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BY BRIAN VOSSENLacombe Express

Most Lacombians are familiar with

the historic murals that can be

found on the walls of many of the

City’s buildings, but how many of them

have stopped to wonder who created them

or how they came about in the fi rst place?

Tim Giles, a Lacombe resident of about

eight years, is the artistic mind behind La-

combe’s iconic murals and said he enjoys

re-creating Lacombe’s history through his

work.

As Giles is fairly new to Lacombe him-

self and his art depicts the City’s history,

he relies a lot on photographs and stories

from the community to create his works.

He said that creating a painting from an

old photograph is a process he enjoys.

“Black and white photographs are kind

of romantic, there is a little bit of mystery

to them,” said Giles. “So it’s easy to get lost

and have them grab your imagination and

for that reason they are very stimulating

to re-create.”

Giles also said that by “re-creating” he

does not necessarily paint a copy of pho-

tographs onto buildings in his murals. In-

stead, he adds colour to them, chooses a

different perspective within the photo or

adds other details.

He said that very few of the murals he

has done in Lacombe are exact copies of

photographs.

Lacombe’s murals fi rst began as a beau-

tifi cation project in connection with Com-

munities in Bloom.

Giles said that beautifi cation is one of

the judging components in Communities

in Bloom competitions and after living

in Lacombe for a few months, he was ap-

proached by members of the Communities

in Bloom Committee about doing some

murals around town.

As a result, in 2004, Giles painted his

fi rst murals in Lacombe.

“I wasn’t even sure if they were going to

stay after the competition,” he said.

“It was up to the community basically

and their response would decide if they

would stay.”

As Lacombians may have noticed, the

murals were not removed after the 2004

Communities in Bloom judging. After the

immense positive response received by the

general public, the murals became a part

of Lacombe’s deep cultural and historical

heritage and today are icons for the City.

Because of the success of his fi rst mu-

rals in 2004, Giles was then commissioned

to paint a series of murals in an alley of

downtown Lacombe that he said was quite

deteriorated and in need of beautifi cation.

This alley, located behind the Lacombe

Express offi ce, was the fi rst Giles painted

in Lacombe and was completed in 2008.

Shortly after completing this fi rst theme

of murals, Giles was commissioned to do a

second set in the alley behind Leto’s Steak

and Seafood. He said that it is actually one

of the fi rst areas he wanted to paint when

he fi rst started scouting for locations in

Lacombe, but before he could approach

anyone with the idea, things were set in

motion for a different alley, Phase 1, to be

painted fi rst.

Phase 2 is well underway and the back-

grounds and settings for its murals can

already be seen. This summer, Giles plans

to add people and other details to the paint-

ings and hopefully fi nish them by the end

of the year.

Originally from southern California,

Giles immigrated to Canada at the age of

fi ve and grew up in Chetwind, B.C.

While Giles did not grow up in Lacombe,

he was somewhat familiar with it. Raised

in the Seventh Day-Adventist faith, Giles

became familiar with Lacombe as a hub

for the religion.

While he never really became passionate

about painting as a child, it was still part of

his childhood. He said that his grandmoth-

er painted and his uncle was a sculptor,

though both only pursued art as hobbies,

Giles said their art was something that in-

terested him.

“It was always there in the family I sup-

pose and it was something that intrigued

me.”

Unlike many artists, Giles’ talent for

painting did not fl ourish until he was an

adult. He said that, despite having artists

in the family, he had diffi culty focusing or

concentrating on art as a child. He added

that, growing up in small communities, his

schools did not offer any arts programs for

him to take advantage of.

While studying business in college, Giles

started teaching himself to paint and also

took a few art classes. However, it was still

only a pastime to him. Even when profes-

sors commented on Giles’ talent, he said he

had never considered a career as an artist.

His fi rst practical experience with art

was when he was working for a wrought

iron company in southern California. He

did some drafting and plans for the com-

pany and said he learned to draw dimen-

sionally as most of the company’s work

force were Mexican and did not speak or

read any English, so the plans needed to be

very detailed.

Sometime later, Giles, wanting to get

out of the corporate world and also out of

southern California, moved back to B.C.

It was there that Giles painted his fi rst

mural, on an interior wall of his condo in

Tumbler Ridge.

Today, Giles is looking forward to the

completing of the second phase of his mu-

rals in Lacombe and hopes their continu-

ing popularity will lead to a Phase 3 some-

time in the future.

[email protected]

ARTFUL EYE – Tim Giles inspects one of his works in progress in Phase 2 of Lacombe’s Mural project. Brian Vossen/Lacombe Express

Artist recreates City’s history via muralsLacombian Tim Giles continues work on project’s second phase


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The City of Lacombe is

fi nding ways to improve

the heart of the community

– downtown Lacombe.

At the beginning of this

year, the City of Lacombe

adopted its new ‘Downtown

Area Redevelopment and

Urban Design Plan’, also

known as DARP.

DARP is a set of guide-

lines for the redevelopment

of downtown Lacombe,

said City Planner Jen

Kirchner.

It represents what the

City would like to see the

community become based

on its assets and help mini-

mize the City’s weaknesses.

Adopted in January,

DARP sets out a whole

range of guidelines to im-

prove downtown and as

Manager of Planning and

Development Lyla Peter

said, “Take the great things

and make them better.”

The plan deals with both

functionality and aesthet-

ics. In addition to making

downtown look good by

taking into account things

like architectural design,

Kirchner said things like

pedestrian safety and

ways to encourage activity

downtown are also looked

at through the plan.

She added it is important

to emphasize that the City

has no intention of demol-

ishing what already exists

in downtown Lacombe and

that the plan focuses more

on any new developments

being made.

While DARP does not

have much effect on down-

town currently, it provides

a framework for what direc-

tion can be taken for future

development in the down-

town area, said Kirchner.

Peter added that the plan

seeks to “Make sure down-

town continues to be the

heart of Lacombe.”

It is also important to

note that the purpose

f DARP is not to create

‘cookie cutter’ neighbour-

hoods or make everything

in an area look the same,

said Kirchner. Instead, the

goals is to create options

for developers that adheres

to a certain criteria while

not limiting the developers.

“It’s kind of like a shop-

ping list of things they can

work from,” said Peter.

DARP was brought in

this year to replace an old-

er plan that provided simi-

lar guidelines to develop-

ers. However, due to the age

of the plan and Lacombe’s

growth, it became neces-

sary to revise the plan.

Kirchner and Peter said

that DARP will also help to

defi ne more clearly some of

the more vague guidelines

that existed previously.

The plan was created by

Edmonton based fi rm Pario

Plan in partnership with

the City of Lacombe. Pario

Plan and the City recently

hosted a design charette at

the Lacombe Memorial Cen-

tre earlier this week and will

continue to work together to

further develop the plan.

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Airport to Calgary.

Flights will be operated

by Air Georgian under the

Air Canada Express brand,

using 18-seat Beechcraft 1

900D aircraft.

“Air Canada is strate-

gically expanding its do-

mestic services, offering

customers more destina-

tions and choices when

fl ying. Refl ecting the gen-

eral strength of the Alberta

economy, we are pleased

to start scheduled service

from Red Deer, linking Cen-

tral Alberta conveniently

and directly to our Calgary

hub,” said Marcel Forget,

Air Canada’s vice presi-

dent, network planning.

“Flights have been sched-

uled to enable easy connec-

tions to Air Canada’s ex-

tensive domestic, U.S. and

international network via

Calgary.”

ln addition, customers

collect Aeroplan Miles

through Canada’s leading

loyalty program when trav-

elling with Air Canada.

“We are so excited to wel-

come Air Canada Express

to Red Deer Airport. This

new air service is a tremen-

dous step in our continuing

push to enhance business

and leisure air travel oppor-

tunities for the residents of

Central Alberta,” said RJ

Steenstra, CEO, Red Deer

Airport Authority.

“Central Albertans will

now be connected to Cana-

da and the rest of the world

through Air Canada and its

alliance partners. This new

service will be of tremen-

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and commerce in the area

and that is a very exciting

prospect.”

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At its meeting on July 12,

Lacombe County council

received an update on the

progress of the C4 Initiative.

The report, which was re-

ceived only as information,

had a few of the individu-

als involved with C4 pres-

ent on where the project is

currently at and why it is a

necessity for Lacombe and

Lacombe County.

C4 is an initiative plan-

ning to build a cultural

community centre in La-

combe with spaces for the

performing arts as well as

children and family pro-

gramming. The initiative

has proposed to use plots of

land owned by the City of

Lacombe and Wolf Creek

Public Schools for the loca-

tion of the building.

Since the last appear-

ing at a County council

meeting, C4 has completed

a preliminary feasibility

study, said Grant Harder,

president of the Lacombe

Performing Arts Centre

Foundation.

He added the results of

the study were in line with

what the group expected.

“The study didn’t hold

any surprises for us,” said

Harder. “It confi rmed our

belief that there is very

strong support and demand

from a number of user

groups.”

Harder also gave a few

examples of those support-

ers and said local dance

groups were one of the big-

gest supporters of the proj-

ect as they are constantly

competing for space to hold

recitals.

Another group Harder

said were large supporters

of the project was Cow Pat-

tie Theatre.

While Cow Pattie cur-

rently hosts their perfor-

mances at the Lacombe

Golf and Country Club

with great success, it is not

a great performance area

and Cow Pattie is simply

making the best of bad situ-

ation, said Harder.

Donnie Tafts, Fam-

ily Services coordinator

for Lacombe FCSS, said

that Lacombe is seeing a

growing need for the kind

of programs and facilities

a centre like the one pro-

posed in the C4 Initiative

could accommodate.

Some examples she gave

were Lacombe’s need for

a new daycare facility and

more programming from

FCSS aimed at children in

their early years. She also

reiterated Harder’s com-

ments about local dance

groups needing space to

hold annual competitions

and rehearsals.

All members of the C4

Initiative spoke of the prob-

lem that most performing

arts and child program-

ming facilities face – the-

atres are often unused dur-

ing the day while child

programming facilities are

empty in the evenings.

By combining these fa-

cilities together, C4 could

provide a multi-use build-

ing that would see more

balanced use throughout

any given day, making the

project more feasible.

Many of the questions

County council had about

the initiative were regard-

ing funding for the proj-

ect. Some councillors also

wanted to know what other

groups were onboard to

provide funds for the build-

ing of the proposed centre.

Harder said that C4 has

not approached anyone for

funding yet, as at this point

it is not known how big the

building or extensive the

project will be.

“At this point, we want

everyone to think of the

C4 Initiative as a blank

canvas,” said Harder. “We

haven’t asked anyone for

money because we don’t

know how much money to

ask for.”

Councillor Brenda

Knight also cautioned the

C4 Initiative against too

strong of a youth facility

focus.

She said that it is great

to support youth, but it is

important to remember

that older individuals want

facilities they can use as

well.

In May, Lacombe City

council voted to hold the

requested plot for a period

of two years while struc-

tural developments are be-

ing drawn and Wolf Creek

Public Schools has provid-

ed C4 with a letter of intent

to enter into negotiations to

secure the land for the pur-

poses of the C4 Initiative.

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Some Blackfalds councillors are disap-

pointed with the route the provincial gov-

ernment has taken in constructing new

schools.

As part of the new school construc-

tion process being utilized in Alberta, the

Ministry of Education has requested that

all school divisions contemplate how they

could invite partners into the design and

utilization of new educational sites. Called

a ‘P3’ (Public-Private Partnership) the un-

derlying premise is that all buildings in

Alberta should be capable of serving mul-

tiple community functions and designed

to allow this functionality to occur for the

citizens of the province.

At a Blackfalds town council meeting

held earlier this month, Councillor Rich-

ard Poole expressed his disappointment

that P3 partnerships are the route the gov-

ernment has taken in constructing new

schools, such as the one scheduled to be

built in Blackfalds for completion in the

fall of 2016.

Poole said he has two main concerns

about this method. Firstly, he said that

studies done on schools built through P3

partnerships in the Maritimes suggest that

it is a more costly way to construct new

schools. Secondly, depending on the type of

the P3 partnership that is used, Poole said

there is potential to have a private company

running the school building, which limits

what can be done with certain aspects of

the facility, like after-school activities.

Poole added that he does not take issue

with Wolf Creek Public Schools initiating

a P3 partnership but rather has issue with

province imposing that mandate on the

school board.

“I want to be clear that I am putting this

onto the province, onto the provincial gov-

ernment, not onto the school board. They

have to do what the province tells them.”

If the decision were up to him, Poole said

he would be more in favour of using the

traditional contract method of building as

it is cheaper than P3 he said.

Councillor William Taylor echoed

Poole’s disappointment and raised another

issue, saying that he wasn’t sure if anyone

should be giving land to a private company

where there is always the interest of mak-

ing money from the investment.

Currently, two parallel directions are

being discussed as to how the P3 for the

new Blackfalds school might be set up.

One is that private corporations or munici-

pal bodies would meet with the superin-

tendent and members of his or her team

to discuss the proposed needs of their or-

ganization. Another is to have an analysis

follow relative to the funds that could be

put toward the project from the private

organization. This could be in the form of

fi nancial support to build additional space

onto the school, providing funding for ad-

ditional resources housed in the facility or

expressing or outlining needs in the com-

munity that could be addressed by the de-

sign of the new facility. In all situations the

student learning needs from the perspec-

tive of the school division and the new site

are paramount and need to be framed as

the fi rst priority.

The proposed partnerships will then be

considered in the planning process and

the fi nal design of the building will be for-

mulated during the 2013-2014 school year.

Once that design is fi nalized the two year

construction phase will begin. The plan, in

its current form, would see the completion

of the Kindergarten to Grade 6 facility in

the fall of 2016.

Wolf Creek Public Schools invites inter-

ested parties to submit their proposals in

writing to the superintendent of schools

by Aug. 21.

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BY LACHLAN LABEREEagle Valley News

Three Lacombe residents

are facing theft charges af-

ter they were nabbed in a

stolen vehicle by Sicamous

RCMP.

On July 5, at 10 a.m., po-

lice received a report of a

stolen vehicle headed to

Sicamous from Revelstoke.

The stolen vehicle had

been reported earlier for

erratic driving.

And when the Alberta li-

cense plate was checked, it

was found the vehicle had

been stolen from Red Deer

a day earlier.

Sicamous RCMP con-

ducted patrols east of town

and soon located the vehi-

cle headed west.

“When safe to do so, a

tactical, high-risk take

down was conducted,” said

Sgt. Dave Dubnyk.

After stopping the vehi-

cle, the fi ve occupants were

arrested at the roadside.

Dubnyk said investigating

offi cers soon learned two of

the occupants were found

to be hitchhikers picked

up in Revelstoke with no

knowledge the vehicle was

stolen.

They were interviewed

and released at the scene.

The other three, residents

of Lacombe, were taken

into custody and returned

to the Sicamous detach-

ment, and held for a hear-

ing with a Justice of the

Peace.

Dubnyk said a 17-year-

old was later released to

the custody of his mother,

who travelled from Alberta

to pick him up.

The other two, one aged

18 and the other 21, were

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day.

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Council disappointed with government directive

Locals arrested in Sicamous after theft of truck


First off I would like to thank the

Lacombe Express for offering me

in my capacity as mayor of Black-

falds a chance to author a monthly

article. The Town of Blackfalds ap-

preciates the efforts of the Express

in striving to become a local paper

for both Blackfalds and Lacombe.

My thoughts this past month

have been with communities from

all around Canada who have been

faced with emergencies. From the

fl ooding in southern Alberta and

the train derailment of Quebec -

we all have watched the news and

sent our prayers, made donations

to Red Cross and even strapped on

our rubber boots and made trips

to our neighbours to lend a hand.

Over the next few months we will

watch as recovery moves forward

and hopefully take time to learn

from these emergencies so we are

better prepared for the next time.

Central Alberta is not immune

to disasters. We all have a respon-

sibility to ask ourselves “Is my

family prepared?” Public Safety

Canada offers excellent resources

for families and individuals to

make a plan for self-suffi ciency

for 72 hours. The web site is www.

GetPrepared.ca and has all the in-

formation needed for the prepara-

tion of a household plan tailored to

your family’s unique needs as well

as checklists for the creation of an

emergency kit.

Our communities always need

volunteers to step forward long

before a disaster occurs. Our local

fi re departments and the Red Cross

are always seeking new members.

I encourage you that if you want

to make a long-term difference in

your community to contact your

municipal offi ce about opportuni-

ties within your local fi re depart-

ment. If the work of the Red Cross

is of interest to you, go to their

web site at www.redcross.ca to fi nd

out about the training offered and

needed to make a positive impact

during an emergency.

Good planning at the community

level is also vital to the successful

management of an emergency. I am

very proud of the 11 member com-

munities of the Lacombe Regional

Emergency Management Partner-

ship. These diverse communities –

the County of Lacombe, the City of

Lacombe, the towns of Blackfalds,

Bentley and Eckville, the villages of

Alix and Clive and the summer vil-

lages of Gull Lake, Birchcliff, Half

Moon Bay and Sunbreaker Cove

- all have unique resources to bring

to the table and have worked hard

together to make a solid response

plan to the potential threats that

could come to pass. All member

communities are actively training

staff and volunteers as well as par-

ticipating in test scenarios in order

to improve the effectiveness of the

plan. These local governments are

also working with many area part-

ners - industrial businesses, Al-

berta Health Services, local school

boards and utility companies just

to name a few. No one entity will be

able to manage a disaster alone, it

takes many willing partners to have

comprehensive plan.

The communities of southern

Alberta and Lac-Megantic are only

at the beginning of what will be a

long road to full recovery. We stand

together with those affected and

I know people all across Canada

continue to stand ready to assist

in any capacity needed for them. I

am also certain that should disas-

ter strike close to home that people

will be there for us as well. Moving

forward, it is extremely important

that all citizens to become a pro-

active partner in emergency plan-

ning – make a plan for your house-

hold, assemble an emergency kit

and learn how you can be a part of

a solution should disaster strike.

Melodie Stol is the mayor of the Town of Blackfalds.

You know you are tough when.

On Monday of last week, Blackfalds RCMP

responded to a complaint of vandalism to the

Blackfalds cemetery. Several fl owers and vases

had been damaged, as well as lights and grave

ornaments left by loved ones. Broken slabs of

granite were also located, as the cemetery ceno-

taph had also been damaged.

The next day, three youths, whose identities

are protected under the Young Offenders Act,

turned themselves in to Blackfalds RCMP in

the presence of their parents and guardians. No

charges have been laid as yet and the investiga-

tion is ongoing.

First of all, thank you to the families of these

three individuals for helping them make the

right decision to turn themselves in. Secondly,

what in the world was going on in the heads of

these individuals that made them think it would

be a good idea to go and desecrate the fi nal rest-

ing place for hundreds of people?

There is nothing cool or macho about vandal-

ism. It’s a crime, simple as that.

Vandalism mars landscapes and the beauty

of any area where it happens. It is hard to imag-

ine a lower form of petty crime.

Of course, any kind of vandalism is awful,

but there is something particularly despicable

about vandalizing a graveyard. It might have

something to do with what a cemetery actually

is.

This is a place for the dead. A place for them

to be remembered, honoured and respected. It is

not some kind of playground for punks to show

off how cool or tough they think they are by

beating up gravestones, smashing fl ower vases

or otherwise maiming what are usually beauti-

ful areas designed to be the fi nal resting places

of the dead.

Thankfully, it appears that no headstones

were damaged in this incident.

Headstones are perhaps the most important

objects in a cemetery as they serve as markers

for the dead. In a way, when people die, their

headstones become their identities in the cem-

etery.

However, these vandals felt it appropriate to

attack a different marker in the cemetery. One

for those whose bodies could not be buried in

the cemetery -- the cenotaph. Again, it is hard to

think of a lower form of disrespect.

When someone is disrespectful in a graveyard,

it is akin to being disrespectful to the people

buried there. It is not acceptable to disrespect

people while they are living, so why should it be

acceptable to be rude, or downright insolent to

people after they have stopped breathing?

There are some lines you just don’t cross.

This is one of them.

Communities rally together in times of crisis

OPINION

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A line no one should cross

Melodie

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every Tuesday and Thursday, for ages 12 and up. Movies, crafts, games, and more! It costs $2/night or $50/season (June-Sep-tember). Last Thursday of the month is girls only. Hours are 6 to 9 p.m. and activities run at the YU-Turn Youth Centre.

Daily historic walking tours run at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The tours, which explore down-town Lacombe, last about 45 minutes each. They start at the Michener House Museum and ending at the Flatiron build-ing. Adults $10, children 16 and under are free. Daily tours are available seven days a week, all summer. To book a private tour, group/school/camp tour, or for more information call us at either 403-755-6935 or 403-782-3933. During La-combe Days tours will be free.

Join 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, e-mail [email protected] or visit the Blackfalds town website at www.blackfalds.com.

Lacombe Writers Group meet every two weeks, on Mondays. Gentle and encouraging group with writers of all different genres. Call 403-885-4251 for more information.

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

Lacombe Farmers Market will be held every Friday morn-ing from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Michener Park across from the golf course on Hwy 12. Every Friday morning there will be vegetables, fruit, homemade baking and bread, crafts, jewel-ery, birdhouses, 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.)

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 confi 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. Rehearsals are Monday nights from 7 p.m. 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.

Golden Circle dances continue Thursday nights from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Admission is $7. Everyone welcome. 403-347-6165 or 403-986-7170.

Lacombe Days kicks off July 18. Celebration of the City of La-combe. A wide variety of sched-uled events for all ages to enjoy! For a complete schedule please visit us at www.lacombedays.ca.

“Renew, Remember, Rediscover” - Summer Village of Gull Lake Centennial runs Aug. 2-5th. It includes fun and exciting com-munity events and activities

starting Aug. 2 at 7 p.m. with an art show – wine and cheese at the Gull Lake Community Hall. Highlights on Aug. 3 include an art show, kids’ crafts, a horse-shoe tournament, beach activi-ties, a street dance, beer gardens and a slow pitch tournament. Plan to join us in our celebration of this huge milestone. Admis-sion is free. For more information visit www.gulllakecentennial.com or contact Stephanie Davis at [email protected].

‘Country Gospel in the Park’ Music Weekend is planned for Sept. 6-8 at Blackfalds All Star Park. This event is hosted by Black-falds United Church. Scheduled performances start on Friday night at 5 p.m. and a Church service goes on Sunday at 9 a.m. Performances are in a heated tent (bring your lawn chairs) and food is available on site. Perform-ers include Visions Country Gospel, Ben Kellert, Freedom Seekers, The Lamontagnes, The Tapleys, Re Newed, R&J, Three

and Company, Potters Clay, New Song Band, CJ Berube, Gen-erations, Ron Fengstad, Gospel 792, Casual Country, Davina & Friends, Stewart Family Band, Gospel Trubadors, Victoria Street . $30 for a weekend pass. Day passes are also available. For more information contact John 885-4857, Moe 357-6678 or Jim 391-1397 or on-line at www. Blackfaldsunitedchurch.com or www.gospelinthepark.net.

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.

W.H.O.L.E. - Widows Helping Others Live Earnestly. W.H.O.L.E. can help you adjust to your loss, to channel your grief into helping others who are struggling with loss, and to help you gain per-spective as a person who has a new role to be fulfi lled. It’s about widow to widow interaction and socialization. It’s about being able to express with like-minded

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

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, diagnosing, gluten free diet, glu-ten free products, recipes, cof-fee and samples. Meetings for 2013 – Sept. 17, Oct. 15 and Nov. 19. They would like to announce 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 information, in Red Deer, call Fay at 430-347-3248, Clarice 403-341-4351.

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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 403-314-1972.

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Lacombe’s heritage. Our

legacy from bygone years.

A legacy sketched in La-

combe the First Century

published in 1982.

A mixed legacy that in-

cluded times when horses

died like fl ies from the

mosquito borne diseases,

swamp fever and equine en-

cephalomyelitis. Times of

human health epidemics,

infl uenza the desperate se-

quel to the war of 1914-1918,

polio the scourge of the

mid 1930s. A time of home

remedies, resourceful

mothers and over-worked

doctors. A time when the

doctors were paid in but-

ter, a chicken, home-cured

bacon or a few buckets of

oats for the horse they rode

to answer the call for help.

Then came the drought and

dust storms of the Dirty 30s

coupled with an economic

meltdown that saw wheat

at nine cents a bushel, live-

stock prices that might not

fetch enough to pay the

freight charge to get them

to the only available mar-

ket, Winnipeg, if delivered

on a favourable day.

But the pioneers were

resilient. They countered

hardship with home-made

entertainment – spelling

and debating contests and

talent shows held in the

livestock pavilion; sports

competitions, baseball the

favourite; horse racing

on the banked race track

on the grounds of the Ag-

ricultural Society. Then

there were the local ‘Mom

and Dad’ orchestras with

fi ddles, piano, guitar, the

squeeze box, and by the

50s the piano accordion.

And of course, the church

choirs.

Some old timers of this

area will remember the

excitement of the summer

fair when the circus came

to town, when elephants

led the parade down Bar-

nett Ave. and all residents

fl ocked to the fair grounds

to see the displays of live-

stock, crops and garden

produce. And some will re-

member collecting gopher

tails to earn the penny per

tail offered by the munici-

pality to encourage pest

control. The local Agricul-

tural Society fair even had

a special show class for

school kids to display their

most artful array of tails.

This column will be a

compilation of my memo-

ries of events and the per-

sonalities involved since I

came to Lacombe in 1947.

The predominant fl avour

will be animal agriculture,

beef cattle and pigs with

small side helpings of hors-

es and poultry. There will

be a personal bias in some

of the stories. You can’t

spend a lifetime working

in one profession at one lo-

cation without developing

feelings of personal con-

cern for the future of both.

I took root in the commu-

nity and started absorbing

the pioneer history of the

community and its live-

stock industry. I gathered

stories and folklore as eas-

ily as dogs gather fl eas,

details that have clung like

burs in my memory. These

are the tales that will domi-

nate in this column.

These are the tales of the

past. Some of these have

merited refreshing in the

pages of the updated La-

combe history now in prep-

aration where the main fo-

cus will be on events and on

the men and women central

to those events. Everyone

has at least one personal

story to tell. Everyone will

have a story or two that has

touched their funny bone, a

story of human kindness,

or other human interest

stories. And everyone will

have their own personal

version of the events of to-

day in our City and County,

a version they would like

to preserve for future gen-

erations. Please share your

stories that they might be

incorporated in the pages

of Lacombe’s history.

History columnist to chronicle City’s ‘bygone years’

Howard

F R E D E E N

A LOOK BACK – Pictured here is the Flatiron Building circa 1930 which has been a fi xture in the City’s downtown for years.photo courtesy of the Lacombe Historical Society


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CLUES ACROSS 1. Part of a deck 5. Georges, French

philosopher 1847-1922

10. Winglike structures

14. Swift Malay boat (var. sp.)

15. White poplar 16. Ripped 17. Dog: ____ best

friend 18. Grimes 19. Goods carried by

a vehicle 20. Freestanding

cooking counter 23. Apiary residents 24. Mains 25. Paved outdoor

space 28. Colonic

irrigations 32. __ Ladd, actor 33. Point that is one

point E of SE 34. Fixed boring

routine 35. Relative

biological effectiveness (abbr.)

36. Burrowing marine mollusk

38. Walk heavily 39. Capital of

Zimbabwe 42. Levity 44. Hoover and

Aswan 46. Administrative

division of a county

47. Klum reality show

52. Doyen 53. One who

converts skins into white leather

54. Iridescent silica gem

56. Longest river in

Albania 57. Homer’s epic

poem 58. White, brown

or wild 59. Booby bird

genus 60. Pennies 61. Create

CLUES DOWN 1. Cycles per minute 2. Traditional Iraq

liquor 3. Wife of a rajah 4. Holds rubbish 5. Ribbon belts 6. Double-reed

instruments 7. Strap used to

control a horse 8. Schenectady, NY,

hospital 9. Leaseholder 10. Books of maps 11. Bird with a

laughlike cry 12. Little Vienna on the

Mures 13. The termination of

a story 21. Executive

responsible for operations

22. Local area network 25. Make thirsty 26. Spurious wing 27. Invader of 13th-C

Russia 29. Country legend

Haggard 30. Superior of an

abbey of monks 31. Worn and shabby 37. Louise Ciccone 38. AKA threadworm 40. British rule over

India

41. Induces vomiting 42. Hard rind vine

fruits 43. Grass bristle 45. Instrument for

weighing 46. Source of a special

delight 47. South American

country 48. Track for rolling

vehicles 49. One of two born at

the same time 50. Samoan capital 51. Noisy talk 52. Tooth caregiver 55. Side sheltered

from the wind

Horoscope

Aries, work to strengthen a

relationship with a coworker or acquaintance.

Developing this relationship now will bear fruit down the

road.

Taurus, take some time

for quiet contemplation

this week. You have a

lot of things on your

mind and need to work

through them before

you can focus on other

things.

Gemini, you may fi nd

yourself on a spending

spree and it may be

diffi cult to know when

to put your credit cards

away. Bring a friend

along to help you reign

in your spending.

Cancer, with so many big decisions looming

on the horizon, you may be thinking of running away from it all. But all of your problems will still be waiting for you when

you get back.

Leo, people have been

coming at you from

all angles and you’re

ready for a break.

Retreat to a quiet place

sometime this week

and pamper yourself.

A change of scenery

breathes new life into

your daily routine,

Virgo. Although it

may be temporary,

you will embrace

the opportunities to

recharge for a while.

Libra, a new job may give you a new perspective on life. Make the most of

this new perspective and apply it to both the personal and

professional parts of your life.

Scorpio, sometimes people just do not get your sense of humor, so don’t be upset if a

joke doesn’t garner the laughs you anticipated.

Your closest companions will still

share a laugh.

Sagittarius, you will host a house full of

guests this week. This role suits you well,

so don’t worry as the party draws closer and the pressure begins to

mount.

Capricorn, the fi nal countdown until big changes are in store has begun. Are you ready for all of the

things you still have to get done? If not, get busy and enlist a few

helpers.

Aquarius, you are

often supportive of

those around you and

they appreciate that

support. Continue to

be a valued friend and

confi dante, and you’ll

be happy you did.

Pisces, you may have

to ask for some help

this week. Accept this

support and recognize

it’s necessary to get

the job done.

ARIESMar 21/Apr 20

TAURUSApr 21/May 21

GEMINIMay 22/Jun 21

CANCERJun 22/Jul 22

LEOJul 23/Aug 23

VIRGOAug 24/Sept 22

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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Employment#700 - #920

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

Clerical 720PureChem Services RedDeer is seeking a detail-

oriented, high energy,enthusiastic individual for

full time Admin/AP/Inventory Clerk position.

Qualifi cations: 2 yrs relatedexperience, computer

skills, adaptable, able towork on own without direct

supervision. We offercompetitive salary &

benefi ts packagecommensurate with

experience. Please sendyour resume & cover letterto [email protected] or drop off

in person at 13B, 7459 Edgar Industrial Bend

Red Deer AB.

Oilfield 800

JOURNEYMAN HDCVIP MECHANIC

We are currently seeking motivated hardworking

personnel to join our busy oilfi eld trucking division. Top wages. Email or fax

resumes to 403-782-0913 [email protected]

TEAM Snubbing Services now hiring experienced

operators Email: janderson@

teamsnubbing.comfax 403-844-2148

Oilfield 800

PRODUCTIONTESTING

PERSONNEL REQ’D

Day Supervisors (5- 10yrs experience)

Night Supervisors (2-4yrs experience)

JOIN OUR FASTGROWING TEAM!!

Competitive Wages, Benefi ts, Retirement and

Saving Plan!

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to Provide own work truck

• Leadership and Super-visory skills- mentor and train crew

• Strong Computer Skills• Operate 5000psi -

10,000 psi (sweet and Sour wells)

• Collect Data - pressure, rates, temperatures

• Assist in Rig in and Rig out of equipment

• Travel to and from locations across Western Canada

REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid 1st Aid, H2S, Driver’s License required!

• Must be willing to submit pre access fi t for duty test, as well as drug and alcohol

• Travel & be away from home for periods of time 21/7

• Ability to work in changing climate conditions

website:www.cathedralenergyservices.com

Methods to Apply:HRCanada@

cathedralenergyservices.compnieman@

cathedralenergyservices.comYour application will be kept strictly confi dential.

VERSATILE ENERGY

Growing Central AB. Prod. Testing Co. is accepting

resumes for Exp. Supervis-ors, Night Operators &

Operators. Positions are safety sensitive. A valid

Driver’s Licence, H2S and First Aid Tickets are req’d.Successful Applicants will

be notifi ed. Please faxresume with current tickets to (403)887-0343 or email:

[email protected]

Oilfield 800

PROFLO Production Seperators is currently taking applications for

PRODUCTION TESTERS Candidates must have

oilfi eld experience, enthu-siasm, willingness to work hard and be on call 24/7.

H2S, First Aid, PST and/or CSTS. and a valid drivers

license are the basic training req’d for the

position. We are a small busy testing company with big standards. Please send

a resume via email toinfo@profl o.net

or fax to: 403-341-4588 Successful candidates will be called and put to work

as soon as possible.

Sales &Distributors 830CUSTOM Energized Air is a leader in compressed air technology and requires an Outside Sales Rep for our solutions driven

sales team. Experience in air compressors and pneumatics a defi nite

asset. Base + commission + mileage + benefi ts. For Red Deer & area. Apply:

[email protected]

DONORWORX, INC. is North America’s premier

face-to-face fundraising organization. We are

looking for enthusiastic FUNDRAISERS

and a TEAM CAPTAIN to join our team!

From August 1st- August 14th, you will represent World Vision at Bower

Place Mall. For more infor-mation, please visit

www.donorworx.com. $17.00 - $20.00/hr, 15 - 30 hrs/week

RED Deer based Acid hauling company looking for a Salesperson. Fax

resume to 403-346-3766

STETTLER SALE & RENTALS LTD.

is seeking a F/T PERMANENT

COUNTER SALES PERSON

Successful applicant will have good computer and customer relation-ship skills. Previous counter experience and equipment or construc-tion 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 850

Afternoon ShiftCNC

Operators/MachinistsNexus Engineering iscurrently looking for

Afternoon shiftC.N.C operators/

Machinists. Dutiesinclude, set up of Mazak

C.N.C lathe and mills,running production runs,min 3 years experience.

We offer competitive wages, company paid benefi ts and a RRSP

matching plan.Please forward resumes [email protected]

JEETS PLUMBING & HEATING

Service Plumbers.Journeyman, w/service

exp. Competitive wages. Fax resume: 403-356-0244

LACOMBEBASED BUSINESSSeeking Shop Hand

For fabrication & mechanical shop. Individual with direct

experience in welding,fabrication, and power tools needed. Must be

reliable, punctual and have a valid drivers licence.

Applicants with a Class 1 Drivers Licence preferred.

Applicants will be req’d from time to time to work outside of Lacombe for

periods of up to a week in refi neries. Please fax

resume including two ref-erences to: 403-342-7447

WATER WELL DRILLING COMPANY IN BENTLEY REQ’S EXPERIENCEDDrillers & Helpers to Drill for Pilings

with class 3, air. All safety tickets required.

Meal and Accommodationprovided when out of town.

Fax resume with driversabstract: 403-748-3015

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

resume to hr@petrofi eld.com or Fax

403 742-5544

Truckers/Drivers 860

Central AB based trucking company requires

Owner Operators& Company Drivers

in AB. Home the odd night. Weekends off. Late

model tractor pref. 403-586-4558

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.

Spanky’s Transit Mixis looking for concrete truck drivers. Call Gary

403-396-5993

THREE Class 3 w/airbrake endorsement needed

immed. for new contract. Email resume to

[email protected] or call 403-341-9300

TRUCKING company based out of Red Deer looking for experienced Class 1 drivers for winch

tractor used for heavy hauling and tank truck

operators. Top wages and exc. benefi t pkg. Fax resume and driver’s

abstract to 403-346-3766

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

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

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Business Services#1000 - #1430

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

Misc.Help 880Academic Express

ADULT 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

CROSSMARK wants MERCHANDISERS!

E-mail your resume to [email protected].

DAIRY farm in Lacombe, AB is looking for a f/t Herdsman with minimum of 2 yrs. exp. and an as-sistant herdsman with at least 1 yr. exp. Must be able to A.I. & I.V. cows. Phone 403-782-3325 or fax resume 403-782-4471

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

GRAYSON EXCAVATINGLTD. requires experienced

foremen, pipelayers,equipment operators,

Class 1 drivers, topmen and general labourers forinstallation of deep utilities

(water and sewer). Faxresume to (403)782-6846

or e-mail to: [email protected]

Looking for reliable newspaper carrier for 1 day per week

delivery of theCentral Alberta Life

in the town of

INNISFAIL

Packages come ready for delivery.

No collecting.

Contact Quitcy at403-314-4316

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED

To deliver theSYLVAN LAKE

NEWS & CENTRAL AB LIFE

1 day a week.

Please call Debbie at 403-314-4307PERSON req’d for

shipping and receiving for busy HVAC contractor.

Requires inventory exp., good organizational skills, clean Drivers License, n/s, $15/hr. Apply in person to Comfortec Heating & AC

or email: [email protected].

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

VELOX EAVESTROUGH Cleaning & Repairs.

Reasonable rates. 340-9368

Flooring 1180LAMINATE and hardwood

installers, com/res, professional, reliable, 30

yrs. experience 403-358-0091

HandymanServices 1200GREYSTONE Handyman

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

MassageTherapy 1280

Executive Touch Massage

(FOR MEN)STUDIO 5003A-50 st. Downtown 9 am - 6 pm. Mon. - Fri.

403-348-5650

Misc.Services 12905* JUNK REMOVAL

Property clean up 340-8666

Misc.Services 1290

Ironman Scrap Metal Re-covery picking up scrap again! Farm machinery,

vehicles & industrial. Serv-ing central AB. 403-318-4346

Moving &Storage 1300

BOXES? MOVING? SUPPLIES? 403-986-1315

Painters/Decorators1310JG PAINTING, 25 yrs. exp.

Free Est. 403-872-8888

Clothing 1590BOYS Hiking shoes, size 13, Columbia, like new. $20. 403-314-9603

Firewood 1660AFFORDABLE

Homestead FirewoodSpruce, Pine, Spilt, Dry.

7 days/wk. 403-304-6472

FIREWOOD. Pine, Spruce, Poplar. Can deliver

1-4 cords. 403-844-0227

FREE FIRE WOODBring your own saw.

403-346-4307

LOGSSemi loads of pine, spruce,

tamarack, poplar. Price depends on location.

Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346

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

del. Lyle 403-783-2275

SHRINK Wrapped DRY SPLIT PINE. 16” lengths. 1 cu. ft. bundles average 25 lbs. Perfect for campers or for resale. Also have some poplar bundles, all under roof and off ground. Dis-counts for large volumes,

also have bulk wood. 403-729-2594

LawnTractors 1690USED: DEINES zero turn front mount mowers w/60” fl ip up decks, Kohler engines, 1 - 2007, 1 - 2002, both in good cond. See video @

lairdmowers.ca to see what DEINES can do for you. For more info & prices,

call Dean at 403-347-2797

HouseholdAppliances 1710

FRIDGE, nice and big, in exc. working cond.

Almond, $100. 780-884-5441 (Red Deer)

WASHER & DRYERWorking cond. $150.

403-346-4307

HouseholdFurnishings1720COUCH & chair, antique,

French Provincial, teal blue with gold design. In usable cond. or can be re-uphol-

stered. $150. set. 780-884-5441 (Red Deer)

COUCH, chocolate brown velour, with wood trim. Good clean condition. $25. 2 SMALL WHITE CABINETS, can be used for end tables, night tables, or printer stand. $15. ea. or 2 for $25. 780-884-5441 (Red Deer)

HouseholdFurnishings1720METAL bed frame, $30; brass desk lamp. $5; la-dies plus size close $20; winter coats (3) need zippers, $20. ea.; blanket sheet set, dble. $10; knife & cutting board set, $5; kitchen utensils, $5. set. 403-986-0986

StereosTV's, VCRs 1730GAME CUBE w/16 games,

$140 obo.403-782-3847

INTELLIVISON w/40 Games, $160 obo.

403-782-3847

PSP w/13 games &7 movies. $160 obo.

403-782-3847

Misc. forSale 1760

GLOBE 12”, great cond. $15.

BOX full of misc. household items. $20.

403-314-9603LAGOSTINA stainless

steel pasta pot, exc. cond, $60; humidifi er, fi lter free $40; carbon monoxide

alarm, exc. working order $35; smoke detector $20 403-227-2653

NEW LOG HOMEProfessionally built, 825

sq. ft. Pretty 2 bdrm. home, or 1300 sq. ft. with loft. 12x20 & 16x24 guest

cabins also avail. 403-843-6366

MusicalInstruments1770DO YOU HAVE A CHILD

THAT LIKES TOMAKE MUSIC?

Kimball Organ - TheEntertainer - Superstar 3

$100.00 or offer.Please call/leave message

403-347-1505

Cats 1830CUTE FLUFFY KITTENS

5 weeks old. Free to loving home. Good for farm or

house pet. 403-343-0730

SIAMESE (2) kittens and Also 1 BURMAN kitten.

$50/ea. 403-887-3649

SportingGoods 1860

ANTIQUE golf clubs, 2 woods, 9 irons, 1 putter,

faux wood shafts, $150 403-346-0093

FarmEquipment 2010

FUEL TANK: 500 gallon with Stand.

$50. or offers403-813-8956

J.D. 510 Baler exc. cond. 1209 J.D. Haybine, 6 whl.

Vicon Rake, 403-350-1007, 782-3617MACDON 5000 Hay Bine

12’ hrydo-swing. 403-347-5431

Farm CustomWork 2080CUSTOM HEAVY DISCING

Hay & Pasture LandSubsoiling & Scraper Work

Equipment RentalsCall Field 403-506-0592

Livestock 21002 BLACK Angus 2 yr. old bulls. Yearling red & black Angus & polled Hereford

bulls, reg’d. Semen tested, delivery avail.

Glenrose Polled Hereford and Angus 780-608-6080

Livestock 2100ANGUS BULLS,

large selection of quality 2 yr. olds & yearlings,

performance info avail, fully guaranteed.

LLB Angus 1-403-742-4226

Horses 2140WANTED: all types of

horses. Processing locally in Lacombe weekly.

403-651-5912

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

Condos/Townhouses3030

2 BDRM. well cared for condo, North of river. Up-

graded w/ hardwood fl oors, 4 appl. Avail. immed.

$975 mo. & s.d.Call Linda 403-356-1170

Real Estate#4000 - #4190

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

HousesFor Sale 4020

BIG VALLEY, AB, only $30,000. Ideal starter

home or rental unit. Nice location, good terms.

Call owner 780-475-2897

HousesFor Sale 4020

BRAND NEW IN TIMBERSTONE

Move right into this 1,145 sq.ft. Bi-level with

attached double garage.4 stainless steel

appliances, 2 bdrms, 2baths & much more.

Contact Chris 403.392.7118

LIVE THE BEACON HILL LIFESTYLE

SYLVAN LAKE3 bdrm, 2 baths, open

concept fl oorplan, stainless steel appliances

$304,200 Call Jennifer 403.392.6841

NEW 3 BDRM HOME

Great family home, 3 bdrms, 2.5 baths, desirable Red Deer

location close to trails & shopping$359,000.

Call Chris 403.392.7118

Acreages 40502 Acres +/-

Zoned AG SE of Red Deer 26 kms.

$194,500 403-505-6240

Lots For Sale 4160

CLIVE 1 acre, ready to build, only $69,500.

Call Lyle Nielsen, C21 Advantage. 403-358-8002

Financial#4400 - #4430

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

MoneyTo Loan 4430

LOW INTERESTFINANCING

Borrow up to 20K and pay $387./mo. at 8%. Personal

& small business loans. Bad credit OK. Call

Toll Free 855-331-5322

PRIVATE LENDER: Mortgage money available on all types of real estate.

We lend on equity. 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

Cars 5030

2010 MERCEDES BENZGLK 350 lthr., sunroofs,

98295 kms., $29,888 348-8788 Sport & Import

2009 Acadia SLE FWD V6 6 spd. auto, leather, DVD BOSE stereo, 91,000 kms $18,500 obo. call starting Saturday (403) 348-2106

2008 MERCEDES BENZCLK 350 sunroof, nav., 20,415 kms, $32,888.

348-8788 Sport & Import

2006 VOLKSWAGEN JettaGLS diesel, $9,888.


2005 VOLKSWAGEN JettaGLS diesel, $9,888


2002 VOLKSWAGEN JettaGLS diesel, $9,888


2001 BMW Z3loaded, 5 spd. manual,2 tone leather int. new

windshield & tires.$11,500 obo 403-755-2760

SUV's 5040

2007 HONDA CRV EXL, awd, lthr., sun roof, com-mand start, 134,000 kms. $16,500. obo. 343-6156

Trucks 50501999 CHEV Silverado L/B,

green, auto, w/tow haul, pulls trailer well, newer tires, toolbox, box liner,

$3500; 1990 Chev Subur-ban, auto, newer

tires/brakes, runs well, trailer hitch

$1500 403-391-9700

Motorhomes 5100ONE OF A KIND

1985 Vanguard 24’, completely re-built inside & out. Better than new! All work done by Gord Schmitt RV Services in Lacombe. Can be seen at 25 Fulmar Cl, Sylvan.

Fred, 403-887-4631 Make me an offer I can’t refuse.

2005 Gulf Stream 40’4 slides, 8.1 GMC work-horse, loaded, 1 owner, beautiful cond. $66,000.

780-372-2079

1990 VANGUARD 28’ 460 Ford, air, cruise, sleeps 6, rear bed, full shower & bath, 73,500 kms. $12,000. 403-302-8061

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

VehiclesWantedTo Buy 5200 RED’S AUTO. Free scrap vehicle & metal removal.

We travel. Enviro. Canada Approved. May pay cash

for vehicle. 403-396-7519

Public Notice#6000

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

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M & M SERVICESComplete Janitorial Services,

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

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

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Advertising Representative

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All applicants are thanked for their interest, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants will be required to

bring a current Criminal Records Check to the interview.

Executive Assistant/ Legislative Coordinator

The Executive Assistant provides highly skilled administrative support to

the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). As the Legislative Coordinator,

you are responsible for the preparation and processing of all business

arising from meetings of Council. You are also the secretary to the

Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (SDAB), and oversee the

Municipal Census and Election.

Preferred Qualifications: • Office Administration Diploma

• 3 years municipal government experience at a similar level, or an

equivalent combination of education and experience

• Local Authority Administration Certificate desirable

• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written

• Demonstrated proficiency in working independently

• Superior computer skills and familiarity with the Windows environment

• Able to work in a face-paced environment with interruptions

Salary

$54,171– $67,724 dependent on education and experience

The City of Lacombe has an excellent benefits package.

If you see yourself excelling in this role, please forward your resume to:

Attn: Human Resources City of Lacombe 5432-56 Avenue Lacombe, AB T4L 1E9 E-mail: [email protected]

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected.

Equipment Operator 2 Infrustructure Services Roads Dept.

The Equipment Operator 2 performs a variety of duties in support of

public works services, including: performing manual labour, minor

servicing of equipment, operating hand tools, powered equipment

and heavy equipment.

Preferred Qualifications: - Minimum 3 year’s related experience

- Alberta Driver’s License, Class 3, with Q endorsement

- Grade 12 Diploma or GED

- Ability to work outside in various weather conditions,

- Perform basic math calculations

- Work with minimal supervision; communicate effectively with coworkers

and the public

- Able to perform physical requirements of the position

Salary Range

$45,843 - $57,304 per annum (based on 40 hour work week)

Interested candidates please submit an application form or resume

on/or before July 26, 2013 to:

Attn: Human Resources City of Lacombe 5432-56 Avenue Lacombe, AB T4L 1E9 E-mail: [email protected]

Application forms can be obtained at the Lacombe City Hall or at

www.lacombe.ca Click on City Hall then Careers & Employment

All candidates are thanked for their interest, and advised that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

WELLHEAD ISOLATIONSERVICE TECHNICIANS

AND TRAINEESIsolation Equipment Services Inc. an expanding Oil Service & Supply Company is seeking quality Service Technicians and Trainees. Previous exp. with service rigs, fracturing, or similar industry exp. with oilfi eld tickets is an asset Class 1 or 3 driver’s License applicants will get primacy (Drivers with Class 5 & 5Q will be considered if Applicant has relevant oilfi eld experience) A current driver’s abstract req’d Off-road driving exp. is an asset.

MUST HAVE:• valid H2S and AB/BC First Aid Tickets

Benefi ts:• Exc. monthly guarantee• Exc. job bonus• Northern Allowance Program• Excellent Benefi t Plan and Travel Expenses.• Retirement Plan• Lucrative Quarterly Safety Bonus Program• Christmas Bonus

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Singer Jaydee Bixby enjoys nothing more than sharing

his tunes with audiences nation-wide.

For generations, his relatives have been known as the

Hillbilly Bixbys in Drumheller and Bixby grew up singing

at bars and rodeos with his parent’s family band.

Following in this lineage of honest country music is the

23-year-old’s third CD Work in Progress.

The fi rst single, On and On, is already causing a buzz

and fans are excited to hear the latest from Bixby.

“It’s coming out in August, and I’ve been really looking

forward to it,” he explains during a recent chat. “A lot of

these songs are ones that are very near and dear to my

heart.”

Local fans will be able to hear the new material Thurs-

day evening during Westerner Days at the Molson Cana-

dian Ranch stage.

Bixby, who lived in Red Deer during his high school

years, said it’s largely audience reaction to particular

songs that determines whether they make it on an album

or not. How a new tune gels with the guys in the band also

is an indicator of whether it’s ultimately recorded.

Also, family reaction is important.

“They’re the ones that introduced me to the country

music I grew up loving and listening to, so I really trust

their opinions.”

Bixby was only 17 when he participated in Canadian

Idol in 2007, fi nishing in second place.

From there, his life was a whirlwind of high-profi le

shows and media attention.

“It was absolutely a great time – it happened so fast. In

the blink of an eye it was over, but I met a lot of people

I wouldn’t have met otherwise and learned a bunch of

stuff.”

He’s never really stopped since.

“We’ve been on the road for like six years now, and time

just fl ies. I can’t believe I’ve been in this business that long

already,” he laughs.

He opened for icons like Taylor Swift and Kenny

Chesney and cracked the top 10 on the Canadian Albums

Chart with his debut disc Cowboys and Cadillacs in 2008.

He continued to mature as a performer and a composer,

collaborating with songwriters in Nashville and releasing

Easy to Love in 2010.

This was followed by extensive touring, which helped

cement Bixby as one of Canada’s premiere country tal-

ents. He’s even launched his own record company as well.

But at the end of the day, it’s connecting with fans that

make it complete.

“My career highlight has been going on the road,” he

said. “Just a big old tour bus and my band. Whether we

were playing a sold-out show in Halifax, Nova Scotia, or

we were in the middle of the bald-headed Prairies in Mani-

toba, that was the happiest I could ever imagine myself.”

Currently based in Vernon, B.C., Bixby drew on his life

experiences when penning tunes for Work in Progress,

which fi nds him coming into his own as a songwriter.

“I feel like I’ve grown up a bit,” he explained. “I’m able

to relate to more people. I’m at that point now where age

doesn’t really matter. I can sit down and talk with any-

body, whether they’re 90 or 42.”

Music also provides that universal appeal that makes it

such a superb means of self-expression.

“It doesn’t matter — we all go through the same prob-

lems. These are all genuine experiences, whether it’s a

breakup or just going out and having some fun.”

Certainly, there’s plenty of fun to be had on Work in

Progress.

Drop the Tailgate is a stomping party number that high-

lights Bixby’s baritone and rustic yodels, while the acous-

tic guitar-driven Walk You Home captures the youthful ex-

citement of new love and was inspired by the innocence of

the Beatles’ hit I Wanna Hold Your Hand.

The CD even includes an old-time country duet Hate to

Love You which is sure to please traditionalists.

Work in Progress was recorded in Vancouver with Bixby

and longtime guitarist D Klinger co-producing alongside

returning studio collaborators John Webster and Bill

Buckingham.

In addition to classic country sensibilities, the musi-

cians tapped into the spirit of ‘50s rock ‘n’ roll.

“I don’t really listen to the radio unless it’s one that has

the oldies – all the time. For me, the simplicity of that era

was just fantastic,” he said. “I don’t think there’s anything

like it. It’s a story and a song, and I like that you get to hear

every word I say when I sing.”

Meanwhile, he’s clearly enjoying the journey.

“I’ve gotten to do some pretty phenomenal shows,” he

adds. “I’ve gotten to do the shows that I’ve always dreamed

of doing. Now, it isn’t a competition and I’ve got nothing to

prove - I just want to play music.”

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SOLID GROUND – Singer Jaydee Bixby, formerly of Red Deer and a one-time runner-up on Canadian Idol, performs Thursday evening on the Molson Canadian Ranch stage during Westerner Days. photo submitted

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Lacombe Writers Group is a great place

for local writers to share, socialize and im-

prove as writers, offi cials with the group

say.

Maureen Pocock, one of the group’s

members, said that sharing her work at

the regular meetings has helped her write

more and become a better writer.

“People really like to share. If you write

and you haven’t got someone to read it to

it’s kind of pointless to have it.”

A few years ago, a local author held a

workshop for people in the area wishing

to write memoirs. Several of those at the

well-attended event wanted to keep meet-

ing in order to share their writing and have

a reason to continue writing as well. It was

then that the Lacombe Writers Group fi rst

began.

Meetings of the group focus on provid-

ing a venue for local writers to share their

work more so than act as workshops for

writers, said Pocock. She said that no actu-

al writing is done at the meetings but shar-

ing each others work is a good incentive for

writers to continue writing.

While the group began as gathering of

people who wanted to write memoirs, it

has expanded to include other genres as

well. Pocock said that poetry, history, hu-

mour and most other genres are repre-

sented in the club already and anyone who

wishes to write and share their writing is

welcome at meetings.

There are about 16 members in the writ-

ers group and Pocock said there are usu-

ally about a half dozen at each meeting.

Writers from a large area surround La-

combe come into the City for meetings, in-

cluding one member who lives near Rocky

Mountain House.

A number of the Lacombe Writers Group

are also published authors. Pocock herself

just had a second printing done of her fi rst

book, Close to My Heart, which was fi rst

published just before Christmas. Close to

My Heart is a collection of refl ections, mem-

oirs and family histories, which Pocock said

comprise the bulk of her writing.

While she has only been writing such

stories since the beginning of the writers

group, Pocock said she has always been in-

terested in writing.

She added that she has kept quite a cor-

respondence with many friends and fam-

ily over the years and, had she not been a

writer, would have lost touch with many of

them.

Lacombe Writers Group is beginning to

branch out from just reading to each other.

Pocock said the group has done a number

of public readings as well, the most recent

being at the library during seniors week.

She said the event was successful, even

more so that anticipated. She added that

originally the group did not think it would

have enough readers or material to fi ll the

whole hour slot they had been allotted and

planned to read in short chunks over the

course of that time. As it turned out, the

group was reading steadily throughout the

entire hour.

A very informal club, the Lacombe Writ-

ers Group meets at the Evangelical Free

Church every other Monday to share their

writing. Pocock said the group is a social

club as much as a venue to share so meet-

ings are very informal and often last a few

hours. She also said that the group is very

focused on simply sharing, although there

are at times critiquing and discussion on

writing.

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A multitude of Juno and

Canadian Country Music

Association-winning musi-

cians are gathering in Cen-

tral Alberta on Aug. 7- 8 in

support of the sixth annual

Gord Bamford Charity Golf

Classic.

Since 2008, Bamford has

generated over $1 million

dollars through The Gord

Bamford Charitable Foun-

dation (GBCF) to support

organizations such as the

Ronald McDonald House

Central Alberta, Make-

A-Wish Foundation, Big

Brothers Big Sisters as well

as a numerous children’s

hospitals across Canada.

It started six years ago

with a simple vision. As

Bamford’s celebrity began

to grow, he wanted to use it

in a way that would make a

profound difference in the

lives of underprivileged

youth and single parent

families across Canada. As

a result, the Gord Bamford

Charitable Foundation was

born.

“The Foundation and the

annual celebrity golf event

have evolved into so much

more than I ever expected.

I wanted to give back to my

community, and to see my

fellow musicians support

the event year after year is

humbling,” said Bamford.

“The goal of my Founda-

tion has always come down

to making a difference in

someone’s life, whether it

means taking their mind

off their pain for a day or

simply putting a smile on

their face.”

The annual charity golf

classic is the vehicle Bam-

ford uses to generate the

funds possible for that

Foundation.

Each year, top Canadian

musicians perform at the

pre-golf gala event, and

then are auctioned off to

the highest bidder for a

place on their golf team.

This year Bamford has

gathered some of the

brightest stars in Canadian

music: JD Fortune (for-

merly with INXS), Dallas

Smith, Deric Ruttan, Em-

erson Drive’s Brad Mates,

Aaron Pritchett, Michelle

Wright, Beverly Mahood,

and Patricia Conroy, as

well as American singer/

songwriters Buddy Owens

and Justin McBride.

PennWest Exploration

has long supported the

event as well, with the 2013

edition being its fi fth year.

Keith Luft, general coun-

sel and senior vice presi-

dent, stakeholder relations,

said they’re proud to sup-

port the event. “It provides

a truly unique and “grass-

roots” opportunity for Penn

West to engage in the com-

munity and create a positive

impact where we live, work

and play. The personal com-

mitment from community

leaders like Gord and his

group is something really

special which we wanted to

support.”

Other event sponsors in-

clude Dow Chemical Cana-

da and KG Country FM Red

Deer.

“I’m always scared to put

a goal out there,” said Bam-

ford. But hopefully we can

surpass the amount from

the year before and hit the

$300,000 mark. That would

be really nice.”

The 2013 event kicks off

with the Celebrity gala,

starting at 4:30 p.m. on Aug.

7 at the Red Deer Sheraton

Hotel Exhibition Hall.

The gala features perfor-

mances by Bamford and the

celebrity guests, a live ce-

lebrity auction. The Charity

Golf Classic begins at the

Lacombe Golf and Country

Club at 8 a.m. on Aug. 8.

For more information,

check out www.gordbam-

fordfoundation.com.

-Weber

“PEOPLE REALLY LIKE TO SHARE. IF YOU WRITE AND YOU HAVEN’T GOT SOMEONE TO READ IT TO IT’S KIND OF

POINTLESS TO HAVE IT.”

MAUREEN POCOCK

Lacombe group provides venue for writers to grow

Country stars support local golf tourney

Golf Classic supports the Gord Bamford Charitable Foundation


SPORTS

GAUNTLET - Brodie Gladue of the Lacoka Locos weaves in and out of opponents of the High River Heat during the bronze medal game of the Bantam division at the Alberta Lacrosse Association last weekend. The fi nal score was 13-6 in favour of Lacoka. Brian Vossen/Lacombe Express


Lacoka’s Strand Media Ban-

tams have wrapped up a very suc-

cessful season.

At the Alberta Lacrosse As-

sociation Provincial Champion-

ships hosted by Lacoka this past

weekend, Lacoka’s Bantam team

secured the bronze medals after

defeating the High River Heat 13

– 6 on July 14.

Ben Arifi n, who wears number

7 for the Locos and plays transi-

tion, said that the bronze medal

win and games it took to get there

brought his team together.

“It feels good,” said Arifi n. “I

love the feeling of our team meld-

ing together. We have played fan-

tastic games over provincials and

I think that our team is very hap-

py with this win.”

Coach Bruce Clarke said the

Locos were actually hoping to

claim gold in this year’s provin-

cials, but narrowly missed their

shot at the championship game.

“If we would have scored one

more goal we would have made

it to the gold medal (game),” said

Clarke.

As it was, Lacoka ranked

third after the team’s fi rst match

against High River Saturday

night, where the Locos won 13 – 5

and faced the Heat a second time

on Sunday for the bronze medal.

Despite falling short of a

chance at the provincial title,

Clarke said the players’ spirits

were high going into the bronze

medal game.

“They were upbeat,” said

Clarke. “Whatever happened the

rest of the tournament didn’t

matter. All we had to do was win

the bronze.”

Lacoka wasted no time in set-

ting the pace during the bronze

medal match. Coming out fl ying

from the beginning of the fi rst

period, the Locos outscored the

Heat and established a comfort-

able lead ending the period 6 – 1

in favour of Lacoka.

In the second period, High Riv-

er came back stronger, but still

couldn’t manage to keep up with

the Locos’ momentum.

Lacoka continued to outma-

neuver and outscore High River

to extend their lead and end the

period 11 – 3. Finally in the third

period, the Heat began to gain a

foothold over the Locos, scoring

more goals than they had in any

other period and looking to turn

the tide in what had been a very

one-sided game.

However, the lead Lacoka had

established early in the game

left a score gap that could not be

closed in one period.

While they were outscored 3-2

in the fi nal period, the Locos’ last

few goals bought them some ex-

tra insurance and they defeated

the Heat to secure a third place

fi nish in the provincial champi-

onship. Arifi n said the Locos won

because their confi dence allowed

them to keep their momentum

throughout the entire game.

“We had our heads high, we

were confi dent,” said Arifi n. “We

just needed that win. Our team

wanted that medal.”

Clarke said the bronze medal

win was a great way to wrap up

what he called a “terrifi c season.”

Arifi n agreed and is already

looking forward to next season.

Many players will be moving

up into Lacoka’s Midget Lacrosse

program next year and Arifi n

said he is looking forward to the

new experience.

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Lacoka captures bronze medal in tourney


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