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Lacombe Outreach School provides a necessary option Range of different learning styles fits with students’ various needs

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express

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n education, there needs to be options.

That is the reason the Lacombe Outreach School exists according to Principal Rita Manning. “(Lacombe Outreach School) provides parents and students the option to learn in a different way.”

Manning added she knows of many students who would have dropped out of high school if they hadn’t had the option to get an education elsewhere.

“I think the more options you have for education, the more students will engage and finish their education,” she said.

Laurie Smith, family-school liaison for Lacombe Outreach School, said that she could speak at length about the difference the option of Lacombe Outreach School can make.

“I could go on for hours about amazing things.”

Smith went on to say that one of the most important things Lacombe Outreach School does is focus on the whole student. She added that, by the whole student, she means that the school focuses on the social and emotional needs of the student in addition to academic needs.

This is important to Smith as she said all the needs of the students need to be met in order for them to learn well.

Manning said that, in order to accommodate those needs, the school strives to provide a positive learning environment.

“The atmosphere here, our students report it as being very caring and very supportive,” said Manning.

Manning defines Lacombe Outreach School as a progressive alternate education program.

She said it is a program where students work one-on-one with teachers to plan a customized education program for each individual.

When a student plans a program with a teacher, they decide what classes the student will take and set guidelines for when the student will finish those classes.

As Lacombe Outreach School does not have many structured

classes where subject material is delivered by the teacher, the learning process at Lacombe Outreach School is largely studentled, said Manning.

Rather than traditional classroom settings, the school functions much like a large study hall, said Smith.

Students work while consulting teachers as needed to help explain materials or receive further instruction in problem areas. This allows for a great deal more one-on-one student-teacher learning than at larger schools.

This also allows students to learn at their own pace. Manning said teachers will set timelines for when students should complete certain modules, but they are flexible and those timelines can be shortened or lengthened.

“Everything is based on the students’ pace and what the students can do,” said Manning.

Attendance is something that differs for each student as well, and is set up by all students when they plan their educational program with a teacher, said Manning. Some students need to attend class everyday, while others can make do by only attending once a week, which is the minimum mandatory attendance for Lacombe Outreach School.

Hours at the School differ as well with it being open in the evenings of some days in addition to regular school hours, said Manning.

All kinds of students come to Lacombe Outreach School. Some of them are gifted learners who are trying to fast-track their education, others are slower learners who need a bit more time, some are students who can’t attend other schools because of problems with drugs, still others are older learners wishing to further their education.

Some students are even dual students who are taking additional classes while attending school at one of the other high schools in Lacombe, said Manning.

Grades 7-9 junior high students have a more traditionally structured education program. They have classes and teachers, but the entire program is delivered by only two teachers.

Currently there are 33 students

PRETTY PENCIL - Lacombe Outreach School Student J.J. Hazen displays one of her pencil drawings at the Lacombe Brian Vossen/Lacombe Express Outreach School Art Show and Sale on June 4. enrolled in junior high at the Lacombe Outreach School.

Manning said she finds teaching at Lacombe Outreach School more meaningful than teaching she has done at conventional schools.

She said she enjoys being with a student right from the beginning of their learning to the end.

Rather than teach a class of students something they may not be ready for and then send them off to learn something else, Manning

gets to connect with her students, she said.

“You start at where they’re at, where they are ready to learn,” said Manning. She said needing to use different methods to teach has also made her a better teacher.

Smith added that finding different solutions to students’ problems and using different teaching methods is something the staff at Lacombe Outreach School does often.

“We get forced to think outside the box,” said Smith.

Because the educational needs for each of the students at Lacombe Outreach School are different, not all of the students attend school here for the entire school year (which runs from September to July including summer school). By the end of school year though, Lacombe Outreach School will have served about 500 students. news@lacombeexpress.com

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New Lacombe chief of police sworn in

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express As Lacombe Police Service says goodbye to one chief of police, it welcomes another.

At a well-attended ceremony on May 31, Chief Steve Murray was sworn in, replacing former Chief Gary Leslie at the helm of Lacombe Police Service.

In an address at his swearing-in ceremony Murray said he was eager to start his new position.

“While being a proud member of this community is exciting, standing at the helm of one of the oldest Alberta police services – and in my opinion one of the best – is even more so,” said Murray.

He also spoke of the successes of the Lacombe Police Service so far, citing the recent citizen satisfaction survey where 72% of those surveyed were satisfied with the LPS. He also said he is happy for the opportunity to continue the work of Leslie and build on his success.

“I am extremely proud of the work our team has done to earn the respect and trust of the community,” said Murray. “I am eager to continue to build

NEW POST - Chief Steve Murray is sworn in by Assistant Chief Judge W. A. Skinner as the new chief of the Lacombe Police Service. on our heritage and to embrace our future as LPS continues to bring value to the community we serve.”

Police Commission Chair Tammy Gagnon said that Murray’s desire to build on Leslie’s successes and dedi-

cation to continuing excellence were some of the things that made the commission feel he was right for the job.

“The commission was particularly impressed with Inspector Steve Mur-

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ray’s can-do attitude, his capable leadership style and his commitment to continuing the great work done by his predecessor to modernize the police service.”

Murray also stressed once again his belief that the best police services are integrated with the community. He said that the police service needed to “Engage our community as equal partners” in order to accomplish the goal of keeping Lacombe a vibrant community where people

can work, play and live safely.

Murray began his career with the Lacombe Police Service as a constable in 1999. He has since risen through the ranks while obtaining a varied and extensive education in police leadership. Some of Murray’s achievements include earning a certificate in Technical Crimes Investigator from the Canadian Police College in 2002, a certificate in Police Leadership from Dalhousie University in 2007 and a Cer-

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tificate in Executive Police Leadership from Harvard/ University of Ottawa in 2010.

Murray has also spent time conducting undercover investigations in the areas of technological crime, cyber-crime and major crimes. He has training and experience in emergency preparedness and disaster response and has also delivered the DARE program to Lacombe’s children throughout his career. news@lacombeexpress.com

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Lacombe Fish and Game hosts annual youth event

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express Lacombe Fish and Game held its annual Youth Fishing Day on this past Saturday. Families and anglers of all ages gathered at the Len Thompson Trout Pond to enjoy a day of fishing and to encourage youngsters to participate in the sport.

“It’s a very convenient way to at least spark some passion for fishing,” said Grant Creasey, programs chair for Lacombe Fish and Game and a member of the club for 25 years.

Children who participated were able to interact with fish not just by trying to catch them, but by helping stock the pond with 200 young trout as well.

“That is what they most look forward to,” said Bernie Street, fishing chair for Lacombe Fish and Game.

“It’s stocking and getting to see the fish up close.”

Youth were also able to practice their skills in a casting competition, where

anglers who could cast into an inner tube placed in the pond won a free Len Thompson hat. For the hungry angler, a free barbeque was also provided to those in attendance.

Youth Fishing Day is an event that has been held since the creation of the Len Thompson Trout Pond, said Creasey. Both the idea for creating a trout pond and holding a Youth Fishing Day came right after the pond, originally intended as only a storm water retention pond to service the development of English Estates centre, was created in 2003. Creasey said he and Lacombe Public Works Superintendent Dave Powell saw the pond as an opportunity for Lacombe Fish and Game to do something for the community.

As such, in 2004 Lacombe Fish and Game Association began stocking the pond with Rainbow Trout and today the Len Thompson Trout Pond functions both as a storm water retention

pond and a popular fishing hole within Lacombe’s city limits. That same year began the Lacombe Fish and Game’s tradition of hosting a Youth Fishing Day and it has been held on the first Saturday of June ever since.

One of the mandates of the Alberta Fish and Game Association is to promote conservation of Alberta’s sustainable resources among youth. This was one of the reasons Lacombe

Fish and Game decided to create the Len Thompson Trout Pond, said Creasey, to encourage young people to fish and initiate the connection between youth and the natural environment.

He added it is not usual to have a fishing pond within a city’s limits, so it is an interesting feature for Lacombe. He added that it is not uncommon to see children cycling to the pond to fish during the summer when the weather is nice.

Clearly, Lacombe Fish and Game has been successful in getting young people interested in fishing through the Len Thompson Trout Pond and Youth Fishing Day. This is an important accomplishment as Creasey and Street said that it is important to have young people to carry on the traditions of Lacombe Fish and Game.

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fyi EVENTS Join us at Camp Curious for an educational good time! We explore weekly themes through crafts, games, guest speakers, water play, exciting weekly field trips and song! Our activities are targeted to explore and facilitate camp values as well as foster personal camper growth. Weeks 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, and 8 include Red Cross Swimming Lessons. Registration is underway. For more information, call Ashley at 403-885-4677, email campcurious@blackfalds. com or visit the Blackfalds town website at www.blackfalds.com.

Drop in Pool Tournament runs every Saturday from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Lacombe Hotel.

Lacombe Farmers Market will be held 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, jewelery, birdhouses, bedding plants, meats and more. Call 403-782-4772 for more information.

Pause Musicale - student concerts will be held the fourth Friday of each month from noon to 12:30 p.m. at St. Andrews United Church (5226 51 Ave.) Lacombe Writers Group - do you like to write? Would you like to share your work with other writers? Whether you write memoir, fiction, poetry, or essays we would love to have you join us. We are a gentle encouraging group with writers of different genres and we meet about every two weeks on Mondays at 7 p.m. It will be held at Calvary Evangelical Free Church (4619 C&E Trail). For information, call 403-885-4251.

Band of Brothers - Band of Brothers challenges men to an adventure: Reclaiming their hearts to God. It is a chance for men to be real about life and faith in a confidential and informal setting.

They meet Monday evenings at the Youth Unlimited building located in downtown Lacombe.

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Love to sing? H Hearts of Harmony, a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, is an a cappella chorus for Central Alberta women of all ages who love to sing and harmonize. Rehearsals are Monday nights from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Davenport Church of Christ (68 Donlevy Ave.) Join us any Monday night, you will be welcomed. Experience the joyful sound of four-part harmony with a group of wonderful women. For more information, call Nancy at 403-357-8240, or our director, Sheryl @403-7424218 or check out our web site at www.heartsofharmony.ca.

Coffee Time at the Lacombe Legion

Lacombe Memorial Centre (521450th Ave) at 6:15 pm to join the tour. Refreshments and a presentation by The Green Pantry will follow. Phone Pamela at 403782-5061 for more information.

Making Mud Pies - messy treats you can make with kids and friends.

We will be making treats like mud pies, smoothies, smoothie pops, and fruit kabobs. $20. The event takes place June 12th from 7 - 9 p.m. at 5005- 49th St. Knit and Chat at The Crafty Lady on June 13. Come join us for three hours of knitting (or crocheting), chatting, laughing, and refreshments. $5 fee. Every

in the coming months and are free for immigrants. Conversation topics will help to promote orientation to Canadian culture and life in our community. For ESL Level 1 and 2 the sessions are held on Tuesdays from 10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; for ESL Level 3 and 4 on Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Location is the Immigrant Centre #202, 5000 Gaetz Ave. Contact Elzbieta at 403-346-8818 to register or for more information.

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.

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Gatherings run from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Lacombe Legion.

Old-time dances run at the Red Deer Legion every Wednesday 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.

Lacombe & District Garden Club’s annual Perennial Exchange and Garden Sale will be held June 6 from 3-7 p.m. at #33 Cameron Cl. in Lacombe. Bring some seeds, seedlings or divisions of your perennials to exchange for something new or just come out to see what great plants and garden accessories we’ll have for sale! All proceeds go to the Dorothy ‘Dot’ Adamson Scholarship Fund. Phone Pamela at 403-782-5061 for more information. The Club also invites you to a tour of our members’ gardens on June 18th. Please meet at the

Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. at The Crafty Lady - 5009 50th St. The grand opening of the Lacombe County Trail runs June 15 at 2 p.m. at the Agriculture and AgriFood Canada Lacombe Research Centre. It’s hosted by Lacombe County and CARTS. There will be a barbecue, a few speeches and lots of time to enjoy the trail. Bring your family, friends and neighbours to enjoy the trail and the beauty it has to offer.

Thirtieth Antique Equipment Show – L.A. Vintage Machinery Club garage sale runs June 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the club building on the Central Alberta Agricultural Society Grounds.

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The Central Alberta Refugee Effort (C.A.R.E.) offers opportunity for immigrants to practice speaking English in a fun way.

Weekly conversation groups are organized at different times

Membership is $15 per year.

Contact Betty Peers at 403782-9968 or blog lacombeartclubwordpress.com. Meetings runs in LMC Credit Union Room at 5214 50 Ave. in Lacombe.

Clive TOPS - need help losing weight? Then join Take Off Pounds Sensibly. The next meeting is May 09 from 9-10:30 a.m. at the Clive Christian Fellowship Church.

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 – June 18, Sept. 17, Oct. 15 and Nov. 19. May is National Celiac Awareness Month. Being awareness month. They would like to announce the formation of Stettler Celiac Support Group, meeting in the Board room of the Stettler

Hospital, the first Tuesday of the month. For information call Diane @ 403-742-0903 or Val @ 742-5217. For more information, in Red Deer, call Fay at 430-347-3248, Clarice 403-3414351 or email Red DeerCeliacs@ yahoo.ca for information.

The Parkland Handweavers Guild meets the second Monday of the month (not July or August) at Sunnybrook Farm at 7 p.m.

New and experienced weavers welcome. For more information contact reddeerweavers@ gmail.com, Darlene 403-7493054, Margaret 403-346-8289, Amy at 403-309-4026.

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.

Blackfalds United Church Youth Group takes place from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Fridays.

Youth from Grade 4 up are welcome to attend. Check our web site at blackfaldsunitedchurch.com or phone 403-8854780 for more information.

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 proficient and wellequipped 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 403-3413253 or amlow@shaw.ca.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous is a 12-step support group offering a solution for all forms of food addiction. No dues, fees or weigh-in. Central Alberta groups meet in Red Deer, Lacombe and Rimbey.

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A bullying solution It’s about time.

The federal government has pledged $250,000 to fund a Red Cross anti-bullying program through the Department of Canadian Heritage. While details of the program are difficult to find and fairly vague at this point, it seems the program will see 2,400 youth aged 13 to 17 trained by Red Cross on how to deliver anti-bullying workshops.

Conrad Sauvé, secretary general and CEO of the Canadian Red Cross, has said that “The Red Cross has been working for many years in Canada to engage youth and harness their leadership to prevent bullying and harassment.”

This is a great plan. Not only will it hopefully go towards combating the growing problem that is bullying, it will help make leaders out of young people, something we think everyone is in favour of.

There is also solid theory being the program’s plan of attack. Who better to tackle the problem of bullying than young people themselves?

Interestingly, Lacombe recently beat the federal government to the punch in using such an approach. While he was still at the helm of the Lacombe Police Service, former Chief Gary Leslie asked Grade 6 students at the an-

nual Mayor for a Day event to help him devise an antibullying strategy by sharing their ideas on how to deal with the problem.

It seems like a simple and straightforward idea, but we think that Lacombe should be commended for getting there before anyone else. As Leslie said, the kids are the ones this issue affects, they should have some kind of say in how it is dealt with.

In our opinion, it’s about time someone actually tried to get the kids themselves involved in the fight against bullying. Children have usually been the ones causing and falling victim to bullying, therefore it makes sense that they should be involved in the solution as well.

For years, we have tried telling children about the bullies, the bullied and the bystanders. However, those messages always came from adults. Getting youth actively involved in an anti-bullying program is an approach that hasn’t really been tried until now.

In theory, having youth directly involved with working towards a bullying solution seems to be the most effective way to prevent bullying.

It’s a shame that it took so long for someone to realize this approach. Now, we can only wait and hope that it works.

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My uncle Fred died recently, and the world lost a truly kindhearted man. His presence will be missed, but his legacy of kindness will live on.

His wasn’t the big-event, the splashy show of doing something good, the type of thing that dazzles your mind but that you quickly forget. His was the small, apt kindness that warmed your heart and snuggled into your memory. A kind word. A smile. And often, just being there for you.

More than ever, we need kindness. Our society is becoming more aggressively competitive. Today, it’s only winning that counts. How you play the game only matters when it helps you win the game.

We are entertained by violent actions and by violent language. It’s the cutting comment and putdown that get the applause.

These are not the types of behaviours that foster acceptance,

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McTAVISH respect or trust, attributes that are essential for social cohesion.

In other words, our social fabric is fraying because aggression, competitiveness and violence are shredding our social bonds.

But we are not powerless. We can do something to counteract the shredding.

We can be kind.

It can be as easy and simple as saying thank you. Whenever I buy lunch from a fast food outlet, I make a point of saying, “Thank you for making my lunch.” Invariably, they break out into a smile.

I’ve just made their day, in a positive way, and their smile warms my heart.

We can practice random acts of kindness. When we notice an attractive outfit, it’s easy to compliment the person on their outfit.

We can buy a few $5 gift certificates from a coffee shop and hand them out at random. We can hold the door open for someone, or let someone who seems to be in a hurry go ahead of us in line. We can donate used books to a school library or nursing home or seniors’ residence.

The idea for random acts of kindness apparently started in 1982 in Sausalito, California, when Anne Herbert scrawled “Practice random acts of kindness and senseless acts of beauty” on a place mat. The idea caught on because the act of kindness benefits the giver as well as the receiver.

Acts of kindness trigger good feelings and reduce stress. An act of kindness triggers the release of dopamine (the feel-good neu-

rotransmitter) and oxytocin (the social bonding hormone). It also triggers the vagus nerve, whose effects are known as the relaxation response.

And those are just the effects it has on the giver and the receiver.

Each act of kindness re-weaves a thread in our social fabric.

The idea of random acts of kindness has grown to the point that The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation has its own web site with ideas, information and resources.

Remember, it doesn’t take a huge effort or big dollars to be kind. A kind word and a smile don’t cost a penny and yet, they’re a priceless gift.

Thank you, uncle Fred.

Troy Media columnist Anne McTavish is a conflict coach and lawyer. Her book, Beyond Anger Management, is due for release shortly. Her column is distributed through www.troymedia.com.

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Calendar lottery winning family off to Disneyland

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express One Lacombe area local will be taking a vacation thanks to a recent lottery windfall.

John Beach was the most recent monthly holiday jackpot winner in the Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation’s Calendar Lottery.

Beach said he didn’t expect to win and never even bothered checking winning ticket numbers on the lottery’s social media sites.

“I had forgotten all about it,” said Beach.

Winners of the lottery are typically notified via phone or mail.

However, after Beach’s name was drawn for the Victoria Day Holiday Jackpot of $12,000, Beach first learned of his good fortune when a friend from Medicine Hat called to congratulate him on winning the money. “I didn’t believe (my friend) so I had to check it out,” said Beach.

Once learning that his

friend’s phone call was no prank, Beach starting thinking of where to take his vacation. He said he will be taking his family to Disneyland using his winnings. Beach said he doesn’t often give to charities because he does not enjoy being pestered for money.

In the case of the Heart and Stroke Calendar Lottery however, Beach said the price was right. He bought a three-pack of the calendars, gave one to his children, one to his wife and kept a third for himself. He said it was actually his wife’s calendar that had the winning ticket.

In the future, Beach will most likely continue to support the Heart & Stroke Foundation by buying tickets for the calendar lottery as long as the price stays reasonable, Beach said.

He added that he likes the idea of a cash calendar lottery over some other fundraising lotteries because there is more you can

do with cash prizes.

Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation’s Calendar Lottery announces one winner of $3,000 each day as part of the lottery.

In addition to the daily $3,000 winner, there is also a $10,000 weekly winner each Friday, a $20,000 monthly winner the last day of each month and a $12,000 monthly Holiday Jackpot winner on a different holiday each month.

Funds raised by the Heart & Stroke Foundation’s calendar lottery go towards such initiatives as funding stroke research and helping to promote heart-healthy lifestyles. news@lacombeexpress.com

BIG PRIZE - John Beach and his children Jonathon, Jessica, Evan and Emily show off the calendar that won them $12,000.

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More than $10,000 for orphanage

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express Zap! Theatre completed its five show run of the musical comedy Jitterbug Juliet on last month raising $10,221 for the Christian Life Orphanage in Mwanza, Tanzania.

“It is absolutely phenomenal the amount of support this project has garnered,” said Daniel Allers, general manager and founder of Zap! Theatre. He added the funds generated by the play are impressive considering the group did not charge a ticket price, but accepted admission by free will offering. Zap! Theatre has been using its performances to raise money for the Christian Life Orphanage since its inception in 2012. It has already raised enough funds to build a proper dormitory for the orphanage.

Currentlythe 32 boys in the orphanage are living in a three-bedroom house, said Allers. The dormitory is currently under construction and is near completion.

Zap! Theatre now hopes to use the money it raised from its most recent production to furnish the dormitory with bunk beds, mattresses and mosquito netting, as well as covering operating costs of the facility.

The Christian Life Orphanage was started in 2005 by Tanzanian couple Patrick and Bernice Mwanuti for street orphans in Mwanza. The couple ran the orphanage out of a three-bedroom home they owned, though they themselves lived in another building.

While Allers is the founder of Zap! Theatre and acts as the organization’s manager, he said it is Debbie Zepick who brought Christian Life Orphanage to his attention.

Zepick got involved with the orphanage after her son came into contact with it during a side stop on his way to Kilimanjaro from Burundi on a mission trip.

Meanwhile, to ensure all of the funds raised by their shows go towards helping the orphanage, members of ZAP! Theatre donate their own funds to cover the costs of productions. Zepick said that she is impressed by this dedication . “It’s amazing,” said Zepick. “This is a very unique group of people. It’s humbling really.” news@lacombeexpress.com

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Wolf Creek covers deficit with reserves

BY AMELIA NAISMITH Black Press Wolf Creek Public School’s $1.62 million deficit for the upcoming academic year is completely covered by reserves, officials said.

The school district’s operational reserves total $5.75 million, the capital reserves $2.64 million and the unrestricted net assets equal $317,467.

Roger Hall, assistant secretary-treasurer, projects $83 million in revenue and $84.8 million in expenditures.

‘IF WE DIDN’T HAVE THE RESERVES AND STUFF TO CARRY FORWARD AND PLAY WITH YOU’D SEE MORE REDUCTIONS IN STAFFING AND PROGRAMMING THAN WHAT YOU’RE SEEING WITH THIS BUDGET.’

“That was when gas was $1.10,” said Trustee Lorrie Jess, who’s concerned how rising fuel prices will affect that budget line.”

Hall added that is definitely one of the budget risks. “It is something that could potentially occur.”

Hall is projecting an overall reduction in funding of $290,200 for transportation.

Jurisdiction reserves took a $2 million hit; dropping from $7.2 million to $5.7 million. Total revenues are also down $2.3 million. Part of the decrease comes from the lack of the fuel program as well as the Alberta Initiative for School Improvement program, which equalled $491,000.

However, not every area was hit. There were increases in gifts and donations and mitigation funding.

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JOE HENDERSON “If we didn’t have the reserves and stuff to carry forward and play with you’d see more reductions in staffing and programming than what you’re seeing with this budget,” said Joe Henderson, secretary-treasurer.

School boards across the province were hit by the provincial government’s budget and Hall said WCPS will see a significant decrease in funding. Provincial funding is down $2 million and there’s a decrease of $179,000 from the federal government as well.

Of the total deficit, $805,000 comes from schools and instruction support. The school’s subgroup itself is actually looking at a surplus of $130,079 while instruction support runs a deficit of $935,000.

“The $935,000 is primarily distributed in the inclusive (education) area,” Hall explained.

“Right now we have allocation that’s available for inclusive ed.”

WCPS carried a balance of $893,000 forward from spring allocations; it was left as reserve. In the fall, Amber Hester, assistant superintendent of student services, will allocate the money to inclusive education students.

The transportation department is also running a deficit.

The fuel rebate program was dissolved, which provided up to $400,000.

Henderson said the mitigation funding is a new grant to ease boards into the funding cuts made by the province.

The average teacher cost decreased, contributing to the smaller deficit.

Of the board’s total funding, 95% comes from the government and 80% of the total budget covers staffing alone.

“When anything has to change in a school you have to look at cuts to staffing, basically,” said Hall.

WCPS in down almost 10 teachers and 30 non-certified staff members. There’s also a projected 90 students decrease for the 2013/14 budget said Hall. Enrolment decreases lead to funding decreases.

Hall added the expenditures for the district have also decreased by $2.7 million.

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June means party time in Lacombe

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express For the month of June, the City of Lacombe will be promoting neighbourhoods to get together to plan and host their own block parties however they want. Sonya Beauclair said the month-long promotion is a good excuse to have some fun.

“Who doesn’t want to have a giant barbecue?”

To help residents host a successful party, the City of Lacombe has posted a fool–proof guide to block party planning on its web site. The guide includes everything necessary to have a successful party such as forms for road closures, check lists and even ideas for party games and activities.

Beauclair said the block parties are a great way for residents to get to know their neighbours. It also builds stronger, friendlier communities, she said.

“It’s nice to know your neighbours and be able to say ‘Hi’ and chat on the street.”

She added that block parties can help build safer communities as well.

The more people know their neighbours and what goes on in their neighbourhood, the more likely they are to spot something that is out of place, she said.

There some extra incentives to host a block party this year as well. Central Alberta Co-Op will be having a block party pack prize draw for 40 buns, 40 burgers and a condiments pack to help winners put on their next block party.

Beauclair said the draw will be held at the end of June.

Entries can be made at the Lacombe Farmer’s Market at City Hall or via email to Beauclair.

While the City promotes June as block party month, neighbourhoods are not limited to hosting get-togethers at this time. As long as the proper permits are obtained, block parties can actually be held any time of year, said Beauclair.

Anyone hosting a block party is encouraged to send feedback to the City of Lacombe about the event.

Photos are also more than welcome.

Copies of the block party planning guide can be found online or received via an email request to Beauclair. Hard

copies of the guide can be picked up at City Hall.

For more information about block party month, visit the City of Lacombe web site at www.lacombe.ca or email Sonya Beauclair at sbeauclair@lacombe.ca. news@lacombeexpress.com

QUEEN’S HONOUR - From left, Town of Blackfalds CAO Corinne Newman and Corporate Services Director Donna Anderson received Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medals for their work with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.

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BY MARK WEBER Lacombe Express Central Alberta singer/songwriter/guitarist Jamie Woodfin continues to see his career and musical creativity steadily build in momentum.

Word is spreading about the talented local artist and he looks forward to a busy summer and a recording stint in a Calgary studio later this month.

“We’ve been writing and writing, and looking at songs,” he explains, adding that collaborating with other songwriters has been a creatively-rich season as well. He’s also looking forward to teaming up with musicians that have played with country singer Gord Bamford, plus several experienced players who are sure to lend plenty to the CD’s production.

“We’re going to be putting out a few singles that we are really going to push. It’s kind of a guessing game at this point – you’ve just got to try for it and see where it gets you.”

He’s also excited about a major gig leading into the Ponoka Stampede in late June as well. Woodfin and his band will be performing in the cabaret following the Jace Harty Memorial PBR Bull Riding event on the evening of June 24.

It’s the key kick-off event for the Ponoka Stampede, and tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster.

He’ll be featuring lots of his own original material plus plenty of covers from the legends of classic country to popular modern country singers such as Eric Church and Jason Aldean. He particularly admires Church, who he describes as one of the more modern day ‘outlaw’ type of country singers. “I think he will rise to become someone like a Merle Haggard or a Waylon Jennings.”

Woodfin, who is originally from Ponoka, has long been drawn to making and performing music.

He first picked up guitar when he was about 13. A penchant for the drums and a powerful singing voice soon surfaced as well.

Through high school, he played in a band called The Dirties that were refining their own unique punk/rock sound.

It took a little bit of getting used to when it

came to performing, but Woodfin soon found himself comfortable onstage.

“I remember the (initial) fear in playing, but when all was said and done the rush we felt after the fact.” During his years with The Dirties, the band produced an EP featuring songs that were written by the group. “I was probably 14 or 15 years of age when I started writing.”

As their high school years wound down, band members started going their separate ways. Woodfin kept playing but it took awhile before he found other musicians he felt comfortable teaming up with after being with such a tight group for so long. A career in music wasn’t what he opted for at the time, but as he began increasingly busy in construction, his passion for songwriting and performing never waned.

And as he grew older, Woodfin also began to find country music extremely compelling.

It was also back in 2009 that a trip to Nashville proved something of a turning point.

Visiting sites like the Grand Ole Opry and just soaking up the magic and history that are intrinsic to ‘Music City’ helped to further cement his devotion to his songwriting/performing goals in the country genre.

He’s enjoyed watching his musical goals come to fruition, and is thrilled with the opportunities that continually surface. Connecting with audiences provide all the inspiration he needs to stay focused on honing his skills as well.

“When you play a show and you can see the effect on audience members – or when someone comes up to you after and tells you how much they enjoyed it,” he adds, reflecting on what he loves about his craft. “If I could be onstage almost every night, that’s where I would want to be.”

Meanwhile, Woodfin is clearly devoted to his craft and grateful for the opportunity to share it anytime with audiences.

Ultimately, it’s all about being real and Woodfin has no trouble being open and authentic about his own life and experiences.

“It seems like every show that we do leads us to another event,” he says, clearing relishing every moment of the journey.

“So it’s kind of a stepping stone game.” editor@reddeerexpress.com

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Lacombe Flying Club promotes aviation through annual breakfast

AIRBORNE – A vintage Piper Aircraft prepares for take-off after flying in to visit the Lacombe Flying Club’s annual Fly-in Drive-in Breakfast.

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hether h ether h it i was for for love love off airi planes, love of cars, or just wanting to be fed, Lacombe In Drive In Flying Club’s Annual Fly Fly-In Drive-In Breakfast was the place to be this past weekend.

Despite somewhat poor weather, hundreds flocked to the Lacombe Airport for breakfast and a chance to see all kinds of aircraft and vintage automobiles. Organizer Ron Wright said that the Lacombe Flying Club is extremely grateful for the locals’ support of the event and the club itself.

“We really appreciate the support of the town,” said Wright.

This year, numbers were down somewhat at the Fly-in Drive-in Breakfast, as cloudy skies and rainy weather prevented a lot of planes from flying into the airport. Wright said at most, 30 or so planes touched down for the event.

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th he annuall breakfast breakf kfast has has seen However, the as many as 80 aircraft come in for the event when flying conditions have been favourable added Wright.

Wright more favourable, Not everyone who attended the breakfast flew in or came for the planes though. Lovers of vintage automobiles also had a chance to see some classic cars courtesy of the Central Alberta Vintage Auto Club who stopped by on their way to another event, said Wright.

All kinds of aircraft could be seen at the airport on Saturday as well. Everything from home-built to vintage aircraft could be seen at the annual breakfast, he added.

Lacombe Flying Club’s Fly-in Drivein Breakfast is very valuable to the strength of the Club as it build camaraderie, said Wright. He said the event also gives people a chance to speak to pilots and learn more about the planes and other aircraft as well.

“I think it promotes aviation,” said Wright.

When the Lacombe Airport was first built, it was locals who raised the funds for its construction, said Wright. To thank the community for its support, the Lacombe Flying Club started the Fly-in Drive-in Breakfast in 1964, he added.

Today, it continues simply as tradition. On a good day, Wright said the Club will feed as many as 1,600 people. On a poor day, the Club still manages about 500, he added.

Wright stressed again how appreciative the Lacombe Flying Club is for the support of the community. He added that many of the Flying Club’s members are not pilots, but volunteer with the Club simply because they see the importance of the Club and the value of the Lacombe Airport. news@lacombeexpress.com

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SPORTS The Blackfalds Pee Wee Warriors land the gold

WINNING TEAM - The Blackfalds Pee Wee Warriors are all smiles after they took gold at a tournament in Okotoks last month.

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express The best offence is a good defense.

While some might say the opposite is true, the strategy certainly seemed to work for the Blackfads Pee Wee Warriors when they defeated the Red Deer Chiefs B1 Team 6 - 2 last month at home.

Blackfalds also played the Chiefs B2 Team on June 5th but no results were available at press time.

“When they play defensively, they seem to do really well,” said Coach Jason Nikolai. He added that good goaltending, strong defense and strong passing are the key strengths that have helped the Warriors have such a successful season.

That season is coming to an end with only one game left in regular play. It has been a good one for the team as the War-

riors have played well in regular and exhibition play. The Warriors took gold at a recent Okotoks tournament and the team boasts an 8-1-1 regular season record, which will make them a strong contender in playoffs.

“We’ve been improving all year,” said Nikolai. He added that the team is known for playing well under pressure.

“I find that when we go to tournaments, they play even better.”

Even though Blackfalds has a smaller pool of players to draw from, the Warriors have proven that they can compete with larger centres. Nikolai said that this is true even though his team has a wide variety of experience in its players.

“We’ve got everybody from kids that have played for seven or eight years to players that this is their first year playing,” said Nikolai.

Coach Randy Trevors said that the key to overcoming this disadvantage is practice.

“It’s all in the practicing,” said Trevors.

“You’ve got to show the kids what they are doing well and what they are doing wrong.”

He added that, while this style of coaching develops a strong team, it isn’t enough.

He said that it is also necessary to have the players respect coaches and to respect them in return.

It is a relationship Trevors said exists on the Warriors bench.

While defense is one of the Warriors greatest strengths, it is still something the team will need to continuously work at if they want to do well in playoffs. Trevors said that lacrosse is a high scoring game and that makes defense all the more important. He added that the team’s defense

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could always do with a little more discipline, as the players tend to get lax after scoring a few goals.

Trevors added that passing, another strength for the team, will save the Warriors from having to do a lot of running in post-season games.

“Lacrosse is a very face-paced game.”

As with most sports, conditioning is important in lacrosse.

Trevors said this is another strength that the team has and one they are constantly working on.

“The kids are really good at conditioning. You don’t even have to tell them. They go out, they do their workouts and get ready for the game.”

The Blackfalds Pee Wee Warriors next game is 6:30 p.m. on June 6 at the Blackfalds Multiplex. news@lacombeexpress.com

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Thursday, June 6, 2013

Lacombe Karate and Kickboxing brings home hardware

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express Lacombe martial artists have had a strong finish to the year.

Last month, 45 students from Lacombe Karate and Kickboxing competed in the 35th Annual Western Canadian Karate Championships, hosted by Cheney’s Zen Karate & Kickboxing in Red Deer.

It was a strong wrap to the season which is mostly dormant for the summer months - as the students brought home 37 medals.

Sensei Clint Robison, head instructor of Lacombe Karate and Kickboxing, said that his students earned their successes through hard work and dedication. He said that he had been training with students for upwards of a month to prepare for the tournament.

“Because of the time you have invested in them, you are going to have a better result in the long run,” said Robison.

Robison said that martial arts is fun, but it takes a great deal of dedication and discipline to succeed. He said that he is proud to share in the achievements of his students

knowing how much effort they have put into them.

Two students in particular placed well in the tournament. Both Tymen Green and Peter Narapakone came home from the tournament with two gold medals each, both of them placing first for their division in the kata and sparring events.

The Western Canadian Karate Championships is the best-attended tournament Lacombe Karate and Kickboxing participates in all year.

Robison said about a third of his 160 students compete in the tournament and he has about 20 students that compete in other tournaments year round.

He added that students at Lacombe Karate and Kickboxing are highly encouraged to compete, but it is not mandatory.

“I emphasize that I want them to compete so they can get experience and grow as martial artists.”

He added that the more ambitious of his competitors compete in tournaments in Calgary, Edmonton, sometimes even Saskatchewan in addition to the Red Deer tournament. news@lacombeexpress.com

INSPIRATION – Ian and Sarah Pollock show off the medals they won at the 35th Annual photo submitted Western Canadian Karate Championships.

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Thursday, June 6, 2013

First Man-Up Basketball Challenge a success Photos and story by Brian Vossen/Lacombe Express

VICTORIOUS – The blue team poses with medals and coaches after being crowned gold medal champions of the first ever Man-Up Basketball Challenge.

DODGER

L

acombe recently played host to players were local, some players came from as far the first annual Man-Up Bas- away as Yellowknife. news@lacombeexpress.com ketball Challenge.

Alberta Conference President Kenneth Wiebe, Presented by the Alberta ConferPastor Lyle Notice, Olympian Gerald Kazanowski ence of the Seventh-Day Adventist and CUC Vice-President for Academic AdministraChurch in partnership with the U.S. tion Joy Fehr cut an official NBA net in place of a Consulate and CUC, the event was a ribbon to kick off the Challenge. four-day camp designed to help players improve their basketball but also help players learn to use their skills on the court in other areas of life as well.

Players were broken up into teams and played a tournament during the camp as well where the Blue Team were crowned the champions, being the first ever players to lay claim to the Man-Up Basketball Challenge Trophy.

Man-Up featured much more than basketball. Basketball greats Gerald Kazanowski and Jerome Williams took part in the Man-Up Basketball challenge by sharing their knowledge of the sport with the younger players. Not only that, but Williams and Kazanowski also did some speaking and told players of life lessons they had learned through sport.

The Man-Up Basketball Challenge began the morning of May 30 with a ‘net-cutting’ ceremony in place of a ribbon cutting. Guest speakers such as Alberta Conference President Kenneth Wiebe, CUC Vice-President Joy Fehr and Kazanowski.

On June 2, the camp concluded with the presentation of the Man-Up Challenge trophy, medals to the top two teams in the tournaments and awards to recognize the tournament MVP and other players of special significance.

About 50 players participated in this FOCUSED – Zion Notice sports a look of determination as he sets – Akeem Ambrose winds his way through opponents during a year’s Challenge. While most of the himself up for a layup shot.

LET THE GAMES BEGIN

scrimmage at the event.

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Thursday, June 6, 2013

Lacombe Express

deadline: Monday @ noon

CLASSIFIEDS To place an ad, call Toll Free:

1.877.223.3311

or email: classifieds@lacombeexpress.com Announcements .......0005-0030

Items to Buy/Sell ....... 1500-1940

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Agricultural ................ 2000-2210

Financial ....................4400-4430

Garage Sales .............. 0100-0650

For Rent ..................... 3000-3200

Transportation .......... 5000-5240

Employment .............. 0700-0920

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Coming Events

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

Coming Events

52

ART SHOW/SALE - Paintwerx Studios June 7th - 9th Fri. 6-9, Sat. 11-9, Sun. 11-3 Almost 200 framed pieces on display. All sizes, styles, subjects, medians, price ranges avail.

95 Piper Drive. 403-986-2600 Buying or Selling your home?

Check out Homes for Sale in Classifieds

Women’s Classic Golf Tournament 16th Annual Support local Breast Cancer Initiatives and have a great day golfing with your women friends Red Deer Golf & Country Club MONDAY JUNE 17 9:00 a.m. Shotgun For more details call Arlene 403-877-8411 June 403-347-0137 Ken 403-340-4460 Registration is limited Reserve your spot now!

TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.

60

Personals

Women’s Classic Golf Tournament

COCAINE ANONYMOUS 403-304-1207 (Pager)

16th Annual

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What’s Happening #50 - # 70

52

Support local Breast Cancer Initiatives and have a great day golfing with your women friends Red Deer Golf & Country Club MONDAY JUNE 17 9:00 a.m. Shotgun For more details call Arlene 403-877-8411 June 403-347-0137 Ken 403-340-4460 Registration is limited Reserve your spot now!

Lost

54

LOST: Black male cat, 2 years old with small white patch on chest.

Went missing near Sacred Heart Church May 18th.

Answers to “Spirit”. We miss him a lot and will provide a reward if found!

403-302-2814.

LOST: Beige Alaska Jacket, possibly left at Tim Horton’s.

REWARD. 403-343-7712

Found

56

FOUND - white, curlyhaired dog in the Rosedale area. Male, no tattoo or collar.

Looks to be Bichon Frise.

Contact 403-986-3598, leave message please.

FOUND Saturday morning at the Oxbow dog park: Pierced Earring. Phone to identify: 403-343-6257 leave message.

You can sell your guitar for a song... or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and we’ll sell it for you!

CELEBRATIONS HAPPEN EVERY DAY IN CLASSIFIEDS

Caregivers/ Aides

710

Caregivers/ Aides

710

REQUIRES

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We are looking for a caring professionals who are leaders and want to work in Supportive Housing.

Wages: Based on qualifications and years of experience.

Submit resumes: Email: jobs@connectingcare.ca Only successful applicants will be notified.

Celebrate your life with a Classified ANNOUNCEMENT Looking for a place to live?

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Oilfield

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Oilfield

800

STETTLER, AB REQUIRES

HEALTH CARE AIDS Facility - A 104 suite full service Designated Supportive Living and Independent Living Facility

We are looking for a caring professionals who are leaders and want to work in Supportive Housing.

Wages: Based on qualifications and years of experience.

Submit resumes: Email: jobs@connectingcare.ca Only successful applicants will be notified.

Hair Stylists

760

JUST CUTS is looking for F/T HAIRSTYLIST No clientele necessary.

Call Jen at 403-340-1447 or Christie 403-309-2494

Oilfield

800

RED DEER based hot shot company looking for exp’d driver. Scheduled days off, medical benefits, above average salary. Must have clean abstract. Fax resume, abstract and current oilfield tickets to 403-342-2152. No phone calls accepted.

1ST RATE ENERGY SERVICES INC., a growing Production Testing company, based out of Sylvan Lake, is currently accepting resumes for the following positions:

* Experienced Production Testing * Day Supervisors * Night Operators * Experienced Production Testing Assistants

Currently accepting resumes for the following: Assistant Manager Senior Safety Supervisors Health & Safety Manager Shop Labourers All applicants must have current safety tickets for position applied for.

Email resume and Safety Tickets to: sitesafe@telusplanet.net No phone calls please.

Oilfield

800

LOCAL SERVICE CO. REQ’S EXP. VACUUM TRUCK OPERATOR Must have Class 3 licence w/air & all oilfield tickets.

Fax resume w/drivers abstract to 403-886-4475

SITE SAFETY SERVICES INC.

Operated by Connecting Care - A leader in seniors’ supportive housing management in Alberta.

STETTLER, AB

Oilfield

Road Train Oilfield Transport Ltd is looking for journeyman picker operator.Top wages/ benefits. Safety tickets req’d.

Fax or drop off resume 403-346-6128 No phone calls.

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If you are a team player interested in the oil and gas industry, please submit your resume, current driver’s abstract and current safety certificates to the following: Fax 403-887-4750 lkeshen@1strateenergy.ca Please specify position when replying to this ad.

We would like to thank all those candidates who apply, however only qualified personnel will be contacted.

Classifieds Your place to SELL Your place to BUY

Ameritest Inc a professional well testing company is looking for experienced night and day supervisors for the North Dakota and Montana areas.

Candidates must have a valid passport and be able to pass a back ground check. This is year round work on a 20 day on and 10 day off schedule.

Please send your resume to hr@ameritest.us.com Only possible candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.

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

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

To place a Classified listing, call 403-346-3356.

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Thursday, June 6, 2013

Oilfield

800

Restaurant/ Hotel

820

LACOMBE SUBWAY has a permanent-part time position available, 35 hours/wk.

Must be willing to work any shift.† No experience CLASS 1 LOW BED necessary.† Wage is TRUCK DRIVER $12.00/hr.

HINTON, ALBERTA Apply in person to: Alstar Oilfield is looking for a #1 4730 51st Avenue or highly motivated individual email: focused@telus.net† to join our Team.

No phone calls please.

Alstar has been serving the oil and gas construction Sales & industry since 1969.

• • • • •

If you have….

Minimum 5 Years with Class 1 Low Bed Experience hauling Cats, Excavators, and Side Booms Clean Abstract Winch Tractor Experience Off Road Oilfield Experience

If you Desire to be Part of a Growing Company Please email your resume to: hr@alstaroilfield.com Or fax to 780-865-5829 Please Quote Job # 1210 on Resume “Committed to enriching the lives of our workforce, while providing quality energy construction solutions”

Distributors

830

STETTLER SALES & RENTALS LTD. is seeking a F/T PERMANENT COUNTER SALES PERSON. Successful applicant will have good computer and customer relationship skills. Previous counter experience and equipment or construction related experience will be an asset. We offer competitive wage and benefit packages.

To join our team please fax resume to 403-742-8777 or email darryl@ stettlerrentals.com

Trades

850

Trades

850

Misc.

Help

880

880

Misc.

Help

Handyman Services

1200

GREYSTONE Handyman Services. Reasonable rates. Ron, 403-396-6089

Petrofield Industries is accepting resumes for: Assembly Department: Industrial Painters, Electrical Technicians; and Labourers. Our Company has an enthusiastic, fast paced working environment with advancement for motivated individuals, and an excellent benefit package. Please forward resume to hr@ petrofield.com or Fax 403 742-5544 WATER WELL DRILLING COMPANY IN BENTLEY REQ’S EXPERIENCED

WATER WELL DRILLERS HELPER with class 3, air. All safety tickets required.

Meal and Accommodation provided when out of town.

Fax resume with drivers abstract: 403-748-3015

Truckers/ Drivers

860

CALNASH TRUCKING LTD PONOKA, ALBERTA REQUIRES:

Dispatcher Position Responsibilities include: Coordinating equipment and personnel for rig moves and service work.

Computer skills and knowledge of the trucking industry, drilling rigs and oilfield equipment, transportation rules and regulations would be an asset. Will train right candidate.

Guaranteed hours.

Experience preferred.

Competitive wages and benefit packages included. Fax resume to: 403-783-3011 email: hr@calnashtrucking.com Only individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls.

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

CLASS 1 drivers req’d for ELECTRICAL APPRENTICE flat deck work. Steady year 3rd or 4th yr. Must have round work. Benefits, exc.

Residential experience. wages and safety Fax resume to EXPERIENCED bonuses. Successful Fluid Experts Ltd. 403-347-5745 candidates must be hard Oilfield Construction Is seeking to hire Shop working, must know your EXP’D SIDER, must have Lead Hands Hand for our Red Deer load securement and love truck and tools. We pay location. This position is driving as you will be compensation & top dollar. a fulltime and is a salary Experienced traveling throughout BC, Call 403-347-2522 based position with Oilfield Construction AB, SK & MB. Please fax company benefits. Duties EXPERIENCED repair resumes and drivers abLabourers include maintain shop and person req’d for local truck stract to 1-855-784-2330 inventories, loading of company. Work involves Industrial Painters DRIVER with clean Class trucks with fluid products all aspects of heavy truck 1 or Class.2. Bus driver or and blending of KCl and trailer repair and disAlstar Oilfield is looking for a semi driver exp. preferred products in shop. This is a manteling. Must be highly motivated individuals physically fit. HD MechanMust be availl eves. and 24 hr on call basis position to join our Team in both wknds. Looking for both when on duty. Ideal ic or equivelant experience Hinton and Fox Creek.

P/T & F/T candidate will have a We offer competitive Alstar has been serving the wages, benefits weekends Fax resume to 347-4999 mechanical aptitude with a oil and gas construction or email to: class 1 license with fluid off. Fax resume to industry since 1969. frontbus@platinum.ca hauling experience. Fax 1-855-784-2330 or call resume w/all tickets and FILLED! F/T TRUCK drivers req’d.

If you have a Desire to be current drivers abstract to: Minimum Class 5 with air Part of a Growing Company F/T SATELLITE INSTALLERS 403-346-3112 or email to: and clean abstract. Exp. Please email your resume - Good hours, home every roger@fluidexperts.com preferred. In person to Key to: hr@alstaroilfield.com night, $4000-$6000/mo.

Towing 4083-78 St. Cres.

Please Quote Contractor must have truck Red Deer.

Job # 1209 on Resume or van. Tools, supplies & IN SERVICE SHOP, exp’d ladders required. Training with farm equipment and For detailed job description provided, no experience Misc. the ability to weld. Apply Please email needed. Apply to: fax 403-341-5622 Help hr@alstaroilfield.com satjobs@shaw.ca Or visit our Career Section INDUSTRIAL painter 4C’S TRAILERS in at: www.alstaroilfield.com required for a sandblasting Lacombe is HIRING! We & painting shop.

Must pass are looking for a general “Committed to enriching the drug/substance testing. labourer/trailer technician. lives of our workforce, while Fax resume to NEWSPAPER Previous mechanical/trailer providing quality energy 403-340-3800 experience preferred, and CARRIERS construction solutions” ability to do heavy lifting.

REQUIRED JOURNEYMAN H.D. Benefi ts after 3 months, MECHANIC req’d immed. for very busy heavy equip. full time Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.

For afternoon Starting wage is sales lot in Innisfail. Wage delivery range $25. - $35/hr depending $14-$16/hr. Email resume to 4cstrailers@telus.net Landcore Technologies once per week on exp. Fax resume to or call 403-782-4879 Inc. is a leading provider of 403-227-5701 or email: Rathole and Pile Driving bouvier9@telus.net Academic Express In the towns of: services throughout ADULT EDUCATION Western Canada. We are NEEDED F/T Service Person AND TRAINING for after sales service and currently seeking a Blackfalds set up of manufactured full-time Journeyman or Lacombe and modular home.

Must 3rd/4th Year Heavy Duty FALL START Ponoka Mechanic for our Ponoka have exp. in roofing, siding, • Community Support flooring, drywall, paint etc., Stettler location. We offer Worker Competitive wages and competitive wages with an • Women in Trades health plan avail. Apply to • Math and Science in excellent benefits plan.

Call Rick James at M & K Homes, Duties will include, but are the Trades for more info 403-346-6116 not limited to: • GED classes days/ - Heavy Truck and Trailer evening 403-314-4303 maintenance and repair - Light Duty Pick-up Gov’t of Alberta Funding maintenance and repair may be available.

- CVIP inspection -Heavy off-road equipment 403-340-1930 maintenance and repair www.academicexpress.ca SIDING INSTALLER Candidates should own NEWSPAPER with or without trailer & X-STATIC their own tools, class 5 CARRIERS tools. F.T. year round IS NOW ACCEPTING drivers license, Heavy REQUIRED work, must have truck and APPLICATIONS FOR Duty Trade Certification.

2 yrs. exp. 90 cents - $1 Experience in welding and FEMALE pat down per sq.ft. 403-358-8580 fabrication an asset (but To deliver the person req.’d in bar. not necessary). Successful SYLVAN LAKE No exp. necessary.

Western Masonry candidates should excel in Apply in person after 3 pm.

NEWS & Structures oral communication skills, CENTRAL AB LIFE F/T bricklayers and Laborers.

F/T sales and customer problem solving, and Must have own service associate, bilingual working with others.

1 day a week. transportation. Fax French/English an asset.

To apply, either email resume to 403-340-0762 Hourly wage plus benefits. resumes to info@ Please call Debbie or email resume to email: landcore.ca or fax to at 403-314-4307 tom@westernmasonry.com careers@buyairsoft.ca 403 783 2011

880

Trail Appliances has always offered excellence in sales, delivery, customer service, and after-sales support.

The Company is currently looking to fill the following positions at our Red Deer location.†

Massage Therapy

ASIAN Executive Touch Exclusive for men. Open 9 am - 6 pm. Mon. - Fri. 5003-50 St. 403-348-5650

CONTRACT SALES ADMINISTRATOR Misc.

P/T CUSTOMER SERVICE REP Trail offers excellent training and a competitive compensation and benefit package. Start your career with a well known and respected company, become a member of the successful Trail team by applying in person to: Chris Sturdy in person at 2823 Bremner Avenue.

Security checks will be conducted on successful candidates.

Business Services #1000 - #1430

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

Contractors

1100

BLACK CAT CONCRETE Garage/patios/rv pads sidewalks/driveways Dean 403-505-2542

1280

Services

1290

5* JUNK REMOVAL Property clean up 340-8666

IRONMAN Scrap Metal Recovery is picking up scrap again! Farm machinery, vehicles and industrial.

Serving central Alberta.

403-318-4346

Moving & Storage

1300

BOXES? MOVING? SUPPLIES? 403-986-1315

Meow!

Firewood

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

Auctions

1530

Moving Auction Sale

The Classifieds Are the Cat’s Meow.

Area shoppers know the Classifieds are the purr-fect place to find a bargain. In the Classifieds, you can track down deals on everything from collectibles to cuddly kittens. It’s easy to place an ad or find the items you want and it’s used by hundreds of area shoppers every day. The Classifieds Are the Cat’s Meow.

For LEN & MARION MCARTHUR & guest consigners Sunday June 9/13 Time 10 a.m.

219 -1 St. Huxley AB Watch for signs

Yard & garden items, Troy bilt snowblower, Bolens ride on lawnmower, Gas weedeater, 4- 12 ft. steel gates, 3pth blades, Collectibles, Household & Furniture, Tools. Just too much to mention.

The McArthur’s have lived in Huxley for over 30 years & now have moved into Three Hills, Painters/ everything must go...

Decorators Lots of misc. items Sale is subject to additions and deletions. 5% admin PAINTING BY DAVE fee applies.. Lunch Interior, Exterior, New Construction. Comm/Indust. available.. “No Cheques”..

Visa, Mastercard, Debit.

2 Journeyman w/over 50 And Good old cash.. See yrs exp. %15 discount for U all out at the sale.. seniors. Free estimates.

PILGRIM AUCTION All work guaranteed. We 403-556-5531 carry WCB & Liability www.auctionsales.ca Insurance. 403-307-4798

1310

FIREWOOD. Pine, Spruce, Poplar. Can deliver 1-4 cords. 403-844-0227 Now Offering Hotter, Cleaner BC Birch. All Types. P.U. / del. Lyle 403-783-2275

Garden Supplies

Household Appliances

1130

GUTTERS CLEANED & REPAIRED. 403-391-2169

1710

WHIRLPOOL washer and dryer 6 yrs. old, $600/pair, highchair $50, playpen $50 all like new 403-304-9610

Stereos TV's, VCRs

1730

MAGNAVOX am/fm radio with cassette player $20 . ***SOLD***

Misc. for Sale

1760

COMPUTER Chair, $20; Corner computer stand, $20; 403-986-2849 NEW twin fitted and flat sheet set, pillowcase, cream, 80% cotton $15 403-309-7787 ROMAN STACK RUSTIC DECORATIVE BRICKS. 57 of them at $1.50 each.

403-346-6058

Musical Instruments

1770

GUITAR, Black Segovia, like new. $150.

403-343-0858

Cats

1830

KITTENS TO GIVE AWAY. 403-597-9243

Dogs

1840

SHELTIES 4M, 1F, vet checked, ready to go $500/ea.

403-722-3204 846-0198

Sporting Goods

1860

WORLD famous, 2 compartment, 4 man, RUBBER RAFT. Can attach motor to back. Used only once. $200. 403-343-0858

Your Ad could be

HERE

We’ll do it all...

Call E.J. Construction Jim 403-358-8197 or Ron 403-318-3804

Eavestroughing

1680

15’ LAUREL LEAF WILLOW 6-8’ NORTHWEST POPLAR & BROOK POPLAR Beautiful trees. You dig.

Please phone 403-302-1919

CONCRETE???

MAMMA MIA !!

Soffit, Fascia & Eaves.

403-391-2169

1660

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Thursday, June 6, 2013

Grain, Feed Hay

Agricultural #2000 - #2290

Farm Equipment ..............2010 Haying Equipment ............2020 Tractors ............................2030 Combines & Headers ......2040 Fertilizer Equipment..........2050 Misc. Farm Machinery ......2060 Equipment Wanted ..........2070 Farm Custom Work ..........2080 Farm Auctions ..................2090 Livestock ..........................2100 Livestock - Exotic..............2110 Sheep ..............................2120 Poultry ..............................2130 Horses ..............................2140 Horse Boarding ................2150 Riding Supplies ................2160 Horse/Stock Trailers ........2170 Pasture Wanted ................2180 Grain, Feed, Hay ..............2190 Seed Grain ......................2200 Seeding & Tillage ............2210

Farm Custom Work

2080

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

Livestock

2100

ANGUS BULLS, large selection of quality 2 yr. olds & yearlings, performance info avail, fully guaranteed.

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BLACK ANGUS YEARLING BULLS Quiet disposition, quality genetics and semen tested Vaccinated.. Also 2 yr. old avail. George Lane 403-885-5732 or Ross Lane 403-860-2973

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

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Almost 11,000 sign petitions to keep Michener open Close to 11,000 ‘Keep Michener Open’ petition signatures have been collected since signature collection began just eight weeks ago. “This is a major milestone in the ďŹ ght to keep the Michener Centre in Red Deer open for the 125 vulnerable individuals who have called it home for decades,â€? said AUPE Vice-President Jason Heistad. “Keep Michener Open volunteers have collected 10,990 signatures so far. The vast majority of signatures are coming from Red Deer and more signatures are being gathered every single day.

Signature collection will continue throughout the summer. “Red Deer’s Progressive Conservative MLAs Mary Anne Jablonski and Cal Dallas should be very concerned. They need to listen to those who elected them.

They need to stand up for their community or the community will elect people who do.�

AUPE President Guy Smith said the amount of support to keep Michener open from all over Alberta has been “tremendous�. “That support has only grown since the Redford government announced plans to axe $42-million from the $96-million budget for disability services.�

More than 3,700 letters have been sent to Premier Alison Red-

YOUNG SUPPORT - Friends and supporters of the Michener Centre gathered alongside 32 St. in Red Deer recently, including young Emily Ratkovic, 3, to rally against the closure of the facility. ford, Honourable Frank Oberle, Jablonski, Dallas, Wildrose Leader Danielle Smith, Raj Sherman and Brian Mason urging the government to keep Michener open.

As well. Red Deer City council, the Red Deer Public School Divi-

sion, the town of Innisfail, the Town of Springbrook, the Town of Penhold, the Town of Bowden, the Town of Olds, local 054 (Edmonton Catholic teachers) and local 80 (Red Deer Catholic teachers) of the Alberta Teachers As-

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sociation, the Society of Parents and Friends of Michener Centre, all Alberta opposition parties and many more organizations have come out against the closure of Michener. “There are more communi-

ties and organizations out there about to make their opposition to the closure public as well,� said Heistad. “The Redford government must address the concerns over its decision to close Michener.

There is no shame in listening to the public. There is no shame in turning a wrong into a right.

Keeping Michener open for the residents who currently reside there is the right thing to do.�

Michener Centre is home to some of the most developmentally disabled adults and seniors in Alberta. It has won numerous provincial awards for the services it provides.

In 2008, the Progressive Conservative government promised residents, families and guardians in writing that individuals currently living in Michener would never be forced out. The Redford government abruptly announced the closure of Michener Centre in March without consultation of residents, families, guardians or staff.

The petitions will be tabled in the Alberta legislature and will become an ofďŹ cial record of opposition to the Michener Centre closure.

All three opposition parties tabled around 8,500 signatures earlier this month.

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Hand-knotted rugs to be on display

BY ERIN FAWCETT Lacombe Express An event that will showcase works of art from Pakistan will be onhand in one Red Deer store. The Fair Trade Oriental Rug event is set to take place at Ten Thousand Villages from June 21-29.

More than 100 hand-knotted Bunyaad rugs will be on display and available to purchase.

From intricate florals to handspun natural dye wool tribals, every Bunyaad rug has been designed by highly skilled and fairly paid adults, said Leslie Jodoin, manager at Ten Thousand Villages in Red Deer.

“When artisans know they are paid for every knot they tie, they are empowered to focus on the fine details of intricate rugs that will last for generations,” she said. “It’s a huge deal for us to get this here.”

Bunyaad works with more than 850 families throughout 100 villages in Pakistan.

“These families are making these rugs in their own homes.

This supports them and it allows the women to work on them too and to get paid a fair wage, as well as the men. That’s huge because in that country jobs in their villages are hard to come by

and jobs for women are harder to find,” said Jodoin. “It’s an amazing story.”

She added these rugs are meant to be heirlooms.

“We don’t see the quality of these types of rugs here. They are meant to be passed down to your family. These rugs can last up to 125 years. They truly are works of art.”

An ‘Introduction to Oriental Rugs’ seminar will be held at the Red Deer store, located at 4925 48 St.) on June 21st at 7 p.m. The onehour seminar is ideal for anyone considering an Oriental rug purchase or who would like to learn more about the art of rug making, rug care and even room design.

Refreshments will be served and admission is free. Reservations are strongly encouraged.

“The story behind how these rugs are made is quite incredible.”

Participants at the event will learn how to make a knot. They will also learn the different patterns from the different regions in Pakistan.

To make a reservation or for more information about the Ten Thousand Villages Oriental Rug event call Leslie Jodoin at 403-3410178 or visit www.tenthousandvillages.ca. efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

FAIR TAPESTRY – Chris Hume, volunteer for Ten Thousand Villages, holds a fair trade red Chobi natural dye rug hand made in Pakistan.

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CAT holding auditions for Christmas show The holiday season may seem a long ways off but a local acting company is already making plans.

Central Alberta Theatre will mark the final month of Red Deer’s Centennial year by staging its first ever pantomime production at the Memorial Centre Dec. 13-21.

Cinderella Dances with the Stars promises to be create an uproar with its audiences, CAT officials say.

Brought up to date and set in Red Deer this musical comedy variety show will appeal to children of all ages from five to 95. Produced in the style of a traditional English Pantomime, complete with Dame, Panto horse, chase, black light ballet and audience participation, Cinderella is a modern day version of the classic love story crammed with songs, dances and hilarious references to Red Deer’s landmarks, people, businesses and popular culture.

“It’s a significant undertaking to bring a show like this to the stage for the first time” said Lawrence Hobbs, executive producer. “Pre-production planning began last fall with detailed project planning going on since Christmas at the same time as the script was being written.

“We’re hoping to have the cast, production partners and production team in place before everyone goes on holiday in the summer. Rehearsals will get underway right after Labour Day” CAT expect Cinderella will need a substantial volunteer crew to support its cast of 18 plus dancing partygoers.

Pantomimes, or ‘Panto’s’ as they’re called in England, can be traced back to

the middle ages as they incorporate traditions of the Italian ‘Commedia Dell’Arte, the Italian night scenes, British music halls and American Vaudeville to produce an adaptable festive institution loved by children of all ages.

Retired Red Deer school teacher Albert Azzara is one of the principal creative forces behind CAT’s production.

A veteran of 11 Lethbridge productions and Cinderella’s writer/director, he explained Panto’s Christmas tradition and its role reversals with boys sometimes being played by girls and the Dame always by a man.

“Audience participation is a key element a pantomime,” said Azzara. “The audience are encouraged to boo the villain when he’s up to no good, argue with the Dame and warn the principal boy (often a girl) when something bad is going on behind them. We’re going to have some great fun this year as the villain tries to prevent a series of dancing princesses as they try to win the hand of the prince in Royal Red Deer’s own ‘Dances with the Stars competition’.”

Meanwhile, Hobbs said that CAT’s work begins in earnest now.

“We have to establish partnerships with local dance troupes and corporate supporters and will be holding cast auditions and production team calls in the next few weeks.

“My colleagues think the biggest challenge will be to find Red Deer’s own version of Will and Kate. We need a particularly talented singing and dancing young

actress to play Cinderella while even Prince Channing of Tatum must be able to carry a tune.”

CAT would like to invite all Central Albertans interested in participating in the Cinderella production to a production call meeting at 7 p.m. on June 25th at the Memorial Centre.

Folks interested in production, stage management, technical, lights and sound, set construction, costumes, props, makeup, hair, front of house, publicity, concession and more.

Questions can be directed to the producer Carole Forhan by email at forhancarole@ centralalbertatheatre.ca.

The required crew roles are listed on CAT’s web site at www.centralalbertatheatre.ca. Auditions will the various roles will also be held at 7 p.m. on June 26-27 at the Memorial Centre in Red Deer as well. Prepared monologues will not be required. The director will ask participants to read roles of his choice and time permitting actors will be allowed to read roles they are particularly interested in.

Questions or requests for script excerpts may be forwarded to Albert Azzara at azzaraa@hotmail.ca or at 403-342-5895.

Descriptions of the roles can be found at www.centralalbertatheatre.ca.

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