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Michener House preserves history of prominent family Local museum reflects the stories of an earlier era as well BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express
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hile Roland Michener only lived in Lacombe for a few short months as an infant, he made it a priority to maintain a connection to his birthplace his entire life. Michener, who served as Governor General of Canada from 1967 to 1974, was born in Lacombe in a house that Lacombians and many others will recognize today as the Michener House Museum. Michener House is in fact the exact same building that Michener was born in. Although it has had some restoration work and other necessary modifications made, the house looks much the same as it would have when the Michener family called it home. Marie Péron, executive director of the Lacombe and District Historical Society, said that Michener House being a house museum helps visitors feel closer to the history. She added that it is important that history is passed on. “What really makes us stand out as civilized people is passing down knowledge from one generation to the next,” said Péron. Michener himself was instrumental in the house becoming a museum. Many of the artifacts in the house are from his own personal collection, Péron said. Some such items include the Michener family Bible, paintings by Michener’s mother, a collection of political cartoons featuring Michener and the furnishings of the bedroom where Michener was born. The story of Michener House is closely linked with that of the Methodist Church which used to stand directly adjacent to it. Both buildings were built by the same man, E.
HOUSE HISTORY – Marie Péron, executive director of the Lacombe and District Historical Society, stands outside the Michener House museum, located at 5036 - 51 St.
J. Chegwin, the reverend who was in charge of the Lacombe congregation. Chegwin built the church and the manse to serve as a home for his family and the families of any reverends to succeed him. That is how the family of Edward Michener came to live in the house. In 1897, Edward, Roland’s father, succeeded Chegwin as reverend for the Lacombe congregation as well as several others. Shortly after Roland was born in 1900, his family left Lacombe and Reverend Michener went to pursue a new career in business and politics.
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In 1922, the Methodist Church united with the Presbyterian Church to become one of the first United Churches in all of Canada, if not the very first, said Péron. As such, the congregation no longer had need of the house and it was sold to private dealers where it changed hands many times. At one point it was used as a boarding house for children of families who farmed outside of Lacombe, said Péron. Some of the people who lived in Michener House while going to school are still living in the Lacombe
area, she added. Today, the church and its building no longer exist in Lacombe (it was removed in 1984), but there are still remnants. The organ that can be seen in the parlour room of the Michener House is the same organ that was used during church services in the adjacent church. It was placed in the museum after being discovered in the basement of St. Andrew’s United Church to maintain the connection that once existed between Michener House and the Methodist Church. It is not just the story of Roland that is told by the
Michener House museum, it also tells the story of the time. Most of the artifacts in the lower level of the Michener House did not belong to the Micheners and instead are examples of the kind of items that would have furnished an early 20th century home or have been used by the people that live there. Upstairs, the museum gets more personal as it tells the story of Roland. Family photos, as well as personal artifacts of his can be found depicting his life as a boy, a lawyer and ultimately, the politician who became Canada’s gov-
ernor general. One of the two bedrooms in the house, the last visitors to the museum will enter, has even been refurbished to look almost exactly as it would have in 1900. Roland painstakingly tracked down the bedroom furniture, including the very bed he was born in, for the express purpose of placing it in the Michener House museum. While Roland passed away at the age of 91, his story, the story of his family, the story of their home, even the story of the time, is immortalized by the Michener House.
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Severe storm sweeps across Lacombe BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express On the night of July 20, Lacombe experienced one of its worst storms the community has seen in years. The storm, which included strong winds and torrential rain and hail, caused extensive damage in many neighbourhoods of the City. Michael Minchin, director of emergency management for the City of Lacombe, said that the northern areas of the City were worst hit, with winds tearing down entire trees and several residences damaged by hail. City parks, the cemetery and ball diamonds areas lost several trees to the storm but the most significant damage on private areas was from hail, said Minchin. However, he added that a number of trees on private property were knocked down by wind as well. City clean-up crews were busy Saturday night and Sunday morning taking care of the most urgent areas that posed safety concerns, said Minchin. Most of the streets have been cleared of any debris that posed a safety risk at this point, said Minchin. He added that crews will be continuing to clean up what branches, leaves, etc. are left for much of the remainder of this week. In addition to cleaning up what branch-
es and such still remain on Lacombe’s streets, Minchin added that the City is also inspecting Lacombe’s many larger trees throughout the municipality and crews may have to do some pruning to maintain them in the near future. As Lacombe also experienced heavy rains last Saturday night, Minchin commented that the City’s new stormwater system is continuing to hold up to expectations. He said that there was some pooling in areas with clogged catch-basins, but City crews were able to clear those late Saturday night and continued early into Sunday morning. Oddly, other some areas of Lacombe were barely hit at all by the storm. Some residences reported minimal damage, if any, to trees in their neighbourhoods and loss due to hail damage was also nearly non-existent. At the Lacombe Golf & Country Club, general manager David Clark said the damage was not too bad and, “Probably a lot better than first expected.” Clark said the course lost four trees to wind, two large and two small and staff had some cleanup to do regarding fallen branches. However, the quality and playability of the course were not affected and those areas that still needed cleanup will soon be taken care of. news@lacombeexpress.com
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TIMBER – A pickup truck lies under a tree brought down by the wind on 47 St. in Lacombe. Lisa Thompson/Lacombe Express
Sobeys campaign lands support BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express Lacombe grocery shoppers can give themselves a pat on the back. In it’s round-up fundraising campaign for Alberta flood relief, Lacombe Sobeys raised $8,430 to be donated to flood relief efforts through the Red Cross. Lynda Bouchard, coowner of Lacombe Sobeys said the response to the campaign was overwhelming. “I have nothing to say but, ‘Wow,” she said. Sobeys launched the campaign, dubbed ‘Flood Relief Round Up’, on June 21. Shoppers were able to round their bill up to the nearest dollar in order to donate the extra funds to Alberta flood relief efforts. Sobeys and IGA stores across western Canada participated in the campaign. Sobeys has implemented such fundraisers before, said Bouchard. It
was during the Slave Lake Fire of 2011 that Sobeys first tried doing a roundup fundraising campaign. Knowing that campaign received great public support, officials with Sobeys decided to do the same thing for the Alberta floods. Bouchard added that another reason Sobeys decided to support flood relief efforts was solidarity. One of Sobeys’ own stores, the High River Sobeys, was severely damaged in the flooding and was mostly underwater at one point though it has since reopened. While Lacombe’s response to the round-up campaign was overwhelming, it was not alltogether unexpected, said Bouchard. Lacombians are well-known for having big hearts and giving generously to those in need. Bouchard said that the round-up campaign was no exception. She added that, historically, Lacombians are always very giving whenever Sobeys runs
any kind of fundraiser. “Our customers are extremely generous and extremely willing to pitch in.” She added that Sobeys’ often runs campaigns around Christmas, Easter and in the summer as well and the Lacombe Sobeys usually raises more funds than any other Sobeys store in western Canada. Raising funds for Alberta flood relief shows that Lacombians support fellow Albertans, said Bouchard. She said that people feel good know they are helping when disaster strikes and the floods in southern Alberta were nothing short of a disaster. “Those people were devastated. They lost everything.” Bouchard also mentioned the recent storm that hit Lacombe and pointed out how lucky the City was that a similar disaster did not occur here. “That could have been a lot worse. We could have been the ones that were needing help.”
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POLICE BRIEFS POLICE CRACKING DOWN ON CROSSWALK SAFETY After a rash of complaints regarding near misses from pedestrians in the downtown core, the Lacombe Police Service is launching a campaign to enforce pedestrian safety and raise awareness. More people are visiting downtown to enjoy its merchants, restaurants and services. As such, the area has become increasingly congested by vehicles and pedestrians and safety in the area is more important than ever. Several complaints and concerns brought to Lacombe Police Service about the pedestrian safety, particularly on 50 Ave. between 53 and 50 St. are what led police to launch the campaign. Police are reminding pedestrians to use crosswalks and indicate their intention to cross by outstretching their arm and making eye contact with motorists before making their way across. Motorists are also reminded that they must yield to pedestrians and may not pass in either direction any other vehicle that has already stopped for a pedestrian at a cross walk. The penalty for failing to yield is $575.
THIEVES CAUGHT AFTER SPREE OF THEFTS A Lacombe resident is to thank for the arrests of three individuals charged with theft. After being alerted by a resident to the whereabouts of the suspects, Lacombe police officers were in the area within minutes and were able to apprehend the three individuals who were found to still be in possession of some of the stolen items. Daniel Martin of Red Deer is facing seven criminal charges including theft, possession of stolen property,
mischief and possession of a controlled substance. Curtis Watson of Lacombe is facing four criminal charges including theft and mischief. A third offender, whose identity is protected by the young offenders act, faces five criminal charges including theft and mischief.
YOUTH ARRESTED FOR VANDALISM IN PARK An investigation by the Lacombe Police Service has resulted in the arrest of a young offender after several picnic tables were burned and a recreation gazebo damaged at Michener Park overnight on July 10th. The young offender has been charged with criminal mischief and will be appearing in Red Deer court later this month. “These senseless acts of vandalism are not only costly and criminal in nature, they rob the community of recreation areas that are designed for the peaceful enjoyment of everyone,” said Chief of Police Steve Murray. “We need to send a strong message that these acts are not victimless and the community will not tolerate such behaviour.”
RCMP REMIND RESIDENTS TO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE The Blackfalds RCMP are reminding the public through the Provincial Immediate Roadside Suspension (IRS, formerly referred to as ‘24 Hour Suspension’) Program, any motorist who provides a breath sample reading between .05 and .08 the following penalties are applicable. For a first suspension RCMP will hand out a threeday driving suspension, temporary license seizure and three-day vehicle seizure.
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NEW RECRUITS – From left, Darcy Cunningham, Justin Robinson and Peace Officer Wayne Lowe patrol the streets of Lacombe as part of ‘Kids and Kops’, a program that teaches Brian Vossen/Lacombe Express children about community policing.
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Room for improvement After buildings, homes and whole communities were destroyed in the floods that ravaged much of southern Alberta, the provincial government stepped up with a show of support by pledging $1 billion to go towards helping with flood relief efforts. However, not everyone affected is overly happy about the message being sent by the government. Some of those affected by floods are feeling like they are being forced out of their homes or beloved neighbourhoods. While the Alberta government has stated it will offer funding to rebuild and/or repair damaged homes in floodways, it has also stated that they do not intend to do this again should buildings in flood plains be flooded in the future. This means that if affected parties choose to rebuild in the same areas (that is, in the flood plains) rather than move elsewhere, they will be responsible for the cost of damages should such a flood occur again. In addition, the government has released some new guidelines stating that homes rebuilt in certain areas need to be flood-proofed. Some flood victims have said they feel as if the government is sugar-coating its true message and by saying it will not foot the bill for flood damages a second time if residents do not move, what the government really means is “Get out or get wet.” But is it so wrong for the government to expect some kind of preventive measures to be made along with the rebuilding? Certainly, no one should expect the government to continue to pay for the damage of floods every time it happens should they? Hundreds of thousands of dollars from a
number of organizations were raised for the flood relief efforts. Many Lacombians donated heavily to that effort as well. For example, the local Sobey’s raised over $8,000 to that cause. How will those individuals, the ones who generously donated to these campaigns, feel if the next time there is a flood, everything their money helped to rebuild was destroyed once again because no preventive measures were taken? Let’s not forget either that the $1 billion pledged by the Alberta government came from all Albertans. Those are our tax dollars at work. Definitely a worthy cause to support but cer-
tainly not something we want to be funding every time there is a flood. And it’s likely there will be another flood. Science suggests that the climate in Alberta is changing. Where it was once predictable and disasters like these often came with much warning, this is no longer the case. No matter what, the disaster of this summer’s floods should be seen not only as a time to rebuild but a time to improve as well. Even if the government did not require it, who would want to put themselves through such a tragedy as to have their home destroyed by flood again?
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Earlier this week, Kate Middleton gave birth to a healthy baby boy. For this I am quite glad, though perhaps not for the reasons many people might think. While there are many who are glad for the arrival of the baby in an excited kind ‘oh he is finally here’ sort of way, this is not the case with me. I am glad that the baby was born because that means I am one step closer to not having to constantly hear about it anymore. We have been hearing about the child of Prince William and Kate Middleton since before the couple was married in 2011. First, we heard about the hypothetical child of the couple. What would happen if the Will and Kate decided to have a child? What would need to happen in order for the child to become a monarch? Then after it was announced that the couple was expecting a baby, there were more hypothetical’s -would it be a boy or a girl? When
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VOSSEN would Kate reveal her baby bump? Now the child has been born and we are being bombarded with information about the delivery and what will happen next for the family. While its getting closer, it doesn’t seem like we will stop hearing about the newest addition to the royal family any time soon. Words cannot express how much I don’t care about the birth of this child. I don’t understand why we still recognize an archaic monarchy. Queen Elizabeth II is a figurehead and the monarchy has had no power in Britain, not to mention in Canada, for generations. I would like to clarify that by saying I don’t care about the birth of this child does not mean I wish it
any ill-will. Nor do I wish anything on his family. Prince William and Kate Middleton are new parents and I congratulate them as such. They deserve props for bringing a new life into the world just as any other parents would. I simply do not understand why so many people are making such a big deal about this baby. To me, he has no more significance than any other child belonging to any other couple I don’t know. In my opinion, the Royal Family is nothing more than a higher class of celebrity, a group of people that we already hear way too much about and often spend way too much time paying attention to. Recently, celebrities Kanye West and Kim Kardashian brought a baby girl, named North into the world and while we still heard way too much about that as well, it is nothing like the mania that has followed Kate Middleton’s pregnancy. I guess what I understand least
about all this is that people are getting excited about a child they will probably never ever meet. In my mind, that doesn’t make any sense. I have a cousin who recently announced on facebook that she is expecting her third child. After the announcement, her sister got excited, my aunt got excited, even I am excited about a new addition to my family. That’s because it’s my family, people close to me, people I know and people who will be a part of my life for as long as I live. This I can understand. However I cannot fathom what is so special about a celebrity baby I will never get the chance to meet. I’m sure Kate Middleton and Prince William are very nice people. I’m sure they will do a great job of raising their baby boy (whose name we still do not know at time of writing). I’m also sure that the boy will grow to be a fine prince one day. I’m just not sure why that matters. news@lacombeexpress.com
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Drop in Pool Tournament runs 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 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,
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 runs every Wednesday morning. Come join us for coffee. $2. Gatherings run from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Lacombe Legion. Old-time dances run at the Red Deer Legion every Wednesday evening. Smorg at 5 p.m.
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‘Country Gospel in the Park’ Music Weekend is planned for Sept. 6-8 at Blackfalds All Star Park. This event is hosted by Blackfalds United Church. Scheduled performances start on Friday night at 5 p.m. and a Church service goes on Sunday at 9 a.m. Performances are in a heated tent (bring your lawn chairs) and food is available on site. Performers include Visions Country Gospel, Ben Kellert, Freedom Seekers, The Lamontagnes, The Tapleys, Re Newed, R&J, Three and Company, Potters Clay, New
Lacombe Art Guild - the guild meets regularly on the second and third Tuesday of each month. A variety of workshops are provided for developing artists. Membership is $15 per year. Contact Betty Peers at 403782-9968 or blog lacombeartclubwordpress.com. Meetings runs in LMC Credit Union Room at 5214 50 Ave. in Lacombe.
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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.) 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. Love to sing? 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 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Davenport
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. “Renew, Remember, Rediscover” - Summer Village of Gull Lake Centennial runs Aug. 2-5th. It includes fun and exciting community events and activities starting Aug. 2 at 7 p.m. with an art show – wine and cheese at the Gull Lake Community Hall. Highlights on Aug. 3 include an art show, kids’ crafts, a horseshoe tournament, beach activities, a street dance, beer gardens and a slow pitch tournament. Plan to join us in our celebration of this huge milestone. Admission is free. For more information visit www.gulllakecentennial. com or contact Stephanie Davis at msdavis@nucleus.com. C. J. Berube’s ELVIS Tribute Show, on Aug. 9 at the Crossroads Ag Park, Pine Lake. Cocktails at 5 p.m. Dinner at 6 p.m. and show at 8 p.m. Cost: $35. Contact:
Song Band, CJ Berube, Generations, Ron Fengstad, Gospel 792, Casual Country, Davina & Friends, Stewart Family Band, Gospel Trubadors, Victoria Street. $30 for a weekend pass. Day passes are also available. For more information contact John 885-4857, Moe 357-6678 or Jim 391-1397 or on-line at www. Blackfaldsunitedchurch. com or www.gospelinthepark.net. Seminars
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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 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
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 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 weighin. Central Alberta groups meet in Red Deer, Lacombe and Rimbey. 403-314-1972. The Parkinson’s Society Education and Support Group runs the third Wednesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. in the Davenport Church of Christ. 403-346-4463. An Amputee Support Group Meeting, sponsored by the Alberta Amputee Sport and Recreation Association at 7:30 in Room 2207 in the South Complex of the Red Deer Regional Hospital. Meetings the fourth Monday of each month. 403-357-3671.
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Thursday, July 25, 2013
Supportive residence concept moves forward BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express Wolf Creek Youth Unlimited (WCYU) is one step closer to bringing a supportive residence to Lacombe. At its regular meeting on July 22, Lacombe City council gave second and third readings to a land use bylaw text change amendment that will allow for supportive residences, an
entirely new use, to be built in R1a, R1b, R1c, R2 and R4 residential districts. “I want to applaud Youth Unlimited for taking this on,” said Councillor Reuben Konnik. “I fully support it.” Councillor Ian Foster agreed. “I really do think that this is something that’s needed,” said Foster. While the bylaw text
change does not apply specifically to the supportive residence WCYU is hoping to build in Lacombe, it was that project that began the process of amending the bylaw and it dominated much of the discussion on Monday night. During the public hearing regarding the text change amendment, those who spoke in opposition of the change stated that they
were not opposed to the bylaw or even to the proposed residence by WCYU, but rather to the location being considered. Some of those in attendance voiced their concerns that placing such a residence in the proposed area would make the nearby playground a “teen hangout” and its attractiveness and usability would therefore diminish.
However, these concerns were seen as small hurdles to most of council and Councillor Outi Kite expressed her disappointment that those who spoke at the public hearing seemed to view an area attracting young people as a negative occurrence. “From their statements it appears that youth and young adults are bad and my experience has been exactly the opposite,” said Kite. Councillor Grant Creasey said he understands such concerns, but can’t think of anywhere better to put the residence. “I’m just not sure where a more appropriate spot in the City would be,” said
Creasey. “It’s just one of those cases where they will just have to learn to get along.” Supportive residence is defined by the amended bylaw as a residence contained within a dwelling unit with permanent staff living on site. The type of supportive residence WCYU looks to build would be aimed at young people between the ages of 16 and 22 that would provide a mentoring program for residents that would work towards giving them the necessary tools and supports they need to become productive members of the community. news@lacombeexpress.com
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Thursday, July 25, 2013
Council approves master plan for cemetery expansion BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express Lacombe City council has made its move to continuing using a cemetery that is starting to run out of space. Council has approved a master plan for the Fairview Cemetery East Expansion. On its regular meeting on June 24, council requested that some changes and revisions be made to the Master Cemetery Expansion Concept Plan designed by Lees and Associates. Those revisions were then presented to council at its regular meeting on July 22 and council voted in favour of adopting the plan. An issue that generated some discussion in June but did not receive much attention this time around was the possibility of moving some of the remains already buried in the cemetery to make way for some new roadways. Councillor Grant Creasey had requested what the estimated costs
to disinterm and reinterm those remains would be. He also said that, while removing remains of loved ones was always a sensitive issue, he believed Lacombians were practical people who probably wouldn’t mind if only a handful of graves be disturbed in order to save them a lot of money. Moving the columbarium, which contains the remains of cremated individuals, was also something that Creasey wanted additional information about. At Monday’s meeting, the little bit of discussion that was centered around moving remains made it clear it was not something council wanted to do. “I have had quite a few conversations about moving anything as far as people’s remains,” said Councillor Wayne Rempel. “People that I have talked to, they don’t care if the cost is almost nothing to do it, they don’t want any remains moved at all.” Mayor Steve Christie agreed. “I am certainly glad that
we are off that topic because that is not something that I would ever, ever, support,” said Christie. One change that was made to the previous plan was the changing of a protective services section of the cemetery to optional. Chris McBride, who presented the revised plan on behalf of LEES and Associates, said that they had touched base with the local Fire Chief Ed Van Delden and Chief of Police Steve Murray to arrive at the decision. McBride said that while neither police or fire services said ‘yay or nay’ to the option, they were not sure if there would be enough demand to warrant an exclusive protective services section of the cemetery. He added that, should the City discover that land would be needed in the coming years, it could easily be phased into in-ground cremation, in-ground burial or left as grass space for now. A proposed secondary entrance to the cemetery was another issue that re-
SKATE SKILLS - Tanner Slack practices his skateboarding skills and tricks at the Lacombe Skate Park recently. ceived discussion at council’s previous meeting. Council had expressed concern that the two entries would be placed too close together, causing congestion and traffic problems during interment services. Also, putting a new gate in the proposed location
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would require replacing a fairly new and costly fence. In response to these concerns, McBride said that the second entrance had been moved further east. He added that the secondary entrance would have no immediate cost as it would be phased in over 15 years from now.
Space is quickly running out in the Fairview Cemetery. Currently, only 30 plots are available for in-ground burial. This new plan should suffice for Fairview Cemetery capacity needs for the next 70 – 75 years. news@lacombeexpress.com
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Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar. Price depends on location. Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346
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Now Offering Hotter, Cleaner BC Birch. All Types. P.U. / del. Lyle 403-783-2275
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
Sat. July 27- Time 9 A.M. South of Trochu (hwy 21) to Hwy 27 then West 1 mile Watch for Signs
1280
Property clean up 340-8666
AFFORDABLE
JG PAINTING, 25 yrs. exp. Free Est. 403-872-8888
1180
1290
1660
FIREWOOD. Pine, Spruce, Poplar. Can deliver 1-4 cords. 403-844-0227
S-250 Bobcat Skid steer (w/approx. 400 hrs), 1962 Flooring T-bird 2 dr. hard top (great condition), 1982 Caddy LAMINATE and hardwood Eldorado Biarritz 2 dr. installers, com/res, coupe (mint), 1991 Toyota professional, reliable, 30 truck (4x4-ex.cab), 1998 yrs. experience 403-358-0091 Dodge 1 ton 15 passenger, Ford 9N tractor,3 pth. equipment, Veris 3100 soil Massage EC system, Argo 8 Therapy wheeler, New Double walled fuel tank, Lots of Honda & shop equipment Executive Touch & Hand & power tools, Massage (newly reno’d) Household items, Acreage (FOR MEN)STUDIO Yard & Garden items, Just 5003A-50 st. Downtown too much to mention. Sale 9 am - 6 pm. Mon. - Fri. is subject to additions and 403-348-5650 deletions… Check the web TCM Massage Therapy for full listing and Insurance avail. 8 am-9 pm pictures… 5% admin fee www.mygimex.org applies to all purchases. 4606 48 Ave. 403-986-1691 Lunch available. See U all out at the sale. Misc. Call for more information
Services
Firewood
1310
Painters/ Decorators
AUCTION SALE for Errol & Joanne GUTTERS CLEANED & Schimke REPAIRED. 403-391-2169 VELOX EAVESTROUGH Cleaning & Repairs. Reasonable rates. 340-9368
1580
FISHER Price village, vintage little people set, many pieces, good cond. $45. 403-314-9603
Fluid Experts Ltd. Is seeking to hire Shop Supervisor for our Red Deer location. This position is a fulltime and is a salary based position with company benefits upon hire. Duties include maintain shop, minor repairs of units and equipment, monitor inventories, loading of fluid trucks with various products for the Oil & Gas industry and will be trained to blend KCl fluid in shop utilizing specialized equipment. Ideal candidate will have a mechanical background with a class 1 license with fluid hauling experience. Fax resume w/all tickets and current drivers abstract to: 403-346-3112 or email to: roger@fluidexperts.com GRAYSON EXCAVATING LTD. requires experienced foremen, pipelayers, equipment operators, Class 1 drivers, topmen and general labourers for installation of deep utilities (water and sewer). Fax resume to (403)782-6846 or e-mail to: info@ graysonexcavating.com
Children's Items
PILGRIM Auction Service 403-556-5531 www.auctionsales.ca
SHRINK Wrapped DRY SPLIT PINE. 16” lengths. 1 cu. ft. bundles average 25 lbs. Perfect for campers or for resale. Also have some poplar bundles, all under roof and off ground. Discounts for large volumes, also have bulk wood. 403-729-2594
Garden Supplies
1680
Misc. for Sale
1760
2140
Cats
1830
PRETTY KITTENS desperately need loving homes. Very playful & active. FREE. Variety of colorful kittens 403-782-3130
Collectors' Items
1870
1690
1710
STOVE, Kenmore, self clean, white. $50. 403-343-0823
Household Furnishings
1720
DEEP Freeze, apt. size, in good cond. $80. 403-347-0104
Stereos TV's, VCRs
1730
53” SONY projection tv, good working condition. First $150 takes it You pick up. Phone Viki 403-346-4263
Misc. for Sale
1760
1937 VIOLIN, needs restoring, $150; Washer Toss game $60 403-347-6183 20’X40’ PARTY TENT Almost new. Can be seen standing. $1300. Table & chairs also avail. Avail. Aug. 5th. 403-573-1595 or 357-8467
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 Equipment
2010
1986 CASE IH 1660 Combine with internal chopper. 700 hrs. on many new parts, always shedded. For more info 403-729-2548
Farm Custom Work
2080
CANNING JARS, Quarts, $7/doz. CUSTOM HEAVY DISCING Pints $5/doz. Hay & Pasture Land 8 SPIDER PLANTS, Large Subsoiling & Scraper Work $10. ea. Small. $5/ea. Equipment Rentals 403-347-7658, 396-4078 Call Field 403-506-0592 HP 4 in 1 printer, fax machine, copier, scanner never used, Livestock $75 403-347-0104
2100
NEW LOG HOME Professionally built, 825 sq. ft. Pretty 2 bdrm. home, or 1300 sq. ft. with loft. 12x20 & 16x24 guest cabins also avail. 403-843-6366
2100
LARGE box of assorted ANGUS BULLS, light bulbs, take all $15; large selection of quality power rakes for lawn mow2 yr. olds & yearlings, er, two 15” & one 16” all performance info avail, three for $15; 2 part bags fully guaranteed. of lawn fertilizer (16-20-0) LLB Angus $15 & $10; 3 large carpet 1-403-742-4226 pcs. beige, all $10; set of bike hanging racks $10; large box of clear plastic jars, all $10; 3 boxes of Horses misc. nails, nuts, bolts, etc. $8/box, 2 stainless steel WANTED: all types of wine racks ea. holds 12 bottles $10/ea, bar shelf 5’ horses. Processing locally in Lacombe weekly. x 9 3/4”w $10; 16 Country 403-651-5912 & Western cassette tapes $16; 29” long pry bar $10; garage storage cabinet 6’ x 34”w x 12d $30 403-314-2026 PLAYHOUSE 10 x 8 1/2, to be moved, upright freezer, elliptical exercise bike ALL FREE 403-887-8717 For Rent ROSE bowls, vases and #3000 - #3200 plant holders. Box full for Acreages/Farms ..............3010 $20. 403-314-9603
BELL COLLECTION 40 assorted sizes, colors, designs $75 (cash-no MURPHY LAWNMOWER, refunds) 403-782-3073 runs well. Asking $35. 403-347-5955 DOLL COLLECTION large, med, small, priced according to size, class & year Lawn $200 403-782-3073 Tractors SPOON COLLECTION USED: DEINES zero turn 51 spoons, various sizes in oak display cabinet front mount mowers w/60” $200(cash-no refunds) flip up decks, Kohler engines, 403-782-3073 1 - 2007, 1 - 2002, both in good cond. See video @ lairdmowers.ca to see what DEINES can do for you. For more info & prices, call Dean at 403-347-2797
Household Appliances
Livestock
2 BLACK Angus 2 yr. old bulls. Yearling red & black Angus & polled Hereford bulls, reg’d. Semen tested, delivery avail. Glenrose Polled Hereford and Angus 780-608-6080
Houses/Duplexes ............3020 Condos/Townhouses........3030 Manufactured Homes ......3040 Four Plexes/Six Plexes ....3050 Suites ..............................3060 Cottages/Seasonal ..........3070 Roommates Wanted ........3080 Rooms for Rent................3090 Motels/Hotels ..................3100 Offices ..............................3110 Stores/Commercial ..........3120 Industrial ..........................3130 Warehouse Space............3140 Garage Space..................3150 Storage Space ................3160 Land ................................3170 Pasture ............................3180 Mobile Lot ........................3190 Misc. for Rent ..................3200
Wanted to Rent #3250 - #3390
Acreages/Farms ..............3255 Houses/Duplexes ............3260 Suites ..............................3270 Rooms..............................3280 Manufactured Homes ......3290 Housesitting Wanted ........3300 Garage Space..................3310 Storage Space ................3320 Stores/Commercial ..........3330 Office Space ....................3340 Industrial ..........................3350 Warehouse Space............3360 Resorts & Cottages..........3370 Pasture/Land....................3380 Mobile Lot ........................3390
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Trucks
Real Estate #4000 - #4190
Realtors & Services..........4010 Houses for Sale................4020 Houses Wanted................4030 Condos/Townhouses ........4040 Acreages ..........................4050 Acreages Wanted ............4060 Farms/Land ......................4070 Farms/Land Wanted ........4080 Manufactured/ Mobile Homes ..................4090 Income Property ..............4100 Commercial Property ......4110 Industrial Property ............4120 Cottages/Resort Property ..4130 Businesses for Sale..........4140 Buildings for Sale ............4150 Lots for Sale ....................4160 Out of Town Property ......4170 Investment Opportunities ..4180 Mortgages Bought/Sold....4190
Houses For Sale
4020
GREAT STARTER or retirement home, 1/2 duplex features veranda, bay window, main flr. laundry, walk in closet, pantry, fireplace, 7 appls., and all household furniture. Asking $253,900 in Sylvan Lake. 403-887-4378
Transportation #5000-5300
Automotive Services ........5010 Antique & Classic Autos ....5020 Cars ..................................5030 SUV’s................................5040 Trucks ..............................5050 Heavy Trucks....................5060 Vans/Buses ......................5070 Motorcycles ......................5080 Campers ..........................5090 Motorhomes......................5100 5th Wheels........................5110 Holiday Trailers ................5120 Tent Trailers ......................5130 Utility Trailers ....................5140 ATV’s ................................5150 Boats & Marine ................5160 Snowmobiles ....................5170 Tires, Parts & Accessories ......................5180 Auto Wreckers ..................5190 Vehicles Wanted ..............5200 Car/Truck Rental ..............5210 Recreational Vehicle Rental ..............................5220 Trailer Rental ....................5230 Misc. Automotive ..............5240 RV’s ..................................5300
Cars
2008 LUCERNE CX, 131,000 kms., well maint. $12,500. 403-346-1623 2008 BMW 328i, 4 dr. sedan, mint cond, 71,000 kms, always garaged, never smoked in, auto., HID headlights, white w/black leather interior, must be seen. $18,900. 403-342-5967 leave message
good on gas, sunroof. SYLVAN LAKE $8800. obo. 403-318-3676 3 bdrm, 2 baths, open concept floorplan, stainless steel appliances 2001 TOYOTA Echo $304,200 Call Jennifer 403-885-9791 403.392.6841
4090
SUV's
5040
4160
Pinnacle Estates (Blackfalds) You build or bring your own builder. Terms avail. 403-304-5555
2007 SUBURBAN 1500 LT, loaded, new tires. DVD, 103,000 km. 403-346-2608
3030
2 BDRM. well cared for condo, North of river. Upgraded w/ hardwood floors, 4 appl. Avail. immed. $975 mo. & s.d.Call Linda **RENTED**
Suites
3060
3810 47 ST. Spacious 1 bdrm., bsmt. suite, stove, fridge, security Adult only, no pets. $790. 403-343-0072
Financial #4400 - #4430
Investments ......................4410 Money Wanted ................4420 Money to Loan ................4430
Money To Loan
Buying or Selling your home? Check out Homes for Sale in Classifieds
2003 CHEV Avalanche, 4 dr, box cover, loaded, no leather only 165,000 kms. $6350. 403-348-9746
Motorcycles
5080
1987 BMW RS100. 1000 cc. very good shape $3500. 403-358-1345
Fifth Wheels
5110
2000 COACHMAN Catalina 28 1/2’ super slide out, new tires/batteries, immac. cond, must be seen to appreciate $8990 403-877-1414
5190
RED’S AUTO. Free Scrap Vehicle & Metal Removal. AMVIC APPROVED. We travel. May pay cash for vehicle. 403-396-7519
5050
1-877.223.3311 Condos/ Townhouses
TOO MUCH STUFF? Let Classifieds help you sell it.
1989 JEEP Loredo, auto, 4x4. Good cond. 318-3040
Trucks
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Auto Wreckers
1978 NORFAB, 14x72, FREE for Moving. 403-887-2920
Lots For Sale
2007 F150 4X4 S/C XLT Loaded, only 171,000 kms. $7950. 403-348-9746
5030
LIVE THE BEACON 2003 BMW 320i, 152,000 kms. manual, 6 cyl. Very HILL LIFESTYLE
Manufactured Homes
5050
Vehicles Wanted To Buy 2012 SILVERADO 1500 4x4. p. windows, locks, mirrors, wood box liner, step sides, tow package, air, cruse tilt, 5.3 L motor, ext. cab. 13,000 kms. $28,900. Ron 403-843-1162
5200
RED’S AUTO. Free scrap vehicle & metal removal. We travel. May pay cash for vehicle. AMVIC APPROVED. 403-396-7519
4430
LOW INTEREST FINANCING Borrow up to 20K and pay $387./mo. at 8%. Personal & small business loans. Bad credit OK. Call Toll Free 855-331-5322
Public Notice #6000
2010 SILVERADO 1500 LTZ, silver, 90,000. 403-346-2608
Public Notices ..................6010 Special Features ..............6050
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Thursday, July 25, 2013
Careers LANGAN SITE SERVICES
INNISFAIL TRUCK RANCH
requires a
DRIVER/OPERATOR for septic containment and disposal for drilling rigs in Alberta - Clean driver’s abstract & license - Oilfield tickets - Must be able to work flexible hours - Drug testing Email resumes with work references & current driver’s abstract to dan@langansiteservices.com fax: 403-704-1127
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Equipment Operator 2 Infrustructure Services Roads Dept.
The Equipment Operator 2 performs a variety of duties in support of public works services, including: performing manual labour, minor servicing of equipment, operating hand tools, powered equipment and heavy equipment. Preferred Qualifications: - Minimum 3 year’s related experience - Alberta Driver’s License, Class 3, with Q endorsement - Grade 12 Diploma or GED - Ability to work outside in various weather conditions, - Perform basic math calculations - Work with minimal supervision; communicate effectively with coworkers and the public - Able to perform physical requirements of the position
Sales experience required.
Salary Range $45,843 - $57,304 per annum (based on 40 hour work week) Interested candidates please submit an application form or resume on/or before July 26, 2013 to:
Attn: Human Resources City of Lacombe 5432-56 Avenue Lacombe, AB T4L 1E9 E-mail: humanresources@lacombe.ca Application forms can be obtained at the Lacombe City Hall or at www.lacombe.ca Click on City Hall then Careers & Employment All candidates are thanked for their interest, and advised that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Central Alberta Co-op Ltd. @ our Lacombe Food Store
Is looking to ¿ll the following positions: Grocery Clerk
•Regular Part Time position (24-36 hrs/wk) •Customer service •Stocking/Facing/Rotating/Merchandising •Some heavy lifting required
Deli Clerks (2)
•Casual part time positions (>24 hrs/wk) Àexible hours •Food Preparation •Customer service •Stocking/Rotating/Merchandising
Bakery Clerks (2)
•Casual part time (>24 hrs/wk) Àexible hours •Customer service •Prepare/Wrap/Price/Rotate/Decorate products •Assisting with production Training available, salary based on experience and position.
Service Directory Advertise your service or business here for 3 weeks and receive the 4th week ABSOLUTELY FREE Call 403.782.5303
•Skidsteer Services •Gravel Hauling •Excavating
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Please drop off an application or resume at our location or to:
Human Resources Manager – Central Alberta Co-op 5118 - 47 Avenue – Red Deer, AB T4N 3P7 Fax: (403) 341-5811 E-mail: c.krogman@centralab.coop
M & M SERVICES Complete Janitorial Services, Construction Clean Ups, Floor Stripping and Wax, Carpet Cleaning, Low Rates
Contact: Selvin and Guadalupe Morales Phone: 403-392-2801 Email: msercleaning@gmail.com
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Thursday, July 25, 2013
LIFESTYLE
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Lacombe Centre Mall
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Duo keeps up musical family tradition Myrol joins a myriad of performers at next month’s Central Music Festival
DYNAMIC DUO - Joanne and Haley Myrol bring their compelling brand of ‘roots-Americana’ styled music to the Central Music Festival on Aug. 18.
BY MARK WEBER Lacombe Express Gearing up for a stint at the Central Music Festival, engaging mother-daughter duo Myrol performs Aug. 18. The event runs Aug. 16-18. Several years back, Joanne and Haley Myrol, based near Edmonton, decided to take their motherdaughter relationship to a new level, carrying on their family’s tradition of making music. Joanne had been performing on her own for years, and recalls always having it in the back of her mind that one day she’d like to team up with her daughter. Haley accompanied her mom on a tour in Europe one year, and would occasionally join her onstage doing background vocals. “She was bitten by the bug at about age 16. But officially, we didn’t really start (working together) until she was 18 or 19,” explains Joanne.
“It’s probably one of the most amazing things I’ve ever done in my life. I find that now when I sing alone I bore myself,” she laughs. “I need that harmony. I had it with my dad all my life, and now I have it with my daughter. Singing now without a harmony partner is really uneventful for me.” Their first disc, titled Myrol, offers a smattering of styles from old fashioned classic western shuffle to bluegrass and catchy folk, and their voices blend beautifully over tunes crafted with tight, polished production. Joanne’s strong, expressive lead vocal couldn’t be better suited to the genre. It was first released in Europe, where Joanne has developed a strong following over the years. Their second disc, Blue Moon Away, was released in 2011. The goal was to lean towards a more alt-country approach without abandoning those textured roots tones.
“Our theme was creativity with more of a roots feel,” she says of the vision she and Haley had for the project. “I think we’ve really achieved that – we’ve had a lot of success out of that album. We’re very proud of it.” Fueled by the power of Joanne and Haley’s prolific songwriting, the CD charted very well and continues to attract new fans. “We had great players on it, from our own bass player Fred LaRose from Edmonton, plus Jeff King who is Reba McEntire’s right hand man, and plays guitar for her regularly.” Ultimately, Joanne describes their music these days as Americana-roots. “We really have explored our own creative roots you could say.” And plenty of folks across the pond have taken note in countries ranging from Norway, Denmark and Lithuania. “We were actually the featured band at a huge Lithuanian country festival; it’s one
of the biggest ones in Europe.” As mentioned, a love for music came early as it was such a major focus of the family. “I remember going out to my uncle’s farm and the parents would stay at the house and play music, and the younger kids would go to the Quonset and listen to my teenage cousins play Beatles songs and stuff like that. I remember listening to music every weekend.” Joanne went on to play in a band with her dad from age 13 right through her university days. But music became more and more of a focus, with increasing demand for what she had to offer audiences. Looking ahead, both women want to do solo projects but will always be producing music as Myrol. “I’m thinking of doing a CD of my favourite songs with some covers and a few of my new ones in there. My goal is to keep it really simple and acoustic sound-
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ing. As bare bones as it can be. “But we will always be Myrol.” Meanwhile, excitement is building for the Central Music Festival, which is described as a family-friendly weekend showcasing a top-notch array of musical artistry. Other artists slated to perform at the Festival this year include Devon Coyote, Just Glovely, Randi Boulton, Leeroy Stagger, Dick Damron & Stoney Creek and Bill Bourne among others. The event takes place in a outdoor amphitheatre located minutes north of the City – attendees can head north on Taylor Dr., cross Hwy. 11A and continue on the C&E Trail. Continue onto Township Rd. 392, turn left and the site is located just up the road. There will be free camping, a variety of food and artist vendors, and a Kids’ Corner. Check out www.centralmusicfest.com. editor@reddeerexpress.com
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Thursday, July 25, 2013
Lacombe Days
a hit On SPARKLE SHOWERS - A thunderstorm earlier in the evening did not stand in the way of Lacombe Days making its own loud bangs and pretty flashes on July 19.
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Story and photos by Brian Vossen/Lacombe Express
DIFFERENT DYNASTY AFSC’s parody of Duck Dynasty was one of the many imaginative entries in the Lacombe Days Parade.
It’s been another successful year for Lacombe Days. Kicking off on July 18 and running until July 21, Lacombe’s annual summer festival was once again a great time for the community. Mayor Steve Christie, who both attended and participated in several Lacombe Days events, said that Lacombe Days were well attended and all organizers, volunteers and everyone else involved should be proud of a job well done. “There were a lot of people in town, there were a lot of people excited,” said Christie. Lacombe Days is a celebration of Lacombe itself. Christie said that a 2011 survey found citizens of Lacombe thought the community should celebrate more often and
Lacombe Days is a great way to do that. “Lacombe is a great place to live and a great place to be,” said Christie. “It’s an event to pull people together.” Highlights included the Friday night fireworks display, Lacombe Days Parade on Saturday morning and the annual Show n’ Shine Saturday afternoon. Christie said he attended the fireworks display, which he said was a great show as always, as well as participating in the Lacombe Days Parade and Get Funked Fashion Show. Difficult weather did not even manage to cause any complications during Lacombe Days. Two thunderstorms - one just before the fireworks display Friday night - hit
Lacombe over the weekend and thick fog threatened to interfere with the parade Saturday morning. However, Friday’s thunderstorm had subsided by the time the fireworks show got underway and Saturday’s early morning fog rolled away to make way for perfect weather during the parade and most of the other events on Saturday. Christie said that even though some areas of the City did receive quite a bit of damage during Saturday night’s storm, it didn’t stop Lacombians from celebrating. “The show kept on,” he said. “Lacombe just has that ability to pull together and work through challenges and diversity and keep things going.” news@lacombeexpress.com
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Thursday, July 25, 2013
CLASSIC SOUNDS – A trumpeter with the Red Deer Royals Marching Band plays along as the band makes its way through the parade.
MORE MUSCLE – This 1967 Pontiac Firebird owned by Rick Molson of Red Deer hails from an era where muscle cars ruled the road.
OLD BEAUTY This 1937 Model F Chevrolet, owned by Al Evans of Red Deer, is in incredible shape for its age.
EN GUARD – Spencer Mackey (left) delivers a blow to Owen Beckett during a jousting match at the Youth Street Festival during Lacombe Days.
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Thursday, July 25, 2013
SPORTS Extending the reach of the joys of golf BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express Golf is an ancient game well-known throughout the world. It is a game of etiquette for gentlemen and ladies and has often been associated with high class. However, the sport is no longer just for the more mature set. Young boys and girls are getting involved in golf too. David Clark, general manager of Lacombe Golf & Country Club, said that the largest growth in memberships the club has seen in the last year is in its junior program. He said what appeals to children is the same thing that appeals to adults who play the game the personal challenge “It caters to most temperaments,” said Clark. “Yes, you can play other people and yes you can get into competition but the biggest competition is with yourself.” Clark said that there has always been a desire for people to keep youth active and involved in things to keep them busy. As such, the junior program is designed to interest children in the sport and keep them playing golf. Lacombe Golf & Country Club offers a yearly junior program that aims to improve young golfers by teaching them about all aspects of the game. Juniors are taught etiquette, rules of the game, proper swing technique and everything else they need to know in order to play the game through the program. Recently, Lacombe Golf & Country Club held its Junior open, where about 60 junior golfers participated.
While Clark said this is a lower number than what the club has seen in past years, it still shows that there is definite interest in golf among young people. Lacombe’s Junior Golf Program is an annual program that offers several methods of instruction for the aspiring young golfer. Swing classes are held a few times earlier in the season that cover etiquette rules and swing fundamentals.
aspect of the game will be covered. To appeal to all kinds of young golfers, there is a both a nine-hole junior league that runs from June to August and a three-hole junior league that runs only in June for the less experienced or less competi-
tive golfer. To close the junior golf season, the Lacombe Golf & Country Club hosts a junior skills competition at the end of August. This competition will test players’ abilities at chipping, pitching, putting, sand shot and full swings
and awards prizes to participants. This year’s skills competition will be held on Aug. 26. Also near the end of the season, Lacombe Golf & Country Club hosts an Adult/Junior Golf Day. As many young golfers are introduced to the sport
by their parents or older relatives, the Adult/Junior Golf Day is an opportunity for juniors to play the sport with their parents, relatives or any other adult friend. This year’s Adult/ Junior Golf Day will be held on Aug. 25. news@lacombeexpress.com
“IT CATERS TO MOST TEMPERAMENTS. YES, YOU CAN PLAY OTHER PEOPLE AND YES YOU CAN GET INTO COMPETITION, BUT THE BIGGEST COMPETITION IS WITH YOURSELF.” DAVID CLARK There is also a Summer Golf School that gives a more intensive version of the swing lessons over two days and also allows juniors some playing lessons where they can test their skills. This year’s Summer Golf School wraps up today, July 25. In addition to these options, juniors can also book private lessons with instructors at the golf course. Playing is an essential part to learning any game, so Lacombe Golf & Country Club also offers a junior league beginning in June. Junior league is a once a week event where players are able to compete while maintaining a fun atmosphere. Junior league also offers an opportunity for further instruction, as each week before tee time; a different
PRETTY BIRD - Cliff Carson putts out for a birdie during the Senior Men’s Open at Lacombe Golf & Country Club. Brian Vossen/Lacombe Express
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Thursday, July 25, 2013
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Thursday, July 25, 2013
WEIDNER MOTORS OF LACOMBE SAYS...
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2010 FORD EDGE LTD.
#14N001A
2012 MINI COOPER
#13P027
2010 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE LS #13N170A
2012 BUICK ENCLAVE CXL1
#L3P026
Loaded, Leather, Dual Sunroof, Very Nice SUV! Only 48,000 kms!
Loaded, Leather, Automatic, Heated Seats, Sunroof!
Only 50,000kms, Full Loaded!
Loaded, Leather, Dual Sunroof!
$27,900
$24,700
$29,900
$40,987
2012 CHEV CAPTIVA SPORT AWD LTZ
2012 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV AWD
2010 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500
#12N249A
2012 BUICK LACROSSE CXL#13P016
#13P039
2013 GMC YUKON XL SLT #13P032 Loaded, Leather, Heated 2nd Row Seats, Sunroof!
$49,900
#13P042
2011 CHEVROLET EQUINOX AWD #13P025A
90,000kms, 6.0L V8, Loaded, Buckets, Remote Start!
3.6 Engine, Leather, Heated Seats!
Leather, Sunroof, V6, only 18,000 kms!
Leather, Sunroof, Loaded, Nav., 6.2L!
Loaded, Remote Start, Bluetooth!
$28,977
$28,977
$26,900
$69,787
$24,777
2005 GMC YUKON SLT
#13N170B
2012 BUICK REGAL
Loaded, Leather, Dual Power Seats!
Loaded, Pwr Seat, Intellilink, 17,000kms!
$13,877
$22,900
#13P020
2012 GMC ACADIA SLE2 AWD Loaded, Dual Sunroof, 7 Passenger!
$33,900
#13P022
2013 FORD F150 LARIAT
#13N211A
Loaded, Leather, Ecoboost, Naviagation!
$39,877 $39 877
2011 CHEVROLET SILVERADO CHEYENNE #12N159A Loaded, XM, Onstar, Only 22,000kms!
$25,900
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