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NEW SPORT: Flyboarding continues to gain momentum and can now be seen at Gull Lake – PG 16

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FAMILY FUN: Enjoyment was had by all during Lacombe Days held last weekend – PG 10-11

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From the past we learn to look for-

ward. Nothing echoes this sentiment

more than the new exhibit at the

Flatiron Museum in Lacombe.

Titled Lest We Forget: Our Brave Hearts

1914-1918, the centennial exhibit is a refl ec-

tion on the effects of the First World War

on the Lacombe region.

“Our exhibit is a celebration of bring-

ing together our regional museums,” said

Lacombe and District Historical Society

Executive Director Marie Peron. “It’s been

a collaborative effort to bring together ar-

tifacts and information that highlight the

war effort not only overseas, but also the

impact locally here at Lacombe and what it

meant to live in our community during the

First World War.”

The Lacombe Legion, the Blackfalds

Historical Society, the Mirror and District

Museum, the Bentley Museum and the

Alix Wagon Wheel Museum all contrib-

uted artifacts or information in order to

make the exhibit a regional refl ection.

“It was remarkable,” said Peron of what

life was like a century ago. “Our communi-

ty at this time was just growing. They were

just fi nding their footing.”

She said the First World War began just

a mere 10 years after the Flatiron Building,

the venue for the exhibit, was built. Local

residents were still hauling water from the

communal pump located in front of the

building. Boards were used to navigate the

streets where sidewalks would later on be

placed.

“There was a huge impact on our com-

munity at that time,” said Peron. “We were

just growing and maturing and then all of

a sudden, there was a huge change in our

community of Lacombe.”

Peron added the exhibit is also a testa-

ment to the people who lived here, their ef-

forts to rally and help the war effort.

From 100-year-old newspapers that de-

tail the start of the war, propaganda post-

ers, uniforms, wooden crosses sent from

overseas marking a soldier’s death and

a large quilt, the exhibit is truly a walk

into the past with each item telling its own

unique story.

“It’s our responsibility to keep those sto-

ries alive so they are not forgotten.”

Lacombe-Ponoka MLA Ron Orr was in

attendance at the opening reception on

July 23rd and said he was thrilled to see

the exhibit has a local element to it.

“This is important for us,” he said. “What

you have put together is an important his-

torical, cultural and educational exhibit. I

think it is important to remember not just

for sentimental reasons but because our

society, democracy, our prosperity and our

freedoms were in more ways determined

by the ideas and the values that we fought

for in the Great War.

“The truth of the matter is trouble in far

away places actually does affect us. We live

in a global village.”

Orr read a Soren Kierkegaard quote that

refl ected perfectly on the idea behind the

exhibit: “Life can only be understood back-

wards, but it must be lived forwards.

“It is only when we look back on these

types of things that it give us the perspec-

tive and the understanding to make the

right choices to live fully,” said Orr.

Lacombe County Reeve Paula Law said

many Lacombe County and area residents

left their families and friends to fi ght in the

war.

“Many were longtime families within

the County as a whole who went and

fought, whether they were from the rural

or the urban areas,” she said.

Law said she hopes we can use the les-

sons learned 100 years ago to approve and

build upon our future.

“There are no longer living survivors

from this war,” said Law. “It’s through the

groups and individuals here and through

exhibits such as this that help us remem-

ber history and keep the stories alive.”

City of Lacombe Mayor Steve Christie

said the exhibit demonstrates what those

of the Lacombe and district area contrib-

uted to the Canadian war effort.

“We also salute their bravery,” he said.

“We honour their heroism. We remember

the 66,000 soldiers who gave their lives dur-

ing the battle of the Somme, Vimy Ridge

and Passchendaele.”

Christie said we owe a lot to the people

who lived in the area a century ago.

“From where we stand today, at the Flat-

iron Museum and Interpretive Centre, it

is a unique architectural landmark in our

City and the perfect venue I feel to allow

us to look back, to learn backwards and

celebrate the history of Lacombe and Dis-

trict,” he said.

Peron also shared one of the unique sto-

ries that partners with the exhibit. Around

a century ago a group of women in La-

combe formed the Lest We Forget Club, in

an effort to raise funds to build the ceno-

taph and put up the memorial garden and

park that is now in front of the Lacombe

Memorial Centre.

“The Lest We Forget Club women, on

Halloween, they all dressed up like gypsies

and they did tea leaf readings,” she said.

“They wanted to raise funds to plant trees,

build the cenotaph and the garden, and

they raised $3,000, 100 years ago.”

The club members constantly found

unique ways to raise funds and pay tribute,

ensuring we do not forget, she said.

The Lest We Forget: Our Brave Hearts

1914-1918 exhibit will be up in the Flatiron

Museum for the next year until July 2016.

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LEST WE FORGET – The Lacombe and District Historical Society members, regional museum visitors, dignitaries and community members gathered at the Flatiron Museum last week for the opening reception of the new regional exhibit. Sarah Maetche/Lacombe Express

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Soon the Lacombe Police Service (LPS)

will have a new home along with the birth

of a new community hub.

Ground was broken on July 24th for the

new police station to be constructed in the

Wolf Creek Industrial Park at 3906 - 53 Ave.

Dignitaries, police service members and

those involved in the $8.39 million project

gathered at the site to mark the beginning

of construction.

LPS Chief Steve Murray said the plans

for a new facility began eight years ago af-

ter some shortcomings of the current facil-

ity were noted. “At that point, we looked at

what our options are,” he said. “The City

committed to a new facility and the design

committee was struck in March 2014.”

Murray said all key stakeholders and

partners were present at each planning

session, bringing their voices and commu-

nity needs to the table to impact the design.

“Some of the key changes for us is that

the (new) facility is one storey as opposed to

two,” he said. “We wanted to make sure this

facility is always accessible to the commu-

nity, so we didn’t want to deal with the issue

of barriers to getting up to other fl oors.”

The new station will have a larger foot-

print, with a bigger lobby, more room for

all staff members, a meeting room for com-

munity groups, fi le storage, a new up-to-

standard cellblock and an in-house victim

services offi ce.

“Everything is going to be accessible

from right in the lobby, so that when we

meet with community groups, we don’t

have to worry about guiding them through

the actual guts of the station,” said Mur-

ray. “The community partnership room is

going to be able to accommodate 50 people.

We will do our school tours there. It will be

available to community groups. It’s just to-

tally geared up to be a community police

facility.”

The new facility is also strategically

placed on the east side of Lacombe, so as the

City grows, the facility will be eventually be

located right in the heart of the City.

“Council has been working on this im-

portant project for some time,” said La-

combe Mayor Steve Christie. “We wanted

to do it right. We wanted to have it in the

right location. We wanted to make it last.”

Christie noted the current LPS station

located along 50 Ave. was built in the early

50s. The new station is planned to last the

community 75 or 80 years. “It’s a very im-

portant project and in March 2014, council

directed administration to undertake the

police facility project,” said Christie. “We

feel that we have a great location for many

years to come. Down the road, it will be

in the middle of the City. So we are very

pleased with this location.”

Lacombe Police Commission Chair Jon-

athan Jacobson said the civilian oversight

body for the police service is also very ex-

cited the project is underway.

“This building when completed will

signifi cantly enhance the partnership be-

tween the community and its police ser-

vice, making Lacombe a safer and more

attractive place for years to come,” he said.

Chandos Construction Operations Man-

ager Jason Towers said the next immedi-

ate step for the project is to gain a building

permit. Following that, construction on

the facility will kick into high gear.

“Dirt work will be done early fall but we

will start doing foundations at that point,”

he said. “I would say sometime after Hal-

loween we will start seeing some stuff

come up out of the ground.”

With a 15-month timeline, the new facil-

ity is estimated to be completed by October

of 2016.

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NEW BEGINNINGS – LPS Chief Steve Murray, City of Lacombe Mayor Steve Christie, Lacombe Police Commission Chair Jonathan Jacobson, Stephens Kozak ACI Architects and Planners Inc. Principal Ron Nemeth and Chandos Construction Operations Manager Jason Towers put their shovels into the ground where the new Lacombe Police Station will be built.

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Oil spill leaves questions unanswered

Many have questioned

Starbucks’ decision to raise

its prices for most of its

drinks (including its cov-

eted Venti Lattes) because

coffee futures have dropped

and overall prices are down

42% from late last year.

Clearly motivated by its

desire to increase revenue,

this hike in prices, regard-

less of its motive, speaks

volumes about the pro-

found transformation the

food industry is about to

experience at its core.

From a marketing point

of view, Starbucks is not

risking anything in chang-

ing its pricing, because the

corporation really doesn’t

sell coffee; it sells an expe-

rience consumers are will-

ing to pay a premium for.

Most consumers barely

notice the difference in

pricing when paying for

their favourite cup of java.

This is why input costs –

the cost of direct material,

direct labour, and other

overhead items – are irrele-

vant from a branding point

of view. Commodity prices

do affect the ability of com-

pany to manage costs, but

the correlation between in-

put costs and retail prices

is not clear.

Recent pork pricing is a

good example of this; hog

futures are down, and re-

tail prices are up. In food

retailing, and hospitality in

particular, price is a func-

tion of perceived value,

and, sometimes, of rela-

tive value. Companies will

charge based on an array

of market-based variables,

including brand equity and

competition. Commodity

prices are not the be all and

end all, but they are a small

piece of a larger puzzle.

Make no mistake, how-

ever: Starbuck’s price hike

will raise revenues, but not

necessarily profi ts. In fact,

the increase is simply too

little to help its bottom line,

and shareholders know

it. While Starbuck’s stock

price has been on a tear

of late, it barely shifted

in either direction follow-

ing the announcement.

Starbucks’ overhead costs

jumped more than 10% in

the past year alone due to

higher overhead costs and,

of course, labour. ‘McJobs’

are no longer just for young

students seeking extra

cash.

An increasing number

of employees in this sector

are well-educated, some of

them with PhDs, or retired.

This new wave of workers

have come in with new and

different expectations, and

many have been success-

ful at drawing attention to

their concerns.

Rallies in the U.S. in sup-

port of $15/hour wages

are drawing a sympathetic

audience. As an example,

San Francisco recently

increased its hourly wage

by almost 15% and a few

weeks ago in New York

state a special panel recom-

mended raising the sector’s

minimum wage to $15/

hour.

In light of severe eco-

nomic inequalities, and as

CEOs continue to earn mil-

lions despite the economic

downturn, more and more

employees are calling for

wage democracy.

In response, some gov-

ernments are opting to

raise wages themselves, in-

stead of waiting for indus-

try to make its move. These

changes are starting to test

the limits of the hospital-

ity industry’s profi t margin

and, despite the brand loy-

alty of its consumers, even

Starbucks is starting to feel

the pressure.

The success of price

hikes at Starbucks is sup-

ported by marketing re-

search, and companies

which are raising prices

are simply shielding them-

selves from a social move-

ment that is riding a tidal

wave of support.

Call it socio-economic

hedging, but it would not

be surprising to see Star-

bucks raise prices again in

the near future.

Pressure is mounting on

food chains to pay employ-

ees decent wages, as well as

to give them proper train-

ing. While this is the right

thing to do, we will all have

to accept that wage democ-

racy comes at a cost. Food

prices will rise, and that

includes, inevitably and

lamentably, a scrumptious

Grande mocha.

Troy Media columnist Dr. Sylvain Charlebois is a Pro-fessor at the Food Institute at the University of Guelph. His column is distributed through Troy Media.

Raising the minimum wage comes at a cost

“I like all of the live music.”Amanda Miller, Lacombe

“The parade.”Kiara Smith, 11, Lacombe

“The music. It’s a neat thing to see everyone out enjoying themselves.”Mona MacKenzie, Blackfalds

“There’s lots for kids to do.”Candice Hilgarson, Blackfalds

What was your favourite part of Lacombe Days?Yourself!Yourself!Asked at the Lacombe Memorial Centre by Sarah Maetche

Sylvain

CHARLEBOIS

An oil spill in northern

Alberta has left govern-

ment offi cials concerned

and calling the incident

‘unacceptable’.

Alberta Energy Minister

Marg McCuaig-Boyd and

Environment and Parks

Minister Shannon Phillips

joined First Nations offi -

cials and members of the

Alberta Energy Regulator

last Friday to comment

about the Nexen Energy

pipeline spill after viewing

the site southeast of Fort

McMurray. Offi cials esti-

mate around fi ve million li-

tres of bitumen, water and

sand leaked from a pipe-

line sometime in the past

month. Nexen publically

apologized for the incident

early last week, but the gov-

ernment has more ques-

tions about spill response

times and pipeline security.

McCuaig-Boyd said Al-

bertans have made it clear

the development of re-

sources must be done in a

responsible and sustain-

able manner.

The government noted

First Nations groups also

need to be considered part-

ners in emergencies like

oil spills and more work

should be done to remedy

communication gaps.

“Since the discovery of

the spill, we have been in

close contact with the com-

pany through the regulator

and we have confi dence the

regulator is doing its job to

conduct a timely and thor-

ough investigation,” said

McCuaig-Boyd.

Many are working hard

to clean up the site and pro-

tect the wildlife caught in

the impact zone. An inves-

tigation has been launched

to determine the cause of

the spill, the response man-

ner and security. A public

report will be issued in the

coming months.

Environmentalists are

sounding an alarm about

not only the damage to the

environment due to the

spill, but also about the re-

sponse time and Nexen’s

lack of confi rmation about

precisely when the pipeline

began leaking.

Nexen offi cials said they

believe the leak occurred

within a two-week window

between June 29th, when

crews completed a clean-

ing, and July 15th when a

contractor discovered and

reported the spill.

Greenpeace Canada’s cli-

mate and energy team said

they are stunned the spill

went undetected for an ex-

tended and undetermined

time period.

“It’s shocking to learn

the pipeline may have been

spilling for two weeks be-

fore it was discovered,”

said Mike Hudema of the

activist group. “Warning

bells should be going off for

Canada’s premiers right

now about the dangers they

are brining to their com-

munities if new pipelines

are built.”

If this incident doesn’t

resonate with the public

and initiate a call to action

for a change in legislation

and environmental penal-

ties, nothing will.


fyifyi Your weekly Community Events Calendar

The FYI Community Events Calen-dar is a free-of-charge service for not-for-profi t organiza-tions and upcoming community events within the Lacombe and Blackfalds region. To submit your information, please email [email protected], call 403-782-5306 or fax 403-782-5344. If you would like your event or organiza-tion to be included, please submit your information to the editor by noon the Monday before the publication date.

Lacombe and Area Minor Foot-ball: 2015 Fall registration and equipment handout, Monday, Aug. 17th, 6 p.m. at ME Global Athletic Park. Registration for Lacombe Atom Char-gers (ages 8 to 10), Lacombe PeeWee Explosion (ages 11 and 12) and Lacombe Bantam Raiders (Grades 8 and 9). For more information visit www.lacombeminorfootball.com.

Lacombe Lions Club meets on the fi rst Monday of the month down-stairs at the Lacombe Legion. Next Meeting Monday Aug. 10th at 6:30 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. - Guests welcome. For more infor-mation on Lions, please contact Sharon at 403-782-5179.

Ellis Bird Farm presents a Hyper-tufa Workshop on Aug. 2nd from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. This is an opportunity to come and build your own sustainable fl owerpot. These pots are created using a mixture of concrete, vermiculite and potting soil and encour-age plants to fl ourish in a way unlike other pots. They make a lovely unique addition to your house or garden. The workshop costs $20 and you will go home with your own medium-sized Hypertufa pot masterpiece. Call us at 403-885-4477 to register for this one-of-a-kind event.

Blackfalds Library: Our new books include Sherrilyn Kenyon’s Son of No One, Lisa Genova’s Inside the O’Briens and Stuart Woods’ Hot Pursuit. We have added some Roald Dahl and Calvin & Hobbes books to our middle school section. These are new items to Blackfalds Library and should provide some laughs

and good reading. Remember we have the Lego Club for ages fi ve and up on Thursday at 3:30 p.m. and the Duplo Club for parents and children ages 0 to four on Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Our fundraising for the Summer Reading Program will soon be in full swing. Large and small prizes as well as cash for craft supplies and entertain-ment are needed to make our reading program successful and enjoyable for the kids. Visit our web site at blackfaldslibrary.ca or call us at 405-885-2343.

Invitation to join CNIB Peer Sup-port Group: The Peer Support Group is a program dedicated

to helping CNIB clients adjust to vision loss. Feelings of fear, anxiety, intimidation and anger are extremely common in adults who are diagnosed with vision loss. The goal of the group is to help transform these feelings into those of confi dence and independence through educa-tion and group discussions. The program is facilitated by a volunteer who has gone through the process of adjusting to a life with vision loss. The group offers seniors a way to connect to others experiencing similar challenges. Participants receive empowering, practical and useful information about vision loss and how CNIB services can help, as well as suggestions from other participants on how to reduce the impact of vision loss on their daily lives. There is no cost to participate in the program which will meet once per month. The group meets at the Spruce Ter-race located at 5002 – 51 Ave.

Bentley School Staff Reunion: Thursday, Aug. 6th to coincide

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

Bentley School Reunion: In con-junction with Bentley Centen-nial, Aug. 7th. Forshee Hall for students who would have graduated in 1961 or earlier. For more details contact S. An-derson at 403-986-2841.

Lacombe Walking Group Wednes-

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

Kozy Korner — Tuesday Din-ners every week at noon.

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

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 cookies). On Fridays, there are four meat draws and tickets are $2/set of three tickets. Draw starts at 6:30 p.m. On Saturdays, there

are four meat draws which start at 4:30 p.m. Chase the ace starts after meat draws.

New to Lacombe? Contact La-combe Welcome Wagon for free maps, information about the City & area, as well as free gifts from local businesses. New baby in the family? Contact Donna Korpess with the 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 Empire is a non-profi t women’s vol-

unteer 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 Lacombe Art Guild offers classes two Tuesday evenings a month and one full Saturday. Mem-berships are $15 a year and the club runs from October to May. Classes offered are in all mediums and beginner to experienced are encouraged to join. For information please contact Donna at 403-782-9190 or Penny 403-782-7739.

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society Table Talk Coffee Group: Meets the second Friday of each month at Wolf Creek Commu-nity Church 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. Contact Bonnie Lavallee at 403-346-0290.

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

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

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

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

Mirror Moms and Tots play group — located at the small brick building along Hwy. 50 past the old school. Contact Wendy at 403-788-2612.

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Last Saturday as resi-

dents drove down Hwy.

2A in Lacombe, they may

have noticed a display of

thousands of pink and blue

fl ags along a green space.

The display was set up

by a local pro-life group to

bring awareness to their

campaign to change federal

legislation on abortion.

The mobile display was

presented by a group of

volunteers with Red Deer

and District Pro-life and

We Need A Law, a national

organization advocating for

pre-born human rights.

“It’s really about aware-

ness and getting the mes-

sage out that we need a

law,” said co-organizer Val

Beukema. “This is simply

an opportunity to dialogue

with the members of our

community.”

The advocacy group had

about 30 volunteers plant-

ing the 10,000 small pink

and blue fl ags into the

ground for an hour.

The group said each fl ag

they planted represented

10 pre-born children who

are aborted in Canada each

year. They acknowledge

although the statistics are

diffi cult to confi rm, due to

two of Canada’s province’s

limiting access to abortion

information.

The location and place-

ment of the display was

strategic, allowing those

driving down the highway

to see the display and those

venturing down the walk-

ing path to stop and see

what it was about.

“We are doing this to

show our community the

momentous impact that

abortion has on our com-

munity and nation,” said co-

organizer Andree Verhoog.

“Although our political

leaders claim that abortion

should be safe, legal and

rare, these fl ags show that

it is happening 100,000 times

every year in Canada.”

Verhoog added in the

group’s view, Canada is

the only democracy in the

world that does not have

an abortion law. China and

North Korea also lack a

law.

“The Supreme Court of

Canada, in the 1988 Mor-

gentaler decision made it

very clear that it is Parlia-

ment’s responsibility to

enact an abortion law,”

she said. “It has been over

25 years and we still do not

have a law.

“When Canadians are

informed that there are no

laws a majority consistent-

ly say pre-born children

should be protected by the

law.”

The group has called on

Wetaskawin MP Blaine

Calkins to protect human

rights of human beings and

are taking their campaign

nationally hoping to reach

the ears of Prime Minister

Stephen Harper.

By 4 p.m. the display was

taken down by the same

group of volunteers. The

fl ags no longer remain, but

the volunteer group hopes

they instigated a discussion.

The traveling display

has also been presented in

Ponoka and Bashaw, Le-

thbridge, and further out

in Chilliwack and Salmon

Arm in B.C., along with the

Canadian capital Ottawa.

[email protected]

Local pro-life group sets up display to garner awareness

AWARENESS - A local pro-life group set up a display of 10,000 fl ags along Hwy. 2A in Lacombe last weekend. Sarah Maetche/Lacombe Express


Fun had by all at annual Lacombe Days


Even with a mixed bag of weather, attendees

didn’t let the rain or the sun stop them from en-

joying Lacombe Days this past weekend.

From July 23rd to 26th, the City held its an-

nual celebration that was packed with events.

The majority of the events were held on Satur-

day including the annual parade. Hundreds of

residents and visitors lined the streets of La-

combe and were fi rst treated to runners of the

Lacombe Half Marathon blazing through the

parade route. The parade featured many fl oats

from community groups, dignitaries, neigh-

bouring towns and local businesses.

This year’s Lacombe Days also featured the

annual Show and Shine. Attendees packed the

streets of downtown Lacombe to browse the

classic cars and motorcycles.

The Lacombe Memorial Centre and grounds

were a hub of activity with the Lacombe Com-

munity Market, the Lacombe and District Gar-

den Club’s Rose and Lily Show, the library book

sale, garage sale and Art in the Park events.

The Lacombe Fire Department held an open

house at their hall along with a vehicle extrac-

tion demonstration and a ‘push-of-war’ show-

case. New this year was the slo-pitch tourna-

ment at Michener Park, which saw around 20

teams compete during the weekend. After the

late afternoon rainstorm on Saturday, Michen-

er Park was again bustling with activity with

attendees enjoying Music in the Park followed

by an astounding fi reworks display.

On Sunday, the celebration wrapped up with

an outdoor inter-denominational church ser-

vice at ME Global Athletic Park, an old-fash-

ioned penny carnival, a Japanese drummers

showcase and Lacombe’s Amazing Trail Hunt.

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WILD RIDE - Kayden Johnston, 7, of Calgary takes a wild ride on the mechanical bull at the Youth Unlimited Street Festival.


PERFECT BALANCE - Street performer Flyin’ Bob walks the tight rope during his high-fl ying act at the Youth Unlimited Street Festival on Thursday. Sarah Maetche/Lacombe Express

MOBILE MUSICIAN - Councillor Grant Harder joy-fully plays the saxophone as part of the Flat Iron Jazz Band’s fl oat during the Lacombe Days parade.


LOW RIDER - Numerous classic, vintage and modifi ed cars, like this low rider, were on display during the annual Show and Shine at the LMC parking lot and surrounding downtown streets. Sarah Maetche/Lacombe Express


BUZZIN’ - Local band the YoungFellas took to the stage on Saturday night before the fi reworks during Music in the Park at Michener Park. Sarah Maetche/Lacombe Express

HARD WORK - Teamster Wayne Richards and his hardworking team attempt to pull 2,000 lbs. over their weight at the Central Alberta Draft Horse Pulling Club’s event at the Ag Grounds. Sarah Maetche/Lacombe Express

ARTFUL DISPLAY - Courtesy of the Rikubetsu Friendship Society of Lacombe, a group of drummers entertained the crowd during Lacombe Days on Sunday afternoon. Sarah Maetche/Lacombe Express

COMMUNITY SPIRIT - Councillor Peter Bouwsema waves to the crowd from the City of Lacombe fl oat during the Lacombe Days parade.


PREPARATION - Jenn Erickson of Gull Lake stirs a pot of kettle corn to be sold in the La-combe Days Farmers’ Market.

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City Council DatesLacombe City Council Meetings are open to the public and

all are encouraged to attend. Meeting agendas are posted

online at www.lacombe.ca by 3:00 p.m. on the Friday before

every Council Meeting.

The next scheduled Regular Council Meeting dates

and times are:

Monday, August 24, 2015, at 5 p.m. Tuesday, September 8, 2015, at 5 p.m. (Committee Meeting)

Monday, September 14, 2015, at 5 p.m.

City Pagelacombe.ca

Council Meeting HighlightsBelow are some highlights from the June 13th Regular

Council Meeting. For detailed information about Council

meeting proceedings, please go to www.lacombe.ca to

access the full meeting agenda.

Bylaw 407 (Borrowing – Provincial Building)Council approved Bylaw 407; the bylaw to borrow

funds for the acquisition of the downtown property

commonly referred to as the Provincial Building, after giving it

second and third readings as presented.

Tagline Proposal Council passed a resolution to endorse the use of two taglines:

i) “Live a beautiful life” and ii) “Strong roots; fresh perspective”, in

City-branded advertising eff orts.

Public Budget Submissions for 2016 Budget Council directed Administration to provide costing for

selected ideas submitted through the annual Citizen

Submission Program for consideration in the 2016 budget. The

ideas include:

1. A crosswalk light at 54 Ave and 58 St.

2. An observation deck/wharf/boardwalk/canoe

launch - NE Corner of Cranna Lake to allow for wild

life observation/canoe launch/seating for skates in

winter.

3. A waterslide at the swimming pool

4. Increased maintenance of the elm trees at 54th Ave

and 58th St in summer months to allow for better

visibility.

5. A right-hand turning lane by the new Husky at Woodland

Drive and Highway 2A

6. A boardwalk trail from the south west corner of Elizabeth

Lake across the narrow waterway between Lake Ann and

Elizabeth Lake – approx. 270 meters. (Could be a community

project or work in kind)

7. Drainage control from Fairway Drive and 58th Street

8. New pavement for the cross walk at 54th Avenue and 58th

Street

8. A permanent solution for waste water treatment, and not a

temporary short term fi x for ammonia treatment and lagoon

de-sludging (NOTE: This project is underway so no costing is

needed)

RemindersAre you thinking of becoming a volunteer? Volunteering is

good for you, as it provides physical and mental rewards.

Volunteering makes you healthier. Happy moods and

positive emotions like optimism, joy, and the feeling of

having control over your fate can strengthen your immune

system. You may also discover hidden talents that can

change your view of yourself.

Volunteering also encourages civic responsibility. It is an

investment in our community. You can acquire new skills

and knowledge about local government operations by

volunteering on municipal boards and commissions. This

will help you gain an understanding of the local resources

available to solve community needs.

So what are you waiting for? Check out the many diff erent

volunteering opportunities available to you in this

newspaper, and answer the call. Help make a diff erence in

Lacombe!

Looking for an Innovative Way to Get Involved in the Community?

We are currently seeking creative, community-minded

citizens to serve on the new Community Economic

Development Organization(CEDO)committee.

The new CEDO will aim to improve the quality of life within

Lacombe by fostering a collaborative environment focused

on cultivating innovation, nurturing a business-friendly

culture, promoting sustainable growth and creating a safe,

inclusive, vibrant and healthy community.

By volunteering with the CEDO, you can meet new

people, learn new skills and make a positive difference in

your community.

If you are interested in sharing your time with the CEDO, please contact:Guy Lapointe

5432 56 Avenue

Lacombe, AB T4L 1E9

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DAFFORDABLE HOUSING Committee Needs YOU!

Do you have an exciting Aff ordable Housing Idea?We are looking for new com We are looking for individuals or groups interested in

partnering with the City of Lacombe to address aff ordable housing needs in the city.

All proposals will be reviewed by August 31, 2015. Grant funding is available for projects.

For more information visit: www.lacombe.ca/doing-business/rfps-tenders

To sign up or for more information on becoming a member please contact:

Guy Lapointe - 5432 56 Ave- 403.782.1263- [email protected]

The City of Lacombe is looking for people representing a broad cross-section of interests and backgrounds, ranging from the social to the business perspective, to join the committee.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIESBoards and Commissions The City of Lacombe is currently seeking to appoint a

High School Student member to serve on the Lacombe

and District Recreation, Parks and Culture Board, to be

appointed for a renewable one year term from September

1 to August 31. The High School student representative

from the City or District represents the youth of the

community.

By volunteering on this board you can make a positive

difference in your community, meet new people and learn

new skills.

Time commitments and duties vary. If you are interested in sharing your time with the Library Board, request an application and submit a brief resume by Monday, August 19, 2015 to:

Ross Pettibone

5432 56 Avenue

Lacombe, AB T4L 1E9


VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIESBoards and Commissions The City of Lacombe is currently seeking to appoint

two community-minded citizens to serve on the City of

Lacombe Library Board. Serving the community in this

manner will provide the volunteer with new skills as well

as insights into the variety of services provided by the City

of Lacombe.

Currently there are openings on:- Lacombe Library Board (2 vacancies)

By volunteering on this board you can make a positive difference in your community, meet new people and learn new skills.

Time commitments and duties vary. If you are interested in sharing your time with the Library Board, request an application and submit a brief resume by Monday, August 19, 2015 to:

Ross Pettibone

5432 56 Avenue

Lacombe, AB T4L 1E9



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Kinsmen Sports and Leisure Complex to get new look

Following a presentation from Stantec at their July 13

regular meeting, City Council approved – upon alteration

of the colour scheme – the proposed exterior aesthetic

updates into the Lacombe Kinsmen Sports and Leisure

Complex renovations at a cost of $38,829 + GST, to be

funded by the project contingency.

The proposal to modernize the exterior aesthetic

appearance is three-fold, and includes:

1. Updating the exterior block wall sealant colours from

their current blue shades and yellow to a solid colour

as presented, preserving the split faced block. Exterior

windows and doors will also be repainted. Resealing

the exterior wall around the arenas and curling rink, as

part of select exterior wall repairs. The change involves

selecting a new colour for that sealant.

2. Updating the pool roof aesthetic appearance by changing

the fl ashing and molding colours as presented. Replacing

the pool roof requires the replacement of fl ashings and

moldings. This change involves changing the colours of

the new fl ashings and moldings.

3. Introducing new cladding materials adjacent to the

new exit stairs. Most of the existing block wall adjacent

to the new exit stair will be impacted by construction,

requiring replacement and/or refi nishing. There were

plans already in place to replace/refi nish aff ected

portions of the block wall.

Planning and Development Permits

Documents pertaining to the development permits may be inspected at City Hall, 5432-56 Avenue, during regular business hours. Anyone claiming to be aff ected

by the approval of the Permitted Uses with Variances or Discretionary Uses may submit an objection within 14 days from the date of notice. The appeal must

be in writing, accompanied with a $50.00 fee and be directed to: Lacombe Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, Attn: Secretary to the SDAB, 5432 - 56

Avenue Lacombe, AB T4L 1E9

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

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

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ARREST MADE FOR POSSESSION As a result of a traffi c stop, the Lacombe

police Service arrested a male for possession of a signifi cant quantity of cocaine, fentanyl and marihuana.

Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opiate drug which is approximately 50 to 100 times more powerful than morphine.

It is commonly used legitimately as an anesthetic in hospitals, or for pain manage-ment in the form of a prescription. Fentanyl has become very popular in the sales of illicit street drugs both as either a cutting agent or substitution for heroin or in the manufac-turing of counterfeit oxycodone pills. These counterfeit pills containing fentanyl are be-coming increasingly more available in com-munities in Alberta.

Fentanyl is commonly called green beans, green apples, or the green monster on the street, however with it being 50 to 100 times

more powerful than morphine, even low doses can cause respiratory depression and death can be immediate.

In just the fi rst two months of 2015, Alber-ta saw 50 people die from the street drug. There were 120 deaths in 2014. There has been a disturbing spike in deaths associated with fentanyl use in Alberta and police antici-pate it will continue to rise.

“This illegal street drug is proving to be yet another scourge on the streets of Alberta,” said LPS Chief Steve Murray. “Lives are being lost at an alarming rate and it is essential our citizens be informed and vigilant to its pres-ence in our communities.”

Shay Clark Tangerman, 27, of Red Deer has been charged with numerous criminal offenc-es including three counts of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of traf-fi cking and possession or property obtained by crime.

Tangerman was also wanted on three out-standing warrants and was held on $5,000 bail with his next court appearance sched-uled for August 6th in Red Deer Provincial Court.

POLICE AND COMMUNITY COME TO BIRD’S RESCUE

The Lacombe Police Service (LPS) was dispatched to a rather unusual call over the weekend when a gull was observed in dis-tress atop a commercial sign in downtown Lacombe.

Offi cers determined the gull had one of its feet stuck in the fl eshing of the sign and was hanging upside down unable to free itself.

A couple of local citizens saw the situation and offered to assist.

Jeff Pollard, a plumber with Capital Me-chanical, offered the use of his commercial extension ladder. Romeo Staub, a retired commercial sign installer offered to climb the approximately 30 ft. into the air and free the bird from the top of the sign.

“As police offi cers, we are never quite sure what the next call will bring but this rather unique situation was a great example of our community partnership philosophy in ac-tion,” said LPS Chief Steve Murray.

“Citizens saw an animal in distress and thanks to these two community-minded gentlemen, the situation was successfully resolved.”

WEEKEND CHECKSTOP LEADS TO ARRESTS

On Saturday, July 25th, members of the Lacombe Police Service (LPS) partnered with Alberta Sheriffs to conduct roadside check stops at various locations in Lacombe as part of the Enhanced Alberta Checkstop Program.

Over 500 motorists were stopped. Two drivers were charged with impaired driving, four drivers were issued roadside suspen-sions, two suspended drivers were appre-hended and two individuals were arrested on outstanding warrants.

Twenty-one motorists were charged with a variety of traffi c offences including having no insurance and failing to wear a seatbelt.

As part of the commitment to keeping Al-berta roads safe, the provincial government provides funding to police services for the purpose of having additional offi cers dedi-cated exclusively to Checkstop duties.

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For over a year several community

groups have been preparing to send a fi re

truck to Caazapá, Paraguay and their re-

sults have paid off – the truck has reached

the community safely.

This dream became a reality through

partnerships between Lacombe Volunteer

Firefi ghters Association (LVFA), A Better

World Canada (ABW), Lacombe County

and various other community members.

The truck and associated gear were orig-

inally shipped mid-March and arrived in

the care of the Caazapá Fire Department

on July 18th.

“We’re at the point where we’re cel-

ebrating that the truck got down there. It

seems to be operating in good order after

the transportation. In August we’re going

to be sending two members down to assist

with training the receiving department on

the apparatus,” said LVFA President Eric

Nicholas.

“Those two members will be Deputy

Chief Heith Johannson and Uwe Kurth.

Uwe was kind of the main contact person

– he’s from Paraguay originally and he has

a lot of relationships down there.

“He’s been going back and forth visiting

family and has been very vital in establish-

ing a connection to that area. He’s going to

be going down there not only to help with

the training, but also to scope out new ar-

eas that may need similar support.”

Looking towards more projects of the

same nature, Kurth has already received

11 applications in various communities.

“The fact that he’s received so many ap-

plications from the area already is a big

ticket that we’re going to be looking at con-

tinuing these projects.

“As units retire throughout the county,

we’re going to be working on transporting

them out to locations that can still utilize

them.

“I feel it’s a great use of our abilities, so

to say. There are a lot of different aspects

that go into these projects.”

Months of planning preceded the arrival

of the truck in Paraguay. Various commu-

nity groups donated equipment – Alberta

Health Services EMS, Stettler District Am-

bulance, the Clive Fire Department and

the Clearwater Regional Fire Rescue Ser-

vices to name a few.

Planning for a second mission is already

in the works.

“We have a lot established for another

donation already. Some of the biggest help

has been working with A Better World.

The main contact for us has been Rob

Weich, and he was actually a fi refi ghter

with Lacombe for about seven years. He’s

been a great contact person. He does a lot

of mission trips with A Better World,” said

Nicholas.

“He’s played a very pivotal role in things

from the logistics in sending the truck

down to timing it up with personnel for

training.

“We’re planning that quite a ways in ad-

vance. We start looking at possible delivery

dates and what weeks work for training

around that because we want it to be fairly

close.”

The Caazapá Fire Department sent pic-

tures and video of the engine and equip-

ment arriving back to the Lacombe Fire

Department, along with a letter of thanks.

Plans are already being explored to begin

another mission as soon as possible.

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A new way to enjoy Gull Lake has ar-

rived and it is unlike anything the shores

have seen before.

Flyboarding is a relatively new extreme

sport, fi rst introduced in 2012.

A fl yboard is a type of water jetpack that

uses propulsion from a personal water

craft. Water is vacuumed into the water

craft and then is propelled through a hose

and into the fl yboard, spurring the rider

forward.

“Flyboarding is basically just an acces-

sory to a personal watercraft. It’s a toy,

really. It’s something people can use to get

out on the water and enjoy a new extreme

sport. It’s run by a sea–do, not a jetski – big

difference,” laughs owner of Gull Lake

Flyboarding Travis Young.

“How it works is the sea-do acts a giant

pump and instead of forward propulsion

it sucks water into the sea-do and pushes

it through our unit, out the hose and out

the bottom of the board and you fl y up into

the air with water propulsion underneath

your feet.”

After fl yboarding was introduced, cre-

ator Franky Zapata came up with the idea

for the hoverboard. The hoverboard is a

similar concept but instead of upward pro-

pulsion the rider is pushed forward, as the

water stream comes out the back.

“A hoverboard is basically a snowboard.

It’s got two bindings and water propul-

sion comes out of the back. The fl yboard

is more for stationary movements and fl y-

ing into the air and doing tricks. With the

hoverboard you can move around closer to

the water and sort of carve on the water

and then fl y up into the air and do tricks

that way. They’re just two different styles

of riding,” explained Young.

“I haven’t tried them both enough to re-

ally pick one over the other. The fl yboard is

a little easier, and that’s the main thing we

rent out. It’s a very quick learning curve –

if you want to get good, you can do it very

quickly with effort and time put into it.

“With the hoverboard, it’s harder to pick

up on because you aren’t strapped in – you

want to be able to leave the unit if you’re

falling. You don’t want to be attached to

something that’s falling if it’s got forward

momentum.

“The feeling of snowboarding on the wa-

ter – which is pretty much what you’re do-

ing - is very unique. You can lean back and

fl y up into the air and maintain hovering

by moving forward. I really can’t say I love

one over the other because they both offer

a very unique and different experience.”

For those sceptical of the safety stan-

dards of the activity, rest assured. All in-

structors are given a minimum of 20 hours

on each sea-doo throttle control and on the

fl yboard. This helps them be aware of po-

tential sensations and accidents that can

occur in order to better support new rid-

ers.

Right now, users ages 12 and over may

use the fl yboard and hoverboard as long

as they fall into the weight category of be-

tween 100 and 350lbs.

In only a few years the sport has grown

into national and international competi-

tions. Each year, competitors gather in

Dubai to show off the ever-expanding

world of fl yboarding skill.

“They have North American champion-

ships and world championships that are

held in Dubai every year. Three riders

from Sylvan Lake have gone and competed

and two of them fi nished in the top 12 and

one was in the top 32.

“There’s an instructor from Sylvan,

Chad Bell, who fi nished sixth in the North

American championship,” said Young.

“A guy landed a triple backfl ip this year

in competition – the sport is evolving at a

tremendous pace. The kinds of tricks that

people are coming up with are exciting and

it’s cool to see these people become the in-

novators,” he said.

“I’m not amazing on a fl yboard – I can do

a 360 and a backfl ip or two, but you’ll see

tricks ranging from 50 foot dives into the

water to single backfl ips, to triple backfl ips

- 360s, 720s, 1080s – what people are coming

up with is incredible.”

Young said some people will fi nd the

sport intimidating but that most people

are able to get themselves up within fi ve to

seven minutes of their fi rst lesson.

“It’s very rare that we’d have a lesson

where that person didn’t get up in the air

– no matter their age or how physically fi t

they think they are. I had a client the other

day who didn`t think he’d be very good and

he ended up being one of the best people

I’ve ever had. He was up within the fi rst

two minutes and was doing great. We even

taught him 360s on his fi rst lesson just

because he was picking it up so quick,”

Young said.

“One thing I really want people to know

is that it’s almost impossible to compare

fl yboarding to anything else. It’s not wake-

boarding or snowboarding. You have to ex-

perience it for yourself. It’s really hard to

describe but what I tell people is that you

feel like Iron Man with Water – you’re fl y-

ing and that’s what you feel like.

“Don’t be intimidated by what it looks

like. It’s really a much simpler process

than what it looks like. It’s not as hard as

it looks. I’ve had two clients over the age

of 60 this year already come out. It’s some-

thing that’s really for everyone no matter

their skill level or age or what they think

they can do.

“If you can walk, you can fl yboard.”

For more, visit www.albertafl yboard.

com.

[email protected]

HIGH FLYER – Travis Young whips through the air as he completes a back fl ip on a fl yboard as Curtis Pangrass keeps a watchful eye from a jet ski on Gull Lake. Sarah Maetche/Lacombe Express

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BY JENNA SWANLacombe Express

The Central Alberta Buc-

caneers took on the Fort

McMurray Monarchs last

Saturday in Lacombe at the

ME Global Athletic Park

for the Alberta Football

League game of the week.

The Buccaneers, who

were fresh off a 66-6 victory

against the Lloydminster

Vandals, with Monarchs

having effectively con-

quered the Airdrie Irish

100-0 in an all out shut

down. Despite a strong

defensive start penalties

throughout the game saw

the Monarchs slowly gain-

ing points on the board

against the hosting Buc-

caneers ending the fi rst

half with a score of 23-3 for

the visitors. The Bucs fi rst

three points came from

a successful 30-plus yard

fi eld goal from defensive

back Tyler Johannesson

following a massive catch

and run from running back

Tanner Green.

The fi rst half saw the

Buccaneers offense strug-

gling to tie plays together

with heavy defense coming

from the Monarchs bench.

With a comeback still in

sight for the Buccaneers

going into the second half,

the Bucs hit the fi eld hard

with the offense gaining

yards early in the third

quarter. The team’s de-

fense also caught a break

in the third as they saw the

opportunity to take down

Monarch’s quarterback

Carson Williams.

However following a

missed tackle, Williams

slipped passed for a suc-

cessful convert to make the

game 26-3.

The fourth quarter saw

Johannesson in action

again with a monumental

interception of a pass from

the Monarch’s quarterback

making his way 83 yards

down the fi eld to cross the

line for the Buccaneers

and score the team’s only

touchdown of the day mak-

ing the score 26-9 with 7:09

remaining in the game.

The fi nal score of 33-9

came for the Monarchs fol-

lowing an interception by

the visiting team, which

they returned and success-

fully converted.

Buccaneers Head Coach

Devon Hand explained pen-

alties were a huge part of

the team’s loss on Saturday

as well as have been a fac-

tor throughout the season.

“We did a better job of

playing with a bit more

urgency and we were cer-

tainly more resilient this

week,” explained Hand who

is in his fi rst year with the

team as head coach. “We

have this habit when we are

up against elite teams that

we don’t take advantage of

the opportunities we have.

“What it comes down to

is the mental toughness

and composure of a team

– when we face adversity,

how do we react? Are we

folding like lawn chairs or

are we coming together as

a team to compete at that

level?”

Hand said the team’s

mental toughness is in-

creasing with every game,

adding he hopes this loss

sparks the sense of urgen-

cy needed as they venture

into the end of the season.

Last Saturday’s loss left

the Monarchs in second

place in the league, with

the Buccaneers sitting tied

for third with the St. Albert

Stars. The St. Albert Stars

are currently sitting with

a 4-2 record, the same as

the Buccaneers, with the

Monarchs now seeing a

6-1 record. Currently the

Calgary Gators remain the

league’s only undefeated

team with an unblemished

7-0 season thus far.

“What we need to do is re-

alize we are going to get one

more chance at reacting to

adversity this season,” said

Hand. “We need to build on

our skills as a team to be

ready to face these tougher

teams.”

Up next for the Bucca-

neers is a home game on

Aug. 8th at 6 p.m. against

their tied for third place

opponents, the St. Albert

Stars. On Aug. 15th the

Bucs will travel to face the

Airdrie Irish.

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Charlie Jacobson was recently

honoured with Red Deer’s 2015

Emerging Artist Award for his

works as a talented singer/song-

writer.

The Red Deer Arts Council

gave out their fi rst award in 2014

to recognize exceptional emerg-

ing artists in the community.

Jacobson won the title this year,

and was also presented with a

certifi cate and $1,000.

“I got the call as I was on the

highway, I think I was headed

through Radium. I got a person-

al call from Diana with the Arts

Council and I was very pleased,

and very honoured to be recog-

nized by the Arts Council,” Ja-

cobson said.

Jacobson is currently on tour

and is set to release his fi rst full,

self-titled album in the fall of

2015, featuring Russell Jackson

on bass, Donald Ray Johnson on

drums and David Vest on piano.

Jacobson said that in the last few

years he has averaged about 150

shows per year, and that he has be-

gun to branch out of Alberta and

into the rest of Western Canada.

He said, “I’ve been building

a fan base that’s been growing

steadily over the last few years.

I’ve been getting a lot of support,

especially from musicians and

role models of mine. They’ve re-

ally helped me a long the way.

In the last year, I’ve been experi-

encing bigger crowds and more

of a familiarity with my music.

There’s a little bit more positive

energy that way.

“Generally, I just try to keep

my nose to the ground and keep

working hard and stay alive,” he

added with a laugh.

Jacobson has been performing

his whole life and started off in

a family band with his parents.

Since he was 17 he has participat-

ed in blues/rock bands. He grew

from playing small church con-

certs, to outdoor events and now

he tours bars and clubs across

the western provinces.

“I always knew in the back of

my mind that I was a musician.

That’s where my strength and

talent lay. I tried other things

growing up as kids do, and I had

odd jobs to make money along

the way, but I always knew I was

a musician. Being raised by mu-

sicians, it almost became my

trade,” he said.

“I love making music and I love

being my own boss. I try not to

take that for granted. It means

a lot to have the support of the

community and to be able to pur-

sue my music and keep on keep-

ing on.”

The Red Deer Arts Council

received funding for the award

program after the City hosted the

Lieutenant Governor of Alberta

Distinguished Artist Awards

Gala in 2013. The event raised

money that was to be allocated to

a project in the mandate of pro-

moting and encouraging artists

in the local area.

The award can be given to any-

one in the arts community, from

performers in music, dance and

theatre, to visual artists who

practice photography, painting,

sculpture and more. As well, fi lm-

makers and short story writers

are some of the many artist cat-

egories that can receive funding.

“I’d like to say thank you to

the Arts Council and to the com-

munity for supporting me and

for the award. I’ll be putting that

money to good use and spread-

ing the good word about the arts

scene in Red Deer.”

Jacobson is currently on tour,

but will return to Red Deer on

Aug. 7th for a free concert on the

Ross Street Patio.

[email protected]

HONOUR - Charlie Jacobson was recently honoured with Red Deer’s 2015 Emerging Artist Award. photo submitted

Central Alberta singer named 2015 Emerging Artist


“Do you think melatonin is of any val-

ue?” a doctor asked me. So if a doctor is

wondering about this natural remedy,

there must be patients who are asking

the same question. So what do we know

about it? Melatonin has been labeled ‘the

darkness hormone’ because it’s produced

at night in contrast to Vitamin D, ‘the

sunshine hormone’, that’s manufactured

during sunlight hours. Melatonin is found

in some plants such as bananas, cherries

and grapes. A report in the Journal of Me-

dicinal Food showed that tart cherry juice,

compared to a placebo drink, helped some

older people sleep better. But it required 16

ounces a day, (the equivalent of 100 cher-

ries) to have this modest effect. It also add-

ed 250 calories to daily intake.

Melatonin is linked to our biological

time-clock which decides what hormones

are released at what times during the day.

Studies show that levels of melatonin de-

crease with age, about 10% percent each

decade. So by age 50 the production of mel-

atonin has declined by one half and at 80

it’s one third of what it was at age 20. Some

authorities believe this is why the elderly

suffer from insomnia and why it’s prudent

to use a melatonin supplement.

In recent years melatonin has been

touted as a way to treat or prevent every-

thing from headaches, depression, fatigue,

irritable bowel syndrome and anxiety. In

fact, some have suggested it can even cure

menopausal symptoms and be of help to

those with heart problems and cancer.

But according to a report from the Uni-

versity of California, there’s no evidence

that melatonin should be used for these

problems. Dr. John Alevizos, a California

physician, with an interest in insomnia, re-

ports this observation about the deep sleep

produced by melatonin. He says deep sleep

can trigger vivid dreams. But if it’s causing

nightmares he says it’s best to stop mela-

tonin. Sleeping pills can provide a good

night’s sleep and make you feel great, but

also give you an old-fashioned hangover.

Melatonin can also have this two-edged ef-

fect and no one knows whether prolonged

use of melatonin suppresses the body’s

normal ability to manufacture it.

So how safe is melatonin? A review by

the Cochrane Collaboration which evalu-

ates medical treatments concluded that

melatonin is effective for preventing or

reducing jet lag and recommended it for

adult travelers fl ying across fi ve or more

time zones, particularly for those travel-

ling in an eastward direction.

The National Standard which also re-

views complimentary and alternative

treatments found some good for its use in

treating insomnia in the elderly and for

helping sleep in healthy people. But for all

the other supposed benefi ts the evidence

was inconclusive or confl icting.

Another report from the University of

California and the Mayo Clinic agrees

melatonin is safe for short periods of time

and may be useful for treating insomnia in

the elderly. But it’s not just people who fl y

across time zones who cannot sleep. Stud-

ies show that 45% of the population suffers

from this problem which has been linked

to increased risk of heart attack, stroke,

increased blood sugar, a craving for food

and a less effective immune system. So it’s

medically important to get your sleep.

For fl ights, the dose varies from 0.5 to 10

milligrams (mgs). But since we all have dif-

ferent reactions to medication it is always

prudent to ask your doctor about the best

dose for you.

See the web site at www.docgiff.com.

Dr. Gifford

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What is your favourite

seasonal fruit purchase?

For many, it is peaches.

Believed to have originated

in China over 4,000 years

ago, peaches now make up

a large portion of the fresh

fruit crop sales in British

Columbia, where I reside.

Similar to many tree

fruits, peaches will rip-

en after they have been

picked, however they will

typically not get any sweet-

er. The sweetness level will

be determined by whether

the peaches were allowed

to grow to maturity on the

tree.

Although maturity and

ripeness may sound the

same, a mature fruit is

described as one that has

grown to a degree that al-

lows it to ripen.

The ripeness of fruit fo-

cuses more on the texture

appeal. Maximum sweet-

ness levels will develop on

the tree, while the juiciness

and softness will continue

to evolve after they have

been harvested.

Peaches obviously offer

their best quality to our

awaiting appetites when

they are consumed fresh,

however they can easily be

canned or frozen to help

extend the season into the

winter months.

Basically there are two

distinct qualities of the

many varieties of peaches

that are currently culti-

vated: clingstone and free-

stone.

One may assume that

the defi nitions of these two

categories are obviously

defi ning the level of ease

in the removal of the stone.

Although this is true, it

goes beyond this fi rst as-

sumption.

Clingstone peaches also

offer a fi rmer fl esh that

is preferable for canning,

as they tend to hold their

shape better. The fl esh in

freestone peaches is more

delicate and should be re-

served for eating fresh.

These two classifi cations

also fall true for plums.

If you purchase peaches

that are fi rm, leaving them

at room temperature for a

few days will allow them

to soften. Otherwise they

should be stored in the

crisper of the refrigerator

to ensure the maximum

lifespan of their edibility.

The use of peaches in

desserts is an obvious ex-

pectation; however there

are other methods to cap-

ture their mouthwater-

ing enticement. The fi rst

idea that comes to mind is

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chopped pieces with some

complimenting fl avours

and colours such as red

pepper, purple onion, ja-

lapeno, cilantro, lime

juice and of course some

crushed garlic. Season it

with salt, pepper and a bit

of sugar. You will have an

incredible summer condi-

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specialties from your bar-

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breast or salmon.

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window coverings, getting them ready

for the fall. I think every kid remembers

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sounds in the place where they spend the

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building. Some are bright and cheerful

while others can have a more somber feel.

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whether it is a school, church or local busi-

ness and I believe it can have an emotional

effect on those people who inhabit those

buildings.

It is possible that I am more critical about

the public buildings in our area and I could

be only looking at things from a designers

eye but I truly feel that if a business makes

an effort to have their store front and the

interior of their business welcoming and

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Aries, a challenge arises that requires you to have the utmost confi dence in your

abilities. Some self-confi dence and hard work are all you need

to successfully tackle this challenge.

Taurus, you can choose from among many paths, but this

week you will have to carefully think about which way to go. Otherwise you may end up

having to backtrack and start over.

ARIESMar 21/Apr 20

TAURUSApr 21/May 21

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Lacombe: Carolyn Johnson .....................$130.17Deer Park: Joanne Elverum ...................$184.69Plaza: Dorothy Dickson ............................................$87.39Innisfail: Dorothy Calvert ....................................$65.95Spruce View: Mary Mountain ...........$126.46

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