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Man dies after plane crash in Blackfalds Blackfalds, witnessed some of the troubles experienced by the plane and arrived on scene shortly after. “I was out in my backyard when I first saw the plane and it seemed kind of low, but I assumed it was just because of the wind. It looked like the plane was trying to go up and get altitude, but then it looked like he got hit with a gust of wind. I’ve never seen a plane - besides a fighter jet - angle so fast straight up like that,” Mack said. “You could hear the motor and it seemed to get kind of choppy before cutting out. It looked like the propeller was starting to slow down and that’s when I knew something

BY KALISHA MENDONSA LACOMBE EXPRESS A Central Alberta community member was lost last week after a biplane crash in Blackfalds. According to an RCMP released statement Oct. 6th at approximately 2:30p.m., Blackfalds RCMP were dispatched to a plane crash in Blackfalds. A lone pilot operating a biplane left Lacombe Airport and was experiencing what witnesses believe to be engine trouble. The plane crashed in a field in the town of Blackfalds, missing houses and businesses by metres. The pilot was pronounced deceased at the scene. Luke Mack, a resident of

was wrong.” Mack, and others, rushed from their homes to the scene. As Mack was approaching, he says he saw trees shake and thought he felt the ground shake as he heard the crash. “When I got there, there were already guys from a construction site with fire extinguishers by the plane. People were trying to check on the pilot but we knew it wasn’t much use.” The Transportation Safety Board of Canada is currently investigating the cause of the incident. As of yet, there has been no announcement of a memorial service for the pilot.

CRASH - Pictured here is the wreckage from a plane crash in Blackfalds late last week. The lone occupant and pilot was pronounced dead on scene.

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BBBS Lacombe is in need of community support BY KALISHA MENDONSA LACOMBE EXPRESS The Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Lacombe team has been hard at work making the Gord Bamford House feel like home after recently making the official move into their new space. Crystal Zens, executive director of BBBS Lacombe said the team is excited and thankful to have found a new location to continue their programming. “It was sad leaving our old location, but very exciting coming into this new space. We’re working hard to make it ours and to make it warm and friendly for our staff and the families and kids we serve,” Zens said.

An open house is planned for Nov. 9th from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m., where community members are invited to come have a look into the new space. Zens said it will be a fun event for families, with snacks and give-aways to make it an interactive way to introduce people to the new home of BBBS. Zens said this is a very exciting time for the organization, but also very busy and a bit stressful due to financial fragility. She stressed in her time working with Central Alberta non-profits, she had never seen worse economic circumstances. She also said the next 10 weeks of operations would make or break the organization and that the

entire BBBS community is working hard to make sure they make it. “The move was a huge project, and we’re going through our five year national accreditation right away too, so there has been a lot to deal with,” she said. “All of the efforts from businesses in the community are really what are making this work for us. We’re struggling right now because we’ve never had to pay rent or utilities or a mortgage. Before this, all of our fundraising efforts have gone directly to programming so this is a massive transition for us and pretty much doubles our budget. We’re trying to be very conscious about

not having any of our core programs affected.” Zens explained there have been numerous fundraising events and donations in honour of BBBS Lacombe and all of these efforts are meaningful to the staff and families of BBBS. However, the organization only has roughly two months of operating costs ready to go. With the new budget considerations of a mortgage and utilities, Zens said it is crucial to be mortgage free as soon as possible, so there is no loss of quality to current programs. She said the organization is about 50% away from being mortgage free and that they are hoping to reach their goal by December. The group has $148,000 left owing on

the mortgage for the Gord Bamford House. BBBS is exploring several avenues to reach this goal and maintain their current levels of funding. Zens was joined by fellow board member Darcy Stingel at this week’s council meeting to discuss additional options with the City of Lacombe, and to officially ask for assistance in designating the land a tax-free zone. BBBS recently launched their Gold Rush Raffle that will help to generate some revenue for the agency. It’s a monthly raffle and Zens is hoping they can gain momentum with that project to help cover monthly costs such as utilities payments. Tickets are sold for

$5 in several locations in town such as Home Hardware, East Side Eateries, Reflections and Rooster’s in Clive. Tickets are also available online, and a winner is drawn on the last Wednesday of each month. Due to their current financial situation, the organization is simply looking to maintain quality of programming rather than to expand. The school program and regular mentorship program are both still going strong. “The community is embracing us and holding us up in this time of need, and we’re very thankful for the support, and are hopeful that it can continue,” Zens said. kmendonsa@lacombeexpress.com

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Lacombe’s new theatre company to stage first show The Phil Buster Variety Show is set to run Nov. 5th and Nov. 6th BY RYAN WELLICOME LACOMBE EXPRESS

ocal stage company The Homegrown Theatre Production Company is a new player in the City stage performance game and is looking to burst onto the scene this season. This year will be the company’s inaugural season and will feature its first production, The Phil Buster Variety Show. The production will be in the style of a 1950s variety show, hearkening back to the efforts of Sid Caesar with programs such as Your Show of Shows and Caesar’s Hour and then of course one of the most popular variety shows to ever air in North America, The Ed Sullivan Show. “We are going to have live music playing, we’ve got a live band, we’ve got live dancing throughout the show. We will also have products that we are going to do mock commercials for and then of course the four skits so it’s going to be a lot of fun,” said writer and director of the production and Vice President of the Homegrown Theatre Production Company Shalee Healing. Healing said she thinks the show will bring out a solid crowd and could be very successful. “I think the community would really enjoy it so I think we are going to have a great turnout,” she said. “This is a family-friendly show too, so it is open to anyone.” The production company is the brain child of Healing and Grant Harder who came together in April. “It was an amalgamation of Grant Harder and myself wanting to get something going here in town because there really wasn’t anything for the community. There is a homeschool theatre group, there’s drama in the high school and there is one professional theatre group but there was nothing the community as a whole can access,” said Healing. “That was something that we wanted the community to be able to do.” Harder is the creator of The Chip Daly Show, a 1940s style live radio show – staged in 2009 – in which Healing was a cast mem-

SHOWCASE - The cast of The Phil Buster Variety Show is gearing up to showcase their first production as Lacombe’s Homegrown Theatre Company. The show runs next month. ber. The show achieved popularity within the community. “When we did The Chip Daly Show we sold out the show,” said Healing. Following their work on The Chip Daly Show, Healing and Harder decided they wanted to explore another era. “We wanted to do a different show from The Chip Daly Show – a 1950s style show – and we decided to go with television this time around so it was kind of the next step from The Chip Daily Show,” said Healing. According to Healing, the script was written in three weeks following the company’s formation in April and cast members have been rehearsing weekly. Healing explained the 1950s were chosen because of, in part, it’s nostalgic quality and because

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of its fun nature. “The 50s is such a fun era. It’s all about good manners and great music and a simpler time so we wanted to bring back all of those memories with that classic rock n’ roll sound. We thought it would be a really fun era to bring to stage,” she said. “We are doing four different skits throughout the show and it brings back memories for me from the time when they would have these great little comedy skits with physical acting and great comedy. It was just good, down-to-earth, home style humour.” Healing has a background in amateur theatre over a number of years and has experience in stage production as well. “I first got back into theatre with City on a Hill Theatre

Company – they are no longer in town anymore – in 2007 where we did Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. I played Willy Wonka in that one and it’s what really inspired me to keep going and continue with theatre. It has been a kind of progression. I went from acting in that to writing and directing and acting in The Chip Daly Show to doing the same with this show,” said Healing. “I also produce the Lacombe’s Got Talent shows so I’m quite versed in running stage productions and shows of a large calibre within the community.” She said that scheduling and collaborating amongst large groups is an aspect of stage production that is a particular challenge. “Scheduling a lot of people is definitely the hard

part. Trying to get everyone in the same room has been challenging,” she said. “Everyone has lives and that’s the thing with these actors is they are not professionals, they are amateurs – real people in the community and they all have lives they are living so it’s challenging but it is all coming together.” The Phil Buster Variety Show has 12 cast members, all amateur actors and all contributing members of the Lacombe community. The show is running two nights on Nov. 5th and Nov. 6th at St. Andrew’s United Church. Tickets are currently on sale and can be purchased at And Everything Nice Antiques, Sunny 94 and Royal Lepage Lifestyles Realty. news@lacombeexpress.com

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C4 Project presented updates of budget and facility design BY KALISHA MENDONSA LACOMBE EXPRESS Representatives of the Cranna Community Cultural Centre (C4) Project board presented to members of council this week to update on project budget and building concept. Neil Evans and Brittany Mulder had prepared a presentation in which they let Council know the C4 project group had managed to reduce the size of the proposed building design as well as reduce the budget to below $30 million. To accommodate their new plan, they also requested council a one year extension to the existing land abeyance agreement. “The suggestions from council last time we were here included reducing the footprint of the building, which we have done and now stays well-within the land base we’ve been given. Our new design accommodates that, and includes plans for later expansion should that be required down the line,” Evans said.

“What council said to us was to shrink the footprint and I think we’ve done that well. The suggestion we received to also shrink the budget has been dealt with, as well.” The City of Lacombe and Wolf Creek School Division have held land east of City Hall in abeyance while the C4 project group assembled a business plan and building design. The original date for this agreement to expire was in fall, 2015 and was extended to Oct. 26th. The group requested an additional extension in the agreement to Oct. 31st, 2017. C4 will also request a similar extension from Wolf Creek School Board. “Our aim is to make sure that the show can go on and on and on,” Evans said. He added that the extension was necessary due to the level of engagement with potential community partners. The C4 Initiative group has spent time over the last year gathering input from local groups such as theatre companies,

dance schools, musical organizations and many more to determine how the facility could suit the needs of a wide variety of community members, both in and outside of Lacombe. “Our present budget for the most recent design is $24.9 million. That is down considerably from where we were - over $30 million. Our projected cost for the year 2021 is $27 million,” Evans said. “Our proposal is that we share that $27 million three ways between the City of Lacombe, the Province of Alberta and our federal government in Ottawa.” Mulder added to the presentation by stressing the need of a cultural community space in the City. “A community performing arts centre will encourage community engagement, positively impact our economy, improve citizen’s quality of life and give opportunity to express through different art forms. As well, it gives a way to understand different cultures, expand our intellect and give us

Ron Orr hearing concerns at round-table discussion BY KALISHA MENDONSA LACOMBE EXPRESS MLA for Lacombe-Ponoka Ron Orr connected with constituents recently during a round-table discussion in Lacombe. Orr said there was a lot of discussion in regards to financial issues, carbon taxes and pressures for the agricultural industry. “We heard questions and responses on how people are feeling towards the provincial and federal budgets, and concerns for the ongoing deficit and increasing debt in the province. That’s a hard issue for people,” Orr said. “That really affects people in a personal way with regards to increased taxes - particularly the hot-button issue of the carbon taxes.” He mentioned several business owners had approached him with concerns about continuing to manage their business in the province as costs increase to do so. “The economy is already struggling and revenue streams are already declining, but costs of surviving in regards to taxes and administrative red tape - are going up. Those are reasons many businesses in the province are either closing or choos-

ing to leave,” he said. Carbon taxes, provincially and federally, remain a hot issue for Central Albertans. Orr said the carbon taxes are not something he and his party supports, seeing it as an ineffective way to manage carbon output. “The impact of carbon reduction is almost negligible. It’s a huge cost for a very minimal return, and there is concern over how that money would be put to use,” he said. Orr said it is a positive that some of that carbon tax money would go to low-income families, but he has heard from many constituents they are concerned over other initiatives the money would be spent on. “Most of the carbon tax revenue will be spent on green initiatives that may or may not benefit our economy. We see it as a different form of corporate welfare. I know that people don’t like the idea of giving the oil and gas industry breaks, but now we’re giving another group of industry people breaks so it doesn’t change the approach much, just the individuals,” he said. He said his riding is a strong mixture of people in the agricultural industry and those in the energy sector. He said those in the ag industry are

still struggling with the roll out and implication of Bill 6 - guidelines that have not been strictly laid out by the province yet. “The regulations and details of Bill 6 are still unwritten. Farm operations are responsible to comply, but they aren’t sure what they’re complying with and that is causing some anxiety in the industry,” he said. He said he heard particular concerns over the beef industry as well, worried that members of his riding are being hit hard with the declining profit margins in the industry. “I met recently with a cow/calf operator who feels the prices are coming down, and the margins of profit are becoming extremely thin. He was very worried. His exact comment to me was, ‘It’s getting to the point where I really wonder between the lower revenue, increased taxes and increased regulations, is it even worth doing this anymore?’” Orr said. Orr added he feels the only silver lining to the carbon taxes is an exemption for marked agricultural fuel. “There are a lot of people out there struggling in the agricultural industry and I think we will see more fallout over time.” kmendonsa@lacombeexpress.com

a sense of pride and belonging,” she said. She referenced a feasibility study conducted by the Lacombe Performing Arts Centre Foundation, saying their results showed a huge demand for the centre. “Lacombe is hungry for the arts and we are passionate to advocate that hunger,” she said. Council Member Grant Harder said there is room in the facility for an art gallery, a rehearsal space, an auxiliary space and a multi-purpose studio theatre. He said the facility would bring a great economic benefit to the City. The facility has been presented with a total capacity to seat up several hundred visitors, as well as providing a number of storage and practice spaces for local arts and culture organizations. If the C4 Initiative moves forward with council permission, the Initiative will be able to begin their fundraising stage of development. kmendonsa@lacombeexpress.com

Address change for Lacombe Police Service Lacombe Police Service (LPS) advises residents that officers and civilian staff are relocating to the new Lacombe Police Station, located at 5301 Wolf Creek Drive. The new facility will be fully operational and open for regular business on Oct. 17th. “We look forward to serving the community out of our new location with an improved level of service,” said Acting Chief of Police Lorne Blumhagen. “Finishing work on the new station will continue for the next few weeks, and any service interruptions will be temporary, and should not affect overall service delivery.” The Lacombe Police Service (LPS), established in 1900, is one of the oldest municipal police departments in Alberta. LPS is dedicated to providing the highest quality of police service to the citizens of Lacombe. Together with our community partners, and with strong support from the Lacombe Police Commission and City council, we are committed to ensuring the safety and security of our residents by preventing crime, enforcing the law, and being responsive to community needs. Make sure to pick up the Express’ special feature on the new Lacombe Police Station in the Oct. 20th edition. - Fawcett

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First responders, in all of their various forms, play an extremely important role in communities. During this Fire Prevention Week, members of fire detachments will take extra care to patrol neighbourhoods and check in with community members about safety and prevention, while also responding to any immediate incidents in the area, day or night. As roads turn icy with winter weather, RCMP and Police detachment members will take hundreds of extra calls to attend collisions and make sure those involved are safe, cared for and taken care of. Paramedics and Emergency Medical Responders/Technicians (EMRs/EMTs) will often attend both fire and RCMP/police calls, as well as hundreds of their on-going emergency health calls. First responders, in any case, attend a scene to perform a needed service in the community. They attend calls for crimes, collisions,

welfare checks on senior citizens and much more. As well, members of RCMP, Police, Fire and EMS all regularly attend community events to connect with their communities. In Lacombe, members of Lacombe Police and Fire regularly take part in parades, charity fundraisers and other community activities so that citizens know familiar faces in times of need. There are many challenges that come with these jobs. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder has been widely documented in first responders, from medical personnel to police and fire. These service men and women are often faced with extremely difficult scenarios during which they must assess, act and react to a variety of circumstances. Many of these first-on-scene jobs can be traumatizing, painful events - but someone has to take a position of authority to pull through

to a resolution. All first-responders are trained to offer a professional service, but many also go the extra mile of making sure that victims and witnesses feel they have had their needs met and have been treated with respect. As this week marks Fire Prevention Week, take time to greet local firefighters in the community - many of whom are volunteers. They are fathers, sons, wives and daughters of families within our community who commit to responding in times of need. Our own Lacombe Fire Department is currently working on an international project of bringing needed fire safety equipment to Paraguay. Their care and engagement extends far beyond our City limits and into the lives of families in other countries. In addition to the high demands of the local community, their team is reaching out to build connections and capability in communities

that are not as well taken care of as Lacombe. Lacombe is lucky to have its own police facility, as it provides an added level of comfort to see familiar faces in the case of an emergency. Lacombe Police Service (LPS) members are currently working to get into their new facility next week, which will enable them to better meet the needs of citizens. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) attend a huge variety of calls, from elderly welfare checks to broken bones at a sporting event. They also provide attendance in nursing homes and other vulnerable populations to ensure the safety of all citizens. This week, take some time to appreciate those people who are first on the scene of not only emergency events, but who also take time to be present in the everyday lives of the community. Not all communities are as readily equipped to handle disaster as Lacombe and its surrounding area.

The importance of citizen participation in government I believe that a citizen-centred approach is an important component in municipal decision-making and problem-solving processes. Council recognizes that certain decisions can be enhanced by engaging citizens, and we are therefore committed to accessible public participation processes that are respectful, meaningful and accountable. The City of Lacombe is committed to engaging with the public, where appropriate, to inform, consult, involve, collaborate, or empower citizens. Public involvement has been sought in large planning initiatives like the Imagine Lacombe â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the Municipal Sustainability Initiative Plan; the Downtown Area Revitalization Plan; Growing Lacombe â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the Municipal Development Plan Update and most recently, the 2017 Main Street Project, the Land Use Bylaw Review and the 2017 Budget Survey. This year as part of the 2017 Budget preparations, we conducted a survey to gauge how citizens feel about the way their tax dollars are being spent. We are delighted to have received 263 responses over

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CHRISTIE a three-week period. The 2017 Budget Survey addressed the following areas: demographics, value for money, tax guidance and operations-based questions. It also provided citizens with an opportunity to submit their comments and opinions. The demographics questions helped to determine who was completing the survey and their status within the community. The largest single age group to respond were 31- to 40-year-olds with 32% of responses. They were followed by the 41-50 and 51- to 60-year-olds, each having 19% and 20% respectively. Almost 60% of 263 respondents have lived in Lacombe 10 years or more, and 85% of respondents are home owners. Value for money questions were asked to gauge respondentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; perception of the value received for their tax dollar.

The categories surveyed included recreation programs, municipal facilities, utility services, police and fire services and City administration. The results indicate that most citizens feel that they get fairly good to very good value from the services listed. We also asked residents for feedback on the quality of services over the last 12 months, and whether they felt that the quality of services has changed. Seventy-six per cent of respondents think that the quality of services have remained about the same, 6.5% indicated that they felt that the City has improved and approximately 11% felt that there was a decline in service during this timeframe. A series of tax guidance questions for the upcoming budget year were posed to survey takers to determine the best way to pay for the increasing costs of running a city, and what options citizens would least support. Results indicate that 31% of respondents were happy to see a combination of property tax and user fee increases to balance the budget, and 26% chose a combination of service level cuts, a small increase

in property taxes and user fees. Fifty-eight per cent of respondents would not support a sole increase in property taxes, and 19% would not support cuts to existing service levels to reduce taxes. Next, respondents were asked if municipal services were to be reduced, where they would like to see reductions. There were a variety of responses, ranging from a reduction in policing to changes in solid waste pickup schedules. Also mentioned were reductions in snow removal, administration costs and reduced spending on the arts. With regard to planning, respondents were asked what top three priorities the City should address over the next 12 to 24 months. The responses revealed that increased economic development and local retail shopping opportunities are among the top priorities. The survey included a knowledge-based question regarding public awareness around the levy for the Alberta School Education Tax. Around 20 to 25% of all taxes collected municipally are remitted for the Alberta School Education Tax. This

information will be used to form part of the education piece of the budget going forward. The final question asked respondents to allocate $100 on a range of services offered by the City. The survey results in order of priority are as follows: 1. Roads services 2. Recreation 3. Parks and trails 4. Community services such as events and support services 5. Protective services (fire, emergency management, police) 6. Transit (increase routes, hours) The survey also allowed respondents to leave comments, questions, or concerns. A total 85 comments were received. On behalf of Council, I would like to thank everyone who took time to respond to the 2017 Budget Survey. While I am heartened by the number of responses received, I would like to encourage greater participation in our surveys as the information gathered helps Council make more informed decisions now and going forward. Steve Christie is the mayor of Lacombe.

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Calkins hearing concerns about carbon and unemployment BY KALISHA MENDONSA LACOMBE EXPRESS Member of Parliament for Red Deer-Lacombe Blaine Calkins spent some time chatting with community members during an open house in Blackfalds last week. He said there are a few issues that remain constant throughout the riding - the topic of provincial and federal carbon taxes and frustration with the high unemployment rates. Calkins remains steady in his stance against the carbon taxes, saying he has heard support in his position from riding members. “I have heard a lot of concern over the carbon taxes. Folks in Central Alberta - particularly those who are directly and indirectly reliant on the energy sector - are very frustrated with the notion of increasing taxes,” he said.

“It’s just another kick to a main industry in a province that is already reeling from the low oil prices.” Calkins said he is frustrated with the carbon taxes as well. He said seeing the increase in a provincial carbon tax compounded with a federal carbon tax means more money is leaving the hands of Canadians. As well, he expressed concern on behalf of Central Albertans that the money might not be invested into programs and services relevant to his Red Deer-Lacombe riding. Calkins said another major concern heard at the open house was a lack of employment opportunities. He said this issue is a reflection of industry changes that businesses can’t keep up with. “Job creators here in Alberta are being hit from both sides. They’re

being hit provincially with changes, which include the new minimum wage, which especially hits those with small businesses who hire entry level workers,” he began. “There are also changes to the federal Canadian Pension Plan (CPP). Tax cuts that were promised by (Justin) Trudeau for small businesses haven’t come to people yet. There aren’t a lot of positives out there right now in terms of our employment and we are not used to that in Central Alberta. “A year and a half ago, the most common sign I saw in the riding was ‘Help Wanted’ and now the most common thing I’m seeing is ‘We need help’. It’s a stark difference and contrast to where we were a year and a half or two years ago.” He added he has heard rising concern over crime rates as well,

COMMUNITY - Last week, Big Brothers Big Sisters Lacombe received a cheque from the Give a Little Help A Lot campaign at Lionel’s No Frills. The total donated to the organization was $2,730.28. photo submitted recognizing this as an effect of low employment rates. However, he did have a message to Albertans to remain positive and be resilient. “We’ve been through tough times before and we will find our way through this. I want to encourage people to stay positive,” he said. “If they aren’t happy with the way things are going right now, there are opportunities federally

to get engaged in a process. I’ll be bringing many of the leadership candidates from my party through the riding and I encourage people to make an effort to come meet them, and see if we can change the direction that we’re headed in right now. “I want to see Alberta back on its feet.” kmendonsa@lacombeexpress.com

Demand is up for Habitat for Humanity homes BY MARK WEBER LACOMBE EXPRESS

as a means to breaking the cycle of poverty. Organizers and volunteers build homes in Red Deer and the surrounding areas and offer them to select low-income working families through a no-down-payment, interest-free mortgage program. Habitat for Humanity Red Deer Region Society was founded in 1994 and has since built 29 homes and continues to increase this number annually, according to the web site. “With the increase in the

The need for Habitat for Humanity homes is increasing across the Central Alberta region, but more homes are on the way in Lacombe, officials say. Discussions for additional projects in the area are also ongoing. Habitat for Humanity Red Deer Region Society is part of an international, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting home ownership

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number of requests that we’ve had for housing since the downturn, we’ve tried to increase the number of homes that we are making available to Habitat families each year,” said Brian Brake, executive director of the Habitat for Humanity Red Deer Region. “We keep looking for more and more product to put in the ReStore, and of course 100 per cent of every donation that we receive in cash goes into our building fund,” he added. “So it’s a very lean organization, and we try to maximize every dollar that is given to us by going out and getting people to provide us with inkind donations, services and materials as well,” he said. “In the last year, we’ve been able to assign 11 homes to Habitat families and we are very proud of that,” he said. “We are negotiating

with three or four communities right now on future builds. “We are also bringing the Jimmy Carter build to Lacombe. That’s a nation-wide project that was just announced on the third of October.” For more than 30 years, President and Mrs. Carter have helped Habitat for Humanity improve and build homes in the United States and around the world. The Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project aims to raise awareness of the critical need for decent and affordable housing. The event also attracts volunteers from around the world. “It was announced that Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn will be coming to Canada next year for what is called the Carter build. This is a project that is assigned

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out to one of 72 countries where Habitat exists. It’s been assigned to Canada next year, in celebration of our 150th birthday,” said Brake. “So what Habitat Canada is doing is putting together a project of 150 new homes from across the country that will become a part of the Carter build. “I submitted an application for the four homes we are just starting to build in Lacombe as a part of that national build,” he said, adding the foundations were put in two weeks ago and the framing is currently underway. Of the homes to be built in Canada, about 100 will be built in Alberta including 75 in the Edmonton area and about 22 in Calgary. “It’s wonderful news,” said Brake. “Jimmy Carter is coming to Alberta on the 10th of July next year,” he added. “He and his wife will be part of the build that is going on in Edmonton. And then they will move onto Winnipeg where they will be part of a build of 25 homes there. “We go out and try and bring in donations for each of our builds,” said Brake. “We’ve been very fortunate with the Lacombe build because the City of Lacombe gave us $480,000 which covered the land, and one-third of the construction costs.” Several other business and community organizations have also stepped up to lend a financial helping hand. “Our job here is to make sure that once we’ve tapped ourselves out for donations for that particular build, we are able to take the proceeds

of our ReStore and top it up to cover the final costs for the houses. “We can’t afford to carry any debt on these homes.” Meanwhile, the organization is able to exist and thrive in the Central Alberta community because of dedicated volunteers, donors and sponsors. “Community involvement is the very heart and soul of our organization and we thank every person involved in supporting our mission. People are our greatest resource. “I want to thank everybody who has been supporting us. As we stand right now, we have donations that we have received here over the last six months have allowed us to proceed knowing that the funding is now in place to complete our current project in Lacombe, and we are looking forward to initiating another project with either Innisfail, Red Deer or Stettler in the near term. “I’ve been talking with the Mayor of Red Deer (Tara Veer), and she told me she’s working on trying to get something put together,” he added. Volunteer shifts are currently available in many positions such as administration, construction, board of directors, and the ReStore. Monetary donations help us afford the supplies necessary to construct more homes around the Red Deer area. Sponsorship from local and national partners is also incredibly valued and appreciated. editor@reddeerexpress.com

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Lots to be thankful for at the local library I love Thanksgiving. This year more than most. I told my class that there was a holiday coming up and we ate delicious meals and it was my favourite since I didn’t have to buy anyone a present. One little girl raised her hand and asked, “Then what’s the point?” The others agreed making it important to explain the importance of thankfulness. We were making turkeys in my three to five classes and one little boy asked me what that red thing on the turkey’s neck was. I replied that it was a waddle and he quickly replied, “My grandma has one of those.” We were also filling in ‘thankful cards’. The children were to tell me what they were thankful for, I would write it down and then they would draw a picture of their choice. One boy was having trouble thinking of anything so I asked if he was thankful for his baby brother. He looked at me rather scornfully and said, “I’d be thankful for him if he’d give

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POOLE me a moment’s peace.” We are having a YA Reading Challenge (ages 14-18). Pick up a challenge sheet at the library and start reading your way to an excellent prize! Hand in your completed sheet by Jan. 31st, 2017. Lego Club will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 18th from 3:45 - 5:45 p.m. This is a free program but we are in need of parent volunteers for just two hours once a month. Those six and under must be accompanied by an adult. Please call the library if you can help. The next Drop-in Colouring Club for Adults is on Wednesday, Oct. 19th from 6-8 p.m. in the History Room of the library. Adults and older teens welcome. The MCMPL Film Club will meet on

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Tuesday, Oct. 25th at 7 p.m. in the Read and Relax area of the library. The film for discussion is What We Do in the Shadows. This film is directed by Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement and chronicles the adventures of four vampire roommates trying to get by in a modern world that’s not always hospitable to the undead. Ranging in age from 183 to 8,000, and in appearance from adorably youthful to Nosferatu-crusty, they squabble over household chores, struggle to keep up with the latest trends in technology and fashion, antagonize the local werewolves, cruise clubs for lovely ladies and deal with the rigors of living on a very, very strict diet. Rated R In time for Halloween -please come give us your thoughts on this film. Everyone has a story to tell — from family history and cultural experiences, to personal interest projects. This is history and history in the making! Come and join us for this free pre-

sentation series featuring diverse stories from members of the community. The first Lacombe History lecture will be held on Thursday, Oct. 27th at 7 p.m. in the LMC. Howard Fredeen will present ‘Pioneering Never Ended in Lacombe’. Everyone is welcome. Refreshments will be served. The MCMPL Book Club will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 1st at 7 p.m. to discuss Amazing Grace by Lesley Crewe. We will be having a Children’s Halloween Party on Saturday, Oct. 29th from 10 a.m. to noon in the Servus Room of the LMC. Crafts, stories and fun. Everyone is welcome. No registration is required. Our book of the week is The Bones of Paradise by Jonis Agee. This is a multigenerational family saga set in the Nebraska Sand Hills in the years following the massacre at Wounded Knee. Stay warm; visit the library! Mary Poole is the children’s programmer at the Mary C. Moore Public Library in Lacombe.

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The FYI, Community Events Calendar is a free-of-charge service for not-for-profit organizations and upcoming community events within the Lacombe and Blackfalds region. To submit your information, please email news@lacombeexpress. com, call 403-782-5306 or fax 403-782-5344. If you would like your event or organization to be included, please submit your information to the editor by noon, the Monday before the publication date. Lacombe and District Music Festival Association would like to invite you to our Annual General Meeting on Oct. 30th at 7 p.m. This will be held at the Burman University Science Building room 115 (main floor). Come and support the performing arts in Lacombe; we would love to have you volunteer with us this year! Contact Roberta Koelmans-Cameron (secretary) at 403-782-0443 for more information. Lacombe Legion Community Breakfast runs Oct. 16th from 9 a.m. - noon; adults $7, children under 6 at $3.50. Remembrance Day Breakfast at the Lacombe Legion 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Donations at the door. Other Legion Community Breakfasts will be held as follows - Dec. 18th, Jan. 17th, March 19th, May 14th, Mother’s Day Breakfast, June 18th (Father’s Day). All starting at 9 a.m. and going until noon. No breakfasts will be held during February, April, July or August. The Royal Canadian Legion, Lacombe Branch #79 will be hosting the multi-award winning play, Jake’s Gift. The performance will take place on Nov. 6th at the Royal Canadian Legion in Lacombe. Doors will open at 6 p.m., the Red Deer Legion Pipe Band will play at 6:45 p.m. with the play beginning at 7 p.m. There will be a cash bar available. Tickets are $20 and are available from the

Lounge of the Lacombe Legion or by calling Arnie MacAskill at 403-782-7183. The Lacombe Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion is sponsoring a European Battlefield Trip from April 28th - May 6th, 2017. Highlights of the trip will include The Battle of the Rhineland, Ypes, Flanders, Menin Gate, Arras, Vimy Ridge, Caen and Juno Beach as well as city tours of Amsterdam, Brussels and Paris. For more information or a complete itinerary contact Corvin at cuhrbach@

a worry habit that significantly impacts at least one area of their life: school, home and/ or community? If so, Worry Taming for Kids may be for them. Worry Taming for Kids is a six week, closed group starting Oct. 20th (3:45 p.m. to 5 p.m.) co-facilitated by Norene Gillespie, Children’s Mental Health Therapist/ Liaison and Annette Zuidhof, Children’s Mental Health Therapist. There are also three parent’s sessions at the Lacombe Hospital Board Room from 7 to 8:15 p.m. on Nov. 7th, 14th

gmail.com or 403-357-0377. St. Cyprian’s Anglican Church will host their annual fall tea and bake sale on 5005 C&E Trail on Nov. 5th from 2-4 p.m. Bake tables and craft tables and lots and lots of cookies. The Evangelical Free Church of Erskine is hosting a purposeful living workshop with Sharon Neufeld, who will be sharing how to know Jesus Christ in a deeper way and ways to minister to others through mentoring and discipleship. Event takes place Oct. 15th from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the church in Erskine (Main Street). Registration fee is $25 per person including lunch. You must register in advance by contacting Candy at 403-742-2592 or email candy.dyck@gmail.com; also call Loretta at 403-916-5602. St. Stephen’s Turkey Supper Oct. 30th from 5 - 7 p.m. at the Lacombe Memorial Centre. Cost is $35 for a family, $14 for adults, $6 for youths aged seven-14, free for six and under. Everyone welcome! Does your Grade 4 to 6 child have

and 28th. For more information and to register, contact Norene Gillespie at Lacombe Mental Health 403-782-3413. Note, the Kids’ group will be at Blackfalds Civic Center – downstairs in the Senior’s Room. Deadline for registration is Oct. 17th. St. Andrew’s United Church invited all young songbirds to join their youth choir. They meet every Thursday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Age range is five to 18 and the cost is free. For more information call 403-782-3148. Come join the St. Andrew’s United Church adult choir. Practices are Wednesday evenings from 7:15-8:30 p.m. Will sing two or three Sundays a month during the Sunday service at 10:30 a.m. Runs fro September to May. The cost is free. Call 403-7823148 for more information. The Evangelical Free Church of Erskine is passionate about helping marriages, so on Nov. 22nd they’re hosting GIRL TALK, a hilarious but practical evening for married women when author and blogger Sheila Wray Gregoire shares about

marriage and intimacy the way God designed them. You’ll laugh with Sheila, but you’ll leave inspired. Tickets are $10 in advance and $13 at the door. Pick up tickets at Supersuds Car Wash, 4812 62 St, Stettler; or phone Candy at 403-742-2592, email candy.dyck@gmail.com; or call Loretta at 403-916-5602. Are you new to Lacombe or a new homeowner? Welcome Wagon would be please to provide you with free maps, civic information and free gifts from local businesses? Do you

have a new baby? Welcome Wagon also has free information, baby product samples and free gifts from local businesses. Call Donna at 403-782-0475 or email dkorpess@telus.net. The Friends of the Mary C. Moore Public Library begin their ‘Armchair Travel’ presentations for the 2016/17 season on Oct. 11th, 7 p.m. at the LMC. Beverly Hagen will describe her El Camino walk from a spiritual perspective. Everyone welcome, no charge, refreshments will be served. The Friends of the Lacombe Public Library begin their ‘Lacombe History Series’ for the 2016/17 season on Oct. 27th, 7 p.m. at the LMC. Dr. Howard Fredeen’s presentation is titled ‘Pioneering Never Ended in Lacombe County’. Everyone welcome, no charge, refreshments will be served. Battery Drive - The Nebraska 4H Multi Club is having a battery drive as a fundraiser for our 2016 year. If you have old, unused batteries lying around, give one of the following parents a call and we will glad come and pick them up! If you would like you

can also deliver them to the Blacklock Dairy located on the southeast corner of Lakeside Sergeant Road and Haynes Highway, east of Alix. The 4H members appreciate your support! For more, call Greg Dolan at 403-505-5032 – Leader Linda Blacklock at 403-304-7234, Dean Conrad at 403-350-0739, Darren Grose at 403-755-6287, Allen Zimmer at 587-377-2972, and Michele Davis at 403-348-9176. Lacombe Farmers’ Market is at Lacombe Arena parking lot and indoors Fridays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come every Friday morning for homemade baking, eggs, fruit, vegetables, crafts, jewellery, jams, honey, woodwork, and lots more. We ‘make it, bake it, or grow it’ just for you. Call 403-782-4772 or 403-8771280 for more information. IODE - Lord Lascelles Chapter IODE, women dedicated to a better Canada. Meetings every fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church. To learn more about membership, please call Mary Lou Wilson at 403-782-3923. Lacombe Lions Club meets at the Lacombe Legion. Next meeting is Oct. 3rd upstairs. Fellowship at 6:30 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. Guests welcome. For more information, please contact Sharon at 403-782-5179. Lacombe Ukulele Group: every first and third Tuesday in Lacombe. We’ll be meeting at Kavaccino’s in the front room between 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Join us for the evening or drop in for a bit. All ages and all levels of ability are welcome! For more information call 403-477-4630 or check out our Facebook page www. facebook.com/LacombeUkulele. Lacombe Christmas Farmers’ Market will be held every Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. starting Nov. 18th through to Dec. 16th at the Lacombe Memorial Centre. Also there is a special Moonlight Madness sale on Nov. 24th from 5 to 10 p.m. Great chance to do your Christmas shopping with a huge variety of baking, homemade crafts, local honey, perogies, woodwork, jams, fall veggies, meats, clothing, Philippine spring rolls, jewelry and more. Call 403782-4772 for more information. Our venders are proud to make it, bake it and grow it for you.

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SPORTS Barnstable excited to be part of Generals’ crease BY ZACHARY CORMIER LACOMBE EXPRESS When the Lacombe Generals asked Kraymer Barnstable if he would like to join their team for the coming Chinook Hockey League season, it wasn’t exactly a difficult decision for the former Red Deer College Kings’ goalie to make. “Going into this post season, I was undecided on whether I was going to play another year. I really wanted to but I didn’t want to try and force what was going to happen,” recalled the 26-yearold backstopper, adding he made the decision with his wife stating the only way he would play would be if one of the teams in the area showed interest in having him on board. “Luckily the Generals contacted me and I was extremely excited that they did and it’s been a great start so far.” Barnstable and former University of Calgary Dinos’ netminder Jacob Deserres will make up the tandem in net for the Generals this season and, due to an ankle injury that Deserres suffered during the Chinook League Pre-season Classic, Barnstable will be the opening night starter for the Gens when they hit the ice in Rosetown this weekend. “Obviously, you don’t want to see the guys go down with injuries. That’s the last thing that you want to see. But it’s exciting that I’ll probably get to start in the first game unless one of the guys comes back from injury,” Barnstable said, adding he’s excited to get back on the ice after a long offseason. “It’s exciting to play, that’s for sure. As a goalie you always want to be the guy, you always want to be playing, so I’m looking forward to that for sure.” Barnstable, who was born in Estevan, Saskatchewan but now considers Red Deer his hometown, comes to the Generals after spending the past three

LOOKING AHEAD - Former Red Deer College Kings goaltender Kraymer Barnstable will likely be the starting goaltender for the Lacombe Generals as they prepare to kick off the Chinook Hockey League season this weekend. photo courtesy Red Deer College seasons with the Red Deer College Kings of the ACAC. “It’s been an interesting transition with the fact that it’s not quite the rigorous schedule, but at the same time the guys are in really good shape and it’s really good hockey. The skill level, I think, is a little bit higher with the age group and the strength of the guys,” he said, adding so far he thinks it has been a smooth transition for him. “It’s definitely different, but I think it’s been a good jump for me.” Joining Lacombe’s senior men’s AAA hockey team is the latest step in a long and varied hockey career for the RDC grad. Barnstable’s hockey career re-

ally started to take off after the 2005 WHL Bantam Draft when he was selected by the Vancouver Giants in the ninth round, 169th overall as a 15-year-old. From there, after spending a couple of seasons playing in the British Columbia Major Midget League, Barnstable made the leap into major junior hockey and spent a season as the backup goaltender for the Giants in 2007. “I kind of moved my way around the junior ranks and was kind of here and there, so to speak,” he recalled. Eventually, after a season with the Notre Dame Hounds of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League, Barnstable ended up

with the Red Deer Rebels. His time with the local WHL club was, “One of my best hockey experiences that I’ve had to date,” Barnstable said, adding that after a stint at the University of British Columbia didn’t work out and he made the decision to play in the ACAC, and that time with the Rebels played a key role in making Red Deer College his destination of choice. “It was a decision between going to NAIT or RDC to pick which school, they were both kind of interested in having me play for them. I simply chose RDC on the fact that I loved the City. I loved when I played here.” In three seasons with the Kings, Barnstable consistently

posted save percentages in the low .900 range, which is pretty good for a college goalie. Now he’s looking to help the Generals bring a second straight Allan Cup home, a prospect which he is extremely excited about. “This team, they not only expect to make it to Allan Cup every year, they expect to win it. And you can already see it in the room with the way the guys talk and the way they play, they just expect to win championships. That’s the only reason we’re still playing at this age. I’ve never been a part of a championship team since my Bantam age group and it’s really exciting to see just the mentality everyone has.”

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Sales Representative

The Red Deer Express, one of Alberta’s leading community newspapers, has an immediate opening for a Sales Representative.

The Stettler Independent, one of Alberta’s leading community newspapers, has an immediate opening for a Sales Representative.

The successful candidate must be motivated, energetic, outgoing and organized. Being able to work independently and as part of a dynamic team is essential. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. Must be able to contact existing and prospective business clients. Qualifications: • Strong communicative skills • Marketing and/or creative mindset • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment • Basic computer skills

The Red Deer Express, one of Alberta’s leading community newspapers, has an immediate opening for a reporter/ photographer.

The Red Deer Express is part of the Black Press group, which publishes more than 150 other publications. Black Press offers competitive compensation, a team environment, benefits and opportunity for career advancement.

The Stettler Independent is part of the Black Press group, which publishes more than 150 other publications. Black Press offers competitive compensation, a team environment, benefits and opportunity for career advancement.

Please forward your resume and cover letter to: Tracey Scheveers, Publisher publisher@reddeerexpress.com No phone calls please

Please forward your resume and cover letter to: Randy Holt, Publisher publisher@stettlerindependent.com No phone calls please

Competition closes October 21, 2016

Reporter/Photographer

Competition closes October 28, 2016

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This is a full time position and will encompass both the Red Deer Express and the Lacombe Express. publications. Both papers are publications within the Black Press group which publishes more than 150 other publications. Primary Focus: Covering community news for both cities. Providing a range of feature/human interest stories as well as some sports writing. There is some weekend and evening work required. The successful applicant will have exceptional writing and communication skills and a strong understanding of grammar and Canadian Press style, as well as the ability to produce good photos. A reliable vehicle and your own camera equipment is a must. Black Press offers competitive compensation, a team environment, benefits and opportunity for career advancement. Interested candidates should forward their resume to: Tracey Scheveers, Publisher Red Deer Express, Email: publisher@reddeerexpress.com No phone calls please. We thank everyone for their application however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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