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BY KALISHA MENDONSALacombe Express
A young Lacombe woman
has advanced through a
provincial pageant and
will be moving on to compete in
Toronto for the title of Miss Teen-
age Canada.
Anna Buchanan, 17, entered
the competition on a whim in
February, and ended up advanc-
ing through and was eventually
crowned Miss Teenage Central
Alberta.
“I thought it would be kind of
a weekend experience so I could
say I went in a pageant, and it’d
be fun.
“It was kind of stressful getting
ready for the pageant because I
had no idea what to expect, what
I was doing or if there were going
to be other girls there that were
super skilled at this,” said Bu-
chanan. “It was a lot of different
emotions and I wasn’t expecting
anything to come of it. But then it
did, and I just thought wow. It still
hasn’t fully hit me. I think when I
get to Toronto that’ll happen.”
The pageant is more than a
beauty contest. Each of the girls
selected regionally is expected
to fundraise for a charity, volun-
teer and promote values such as
conduct, drive and ambition. Bu-
chanan has been using her new
title to help bring awareness to or-
ganizations such as Free the Chil-
dren and the MS Society, Central
Alberta Chapter.
Buchanan has had ties with
Free the Children for a number
of years now, and is currently
focused on building a school in
Kenya through the Year of Educa-
tion initiative. Buchanan has been
promoting the program with mul-
tiple organizations and commu-
nity members to help her reach
the goal of $10,000, the amount it
takes to build a school. She sells
one brick for $20, and 500 bricks
will build a school.
“I’ve always loved volunteering
and getting out in the community.
Putting a smile on people’s faces
is what I really love about it. With
this, (title of Miss Teenage Cen-
tral Alberta) a lot of doors have
been opened.
“I’ve worked with some other
local organizations that I hadn’t
heard of before. I’m just helping
where I can,” said Buchanan.
Along with a pretty face, Bu-
chanan has a big heart and a de-
termined mind. She is trying to
use her role as Miss Teenage Cen-
tral Alberta to promote a healthy,
balanced lifestyle, especially for
young girls. She is dedicated to
the value of beauty in every form.
“I don’t believe there is one def-
inition of beauty. It comes in all
forms. Through different things
I’ve done, that’s what I’ve tried to
be an advocate for and promote.
I really just want to be a positive
role model. Society has really cor-
rupted what beauty means and
how people should be and act
– I believe in people being them-
selves. There is no point trying to
be someone else when there is one
of you.”
Buchanan was well aware of
pageant stereotypes and was, at
fi rst, concerned about being sur-
rounded by and attached to those
negative implications. She was,
however, very wrong. She ex-
plains that the values of the Miss
Teen Canada pageant and affi li-
ates are not entrenched in super-
fi ciality, but in genuine women
and girls. The whole thing is the
opposite of what most people
think pageants are about – it’s not
just about what you look like. The
interview is on a personal level.
They really get to know you, and
they don’t want to see a superfi -
cial person. They want you to be
completely honest – there’s no
point in winning if you’re going to
be fake,” said Buchanan.
“That is something I value, and
(honesty) is a standard I have so it
wasn’t diffi cult to not be fake. I be-
lieve it’s very important so it was
easy for me to share that.”
Buchanan is a busy young lady,
from working part time jobs, to
dance, spending time with friends
and family to preparing for the
national competition in Toronto
later this month. She is still work-
ing hard to fundraise as part of
her competition requirements
and to maintain her volunteering
in the community.
To vote for Buchanan in the cat-
egory of People’s Choice for the
pageant, people can visit the Miss
Teen Canada web site.
Lacombe youth moving onto Miss Teen Canada nationalsAnna Buchanan, 17, is set to compete in Toronto later this month
TRUE BEAUTY - Anna Buchanan, 17, has earned the title of Miss Teenage Central Alberta and will be moving onto the national portion of the competition, held in Toronto, later this month. photo submitted
4 Lacombe Express Thursday, July 17, 2014
PARADE ROUTESaturday, July 19
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BY BRIAN VOSSENLacombe Express
It was a busy Sunday last weekend for
the Lacombe Fire Department and other
area emergency services.
Lacombe Fire Department responded to
three motor vehicle collisions throughout
the day.
Lacombe Fire Chief Ed van Delden said
fi rst of these accidents was a single vehicle
rollover on RR 272 near Township Road 401
between Lacombe and Blackfalds. A single
vehicle had left the roadway and upended
itself.
The fi re department responded at ap-
proximately noon and assisted medics
in extricating one patient who was then
transported via ground ambulance to Hwy.
2A where a landing zone could be set up for
STARS Air Ambulance.
STARS was unable to respond directly
to the accident scene because there was no
suitable landing zone in the area.
The Lacombe Fire Department and the
Blackfalds Fire Department both provided
assistance in setting up a landing zone for
STARS and maintained a perimeter until
the patient could be transferred from the
ambulance to the STARS unit and trans-
ported to hospital.
Later that afternoon, the Lacombe Fire
Department as well as the Lacombe Police
Service and Blackfalds RCMP were dis-
patched to a two-vehicle collision on Hwy.
12 near Gull Lake.
Two vehicles had collided with each oth-
er at the intersection of Hwy. 12 and Hwy.
792.
Two of the occupants were transported
to hospital via ambulance but no extrica-
tions were required.
A third collision took place on the QE II
Hwy. north of Hwy. 604.
The Lacombe Fire Department was dis-
patched and responded to the scene but
passed command of the incident to the Po-
noka Fire Department upon their arrival
as the collision was in Ponoka’s response
area.
Road conditions are not believed to be
factors in the collisions as roads were dry
and road conditions ideal throughout the
weekend. However, congested summer
highways, compounded by the closing of
the Calgary Stampede, may have been con-
tributing factors.
Multiple collisions last weekend in area
AIR SUPPORT - A patient is loaded into a STARS air ambulance on Hwy. 2A betweenLacombe and Blackfalds after a single vehicle collision this past Sunday.
Brian Vossen/Lacombe Express
STABLE GROWTH IN LACOMBE
The City of Lacombe’s total population is 12,728, according to the 2014 Municipal Cen-sus, which was conducted between April 7th and June 30th.
“We are thrilled with the level of partici-pation and cooperation from our residents in this year’s census,” said Mayor Steve Christie. “The results indicate that Lacombe is experiencing stable growth and the data collected will allow us to plan for the future more effectively.”
Residents were able to participate in the 2014 census in three ways; online, over the phone, or in person.
The City of Lacombe receives annual grant funding from the provincial and federal gov-ernments based on population numbers and an accurate count allows the municipality to maximize on grant dollars received. In addi-tion to grants from other levels of govern-ment, municipal decisions regarding future infrastructure needs and facilities are based in part on population growth statistics col-lected in the municipal census.
“I am pleased with the great response from residents –especially online – as this was the inaugural year for this method of data collection,” said Chief Administrative Offi cer Norma MacQuarrie. “I also would like to thank our enumerators for their commit-ment to an accurate and complete census.”
PUBLIC ART HONOURS LACOMBE-RIKUBETSU TWINNING
As part of the City of Lacombe’s Percent for Art public art policy, the Lacombe Art Collection Committee has commissioned artist Larry Hunter to create a Japanese-themed sculptural installation for the Bruns Park Pond – a Bonsai waterfall fl oating island.
“The Lacombe Art Collection Committee
received a number of submissions to re-view and unanimously chose this aestheti-cally pleasing fountain for Bruns Park, to help beautify our City and to recognize our twinned municipality of Rikubetsu, Japan,” said Recreation and Culture Manager Sandi Stewart.
The Japanese theme has already been es-tablished in the park by the existing torii.
Hunter’s winning design pays tribute to the close relationship between the two cities and to Bonsai, a popular Japanese art form.
The sculpture is an active solar-powered water feature representing a dramatic, styl-ized Bonsai tree.
The water feature will introduce sound and visual interest to the pond and park as well. It will stand approximately fi ve feet above the water line on a fl otation platform. Solar pan-els will be mounted to be as inconspicuous as possible.
The hollow concrete base will be sculpted and coloured to resemble a jagged rock is-land and will house a water pump and fi lter. The ‘tree’ will be cut from heavy half-inch plate steel and left to oxidize naturally to a dark rust-red colour. The ‘leaf’ forms and spillways will be cut from plate aluminum and will maintain a natural silver gray patina.
Water will be pumped via a steel tube run-ning up the back of the trunk to the two high-est leaf spillways and allowed to pour down onto the lower leaves and back into the pond. The randomness of the splashing will be a part of the design.
“Public art is a key component to the at-tractiveness, identity, and the livability of our City,” said Chief Administrative Offi cer Nor-ma MacQuarrie. “We are eager to beautify our civic amenities, and this project is a fi ne example of achieving this goal.”
The public sculpture will be installed in Bruns Park Pond by Oct. 15th.
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Thursday, July 17, 2014 Lacombe Express 5
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BY BRIAN VOSSENLacombe Express
Lacombe County is doing its part to
prevent the spread of an invasive aquatic
species out of Alberta.
On Aug. 1st, Lacombe County is team-
ing up with Alberta Environment and
Sustainable Resource Development
(AESRD) to hold an event to promote
awareness and keep two species of mus-
sels from invading Alberta’s waterways.
Quagga and zebra mussels are two spe-
cies of Dreissena mussels that could do
serious harm to the ecosystem should
they enter the province.
Luckily, neither of these species have
been recorded in Alberta and the County
wants to keep it that way. In an effort
to do so, council voted unanimously in
favour of holding an information and
prevention event on Aug. 1st at the Sun-
breaker Cove Boat Launch on Sylvan
Lake where people can learn more about
these mussels.
For concerned boaters, an inspection
station will be set up nearby as well so
boats can be examined.
An ‘education blitz’ regarding the in-
vasive species will be part of, including
specimens of quagga and zebra mussels.
Pamphlets and other informational ma-
terials will also be available.
Sharina Kennedy of AESRD gave a
brief presentation about these Dreissena
species of mussel at the council meet-
ing last Friday. In her presentation, she
stressed how keeping these invasive spe-
cies out of Alberta is imperative.
“I don’t think it can be overstated or
repeated enough why we really don’t
want them in Alberta,” said Kennedy.
Quagga and zebra mussels have a
number of ways of spreading across
land to fi nd new bodies of water. Most
commonly, they hitch rides by attaching
themselves onto the hulls of boats.
Boats carrying quagga and zebra mus-
sels bound for Alberta have been stopped
in the past, said Kennedy. She added that
some of these were heading for Central
Alberta lakes even, like Gull Lake and
Sylvan Lake.
These mussels can survive for 30 days
outside of water, so even after boats have
been removed from a lake or river, inva-
sive mussels can still pose a threat.
Once a boat enters water again, the
mussels come out of a dormant state and
resume trying to spread.
Once they have established in a new
body of water, the mussels have further
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methods to quickly populate, survive and
even thrive. In their larval form, the mus-
sels are free-fl oating and microscopic, mak-
ing them impossible to detect. They start
producing within a month and a half of be-
ing established, so they can quickly get out
of control.
Quagga and zebra mussels have negative
impacts on the ecosystems of lakes and riv-
ers in a number of ways.
First of all, as they have no natural preda-
tors and they compete with other organisms
for food. They also are very adaptable and
can attach themselves almost anywhere,
even on top of other organisms like crayfi sh,
hindering them.
It is possible for quagga and zebra mus-
sels to completely destroy bodies of water.
They will deplete the populations of fi sh
and other aquatic animals and even water-
fowl. Quagga and zebra mussels also ruin
waterways for recreational use by humans,
making them impossible to swim in because
of their numbers covering every surface in
the water.
Kennedy reiterated that there are cur-
rently no cases of quagga or zebra mussels
within Alberta, however, Alberta Aquatic
Invasive Species (AIS) are currently work-
ing on developing procedures on what to do
if they are ever found within the province as
well as developing a protocol for how to de-
contaminate fouled boats.
Smoke from forest fi res
burning in the Northwest
Territories continues to
impact air quality across
northern Alberta, and this
impact is now expected to
extend across additional
communities in northern
and Central Alberta, over
the coming days.
As such, Alberta Health
Services (AHS) is expand-
ing the precautionary air
quality advisory fi rst is-
sued on July 7th.
Effectively immediately,
the precautionary air qual-
ity advisory is now in effect
for all communities in the
Central, North and Edmon-
ton Zones of AHS.
Residents of, and visitors
to, the Central, North and
Edmonton Zones of AHS
are advised to be aware of
potential health concerns
that can be associated with
smoky air conditions.
Although minor smoke
conditions do not typical-
ly cause health concerns
in healthy individuals, if
smoke conditions become
more severe, even healthy
individuals may experi-
ence temporary irritation
of eyes and throat, and pos-
sibly shortness of breath.
If you can taste and/
or smell smoke in the air;
monitor your symptoms,
minimize activity outdoors
and consider remaining in-
doors with windows closed.
Individuals with respi-
ratory conditions (such as
COPD and asthma), and
individuals with existing
cardiovascular conditions
(such as angina, previous
heart attack and congestive
heart failure), may notice
a worsening of symptoms,
due to the smoky air condi-
tions.
These individuals should
monitor for worsening of
symptoms and take the pre-
cautions routinely recom-
mended by their physicians
if a worsening of symp-
toms does occur.
Individuals experienc-
ing symptoms can also call
Health Link Alberta 24
hours a day, seven days a
week, toll-free at 1-866-408-
LINK (5465).
- Vossen
AHS expands air quality health warning
UNDER ARREST - ‘Shoplifter’ Abby Clarkin is handcuffed by deputy Mason Somerville, 10,during a mock crime scenario as part of the Kops n’ Kids camp on Tuesday.
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Thursday, July 17, 2014 Lacombe Express 7
This week I would like to write
about something that I fi nd par-
ticularly bothersome and even dis-
turbing. Actually, I think everyone
should fi nd it particularly bother-
some and even disturbing.
There is a trend that exists in
our world of people wanting to be-
lieve just about anything they hear,
particularly when it goes against
the mainstream. This is not a new
trend, though nowadays we notice
it more thanks to technology and
the ability to share information, as
well as misinformation, more read-
ily.
That’s right, I want to talk about
misinformation, myths, miscon-
ceptions and other general hog-
wash.
It’s not the fi rst time I have writ-
ten about misinformation. In fact, I
feel a little bit like a broken record.
It was right around this time last
year that I penned a column about
fake public safety advisories.
Yet, every week it seems I see
more spreading of misinformation.
Through scams, hoaxes, poorly re-
searched blogs, biased articles and
more. As a journalist, it’s some-
thing I fi nd quite annoying.
Most recently, a fake article
about McDonalds serving human
fl esh invoked my rage. Of course,
the article in question was from
one of the many fake and prank
news sites on the Internet which
seem to be ever growing in popu-
larity. I trust that our readers are
not so uninformed as to believe
such an article, but, much to my
dismay, there are people, even peo-
ple I know, who believe such tales.
Education is the best weapon
against misinformation. Educa-
tion, coupled with a heavy dose of
common sense.
I’m not about to go into the de-
tails of why the McDonalds article
is ludicrous because frankly, I
shouldn’t need to, it’s that bogus.
However, I am more than willing
to share a few tips to help identify
other fake articles, not that it is
particularly diffi cult.
If something, like the above
mentioned article, sounds too out-
rageous to be true, it likely is. As
I said, joke, prank and fake news
web sites are becoming increas-
ingly popular and are the sources
for most of these kinds of articles.
In cases where you can’t quite be
sure at fi rst glance whether or not
an article or story you are view-
ing is genuine, check. I can usually
fi nd evidence disproving the infor-
mation in less than a minute using
a simple Google search.
You will of course run into cer-
tain articles of a more serious na-
ture where the opinion is divided
on what is and is not correct. That’s
why it’s important to do your own
research, educate yourself and
rely on the facts, rather than solely
what you hear from others, to form
your opinions.
This extends to sharing informa-
tion as well. If you want to share
why you think organic vegetables
are better than GMOs, go for it. But
make sure it’s clear that you are
expressing an opinion and back up
your arguments with solid facts.
There are a lot of stereotypes re-
garding professionals in the media.
Journalists are seedy characters
who use questionable methods to
obtain information, newspapers
twist words to suit their own agen-
das, newscasters use scare tactics
to make people watch the news and
sensationalize fear and violence.
I’m not going to say this doesn’t
happen in the media. Rather, it
happens far too much.
That is exactly the reason why
the spread of misinformation and
continuation of these stereotypes
is so bothersome. There are a lot of
journalists like myself who abhor
those kind of practices, but every
time someone shares the work of
someone that doesn’t, those nega-
tive stereotypes are reinforced.
I have spent my entire career
working against these stereotypes.
Perhaps you can understand then
why I get so upset when I hear
these clichés.
The same goes for seeing the
spread of misinformation. Con-
trary to popular myth, journalists
do not wish to spread lies and ru-
mours and slander.
However, so many members of
the general population, often the
same ones who criticize the media
for being biased or misrepresent-
ing the facts, are happy to do it for
them.
As if we needed one, yet another
study has been conducted on the
availability of junk food and what
effects it has on making people fat.
The new study, conducted by sci-
entists at the University of West-
ern Ontario, yielded results that
hint towards what common sense
should already tell us – people who
live in neighbourhoods with a high
density of fast-food restaurants are
more likely to be fat.
It makes sense really.
If people have fast, convenient,
cheap food readily available, they
are more likely to eat that then
spend time and effort making
healthier meals themselves.
Availability of junk food and
obesity have been linked before. In
January, a study by Harvard Uni-
versity suggested that those in low-
income neighbourhoods are more
likely to be and stay obese.
The rationale behind the Har-
vard study was that these neigh-
bourhoods are populated with
people who often lack transport
and the means to do their grocery
shopping at supermarkets in com-
mercial areas and other stores that
offer healthier fare.
Instead, they do their shopping
at convenience and corner stores,
which are usually full of less
healthy foods.
It’s fair to say, in our opinion,
that we have reached a point in our
society where we can agree that
obesity is a problem and that the
availability and the cheap cost of
junk foods are substantial contrib-
uting factors to that problem.
But, somehow, we have not yet
reached a point where we agree
that controls need to be put in
place to manage the availability of
junk food in an effort to combat the
problem of obesity.
Smoking is another trend that
society agreed long ago was un-
healthy.
Today, to discourage and prevent
people from smoking, developing
health concerns and taxing the
healthcare system, there exist a
number of controls regarding the
sale, advertisement and consump-
tion of tobacco products.
Why haven’t similar controls
been placed on junk food?
It’s not for lack of ideas. Some
suggested controls for junk food
that have been proposed include a
junk food tax and restrictions on
fast-food advertisements.
Not only have such controls on
junk food been proposed, but pro-
grams and campaigns to promote
healthier food choices have been
suggested as well.
Lowering the prices of things
like fresh fruits and vegetables
as well as running informational
campaigns aimed at educating peo-
ple on preparing healthier meals
would also go a long way to getting
Canadians thinner and fi tter.
Research and studies such as
these are only valuable if some-
thing is done with the information
obtained by them. Obesity already
costs the Canadian healthcare sys-
tem an estimated $4 billion to $7
billion. It’s time to stop research-
ing and start doing.
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BY KALISHA MENDONSALacombe Express
The Big Brothers, Big Sisters (BBBS)
Go Girls program will be picking up again
soon, promoting healthy minds, bodies,
and positive impacts for young girls.
The Go Girls program is an incredibly
successful way to teach young women the
value of being happy with themselves, be-
ing respectful of others and educating girls
on issues surround body image and mental
health.
“We’re bringing the girls in and helping
them to come up with their own positive
ideas of mind and body image. At the end
of the week, they’re leaving with a positive
impact, and spreading it as they grow. It’s
something they can hold on to,” said Pro-
gram Coordinator and Senior Case Worker
for the organization, Miranda Faulkner.
“We spend the week with the girls intro-
ducing them to friendship and trust build-
ing, and working on some healthy eating,
healthy bodies, healthy minds and do
things like inspirational women’s lunches.
We work really hard to promote a large
healthy group of girls at the end of the pro-
gram.”
Faulkner has worked on the Go Girls
program for several years, and said she
enjoys the program, looking forward to
it each year. The program begins on July
21st and ends on the July 24th. There are
interactive sessions, group activities and
time spent with women in the community
who have made an impact and demon-
strate strong values.
At the end of the program, girls are
graduated from the program. This pro-
motes a sense of competition and opens
the summer camp to new girls each year.
“They feel that once they’ve done the
program and graduated, they move on and
have something to carry with them,” said
Faulkner.
The program opens up to girls in the
BBBS program fi rst. Sometimes the or-
ganization subsidizes the costs for a child
who may have never been able to attend
otherwise. There are a total of 24 girls ac-
cepted into the program each year so early
registration is key.
“We have a lot of cool things planned.
We do slightly change up the programs
year-to-year depending on what we can get
booked. This year is looking a bit different
than before,” said Faulkner.
“We have a new team member with us
and she’s fresh and has wonderful ideas.
I’m really excited for Go Girls this year – I
think it’ll be really amazing.”
There is still some space for girls to reg-
ister, but it will fi ll up quickly. Faulkner
said that BBBS would accept girls right up
until the July 21st, as they don’t want to
leave anyone out if they can.
Faulkner said she is most looking for-
ward to an event day called ‘Beautiful You’,
where the girls are taken to get pampered
and get creative as they get their hair done.
“It’s a real transformation day because
it’s mid-week, and they’re still trying to fi g-
ure out exactly the message we’re trying to
send. We take them to ‘Beautiful You’, and
it all comes together. They feel good about
themselves, and are complementing every-
one else’s hair – it really brings the girls to-
gether. They all seem to glow and love it.”
For more information regarding sum-
mer programs, how to register or general
inquiries, please contact Big Brothers Big
Sisters Lacombe.
Go Girls continues to make an impact
Vacation Bible School free fun for kidsBY KALISHA MENDONSALacombe Express
The Lacombe Free Re-
formed Church’s Vacation Bi-
ble School is back for its fi fth
year of free activities for kids.
Each year, children are in-
vited to sign up for a free week
of Vacation Bible Camp. It in-
cludes games, puzzles, age ap-
propriate Bible studies, music
and more.
“First and foremost, every
kid is welcome. We run it for
ages four to 12, for any kid in
Lacombe. It’s a free program
so you can sign your kids up,
and everything is included,”
said one of the Program De-
velopers Pamela Neuman.
Starting on July 21st at 9:30
a.m., kids can enjoy two hours
a day for fi ve days of learning
the Bible through songs, co-
louring, games, puzzles and
interactions with the Free Re-
formed Church’s Pastor Scott
Dibbet.
Kids will experience par-
able stories. This is done
through a multitude of in-
teraction between the other
children, adults and creative
actions. “Generally, our par-
ticipation is about half kids
from our church, and about
half kids from the commu-
nity. This year especially we
seem to be having a really
great response. We’re running
in July instead of August like
last year and the years before
that. I think with us being a
bit earlier in the summer, kids
are looking for something to
do this time of summer and
there’s a bit more interest in
our program,” said Neuman.
The program has been run-
ning strong for fi ve years,
thanks to the efforts of vol-
unteers and families from the
church.
“We have a fairly young
church, so it’s lots of young
families, so there are lots
of kids who are looking for
things to do in the summer.
We thought this would be a
great project to take on, so we
could provide some activities
for kids in our church as well
as other kids in the commu-
nity,” said Neuman.
“We looked into it in our
denomination and they had
a really nice, comprehensive
program that has 10 years’
worth of themes, and book-
lets to print and craft ideas
and things like that. Once
we saw that there was that
support and information, we
went ahead with (the Vaca-
tion Bible School).”
Children are broken into
three groups assigned by
ages. Activities are tailored
to the groups and will help
the children better under-
stand the parables that they
will explore. There are crafts,
games, puzzles and songs to
be learned.
The groups will come to-
gether on the fi nal day of the
camp and present their songs
to their parents. For those
interested in taking part,
registration can be done by
emailing curtisandhelma@
hotmail.com or by calling
Helma at 403-369-1944.
The camp goes from July
21st to July 25th and will be
located at the Lacombe Me-
morial Centre.
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RACE AWAY - Eddies First Cousin, driven by Blake Piwniuk, pulls away from Willey Bite, driven by Rodney Hennessy and Outlaw Blueporsche, driven by Jim Marino, to win a race at Alberta Downs on July 13th. Brian Vossen/Lacombe Express
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fyifyi Your weekly Community Events Calendar
EVENTSCliff Sturgeon Memorial Ranch
Rodeo – Second annual event to take place at Flying Cross Ranch on July 18 at 6 p.m. Admission is $10.
Vacational Bible School - All chil-dren ages four-12 years old are invited to Vacation Bible School this summer! Lacombe Free Reformed Church’s Parables of Jesus program is FREE for all children. Join us the week of July 21 - 25 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. each morning at the Lacombe Memorial Centre. Con-tact [email protected] or phone Helma at 403-782-1944 with any questions or to register. www.lfrc.webs.com
Lacombe Corn Maze Opening Day – Saturday July 26.
Lacombe & District Garden Club Hidden Treasures Tour - Tues-day, July 29. For only $20 per bus seat ($18 for club mem-bers) join us for an amazing three-hour guided tour of local gardens, refreshments included. Tour times are 9am, 1:30pm and 6pm. Tickets are only available in advance at Hannas Seeds (5039 49 St.). Call Pamela at 403-782-5061 for more information.
Parent Link Adventure Daze – Ev-ery Monday from 10 – 11:30 a.m. until Aug. 25. Next adventure is Teddy Bear Picnic. Meet in the park outside the the Lacombe Memorial Centre or inside the Parent Link room in case of inclement weather.
Music in the Park – Every Wednes-day starting at 6:30 p.m. from July 2 to Aug. 27. Bring your own lawn chairs or picnic blankets come for an evening of musical entertainment at the gazebo in the Lacombe Memorial Centre park. Next featuring vintage rock act Flashback Freddy on July 23.
Cassia Schramm – Summer tour with Nathan Schmidt and Joel Goundry. At the Elnora Community Hall July 27 at 7 p.m. Admission by donation. Proceeds to the Elnora Museum Society. For more informa-
tion contact 403-773-3745.
Wheellin ‘N’ Reelin Lottery - sponsored by the Optimist Club of Blackfalds to build a new skatepark for the youth in Blackfalds. Your $50 ticket gives you a chance of winning a 2014 800 Canam side by side ($14,870 value) sponsored by Turple Brothers or 2014 Fury 1600 Lund fi shing boat & trailer ($17,200 value) sponsored by Go RV & Ma-rine. Only 1,999 tickets printed. Draw date is Sept. 1, 2 p.m. at All Star Park in Blackfalds. For more information contact John 403-396-0798, Kevin 403-846-0111, Edie 403-318-5782
Country Gospel in the Park - Sept. 5-7 at Blackfalds All Star Park and is hosted by Blackfalds United Church. Scheduled perfor-mances start on Friday night at 5 p.m. and a Church service goes on Sunday at 9 a.m. Perfor-mances are in a heated tent (bring your lawn chairs) and food is available on site. Performers include Visions Country Gospel, Ben Kellert, RR 4, Freedom Seek-ers, The Tapleys, Joshua Ridge, Re Newed, R&J, Strings N Things, Victoria Street, Potters Clay, New Song Band, Gospel Truba-dors, Joyful Melody Trio, Debbie Bergeron, Revive and Gospel 792. $30 for a weekend pass. Day passes are also available. For more information contact John 885-4857, Moe 357-6678 or Jim 391-1397 or online at blackfaldsunitedchurch.com.
Lacombe Dance Lessons - social and choreographed ballroom dancing. Traditional Two-step or Cha Cha/Jive. For details phone Cliff at 403-782-4094.
Lacombe Farmers’ Market – this
year, the Lacombe Farmers’ Market will be held in a new location, the arena parking lot at 5429-53 St. Markets run every Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. until October. Call 403-782-4772.
Blackfalds Farmers’ Market – Thursdays 4 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the Blackfalds Com-munity Hall 4810 Womacks Rd. Last Market Sept. 25.
Bentley Farmers’ Market – runs ev-ery Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the Bentley Curling Rink. For more information call 403-748-4809.
Real Men Sing Barbershop! The Wild Rose Harmonizers Barbershop
Chorus is a chorus for males of all ages who love to sing four-part a cappella harmony. We are a proud member of the Barber-shop Harmony society providing entertainment at seniors’ lodges, hospitals and numerous com-munity and private functions throughout the year. No experi-ence is required, just a love to sing. Join us on Tuesday evening, rehearsals from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Davenport Church of Christ (#68 Donlevy Ave.) For informa-tion, call David at 403-342-1318 or email [email protected]. Visit www.harmonizers.ca.
The Red Deer Legion Pipe Band is actively recruiting experienced and inexperienced people from the Central Alberta area, who are interested in joining the Band. Anyone with piping or drumming experience, or if you would like to learn piping or drumming, are asked to please contact us at 403-782-7183 or by email at [email protected]. Prac-tices are held at the Red Deer Legion on Tuesdays at 7 p.m.
Quilting and crafts – Held at Black-falds United Church on Mondays at 9:30 a.m. Help make quilts or bring your own quilt/craft to work on. Visit www.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.
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 Activites – New schedule! Drop-in activities 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.
Drop in Pool Tournament runs every Saturday from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Lacombe Hotel.
Circle of Friends - free weekly
supper for the community, nutritious meals for anyone interested. It runs at Bethel Christian Reformed Church.
The Lacombe Hospital Auxiliary meets the fi rst Thursday of every month at 1:30 p.m. in the Education Room at the hospital. New members wel-come. For more information, call Rilla at 403-782-6165.
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-tions. 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, contact Mary Lou Wilson 403-782-3923.
W.H.O.L.E. - Widows Helping Others Live Earnestly. W.H.O.L.E. can help you adjust to your loss, to channel your grief into helping others who are struggling with loss, and to help you gain per-spective as a person who has a new role to be fulfi lled. It’s about widow to widow interaction and socialization. It’s about being able to express with like-minded women the pain and confusion that comes with loss, as well as the encouragement and friend-ship to help you once again live a life fi lled with meaning and purpose...an earnest life. There are no councillors present, only a facilitator to help keep conversations moving. W.H.O.L.E meets monthly and is open to widows of all ages. Space is limited, so please phone to book a spot. Refreshments will be served. Call 403-550-4508.
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 runs in LMC Credit Union Room at 5214 50 Ave. in Lacombe.
Are you having problems with someone else’s drinking? We are an anonymous group who can offer encouragement and support. Call Al-Anon Fam-ily groups at 403-346-0320 for a list of meetings.
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Horoscope
Be honest with yourself,
Aries. Sometimes change can
be a good thing, so take a
few days to sort through all of
your options. You will be glad
you did.
Taurus, you may have to be
clever to solve a particular
problem this week. It will be
challenging, but you are up to
the task and your efforts will
be their own reward.
ARIESMar 21/Apr 20
TAURUSApr 21/May 21
Gemini, spend some time
thinking about what you want
rather than what others want
for you. You may discover
signifi cant differences
between the two, but do what
makes you happy.
Cancer, it may take some time
to get back on your feet after
a stumble, but you will get
there much faster if you ask
a few friends for support. You
know the people who have
your back.
GEMINIMay 22/Jun 21
CANCERJun 22/Jul 22
Leo, very little can disappoint
you or affect your mood.
Enjoy the responsibility-free
week with a free spirit. This is
a great time for a vacation.
Think through all of your
options before you act, Virgo.
While something may seem
like a good idea at fi rst, careful
thought may reveal some
bumps in the road.
LEOJul 23/Aug 23
VIRGOAug 24/Sept 22
Work hard to earn a
promotion at work, Libra.
While you may need to take
on more responsibility and
work longer hours, the payoff
will be well worth it.
Scorpio, if you feel you
are at a crossroads, take
your time to make the best
possible decision. This is a
signifi cant moment for you,
and it requires focus and
forethought.
LIBRASept 23/Oct 23
SCORPIOOct 24/Nov 22
Sagittarius, supporting a
family member who deserves
it has you riding high this
week. This support may be
emotional in nature or even
fi nancial support if you can
manage.
Capricorn, family activities are
getting in the way of business
prospects, and vice versa. You
may need to make a diffi cult
decision in the near future.
SAGITTARIUSNov 23/Dec 21
CAPRICORNDec 22/Jan 20
Aquarius, think through the
pros and cons of speaking
your mind at work. Your
opinions are valid, but you run
the risk of alienating certain
people, and that should not be
taken lightly.
Approach a problem that’s
been puzzling you from a
different perspective, Pisces.
This new way of looking
at things makes all the
difference.
AQUARIUSJan 21/Feb 18
PISCESFeb 19/Mar 20
CLUES ACROSS 1. Matakam 5. “Cat in the Hat” doctor 10. Norwegian sea inlets 12. Last (Spanish) 14. Ron Paul’s party 16. E. Canadian province 18. Leg (slang) 19. Fit out 20. Czech Pres. Vaclav 22. Poorly lit 23. Satisfi es 25. 9th Greek letter 26. Callaway on NYSE
27. 1/1000 inch 28. Chair position 30. Women’s ___ movement 31. Roman = to Greek satyr 33. Cause to be senseless 35. Saudi peoples 37. Jazzman James 38. Coat of a mammal 40. Mailed 41. Complete 42. Atomic #105 44. Consume 45. Macaws 48. Seized
50. Dog-___: very worn 52. Confederate soldier 53. Lunar crater 55. Even golf score 56. 007 author Flemming 57. 36 inches (abbr.) 58. FOX late night host 63. Huck’s friend Tom 65. Word derived from a name 66. Lonestar state 67. Popular beef BBQ CLUES DOWN 1. Crowd together
2. They __ 3. 32nd President 4. Stellar 5. Rises rapidly 6. __ Lilly, drug company 7. Where the Jazz play 8. Egyptian desert 9. Postgraduate engineering
degree 10. Thrash 11. NBC late night host 13. A singular occurrence 15. Small island (British) 17. Lacking fi rmness
CLUES DOWN (cont.) 18. Haiti monetary unit
(abbr.) 21. Done willingly 23. Moral transgression 24. Kin relation 27. Mulwi or Munjuk 29. 4th Jewish month 32. Camel or goat hair
fabric 34. Negation of a word 35. Unemotionality 36. Recharges 39. East northeast 40. Melancholy 43. Scholarly
compositions 44. Ghostlier 46. Kingdom 47. Airborne (abbr.) 49. Eurasian herb weed 51. Raced on foot 54. African antelope
genus 59. Main 60. Nigerian instrument 61. Fireplace warming
shelf 62. American coin society 64. Indicates position
HOW TO PLAY:
Fill-in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once.Each 3x3 box is outlined with a dark-er line. You already have a few num-bers to get you started. Remember: You must not repeat the numbers 1 through 9 in the same line, column or 3x3 box.
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12 Lacombe Express Thursday, July 17, 2014
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, July 14, 2014 at 5 p.m. (Special Meeting)
Monday, July 28, 2014 at 5 p.m.Monday, August 25, 2014 at 5 p.m.
City Pagelacombe.ca
The City of Lacombe’s
offi cial total population is
12, 728, according to the
2014 Municipal Census,
which was conducted
between April 7 and June 30.
“We are thrilled with the
level of participation and
co-operation from our
residents in this year’s
census,” said Mayor Steve
Christie. “The results
indicate that Lacombe is
experiencing stable growth,
and the data collected will
allow us to plan for the
future more eff ectively.”
Residents were able to
participate in the 2014 Census in three ways; online, over the
phone, or in-person. Notices with secure PIN numbers were
mailed to residents in early April, so that they could respond
online from the comfort of their homes. They also had the
option of phoning in their information. Those who were
unable to complete the census online received visits from
enumerators.
The City of Lacombe receives annual grant funding from the
provincial and federal governments based on population
numbers, and an accurate count allows the municipality to
maximize on grant dollars received. In addition to grants from
other levels of government, municipal decisions regarding
future infrastructure needs and facilities are based in part on
population growth statistics collected in the municipal census.
“I am pleased with the great response from residents –
especially online – as this was the inaugural year for this
method of data collection,” said Chief Administrative Offi cer
Norma MacQuarrie. “I also would like to thank our enumerators
for their commitment to an accurate and complete census.”
The cost of conducting the 2014 Municipal Census was
approximately $38,000 and the City will realize a net annual
impact of $255,188 in additional provincial and federal grant
funds. Complete census fi ndings will be posted online at
www.lacombe.ca in the coming months.
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
Current to July 10, 2014
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:
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:
DATE PERMIT# LOCATION DEVELOPMENT
July 10 61/251.15 4519-46 Avenue Church Building
DATE PERMIT# LOCATION DEVELOPMENT
July 10 61/251.40 4014-52 Avenue Mini Storage Buildings
DATE PERMIT# LOCATION DEVELOPMENT
July 10 61/251.42 77 Erica Drive Single Family Dwelling
July 10 61/251.48 89 Woodland Drive Detached Garage
What’s NewHave your say in next year’s City
budgetDo you have a project idea that could positively impact
our community? We want to know.
City Council is seeking submissions from residents as part
of the 2015 Budget Process. Submissions can be operating
or capital in nature, and can include services, facilities, or
resources for programs.
Simply fi ll out the submission form that can be found
online at www.lacombe.ca/budgetsubmissions before
August 30, 2014. Please complete the entire form and
provide enough detail to ensure the intent of your project
is understood.
Council will review submissions to determine which
projects will be approved for consideration as part of the
annual budget deliberations.
Music in the Park Concert SeriesThe C4 Initiative, through funding from the City of Lacombe
Recreation and Culture Grant, is proud to host this exciting
addition to Lacombe’s cultural mosaic. Bring your lawn
chairs or picnic blankets and join us for an evening of free
musical entertainment at the gazebo at the Lacombe
Memorial Centre. This event runs weekly on Wednesdays
until August 27, 2014. Please see below for upcoming
concerts:
July 16 Lann and Chris (Singer/ Songwriter)
July 23 Flashback Freddy (vintage Rock)
July 30 Rockin Blueseros (Rock/ Funk)
2014 Municipal Census results show stable growth
Thursday, July 17, 2014 Lacombe Express 13
City Pagelacombe.ca
Noxious Weed Control
Bring your family to this annualsummer event that offers familiesa chance to enjoy creating someart. There is bound to be some
thing for everyone.
PPresents During
LACOMBE DAYSJuly 17 20
www.lacombedays.ca
Sponsored By: To help raise awareness of theLacombe Arts Endowment Fund
SSaturday July 19 11:30am-4:00pm
Held outdoors at Lest We Forget ParkIn case of bad weather event will move inside the Lacombe Memorial Centre
Over 500 pieces of Charlie Donald’s art will be on sale at the LMC during Lacombe Days (July 18-20).
Sale will run: July 18 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. July 19 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. July 20 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Pieces include soap stone carvings, acrylic paintings water colors pen & ink drawings.
Proceeds go to the Lacombe Arts Endowment Fund and the
“CHARLIE DONALD MEMORIAL STUDENT ART AWARD”
Artwork donated by the family of Charlie Donald
Charlie Donald Art Sale WHERE DO YOU SHOP?
Now-Aug 15,2014Take the Survey Here
We value your input!
Please take a few minutes to complete an online survey about your shopping
experiences in Lacombe.
Your information will help identify the retail needs Lacombe currently serves and
inform our Municipal Development Plan Review. No personal information will be
asked and all responses are anonymous.
www.lacombe.ca
If you have any questions regarding the survey email [email protected]. Paper copies of the survey are available at City of Lacombe City Hall - 5432 56th Avenue.
Enforcement Services is warning residents about the
dangers of noxious weeds. Unlike nuisance weeds like
dandelions, noxious weeds are dangerous as they can
grow and spread quickly, infesting public and private
properties and making them overgrown and unsightly.
Peace Offi cers are focusing a particularly troublesome
weed that has taken hold in Lacombe: Scentless
Chamomile. Introduced from Eurasia, Scentless
Chamomile (Tripleurospermum perforatum) is also
known as Mayweed or False Chamomile. It has fern-
like leaves are highly branched, glossy and scentless,
and the fl owers have a yellow centre with white
petals. Sometimes the petals point downwards like a
badminton “birdie”.
Scentless Chamomile is a prolifi c seed producer and
will still bloom if mowed. The best way to control this
noxious weed is for residents to regularly inspect their
properties, and if found to pull up the weeds up by hand to
prevent them spreading, and bag them for properly disposal at
the Prentiss Landfi ll. Do not place noxious weeds out for regular
garbage collection.
Peace Offi cers are patrolling the city for noxious weeds, as well
as responding to resident complaints. If Scentless Chamomile
or other noxious weeds are found on your property, you will
receive a notice to remove or control the weeds.
The Government of Alberta regulates the spread of noxious
weeds and prohibited noxious weeds through the Weed
Control Act. To learn more about Scentless Chamomile and
other noxious weeds, go to http://www.wheatlandcounty.ca/
DocumentCenter/View/12.
RemindersRecreational VehiclesBylaw Enforcement would like to remind residents that RV’s –
recreational vehicles (motor homes, holiday trailers, campers,
tent trailers or any buses or trucks converted for use as
recreation vehicles – are not allowed on any highway or street
within the City of Lacombe unless the trailer is attached to a
vehicle.
A recreational vehicle may not be permitted to park on a street
if a Peace Offi cer determines that the vehicle is a traffi c or
public safety hazard.
Recreational vehicles and trailers parked on a property must
be fully contained within the property. No portion of a
recreational vehicle or trailer is permitted to protrude into a
street, laneway or sidewalk.
As well, pursuant to City of Lacombe Traffi c Bylaw #223 and the
Provincial Traffi c Safety Act, all vehicles must be moved every
72 hours.
Kinsmen Aquatic Centre lessonsPublic Swims are held every day from 1pm – 3pm; also from
Sunday to Thursday evenings from 6pm – 8pm. Check us out
online at www.lacombe.ca/pool or call our schedule hot line at
(403)782-1277.
Public NoticesDid you know the Grasscycling is
good for your lawn?
By leaving your grass clippings on the lawn, you will help
keep moisture in the soil and prevent sun damage. The
clippings provide valuable nutrients and help re-fertilize
your lawn naturally; it saves time and money, as there is no
need to by garbage bags; and it helps reduce waste.
Mow high. All you have to do is mow your grass every
four to fi ve days, cutting no more than 2.5 centimetres
(one inch) at any one time, and then leaving the clippings
on the lawn. If the grass is too long after prolonged wet
weather, start with a higher cut and gradually lower it
during successive cuttings. And if clumps have resulted
from cutting wet grass or making too long a cut, mow
again from a diff erent direction to break up the clump. Try
to mow only when your grass is dry.
Cut properly, the grass clippings are virtually unnoticeable.
Almost all grasscyclers fi nd their clippings disappear within
three days after cutting. Slightly longer breakdown times
will occur later in the growing season as temperatures and
the moisture content of clippings decline.
Grasscycling is an easy and environmentally-friendly way to
maintain a healthy lawn while saving yourself the time and
eff ort required to bag the clippings.
14 Lacombe Express Thursday, July 17, 2014
Gladstone George Hall
Hutton was named super-
intendent of the Lacombe
Experimental farm when it
was created in 1907. From
the date of his arrival he
was active in the commu-
nity.
In 1907 he was a choir
member and a member of
the Offi cial Board of Grace
Methodist Church, roles he
fi lled for the next 12 years.
He also served four years
as Sunday School superin-
tendent (1910 to 1913) and
three years as recording
steward (1917 to 1919). In
1916 he was a member of
an inter-denominational
committee to evaluate the
logistics of union with St.
Andrew’s Presbyterian
Church of Lacombe. He
was elected to the Town
council in 1911.
Throughout his years
in Lacombe Hutton was
a strong supporter of the
Board of Trade and a val-
ued member of its indus-
trial committee. It was per-
haps in this capacity that
his name appears as one of
the sponsors of the 1909 Act
to incorporate the Lacombe
and Blindman River Valley
Electric Railway Co. Elec-
trical power for this enter-
prise was to be provided
from the Burbank generat-
ing station of the Blindman
River Electric Power Com-
pany.
He also played a direct
role in community develop-
ment. With partners Craig
and Percival, he purchased
the old Agricultural Fair
Grounds along Barnett Ave
in 1907 and presented a pro-
posal to Town council for
subdivision of this area as
residential lots.
Council approved the
proposal and the triangu-
lar area bordered on the
north by Barnett Ave., on
the west by 58th St. and on
the east by the C&E Trail
was designated Percival
Park. At the same time, in
partnership with Craig, he
purchased property north
of Barnett Ave, to be devel-
oped as a nursery.
After an initial invest-
ment to create an opportu-
nity and plant a vision, sow
the seed as it were, Hutton
was never fi nancially in-
volved in these develop-
ments. He was content, to
let others reap the harvest.
This was the period
when the potential for
rapid population growth
seemed secure. Canadian
Northern Railway had ac-
quired a large coal fi eld at
Nordegg and proposed to
use this fuel source to pow-
er the steam locomotives
for their entire rail system;
Lacombe was designated as
the site for their distribu-
tion system.
An article in the May
18th, 1912 Calgary Advo-
cate described this ambi-
tious plan. “Lacombe will
be the divisional point
for the Brazeau-Calgary
Strathcona lines of the
CNR – making the junc-
tion south of Lacombe one
of the important points on
the CNR. More that 1,000
railway men and their
families will be involved.”
By 1910, Lacombe’s popula-
tion was 1,800 and growing,
blueprints had been drawn
for the residential subdivi-
sions of Fairview Heights
and Hyde Park, and con-
struction of the coal stor-
age and distribution cen-
tre were well advanced at
the site now marked by
the sign ‘Jackson’ on the
railroad right-of-way just
south of Lacombe. Indeed,
traces of the concrete foot-
ings poured for this project
in 1911 may still be found
there. But that is a story for
another day.
Having helped to launch
the residential and nursery
enterprises, Hutton sold
his interests to his part-
ners. Percival Park did not
prosper.
Neither did the Hyde
Park development which
saw the original nine-hole
golf course subdivided into
600 residential lots.
Those failures, a fasci-
nating chapter in the his-
tory of Lacombe, were no
refl ection on the vision or
the sponsors. Rather they
were the direct conse-
quence of the outbreak of
the First World War when
virtually the entire male
population of Lacombe en-
listed to serve overseas in
the armed forces. But the
nursery did succeed. Con-
trolling interest was sold
to Mitchell and Caldwell
about 1911 and the follow-
ing year they employed
J.N.B. MacDonald as man-
ager and shareholder. He
was soon the sole owner; he
changed the name to Mac-
Donald’s Nursery.
The nursery prospered
earning wide recognition
through successful con-
tracts to landscape city
parks (including Winnipeg
and Lethbridge) and the
Legislative grounds in Ed-
monton. One of the proud
stories of Lacombe.
The esteem in which Hut-
ton was held by the com-
munity is illustrated by
the following tribute that
appeared in the 1913 Board
brochure titled ‘Bristling
with Resources’.
“Under the management
of Mr. G.H. Hutton, Super-
intendent, who in addition
to being an expert farmer
is a member of the Board of
Trade and one of the most
progressive citizens of La-
combe, the Experimental
Farm at Lacombe has been
brought to a high state of
effi ciency and ranks high
among the institutions of
this character in Canada.”
The brochure goes on
to say, “This is one of the
largest and best equipped
experimental and livestock
stations in the west.”
The fi rst Agricultural
Short Course in Western
Canada was held at La-
combe in 1908. It was Hut-
ton’s idea.
Ever a booster of La-
combe, he convinced fellow
board members that such
an event would benefi t
both the community and
town and persuaded them
to promote and sponsor it.
The event was a great suc-
cess and the following year
he persuaded the CPR to
provide mid-summer ex-
cursions to Lacombe. This
attracted over 700 partici-
pants in 1909, a number
that swelled to more than
1,200 annually before be-
ing discontinued in 1917.
This annual infl ux of peo-
ple more than doubled the
summer population of La-
combe.
Gladstone George Hall Hutton, a community builder
Howard
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SPORTSBY BRIAN VOSSENLacombe Express
After a stellar fi nish to the sea-
son where they took gold in pro-
vincials, two young members of
the Lacombe Matrix have been
named to the U16 Zone 4 Alberta
Summer Games softball team.
Brooke McBurney and Victo-
ria Derwantz, two of the young-
est players on the Matrix team
at 15, will be participating in the
Alberta Summer Games in Aird-
rie starting next Thursday (July
24th) and running until July 27th.
Both McBurney and Derwantz
are excited to continue their sea-
son and participate in the event.
Both girls said that the try-outs
in Red Deer for the Zone 4 team
were challenging and even a little
intimidating when so many play-
ers showed up trying to get a
place on the team.
However, it was also enjoyable
and worth it to meet other play-
ers.
McBurney said she was a little
nervous during the try-out but
Derwantz said she was confi dent
throughout. Both players each
had their own reasons for want-
ing to try out in the fi rst place.
McBurney said that it has al-
ways been a goal of hers to par-
ticipate in the Alberta Summer
games, one that she was encour-
aged to pursue by her mother,
who also played softball in the
Games when she was younger.
“Some of the older girls, they
have done that and you look up to
the older girls,” said McBurney.
Derwantz said she decided to
try out simply because she enjoys
playing ball and wanted to extend
her season as well as have an-
other opportunity to play a high
caliber of ball.
“It’s exciting that we can show
that people from small communi-
ties can still play ball,” said Der-
wantz.
After attending three tryouts,
both girls got the exciting news
that they had made the team.
Derwantz said she was happy
and excited that she had made the
team while McBurney felt accom-
plished knowing she had fulfi lled
one of her goals as a ball player.
While McBurney and Der-
wantz are the only players on the
team to be picked from Lacombe,
they know a few of the girls they
will be playing with through ball
camps and such.
That being said, they still
haven’t played with most of their
new teammates. McBurney said
that talking to the new team-
mates and getting to know them
is key to getting more comfort-
able with each other on the fi eld.
Luckily, the girls will also have
a chance to play as a team a few
times before the actually com-
petition at the Alberta Summer
Games. Derwantz said they have
four practice sessions together
and even get to play in a tour-
nament before the event in Red
Deer.
McBurney and Derwantz have
a long history playing together.
Both began playing softball eight
years ago and have been playing
together since.
Because McBurney plays
catcher and Derwantz pitches,
they have to work together a lot.
They said that getting to play
with each other makes things a
little bit easier when they have a
whole new group of teammates
as well.
“It’s easier catching for her,
because I know how she pitches,”
said McBurney.
“It’s easier with Brooke, be-
cause she knows all my signals,”
added Derwantz.
Both players enjoy the sport of
softball for different reasons as
well. Derwantz said she enjoys
the game because she excels at it.
“I like being good at it,” said
Derwantz. “If you win a game,
it’s fun.”
McBurney said that she enjoys
being part of a team and meeting
new players.
“You get to go to lots of differ-
ent places with tournaments and
meet new people,” said McBur-
ney.
Local players named to Alberta Summer Games team
TALENTED DUO - Victoria Derwantz and Brooke McBurney are looking forward to playing ball at the Alberta Summer Games in Airdrie next week.Brian Vossen/Lacombe Express
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BY BRIAN VOSSENLacombe Express
Swimming isn’t easy, but for those will-
ing to put in hard work, it can be a thor-
oughly enjoyable and rewarding pastime.
Erica Bolze, head coach of the Lacombe
Dolphins swim club, said that swimming is
a sport for those athletes looking to push
their limits.
“It’s not an easy sport, we push them re-
ally hard,” said Bolze.
However, Bolze also said swimming has
benefi ts like fi tness, improved self-esteem
and the learning of new skills.
Bolze has been with the Dolphins for
about 12 years with her time as a swimmer
and a coach combined.
She said she isn’t sure how long the club
itself has existed, but knows it was around
long before she joined.
It was the challenge of swimming that
appealed to Bolze and what she said draws
a lot of other athletes to the sport. While
the sport is challenging and demands com-
mitment and hard work, Bolze said the
Dolphins strive to fi nd a balance between
fun and competition.
“We’re really focused on having fun,”
said Bolze. “That’s what we call our main
rule. But we are also very competitive.”
Throughout the season, the Lacombe
Dolphins will participate in about fi ve
swim meets as well as regional and provin-
cial meets. Last month, the Dolphins held
their own swim meet here in Lacombe at
the Kinsmen Aquatic Centre.
Bolze said it was the fi rst meet of the
season and a chance for new swimmers to
gain experience and for more experienced
ones to shake off a little rust.
“It was very much a learning experi-
ence,” said Bolze. “It was our fi rst meet
back in the water . . . so it was very much
getting back into it.”
Now approaching the end of the season
with only fi ve weeks left, Bolze said the
club is in full swing training for regionals
and provincials.
She said the club’s next two meets, in
Ponoka and Killam, will have swimmers
participating in their best events.
At the beginning of the season, Bolze
said the swimmers participate in a num-
ber of different swimming events to see
where they fare best. In these last two
meets, the swimmers choose their best
events to compete in, sort of like a prac-
tice session for the regional competition,
which will take place when swimmers re-
turn after the August long weekend.
While it is no easy feat to qualify for the
provincial competition, Bolze is confi dent
in the swimmers’ abilities.
She said although this year’s team is
fairly young, they have shown great com-
mitment and that commitment has built
up over the years.
“They’re really committed and they
work themselves really hard,” said Bolze.
“I’m confi dent with the progress of the
year that they will be really happy with
how they do at regionals.”
Bolze said the Dolphins have been doing
fairly well this season.
She added that improvement is more
important than placing though. Instead
of judging swimmers’ progression by how
well they place compared to other swim-
mers, Bolze said the club tries to judge
swimmers on how they fare against their
own previous times.
“If they go to a swim meet and beat
their time, that’s a huge thing,” said Bolze.
“That’s how we like to look at success and
judge it, is if they are getting better, if they
are improving their own personal skills.”
So far, Bolze is impressed with how the
swimmers are performing this season. She
said between 75% and 80% of the Club’s
80-plus swimmers are consistently beating
their times.
“A lot of them have really improved this
year.”
It takes a fair amount of dedication and
commitment to excel in the sport of swim-
ming. Bolze said the Club’s senior swim-
mers practice two hours a day fi ve times a
week.
“They have quite extensive training,”
said Bolze. She added that younger swim-
mers in the Club’s intermediate and junior
levels swim twice a week for an hour and a
half and an hour respectively.
However, those who put so much effort
into training do so because they love the
sport. Bolze said that some of the senior
swimmers even practice outside of Club
training time when they are already swim-
ming six times a week on weeks when
there is a meet.
“They really enjoy it.”
DEDICATED DOLPHIN - Angelina Matheson practices the butterfl y stroke during a training session with the Lacombe Dolphins.Brian Vossen/Lacombe Express
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ARTS & LEISUREBY MARK WEBERLacombe Express
Singer Sarah Burton repre-
sents something of what is so
often missing in today’s music
scene – a striking originality and
the talent to fully back that up.
She performs at the Interna-
tional Beer Haus in Red Deer on
July 22nd in support of her latest
release Make Your Own Bed to be
released this September.
Burton describes the CD as one
she has wanted to make for a long
time. And it marks a renewed em-
phasis on an old love – the piano.
“I was playing a show in an
old town hall, and there was this
beautiful old Steinway grand
piano – one of the most beauti-
ful pianos I’ve ever played in my
life,” she recalls. She had been
searching for the right place to
record a new CD, and asked the
sound guys if people ever record-
ed there. Turns out piano tracks
were recorded in the charming
locale often, so plans were nailed
down for her to do the same.
“It was a natural choice.”
As an adolescent, her piano
teacher inspired her love of the
piano with the likes of Tori Amos,
Vince Guaraldi and others. “She
was young, hip and super talent-
ed. She was also an awesome en-
trepreneur and an accountant – a
real go-getter.
“She also put in the extra ef-
fort to fi nd the cool pieces to play.
And she let me play show tunes,
because I was obsessed with Les
Miserables at the time,” she adds
with a laugh.
Tragically, only a couple years
into her lessons, her teacher was
killed in an accident, and though
Burton tried other teachers, she
never found the same connection.
So the instrument took kind of
a back seat for some years, but
Burton eventually rediscovered
the piano, letting the passion stir
again gradually.
Much of that passion bubbles
up consistently throughout Make
Your Own Bed, which features
compelling indie-pop and rock,
while putting the piano in the
spotlight.
Burton’s vocals have also been
described as, “At their best in
sync with the keys, and each song
pulls out either the soulful or
sassy sides of her style.”
From the moody, percussive
richness of the title track, the
catchy, sweet-natured tones of
From the Start to the piano-
driven simplicity and building
momentum of So Long, Burton
is truly the consummate artist/
songwriter. Ocean Town refl ects
more of that intrinsic charm that
percolates through so much of
her music.
Listeners can also truly see
something of her personality
shining through the spectrum of
songs, from the comparatively
light-hearted cuts to the deeper,
introspective moments.
She also revives Treble Char-
ger’s Red, complete with Bill
Priddle singing harmony vocals
on the track and brings a new grit
to Love to Love You which fi rst
appeared with a blues-rock touch
on her 2012 release.
Burton’s career stretches back
to her 2007 debut EP Love is for
Pussies, recorded with Juno
winning producer John Switzer
and 2010’s follow up, Mayfl ower
which was accompanied by two
videos for singles How Good You
Are (2011) and Gravity (2012).
In 2012 she also released Fire
Breathers, which was also fol-
lowed up with a video for the sin-
gle Round Me Up.
Born in Ottawa and raised in
Oakville, Ontario, Burton calls
Toronto home though her career
has taken her across Canada,
parts of the U.S. and crisscross-
ing through Europe.
These days, Burton splits her
time between her solo efforts
performing with or without her
band, and side projects such as
Hot Peach, a power pop trio and
The Ole Fashion - a roots tribu-
nal of Toronto-based musicians.
Rather than fi nding herself
spread too thin, each venture fu-
els her sense of creativity for the
others, she points out. She loves
the fact that she can tap into all
kinds of genres.
“I can write country songs for
The Ole Fashion, write pop songs
for Hot Peach and then The Sarah
Burton Band can be a catch-all
for everything else.”
Listening to Burton, it’s tough
to believe she was once extremely
shy. But with a songwriting gift
surfacing years back and grow-
ing more polished as she ma-
tured, the time just unfolded for
her to start performing and shar-
ing her material with a broader
audience.
She was reluctant at fi rst. “I
had thought of performing as
something that other people do
– not painfully shy people,” she
says with a laugh.
But a musician friend urged
her to try and sing her tunes her-
self.
It was no easy feat but she did it
at an open mic.
“I got up and sang my two songs
and I was so nervous. But as soon
as I started playing, I went for it.
In some ways, I think it was the
best performance of my life.”
From there, bookings were
made and she really found her
groove. Connecting with audienc-
es, ultimately, is really the best
part of her job.
“That’s what makes it worth-
while.
“It’s the best job in the world –
super fun – and I get to see a lot
of places I wouldn’t get to see oth-
erwise. It’s pretty amazing what
you can do – it’s a lot of work, but
the rewards are so big.”
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DIVERSITY - Singer Sarah Burton continues to make her mark musically with the upcoming release of her latest disc this fall. She’ll be performing July 22nd at the International Beer Haus in Red Deer. photo submitted
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ARTS & LEISURE
Skin cancer is one of the most
preventable types of malignancy.
But according to The Cancer So-
ciety, it is also one of the fastest
increasing malignancies. For
instance, the incidence of new
cases is now greater than the
combined number of new breast,
lung, prostate and colon cancers.
Ask most authorities why this
is happening and they’ll say it’s
because of too much exposure
to the sun. Dr. Allan Halpern,
chief of dermatology at Memo-
rial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Cen-
ter, New York City, warns parents
that children who get sunburns at
an early age, the severe ones they
never forget, are at greater risk.
So are those who have worked
outdoors for a number of years.
Halpern adds that people who
have 50 or more moles on their
body are also at greater risk of
developing melanoma.
And the risk increases if you
have red or blond hair, blue or
green eyes, or tend to burn easily.
It’s also safer to not have freckles.
The male ‘macho image’ or the
thought ‘It won’t happen to me’
means men are at a greater risk
than women. Men spend more
time outside and are less likely
to use clothing protection or sun-
screen.
So melanoma experts say we
should listen to Rudyard Kipling’s
advice to prevent skin cancer. The
English novelist wrote, “Only
mad dogs and Englishmen go out
in the noonday sun.”
But the problem isn’t so eas-
ily solved when doctors look at a
mole and wonder, “Is it benign or
malignant?” Sometimes the an-
swer is as easy as rolling off a log,
as the appearance is dramatic.
But by that time the malignancy
may have already spread.
Remember, melanomas come
in a variety of colours. Some are
black and darker around the out-
side. Others contain a mixture
of colours, white, purple, blue or
red. Nearly all dangerous moles
have irregular or indefi nite mar-
gins. Most are larger than the
rubber end of a pencil. And a
red light should fl ash if a mole
becomes itchy, grows larger, or
bleeds.
A good treatment approach is
the old surgical maxim, ‘When in
doubt, cut it out.’ This would save
some lives, particularly when it’s
easy to miss this important diag-
nosis.
One study showed that plastic
surgeons, surgeons and even der-
matologists missed the diagnosis
of melanoma in 35% of cases.
Harry Truman, the straight-
talking former president of the
United States, once remarked, “If
you want a friend in Washington,
get a dog.”
Today, we could add that, “If
you want to get an early diagno-
sis of a melanoma, forget the Har-
vard Medical School graduate,
consult a dog.”
In 1989 the British Journal Lan-
cet reported that a female half-
border Collie was a woman’s best
friend. Her dog kept sniffi ng at
a mole on her thigh, but ignored
other moles.
In fact, amazingly, the dog once
tried to bite off the mole when
she was wearing shorts. Fortu-
nately she consulted her doctor,
the mole was excised and the di-
agnosis confi rmed a malignant
melanoma.
So what makes dogs so intelli-
gent? A dog’s nose has 220 million
cells to detect odours compared
to our mere fi ve million cells.
Dr. Larry Meyers, associate
professor at the Auburn College
of Veterinary Medicine in Au-
burn, Alabama, has been testing
the smelling capabilities of 4,000
dogs for over 20 years. He says
their smell is so sensitive that
they can detect either a single
chemical or a combination of
them.
Meyers shoots down a com-
mon myth that only bloodhounds
track down criminals. He says he
has tested miniature poodles who
could give bloodhounds a run for
their money.
So if you have a mole and know
a dog trained in melanoma detec-
tion, forget the dermatologist. In
one study, tissue samples of ex-
cised melanoma were obtained
from two hospitals.
A schnauzer dog who had been
trained to detect melanoma was
able to differentiate them 99% of
the time!
Since most of us don’t own a
trained schnauzer, it’s prudent to
do an annual check of your body
for moles. And if ever in doubt,
have it cut out.
See the web site at www.docgiff.com. For comments [email protected].
For the right diagnosis, consult a dog
One of the favourite
foods to help combat the
heat of the summer sun is
chilled slices of melon. See-
ing kids with watermelon
juices running down their
chins as they submerge
their appetites into the cold
juicy fl esh is a sure sight at
almost any outdoor activ-
ity.
Although watermelons
are the most popular sup-
presser of the scorching
temperatures, many also
choose cantaloupe, honey-
dew or casaba melons to
fulfi ll this activity.
Casaba melons are simi-
lar in size and shape of
cantaloupes and honey-
dews, but are recognizable
by their wrinkled yellow
skin. They are not smooth
like honeydews nor do they
have a netted shell like can-
taloupes. The sweet fl esh
of the casaba can be white,
yellow or orange, but it is
not as sweet as honeydew
and not as aromatic as can-
taloupe.
Melons make a great
summertime snack as they
have a high water content
to replenish our overheat-
ed bodies along with a low
calorie count. One diced
cup of any of these four
varieties will account for
approximately 45 to 65 calo-
ries. Honeydew being the
highest in calories because
of higher sugar content,
and watermelon only rank-
ing 45 due to, you guessed
it: the highest water con-
tent.
Even though each of
these four melons have
their own attributing nutri-
tional factors, cantaloupes
seem to be the most nutri-
tious of the group.
Let’s investigate Vita-
min A for example. Canta-
loupes have an extremely
high amount of Vitamin A
(approx. 5411 IU per cup),
while watermelon offers
865 IU, honeydew only 85 IU
and casabas usually don’t
have any. Vitamin A is typi-
cally found in abundance
in darker coloured fruits
and vegetables and helps to
promote the maintenance
and growth of healthy skin
and hair. It is also neces-
sary for proper develop-
ment of teeth and bones.
Cantaloupes also have
the highest Vitamin C (with
twice the amount of honey-
dews), and the highest in
minerals potassium, phos-
phorus, and magnesium.
No matter what melons
you decide upon, a melon
baller will assist in creat-
ing a great presentation
in your next fruit salad or
as frozen balls of fruit in a
summer drink.
Garnish your creations
with some chilled local
fresh berries and you will
have a delicious low fat
snack to help combat the
summer heat.
Chef Dez is a food columnist, culinary instructor and cook-book author. Visit him at www.chefdez.com.
Melons are perfect for summer snacking
Dr. Gifford
J O N E S
Chef
D E Z
Chef Dezon Cooking
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www.symphonyseniorliving.comwww.symphonyseniorliving.comHOMES & LIVING
A few weeks ago I wrote about my de-
sire to see into certain houses and today I
met my neighbor who lives in a stunning
craftsman home that I have been eyeball-
ing – I immediately invited myself over for
coffee and cannot wait to see inside!
I was also very touched to receive a call
from the owner of a new café in Lacombe
which has opened in the old Morrison
house.
I have driven past many times admiring
the home, the eyebrow window at the top
of the house always captivated me and it
was such a treat to receive a full tour and a
yummy lunch!
Heritage homes continue to fascinate me
and I hope that the beauties in Lacombe
will be lived in and loved for many years
to come.
Although they are a great deal of work,
the effort is worth it to be able to reside in
a home with such history.
How many homes have you seen with
a hidden staircase which used to rise up
to the maids’ quarters? There aren’t too
many places being built today with cre-
ative niches and storage areas built out
of real wood by the hand of a carpenter.
We have lost the desire for charming front
porches and sitting parlours in our manic
need for usable space.
The charm in some of these homes lies
in the vacant spaces, the vestibules and
alcoves that were put into these grand
homes solely for the craftsman to show off
his skills.
Wood trim with ornate detail, curves on
plastered ceilings and ornate tile detail
speaks of a time when houses were built
with love and pride.
I see that from time to time with my
clients and a home will be created with
thoughtful details that keep my installers
on that project for weeks creating the stun-
ning visions.
My home is a classic vintage style - it has
a wee front vestibule and another wee back
porch.
These spaces have almost no purpose
except to walk through yet they gently in-
troduce you into the home like a lovely en-
trance to a hotel.
There is time to pause, hang up your coat
and then enter the home. It is a gentle wel-
come rather than just being immediately
dumped into a kitchen or living room.
I covet the homes that have a sitting
space in the front, either a covered porch
or parlour which invites you to sit a spell
before entering the home.
The best thing about vintage materials
and workmanship is that it isn’t perfect.
Plastered walls are guaranteed to have
cracks and fi ssures and hand-crafted wood
trim will contain knots, wormholes and
mineral streaks – these things are beauti-
ful to me.
Imperfect is perfect and they tell a story
of a journey from where it lived and grew
to its fi nal occupation in your home. Re-
placing this with mass produced repeti-
tious sameness is an unfortunate result of
our consumer demand but those delightful
one-of-a-kind features are still out there
and can still be incorporated into a new
build.
To say I was charmed at Morrison House
is an understatement; if you are fortunate
enough to live in one of these granddames
enjoy each imperfection and quirk.
The stories that those walls could tell
would surely be very interesting!
Kim Meckler is an interior designer in Red Deer with Carpet Colour Centre.
The enduring charms of heritage homesCUSTOM BUILD - This custom designed kitchen of a Mason Martin show home in Red Deer features a fully functioning pizza oven and a beautiful sandy colour scheme which wonderfullycompliments the marble counter tops and stunning dark cabinets. Jenna Swan/Red Deer Express
Kim
M E C K L E R
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Fencing 1169CHAINLINK FENCING
Commercial/ResidentialDog Runs/ 403-304-5055
Lost 54BIKE, BMX Avigo
missing from Lancaster., Has bonsai written the
side. If found please call 403-391-9599
LOST in Future Shop park-ing lot, or possibly Gaetz Ave. Toshiba laptop, red
780-918-4401
MOUNTAIN BIKE, “Giant”, yellow & pink, lost Sunday
July 13 at 2:00 pm between Bower Ponds &
67 St. Fell off of truck. 403-358-9629
Found 56FOUND small orange cat 6-8 weeks old, by Rimbey
Medical Clinic 403-843-2496
Personals 60COCAINE ANONYMOUS
403-396-8298
Clerical 720
IMMED. F/T ADMINISTRATIVE
ASSISTANT, Req’d for busy Lacombe
based Business. This position supports theaccounting dept. with
general accounting duties, as well as general
administrative duties. Familiarity with ACCPAC, Word & Excel an asset.
Fax resume to 403-342-7447
Buying or Selling your home?
Check out Homes for Salein Classifieds
Medical 790LPN Position Coverage formaternity leave, full time
term (1 year) HealthServices Manager. PleaseReply to GM tsutherland@
theredwoods.ca ATTN:LPN Fax: 403-309-6338
Oilfield 800
$2500 BonusEvery 100 days
IMMEDIATE OPENINGS
Oil & Gas Well Testing Night Foremen,
Experienced/Inexperienced
Junior Day/Night Operators
Must have H2S, First Aid,valid driver’s license.
Pre-employment Drugscreening
Competitive Wages.Benefi t Package
Please submit resume with references to:[email protected]
or by fax to (403) 783-8004Only individuals selected
for interviews will be contacted
LOCAL SERVICE CO.in Red Deer REQ’S EXP.
VACUUM TRUCK OPERATOR
Must have Class 3 licence w/air & all oilfi eld tickets.
Fax resume w/driversabstract to 403-886-4475
MJB PRODUCTIONSERVICES
now hiring Day Supervisors, Night Operators, and Help-ers. Must have valid Class 5 drivers license. Benefi ts
pkg. incentives. Emailresumes to:
[email protected] or [email protected]
You can sell your guitar for a song...
or put it in CLASSIFIEDS and we’ll sell it for you!
Oilfield 800SHALLOW WELL
ENERPRISES LTD. An Oil & Gas well
Production Testing Company, Alberta only
REQUIRES Night Operators
& Operator Assistants.
Comparable industry wages & benefi t plan. Must have tickets &
driver’s license. Email resume Attn: Phil Prentice
TREELINEWELL SERVICES
Has Opening for all positions! Immediately. All applicants must have current H2S, Class 5 with Q Endorsement, (No GDL
licenses) and First Aid. We offer competitive
wages & excellent benefi ts. Please include 2 work reference names and
numbers.Please fax resume to:
403-264-6725Or email to:
[email protected] phone calls please.www.treelinewell.com
Professionals 810
BoundaryTechnical Group Inc.
Is now hiring for:
- Technologist (Party Chief) -
- Technician (Rodman) -
In the Red Deer and surrounding area
Boundary offers a competitive salary and
benefi ts package as well as an RRSP program. We are a Construction/Land
survey company based in Airdrie.
Please send resume to:FAX: (403) 948-4924 or
email [email protected]
Restaurant/Hotel 820
RAMADA INN &SUITES
req`s PermanentROOM ATTENDANTS
Attendants. Exp. not nec. will train. Approx. 35 - 40 hrs/wk. Rate: $12.75 - $14/hr. Duties incl’d but
not limited to: vacuuming, dusting, washing fl oors,
making beds, empty trash, disinfecting & cleaning
bathrooms. Performance based bonus program.
Must be fl uent with verbal l& written English, be
physically fi t. Applicants may apply in person at 6853 - 66 St. Red Deer
T4P 3T5 or fax 403-342-4433 or email:
Looking for a new pet?Check out Classifieds to
find the purrfect pet.
Restaurant/Hotel 820
CAMERON BAYHOLDINGS INC.o/a McDonald’s
Restaurants in Red Deer,Alberta (Gasoline Alley
East and West)requires a full time
Restaurant Managerfor each location.
Wages are between$51,000.00 to $55,000.00.Managers are responsible
for full operation of therestaurant, including but notlimited to hiring and training
of staff, running allprograms, attending
meetings, scheduling,ordering, ensuring safety
standards are met, handlingcustomers issues and must
be able to work withinbudgets and understand
profi t and loss statements.Both Restaurants are 24
hours and person must befl exible in their working
hours and be willing to workweekends. We offerbenefi ts and bonus
incentives. We requireprevious fast food managerial or McDonalds experience or equivalent education.
Restaurants are located at 37479 and 37428
highway 2, Red Deer.Apply by sending resume to
[email protected] or faxresume to 403-783-2975.
Sales &Distributors 830
PepsiCo is hiring RouteSales Representatives!
We’re looking for anenergetic, enterprising andindependent individual to
join Canada’s largest sales team. Must have a valid driver’s license. APPLY
ONLINE!www.pepsico.ca/careers
Trades 850ATEK Developments is
currently looking forEXPERIENCED Steel Stud
Framers and DrywallInstallers for long term
commercial work.We offerhourly and sub-contract
work, competitive wages,as well as benefi ts.
To apply email [email protected] or phone 403-342-4885
BRICAR CONTRACTING now hiring Labourers, Dozer, Excavator, &
Exp. Rubber Tire Back Hoe Operators.
Send resumes byFax: 403-347-6296
or email: [email protected]
C & C COATINGS in Innisfail is seeking F/T
Sandblasters. Exp. an as-set. Competitive wages
and benefi ts. Fax resume to: 403-227-1165 or email
EXP. PAVERS WANTEDCall 403-341-6900
or Fax: 877-787-1605
Trades 850CRYSTAL GLASS
needs EXP. D GLASS WORKER. Drop off re-
sume at: 4706-51 Avenue or fax 346-5390 or email:[email protected]
DUE TO A LARGEINCREASE IN BUSINESS,
PIKE WHEATONCHEVROLET
is currently seekingSERVICE ADVISORS.We offer competitive
wages, a great workingenvironment, and a great
benefi t package.Please email resume to
Joey [email protected]
EAGLE BUILDERSat 27312-44 Twp. Rd. 394 Aspelund Industrial Park,
Blackfalds requires2 CONCRETE
FINISHER FOREMEN.To supervise & train crew
members; Oversee project& meet deadlines;
Schedule & coordinateactivities of crew & sub
trades; Requisition material& supplies; Prepare
progress reports; Resolvework problems and other
staffi ng actionsRequirements:Min 3 yrs
exp; Valid driver’s license;Completion of high school;Willing to travel; Willing towork overtime. Salary: $26.60-$40.00/hr (depending on
exp) for 44 hrs/wk +overtime. Benefi ts after3 mths: medical/dental/disability Apply online:www.eaglebuilders.ca
Mailing address: Box 1690,Blackfalds, AB T0M 0J0
F/T SATELLITE INSTALLERS - Good hours, home every night, $4000-$6000/mo.
Contractor must have truck or van. Tools, supplies & ladders required. Training provided, no experience
needed. Apply to: [email protected]
IMMEDIATE OPENING ARMOR INC
is looking for licensed Diesel & Suspension
Mechanic for light duty automotive performance shop. Diesel & transmis-
sion exp. preferred.Top wages offered. Phone
403-346-9188 or [email protected]
SHUNDACONSTRUCTION
Requires Full TimeCarpenters& Helpers
Competitive Wages& Benefi ts.
Fax resumes & ref’s to:403-343-1248 or email to:
Truckers/Drivers 860CLASS 1 or 3 drivers req’d
for moving equipment.Resumes to be dropped off at Key Towing. 4083-78 St.
Cres. Red Deer.
DRIVERS for furniture moving company, class 5 required (5 tons), local &
long distance. Competitive wages. Apply in person.
6630 71 St. Bay 7 Red Deer. 403-347-8841
Truckers/Drivers 860
Fluid Experts Ltd.Of Red Deer is seeking
experiencedClass 1 Operators
to join our team of drivershauling clean fl uids for the
Oil & Gas Industry.Home most evenings, scheduled days off,
company benefi ts with exceptional pay structure that includes guarantied
salary + hourly when hauling. Must be able to work on their own with minimal supervision.
Fax resume w/all tickets and current drivers
abstract to:403-346-3112 or email to:roger@fl uidexperts.com
RED DEER BASED TRUCKING COMPANY
Looking for Class 1Tank Truck Drivers &
Pressure Truck Operators.Exc. benefi ts package &
top industry wages.Please fax resume to:
403-346-3766
STETTLER TRANSIT MIX Drivers wanted for
mixer/pumping concrete. 403-742-2134 or
email:[email protected]
TITAN TRANSPORT LTD.We are a fl at bed company based out of Saskatoon, SK.
with an offi ce in Calgary. We are currently looking for company drivers as
well as owner operators.You must have a min. of 2
yrs. exp. with fl at beds.Canada/U.S.
Call 1-800-667-7080or 306-374-1739Ask for Robert
Misc.Help 880ACADEMIC Express
ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING
FALL START
• Community Support Worker Program
• GED Preparation
Would you like to take the GED in your community?
• Red Deer• Rocky Mtn. House• Rimbey• Caroline• Castor• Sylvan Lake• Innisfail• Stettler• Ponoka
Gov’t of Alberta Funding may be available.
403-340-1930www.academicexpress.ca
DISPATCHER REQ’D. Knowledge of Red Deer
and area is essential.Verbal and written
communication skills are req’d. Send resume by fax
to 403-346-0295
Celebrate your lifewith a Classified
ANNOUNCEMENT
Start your career!See Help Wanted
Misc.Help 880FLUID Experts Ltd.
Is seeking to hire Shop Supervisor
for our Red Deer location. This position is a fulltime
and is a salary based position with company benefi ts upon hire. 11-3
days off schedule. Duties include maintaining shop,
assist minor repairs of units and equipment, monitor inventories,
loading of fl uid trucks with various products for the Oil
& Gas industry. Will also be trained to blend various products supplied to our clients. Ideal candidate
would be from the trucking industry with fl uid Hauling
experience with class 1 license. Fax resume w/all tickets and current drivers
abstract to:403-346-3112 or email to:roger@fl uidexperts.com
LABOURERS & FLAG PERSONS
Busy road construction company looking for
Labourers AND fl ag per-sons. Work is throughout
Alberta. Must have a Class 5 license. Fax resume to
403-309-0489
LUBE TECHwanted for busy
dealership, possible chance for advancement. Fax resume to 341-5066
SIGN Making: FULL TIME
PERMANENT positioncreating signage. If you are
in a position where you work where pay and
seniority is a problem, we want to hear from you.
NO INSTALLS. We need a qualifi ed person that can
run the 60” Latex, 60” Graphtec and preferably
Onyx front end. Work independently in our sign division, this is for a quality
orientated person with experience. TOP PAY FOR THE INDUSTRY. A Minuteman Press 4646 Riverside Drive
403-348-0302 [email protected]
AdvocateOpportunities
NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED
To deliver theSYLVAN LAKE
NEWS & CENTRAL AB LIFE
1 day a week.
Please call Debbie at 403-314-4307
AdvocateOpportunities
CARRIERS REQUIRED
To deliver theCENTRAL AB LIFE
1 day a week inEckville, Bowden,Olds, Sylvan Lake
Please call Debbie for details
403-314-4307
Contractors 1100BLACK CAT CONCRETE Garage/patios/rv pads sidewalks/driveways Dean 403-505-2542
BRIDGER Const. Ltd. Decks, reno’s, roofi ng, fl ooring. Free est. CallGeoff 403-302-8550
CONCRETE???We’ll do it all...Free est.Call E.J. Construction Jim 403-358-8197 or
Misc.Services 12905* JUNK REMOVAL
Property clean up 340-8666
CENTRAL PESTCONTROL LTD. Comm/res.Locally owned. BBB member.403-373-6182 [email protected]
Painters/Decorators1310JG PAINTING, 25 yrs. exp. Free Est. 403-872-8888
Roofing 1370PRECISE ROOFING LTD.15 Yrs. Exp., Ref’s Avail.
403-896-4869
Auctions 1530BIG STRAPPER
AUCTIONSSALES EVERY WED. 6 pm Moose Hall - 2 mi. S. of
Ponoka on Hwy. 2A
WE BUY FOR CASH.
LIVING ESTATE AUCTIONFor Mary Hickmore
Sunday, July 27, 12 noon
403-304-4791 Check website for full listing
www.bigstrapperauctions.net
BuildingSupplies 1550
SOLID core cedar clad 2’wide door w/frame $100 403-227-2976
CLASSIFIEDSdeadline: Monday @ noon
To place an ad, call Toll Free: 1.877.223.3311or email: [email protected]
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CareersCareers CareersCareersAre you physically t? Tired of long haul and want a job that will bring you home each night, year round? Look no further!
Gordon Food Service (GFS) has 2 full- me delivery driver posi ons available to drive company owned vehicles in and around the Red
Deer area. We o er a compe ve star ng wage of $24.15 per hour (Class 1), with progression to a top rate of $28.25. We also o er awesome bene ts, including medical, dental, prescrip on
drugs, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, re rement plan, employee assistance program, paid vaca on, sick and personal
me, and company supplied uniforms!
Attention Delivery Drivers!
It’s easy to apply! By fax, 1-866-774-1385 and online, www.gfscanada.com.
Join a winning team, and an established and growing company! Note that GFS will consider Class 5 applicants interested in
obtaining their Class 1 license. In this case, Class 1 training will be provided with a commitment from the successful candidate.
HERITAGE CHRYSLER JEEPRequires an
ASSISTANT BUSINESS MANAGER
Send resume in confidence to:
FINANCIAL SERVICES MANAGER
Duties include arranging fi nancing for vehicle purchas-ers and the sale of insurance products, extended war-ranties and vehicle appearance protection products. Business offi ce experience preferred, but will train the right candidate.
Lucrative compensation plan based on salary and commission, excellent work environment and benefi ts. Only high performance candidates need apply.
Please send your resume in confi dence to:[email protected]
Fax: 403.346.4975
The largest and fastest growing Recycler in Alberta looking for
QUALITY CONTROL PERSON
Do you have that passion for cars and trucks? YES!
We need responsible people looking to show their talents in the quality control area. You will be responsible that the best quality parts are going out to our customers.
LKQ is the playground for the Automotive Industries. The warehouse team always has fun while they work and need another team member to add to the party. • The Ponoka location is the fi rst in Alberta for LKQ Recycling. You can get in on the ground fl oor and grow with the company!• LKQ offers stability with excellent wages, great benefi t package and a pension plan. • We also offer a fun, stable environment and a beautiful facility to work in.
NOW is the time to start your career with LKQ Canada Auto Parts!
Bring your resume to 430054 Don Laing Business Park, Ponoka and let’s talk or email to [email protected].
Come work for the largest recycler in the world!
SCOPE OF JOBWorking in A&B’s Bashaw shop, this position is responsible for the mechanical maintenance, repairs, servicing, inspections, and rigging up of A&B’s on-highway trailer and truck fl eet. The majority of this position’s duties will be involved with trailer repairs.
RESPONSIBILITIES • Perform preventative maintenance, oil changes, tire changes, mechanical and
general maintenance to A&B’s fl eet of National Safety Code (NSC) qualifi ed trucks and trailers.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and complete repairs for A&B’s trailer and vehicle fl eet. • Respond to service calls and perform emergency repairs on vehicles and
equipment in fi eld locations as needed. • Assist with ordering of parts, and maintaining inventory. • Rigging trucks with the following: Tool boxes, box liners, fi re extinguishers, fi rst
aid kits, radios, hands free communications systems, etc. • Pick up and deliver vehicles. • Oversee and ensure registration and documentation of all light duty fl eet
vehicles is completed. • Parts pick-up and hot shot deliveries. • Tracking and submitting of equipment hours and mileage.
QUALIFICATIONS • Alberta On Highway Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Journey Certifi cate
(interprovincial an asset). • Authorized CVIP Inspection Technician is an asset. • Gasoline and diesel vehicle experience required. • Experience with Ford vehicles an asset. • All candidates are required to undergo and pass a Drug & Alcohol screening as
condition of employment. • A Valid Driver’s Licence.
Please send resumes to [email protected] or fax 780-384-2402
Arnett & Burgess Oilfi eld Construction LimitedJob Title: Heavy Duty Mechanic – On Highway VehiclesDesignated Location: Bashaw, AB.Type of position: Full-time. Some Weekends. On call.Hours: Monday – Friday. As requiredCompensation: Highly Competitive Wages with Full Benefi ts
The largest and fastest growing Recycler in Alberta looking for
AUTO RECYCLER DISMANTLERS
Do you have that passion for cars and trucks? YES!
Licensed technicians and apprentices – are you tired of the diagnosing, the training, the comebacks and the stress? YES!
Then come work for the largest recycler in the world!
LKQ is the playground for the Automotive Industries. The Ponoka location is the fi rst in Alberta for LKQ Recycling. You can get in on the ground fl oor and grow with the company!
• LKQ offers stability with excellent wages, great benefi t package and a pension plan. • We also offer a fun, stable environment and a beautiful facility to work in.
NOW is the time to start your career with LKQ Canada Auto Parts!
Bring your resume to 430054 Don Laing Business Park, Ponoka and let’s talk or email to [email protected].
Children'sItems 1580CHILD’S ANTIQUE WOOD
HIGH CHAIR - No Tray.$30. 403-506-9453.
Clothing 1590VESTS, Harley Davidson with eagle on back. New!
X Large and 2X large. $100. ea. 403-314-0804
Firewood 1660AFFORDABLE
Homestead FirewoodSpruce & Pine - Split
7 days/wk. 403-304-6472
FREE 2 acres to be logged out - Poplar. Very close to Red Deer. 403-392-8385
GardenSupplies 1680
SEARS ELECTRICLAWN MOWER $50.
403-346-5745
HouseholdAppliances 1710
FRIDGE, McClary$100 obo. 403-314-0804
MAYTAG WASHINGMACHINE
good cond. $175.403-877-3323
PERMA WASHINGMACHINE (Sears).Good cond. $175
403-877-3323
HouseholdFurnishings1720
2 APARTMENT SIZEEND TABLES, $20.
FAN (Hot/Cold), $25.APARTMENT SIZE DESK,
$15. All good cond.403-348-1905
FUTON black tubular frame w/mattress and
matching cushions, makes into dbl. bed, valued over
$400, like new asking $200 403-314-2026
MAPLE TABLE WITH4 CHAIRS & LEAF
$125. 403-506-9453.
SOFA bed, mid brown, brand new. $100 Firm!
403-343-3097
StereosTV's, VCRs 1730DS LITE WITH 19 GAMES
$160 obo.403-782-3847
Misc. forSale 1760ELEC. wood splitter inclds. cord and half wood $150 403-877-9251
NESTS for LAYING HENS. Set of 4. $25. for all.
403-782-7439
FERTILIZER spreader Scotts Accugreen 1000 ad-
justable broadcast spreading $25, pressure cooker 7 litre Lagostina stainless steel easy lock
closing, like new $80 403-314-2026
Piano &Organs 1790
PIANO, beautiful sound. Good student piano. $200.
780-583-3280
Cats 1830BEAUTIFUL kittens, varie-ty of colors desperately needing loving homes. 403-782-3130
SportingGoods 186013 PC. golf set and bag $90 403-350-4222
HOME gym w/leg press $500 403-358-1420
FarmEquipment 2010JF 1350 sileage cutter, exc. cond. 403-588-0958
HayingEquipment 20201069 DIESEL NH bale wagon w/extended table, good tires/paint;1069 GAS NH w/Afl o brake, elect. ignition, good tires/paint, both in exc. cond. 403-335-4581
Farm CustomWork 2080CUSTOM HEAVY DISCING
Hay & Pasture LandSubsoiling & Scraper Work
Equipment RentalsCall Field 403-506-0592
Livestock 2100ANGUS BULLS,
large selection of quality 2 yr. olds & yearlings,
performance info avail, fully guaranteed.
LLB Angus 1-403-742-4226
RED ANGUS BULLSYearlings & 2 year olds.
Quiet disposition. Delivered. Cripps Cattle Company
403-391-2648
Horses 2140WANTED: all types of
horses. Processing locally in Lacombe weekly.
403-651-5912
Out OfRed Deer 4310
SERGE’S HOMES BLACKFALDS 38 Rolling Hills Bay 2 storey home. Open House July 18, 19,
20, 1-5. Bob 03-505-8050
Grain, FeedHay 2190
LACOMBE COUNTRY FEED STORE,
Come see us at:4836 45A St. Lacombe, Ab
ALL THE FEED YOUR ANIMALS NEED!
403-782-3333Dealer of Masterfeeds
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
InvestmentOpportunities4180
LACOMBEExcellent investment
in this 5-Plex at5460 54 Ave.
A Performa & appraisal available upon request.
CAP RATE is 6.1%Rents range from
$1125 - $1400 /month.Bldg. is only 12 yrs. old.
Lot is 50’x214’.Asking $799,000.Craig MacKenzie Realty Executive
Red Deer 403-302-0820
Open Houses
Classifieds...costs so littleSaves you so much!
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• Discontinued China Patterns • Chinook
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Products
5403 – 50 Ave.Lacombe
TUES-SAT10am - 5:30pm
NEW LOCATIONon Main Street
Accepting New Patients
4910 50th Ave 2nd Level403-782-3402
the GALLERY ON MAIN, LACOMBEthe GALLERY ON MAIN, LACOMBE
76599F7-E2
One Block West Of Superstore Red Deer, AB
Home
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Memorials
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•Travel Vaccination's•Ostomy Supplies•Shingles Vaccine•Compounding•Breast Pump Rentals
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ROOFINGROOFINGSIDING SIDING STONESTONEIf you choose us as your contractor we will:• Listen to your needs and concerns• Provide high quality products• Show attention to detail• Carefully clean up, leaving your yard the way we
found it• Provide you with the best warranty in the business
We are manufacturer certifi ed and have over 20 years experience. We work all seasons of the year.
Call Al for a free estimate:403-782-2997www.primoroofi ng.com
& EXTERIORS
•Immediate coverage •Premiums that will never change •Coverage of $1,000 to $50,000 for those aged 40 to 85
Golden ProtectionFinal Expense insurance with no medical exam
Call or Email today for a free quote!
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Cell: 403-373-6806 email: [email protected]
Advertise your service or business here for 3 weeks and
receive the 4th week absolutely FREE.
Call 403.782.5303
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YOU’LL SAVE THOUSANDS! Big City Selection. Small Town Professional Service.
5610 HIGHWAY 2A – LACOMBE, AB, T4L 1A3 403-782-6811 1-800-782-5755
Small Town Professional Servi
HWAY 2A LACOMBE AB T4L 1A3HWAY 2A LACOMBE AB T4L 1A3 403 782 6811 1 800 7Monday-Thursday Monday-Thursday 88:00am - 8:00pm :00am - 8:00pm Friday: 8:00am-6:00pm Friday: 8:00am-6:00pm Saturday: 9:00am - 5:00pmSaturday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
LACOMBE FORD IS THAT DEALER!
Every Ford Dealer has Employee Pricing, but when Ford of Canada says “Some Dealers May Sell For Less”
Offer valid on in-stock vehicles only. Vehicles may not be exactly as shown. 2014 Fusion payments based on 0$ Down, 48mth RCL with 16,000kms allowed per year. 2014 F350 payments are based on $0 Down, 84mth term over 96mth amortization at 5.99% fi nancing. 2014 Escape payments are based on 0$ Down, 48mth RCL with 16,000kms allowed per year. GST, Taxes and Fees are extra. First payment is
due at signing on RCL. RCL is a Ford Red Carpet Lease. KM allowance and lease-end options are available. Lacombe Ford is proud to be a full disclosure dealership; see us for details!
LACOMBELACOMBE L
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EMPLOYEE PRICINGclearly marked on every vehicle
BEST PRICEGUARANTEED
Or We’ll Pay YouOr We’ll Pay You
$500!!Bring in any written offer on another new Ford Vehicle,
Lacombe Ford will match it or pay you $500$500
TIRES4LIFE//OWNER ADVANTAGE REWARDSPlusPlus
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It’s Back!!
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Ford Cars Ford Trucks Ford SUVs & CUVs
plus
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2014 Fusion SE 2014 F-350 Crew Cab Lariat Diesel
2014 Escape SE 4WD1.6L engine, 6-spd manual transmission,
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leather, navigation, 20” Rims and more!
1.6L Eco-boost engine, 6-spd Automatic transmission, and SYNC
MSRP $32,899 MSRP $31,249
TIRES4LIFEThe Ultimate Loyalty Program
Owner AdvantageTM
Rewardsplus plusplus plus plus
$29,461$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $61,025$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $28,455$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$EMPLOYEE PRICE EMPLOYEE PRICE EMPLOYEE PRICE
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CASHOFF
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CASHOFF$750 $1500 $1000
plus GST plus GST plus GST
Employee Pricing
ord Dealer hasIt’s Back!!
MSRP $77,689
STK: 14SP104
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FRIDAY, July 18 to THURSDAY, July 24
403-782-6200403-782-6200 Open Daily until 9pmOpen Daily until 9pm www.centralab.coopwww.centralab.coop
English Estates Centre English Estates Centre LacombeLacombe Central Alberta Co-op
July 18 - 20July 18 - 203 DAY 3 DAY SALESALE
CherriesCherries Co-op Rib Co-op Rib Grilling SteaksGrilling Steaks
Sunrype Pure Sunrype Pure Apple JuiceApple Juice
Co-op Gold Co-op Gold PizzaPizza
Co-op Fresh Whole Co-op Fresh Whole Frying ChickensFrying Chickens
Kraft Kraft Cheez Cheez WhizWhiz
$4.39/kg
$1.995 for$5
$17.61/kg
$7.99each
$3.99Canada No. 1 - Produce
of B.C.
2 per Package Process Cheese Product
- 900g - First 2
1L - First 5
Cut In-store from Canada
AA Grade Beef - Aged 14 Days,
Value Pack - First 2
Selected Varieties -
Frozen, 422-925g - First 4
$4.39/kg
$1.99each
$4.99
each$2.29
each$4.99
each$3.99
2 for$7450 - Baked
Fresh In-store
Portions - Selected
Varieties - 133g
Selected Varieties - 330-380g
Ripe & Ready to Eat - Large Size -
Imported
Sunny Sunfl ower Sunny Sunfl ower BreadBread
General Mills General Mills CerealCereal
Laughing CowLaughing Cow Flavoured CheeseFlavoured Cheese
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