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BY BRIAN VOSSENLacombe Express
Lacombian Ken Long, who
served as a part of Cana-
da’s Bomber Command in
the Second World War, was one of
seven members of the unit to be
awarded with his Bomber Com-
mand Bar at a recent ceremony in
Edmonton. Long said he was glad
for the recognition even though it
was long overdue.
“I was glad they recognized us
fi nally,” said Long.
“Up until then the Air Force
never got much recognition at
all.”
Long said he fi rst heard about
the impending ceremony when
he read about it in Legion Maga-
zine. He said his feelings about
the recognition, nearly 70 years
after his service, were somewhat
indifferent.
Long said that, while Air Force
members were referred to as
“The cream of the crop” during
the war, they received little rec-
ognition after the war.
He added that members of the
Bomber Command were branded
as murderers by many members
of the community because of the
high civilian death toll from many
Bomber Command missions.
As such, Long was glad to fi nal-
ly be receiving recognition, but
disappointed that it had taken 70
years to happen.
Long went on to say that, while
there may have been civilians
killed in Bomber Command mis-
sions, both the Axis and Allies
used bombers and there were
high civilian deaths on both sides.
He added that he believes the Air
Force and Bomber
Command were essential parts
of the war effort and if not for
them, we might still be fi ghting
the same war.
During the Second World War
Long piloted a Handley Page Hal-
ifax III bomber. He said he knew
he would have to serve in the war
one way or another and decided
to join the Air Force over the
Army so that he wouldn’t have to
walk.
On one mission, Long’s plane
was damaged and three members
of his crew were wounded but he
managed to fl y the Halifax home
even with only two of the four
engines running. His efforts even
earned him a Distinguished Fly-
ing Medal.
In addition to his Distinguished
Flying Medal and Bomber Com-
mand Bar, Long has also received
1939 45 Star, a European Star, a
France-Germany Star and a Ca-
nadian Medal for his service.
However, Long said he never
thought about getting recogni-
tion during his service. Instead,
he was thinking about doing his
job.
“You just fi gured you did your
duty when you brought that
plane back,” said Long. “You
didn’t think too much except you
were awful damn happy when
you landed.”
The ceremony where Long and
other members of Bomber Com-
mand were recognized took place
at the Aviation Museum in Ed-
monton and bars were present-
ed by Veteran Affairs Minister
Julian Fantino and Member of
Parliament for Edmonton Centre
Laurie Hawn.
Long added the veterans who
were recognized never had a
chance to visit amongst them-
selves due to all the media atten-
tion at the ceremony, which Long
said was a little too much for his
liking.
“There was media every-
where,” said Long’s daughter,
Noreen Selvais, who attended the
ceremony with him.
Selvais said that she was proud
to see her father recognized, es-
pecially after so many years. She
added that, knowing her father
served for her country during the
Second World War is an incred-
ible point of pride for her always.
“When O Canada comes on, I
often cry,” said Selvais.
“There is a lot of pride.”
She added that it is important
to remember the service veter-
ans made during times of war
and she doesn’t like to think what
might have happened had their
sacrifi ces not been made.
“It would have been horrible,”
said Selvais.
Local veteran recognized 70 years after serviceKen Long served as part of Canada’s Bomber Command in World War II
LONG TIME COMING - Ken Long displays the Bomber Command Bar he recently received as recognition for his service in the Second World War.Brian Vossen/Lacombe Express
4 Lacombe Express Thursday, October 3, 2013
BY BRIAN VOSSENLacombe Express
Chris Ross wants to get
involved.
Born and raised just
outside of the City of La-
combe, Ross said he has
always taken an interest in
the community.
He said his frustrations
and feelings that Lacombe
has missed out on a lot of
business led him to run for
council.
However, Ross added
that his opinions are pure-
ly from an “outside look-
ing in” perspective and he
doesn’t know the whole
story behind the decisions
made by the City of La-
combe and its council be-
cause he has never been a
part of it.
So, he wants to become a
part of it.
“We need to move for-
ward.”
Ross said that this next
council will be faced with a
critical time in moving the
City forward.
He also said that the
City needs to get its priori-
ties straight and that he is
not sure now was the best
time to examine things like
Lacombe’s garbage situa-
tion when there are other
things he feels are more
pressing that need to be
dealt with, like a serious
lack of residential lots or
lack of commercial and in-
dustrial development.
Lacombe’s residential
tax base needs to be shown
there is a plan, said Ross.
He added the City is in
great need of establishing
relationships to bring in
industrial and commercial
development and business.
Ross went on to say that
Lacombe is lacking facili-
ties in many areas that are
drawing people out of the
City.
As such, Lacombe is los-
ing the dollars spent by
those people to neighbour-
ing communities.
It’s something Ross
would like to change.
He added with Lacombe
being the size it is and
now a City, it should have
more of the major busi-
ness franchises within its
boundaries so that people
don’t go looking for those
businesses and franchises
elsewhere.
“Part of economic devel-
opment is keeping your lo-
cal dollars within your lo-
cal community,” said Ross.
Without those necessary
relationships, Lacombe
will stay at a frustrating
standstill, he added.
Not only does Lacombe
need to attract more busi-
ness, it needs to start ac-
tively seeking out business-
es to bring to Lacombe, said
Ross.
He added that when
businesses do come to La-
combe, they need to be ac-
commodated.
Ross went on to say at-
tracting large franchises
would not hurt local busi-
ness.
Instead, he said it would
bring more people to La-
combe which in turn means
more dollars being spent at
all businesses.
“More traffi c to the larg-
er venues will create more
traffi c to support the small-
er ones.”
Ross advocated for more
multi-use facilities such as
the arts centre proposed by
the C4 Initiative.
He said it might be ap-
propriate to have a building
utilized by both arts and
sports groups, saying both
types of venues are needed
in Lacombe.
“It would be more viable
to have a bigger building to-
gether,” said Ross.
He added that recre-
ational facilities in general
are needed as well as other
amenities for the use of
families.
Without those amenities,
Ross said Lacombe will be
surpassed by the growth
of neighbouring communi-
ties.
Being very proud of the
community he calls home,
Ross said he would strive
to always represent La-
combe’s best interests.
He added he is approach-
able and will listen to the
concerns of Lacombe resi-
dents.
“I’m very much a people
person,” said Ross.
“It’s time to start listen-
ing to the people.”
Voters will head to the
polls on Oct. 21.
Lacombe’s Chris Ross joins City council race
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CHRIS ROSS
Candidate hopes to tackle issues such as economic development, taxes, among others
“PART OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IS
KEEPING YOUR LOCAL DOLLARS WITHIN YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY.”
CHRIS ROSS
Thursday, October 3, 2013 Lacombe Express 5
BY BRIAN VOSSENLacombe Express
William Alexander
(Sandy) Douglas loves La-
combe. Now, he hopes he
can maintain those feelings
about his community as a
councillor.
Douglas has lived in La-
combe all his life and de-
cided to run for council to
make sure the community
he cares about remains on
the right track.
“I love this community,”
said Douglas. He added that
while he has not agreed
with all the decision made
by councils of the past,
he thinks that generally
things have been done well.
To make sure that trend
continues, Douglas wants
to have some say into what
decisions the City makes.
“I would never criticize
anything that was done
in the past, what’s done is
done. But I want to have
some input. There are some
things that have been done
that I don’t agree with and
there are some things that
I wouldn’t have thought of
that are the greatest ideas
ever.”
Most important to Doug-
las is listening to the de-
mands of the people, he
said.
He added that, no matter
what the issue is, it is im-
portant to listen to citizens
because that is whom he
would be representing.
Douglas said Lacombe
needs to make better use
of what he calls its ideal
strategic location and pro-
mote itself in all areas. He
said that Lacombe could
be a “Mecca” for so many
things in Alberta like arts,
sports, agriculture and the
oil industry and is missing
out on the opportunity for
growth in these areas.
As such, Douglas’ motto
for his campaign is ‘Pro-
mote Lacombe’. He added
that he would like to see
Lacombe bring back its
“Crossroads of the Park-
land” moniker.
“Lacombe is a pretty
cool place. There are a few
things that Lacombe is
missing out
on that it could be gain-
ing.”
Along those lines, Doug-
las said he wants to see
more growth in Lacombe,
particularly in the com-
mercial sector. He said that
he, like many Lacombians,
do much of their shop-
ping outside Lacombe sim-
ply because there are not
enough businesses in the
City. Douglas added that,
with Lacombe now a City,
it should work to attract
more businesses so that
money stays in Lacombe.
“Now that we are a City
let’s act like a City.”
While he may not have
the experience of some oth-
er candidates who are run-
ning for a second or third
term on council, Douglas
said he does not foresee his
inexperience to be a prob-
lem.
“I’m a fast learner and I
mix well with others,” said
Douglas.
He added that it seems
lately the City has been
spending too much money
on studies, something he
doesn’t think is always nec-
essary.
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6 Lacombe Express Thursday, October 3, 2013
BY AMELIA NAISMITHBlack Press
The world is becoming more technologi-
cally advanced by the second, and students
need to be educated on those matters using
the same tools they’re learning about.
An Alberta education initiative— 21st
Century Learning — is a driving force be-
hind the idea students need to learn the
technologies in order to analyze new situ-
ations and advance their minds’ critical
thinking capacity.
However, in order to properly educate
the students, the teachers themselves must
fi rst understand the emerging technology.
Enter the 21st Century Learning Sympo-
sium — teachers teaching teachers.
The symposium took place Sept. 26 and
27 at the Terrace Ridge School in Lacombe
and was attended by 500 teachers and
other staff members of Wolf Creek Public
Schools, as well as other districts.
The focus of many of the sessions was
training the teachers on how to use the
technology as well as helping them to un-
derstand how it can be used in the class-
room.
Universal Design for Learning is the
idea students should have the opportunity
to access and complete their assignments
on a number of different mediums in or-
der to engage themselves in a way that best
presents their skills and knowledge.
“I had a kid in Grade 5, he was a night-
mare. He wouldn’t do his work, he wouldn’t
engage,” said Assistive Technology Tips
and Tricks presenter Jay Cottell.
Cottell designed a fi ve-week electric
model car assignment for his students. Be-
cause it was hands-on the student who pre-
viously refused to participate in class was
done the model in three days and spent the
remaining four weeks helping his class-
mates.
“You have to give it (lessons) to kids in
multiple ways and allow them to give it
back to you in multiple ways,” said Cottell.
To Cottell, 21st Century Learning is
about awareness, willingness and effort on
the teacher’s part. “The more you do that
meets everybody’s needs, everyone ben-
efi ts.”
Technology was the main focus of the
session, but not the main focus of the cur-
riculum. “It’s about supportive learning,
and teachers need to be inclusive,” said
Cottell.
Supportive learning using technology
doesn’t always mean high-tech gadgets.
The assistive learning continuum ad-
heres to the idea low-grade technology
Technology helps students focus on education
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helps students focus on their studies.
Cottell uses devices such as ‘wiggle seats’
or Thera-band, a rubber piece stretching
between the legs of a desk for students to
play with on a subconscious level to keep
them engaged when the activity isn’t very
hands on.
Programs including Cloud On — similar
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comes to assignment styles.
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Thursday, October 3, 2013 Lacombe Express 7
Holy talent.
This past Friday, I had the great
opportunity to cover the events at
the annual Lacombe’s Got Talent
competition at the Lacombe Memo-
rial Centre.
Before I go on, let me just say
that I cover a lot of special events
as part of my job as a newspaper
editor. Some I enjoy thoroughly,
some . . . not so much.
My friends often comment on
how I have a great job because I get
paid to go to cool events like con-
certs.
Sometimes, I go to events where
I’m not sure if I will enjoy them
or not. There are times when I am
pleasantly surprised and – again –
times when I’m not.
When preparing to cover La-
combe’s Got Talent, I was a little
apprehensive and not sure what to
expect.
I have covered talent shows be-
fore for newspapers and often found
them to be quite lackluster, full of
‘talented’ individuals who hadn’t
really thought out their acts. I was
concerned that Lacombe’s Got Tal-
ent might be another such show.
Boy was I wrong.
It didn’t take long for me to be
blown away by the talent and cre-
ativity of the contestants on that
stage. It is a terribly over-used cli-
ché, but all of the performers at
Lacombe’s Got Talent deserve to
be winners.
For starters, it takes guts to get
up on a stage in front of a large
crowd and share something you
think you are good at with all of
them.
It is even harder to do that, when
you know that you are going to be
critiqued on it and perhaps fi nd out
you aren’t as good as you thought
you might be.
I did drama in high school. I was
one of the few people lucky enough
to not suffer stage fright or any of
its symptoms. However, my shows
were never critiqued. I never faced
a panel of judges after performing
to tell me what I did wrong and
right.
I can’t imagine how my perfor-
mances would have differed if that
had been the case, so kudos to all of
those who took the stage at LMC on
Friday night.
In any case, it’s a good thing the
participants in Lacombe’s Got Tal-
ent did get on stage. It would be a
crime if these individuals, as tal-
ented as they are, did not take the
stage to share their incredible tal-
ents with all of Lacombe.
And there was an abundance of
talent on that stage. There was also
an abundance of creativity.
No two acts were the same and
everyone found a way to make his
or her own part of the show stand
out by itself.
As if the talent of the 10 fi nal-
ists from this year was not enough
Grade A entertainment for La-
combe, previous winners were in-
vited back to perform again on the
stage.
The abundance of talent and
creativity seems to be a tradition
from Lacombe’s Got Talent compe-
titions.
Performances from this year’s
contestants was incredible, but so
were those from returning winners
of previous years.
Not only do the competitors and
other performers of Lacombe’s Got
Talent deserve kudos, so do those
who organized the event.
Inviting back previous winners
to perform is a great way to turn a
talent show into a night of fantas-
tic entertainment.
So, all in all, kudos to all the
competitors, performers, judges
and organizers of the fantastic La-
combe’s Got Talent show. I look for-
ward to seeing it again next year!
If it wasn’t already, this year’s municipal
election is now well and truly underway.
Every piece of available municipal land is cov-
ered in campaign signs, sometimes right on top
of each other and citizens can be seen wearing
buttons supporting their preferred candidates.
Elections are exciting times for members of
the media. It generates a lot of newsworthy ma-
terial for us to write about.
It also gives readers a lot to talk about, which
generates lots of discussion and debate and
newspapers thrive on debate.
Debate is an important, nay, an essential part
of the political process. Just as it is necessary
for councillors to discuss and debate the items
that come before them during council meetings,
so too is it important for voters to discuss and
debate the merits of different candidates.
As elections are probably the most important
parts of the political process, it also means they
are the times when it is most important for peo-
ple to have their voices heard. It is also the time
when people have the most input into the politi-
cal process and that input has the greatest effect.
Lately, the Lacombe Express has been pub-
lishing a few editorials and columns about the
importance of making one’s voice heard in the
political process. We have encouraged readers
to make the Express part of their debate and of-
fered a way for them to express their opinions
through letters to the editor.
With elections and the discussion and debate
surrounding them being as important as they
are, we want to continue to invite members
of the public to share their opinions with us
through letters to the editor.
However, it is important to note that, while
fair criticism is welcome in letters to the editor,
the Lacombe Express will not print letters that
are ‘bashing’ any individual or group.
Again, just as councillors are expected to
discuss, debate and disagree with each other
in a professional, courteous and polite manner
without insulting one another, we expect any-
one submitting letters to the editor to be profes-
sional, courteous and accurate when comment-
ing on candidates in the election.
If you would like to submit a letter to the edi-
tor praising, criticizing, or otherwise comment-
ing on any election candidates, feel free to do so.
The Lacombe Express will gladly print any
letters regarding the election as long as they
are fair and do not contain claims that cannot
be proven.
Remember, elections are the time when you,
the voters, have the most power in the political
process. Let us help you voice your opinions and
maximize that input into the process this election.
Lacombe community certainly does have talent
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8 Lacombe Express Thursday, October 3, 2013
EVENTSThe 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 [email protected]. Practices are held at the Red Deer Legion on Tuesdays at 7:00 and new members will start in November.
Lacombe Dance Lessons - social and choreographed ballroom dancing. Traditional Two-step or Cha Cha/Jive starting in October. For details phone Cliff at 403-782-4094.
Food, Fun, Faith and Family! Designed to bring children, youth and adults together in fun and interactive activities, Messy Church is a new way to explore the values and stories of Christian Faith in an atmo-sphere of creativity, hospitality and celebration. From 5 -7 p.m. on Oct. 4 in the CE Building at St. Andrew’s United Church (5226-51 Ave.) Call 403-782-3148 for more information.
A Drumming Circle is being held at Blackfalds United Church on Oct. 25 at 7:30pm. Cost is $10, $5 child and includes a drum. You are encouraged to bring your own drum if you have one. No experience is necessary and drumming circles help to relieve stress and aid people to feel emotionally and spiritually connected. Jeannette Hippie, a local drumming facilita-tor, will be leading the group. Pre-registration is encour-aged to ensure enough drums. Contact Karen at 403-885-4151 or [email protected] to register or more information.
The Lacombe Legion has bingo on Mondays at 7 p.m. in the upstairs hall. Coffee time runs Wednesdays from 9:30-11 a.m. ($2 for coffee, tea and 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 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 403-348-9567 for free information, baby product samples as well as free gifts from local businesses.
Youth Unlimited Drop-in Activites - every Tuesday and Thursday, for ages 12 and up. Movies, crafts, games, and more! It costs $2/
night or $50/season (June-September). Last Thursday of the month is girls only. Hours are 6 to 9 p.m. and activities run at the YU-Turn Youth Centre.
Lacombe Writers Group meet every two weeks, on Mondays. Gentle and encouraging group with writers of all different genres. Call 403-885-4251 for more information.
Drop in Pool Tournament run every Saturday from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Lacombe Hotel.
Youth Unlimited Road Hockey for boys ages nine and up outside the Youth Unlimited Building (YU-Turn). $2/night or $50/season. Aug. 1 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the YU-Turn Youth Center.
Lacombe Farmers Market runs every Friday morning from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Michener Park across from the golf course on Hwy. 12. Every Friday morning there will be vegetables, fruit, homemade
baking and bread, crafts, jewel-ery, birdhouses, bedding plants, meats and more. Call 403-782-4772 for more information.
Circle of Friends - free weekly supper for the community, nutritious meals for anyone interested. It runs at Bethel Christian Reformed Church.
Band of Brothers challenges men to an adventure: Reclaim-ing their hearts to God. It is a chance for men to be real about life and faith in a confi -dential and informal setting. They meet Monday evenings at the Youth Unlimited building located in downtown Lacombe.
Taoist Tai Chi - a relaxing, low im-pact 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 403-346-6772 for more information.
Coffee Time at the Lacombe Legion runs every Wednesday morn-ing. Come join us for coffee. $2. Gatherings run from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Lacombe Legion.
The Lord of the Rings: Exploring the Hidden Meanings of Tolkien’s fi ction - Many people consider The Lord of the Rings to be the greatest work of fi ction in the 20th century. But beyond a great adventure story, the work explores themes of power, ethics, faith and the good life. A series exploring these themes of J.R.R. Tolkien’s fi ction will be held at St. Andrew’s United Church at 7 p.m. on Sunday
evenings. Everyone interested in the intersection of theology and popular culture is welcome to participate. For more informa-tion or to register, contact Rev. Ross Smillie at 403-782-3148.
MEETINGS
W.H.O.L.E. - Widows Helping Others Live Earnestly. W.H.O.L.E. can help you adjust to your loss, to channel your grief into helping others who are struggling with loss, and to help you gain per-spective as a person who has a new role to be fulfi lled. It’s about widow to widow interaction and socialization. It’s about being able to express with like-minded
women the pain and confusion that comes with loss, as well as the encouragement and friend-ship to help you once again live a life fi lled with meaning and purpose...an earnest life. There are no councillors present, only a facilitator to help keep conversa-tions moving. W.H.O.L.E meets monthly and is open to widows of all ages. Space is limited, so please phone to book a spot. Refreshments will be served.
Lacombe Art Guild - the guild meets regularly on the second and third Tuesday of each month. A variety of workshops are provided for developing artists. Membership is $15 per year. Contact Betty Peers at 403-782-9968 or blog lacombeart-clubwordpress.com. Meetings runs in LMC Credit Union Room at 5214 50 Ave. in Lacombe.
Red Deer Celiac Support Group - our meetings are held the third Tuesday of the month at Sobeys South, 5111-22 St. in the Coffee
Lounge at 7 p.m. Information on Celiac disease, symptoms, diagnosing, gluten free diet, gluten free products, recipes, coffee and samples. Meetings for 2013 – Oct. 15 and Nov. 19. They would like to announce the formation of Stettler Celiac Support Group, meeting in the Board room of the Stettler Hospital, the fi rst Tuesday of the month. For information call Diane @ 403-742-0903 or Val @ 742-5217. For more informa-tion, in Red Deer, call Fay at 430-347-3248, Clarice 403-341-4351 or email Red [email protected] for information.
Are you having problems with someone else’s drinking? We are an anonymous group of men and women who can offer encouragement and support. Call Al-Anon Family groups at 403-346-0320 for a list of meetings in Red Deer and the surrounding area.
Air Force Association of Canada. The aims and objectives of the Association are to preserve and perpetuate the traditions of the Royal Canadian Air Force and to advocate a profi cient and well-equipped Air Force in Canada. 703 Wing in Red Deer provides a forum for serving and former participants in military and civil aviation to meet and enjoy the company of like-minded people. 703 Wing members meet at noon every second Saturday of the month at the ABC Country Restaurant, 2085 50th Ave. in Red Deer for a luncheon and business meeting. Contact President Al Low at 403-341-3253 or [email protected].
Writers’ Ink, The Red Deer & District Writers Club has weekly meetings (every Tuesday) in the old farmhouse at Sunnybrook Farm (4701 30 St.) from 7 to 9 p.m. We meet, share our writing, and offer constructive criticism to one another. We also do our utmost to improve our craft by Skyping professionals in the fi eld of writing, by inviting guest speakers to our Spring Workshop and to the occa-sional meeting. Our professional library is increasing as is our knowledge gained from mem-bers who are constantly seeking new challenges and sharing successes and failures with the group. Guests are welcome!
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Thursday, October 3, 2013 Lacombe Express 9
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OPENING OPENING
In response to a number
of inquiries from residents,
the City of Lacombe would
like to remind everyone
that election signs are al-
lowed on both private and
municipal property. How-
ever, candidates must have
the private property own-
er’s consent to place a sign
on their property.
“This has become an is-
sue with residents because
of the increase in the num-
ber of election signs in this
election compared to pre-
vious elections,” said 2013
Election Returning Offi cer
Michael Minchin.
The City’s Land Use By-
law exempts election signs
for municipal, provincial
and federal elections from
requiring a development
permit. There are no re-
strictions on the number of
signs a candidate can post.
The City does not allow
election signage in or on
Lacombe Memorial Centre
property during Election
Day – Oct. 21 – since the
Lacombe Memorial Centre
is the location of the City’s
voting stations.
Election signs can be
placed on municipal prop-
erty, which include munici-
pal lands, parks, and boule-
vards.
The only restrictions ap-
ply to location relative to
roads to ensure that signs
do not interfere with the
orderly movement of pe-
destrians or vehicles, or
within sightlines required
under any City bylaw.
The province, school di-
visions and the federal gov-
ernment may have their
own rules covering the
placement of signs on their
property.
The City does not regu-
late signs on these areas.
The government of Al-
berta has developed guide-
lines concerning signs
along provincial highways.
The City uses these guide-
lines for signs along the
portions of Hwys 2A and
12 within the City’s cor-
porate boundaries. These
guidelines can be found on
the City’s election web site
page (www.lacombe.ca ) or
on the Alberta Transporta-
tion web site (http://www.
transportation.alberta.ca/
Content/docType233/Pro-
duction/elecsign.pdf. )
Candidates are responsi-
ble for removing their signs
no later than 72 hours after
the election day.
This includes the sign’s
panel, support structure
and any tie wiring used to
install and support the sign.
Signs may need to be re-
moved prior to the end of
the campaign if they pose
safety or operational haz-
ards.
Signs that pose any im-
mediate hazard or threat to
safety must be removed im-
mediately without notifi ca-
tion of the campaign offi ce.
- Vossen
“THIS HAS BECOME AN ISSUE WITH RESIDENTS
BECAUSE OF THE INCREASE IN THE NUMBER
OF ELECTION SIGNS IN THIS ELECTION COMPARED TO PREVIOUS ELECTIONS.”
MICHAEL MINCHIN
Rules regarding election campaign signs
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BY MARK WEBERLacombe Express
It’s a bright and exciting new chapter for the local offi ce
of the Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta.
Just recently, Kim Darbyson took the reigns as execu-
tive director for the Red Deer chapter after the organiza-
tion had gone for more than 18 months without one due to
lack of funding. But the board worked non-stop to make
sure programs continued and Darbyson is thrilled about
a promising future for the organization which was origi-
nally launched in the late 1980s.
They’ve also been able to secure United Way funding,
and staff are looking forward to some awareness and
fundraising events in the coming weeks as well. For one
thing, the Association has been given the Telus corner at
the Red Deer Rebels game on Oct. 18. October also happens
to be Learning Disabilities Awareness Month.
Another fundraiser come through Bikram Yoga, which
holds ‘Karma Yoga’ dates Oct. 10th. Portions of proceeds
from yoga clients those evenings will support the Associa-
tion.
“My heart really is with the non-profi t community,”
said Darbyson, who has also worked with the Central Al-
berta Science Network, Cosmos and the Central Alberta
Diversity Association. “I’ve always been very passionate
about the idea that people learn differently, and that they
have different strengths.
“You see children who you know are bright and that
they have so much potential, but for whatever reason it’s
not channeled or they aren’t making the connections they
need to make. This Association is doing some really cool
things that I haven’t seen before to engage children and to
cater to their ways of learning.”
Learning disabilities refer to a number of disorders
which can affect how a person acquires, organizes, re-
tains, understands or uses verbal or nonverbal informa-
tion.
It is estimated that 80% of learning disabilities affect
literacy.
According to the Association, these are life-long condi-
tions that affect up to one in 10 Canadians. This means
about 30,000 individuals in Central Alberta and 10,000 in
the Red Deer region need assistance.
Learning disabilities also cross all ages, genders, socio-
economic, cultural and linguistic groups.
They can range in severity and may interfere with ac-
quiring and use of listening, speaking and understanding;
reading including word recognition and comprehension,
written language and mathematics.
Fortunately, with correct intervention, support, educa-
tion and programs such as tutoring or social skills pro-
grams, persons with learning disabilities can achieve and
excel.
But misconceptions about learning disabilities are hard
to erase. People sometimes confuse disabilities in general,
such as various physical and intellectual disabilities with
learning disabilities.
And as Janet de Laforest, the organization’s director/
president points out, there can be a bit of a stigma at-
tached to having a learning disability as well.
Sometimes people are reluctant to either enroll their
children in a program or adults with learning disabilities
don’t want to admit that there is a problem in their own
ways of learning. “It very hard for some people to get past
that.”
de Laforest also said that battling with a learning dis-
ability can take a toll on a student’s sense of self-worth, as
they can be struggling to keep up with 20-some others in
the class on a particular subject.
Sometimes behaviour problems develop as it’s easier
to be seen having that issue than being seen as having a
learning disability.
As their web site points out, the LDAA is committed to
viewing ‘learning disabilities’ in a positive light as ‘learn-
ing differently’ and ‘thinking differently.’
“We want to help persons who ‘learn differently’ to
achieve their full potential. After all, persons who ‘think
differently’ have intelligence that is average to above aver-
age to gifted.
“These individuals also have the capacity to help our
society by thinking differently. Persons who ‘learn differ-
ently’ are often innovating and seeing new solutions.”
Looking ahead, the Association’s range of programs is
in place for the fall.
“What really has excited me is the board’s commitment
and energy,” said Darbyson.
“It really motivates me to make sure we have funding
in the future, that the community knows we are here and
that we are reaching the people (we need to).”
For more information, call the offi ce at 403-340-3885.
Check out www.LDreddeer.ca for more about their pro-
grams.
New chapter for local Learning Disabilities Association
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The Lacombe Express offi ce will be closed
Monday, October 14th for
Thanksgiving Day
Due to offi ce closure, early booking
deadline for the October 17th edition will
be Friday, October 11th at noon.
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Range of programming available for community
‘WE WANT TO HELP PERSONS WHO ‘LEARN DIFFERENTLY’ TO ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.’
JANET de LaFOREST
Thursday, October 3, 2013 Lacombe Express 11
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Advance Tickets Only.For Tickets or more info call
Esther 403-346-5983or Janet 403-346-5629
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PASSPORT LOST in Red Deer. Please call 403-341-9097 if found
LOST: Hyundai keyless fob and remote car starter with some regular keys.
Reward $100.Phone 403-340-1668
Personals 60COCAINE ANONYMOUS
403-396-8298
HairStylists 760JUST CUTS is looking for
F/T HAIRSTYLIST No clientele necessary.
Call Jen at 403-340-1447 or Christie 403-309-2494
Medical 790Registered Nurses
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Oilfield 800Oilfield 800
1ST RATE ENERGYSERVICES INC.,
a growing ProductionTesting company, based
out of Sylvan Lake, is currently accepting resumes for the following positions:
* ExperiencedProduction Testing* Day Supervisors* Night Operators
* ExperiencedProduction Testing
Assistants
If you are a team player interested in the oil and
gas industry, please submit your resume,
current driver’s abstract and current safety
certifi cates to the following:Fax 403-887-4750
Please specify position when replying to this ad.
We would like to thank all those candidates who apply, however only
qualifi ed personnel will be contacted.
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
TEAM Snubbing Services now hiring experienced
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Oilfield 800
Oilfield 800
1ST RATE ENERGYSERVICES INC.,
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HSC andSafety Coordinator
If you are a team player interested in the oil and
gas industry, please submit your resume,
current safety certifi cates to the following:
Please specify position when replying to this ad.
We would like to thank all those candidates who apply, however only
qualifi ed personnel will be contacted.
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Career Section
“Committed to enriching thelives of our workforce, while
Providing quality energy construction solutions”
Fluid Experts Ltd.Fluid Experts of Red Deer
is seeking experiencedClass 1 Operators
to haul clean fl uids for the Oil & Gas Industry. Home
every night, company benefi ts with exceptional
pay structure. Must be able to work on their own with
minimal supervision. Compensation based on experience. Fax resume w/all tickets and current
drivers abstract to: 403-346-3112 or email to: roger@fl uidexperts.com
Oilfield 800
Restaurant/Hotel 820
Restaurant/Hotel 820
RAMADA INN & SUITES REQUIRES
ROOM ATTENDANTS. Exp. preferred.
Only serious inquiries apply. Rate $13.50/hr.
Drop off resume at: 6853 - 66 St. Red Deer
or fax 403-342-4433
TAP HOUSE NORTH
(formerly Sam’s Cafe) is now taking applications for experienced SERVERS,
BARTENDERS, DISHWASHERS AND
COOKS. Bring resume to7101 Gaetz Ave. Red Deer
CHILES SANDBLASTING & PAINTING REQ’S
I Labourer & 1 Prepper, exp. would be an asset,
must have own transporta-tion. Wage is $15 - $18/hr. Please submit resume by
fax: 403-340-3800
CLASSIFIEDSTHANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
EARLY BOOKING DEADLINE
is Friday,
October 11 @ 5 p.m.for the October 17 publication
CELEBRATIONSHAPPEN EVERY DAY
IN CLASSIFIEDS
Mobile Poll Voting will take place on the 21st day of October, 2013. The Mobile Poll will be available between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., by appointment only. Any elector wishing to use this service must apply to the Returning Officer by Friday, October 11, 2013, by registering with Mr. Ross Pettibone at the City of Lacombe, at 403-782-6666.
Dated at the City of Lacombe, in the Province of Alberta, this 30th day of September, 2013
Michael Minchin Returning Officer
Notice of Mobile PollLOCAL JUSRISCTION: CITY OF LACOMBE , PROVINCE OF ALBERTANotice is hereby given that a Mobile Poll will be available for incapacitated elector voting at home, for the filling of the following offices:
E , PROVINCE OF ALBERTAailable for incapacitated elector voting at
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Office(s) Number of VacanciesWard or Electoral Division Number
Mayor 1 (One) N/ACouncillor 6 (Six) N/A
Ward or Electoral
CLASSIFIEDSdeadline: Monday @ noon
To place an ad, call Toll Free: 1.877.223.3311or email: [email protected]
Lacombe Express
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Please email resume to [email protected] or call Alex between the
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Send resume to:[email protected]
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Visit our website at: www.tornadotrucks.com
for more details. Our Company has an
enthusiastic fast paced working environment, with advancement possibilities for the motivated person, and offers an excellent benefi t package. fax
403-742-5544e-mail: hr@petrofi eld.com
Required ImmediatelyPARTS MAN
Parts man required forrapidly expanding HDParts Supply Store.
Must be able to workunsupervised in a fast paced environment.
Have experience in the heavy truck/trailer industry.
Must possess strongcustomer service skills.Above average wages,
benefi ts package.Apply with resume @
Artic Truck, Email: ron.cain@nfl eetsolutions.com
Fax: 403-348-5198
Trades 850 Trades 850
Service Plumbing & Heating is looking for
experienced residential and commercial service technician with current Alberta gas/plumbing
ticket. Benefi t package after 3 months, wages based on experience.
Email: [email protected] or fax to (403) 342-2025
SHEET Metal Installerfor HVAC Company.
Residential or retro-fi t exp. req’d. Great benefi t pkg. ALSO, Shop helper re-
quired. E-MAIL resume to: info@comfortecheating.
com or fax: 403-309-8302
Shipper / ReceiverAES INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES LTD.
looking for an energetic/ enthusiastic individual for our receiving department.
Fax resume to 403-342-0233
STAIR MANUFACTURERReq’s F/T workers to build
stairs in Red Deer shop. MUST HAVE basic car-
pentry skills. Salary based on skill level. Benefi ts
avail. Apply in person at 100, 7491 Edgar
Industrial Bend. email: [email protected]. and/or
fax 403-347-7913
Wanted experienced only, industrial preppers, paint-
ers and coaters for full time positions. Also looking for
a full time experienced yard person with forklift ticket. Fax resume to
403-346-0626 or email to nancy.hacoatings
@gmail.com
WELDER REQUIREDFor shop position forNational Coil Tubing
Manufacturing Company.Tig exp. REQUIRED.
8-5:30. Some OT. 9 days on,5 days off. Shift negotiable.
Salary based onexperience & qualifi cation.Email resume, complete
with references to:[email protected]
Truckers/Drivers 860
Truckers/Drivers 860
DRIVER req’d. for city & rural deliveries, must be able to work alone and with others. Duties incl. driving, shipping/receiving and customer service. Class 3 with air ticket and abstract is req’d. Drop resume off at Weldco #11, 7491 49th Ave. or fax to 403-346-1065. No phone calls please. Only appli-cants selected for an interview will be contacted.
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.
LIMOArrow Limousine.
Qualifi ed local p/t drivers for eves/wknds. We will train. N/S vehicles. Drug
testing mandatory. Patience a defi nite asset 403-346-0034
NEED experienced Class 1 drivers for short and long haul. Part time weekdays. Runs AB., SASK, Manitoba
& BC. Please callPROMAX TRANSPORT
at 227-2712 or fax resume w/abstract 403-227-2743
D&M Concrete (Lacombe)requires 3 Labourers to
work in the precast concretemanufacturing factory.
$15.39/hr. Email resume [email protected]
Misc.Help 880
Misc.Help 880
Academic ExpressADULT EDUCATION
AND TRAINING
FALL START
• GED preparation to start November 5
Gov’t of Alberta Funding may be available.
403-340-1930www.academicexpress.ca
DISPATCHER req’d. Knowledge of Red Deer
and area is essential. Verbal and written
communication skills are req’d. Send resume by fax
to 403-346-0295
EMF-NUTRITION (REDDEER LOCATION) has animmediate opportuntiy for a BAGGER (Packaging
Operator) Details at www.emf-nutrition.comWe offer competitivewages and employeebenefi ts. Apply; Email: [email protected]:715 Marion StreetWinnipeg, MB R2J 0K6
Person:4747-60th Street,Red Deer, Alberta
Fax: (204) 233-7245
Looking for reliable newspaper carrier for 1 day per week
delivery of theCentral Alberta Life
in the town of
INNISFAIL
Packages come ready for delivery.
No collecting.
Contact Quitcy at403-314-4316
NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED
For afternoon delivery
once per week
In the towns of:
BlackfaldsLacombePonokaStettler
Call Rick for more info 403-314-4303
NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED
To deliver theSYLVAN LAKE
NEWS & CENTRAL AB LIFE
1 day a week.
Please call Debbie at 403-314-4307
Orkin Canada is seeking full time Sales/Service
Technicians for Red Deerand surrounding area. Weoffer competitive salary/
bonus package, companyvehicle and various
benefi ts. Clean abstract amust. Interested
candidates please forwardresume to rsmith@
orkincanada.com or by faxat 403-279-4059
Misc.Help 880
WEEKEND dispatchersreq’d. immediately.
Knowledge of Red Deer essential. Will require good verbal and written commu-nication skills. Fax resume
to 403-346-0295
Contractors 1100BLACK CAT CONCRETE
Garage/patios/rv pads sidewalks/driveways Dean 403-505-2542
Eavestroughing1130CLEANING SERVICESSpecializing in eaves
trough cleaning, window cleaning & gentle washing
of vinyl siding.Pricing packages available.Free quotes, senior discounts.
403-506-4822
MassageTherapy 1280
Executive TouchMassage (newly reno’d)
(FOR MEN)STUDIO 5003A-50 st. Downtown 9 am - 6 pm. Mon. - Fri.
403-348-5650
Misc.Services 12905* JUNK REMOVAL
Property clean up 340-8666
Ironman Scrap Metal Re-covery picking up scrap again! Farm machinery,
vehicles & industrial. Serv-ing central AB. 403-318-4346
Moving &Storage 1300
BOXES? MOVING? SUPPLIES? 403-986-1315
Painters/Decorators1310JG PAINTING, 25 yrs. exp.
Free Est. 403-872-8888
Auctions 1530ACREAGE AUCTION
For Norm & Thelma LisselSunday October 6 - 10 a.m.Location: 4 miles North of Olds (Ford Dealership), to TWP 334 then West 1 mile to R.R. #20 -
then north 1 1/2 miles. Watch for signs..
Acreage equipment:
65 hp. Massey Ferguson with FEL loader, Shop
items, Wood working tools, Household items, Yard &
Garden. Antiques & Collectibles, Lots of
Medalta, Dining room set, Hutch, Side server,
Remington & Winchesters shotguns, Quad 4x4,
Honda 50 motorcycle, Just too much to mention.. Check the web for full
listing and pictures… Sale is subject to additions and deletion.. 5% admin fee..
Pilgrim Auction Service
403-556-5531 www.auctionsales.ca
BIG STRAPPERAUCTIONS
SALES EVERY WED. @ 6 pm.
Moose Hall 2 miles south of Ponoka
on 2A
1st. Antique sale Oct. 6 @ 1 pm.
403-304-4791 Check website for full listing
www.bigstrapperauctions.net
Clothing 1590MEN’S size L hunting/cam-mo jackets, etc. $100/all 403-342-5609
Equipment-Misc. 1620
CUSTOM built saw mill, close to $20,000 to build, all hydraulic operation,35’
long, V twin engine, $4500 obo 403-883-2013 403-740-53381
Tools 1640CUSTOM made router ta-ble w/brand new router $200 403-347-3712
Firewood 1660AFFORDABLE
Homestead FirewoodBirch, Spruce, Pine - Split 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472
FIREWOOD. Pine, Spruce, Poplar. Can deliver
1-4 cords. 403-844-0227
LOGSSemi 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. /
del. Lyle 403-783-2275
HouseholdAppliances 1710FRIDGE. Estate, white with top freezer. Good cond. $195. 403-986-2114
MCCLEARY FRIDGE, 4’x2’, $200. 403-314-0804
HouseholdFurnishings1720COUCH/Sofa bed, clean in
exc. cond. $125. Deck table, green metal with
glass top 38”x60” 4 chairs, w/ matching rocker chair (new was $700). Asking
$85. 403-352-8811
TABLE, round, Maple, 40”, 4 chairs. Exc. cond. $200.
403-352-8811
Misc. forSale 17603 BI-FOLD doors for 24” opening, 2 doors for 30” opening with hardware $20/ea; Canada hockey bag with wheels $20 403-346-9311
ALLIED FLOATING TANK DE-ICER, 1500 Watt. $15.
W.P. Brown SpeedySprayer Compressor.
For fi sh pond. $20.403-340-1644
BAR SINK, brand new. $60. 403-343-7884
CEDAR screen door. Brand new/never used. 36” X 80.5”. Comes with a set of new hardware. $60. Call (403) 342-7908.
FREE STUFF. 1980 solid wood cabinet stereo, wood highchair, small bookcase, kids toys 403-342-5609
KENMORE, dehumidifyer, 24L, exc. cond. $75.; 8’ live cactus plant, $50; wool accent carpet, clean, $20; Audrey Hepburn purse, $25.; 4 boxes, 12 gauge shotgun shells, $24. 403-352-8811
LINCOLN 225 WELDER with new helmet $200.
403-314-0804
OUTDOOR WILLOWBASKETS & CHAIRS. Ideal for holding a 10”fl ower pot. $25 each.4 chairs & 2 baskets.
403-346-7825
SNOWTHROWER Electric Murray
12 AMP/20”. Asking $75.
Call 403 358-3073
ZERO Halliburton Large Aluminum suitcase $100.
OFFICE CHAIR $15.2 BURNER Propane
Camp Stove $15.403-340-1644
PetServices 1820
AT RUFF N TUMBLE DOGGIE DAYCARE
AND KENNELSwe provide playand socialization
for your pet that will leave them happy and satisfi ed
at the end of the day!Daycare and overnight
stays available.Please contact us for
booking a stay or play day!Phone 403-782-5322.
Cats 1830 (2) BURMAN kittens.
$40/ea. 403-887-3649
SportingGoods 1860HOCKEY NET, like new $20 403-343-7884
SKIS, $100.403-343-7884
SNOW BOARD Boots, size 9 (2 pairs) $50 each.
1 pr. size 3, $20. 403-343-7884
FarmEquipment 2010TO RENT HAWKUS Quik pick custom bale hauling,
custom haul, 16 bale mover 403-588-1146
Farm CustomWork 2080CUSTOM CORRAL
CLEANINGBuit custom services
3 trucks, Bunning vertical beaters. JD 544 loader
403-588-1146
CUSTOM HEAVY DISCINGHay & Pasture Land
Subsoiling & Scraper WorkEquipment Rentals
Call Field 403-506-0592
MANURE SPREADERS FOR RENT,
3 Bunning manure spreaders, 3 different sizes, vertical beaters, custom corral cleaning with bunning
spreaders on truck, Phone 403-588-4787 Contact
Lawrence Buit 403-588-1146
Livestock 2100BILLY goat 3/4 Kiko, 1/4 Spanish, 4 1/2 yrs. old $350 from Cabrita Hills Farm at Boyne Lake, AB. 403-788-2442
Horses 214030” REG. Min. Mare, $750.
Reg. min. Filly, $750. 403-227-2680 or email
WANTED: all types of horses. Processing locally
in Lacombe weekly. 403-651-5912
Grain, FeedHay 2190TIMOTHY & Brome square bales, great for horses, ap-
prox. 60 lbs. put up dry and covered, $5/bale
Sylvan area. 403-887-2798
Condos/Townhouses3030AVAIL. Oct 1, 4 bdrm. townhouse, 4 appl., hard-wood, 2 parking stalls, close to shopping & schools. $1200 + util. + d.d 403-506-0054
LEGACY ESTSATE:Best Adult Retirement
Community 60+. 1 Bdrm. luxurycondo unit. $800 + utils.Call John 403-302-4444
SYLVAN 2 bdrm. newly reno’d, private entrance, close to shopping, avail.
Oct. 1, 403-341-9974
HousesFor Sale 4020
5 BDRMS. 3 full baths, 2 fi replaces, heated 28 30’ garage, large fenced lot,
RV parking. Call Bill or Pat owners 403-341-6204 or
403-350-0014
FREE MARKETEVALUATION
on your house in Lacombe or Lacombe county.
Call Lyle NielsenC21 Advantage Realty
403-358-8002
DUE TO A LARGEINCREASE IN BUSINESS,
PIKE WHEATONCHEVROLET
is currently seekingJOURNEYMANAUTOMOTIVETECHNICIANS
& SERVICE ADVISORS.We offer competitive
wages, a great workingenvironment, and a great
benefi t package.Please email resume to
Joey [email protected]
EAGLE BUILDERS (Blackfalds) requires 10
Precast Concrete Finishers. High school &
min. 2 yrs experience required. $25/hr. Find out more and apply online at
www.eaglebuilders.ca
EXP’D Siding installer with truck & tools. New const.
$100 per sq. We pay comp. 403-347-2522
F/T PAINTERCommercial/ResidentialBrush/Roll Application.
Exp. req’d. Vehicle req’d.Contact Drew at CCL
403-596-1829
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: [email protected]
JEETS PLUMBING& HEATING
1st or 2nd Year Apprentice.Competitive wages. Fax resume: 403-356-0244
LINE LOCATINGASSISTANTREQUIRED
Central Line Locating req’s a locator assistant. No experience necessary, willing to train. Must be physically fi t. Working
varied hours. Send resumes to: offi ce@
centrallinelocating.com Fax 403-747-3535
Offi ce: 403-747-3017
Celebrate your lifewith a Classified
ANNOUNCEMENT
TOO MUCH STUFF?Let Classifiedshelp you sell it.
Oilfield 800
PRODUCTIONTESTING
PERSONNEL REQ’D
Day Supervisors (5- 10yrs experience)
Night Supervisors (2-4yrs experience)
JOIN OUR FASTGROWING TEAM!!
Competitive Wages, Benefi ts, Retirement and
Saving Plan!
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must be able to Provide own work truck
• Leadership and Super-visory skills- mentor and train crew
• Strong Computer Skills• Operate 5000psi -
10,000 psi (sweet and Sour wells)
• Collect Data - pressure, rates, temperatures
• Assist in Rig in and Rig out of equipment
• Travel to and from locations across Western Canada
REQUIREMENTS:
• Valid 1st Aid, H2S, Driver’s License required!
• Must be willing to submit pre access fi t for duty test, as well as drug and alcohol
• Travel & be away from home for periods of time 21/7
• Ability to work in changing climate conditions
website:www.cathedralenergyservices.com
Methods to Apply:HRCanada@
cathedralenergyservices.compnieman@
cathedralenergyservices.comYour application will be kept strictly confi dential.
Professionals 810
An oilfi eld maintenance company offering a
competitive compensation and benefi ts requires a
full-time Accounting
Clerk/Payroll and Account
Receivable Support.This position requires
experience in all accounting functions, and
the ability to perform a variety of duties, including reconciliation of accounts, the preparation of company
payroll and associated government reporting
tasks. Some assistance to the accounts receivable department and offi ce
reception will be required. The successful candidate
will possess:• Strong initiatives• Good judgment in handling confi dential materials• Experience with MS
Offi ce products including Excel, Word, Outlook• Works well indepen-
dently and in a team environment
• Excellent communication and time managementIf you are interested in this
position, please forward your resume with the attention of Human
Resources to resumes@
newcartcontracting.com or you may fax it to (403) 729-2396.
Thursday, October 3, 2013 Lacombe Express 13
HousesFor Sale 4020
RENOVATED spacious 5 bdrm. home in Big
Valley, new kitchen and deck,renovated bathrooms
with a large jetted tub, new fl oor, new windows in some rooms, double lot, nice backyard with trees, single garage with heat
stove, May consider rent to own. Asking $115,000 obo.
Call Gord 403-710-4085
Acreages 4050
BUY OR SELL,CALL CORDELLAT MAXWELL
ACREAGE NEAR DELBURNE9.67 Acres.
1730 sq.ft. fully reno’d home.$379,900. 403-318-5478
CommercialProperty 4110
FOR SALE: Share ofcommercial building in
prime location in Red Deer. Returns averaging between
8-10% annually.Professionally managed.
Asking $220,000. Reply to Box 1060, c/o R. D. Advocate,
2950 Bremner Ave.,Red Deer, AB T4R 1M9
SUV's 5040
SUV's 5040
2008 JEEP RubiconWrangler 4X4, $20,888. 348-8788 Sport & Import
2006 TUSCON V6 fwd, orig. owner, ONLY 23,700 kms, $11,900 403-346-2867
Trucks 5050
REDUCED !Must Sell by Oct. 5
2010 Toyota Tacoma4x4 black with grey interior
4 cyl. 4 spd. Clean, great cond. 59,500 kms.
$20,500Call 403-396-5516
Trucks 5050
2008 CHEVY Colorado Vortec 3.7 L, 4wd, good tires & brakes, Linex box
liner & undercover. 783-2064
Motorhomes 5100TIFFIN PHAETON 2005
MOTORHOIME. 40’, diesel,3 slides, 41,000 miles. Verygood cond. 403-729-3242
Snowmobiles 51702011 POLARIS Assault, many new parts. $8200 obo 403-396-5314
Tires, PartsAcces. 5180
HITCHES (2) 3’ in width. $50. And a new hitch $150. 403-314-0804
AutoWreckers 5190RED’S AUTO. Free Scrap Vehicle & Metal Removal.
AMVIC APPROVED. We travel. May pay cash
for vehicle. 403-396-7519
Misc.Automotive 5240
SCRAP metal and cars, trades 403-304-7585
Service DirectoryService Directory
www.drakeex.ca
• Skidsteer Services
• Gravel Hauling
•Excavating
Your Quality Excavating Solution
403.304.3887
Advertise your service or business here for 3 weeks and receive the 4th week ABSOLUTELY FREE Call 403.782.5303
CareersSuccessful
Careers Start Here
Arnett & Burgess is now acceptingapplications for the following:
CLASS 1TRUCK DRIVER
Must have experience moving heavy equipment that is related to
pipeline construction.Clean abstract.
Competitive wage.Benefi ts available.
Please fax resumesto 780-372-4238
Or email to:[email protected]
CJ Enterprisesis currently accepting resumes for
the following positions:
• WELDERS • LABOURERS • PIPEFITTERS
• SUBCONTRACT CREW TRUCK OPERATORSPlease fax resume to 403-742-0241 or
email to [email protected].
Drop off resumes to 4701 - 42 St., Stettler
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
is currently accepting applications for:
Quality Control Managerto work from Stettler office.
QC Managers are responsible for overseeing and enforcing quality control pro-cedures as outlined in our Quality Control Policies and Manual. Candidate must have the following skills; a high level of attention to detail, knowledgeable and experience in Quality Control regulations, guidelines and industry standards.
Resumes are accepted by fax 403-742-0241,
e-mail [email protected], in person at 4607 - 42 Street, Stettler, AB
We are looking for a Service Advisor to join our team. Stettler Dodge and RV offers career potential for the right candidate with an automotive business aptitude, a strong work ethic, and can balance long term growth, retention and profi tabil-ity. Come join our customer service oriented team that prides itself on their product knowledge and delivering the best automotive service in the area while maintaining our commitment to quality, safety and time standards.
The idea candidate will have: • a passion for automotives, you need to know the product or have a willingness and
aptitude to learn • Service writing experience • Excellent customer service skills and detail orientated • Great communication skills, sales experience considered an asset • Ability to work in a fast paced environment with tight time constraints • Profi cient in computer software • Must have own CSA approved footwear • Must have a valid driver’s license
We offer: • Training • Great working environment • Opportunity for advancement • A proven successful method for maintaining/inspecting/repairing motor vehicles • A high level of ethics accountability • A team of professionals ready to help each other whenever possible • Benefi ts package • Competitive Pay Plan • An environment that is a pleasure to come to work each day
Appreciation to all who apply; only those candidates requiringan interview will be contacted.
Please apply in confi dence to this ad by replying via e-mail(attach your resume) to [email protected],or by fax to 403-742-3230, Attn: Service Manager
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A CHANGE?✓Motivated? ✓Goal Oriented?✓People Friendly? ✓Driven?
We have the position for you!
Heritage Chrysler Jeep now requires an experienced
SALES CONSULTANTA leader in the automotive industry, Heritage Chrysler Jeep sets the pace
for all others to follow when it comes to inventory, customer service, community service and commitment to people. We have premium new
and preowned vehicles to help suit any of our customer’s needs!
We offer a great compensation package with benefi ts along withcomplete training. Sales experience is not a must though preferred.
Look at Heritage Chrysler Jeep as the fi nal step to becoming an industry leader in customer service, job satisfaction and income.
Check us out at www.heritagechrysler.com
Fax or email resume to:Heritage Chrysler Jeep
General Sales Manager Attention: RYAN BOWES
[email protected]: 403.782.3360
We thank all those that apply. Only those selected will be contacted for an interview.
We are now hiring all positions, full and part time:
• Servers (for Dining Room and Sports Bar)• Hostesses• Line Cooks• Front House and Kitchen day and evening
Supervisors• Dish Washers• Bar Tenders
Boston Pizza is Canada’s #1 casual Family dining and sports bar concept. We offer competitive wages, a great work environment and career opportunities. We anticipate a December opening.
We will be hiring before our opening date with paid training occurring at our Red Deer locations, so you have the tools to succeed!
Please send your resume to Susan at [email protected] or call Sue at 403-342-4446 during regular hours.
Please note: all Serving Staff must have their Pro Serve certi cation to qualify for employment.
We are excited to be opening in Blackfalds. Thanks for applying!
Boston Pizza is coming to Blackfalds!!
Looking for a new pet?Check out Classifieds to
find the purrfect pet.
•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
14 Lacombe Express Thursday, October 3, 2013
Your Lacombe Express Sales Representative
Lisa Thompson
Horoscope
Aries, patience is a
virtue you possess,
and you must make the
most of your patient
nature this week. Keep
this in mind when
dealing with family
and coworkers.
Taurus, keep things in
perspective and you
will have your cake
and eat it, too. You can
coolly handle tough
situations, and that
ability serves you well
this week.
Your imagination is
working overtime this
week, Gemini. Channel
that creative energy
and get started on a
project you have long
been considering.
Cancer, you will be
very content for the
next few weeks. Enjoy
these good times and
invite those closest to
you to enjoy them
as well.
Leo, your heightened
sense of focus on a
particular task has left
you wondering how
to proceed in another
area of life. You may
want to seek the advice
of others.
Virgo, you may be
tempted to throw
caution to the wind.
While that may make
for a memorable
experience, it may not
prove wise over the
long haul.
You could get caught
up in a social whirlwind
this week, Libra. Keep
your feet on the ground
or you may be swept
away in all of the
energy.
Staying connected
to your feelings is
empowering, Scorpio.
Even if others don’t feel
exactly the same way
that you do, they may
go along with plans to
make you happy.
Sagittarius, indulgent
behavior won’t pay
off in the long run.
Moderation works
best, and you’ll be glad
you didn’t overindulge
after the fact.
Capricorn, work and
family responsibilities
have put you under a
lot of pressure recently.
You could be in need
of a respite, even if that
break is brief.
Aquarius, it’s quite
possible you will not
get much done this
week, as you may be
too busy encouraging
others rather than
focusing on your
own needs.
Compassion is your
speciality, Pisces.
Others appreciate
your warm nature, so
accept their gratitude
and affection.
ARIESMar 21/Apr 20
TAURUSApr 21/May 21
GEMINIMay 22/Jun 21
CANCERJun 22/Jul 22
LEOJul 23/Aug 23
VIRGOAug 24/Sept 22
LIBRASept 23/Oct 23
SCORPIOOct 24/Nov 22
SAGITTARIUSNov 23/Dec 21
CAPRICORNDec 22/Jan 20
AQUARIUSJan 21/Feb 18
PISCESFeb 19/Mar 20
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month 14. Our 50 states 16. Fiddler crabs 17. Them in Spanish 19. Texas Gov.
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hair fabric 26. Misery resulting
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31. A major division of geological time
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corded surface 44. A food additive to
enhance fl avor 45. Database
management system
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Finno-_____ language
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52. Owed as a debt
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fabric of silk, rayon or cotton
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mountain in Japan
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6. A British suspender
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scum residue 14. Atomic # 106 15. Mountain peak
covering 18. Request for quiet 19. Macaws 20. Lyric poems 22. #8 potassium
rich fruits 23. Star Wars’
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soil 28. Alias 29. Opening 31. Bones 32. Harlenquinade
clowning (Mid. Eng.)
33. Lose resilience 34. Syrian pound 35. Finishes 36. Held over
37. Brass that looks like gold
38. Cuddle 39. Small sailboat 40. Dorsal plates on
anthropods 44. A waterproof
raincoat 47. Latin: around
time of
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Now OpenNow OpenNo Appointment Necessary
Servicing All Makes and Models
Mon 8-5; Tues/Wed/Fri 8-6; Thurs 8-7; Sat 9-1
HERITAGE CHRYSLER JEEPLacombe, AB
Fire Prevention Week
Special FeatureSpecial Featurecoming next weekcoming next week
ARTS & LEISUREBY BRIAN VOSSENLacombe Express
At the annual Lacombe’s Got
Talent competition held Sept. 27
at the Lacombe Memorial Centre,
21-year-old singer, songwriter and
guitarist Emily Oud walked away
with the fi rst prize of $500 and blew
the minds of audience members
with a performance of her original
song Carried Away.
Oud said her participating in the
contest was a last minute decision.
Having been away from Lacombe
for two years while going to school
in Rochester, New York. When she
returned to Lacombe, Oud saw
some posters for the event that
caught her attention. She said that
she hadn’t performed in awhile and
decided to enter the contest.
“I love performing,” said Oud. “I
missed it.”
Interested in music from an ear-
ly age, Oud said her parents, who
played guitar and sang in church,
sparked her interest in music. She
has been writing songs since the
age of eight and got her fi rst guitar
at age 11.
Especially for those who heard
her performance on the Lacombe’s
Got Talent stage, it may be surpris-
ing to learn that Oud has no formal
music training. She said she taught
herself to play by ear, mimicking
sounds heard in other songs and
music. She then began putting
those sounds together and making
up her own songs.
Also interesting is that Oud con-
siders her involvement with music
purely a hobby at this point, albeit
one she is very passionate about.
She even decided against pursu-
ing a musical education and opted
instead to study photography and
graphic design.
“I was drawn to many different
aspects of creativity.” She added
that she sees both photography and
music as outlets for her creativity
and part of the reason she enjoys
both of them so much.
Much of the creative aspect in
Oud’s music is explored through
her songwriting process. She said
in order to write a song, she needs
to be inspired by something, unlike
other musicians she knows.
“I know some people who can just
whip out songs. But for me some-
thing will happen that either my
friends gone through, or I’ve heard
that someone has gone through or
my own personal experience and
I don’t know, it just comes I guess.
I sit down with my guitar usually
and then write down words.”
Carried Away, the song Oud per-
formed at Lacombe’s Got Talent,
was inspired by her own experience
from this past summer. She said it
was about embracing every moment
and cherishing the little things.
As a self-taught musician, Oud
does not read music. When she
writes songs, she only writes down
the lyrics. While performing, the
words remind her which cords to
play at which times, meaning half
of her song-writing process never
leaves her own head.
Sharing her songs is what Oud
enjoys about performing. She add-
ed she actually prefers performing
to larger crowds as it makes it pos-
sible for her to share without hav-
ing to focus on any one person.
That doesn’t mean that Oud never
has to overcome a bit of stage fright
though. She said that it is normal
for her to get butterfl ies before per-
forming, but her anxieties usually
disappear once she takes the stage.
“My hands (will be) shaking, all
of that,” said Oud. “But as soon as I
step on stage, I’m almost in my own
world.”
While music is only a hobby
to Oud at this point, she said she
would like to go further with it at
some point in the future. She has
been in contact previously with
record labels but the timing was
never right for her to start a career
in music.
Instead, Oud said she is happy to
test the waters of the music indus-
try at least for now. She said that
maybe it will lead to something big-
ger down the road and maybe not.
CARRIED AWAY – Emily Oud wowed the crowd at Lacombe Memorial Centre on Sept. 27 with her performance during Lacombe’s Got Talent. Brian Vossen/Lacombe Express
Emily Oud a favourite at Lacombe’s Got Talent
16 Lacombe Express Thursday, October 3, 2013LIFESTYLE
GET DOWN - Blueseros guitarist Gord Davies struts his stuff in a guitar riff during their performance.
Culture and HarvestFestival fast becoming tradition
Now fi nished its second year, the Lacombe Culture and Harvest Festival is well on its way to becoming
one of Lacombe’s most enjoyable annual celebrations.
The Festival started with a superb kick-off concert by children/family entertainer Fred Penner. Penner
played a sold-out show at St. Andrew’s Church on Sept. 26.
On Friday, the highlight of the Festival was the traditional Lacombe’s Got Talent competition. Ten fi -
nalists took the stage at the Lacombe Memorial Centre to strut their stuff and compete for the $500 grand
prize which was later claimed by singer/songwriter Emily Oud.
Lacombe Culture and Harvest Festival came to a climax Saturday night with the free classic rock con-
cert at Alberta Downs. Despite the cold, a large crowd gathered at Alberta Downs to see the Big Rocks
Band perform alongside Blueseros in a rock/soul/jazz concert.
Increasingly cold winds didn’t prevent anyone from dancing up a storm or sticking it out to the end of
the fantastic show by the two groups.
To top off the performances on Saturday night, those who braved the cold at Alberta Downs and those
who preferred to wait cozy warm in their cars were treated to a superb fi reworks display once after the
music ended.
THE CAT CAME BACK - Renowned children’s/family entertainer Fred Penner performs at St. Andrews United Church.
FINE FORM - Call Sturgeon attempts to get his rope around a cow during the Wild Cow Milking event at the Ranch Rodeo.
HOLD STILL - Cody Fasnough does his best to steady a cow while Austyn Chantler attempts to milk it and Call Sturgeon dismounts his horse to lend a hand.
KEEPING TIME - Blueseros drummer Wayne Moser keeps the beat during a show with Alberta Big Rocks Band at Alberta Downs.
STORIES AND PHOTOS BY BRIAN VOSSEN/LACOMBE EXPRESS
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It was volleyball at its fi nest.
In a Lacombe versus Lacombe
matchup, the Lacombe Composite
High School (LCHS) Rams and the
Central Alberta Christian High
School (CACHS) Knights senior
boys took to the court at LCHS to
battle it out this past Monday.
With both teams favouring an ag-
gressive and power-heavy style of
play, it made for an exciting game
to watch.
Despite establishing a lead early
on in the fi rst set, CACHS fell be-
hind when they backed off later
in the set and the Rams seized the
opportunity to gain control of the
court and the game.
Knights Coach Mel Brandsma
said that his team may have be-
come too confi dent after their lead
early in the fi rst set and as a result
backed off, allowing LCHS to close
the gap.
“We backed off and they respond-
ed,” said Brandsma. “We really
took our foot off the gas.”
Running on the momentum of
their fi rst set win, LCHS went on
to win the second set as well and
it looked like they might take the
game in a three set sweep. How-
ever, a Knights victory in the third
set broke the Rams momentum
and shook them up enough for the
Knights to take a second win in the
fourth set, forcing a fi fth set to 15
points.
Rams Coach Kevin Frank said
changes to the lineup in the third
set and a slow start for the Rams led
to that loss of momentum.
“We didn’t come out with a lot
of pop,” said Frank. He added that,
when his team needs to learn to
come back when it does lose mo-
mentum. “They need to learn to
bring the fi re back.”
While all the sets of Tuesday’s
game were close and fi lled with
highly competitive play, none
matched the electricity of the fi nal
set. The Knights were off to a great
start with a long string of point-
scoring serves but about halfway
through the set the Rams did man-
age to ‘bring the fi re back’, breaking
the Knights serve and going on to
win the fi nal set and the game.
Keeping control of the net was
key to winning the game, said
Frank.
“Whoever won the net won the
sets,” said Frank. He went on to
say that the Knights were able to
break the Rams’ momentum in the
third set by gaining control of the
net through great blocks and hits.
Frank added that it was the same
strategy the Rams used to regain
control of the game in the fi nal set.
“Winning the net gives you mo-
mentum,” said Frank.
Brandsma added that there were
too many unforced errors on the
Knights’ part and that the Rams ad-
justed much better to the Knights’
offensive. He added that, while the
Knights’ power may have been it’s
greatest strength, not all hits made
by the Knights were accurate, mak-
ing their power a null point.
The Rams victory over the
Knights brought their record this
season up to 2-1. For the Knights, it
was their fi rst loss of the season.
Brandsma said that losing isn’t
always a bad thing. He said that los-
ing a tough game forces the team to
learn more than they might from a
win
“You need these games,” said
Brandsma. “There should be more
of a learning curve after a lose than
after a win.”
There is a history between
the Knights and the Rams, said
Frank. Players from both teams
have played together at clinics and
drop-ins, creating an interesting
dynamic and great sportsmanship
between the two teams.
Frank called the relationship
between the LCHS and CACHS vol-
leyball teams ‘a rivalry in the abso-
lute best sense of the word’ and is
already looking forward to the re-
match between CACHS and LCHS
in early November where both the
boys and girls teams will play.
“It’s going to be fun,” said Frank.
“It’s just a great atmosphere.”
Lacombe school rivalry makes for exciting game
GOT IT - Knights setter Brendan Van Doesburg gets in position to set a teammate up for a powerful spike.Brian Vossen/Lacombe Express
18 Lacombe Express Thursday, October 3, 2013SPORTS
Amidst all the activity and excite-
ment of Lacombe Culture and
Harvest Festival this past week-
end, Lacombe & District Minor Football
held its Football Day last weekend at ME
Global fi eld.
The day started off with the Lacombe
Atom Chargers Jamboree in the morn-
ing. Eight teams (four from Red Deer,
two from Sylvan Lake and two from La-
combe) took part in the Jamboree.
Lacombe’s Pee Wee team, Lacombe
Explosion, was next to take the fi eld in a
match against the Stettler Panthers. The
Explosion won the game 42-28.
Finally, it was time for the Lacombe
Bantam Raiders game against the Stet-
tler Cougars. Emerging victorious from
a hard-fought battle on the gridiron, the
Raiders won the game 18-12.
Football Day was also the scene for an
announcement from the Lacombe Ath-
letic Park Association (LAPA), who rec-
ognized Richardson Pioneer, Gord Bam-
ford Foundation and the Rotary Club of
Lacombe for their contributions to kick-
start the fundraising drive for the fi nal
stage of construction at ME Global Field,
an eight-lane rubberized running track.
Lacombe fares well at Football Day event
Stories and photos by Brian Vossen/Lacombe Express
GET OUT - Lacombe Raider Bryce Woodrow knocks Stettler Cougar Will McDonald out of bounds with some help from his teammates.
CHARGE - Players from both Lacombe Chargers teams jump into action after the ball is snapped during the Lacombe versus Lacombe matchup of the Jamboree.
TOO SLOW - Lacombe Explosion player Richard Jans fends off and outpaces attacking Stettler Panther Kurt Heidecker.
QUICK KICK - Raiders Quar-terback David Mueller moves to recover the ball after his short kick in a risky play by the Raiders.
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