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Seniors in Lacombe will soon be able

to take part in a class that will help

with everyday movements, range

of motion, balance and strength training

through the Legends CrossFit program.

CrossFit Lacombe is offering the ‘leg-

ends’ program with the aim of catering

specifi cally to the needs of elderly persons.

It will break down exercises into easy-to-

learn movements that will help those in

their golden years move through life a

little bit easier.

“We want to make the ‘Legends’ pro-

gram because I know that there is a popu-

lation for it here, and there weren’t simi-

lar senior fi tness programs. There aren’t

many options, and I think we can provide

something that is very different,” said

Ryan Staal, one of the owners and coaches

at CrossFit Lacombe.

“We defi nitely have the knowledge to

give those strengths to anyone, but I know

that seniors are a population that really

need that activity.”

Staal and Brendan Aspenes, the other

CrossFit Lacombe owner, have been work-

ing to make connections in the community

with other groups that facilitate senior fi t-

ness programs.

Facilitating a seniors’ fi tness program

has been a goal for Staal since he and his

co-owner opened their gym. Staal said that

when he worked in Stettler, he facilitated

a fi tness class called ‘Senior Strength and

Balance’ and that he enjoyed it very much.

“It was one of the busiest classes I

taught, and I loved it. The older ladies like

to have fun and they are really just there

to learn. Everyday it got a little bit better.

Seniors are just a really fun crowd to be

around,” he said.

To make the class appropriate for se-

niors, Staal and Aspenes would break

down movements of exercise and build

up strength in easy-to-understand terms,

so that anyone can participate, no matter

their previous fi tness experience.

“We’re adapting it by just essentially

taking what we’d do for a regular class,

and do what we do for anyone who has

some diffi culty or who are beginners: we

will take the movement that we want to

teach the people and break it down into ba-

sic components,” Staal said.

“That could be things like extending

from the hip, reaching overhead, or bend-

ing over. We want to be taking what they

can do and move people within their limita-

tions, but properly. That way everyone gets

the same workout but we can specialize it

to the degree that they’re able to move.”

For anyone with injuries or problem ar-

eas, the program can be altered to address

those problems. The idea is that the train-

ers would present a person with a small

amount of exercise that would help them

move around during day-to-day activities.

“They don’t need any other fi tness histo-

ry. They can come in, even if they haven’t

done anything for a long time. All we care

about is getting them healthy. We have no

outside judgements, we just want people

to come in and give some effort. We want

to get them to move and hopefully teach

them something that they can take outside

of the gym, and apply to day-to-day lives,”

Staal said.

“The main goal of this is to be able to give

practical skills, as well as being healthy

and fi t. We want these people to go home,

and not have trouble picking things off the

ground, or getting up and off the toilet eas-

ily. As you get older, simple tasks become

increasingly more diffi cult. We’re going

to mimic the everyday movements so that

they can get stronger and so that outside of

the gym, they are able to do more.”

Staal added although there are other op-

tions for senior fi tness, CrossFit might be

something worth looking into, as it offers a

variety of exercises and expertise in move-

ment.

“I think that everyday people weren’t re-

ally looking at the proper ways to move be-

fore things like CrossFit, where each mo-

tion and range of motion is broken down

so carefully. It’s getting so much better

now. With things like running and stand-

ing up from sitting, we think that we au-

tomatically know how to do those things

well but we forget them over time, and our

bodies have more trouble doing them prop-

erly,” he said.

For those unfamiliar as to what CrossFit

is, Staal and Aspenes would describe it as

fi tness training for everyday life. They ex-

plained the difference between attending

a CrossFit session versus a gym would be

the change of focus. Aspenes said that they

focus on health benefi ts rather than physi-

cal appearance, and practical application

in life.

“Even something as simple as standing

up from a chair (a squat) can hurt you lat-

er. If you’re not taught how to do it proper-

ly, and you do it wrong over and over, that’s

going to take a toll on your joints as you get

older. If you can do it perfectly every time,

it’s a lot better.

“We teach you that with bar bells, or ket-

tle bells, or just body weight. Eventually,

that practice translates to you standing up

properly every time.”

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RE-LEARNING – Ryan Staal helps out Bonnie Hunt as she learns a few simple movements through the Legends CrossFit program, which is aimed to help seniors move better and feel stronger. Kalisha Mendonsa/Lacombe Express

‘Legends’ CrossFit helps seniors to stay in shapeNew local program aims to strengthen those in their golden years


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Trustees from 19 school boards

across Alberta announced on

Monday that parents should ex-

pect class sizes to grow in the

wake of last month’s provincial

budget.

School boards from St. Thomas

Aquinas Roman Catholic Schools

(STAR), Red Deer Catholic Region-

al Schools and Wolf Creek Public

Schools share concerns about the

effects the budget will have on stu-

dent success in school divisions

with growing populations.

They are asking voters to pres-

sure local candidates and politi-

cians during the campaign to re-

consider the education cuts and

hopefully affect change.

For STAR Catholic, the 2015-16

school year is projected to have a

growth of 5%.

With the continued and con-

sistent enrollment growth also

comes the need for new schools

and more funding to support the

student growth. This in itself

leaves an imbalance between

school divisions that are not ex-

periencing growth, compared to

those which are, offi cials say.

“This provincial election bud-

get creates a two-tier education

system penalizing the divisions

across Alberta that are experi-

encing especially strong growth,”

said STAR Catholic Board Chair

John Tomkinson.

The more challenging aspect of

the provincial budget for STAR is

the three-year funding freeze on

any enrollment growth, which

will be a devastating blow to the

school division, he said.

STAR has seen a substantial

increase in enrollment over the

past fi ve years with student num-

bers jumping from 2,669 to 3,517.

“Because of that growth, di-

visions such as STAR Catholic

shoulder a much greater percent-

age of the education cuts than

others, creating inequality in

education funding,” said Tomkin-

son.

STAR predicts a funding short-

fall of $1.8 million next year. With

the carried defi cit, increased

growth and two new planned

schools, the budget shortfall will

grow and create dire circum-

stances.

“With the recent capital proj-

ects we are blessed to have re-

ceived, STAR Catholic will have

the capacity and facilities to add

nearly 1,400 students in the next

two years,” said Tomkinson. “In

this election budget, those are

now all unfunded students and

that is completely unattainable

and unsustainable.”

To maintain current service

levels and to accommodate the

increased number of students,

STAR is looking at a cost of $41.5

million, which leans toward $1.8

million in anticipated cuts. To

cover the shortfall, in the future

STAR could be looking at reduc-

ing classroom support, enlarging

classroom sizes and making cuts

to programs that affect the most

vulnerable types of students.

“It’s still to be determined,”

said Tomkinson. “But without

acting on the enrollment growth,

it will reduce our stability and

with limited resources, it leaves

us in an undesirable position.

“For the future of an equal,

adequate and sustainable edu-

cation system that serves all

children, now is the time for all

concerned about our children’s

future to speak out. This election

campaign we are asking everyone

concerned about education in Al-

berta to discuss this issue with

the candidates in your area and

send a clear message to the gov-

ernment that our kids should be

a priority.”

The PC government also re-

leased a response on Monday,

stating the school boards were

not providing the full picture to

Alberta parents.

“This year, my department

reduced its operating budget by

nine per cent and directed these

savings to the front lines,” said

Minister of Education Gordon

Dirks. “I’ve been clear all along

that school boards will be per-

mitted to use their reserve funds

if needed to meet front-line ser-

vice needs in the coming fi scal

year while they fi nd savings in

non-teacher costs — that is what

this money is there for. These are

school boards, not school banks.”

Dirks added that the 2015

provincial budget asked school

boards to fi nd 2.7% cost reduction

in administrative and non-teach-

er savings, without affecting

teacher positions. School boards

are expected to use their reserve

accounts if needed in the coming

year during the transition.

Wolf Creek Public Schools

could not be reached for com-

ment at the time of publication.

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The new police facility planned for the

City of Lacombe is already anticipated to

be over budget. City councillors received

an update on the design progress of the fa-

cility earlier this month.

Council directed administration to ten-

der the project using a cost estimate and to

utilize a portion of the 2014 budget surplus

to meet the anticipated funding shortfall.

“I am pleased that council is allowing the

estimated $391,600 overage to be funded

from the projected 2014 budget surplus,

as it helps meet our objective of attain-

ing the 25-year usable life of the building

while demonstrating fi nancial prudence,”

stated City of Lacombe CAO Norma Mac-

Quarrie.

Development of the project began in

March 2014, with the Police Facility Design

Committee touring four police facilities

within the province. A section of land in

the Wolf Creek Industrial Park was also

selected as the location for the facility.

Through the City’s 2014 and 2015 bud-

gets, a total of $8 million was set aside

for the facility. The initial estimate of $8

million was compiled in 2007. After more

design refi nements, a new estimate was

crafted based on completed architectural

drawings and totaling $7,818,000.

The Committee, identifying the impor-

tance of accurate cost projections, collabo-

rated with the Lacombe Police Service, ar-

chitecture and design fi rm to reduce costs

in areas where possible, while ensuring

the facility will suit the future needs of the

police service, offi cials said. “Wherever

possible, we found cost reductions to assist

in this project,” said MacQuarrie. “It cer-

tainly is refl ective of what is to come.”

Cost reductions were made by minimiz-

ing the number of cameras, revising gen-

erators sizes, eliminating exterior storage

areas and reducing the number of interior

walls, among other architectural tweaks.

With the reductions, savings of $500,000

were realized, bringing the estimation for

the construction of the facility to $7,307,000

for a project total of $8,391,600. Although

the cost is not set in stone, council’s en-

dorsement was required to utilize the 2014

budget surplus towards the project.

“I commend the Police Facility Design

Committee for a job well done in keep-

ing our overall budget in mind when the

cuts to the facility design and keeping the

increasing costs within the fi ve per cent

range,” said Mayor Steve Christie. “I’m

also pleased that council recognizes the

importance of this state-of-the-art facility

to our community.”

MacQuarrie said the project will be sent

out to tender at the end of April with con-

struction anticipated to start shortly after.

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Supporting victimsThis week in April is

marked by the Government

of Canada as National Vic-

tims of Crime Awareness

Week. The 10th annual

Victims Week is observed

across the nation from

April 19th to 25th.

It’s a time used to raise

awareness about the many

issues victims of crime

face, the services and pro-

grams provided to them

and the various laws in

place to help victims and

their families.

The theme for this year

is ‘Shaping the Future To-

gether’, which recognizes

the actions made by vic-

tims, advocates, criminal

justice professionals and

volunteers, who continue

to shape the future that

will give victims of crime

a voice within the criminal

justice system.

The government has

also introduced a concrete

legislative measure in 2014

to ensure that these voices

are heard. Bill C-32, the

Victims Bill of Rights Act,

was introduced which gives

distinct rights to victims of

crime at the federal level.

It recognizes that victims

should have the right to in-

formation, protection and

participation as well as the

right to seek restitution.

Other measures have

already been enacted that

continue to recognize the

important rights of vic-

tims of crime including

Bill C-53, which ensures

heinous criminals are kept

behind bars for life and Bill

C-26, that protects children

from sexual exploitation

and online crimes.

Throughout Canada

there are countless dedicat-

ed professionals and volun-

teers who actively support

making the future brighter

for victims of crime.

Many of us may have

been a victim of crime

ourselves or have a fam-

ily member who has been

affected. As a victim of

a crime, it can often be a

confusing time right after

the police leave, especially

when it comes to navigat-

ing the criminal justice

system. “What is the fi rst

step?” many may ask.

Since 1993, the Lacombe

Victim Services Unit has

offered support, informa-

tion and referrals to people

in crisis. The vital local or-

ganization has trained vol-

unteers on hand who can

assist victims and help to

lessen the impact of crime.

Each victim’s circum-

stances are unique, but

the advocates can often act

as someone to talk to after

the police fi rst leave, pro-

vide advice on community

resources, information on

restitution and fi nancial

benefi ts, the status of a

case, input into sentencing

by a Victim Impact State-

ment and court prepara-

tions. The Lacombe Victim

Services Unit provides as-

sistance to primary vic-

tims, as well as to those

who are beyond the victim

who may receive repercus-

sions of a crime.

Campaign rhetoric usually

translates policy into options vot-

ers understand. Wildrose em-

phasized the connection between

higher taxes, increased spending,

greater defi cits and why Alber-

tans should vote for them. The

NDP, with a personable and decent

leader, has an easy task explaining

why ‘Albertans deserve better.’ We

surely do.

What about the PCs?

The machine is well-oiled. “We

have a campaign strategy and a

well-organized campaign,” said

head mechanic Kelly Charlebois.

“Certainly everything is falling

into place exactly the way we an-

ticipated.”

The fi rst thing in place was re-

branding. This practice, all cow-

boys know, is highly favoured by

cattle rustlers. It worked in the

past. Randy Dawson, running the

current campaign, fi rst tried it out

when former Premier Ed Stelmach

promised “change that works.”

Next election, another former Pre-

mier, Alison Redford, promised

“change from within” because the

Tories were, “Not your father’s PC

party.”

Here is Premier Jim Prentice’s

version: “Albertans were very dis-

appointed by their government. So

was I.”

To assuage our common dis-

appointment, we should vote for

Prentice and his plan, a plan with-

out intelligible content. The budget

that so offended fi scal conserva-

tives is the fi rst step in restructur-

ing the entire economy: no more

dependence on oil and gas. What

will replace oil and gas, Jim, toma-

to production? Nobody knows.

According to the premier, “Ev-

erywhere I go people agree that we

need a plan.” Right. Plans are just

the ticket. Commissar Jim has a 10-

year plan. Even Commissar Stalin

only went in for a fi ve-year model.

For Prentice, professing a plan is

evidence of competence and real-

ism.

“It’s fi ne for those on the extreme

right and extreme left to criticize,

but it’s incumbent upon them to

put forward a plan that’s realistic.”

Why should they play the plan-

ning game rather than remind

electors of what the PCs have done

over the last decade?

Dawson pulled the extremist

gambit last time and it worked.

But no one considers the remain-

ing Wildrosers extremist, so much

as honest. And the leftiness of the

NDP, as one wag said, has always

been more gauche than sinister.

Prentice’s remarks betray a deep

Tory anxiety.

For good reason. Just before Jim

McCormick, a former party presi-

dent, resigned from the PC board,

cryptically citing looming legal

problems, seven (maybe nine) PC

nominations were beset with se-

rious scandals —well-publicized

allegations of illegality, bribery

and tampering by “the boys on the

third fl oor,” which is to say by the

premier’s offi ce in the middle of

which sits Dawson.

The dilemma faced by Prentice,

Dawson, Charlebois and the lesser

mechanics is common to all oligar-

chies: more money than support-

ers. Under modern circumstances

this forces them into a PR cam-

paign, into an ‘air war,’ to use the

contemporary image. Specifi cally,

they must dominate the airwaves

hoping no one else can get a mes-

sage across. If only nonsense about

a meaningless 10-year plan is avail-

able, perhaps Albertans will forego

their common sense and vote for

them.

What these cup-bearers to the

oligarchy have overlooked is that

every time they put Prentice or the

PC logo in front of a voter, it turns

them off. It makes people angry,

not supportive. Because the entire

process is bogus, from recruit-

ing Prentice to purging Danielle

Smith, every exposure of slick Jim

just confi rms that judgment.

Randy, you can’t make a silk

purse from a sow’s ear, even in Al-

berta. To retain the porcine imag-

ery so appropriate to an organiza-

tion with two feet in the trough for

a generation, lipstick on a pig does

not hide the pig. It draws attention

to it.

“Choose Alberta’s future,” the

PC slogan instructs. Let’s do just

that.

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As the provincial election quickly ap-

proaches, party leaders were hot on the

campaign trail for the third week.

Re-instating government programs, di-

versifying the economy and hospital park-

ing rates were all topics up for debate on

Tuesday.

Alberta NDP leader Rachel Notley an-

nounced that the NDP would help create

summer jobs for approximately 3,000 stu-

dents by restoring the provincial Summer

Temporary Employment Program (STEP),

which was eliminated in 2013.

“Alberta’s students deserve to have the

best job opportunities this summer,” said

Notley. “That’s why the NDP will help

open the doors for young Albertans by

restoring STEP and undoing the damage

caused by the PCs’ reckless cut. By invest-

ing in young Albertans, we will help stu-

dents take their fi rst step up the ladder and

we will help build our province’s future.”

STEP was established by the Govern-

ment of Alberta in 1972 to create summer

job opportunities for students.

Notley announced STEP would be re-

stored by investing $10 million annually to

create the 3,000 jobs each year.

“By reversing the PCs’ cut and restor-

ing STEP, we will create new opportuni-

ties for students to gain the experience and

skills they need to enter the workforce and

continue their learning outside the class-

room,” she added.

Wildrose Leader Brian Jean announced

a Wildrose government would make it

mandatory for hospitals to offer two-hours

free parking.

“Visiting a sick family member or loved

one in the hospital comes with a heavy

emotional cost,” he said. “We shouldn’t

add fi nancial costs to what is already a dif-

fi cult time. This refl ects our commitment

to make lives more affordable for Alber-

tans and help them keep more of their

money in their pockets.”

Jean stated Alberta Health Services

(AHS) generates around $70 million in rev-

enue from current hospital parking fees.

The Wildrose move towards two-hour free

parking would put an end to AHS profi ts

from parking and make it more affordable

for those to be a part of their loved ones’

care and recovery, he said.

He also responded to PC comments

about the Wildrose low-tax balanced bud-

get and savings plan.

Alberta Party Leader Greg Clark an-

nounced the PCs have failed to diversify

the province’s economy. “During the last

forty-four years the PCs have been saying

that we need to diversify Alberta’s econo-

my,” he said. “Forty-four years later the

PCs are saying exactly the same thing with

no results.”

Clark stated the Alberta Party plans to

diversify the economy with market-driven

solutions that will make it easier to start

and grow business.

“The Alberta Party believes in market-

driven economic diversifi cation where

entrepreneurs and the free market, not

the PCs decide the future direction of Al-

berta’s economy,” he said.

Premier Jim Prentice announced that

after hearing from Albertans during the

course of the campaign, he would recon-

sider reducing the charitable donation tax

credit in the 2015 provincial budget. He

added the PC government would maintain

the previous rate.

“I’ve said during this campaign that

leadership is about diffi cult and sometimes

unpopular choices,” said Prentice. “Hear-

ing from Albertans during this campaign,

it’s become clear that this choice was more

than simply unpopular. Rather, Albertans

have told me it was seen as contrary to our

values as Albertans — values of generos-

ity, community and looking out for one an-

other. These are the leaders who manage

your charitable dollars to deliver critical

services and cultural excellence. These

are the people we turn to, to help build and

support our communities and we cannot

tolerate even the impression that we might

put that in jeopardy.”

He noted that the previous measure

would have saved the province $90 million

annually, but rescinding the change would

not affect the three-year timeline for bal-

ancing the budget.

“Our plan has fi scal discipline at its

core,” said Prentice. “This is a small

change but an important one and one must

take to respect what Albertans have told

us. We will continue to move forward with

a realistic plan, taking immediate action

on challenges we face, while breaking the

boom and bust cycle and saving for future

generations.”

The provincial election is set for May

5th.

Polling stations will be open from 9 a.m.

to 8 p.m. the day of the election.

Advance voting will take place from

April 29th to May 2nd from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Advance polls in the Lacombe-Ponoka con-

stituency are located at the Offi ce of the

Returning Offi cer: 117, 5001 52 St. Lacombe

and the Rimoka Seniors Lodge at 5608 57

Ave. Ponoka.

Visit www.electionsalberta.ca.

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Week three of election campaign draws discussion

The Lacombe and Dis-

trict Chamber of Com-

merce will be hosting an

all candidates forum for

the provincial election on

April 27th. The forum will

be held in Centennial Hall

at the Lacombe Memorial

Centre (LMC). The forum

will begin at 7 p.m.

Candidates from four

parties within the La-

combe-Ponoka constituen-

cy will be present including

Doug Hart for the Alberta

NDP, Ron Orr for Wildrose,

Tony Jeglum for the Alber-

ta Party and Peter DeWit

for the PC Party.

The forum will be car-

ried out under the supervi-

sion of the 2015 Chamber

Board and Political Action

Committee with the help of

volunteers who will act as

timekeepers, greeters and

scrutinizers. The public is

invited to submit questions

on paper provided. The

questions will be read by

scrutinizers to the candi-

dates on behalf of the pub-

lic. No political signs will

be allowed inside the LMC

or Centennial Hall.

Complete forum rules

and regulations can be

obtained through the La-

combe and District Cham-

ber of Commerce offi ce.

Additional questions can

be directed to info@lacom-

bechamber.ca or by calling

403-782-4300.

Another provincial can-

didates forum for the La-

combe-Ponoka constituen-

cy will also be held on April

29th at the Stagecoach Sa-

loon in Ponoka. Doors will

open at 6:30 p.m.

- Maetche

Candidates forum to be held in Lacombe

CHOOSE YOUR CANDIDATE - The 2015 provincial election begins to heat up with many can-didate signs visible around Lacombe and area. Voters will head to the polls on May 5th.

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Approximately 200

grandparents and grand-

friends visited the La-

combe Christian School on

Monday.

The annual Grandpar-

ents and Senior Supporters

Day was a day for the stu-

dents to show their appre-

ciation for the seniors in

their lives.

“It is one of our biggest

social events of the year,

and we always have a great

turnout,” said Fiona Prins,

development offi cer for La-

combe Christian School.

The day began with a

special lunch in the West

Campus gym just for the

230 grandparents. Attend-

ees were treated to a lunch

of soup and many desserts,

all which were made by

parents and families from

the school.

After lunch, the grand-

parents and senior sup-

ports watched a short

presentation put on by the

Kindergarten to Grade 6

students.

As the students took to

the stage, they were eager

to wave at their grandpar-

ents and showcase some of

their skills.

The two Kindergarten

classes performed two songs,

10,000 Reasons and The But-

terfl y Song. The Grade 1

classes recited Psalm 1.

The Grade 2 students

performed two poems they

presented during the La-

combe Music Festival last

month called God Thinks

You’re Wonderful and Noise

Day.

The Grade 2/3 class

sang Thank You, Jesus.

The Grade 2 class sang

On Top of Old Spaghetti,

a new take of On Top of

Old Smokey. The Grade 4A

class presented We Love our

Grandparents, an original

presentation with lettered

signs noting the many rea-

sons as to why they love

spending time with their

grandparents.

The Grade 5 classes per-

formed two songs titled

Holy, Holy, Holy and The

Penguin Dance they also

presented at the Lacombe

Music Festival. The Grade

6 class rounded off the

performances by reciting a

poem called Grandparents,

We Love You.

After the presentations,

the grandfriends were in-

vited to visit the students in

their classrooms in either

campus.

Each classroom was a

bustling place, with the stu-

dents playing games, read-

ing, drawing or participat-

ing in some type of activity

with their special visitors.

Grandparents spent the

afternoon bonding with

the students and building

community across multiple

generations.

National Grandparents

Day, a day usually set aside

in September, began in

Canada in 1995.

The government de-

clared the second Sunday

in September of each year

as Grandparents Day to

acknowledge their impor-

tance in the structure of

the family in the nurturing,

upbringing and education

of children.

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fyifyi Your weekly Community Events Calendar

EVENTSThe Annual Pancake Supper Fund-

raiser will be held at Lincoln Hall on April 25th. This year all pro-ceeds will go to Lucas Wilhelm, a young boy that has recently been diagnosed with a tumor and is undergoing treatments in the Stollery. See the ‘Hope For Lucas’ page on facebook to learn more. Supper will be served anytime between 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Attendance by donation. All are welcome.

Community BBQ fundraiser, April 25th, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the No Frills parking lot in Lacombe. 100% of the proceeds go to the victims of the April 12th fi re.

The Lacombe Palliative Care So-ciety invites you to join them in celebrating their 20th Anniver-sary. The event on Tuesday, May 5th will be held at St. Andrew’s United Church Hall 5226-51 Ave. Lacombe. Dinner at 6 p.m. At 7 p.m. speaker Kimberly Rideout, a cancer survivor, will speak of her journey following a cancer diagnosis. A freewill offering will be taken. RSVP by May 1st to Marg at [email protected], Irene at 403-782-4314 or Diane at [email protected] or call 403-782-4554.

Gideon’s Banquet hosted by Wolf Creek Chapter: Friday, May 1st at 6:30 p.m. at Kozy Korner 5024-53 St. Lacombe. Join us as we embark on a creative journey to reach Canada with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Contact Ray or Elenor Merkus for tickets at 403-782-1490 or email [email protected].

Pine Lake Singers and Friends Spring concert runs Sunday, April 26th at 2:30 p.m. at the Pine Lake Hub Community Centre. Lunch provided. Admis-sion $5. Everyone welcome.

Mother’s Day Tea: Saturday, May 9th from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Elnora Museum. Shortcake, coffee and ice cream. All pro-ceeds will go to the museum.

Bentley School Staff Reunion: Thursday, Aug. 6th to coincide with the Town of Bentley’s 100th Anniversary this sum-

mer. Any former Bentley School staff members are asked to contact Arnie MacAskill at 403-782-7183 or email [email protected] so the committee can establish names and contact information for the reunion. More information to follow.

Friends of the Library will be pleased to hear a local natu-ralist and conservationist, Dr. Bird - presenting the his-tory of the J.J. Collett Natural Area, 7 p.m. on April 23rd at the LMC in the County Room. Light refreshments will be served, free admission.

Friends of the Library Garage

Sale: May 22nd and 23rd from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It’s time for spring cleaning. Due to fl ood restoration at the library, please bring your donated items to 5805-52 Ave., one block south of the Christian School, a white with green trim home. It would be appreciated that you phone 403-782-6485 before bringing garage sale items and before May 21st. No furniture, TVs or large appliances. Thank you for your supports during many years.

Friends of the Library will have a book sale during Lacombe Days in July. Further informa-tion will be available towards the beginning of June.

Lacombe Walking Group meets Wednesdays from 12-12:30 p.m. at the Medcombe Walk-In-Clinic. No Registration required.

Kozy Korner — Tuesday Dinners every week at noon. Sunday Mu-sic April 12th and 26th at 1 p.m.

Lacombe Dance Lessons – social

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

New to Lacombe? Contact La-

combe Welcome Wagon at 403-348-9567 for free maps, information about the City & area, as well as free gifts from local businesses. New baby in the family? Contact Lacombe Welcome Wagon at 403-782-0475 for free information, baby product samples as well as free gifts from local businesses.

Youth Unlimited Drop-in Activi-ties: 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Clive Seniors’ Drop-In – 1:30 p.m. every Monday at the Clive Meeting Room. Contact Allan Street at 403-784-3884 for more information.

Mirror Jolly Seniors — pancake breakfasts are held every sec-ond Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Encore Art Sale celebrates artistsART ON DISPLAY Donna McLaren and Denise Schrauwen browse Gordon Hiebert’s booth.

UNIQUE CREATIONS - Lacombe-based visual artist Danielle Folkerts arranges some of the wa-tercolour works at her booth.

GOOD VIBRATIONS - Craig Gomez and Dominique Adams treated attendees to their relaxed music styles.

ARTISTIC WONDERLAND - Red Deer-based artist Christine Karron stands among many of her illustrations and animal-inspired art pieces.

From vibrant acrylic paintings to photography, live music and pottery, the Encore

Art Sale and Celebration held this past weekend truly was a celebration of artistic

expression in Central Alberta.

The 16th annual sale encompassed visual and musical arts, providing a unique

cultural experience to all who walked through the doors of the Lacombe Memorial

Centre.

“It was an excellent weekend,” said Maureen MacKenzie of the City of Lacombe.

“It was very well attended both days. We received many comments and people really

enjoyed the new artists.”

Featured artist Marg Metcalf, a well-known artist from Sylvan Lake who depicts

fl orals and panoramas from her travels, was on hand both days meeting with guests

and providing a few special presentations.

On Friday night, attendees of Date Night spent the evening out enjoying art, fi ne

wine and beer, appetizers and a variety of live music.

This year, the show boasted 14 new exhibiting artists who brought a splash of

colour and artisan works to the show.

On Saturday afternoon, artisan Arne Handley demonstrated how he creates his

beautiful pottery works. The Lacombe Art Guild was also present on both days and

encouraged attendees to paint a stroke or two on a community piece of art.

Fifty-one students from the Wolf Creek School Division participated in the Stu-

dent Art competition.

The emerging artists entered an astounding 78 pieces of art and were competing

for three awards from the Lacombe Arts Endowment and Art Exhibit and Sale Com-

mittees.

Kasandra Calkins of Lacombe won the Dustin Peers Memorial Drawing Award.

Elli Young of Mirror was presented with the Jan Holoboff Junior High School Art

Award and Sofi a Capettini of Lacombe received the Charlie Donald Memorial High

School Art Award.

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MUSIC TO OUR EARS - Kayleigh McMann played a lovely piece on the piano while attendees cruised the displays.

Story and photos by Sarah Maetche/Lacombe Express


City Council DatesLacombe City Council Meetings are open

to the public and all are encouraged to attend.

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

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

The next scheduled Regular Council Meeting dates

and times are:

Monday, April 27, 2015, at 5 p.m.Monday, May 4, 2015, at 5 p.m. (Committee Meeting) Monday, May 11, 2015, at 5 p.m.

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Kinsmen Aquatic Centre News The Canadian Swim Patrol program provides enriched training

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

Swim patrollers can work on content appropriate to their ability,

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

prerequisite for the Canadian Swim Patrol program.

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

Spring sessions are as follows: April 10-May 8 (Fridays 4pm -

6pm) and May 22- June 19 (Fridays 4pm - 6pm). Program cost is

$65. Please call (403)782-1278 for more information or to

register.

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

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

how to become a lifeguard before summer starts.

Speed Awareness Month The Government of Alberta and the Lacombe Traffi c

Safety Committee would like to remind residents that

April is Speed Awareness Month. Did you know:

• Speeding doesn’t always kill. Brain injuries are one of the

most common injuries that results from speed-related

collisions

• Speeding reduces the eff ectiveness of seatbelts and

other safety devices such as air bags and side impact

beams

• Demerits for speeding range from two points (exceeding

the posted limit by less than 15 km/h) to six points

(exceeding the posted limit by more than 50 km/h);

Council Meeting Highlights

2015 Recreation and Culture Grant Program – approved community projects

Reminders

Public Notice

Below are some highlights from the April 13 Regular Council

Meeting. For detailed information about Council Meeting

proceedings, please go to www.lacombe.ca to access the

Meeting Agenda.

Street NamingCouncil approved Wagon Close, Pioneer Crossing, Sagebrush

Crescent, Horseshoe Crescent, Settler Avenue, Hacienda Crescent,

and Harvest Point as the new road names to be located in

Mackenzie Ranch. Council also approved Strawberry Plains Way

and Harrison Drive as the amended road names to be located in

Metcalf Ridge.

Award of Contract for Hydraulic ExcavatorCouncil awarded the 2015 Hydraulic Excavator RFP to Rocky

Mountain Equipment (Red Deer), for the purchase of a brand

new 2015 Case CX210C Hydraulic excavator. Council also

recommended that the 2001 CAT 320CL be traded in as part of

this transaction, for a total purchase price of $211,500.

Police Facility UpdateCouncil directed Administration to tender the Lacombe Police

Facility as contemplated in the most recent “Class B” cost

estimate, and fund the previously unidentifi ed estimated cost

from a portion of the forecasted 2014 budget surplus, which is

anticipated to be $409,121.

YOU BECOME DANGEROUS WHEN YOU SPEED.

Help keep Alberta Dutch Elm Disease free.

DON’T PRUNE ELM TREES FROM APRIL 1 TO SEPT 30

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CongratulationsCanadian University College, On Obtaining

University Status And On Your Impending Name Change To Burman University!

Public Notice As of May 1, 2015, Maple Drive and Maple Close will be changing to UNIVERSITY DRIVE in recognition of CUC’s change to Burman University!

All addresses for properties within the University Campus have been changed accordingly.

For Information Contact:City of LacombePlanning and Development Department403-782-1264 EXT 220

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Community Group Project Title Grant Approval ($)

Lacombe Performing Arts Centre Foundation

Canada Day Concert 2,800

Wolf Creek Primary Care Network

Aging Well 2,721.24

Wolf Creek Primary Care Network

Prescription to get Active 1,251.38

Maddox Dance Co Local-Motion 3,516

Canadian University College – Physical Education Centre

“Never Leave the Playground”by Stephan Jepson

1,500

Central Alberta Youth Unlimited

Unlimited Fun Run 711.38

Total Grant Allocations 12,500

The City of Lacombe is pleased to announce the list of projects

approved to receive funding from the 2015 Recreation and Culture

Grant Program. This is the second year of the grant program,

which supports new recreational and/or cultural programs and

services that seek to enhance the quality of life of local residents.

The City has provided qualifying groups with additional funds

to facilitate the 2015 Recreation and Culture Grant Program. The

available grant funding for 2015 was $12,500, an increase of $2,500

over last year.

“The City of Lacombe is pleased to partner with local organizations

to provide fun new recreation and culture opportunities through

this program,” said Recreation and Culture Manager Sandi

Stewart. “The 2015 projects will benefi t many in our community:

local seniors through the Wolf Creek Primary Care Network and

Canadian University College programs; families will be able to

enjoy the Lacombe Performing Arts Centre Foundation and

Central Alberta Youth Unlimited events; and Maddox Dance Co.

will bring everyone together with their inter-generational dance

classes.”

The Lacombe and District Recreation, Parks and Culture Board

reviewed a record number of requests for funding – totaling over

$54,000 – on behalf of the municipality.

Below is a list of organizations chosen to receive funding through

the 2015 Recreation and Culture Grant Program:


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Library opens temporary kiosk What’s New? Lacombe Police Service seeks community feedback The Lacombe Police Service is looking for input and feedback

from residents via an online survey on how they as a police

service are meeting the needs of our community, and how the

citizens of Lacombe gauge the safety of our city.

Every few years, the police service conducts this type of survey,

and then uses the results to plan service level strategies and

priorities for the next business cycle. The survey only takes a

few minutes and all Lacombe residents are encouraged to

provide their input and feedback, as this is an important tool of

helping ensure police service strategies align eff ectively with

community needs.

The online survey can be found at the City of Lacombe website

(www.lacombe.ca) under the Lacombe Police Service tab. Paper

copies of the survey are available at both the Lacombe Police

Station and at City Hall.

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PHONE: 403-782-12

E-mail: @Lacombe.ca

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A copy of the may be viewed at

www.lacombe.ca or at the City of Lacombe City Hall at

5432 56th Avenue during office hours.

When is the Public Hearing?

If

How do I get involved?

Any person or group wishing to express their views on the

proposed road will be given the opportunity to

make a presentation.

All written letters or petitions regarding this amendment are to:

(a) be filed with the Chief Administrative Officer no later

than 4:30 PM on

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presentation, and

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represent a group of persons or the public at large.

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The Mary C. Moore Public Library has established basic library

services at a temporary kiosk in the Lacombe Memorial Centre

(LMC), and it will stay open until the library reopens in its

permanent location.

The temporary library kiosk will be located under the staircase in

the LMC foyer, and its hours of operation are as follows:

• Monday, Wednesday and Friday – 11 am – 4 pm

• Tuesday and Thursday – 4 pm – 8 pm

“The kiosk will allow library members to speak with staff , have us

place holds, and pick up their library materials,” said Head Librarian

Christina Petrisor.“We look forward to serving our members at

this temporary location while the library is undergoes repairs

and renovations. On behalf of the Library Board, I want to thank

everyone in the community for their continued support during

this difficult period.”

The kiosk has no phone at the present time, and there is no public

computer access. For library related inquiries, please contact

Christina Petrisor at (403) 598-2495.


As spring cleaning season begins, Alberta Health Ser-

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themselves from Hantavirus. Hantavirus — a potentially

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tory system — is caused when humans inhale particles

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BY KALISHA MENDONSALacombe Express

Last week bronze medal

Olympian Lyndon Rush

joined the Town of Black-

falds during the Volunteer

Appreciation event, where

two citizens were acknowl-

edged for their community

impact. Rebekka Flyer, 15,

was awarded the Dylan

Stork Youth Ambassador

Award for her dedication to

the Central Alberta Home

School Choir, a group that

hosts concerts to support

an orphanage in Mwanza,

Tanzania.

Jeanette Edwards was

presented with the Carol

Simpson Volunteer of the

Year Award for her engage-

ment in the town of Black-

falds, particularly with the

seniors’ Cheemo Club. As

well, Edwards has been in-

volved in a number of oth-

er volunteer opportunities

in her community.

“Volunteering is some-

thing that I’ve always want-

ed to do. When my kids

were growing up I volun-

teered with their bowling

and other things like that.

In Blackfalds, it’s such a

small community and you

get to know people that you

want to help. I just love to

help people the best I can.

I was overwhelmed being

given this award.”

After the awards were

presented, Rush took to the

stage to share how volun-

teering had impacted his

life and career. He also pro-

vided insight on his jour-

ney to the 2010 Vancouver

Winter Olympics as part of

Canada’s bobsled team.

“The biggest way I’ve

been impacted by volun-

teers has been through

coaches. I started playing

sports really young and in

so many of my formative

years, I was impacted by

these men and women that

were volunteering to help

me have fun at a sport.

“Along the way, coaches

are always trying to teach

you. They know that al-

most none of these kids are

going to be professionals,

so they teach other skills as

well. They teach you things

like to be good in your com-

munity.”

Rush had taken part

in many sports as a child

growing up in Humboldt,

Saskatchewan. He excelled

in football in his high

school years, and was en-

couraged to partake in uni-

versity football.

During his time in high

school, Rush was impacted

by a coach who encouraged

him to pursue an athletic

career. “We had a football

coach in high school who

was an RCMP member in

my town. He was a busy

guy, and I remember it

was hard for him to get to

practices a lot, but he was

always there. Because he

was a police offi cer, he kind

of knew which kids were

getting into trouble or the

directions they were going.

I remember him talking to

me personally, and saying

he knew I wasn’t getting

myself into trouble,” Rush

said.

“He encouraged me a lot.

I was a good football player

in high school, and they

thought I’d play in univer-

sity – that’s huge because

you get your education paid

for. (Coach Horsley) really

encouraged me to stay out

of trouble, and to keep up

with my sports.”

Currently, Rush resides

in Red Deer with his family,

where he and his wife are

engaged in giving back to

their community.

[email protected]

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For Information Contact:

PHONE: 403-782-12

E-mail: @Lacombe.ca

www.lacombe.ca

Where do I get more information?

A copy of the may be viewed at

www.lacombe.ca or at the City of Lacombe City Hall at

5432 56th Avenue during office hours.

When is the Public Hearing?

If

How do I get involved?

Any person or group wishing to express their views on the

proposed road closure will be given the opportunity to make a

presentation.

All written letters or petitions regarding this amendment are to:

(a) be filed with the Chief Administrative Officer no later

than 4:30 PM on

(b) contain the names and addresses of all persons making the

presentation, and

(c) state the name and address of all persons authorized to

represent a group of persons or the public at large.

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For Information Contact:Calvin Bennefi eld

Parks and Facilities Manager

Phone: 403.782.1252

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The museum comes alive for ZAP! The-

atre’s latest production Oh, Horrors! It’s

Murder!

The well-seasoned cast will take au-

diences on a family-friendly adventure

through the wonderfully fascinating and

spooky world of the musical murder mys-

tery.

Oh, Horrors! It’s Murder! plays at the

beginning of May and the Central Alberta-

based theatre group is busy putting the fi n-

ishing touches on the production.

“It’s very much a murder mystery,” ex-

plains ZAP! Theatre General Manager and

Director Daniel Allers during a rehearsal

on April 18th. “It’s very much a musical

and it’s very much a comedy.”

In this production, the audience will act

as mere observers, watching the mystery

unfold right before their eyes. Even as they

fi rst enter the venue, they will be trans-

ported directly into the setting, being truly

immersed into the world and atmosphere

of the museum, setting the stage for the

show.

“Basically, we take you to the Hamilton

Museum, where there is a series of dis-

plays going on,” explains Allers. “You are

here for a lecture by Dr. Dirk Carlton, who

has discovered a famous Egyptian tomb.

He is going to reveal for the fi rst time the

artifacts. All is well until he starts speak-

ing, the lights go out and he is found dead.

And then all the calamity that ensues in

fi guring out ‘who done it’.”

The cast of 13, along with the many be-

hind the scenes crewmembers, have been

rehearsing since January. Allers chose

this production to add variety to ZAP! The-

atre’s growing list of quality productions,

he said.

“We have done so many different variet-

ies of plays over four years,” he said. “So

we picked this. It has sort of been in our

back pocket.

“Murder mysteries are always really

popular because people like coming and

trying to fi gure out who did it. So we have a

great time with that.”

In his directorial debut, Allers has been

granted some artistic freedom, truly mak-

ing the eerie production his own.

“This is everyone’s primary outlet and

we always try and stretch the envelope

to fi nd something new to do,” said Allers.

“Every production we have done has been

absolutely stellar. To be able to try and

maintain that — to not just do something

that is fun and enjoyable, but also has that

part where you say, ‘I haven’t seen that be-

fore,’ that’s what every director’s dream is,

to do something different.”

For Allers, who started ZAP! Theatre

four years ago, and the cast, the produc-

tion company has become so much more

than just an opportunity to hone their tal-

ents on stage. “We started this to maintain

friendships, build skills and offer family-

friendly entertainment for Central Alber-

ta,” he said.

All of the costs of the production are di-

rectly covered by the cast itself, allowing

every penny raised throughout the run of

the show to go towards the charity project

they have selected and supported over the

past years, an orphanage in Tanzania.

Amberly Bootsman, originally from Po-

noka, who’s been with the company since

day one, said she was slightly dismayed

when she graduated from other theatre

programs and didn’t have an outlet to

channel her passion. “I was quite excited

when Daniel got ZAP! together and to be

involved again,” she said. “It’s really a

great community on stage and off.”

“We had actors who love to act but had

no opportunity to do so anymore, so this

was both started as an opportunity to do

that and to also have another fundraiser

each year,” said Allers of ZAP! Theatre’s

purpose and support of the orphanage.

Ben Butcher, of Lacombe, said the cast

and ZAP! Theatre has become like a fam-

ily to him. “It’s more than just theatre,” he

said. “I like the fact that it’s actually doing

some good in the world.”

Oh, Horrors! It’s Murder! plays May 1st

at 7 p.m., May 2nd at 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.,

May 8th at 7 p.m. and May 9th at 1:30 p.m.

and 7 p.m.

Performances are at Asker Lutheran

Church, east of Ponoka on Hwy. 53 and

north on RR 23-2. Doors open half an hour

before showtime.

Admission is by a free-will offering. All

proceeds raised will go towards support-

ing the Christian Life Orphanage located

in Mwanza, Tanzania.

For more information about Oh, Hor-

rors! It’s Murder! or ZAP! Theatre, contact

Allers at 403-348-1891 or email zaptheatre-

[email protected].

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MYSTERY, MURDER, MAYHEM– ZAP! Theatre presents Oh, Horrors! It’s Murder! next week. ZAP! Theatre photo

Oh, Horrors! It’s Murder! showcases mystery


Being a chef, I am certain that you will

think my opinion is biased when I tell you

that garlic is my friend. However, I have

reasons to support my love for this little

bulb.

I honestly believe that most people, who

say they hate the taste of garlic must have

been exposed to an overpowered Caesar

dressing or Greek Tzatziki sauce at some

point in their lives.

Garlic, when cooked, does not have that

overly pungent fl avour reminiscent of

these raw form recipes. Alternatively, it

has a sweeter and smoother temperament

and adds a depth of fl avour to your dish

that cannot be mimicked.

A perfect example of this would be roast-

ed garlic. Whole heads of garlic roasted in

the oven can be pureed and mixed into an

endless variety of recipes such as bread-

dough, dips, spreads, stuffi ngs, etc. and it’s

one of the easiest things to prepare.

Preheat your oven to 450 degrees. Keep

the garlic heads whole, and cut off the tops

of the garlic heads, just enough to expose

the tops of the garlic cloves. Place the

heads of garlic in an ovenproof casserole

dish equipped with a lid. Drizzle 1/2 tea-

spoon of olive oil over each of the exposed

garlic heads, and season lightly with salt

and fresh cracked pepper.

Cover and bake for 45 minutes. Remove

from the oven and let stand at room tem-

perature (with the lid on) until cool enough

to touch. Serve whole for presentation, or

squeeze out the cloves and mix into a vari-

ety of spreads, dips, or sauces.

Garlic is one of the oldest cultivated

plants and has been hailed as one of world’s

most celebrated medicinal vegetables.

There are many stories that proclaim

of its pure powers to increase endurance

and stamina. It also has many therapeutic

properties. Medical studies have confi rmed

that garlic contains natural antibiotic and

cleansing qualities and it is used to treat a

wide range of health problems.

When buying garlic, you want to make

sure that that the bulb or ‘head’ is not dis-

coloured and it is tightly wrapped in its

own natural paper-like skin. Do not buy

garlic that is falling apart, as this is a sure

sign of its age. Additionally, stay away from

garlic that has little green sprouts coming

from the encased cloves — although these

are virtually harmless, they are a sign that

the garlic has been stored in an area that

is too humid.

Garlic is best stored in a cool, dry, well-

ventilated space and it will keep for several

months. It is not recommended that you

store garlic in your refrigerator.

I cook with and consume garlic on a dai-

ly basis. There are many ways to add this

wonderful vegetable to a variety of dishes;

just practice ‘moderation’ if the thought of

the taste in your recipe scares you.

Dear Chef Dez:

I have heard that the common garlic

available in grocery stores comes from

China. Is this true and if so where can I

buy local garlic?

Sincerely,

Roy R. Nanaimo, B.C.

Dear Roy:

Yes, this is usually the case. The sign at

your produce counter should say where

the garlic is from, or if sold in small mesh

bags of three heads there will be a tag on it.

Alternatively you can always inquire with

the produce staff if you are unsure about

the garlic’s origin. A few phone calls to

markets in your area, before you venture

out, will save you some time.

Chef Dez is a food columnist, culinary instruc-tor and cookbook author. Visit him at www.chef-dez.com

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ARTS & LEISURE

Would you buy an air-

plane ticket if the pilot re-

fused to check his instru-

ment panel before taking

off ?

You’d probably would

run for the woods, choose

another airline or decide

it’s safer to go by train. But

a recent study shows some

surgeons are not following

proven surgical guidelines

for a potentially fatal op-

eration.

A study done at the Uni-

versity of Alberta reviewed

carotid endarterectomies

done in four western prov-

inces. This study revealed

one in 10 of these proce-

dures should not have been

performed, and 47% were

done for dubious reasons.

Endarterectomy is a

common operation per-

formed to prevent stroke in

patients who have partial

blockage of carotid arter-

ies. These arteries, situ-

ated along both sides of the

neck, carry oxygenated

blood to the brain.

Patients with partially

blocked carotids often suf-

fer from transient isch-

emic attacks (TIAs), mini-

strokes. They complain of

blindness and numbness

lasting only a few seconds.

Unfortunately, TIAs are of-

ten the prelude to a major

stroke and there’s no better

case for practicing preven-

tion.

The surgical treatment is

similar to a plumber’s ap-

proach to a blocked drain.

But, rather than inserting

a snake to remove the ob-

struction, surgeons use del-

icate instruments to scrape

and suck out atheroscle-

rotic plaque. It’s a tedious

and potentially dangerous

task. During the operation

a portion of plaque may

break loose, travel to the

brain and cause a stroke,

the very thing the opera-

tion was meant to avoid.

It’s a tragedy if a pa-

tient suffers a stroke when

there’s valid reason for the

surgery. But if it happens

when surgery is unjusti-

fi ed, it’s a catastrophe im-

possible to measure.

So why are questionable

endarterectomies being

done? Dr. Henry Barnett,

professor emeritus at the

University of Western On-

tario, is a world authority

on carotid endarterectomy.

He says guidelines for

this surgery have been

researched and are clear

about when and when not

to use the operation. And

that some surgeons are not

following the guidelines.

For example, the opera-

tion should not be done if

the carotid artery is only

50% blocked. And great

care should be taken if pa-

tients have no symptoms

such as TIAs. In these

cases the risk of surgery is

greater than the risk of the

disease.

This report reminded

me of one of my Harvard

professors who reminded

us that, “It’s impossible

to make a patient feel any

better if he or she has no

symptoms!”

The study also revealed

the risk of questionable

surgery depends on where

you live. Surgeons in Sas-

katchewan received the

most accolades as 78% of

the operations adhered to

the strict guidelines. Sur-

geons in British Columbia

followed the specifi cations

in only 46% of cases.

For surgeons, this fi nd-

ing is like getting caught

with a hand in the cookie

jar, an embarrassing ex-

perience. But the result of

this study, reporting po-

tential problems has been

good for patients.

Dr. Max Findlay, a neu-

rosurgeon at the Univer-

sity of Alberta Hospital,

reports that due to this crit-

icism the rate of inappro-

priate endarterectomies

has fallen from 18% to zero

in Edmonton!

But should this surgery

ever be proposed for pa-

tients who do not suffer

from TIAs? If blockage is

extensive even without

symptoms, it could be the

lull before the storm, and

the risk of stroke greater

than the risk of surgery.

The transcranial Dop-

pler is being used to deter-

mine which patients need

surgery. If this procedure

detects the presence of

micro emboli (tiny blood

clots) in the brain, it’s be-

lieved these patients would

also benefi t from the opera-

tion.

See the web site at www.docgiff.com.

Why surgeons need cockpit training

Cooking with garlic – is it a friend or is it a foe?

Dr. Gifford

J O N E S

C H E F D E Z

on Cook i ng


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The Bentley Generals returned

home empty-handed after a loss

in the 2015 Allan Cup fi nal to the

South East Prairie Thunder, who

won the game 2-0.

Coach Ryan Tobler was – like

the rest of his team – very disap-

pointed but still was proud of the

team for all of their hard work

put forward over the 2014/2015

season.

“Of course, we fought right till

the end. They battled and we did

great on a fi ve on three, and we

tried to build some momentum

from that. Look who they beat

– they beat the host, they beat

Grand Falls, they beat us. Some-

times you just have to tip your hat

to certain teams,” Tobler said.

“I just feel bad because we have

this great group of guys who bat-

tled very well all year. It’s really

tough to swallow, but that’s the

way it is, so there isn’t much to do

now. I feel bad for the team to lose

in that moment after working so

hard.”

Mark Agnew of the Prairie

Thunder took the lead in the sec-

ond period with the game’s fi rst

goal, assisted by Rob Smith and

Greg Beller. In the third period,

the team scored again, this time

with Shawn Limpright sharing

the glory with Terry Yake and

Blake Forsyth.

Generals coach Tobler said

that although Prairie Thunder

had taken the lead, the Generals

fought hard to try and even up the

score.

“I thought that defensively, we

were great. We didn’t give them

hardly anything – the problem

was that they didn’t give us much

of anything, either. You’re run-

ning into a trapping system like

that, and the goaltender just

blocked so well. We just didn’t

seem to get sustained pressure,”

he said.

“It was one of those games

where we’d love to have had an-

other shot at it, but that’s just not

how it works. We had our chanc-

es, albeit limited, but we had a

few chances to tie it up. We need-

ed that fi rst goal to make things

change a little bit but it didn’t go

our way this year. However, I’m

extremely proud of how we got

there.”

The Generals led their division

this year with a season record of

23 wins, one loss and no ties. Un-

fortunately, the work didn’t pay

off this year, but serves as moti-

vation for next.

“Of course the fi re will come

back and we will just try to get

back up on that horse. Two years

in a row now we’ve made it to

semis, and then the fi nals and

next year we will have another

shot at redemption. We made it

all this way, and soon something’s

got to give,” Tobler said.

“We lost three games all year,

and that last game is the biggest

one and it hurts.

The atmosphere was great. The

tournament (Clarenville) put on

was outstanding. The fans were

great. We were ready. We had

great energy coming off of the big

win against Grand Falls, and we

just couldn’t seem to get through

(Prairie Thunder). They had a

system and stuck to it, so I’ve got

to give them credit. Right now, it’s

still really tough to swallow.”

Tobler said that although it was

a diffi cult loss, he and the rest of

the team would learn from it.

“It’s still fresh, and maybe

when I go back and watch the

game I’ll see something that I’ll

want to change. But that’s the

way it goes when you lose – es-

pecially in a big game. You’re al-

ways going to have the could’ve,

would’ve, should’ve feelings. I

guess it’s another learning op-

portunity, that’s about all I can

say about it.”

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TOUGH LOSS - Bentley Generals defenseman Giffen Nyren faced off against a South East Prairie Thunder player during the 2015 Allan Cup championship, where the Prairie Thunder took the championship title. photo submitted

Bentley Generals disappointed after Allan Cup loss


BY JENNA SWANLacombe Express

As the Esso Cup National Champion-

ships continue, the Sutter Fund Chiefs lost

to the Sudbury Lady Wolves Tuesday eve-

ning 7-2 in Red Deer.

That followed a victory on Monday as

the Red Deer Major Midget ‘AAA’ team

took on the Edmonton Thunder in the sec-

ond game of the championships.

The electrifying chant of “Go Chiefs

Go!” bellowed from the crowd of around

600 fans sporting their red gear in support

of their team as the Esso Cup’s own ‘Battle

of Alberta’ unfolded.

As the only two teams from Alberta com-

peting in the Cup, the Chiefs and the Thun-

der were no strangers after having come

up against one another in their respective

league championships.

While the Chiefs may have fallen short

in their provincial battle, losing out to the

Thunder at the end of their season – it was

a victory Monday evening after the Chiefs

conquered 2-0.

The Chiefs play tonight against the Cen-

tral Plains Capitals at 7 p.m. in hopes of

making it to Friday’s semi-fi nals and again

on to Saturday’s fi nals.

Head Coach for the Chiefs Tom Bast

said dedication and determination were

responsible for the back-to-back wins their

team had taken following Sunday night’s

victory against Moncton.

“There’s certainly been some pressure,

usually with host teams that’s what they

are there to do is host and they don’t usu-

ally win,” explained Bast. “Our objective is

to win – we’ve worked hard this year and

it’s been an incredible journey fi lled with

ups and downs but the girls know how im-

portant it is to work hard.

“They are well-schooled and well-disci-

plined and we have pushed them and pre-

pared them as well as we possibly could,”

he said.

And win they have, thanks in part to a

keen game of goalkeeping from Chief Sar-

ah Murray, who shut out the Thunder by

stopping the over 40 shots that came her

way.

“She really kept us in the game,” said

Bast.

“She is so dedicated and committed and

when you have any athlete that committed

and who wants to be the best then you’re

going to see that on the ice.

“She is so focused and very driven – ku-

dos to her because she has been that way

for us all year.”

Strong goaltending wasn’t the only rea-

son behind the Chief’s prevail over the

Thunder, with two strong goals coming

fi rst from Jordyn Burgar early in the fi rst

period, following by one from Abagael

Thiessen.

Currently Hockey Canada has both

Thiessen and Murray listed among the

tournaments ‘Players To Watch’ lists

alongside Chief Mairead Bast.

From an administration standpoint, Red

Deer Minor Hockey President Todd Thies-

sen said that as hosts Red Deer is break-

ing records with the number of tickets

sold thus far in comparison to the last two

years of the Esso Cup which were hosted

in Hamilton in 2014 and Burnaby back in

2015.

“I knew we were going to have a good

team and we have the advantage of being

able to play on our home ice in front of our

own crowd of fans,” said Todd, on his ex-

citement to be able to host the Cup.

“The energy has been unreal from our

crowds and we’ve had immense support

from local schools in bringing their stu-

dents to watch lunchtime games,” he add-

ed.

“There truly is no better way to promote

female hockey than hosting this level of

tournament and it is certainly a once-in-a-

lifetime opportunity.”

For more information about the Esso

Cup National Championships and to keep

up to date on scores and game times visit

www.hockeycanada.ca.

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Local football player has CFL aspirationsBY SARAH MAETCHELacombe Express

For Kaedann Price,

playing the high-contact

sport of football is a stress

reliever.

The sport that some

cringe at while watching

the frequent points of im-

pact continues to draw the

young athlete in as his ca-

reer progresses.

“It’s healthy to get that

frustration out by join-

ing a contact sport,” said

Price.

He added that all kids

should play some type of

sport as it can also boost

your self-esteem. “It really

keeps you on your toes,”

he said.

Price, 15, of Lacombe

County, has been partici-

pating in sports through-

out his life. He fi rst began

playing pond hockey but

made the switch to football

three years ago.

“It turns out I was just

better at it,” he said. “I

was a bigger kid, so play-

ing football really helped

my self-esteem.”

Price started out playing

with the Lindsay Thurber

Junior Raiders in Grade

8 and received the presti-

gious 2012 Lineman of the

Year Award.

He has been a starter for

the Raiders’ senior team

from Grade 10 until pres-

ent. Since the Raiders sea-

son doesn’t ramp up until

the fall, in the meantime

Price channels his love of

football into playing with

the Prairie Fire Football

Club, a Central Alberta-

based high-level midget

football team.

He’s played with the

spring league team since

2013 as an offensive tackle.

He has also tried out and

made the Central Zone

Football team, which com-

peted at the 2014 Alberta

Summer Games.

Among intensive train-

ing and playing with vari-

ous teams, playing football

takes a lot of determina-

tion and hard work, said

Price. “It takes a lot of

work, conditioning and

mental skills, like learning

plays,” he said. “You have

to be tough, as you play in

rain, snow, sunshine and

everything.”

Price is currently at-

tending tryouts for the U18

Provincial Team. The try-

outs began on April 19th

and are ongoing through-

out the month. He also has

aspirations to play in the

CFL, college ball or the

NFL in the future.

“After Grade 12, I want

to attend and play for the

University of Calgary,”

said Price.

He also hinted that he’s

heard word that football

may be considered an

Olympic sport at some

point, so perhaps an Olym-

pic gold medal is also in

his future.

Price and the Prairie

Fire Football Club played

their season home opener

at ME Global Athletic

Park in Lacombe this past

Friday against the Calgary

Hilltoppers.

They will be returning

to Lacombe to defend their

home turf against the Fal-

cons on April 25th at 1 p.m.

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making a comeback and that Mid Century

Modern style was not one of the hottest

things trending but sometimes facts are

facts.

Mid Century Modern architecture is an

absolute throwback from the 1940s, 50s and

60s.

Frank Lloyd Wright is partially cred-

ited for the creation of this minimalistic,

groovy style. It was the introduction of

post and beam design which eliminated

the need for room dividing support walls

which birthed the open fl oor plan most of

us enjoy today.

If you need a visual for this archetype,

think back to the house you saw on TV

while watching The Brady Bunch.

The open fl oor plan and simplistic fur-

nishings on the set of this iconic show are

now being frequently used in interiors in

2015.

Post World War II it became trendy to

‘modernize’ homes and interiors to wel-

come in a new era in architecture. Lines

became pared down, minimalistic and al-

most seamless. Do you remember the fa-

mous Egg Chair designed by Arne Jacob-

sen?

Most of have seen or even relaxed in

such a creation which has continuous fl ow

from seat to back defi ning this burgeoning

style.

After 1965 this trend of minimalism

almost completely disappeared and has

briefl y raised its head about every decade

until the TV series Mad Men was revealed.

Mad Men brought us back to the days

when men used pomade in their hair and

smoked in their teak panelled offi ces while

propping their oxford clad feet on top of

desks. Suddenly the demand for the mini-

malistic look and style was on the rise and

designers scrambled to meet the need.

Modern furniture and fabrication design-

ers answered the call and before you knew

it, the Mid Century Modern style was once

again blossoming even though many items

were newly ‘created’ products using the

style of the 70’s as inspiration.

Mid Century Modern furniture is now

being hailed as one of the must have trends

of 2015, teak furniture is booming and

chair backs are getting lower and fl atter.

Wallpaper is going graphic and large

scale prints are apparent in fabric designs.

This is bad news for those of us who do not

remember the style of the 70s with much

fondness but the good news is that we now

have a variety of choices when it comes to

choosing our ideal style.

We are given the freedom to choose a few

funky retro pieces and blend it with any

style we wish which will ultimately create

our own personal brand.

It has never been more fun to decorate

than right now as we are free to create, de-

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style to perfection. Don’t despair about the

strange trends that may come and go; bor-

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Horoscope

Aries, now is a great time

to take a chance and try

something new. Something

different may be just what you

need to get back in the swing

of things.

A big change may be looming,

Taurus. Think about leaving

your comfort zone and trying

an adventure.

You never know what the

experience will bring.

ARIESMar 21/Apr 20

TAURUSApr 21/May 21

There’s a lot to accomplish

right now, Gemini, but

distractions seem to turn up

just when you get on track. Try

to keep your attention focused

on the tasks at hand.

You tend to gravitate toward

leadership roles, Cancer. That

can pack on the pressure, and

sometimes you need a break.

Choose this week to stand on

the sidelines.

GEMINIMay 22/Jun 21

CANCERJun 22/Jul 22

Leo, even though you’re

excited about a planned

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feelings and enjoy

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Virgo, trust your own instincts

when an unusual

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Supervisors will like that you’re

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Make the most of this time

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you need this week.

Be thankful to have such a

person in your life.

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ClassifiedsYour place to SELLYour place to BUY

PersonalServices 1315

ATTENTION FARMERS and FARMERETTS

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

perhaps a new relationship. Call Laura

Sincere Connections Dating Service Red Deer.

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Roofing 1370METAL ROOFING & SID-ING. 30+ colours available at over 40 Distributors. 40

year warranty. 48 hour Express Service available

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YardCare 1430

Spring clean ups withaeration and edging $130and up, weekly mowing,

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THE ROTOTILLER GUYGarden Rototilling & Yard

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Buy & Sell#1500 - #1990

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

Auctions 1530AUCTION

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

Moose Hall 2 miles south of Ponoka on 2A

WE BUY FOR CASH.403-304-4791

Check website for full listingswww.bigstrapperauctions.net

FARM AUCTION. Satur-day, April 25 at 10 a.m.

Machinery, trucks, trailers, shelters, tools, antiques,

variety, tractors, and more! South of Amisk, Alberta.

Scribner Auction 780-842-5666; www.

scribnernet.com.

MEIER SPRING Classic Car & Truck Auction.

Saturday & Sunday, May 2 & 3, 11 a.m. 6016 - 72A

Ave., Edmonton. Consign today, call 780-440-1860.

Clothing 1590MEN’S coveralls size 44, $10, gown,rust/green fl oral size 8 $10 403-347-5316

Equipment-Misc. 1620

A-CHEAP, lowest prices, steel shipping containers. Used 20’ & 40’ Seacans insulated 40 HC DMG

$2450. 1-866-528-7108; www.rtccontainer.com.

Tools 1640SEARS Radial Arm Saw with stand and blades,

$125 obo. 403-342-0754

Firewood 1660AFFORDABLE

Homestead FirewoodSpruce, Pine, Birch -Split.

avail. 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472

B.C. Birch, Aspen, Spruce/Pine. Delivery avail.

PH. Lyle 403-783-2275

Firewood 1660FIREWOOD. Pine, Spruce,

Can deliver1-4 cords. 403-844-0227

LOGSSemi loads of pine, spruce,

tamarack, poplar. Price depends on location.

Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346

GardenSupplies 1680

AIR Compressor, Porter Cable, 40’ hose w/

nozzles, 3 HP, 4 gal., $100. 403-782-7439

END Tables, (2) matching, $14. ea. or both for $25.

403-782-7439

KENMORE lawn mower $50 obo 403-346-7384

RASPBERRY mature canes, free.

403-782-7439

HouseholdAppliances 1710FRIGIDAIRE fridge good working cond, white $200 obo 403-346-4263

HouseholdFurnishings1720COFFEE Table, glass, sil-ver 28.5’x57”, with 2 end

table 24” round, bought at Sims. $195. 403-352-8811

OAK pedestal table w/4 chairs and 2 leafs, good cond. $150 fi rm 403-746-5123 318-5420

SOFA $40; double bed $80 can deliver 403-346-0674

StereosTV's, VCRs 1730

VHS movies, (100). $75.403-885-5020

Misc. forSale 1760

Beswick, horses, porcelain, with Welsh Cob

(rearing), made in England. $175.

DCSHOES Cap, sz. 7 3/8, like new. $18. 403-352-8811

COFFEE table, glass top 20 x 26 $30; sleeping bag $8, queen size quilt $10 403-347-5316

GAS BBQ $150 obo 403-346-4263

RECLINERS, (2), Maroon,cloth, $45. each. Wine making equip., $55. Queen size. air bed with electric pump, $30; 403-343-2618

ROYAL Dux Bohemian Cat, porcelain, mint cond.

$35. Merrill Ortholight shoe, sz. 6.5, air cushion, women’s,

like new. $40. Maui Jim Sunglasses,

Makaha, with brown sport case, brand new. $95 403-352-8811

OfficeSupplies 1800OFFICE desk $100, 403-346-7384

SportingGoods 1860

PROSET Hockey Card, one box (NEW)

1991 - 1992, $30. GOLF bag, black,

traveling style. $45. 403-885-5020

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in Classifieds

WantedTo Buy 1930

FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates,

collections, single items, military. We handle all

paperwork and transporta-tion. Licensed dealer.

1-866-960-0045; www.dollars4guns.com.

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 2080

CUSTOM TUBGRINDING

Truck mount grinderw/550 HP.

Call Nolan 403-357-9674

SECURITY GATESinstalled to your budget.

10 ft. to 32 ft., auto openers, key pad, solar or electric. Steel or wood posts, your gates or custom. Call for quote. TL Harris Bobcat

Service Ltd. Trent @ 403-358-1415

Livestock 2100PUREBRED red and black Angus bulls. 1 and 2 year

olds. Semen tested and delivered.Vicwin Farms 403-784-3517, 403-318-7363.

ANGUS BULLS,large selection of quality

2 yr. olds & yearlings, performance info avail.

fully guaranteed.LLB Angus

1-403-742-4226

FOR SALE. Simmeron Simmentals, fullblood full Fleckvieh bulls, yearlings and 2 year olds, polled and horned, A.I. blood-

lines, very quiet, muscled. 780-913-7963; www.simmeronranch.ca.

RED and black Angus bulls, semen tested and

delivery can be arranged. E & L Ranching in Bowden, Eric @

403 391-2259. Evenings @ 403 224-2396

RED ANGUS BULLSYearlings & 2 year olds.

Seman tested. Quiet disposition. Calving ease

heifer bulls. Delivered. Cripps Cattle Company

403-391-2648

RED Simmental yearling bulls from PB herd, rea-

sonably priced. Call Shane 403-588-1146

Grain, FeedHay 2190

1ST. cut hay for sale, Phone 403-782-3149

or 403-350-8800

SMALL Square Hay Bales:1st & 2nd cut.

SMALL Square Straw Bales403-784-2276

Start your career!See Help Wanted

Grain, FeedHay 2190HEATED CANOLA buying

Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola.

Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed.

Buying damaged or offgrade grain. “On Farm Pickup” Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252.

Condos/Townhouses30302 BDRM. Lacombe CondoGround fl r, 45+ bldg, N/S

no/pets. $1200/mo w/utils. Avail. May 1. 780-484-0236

Suites 3060DELUXE Innisfail 2 bdrm. n/p, balcony, inclds. water

$860 + utils, 403-348-6594

ELNORA, 3 bdrm., main fl r., 4 appls. $775/mo. incl. all utils, no pets. immed.

403-348-6594

MobileLot 3190

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

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

Real Estate#4000 - #4190

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

Realtors& Services 4010

IVAN BRANDT, Maxwell Real Estate.All your farm needs.403-350-9603

HousesFor Sale 4020

“COMING SOON” BYSERGE’S HOMES

Duplex in Red Deer Close to Schools and Recreation

Center. For More InfoCall Bob 403-505-8050

SILVERWOOD LUXURY Modular Log Homes. Show

Home 311 - 36 Ave. SE, Calgary. Discover how we can design, build & fi nish your custom log home in weeks. 1-855-598-4120;

www.silverwoodloghomes.ca.

ManufacturedHomes 4090

THE HEART of Every Home is in its Kitchen.

Kitchen specials starting at $138,500. Upgrades

include full backsplash, stainless steel appliances

& more. For more informa-tion call United Homes

Canada 1-800-461-7632 or visit our site at www.

unitedhomescanada.com.

TO BE MOVED 16 x 80 3 bdrm. 2 bath, 2 walkin closets, vaulted ceilings, carpet/lino, inclds. appLs. and window coverings, n/s pet free home, $72,000 obo 403-350-0251

CommercialProperty 411012 UNIT MOTEL, net year

income $70,000. 5 unit apartment, net yearly in-

come $21,000. Pub, VLT’s, off sales, restaurant, net yearly income $220,000. Mortgage not included.

780-507-7999.

BusinessesFor Sale 4140HIGH CASH PRODUCING vending machines. $1.00 vend = .70 profi t. All on location in your area.

Selling due to illness. Call 1-866-668-6629 for details.

MortgagesBought/Sold4190BANK SAID NO? Bank on us! Equity Mortgages for

purchases, debt consolida-tion, foreclosures,

renovations. Bruised credit, self-employed,

unemployed ok. Dave Fitzpatrick:

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Mortgage

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

Cars 50302006 VOLVO V50, leather int., cruise, air, rarely used

in winter, 127,000 km, $8,000. 403-506-2568

Trucks 5050

2001 Z71 L/B, 4wd, exc. cond., 251,000 kms, $4400 403-340-9248

Trucks 5050

2005, 5.3L, Z71 SPECIAL Edition Silverado, loaded, 180,000 km., $11,500 obo

403-350-6936

2004 Chev Silverado 2500, loaded,

200,000 kms. excellent cond.

$25,000 obo 403-342-0813403-307-8286

VansBuses 50702008 DODGE Grand Cara-van Stow n Go, 98,500 kms, $9350 403-358-7678

1995 DODGE Caravan $600;

1980 Dodge work van $300 780-877-2255

Motorhomes 5100

1989 29’ F350, very clean, sleeps 6, 61187 kms.

$14500, 403-358-7782

FifthWheels 5110

HOUSE ON WHEELS 2014 Premier Elite 40’ 2

bdrm, 4 slides, fully loaded,

$38,500 587-888-5595

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

403-227-6794

UtilityTrailers 5140

OPEN utility trailer for quad, single axle, 4’ x 6’, $500 obo 403-506-2568

Boats &Marine 5160TWO 2006 turbo watercraft

with trailer and covers, 30 hr. on each, $15,000 403-506-2568

Tires, PartsAcces. 5180ELECTRIC trailer dolly $200 obo 403-346-7384

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

AMVIC APPROVED. We travel. May pay cash

for vehicle. 403-396-7519

Public Notice#6000

Public Notices ..................6010Special Features ..............6050


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