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BY BRIAN VOSSENLacombe Express
For the third year running, Lacombi-
ans will gather to raise awareness,
show support and hopefully remove
some stigmas surrounding a global health
program.
On Sept. 10th, the third annual Walk for
Wellness and Suicide Prevention will be
held in Lacombe.
Heather Jackson was inspired to create
such an event in Lacombe when she par-
ticipated in a similar march in Edmonton
after her son Wade took his own life at the
age of 15. She said she thought it was im-
portant for her to share her story so that
other people could benefi t from it.
“I thought it was important that I speak
and that I put myself out there, which
wasn’t easy, but people appreciate it,” said
Heather.
Heather started organizing the event
herself and was soon joined by Barb Walk-
er, coordinator for Lacombe Neighbour-
hood Place. Walker said she fi nds the walk
a very important part of her job and one
that sees perhaps the most support from
the community.
“I fi nd that this is a very meaningful part
of my work here at Neighbourhood Place,”
said Walker.
Part of the goal of the Walk for Wellness
and Suicide Prevention is to take away
some of the stigmas and stereotypes as-
sociated with mental health. Walker said
that, all health issues, regardless of wheth-
er they are mental or physical in nature,
should be treated as real problems.
“What we need to focus on is that it’s a
health problem, not the mental part,” said
Walker.
Heather added people don’t understand
what they can’t see or explain themselves.
She gave the example of depression, say-
ing many people think it’s something
caused by a sad event that people will just
get over eventually. But the condition it is
more complicated than that.
Still, depression and anxiety are two
of the most commonly diagnosed health
problems today even though society and
even medicine do not completely under-
stand them.
However, they are treatable conditions,
said Walker. She added that medicine is
never perfect and treatment won’t always
work all the time, but options still exist for
those suffering from depression and other
mental health concerns.
Yet it is diffi cult for many people in need
to receive the treatment or help they need
because of the fears associated with men-
tal illness, said Walker.
“I think we are just afraid of it,” said
Walker. “And it’s not an easy problem
and therefore its something that we would
rather sometimes hide than face. But if
you keep it hidden, you can’t get help.”
Part of what the walk hopes to accom-
plish is to dispel those fears and allow
people to open up and talk about mental
health and suicide.
Heather added people don’t want to talk
about suicide because it is something of a
taboo topic, but it is important to change
that view and make people comfortable
with the idea of discussing suicide because
that is the only way the problem will get
better.
“The more we open up about it, the easi-
er it will get to talk about it,” said Heather.
While the event deals with a serious top-
ic, it tries to be a happy occasion. Heather
said it is important for the event to be posi-
tive so that people will continue to come,
because people won’t want to keep coming
to an event that they fi nd depressing in it-
self.
Walker wanted to note that the past two
years the walk has been held, it received
some funding through grant programs.
This year, it is entirely funded by donors in
the community.
“The community support is overwhelm-
ing,” said Walker. “That’s another way
that it is changing.”
The Walk for Wellness and Suicide Pre-
vention event will begin at 3:30 p.m. on
Sept. 10th at the Lacombe Memorial Cen-
tre with refreshments and sharing of re-
sources. At 5 p.m., there will be a short pro-
gram followed by the walk itself at 6 p.m.
Following the walk, which takes a short
route downtown, there will be a barbeque
where participants can gather to visit and
socialize.
Heather wanted to make it clear that
everyone is welcome to come to all, or just
part of the event as well. Not everyone has
to participate in the walk to partake in
the event but can choose which parts they
want to take advantage of. Those who are
taking part in the walk are asked to wear
white t-shirts.
For more information contact Heather
Jackson at 403-782-4024 or Barb Walker at
403-782-0886.
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Walk for Wellness and Suicide Prevention approachesEvent aims to raise awareness and remove stigmas surrounding global issue
SHARING SUPPORT - From left, Heather Jackson and Barb Walker have been organizing the Walk for Wellness and Suicide Prevention since its fi rst event in 2012. Brian Vossen/Lacombe Express
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BY BRIAN VOSSENLacombe Express
On Monday, the City of Lacombe, Town
of Blackfalds and the City of Red Deer
will launch the BOLT regional transit pro-
gram, which will offer bus service from La-
combe to Red Deer via Blackfalds.
Mayor of Blackfalds Melodie Stol said
she is thrilled to see the program get up
and running. “Of course it is exciting,” she
said. “It’s nice to see all the construction
and infrastructure work going on, making
sure the bus stops are ready.”
Stol added the community of Blackfalds
is excited that BOLT will bring transit to
Blackfalds while it is still a small commu-
nity at less than 8,000 residents.
“To have transit in a town that size is
really, really diffi cult,” said Stol, adding
she doesn’t know of many similar-sized
communities fi nding a way to make such
a transit program function and be fi scally
responsible.
Lacombe Mayor Steve Christie said the
project is another case of the exemplary
partnerships between communities in this
region. “It just strengthens the relation-
ship between these three communities and
shows we are an example for Central Al-
berta, if not all of Alberta,” said Christie.
The desire for a regional bus service was
established around 2010 when Greyhound
began to discontinue service in smaller
communities, said Christie. At that point,
the City heard from a lot of its’ seniors
who were disappointed they could no lon-
ger jump on the bus in Lacombe and head
into Red Deer for medical appointments,
shopping and other engagements and then
catch the afternoon bus going home.
Christie added the City soon began hear-
ing similar complaints from other demo-
graphics as well.
“Once that was gone, we started hear-
ing about it, not only from seniors but
from students as well,” said Christie. He
added that, while doing start-up research
for BOLT, the City discovered a lot of com-
muters would be interested in using the
service as well.
So, the City of Lacombe began looking at
a way to offer such a service. The City then
made several attempts and brought in Red
Deer and Blackfalds along the way.
Through Blackfalds, those involved in
the project discovered a lot of groundwork
had been done years earlier through the
Central Alberta Economic Partnership
Transit Study in 2007, said Stol.
Green Trip Funding was also instru-
mental in completing the project.
Lacombe Community and Economic
Development Offi cer Guy Lapointe said,
even after most of the logistical work had
been done to plan the program, there was
still a lack of capital funding to implement
it. Luckily, Red Deer came through with
some excess Green Trip Funding they had
received and made arrangements for the
funds to be used for the BOLT program.
Through the BOLT service, three round
trips a day will take place between La-
combe and Red Deer. Buses will stop at
three locations in Red Deer - near Parkland
Mall, Sorensen Station and one on 77th St.
Should patrons wish to travel further from
those destinations within Red Deer, they
will be able to purchase passage on Red
Deer Transit buses.
The new partnership won’t only bring
a regional transit service for residents
traveling between the three communities,
but provide local transit for Lacombe and
Blackfalds as well, said Christie. There
are several stops within Lacombe and
within Blackfalds that users can travel be-
tween without leaving the borders of their
own community. “That was an important
piece for a number of councillors,” said
Lapointe. “They didn’t just want to see
people leaving the City, but that there was
an opportunity for people to travel between
the communities and get the opportunity
to travel within your own community too.”
Two new buses have been purchased
for the program and will be owned and
maintained by Red Deer Transit. Lapointe
added there is also a third bus that will be
used as loaner or backup should anything
go wrong with the other two.
For the launch of the service, Red Deer
Transit has actually lent two buses to be
used by BOLT as the new buses have not
been delivered yet. Lapointe said they are
expected to arrive in December.
He added the decision to have Red Deer
Transit own and maintain the buses was
made so that Lacombe or Blackfalds would
not have to add infrastructure they didn’t
have to store or maintain the vehicles. He
said Red Deer Transit already has experi-
ence in this area so it made sense to take
advantage of that.
For BOLT Transit fares, schedule and
route information, visit www.blackfalds.
com or www.lacombe.ca.
news@lacombeexpress.com
LAUNCH – This BOLT logo is located on one of the bus stops in Blackfalds.Brian Vossen/Lacombe Express
BOLT transit ready to roll out next week
Thursday, August 21, 2014 Lacombe Express 5
PRESTO - Magician Brian Lehr performs a trick during aperformance to wrap up the summer reading program at the Blackfalds Library. Brian Vossen/Lacombe Express
BY BRIAN VOSSENLacombe Express
Last week, Blackfalds Library wrapped up another suc-
cessful summer reading program.
Each summer the Blackfalds Library, as well as other
libraries across the country, partakes in a summer read-
ing partly organized and sponsored by TD Canada Trust.
Every year, TD comes up with a theme for the program
as well as some promotional materials and resources for
participating libraries. Libraries then decide themselves
how to adapt the theme and run their individual programs.
Themes for the summer reading program are usually
quite broad, so it is easy for libraries to adapt them. This
year’s theme was ‘Eureka!’
Library Manager Carley Binder said that adapted the
theme of ‘Eureka!’ this year was a bit of a challenge be-
cause the Library’s lead programmer had to take a leave
of absence partway through the summer.
“We’ve just kind of been winging it,” said Binder.
Binder said they have been using the ‘Eureka!’ theme as
a way to explore new ideas.
She this year’s program has been perhaps only loose-
ly tied to the theme and instead the Library has focused
more on reading and getting children excited to read.
At its base, that is the purpose of the summer reading
program, said Binder. She added it is important for chil-
dren to read over the summer months because it helps
them retain literacy skills while out of school.
Today, with so many different diversions and entertain-
ment options available to children other than reading,
there are many children who aren’t overly interested in
reading. The summer reading program works against
that.
“It gets them excited to read,” said Binder.
Children who sign up for the program keep a log of how
much time they spend reading over the summer, with a
minimum of 15 minutes a day. For every three days that
are spend reading at list 15 minutes, children earn a
chance to spin the library prize wheel.
Every week where children spend six days in a row
reading, they can enter their name in for the grand prize
draw. Binder said this year, most of the grand prizes for
each age group were bicycles.
The summer reading program is designed for children
17 and under. However, Binder said the last few years
Blackfalds has adapted an adult program that runs dur-
ing the summer as well.
“We’ve kind of taken that on, because a lot of parents
are reading to their kids,” said Binder. “So it’s to get them
excited to read as well.”
Binder added the program was actually started for the
benefi t of young adults who had aged out of the summer
reading program. Now it has grown to include parents of
young children as well.
“We have a few kids who have aged out, so they are 18,
19, but it gives them a chance to still be in the program,”
said Binder. “We had a few adults inquire, like our 18,
19-year-olds, who were kind of bummed that they couldn’t
participate anymore so that’s what kind of started it.”
Participation in the adult program is usually between 25
and 50 adults. Binder also said the program helps keep the
joy of reading alive for adults as well.
“Just because you are an adult doesn’t mean you want
to win fun things,” said Binder.
This year’s summer reading program at the Blackfalds
Library had 282 participants (about usual for the pro-
gram) who logged a total of 323,235 minutes (5,387 hours)
reading.
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BY KALISHA MENDONSALacombe Express
The third annual Ride
for Bully Awareness will
come through Red Deer
this weekend to raise
awareness of bullying and
to encourage people to act
against it.
Bikers Against Bullying
is an organization that has
come together in a non-
conventional way to bring
awareness to their cause,
offi cials have said. This
year, they will ride through
Red Deer to draw out
crowds and bring people to-
gether in the fi ght against
bullying.
The ride will come
through on Aug. 24th.
“The ride itself is just
trying to raise awareness
for the issue and show sup-
port by a group of very di-
verse individuals who can
show respect for each other
in spite of very different
backgrounds,” said Corey
Ripley, founder of the Ride
for Bully Awareness. “The
message is that people
should respect each other
likewise despite all their
differences.”
Ripley founded the ride
as an offshoot of Stopbully.
com, which he has been
involved with since 2001.
“It’s a way to get the public
more involved in the aware-
ness aspect of bullying, and
to have some fun with an
otherwise heavy subject.”
The fi rst ride in 2009 took
a group from Canada’s west
coast down to San Diego. It
was a 10-day ride. In 2010
and 2011, the rides were un-
able to take place. In 2012,
the current annual format
was initiated, which is a
one-day event in multiple
locations.
This year, rides are
scheduled in a huge vari-
ety of countries including
South Africa, England,
Scotland, Ireland, Austra-
lia, the United States and
Canada.
For Ripley, seeing the
massive growth in this
community is one of the
best things about the proj-
ect. The rides have inspired
different ways of combat-
ing bullying and demon-
strating awareness, he said.
“Rides have now led to
chapters of Bikers Against
Bullying being formed
across Canada and the U.S.
– currently, we have seven
in the works and many on
a waiting list. The year-
round roles of the chapters
are to help kids locally af-
fected by the issue in dif-
ferent ways - riding a kid to
school that is being bullied,
stopping to have lunch with
a kid ‘big brother style’, to
developing new in-school
presentations delivered by
bikers, which has a cool
factor for the kids when
compared to other bullying
presentation deliveries.”
The Alberta ride this
year is called the ‘origin
ride’. It begins at 10 a.m.
in Airdrie on Aug. 24th,
leaving the Airdrie Rodeo
Grounds. Registration be-
gins at 8:30 a.m. Riders
from Central and North-
ern Alberta can register at
Gasoline Alley Harley Da-
vidson in Red Deer at 11:30
a.m., joining the ride and
departing Gasoline Alley at
1 p.m.
The ride then takes a
‘scenic western tour’ and
heads back to Red Deer,
fi nishing up at the Qual-
ity Inn/Wild Bill’s at 4 p.m.
Riders are asked to have
a full tank of gas prior to
their departure.
Associate Minister in
charge of bullying in Al-
berta Sandra Jansen will
be speaking the evening
of the ride at the Quality
Inn/Wild Bill’s in Red Deer,
where a supper buffet will
be held for riders.
A Guns N’ Roses tribute
band, The Night Train, will
be playing at 5:15 p.m. Ev-
eryone is welcome at the
show – non-riders pay an
admission fee of $20, with
all of the proceeds going to
the campaign and organi-
zation.
“The highlights have
been watching the ride
grow. This year, we are
aware of riders participat-
ing in 90 locations in seven
different countries,” said
Ripley.
“We are learning about
new ones on social media
regularly, started by people
who have scheduled their
rides for the day that we
have now labelled as In-
ternational Ride for Bully
Awareness Day.”
This year, Bikers Against
Bullying has partnered
with the Airdrie Oilmens
Association to host the
Bikes & Bulls event, which
is a three-day event that
includes several tribute
bands, pro-bull riding, a
bike rally and free camp-
ing.
For more information on
the event, registration or
the organizations involved,
visit www.bikersagainst-
bullying.org or www.stop-
bully.com.
kmendonsa@lacombeexpress.com
Ride for Bullying Awareness set for Red Deer
Thursday, August 21, 2014 Lacombe Express 7
This week, in my continuing cru-
sade against misinformation and
encouraging readers to educate
themselves, I would like to take
some time to dispel some common
myths regarding science, research
and medicine.
I often encourage our readers to
do their own research so as to form
their own opinions on current is-
sues. However doing your own
research is useless if you don’t un-
derstand what the research is.
There are a few things to keep
in mind when examining scientifi c
studies for the benefi t of educa-
tion and forming an opinion. First
of all, keep in mind that familiar
terms to us can mean different
things in the scientifi c community.
For example, in the scientifi c
community, we hear a lot about
research and what that research
shows, fi nds or proves. None of
these words are entirely accurate
to describe the results of scientifi c
studies.
When a study states it found that
people who smoke are more likely
to develop cancer than those who
don’t, it is more accurate to say
that the study found that, among
those participating in the study,
those who smoke were more likely
to have cancer.
Secondly, it’s important to recog-
nize that it takes a lot of objective
research to determine anything in
the scientifi c community. To ex-
pand on the previous example, one
study of 10 people where the fi ve
smokers developed cancer and fi ve
non-smokers did not develop can-
cer does not prove that smoking
causes cancer. At best, this study
would suggest there may be a link
between the two.
Of course, when this link was
fi rst suggested, scientists did a
great deal more research into the
possible link between smoking and
cancer with many, many studies
and now we know that the two are
in fact linked.
This brings me to my third point -
science is continuously doing more
research, which changes what we
thought we knew about the world.
As science continues to evolve
and research is done, science
learns more, which often changes
beliefs previously held to be true.
Ptolemy believed the sun revolved
around the earth. Because of re-
search by other intellectuals and
scientists, we now know this not to
be true - the earth and other plan-
ets instead revolve around the sun.
We see often in the medical
community how new knowledge
from scientifi c studies can change
things. When a new disorder, dis-
ease or other condition is discov-
ered, little is known about it.
It is diffi cult for doctors to recog-
nize it, to diagnose it and treatment
can be limited or completely non-
existent. As more is learned about
the condition, it becomes more rec-
ognizable and more treatments ex-
ist to deal with the problem.
As such, we see an increase in
the amount of diagnoses of the
conditions.
Sometimes, this jump in diagno-
ses can be mistaken for increased
spread of the condition. However,
it is often just a case of more peo-
ple, who previously would have
gone undiagnosed, being properly
identifi ed as having the condition.
Which brings me to my fi nal
point of research, science and
medicine. Increased frequency in
a medical condition, disorder or
disease does not constitute an epi-
demic.
Sometimes, we accuse doctors,
pharmaceutical companies and
researchers of making up or over-
diagnosing conditions as a way
to make money. We accuse those
suffering from these conditions as
lazy people who want a convenient
excuse for their problems or ex-
cuse their conditions ourselves as
the fault of medical professionals.
Again, I’m not going to say that is
right or wrong, though I of course
have my own opinions on the mat-
ter. Instead, I will advocate for the
same thing I always do - do your
own research, educate yourself
and most importantly, understand
what it is you are learning about.
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In an effort to help the more gull-
ible of its users, facebook is testing
a new tool to clarify what articles
posted to facebook news feeds are
genuine and which are satires or
pranks.
As has been noted in various
Lacombe Express opinion articles,
satirical, fake and prank news sites
are becoming increasingly popular.
While we would like to believe that
our readers are not so uninformed
as to believe many of the claims
made by such articles or mistake
fake news for genuine news, it is
disturbing how many people do get
duped.
Of course, as the society of today
has become obsessed with social
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means of sharing news, both real
and fake, is facebook.
If you are a regular reader of
satirical news sites such as the
Onion, you know that fake news
articles can be quite entertaining,
funny and harmless, for the most
part. However they also contribute
to another growing trend which
is problematic, the spread of mis-
information. While most Onion-
esque news stories are ludicrous
(though still written as if they
are real news items), some people
get confused when reading them
which can lead to all kinds of prob-
lems dealing with accuracy and
misinformation.
So the question becomes this;
how do we allow for the comedic
and entertaining use of fake news
stories, but still combat against the
spread of misguiding information?
To this effect, facebook is testing a
new feature that will help identify
those satirical articles that could
lead to messy situations when peo-
ple mistake them for genuine infor-
mational articles.
With the new satire-fl agging fea-
ture, when a facebook user opens
up such articles, any related ar-
ticles that are also satirical will be
tagged with the text “(satire)” in
front of the link.
While it is encouraging that
an organization other than a me-
dia outlet has joined in the fi ght
against misinformation and very
impressive that facebook took the
initiative after realizing that the
social media site was so heavily in-
volved in the spreading of informa-
tion (be it false information or not),
it is a little disappointing that we
need such a tool.
As mentioned above and in pre-
vious articles, most satirical news
articles are written for comedic
entertainment purposes. As such,
an intelligent, informed individual
can usually spot them right away.
Those that aren’t so clearly ludi-
crous can usually be identifi ed
through less than a minute of on-
line research.
However, it is easy to criticize
the less informed for being duped.
Everyone makes mistakes and in
our busy, on-the-go lifestyle today
many people don’t take the time
to second-guess information pro-
vided to them.
While it is unclear what this new
tool says about our current online
culture, it is certainly a good thing
that people are beginning to work
against the program.
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8 Lacombe Express Thursday, August 21, 2014
BY ERIN FAWCETTLacombe Express
A number of concerned
members of the veterinary
community have come to-
gether to remind pet own-
ers to make sure their
animals travel in a safe
manner when in a vehicle.
In 2008 the group
launched a safety cam-
paign when it comes to ani-
mals in vehicles in hopes of
educating the public. Cindy
Nowle and Laurel Arvid-
son, veterinarians with La-
combe Veterinary Centre,
promoting the campaign
said their hope is to remind
pet owners to make sure
their animals are secured
safely inside a vehicle as
well as in a truck box.
“If you have your little
dog sitting on your lap,
what if you slam your
brakes on? You could kill
your little dog and people
don’t think about that,”
said Nowle.
The campaign stems
from dogs coming into
Nowle and Arvidson’s vet-
erinary clinic who had
come out of the back of a
vehicle.
“They are typically hurt
quite badly. Most of the
time they are fracturing
a femur which usually
means a big surgery, or
they will get run over by
the car behind them. They
rarely make it out of there
without being pretty badly
injured,” said Nowle. “It
is preventable and it is
no fault of their own (the
dog).”
Nowle added a seatbelt,
which are like a harness,
is a great way to make
sure dogs or cats are safe
and secure in a vehicle. As
well, owners can secure
their dog or cat in a ken-
nel in their vehicle as well.
“Those grates also work
well so the dogs or cats are
secured in the back of a ve-
hicle. They can’t climb on
top of you.
“What we wanted to do
was to consider vehicle
safety as a whole,” Nowle
said, adding that animals
should always be in the
back seat of a vehicle as op-
posed to the front.
As for dogs in the back
of truck boxes, Nowle said
there are safe ways to trans-
port them as well. “You can
put a canopy on your truck
where your dog is secured
in there. You can also put
your dog in a secure ven-
tilated kennel in the back
and we see that a lot. People
use bungee cords to hold it
in place and some even bolt
the kennel to the box,” she
said. “You can also cross-
tie your dog where you tie
them on each side and they
can stand up and lay down
but they can’t turn around
and they can’t fall out.”
Nowle added it is espe-
cially important to get the
message out in Central
Alberta because there is a
high population of pick up
trucks in the area.
Nowle and Arvidson took
the campaign to the Alberta
Veterinary Association and
they sent out two copies of
the campaign’s poster to
every vet clinic in the prov-
ince. The Canadian Veteri-
nary Association also got
wind of the campaign and
made a French version of
the poster as well.
Ultimately, the hope is
that the campaign will
someday become law. “We
are pushing as a group to
try and turn this into a pro-
vincial law,” said Nowle.
There is a bylaw in place
in Red Deer that was put
into place in 2009 that pro-
hibits dogs in the back of
trucks while the vehicle is
moving. An owner can re-
ceive a fi ne if a dog is not
secured in the back of a
truck box.
Meanwhile, drivers who
allow their animals to roam
in their vehicle – whether it
be inside or in a truck box -
can also be charged under
the Traffi c Safety Act in
Section 115 2i.
“Basically it says that if
you allow anybody in the
vehicle or an animal in the
vehicle to impede your free
and interrupted access to
your steering wheel, brakes
and other equipment, that
is against the law and that
holds a $172 fi ne,” said Cpl.
Matt LaBelle of the Red
Deer RCMP.
Another section under
the Traffi c Safety Act (Sec-
tion 115 2j) where pet own-
ers can also be charged
states that the driver of a
vehicle who permits any
person, animal, or thing
in the vehicle to cause any
obstruction to the driver’s
clear vision in any direc-
tion. This also carries a
$172 fi ne.
“When you think practi-
cally about a dog on a lap,
obviously that is a big no-
no. We would defi nitely be
pulling over someone when
we see them doing that.
There are obviously safer
methods to transport your
animal inside your vehicle
and we encourage that,”
said LaBelle.
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Thursday, August 21, 2014 Lacombe Express 9
We were sitting across from each other
at one of those tiny tables that only the
trendiest coffee shops can get away with,
in Hope, B.C. It was Tuesday night, the
night before the changing of the guard. Be-
tween the two of us 11 sermons would be
preached through the course of a week at
our annual church camp. She was the se-
nior pastor of a large university church, I
an associate pastor who had been invited
back to the province where I began min-
istry nine years ago. That night she was
preaching her last sermon and I would pick
it up the next day. Pastor Chris mentioned
she’d looked up some of my sermons on-
line, a notion that was both exhilarating
and terrifying. Exhilarating because it was
someone besides my mom watching and
terrifying because I knew the next words
that were going to come out of my mouth
before I could stop them, “Really? I’d love
your feedback, I crave constructive criti-
cism.” She smiled, a knowing smile of an
experienced pastor. “Are you sure you
want to do this now? You’ve got a lot com-
ing up.” “Yes,” I responded naively. “Now’s
the best time!”
She was honest with me. The last time
someone had been that honest was my
professor before she handed me my fi nal
grade in homiletics. She asked if I wrote
a manuscript, I shuffl ed around the ques-
tion and realized that I hadn’t in a while,
notes and research can add up to pages and
pages, but it does not a manuscript make.
“Go back to the basics,” she said and gave
me more good stuff, hard truths and then
left me with absolute gold. “Now you’re
at a place where you need to go deeper,
still deeper. Thoughtful, more thoughtful.
Clearer still clearer.”
Boom. Just like that. In nine words. How
to be a better preacher, and a better person.
“Deeper, still deeper. Thoughtful, more
thoughtful. Clearer, still clearer.”
Deeper in our relationships with one
another. Deeper into the work we do, be-
ing better every day. Deeper and deeper in
to new things we can learn about life and
God.
Thoughtful about our place in the world,
towards one another and how best we can
use our lives. Thoughtful about our faith
and example.
Clearer about our feelings, speaking
truth and being real. About who we are,
and what we mean, in kindness, but in
honesty. More clearly showing we care.
We can to go back to some of the basics
that we’ve lost our way from. In preach-
ing, the basics seems so limiting, so con-
forming, like it gives you no room for cre-
ativity and spontaneity. The basics seem
dull. Don’t they? Living with just the ba-
sics seems stringent.
We imagine bare walls and monochro-
matic clothes. We imagine no indulgences
or fun times. Instead we try and cram as
much as possible, more content into our
lives. More content though, seldom means
more quality. If in a sermon I try to say ev-
erything, I end up saying nothing. In our
lives, as we attempt to do everything, could
it be that we end up doing nothing? Least
of all living with the intentionality that
our lives deserve.
What would it mean for you to go back to
the basics? Going back to something that
you’ve lost your way from? Something so
simple it seems silly, but it might be what
brings you back from the urgency of doing
too much. Basic doesn’t have to be a hin-
drance; it can be the thing that sets you
free. Free to live better. To live deeper. To
live more thoughtfully. To live clearly.
Massiel Davila is the pastor of Nurture for the College Heights Seventh-day Adventist Church.
How to be deeper, more thoughtful and clearer
In Good Faith with
Massiel
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BLACKFALDS CENSUS
The results of the 2014 Municipal Census were ap-proved during a recent Black-falds council meeting. The Town conducted a census from May 1st to June 30th. The offi cial 2014 municipal population of Blackfalds is now 7,858, an increase in population of just over 8% from last year’s census. The current residential dwelling count is 3,361 units.
The census data provides the Town with up-to-date de-mographic information that assists in informing budget-ary decisions, promoting community economic de-velopment initiatives, and planning immediate and long term projects and municipal infrastructure requirements.
Collected data includes el-igible voter information and
data pertaining to employ-ment, household income, housing and education.
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BY BRIAN VOSSENLacombe Express
It’s the end of the season for
the Central Alberta Bucca-
neers.
On Aug. 16th, the Bucs trav-
eled to Grande Prairie to take
on the Drillers in their fi rst
playoff game of the season.
Unfortunately it turned it
would also be the team’s only
post-season game this year as
they were defeated in a close
game 20-8.
Bucs Coach Duane Brown
said the game was tight.
“It was a close, well-fought
game right until the fourth
quarter,” said Brown.
Brown said the Bucs had a
good start to the quarterfi nal
match, controlling the ball al-
most exclusively early in the
game and commanding a 6-0
lead until late in the fi rst half.
However, a long pass and sub-
sequent touchdown led to the
Drillers leading by one point at
halftime.
Still very much in the game,
the Bucs managed to hold the
Drillers at that score until late
into the third quarter and even
managed to take the lead back
late in the third. However, the
Drillers managed to overcome
the Bucs and slip away from
the their grasp late in the third
with another long touchdown-
scoring pass.
Brown said the Bucs still
played well in their fi nal game.
He said the defense was very
strong and the offence did a
good job of moving the ball up
the fi eld.
It was the trio of big offensive
plays by Grande Prairie and a
lack of fi nishing power from the
Bucs own defense that lost them
the game, said Brown.
“Unfortunately we just
couldn’t get it across the goal
line. Our offensive yards were
probably the most yardage
we’ve had all year. We moved
the ball extremely well, we just
couldn’t get that fi nal 15 yards.”
Last year, the Bucs made his-
tory with their best season since
inception. While they lost out in
the Alberta Football League fi -
nal, the Bucs only had one loss
in the regular season and were
sitting comfortable in fi rst place
in the league standings as the
post-season began.
For the football team, coming
off their strongest season ever
and even starting this season
with a strong 36-17 over the Cal-
gary Wolfpack, it is something
of a disappointing fi nish this
year, said Brown.
“Looking back, unfortunately
it was a little bit of a disappoint-
ment because we had higher
hopes.”
Brown attributed the weak
season to a young roster. He said
that many of the Bucs’ veteran
players were injured or other-
wise lost and in the last three
quarters of the season most of
the players were rookies.
However, having such a young
roster this year means the Bucs
have laid the groundwork for a
strong team next season, added
Brown. Having so many young
players obtain so much on-fi eld
game experience this season
means they will be ahead of the
game come next spring.
Brown went on to say that he
sees strong potential in the up
and coming young Bucs play-
ers.
“We have a very good, young
core to this team that we can
build around for years,” said
Brown.
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Thursday, August 21, 2014 Lacombe Express 11SPORTS
BY BRIAN VOSSENLacombe Express
The Clive Coyotes Midget Tier 1 AA team
has returned from the Western Canada
Baseball Championships with a respectable
third place fi nish.
Coach Stacey Bell said that by winning
provincials to qualify for westerns, the team
had already reached the goal it had set out
at the beginning of the season and anything
else was just a bonus.
“Westerns was just icing on the cake,”
said Bell.
Manager Denny Pannenbecker said the
team actually fi nished with two wins and
two losses in a tie for second place but lost
out in a tiebreaker to decide which team
would play in the fi nal game against Manito-
ba. He added that, had the Coyotes placed in
the fi nal, he thought they would have stood
a fair chance of taking the Western Champi-
onship title.
While the Coyotes were a bit disappointed
they did not make it to the fi nal, Pannen-
becker said once they got over that they
were pleased with their performance, both
at westerns and provincials beforehand.
“Winning provincials in Alberta is a big
accomplishment,” said Pannenbecker. “And
then to fi nish third in Western Canada is, I
think a very big deal. So the boys were hap-
py with what they were able to accomplish
this season.”
It certainly was a performance to be
proud of. Pannenbecker said the team had
Clive Coyotes take third at Western Championships
BY BRIAN VOSSENLacombe Express
Lacombe’s Dolphins
have made a strong fi nish
to their season.
Over the last two week-
ends, the Dolphins com-
peted in the regional and
provincial swim meets,
gaining 45 medals at re-
gionals and sending 18
swimmers to provincials
where they returned with
one medal in each colour.
Dolphins Coach Erica
Bolze said it is not unusual
for the Dolphins to do so
well at the regional meet.
Sending 18 swimmers to
provincials and returning
with three medals is im-
pressive though, especially
considering how many
swimmers some of the
larger clubs in the province
manage to send to the pro-
vincial competitions.
“We did pretty well
this year, I am pretty im-
pressed.”
Bolze added that, be-
cause of numbers, it is
diffi cult to compete with
some of the larger clubs,
some who send over 100
swimmers, on a points ba-
sis. With that in mind, La-
combe’s results consider-
ing how many swimmers
they sent are outstanding.
More impressive still is
that this year’s team were
mostly in the younger half
of their age groups, said
Bolze. Prior to the regional
and provincial meets, Bolze
said the swimmers would
face stiff competition but
she was confi dent they
had worked hard enough
to be competitive. “They
worked their butts off all
year,” said Bolze. “You can
really tell when they are
competing against older
kids - they really do have
the technique and the skill.
I think their hard work re-
ally paid off and I think all
of the swimmers achieved
what they wanted.”
Bolze has said previously
the Dolphins try to judge
swimmers not by how they
stack up against competi-
tion, but by how much they
improve and progress. As
such, swimmers often set
their own goals for the sea-
son and Bolze said this sea-
son, few swimmers if any
were disappointed by what
the accomplished.
“They were a lot of per-
sonal goals met,” said Bol-
ze. She added as the Dol-
phins’ coach, she was very
happy and even surprised
with how the swimmers
had progressed over the
season.
“I’m very impressed
with how far they have
come,” said Bolze. “A lot
of the swimmers who have
struggled in previous years
really came out. It’s re-
ally awesome to see how
they actually do when it
comes down to it. A lot of
the swimmers absolutely
shocked me this year.”
This is Bolze’s last year
coaching the Lacombe
Dolphins, leaving the club
to commit more time to
her job. She said she is
somewhat sad to leave but
couldn’t have left on a high-
er note.
“I couldn’t have asked
for anything better for the
end of the year,” said Bolze.
“They all did super well
and they all had a lot of fun
and I think that’s the most
important thing - that they
are having fun and loving
what they are doing.”
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three games with spectacular pitching
performances, one of which they only
lost by one run.
Bell said that, while pitching was ex-
cellent, the team’s hitting was a bit below
average. However, Bell said this was be-
cause the caliber of pitching was higher
at the Western Championships.
It was only the fourth game where
pitching was a bit below par, said Pan-
nenbecker.
He added this contributed to a down-
ward trend that lost the Coyotes the
game. However, Pannenbecker also said
it probably wouldn’t have made much dif-
ference had the Coyotes pitching been on
form in that game as their Manitoba op-
ponents, “Threw probably the best pitch-
er we have seen all year” against them.
Pannenbecker said that all of the
teams at the Western Championships
were quite even in competitive ability. He
said the only team that stood apart was
Manitoba, who ended up winning the
tournament and even they were not light
years ahead of the competition.
Winning provincials and placing third
at westerns, the Coyotes have certainly
had a very successful season. Pannen-
becker said that even outside of those
tournaments, the team has been very
dominant all season.
Only three league games were lost by
the Coyotes all season, said Pannenbeck-
er. He added that he was impressed with
how the team had played.
Pannenbecker said he attributed the
team’s success to an experienced roster.
He said a lot of the players on this year’s
midget team were second or third year
veterans.
The successful season, the third place
western fi nish and in particular, the pro-
vincial championship win hold special
signifi cance for the Coyotes and espe-
cially Pannenbecker as they dedicated
the season to their missing teammate,
Denny’s son Damien, who died in a motor
vehicle accident earlier this year.
“It’s a big honour for me that the
boys played that hard and that well for
Damien,” said Denny. “It just goes to
show what kind of teammate he was to
them that they wanted to play and fi ght
for that championship for him.”
Denny added the provincial victory
was an emotional experience for him.
Both Denny and Bell are already look-
ing forward to next season as well. While
the pair said they will be losing some
strong veterans next year, the younger
up and coming players on the team look
strong.
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‘WINNING PROVINCIALS IN ALBERTA IS A BIG ACCOMPLISHMENT. AND
THEN TO FINISH THIRD IN WESTERN CANADA IS, I THINK A VERY BIG
DEAL. SO THE BOYS WERE HAPPY WITH WHAT THEY WERE ABLE TO
ACCOMPLISH THIS SEASON.’
DENNY PANNENBECKER
12 Lacombe Express Thursday, August 21, 2014
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enced so many +30 days. It is a treat and I
have consumed my weights worth in iced
coffees this year trying to beat the heat.
Living on different types of fl ooring in
different seasons always has me consider-
ing what my preferences are. I have lived
on hardwood, tile, vinyl plank, cork and of
course carpet. While I can see the benefi ts
of each one there are seasonally better op-
tions for each product. I think of all the
product I have owned, the new vinyl plank
has to be my favourite.
Tile is of course a welcome foot treat in
summer months as it always stays cooler
than the air temperature around it. Many
nights I have walked into my bathroom
and have enjoyed the chilly feeling on my
toes – fast forward to December and I’ll be
scrambling for socks so I don’t have to walk
on cold tiles! Of course the lucky ones have
the adjustable heated fl ooring which keeps
things perfect all year. Me, I must rely on
seasonal bath mats and slippers.
Cork and hardwood are perfect year-
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and as a result will always be a perfectly
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Warming up a room is easy with car-
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which can let more air drafts through. Car-
pet has the highest ‘R’ value of any fl oor-
ing per inch and is the perfect solution for
warming up and making a space feel cozy.
I’ve always thought resilient (vinyl)
fl oors have gotten a bad rap. They have
been relegated into the ‘cheap’ category
when in fact they are now being produced
with some of the most realistic patterns
available. The new vinyl plank and vinyl
tile offerings are simply amazing and I can
personally say that this product is a joy to
maintain. I’m a barefoot girl and only wear
socks or slippers in the house in the very
cold times but I don’t think I will have to
with the new vinyl plank! This fl oor seems
very temperate and stays the perfect tem-
perature even on extreme days.
If you need new fl oors but aren’t yet
ready to take the plunge, do not despair.
Invest in some inexpensive area carpets to
throw over those problem areas until you
are ready to make the change. Buy some
thick padded slippers to stave off the cold
and you won’t notice your drafty fl oors
one bit. The time will come when you can
change your fl oors so they have exactly
the feel and temperature which is perfect
for you. Until then you might have to use
a little imagination and improvisation to
alter those spots you may not love as much.
Kim Meckler is an interior designer in Red Deer with Carpet Colour Centre.
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fyifyi Your weekly Community Events Calendar
EVENTSParent Link Adventure Daze –
Every Monday from 10 – 11:30 a.m. until Aug. 25th. Meet in the park outside the the Lacombe Memorial Centre or inside the Parent Link room in case of inclement weather.
Music in the Park – Every Wednes-day starting at 6:30 p.m. to Aug. 27th. Bring your own lawn chairs or picnic blankets come for an evening of musical enter-tainment at the gazebo in the Lacombe Memorial Centre park.
Alberta Society of Fiddlers Sum-mer Fiddle Camp and Old Time Family Dance – The ASF Sum-mer Fiddle Camp is being held to Aug. 22nd at Deer Valley Mead-ows. The camp is open to any-one from beginners to advanced wanting to learn/enhance their fi ddling or accompaniment abilities. Classes in fi ddle, piano, guitar and quilting are being offered. For more information go to www.albertafi ddlers.com or call Troy at 780-998-4817.
Walk for Wellness and Suicide Prevnetion – Sept. 10th at the Lacombe Memorial Cen-tre. Sharing of resources and refreshments from 3:30 – 5 p.m., short program from 5 – 6 p.m. walk at 6 p.m. with barbeque to follow. For more information contact Heather Jackson at 403-782-4024 or Barb Walker at 403-782-0886.
Wheellin ‘N’ Reelin Lottery - sponsored by the Optimist Club of Blackfalds to build a new skatepark for the youth in Blackfalds. Your $50 ticket gives you a chance of winning a 2014 800 Canam side by side ($14,870 value) sponsored by Turple Brothers or 2014 Fury 1600 Lund fi shing boat & trailer ($17,200 value) sponsored by Go RV & Marine. Only 1,999 tickets printed. Draw date is Sept. 1at at 2p.m. at All Star Park in Blackfalds. For more information contact John 403-396-0798, Kevin 403-846-0111, Edie 403-318-5782
Country Gospel in the Park - Sept. 5th - 7th at Blackfalds All Star Park and is hosted
by Blackfalds United Church. Scheduled performances start on Friday night at 5 p.m. and a church service goes on Sunday at 9 a.m. Performances are in a heated tent (bring your lawn chairs) and food is available on site. Performers include Visions Country Gospel, Ben Kellert, RR 4, Freedom Seekers, The Tap-leys, Joshua Ridge, Re Newed, R&J, Strings N Things, Victo-ria Street, Potters Clay, New Song Band, Gospel Trubadors, Joyful Melody Trio, Debbie Bergeron, Revive and Gospel 792. $30 for a weekend pass. Day passes are also available. For more information contact John 885-4857, Moe 357-6678
or Jim 391-1397 or online at blackfaldsunitedchurch.com.
Raise the Woof - Looking for a stress-buster for clients, employees and friends? How about an evening of non-stop laughs, buffet dinner and drinks with great prizes? Three world-acclaimed - HBO and Comedy Central - stand-up comedians are set to take the stage at the Red Deer & District SPCA Raise the Woof event, Saturday, Sept. 13 at the Red Deer Curling Centre. It will be a howling good time! There will be a cash bar, buffet dinner and great prizes! Tickets available from the Red Deer & District SPCA go to www.reddeerspca.com.
Lacombe Dance Lessons - social and choreographed ballroom dancing. Traditional Two-step or Cha Cha/Jive. For details phone Cliff at 403-782-4094.
Lacombe Farmers’ Market – This year, the Lacombe Farmers’ Market will be held in a new
location, the arena parking lot at 5429-53 St. Markets run every Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. until October. Call 403-782-4772.
Blackfalds Farmers’ Market – Thursdays 4 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the Blackfalds Com-munity Hall 4810 Womacks Road. Last Market Sept. 25.
Bentley Farmers’ Market – runs ev-ery 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 four-
part a cappella harmony. We are a proud member of the Barber-shop Harmony society providing entertainment at seniors’ lodges, hospitals and numerous com-munity and private functions throughout the year. No experi-ence is required, just a love to sing. Join us on Tuesday evening, rehearsals from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Davenport Church of Christ (#68 Donlevy Ave.) For informa-tion, call David at 403-342-1318 or email crozsmit@telusplanet.net. Visit www.harmonizers.ca.
The Red Deer Legion Pipe Band is actively recruiting experienced and inexperienced people from the Central Alberta area, who are interested in joining the Band. Anyone with piping or drumming experience, or if you would like to learn piping or drumming, are asked to please contact us at 403-782-7183 or by email at amacaskill@telus.net. Prac-tices are held at the Red Deer Legion on Tuesdays at 7 p.m.
Quilting and crafts – held at Black-
falds United Church on Mondays at 9:30a.m. Help make quilts or bring your own quilt/craft to work on. Visit www.black-faldsunitedchurch.com or call 403-885-4780 for more info.
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 cook-ies). On Fridays, there are four meat draws and tickets are $2/set of three tickets. Draw starts at 6:30 p.m. On Saturdays, there are four meat draws which start at 4:30 p.m. Chase the ace starts after meat draws.
New to Lacombe? Contact La-combe Welcome Wagon at 403-348-9567 for free maps, information about the City and area, as well as free gifts from local businesses. New baby in the family? Contact Lacombe Welcome Wagon at 403-348-9567 for free information, baby product samples as well as free gifts from local businesses.
Youth Unlimited Drop-in Activites – New schedule! Drop-in activities now run every Tuesday from 6 – 9 p.m. with ball hockey on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 – 9 p.m. Girls only drop-in is also Wednesdays from 6 – 9 p.m. Thursdays Grade 3-6 drop-in program runs from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. and Grade 4 and up program from 6 – 9 p.m. Cost is 2$ for drop-in and ball hockey with drop-in 10 passes at $10 and ball hockey season pass at $50.
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 begin-ners or have learned Taoist Tai Chi before. Participate in classes of your choice. Avail-able in Red Deer, Lacombe, Rocky Mountain House, and Innisfail. Contact 403-346-6772 for more information.
Coffee Time at the Lacombe Legion runs every Wednes-day morning. Come join us for coffee. $2. Gatherings run from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Lacombe Legion.
Old-time dances run at the Red Deer Legion every Wednes-day evening. Smorg at 5 p.m. with dance at 7:30 p.m. Cover charge $6. Country music runs Friday and Saturday evenings 7 to 11 p.m. 403-342-0035.
The Lacombe Hospital Auxiliary meets the fi rst Thursday of every month at 1:30 p.m. in the Education Room at the hospital. New members wel-come. For more information, call Rilla at 403-782-6165.
Imperial Daughters of the Em-pire is a non-profi t women’s volunteer program that raises money in support of numerous initiatives supporting educa-tions. 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 sec-ond and third Tuesday of each month. A variety of workshops are provided for developing art-ists. Membership is $15 per year. Contact Betty Peers at 403-782-9968 or blog lacombeart-clubwordpress.com. Meetings runs in LMC Credit Union Room at 5214 50 Ave. in Lacombe.
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Horoscope
Aries, sometimes you just
need to put a different spin on
things to get your way. Instead
of being too pushy with things,
relax a bit and let others
come to you.
Taurus, ask for further
clarifi cation if there is something
you don’t understand. Do not
make important decisions
until you understand all of the
pertinent details.
ARIESMar 21/Apr 20
TAURUSApr 21/May 21
Gemini, now is a good time
to plan an outing with family
members. It’s been awhile
since you’ve made some
memories together, and your
schedule affords you this
opportunity.
How do you know how others
will react to your requests if you
never drum up the courage to
ask, Cancer? Let your feelings
be known this week and
take a risk.
GEMINIMay 22/Jun 21
CANCERJun 22/Jul 22
Leo, enjoy an upcoming
reunion with a friend you
haven’t seen in some time.
Make the most of this
opportunity to catch up and
recall old times.
Virgo, you have much-needed
rest and relaxation coming your
way. Let loose this week and
enjoy the freedom. Enlist others
to join in the fun.
LEOJul 23/Aug 23
VIRGOAug 24/Sept 22
Libra, an opportunity to jump
on the career path you always
had in mind for yourself is
about to present itself. Do
everything in your power to
make the job yours.
Scorpio, distractions are all
around you and you fi nd it
diffi cult to stay focused on one
thing at a time. Try separating
yourself from all external
stimulation for a few days.
LIBRASept 23/Oct 23
SCORPIOOct 24/Nov 22
Something inspires you to give
a relationship another chance,
Sagittarius. Maybe it was the
lyrics to a song or a segment
on a television show, but you
are moved to action.
Obligations at home could
temporarily stall work plans,
Capricorn. Fortunately, you have
understanding bosses who are
willing to give you the time
you need.
SAGITTARIUSNov 23/Dec 21
CAPRICORNDec 22/Jan 20
Aquarius, your friends are
great sources of unconditional
support. Lean on them for
advice as you make an
important decision in the
coming weeks.
Pisces, try some things that fall
outside of your comfort zone.
The adventure will recharge
your batteries and may
prove inspiring.
AQUARIUSJan 21/Feb 18
PISCESFeb 19/Mar 20
CLUES ACROSS 1. Ancient Egyptian God 4. Think about constantly 10. Nursing group 11. Consecrated 12. Preceeded A.D. 14. Cattle genus 15. Serpent in Sanskrit 16. Author Boothe Luce 18. Frowns intensely 22. Lower in dignity 23. Passing play 24. Sphagnum moss bog 26. 3rd lightest noble gas
27. Prefi x meaning “inside” 28. Transferred goods for $ 30. Literary term for an
ocean 31. Hit lightly 34. Allegheny plum fruits 36. Midway between S & SE 37. Supplements with
diffi culty 39. A quick run 40. Signal sound 41. 13th state 42. Nun garbs 47. Cause to become undone 49. Dwarfed ornamental plant
51. Nazi corps 52. Pail 53. Acid that causes gout 54. Anger 55. Therefore 56. Lackey 58. Second sight 59. Lowest moral motives 60. Drench CLUES DOWN 1. Infants 2. Jacket 3. Unworthiness
4. Bone 5. Dhaka is the capital 6. Relating to musical notes 7. Claviceps fungus disease 8. Marine algae 9. 40th state 12. Number, in base two 13. Skelton’s Kadiddlehopper 17. A dalton (Physics) 19. Sea eagles 20. Fixed charges per unit 21. Incline 25. Three Bears heroine 29. Mauna __, Hawaiian
volcano
CLUES DOWN (cont.)31. Correct coding 32. Type of fruit 33. Brews 35. More frumpish 38. Cook’s bowl scraping
tool 41. Express discontent 43. Paris stock exchange 44. Ingest food 45. Expression of
disappointment 46. Stars Wars character
Rrogon 48. Limb angulation 50. P.M. Hirobumi 56. Initials of social media
site 57. Yukon Territory
ANSWER
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Fill-in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once.Each 3x3 box is outlined with a dark-er line. You already have a few num-bers to get you started. Remember: You must not repeat the numbers 1 through 9 in the same line, column or 3x3 box.
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Calgary band Throne of Vengeance
(TOV) has steadily been gaining popular-
ity with their unique ‘thrash tinged rock
and roll’ – a distinctively clear and lyri-
cally focused heavy sound.
Band mates and brothers Trevor Cobb
(drums) and Riley Cobb (bass) have toured
with close friends Tommy Holt (guitar and
vocals) and Brady Side (guitar) across Can-
ada several times, performing together for
six years.
“We’re all really good friends, so travel-
ling together isn’t a problem. I think the
hardest thing is trying to make it a busi-
ness. To make it thrive by itself, that’s the
most diffi cult part. We’ve been going at
this for six years now, so why stop?” said
Trevor.
TOV has gained much popularity in
Calgary, being named Best Rock Band in
the City twice at the Calgary Beer Core
Awards. They have performed several
cross-Canada tours from Calgary to Lon-
don and from Fernie to Montreal.
They are set to play during the Alberta’s
Own Independent Music Festival which
takes place Aug. 29-31 near Alix.
The group has released three albums in-
cluding their debut EP Toxic Black Cloud
in 2009, their fi rst full-length album Flesh
Engine in 2011 and most recently, Live Evil
in 2013.
Trevor said that Flesh Engine was more
of a concept album and is a change from
Live Evil, with the latter being more so
based on personal experiences rather than
broad topic opinions.
“For (Live Evil), we wanted to be more
natural and open up about our life experi-
ences. It’s a collection of songs based on
the last couple of years of our lives,” he
said.
“One song is called Hands Tied, and that
is about our buddy going to prison. He was
a victim of crime and it was hard on all of
us as a group. Another song is called Im-
pact (From The Top Of The World) and
it’s about the human race destroying our-
selves from the top of the world down.”
Trevor said the idea for people listening
to Live Evil is to embrace themselves for
who they are, and to not succumb to other
evils of infl uence in personality or per-
spective.
“Don’t let your environment and the
media change who you are or change your
perception of life. You are you. Be natural
and be real. That’s the most important
thing – be real.”
The group’s sound is unique in that they
derive their infl uence from a wide variety
of sounds and don’t really fi t into either
rock n’ roll or heavy metal. They have as-
pects in their music from both, but focus
heavily on lyrical excellence and engaging
their listeners through thoughtful word-
ing.
Trevor added the group takes infl uence
from hip-hop to country individually, but
their group identity tries to remain versa-
tile because they feel that they don’t fi t into
one specifi c genre.
“We do a lot of guitar harmonies, double
kicks and singing melodies. We kind of
keep it all over the map. We want people to
be able to hear the lyrics and really attach
themselves to them, so it’s important that
they’re clear.”
As with any musician or group, TOV
revels in the exchange of energy between
show goers and the other members of the
band. Trevor describes that exchange as
‘a united, reciprocal, amazing’ relation-
ship. To TOV, the best kind of show is for
a crowd full of head bangers, movers and
shakers. Later this month, TOV will be
touring through Alberta to attend and play
at a number of festivals. In three short
days, they will be stopping in Lethbridge
for Dethfest, then heading to Valleyview
for Beaverfest 2014, where they will join
big names such as Silverstein, Protest the
Hero and Comeback Kids. They will fi nish
up the weekend at Alberta’s Own.
Fans of the group have a live video from
Calgary’s June Metalfest to look forward
to, while the group starts recording for
a new album this winter. Throne of Ven-
geance is also looking to potentially ex-
pand their tour into the United States next
year.
kmendonsa@lacombeexpress.com
Throne of Vengeance to play at Alberta’s OwnCalgary band continues to make their mark in Canada’s music industry
MAKING THEIR MARK - Calgary band Throne of Vengeance is set to play at Alberta’s Own near Alix later this month. From left are Trevor Cobb, Riley Cobb, Tommy Holt and Brady Side. Paige Woodbury Photography
16 Lacombe Express Thursday, August 21, 2014
Here’s a possible Trivial
Pursuit question, “What’s
the fastest growing unpaid
profession in North Amer-
ica?”
I admit I wouldn’t have
known the answer. But, ac-
cording to the Family Care-
giver Alliance, more than
65.7 million Americans,
that’s 29%, provide care to
a family member, loved one
or friend who is ill, disabled
or aged. But when does
such labour of love trigger
burnout anger?
A report from Johns
Hopkins University states,
“The average unpaid, or
informal, caregiver is a
46-year-old female with a
full or part-time job who
spends about 20 hours
a week catering for her
mother.”
But for those caring for a
loved one older than 65 the
average age is 63. One-third
of these caregivers are also
in poor health.
Another study carried
out in Sweden revealed the
shocking news that 18% of
people older than 75 were
involved in the care of oth-
ers!
For these elderly care-
givers this isn’t what they
expected to be doing in
their golden years! I’m
sure while they’re carry-
ing out these arduous daily
tasks they must share the
thought of the German
philosopher Nietzsche who
remarked, “There is no
greater misery than to re-
member happier times.”
The problem with an ag-
ing population is they suf-
fer from a variety of prob-
lems.
Sooner or later the de-
mands of time and energy
made on some caregivers
triggers a reaction, similar
to the last straw that fi nally
breaks the camel’s back.
This crisis occurs when
they have neglected their
own health for too long.
Caring for others is also
a dangerous job. For exam-
ple, in one study caregiv-
ers, aged 66 and over, had
a 63% higher mortality rate
than non-caregivers of the
same age.
The physical task facing
caregivers can be over-
whelming. But according to
experts it’s the mental toll
that is more likely to bring
caregivers to their knees.
They suffer from loneli-
ness, anxiety, fear of the
future, depression and at
times anger at the person
they’re caring for.
It’s small wonder that
they require more anti-de-
pressants and anti-anxiety
drugs than the general pop-
ulation.
So how can caregivers
cope with physical and
mental stress day after day?
First, it’s vital that they
don’t put their own health
at the bottom of the list.
This is a sure formula for
Burnout 101. Family mem-
bers must keep a wary eye
on the caregiver and real-
ize there’s a crisis in the
making if they notice her
or him reaching for alco-
hol, having diffi culty con-
centrating, suffering from
insomnia or thoughts of
suicide.
This is a time when oth-
er family members must
share the burden.
Caregivers who remain
silent and uncomplaining
are quicker to suffer burn-
out. It’s important for them
to ‘let it out’ with a family
member, friend, clergy or a
counselor. It’s also prudent
for them to get some form
of exercise daily.
And to fi nd time during
the day for something they
enjoy, whether it be read-
ing a book or watching a
movie.
Remember that many of
the diseases that affl ict the
elderly have major organi-
zations to provide informa-
tion on how to handle dif-
fi cult situations. They also
provide support groups in
your area.
Caregivers must be ready
for emergencies. This
means trying to plan ahead
for the dangers that could
occur in the community.
For example, you may live
in an area that is prone to
sudden snow storms. What
will happen at subzero tem-
peratures if electrical pow-
er shuts down for days?
Others who reside in tor-
nado regions need to plan
an escape route and how to
handle someone in a wheel-
chair.
Moreover, even with a
plan of action, you won’t
get far if the car hasn’t an
ample supply of gas.
Care giving involves so
much work and stress it’s
no wonder the handler suf-
fers Burnout 101. The bad
news is this problem is go-
ing to get worse.
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Keeping an eye on ‘burnout 101’ in our caregivers
BY KALISHA MENDONSALacombe Express
The 13th annual Alberta’s Own Music
Festival will be held this month at Tail
Creek Raceways.
Alberta’s Own is a three-day music fes-
tival that showcases independent music
from all across Canada, with many of the
artists coming from Alberta. This year,
there are more than 40 bands and artists
that will be performing during the Festival
which will be held from Aug. 29th – 31st.
“We’re looking at 40-plus bands from all
over Canada. It is Alberta’s Own, but we do
support bands from other provinces,” said
Alberta’s Own Owner Rob Bouvier.
“It’s undeniable the talent in Canada.
With the way the commercial system is,
there is so much talent that doesn’t get to
get out there. Our goal is to give those peo-
ple a stage to showcase their art.”
Bouvier started the Festival 13 years ago
in Donalda. Since then, it has outgrown
several other rural venues and has fi nally
settled at Tail Creek Raceway, located out-
side of Alix.
Artists from Red Deer and area include
FoxJaw, Soulful Noize, Lust the Tide, The
Frank, Jesse Roads, Outlaw Mary and Ash-
ley’s Rejekts, among others.
Calgary bands Throne of Vengeance and
The Implicate Order join the long list of
bands that will also play the Festival.
Gates will open at 10 a.m. on Aug. 29th.
And gates open at 9 a.m. on Aug. 30th and
31st. Camping is available on site.
A weekend pass is going for $155, with
camping fees included. A single day pass
is $55. For a single day, attendees can camp
over for a single night, but must be gone by
9 a.m. the following day in order to create
space. “If they’re camping, we’re pretty le-
nient on getting people out. We don’t want
people driving out if they don’t have to. If
a person buys a day pass, they have the op-
tion to camp overnight but we’ll want them
out by 9 a.m.,” said Bouvier.
“One thing is we want to keep safety up -
we don’t want to push people out if they’ve
been drinking later. We want to make sure
they’re okay before they leave. We are a
smaller festival so we pride ourselves on
having safe events.”
The performers will be split between two
stages, a main and a beer garden stage. In
between sets on the main stage, there will
be a 15-minute change-out time, during
which a band on the adjacent beer gardens
stage will play.
From 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. on both Aug.
30th and Aug. 31st, there will be an open
jam event, meaning attendees can sign up
to play with other musicians in a relaxed
environment. Bouvier compared it to the
‘open jam nights’ at Red Deer’s pub and
stage, The Vat.
There will be security checks at the facil-
ity that will be looking for prohibited items
such as glass bottles or glass of any kind,
weapons including knives and fi reworks.
ATVs and pets are also prohibited.
Tickets can be purchased from the Al-
berta’s Own web site – www.albertasown.
ca.
kmendonsa@lacombeexpress.com
Alberta’s Own Music Festival set for Tail Creek
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Medical 790REG Nurse RN req’d forcasual position 1-2 days/
mo in private surgical facility. Please send resume to RDSSweet@Gmail.com
1ST RATE ENERGYSERVICES INC.,
a local well production company, is currently seeking experienced
DAY & NIGHTSUPERVISORS
as well asTESTING ASSISTANTS
Must have current H2S and First-Aid tickets.We offer competitive wages and benefi ts
Please fax or emailyour resume to:
Fax # 403 887-4750JJudson@1strateenergy.ca
BARDEN Oilfi eld Hauling Ltd. is now hiring Bed Truck,Winch Tractor and Picker
Operators, as well as Swampers. Experience a must.
Fax resumes to403-341-3968 or email
bardentrucking@telus.net.No phone calls please.
LOCAL SERVICE CO.in Red Deer REQ’S EXP.
VACUUM TRUCK OPERATOR
Must have Class 3 licence w/air & all oilfi eld tickets.
Fax resume w/driversabstract to 403-886-4475
Oilfield 800 Oilfield 800
LOOKING FOR FULLTIME CREW TRUCK HELPERfor oilfi eld maintenance
shop near Haynes/Joffre.Must have current H2S & First Aid tickets and own
transportation to/from shop.Fax resumes to
403-784-3813 or e-mail to:bkkromm@telus.net.
NOW HIRING Well Testing Personnel
Experienced Supervisors& Operators
Must have valid applicable tickets. Email: lstouffer@
testalta.com
Snubco Pressure Control Ltd.
Now Hiring All Snubbing Positions
Candidate must have a valid Class 1 or Class 3
license (No GDL Please) Valid H2S, Fall Arrest, and
First Aid ticketsmust express a strong
work ethic. Positions are base out of
Nisku, ABQualifi ed applicants can email their resumes to careers@snubco.comor fax to 780 955 3508
attn. AJ Grant
TANKMASTER RENTALS req’s Exp’d Class 1 Fluid
Haulers for Central Alberta. Oilfi eld tickets
req’d. Competitive wages and benefi ts.
admin@tankmaster.ca or fax 403-340-8818
TREELINEWELL SERVICES
Has Opening for all positions! Immediately. All applicants must have current H2S, Class 5 with Q Endorsement,and First Aid. We offer competitive
wages & excellent benefi ts. Please include 2 work reference names and
numbers.Please fax resume to:
403-264-6725Or email to:
tannis@treelinewell.comNo phone calls please.www.treelinewell.com
Professionals 810
BoundaryTechnical Group Inc.
Is now hiring for:
- Technologist (Party Chief) -
- Technician (Rodman) -
In the Red Deer and surrounding area
Boundary offers a competitive salary and
benefi ts package as well as an RRSP program. We are a Construction/Land
survey company based in Airdrie.
Please send resume to:FAX: (403) 948-4924 or
email tanya.dowie@btgi.ca
Restaurant/Hotel 820
RAMADA INN &SUITES
req’s PermanentROOM ATTENDANTS
Attendants. Exp. not nec. will train. Approx. 35 - 40 hrs/wk. Rate: $12.75 - $14/hr. Duties incl’d but
not limited to: vacuuming, dusting, washing fl oors,
making beds, empty trash, disinfecting & cleaning
bathrooms. Performance based bonus program.
Must be fl uent with verbal l& written English, be
physically fi t. Applicants may apply in person at 6853 - 66 St. Red Deer
T4P 3T5 or fax 403-342-4433 or email:
info@ramadareddeer.com
Teachers/Tutors 840PRESCHOOL TEACHING
POSITION! Kids inHarmony Red Deer isinterviewing a Certifi ed
ECE (level 1,2 or 3). 17.5hours a week.
KIHpreschool@gmail.com.
Trades 850CRYSTAL GLASS
needs EXP’ D GLASS WORKER. Drop off re-
sume at: 4706-51 Avenue or fax 346-5390 or email:
branch208@crystalglass.ca
Eagle Builders (394Aspelund Industrial ParkBlackfalds, AB T0M 0J0)requires 2 FT Concrete
Batch Plant Operators toset-up & adjust machinery.High School Dipl & min 1 yr exp required. $23/hr +medical/dental/disabilitybenefi ts. Apply online:www.eaglebuilders.ca
F/T SATELLITE INSTALLERS - Good hours, home every night, $4000-$6000/mo.
Contractor must have truck or van. Tools, supplies & ladders required. Training provided, no experience
needed. Apply to: satjobs@shaw.ca
Shipper/ReceiverA local company requires an energetic person for
shipper/receiver.Email resume to
mark@aesreddeer.com
WE’RE HIRING! BUNCHPROJECTS is immediately
fi lling the followingpositions: Crane Operators,
Welders, Pipefi tters,Apprentices, SkilledLabourers, Heavy
Equipment Operators, andHeavy Duty Technicians.
Check us out at www.bunch.ca. Qualifi ed
candidates should sendtheir information toresume@bunch.ca.
Truckers/Drivers 860CATTLE HAULERSWanted for local Alberta
position. Full Time.Must have clean Class 1
and live close to Lacombe.Cattle exp. required.
Call 403-782-4804 or fax resume to: 403-782-4814.
CLASS 1 or 3 drivers req’d for moving equipment.
Resumes to be dropped off at Key Towing. 4083-78 St.
Cres. Red Deer.
CLASS 1 or 3 drivers req’d for moving equipment.
Resumes to be dropped off at Key Towing. 4083-78 St.
Cres. Red Deer.
DRIVERS for furniture moving company, class 5 required (5 tons), local &
long distance. Competitive wages. Apply in person.
6630 71 St. Bay 7 Red Deer. 403-347-8841
IMMEDIATE OPENINGSSylvan Lake. SWAMPERS
REQ’D. Safety bonusprogram, top wages and benefi ts. Email resume:tom@roncooilfi eld.ca or fax: 403-887-4892
Misc.Help 880
BURNT LAKELIVESTOCK MART
LOOKING FORP/T YARD STAFF,
to work cattle 1-3 days/week.Please call or stop in
403-347-6100
DAIRY equipment supplier looking for
GENERAL LABORERSFor pour parts & service dept.
Competitive wages and benefi ts package. E-mail
resume: info@prolineinc.ca
DISPATCHER REQ’D. Knowledge of Red Deer
and area is essential.Verbal and written
communication skills are req’d. Send resume by fax
to 403-346-0295
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 em-
ployment incl. a 40 hr week, Sunday’s off & $20.00/hr.
Jobs starting Aug 19th 2014.Reply with info to: phil@gullvalley.ca
Integra Tire Innisfail,requires a Tire Tech withLube Bay and ServiceTruck experience. Valid
class 5 license and driverabstract required. Send
resume to innisfail@integratire.com or fax to
403.227.6689
MOBIL 1 Lube Express Gasoline Alley req’s an Exp. Tech. Fax 403-314-9207
BLACK CAT CONCRETE Garage/Patios/RV pads
Sidewalks/Driveways Dean 403-505-2542
BRIDGER CONST. LTD.We do it all! 403-302-8550
CONCRETE???We’ll do it all...Free est.Call E.J. Construction Jim 403-358-8197 or
RMD RENOVATIONSBsmt’s, fl ooring, decks, etc.Call Roger 403-348-1060
CLEANING SERVICESSpecializing in eaves
trough cleaning, window cleaning & gentle washing
of vinyl siding.Pricing packages available.Free quotes, senior discounts.
403-506-4822
GUTTERS, soffi t, fascia 403-391-2169
5* JUNK REMOVALProperty clean up 340-8666
CENTRAL PESTCONTROL LTD. Comm/res.Locally owned. BBB member.403-373-6182 cpest@shaw.ca
ANDERSINGLEWOODMORRISROE
AND VANIER AREAS
Adult Newspaper Carriers NeededFor Early Morning Delivery of the
RED DEER ADVOCATE6 Days a week!
Delivery to be done on/or before 6:30 amFor More Information,
Please call Prodie
Phone 403-314-4301
AdvocateOpportunities
JG PAINTING, 25 yrs. exp. Free Est. 403-872-8888
PRECISE ROOFING LTD.15 Yrs. Exp., Ref’s Avail.
403-896-4869
RE-ROOFING SpecialistQuality work at an
affordable price. 10 yrs. exp. 403-350-7602
Classifieds...costs so littleSaves you so much!
AdvocateOpportunities
Auctions 1530BIG STRAPPER
AUCTIONSLAST WEEKLY SALE July
30. Resuming Weekly Sales Wed. Sept. 24 @ 6 pm. Moose Hall 2 miles south
of Ponoka on 2A WE BUY FOR CASH.
403-304-4791ESTATE AUCTION.
4619-50 Ave. Mirror, AB. Sun. Aug. 24, noon.
Fridge, stove, washer,dryer, large selection of antiques, collectibles, household and tools.
Check website for full listingswww.bigstrapperauctions.net
New items added daily.
Funeral Directors & Services
CLASSIFIEDSdeadline: Monday @ noon
To place an ad, call Toll Free: 1.877.223.3311or email: classifieds@lacombeexpress.com
Lacombe Express
TO ADVERTISE YOUR SALE HERE — CALL 309-3300
PenholdAUG. 22, 23 & 24. Fri. 1-8, Sat. 10-8, Sun. noon-5.
Multi family. Many items. 133 Newton Dr.
Thank You...To all who sent cards and
came to my birthday party and especially to my boys Gene, Allan, Keith, and Garth for being so kind and thoughtful and understanding with a dad that is having a few problems.
Vic RowleyVic Rowley
Card Of Thanks
LABOUR DAY Hours & DeadlineOFFICE & PHONES CLOSED
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 1, 2014
Lacombe Express Publication date: WED. SEPT. 3Deadline is: Thur. August 28, 5 p.m.
Have a safe & happy holiday CLASSIFIEDS 403-309-3300
classifi eds@reddeeradvocate.com wegotads.ca
ACADEMIC ExpressADULT EDUCATION
AND TRAINING
FALL START
• Community Support Worker Program
• GED Preparation
Would you like to take the GED in your community?
• Red Deer• Rocky Mtn. House• Rimbey• Caroline• Castor• Sylvan Lake• Innisfail• Stettler• Ponoka• Lacombe
Gov’t of Alberta Funding may be available.
403-340-1930www.academicexpress.ca
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Auctions 1530Triple Estate Auction
Sunday August 2411 am * Viewing 9 amLocation: Ridgewood
Community HallPartial List only
Portable Gold Sluice –Ingersoll Riding Lawn
Mower –2012 Frontload Washer & Dryer – New Stair Lift –
Antiques – Collectables – Furniture – Misc and
much moreComplete list and
Directions visit www.cherryhillauction.comTerms of Sale: Cash,
Cheque, C/C, Everything must be paid for &
removed on sale day (NO EXCEPTIONS), 15%
buyer’s premium.Sale subject to Additions,
Deletions, Errors and Omissions.
Cherry Hill Auction & Appraisals
Phone 403-342-2514 or 403-347-8988
Farmers'Market 1650
NIXON HONEY FARM
FINAL WEEK!!FRESH LIQUID
UNPASTURIZED RAW HONEY - $3.00/LB.
Bring your own containers.403-227-2719 or 227-0092
INNISFAIL To book your appointment.
Tours also avail.Look for us at Red Deer
Farmers Market Wed & Sat& Innisfail Market Thurs! Also look in local grocer.
ZUCHINNI and spaghetti squash $3-$10 403-782-3031
Firewood 1660AFFORDABLE
Homestead FirewoodSpruce & Pine -Split. Firepits avail. 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472
Firewood 1660LOGS
Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar.
Price depends on location. Lil Mule Logging
403-318-4346
Now Offering Hotter, Cleaner BC Birch. All Types. P.U. / Delivery. Lyle 403-783-2275
GardenSupplies 1680
LAWNMOWER rear bag,6.5 B & S motor, 1 yr. old $190. 403-314-0804
HouseholdAppliances 1710
DEEP FREEZE, 5 cubic foot. Used 2 years, good
cond. $125. 403-358-3865After 5 p.m.
PERMA WASHINGMACHINE (Sears).Good cond. $175
403-877-3323
HouseholdFurnishings1720FUTON bed converts from
sofa to bed $50. 403-347-3849
TWIN bed with frame, box spring and mattress $25 SOLD
StereosTV's, VCRs 1730TOSHIBA 21” fl at back TV,
with manual, remote & wireless ear phones. $75.
403-986-6321
Misc. forSale 1760HUNTERS - Camp cot for tent, Must See! Only $85.
403-342-7460
Cats 18302 BALINESE KITTENS &
2 BERMAN KITTENS$50/ea. 403-887-3649
BEAUTIFUL kitten, pink/blonde M, 4 mo. old,
needs loving home. 403-782-3130
SportingGoods 1860
GOLF BAG WITHMISC. CLUBS. $100.
For more info call 403-314-0804
Farm CustomWork 2080CUSTOM HEAVY DISCING
Hay & Pasture LandSubsoiling & Scraper Work
Equipment RentalsCall Field 403-506-0592
Livestock 21006 POLLED DORSET RAM LAMBS. Born Jan. 2014.Commercial or registered.Call or text 403-392-7481
Poultry 21304 ISA BROWNLAYING HENS
FOR SALE $15/ea.403-346-7825
Horses 2140WANTED: all types of
horses. Processing locally in Lacombe weekly.
403-651-5912
Grain, FeedHay 2190
HORSE HAY in small square & large square bales.
Shedded. Delivery avail.403-227-1232 or 341-9022
Grain, FeedHay 2190
LACOMBE COUNTRY FEED STORE,
Come see us at:4836 45A St. Lacombe, Ab
ALL THE FEED YOUR ANIMALS NEED!
403-782-3333Dealer of Masterfeeds
ROUND HAY BALES$0.05/lb. 403-227-1232 or
403-341-9022
SeedGrain 2200
FALL RYE SEEDAvailable at
Olds Seed Plant.403-556-6555 or 335-4078
Houses/Duplexes 3020
SYLVAN LAKE4 fully furnished rentals,
including dishes, bedding, utilities. Avail.
Sept. 1, 2014 - June 15, 2015Price range $1200 to $1600per month. 403-880-0210.
ManufacturedHomes 3040
MOBILE LOT, Mustang Acres #715, $500/mo. will fi t 16’ x 70’. 403-347-7731
Offices 31102000 SQ.FT. OFFICE,
4836 51 Street.Parking is avail. $1800/mo.
403-343-9300
WarehouseSpace 3140SHOP/OFFICE, 1500 sq. ft.$1000 Phil 403-350-0479
StorageSpace 3160Indoor RV storage. Small RV 20’ or less $70/month.
Medium RV 21’-30’ $80/month. Large RV 31’ &
Up $90/month. Located East of Ponoka. 780-372-2183
beryljarrett@gmail.com
MobileLot 3190
PADS $450/mo.Brand new park in Lacombe.
Spec Mobiles. 3 Bdrm.,2 bath. As Low as $75,000. Down payment $4000. Call at anytime. 403-588-8820
Misc.For Rent 3200
MOBILE offi ce trailer 240 rent by day/month, c/w toilet, satellite dish, TV, Stereo,
fridge. Call B & L Enterprise 403-346-6106
HousesFor Sale 4020
3 BDRMS, 2 1/2 baths, new roof/fl ooring, bsmt.
has subfl oor/laminate, gas fi replace, large bricked RV parking, close to Collicutt
403-346-1633
CUSTOM BUILTNEW HOMES
by Mason Martin HomesKyle, 403-588-2550
MUST SELL1217 sq.ft. duplex.4 bdrm., $191,900.
403-588-2550
HousesFor Sale 4020
MUST SELLNew Home. 1335 sq.ft.
bi-level, 24x23 att. garage.403-588-2550
Condos/Townhouses4040
NEW CONDO1000 sq.ft. 2 bdrm., 2 bath. $192,000. 403-588-2550
Farms/Land 40704 ADJOINING QUARTERS
E. of Lacombe. Can be separated. Offers accepted.
Phone 1-250-590-0260
InvestmentOpportunities4180
LACOMBEExcellent investment
in this 5-Plex at5460 54 Ave.
A Performa & appraisal available upon request.
CAP RATE is 6.1%Rents range from
$1125 - $1400 /month.Bldg. is only 12 yrs. old.
Lot is 50’x214’.Asking $799,000.Craig MacKenzie Realty Executive
Red Deer 403-302-0820
Antique &Classic Autos5020
7th Annual Fall FinaleCollector Car
AuctionSept. 19 - 20, 2014
Westerner Park, Red DeerWestern Canada’s Largest
Collector Car EventConsign Today
1-888-296-0528 Ext. 102EGauctions.com
Cars 50302012 FORD Fusion SE 10,000 kms, $16,900 obo must sell 403-340-0558
2009 TOYOTA Corolla SRX red, auto, loaded,
59,000 kms, $12,400 403-341-0603
2006 VW Jetta TDI 137,000 kms, fully
loaded,sunroof, diesel, auto, $10,500
403-346-1392 340-9068
Trucks 50502003 CHEV 2500 e/c, 6L, loaded, except leather, box liner, Michelin tires, trailer brakes, exc. cond., $11,500 403-782-7140
Motorhomes 51001987 GLENDALE Cutaway
24’ $6000 obo 403-302-2992
FifthWheels 5110
2000 JAYCO EAGLEGreat cond. Clean, 6400 lbs.$9500. $8500. 346-0242
1993 SEIRRA 26’ $4000 403-227-3650
HolidayTrailers 51202010 KEYSTONE passport 25BH loaded. power hitch,
jacks, awning, tv/dvd Sleeps 7. $17,500.00. Exc condition. Don’t miss out!
403-598-0956. hartrk@telus.net
Tires, PartsAcces. 5180HITCH - fi ts Chevy. New.
$100. 403-314-0804
Service Directory
•BOBCATS•GRADERS•LOADERS•TRUCKS•TRACK HOES
•AGRICULTURE•DEMOLITION•EXCAVATION•GENERAL CONTRACTING•SAND/GRAVEL•SUBDIVISION WORK www.dbbobcat.com
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION
For All Your Excavation Needs
403.782.3437
www.drakeex.ca
• Skidsteer Services
• Gravel Hauling
•Excavating•
Your Quality Excavating Solution
403.304.3887
Snow Removal Now Available
4910 50th Ave 2nd Level
the GALLERY ON MAIN, LACOMBEthe GALLERY ON MAIN, LACOMBE
•Travel Vaccination's•Ostomy Supplies•Shingles Vaccine•Compounding•Breast Pump Rentals
5049 Parkwood Road, BlackfaldsPhone: 403-600-2280 Fax: 403-600-2243
PROFESSIONAL PHARMACY
BLACKFALDS
Advertise your service or business here for 3 weeks and receive the 4th week absolutely FREE. Call 403.782.5303
Looking for a place to live?
Take a tour through the CLASSIFIEDS
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Thursday, August 21, 2014 Lacombe Express 19
CareersCareers CareersCareers CareersCareersSuccessful
Careers Start here
Are you looking for a career in the Automo ve Industry?
in Lacombe is looking for you! HERITAGE CHRYSLER JEEP
Lube Bay TechnicianRequired immediately FT Expresslane Lube Tech. There is room for advancement into an Automo ve Appren ceship. 1st-4th Year Automo ve Appren ceHeritage Chrysler in Lacombe is currently looking to add (1) 1-4th Year Apren ce to our team.
Journeyman Automo ve Technician Training bonuses, Medical and Dental Bene ts and RRSP programs available.
(1) Temporary Parts PersonExper se an asset.
Please apply in person to:Cheryl or KenHeritage Chrysler Jeep4450 – Hwy 12 East – Lacombe, ABPhone: 403.782.2277
for busy automotive repair shop & rental car company
Monday through Friday no weekends
Please fax resume to: 403-783-6804
or email: wagnersautoponoka@gmail.com
Or stop in and have a chat with the owner:5503 54 Street
F/T Front Sales/Service PersonLooking for :
NOW HIRINGPONOKA LOCATION
SHIFT SUPERVISORS- Competitive wages- Medical benefi ts- Paid training- Paid breaks
EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:- Overseeing Staff - Customer Service Skills- Opening and Closing Procedures- Handling Cash
Apply in person or send resume toEmail: kfcjobsrd@yahoo.ca
or Fax: 403-341-3820
Custodian Sports and Leisure Complex The City of Lacombe is currently seeking a Temporary FulltimeCustodian for the Sports and Leisure Complex for a three (3)month period, commencing immediately. This position is 40hours per week and shift work is required including nights andweekends.
The ideal candidate will be able to perform the physicalrequirements of this position including some lifting. WHIMISand First Aid certifications will be required.
Duties Include:
Custodial
Clean all areas of the facility
Ensure sidewalks are clear of snow and debris
Ensure facility is unlocked and/or secured in accordancewith schedules, policies and procedures
Public Relations
Provide information and assistance to facility users
Ensure policy and procedures related to safety and respectare adhered to
Other related duties as may be assigned
Wage range $19.95 $24.94 per hour depending on skills andexperience.
Interested candidates are asked to submit an application formor resume apply in person to: Ron Selvais Facilities Supervisor:
Lacombe Sports and Leisure Complex 5429 – 53 Street Lacombe, AB T4L 1H8
This competition will run until a suitable candidate is found
Application forms can be found at the Lacombe City Office or atwww.lacombe.ca. Click onCity Hall, thenCareers&Employment.
All applicants are thanked for their interest, but only those candidatesselected for an interview will be contacted.
The largest and fastest growing Recycler in Alberta looking for
AUTO RECYCLER DISMANTLERS
Do you have that passion for cars and trucks? YES!
Licensed technicians and apprentices – are you tired of the diagnosing, the training, the comebacks and the stress? YES!
Then come work for the largest recycler in the world!
LKQ is the playground for the Automotive Industries. The Ponoka location is the fi rst in Alberta for LKQ Recycling. You can get in on the ground fl oor and grow with the company!
• LKQ offers stability with a starting wage of $25/hour, great benefi t package and a pension plan. • We also offer a fun, stable environment and a beautiful facility to work in.
NOW is the time to start your career with LKQ Canada Auto Parts!
Bring your resume to 430054 Don Laing Business Park, Ponokaand let’s talk or email to tpgadbois@lkqcorp.com.
Full-Time Pay for Part-Time Work!
Regular Routes and Spare Driver Positions Available
Qualifi cation Desired: Class 2 Operators License with a satisfactory Drivers Abstract and Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector Check.
We offer: • Well maintained buses with automatic transmissions • Bus compounds in Ponoka and Wetaskiwin
Call Hobbema Transport at 403-783-5259
or 780-585-2424
Required ImmediatelySchool Bus Drivers
Central Alberta Co-op Ltd.@ our Lacombe Liquor Store, English Estates Centre
Applicants must be minimum of 18 years of age. Prior to hiring, candidates will be required to complete a Criminal Record Check. Some lifting up to 50 lbs. required. Salary based on experience.
Is looking to ll the following position:
Liquor Clerk•Casual part time position (< 24 hrs/wk)•Regular Part time position (24-36 hrs/wk) •Flexibility for evenings & weekends as well as daytime shifts.•Liquor experience an asset.
Please drop off an application or resume at our location or to:Human Resources Manager– Central Alberta Co-op Ltd.
6201-46 Avenue Red Deer, AB T4N 6Z1Fax: (403) 341-5811 E-mail: c.krogman@centralab.coop
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Central Alberta Co-op English Estates Centre – Lacombe English Estates Centre – Lacombe 403-782-6200403-782-6200
OpenOpen Daily until 9pm Daily until 9pm www.centralab.coopwww.centralab.coop
PeachesPeaches
Delissio PizzaDelissio Pizza
Maxwell Maxwell House Ground House Ground
CoffeeCoffee
Prune PlumsPrune PlumsSliced Side Sliced Side
BaconBacon
Boneless Boneless Skinless Chicken Skinless Chicken
BreastsBreasts
Campbell's Campbell's SoupSoup
Parkay Parkay MargarineMargarine
Roger's Fine Roger's Fine Granulated Sugar Granulated Sugar
McGavin's McGavin's BreadBread
Purex Purex Bathroom Bathroom
TissueTissue
Lean Ground Lean Ground BeefBeef
each$6.99
each$4.49
each$7.99
each$4.99
2 for$6.98
each$26.36
each$5.99
each$2.99
each$9.99
3 for$6
each$4.99
$6.59/kg
$2.99 5lb Box - Produce of
B.C.
Selected Varieties -
Frozen - 519-888g First 4
Roast Blends -
925gFirst 2
2LT Basket - Canada No. 1 - Produce of
B.C.
375g Package
Cream of Mushroom,
Tomato, Vegetable or
Chicken Noodle - 12x284ml -
First 2
1/4 Squares or Soft 1.28 -
1.36kg
10kg
White or 100% Whole Wheat - 570g
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lb
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Frozen - Seasoned - 4kg Carton