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A volunteer’s efforts may some-

times seem to go undetected or

unseen, but they have a direct and

lasting impact like affecting lives and im-

proving communities.

It’s undeniable that volunteers help

shape and grow our local community.

And that’s exactly the case for Sharyn

Pahl, a Lacombe-based volunteer who

has been donating her time and giving

back to the community for well over 20

years.

She may be humble, but her impact is

immeasurable.

“There’s nothing earth-shattering with

what I do,” she said. “I volunteer because

I want to. I enjoy the things I volunteer

for. That’s my philosophy.”

Pahl sees volunteering not only as,

“Something to do” but it gets her out of

the house and out into the community.

One of Pahl’s main volunteer efforts

during the months of March and April

is assisting in completing income tax re-

turns through the Lacombe and District

Family and Community Support Services

(FCSS) community volunteer income tax

program.

Eight trained volunteers, including

Pahl, help prepare basic tax returns for

low-income individuals, seniors and fam-

ilies during tax season.

“They can drop off or they can make

an appointment and sit down with vol-

unteers and have their taxes done some-

times in fi ve minutes or sometimes in

half and hour,” said Pahl. “It really is an

excellent program for Lacombe.”

Last year, the FCSS program helped

fi le 419 returns.

Pahl has helped fi le returns through

the volunteer-run program for well over

10 years.

“That’s one of my skills — bookkeep-

ing and income tax,” she noted. “I guess

a lot of my volunteering is based on my

skills that I am capable of.

“It comes natural for me to offer to do

something that I’m again skilled at. It

gives me purpose for that day, if I know

I’m going to volunteer. When I commit

myself, I do it.”

Another facet of volunteering can

also involve not only your skill set, but

also your interests. Pahl fi rst started out

volunteering with the Lacombe Curling

Club in the late 80s.

“We (Pahl and her husband) got in-

volved with the curling club and I’ve been

a member ever since 1986,” she said.

Pahl has sat on the board and has also

volunteered her time at numerous bon-

spiels including the recent 2015 Jiffy Lube

Alberta Scotties Tournament of Hearts,

the women’s curling provincials and the

2014 Boston Pizza Cup, the men’s curling

provincials, both held here in Lacombe.

“I was quite active on the committee for

both of those,” she said. “I was there ev-

ery day for fi ve days.”

Organizers said the Scotties took around

200 volunteers to get off the ground and

countless others behind the scenes to

make the event a success. Both events

were true testaments to local volunteer ef-

forts and endurance within Lacombe.

“It was a big undertaking and it took

a lot of volunteers,” said noted of the

events. “It may be a few years before

the volunteers may want to do it again,”

joked Pahl.

Occasionally and throughout the

years, Pahl has also volunteered her time

to drive friends and those in need to medi-

cal appointments.

She is also highly involved and a strong

volunteer with the Alberta 55 Plus Games

for the local area, which falls under Zone 4.

Pahl started out fi rst as a participant,

even winning a silver medal in ice curling

a few games ago, but eventually her par-

ticipation and interest evolved into vol-

unteering as a board member two years

ago.

“I ended up becoming treasurer, which

I really enjoy,” she said of her involve-

ment on the committee. “We have a lot of

activities to offer.”

Pahl still attends many of the activities

the Games, both summer and winter, have

to offer, like bocce, curling, shuffl eboard

and various athletics. She acknowledges

the experience is highly rewarding and

has a direct impact on the community, as

with all volunteer efforts.

“Volunteering at the curling function

was totally different than volunteering

to do income tax, or driving someone to a

medical appointment,” she said. “I enjoy

them all. I wouldn’t volunteer for some-

thing if I didn’t enjoy it.”

Pahl said she is inspired by the people

that she helps, in even the smallest of

ways.

“The people are so appreciative,” she

said. “It makes me feel good that I am giv-

ing back and that’s good in my books.”

National Volunteer Week takes place

from April 12th to 18th.

As a Canada-wide celebration, it is a

time to celebrate and thank the countless

volunteers in the community.

For more information, visit www.vol-

unteer.ca.

[email protected]

VOLUNTEER EXTRAORDINAIRE – Sharyn Pahl, a long-serving volunteer, helps a client at La-combe and District FCSS fi le an income tax return on April 8th. Sarah Maetche/Lacombe Express

Long-time volunteer refl ects on giving back to communitySharyn Pahl has given her time to many causes over the years



As Hailey Buyar walks

to and from school each

day, she is perplexed by the

amount of garbage along

the pathways and green

spaces in Lacombe.

“I was walking and saw

all the cigarette butts and

garbage,” said Hailey, a

Grade 8 student at Ecole

Lacombe Junior High

School. “It made me sick

seeing all of that because

it’s a beautiful City and we

want it to stay that way.”

It is with this motive,

to beautify Lacombe, that

Hailey came up with the

idea to start up a city-wide

spring clean up. The clean-

up will occur this Saturday

morning and Hailey hopes

many residents will join

her in helping to clean up

the City. Hailey along with

her mother Wendy plan to

draw out a map and pro-

vide direction to volunteers

as to what areas they want

to target, to beautify.

Hailey would like the ar-

eas around Cranna Lake to

be fi rst priority, including

around the Ecole Lacombe

Upper Elementary School,

Ecole James S. McCormick

School, Ecole Lacombe

Junior High School, Ecole

Lacombe Composite High

School and along 50 Ave.

close to Michener Park and

the highway.

With a true volunteer

spirit and interest in giv-

ing back to her City, Hailey

fi rst began planning the

spring clean-up in her lead-

ership class at school.

“Last term, we did a lot

of stuff within the school,

but this term we wanted to

get out within the commu-

nity and do some fundrais-

ing and different stuff,” she

said. “She’s very big into

volunteering and doing

stuff when she can,” added

Wendy. “It’s really part of

the person that she is.

“When she was eight, she

planned a birthday party.

We built it like a carnival

- and she asked everyone

to bring money instead of

presents and she raised

$700 or so for the Moose

Jaw HHHumane Society.”

Last year, Hailey was

the nominee and recipi-

ent of a Leader of Tomor-

row Award, a time where

the community recognizes

youths of all ages for their

outstanding volunteer con-

tributions.

This year she is again

nominated in the junior

high category.

Volunteers are encour-

aged to meet at the Ecole

Lacombe Composite High

School parking lot at 10:30

a.m.

For more information,

contact Wendy Buyar at

403-848-1367.

[email protected]

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Albertans, including those in the La-

combe-Ponoka constituency, will be head-

ing to the polls in just under a month.

Premier Jim Prentice called a general

provincial election on April 7th. Voting

will take place province wide on May 5th.

In the coming weeks, various campaigns

will play out as the province continues to

deal with an unbalanced economy. By law,

the province was not slated for an election

until the spring of 2016, but Prentice told

supporters on Tuesday that his 10-year

plan to re-make the economy requires the

endorsement of Albertans.

“Tough choices need to be made and our

province needs a realistic plan to the im-

mediate challenges that we face and also

for the long term,” said Prentice.

The current provincial law allows an

earlier election if circumstances warrant.

At the dissolution on April 7th, the Pro-

gressive Conservatives had 70 seats in the

legislature, with the Wildrose Party and

the Alberta Liberal Party both had fi ve,

the Alberta New Democratic Party had

four, with one independent MLA and two

vacant seats.

Wildrose Leader Brian Jean kicked off

the 2015 Wildrose campaign titled ‘Stand-

ing up for Albertans!’ on Tuesday.

“The only way to stop taxes from going

up is to vote Wildrose,” stated Jean in a

press release. “After 44 years in govern-

ment, the same old entitled PCs under Jim

Prentice no longer deserve a blank cheque.

Across this province, we are building a

strong team dedicated to standing up for

Albertans. Only the Wildrose has the track

record to compete province-wide against

the PCs and give Albertans a credible al-

ternative.”

Over the campaign period, Jean and the

Wildrose Party hope to release a positive

vision for the province that rolls back PC

tax increases, returns Alberta back to bal-

anced budgets, fi xes health care, strength-

ens accountability and restores jobs,

growth and economic prosperity.

“Politics needs to be about people, earn-

ing their trust and standing up for them on

the issues that matter to them most,” stat-

ed Jean. “Government shouldn’t be about

dollars spent, but people served.

“I can’t wait to meet with Albertans

across the province and stand up for them

to ensure we keep money in their pockets,

and bring our province back to prosper-

ity,” he added.

NDP Leader Rachel Notley also kicked

off her campaign on Tuesday under the

banner ‘Leadership for What Matters.’

“After 44 years, Albertans are getting the

wrong kind of leadership from the PCs. It’s

clear that Albertans feel let down by their

government. It’s time for new leadership.”

Notley plans to travel across the prov-

ince to talk to Albertans and campaign to

be Alberta’s next Premier. “We can choose

to say that tomorrow is going to be better

than yesterday,” said Notley in a press re-

lease. “Albertans deserve better, and that’s

why I’m running to be Premier.”

Peter DeWit will represent the PCs,

Doug Hart will represent the NDP party

and Ron Orr is the Wildrose candidate for

Lacombe-Ponoka.

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Albertans head to the polls on May 5th

SPRING INITIATIVE– Hailey Buyar gets an early start on the spring clean-up, planned for this Saturday, near the Cranna Lake area. Sarah Maetche/Lacombe Express

Local youth spearheads Lacombe-wide clean up


BY KALISHA MENDONSALacombe Express

A wide variety of works

will be displayed to show-

case the breadth of Central

Alberta art during the En-

core Art Sale and Celebra-

tion this month at the La-

combe Memorial Centre.

Featured artist Marg

Metcalf will bring her

scenes of tranquil beauty

to the show, which will be

complemented by some vi-

brant, catching pieces sub-

mitted by other artists.

Maureen MacKenzie of

the City of Lacombe said

that this year, there are

more student artists than

ever before and that the

variety of all the art is sure

to have something to please

everyone. Admission for

April 17th is $5 per person

until 5 p.m., when ‘Date

Night’ begins for $10 admis-

sion. April 18th admission

is $5 per person.

“I’m really excited be-

cause we have 15 new art-

ists, and that’s huge! There

are a lot of multi-media

artists, artists who do very

bright, vibrant, kind of

‘now’ pieces, so I’m very

excited about that. We have

a new jewellery artist who

does really cool stuff, Can-

dice Meyer. Shelby Wil-

lis is from Edmonton and

does really bright, vibrant

pieces. Christine Karron is

out of Red Deer, and I actu-

ally met her through an Art

Battle in January. Her art

is just amazing. Those are

just a few of the new artists

that are coming,” MacKen-

zie said.

“We have 51 student art-

ists competing in the stu-

dent portion, with 74 pieces

of student art being shown,

and we are so stoked about

that because it’s the most

we’ve ever had. And I will

say that some of that work

is absolutely gallery qual-

ity – it just blows me away.”

The Encore show is

meant to be a celebration

of all of the various kinds

of art produced in Cen-

tral Alberta, from paint on

canvas to multi-media and

multi-medium art, as well

as jewellery and quilts.

In addition to the art sale,

students from around the

Wolf Creek Public School

Division are competing to

win the Jan Holoboff Ju-

nior High Art Award, the

Charlie Donald Memorial

Senior High Art Award or

the Dustin Peers Memorial

Drawing Award. Each of

these awards is made pos-

sible by the funds collected

through Lacombe Arts En-

dowment Fund fundraising

events such as the Encore

celebration.

“Friday night is date

night, so admission is $10

and we will be serving wine

and beer and appetizers.

Typically, the funds from

those all go to the Endow-

ment Fund. On Saturday,

we’re having a Sip & Shop,

with music and beverages

where people can continue

shopping. Lots of times

people go to art shows and

think, ‘That’s really cool,’

but they need time to de-

cide if they want to buy.

They can do that, come

back on Saturday after-

noon and enjoy some more

time shopping with us,”

MacKenzie said.

Rocks have been hidden

throughout Lacombe, Red

Deer, Blackfalds and Syl-

van Lake that will grant a

person two for one admis-

sion to the event. The rocks

are emblazoned with small

decorative hearts to set

them apart. Lacombians

are encouraged to walk the

City and try to pick up a

rock for the show.

Marg Metcalf, the show’s

feature artist, has been pre-

paring herself for the past

year and building up her

pieces to be displayed. She

said that she is excited to

showcase some bigger piec-

es than she usually produc-

es, and hopes that people

will take a piece of tran-

quillity home with them.

“I love being in quiet,

undisturbed places where

there isn’t a lot of people

activity. Capturing those

places is a big challenge.

It’s exciting, but a big chal-

lenge. I found out a year

ago that I was going to be

the feature artist, so I’ve

really been working this

to get ready. I’ve hit all the

seasons with my art,” she

said.

“There is a certain free-

dom to being able to work

big. You get to use big

brushes, make big strokes

and bring it together. I’ve

really enjoyed it, and I’ll

probably have more large

canvases in this show than

I usually would.”

Metcalf is inspired by the

tranquillity and peace of

undisturbed natural areas

and she hopes to bring joy

to people with how she has

captured those images.

Metcalf’s art will be

showcased alongside a

number of other Central

Alberta artists. In-house

jazz and blues music and

light refreshments will ac-

company the art sale.

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Throughout the year

thousands of volunteers go

about the region offering

their time and attention to

various organizations, of-

ten with little thanks and

without seeking recogni-

tion.

Volunteer Week is a na-

tional celebration held in

honour of those who give

up their time, effort and re-

sources to contribute to the

betterment of their com-

munities. From April 13th-

18th, communities and

organizations across the

country will host aware-

ness events, appreciation

luncheons and more in

honour of those who dedi-

cate themselves to helping

others.

“This is a nationally-

recognized period of time

to acknowledge and thank

and appreciate all of the

volunteers we have. It’s

also a great time to be talk-

ing about volunteerism

and getting more people

involved in volunteering,”

said Karen Oatway, execu-

tive director of Volunteer

Central.

“Lots of organizations

do their own volunteer ap-

preciation during this time.

They know their volun-

teers the best and how best

to show them appreciation.

For our staff, we’re very ex-

cited to be partnering with

the Red Deer Museum and

Art Gallery for an exhibit

that will run until August

21st. It’s got highlights on

volunteers throughout

Central Alberta and it real-

ly shows that people volun-

teer for different reasons,

and anyone can do it.”

The annual volunteer

appreciation evening for

Lacombe will be held on

April 14th at 7 p.m. at the

Lacombe Memorial Centre.

Those who volunteer with-

in the Lacombe region are

encouraged to attend the

celebration.

For more information or

for tickets contact Lacombe

FCSS at 403-782-6637.

Blackfalds’ annual volun-

teer appreciation celebra-

tion will be held on April

16th at 7 p.m. at the Black-

falds Community Hall.

Former Olympian Lyn-

don Rush, a bronze medal-

list in bobsledding at the

2010 Vancouver Winter

Olympics will give a brief

presentation on the impor-

tance of volunteering.

The Carol Simpson Vol-

unteer of the Year Award

will also be given out dur-

ing the evening.

The Leaders of Tomor-

row Awards and the Dylan

Stork Youth Ambassador

Award will be given out

during a special school pre-

sentation at the Iron Ridge

Campus earlier in the day.

Anyone who volunteers

within the community of

Blackfalds is invited to join

in the celebration. RSVP

your attendance to Black-

falds FSCSS at 403-600-9066

or email fcss@blackfalds.

com by April 10th.

Meanwhile, Volunteer

Central is a fairly new or-

ganization based in Red

Deer that collects data on

all volunteer opportuni-

ties in Central Alberta.

The program was launched

about a year ago and has

since seen vast growth in

its users and the breadth of

organizations it has been

able to help.

Organizations, non-

profi ts, fundraiser events

and the like contact Volun-

teer Central to have their

details posted online and

shared. The coordinators at

Volunteer Central manage

the postings of thousands

of organizations and are

therefore able to connect

people with a wide variety

of groups that might suit

them.

“Things have been very

busy and very fun. We’ve

been working all through-

out Central Alberta. There

are a ton of volunteer op-

portunities on our web site,

and they are really easy to

fi nd. You go on the site and

you just click on the yellow

button and you can see all

of the opportunities avail-

able,” Oatway said.

“You can search by area

in Central Alberta – wheth-

er that’s Ponoka, Lacombe

or Red Deer. You can search

by interest, if you want to

work with kids, or animals

or seniors. You can also

search by organization.”

Currently, Volunteer

Central has a draw opportu-

nity happening until the end

of April. To be entered into

the draw, go to www.volun-

teercentral.ca and navigate

to the ‘volunteer opportu-

nities’ section. Information

for the draw becomes avail-

able on the page. Oatway

said there are a number of

great prizes, with fi rst prize

being a $50 recreation pass

from the City of Red Deer

and United Way.

One of the ways Vol-

unteer Central helps the

community is by providing

training workshops for vol-

unteers and employees of

non-profi t organizations

“We’ve got workshops

for volunteers and staff,

mostly for non-profi ts.

We’ve offered leadership

and management courses,

event planning and skills

for volunteerism and non-

profi t sector employment.

Right now, we’re partner-

ing with the Central Al-

berta Association of Fund-

raising Professionals to do

workshops on May 8th and

9th,” Oatway said.

“That’s defi nitely a con-

cern for most non-profi ts,

especially in this budget

year. That gives them some

great tips and ideas on how

to make their fundrais-

ing more successful. With

small non-profi ts, people

kind of get delegated into

positions where they don’t

have experience, so these

workshops are great.”

Volunteer Week is a

great time to review local

volunteer listings, become

involved and gain educa-

tion on the wide variety

of groups and events that

need volunteers in Central

Alberta. The web site is

easy to navigate and search

through, and there are po-

sitions available for all ages

and skill–sets, she added.

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Election offers opportunityAfter a long wait and much spec-

ulation, Albertans will be heading

to the polls on May 5th.

We will head to the polls next

month, knowing our province fac-

es an uncertain fi nancial future,

due to falling oil prices and mis-

management of funds.

Sure, the election wasn’t sup-

posed to have been called until

2016, but it’s apparently out of our

control so off to the polls we go.

With such a tight time line, there

exists only a short window in be-

tween now and voting day for the

political parties to hit the cam-

paign trail and garner our votes.

It is clear Premier Jim Pren-

tice had been setting this up for

months now. After his whirlwind

tour, very similar to a campaign,

to smaller rural communities and

a very hard-hitting media circuit,

Prentice was leading us towards an

election all along.

He’s spent the past month tour-

ing the province, throwing around

funding announcements and nu-

merous photo ops, including a visit

here to Lacombe.

Out of the announcements, we

learned the government will still

honour planned construction proj-

ects like the Blackfalds school.

We also learned fi re sprinklers

and other system upgrades will be

made to 75 units in the Lacombe

Hospital and Care Centre and 100

units in the Lacombe Lodge.

Adding the sprinklers and other

fi re system upgrades will provide

a safer home for the residents of

both facilities, as per the provin-

cial government announcement on

March 14th.

The lead up to this election has

been clearly obvious, with many

goodies given out to taxpayers. But

whether you are disgruntled with

the early election call or the cost to

taxpayers of an election, it still re-

mains as an opportunity to choose.

You can have your say with the pro-

vincial government.

This election will be a sounding

board in regards to the current

government’s actions and the most

recently presented provincial bud-

get.

The outcome will determine ex-

actly how Albertans feel about the

government’s handling of our cur-

rent fi scal situation. As per the pro-

vincial budget implications, did we

appreciate paying more for liquor,

tobacco, gas, speeding tickets and

in a few months, health care?

This is our chance to respond

and with that one vote, you can

have your say — are you satisfi ed

with how things are being run or

do you want changes to be made?

Will this be the end of the longest

serving political dynasty in Cana-

dian history? Anything can hap-

pen. The race is on.

Albertans, we will hit the polls in

just 26 days.

As the mayor of La-

combe I am privileged to

represent our City and its

concerns to the provincial

government, and to partici-

pate in discussions that af-

fect how we as a municipal-

ity govern our affairs.

The Alberta Municipal

Government Act (MGA),

which helps defi ne how

municipalities look and

function, the types of ser-

vices they provide, and how

they pay for those services,

is undergoing a review.

Over the years the MGA

has been amended in re-

sponse to trends and is-

sues, and as circumstances

and priorities in Alberta’s

communities change, a re-

view of the Act ensures the

legislation remains current

and continues to serve the

needs of municipalities.

The last review took place

in 1995.

Last year, Alberta Mu-

nicipal Affairs began a

process that would facili-

tate a review of the Act

through sessions between

municipalities, business

and industry associations,

and other stakeholders

across the province. These

discussions identifi ed 54

major policy issues, which,

after consideration by fo-

cus groups made up of mu-

nicipal partners and stake-

holders, translates into

75 possible changes to the

legislation. I am honoured

to be part of one of these fo-

cus groups, which is made

up of elected offi cials; Al-

berta Urban Municipalities

Association (AUMA) mem-

bers; Alberta Association

of Municipal Districts and

Counties (AAMDC) mem-

bers; Municipal Affairs

Minister Diana McQueen

as well as the mayors of

Edmonton and Calgary.

We are working together to

perform this review of the

Act, and have identifi ed the

following themes through

our discussions.

I feel, as many Albertans

do, members of council

should be held more ac-

countable for their actions.

A proposal requiring the

use of codes of conduct

could form part of a solu-

tion. These codes should

meet MGA standards (yet

to be established), and

provide enforcement pro-

cedures at the municipal

level. The Act will soon

require municipalities to

adopt public participation

policies that are fl exible

enough to support individ-

ual community needs.

Albertans have ex-

pressed concerns over the

proper use of closed meet-

ings, while municipalities

would like to see a clearer

defi nition. I would like to

see the defi nition to in-

clude which matters may

be closed to the public, and

describe procedures for a

closed meeting.

My colleagues and I also

realize current petitioning

processes are challenging

for both citizens and mu-

nicipalities. The proposed

changes to the legislation

will allow municipalities

to decrease the required

percentage of eligible sig-

natories, accept online

petitions, extend the time

period for collecting signa-

tures, and allow petitioners

to recall their signatures.

Municipalities have also

requested fl exibility on

notifi cation methods as-

sociated with advertising

requirements, so they are

empowered to pass a bylaw

specifying how they will

notify the public.

We have also asked for

fl exibility to clarify ad-

ministrative duties and the

Chief Administrative Offi -

cer’s ability to delegate for

municipalities to consider

local circumstances.

Proposed changes to mu-

nicipal corporate planning

would require municipali-

ties to adopt at minimum,

three-year operating plans

and fi ve-year capital plans,

and allowing Albertans

greater access to informa-

tion about municipal fi nan-

cial decisions.

I am of the opinion amal-

gamation is one of the op-

tions municipalities may

consider to proactively

address their long-term

viability. Meanwhile, the

annexation procedures in

the current legislation are

clearly outlined; however,

Albertans have expressed

concerns with some con-

troversial annexations.

Municipalities will see the

development of annexation

principles and procedures

to ensure annexations oc-

cur in an effi cient manner.

As there is no hierarchy

amongst statutory plans,

citizens, developers, and

municipalities have indi-

cated it is challenging to

determine when one statu-

tory plan takes precedence

over another, particularly

with complex land-use

policies that are developed

at both the provincial and

local levels. I am in favour

of the proposal that asks

the Act to identify the hi-

erarchical relationship of

statutory plans.

Subdivision and De-

velopment Appeal Board

members are not required

to take training, but Al-

bertans have emphasized

the importance for SDAB

members to be knowledge-

able about their roles and

responsibilities.

Steve Christie is the mayor of Lacombe.

Reviewing the Municipal Government Act

STEVE

CHR IST IEEVE


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EVENTSPine Lake Singers and Friends

Spring concert runs April 26th at 2:30 p.m. at the Pine Lake Hub Community Centre. Lunch provided. Admission $5. Everyone welcome.

Invasive Species Workshop: Hosted by the Lacombe Lake Watershed Stewardship Soci-ety, Lacombe County and the Alberta Lake Management Society. Saturday, April 11th, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the LMC. All persons interested in the topic are invited to attend.

Visions Country Gospel concert, Sunday April 12th, 2 p.m. at the Lousana Hall. Admission $15, 12 years and under free. For tickets contact Gwen at 403-773-2270. Proceeds to support the Rick Hansen Foundation.

Bentley School Staff Reunion: Thursday, Aug. 6th to coincide with the Town of Bentley’s 100th Anniversary this sum-mer. Any former Bentley School staff members are asked to contact Arnie MacAskill at 403-782-7183 or [email protected] so the committee can establish names and contact information for the reunion. More information to follow.

Lacombe Legion Community Breakfast, April 19th, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. upstairs at the Lacombe Legion. Cost: $6 per adult (12 years and older), $3 per child.

The Friends of the Library regret to announce that the lecture on April 14th with Rob Welch pre-senting his travels to Bolivia at the LMC County room has been cancelled due to fl ooding of the Mary C. Moore Public Library.

Central Alberta Historical Society Meeting runs April 15th at 7 p.m. at Red Deer Museum 4525 47A Ave. Red Deer. Topic: History of Red Deer Farmer’s Market. Speaker: Dennis Moffat Manager of Market. Everyone welcome. For further information, contact Leanne 403-309-8405.

Fabulous Fabric Sale presented by GrammaLink-Africa runs on

April 18th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Gaetz Memorial United Church 4758 Ross St. Sale of unused donated fabric, yarn and notions sold at bargain prices. Cash, Visa and Mastercard accepted. All monies donated to the Stephen Lewis Foundation in support of the African Grand-mothers rais-ing their orphaned grandchildren whose parents have died of HIV/AIDS. For further information contact Shirley 403-347-5958 or Mary Ellen 403-340-1365.

Friends of the Library will be pleased to hear a local natu-ralist and conservationist, Dr. Bird- presenting the his-tory of the J.J. Collett Natural

Area, 7 p.m. on April 23rd at the LMC in the County Room. Light refreshments will be served, free admission.

The Red Deer Legion Pipe Band and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #35 will be hosting the multi-award winning play, Jake’s Gift. The performance will take place on Tuesday, April 21st at the Royal Canadian Legion, Red Deer. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Pipe Band will play at 6:45 p.m., with the play beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the front desk of the Red Deer Legion, by contacting any Pipe Band member or calling Arnie MacAskill at 403-782-7183.

Lacombe Walking Group Wednes-days from 12-12:30 at Med-combe Walk-In-Clinic. No Registration required.

Kozy Korner — Tuesday Dinners every week at noon. Sunday Music April 19 at 1 p.m.

Lacombe Dance Lessons – social

and choreographed ballroom dancing. Traditional Two-step or Cha Cha/Jive. For details phone Cliff at 403-782-4094.

St. Andrew’s United Church Jr. Choir for ages fi ve to 18. Meets Thursdays 5:30-6:30 p.m. con-tact Jessica at 403-352-5486.

St. Andrew’s United Church Adult Choir for those 18 and older. Practices on Wednesdays from 7:15 – 8:30 p.m. Contact St. Andrew’s United Church of-fi ce at 403-782-3148 for more details about the choir.

Quilting and crafts held at Black-falds United Church on Mon-

days at 9:30 a.m. Help make quilts or bring your own quilt/craft to work on. Check out our website at blackfaldsunited-church.com or call 403-885-4780 for more information.

The Lacombe Legion has bingo on Mondays at 7 p.m. in the upstairs hall. Coffee time runs Wednesdays from 9:30-11 a.m. ($2 for coffee, tea and cook-ies). On Fridays, there are four meat draws and tickets are $2/set of three tickets. Draw starts at 6:30 p.m. On Saturdays, there are four meat draws which start at 4:30 p.m. Chase the ace starts after meat draws.

Parkinson Alberta Education offers supports groups for persons with Parkinson disease, fam-ily members and caregivers at the following Central Alberta locations: Red Deer, Lacombe, Innisfail, Olds, Three Hills and Castor. Visit www.parkinsonal-berta.ca for more information.

New to Lacombe? Contact La-

combe Welcome Wagon at 403-348-9567 for free maps, information about the City & area, as well as free gifts from local businesses. New baby in the family? Contact Lacombe Welcome Wagon at 403-348-9567 for free information, baby product samples as well as free gifts from local businesses.

Youth Unlimited Drop-in Activities New schedule! Drop-in activi-ties now run every Tuesday from 6 – 9 p.m. with ball hockey on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 – 9 p.m. Girls only drop-in is also Wednesdays from 6 – 9 p.m. Thursdays Grade 3-6 drop-in

program runs from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. and Grade 4 and up program from 6 – 9 p.m. Cost is 2$ for drop-in and ball hockey with drop-in 10 passes at $10 and ball hockey season pass at $50.

Taoist Tai Chi a relaxing, low impact exercise; continuing classes year round, for those who have completed beginners or have learned Taoist Tai Chi before. Participate in classes of your choice. Available in Red Deer, Lacombe, Rocky Mountain House, and Innisfail. Contact 403-346-6772 for more information.

Affi rm – providing safe and confi -dential support to people of all sexual orientation and identity, their families and friends. We meet in Lacombe. For more in-formation, call Marg at 403-782-1887 or Ross at 403-782-3671.

Imperial Daughters of the Em-pire is a non-profi t women’s volunteer program that raises money in support of numerous initiatives supporting educa-

tion. Meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of every month and begin at 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church. For more information about the group, feel free to contact Mary Lou Wilson 403-782-3923.

Lacombe Art Guild – the guild meets regularly on the sec-ond and third Tuesday of each month. A variety of workshops are provided for developing art-ists. Membership is $15 per year. Contact Betty Peers at 403-782-9968 or blog lacombeart-clubwordpress.com. Meetings run in LMC Credit Union Room at 5214 50 Ave. in Lacombe.

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society Table Talk Coffee Group: Meets the second Friday of each month at Demi’s Restaurant (Lacombe Motor Inn) at 10 a.m. If you or someone in your life has been affected by MS, join us for a fun, casual and supportive coffee chat. For more info, please contact Terri Blanchard at 403-346-0290.

Stay and Play – Gull Lake Hall, Tuesdays 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Bentley Town Offi ce Fridays 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Stay and Play is designed to encourage families to spend time together in play, while having the op-portunity to socialize and learn about the community and exter-nal resources. $2 drop in fee per family is suggested. For more information call 403-748-2160.

Bentley TOPS- Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Every Tuesday in the basement of the Bentley Town Offi ce at 7 p.m. Con-tact Carolyn 403-396-1002 for more information.

Carpet Bowling, Wednesdays 10 a.m. at the Bentley Community Hall. New and returning players welcome. No experience neces-sary. Call Arnold at 403-748-2744 for more information.

Clive TOPS – Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Every Thursday at the Clive Christian Fellowship Church 9 a.m. -10:30 a.m.

Clive Seniors’ Drop-In – 1:30 p.m. every Monday at the Clive Meeting Room. Contact Al-lan Street at 403-784-3884. Mirror Jolly Seniors — pan-cake breakfast every second Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Despite the earlier indications that the

2015-2016 provincial budget could have

consequences on the City of Lacombe’s

operations and the community as a whole,

the budget presented on March 26th will

not affect the municipality’s 2015 capital

budget, but will have an impact on this

year’s operating budget.

The following is a summary of key fund-

ing provincial government programs and

departments and their impact on the City

of Lacombe.

Municipal Affairs

Operating:

Municipal Sustainability Initiative

The program was expected to be reduced

by 50% over 2014 with no funding at all by

2016. Instead the grant remains at 2014 lev-

els. This means an additional $47,000 in op-

erating money for 2015.

Regional Collaboration Grant

The Regional Collaboration Grant is a

project specifi c program designed for re-

gional initiatives and intended to replace

the MSI Operating Program. This program

was reduced from $48.839 million to $19.239

million. This is of concern to the City as it

has a $300,000 joint grant submission with

the County for the IDP review currently

awaiting approval.

Library Grant

Funding for the City’s library will see

an increase of $0.10 per capita based on

2014 population fi gures. The library board

will see a grant of $70,640 compared with

$63,945 in 2014. This includes an increase

in per capita funding as well.

Emergency Management Agency

The Alberta Emergency Management

Agency provides $150,000 in annual grants

for training. This grant remains un-

changed.

Capital:

Municipal Sustainability Initiative (MSI)

With the additional funding announced

in March of this year, the City’s over-

all MSI Capital Funding will increase by

$109,434 from $2.12 million to $2.24 million

due to population growth. Funding has

been identifi ed at the same levels for the

next several years before seeing a decline

in 2019/20. The March 2015 announcement

did not result in any additional funding.

Basic Municipal Transportation Grant

This funding follows the same trend as

the MSI capital. Funding remains stable

until 2019/20. Funding for 2015 will in-

crease by $61,260 from 769,810 due to popu-

lation growth.

Federal Gas Tax Fund

The Federal Gas Tax Fund is funding

provided by the Federal Government but

administered by the province. This fund-

ing remains stable for the next fi ve years.

The City’s grant will increase by $31,017

from $636,222 to $667,239.

Human Services

FCSS Funding

For the seventh year in a row, funding

for FCSS services remains unchanged. The

City’s funding for 2015 will be the same as

it was in 2014 at $251,687.

Solicitor General

Policing Grants

The City receives two grants for polic-

ing. The fi rst is the Municipal Policing As-

sistant Grant, which is equal to $200,000

plus $8 per capita. This grant and along

with the New Police Offi cers Grant which

pays $100,000 towards the annual cost of a

police offi cer remains in place for 2015. The

City will receive a slightly higher amount

over 2014 because of increased population.

Fine Revenues

The province announced a 35% increase

in fi ne rates for a variety of provincial stat-

ute offences. The City may see an increase

in overall fi ne revenue based on this in-

crease. It is yet to be identifi ed how much

will be shared with the municipality and

how much will be retained by the province.

Transportation

Municipal Water and Wastewater Grant

The province maintained funding for

this program at $25 million. This program

would fund a percentage of water and or

wastewater programs. Most funding is al-

located to treatment projects and is based

on a project-by-project basis. The maxi-

mum amount the City could receive would

be 30% of the total cost.

Water For Life Program

The province has reduced funding fur-

ther from the original high of $100 million

in 2009 to the current $30 million, a reduc-

tion of $20 million from last year. The City

is looking towards this program to fund

the regional wastewater line project. The

province has indicated that water project

funding will increase from $86 million in

2015 to $135 million in 2018.

Green TRIP Program

The provincial transit program has been

reduced from $246.9 million to $185 million.

Other Items

School Tax

The province announced the school tax

levy will fl uctuate from year to year start-

ing in 2016. The current formula is based on

32% of the school costing for the province

as a whole. For 2015 the school requisition

in Lacombe will increase from $4,069,496 to

$4,136,029 or 1.63%, a $66,533 increase.

Fuel Tax

The City will see an increase in fuel

costs due to the increase in fuel tax. The

exact number is not yet known.

Payment in Lieu of Taxes

Municipalities will see a $21 million

reduction in revenues due to the elimina-

tion of the Alberta Social Housing Cor-

poration’s Payment in Lieu of Municipal

Property Taxes Program (PILT). Housing

management bodies will no longer receive

grant funding to cover property tax assess-

ments for provincially and municipally-

owned social housing units. The direct

impact to the City of Lacombe is $73,000 in

lost tax revenue.

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City Council DatesLacombe City Council Meetings are open

to the public and all are encouraged to attend.

Meeting agendas are posted online at www.lacombe.ca by

3:00 p.m. the Friday before every Council Meeting.

The next scheduled Regular Council Meeting dates

and times are:

Monday, April 13, 2015, at 5 p.m. Monday, April 27, 2015, at 5 p.m.Monday, May 4, 2015, at 5 p.m. (Committee Meeting)

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Kinsmen Aquatic Centre News Kinsmen Aquatic Centre summer program registration starts on

May 5, 2015 at 9am.

New ProgramsThe Canadian Swim Patrol program provides enriched training

for kids who are ready to go beyond the AquaQuest program.

Swim patrollers can work on content appropriate to their

ability, no matter what level they’re enrolled in. Ability is the

only prerequisite for the Canadian Swim Patrol program. This

program consists of three levels: Rookie, Ranger and Star. Spring

sessions are as follows: April 10-May 8 (Fridays 4pm - 6pm) and

May 22- June 19 (Fridays 4pm - 6pm). Program cost is $65. Please

call (403)782-1278 for more information or to register.

Looking for courses to become a lifeguard? We off er them all at

the Kinsmen Aquatic Centre. Call (403)782-1278 to fi nd out how

to become a lifeguard before summer starts.

The City of Lacombe currently has an Invitation

for Tender for Proponents interested in providing

General Contractor Services for the City of Lacombe’s

2015 Capital Works Program.

Interested Proponents should review the

complete IFT at the Alberta Purchasing Connection at

www.purchasingconnection.ca

The IFT closes April 16, 2015 2:00: pm Mountain Time

Jordan Thompson, CET, PMP

Engineering Services Manager

City of Lacombe

P: 403-782-1268

E: [email protected]

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Reminders

Speed Awareness Month

The Government of Alberta and the Lacombe

Traffi c Safety Committee would like to remind

residents that April is Speed Awareness Month.

Did you know the event if you drive a few km/h

over the posted speed limit, you:

• Reduce your ability to steer safely around curves

or objects on the road.

• Decrease your fi eld of vision and your peripheral

vision.

• Extend the distance required to stop your vehicle

in emergency situations.

• Reduce your ability to obey traffi c control

devices such as stopping for red lights and stop

signs.

• Increase the chances that you will lose control of

your vehicle.

• Reduce the eff ectiveness of seat belts and other

safety devices such as airbags and side impact

beams.

• Increase probability of death or injury if there is

a crash.

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The City of Lacombe makes every eff ort to reach out to the public

in order to listen to their concerns and opinions regarding local

governance matters. Of the many ways citizens can interact with

their elected offi cials, the Coff ee with Council sessions are most

informal.

Residents can attend these twice yearly events, enjoy a cup of

coff ee or two, and discuss their concerns and ideas with members

of Council and senior staff . When people bring forward their

concerns, we make sure to note them down for review and

possible action.

The Coff ee with Council events work! For example, the City

addressed a number of concerns as a direct result of public

feedback at the last event held at the Active Living Fair last fall.

They included a request to extend the 50 Avenue 30 km/hr zone

by one block to the Outreach School. Council reviewed the speed

zone this winter and the reduced speed zone extension has been

implemented.

Gravel was requested for the alleys behind Cameron Manor and

the Denike Block as they were in poor shape. Gravel and millings

were brought to these locations to improve drainage in the alleys.

The potholes were fi lled; however, there are currently no plans to

pave the alleys.

There were many calls for a permanent off -leash area in Lacombe.

The City has selected the site for the dog park, and development

of the facility will begin this year.

As well, there were a number of requests for a pedestrian crossing

light at 54 Avenue and 58 Street, or a sidewalk on east side of 58

Street, from 54 Avenue to 52rd Avenue. The City is planning to

install pedestrian lights at 58 Street and 56 Avenue in 2016.

The above examples demonstrate that the sessions work, and that

City Council is committed to being responsive to citizens. Please

join us at the next Coff ee with Council session, being held on

April 11 from 11:30 am – 2 pm at the Barnett Arena during

the 2015 Lacombe Tradeshow. Come have your say!

YOU BECOME DANGEROUS WHEN YOU SPEED.

INVITATION FOR TENDER


City Pagelacombe.ca

2015 FCSS Community Grant Program Council in Brief

Permitted Use with Variances Take notice that the following permits have been approved by the Development Authority as a Permitted Use with Variances as noted:

The City of Lacombe has provided Lacombe & District FCSS with

additional funds to facilitate the 2015 Community Grant Program.

The available grant funding for 2015 is $22,000, an increase of

$3,500 from last year.

This is the second year of the external grant program for Lacombe

& District FCSS. The purpose of the program is to support to

local social service programs that are preventive in nature, which

promote and enhance the well-being of individuals, families and

the community.

The approved projects for 2015 will benefi ts many in our

community: local youth through Big Brothers & Big Sisters and

Youth Unlimited programs; teenage moms will be supported

through the Stepping Stones program; newcomers to Lacombe

will have opportunities to make Lacombe connections through

Neighborhood Place; and seniors will continue to be supported

through the eff orts of the Volunteer Link Program.

“City Council is highly appreciative of the contributions made by

the non-profi t sector to community economic development in

Lacombe,” said Community Services Director Brenda Vaughan. “The

City of Lacombe is proud to collaborate with Lacombe & District

FCSS to facilitate this community grant program, as it enables

us to partner with like-minded organizations to support and

strengthen community programs and services.”

Below is a list of non-profi t organizations who received funding

through the 2015 FCSS Community Grant Program:

Planning and Development Permits

Documents pertaining to the development permits may be inspected

at City Hall, 5432-56 Avenue, during regular business hours.

Anyone claiming to be aff ected by the approval of the Permitted

Uses with Variances or Discretionary Uses may submit an objection

within 14 days from the date of notice. The appeal must be in

writing, accompanied with a $50.00 fee and be directed to: Lacombe

Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, Attn: Secretary to the

SDAB, 5432 - 56 Avenue Lacombe, AB T4L 1E9

Permitted Use Take notice that the following development permits have been approved as PERMITTED USES in that they conform in every respect to the Land Use Bylaw:

Discretionary Use Take notice that the following Discretionary Use Permits have been approved:

DATE PERMIT# LOCATION DEVELOPMENT

April 2 61/250.16 5610 Hw 2A Interior & Exterior Renovations and Demolition of Canopy


April 2 61/250.66 4876 46th St. Fitness Facility


April 2 61/250.33 5466 52 A. Demolition of a Detached Dwelling

April 2 61/250.52 4702 Hw 2A Retail Liquor Store

Current to April 2, 2015

The BOLT bus will be at the Lacombe Tradeshow from 10:30am - 3:30pm on Saturday, April 1 . Experience FREE transportation to and from the show, or jump on board to check out the bus while on location at the Lacombe Arena.

For more information contact:For more information contact:Guy LapointeGuy [email protected]@lacombe.ca403-782-1263403-782-1263

FREETransportation

April 1 Lacombe Tradeshow

Employment Opps.indd 1 20/03/2015 11:10:21 AM

Community Group Project Title Grant Approval ($)

Big Brothers Big Sisters Community Mentoring 8,000

Youth Unlimited After School Program 3,800

Youth Unlimited Stepping Stones 1,000

Youth Unlimited Summer Camps 500

Volunteer Link Volunteer Link 3,300

Neighborhood Place Connecting Newcomers 5,400

Total Grant Allocations 22,000

Below are some highlights from the March 23 Regular Council Meeting. For detailed information about Council Meeting proceeding, please go to www.lacombe.ca.

MicrobreweryCouncil held a public hearing for Bylaw 300.98, a bylaw

to amend the Land Use Bylaw 300 by adding the use

“microbrewery” as a discretionary use in the city’s industrial

districts. Council subsequently approved the bylaw

amendment after adding the use ‘microbrewery (minor)’ and

‘microbrewery (major)’ as discretionary uses to the I1-Light

Industrial District and the I2-Heavy Industrial District. Council

also amended the supporting text in Section 8.28 of the Land

Use Bylaw to allow for discretionary ancillary uses.

North East Waste Water Lift Station Council approved the Bylaw 403 as presented, thereby

authorizing Administration to borrow $1,320,700 to expand the

capacity of the NE Wastewater Lift Station.

Barnett Arena Renovation Council directed Administration to enter into a contract with

Scott Builders Inc. for construction management services for

the Barnett Arena renovation project, as presented.

Agreements Council authorized the Mayor and CAO to enter into a three-

year operational communication centre agreement with the

Province of Alberta. Council also authorized the Mayor and CAO

to enter into a three-year fi re services support agreement with

Lacombe County.

Aff ordable Housing UpdateCouncil appointed Councillors Peter Bouwsema and Grant

Harder to the Housing Strategy Steering Committee after

accepting the Housing Strategy update as information.

Do you have a question or comment on how your city is run?Discuss your concerns, suggestions and ideas with City Council over a cup of coffee.

WHEN: Saturday, April 1 , 20111:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

WHERE: Barnett Arena At the City of Lacombe booth during

the Spring Trade Show & Lacombe

Lifestyle Expo

www.lacombe.ca


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

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Companions 5859 YR. old farmer in Sylvan

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INTRODUCTIONS A personal match making service for single people.

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Employment#700 - #920

Caregivers/Aides................710Clerical ..............................720Computer Personnel ..........730Dental ................................740Estheticians........................750Hair Stylists ........................760 Janitorial ............................770Legal ..................................780Medical ..............................790Oilfield ................................800Professionals......................810Restaurant/Hotel ................820Sales & Distributors ..........830Teachers/Tutors..................840Trades ................................850Truckers/Drivers ................860Business Opportunities......870Miscellaneous ....................880Volunteers Wanted ............890Positions Wanted ..............895Employment Training ........900Career Planning ................920

Dental 740BOWER DENTAL

CENTER req’s a full time Registered Dental Assistant who is a motivated, committed and passionate individual. We run a high paced practice where experience is an

asset, but new grads are welcome. Must be avail. on evenings and one Sat. per

month. Very rewarding position. Please send

resume to: [email protected] or

apply within offi ce.

Farm Work 755FEEDLOT in Central Alberta seeking F/T

employee for feed truck operator and machinery

maintenance. Send resume to fax:

403 638-3908 or e-mail to:[email protected]

Medical 790F/T / P/T PharmacyTechnicians. Apply w/

resume to: Highland Green Value Drug Mart, Red Deer

F/T & P/T Pharmacistpositions req’d. Apply w/

resume to: Highland Green Value Drug Mart, Red Deer

Oilfield 800KEYERA

is currently seekinga Field Engineer to join our

Ricinus Gas Plant. The successful candidate will

provide operations engineering expertise to

maximize the effi cient, safeand profi table operation of the facility. Suitable living locations for this position include: Rocky Mountain House, Caroline, Sundre and surrounding areas. Qualifi cations include:

Engineering degree from accredited university and registered Professional

Engineer in Alberta with a minimum of 7 years

chemical, mechanical and/or process

engineering experience in implementing projects and

providing operational support for gas and NGL

processing facilities. Please visit

www.keyera.com to view the complete job posting.

Restaurant/Hotel 820

Cameron Bay Holdings Inc. o/a McDonalds’s in Ponoka and Red Deer

(Gasoline Alley East and West) is now hiring full

time and part time Food Service Supervisors. Wages are between

$13.75 to $16.00 per hour,depending upon experi-ence and qualifi cations.

Benefi ts (dental, disability, life and group insurance benefi ts) and opportunity

for job advancement. Candidates must be able to work a variety of shifts

and have 3 to 5 years pre-vious experience. Must be able to supervisor up to 20

crew. Part-time applica-tions will be accepted fromCanadians and PermanentResidents. Apply in person

4419 Hwy 2A, Ponoka,37479 Hwy 2, Red Deer,and 37428 Hwy 2, Red Deer or email resume to

[email protected] or fax to403-783-4251.

TAP HOUSEBAR & GRILL

NORTHis now taking applications

for Full Time/Part time COOK, Bring resume to

7101 Gaetz Ave. Red Deer between 2-4 pm.

RHINE

On March 22, 2015 Perry Jr. Rhine of Alix, Alberta passed away at the age of 90 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Violet Rhine; family, Linda Palmer (Bob, Lisa and Cody), Beverley Knapp (Ernie, Steven, Kelsey and Cathleen), Dan Rhine (Daniel and Tracy), David Rhine (Christopher, January, Raven and Dana), Gloria Seely (Dallas, Nate, Kyle and Erin), Wade Rhine (Brayden, Dayton and Layla), Melody Luikham (Victor, Jared

and Naomi), Anita Rust (Steve), Lucy Rust (Cory and Aaron), Erica Rust (Justin), Karl Rust; the mother of his older children, Wanda Rowland; as well as many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Perry was predeceased by his parents Grace and Perry Sr. Rhine; and his siblings Dale, Faye, Fern, Leonard, Lylas, Harvey and Alta. Perry lived in many different areas around Alberta including, Rimbey, Violet Grove, Hobbema, College Heights and for the last 19 years Alix. Perry was loved dearly and will be missed. He was very active all of his life. He worked in many areas particularly the logging and tree planting industries. Perry was proud that he was 85 years older than his youngest grandchild. He was active in his faith and loved the verse

“They who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.”

(Isaiah 40:31) Memorial Donations are gratefully accepted to the Lacombe Community Seventh-day Adventist Church. To express condolences to Perry’s family, please visit

www.womboldfuneralhomes.com

Obituaries

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Announcements .................0005-0030What’s Happening .............. 0049-0070Garage Sales ........................0100-0650Employment ........................ 0700-0920Service Directory ................. 1000-1430

Items to Buy/Sell ................. 1500-1940Agricultural .......................... 2000-2210For Rent ............................... 3000-3200Wanted to Rent....................3250-3390Real Estate ...........................4000-4190

Open House Directory ....... 4200-4310Financial ..............................4400-4430Transportation ....................5000-5240Legal/Public Notices .........6000-9000

Lacombe Express


CARRIERS REQUIRED


& LACOMBE EXPRESS1 day a week in:

LACOMBEBLACKFALDS

Please call Rick for details403-314-4303

ADULT or YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDEDFor delivery of

Flyers, Express and Friday Forward ONLY 2 DAYS A WEEK in

GRANDVIEW AREA4400 Blks. of 40A Ave. and 41 Ave. and 1

Blk. each of 46 and 47 Streets area

DEER PARK AREA

Dennison Cres. & 1 Block of Davison Dr.ALSO

Durand Cr. & Drummond Ave.$69./mo.

ALSODrummond Cl. & Dowd Cl.

$59./mo.

MICHENER AREA

50A. St. between 40 Ave. & 42 A Ave, 50, 51, 51A & 52 St. between 40 Ave. & 43

Ave. and Michener Drive area. $209.00/mo.

For More Information Call Jamie at the Red Deer Advocate

403-314-4306

CARRIERS REQUIRED


1 day a week in:

INNISFAILPenhold

OldsSylvan Lake

Please call Debbie for details403-314-4307

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED

To deliver theSYLVAN LAKE NEWS &

CENTRAL AB LIFE1 day a week.

Please call Debbie at 403-314-4307

ADULT Newspaper Carriers NeededFor Early Morning Delivery of the

RED DEER ADVOCATE

For VANIER Area

With 73 papers, approximately:$380.00/mo.

For LANCASTER Area

With 42 papers, approximately $220./mo

For More Information, Please call Prodie

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AdvocateOpportunities

Restaurant/Hotel 820

LUCKY’S LOUNGE located in Jackpot Casino,

requires Full TimeWaitress’s. Please apply in

person at 4950 47 Ave.No phone calls please

Trades 850SHUNDA

CONSTRUCTIONRequires Full Time

EquipmentOperator

Q Endorsement preferred. Competitive Wages

& Benefi ts.Fax resumes & ref’s to:

403-343-1248 or email to: [email protected]

Truckers/Drivers 860

CENTRAL AB based trucking company requires

CONTRACT DRIVERS

in AB. Home the odd night. Weekends off. 403-586-4558

Business Services#1000 - #1430

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

Contractors 1100

CONCRETE???We’ll do it all...Free est.Call E.J. Construction

Jim 403-358-8197

COUNTERTOPS & kitchen renovations.

Wes 403-302-1648

REMOVAL of old concrete, Garage/RV pads, driveways, patios, bsmt. Dave 352-7285

Eavestroughing1130GUTTERS CLEANED & REPAIRED. 403-391-2169

MassageTherapy 1280

REGISTERED 2200 HOUR MESSAGE

THERAPIST REQ’DStart immediately, please

forward resume to: drjeff joneschiro@

gmail.com or drop off to:3, 1959 GAETZ AVE.

Jones Family Chiropractic

Misc.Services 12905* JUNK REMOVAL

Property clean up 505-4777

PersonalServices 1315

ATTENTION FARMERS and FARMERETTS

With spring here, it’s time for new beginnings and

perhaps a new relationship. Call Laura

Sincere Connections Dating Service Red Deer.

Call 403-886-4733

MEDICAL CONDITION? Get up to $40,000 from the

Canadian government. ALL conditions qualify. Call Alberta Benefi ts ***

1(800) 211-3550 ext # 101

Roofing 1370PRECISE ROOFING LTD.15 Yrs. Exp., Ref’s Avail.

403-896-4869

QUALITY work at an affordable price. Joe’s

Roofi ng. Re-roofi ng specialist. Fully insured.

Insurance claims welcome. 10 yr. warranty on all work.

403-350-7602

YardCare 1430SPRING cleaning, weekly mows, anything yards we

do. familyyards.com or call 587-876-8969

Buy & Sell#1500 - #1990

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

Auctions 1530AUCTION

Sales Wed. @ 6 pm. Antique sales 1st. Sun. of the month @ 1 pm. Apr.5

Moose Hall 2 miles south of Ponoka on 2A

WE BUY FOR CASH.403-304-4791

Check website for full listingswww.bigstrapperauctions.net

Collectible AuctionSunday April 12-10 a.m.

Bowden Lions HallRifl es, Stamps, Coins,

Collectibles, Tools, Misc.Check web for full listing & pictures

PILGRIM AUCTION403-556-5531

www.pilgrimauction.com

COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION, 5th Annual Edmonton Motor Show Collector Car Auction,

Indoors, Expo Centre, April 10 -12, over 80,000

spectators, 90% sold last year, all consignments

welcome, call 888-296-0528 ext. 102 or

e-mail egauctions.com

Firewood 1660B.C. Birch, Aspen,

Spruce/Pine. Delivery avail. PH. Lyle 403-783-2275

FIREWOOD. Pine, Spruce, Can deliver

1-4 cords. 403-844-0227

Misc. forSale 17601998, 1999 (5) & 2000 (4)

CALGARY Stampede Posters, 36’x23’. $5. ea.

403-347-7405

KING size quilt, $40, queen size quilt $35, lrg. alum. elec. roasting pan fi ts 25 lbs. or more, $25.

403-348-6449

MATCHING rocking chair and rocker recliner, dusty rose fabric, exc. con., $50/ea. 403-348-6449

Agricultural#2000 - #2290

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

FarmEquipment 2010

6200 24 FT. I.H. factory transport, 510 - I.H. wheel drill, #10 I.H. wheel drill,

and 14 ft. I.H. deep tillage cultivator. 780-919-9985

MUST SELL Future steel quonset ready to be erected, 26’ x 25’ x 19’ lo-cated in Central AB, great for farm or small acreage, cost $19,000 will sacrifi ce for $12,000 403-485-2532

Farm CustomWork 2080

CUSTOM TUBGRINDING

Truck mount grinderw/550 HP.

Call Nolan 403-357-9674

Livestock 2100CHAROLAIS Bulls for Sale Yearlings & two year olds. Polled, exc. dispositions, semen tested. Delivered.Call Greg 403-783-9723

RED ANGUS BULLSYearlings & 2 year olds.

Seman tested. Quiet disposition. Calving ease

heifer bulls. Delivered. Cripps Cattle Company

403-391-2648

Grain, FeedHay 2190SMALL Square Hay Bales:

1st & 2nd cut. SMALL Square Straw Bales

403-784-2276

MobileLot 3190

PADS $450/mo.Brand new park in Lacombe.

Spec Mobiles. 3 Bdrm.,2 bath. As Low as $75,000. Down payment $4000. Call at anytime. 403-588-8820

Real Estate#4000 - #4190

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

HousesFor Sale 4020

DOWNSIZING TO A DUPLEX?

90 Rowell Close, quiet neighbourhood.

3 bdrm, 3bath, hardwood, carpet, fi nished basement,

infl oor heat, shed.No fees.

$389,000 or consider offer403 346 2174

GRAND THEFT AT THE LAKE

Executive 5 bdrm.,3 bath, Att. 4 + Garage. Secluded, Quiet. Boat

Dock, Beyond affordable, BELOW Replacement @

$749k. Dori Westin, Coldwell Banker Ontrack

Realty 403-357-9010

Acreages 4050

HIGH and DRY4 Acres, 1 Mile E of Caroline, Trees on N

Property Line, Power to Property, $129,000.

Dori Westin, Coldwell Banker ONTRACK Realty

403-357-9010

Meticulous & Unique 2184 Sq. Ft. 2 Bdrm., 3 Bath, 2.69 Acres.

Heated Shop. Tranquil Crick trickles thru. Mins.

to Sundre. $437,000Dori Westin, Coldwell

Banker ONTRACK Realty 403-357-9010

Lots For Sale 4160Residential Building Lots in

a Gated, Maintenance Free Golf & Lake Bedroom

community, 25 minutes from Red Deer. Lots

starting from 99K Contact Mike at 1-403-588-0218

Antique &Classic Autos5020

COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION, 5th Annual Edmonton Motor Show Collector Car Auction,

Indoors, Expo Centre, April 10 -12, over 80,000

spectators, 90% sold last year, all consignments

welcome, call 888-296-0528 ext. 102 or

e-mail egauctions.com

Cars 5030

2001 VOLVO S60. Loaded, good cond. $4000. obo

182,000 km. 403-343-2058

1999 BUICK Regal, loaded 156,000 km.403-352-6995

1994 INTREPID, 4 dr.,runs good, red. 403-318-3040

Trucks 50502003 F350 7.3L Diesel, FX4 Lariat, 289,000 kms., $14,000.obo 403-704-3714

VansBuses 50701999 HONDA ODYSSEY.263,000 km. tires ok, in real good cond. $2200.

403-887-5020

Motorcycles 5080

2006 HONDA GOLDWING TRIKE

w/Lehman Monarch 2 trike kit. This unit is loaded with all options plus lots of extra

chrome. 49,500 kms. Bike was triked in 2011.

Asking $33,000Call (403)318-4653

FifthWheels 5110

2007 DUTCHMAN 5th wh., 28RK, front queen bed, rear kitchen, sleeps 6, slide-out

living room, n/s, clean. $17,750. 403-784-2482

2004 CORSAIR 26.5’, 1 large slide, well maint., ready for trip. $16,900.

403-227-6794

Tires, PartsAcces. 5180

PEFORMANCE tires, (2) 245552R18,

(2) 23550R18, All Eagle RSA Goodyear. $200. ea.

403-782-7336

AutoWreckers 5190RED’S AUTO. Free Scrap Vehicle & Metal Removal.

AMVIC APPROVED. We travel. May pay cash

for vehicle. 403-396-7519

BLACK CAT CONCRETE Garage/Patios/RV pads

Sidewalks/Driveways Dean 403-505-2542

Business Services#1000 - #1430

Buying or Selling your home?

Check out Homes for Salein Classifieds

Looking for a place to live?

Take a tour through the CLASSIFIEDS

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On the heels of recently opening for country

star and Juno-Award winner Brett Kissel last

month, Red Deer singer/songwriter/guitarist

Jamie Woodfi n is counting the days until he re-

leases superb new tunes of his own. There’s an

exciting momentum to Woodfi n’s career these

days with a growing number of opportunities as

well.

“We’ve been getting quite a bit more traction

as far as getting more shows,” he explains during

a recent interview. In just a few days from now,

fans will be able to download exceptional new

music from the talented Red Deer-based artist,

who originally hails from Ponoka.

Just Feels Right, set for release to Canadian

country radio on April 7th as well, is an engaging,

bold and polished country/rock single – a perfect

selection for showcasing Woodfi n’s strength and

originality as a vocalist and a gifted musician.

Another song, You Are This Town, again fea-

tures Woodfi n at his best, in a genre that suits

him perfectly and that he’s certainly at home in.

The songs were produced by Matty McKay (who

also plays lead guitar for Kissel) and recorded at

Evergreen Sound in Calgary. Some of the record-

ing and mastering was also done in Nashville,

and the results refl ect a commitment to not only

fi nding the perfect material, but also to the raft

of experience that went into the production.

Woodfi n said it took some time to fi nd the best,

most personally fi tting songs to tackle. “Would

I feel like I could sing this song with convic-

tion, and really be able to dig into it and have a

listener believe what I’m saying? We listened to

lots – probably a few hundred – and the thing is

it has to work for you. Plus, we were writing at

the same time too, so we’ll be doing more studio

work in the coming months.”

He fi nds the country music community to be

most welcoming, refl ecting on the recent gig with

Kissel in Fort McMurray. Woodfi n was thrilled

for the opportunity, and can’t say enough about

the professionalism and kindness that Kissel and

his team showed. “For me, it was to date one of

my biggest highlights.”

It was also exciting to be able to perform his

own material to such an enthusiastic and wel-

coming audience. “I absolutely love it and at the

same time it’s super nerve-wracking,” he laughs.

“But within a few songs, you let yourself sit back

a bit more – then it’s just amazing.

“The crowd was really, really responsive which

was huge. If a crowd is into it, it instantaneously

drives so much more energy into the show.”

Woodfi n really treasures opportunities like

this, and they provide plenty of inspiration for

him as he continues to make his musical mark

locally and dream of what’s to come.

“We’re releasing my EP, and offi cially we

should be having it up on iTunes early this

month,” said Woodfi n, adding a radio tour is in

the works for April as well.

Woodfi n has long been drawn to making and

performing music. He fi rst picked up a guitar

when he was about 13. A penchant for the drums

and a powerful singing voice soon surfaced as

well. Woodfi n was also only 14- or 15-years-old

when he started writing his own music.

“I played a little bit of guitar, and there was

a weekend when we had some company come

over,” he recalls. “An old friend who used to play

in bands set up his drum kit and we jammed

around. That really sparked something in me.

They left, and the drums stayed put. So I started

digging into that.”

Through high school, he played in a band called

The Dirties that were refi ning their own unique

punk/rock sound. It took a little bit of getting

used to when it came to performing, but Woodfi n

soon found himself comfortable onstage.

During his years with The Dirties, the band

produced an EP featuring songs that were writ-

ten by the group. They played consistently across

Central Alberta as well.

As their high school years wound down, band

members started going their separate ways.

Woodfi n launched into a construction career, but

never stopped playing; nor did his love for mu-

sic and performing wane one bit. “I went up to

Fort McMurray for about fi ve years and played

up there some more, then when I came back here

I thought, I have to do this,” he explains.

And as he grew older, Woodfi n also began to

fi nd country music extremely compelling. He’s

visited Nashville over the years, too, which has

further crystallized his passion for the genre.

Meanwhile, connecting with audiences pro-

vides all the inspiration he needs to stay focused

on honing his skills as well. Besides working full-

time plus pursuing his musical career, he also

teaches guitar. He’s committed to learning all he

can about music. “I don’t think at any point you

should feel like you are done learning – I just want

to try and improve, do better shows and grow.

“I feel like in the coming months we could have

some real traction,” he adds. “I’m excited for peo-

ple to hear the material, and we’re going to be do-

ing more recording and growing – I can’t wait.”

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Central Alberta artist to release set of new tunesThere is no slowing down for singer/songwriter Jamie Woodfi n


I’ve been told it many

times, “One of these days

you’re going to push your

luck too far.” It’s because I

stress to waiters I want my

steak ‘blue’.

The worst that can hap-

pen is it arrives rare. But

what is the risk of a blue

steak? And can well done

steak be bad for the heart?

No waiter has ever said

to me, “You dummy, didn’t

you learn in medical school

that ordering a steak rare

may cause toxoplasmosis?

Go back and read about

parasitology.”

Toxoplasmosis is not a

common household term

such as measles. But if the

parasite is contacted, it can

cause enlarged glands in

the neck, fatigue, fever, and

an enlarged spleen.

In rare instances it af-

fects eyes, and the nervous

system.

The good news is that

about 40% of North Ameri-

cans have had this infection

at one time and survived it.

But most are unaware of its

presence and it usually re-

quires no treatment.

Today, I often hear people

say, “I don’t eat meat any-

more.” But does that make

sense? After all, humans

have been eating meat

since cavemen discovered

it was a good way to sur-

vive. Now, eons later, there

are many valid reasons for

eating meat.

For one thing, I’ve never

enjoyed spinach. I’d have

to ingest three cups of raw

spinach to obtain the same

amount of iron contained

in a six ounce steak. So this

is an easy choice for me.

Meat is also the com-

plete protein. This means

it contains the nine essen-

tial amino acids that are

required for maintaining

body tissues and a healthy

immune system. These es-

sential amino acids cannot

be produced by our bodies.

Today, iron is the nutri-

ent most often lacking in

North American diets. The

recommended daily allow-

ance for iron is 18 milli-

grams (mg). However, the

typical diet contains only 6

mg. Low stores of iron can

result in fatigue.

Making steak a part of

the diet overcomes another

nutritional pitfall. Meat is

one of the prime sources

of iron and is also rich in

‘heme’ iron. This is the type

more easily absorbed by

the body than ‘non-heme’

iron.

Steak also contains Vita-

mins B-6, B-12, fi ve of the

B-complex vitamins along

with niacin, zinc and phos-

phorus. It’s rare that peo-

ple ever think about zinc

in steak. But many do not

consume suffi cient zinc,

required for reproduction,

growth, night vision and

the manufacture of hor-

mones.

Those who are con-

cerned about calories

should know that a six

ounce steak trimmed of

fat, contains just 6.0 grams

of fat and provides only

366 calories. Compare this

amount to roasted chick-

en with skin that has 23

grams of fat. And if you

enjoy peanut butter, four

tablespoons of it contain

32 grams of fat.

Some people who have

developed ‘cholesterolpho-

bia’ say this is why they

just eat chicken and fi sh.

But a six ounce steak con-

tains 146 mg of cholesterol,

the same amount in roast-

ed skinless chicken.

But can a rare steak help

the heart? In 1957 Dr. Fred-

erick Crane was the fi rst

researcher to isolate coen-

zyme Q10 (Co-Q10) from

beef heart. It’s amazing

that it escaped everyone’s

attention that meat is one

of the major sources of Co-

Q10. But if you like your

steak well done, it not only

tastes like leather, but also

destroys Co-Q10.

There is more bad news

about the destruction of

Co-Q10. Today millions of

North Americans, one in

four over the age of 45, are

taking cholesterol-lower-

ing (CLDs) drugs.

This medication acts on

an enzyme in the liver to

decrease the production

of cholesterol, but it also

reduces the amount of

Co-Q10, the energy of the

heart. Since many patients

taking CLDs are not taking

Co-Q10 supplements, some

researchers worry there

may be an increase of heart

failure in the future. Good

sense indicates you cannot

rob the heart of its energy

year after year without ex-

pecting trouble.

“So, waiter, I’ll still have

my steak blue. Please tell

the chef to spare the heat.

And to increase my good

cholesterol, don’t forget

a glass of cabernet sauvi-

gnon.”

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ARTS & LEISURE

Waiter, make sure my steak moos only once!

My recent appearance on Global TV

News helped to remind me that any time of

year is a great time for soup. I demonstrat-

ed one of my favourite soup recipes and

the feedback I received was tremendous.

Soup is great because just one pot is a

blank canvas waiting for you to unleash

your culinary imagination. One of my all-

time favourites is Mulligatawny soup. The

name for this curry-based soup is derived

from the words ‘milagu’ (meaning pepper)

and ‘thanni’ (meaning water). It is also

a great recipe for using up any leftover

cooked chicken from the night before.

When using lentils, salt is typically

added at the end of the cooking time as it

could slow down the cooking of the lentils

and I have followed that rule here. Howev-

er, keep in mind that there is typically salt

in chicken broth, so leaving the salt to the

end probably doesn’t make too much dif-

ference in this instance. Happy cooking...

Mulligatawny Soup

1/4 cup butter

1 medium onion, diced small

2 celery stalks, diced small

1 medium carrot, diced small

6 garlic cloves, minced

2 tbsp. fl our

2 tsp. curry powder

1 tsp. garam masala

1/4 tsp. dried thyme

4 cups chicken broth/stock

1/4 cup dried green lentils

2 bay leaves

1 apple, peeled and diced

2 cooked chicken breasts, cubed (prefer-

ably grilled)

1 - 400ml can of coconut milk

1.5 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. pepper

Add butter to a pot over medium heat.

Once the butter foams, add the onion,

celery, carrot, and garlic. Stir to combine

and cook for two to three minutes stirring

occasionally until soft.

Add the fl our, curry powder, garam ma-

sala, and thyme and cook for two to three

more minutes, stirring frequently.

Slowly add the chicken broth and stir to

combine while adding to prevent lumps.

Add the lentils and bay leaves. Bring to a

boil and then simmer over low heat uncov-

ered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Stir in the apple, chicken, and coconut

milk. Continue to simmer for another 10

to 15 minutes to ensure that the lentils

are cooked and to let the fl avours come

together.

Season with the salt and pepper, dis-

card the bay leaves and serve immediate-

ly. Makes approximately eight cups.

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A local curler had a chance to

showcase her skills last week at

the 2015 U18 Optimist Interna-

tionals. Chantele Broderson, 17,

represented Alberta and skipped

her team to a silver medal at the

international curling tournament.

The Optimist U18 International

Curling Championships were held

from April 1st-5th in Edmonton.

Teams from across Canada, the

United States and Japan competed.

The championships were held

partly at the Jasper Place Curl-

ing Club and the Saville Commu-

nity Centre, which is Broderson’s

home club for the season.

Appearing as Team Alberta,

Team Broderson, skipped by

Broderson, with Kate Good-

helpsen as third, Brenna Bilassy

at second, Madysan Theroux as

lead, were matched up against 12

teams from all over North Amer-

ica and beyond, many of which

they hadn’t previously met on ice,

which added to the excitement.

“It really was fun to meet all of

the other people and face many

different opponents,” she said of

the championships. “We made a

lot of friends.”

Team Alberta went undefeated

in their pool playing draws against

Manitoba, Maryland, Newfound-

land, B.C, and Japan, landing a 5-0

record in the round robin.

“We didn’t have any runaway

games,” said Broderson. “We

played a few really close games

and played two extra ends.”

In the semi-fi nal, Team Alberta

went on to beat Team Quebec,

playing an extensive extra end.

It was again down to the wire in

the fi nal game, but Team Alberta

came up a little short losing 4-1 to

Ontario.

“In the last one, we missed a few

too many shots,” said Broderson.

The team well represented the

province and walked away at the

end of their season with some

solid hardware, a silver medal

and an inspiring 6-1 record.

This was the last juvenile com-

petition (under 18) that Broderson

would attend as next year she will

be playing at the junior age level

and likely with a brand new team.

This season Broderson was

invited to join the University of

Alberta (U of A) pre-varsity team

specifi cally as a skip, slotted in to

replace the previous team skip

Danielle Schmiemann.

Last year, the U of A team saw

Broderson compete with her La-

combe-based team at the junior

provincials and her fate was sealed.

Team Broderson previously

competed at the Northern Alber-

ta Curling Association Juvenile

Provincials at the end of Febru-

ary, which was the qualifying

competition for the internation-

als and determined who would

appear as Team Alberta.

After skipping with the elite

team in Edmonton and fi nally

sporting the coveted Team Al-

berta jacket, Broderson is aim-

ing to accelerate her career in

the junior circuit (under 21). She

plans to attend the University of

Alberta next year and join a var-

sity team.

She is also not ruling out com-

peting in the Winter Olympics

or the Scotties Tournament of

Hearts in the future.

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SILVER LINING - Chantele Broderson, of Lacombe, skipped her team to win silver at the U18 Optimist International Curling Tournament. photo submitted



Hospital visits for sickness, questionable

calls, injuries and tough competition all

played a role in a recent provincial cham-

pionship where the Blackfalds Wranglers

came in fourth overall.

Coach Sean Neumeler said that the team

worked very hard despite some diffi cult

hurdles and that he was still proud of their

overall performance through the weekend

and the rest of the season.

“It was quite the weekend. They went

through a lot. Even the fi rst game, we bat-

tled and won. We went through a lot, with

guys hurting and being sick. We kept bat-

tling and battling, so I’m proud of them,”

Neumeler said.

“We put out a good effort, but after Sat-

urday night the guys were pretty heartbro-

ken. It was what it was, and we ended up

fourth. I mean, really we came in fourth

out of 52 teams in the province so that’s re-

ally good. But we do have higher standards

than that for next year. It was still pretty

impressive though.”

The Wranglers made it through their

fi rst game of the tournament with ease,

defeating the Stony Plain Flyers 6-3. The

following day, they battled with the Peace

River Navigators and ended up with a loss

of 5-0. The game against Peace River was

played with two players out due to sick-

ness, Robin Carlson and Eric Molsen.

Neumeler said that after this loss, the

team needed a win or a tie to continue onto

semi-fi nals. Last year, the Wranglers were

cut short but this year they managed to

squeak through with a tie against the Cold

Lake Ice on the Saturday morning of the

tournament.

“We moved onto the semi fi nals, and

that’s where the real drama took over. We

played North Edmonton, and their team

was really good. They actually ended up

winning the whole tournament. We played

them and we were down 2-0 early on, but

we came back and scored two goals to tie it

up. They took the lead again and then we

tied 3-3. We actually came up at 4-3, with

about 12 minutes left in the third. Then

they tied it again with about six minutes

left,” Neumeler described.

“With about 40 seconds left in the period,

one of our guys hit one of their players, his

helmet came off and everything. It was a

hard hit, but I didn’t think it was anything

crazy. He continued on, the horn goes and

we went into overtime. It was an unreal

game – a lot of tournament feedback said it

was the best game of the tournament, and I

thought so too. It was a lot of fun coaching

that game.”

The hard hit that Neumeler described

ended up receiving a complaint leading

to a call in the intermission heading into

overtime. The coach said that this call was

borderline inappropriate and that it blind-

sided the team.

“What happened was the linesman said

he saw a four-minute double minor from

that hit I had described and called it in

the intermission. The crazy part was he

got the wrong guy, and he ended up in the

penalty box with us down four minutes. It

was actually a travesty for the game. It was

really bad, and it was something that no

one is going to forget because the call was

almost illegal,” he said.

Edmonton used the time with Black-

falds’ penalty to their advantage, taking a

win for the game, sending Blackfalds to the

bronze medal game.

“It was pretty dramatic and we were

all unhappy. There was nothing we could

have done. It was a judgement call and it

dictated the fi nal game. It was sad because

our guys played really, really well. There

was no doubt that if we had been playing

fi ve on fi ve, we would have won. I just had

that feeling and the guys did too. Anyway,

the refs came over and blindsided us with

that news. Four minutes is a long time,”

Neumeler said.

The team lost the bronze medal game

and came in fourth out of 52 teams in the

province. Neumeler said he was proud

regardless of the placement and that the

team hopes to challenge their placement

next year.

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Qualifying rounds begin for Alberta 55 Plus Summer GamesSummer is on the way

and soon will be the Alber-

ta 55 Plus Summer Games.

Want to enjoy a new

experience? Well, if you

are 55 years old and like

to compete, we have the

games for you.

The Alberta 55 Plus

Summer Games are being

held in Strathmore July

16th to 19th. These games

attract over 1,000 Alber-

tans from all corners of

the province.

But to get there, you

have to qualify by compet-

ing in and winning a zone

playoff which just began

April 8th.

Activities being offered

are athletics, bocce, con-

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shuffl eboard, golf, horse-

shoes, military whist,

pickleball, pool-8 ball, slo-

pitch, swimming, tennis,

creative writing and arts

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Competitors in the local

area will compete in Zone

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Blackfalds, Clive, Ponoka,

Red Deer, Camrose, Stet-

tler and Coronation.

Playoffs for Bocce will

be held on June 10th at

10 a.m. at the Lacombe

Memorial Centre (5214-50

Ave.) in Lacombe. Regis-

tration begins on June 3rd.

Playoffs for Military

Whist, a trick-taking card

game, will be held on April

25th at 10 a.m. at the Jolly

Senior Centre (5119-50

Ave.) in Mirror. Registra-

tion begins on April 18th.

Playoffs for Cycling will

be held on the evening of

April 21st, east of Red Deer

near Haynes. Registration

begins on April 19th.

Playoffs for Athletics,

a collection of sporting

events that involve run-

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and walking, will be held on

May 23rd at 10:30 a.m. at the

Ponoka High School (6002-

54 St.) in Ponoka. Registra-

tion begins on May 16th.

Playoffs for other activi-

ties are currently being

held at various locations

within Zone 4. A pep rally

will be held on July 5th at

the Lacombe Memorial

Centre (5214-50 Ave.) in the

Country Room at 1 p.m.

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arate homes which haven’t been painted in

over 15 years.

Both homes are architecturally stun-

ning with vaulted ceilings and A frame

windows. It was a happy coincidence that

both homes were in need of paint and a bit

of decorative advice and even funnier that

they BOTH asked me about feature walls!

My answer to both of these ladies was,

no we don’t do as many painted feature

walls as we used to. They were both very

surprised; I suppose not having painted in

over a decade means they have missed the

feature wall craze in their own homes.

The good news is that we still do feature

walls; just not with straight paint colours.

Feature walls are now all about texture

and the utilization of sustainable materi-

als which add architectural interest to our

homes.

Wallpaper is back in style and it is more

fabulous, more textured and more sparkly

than ever! Technology has also enabled

wallpaper manufacturers to bring back

the mural.

You children of the 80’s remember the

mural don’t you? Well, it’s back and just

as cool as it was in 1982. Faux brick, tinder

block, city skylines, tufted leather and ba-

sically any digital can be turned into spec-

tacular wall art.

Depending on who you ask, the opinion

on feature walls is varied.

Some designers declare they are OUT

and should never be used whereas a paint

company web site will declare 2015 the

year of the feature wall!

It can become very confusing when you

are searching for that perfect look for your

home.

The eco look is very hot right now and

designers of all types are clamoring to in-

clude vintage wood, textured cork and re-

claimed brick in their designs.

All of these materials make spaces in

your home architecturally interesting and

add texture and often become a great con-

versation piece!

Living walls are up and coming as well

as they are a fabulous way to improve the

air quality in your home and bring in vi-

brant natural colours and materials.

While every other wall treatment will

release a certain amount of VOC’s, a liv-

ing wall earns its weight in peat moss as

it photosynthesises and cleans the air of

any space it inhabits. A living wall would

thrive in a humid rich environment such as

a bathroom and I think it would look divine

amongst a pure white tiled environment.

An alternative to the feature wall is to look

up, way up and give some love to the ceiling

of your home. Exposed beams, textured ceil-

ings and even tile features are some absolute

must haves for Interior Design in 2015.

Windows are another way to bring a

breathtaking feature into your home – es-

pecially if you have a favorite view. I have

visited more and more homes with fl oor to

ceiling windows this past year than in my

entire design career and they are one of

the most jaw-dropping feature walls I have

ever seen!

If you ask my professional opinion of

feature walls it would be yes AND no.

No because the ‘throw red paint on this

wall’ era has seemed to pass (for now) but

yes because shadings of similar colours to

create shadow and interest are still popu-

lar. Yes because texture and architectural

features which double as features can also

be included in the defi nition of feature wall.

Kim Wyse is an interior designer with Carpet Colour Centre in Red Deer.

Feature walls are about much more than paint Kim

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GLORIOUS GREENS – The green accents in this Fanta Homes show home in the Laredo subdivision of Red Deer wonderfully brighten the beautiful custom built features of the room. Jenna Swan/Lacombe Express

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