lacombe Raiders. In the first half of the game, the prospects looked slim. The Lindsay Thurber Raiders secured three touchdowns by half time that enabled them a lead of 24-0. The Thurber Raiders had a very strong offensive game. The Lacombe Raiders thought they had brought the score back up with a touchdown, but a flag was thrown and the play was given a penalty, ruling the touchdown illegal. “I believe in our kids, after the first three games we had, where we won quite handily, were quite over-confident. I think that we have a very young team, an inexperienced team and they thought they were great,” said Gagnon. “They played a great team today from Lindsay Thurber and all of a sudden they realized they had to keep fighting. It does say a lot about the team and the character that they came back in the second half and played like they can play.” Although they were down, the Lacombe Raiders were able to make some incredible plays during the first half of the game. Late in the second quarter, the Lacombe defense held its ground from roughly five yards from their end-zone, and were able to continue to push the Red Deer Raiders back to almost centre field. The Lacombe defense was working very hard that quarter, and was able to complete several passes. In the third quarter, however, the team refocused and Richard Jans was able to secure a touchdown for Lacombe. Also in that same quarter, Logan Ellis scored a touchdown after intercepting a catch and running over 50 yards to the end-zone. Notable players in this quarter also in-

ROUGH STUFF - Lacombe Raider Matt Darnell was moving like a juggernaut as two Lindsay Thurber Raiders, Connor Wattenbarger and Naveed Khan fought to take him down.

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cluded player Evan Standish, who made some daring catches that surprised and excited the crowd. By the end of the third quarter, the Lacombe Raiders had made an incredible rebound and tied the game 24-24. Gagnon said that he does not think the Raiders have just one or two stars, but is a great team as a whole. “We have a few players that are above average, but it’s about many, many of them playing together and that’s what makes this team great,” he said. The greatness continued into the final quarter where a fierce back and forth to se-

cure first downs took place. One player was able to intercept a catch and gain 15 yards which brought Simon Gray the placement he needed to secure another touchdown from the three yard line. The game looked like it would be close although the Lacombe Raiders were catching up quickly. There was a lot of the ball switching hands as each team pushed for more than a couple downs. A second incredible run of the side of Lacombe took player number 10 over 50 yards, just as Ellis did earlier in the game. This play was what secured Lacombe 46-24,

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although Red Deer quickly brought their score up again to 30. In the last two minutes of the final quarter, a final play was made by Lacombe that brought the final score to 56-30, with Lacombe coming out on top. “All the coaches that come out here every day, we all do it together. All the kids show up and we can all be proud that we learned a bit and this will probably make us better,” said Gagnon. He said he was proud to see his team push hard to bring in another winning game. kmendonsa@lacombeexpress.com

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Bill Nielsen to be remembered through Bill’s Trail Run BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express Next weekend, runners from across the province will come to Lacombe to pay their respects to the man who was instrumental in the building of Lacombe’s trail system. On Oct. 4th, Lacombe will honour the memory of Bill Nielsen with Bill’s Trail Run, a memorial run with 10k, 5k, 2k and 2k family routes. Nielsen was born in Montreal and moved to Lacombe in 1990. He had taken up running at the age of 40 and was an advocate for physical fitness. He was also instrumental in the creation of Lacombe’s trail system. In April of this year, Nielsen died from pancreatic cancer at the age of 73. Now, a group of his friends and fellow runners

have come up with Bill’s Trail Run as a way to remember him. “He left us the legacy of the trails,” said Diane Foster, one of the organizers for Bill’s Trail Run. “It’s so beautiful around there, you forget you are even in Lacombe.” Foster added Nielsen has touched a lot of lives and inspired many people to run. Therefore, many people from outside Lacombe will be coming to honour him. “We have people coming from all over Alberta,” said Foster. “Not only local talent, not only people who knew Bill but people who know of our trails.” Rory Whitbread, a fellow runner and close friend of Nielsen’s, spoke of how Nielsen inspired him to start running. “I know for me personally he was such an inspiration when I was getting into running and I know so many people who have

Sports has no place for smack-talk Recently, I had the opportunity to see some live mixed martial arts fights during the Havoc Fighting Championships in Red Deer.

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VOSSEN The fights were great. They were exciting, entertaining and the fighters displayed incredible levels of athleticism in the ring. Outside of the ring however, I became acutely aware of a problem many of the fans around me were adding to – smack-talk. Whenever a fighter who was not from Red Deer en-

tered the ring, the crowd booed. When a favourite fighter was doing particularly well, someone in the crowd would shout something like, “Yeah! Break his neck!” And when Luis Huete made short work of Red Deer fighter Wolfgang Jensen in the main event of the evening, some fans of Jensen even stood up and shouted obscenities. Smack-talk has no place in any sport (particularly MMA, where there is already a problem of people viewing it as a thuggish blood sport). Yet, it can be observed in almost all sports and in my opinion, is a real problem. Thankfully, it is a problem mostly propagated by fans of sports, and not the athletes themselves. Unfortunately, it’s also the fans that sports have

the least control over. A coach can pull unruly players off the field and have them warm the bench for awhile when they start spouting off at the mouth. However, until fans start being genuinely abusive, there is little anyone can do about their rude behaviour. Sportsmanship is defined as the ethos that sports should be enjoyed for their own sake, with proper consideration for fairness, ethics, respect and a sense of fellowship with one’s competitors. Anything contrary to such conduct is unsportsmanlike and behaviour of the sort of people we like to refer to as ‘sore losers.’ Smack-talk is the furthest thing from the definition of sportsmanship that I can think of and therefore should have no place in sports.

the same story,” said Whitbread. “He’s just such an inspiring guy and he was more than happy to give tips here and there with people who were just starting out. There are a lot of people who are runners today thanks to Bill.” Neil Harker, another close friend of Nielsen’s, also commented on Nielsen’s willingness to help out anyone new to the sport of running. “He was a friend to anyone who wanted to run,” said Harker. Whitbread actually ran the Boston Marathon in Nielsen’s name this past April just a short time before he died. Having the words ‘4 Bill’ written on his arm while running was a source of encouragement for Whitbread, he said. He added that as he was running, spectators would call out, “For Bill!” allowing him to push through the tough parts of the race. “That was very uplifting for me,” said Whitbread. Actually, Whitbread added one of the last things Nielsen said to anyone was just after learning Whitbread’s time when he came across the finish line. Nielsen gave Whitbread a faster time to match, one of Nielsen’s own times from when he competed in the Boston Marathon. “(Nielsen) said that I would have to go back to Boston just to try to knock a few minutes off to match his time,” said Whitbread. “I might have to do it now.”

In 1980, Nielsen completed his first marathon. By the end of his running career, he would complete 100 marathons including the Boston Marathon, New York Marathon and Chicago Marathon. In the 1990s, Nielsen moved to Lacombe and almost immediately set about building Lacombe’s trail system, said Foster. She added that in addition to being instrumental in the design and construction of Lacombe’s trails, Nielsen was also involved in getting funding for the outdoor fitness equipment installed around Cranna Lake. “He was a volunteer, if there was anything you needed done, he got it done,” said Foster. Even after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2000, Nielsen continued to run. Of the 100 races he ran, Nielsen finished first in his age category 37 times, 18 of them consecutively. Foster said 134 participants have signed up for Bill’s Trail Run so far, including eight families for the route around Cranna Lake. She said registrations remain open and organizers are still looking for volunteers to serve as race marshals as well. Run start time is 10 a.m. and the start/ finish line will be at Lacombe Composite High School. For more information, visit www.billstrailrun.com or email btrlacombe@gmail.com. news@lacombeexpress.com

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Edmonton rockers include Red Deer on current tour Rend brings their fired-up, energetic performance to The Vat next week BY MARK WEBER Lacombe Express Described as an electrifying musical powerhouse, Edmonton-based Rend plays The Vat in Red Deer on Sept. 30th. Founded in 2010 by lead singer/songwriter/keyboardist Carol-Lynne Quinn, these past few years have been a whirlwind journey and have allowed Rend to see tremendous success in the Canadian music scene. Rounding out the group are Jeff Quinn (bass), Steve Roe (electric guitar) and Jordan Dempster (drums). The current tour, which includes shows in 13 cities, joins the group with B.C. band Isobel Trigger. At the end of their tour, to treat east coasters, Rend will be performing a special showcase at Indie Week Canada in Toronto in mid-October. “To tour in Western Canada is extremely rewarding,” said Carol. “Canada is our home and connecting with people all over this country is such an amazing feeling.” Rend opened Sonic Boom in 2013, and have performed alongside Mother Mother, City and Colour, Dear Rouge, Electric Six, Victoria Duffield and Zerbin. The band aims to create music which inspires, excites, and sets them apart. Front woman Carol’s soulful vocals are coupled with the band’s rhythmic loops, gritty bass and electric guitar in their new EP Winter to Summer album – a compilation of six songs. Carol said the band made the decision to release six tunes instead of a full-length disc as they felt an urgency to share more with listeners as soon as they could. These days, the industry is becoming more singles-driven in a sense as well, so it made sense to get new music out sooner than later. She also recalls the recording of the songs as a rich, creative stint. “We really knew the material so well from touring it a lot.” Tracks were wrapped up within a month. “We also didn’t want to keep putting it off to do a full length CD,” she said. “It just seems that it’s kind of the age of the single, too.” Going into recording Winter to Summer, she said the band wanted to expand on their already established foundation. Early sounds included touches of rock, funk, R&B.

“After touring, and honing our sound, we realized where we are fitting more and more. Getting into the EP we wanted to represent what we are increasingly sounding like, which is more cohesive. We have this alternative feel, where we sort of get to play around with what we do.” The band is charting in the top 100 of Canadian Rock Radio, and has Canadian wide radio play. Other standouts include the title track which glides along with a polished, sophisticated vibe, melding easily into the haunting sensibilities of Is It Just Me which showcases Carol’s crystalclear, expressive voice to new heights. Lamp Post has an lighter, luminous feel to it – whereas their latest single, the comparatively intense Scars, has just been released to radio. Plastic Flowers again shows just how connected and tight this band really is – again, Carol’s vocal performance is tremendous. The past four years for the band has been a whirlwind - in 2013, the band showcased at Indie Week Canada, Canadian Music Week and were named Edmonton’s SONiC 102.9 Fan Choice and Band of the Month. Members joined forces during their studies at Edmonton’s Grant MacEwan University. After they graduated, they found they had tapped into something unique. Gigs were requested around town and it was clear that Rend was carving out a niche for themselves. They recorded their first disc No Lines only a few months after their first gig and immediately started receiving radio play. They had recorded a project earlier, which Carol said really opened their eyes to what they could do and the range of possibilities that were there for the exploring. The band has been described as having a ‘dash of Metric, a scoop of Coldplay and a layer of Paramore’ all topped off with The Cranberries. Carol’s own passion for music surfaced early on. She didn’t take music lessons during her growing up years, but she had a desire to write her own songs while experimenting with melodies on the piano. It was also during time at church and taking part in school musicals that she found her voice. Meanwhile, she can’t wait to hit the road. “Performing live, and seeing people’s

FIRED UP – Edmonton-based band Rend performs at The Vat in Red Deer on Sept. 30th. photo submitted

reactions to the music is the best. You get to see unbiased opinions and what really connects with people.” Joining Rend for the Red Deer show is alt-pop/rock band Isobel Trigger, which recently released their EP Nocturnal. Their music video for their third single Champion has also been posted on YouTube. Darryl LeCraw, video director for the band’s first two music videos Dust and

Bones and Tiger Shark, took many creative liberties with the band’s latest video and utilized CGI as seen in the first video Dust and Bones. LeCraw and the band worked together from the very beginning to settle on the video frame by frame, resulting in a product that showcases the band’s alt-rock side, pulling between whimsical and powerful. editor@reddeerexpress.com

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Thru My Eyes celebrates artists with special needs BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express Three artists from Central Alberta with special needs are coming together to offer a brand new Alberta Culture Days event, the Thru My Eyes Art Exhibition and Sale. Local artist Wayne Spink was instrumental in starting the event. He said that the event is not just about supporting artists with special needs, but about supporting people with special needs in general. “This is about bringing more awareness to the community with regards to issues that these individuals face on a daily basis,” said Spink. Retired from his professional career as an artist, Spink now works with Lacombe Action

Group. Because of Spink’s own experience as an artist, Lacombe Action Group asked him to mentor Sheldon Wheatley of Ponoka, one of the artists featured in Thru My Eyes. Wheatley often visited the Ponoka Jubilee Library to work on his art as it was an available quiet space. With his protégé frequently visiting the library to work, Spink approached library manager David Tremblay to see if the library would be interested in hosting a show and sale for Wheatley’s art. Tremblay took things a step further and suggested opening up the event to a few more artists. That way, the library was also able to secure an Alberta Culture Days grant to fund the event. So, Spink got a few other artists involved as well. In addition to Wheatley, Thru My Eyes will feature artists Deborah Torrance

of Sylvan Lake and Wilson Harrowby of Red Deer. “This is actually an amazing opportunity for all three of these artists,” said Spink.

“THIS IS ABOUT BRINGING MORE AWARENESS TO THE COMMUNITY WITH REGARDS TO ISSUES THAT THESE INDIVIDUALS FACE ON A DAILY BASIS.” WAYNE SPINK In addition to displaying and selling their artworks at the exhibition, the artists will also be instructing workshops and performing demos on the opening day of the exhibition, Sept. 27th. Wheatley will be teaching a workshop utilizing copic markers

(his specialty medium), Torrance a workshop on polymer clay and Wilson will be doing an art demonstration featuring his favourite art subject, cars. “This is a very unique opportunity that has presented itself,” said Spink. Currently, there is only enough grant funding to hold the event for one year, but Spink said he hopes it will become an annual thing. He said he would like to see other libraries do similar events in the years to come as well. Furthermore, Spink said he and Tremblay want to see the event grow. Spink mentioned he would like to see keynote speakers come in addition to the sales and workshops during Thru My Eyes. While the grant funding for Thru My Eyes currently only covers the event this year, Spink said he believes things will come

together for future events if he stays focused and ignores deterrents. “I’m kind of one of these people that has blinders and earplugs on,” said Spink. “Stay focused and things materialize.” Because of the Alberta Culture grant, all workshops and admission to the event is free. Funds from sales of the pieces will go directly to the artists. The Thru My Eyes Art Exhibition and Sale runs from Sept. 27th – Oct. 18th. Workshops and demos will take place on Sept. 27th beginning at 1 p.m. followed by a meet and greet with the artists at 2:30 p.m. There are only 10 seats available for each workshop so please contact the library to register. For more information or to register call the Ponoka Jubilee Library at 403-782-3843. news@lacombexpress.com

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Letting the classic touch guide your design choices Design has many faces, moods and characters. It is a fluid almost live entity that evolves and merges with current events and will take on the life and personality of the demographic where it resides. If you are fortunate enough to travel you will experience many different facets of design depending on where you find yourself visiting. Considering all aspects of design, we fondly remember and still love the classics. Vehicles, homes and clothing are all extremely vulnerable to design changes and fluctuations yet we yearn for the days of classic vehicles and homes. We trek to distant lands to see the parlors and ball rooms of yesteryear and will pay thousands upon thou-

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and again by the Paparazzi. I don’t think any of us are immune to the awe of modern architecture. It is somewhat of a miracle to see skyscrapers, bridges and towers that defy the laws of gravity looming before us. Even a trip to downtown Calgary is a feast for the eyes as some of the new structures are being built. The shape and use of metal and glass is breathtaking and for us mere mortals (not architects) it is enough of a pleasure just to be able to gaze upon these modern works of art. More than just structures; these buildings are like giant honeycombs where thousands of people inhabit, work and create and beauty is only the surface of the vibrancy of these

contemporary structures. In most of us I think there is a small corner of our mind which yearns for simplicity. Have you ever been caught daydreaming about a small cabin in the woods or quiet hut on the beach? When I was little I used to watch Swiss Family Robinson and would dream of someday living in a treehouse on the beach where I could catch fish and roast it over an open fire. It may be a pipe dream and I would probably only last a few days in true offthe-grid simplicity but those tiny self-sustaining homes can be extremely appealing. I believe the most important aspect of design is comfort and familiarity.

If we have surrounded ourselves with items and memories, any place we choose to lay our heads will feel like home. Those classic cars may remind us of our youth and those little cabins may just bring us back to a soul satisfying family vacation. Whatever our favorites may be, they stir something deep inside our souls and give us a thrill just to look or spend time in them once again. Design can be many things to many people and there is no right answer, no perfect formula. Each individual must decide what they crave and what brings them comfort and then begin to create their perfect space from that perspective. Kim Meckler is an interior designer in Red Deer with Carpet Colour Centre.

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TRAVEL A journey never to be forgotten - part one I left Alberta in early May with the remains of the latest snowfall on the ground and a chill in the air. My destination was Cape Town to start a voyage up the coast of West Africa ending in Dover. I love history so the opportunity to see and learn about this continent was a dream come true. I cannot even begin to minimize my journey into 700 words all summed up. Instead I will do this story over two parts, this month and next. I am writing to tell about the various destinations so it can open your mind to what is beyond the typical cruise destinations. Perhaps one day you can travel these wonders and also share with your friends, what is now a dream that came true for myself. Cape Town is a beautiful city; the climate mild, the scenery stunning and the people friendly. Table Mountain, with outstanding views of the city beaches and pounding Atlantic, can be reached by cable car. The Castle of Good Hope and other fortresses with their military and maritime museums, torture chambers, and stone fortifications were established as early as 1666. Robben Island is infamous as the isolated prison of former South African President Nelson Mandala.

A short ferry ride allows visitors to visit the site where many political dissenters were imprisoned. The coastal region of Namibia is made up of extensive sand dunes where diamonds were so abundant in 1908, that the first miners lay on their bellies and crawled to pick diamonds out of the sand. Shifts operated 24 hours per day as diamonds glittered in the moonlight. Kara Kulia Carpet Center showcases the cleaning, carding, spinning, dyeing and eventual weaving of carpets from the wool of Namibian sheep. Sand dunes can be explored as a photo stop, a climb to the top of the towering swirls or a sand buggy tour. Benin, on the Slave Coast, was important in the slave trade. Dahomey warriors caught many and killed few enemies. Prisoners were sold, resulting in two benefits – the kingdom rid itself of enemies and grew wealthy. One tribe fled to the coast and established the stilt village of Ganvie as a refuge from attack. It is reached by travelling in pirogues from a wharf on the lagoon. For over a century, more than 10,000 slaves per year were sent to the Americas. Most victims from Ouidah, the town where voodoo began and re-

MAJESTIC - Lions bring to mind images of the vast expanses of the African wilderness, which offers endless opportunities for exploration. mains strong, were sent to Brazil and Haiti. In the early 1900s, Germany turned Togo into a model colony with harbor facilities, rail lines, a powerful wireless transmitter and an agricultural program. When World War I began, Germany promoted neutrality but was unsuccessful. France and Britain occupied Togo and the Germans blew up their transmitter and surrendered. Glidja is noted for its many shrines and fetish markets selling traditional ingredients used by sorcerers. The highlights of tours to villages were the dance performances – one in a voodoo village involved symbols of evil in the form of dancers whirling in grass cones being countered by drummers and other dancers. Ghana means ‘gold’ and early interest was on its acquisition. The Ashanti ornamented their communities with gold and their

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armies conquered and enslaved neighbouring tribes. The Gold Coast attracted Portuguese, Spanish, English, Italian, Flemish, French, Dutch, Swedes, Danes and Germans. Eventually there were 76 forts and castles along the coast. In the 19th century European countries banned the sale of slaves causing Ashanti income to decline. The Ashanti fought to maintain the slave trade until about 1900. The Arts and Crafts Market is worth a visit for Kente cloth – colourfully distinctive, durable and made into many things including ceremonial garments. Senegal is the most westerly point in continental Africa. Goree Island, with its Slave House and Fortress Museum, was the center of the slave trade. The Dutch founded the fortress and established a large market for agricultural and manufactured products; however, slaves were

the lucrative part of their business. Today, Goree Island has colourful buildings from the 18th century, winding lanes, balconies, and terraces – but no motor vehicles. In Dakar, French colonial influences can be seen in the Presidential Palace, town hall and railway stations. Salt works, traditional dancers and crafts are highlighted at the Pink Lake of Retba. This is just my journey which ended, then off to Cape Verde! The countries above are beyond paragraphs. This journey suffices an entire day of speaking about it over coffee in my office while I sit and dream about someone else taking in what I just embraced and will be embedded in my mind forever. To learn more about the second half of my journey, take a peek in next month’s issue! Kathy Smyth is a travel consultant with Expedia Cruiseshipcenters.

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Thursday, September 25, 2014

Lacombe Express

deadline: Monday @ noon

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

Announcements .................0005-0030 What’s Happening .............. 0049-0070 Garage Sales ........................ 0100-0650 Employment ........................ 0700-0920 Service Directory ................. 1000-1430

Funeral Directors & Services

Anniversaries

Computer Personnel

Items to Buy/Sell ................. 1500-1940 Agricultural .......................... 2000-2210 For Rent ............................... 3000-3200 Wanted to Rent.................... 3250-3390 Real Estate ...........................4000-4190

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Software Trainer and Technical Support Agent National software company based in Red Deer looking to fill two FT positions. Please visit us at www. visual-eyes.ca for further info and to apply. Start your career! See Help Wanted

Farm Work

BOUTEILLER Join us in celebrating Eugene and Edna 60th Wedding Anniversary on Sunday Sept. 28 at the Penhold Hall from 1-10 pm. A light lunch will be served throughout the day and please BYOB.

Looking for a place to live? Take a tour through the CLASSIFIEDS

Oilfield

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Buying or Selling your home? Check out Homes for Sale in Classifieds

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Celebrations

DUE to recent significant growth, Alstar Oilfield Contractors has immediate openings for full time permanent JOURNEYMAN WELDERS AND B PRESSURE WELDERS (NOC 7265) at our Hinton location.

755

4 WHEEL Drive Tractor Operator req’d. (Grain Cart) for Fall Harvest. 10 minutes from Red Deer. Top Wage. 403-872-8486

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IMMEDIATE OPENINGS Oil & Gas Well Testing Supervisors, Night Foremen, Experienced/ Inexperienced Junior Day/Night Operators Must have H2S, First Aid, valid driver’s license. Pre-employment Drug screening Competitive Wages. Benefit Package Please submit resume with references to: apply@wespro.ca Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted

Nifty Fifty Murray Love Gail, Annie, family. And your very special Angel Brandon XO

Companions

What’s Happening #50 - # 70

Arts & Crafts Shows ..................50 Class Registrations....................51 Coming Events ..........................52 Lost ............................................54 Found ........................................56 Companions ..............................58 Personals...................................60 Bingos........................................64 Fitness & Sports ........................66 Happy Ads .................................70

Lost

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LARGE suitcase with photo albums and poem book 403-358-5577 LOST: Luggage, including laptop, city hall park, reward, no questions. (403) 597-9139 after 7:00pm TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.

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FALL and romance. 58 yr. old farmer seeks honest, sincere very romantic slim lady 48-68 for lifetime commitment of true love and happiness in the Red Deer area. Not looking for a hired hand. Enclose photo and phone number and reply to Box 1096, c/o RED DEER ADVOCATE, 2950 Bremner Ave., Red Deer, AB T4R 1M9 Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

Personals

60

COCAINE ANONYMOUS 403-396-8298

Caregivers/ Aides

710

Wanted: trained and qualified live in caregiver for elderly disabled lady in Rocky Mtn. House 403-845-3765

Clerical

720

IMMED. F/T ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, Req’d for busy Lacombe based Business. This position supports the accounting dept. with general accounting duties, as well as general administrative duties. Familiarity with ACCPAC, Word & Excel an asset. Fax resume to 403-342-7447 OFFICE assistant/general help req’d for trucking company E. of Blackfalds. Knowledge of trucking industry/mechanical knowledge of maintenance an asset but willing to train. Exc. wages/benefits. Fax resume to 403-784-2330 call 403-784-3811

Growing oilfield company req’s F/T seasonal BOILER OPERATORS for projects in NE. BC, and Central AB. Fly in camp jobs as well as local. Exc. pay, safety bonuses and retention bonuses. Candidates require H2S, standard first aid, PST & equivilant and current boiler tickets. Equipment exp. is also an asset. Work scheduled to start within the month. Please forward resumes to careers@gtchandler.com or fax 403-886-2223. Successful applicants will be contacted for interview.

ZUBAR Production Services is currently taking resumes for experienced Production Testing Personnel Email resume to: rdzubaroffice@telus.net or fax to (403)346-9420.

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Open House Directory ....... 4200-4310 Financial ..............................4400-4430 Transportation .................... 5000-5240 Legal/Public Notices .........6000-9000 * No cancellations, refunds or exchanges. Please read your ad the first day it appears. We will accept responsibility for 1 insertion only.

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Now accepting applications for LOADER OPERATOR for fly in campwork in NE. BC. Duties include refueling light towers and generators. No removal. Working with pipe Duties: and other small tasks. Rig or completion exp. an Work as part of a asset. Exc. pay, safety safety oriented team bonuses and possibility for Fabricate pipe spools Fabricate structural as- year round work. Please forward resumes to semblies careers@gtchandler.com or fax 403-886-2223. SucKnowledge, Skills and cessful applicants will be Qualifications: contacted for interview. Journeyman or Red Seal Welder B Pressure or CWB certificates would be an asset Stainless pipe experience would be an asset NOW HIRING Be able to interpret Well Testing Personnel drawings Experienced Supervisors & Operators Compensation: Must have valid applicable Starting at $35.00 per tickets. Email: lstouffer@ hour (based on extestalta.com perience) Matching RRSP program Medical, Dental, Vision plan Disability and life insurance Apply to:

Alstar Oilfield Contractors LTD. 310 East River Road Hinton, Alberta T7V 2G3 www.alstaroilfield.com hr@alstaroilfield.com Fax: 780 865 5829 Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT LOCAL SERVICE CO. in Red Deer REQ’S EXP. VACUUM TRUCK OPERATOR Must have Class 3 licence w/air & all oilfield tickets. Fax resume w/drivers abstract to 403-886-4475 NEEDED: H2S Supervisors, firefighters and medics. Please email resume and relevant oilfield tickets to: admin@ tcbsafety.com or call Carl 403-506-1255

TANKMASTER RENTALS req’s SHOP LABOURER for Central Alberta. Oilfield related work, some long hours req’d. Oilfield tickets are an asset. Competitive salary. Resume to terry@tankmaster.ca or fax 403-340-8818

Professionals

810

IT NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR Full Time in Red Deer, min 5 year verifiable hands on experience. Criminal Security check and own reliable vehicle required. Full comprehensive benefits and vehicle allowance provided. Please reply by email to stevel@telus.net or by fax 403-309-3920

Restaurant/ Hotel

820

Trades

850

NEEDED IMMED. FOR manufacturing company in Blackfalds JOURNEYMAN WELDERS Competitive wages and benefits package. Email resume to: info@prolineinc.ca You can sell your guitar for a song... or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and we’ll sell it for you!

PETROFIELD Industries, the Leader in manufacturing Hydrovac trucks, is accepting resumes for the following positions: * Journeyman HET * General Labourers * Industrial Painters * Sandblasters * Material Handler THE OPEN RANGE * Automotive Electrical SALOON in Sylvan Lake Technician req’s Line Cooks. Full or * Journeyman Welder / Part time with Food Safety. Apprentice Please contact Nancy * 2nd Yr Welder with 403-887-3033 or Aluminum experience 403-887-3465 Visit our website at: www.tornadotrucks.com for more details. Our Trades Company has an enthusiastic fast paced working environment, with BIG HORN advancement possibilities ELECTRIC and for the motivated person, CONTROLS LTD. and offers an excellent Now Recruiting benefit package. fax Electrical and 403-742-5544 Instrumentation e-mail: hr@petrofield.com Journeyman and Rattray Reclamation Ltd is Apprentices Req’d currently seeking an QUALIFICATIONS experienced backhoe H2S Alive / First Aid operator with a clean and CSTS or PST / valid class 1 license Fall Protection preferably 3 years Valid Driver’s Licence experience to work in the Oilfield Experience PROVIDENCE Lacombe and surrounding Will Require a Trucking Inc areas. Duties will include Pre-Employment Drug & Req’s and experienced lease construction, lease Alcohol Screening cleanups and reclamation. Picker Operator SEND RESUMES TO Valid H2s, Ground DisturAll candidates must be FAX: 403-638-3688 bance, and First aid tickets able to pass a pre-employOR EMAIL: careers@ are a must. ment drug screen. We bighornelectric.com Competitive wages and offer exceptional wages CRYSTAL GLASS benefits available Please and benefits for exceptional needs EXP’ D GLASS email resume to people. Fax resume and INSTALLER. In house drattray@rattrayrec.com. abstract to 403-314-2340 training provided. Benefits Or fax to (403)-934-5235 or email to safety@ and company uniforms No phone calls please. providencetrucking.ca after 3 months. Drop off resume at: 4706-51 Avenue Service Plumbing & or fax 346-5390 or email: Heating is looking for branch208@crystalglass.ca experienced residential and commercial service F/T SATELLITE INSTALLERS technician with current - Good hours, home every Alberta gas/plumbing night, $4000-$6000/mo. ticket. Benefit package Contractor must have truck after 3 months, wages SWAMPERS or van. Tools, supplies & based on experience. for busy oilfield trucking ladders required. Training Email: company. Top wages provided, no experience info@serviceplumbing.ca Fax resume to: needed. Apply to: or fax to (403) 342-2025 403-346-6128, Attn: Pierre satjobs@shaw.ca No phone calls please! SHOP HELP AND/OR NEEDED F/T Service Person for after sales service and APPRENTICE MECHANIC REQ’D IMMED. set up of manufactured Truck exp. preferred. and modular home. Must 8:30-5. 15 mi. E. of Blackhave exp. in roofing, siding, falds. Fax: 403-784-2330 flooring, drywall, paint etc., Phone: 403-784-3811 Competitive wages and health plan avail. Apply to SHUNDA James at M & K Homes, 403-346-6116 CONSTRUCTION Requires Full Time TERROCO INDUSTRIES TANKMASTER RENTALS Carpenters JOB OPPORTUNITY: req’s Exp’d Class 1 Fluid Heavy duty mechanic/ & Apprentices Haulers for Central apprentice. Red Deer. Competitive Wages Alberta. Oilfield tickets Engine/truck and trailer & Benefits. req’d. Competitive salary experience necessary. Fax resumes & ref’s to: and job bonuses. Resume to hr@terroco.com 403-343-1248 or email to: terry@tankmaster.ca or Fax 403-346-9720 admin@shunda.ca fax 403-340-8818

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850

SHUNDA CONSTRUCTION Requires Full Time

Equipment Operator/Truck Driver Q Endorsement preferred. Competitive Wages & Benefits. Fax resumes & ref’s to: 403-343-1248 or email to: admin@shunda.ca

Truckers/ Drivers

860

2-GOOD OILFIELD SERVICES is currently seeking CLASS 1 TANK TRUCK & PRESSURE TRUCK OPERATORS. Base salary + bonuses. Great benefits pkg after 3 mo. Please fax resume & drivers abstract to: 403-346-3766

Thursday, September 25, 2014

860

Truckers/ Drivers

F/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 EXPERIENCED Class 1 drivers for short and long haul. Full Time. Runs AB., SASK, Manitoba & BC. Please call PROMAX TRANSPORT at 227-2712 or fax resume w/abstract 403-227-2743

Class 3 Driver

Misc. Help

880

DAIRY equipment supplier looking for GENERAL LABORERS • be able to maneuver For our parts & service dept. merchandise in excess Competitive wages and of 100lbs benefits package. E-mail • possess exceptional resume: info@prolineinc.ca customer service skills • enjoy working within a DAIRY equipment supplier diverse team looking for a detail oriented • hold a valid driver’s SHIPPER/RECEIVER • license and a clear Clean Class 5 req. drivers abstract Competitive wage and benefits package. Email The Company provides a resume: lindsay@ comprehensive and prolineinc.ca competitive benefit DISPATCHER REQ’D. program including such Knowledge of Red Deer things as: and area is essential. Verbal and written • Medical & Dental communication skills are benefit Program req’d. Send resume by fax • Flex days to 403-346-0295 • Stat holidays off • Paid vacation time off • Employee & Family Assistance Program • Referral Incentives • Employee discounts • Boot Allowance

GAETZ SOUTH F/T P/T MEAT CUTTER. Apply within 5111 22nd St. Red Deer

GAETZ SOUTH FT/PT CASHIERS Apply within 5111 22nd St. Red Deer

GAETZ SOUTH P/T Bakery Evening Staff Apply within 5111 22nd St. Red Deer

Owner Operators & Contract Drivers in AB. Home the odd night. Weekends off. Late model tractor pref. 403-586-4558

wanted for busy dealership, possible chance for advancement into apprenticeship. Must have drivers license. Fax resume to 341-5066

We offer competitive wages based on oilfield experience, benefits after 3 months. You are required to pass the pre-employment substance screening. Please email or fax your resume & safety tickets to: humanresources@ phoenixrentals.ca Fax: 403-346-4177

The ideal candidate will:

CENTRAL AB based trucking company requires

Busy road construction company looking for Labourers AND flag persons. Work is throughout Alberta. Must have a Class 5 license. Fax resume to 403-309-0489

LUBE TECH

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Trail is always looking for people who want opportunities to grow, take initiative and work well within a team environment. Launch your career with a well-known and respected company. Become a part of the successful Trail team by submitting a resume to reddeerjobs@ trail-appliances.com or by fax to 403-347-3314. A security check will be conducted on successful candidates. We thank all interested applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Labourers, Flag Persons & Operators

CELEBRATIONS HAPPEN EVERY DAY IN CLASSIFIEDS

Winch Truck Driver

Family owned and operated, Trail Appliances continues to grow and due to this, we are looking to expand our delivery department. We are currently looking for an experienced Delivery Driver to work out of our Red Deer Warehouse located at #6 4622 61 St., Riverside Industrial District

880

CLASS 1 or 3 drivers req’d for moving equipment. Resumes to be dropped off at Key Towing. 4083-78 St. Cres. Red Deer.

WE are currently looking for experienced

APPLIANCE DELIVERY DRIVER

Misc. Help

GULL Valley Greenhouses Blackfalds AB has 2 positions for Greenhouse Supervisors. Must have 2-3 yrs. exp. working in a tomato vegetable greenhouse. Job involves training & supervising workers, also performing same jobs as workers. Terms of employment incl. a 40 hr week, Sunday’s off & $20.00/hr. Jobs starting Aug 19th 2014. Reply with info to: phil@gullvalley.ca

PARTS TECHNICIAN WANTED. Trochu Motors is seeking a customer oriented and responsible individual to join our parts team. Prior experience in the industry would be an asset but not a must. Applicants must have organizational skills, basic computer skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. We are looking forward to add to our growing dealership. Please Apply in person at 102 Eckenfelder St. Trochu, Alberta. Fax (403) 442-3829 or by email wmtn@inbox.com Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much! Tired of Standing? Find something to sit on in Classifieds

SPA Technician needed for delivery and maintenance of hot tubs. Fax resume to 403-309-5550 or email arcticspa@telus.net

TRACTION Heavy Duty Parts Red Deer is looking for Parts Counter Clerks with previous heavy vehicle experience to join our great team. We provide a very competitive wage plus bonus, benefits and pension. Those interested are encouraged to apply instore at 8045 Edgar Industrial Crescent or by email to jwatts@uapinc.com

WAREHOUSE

Business Services #1000 - #1430

Accounting .......................... 1010 Acupuncture........................1020 Advocate/Mediation ............1025 Antique Dealers & Stores ...1027 Automotive ..........................1029 Bands & DJ s ......................1030 Beauty/Cosmetic ................1040 Bookkeeping .......................1050 Cabinet Makers...................1054 Child Care/Caregivers.........1060 Carpentry............................1062 Car Rentals .........................1064 Cat Work .............................1065 Cleaning .............................1070 Clerical................................1080 Construction .......................1085 Consulting...........................1090 Contractors ......................... 1100 Computer Services ..............1110 Drafting & Design................ 1120 Eavestroughing ................... 1130 Educational ......................... 1140 Electrical ............................. 1150 Entertainment ..................... 1160 Escorts................................ 1165 Farm Equipment ................. 1168 Financial ............................. 1170 Fireplaces ........................... 1175 Flooring............................... 1180 Food/Catering ..................... 1190 Furnace Cleaning ............... 1193 Glass Shops ....................... 1196 Mobile Glass Shops............ 1197 Handyman Services ...........1200 Health Care......................... 1210 Income Tax .........................1220 Insurance ............................ 1130 Landscaping .......................1240 Land Mapping .....................1250 Legal Services ....................1260 Limousine Services ............1270 Massage Therapy ...............1280 Mechanical .........................1285 Misc. Services ....................1290 Moving & Storage ...............1300 Oilfield .................................1305 Painters/Decorators ............ 1310 Personal Services ............... 1315 Pet Services ....................... 1318 Photography .......................1320 Plumbing & Heating ............1330 Printing................................1335 Rental - Equipment .............1340 Rental - Misc .......................1350 Repair Service ....................1360 Roofing ...............................1370 Snow Removal....................1380 Travel ..................................1385 Upholstery ..........................1390 Well Drilling ........................1400 Welding ............................... 1410 Window Cleaning ................1420 Yard Care ............................1430

BLACK CAT CONCRETE Garage/Patios/RV pads Sidewalks/Driveways Dean 403-505-2542 BRIDGER CONST. LTD. We do it all! 403-302-8550

GUTTERS CLEANED & REPAIRED. 403-391-2169 VELOX EAVESTROUGH Cleaning & Repairs. Reasonable rates. 340-9368

72” Tree spade for hire and trees for sale. Reasonable rates 403-391-4218

Advocate Opportunities

Advocate Opportunities

CARRIERS REQUIRED

LOGS Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar. Price depends on location. Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346

Buy & Sell #1500 - #1990 Aircraft ..............................1510 Antiques & Art ..................1520 Auctions ............................1530 Bicycles ............................1540 Building Supplies ..............1550 Business Machines ..........1560 Cameras & Accessories ..1570 Children’s Items ................1580 Clothing ............................1590 Computers ........................1600 Concert & Event Tickets ..1610 Equipment - Misc. ............1620 Equipment - Heavy ..........1630 Tools ................................1640 Farmers’ Market & Food Basket......................1650 Firewood ..........................1660 Lumber ............................1670 Garden Supplies ..............1680 Lawn Tractors ..................1690 Health, Dietary, Beauty ....1700 Household Appliances......1710 Household Furnishings ....1720 TV’s, Stereos, VCR’s ........1730 Hot Tubs & Accessories ..1740 Jewellery ..........................1750 Kid’s Deals........................1755 Misc. For Sale ..................1760 Musical Instruments..........1770 Music Lessons..................1780 Piano & Organs ................1790 Office Supplies ................1800 Pets & Supplies ................1810 Pet Services ....................1820 Cats ..................................1830 Dogs ................................1840 Sports Cards ....................1850 Sporting Goods ................1860 Collectors’ Items ..............1870 Swap, Barter & Trade ......1880 Travel Packages ..............1900 Wedding Supplies ............1910 Recycled Products............1920 Wanted to Buy ..................1930 Items to Give Away ..........1940

Auctions

1530

AUCTION SALE Moving-Retail clothing manufacturing business For Tracie McTaggart Saturday Sept. 27 - 10 a.m. Location: East of Olds, AB. on Hwy 27 (approx. 9 miles) * Acreage east of the Reed Ranch School * Assortment of bolts of Fabric, Notions, Pfaff sewing machine, Shop items, Household, Furniture, Yard & garden, Just too much to mention. Check web for full listing and Pictures. PILGRIM AUCTION 403-556-5531 www.pilgrimauction.com

1580

EVENFLO HIGHCHAIR 4 Positions, height adjustments, lockable wheels, 5* JUNK REMOVAL Property clean up 340-8666 folds for storage, 2 trays, $70. SUPERGATE III, adjusts from 26”-42”. Hardware included for iron railings, stairways or as a swing gate. $22. CRIB MATTRESS, exc. cond. $65. MOVING? Boxes? Appls. JOLLY JUMPER, $20. removal. 403-986-1315 403-343-1410

Clothing

1590

MOORES 2 pc. suit, dbl. breasted, grey, pure wool, size 44 regular, like new worn once $75 403-314-2026

Farmers' Market PRECISE ROOFING LTD. 15 Yrs. Exp., Ref’s Avail. 403-896-4869

1660

SEWING, garment making, AFFORDABLE alterations, mending & repairs. Call 9 - 6, Mon. - Sat. Homestead Firewood 403-597-0850 Blackfalds Spruce & Pine -Split. Firepits avail. 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472

Children's Items

Seeking individual with inventory control, shipping, receiving, computer entry and forklift experience. Pleasant working environment with competitive wages and JG PAINTING, 25 yrs. exp. benefit program including Free Est. 403-872-8888 RRSP plan, Health, Dental and Life Insurance. Fax or email resume to:

Kemper Valve & Fittings Corp Fax: 847-487-9354 Email: HR@ kempervalve.com

Firewood

1650

FREE spaghetti squash 403-782-3031

To deliver the

CENTRAL AB LIFE & LACOMBE EXPRESS 1 day a week in:

Now Offering Hotter, Cleaner BC Birch. All Types. P.U. / Delivery. Lyle 403-783-2275

Garden Supplies

LACOMBE BLACKFALDS

1680

Please call Rick for details 403-314-4303

RIMBEY TREES Large variety of trees for sale. Planting available. Fall Specials! Call Walter, 403-748-3611

Household Appliances

1710

FRIDGE, Kenmore 21 cu ft. 8 yrs. old, black, $150 o.b.o. 403-343-2754 GE Washer & Dryer Super C. comm. quality $500. 358-1614

Household Furnishings

1720

MISSION OAK STYLE COUCH ~ Dark green upholstery. $100. 403-340-2452

Misc. for Sale

“If You’d Listed Here, You’d Be Sold Now!” Thousands of folks who have sold their cars, homes and merchandise on our classified pages, know that the Classifieds work harder for you. And, so do all the people who have found cars, homes and bargains on our pages. Not to mention jobs, roommates, financial opportunities and more.

Next time you have something to advertise, put the Classifieds on the job.

1760

16-20-0 FERTILIZER almost full $10; sprayer can 5L $8; metal Chapin sprayer tank 1 1/2Gal, $15; concentrated Killex 3/4 of Litre $8; concentrated Roundup 1/2 of litre $10; watering metal can $2; 4 tri-pod garage sale signs $2/ea; white brackets for standards 10 at 12” and 9 at 6”. all $5; part bag of oildri(all purpose absorbant $4; metal tampino bar $5; fetilizer spreader 20” hopper $25 403-314-2026

INGLEWOOD & MORRISROE Adult Newspaper Carriers Needed For Early Morning Delivery of the

RED DEER ADVOCATE 6 Days a week! Delivery to be done on/or before 6:30 am For More Information, Please call Prodie Phone 403-314-4301

AFGHAN, multi colors $20; crocheted table cloth, beige, 72” x 90” $40; dbl. bedspread w/shams, cream/brown, embroidered $40 403-347-6048

CARRIERS REQUIRED

APPROX. 100 PEACOCK FEATHERS - some white, $1/each. 10 QUART STAINLESS STEEL STOCK POT - new cond. $16. 403-346-2231

To deliver the CENTRAL AB LIFE 1 day a week in: Eckville Bowden Olds Sylvan Lake

EVENFLO HIGHCHAIR 4 Positions, height adjustments, lockable wheels, folds for storage, 2 trays, $70. SUPERGATE III, adjusts from 26”-42”. Hardware included for iron railings, stairways or as a swing gate. $22. CRIB MATTRESS, exc. cond. $65. JOLLY JUMPER, $20. 403-343-1410

Please call Debbie for details 403-314-4307

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED

HIDEABED $50; home gym, $50; playpen $20; mens size 10 football cleats $30 403-340-1347

To deliver the SYLVAN LAKE NEWS & CENTRAL AB LIFE 1 day a week.

RAILRY USED Phillips Food Processor - assorted blades, storage rack, containers, etc. $150 obo. 403-342-2678 please lv msg. SEX LIES MURDER, the highly acclaimed novel by Allan McLeod, Alberta born novelist now residing in New York City. This exciting story of banking and corruption and the powerful women who face off against the men who plot their destruction. Print and Kindle editions available through Amazon.com and author’s web, mysterylovescompany. NET. Contact: wammac@ gmail.com

Please call Debbie at 403-314-4307

Misc. for Sale

1760

Dogs

1840

SLEEPING BAG, $8 backpack $8; heavy rubber garden hose $10; men’s green coverall size 44T $15; 403-347-5316

Cats

1830

2 BALINESE KITTENS & 2 BERMAN KITTENS $50/ea. 403-887-3649

HIGH QUALITY LABRADOODLES and GOLDEN DOODLE pups Long time Breeder, text 306-521-1371 www.furtettishfarm.ca

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Dogs

WANTED: Wishing to purchase F. Pug dog for lady as a pet. Ref’s are avail. 403-347-8529

Grain, Feed Hay

2190

HORSE HAY in small square & large square bales. Shedded. Delivery avail. 403-227-1232 or 341-9022

LACOMBE COUNTRY FEED STORE, Come see us at: 4836 45A St. Lacombe, Ab ALL THE FEED YOUR FOR senior and handiANIMALS NEED! capped curlers 2 curling 403-782-3333 brushes, 1 w/pusher atDealer of Masterfeeds tached, and 1 pusher on own handle $20 ea. brush/broom combination 403-309-3475 Houses/

Sporting Goods

3020

Duplexes

1930

WANTED: film of “Good Morning Vietnam “ featuring Robin Williams. Connie 403-346-8121

Farm Custom Work

2080

CUSTOM HEAVY DISCING Hay & Pasture Land Subsoiling & Scraper Work Equipment Rentals Call Field 403-506-0592

Horses

3260

BLACKFALDS or Lacombe house wanted. Call Marcel 587-877-4585

2140

WANTED: all types of horses. Processing locally in Lacombe weekly. 403-651-5912

LACOMBE 2 bdrm. 1 1/2 bath, $1295 immed. poss. 403-782-7156 357-7465

3110

Offices

2000 SQ.FT. OFFICE, 4836 51 Street. Parking is avail. $1800/mo. 403-343-9300

Warehouse Space

3140

SHOP/OFFICE, 1500 sq. ft. $1000 Phil 403-350-0479

3190

Mobile Lot

PADS $450/mo. Brand new park in Lacombe. Spec Mobiles. 3 Bdrm., 2 bath. As Low as $75,000. Down payment $4000. Call at anytime. 403-588-8820

Condos/ Townhouses

Real Estate #4000 - #4190

Realtors & Services..........4010 Houses for Sale................4020 Houses Wanted ................4030 Condos/Townhouses ........4040 Acreages ..........................4050 Acreages Wanted ............4060 Farms/Land ......................4070 Farms/Land Wanted ........4080 Manufactured/ Mobile Homes ..................4090 Income Property ..............4100 Commercial Property ......4110 Industrial Property ............4120 Cottages/Resort Property ..4130 Businesses for Sale..........4140 Buildings for Sale ............4150 Lots for Sale ....................4160 Out of Town Property ......4170 Investment Opportunities ..4180 Mortgages Bought/Sold....4190

Houses For Sale

4020

CUSTOM BUILT NEW HOMES by Mason Martin Homes Kyle, 403-588-2550

MUST SELL 1217 sq.ft. duplex. 4 bdrm., $191,900. 403-588-2550

MUST SELL New Home. 1335 sq.ft. bi-level, 24x23 att. garage. 403-588-2550

4040

Cars

4070

130 ACRES recreation, hay & pasture. Located 8 miles W. of Sylvan Lake, 1/2 mile off Hyw. 11 near Benalto. Very scenic, treed, creeks run through property $369,000 403-638-2145 or 403-357-4611

Lots For Sale

4160

Attn: Builders Blackfalds. Duplex lots avail. for Sept. 30. Info call 403-304-5555

Financial #4400 - #4430

Transportation #5000-5300

Automotive Services ........5010 Antique & Classic Autos ....5020 Cars ..................................5030 SUV’s................................5040 Trucks ..............................5050 Heavy Trucks....................5060 Vans/Buses ......................5070 Motorcycles ......................5080 Campers ..........................5090 Motorhomes......................5100 5th Wheels........................5110 Holiday Trailers ................5120 Tent Trailers ......................5130 Utility Trailers ....................5140 ATV’s ................................5150 Boats & Marine ................5160 Snowmobiles ....................5170 Tires, Parts & Accessories ......................5180 Auto Wreckers ..................5190 Vehicles Wanted ..............5200 Car/Truck Rental ..............5210 Recreational Vehicle Rental ..............................5220 Trailer Rental ....................5230 Misc. Automotive ..............5240 RV’s ..................................5300

Cars

Trucks

5050

ATV's

5150

1993 CADILLAC STS like new 200,000 kms, $3000 403-358-1614

SUV's

5040

2010 DODGE RAM 3500, loaded SLT, white, 4x4, S/B, 60,600 kms., $3900. 403-347-4896

2010 RAV4 50,000 kms. $17,000 403-358-1614

1985 HONDA 250 SX Trike 950.00 403-346-2819

Tires, Parts Acces.

5180

4 BRIDGESTONE BLIZZAK SNOW TIRES P235/55R17. Take a look, good price. $200 for all 4. 403-342-5118

2007 VW Tourareg, fully loaded, lady driven, $15,000 obo 403-346-5440 or 403-391-0320

Trucks

5050

2004 DODGE 1/2 ton 4x4 SLT quad cab. New tires, battery, power steering pump. $6000. 403-506-9632

Vans Buses

Auto Wreckers

5070

2002 TOYOTA Sienna XLE fully loaded, 201,000 kms, priced to sell immed. $3950 403-391-8331

5030

Investments ......................4410 Money Wanted ................4420 Money to Loan ................4430

Money To Loan

5030

1998 Pontiac Sunfire 40+ MPG. Good shape. $1200 obo 403-782-2007 after 1pm

NEW CONDO 1000 sq.ft. 2 bdrm., 2 bath. $192,000. 403-588-2550

Farms/ Land

1860

FULL SET of golf clubs w/bag, $40; 14’ fiberglass canoe $30; 403-350-4222

Wanted To Buy

Houses/ Duplexes

Motorcycles

5080

5190

RED’S AUTO. Free Scrap Vehicle & Metal Removal. AMVIC APPROVED. We travel. May pay cash for vehicle. 403-396-7519 You can sell your guitar for a song... or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and we’ll sell it for you!

2012 FORD Lariet 3/4 ton, 2011 HARLEY Sportster loaded, 108,000 kms, set $10,000 403-598-4131 up for Ford 5th wheel, burgundy, $35,000 403-362-1004

4430

Motorhomes

5100

2012 FORD Fusion SE 2011 SILVERADO E/C, 10,000 kms, $15,000 obo 4x4, 75,000 kms., $20,000 2007 BOUNDER Class A. Private Mortgages Our 403-347-3241 Lots of extras. Gas Ford Rates start at 8%. We lend must sell 403-340-0558 on Equity. Bus. For Self & 2003 F350 7.3L Diesel, Workhorse. New windshield & batteries. 64,800 km. 2007 HONDA Civic LX Bruised Credit Ok. FX4 Lariat, 283,000 kms., $72,000. 403-391-1721 Coupe $8250. 403-304-4817 $14,000.obo 403-704-3714 Ron Lewis 403 819 2436

Public Notice #6000

Public Notices ..................6010 Special Features ..............6050

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403-350-8628

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HEAVY TRUCK PARTS

403-600-2243

3809 - 53 Ave, Lacombe, AB

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24 Lacombe Express

Thursday, September 25, 2014

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Buttercrust Bread

Gala Apples

FRIDAY, Sept. 26 to THURSDAY, Oct. 2 25

- 3lb. Bag Extra Fancy Grade, Produce of U.S.A

Dad’s Cookies 535-550g Limit of 2 BOGO Deals

Reg. Price

$2.48

White or 60% Whole Wheat 450g Limit of 2 BOGO Deals

works out to

$

1 each .24

Coke or Pepsi Products 2L Limit of 4 BOGO Deals

Reg. Price

Reg. Price

works out to

works out to

$4.98

2 each

$

.49

$3.78

Frozen - 907g Limit of 2 BOGO Deals

$12.98

works out to

2 each .99

Purex Laundry Detergent Selected Varieties - 48 Wash Loads Limit of 2 BOGO Deals

works out to

Frozen - 908g - 1KG

$

each 6.49

Co-op Gold Shredded Cheese

$

each 1.89

Russet Potatoes Reg. Price

Reg. Price

$5.98

$

Reg. Price

Country Morning Breaded Chicken Strips, Nuggets or Burgers

Reg. Price

Cheemo Perogies

5lb. Bag - No. 1 Grade, Produce of U.S.A./Canada

$2.98

works out to

$

each 1.49

General Mills Cheerios

Honey Nut, Original or Multigrain - 260-330g Limit of 2 BOGO Deals

$2.48

Reg. Price

Reg. Price

Reg. Price

1 each

works out to

works out to

works out to

works out to

$

.24

Plus Dep & Enviro

$6.98

$

$7.28

3 each .49

340g Limit of 2 BOGO Deals

$

each 3.64

Central Alberta Co-op 403-782-6200

Open Daily until 9pm

$3.98

$

each 1.99

English Estates Centre

Lacombe

www.centralab.coop