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Lacombe sisters relish stint with Rockettes Jantzie trio returns to share knowledge through annual dance camp BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express
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t’s one thing to work in a field you love as part of a globallyrecognized organization, it’s quite another when you get to do it with your family beside you. Just what is that like? Ask the Jantzie sisters, Alison, Lisa and Kristin. All three of the girls, who grew up here in Lacombe, are members of the world-renowned precision dance company the Rockettes. Sitting in her parent’s home in Lacombe, Alison, the youngest of the sisters, related what it is like to work with her siblings in such a highly recognized company. “It’s kind of awesome,” said Alison. “It’s the first time in the 85-year history of the Rockettes that there have been three sisters (within the group).” Alison went on to say having her sisters beside her helps her deal with the challenging world of the Rockettes. She added that rehearsing with 80 dancers, most of whom already know most of the show, can be somewhat intimidating and having her sisters’ support was particularly helpful during her first season with the group. The Jantzie sisters have a long history of dance before the Rockettes as well. Alison said she started dancing at Dancemakers Dance Studio here in Lacombe when she was only three years old. She and her sisters continued pursuing dance all through their pre-school, elementary and high school years, said Alison. As the girls got older and more skilled, they began taking more dance classes in different styles. Alison said the more they danced, the more they wanted to continue dancing. “One class led to another,” said Alison. “One day became two days became all week.” Eventually, the Jantzies moved to dancing at Dance Central in Red Deer. To further their dance education, the sisters would also partake in a number of summer ballet dance programs. As her sisters were focusing on ballet,
Alison said she ended up doing the same as she was along for the ride anyway. “I just ended up in the car, so I auditioned too,” said Alison laughing. By the end of high school, Alison, as well as her sisters, had decided to pursue dance as a career. Lisa and Kristin had moved to Japan to dance with Tokyo Disney and Alison decided to attend the Randolph Academy for Performing Arts in Toronto. “There was nothing I wanted to do more,” said Alison. She added that she knew a career in the performing arts would not be easy, but she also knew it was possible and chose to pursue her passion. It was Kristin who first joined the Rockettes. She had gone to New York after returning from Tokyo to do an international student visa program. While there, she ended up auditioning for the Rockettes. Alison said that, as her sister tells the story, Kristin did not at all feel prepared for her Rockettes audition. “From what I’ve heard her say, she went to the audition and she wasn’t prepared for what Rockettes really were,” said Alison. “She’ll tell you, ‘I didn’t have the right shoes, I got lost on my way to the audition,’ it was just one of those days.” Still, Kristin got a callback and ended up joining the Rockettes. Alison recalled seeing her sister perform in Kristin’s first season with the Rockettes. She said she was overcome by emotion seeing her sister’s beauty and skill on stage with the rest of the group. At the time Kristin auditioned for the troupe, her twin Lisa had also returned from Tokyo and was dancing with the Alberta Ballet. After a couple seasons she moved to working with Royal Caribbean Cruiselines. Eventually, Lisa decided she would also like to try dancing with the Rockettes and after three auditions, was the second of the sisters to join the group. Alison commented on her sister’s perseverance, saying Lisa’s determination was an example
TALENTED TRIO – From left the Jantzie sisters, originally from Lacombe, Lisa, Alison and Kristin, are the first trio of siblings in the Rockettes’ history to be performing at the same time.
of the drive it takes to go far in a dance career. “It’s just an example of, if they say no once, they aren’t going to say no forever,” she said. Meanwhile, Alison had finished her program at Randolph and had moved on to working in musical theatre. She also did a stint performing for Disney on their cruise line.
She was the third and final Jantzie sister to join the Rockettes and has been dancing with them for three seasons now. Now, the sisters are returning to Central Alberta in hopes of providing the same experiences to young dancers that they had growing up. Through their dance camp, which is now in its third year, the
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Grant Creasey hopes to do more as mayor BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express A common sense approach to municipal government. That is the idea City of Lacombe Councillor Grant Creasey is running with in his mayoral campaign for the 2013 election. Seeing himself as a problem solver, Creasey said he would like to approach council issues with a common sense problem solving
approach to each of them. He added that he does not want to come up with wonderful ideas and solutions to problems and simply adjust taxes to meet goals. Instead, Creasey said he would like to see Lacombe’s infrastructure taken care of first and then find creative ways to bring other amenities to the City. He added he would like to see the cost of such things spread out a bit more rather than taxpayers bearing
the bulk of the burden. Having said that, Creasey also said he does not by any means intend to never raise taxes. “That’s part of the common sense things,” said Creasey. “Anyone who told you taxes were never ever going to go up would not be telling the truth. But to say they have to go up each and every year just as a course of business, I don’t think is correct either.” Creasey said he ran for
council last term because he saw room for improvement at City Hall. Economic growth and creating a more businessfriendly atmosphere within Lacombe were areas he wanted to see more focus on. “While we have definitely made some positive strides in that area, there is still a long way to go,” said Creasy. He added that is a big reason why he decided to run for mayor after his
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GRANT CREASEY He said he would rather see more business in Lacombe first. Thereby, there would be a stronger commercial/ industrial tax base in order to pay for recreational and cultural facilities as well as other amenities in the City. When building any facility, Creasey said it’s easy to come up with a plan that is ‘$X million’. Some might think that the next step, finding those funds to build the project, is difficult but Creasey said that the real hard part is the maintenance and operational costs after the facility is built. “I guess a case in point would be our LMC (Lacombe Memorial Centre),” said Creasey. “Beautiful building! “It really is the gem of the City, as far as structures go, but I think there are a lot of people who don’t appreciate the fact that it’s costing us $1 million a year.” news@lacombeexpress.com
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Fire Department kept busy with collisions on weekend BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express It was a busy Sunday for Lacombe Fire Department. On the afternoon of Aug. 11, Lacombe Fire Department was dispatched to three separate motor vehicle collisions along Hwy. 2. All three pages were sent out within about an hour and a half. First, around 4:30 p.m., Lacombe fire crews responded to a single vehicle rollover in the northbound lane of
Hwy. 2 north of Hwy. 12. Three individuals were in the vehicle when it rolled. One was transported via ambulance to Lacombe Hospital and treated for non-life threatening injuries, a second was transported by police and a third left the scene before police arrived, said Fire Chief Ed Van Delden. The incident is still under investigation. As fire crews were returning to the hall, they received a second call to a three-vehicle collision
in the northbound lane of Hwy. 2 south of Hwy. 12. Van Delden said fire crews assisted to remove passengers from the vehicles but did not need to cut into the vehicle at all to extricate anyone. At that incident, crews were just clearing the scene when they were paged to another incident at the south intersection of Hwy. 2 and 2A. In the third incident, a large motorhome had reportedly rear-ended a small car.
One of the car’s occupants was transported via ambulance to Lacombe Hospital complaining of back injuries but had no life-threatening injuries, fire crews said. “I don’t think it’s a stretch to suggest that these accidents were somehow connected with the traffic slowing down,” said Van Delden. He added that emergency scenes themselves are distracting for drivers, and it is always important for drivers to keep
their eyes on the road, no matter what may be happening outside. “If you are on the roadway, you better be looking down the roadway.” It may be useful for drivers to remember that they are only required to slow down at accident scenes when there are emergency vehicles present and slowing down to observe an accident that has already been cleared by emergency crews may only serve to distract other drivers.
Of course, it is also important to drive at a speed that is appropriate for road conditions and the flow of traffic, said Van Delden. “Obviously, if the car is slowing down ahead of you, you need to slow down as well.” Van Delden added that accidents can be caused by drivers paying attention to distractions, such as emergency scenes, and not realizing the vehicles in front of them are slowing down. news@lacombeexpress.com
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Standardbred springs into outride action at Alberta Downs BY DARREN LUPUL Special to the Express
a horse-loving kid at the time, took the bay as her riding horse. The duo have been together ever since -- Schneider even shipped her pal all the way up to Alberta where she is racing. Fast forward to the morning of Aug. 3 at Alberta Downs, a couple of hours before the races were scheduled to start. Schneider was busy with the stable of horses that she trains along with her hus-
Sacramento Key, now an 18-year-old standardbred, started his career in Sacramento, California and raced as both a trotter and pacer in a short career at Cal Expo many years ago. Although, when it looked like a career in racing wasn’t in his future and he thus needed a home, Kim Schneider, who was
band, Quentin. They were getting ready to race that afternoon when an urgent request came from track management. “Our outrider is unavailable today, can you ride?” Kim was a little taken aback by the request and wondered whether she could take on the challenge. “On what horse?” she asked. Alberta Downs is adjacent to the thoroughbred farm of track owner Bob
Allen. Therefore, in regard to Kim’s question about which horse to use for outrider duty, there was a quick answer given. “You can take any of the thoroughbreds from up the hill.” The idea of using an unfamiliar green horse that had never even seen a sulky -- yet alone get up beside one -- did not sit well with Kim. She then instantly thought of her
own riding horse, Sacramento Key, nicknamed ‘Peter,’ who was happily grazing with some buddies in a field about a half-hour drive from the track. The Schneiders then dropped everything, got the truck and trailer and headed to the farm. They loaded Peter and trucked back to the track where they unloaded. With just minutes to spare, Quentin slapped some back shoes on Peter. Kim sad-
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WALK THIS WAY - From left, Positive Force, being ridden by Neptali A. Ortiz is led by Kim Schneider, riding 18-year-old Saratoga Key (Peter) after a recent race at Alberta Downs. Lisa Thompson photo
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dled him up, shined him up, and hopped on. Kim was understandably nervous. She was uncertain how Peter would handle both the excitement of an unfamiliar job and seeing a starting gate again after many years. “He got a little excited in the paddock,” she said. Peter then headed out to keep his eye on a qualifier. The outing went off without a hitch. Kim then rushed Peter back to the barn where Quentin finished shoeing the bay’s front feet. Peter had just a short break before he headed back to the paddock for the big races in front of the afternoon crowd. When given the chance to prove his worth, Peter showed all that he was a pro. Peter showed his excitement with a slight tremble of sweat in his coat, but performed like a seasoned vet, as he handled a few anxious moments, typical for an outrider’s day at the races. After a mare kicked over a hopple and broke a hopple hanger, driver John Chappell used Kim and Peter’s assistance to grab the mare for repairs -- Peter even put up with an angry nip on the neck from the mare as he led her. Kim and Peter went on to outride the entire weekend, which also included a double card of harness and thoroughbred racing. The duo went on to ‘pony’ a thoroughbred in post parade, and even helped collar a runaway thoroughbred that got a little out of control. “When I caught that thoroughbred, they were asking me what breed my horse was,” Kim laughed. “When I said an 18-year-old standardbred, they were amazed.”
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Way to go Bucs Congratulations to the Central Alberta Buccaneers. Wait, why are we congratulating the Bucs? Didn’t they lose and miss their chance at Alberta Football League championship? The Bucs may have lost the semi-final, but they still had their best season of all time, and that is nothing to be ashamed of. In fact, it is rather something to be proud of. A season with only one loss (and that one by a narrow margin to an undefeated team) is something that the Bucs deserve to boast about. They made team history this season by defeating the Calgary Wolfpack and finished the regular season second in the league. Not only that, but the Bucs stuck it out to the very end of the semi-final. Despite being down most of the second half, the team played hard and battled it out with the Stars until the last bitter seconds of the match. Sport is not all about winning and losing. Yes, of course it’s disappointing that the Buccaneers didn’t
make it all the way to the final but they still had a stellar season and we are proud of them for it. We aren’t the only ones either. As was shown by the incredibly full stands at ME Global Field on Sunday afternoon’s game and previous Buccaneers games, the team has an incredibly dedicated fan-base, one that was only strengthened by this incredible season. A fan-base that surrounds any sports team becomes more than just a group of fans. It becomes a community that grows around a team. It also becomes stronger the better the team does, which means that the better the team, the better the fans. They feed off each other’s energy and become stronger together. For evidence of this, one need only look to Sunday’s game. When the crowd got going, so did the Bucs. As much as players like to say that they tune out the roar of the stands, they feed off the energy of their fans. The last big drive that the Bucs had at the Stars’ end zone was completely fueled by their audience at
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spirit, a being all unto its own. And so, we congratulate the Buccaneers on their greatest season ever. We look forward to seeing
them do it all over again next season. We are proud of them no matter what the final outcome was and we wish them all the best in the seasons to come.
Another year of tremendous growth in Blackfalds The Town of Blackfalds has just completed a local census. The tremendous pace of growth continues and Blackfalds is now home to 7,275 residents – a 7.51% increase over last year.
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ME Global Field on Sunday. It shows that there is more to football, or any sport really, than the game itself. It is a community, a
STOL First I would like to thank the residents for participating in the census. With our fast-paced growth it is extremely important that we gather data more frequently than the federal government’s five-year census schedule. The municipality has tried to make participating as easy as possible – 2013 saw the introduction of online census reporting. Residents could submit their information online sparing a visit from a census enumerator. Those who did chose to wait for the faceto-face visit had their information punched into an iPad at the door
and the data was instantly collated into the census report. Thirty-four per cent of households chose the online method of reporting and I am confident that next year more residents will choose this cost effective and time saving option. The official population number has a positive impact on the grants we receive from the provincial government. Blackfalds will benefit in additional financial support for the RCMP, the library and the Street Improvement grant. With an increase of 508 people over last year, the increase in grants far outweighs the cost of collecting the data. I am sorry to report though that there were 52 residences that were known to be occupied did not complete the census. It is unfortunate that we won’t be receiving all the financial support that this community could definitely use. The census also provides valuable information on the services that need to be expanded locally to meet our unique demographic make up. There are, for example,
962 kids under the age of five living in Blackfalds – 180 of them are two-years-old. While a new school was announced this past spring, if we are thinking about the longterm future of our community one new school simply will not meet the ongoing demand for local education needs. Blackfalds needs a solid plan from our school boards – both public and Catholic and from the education ministry to offer a complete Kindergarten to Grade 12 education locally. Solid population growth is also a significant driver of economic development. Small business owners, medium to large franchises and investors can see great opportunities in Blackfalds. This year has already seen strong expansion of our commercial sector, including the opening of a veterinarian clinic, the bottle depot, a second dental office and a new hotel opening soon. If you are an entrepreneur looking for a thriving community to build a business in and would like to learn more about our community please give Terry a call at the town office
403-885-4677. He would be happy to talk with you about what Blackfalds has to offer as well as provide a copy of the 2013 census with all its important demographic information. The census will also be available for download from www.blackfalds.com. High growth can present a number of challenges to a municipality. Always a concern to a council is how to meet ever-growing demands for services for citizens. More roads to plow, more parks to care for, more facilities needed like the Abbey Center – all of these things and more need to grow along with the population. But even if it is a challenge it also is exciting to be involved with this town during this time of change. Given a choice, I would always want to be in a community like Blackfalds that is growing, changing and maturing. So congratulations Blackfalds – a population of 7,275 is a milestone to celebrate! Melodie Stol is the mayor of Blackfalds.
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Thursday, August 15, 2013
Letters to the editor
Readers encourage residents to complete garbage survey Did you know that proposed changes to garbage collection in the City of Lacombe affects every residence? Residents who currently have communal alley dumpsters are facing replacement of dumpsters with individual black rollout bins, which according to the Solid Waste Roadmap (SWRM) will cost you approximately $3.50 per month per household. According to Bylaw 316, these rollouts “shall be stored within the property in such a manner as to not be unsightly in appearance.” To encourage more people to recycle, the SWRM is also recommending a blue tote rollout for each residence of approximately 300 l. size, using a third party contractor for collection, at an estimated cost of $8/ month/household for weekly pickup, or $6/month/household for bi-weekly pickup. As well, the SWRM states that with the
introduction of blue totes, the Wolf Creek Recycle Depot could be used solely for brush and wood chips rather than household recyclables. This means that County residents, who currently use that facility, would no longer have the option of recycling at that depot. The rollouts must be placed at least two metres apart for pickup, must not weigh more than 75lbs and the bin lids must be totally closed, or they will not be picked up. The SWRM suggests that the current ‘grass bins’ could become ‘compost bins’ and accept everything from yard waste to food waste. There is a concern with odour and pests should this go forward. In order to deal with the compost material, the City proposes to purchase a ‘HotRot’ system to process the compost at an initial capital investment of $528,400. This system operates only above -15C
and would be purchased from New Zealand (only two currently in use in North America). Estimated increase to utility bills is unknown at this time. Those households currently using rollouts are affected by having a garbage rollout, a recycling rollout, with it being unknown at this time as to how composting will be instituted in their areas. At the City’s barbeque on June 28th at the LMC, large green rollouts for composting were on display. The SWRM also states that by having every household separate their garbage from recycling and composting, there could be a possibility of changing to bi-weekly pickup. Every household in the City of Lacombe is impacted by these proposed changes. It is imperative that residents do the sur-
vey presented by the City – either online at www.lacombe.ca/garbage or in hard copy, which can be picked up at the City office. The CAO of the City, according to Bylaw 316, paragraph #12, has the power to designate the type and location of receptacle or container used for garbage. We must make sure that she (and City council members) bases her decision on our expressed opinions. Please do the survey! The survey needs to be completed before the end of August. The survey results will be presented with recommendations to City council at their meeting on Sept. 9 which starts at 5 p.m. Let’s be present at that meeting – your attendance is important!
Louise Pickett and Margarette Garrett Lacombe
A culture of safety does more than just reduce accidents Workplace culture is a significant component of workplace safety. Hazards like heavy equipment, motorized equipment, heights and dangerous chemicals to name a few, make jobs dangerous. But even environments with few hazards can be dangerous if the workplace culture permits it. While some companies and even whole sectors experience very high levels of injury, others have seen steady reductions in incidents over the years. Culture is an important contributor to this performance and it is one of the most important tools managers can use to get results. A culture of safety requires attention to both the rules and to the beliefs of everyone following those rules, an essential component of any safety program. Standards are needed to govern all aspects of the workplace environment, including rules for site setup and maintenance, welldefined job roles and responsibilities and processes for monitoring and ensuring a
safe work environment. But having staff that knows the rules is not the same as having staff that believe in them. Culture comprises both knowledge and belief. Culture, in an organization, must begin at the senior levels and must be built into a company’s DNA. When safety impacts leadership and senior people, or directors are liable, then safety is not just an operational concern it becomes a strategic issue that must be dealt with at the senior levels of an organization. Ideally a director should be assigned to the safety portfolio of a company and be responsible for initiatives that operationalize key safety issues. At the board level, or executive level, goals for key safety metrics need to be decided on and plans put in place to determine the degree to which the company is meeting those targets. Metrics need to include both performance as well as atti-
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tudes to safety. Building a culture of safety within an organization requires a clear understanding of the beliefs that need to be instilled in everyone, from the senior staff to the newest employee. The cultural beliefs regarding safety must be well thought through and must be infused into every aspect of the employee management process from hiring to retiring. In addition to excellent training and ongoing safety reviews, employees should be encouraged and incentivized to participate in the process of ensuring that safety rules are adhered to. Accidents are costly in more ways than one. In addition to having direct and significant costs, accidents reduce the credibility of the company and can significantly impact a company’s productivity. Accidents or near misses also affect employee confidence and loyalty. How a company deals
with incidents is an important measure, from the employee’s perspective, of the degree of importance that the company places on safety. In a culture of safety, employees believe that their active participation in the safety process is beneficial to them, to their co-workers and to the company. They believe that the extra work to follow the rules is worth it. A culture of safety requires a commitment in time and energy at all levels of an organization. While there is a cost, the long-term benefits are significant. A culture of safety will do more than just reduce accidents; it will create a more satisfying work environment and ultimately sends a message that management cares about its employees. Bruce Matichuk is CEO and Kevin McNulty President of Coole Immersive Inc., an Albertabased training products company serving the oil and gas industry. Their columns are distributed through Troy Media.
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A look at old backhouses and Hallowe’en The column this week will deal neither with people nor agriculture but will instead focus on an institution of the past, an icon of pioneer architecture that still exists in remote areas that have yet to benefit from the modern convenience of running water. This institution has been commemorated in both literature and poetry of which the best-known item may be The Passing of the Backhouse, a poem from days of yore credited to James Whitcomb Riley. ‘When Grandpa had to “go out back” and make his morning call, We’d bundle up the dear old man with muffler and a shawl. I knew the hole on which he sat -- ‘twas padded all around, And once I tried to sit there -- ‘twas all too wide I found, My loins were too little, and I jack-knifed there to stay, They had to come and get me out, or I’d have passed away, My father said ambition was a thing that boys
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occupant inside or moving them backwards a foot or so to trap the unwary who had to make their way hastily to the little house in the dark of night ranked as great sport for the sadistically minded. Occasionally the pranksters tipped a structure with a pipe-smoking occupant and got more got much more than they bargained for. The resulting conflagration would see them drafted into the volunteer fire department. Nor were such fires restricted to Halloween. Pipe smoking adults cleaning the last embers from their morning pipe before rising to face the challenges of the day might inadvertently deposit some glowing embers to the depths. And any youth attempting his first smoke in the seclusion of the little shanty might, in panic on hearing approaching footsteps, consign the evidence to the nether regions. No doubt it was such an incident that inspired the old poem Oh shed a tear for Tommy McGuire who ran down the street with his
He responded “Yes, we’ve had a number of American visitors who want to take the whole unit home and place it alongside Queen Mary that they installed somewhere in the Arizona desert.” For further information on the architectural splendor of the old-fashioned
back house and the creativity of its builders search the Internet for the topic ‘Gems of American Architecture’. There is also a book copyright 1935 by Brown and Bigelow, St. Paul Minnesota Remembrance Marketing™ by William Royal Greer with embellishments by Charles E. Calder.
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pants on fire. These gems were still functioning in Lacombe in the mid-1950s when the United Church held their Sunday school classes in the former Methodist church hall. Students and teachers alike will never forget those frigid encounters on frosty winter mornings. Hotels had to provide a facility for occupation on more than one level. Lakeview hotel on Gull Lake reputedly provided a two-storey unit with two ‘closets’ mounted one above the other. Standalone units also featured a wide selection of designs and decorations with construction materials that ranged from wood to brick. But none could compare in elegance with the unit I saw in the Red Lion Inn in Oxford. England in 1969; twin urinals standing over 6 ft. tall, a sink equally massive, and a toilet, all created in china featuring the famous Blue Willow pattern. I could not pass up the photo opportunity the scene offered and after snapping the picture I commented on the elegance to the porter.
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fyi EVENTS On Aug. 16, magician Brian Lehr will be performing at the Blackfalds Public Library at 2 p.m. Performance is free. The Lacoka Gators field lacrosse team is hosting the Edmonton Razorbacks at ME Global Field on Aug. 16 for a tripleheader starting at 7 p.m. Tees Longear Days – Aug. 17 –18. This event includes the longest running mule and donkey show in Canada. Fun for the whole family. Contact Russ Shandro at 780-632-7510 or our club web site at http://www.albertadonkeyandmule.com/longear.html. Drumming circle - cost: $10/ adult with drum; $15/adult without drum. Free for children 16 and under. The event runs Aug. 20th from 7-9 p.m. at the CLLLA at the corner of Hwys 2A and 12 in Lacombe. Youth Unlimited Drop-in Activites every Tuesday and Thursday, for ages 12 and up. Movies, crafts, games, and more! It costs $2/ night or $50/season (June-September). Last Thursday of the month is girls only. Hours are 6 to 9 p.m. and activities run at the YU-Turn Youth Centre. Daily historic walking tours run at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The tours, which explore downtown Lacombe, last about 45 minutes each. They start at the Michener House Museum and ending at the Flatiron building. Adults $10, children 16 and under are free. Daily tours are available seven days a week, all summer. To book a private tour, group/school/ camp tour, or for more information call us at either 403-7556935 or 403-782-3933. 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 Swim-
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Drop in Pool Tournament run every Saturday from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Lacombe Hotel.
Lacombe & District Garden Club invites everyone to join us on a mini garden tour the evening of Aug. 22nd. If you would like to discover two of Red Deer’s most stunning yards (one of them has been featured in a magazine!), meet us in front of the Lacombe Memorial Centre at 6:15 p.m. to get directions or carpool. Refreshments will be provided! Contact Pamela at 403-7825061 or pamela.d.neumann@ gmail.com for more information.
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Lacombe Writers Group meet every two weeks, on Mondays. Gentle and encouraging group with writers of all different genres. Call 403-885-4251 for more information.
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. 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. ‘Country Gospel in the Park’ Music Weekend is planned for Sept.
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nutritious meals for anyone interested. It runs Aug. 22 from 5-6 p.m. at Bethel Christian Reformed Church.
Lacombe Farmers Market is 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 403-7824772 for more information.
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.
Ellis BIrd Farm (EBF) is pleased to announce that herbalist and Red Deer Advocate columnist, Abrah Arneson, will lead an edible and medicinal plant walk around the EBF site on Aug. 18th. Participants will have the opportunity to taste some delicious edibles and learn about some of the powerful medicinal plants that can be found in our own backyards. The walk will take place from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Cost is $10 per person. Pre-registration re-
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 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
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, R&J, Three and Company, Potters Clay, New 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. MEETINGS
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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. 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 weigh-in. Central Alberta groups meet in Red Deer, Lacombe and Rimbey. For locations and dates, call Joanne at 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. 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. Addict in the Family Support Group is a confidential, professionally-facilitated support group. Meetings run every second Thursday at 4920 – 54 St. from 6 to 8 p.m. 403-342-0895.
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FINISHING HOE & DOZER OPERATORS Minimum 5 yrs. exp, work 7 days a week at least 12 hrs. a day, overtime and subsided pay. Please Fax: resume to 403-309-1944 or email to: info@tblconstruction.ca
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
Material Handler responsible for assembling job material bundles, performing a variety of administrative functions, projects and other assignments. This position requires the following competencies: Computer Literate, Attention to Detail, Good Communication/Customer Service skills, and Organizing/Planning ability. Our Company has an enthusiastic, fast paced working environment with advancement for motivated individuals, and an excellent benefit package. Wage would be commensurate with experience/skills. Please email resume or fax to 403-742-1905 or e-mail tdonovan@petrofield.com LOOKING FOR APPRENTICE WELDERS/MILLWRIGHT Must be willing to travel, work heights, have valid drivers licence. Email: tracous@yahoo.com NEEDED F/T Service Person for after sales service and set up of manufactured and modular home. Must have exp. in roofing, siding, flooring, drywall, paint etc., Competitive wages and health plan avail. Apply to James at M & K Homes, 403-346-6116 NEEDED F/T Service Person for after sales service and set up of manufactured and modular home. Must have exp. in roofing, siding, flooring, drywall, paint etc., Competitive wages and health plan avail. Apply to James at M & K Homes, 403-346-6116 RETIRED Journeyman plumber req’d to do Live-n P/T apt. maintenance. Phone Mike for details. 403-342-4923 We change daily to serve you better.
SIDING INSTALLER with or without trailer & tools. F.T. year round work, must have truck and 2 yrs. exp. 90 cents - $1 per sq.ft. 403-358-8580
Trades
850
STAINLESS STEEL PIPE WELDERS Required experience with (short circuit Mig) would Be an asset. Local shop work only, Great Rates Please email resume to info@dynamicprojects.ca or Fax: 403-340-3471
Truckers/ Drivers
860
Truckers/ Drivers
860
F/T TRUCK drivers req’d. Minimum Class 5 with air and clean abstract. Exp. preferred. In person to Key Towing 4083-78 St. Cres. Red Deer.
Misc. Help
880
Academic Express ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING
FALL START
CLASS 1drivers req’d for road construction. Truck and pup exp. Living allowance incld. Fax 403-309-0489 Tired of Standing? Find something to sit on in Classifieds
DRIVERS for furniture moving company, class 5 required (5 tons), local & long distance. Competitive wages. Apply in person. 6630 71 St. Bay 7 Red Deer. 403-347-8841
Misc. Help
880
• Community Support Worker • Women in Trades • Math and Science in the Trades • GED classes days/ evening Gov’t of Alberta Funding may be available. 403-340-1930 www.academicexpress.ca CELEBRATIONS HAPPEN EVERY DAY IN CLASSIFIEDS
CUSTOMER SERVICE A locally owned industrial supply company is looking for an energetic person for inside sales. E-mail resume to mark@ aesreddeer.com
CIRCULATION SERVICE RUNNER (Part-Time)
• • • • • •
Do you: Want Extra Income Know the city well Possess a clean, valid drivers license Have a friendly attitude Enjoy customer service Want part-time work (12 to 22 hours per week) As part of our customer service team, you will be dispatched in response to service concerns to deliver newspapers and flyers to customers or carriers. A delivery vehicle is provided.
Hours of shifts are: Morning shifts Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Saturday and Sunday shifts starting at 7:00 a.m. Wednesday to Friday shifts starting at 1:00 p.m. All shifts based on 4 hours and likely to run longer. Submit resume, indicating “Service Runner Position”, along with your driver’s abstract immediately to: Human Resources Red Deer Advocate 2950 Bremner Avenue Fax: 403-341-4772 Email: careers@reddeeradvocate.com We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only selected candidates will be contacted.
14 Lacombe Express Misc. Help
880
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
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Kauns Seed Farm Now hiring for full time/part time position. Applicant must have Ag experience. Duties would include Seed Plant, Farm Equipment, and Truck Operation. Must have Class 1 license. Seed Cleaning experience would be an asset. Phone 403-886-4562
Thursday, August 15, 2013
Caregivers
1060
A PLACE TO GROW QUALITY CHILD CARE Provided by ECS exp. person. Offering developmental Buy & Sell programming for children. #1500 - #1990 Age 1-5. Now accepting Aircraft ..............................1510 registrations for Sept. 3, Antiques & Art ..................1520 2013. Please contact Vanessa at 403-748-4315 Auctions ............................1530
Contractors
1100
BLACK CAT CONCRETE Garage/patios/rv pads sidewalks/driveways Dean 403-505-2542
CONCRETE??? We’ll do it all... Call E.J. Construction Jim 403-358-8197 or Ron 403-318-3804
LANCE’S Concrete Ltd. Sidewalks, driveways, shops, patios, garage pads commercial. Specialized in stamp concrete. Free Estimates 302-9126
LOOKING for laborers and flaggers for road construction. Fax 403-309-0489
Looking for reliable newspaper carrier for 1 day per week delivery of the Central Alberta Life in the town of INNISFAIL Packages come ready for delivery. No collecting. Contact Quitcy at 403-314-4316
RICK’S 30 yrs., ref’s: taping paint, texture 403-864-6540 RMD RENOVATIONS Bsmt’s, flooring, decks, etc. Call Roger 403-348-1060
Eavestroughing
1130
1530
1200 1280
The Olds Lions Club is hosting a Stars Helicopter Benefit Auction ** All proceeds will be going to Stars *** Donations would be appreciated for this sale… Lunch will be available. Lots of New items, Gift certificates, Art, Furniture, Collectibles, Bring the whole family out for some fun and entertainment.
Executive Touch Massage (newly reno’d)
For more information call John @ 403-556-5531
(FOR MEN)STUDIO 5003A-50 st. Downtown 9 am - 6 pm. Mon. - Fri. 403-348-5650
Pilgrim Auction Service www.auctionsales.ca
GREYSTONE Handyman Services. Reasonable rates. Ron, 403-396-6089
NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED For afternoon delivery once per week In the towns of: Blackfalds Lacombe Ponoka Stettler Call Rick for more info 403-314-4303
NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED To deliver the SYLVAN LAKE NEWS & CENTRAL AB LIFE 1 day a week. Please call Debbie at 403-314-4307 Something for Everyone Everyday in Classifieds
THE BURNT LAKE GENERAL STORE is looking for F/T Customer Service person for shift work. Please apply in person, Hwy. 11 West. No phone calls please.
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
CLEANING SERVICES Specializing in eaves Auctions trough cleaning, window cleaning & gentle washing STARS BENEFIT AUCTION of vinyl siding. Sunday August 18 Pricing packages available. Time 11 a.m. Free quotes, senior discounts. Location: 3.5 miles north of 403-506-4822 Olds on Hwy 2A
Handyman Services
Massage Therapy
TCM Massage Therapy Insurance avail. 8 am-9 pm www.mygimex.org 4606 48 Ave. 403-986-1691
Building Supplies
1550
DISCOUNTED VINYL FENCE - 8’ section w/post & Cap. Limited amount on hand. Misc. 86 section privacy 68” high tan; 60 section privacy 68” Services high, white; 72 section, privacy 56” high w/12” 5* JUNK REMOVAL accent top, white; 56 Property clean up 340-8666 section concave picket fence 4’ high, tan; 60 section privacy, 5’ high, clay color; skit of 120, 2’x4”x12’ blank rails, white. Call 403-347-3455
1290
Ironman Scrap Metal Recovery picking up scrap again! Farm machinery, vehicles & industrial. Serving central AB. 403-318-4346
Moving & Storage
1300
BOXES? MOVING? SUPPLIES? 403-986-1315
Painters/ Decorators
1310
JG PAINTING, 25 yrs. exp. Free Est. 403-872-8888
1640
Tools
Children's Items
1580
BACKPACK WITH MATCHING LUNCH KIT. Pink, good cond. $10. 403-314-9603 SMALL NEWBORN 1-6 MONTH CO-SLEEPER Wooden, Colonial bed, 31”x20” & 15” high. $25. Exc. cond. 403-343-3363
MASTERCRAFT c/w bits and $75 403-348-5349
Farmers' Market
router table
1650
NIXON HONEY FARM Limited time offer! FRESH LIQUID HONEY $2.75/LB. Bring your own containers. 403-227-2719 or 227-0092 INNISFAIL To book your appointment. Tours also avail. Look for us at Red Deer Farmers Market Wed & Sat & Innisfail Market Thurs! Also look in local grocer.
Firewood
1660
AFFORDABLE
Homestead Firewood
1760
RENEGADE 12 spd. bike $15; 2 CB long antennas $5/ea, Simonize car washer $100 obo 403-347-6183 WINDOW Air Conditioner, never used, 18x12, $65. obo. 403-346-4049
Cats
1830
1 CALICO, M. 5 mos. old, 1 M. Calico Kitten. FREE to good home. 403-343-0730
Sporting Goods
1860
GOLF travel bag, black w/wheels, like new. $40. 403-346-0093
FIREWOOD. Pine, Spruce, Poplar. Can deliver 1-4 cords. 403-844-0227 FREE FIRE WOOD Bring your own saw. 403-346-4307
LOGS Semi loads of pine, spruce, tamarack, poplar. Price depends on location. Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346 Now Offering Hotter, Cleaner BC Birch. All Types. P.U. / del. Lyle 403-783-2275
Garden Supplies
1680
LANDSCAPING TIES 4” x 6” total of 40 linear ft., 10 Ardell Close. Drive by and pick up. 403-755-2760 PUSH LAWN MOWER. Like new. $45 obo. 403-346-4049
Household Appliances
1710
36” & 24” USED Fridge / Stoves & 2 Inglis Coin Operated Gas Dryers. Call Mike 403-342-4923 KITCHEN COMPACTOR FOR SALE. $50. 403-346-4307
Household Furnishings
1720
BBQ, Weber, small w/propane bottle; $40; 1 round deck table, glass top, $10; Bell T.V. receiver, $10; 403-347-7893 COUCH, Futon, Brand new in box, $200. 403-885-2627 LOUNGE chair w/stool, green, $40; 2 oak office chairs, $60. ea. 403-347-7893 LOUNGE chairs, tan, cloth: 1 @$20. 1 @ $10.; End table w/drawer, $20.; cabinet singer sewing machine, $60. 8 kitchen chairs, square & round backs, $2 - $5 ea. 403-347-7893
Misc. for Sale
1760
12 PLACE setting, white w/floral border, $50 403-346-3086 135,000 BTU furnace, 12 yrs. old. $200. 403-346-4155 after 6 p.m.
1590
CHOCOLATE BROWN SUEDE JACKET. Size Large. $25. 403-314-9603
GAZEBO, 10x13, fancy dble. roof, fully screened. $80 obo. 587-237-0120
Horses
2140
Houses For Sale
4020
16 YR. old QH Sorrel gelding, 15.2, very well broke, neck reins, backs up, spins, rode down roads, real nice horse. $3000. 403-783-4943 AKM FARRIER Services Certified Farrier. Trimming and Shoeing Aylsa 403 392 3602 WANTED: all types of horses. Processing locally in Lacombe weekly. 403-651-5912
Transportation #5000-5300
4 YR OLD 2400 sq.ft. home, rear att. garage. Pie lot. $749,000. 403-358-0362
FREE KITTENS, mother & 3 older kittens + numerous males & females. 403-347-0127
Spruce, Pine, Spilt, Dry. 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472
BOX CONTAINING coffee maker, Gooseneck lamp, 6 new gold placemats & more. $20 for the box. 403-314-9603
Clothing
Misc. for Sale
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 JD 148 LOADER & Grapple. Solid & straight. $3000. 403-391-1025 NEW HOLLAND FP 240 sileage cutter, metal alert, very good cond, 780-877-2339
For Rent #3000 - #3200
Acreages/Farms ..............3010 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
Houses/ Duplexes
3020
2 BDRM. Blackfalds, duplex, complete reno’d., 4 appls., no pets $1000/ mo.+ utils., 403-318-3284
Condos/ Townhouses
2030
2290 CASE TRACTOR Good running order. 5300 hours. $12,000 obo. Or trade for cow/calf pairs. 403-556-2954
Farm Custom Work
2080
CUSTOM CORRAL CLEANING Buit custom services 3 trucks, Bunning vertical beaters. JD 544 loader 403-588-1146 CUSTOM HEAVY DISCING Hay & Pasture Land Subsoiling & Scraper Work Equipment Rentals Call Field 403-506-0592 MANURE SPREADERS FOR RENT, 3 Bunning manure spreaders, 3 different sizes, vertical beaters, custom corral cleaning with bunning spreaders on truck, Phone 403-588-4787 Contact Lawrence Buit 403-588-1146
5030
DEER PARK house with downstairs suite., did you Cars know banks consider revenue from a legal suite for your mortgage payment? Here is a really clean completely reno’d house with legal downstairs suite. Private entrance, separate. laundry, new 2 car garage & sidewalks, beautifully landscaped with larger 2010 CAMARO 1LT, sundeck. Mostly new appls. roof, Synergy Green pkg. , Possession Oct. 1. neg. 29,638 kms., $23,888. $335,000. 403-340-3370 348-8788 Sport & Import
Live the Sylvan Lifestyle
2005 TOYOTA Spyder MR2 Roadster, 64,527 kms., 5 spd, $16,888. AB Sport & Import 403-348-8788
Brand New Laebon Home, 2 bdrms. 2 baths, Open concept floor plan for under $300,000. Call Jennifer 403.392.6841
3030
2004 BMW X3 AWD, sunroof, 6 spd. $13,888. 348-8788 Sport & Import
2 BDRM., 2 bath condo, in Anders $1300 rent & d.d. + utils. Avail. Sept. no pets. Ref’s. req’d. 403-346-6521
TO RENT HAWKUS Quik pick custom bale hauling, custom haul, 16 bale mover 403-588-1146
Tractors
AMAZING VALUE Move right into this brand new Laebon Home in Timberstone. 2,135 sq. ft. 3 bdrms., 2.5 baths. OPEN CONCEPT $466,100. Call Chris 403.392.7118
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
New 3 bdrm. home in Sylvan Lake Move right into this popular Laebon floor plan 1,172 sq. ft. 4 stainless steel appliances, 2 baths Call Jennifer 403.392.6841
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
BIG VALLEY, AB, 3 bdrm, treed 50’ lot, needs work, $29,500, $6000 down, owner will carry mortgage. Call owner 780-475-2897
Why Rent, Buy New Well-designed 2 bdrm. home in Red Deer. 4 stainless steel appliances, great location close to amenities. $314,800. Call Chris 403.392.7118
2002 T-BIRD hard-top, convertible, red, int. ext. like new, 81,000 hwy. kms. $23,000. firm. 403-347-4915
2002 LEXUS SC 430 convertible/hardtop $14,888. 348-8788 Sport & Import 1997 HONDA, 5 spd., 2 dr., very clean. 403-318-3040 1997 HONDA, 5 spd., 2 dr., very clean. 403-318-3040 1994 FORD T-Bird, 2 dr., loaded. clean. 352-6995
Lots For Sale
4160
Pinnacle Estates (Blackfalds) You build or bring your own builder. Terms avail. 403-304-5555
SUV's
5040
MUST SELL 2012 MERCEDES Benz ML350 diesel, 9300 kms, $83,000 new, $65,000 obo 403-347-2151 352-6534
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SUV's
5040
Trucks
5050
Trucks
5050
Fifth Wheels
5110
2007 33’ Citation Supreme. Polar pack, 2 furnaces, 3 slides, 3 skylites, fantastic fans, power awning w/wind sensor, Bell mounted dish, mounted solar panel. Mint cond. $49,000. 403-704-4620
2008 GMC Acadia SLE AWD, $20, 888. 7652 - 50 Ave., Sport & Import
2010 CHEV Silverado 1500 LT Z71, custom bumpers, cold air intake. $24,888. 348-8788 Sport & Import
2007 F150 Crewcab 4X4 XLT. Loaded, very nice shape in and out. $7300. 403-348-9746
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Careers
5120
Boats & Marine
5160
2008 26.5`COUGAR trailer for sale. Fully loaded with solar panel and hard sides. Bought new in 2009 and used 13 times. Asking $17,500 obo. Please call Rick at 403-877-0259 or 403-782-9352 or email rkohut@ lacombe.ca Tired of Standing? Find something to sit on in Classifieds
1990 Class A 34 ft. Pace Arrow Motor Home
Successful Careers
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Holiday Trailers
3 solar panels, 5 awnings, 3 with metal covers. Sleeps 6, walk around queen bed. New steps, furnace and radiator. Built in generator. Very good condition, 2 owners. Asking $15,000 To view call 403-896-7052
Auto Wreckers
5190
Vehicles Wanted To Buy
RED’S AUTO. Free Scrap Vehicle & Metal Removal. AMVIC APPROVED. We travel. May pay cash for vehicle. 403-396-7519
2006 CRESTLINER Sport Fish SST. C/W 225 Evinrude Etec, elec. down riggers, 110 low ramce, all safety gear. Asking $50,600. 403-340-2535
5200
RED’S AUTO. Free scrap vehicle & metal removal. We travel. May pay cash for vehicle. AMVIC APPROVED. 403-396-7519
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CJ Enterprises is currently accepting resumes for the following positions:
• WELDERS • LABOURERS • PIPEFITTERS • SUBCONTRACT CREW TRUCK OPERATORS • SITE SAFETY REPS (Camp jobs start up September)
• SERVICE MECHANIC
to work in Stettler shop. Some travel to worksites to service equipment as needed.
Please fax resume to 403-742-0241 or email to jobs@cjent.ca Drop off resumes to 4607 - 42 St., Stettler
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
TURN KEY OPERATION • 7105 acres total • 1500 acres irrigated • 200 dairy cows with quota • Feed lot plus 450 cow/calf pairs • Complete line of equipment
OWNER IS RETIRING
Contact Albert Dallaire Royal Lepage Casey Realty Peace River, AB | 780-625-6767
INNISFAIL TRUCK RANCH Sungold Specialty Meats Ltd. Located in Innisfail Alberta is currently recruiting for the following positions:
• Labourers • • Meat Butchers/Cutters • We are looking for team players, willing and able to work in both slaughter and fabrication depts. Previous experience in the food industry, meat processing an asset but not necessary. We provide on the job training.
Inland Concrete Ltd Requires
DRIVERS
For their Ponoka & Lacombe locations Class 1 or Class 3 required No experience required. Will train suitable candidates.
Please fax resume to: 403-782-3134 ATTN: Leonard
or for more information call Leonard 403-588-2834
Sales experience required.
Steady year round employment and job rotation. Competitive wages starting @ $14.25/hr with the potential to earn $19.50/hr plus performance related bonus potential. Full benefits program including registered pension plan. For more information or to apply you can: Visit our website @ www.sungoldmeats.com Fax: 403-227-1661 Attn: Ashley Ford HR Coordinator In person @ 4312-51 Street Innisfail, Alberta T4G-1A3 Email: ashley.ford@sungoldmeats.com
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Horoscope ARIES
TAURUS
GEMINI
CANCER
LEO
VIRGO
Mar 21/Apr 20
Apr 21/May 21
May 22/Jun 21
Jun 22/Jul 22
Jul 23/Aug 23
Aug 24/Sept 22
Now is a great time to
Taurus, if you feel like
explore new culinary
Gemini, sometimes forgetting responsibilities and acting like a child for a day can be good for the spirit. Take a mental health day and don’t let worries get you down for a few hours.
Cancer, make travel plans before the summer passes you by. There has never been a better time to get out for a road trip or book a weekend jaunt to somewhere special.
Leo, it can be difficult
there haven’t been too
horizons, Aries. You just may find a new type of cuisine that
many opportunities to socialize with friends, host your own gathering of friends
you never would have
and family. Start
anticipated liking.
planning now.
to upstage you, but someone else steps into the spotlight at work and it has you reeling for a little while. Be the bigger person and offer congrats.
Virgo, you might be ultra careful when choosing friends, but keep in mind those closest to you have been there through thick and thin. Remember that this week.
LIBRA
SCORPIO
SAGITTARIUS
CAPRICORN
AQUARIUS
PISCES
Sept 23/Oct 23
Oct 24/Nov 22
Nov 23/Dec 21
Dec 22/Jan 20
Jan 21/Feb 18
Feb 19/Mar 20
Libra, despite the
Scorpio, you have
many changes you
heard the saying
have made, you still
that you catch more
don’t feel completely
flies with honey. Be
satisfied. You can’t put
prepared to lay the
your finger on what is
honey on especially
off, but you will get to it
thick this week. Have
eventually.
fun with it.
Carpricorn, if you have been thinking about to smile when you are getting active to shed feeling upset. This is a few pounds, then try something fun not the week to let your like playing a sport. true feelings show, Exercise doesn’t have though. Get through to mean time in the gym. your obligations first. Sagittarius, it’s hard
Certain aspects of your life are a work in
Pisces, while creative HOW TO PLAY:
pursuits tickle your
Other things you have
fancy this week, some
under control. This
more mundane tasks
things that may be
require your immediate attention.
holding you back.
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progress, Aquarius.
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ARTS S & LEISURE ME Global ups contribution to Ellis Bird Farm BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express ME Global has helped to make the vision of Ellis Bird Farm into a reality. On Aug. 11 at the Ellis Bird Farm (EBF), ME Global, EBF’s chief supporter, announced they would be increasing their initial pledge toward building a new visitors’ centre at the Ellis Bird Farm. It was unveiled recently that ME Global would be contributing $450,000 to the project rather than their initial pledge of $225,000. Rocco Schurink, vice-president of operations at ME Global, said that, as EBF’s chief supporter, ME Global felt they had some responsibility to help make the new visitor centre a reality. “Part of being a responsible care company is actually to return value to the Ellis Bird Farm community,” said Schurink. He added that Ellis Bird Farm is the first initiative ME Global supported when it started at the Prentiss site and so it holds a special significance to the company. “It is very important for us to continue to support the bird farm and strengthen its future as well,” said Schurink. In addition to that, he said it is clear just by looking that the Ellis Bird Farm is an important facility to keep around. He said it is obvious from the hard work and passion that the board, EBF team and everyone else involved with Ellis Bird Farm puts into the place that it is a worthwhile initiative to invest in. Schurink added there is clearly a need for it as well, as 12,000 visitors take advantage of the Ellis Bird Farms, displays, programming and information each year. He also said there is a need for nature conservancies such as this in Central Alberta. Ken Wigmore, chair of the Ellis Bird Farm board, said
that with a few other minor donations, EBF now has the full amount needed to begin the visitor information centre project. He added that ME Global has helped Ellis Bird Farm move closer to a goal that was set a long time ago, before Wigmore even got involved with the board three years ago. “We have been working with this for quite a length of time,” said Wigmore. He added that, now that finances are in place, there is a long road and a lot of work still ahead for the Ellis Bird Farm to construct the visitor information centre it has been working towards for such a long time. Wigmore said that the initial drawings of the new visitor information centre were graciously donated by George Berry of Berry Architecture & Associates and the next steps are to get some blueprints drawn up, find contractors and get shovels in the ground. Wigmore said he personally would like to see the project, or at least those steps of it, completed by April of next year. Ellis Bird Farm’s new visitor centre would house more washrooms, offices, a staff room, a gift store and enough room to hold 100 people seated, said Wigmore. He said that all these facilities are needed to improve Ellis Bird Farm’s utilization as it is lacking any kind of indoor facilities making it difficult to operate in rainy or other inclement weather. “We want the place busy.” Wigmore added that he hopes building this project will lead to further expansion of Ellis Bird Farm, something he personally is in favour of. Schurink agreed. I think this is an essential step for the future of Ellis Bird Farm to attract even more people to this beautiful site.” news@lacombeexpress.com
HEATING UP – Ken Wigmore adds tape to the thermometer tracking the progress to Ellis Bird Farm’s fundraising goal to bring a new visitor centre to the site.
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Gord Bamford Charity Golf Classic raises $355,000 Sixth annual event supports the Gord Bamford Charitable Foundation Country singer Gord Bamford isn’t afraid of a little challenge. In fact he met it head on, in true cowboy style, and raised $355,000 for the Gord Bamford Charitable Foundation recently. Since 2008, Bamford has generated over $1 million through The Gord Bamford Charitable Foundation to support organizations such
as the Ronald McDonald House Central Alberta, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lacombe, in addition to several children’s hospitals across Canada. “Once again this event never ceases to amaze me and I’m thrilled that we surpassed our set goal of raising $300,000. From the
talented musicians who perform and donate their time, to the sponsors who always support us, we are able to help those in need. These are great people and we look forward to working with them every year,â€? says Bamford. “Three hundred and ďŹ fty-ďŹ ve thousand dollars is a lot of money that will help many.â€?
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had been through. It was an extraordinary way to celebrate their wish journey and meet the amazing people that brought their wishes to life,â€? says Joanne Crook, a volunteer wish grantor with Make-A-Wish Northern Alberta. The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lacombe and the ME Global Athletic Park of Lacombe will also beneďŹ t from some of the proceeds raised at the event. Canadian music royalty wowed the 700 people in attendance at the gala as well. Michelle Wright, Aaron Pritchett, Deric Ruttan, Emerson Drive’s Brad
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SPORTS Stars leave Buccaneers dazed in semi-final BY BRIAN VOSSEN Lacombe Express After their best season ever, the Central Alberta Buccaneers’ hopes for an Alberta Football League Championship Title came to a grinding halt when they lost 15 – 3 to the St. Albert Stars last Sunday. Head Coach Duane Brown said the Bucs’ weakness in this game was one they have struggled with all season. “Our Achilles’ heel was the same Achilles’ heel we have had all year – our inconsistent offense,” said Brown. “We couldn’t get any movement and when we did we turned around and shot ourselves in the foot with a turnover, with a fumble, or with a penalty.” Brown’s comments pretty much sum up how the game went on Aug. 11. While the Bucs were ahead in the first half, they failed to gain any momentum and ended the half only three points ahead of the scoreless Stars. Whenever the Bucs got their hands on the ball in the second half, they began a slow and steady march up the field towards the end zone, but each time they got close, some kind of mistake turned the tides against them. It was those mistakes that ultimately cost the Buccaneers the game and their shot at an Alberta Football League championship, said Brown. He said that the Bucs should have built on the lead they had at the end of the first half. Unfortunately things don’t always work out the way you want. “The first we were in the lead, the second half we should have dominated,” said Brown. “They took it to us in the second half. Hats off to them, they played a hell of a game.” There were no surprises from the Stars on Sunday, said Brown, they just came out and played hard. “They did absolutely nothing different than what we ex-
NO CIGAR - Buccaneer Mark Fay hugs the ball as he escapes from a tackle by St. Albert Star Cam Ridegway. pected them to do,” said Brown. He added that the difference was the Stars’ execution. While the Stars were following their game plan, errors on the Bucs part ended up costing them yards and thereby points as well. “When you have guys make silly mistakes, it costs them,” said Brown. While the Bucs’ defensive line was solid as always, they can’t
stop every single play they face. Any team can capitalize on a lucky break and Brown said that is exactly what happened on the Stars’ scoring plays. “Like it was all season long, our defense was the heart and soul of this team today,” said Brown. “Our inconsistent offence was the backbreaker.” Not only did the Bucs play a spectacular defensive game, the
Stars also stepped up their defensive performance since the last time they visited Lacombe. “It was just one of those days where the head didn’t follow the heart,” said Brown. Looking forward to next season, he said he foresees a lot of turnover within the team. He said it is unfortunate the team will be losing some of its veterans, but the team is aging
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and many players who have been playing for a decade or more can’t play forever. Brown added that there was also some great new talent that rose from within the Bucs’ ranks this season. He said he is confident that the Bucs can continue to build a solid team around the younger players that have shown great promise this season. news@lacombeexpress.com
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