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In education, there needs to be

options.

That is the reason the Lacombe

Outreach School exists according

to Principal Rita Manning.

“(Lacombe Outreach School)

provides parents and students

the option to learn in a different

way.”

Manning added she knows of

many students who would have

dropped out of high school if they

hadn’t had the option to get an

education elsewhere.

“I think the more options you

have for education, the more stu-

dents will engage and fi nish their

education,” she said.

Laurie Smith, family-school

liaison for Lacombe Outreach

School, said that she could speak

at length about the difference

the option of Lacombe Outreach

School can make.

“I could go on for hours about

amazing things.”

Smith went on to say that one

of the most important things La-

combe Outreach School does is

focus on the whole student. She

added that, by the whole student,

she means that the school focuses

on the social and emotional needs

of the student in addition to aca-

demic needs.

This is important to Smith as

she said all the needs of the stu-

dents need to be met in order for

them to learn well.

Manning said that, in order to

accommodate those needs, the

school strives to provide a posi-

tive learning environment.

“The atmosphere here, our

students report it as being very

caring and very supportive,” said

Manning.

Manning defi nes Lacombe Out-

reach School as a progressive

alternate education program.

She said it is a program where

students work one-on-one with

teachers to plan a customized

education program for each indi-

vidual.

When a student plans a pro-

gram with a teacher, they decide

what classes the student will take

and set guidelines for when the

student will fi nish those classes.

As Lacombe Outreach School

does not have many structured

classes where subject material

is delivered by the teacher, the

learning process at Lacombe Out-

reach School is largely student-

led, said Manning.

Rather than traditional class-

room settings, the school func-

tions much like a large study hall,

said Smith.

Students work while consult-

ing teachers as needed to help

explain materials or receive fur-

ther instruction in problem ar-

eas. This allows for a great deal

more one-on-one student-teacher

learning than at larger schools.

This also allows students to

learn at their own pace. Manning

said teachers will set timelines

for when students should com-

plete certain modules, but they

are fl exible and those timelines

can be shortened or lengthened.

“Everything is based on the

students’ pace and what the stu-

dents can do,” said Manning.

Attendance is something that

differs for each student as well,

and is set up by all students when

they plan their educational pro-

gram with a teacher, said Man-

ning. Some students need to at-

tend class everyday, while others

can make do by only attending

once a week, which is the mini-

mum mandatory attendance for

Lacombe Outreach School.

Hours at the School differ as

well with it being open in the eve-

nings of some days in addition to

regular school hours, said Man-

ning.

All kinds of students come to

Lacombe Outreach School. Some

of them are gifted learners who

are trying to fast-track their edu-

cation, others are slower learners

who need a bit more time, some

are students who can’t attend

other schools because of prob-

lems with drugs, still others are

older learners wishing to further

their education.

Some students are even dual

students who are taking addition-

al classes while attending school

at one of the other high schools in

Lacombe, said Manning.

Grades 7-9 junior high students

have a more traditionally struc-

tured education program. They

have classes and teachers, but the

entire program is delivered by

only two teachers.

Currently there are 33 students

enrolled in junior high at the La-

combe Outreach School.

Manning said she fi nds teach-

ing at Lacombe Outreach School

more meaningful than teaching

she has done at conventional

schools.

She said she enjoys being with

a student right from the begin-

ning of their learning to the end.

Rather than teach a class of stu-

dents something they may not be

ready for and then send them off

to learn something else, Manning

gets to connect with her students,

she said.

“You start at where they’re at,

where they are ready to learn,”

said Manning. She said needing

to use different methods to teach

has also made her a better teach-

er.

Smith added that fi nding differ-

ent solutions to students’ prob-

lems and using different teaching

methods is something the staff at

Lacombe Outreach School does

often.

“We get forced to think outside

the box,” said Smith.

Because the educational needs

for each of the students at La-

combe Outreach School are dif-

ferent, not all of the students

attend school here for the entire

school year (which runs from

September to July including sum-

mer school). By the end of school

year though, Lacombe Outreach

School will have served about 500

students.

[email protected]

Lacombe Outreach School provides a necessary optionRange of different learning styles fi ts with students’ various needs

PRETTY PENCIL - Lacombe Outreach School Student J.J. Hazen displays one of her pencil drawings at the Lacombe Outreach School Art Show and Sale on June 4. Brian Vossen/Lacombe Express


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2013-14 School YearBusing will be available in the City of Lacombe and Towns of Ponoka and Blackfalds for the 2013-14 school year. Town Bus registration forms are available on our website at: www.wolfcreek.ab.ca. Please register on-line, or if you do not have access to a computer, come into the Wolf Creek District Offi ce in Ponoka, and we will be happy to help you set-up an e-mail account. Seats are available on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis. Late registrations will be put on a waiting list.

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As Lacombe Police Ser-

vice says goodbye to one

chief of police, it welcomes

another.

At a well-attended cer-

emony on May 31, Chief

Steve Murray was sworn

in, replacing former Chief

Gary Leslie at the helm of

Lacombe Police Service.

In an address at his

swearing-in ceremony

Murray said he was eager

to start his new position.

“While being a proud

member of this community

is exciting, standing at the

helm of one of the oldest

Alberta police services –

and in my opinion one of

the best – is even more so,”

said Murray.

He also spoke of the suc-

cesses of the Lacombe Po-

lice Service so far, citing

the recent citizen satisfac-

tion survey where 72% of

those surveyed were satis-

fi ed with the LPS. He also

said he is happy for the op-

portunity to continue the

work of Leslie and build on

his success.

“I am extremely proud

of the work our team has

done to earn the respect

and trust of the commu-

nity,” said Murray. “I am

eager to continue to build

on our heritage and to em-

brace our future as LPS

continues to bring value to

the community we serve.”

Police Commission Chair

Tammy Gagnon said that

Murray’s desire to build on

Leslie’s successes and dedi-

cation to continuing ex-

cellence were some of the

things that made the com-

mission feel he was right

for the job.

“The commission was

particularly impressed

with Inspector Steve Mur-

ray’s can-do attitude, his

capable leadership style

and his commitment to

continuing the great work

done by his predecessor to

modernize the police ser-

vice.”

Murray also stressed

once again his belief that

the best police services are

integrated with the com-

munity. He said that the

police service needed to

“Engage our community

as equal partners” in order

to accomplish the goal of

keeping Lacombe a vibrant

community where people

can work, play and live

safely.

Murray began his career

with the Lacombe Police

Service as a constable in

1999. He has since risen

through the ranks while

obtaining a varied and ex-

tensive education in police

leadership. Some of Mur-

ray’s achievements include

earning a certifi cate in

Technical Crimes Investi-

gator from the Canadian

Police College in 2002, a

certifi cate in Police Leader-

ship from Dalhousie Uni-

versity in 2007 and a Cer-

tifi cate in Executive Police

Leadership from Harvard/

University of Ottawa in

2010.

Murray has also spent

time conducting undercov-

er investigations in the ar-

eas of technological crime,

cyber-crime and major

crimes. He has training

and experience in emer-

gency preparedness and

disaster response and has

also delivered the DARE

program to Lacombe’s

children throughout his

career.

[email protected]

NEW POST - Chief Steve Murray is sworn in by Assistant Chief Judge W. A. Skinner as the new chief of the Lacombe Police Service. Brian Vossen/Lacombe Express

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Lacombe Fish and Game

held its annual Youth Fish-

ing Day on this past Satur-

day. Families and anglers

of all ages gathered at the

Len Thompson Trout Pond

to enjoy a day of fi shing and

to encourage youngsters to

participate in the sport.

“It’s a very convenient

way to at least spark some

passion for fi shing,” said

Grant Creasey, programs

chair for Lacombe Fish and

Game and a member of the

club for 25 years.

Children who partici-

pated were able to interact

with fi sh not just by trying

to catch them, but by help-

ing stock the pond with 200

young trout as well.

“That is what they most

look forward to,” said Ber-

nie Street, fi shing chair for

Lacombe Fish and Game.

“It’s stocking and getting to

see the fi sh up close.”

Youth were also able to

practice their skills in a

casting competition, where

anglers who could cast

into an inner tube placed

in the pond won a free Len

Thompson hat. For the

hungry angler, a free bar-

beque was also provided to

those in attendance.

Youth Fishing Day is an

event that has been held

since the creation of the

Len Thompson Trout Pond,

said Creasey. Both the idea

for creating a trout pond

and holding a Youth Fish-

ing Day came right after

the pond, originally intend-

ed as only a storm water

retention pond to service

the development of English

Estates centre, was created

in 2003. Creasey said he and

Lacombe Public Works Su-

perintendent Dave Powell

saw the pond as an oppor-

tunity for Lacombe Fish

and Game to do something

for the community.

As such, in 2004 Lacombe

Fish and Game Association

began stocking the pond

with Rainbow Trout and

today the Len Thompson

Trout Pond functions both

as a storm water retention

pond and a popular fi shing

hole within Lacombe’s city

limits. That same year be-

gan the Lacombe Fish and

Game’s tradition of host-

ing a Youth Fishing Day

and it has been held on the

fi rst Saturday of June ever

since.

One of the mandates of

the Alberta Fish and Game

Association is to promote

conservation of Alberta’s

sustainable resources

among youth. This was one

of the reasons Lacombe

Fish and Game decided to

create the Len Thompson

Trout Pond, said Creasey,

to encourage young people

to fi sh and initiate the con-

nection between youth and

the natural environment.

He added it is not usual

to have a fi shing pond with-

in a city’s limits, so it is an

interesting feature for La-

combe. He added that it is

not uncommon to see chil-

dren cycling to the pond

to fi sh during the summer

when the weather is nice.

Clearly, Lacombe Fish

and Game has been suc-

cessful in getting young

people interested in fi shing

through the Len Thomp-

son Trout Pond and Youth

Fishing Day. This is an im-

portant accomplishment

as Creasey and Street said

that it is important to have

young people to carry on

the traditions of Lacombe

Fish and Game.

“Traditionally anglers

and hunters have been at

the forefront of conserva-

tion,” said Creasey. “I don’t

expect that to change.”

He added that the more

people that get involved

with fi shing and hunting

at younger ages, the more

people there will be to con-

tinue traditions of conser-

vation when they are older.

Street agreed. He said

that introducing youth to

fi shing at a young age helps

instill the enjoyment of

that sport in children for

the rest of their lives.

[email protected]

FISH STOCKING – Seven-year-old Brayden Salomons carries a young Rainbow Trout and prepares to release it into the Len Thompson Trout Pond. Brian Vossen/Lacombe Express

Lacombe Fish and Game hosts annual youth event


EVENTSJoin us at Camp Curious for an

educational good time! We explore weekly themes through crafts, games, guest speakers, water play, exciting weekly fi eld trips and song! Our activities are targeted to explore and facilitate camp values as well as foster personal camper growth. Weeks 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, and 8 include Red Cross Swim-ming Lessons. Registration is underway. For more information, call Ashley at 403-885-4677, email [email protected] or visit the Blackfalds town website at www.blackfalds.com.

Drop in Pool Tournament runs every Saturday from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Lacombe Hotel.

Lacombe Farmers Market will be held every Friday morning from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Michener Park across from the golf course on Hwy 12. Every Friday morn-ing there will be vegetables, fruit, homemade baking and bread, crafts, jewelery, bird-houses, bedding plants, meats and more. Call 403-782-4772 for more information.

Pause Musicale - student con-certs will be held the fourth Friday of each month from noon to 12:30 p.m. at St. Andrews United Church (5226 51 Ave.)

Lacombe Writers Group - do you like to write? Would you like to share your work with other writers? Whether you write memoir, fi ction, poetry, or essays we would love to have you join us. We are a gentle encouraging group with writ-ers of different genres and we meet about every two weeks on Mondays at 7 p.m. It will be held at Calvary Evangelical Free Church (4619 C&E Trail). For information, call 403-885-4251.

Band of Brothers - Band of Broth-ers challenges men to an adven-ture: Reclaiming their hearts to God. It is a chance for men to be real about life and faith in a con-fi dential and informal setting. They meet Monday evenings at the Youth Unlimited building located in downtown Lacombe.

Love to sing? Hearts of Harmony, a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, is an a cap-pella chorus for Central Alberta women of all ages who love to sing and harmonize. Rehears-als are Monday nights from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Davenport Church of Christ (68 Donlevy Ave.) Join us any Monday night, you will be welcomed. Experience the joyful sound of four-part har-mony with a group of wonderful women. For more information, call Nancy at 403-357-8240, or our director, Sheryl @403-742-4218 or check out our web site at www.heartsofharmony.ca.

Coffee Time at the Lacombe Legion

runs every Wednesday morn-ing. Come join us for coffee. $2. Gatherings run from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Lacombe Legion.

Old-time dances run at the Red Deer Legion every Wednes-day evening. Smorg at 5 p.m. with dance at 7:30 p.m. Cover charge $6. Country music runs Friday and Saturday evenings 7 to 11 p.m. 403-342-0035.

Lacombe & District Garden Club’s annual Perennial Exchange and Garden Sale will be held June 6 from 3-7 p.m. at #33 Cameron Cl. in Lacombe. Bring some seeds, seedlings or divisions of your perennials to exchange for something new or just come out to see what great plants and garden accessories we’ll have for sale! All proceeds go to the Dorothy ‘Dot’ Adamson Schol-arship Fund. Phone Pamela at 403-782-5061 for more informa-tion. The Club also invites you to a tour of our members’ gardens on June 18th. Please meet at the

Lacombe Memorial Centre (5214-50th Ave) at 6:15 pm to join the tour. Refreshments and a pre-sentation by The Green Pantry will follow. Phone Pamela at 403-782-5061 for more information.

Making Mud Pies - messy treats you can make with kids and friends. We will be making treats like mud pies, smoothies, smoothie pops, and fruit kabobs. $20. The event takes place June 12th from 7 - 9 p.m. at 5005- 49th St.

Knit and Chat at The Crafty Lady on June 13. Come join us for three hours of knitting (or crochet-ing), chatting, laughing, and refreshments. $5 fee. Every

Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. at The Crafty Lady - 5009 50th St.

The grand opening of the Lacombe County Trail runs June 15 at 2 p.m. at the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Lacombe Research Centre. It’s hosted by Lacombe County and CARTS. There will be a barbecue, a few speeches and lots of time to enjoy the trail. Bring your family, friends and neighbours to enjoy the trail and the beauty it has to offer.

Thirtieth Antique Equipment Show – L.A. Vintage Machinery Club garage sale runs June 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the club building on the Central Alberta Agricultural Society Grounds.

Seminars

The Central Alberta Refugee Ef-fort (C.A.R.E.) offers opportu-nity for immigrants to practice speaking English in a fun way. Weekly conversation groups are organized at different times

in the coming months and are free for immigrants. Conversa-tion topics will help to promote orientation to Canadian culture and life in our community. For ESL Level 1 and 2 the sessions are held on Tuesdays from 10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; for ESL Level 3 and 4 on Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Location is the Immigrant Centre #202, 5000 Gaetz Ave. Contact Elzbieta at 403-346-8818 to register or for more information.

Lacombe Art Guild - the guild meets regularly on the second and third Tuesday of each month. A variety of workshops are provided for developing artists.

Membership is $15 per year. Contact Betty Peers at 403-782-9968 or blog lacombeart-clubwordpress.com. Meetings runs in LMC Credit Union Room at 5214 50 Ave. in Lacombe.

Clive TOPS - need help los-ing weight? Then join Take Off Pounds Sensibly. The next meeting is May 09 from 9-10:30 a.m. at the Clive Christian Fellowship Church.

Red Deer Celiac Support Group - our meetings are held the third Tuesday of the month at Sobeys South, 5111-22 St. in the Coffee Lounge at 7 p.m. Information on Celiac disease, symptoms, diag-nosing, gluten free diet, gluten free products, recipes, coffee and samples. Meetings for 2013 – June 18, Sept. 17, Oct. 15 and Nov. 19. May is National Celiac Aware-ness Month. Being awareness month. They would like to an-nounce the formation of Stettler Celiac Support Group, meeting in the Board room of the Stettler

Hospital, the fi rst Tuesday of the month. For information call Diane @ 403-742-0903 or Val @ 742-5217. For more informa-tion, in Red Deer, call Fay at 430-347-3248, Clarice 403-341-4351 or email Red [email protected] for information.

The Parkland Handweavers Guild meets the second Monday of the month (not July or August) at Sunnybrook Farm at 7 p.m. New and experienced weavers welcome. For more informa-tion contact [email protected], Darlene 403-749-3054, Margaret 403-346-8289, Amy at 403-309-4026.

Are you having problems with someone else’s drinking? We are an anonymous group of men and women who can offer encouragement and support. Call Al-Anon Family groups at 403-346-0320 for a list of meetings in Red Deer and the surrounding area.

Blackfalds United Church Youth Group takes place from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Fridays. Youth from Grade 4 up are welcome to attend. Check our web site at blackfaldsunited-church.com or phone 403-885-4780 for more information.

Air Force Association of Canada. The aims and objectives of the Association are to preserve and perpetuate the traditions of the Royal Canadian Air Force and to advocate a profi cient and well-equipped Air Force in Canada. 703 Wing in Red Deer provides a forum for serving and former participants in military and civil aviation to meet and enjoy the company of like-minded people. 703 Wing members meet at noon every second Saturday of the month at the ABC Country Restaurant, 2085 50th Ave. in Red Deer for a luncheon and business meeting. Contact President Al Low at 403-341-3253 or [email protected].

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous is a 12-step support group offering a solution for all forms of food addiction. No dues, fees or weigh-in. Central Alberta groups meet in Red Deer, Lacombe and Rimbey. For locations and dates, call Joanne at For more informa-tion, call 403-314-1972.

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My uncle Fred died recently, and

the world lost a truly kindhearted

man. His presence will be missed,

but his legacy of kindness will live

on.

His wasn’t the big-event, the

splashy show of doing something

good, the type of thing that dazzles

your mind but that you quickly

forget. His was the small, apt kind-

ness that warmed your heart and

snuggled into your memory. A kind

word. A smile. And often, just be-

ing there for you.

More than ever, we need kind-

ness. Our society is becoming more

aggressively competitive. Today,

it’s only winning that counts. How

you play the game only matters

when it helps you win the game.

We are entertained by violent ac-

tions and by violent language. It’s

the cutting comment and putdown

that get the applause.

These are not the types of be-

haviours that foster acceptance,

respect or trust, attributes that

are essential for social cohesion.

In other words, our social fabric

is fraying because aggression,

competitiveness and violence are

shredding our social bonds.

But we are not powerless. We

can do something to counteract the

shredding.

We can be kind.

It can be as easy and simple

as saying thank you. Whenever I

buy lunch from a fast food outlet,

I make a point of saying, “Thank

you for making my lunch.” Invari-

ably, they break out into a smile.

I’ve just made their day, in a posi-

tive way, and their smile warms my

heart.

We can practice random acts of

kindness. When we notice an at-

tractive outfi t, it’s easy to compli-

ment the person on their outfi t.

We can buy a few $5 gift certifi -

cates from a coffee shop and hand

them out at random. We can hold

the door open for someone, or

let someone who seems to be in a

hurry go ahead of us in line. We

can donate used books to a school

library or nursing home or seniors’

residence.

The idea for random acts of kind-

ness apparently started in 1982 in

Sausalito, California, when Anne

Herbert scrawled “Practice ran-

dom acts of kindness and senseless

acts of beauty” on a place mat. The

idea caught on because the act of

kindness benefi ts the giver as well

as the receiver.

Acts of kindness trigger good

feelings and reduce stress. An act

of kindness triggers the release

of dopamine (the feel-good neu-

rotransmitter) and oxytocin (the

social bonding hormone). It also

triggers the vagus nerve, whose ef-

fects are known as the relaxation

response.

And those are just the effects it

has on the giver and the receiver.

Each act of kindness re-weaves a

thread in our social fabric.

The idea of random acts of kind-

ness has grown to the point that

The Random Acts of Kindness

Foundation has its own web site

with ideas, information and re-

sources.

Remember, it doesn’t take a huge

effort or big dollars to be kind. A

kind word and a smile don’t cost a

penny and yet, they’re a priceless

gift.

Thank you, uncle Fred.

Troy Media columnist Anne McTavish is a confl ict coach and lawyer. Her book, Beyond Anger Management, is due for release shortly. Her column is distrib-uted through www.troymedia.com.

A bullying solutionIt’s about time.

The federal government

has pledged $250,000 to fund

a Red Cross anti-bullying

program through the De-

partment of Canadian Heri-

tage. While details of the

program are diffi cult to

fi nd and fairly vague at this

point, it seems the program

will see 2,400 youth aged 13

to 17 trained by Red Cross on

how to deliver anti-bullying

workshops.

Conrad Sauvé, secretary

general and CEO of the Ca-

nadian Red Cross, has said

that “The Red Cross has

been working for many years

in Canada to engage youth

and harness their leadership

to prevent bullying and ha-

rassment.”

This is a great plan. Not

only will it hopefully go to-

wards combating the grow-

ing problem that is bullying,

it will help make leaders out

of young people, something

we think everyone is in fa-

vour of.

There is also solid theory

being the program’s plan of

attack. Who better to tackle

the problem of bullying than

young people themselves?

Interestingly, Lacombe

recently beat the federal gov-

ernment to the punch in us-

ing such an approach. While

he was still at the helm of the

Lacombe Police Service, for-

mer Chief Gary Leslie asked

Grade 6 students at the an-

nual Mayor for a Day event

to help him devise an anti-

bullying strategy by sharing

their ideas on how to deal

with the problem.

It seems like a simple and

straightforward idea, but we

think that Lacombe should

be commended for getting

there before anyone else. As

Leslie said, the kids are the

ones this issue affects, they

should have some kind of

say in how it is dealt with.

In our opinion, it’s about

time someone actually tried

to get the kids themselves

involved in the fi ght against

bullying. Children have usu-

ally been the ones causing

and falling victim to bully-

ing, therefore it makes sense

that they should be involved

in the solution as well.

For years, we have tried

telling children about the

bullies, the bullied and the

bystanders. However, those

messages always came from

adults. Getting youth active-

ly involved in an anti-bully-

ing program is an approach

that hasn’t really been tried

until now.

In theory, having youth di-

rectly involved with working

towards a bullying solution

seems to be the most effec-

tive way to prevent bullying.

It’s a shame that it took so

long for someone to realize

this approach. Now, we can

only wait and hope that it

works.

A kind word and a smile don’t cost a penny

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One Lacombe area local

will be taking a vacation

thanks to a recent lottery

windfall.

John Beach was the most

recent monthly holiday

jackpot winner in the Al-

berta Heart & Stroke Foun-

dation’s Calendar Lottery.

Beach said he didn’t ex-

pect to win and never even

bothered checking winning

ticket numbers on the lot-

tery’s social media sites.

“I had forgotten all about

it,” said Beach.

Winners of the lottery

are typically notifi ed via

phone or mail.

However, after Beach’s

name was drawn for the

Victoria Day Holiday Jack-

pot of $12,000, Beach fi rst

learned of his good for-

tune when a friend from

Medicine Hat called to

congratulate him on win-

ning the money. “I didn’t

believe (my friend) so I had

to check it out,” said Beach.

Once learning that his

friend’s phone call was

no prank, Beach start-

ing thinking of where to

take his vacation. He said

he will be taking his fam-

ily to Disneyland using his

winnings. Beach said he

doesn’t often give to chari-

ties because he does not

enjoy being pestered for

money.

In the case of the Heart

and Stroke Calendar Lot-

tery however, Beach said

the price was right. He

bought a three-pack of the

calendars, gave one to his

children, one to his wife

and kept a third for him-

self. He said it was actually

his wife’s calendar that had

the winning ticket.

In the future, Beach will

most likely continue to

support the Heart & Stroke

Foundation by buying tick-

ets for the calendar lottery

as long as the price stays

reasonable, Beach said.

He added that he likes

the idea of a cash calendar

lottery over some other

fundraising lotteries be-

cause there is more you can

do with cash prizes.

Alberta Heart & Stroke

Foundation’s Calendar Lot-

tery announces one winner

of $3,000 each day as part of

the lottery.

In addition to the daily

$3,000 winner, there is

also a $10,000 weekly win-

ner each Friday, a $20,000

monthly winner the last

day of each month and a

$12,000 monthly Holiday

Jackpot winner on a differ-

ent holiday each month.

Funds raised by the

Heart & Stroke Founda-

tion’s calendar lottery go

towards such initiatives as

funding stroke research

and helping to promote

heart-healthy lifestyles.

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Zap! Theatre completed its fi ve show run of the musical

comedy Jitterbug Juliet on last month raising $10,221 for

the Christian Life Orphanage in Mwanza, Tanzania.

“It is absolutely phenomenal the amount of support this

project has garnered,” said Daniel Allers, general manag-

er and founder of Zap! Theatre. He added the funds gener-

ated by the play are impressive considering the group did

not charge a ticket price, but accepted admission by free

will offering. Zap! Theatre has been using its performanc-

es to raise money for the Christian Life Orphanage since

its inception in 2012. It has already raised enough funds to

build a proper dormitory for the orphanage.

Currentlythe 32 boys in the orphanage are living in a

three-bedroom house, said Allers. The dormitory is cur-

rently under construction and is near completion.

Zap! Theatre now hopes to use the money it raised from

its most recent production to furnish the dormitory with

bunk beds, mattresses and mosquito netting, as well as

covering operating costs of the facility.

The Christian Life Orphanage was started in 2005 by

Tanzanian couple Patrick and Bernice Mwanuti for street

orphans in Mwanza. The couple ran the orphanage out

of a three-bedroom home they owned, though they them-

selves lived in another building.

While Allers is the founder of Zap! Theatre and acts as

the organization’s manager, he said it is Debbie Zepick

who brought Christian Life Orphanage to his attention.

Zepick got involved with the orphanage after her son

came into contact with it during a side stop on his way to

Kilimanjaro from Burundi on a mission trip.

Meanwhile, to ensure all of the funds raised by their

shows go towards helping the orphanage, members of

ZAP! Theatre donate their own funds to cover the costs of

productions. Zepick said that she is impressed by this ded-

ication . “It’s amazing,” said Zepick. “This is a very unique

group of people. It’s humbling really.”

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Wolf Creek Public School’s $1.62 million defi cit for the

upcoming academic year is completely covered by re-

serves, offi cials said.

The school district’s operational reserves total $5.75

million, the capital reserves $2.64 million and the unre-

stricted net assets equal $317,467.

Roger Hall, assistant secretary-treasurer, projects $83

million in revenue and $84.8 million in expenditures.

“If we didn’t have the reserves and stuff to carry for-

ward and play with you’d see more reductions in staffi ng

and programming than what you’re seeing with this bud-

get,” said Joe Henderson, secretary-treasurer.

School boards across the province were hit by the pro-

vincial government’s budget and Hall said WCPS will see

a signifi cant decrease in funding. Provincial funding is

down $2 million and there’s a decrease of $179,000 from

the federal government as well.

Of the total defi cit, $805,000 comes from schools and in-

struction support. The school’s subgroup itself is actually

looking at a surplus of $130,079 while instruction support

runs a defi cit of $935,000.

“The $935,000 is primarily distributed in the inclusive

(education) area,” Hall explained.

“Right now we have allocation that’s available for inclu-

sive ed.”

WCPS carried a balance of $893,000 forward from spring

allocations; it was left as reserve. In the fall, Amber Hes-

ter, assistant superintendent of student services, will al-

locate the money to inclusive education students.

The transportation department is also running a defi cit.

The fuel rebate program was dissolved, which provided up

to $400,000.

“That was when gas was $1.10,” said Trustee Lorrie

Jess, who’s concerned how rising fuel prices will affect

that budget line.”

Hall added that is defi nitely one of the budget risks. “It

is something that could potentially occur.”

Hall is projecting an overall reduction in funding of

$290,200 for transportation.

Jurisdiction reserves took a $2 million hit; dropping

from $7.2 million to $5.7 million. Total revenues are also

down $2.3 million. Part of the decrease comes from the

lack of the fuel program as well as the Alberta Initia-

tive for School Improvement program, which equalled

$491,000.

However, not every area was hit. There were increases

in gifts and donations and mitigation funding.

Henderson said the mitigation funding is a new grant

to ease boards into the funding cuts made by the province.

The average teacher cost decreased, contributing to the

smaller defi cit.

Of the board’s total funding, 95% comes from the gov-

ernment and 80% of the total budget covers staffi ng alone.

“When anything has to change in a school you have to look

at cuts to staffi ng, basically,” said Hall.

WCPS in down almost 10 teachers and 30 non-certifi ed

staff members. There’s also a projected 90 students de-

crease for the 2013/14 budget said Hall. Enrolment de-

creases lead to funding decreases.

Hall added the expenditures for the district have also

decreased by $2.7 million.

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You have to understand

when people are

compatible and when

there just isn’t a spark.

Let this one go.

Gemini, you may have

to pull back your focus

on a problem in order

to see it in a new light.

Take some time away

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you can come back at

full strength.

A romantic relationship

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this week when you

have to come to a

compromise with your

partner.

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this week. Even when everyone seems to be going in another

direction, sometimes you just have to set your own course.

Virgo, while others

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handle the confusion

this week, you are

fully capable of multi-

tasking and making it

through unscathed.

Libra, you may feel

more emotionally

charged this week but

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with your head and not

your heart. A fi nancial

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reassessed.

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practical eye. Is this really the best answer

for the time being? Although you may

be leaning one way, you might want to

reconsider.

Sagittarius, you need

to get work done this

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continually distracted.

You might have to nip

this one in the bud

-- quickly.

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this person what they

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schedule.

An email or other

correspondence from

a past friend could stir

up feelings you weren’t

ready to deal with right

now, Aquarius. Put

this on the back burner

until you are ready.

Pisces, you are

more interested in

independence this

week than hanging out

in large groups. This

includes hanging out

with your spouse or

partner.

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TAURUSApr 21/May 21

GEMINIMay 22/Jun 21

CANCERJun 22/Jul 22

LEOJul 23/Aug 23

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LIBRASept 23/Oct 23

SCORPIOOct 24/Nov 22

SAGITTARIUSNov 23/Dec 21

CAPRICORNDec 22/Jan 20

AQUARIUSJan 21/Feb 18

PISCESFeb 19/Mar 20

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For the month of June, the City of Lacombe will be pro-

moting neighbourhoods to get together to plan and host

their own block parties however they want. Sonya Beau-

clair said the month-long promotion is a good excuse to

have some fun.

“Who doesn’t want to have a giant barbecue?”

To help residents host a successful party, the City of La-

combe has posted a fool–proof guide to block party plan-

ning on its web site. The guide includes everything nec-

essary to have a successful party such as forms for road

closures, check lists and even ideas for party games and

activities.

Beauclair said the block parties are a great way for resi-

dents to get to know their neighbours. It also builds stron-

ger, friendlier communities, she said.

“It’s nice to know your neighbours and be able to say

‘Hi’ and chat on the street.”

She added that block parties can help build safer com-

munities as well.

The more people know their neighbours and what goes

on in their neighbourhood, the more likely they are to spot

something that is out of place, she said.

There some extra incentives to host a block party this

year as well. Central Alberta Co-Op will be having a block

party pack prize draw for 40 buns, 40 burgers and a condi-

ments pack to help winners put on their next block party.

Beauclair said the draw will be held at the end of June.

Entries can be made at the Lacombe Farmer’s Market at

City Hall or via email to Beauclair.

While the City promotes June as block party month,

neighbourhoods are not limited to hosting get-togethers

at this time. As long as the proper permits are obtained,

block parties can actually be held any time of year, said

Beauclair.

Anyone hosting a block party is encouraged to send

feedback to the City of Lacombe about the event.

Photos are also more than welcome.

Copies of the block party planning guide can be found

online or received via an email request to Beauclair. Hard

copies of the guide can be picked up at City Hall.

For more information about block party month, visit

the City of Lacombe web site at www.lacombe.ca or email

Sonya Beauclair at [email protected].

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June means party time in Lacombe

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Central Alberta singer/songwriter/guitar-

ist Jamie Woodfi n continues to see his career

and musical creativity steadily build in mo-

mentum.

Word is spreading about the talented local

artist and he looks forward to a busy summer

and a recording stint in a Calgary studio later

this month.

“We’ve been writing and writing, and look-

ing at songs,” he explains, adding that col-

laborating with other songwriters has been a

creatively-rich season as well. He’s also look-

ing forward to teaming up with musicians

that have played with country singer Gord

Bamford, plus several experienced players

who are sure to lend plenty to the CD’s pro-

duction.

“We’re going to be putting out a few singles

that we are really going to push. It’s kind of a

guessing game at this point – you’ve just got

to try for it and see where it gets you.”

He’s also excited about a major gig lead-

ing into the Ponoka Stampede in late June as

well. Woodfi n and his band will be perform-

ing in the cabaret following the Jace Harty

Memorial PBR Bull Riding event on the eve-

ning of June 24.

It’s the key kick-off event for the Ponoka

Stampede, and tickets can be purchased

through Ticketmaster.

He’ll be featuring lots of his own original

material plus plenty of covers from the leg-

ends of classic country to popular modern

country singers such as Eric Church and Ja-

son Aldean. He particularly admires Church,

who he describes as one of the more modern

day ‘outlaw’ type of country singers. “I think

he will rise to become someone like a Merle

Haggard or a Waylon Jennings.”

Woodfi n, who is originally from Ponoka,

has long been drawn to making and perform-

ing music.

He fi rst picked up guitar when he was

about 13. A penchant for the drums and a

powerful singing voice soon surfaced as well.

Through high school, he played in a band

called The Dirties that were refi ning their

own unique punk/rock sound.

It took a little bit of getting used to when it

came to performing, but Woodfi n soon found

himself comfortable onstage.

“I remember the (initial) fear in playing,

but when all was said and done the rush we

felt after the fact.” During his years with The

Dirties, the band produced an EP featuring

songs that were written by the group. “I was

probably 14 or 15 years of age when I started

writing.”

As their high school years wound down,

band members started going their separate

ways. Woodfi n kept playing but it took awhile

before he found other musicians he felt com-

fortable teaming up with after being with

such a tight group for so long. A career in

music wasn’t what he opted for at the time,

but as he began increasingly busy in con-

struction, his passion for songwriting and

performing never waned.

And as he grew older, Woodfi n also began

to fi nd country music extremely compelling.

It was also back in 2009 that a trip to Nash-

ville proved something of a turning point.

Visiting sites like the Grand Ole Opry and

just soaking up the magic and history that

are intrinsic to ‘Music City’ helped to further

cement his devotion to his songwriting/per-

forming goals in the country genre.

He’s enjoyed watching his musical goals

come to fruition, and is thrilled with the op-

portunities that continually surface. Con-

necting with audiences provide all the inspi-

ration he needs to stay focused on honing his

skills as well.

“When you play a show and you can see the

effect on audience members – or when some-

one comes up to you after and tells you how

much they enjoyed it,” he adds, refl ecting on

what he loves about his craft. “If I could be

onstage almost every night, that’s where I

would want to be.”

Meanwhile, Woodfi n is clearly devoted to

his craft and grateful for the opportunity to

share it anytime with audiences.

Ultimately, it’s all about being real and

Woodfi n has no trouble being open and au-

thentic about his own life and experiences.

“It seems like every show that we do leads

us to another event,” he says, clearing relish-

ing every moment of the journey.

“So it’s kind of a stepping stone game.”

[email protected]

Local artist gears up for studio stints and summer gigs

OPEN DOORS - Central Alberta musician Jamie Woodfi n is gearing up for several ap-pearances including a major gig at this year’s Ponoka Stampede. He and his band are also heading into the studio this month. photo submitted

No slowing down for Central Alberta singer/songwriter Jamie Woodfi n


Whether it was for love of air-

planes, love of cars, or just

wanting to be fed, Lacombe

Flying Club’s Annual Fly-In Drive-In

Breakfast was the place to be this past

weekend.

Despite somewhat poor weather, hun-

dreds fl ocked to the Lacombe Airport

for breakfast and a chance to see all

kinds of aircraft and vintage automo-

biles. Organizer Ron Wright said that

the Lacombe Flying Club is extremely

grateful for the locals’ support of the

event and the club itself.

“We really appreciate the support of

the town,” said Wright.

This year, numbers were down some-

what at the Fly-in Drive-in Breakfast,

as cloudy skies and rainy weather pre-

vented a lot of planes from fl ying into

the airport. Wright said at most, 30 or

so planes touched down for the event.

However, the annual breakfast has seen

as many as 80 aircraft come in for the

event when fl ying conditions have been

more favourable, added Wright.

Not everyone who attended the

breakfast fl ew in or came for the planes

though. Lovers of vintage automobiles

also had a chance to see some classic

cars courtesy of the Central Alberta

Vintage Auto Club who stopped by on

their way to another event, said Wright.

All kinds of aircraft could be seen at

the airport on Saturday as well. Every-

thing from home-built to vintage air-

craft could be seen at the annual break-

fast, he added.

Lacombe Flying Club’s Fly-in Drive-

in Breakfast is very valuable to the

strength of the Club as it build camara-

derie, said Wright. He said the event also

gives people a chance to speak to pilots

and learn more about the planes and

other aircraft as well.

“I think it promotes aviation,” said

Wright.

When the Lacombe Airport was fi rst

built, it was locals who raised the funds

for its construction, said Wright. To

thank the community for its support,

the Lacombe Flying Club started the

Fly-in Drive-in Breakfast in 1964, he

added.

Today, it continues simply as tradi-

tion. On a good day, Wright said the Club

will feed as many as 1,600 people. On a

poor day, the Club still manages about

500, he added.

Wright stressed again how apprecia-

tive the Lacombe Flying Club is for the

support of the community. He added

that many of the Flying Club’s mem-

bers are not pilots, but volunteer with

the Club simply because they see the

importance of the Club and the value of

the Lacombe Airport.

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hhe hther i it was ffor llove off iair-

planes, love of cars, or just

wanting to be fed, Lacombe

Flying Club’s Annual Fly In Drive In

However, thhe annuall bbreakfkfast hhas seen

as many as 80 aircraft come in for the

event when fl ying conditions have been

more favourable added Wright

Lacombe Flying Club promotes aviation through annual breakfast

Photos and story by Brian Vossen/Lacombe Express

AIRBORNE – A vintage Piper Aircraft prepares for take-off after fl ying in to visit the Lacombe Flying Club’s annual Fly-in Drive-in Breakfast.

HEAD TURNER – This custom built 1926 roadster was one of the more outlandish vehicles at the Fly-in Drive-in Breakfast.

CHARGER EVOLUTION – This classic black Dodge Charger is very different from today’s models of the same make.

MOON CAR – Built in St. Louis, this 1926 Model 660 Moon owned by Harley Hand of Lacombe features an upholstered rear seat that becomes useable when the deck lid is opened fully.


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The best offence is a good defense.

While some might say the opposite is

true, the strategy certainly seemed to work

for the Blackfads Pee Wee Warriors when

they defeated the Red Deer Chiefs B1 Team

6 - 2 last month at home.

Blackfalds also played the Chiefs B2

Team on June 5th but no results were

available at press time.

“When they play defensively, they seem

to do really well,” said Coach Jason Niko-

lai. He added that good goaltending, strong

defense and strong passing are the key

strengths that have helped the Warriors

have such a successful season.

That season is coming to an end with

only one game left in regular play. It has

been a good one for the team as the War-

riors have played well in regular and ex-

hibition play. The Warriors took gold at a

recent Okotoks tournament and the team

boasts an 8-1-1 regular season record,

which will make them a strong contender

in playoffs.

“We’ve been improving all year,” said

Nikolai. He added that the team is known

for playing well under pressure.

“I fi nd that when we go to tournaments,

they play even better.”

Even though Blackfalds has a smaller

pool of players to draw from, the Warriors

have proven that they can compete with

larger centres. Nikolai said that this is true

even though his team has a wide variety of

experience in its players.

“We’ve got everybody from kids that

have played for seven or eight years to

players that this is their fi rst year play-

ing,” said Nikolai.

Coach Randy Trevors said that the key

to overcoming this disadvantage is prac-

tice.

“It’s all in the practicing,” said Trevors.

“You’ve got to show the kids what they

are doing well and what they are doing

wrong.”

He added that, while this style of coach-

ing develops a strong team, it isn’t enough.

He said that it is also necessary to have

the players respect coaches and to respect

them in return.

It is a relationship Trevors said exists on

the Warriors bench.

While defense is one of the Warriors

greatest strengths, it is still something the

team will need to continuously work at if

they want to do well in playoffs. Trevors

said that lacrosse is a high scoring game

and that makes defense all the more im-

portant. He added that the team’s defense

could always do with a little more disci-

pline, as the players tend to get lax after

scoring a few goals.

Trevors added that passing, another

strength for the team, will save the War-

riors from having to do a lot of running in

post-season games.

“Lacrosse is a very face-paced game.”

As with most sports, conditioning is im-

portant in lacrosse.

Trevors said this is another strength

that the team has and one they are con-

stantly working on.

“The kids are really good at condition-

ing. You don’t even have to tell them. They

go out, they do their workouts and get

ready for the game.”

The Blackfalds Pee Wee Warriors next

game is 6:30 p.m. on June 6 at the Black-

falds Multiplex.

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The Blackfalds Pee Wee Warriors land the gold

WINNING TEAM - The Blackfalds Pee Wee Warriors are all smiles after they took gold at a tournament in Okotoks last month. photo submitted


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Lacombe martial artists have had a

strong fi nish to the year.

Last month, 45 students from Lacombe

Karate and Kickboxing competed in the

35th Annual Western Canadian Karate

Championships, hosted by Cheney’s Zen

Karate & Kickboxing in Red Deer.

It was a strong wrap to the season -

which is mostly dormant for the summer

months - as the students brought home 37

medals.

Sensei Clint Robison, head instructor

of Lacombe Karate and Kickboxing, said

that his students earned their successes

through hard work and dedication. He said

that he had been training with students

for upwards of a month to prepare for the

tournament.

“Because of the time you have invested

in them, you are going to have a better re-

sult in the long run,” said Robison.

Robison said that martial arts is fun, but

it takes a great deal of dedication and disci-

pline to succeed. He said that he is proud to

share in the achievements of his students

knowing how much effort they have put

into them.

Two students in particular placed well

in the tournament. Both Tymen Green and

Peter Narapakone came home from the

tournament with two gold medals each,

both of them placing fi rst for their division

in the kata and sparring events.

The Western Canadian Karate Champi-

onships is the best-attended tournament

Lacombe Karate and Kickboxing partici-

pates in all year.

Robison said about a third of his 160

students compete in the tournament and

he has about 20 students that compete in

other tournaments year round.

He added that students at Lacombe Ka-

rate and Kickboxing are highly encour-

aged to compete, but it is not mandatory.

“I emphasize that I want them to com-

pete so they can get experience and grow

as martial artists.”

He added that the more ambitious of

his competitors compete in tournaments

in Calgary, Edmonton, sometimes even

Saskatchewan in addition to the Red Deer

tournament.

[email protected]

INSPIRATION – Ian and Sarah Pollock show off the medals they won at the 35th AnnualWestern Canadian Karate Championships. photo submitted

Lacombe Karate and Kickboxing brings home hardware


First Man-Up Basketball Challenge a successPhotos and story by Brian Vossen/Lacombe Express

LET THE GAMES BEGIN Alberta Conference President Kenneth Wiebe,

Pastor Lyle Notice, Olympian Gerald Kazanowski and CUC Vice-President for Academic Administra-tion Joy Fehr cut an offi cial NBA net in place of a

ribbon to kick off the Challenge.

DODGER – Akeem Ambrose winds his way through opponents during a scrimmage at the event.

Lacombe recently played host to

the fi rst annual Man-Up Bas-

ketball Challenge.

Presented by the Alberta Confer-

ence of the Seventh-Day Adventist

Church in partnership with the U.S.

Consulate and CUC, the event was a

four-day camp designed to help play-

ers improve their basketball but also

help players learn to use their skills on the

court in other areas of life as well.

Players were broken up into teams and

played a tournament during the camp as

well where the Blue Team were crowned

the champions, being the fi rst ever

players to lay claim to the Man-Up

Basketball Challenge Trophy.

Man-Up featured much more

than basketball. Basketball greats

Gerald Kazanowski and Jerome

Williams took part in the Man-Up

Basketball challenge by sharing

their knowledge of the sport with

the younger players. Not only that,

but Williams and Kazanowski also

did some speaking and told play-

ers of life lessons they had learned

through sport.

The Man-Up Basketball Challenge

began the morning of May 30 with a

‘net-cutting’ ceremony in place of a rib-

bon cutting. Guest speakers such as Alberta

Conference President Kenneth Wiebe, CUC

Vice-President Joy Fehr and Kazanowski.

On June 2, the camp concluded with the

presentation of the Man-Up Challenge

trophy, medals to the top two teams in

the tournaments and awards to recog-

nize the tournament MVP and other

players of special signifi cance.

About 50 players participated in this

year’s Challenge. While most of the

players were local, some players came from as far

away as Yellowknife.

[email protected]

FOCUSED – Zion Notice sports a look of determination as he sets himself up for a layup shot.

VICTORIOUS – The blue team poses with medals and coaches after being crowned gold medal champions of the fi rst ever Man-Up Basketball Challenge.


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providing quality energy construction solutions”

Landcore Technologies Inc. is a leading provider of

Rathole and Pile Driving services throughout

Western Canada. We are currently seeking a

full-time Journeyman or 3rd/4th Year Heavy Duty Mechanic for our Ponoka

location. We offer competitive wages with an

excellent benefi ts plan. Duties will include, but are

not limited to:- Heavy Truck and Trailer maintenance and repair- Light Duty Pick-up maintenance and repair- CVIP inspection-Heavy off-road equipment maintenance and repair

Candidates should own their own tools, class 5 drivers license, Heavy

Duty Trade Certifi cation. Experience in welding and fabrication an asset (but

not necessary). Successful candidates should excel in oral communication skills,

problem solving, and working with others.To apply, either email

resumes to [email protected] or fax to

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Restaurant/Hotel 820

LACOMBE SUBWAYhas a permanent-part time

position available,35 hours/wk.

Must be willing to workany shift.† No experience

necessary.† Wage is $12.00/hr.

Apply in person to:#1 4730 51st Avenue or

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Sales &Distributors 830

STETTLER SALES & RENTALS LTD.

is seeking a F/T PERMANENT

COUNTER SALES PERSON.

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customer relationship skills. Previous counter

experience and equipment or construction related experience will be an

asset. We offer competitive wage and

benefi t packages. To join our team please fax resume to 403-742-8777

or email [email protected]

Trades 850ELECTRICAL APPRENTICE

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Fax resume to 403-347-5745

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manteling. Must be physically fi t. HD Mechan-ic or equivelant experience

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needed. Apply to: [email protected]

INDUSTRIAL painter required for a sandblasting & painting shop. Must pass

drug/substance testing. Fax resume to 403-340-3800

JOURNEYMAN H.D.MECHANIC req’d immed. for very busy heavy equip. sales lot in Innisfail. Wage range $25. - $35/hr depending

on exp. Fax resume to 403-227-5701 or email:

[email protected]

NEEDED F/T Service Personfor after sales service and

set up of manufactured and modular home. Must

have exp. in roofi ng, siding, fl ooring, drywall, paint etc.,

Competitive wages and health plan avail. Apply to James at M & K Homes,

403-346-6116

SIDING INSTALLER with or without trailer & tools. F.T. year round

work, must have truck and 2 yrs. exp. 90 cents - $1 per sq.ft. 403-358-8580

Western Masonry Structures

F/T bricklayers and Laborers. Must have own

transportation. Fax resume to 403-340-0762

or email resume [email protected]

Trades 850

Petrofi eld Industries is accepting resumes for: Assembly Department:

Industrial Painters, Electrical Technicians;

and Labourers. Our Company has an

enthusiastic, fast paced working environment with

advancement for motivated individuals,

and an excellent benefi t package. Please forward

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WATER WELLDRILLERS HELPERwith class 3, air. All safety

tickets required.Meal and Accommodationprovided when out of town.

Fax resume with driversabstract: 403-748-3015

Truckers/Drivers 860CLASS 1 drivers req’d for

fl at deck work. Steady year round work. Benefi ts, exc.

wages and safety bonuses. Successful

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DRIVER with clean Class 1 or Class.2. Bus driver or semi driver exp. preferred Must be availl eves. and wknds. Looking for both

P/T & F/T Fax resume to 347-4999

or email to:[email protected]

F/T TRUCK drivers req’d. Minimum Class 5 with air and clean abstract. Exp.

preferred. In person to Key Towing 4083-78 St. Cres.

Red Deer.

Misc.Help 880

4C’S TRAILERS in Lacombe is HIRING! We are looking for a general

labourer/trailer technician. Previous mechanical/trailerexperience preferred, and ability to do heavy lifting. Benefi ts after 3 months,

full time Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.Starting wage is

$14-$16/hr. Email resume to [email protected]

or call 403-782-4879

Academic ExpressADULT EDUCATION

AND TRAINING

FALL START• Community Support

Worker• Women in Trades• Math and Science in

the Trades• GED classes days/

evening

Gov’t of Alberta Funding may be available.

403-340-1930www.academicexpress.ca

X-STATICIS NOW ACCEPTINGAPPLICATIONS FOR

FEMALE pat downperson req.’d in bar.

No exp. necessary. Apply in person after 3 pm.

F/T sales and customer service associate, bilingual French/English an asset.

Hourly wage plus benefi ts. email:

[email protected]

Misc.Help 880

CALNASH TRUCKING LTDPONOKA, ALBERTA

REQUIRES:Dispatcher PositionResponsibilities include:Coordinating equipment

and personnel for rig moves and service work.

Computer skills and knowledge of the trucking industry, drilling rigs and

oilfi eld equipment, transportation rules and regulations would be an

asset. Will train right candidate.

Guaranteed hours. Experience preferred.Competitive wages and

benefi t packages included. Fax resume to:

403-783-3011 email: [email protected] individuals selected

for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls.

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

Fluid Experts Ltd. Is seeking to hire Shop Hand for our Red Deer location. This position is a fulltime and is a salary

based position with company benefi ts. Duties include maintain shop and

inventories, loading of trucks with fl uid products

and blending of KCl products in shop. This is a 24 hr on call basis position

when on duty. Ideal candidate will have a

mechanical aptitude with a class 1 license with fl uid hauling experience. Fax resume w/all tickets and

current drivers abstract to: 403-346-3112 or email to: roger@fl uidexperts.com

IN SERVICE SHOP, exp’d with farm equipment and the ability to weld. Apply

fax 403-341-5622

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED

For afternoon delivery

once per week

In the towns of:

BlackfaldsLacombePonokaStettler

Call Rick for more info 403-314-4303

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED

To deliver theSYLVAN LAKE

NEWS & CENTRAL AB LIFE

1 day a week.

Please call Debbie at 403-314-4307

Misc.Help 880

Trail Appliances has alwaysoffered excellence in sales, delivery, customer service,

and after-sales support. The Company is currently looking to fi ll the following

positions at ourRed Deer location.†

CONTRACT SALESADMINISTRATOR

P/T CUSTOMERSERVICE REP

Trail offers excellenttraining and a competitive compensation and benefi t package. Start your career

with a well known andrespected company,

become a member of the successful Trail team by

applying in person to: Chris Sturdy in person at 2823 Bremner Avenue.

Security checks will be conducted on successful

candidates.

Business Services#1000 - #1430

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

Contractors 1100BLACK CAT CONCRETE

Garage/patios/rv pads sidewalks/driveways Dean 403-505-2542

CONCRETE???We’ll do it all...

Call E.J. Construction Jim 403-358-8197 or Ron 403-318-3804

MAMMA MIA !! Soffi t, Fascia & Eaves.

403-391-2169

Eavestroughing1130GUTTERS CLEANED & REPAIRED. 403-391-2169

HandymanServices 1200GREYSTONE Handyman

Services. Reasonable rates. Ron, 403-396-6089

MassageTherapy 1280

ASIAN Executive Touch Exclusive for men. Open 9

am - 6 pm. Mon. - Fri. 5003-50 St. 403-348-5650

Misc.Services 12905* JUNK REMOVAL

Property clean up 340-8666

IRONMAN Scrap Metal Recovery is picking up

scrap again! Farm machin-ery, vehicles and industrial.

Serving central Alberta. 403-318-4346

Moving &Storage 1300

BOXES? MOVING? SUPPLIES? 403-986-1315

Painters/Decorators1310

PAINTING BY DAVEInterior, Exterior, New

Construction. Comm/Indust.2 Journeyman w/over 50 yrs exp. %15 discount for seniors. Free estimates.All work guaranteed. We

carry WCB & Liability Insurance. 403-307-4798

Buy & Sell#1500 - #1990

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

Auctions 1530Moving Auction

SaleFor LEN & MARION

MCARTHUR& guest consignersSunday June 9/13

Time 10 a.m.219 -1 St. Huxley

AB Watch for signs

Yard & garden items, Troy bilt snowblower, Bolens ride on lawnmower, Gas weedeater, 4- 12 ft. steel

gates, 3pth blades, Collectibles, Household

& Furniture, Tools. Just too much to mention. The McArthur’s have

lived in Huxley for over 30 years & now have

moved into Three Hills, everything must go... Lots of misc. items

Sale is subject to additions and deletions. 5% admin

fee applies.. Lunch available.. “No Cheques”.. Visa, Mastercard, Debit. And Good old cash.. See

U all out at the sale..PILGRIM AUCTION

403-556-5531 www.auctionsales.ca

Firewood 1660FIREWOOD. Pine, Spruce,

Poplar. Can deliver1-4 cords. 403-844-0227

Now Offering Hotter, Cleaner BC Birch. All Types. P.U. /

del. Lyle 403-783-2275

GardenSupplies 168015’ LAUREL LEAF WILLOW6-8’ NORTHWEST POPLAR

& BROOK POPLARBeautiful trees. You dig.

Please phone 403-302-1919

HouseholdAppliances 1710WHIRLPOOL washer and dryer 6 yrs. old, $600/pair, highchair $50, playpen $50 all like new 403-304-9610

StereosTV's, VCRs 1730MAGNAVOX am/fm radio with cassette player $20 .

***SOLD***

Misc. forSale 1760

COMPUTER Chair, $20; Corner computer stand,

$20; 403-986-2849

NEW twin fi tted and fl at sheet set, pillowcase, cream, 80% cotton $15 403-309-7787

ROMAN STACK RUSTICDECORATIVE BRICKS.

57 of them at $1.50 each. 403-346-6058

MusicalInstruments1770

GUITAR, Black Segovia, like new. $150. 403-343-0858

Cats 1830KITTENS

TO GIVE AWAY.403-597-9243

Dogs 1840SHELTIES

4M, 1F, vet checked, ready to go $500/ea.

403-722-3204 846-0198

SportingGoods 1860WORLD famous, 2 com-partment, 4 man, RUBBER RAFT. Can attach motor to back. Used only once. $200. 403-343-0858

Your Ad could be HERE

AdvertisingWorks!

The Classifieds Are the Cat’s Meow.

Area shoppers know the Classifieds are the purr-fect place to find a

bargain. In the Classifieds, you can track down deals on everything from

collectibles to cuddly kittens. It’s easy to place an ad or find the items you want and it’s used by hundreds

of area shoppers every day. The Classifieds Are the Cat’s Meow.

Meow!


Agricultural#2000 - #2290

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

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

BLACK ANGUS YEARLING BULLSQuiet disposition, quality

genetics and semen tested Vaccinated.. Also 2 yr. old

avail. George Lane 403-885-5732 or Ross Lane

403-860-2973

BLACK ANGUS YEARLING BULLSQuiet disposition, quality

genetics and semen tested Vaccinated.. Also 2 yr. old

avail. George Lane 403-885-5732 or Ross Lane

403-860-2973

KIKO and Spanish billy goat, 2 yrs. old

780-877-2255

LIMOUSIN Bulls Polled Red and black two year olds and yearlings. Semen tested. Combest Limousin Farm. (403)742-5211

2 YEAR OLD BLACKANGUS BULL FOR SALE. Semen tested, halter broke

& ai sire. 403-540-5951

YEARLING polled Here-ford and Shorthorn bulls.

Semen tested guaranteed, Lucky Springs Farms,

Rocky Mountain House 403-845-5239 View our

bulls online atwww.luckyspringsfarms.com

Horses 2140WANTED: all types of

horses. Processing locally in Lacombe weekly.

403-651-5912

Grain, FeedHay 2190ROUND hay bales. Cheap Free delivery. Self unload-

ing. No Sunday calls Please. 403-843-6380

SeedGrain 2200CERTIFIED seed for sale:

Busby barley, Sundre barley, Jordan oats, Guar-anteed, fully tested. Greg Jones, Magic Seed Farm

403-704-6277 or 403-783-6495

For Rent#3000 - #3200

Acreages/Farms ..............3010Houses/Duplexes ............3020Condos/Townhouses........3030Manufactured Homes ......3040Four Plexes/Six Plexes ....3050Suites ..............................3060Cottages/Seasonal ..........3070Roommates Wanted ........3080Rooms for Rent................3090Motels/Hotels ..................3100Offices ..............................3110Stores/Commercial ..........3120Industrial ..........................3130Warehouse Space............3140Garage Space..................3150Storage Space ................3160Land ................................3170Pasture ............................3180Mobile Lot ........................3190Misc. for Rent ..................3200

Wanted to Rent#3250 - #3390

Acreages/Farms ..............3255Houses/Duplexes ............3260Suites ..............................3270Rooms..............................3280Manufactured Homes ......3290Housesitting Wanted ........3300Garage Space..................3310Storage Space ................3320Stores/Commercial ..........3330Office Space ....................3340Industrial ..........................3350Warehouse Space............3360Resorts & Cottages..........3370Pasture/Land....................3380Mobile Lot ........................3390

Houses/Duplexes 3020

3 bdrm. house in Lacombe, 1 bath, fenced yard, workshop, garden

shed, $1100/mo. SD same, utils. not incld.

403-391-6512

Condos/Townhouses3030ALIX: 2 bdrm. 1 bath, 5 appls, shows like new. $1000 + utils. Avail. June 1, 403-341-9974

Suites 3060AVAIL. July 1st. Large 1

bdrm. on 3rd fl r w/balcony, new reno’s, 6 appls. $775/mo.

$750 DD. Free water & heat. Close to parks/trails, Call Don (780) 554-2870.

Suites 3060 IN VILLAGE of ELNORA, reno’d, 3 bdrm. bsmt., no

pets, avail. immed, $895/mo. incl. all utils,

403-348-6594

RoommatesWanted 3080

MATURE responsible female to share fully

furnished owner occupied townhouse in Anders.

$525 SD. $525 rent, all inclusive, n/s, no pets

403-963-1229

MATURE responsible female to share fully

furnished owner occupied townhouse in Anders.

$525 SD. $525 rent, all inclusive, n/s, no pets

403-963-1229

Real Estate#4000 - #4190

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

Farms/LandWanted 4080

WANTED: Farm land in the Lacombe/Ponoka area for buyers. Call Lyle Nielsen,

C21 Advantage Realty 403-358-8002

ManufacturedHomes 4090

MOBILE to be moved. 1998 Moduline 16x76. 3 bdrm., 2 bath, 7 appls. New fl ooring, skylight. $75,000 obo. 403-506-9128

ManufacturedHomes 4090

MOBILE to be moved. 1998 Moduline 16x76. 3 bdrm., 2 bath, 7 appls. New fl ooring, skylight. $75,000 obo. 403-506-9128

Cottages/ResortProperty 4130

RAYMOND SHORES GULL LAKE,

2012 Park model home, on professionally landscaped

lot. Fully furnished. Too many extras to list.

403-350-5524 for details.

Financial#4400 - #4430

Investments ......................4410Money Wanted ................4420Money to Loan ................4430

MoneyTo Loan 4430

MORTGAGES AVAIL.on all types of real estate in-

cluding raw land and acreages. Bruised credit and self employed wel-come. Fast approvals

Ron Lewis 403-819-2436

Transportation#5000-5300

Automotive Services ........5010Antique & Classic Autos ....5020Cars ..................................5030SUV’s................................5040Trucks ..............................5050Heavy Trucks....................5060Vans/Buses ......................5070Motorcycles ......................5080Campers ..........................5090Motorhomes......................51005th Wheels........................5110Holiday Trailers ................5120Tent Trailers ......................5130Utility Trailers ....................5140ATV’s ................................5150Boats & Marine ................5160Snowmobiles ....................5170Tires, Parts & Accessories ......................5180Auto Wreckers ..................5190Vehicles Wanted ..............5200Car/Truck Rental ..............5210Recreational VehicleRental ..............................5220Trailer Rental ....................5230Misc. Automotive ..............5240RV’s ..................................5300

Antique &Classic Autos50201966 FORD Thunderbird 2 dr., 390 V8, 4 BL. dual

exhaust, good body. 403-506-7567

Cars 5030

2009 FORD MUSTANG Shelby GT 500 16163 kms lthr., $39888. 403-348-8788

Sport & Import

2009 DODGE VIPER SRT ACR replica 28000 kms., $74,888. 403-348-8788

Sport & Import

2007 MERCEDES BENZ B200 FWD $8888

403-348-8788 Sport & Import

2007 BUICK ALLURECX FWD, $7888

403-348-8788 Sport & Import

2006 NISSAN MAXIMA SEFully loaded, heated steer-

ing wheel, fast car. Only 89,000 kms. REDUCED $12,000 403-304-5860

2006 NISSAN MAXIMA SEFully loaded with heated steering wheel, fast car. Only 89,000 kms. Asking $14,000 403-304-5860

2005 MINI COOPER lthr.,5 spd, 77596 kms, $17888403-348-8788 Sport & Import

Cars 5030

2005 BMW Z-4 3.0i6 speed, lthr., $22,888

348-8788 Sport & Import

1966 CADILLAC DeVille $9888. 403-348-8788

Sport & Import

SUV's 5040

2008 JEEP Commander hemi, sunroof, Quadra-Drive, nav $18,888 403-348-8788

Sport & Import

2006 GMC Envoy Denali, white, grey leather int. loaded,

very clean, 205,000 km. $8995 obo. 403-343-2218 day, 403-886-2411 evngs.

2005 INFINITI FX 35 AWDsunroof, leather, $18,888. 348-8788 Sport & Import

2005 BUICK Rendezvous awd 146,000 kms. exc.

cond. $7800 obo 403-783-2364

2004 LAND ROVER Free-lander sunroof, lthr., $8888403-348-8788 Sport & Import

Trucks 5050

2004 F150 4X4 SupercrewLoaded,†leather, console

shift, sunroof, $6950***SOLD***

Trucks 50501997 F150 4x4 Lariet loaded, exc. cond, low kms. 403-550-1835

VansBuses 5070

1 ORIGINAL Dodge Boogie van $500, in good

running order 780-877-2255

Motorcycles 50802005 HD Road King Cus-tom 1 owner, mint cond,

32,000 kms, chrome everywhere, black cherry, wide passenger seat, great cruiser, selling due to buy-

ing 2013 Road King $18,000 403-391-0293 [email protected]

Motorhomes 5100

2005 GULF STREAM1 Owner, N/S, no pets. $66,000. 30,000 km.

780-372-2079

1995 BARTH Regal Class A 31’ wide-body coach on 1994 Ford chassis-460 gas engine; 28,150 miles/one owner/smoke free/ fully

equip.. Exc. cond. No GSTReduced to $32,900. Ed (403) 783-3430.

FifthWheels 5110

2011 FIFTH WHEELHeartland/Elkridge Model27RLSS; Used less than

20 nights; One Slide; Queen Bed;3 pc ensuite

$25,900. Call Ron at 403-357-7115

2007 Wilderness29ft, Jack and Jill bunks,

13ft slide, spotless, $14,900. 403-896-4023

2000 KIT Companion LGX hardwall, large slide, new tires, very clean $13,800 obo 403-783-2364

FifthWheels 5110

1999 35’ DUTCHMEN pulled 600 kms., a.t., heat & air, full bath w/tub in main bdrm, 1/2 bath w/dbl. bunks at rear, 14’ pushout kitchen/living, sleeps 8, exc. cond., n/s, no pets, clean, lots of storage, stove and fridge, $9500 403-227-6442 304-5894

1997 TRAVELLAIRE Prestige 265, clean, well kept, back kitchen w/sunshine ceiling, electric front jacks, back tow hitch $8000. 887-6295

HolidayTrailers 51202010 23’ CREEKSIDE se-lect model, used by retired seniors 3 summers, per-manently parked, but can move. Large deck and utility shed. 780-312-2567

2003 OUTBACK 25’ lite weight, white int., exc. cond., 2 doors w/slide, $10,700 403-391-8806

Boats &Marine 5160

1977 CHAMPION Toba, command bridge, 26’ twin OMC gas motors, needs some work, on tandem trailer. Trailer used very

little. 780-910-7024

Tires, PartsAcces. 5180D & G 5th wheel hitch c/w rails, vented tailgate $300;

chrome grill guard w/rubber bumpers,

$250 403-309-2066 391-2161

AutoWreckers 5190RED’S AUTO. Free Scrap Vehicle & Metal Removal. We travel. May pay cash for vehicle. 403-396-7519

VehiclesWantedTo Buy 5200

A1 RED’S AUTO. Free scrap vehicle & metal

removal. We travel. AMVIC approved. 403-396-7519

Where you want, when you want.

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Advertise your service or business here for 3 weeks and

receive the 4th week ABSOLUTELY FREE

Call 403.782.5303

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[email protected]

Have you met your Lacombe Express Sales Representative?

Davina

JOURNEYMAN AUTO TECHNICIAN TO START IMMEDIATELY

This position involves all internal reconditioning of Innisfail & Sylvan Truck Ranch vehicles for resale. No retail work. We have a great shop, with great equipment. If you want to work great hours and earn an excellent income with an excellent benefits package, apply now.

To apply, contact Wayne or Daryl at 403-227-4456 for an interview. Or send your

resume to [email protected]

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Careers

For their Ponoka & Lacombe locationsClass 1 or Class 3 required

Inland Concrete Ltd Requires

DRIVERSNo experience required. Will train suitable candidates.

Please fax resume to: 403-782-3134ATTN: Leonard

or for more information call Leonard 403-588-2834

M & M SERVICESComplete Janitorial Services,

Construction Clean Ups, Floor Stripping and Wax, Carpet Cleaning,

Low Rates

Contact: Selvin and Guadalupe MoralesPhone: 403-392-2801

Email: [email protected]

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Close to 11,000 ‘Keep Michener

Open’ petition signatures have

been collected since signature

collection began just eight weeks

ago.

“This is a major milestone in

the fi ght to keep the Michener

Centre in Red Deer open for the

125 vulnerable individuals who

have called it home for decades,”

said AUPE Vice-President Jason

Heistad.

“Keep Michener Open volun-

teers have collected 10,990 signa-

tures so far. The vast majority of

signatures are coming from Red

Deer and more signatures are

being gathered every single day.

Signature collection will contin-

ue throughout the summer.

“Red Deer’s Progressive Con-

servative MLAs Mary Anne

Jablonski and Cal Dallas should

be very concerned. They need to

listen to those who elected them.

They need to stand up for their

community or the community

will elect people who do.”

AUPE President Guy Smith

said the amount of support to

keep Michener open from all over

Alberta has been “tremendous”.

“That support has only grown

since the Redford government an-

nounced plans to axe $42-million

from the $96-million budget for

disability services.”

More than 3,700 letters have

been sent to Premier Alison Red-

ford, Honourable Frank Oberle,

Jablonski, Dallas, Wildrose Lead-

er Danielle Smith, Raj Sherman

and Brian Mason urging the gov-

ernment to keep Michener open.

As well. Red Deer City council,

the Red Deer Public School Divi-

sion, the town of Innisfail, the

Town of Springbrook, the Town

of Penhold, the Town of Bowden,

the Town of Olds, local 054 (Ed-

monton Catholic teachers) and

local 80 (Red Deer Catholic teach-

ers) of the Alberta Teachers As-

sociation, the Society of Parents

and Friends of Michener Centre,

all Alberta opposition parties and

many more organizations have

come out against the closure of

Michener.

“There are more communi-

ties and organizations out there

about to make their opposition to

the closure public as well,” said

Heistad.

“The Redford government

must address the concerns over

its decision to close Michener.

There is no shame in listening

to the public. There is no shame

in turning a wrong into a right.

Keeping Michener open for the

residents who currently reside

there is the right thing to do.”

Michener Centre is home to

some of the most developmen-

tally disabled adults and seniors

in Alberta. It has won numerous

provincial awards for the servic-

es it provides.

In 2008, the Progressive Con-

servative government promised

residents, families and guardians

in writing that individuals cur-

rently living in Michener would

never be forced out.

The Redford government

abruptly announced the closure

of Michener Centre in March

without consultation of residents,

families, guardians or staff.

The petitions will be tabled in

the Alberta legislature and will

become an offi cial record of op-

position to the Michener Centre

closure.

All three opposition parties

tabled around 8,500 signatures

earlier this month.

-Fawcett

YOUNG SUPPORT - Friends and supporters of the Michener Centre gathered alongside 32 St. in Red Deer recently, including young Emily Ratkovic, 3, to rally against the closure of the facility. Jenna Swan/Lacombe Express

Almost 11,000 sign petitions to keep Michener open


BY ERIN FAWCETTLacombe Express

An event that will showcase

works of art from Pakistan will be

onhand in one Red Deer store. The

Fair Trade Oriental Rug event is

set to take place at Ten Thousand

Villages from June 21-29.

More than 100 hand-knotted

Bunyaad rugs will be on display

and available to purchase.

From intricate fl orals to hand-

spun natural dye wool tribals,

every Bunyaad rug has been de-

signed by highly skilled and fairly

paid adults, said Leslie Jodoin,

manager at Ten Thousand Vil-

lages in Red Deer.

“When artisans know they are

paid for every knot they tie, they

are empowered to focus on the

fi ne details of intricate rugs that

will last for generations,” she

said. “It’s a huge deal for us to get

this here.”

Bunyaad works with more than

850 families throughout 100 vil-

lages in Pakistan.

“These families are making

these rugs in their own homes.

This supports them and it al-

lows the women to work on them

too and to get paid a fair wage,

as well as the men. That’s huge

because in that country jobs in

their villages are hard to come by

and jobs for women are harder to

fi nd,” said Jodoin. “It’s an amaz-

ing story.”

She added these rugs are meant

to be heirlooms.

“We don’t see the quality of

these types of rugs here. They are

meant to be passed down to your

family. These rugs can last up to

125 years. They truly are works of

art.”

An ‘Introduction to Oriental

Rugs’ seminar will be held at the

Red Deer store, located at 4925 48

St.) on June 21st at 7 p.m. The one-

hour seminar is ideal for anyone

considering an Oriental rug pur-

chase or who would like to learn

more about the art of rug making,

rug care and even room design.

Refreshments will be served and

admission is free. Reservations

are strongly encouraged.

“The story behind how these

rugs are made is quite incredible.”

Participants at the event will

learn how to make a knot. They

will also learn the different pat-

terns from the different regions in

Pakistan.

To make a reservation or for

more information about the Ten

Thousand Villages Oriental Rug

event call Leslie Jodoin at 403-341-

0178 or visit www.tenthousandvil-

lages.ca.

[email protected]

FAIR TAPESTRY – Chris Hume, volunteer for Ten Thousand Villages, holds a fair trade red Chobi natural dye rug hand made in Pakistan. Jenna Swan/Lacombe Express

Hand-knotted rugs to be on display

The holiday season may seem a long

ways off but a local acting company is al-

ready making plans.

Central Alberta Theatre will mark the

fi nal month of Red Deer’s Centennial year

by staging its fi rst ever pantomime produc-

tion at the Memorial Centre Dec. 13-21.

Cinderella Dances with the Stars prom-

ises to be create an uproar with its audi-

ences, CAT offi cials say.

Brought up to date and set in Red Deer

this musical comedy variety show will

appeal to children of all ages from fi ve to

95. Produced in the style of a traditional

English Pantomime, complete with Dame,

Panto horse, chase, black light ballet and

audience participation, Cinderella is a

modern day version of the classic love sto-

ry crammed with songs, dances and hilari-

ous references to Red Deer’s landmarks,

people, businesses and popular culture.

“It’s a signifi cant undertaking to bring

a show like this to the stage for the fi rst

time” said Lawrence Hobbs, executive pro-

ducer. “Pre-production planning began

last fall with detailed project planning go-

ing on since Christmas at the same time as

the script was being written.

“We’re hoping to have the cast, produc-

tion partners and production team in place

before everyone goes on holiday in the

summer. Rehearsals will get underway

right after Labour Day”

CAT expect Cinderella will need a sub-

stantial volunteer crew to support its cast

of 18 plus dancing partygoers.

Pantomimes, or ‘Panto’s’ as they’re

called in England, can be traced back to

the middle ages as they incorporate tradi-

tions of the Italian ‘Commedia Dell’Arte,

the Italian night scenes, British music

halls and American Vaudeville to produce

an adaptable festive institution loved by

children of all ages.

Retired Red Deer school teacher Albert

Azzara is one of the principal creative forc-

es behind CAT’s production.

A veteran of 11 Lethbridge productions

and Cinderella’s writer/director, he ex-

plained Panto’s Christmas tradition and

its role reversals with boys sometimes be-

ing played by girls and the Dame always by

a man.

“Audience participation is a key element

a pantomime,” said Azzara. “The audience

are encouraged to boo the villain when

he’s up to no good, argue with the Dame

and warn the principal boy (often a girl)

when something bad is going on behind

them. We’re going to have some great fun

this year as the villain tries to prevent a

series of dancing princesses as they try

to win the hand of the prince in Royal Red

Deer’s own ‘Dances with the Stars compe-

tition’.”

Meanwhile, Hobbs said that CAT’s work

begins in earnest now.

“We have to establish partnerships with

local dance troupes and corporate sup-

porters and will be holding cast auditions

and production team calls in the next few

weeks.

“My colleagues think the biggest chal-

lenge will be to fi nd Red Deer’s own ver-

sion of Will and Kate. We need a particu-

larly talented singing and dancing young

actress to play Cinderella while even

Prince Channing of Tatum must be able to

carry a tune.”

CAT would like to invite all Central Al-

bertans interested in participating in the

Cinderella production to a production call

meeting at 7 p.m. on June 25th at the Me-

morial Centre.

Folks interested in production, stage

management, technical, lights and sound,

set construction, costumes, props, make-

up, hair, front of house, publicity, conces-

sion and more.

Questions can be directed to the producer

Carole Forhan by email at forhancarole@

centralalbertatheatre.ca.

The required crew roles are listed on

CAT’s web site at www.centralalbertathe-

atre.ca. Auditions will the various roles will

also be held at 7 p.m. on June 26-27 at the

Memorial Centre in Red Deer as well. Pre-

pared monologues will not be required. The

director will ask participants to read roles of

his choice and time permitting actors will be

allowed to read roles they are particularly

interested in.

Questions or requests for script ex-

cerpts may be forwarded to Albert Azzara

at [email protected] or at 403-342-5895.

Descriptions of the roles can be found at

www.centralalbertatheatre.ca.

-Weber

CAT holding auditions for Christmas show

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