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BY BRIAN VOSSENLacombe Express
Everywhere, you can fi nd great people
who work behind the scenes for the
betterment of their communities.
These people are often all too happy to
stay out of the limelight but nonetheless,
there are occasions where they deserve to
be recognized.
One such example in Lacombe is Dar-
ren Gagnon, who has been selected as this
year’s recipient of the Lacombe and Dis-
trict Chamber of Commence Citizen of the
Year Award.
“I’m very honoured,” said Gagnon.
While he is appreciative of the recogni-
tion, he said he prefers to stay out of the
limelight. He added that he is not sure if
he enjoys the attention he has received by
receiving the award.
In fact, Gagnon said his initial knee-jerk
reaction to being named Citizen of the
Year was to not accept the award and have
it be presented to someone more deserving
than himself. He said he knows of so many
people who do so much volunteer work (in
his opinion even more than himself) and
are also deserving of the award.
“There are so many people that give
so much,” said Gagnon. He added that
he wishes he could share the award with
those other people. “To be singled out and
recognized, while greatly appreciated, I
wish I could share the award with others
who deserve to be recognized.”
Craig Darrell was a member of the
Chamber of Commerce Selection Commit-
tee for this award. He said that Lacombi-
ans who put in so much commitment and
dedication to the community deserve to be
recognized, even if they don’t necessarily
want it.
“It’s great to recognize our citizens
when they put in the kind of commitment
and dedication that Darren has,” said Dar-
rell. “Those kind of people deserve to be
recognized and get a pat on the back every
once in awhile.”
Kim Berube, executive director of La-
combe and District Chamber of Commerce,
said that the Citizen of the Year Award
is awarded to individuals who, generally
speaking have a passion for the people and
life of Lacombe. She said Gagnon’s work
for the betterment of Lacombe speaks vol-
umes about his passion for the community.
“He is just a force to be reckoned with.”
Gagnon said that the only way he is able
to do the work he does in the community is
with the support of his family and his wife,
Tammy, who also does a great amount of
volunteer work. He said that he is grateful
for the support they have given him even
when his work takes time away from his
family.
For Gagnon, the volunteer work he does
is nothing more than a simple way to say
thank you to the community. Gagnon said
that he, his wife and their family truly
believe they are lucky to live in Lacombe,
where there is great support for their fam-
ily and businesses. He said that in return,
they try to make time to give back to the
community.
In the past, Gagnon has volunteered
and worked with a number of community
groups. He served on the former City of
Lacombe Economic Development Board, is
a former member of the Chamber of Com-
merce Board of Directors and also sup-
ports Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lacombe
and District through its school mentorship
program, allowing several of his employ-
ees to mentor children during school and
business hours.
Gagnon is perhaps best known for his
volunteer work within Lacombe’s football
community. He is chairman of the La-
combe Athletic Park Association (LAPA)
Board of Directors and coaches the La-
combe Raiders football team, who recently
won their league championship. When it
comes to coaching football, Gagnon said
it is something he does simply because he
loves the sport.
Darrell added that Gagnon is a great am-
bassador for Lacombe and his work within
the community, particularly with LAPA, is
phenomenal. He added that he is aware Ga-
gnon is a humble person but still believes
he should be recognized for that work.
“He is a great example of your ‘model
citizen’,” said Darrell. He added that such
recognition might inspire other Lacombi-
ans to do great things as well.
Gagnon said that if he has any objective
with volunteering, it is that his passion for
giving back to the community will spread
to other people, making bigger projects
possible for Lacombe.
“No individual can accomplish much,
but get a bunch of people together and
things can happen.”
Local businessman recognized for service to communityDarren Gagnon receives Chamber of Commerce’s Citizen of the Year Award
CITIZEN OF THE YEAR - Darren Gagnon has been recognized for his outstanding involvement in the community as the recipient of this year’s Citizen of the Year Award. Brian Vossen/Lacombe Express
4 Lacombe Express Thursday, November 7, 2013
BY BRIAN VOSSENLacombe Express
It’s further proof that
Lacombe is one of the best
places to live in Canada.
Lacombe’s historic 50
Ave. is a fi nalist in the
Streets Category of the
Canadian Institute of Plan-
ners (CIP) annual Greatest
Places in Canada contest.
City of Lacombe Planner
Jen Kirchner was the one
who got the ball rolling on
the nomination and subse-
quent fi nalist placing.
Kirchner, a member
of CIP, said she had seen
the emails regarding the
contest each year, but had
never considering entering
before. This year however,
especially with all the work
that had been done with the
Downtown Area Redevel-
opment Plan, she decided
to give it a shot.
“It was basically done al-
most as a lark,” said Kirch-
ner.
She added that she never
expected Lacombe’s in-
volvement in the contest to
receive the attention it has.
Kirchner said she only sent
a few emails off to a few
people to see if they would
vote and things grew from
there.
“It just kind of spiraled,”
said Kirchner.
Mayor Steve Christie
said that placing as a fi nal-
ist in the contest is a great
thing for Lacombe and only
further cements its posi-
tion as one of the best plac-
es to live in Canada.
“I think it’s a great thing
and I think it just adds to
our arsenal of why La-
combe is the eighth best
City in Canada in which to
live,” said Christie. “Every-
thing we are doing here, I
think is going to come to-
gether one day.”
Christie added that this
recognition does not only
say something about La-
combe today, but also com-
pliments planners and the
decisions made by them in
the past.
“It also reaches back to
the historic, to the deci-
sions that were made back
in the day,” he said. “It’s
kind of neat to be able to tie
the historic signifi cance to
present day.”
In wake of the recent
election where economic
growth was such a hot
topic, Christie continued
to say that he sees this as a
benefi t for Lacombe’s eco-
nomic development as well.
He said this achieve-
ment will bring people to
Lacombe, which will bring
more businesses as well.
“It also connects with our
economic development,”
said Christie. “It draws
business, it draws people to
come see Lacombe.”
Lacombe’s 50 Ave. is
competing against Goerich,
Ontario’s Courthouse
Square, Kelowna, British
Columbia’s Bernard Ave.
and Edmonton’s 104 St.
Promenade in the streets
category.
Two winners will be
chosen from the category,
one for the People’s Choice
Award, which is deter-
mined solely by viewer
votes and a Great Street
Award, which is deter-
mined by a combination of
votes and scoring from a
panel of professional plan-
ners.
Kirchner credited the
brick construction of La-
combe’s historic buildings
along 50 Ave. for the area
existing with little infi ll for
so many years.
She added this contrib-
utes to the beauty of the
street and was a factor in
her decision to nominate 50
Ave. for the contest.
“Fiftieth Avenue is quite
a unique area.”
Meanwhile, voting is now
closed for the Great Places
in Canada contest.
Winners will be an-
nounced Nov. 8 via the CIP
web site at cip-icu.ca/great-
places at 9 a.m. EST.
Should Lacombe be cho-
sen as a winner, Christie
will be awarded with a
plaque on behalf of the
City of Lacombe that will
be displayed at City Hall to
honour this recognition.
Lacombe is named fi nalist in national contest
HISTORIC GEM - The Flatiron Building, Lacombe’s gem among historical buildings, is one of the most prominent features of 50 Ave. Brian Vossen/Lacombe Express
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BY BRIAN VOSSENLacombe Express
On Nov. 9, Blackfalds & District Victim
Services will be holding its second annual
Helping Hands Harvest Gala at the Black
Knight Inn in Red Deer.
After a few years of doing a golf tourna-
ment as its annual fundraiser, Blackfalds
& District Victim Services decided to try
doing a gala event instead in hopes of
reaching more people and thereby promot-
ing awareness even further.
“That’s the key element,” said Karie
Ackermann, assistant coordinator.
“If people are aware, then if they need
us, they know where to fi nd us.”
Ackermann went on to say that raising
funds for the organization and promoting
awareness go hand in hand.
“I think it’s equally important to raise
awareness as well as raise the necessary
funds for our program,” said Ackermann.
No one knows if or when they will be-
come the victim of a crime, said Acker-
mann. As such it is important to have
programs like Victim Services to help get
people through such diffi cult times, even if
the hope is that their services will never be
needed, she added.
“At any given time you can be a victim of
crime or tragedy,” said Ackermann. “No-
body plans to be a victim.”
Singer/songwriter Randi Boulton will
be performing at the gala as the evening’s
entertainment.
Artist Lewis Lavoie, well known for his
mosaic murals, will also be in attendance.
There will also be live and silent auctions.
Victim Services works closely with
RCMP and therefore RCMP members will
also be present dressed in the ceremonial
red surge. Ackermann said there will be
a photo booth set up and there will even
be three members dressed in past RCMP
uniforms to celebrate the 100 years of the
RCMP.
It is hard to describe what exactly Black-
falds & District Victim Services does for
the community it serves, as its mandate is
to serve victims of crime of any kind.
Victims of all kinds of crimes like break
and enters, child abuse, sexual assault and
domestic violence may receive assistance
from Victim Services.
For example, in an instance of domestic
abuse, one of the most common crimes that
Blackfalds & District Victim Services deals
with, Victim Services might work with a
local women’s shelter to have a space set
up for that victim.
With break and enters, another common
Helping Hands Harvest Gala to benefi t victims of crime
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES - Boards and Commissions The City of Lacombe is currently seeking to appoint a number of community-minded citizens to serve on a variety of municipal boards and commissions.
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 Police Commission (2 vacancies) - Heritage Resources Committee (5 vacancies) - Municipal Planning Commission ( 2 vacancies) - Subdivision and Development Appeal Board ( 2 vacancies) - Lacombe & District Recreation Parks and Culture Board (2 vacancies) - Lacombe Library Board (3 vacancies) - Lacombe Arts Endowment Committee ( 2 vacancies) - LacombeArt Collection Committee ( 3 vacancies)
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stop and make sure your
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dow, outside mirrors and
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Always remember to
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crime in the area, Victim Services might
provide information to a business on how
to work with businesses to show them
what can be done to avoid looking like an
‘easy target’ for a break-in.
Providing information, referrals and
support to victims of crime are the three
key pillars of what Victim Services does,
said Ackermann.
She added that Victim Services will
work with victims as long as required in
each individual case.
This could take hours or years depend-
ing on the case, she continued.
The Helping Hands Harvest Gala will be
held at the Black Knight Inn in Red Deer
on Nov. 9 beginning with cocktails at 5:30
p.m. and dinner at 6 p.m.
Tickets are $75 each or a table of eight
for $600 and are available through Black
Knight Inn Ticket Centre, by calling Ka-
rie Ackermann at 403-392-2412 or the Vic-
tim Support Society at 403-885-3355. Today
(Nov. 7) is the last day tickets will be avail-
able for purchase.
Thursday, November 7, 2013 Lacombe Express 7
The campaign signs are cleaned
up. The forums are over. The door
knocking is done. Election 2013 is
complete.
Did you take the time to vote?
Blackfalds saw the lowest voter
turnout percentage that I can re-
member in my political career. Be-
tween the two advanced polls and
election day itself, only 17% of the
eligible votes came to the polls.
The six council positions were
fi lled by acclamation, a lack of con-
troversy in the community and a
large segment of the community
being new to Blackfalds are just a
few of the possible factors that led
to lower voter turnout.
With both the lower number of
active voters and the lack of will-
ing candidates to run for offi ce
one must ask what can we do over
the next four years to have people
more active in local politics?
This is something that the coun-
cil will have to refl ect upon.
Our community success depends
not just on the seven people who
are elected – elected offi cials need
active, vocal and positive residents
to support and guide us in our deci-
sion-making processes.
It’s not all doom and gloom.
I am pleased to report that dur-
ing our recent organization meet-
ing more people have stepped
forward to volunteer on our local
committees and boards.
This is great news as these com-
mittees provide valuable advice
to council. The volunteers who
have stepped forward bring a wide
range of interests and opinions to
the table.
Council has already started to
talk about updates in 2014 to the
Municipal Sustainability Plan and
discussing how to engage residents
in a meaningful way so this plan
accurately refl ects what commu-
nity members want for Blackfalds’
future.
Some people are simply not in-
spired by politics.
There are still ways to be in-
volved in building our community.
Joining a local service club such
as the Optimist Club is a wonder-
ful way to invest your time in a way
that improves our town and gives
people a chance to make friends.
The Optimist Club has built
community infrastructure like the
skateboard park, the club has fos-
tered friendships, helped kids and
inspired ordinary people to become
true leaders. Please call Jeremy or
Shannon at 403-588-4793 to fi nd out
more.
Coaching a sports team or help-
ing out Scouts or Girls Guides not
only makes a difference to the kids
involved but makes our town better
as a whole. For more information
on the many clubs and organiza-
tions that are in Blackfalds please
call Sue from FCSS at 403-885-6247.
Family and Community Support
Services can assist you in connect-
ing with the voluntary organiza-
tion that speaks to your talents and
interests.
Council meetings in Blackfalds
are held at 7 p.m. on the second and
fourth Tuesday of every month
at the Town Offi ce. Public hear-
ings around land issues and bylaw
changes are held throughout the
year and are advertised in local pa-
pers and the utility bill newsletter.
The town web site is www.black-
falds.com and Blackfalds sends fre-
quent updates and announcements
on facebook and Twitter.
All members of council have
contact information on the town
web site and we welcome your feed-
back and suggestions.
We cannot change our commu-
nity at the ballot box alone.
It takes ongoing communication,
feedback and assessment and ac-
tive volunteers to build a positive
community. During the next four
years I hope you take the time to
learn about Blackfalds and chal-
lenge yourself to become an active
citizen. My hope is that voter turn-
out would improve not because of
a controversy; rather that voting
becoming a natural extension of
what we are already doing – build-
ing a community up, not tearing it
down.
Melodie Stol is the mayor of Black-falds.
It’s time to remember once
again.
This Monday, Nov. 11, Canadians
across the country will be stopping
to recognize a moment of silence at
11:11 a.m.
Remembrance Day and the tra-
ditional moment of silence at 11:11
a.m. exist as a way to, as the name
implies, remember.
In particular, we remember
those Canadians who served in the
First and Second World Wars.
It is important to remember Can-
ada’s wartime contributions since
these, the most famous of wars, as
well.
Canada has also had roles in the
Korean War, Gulf War and numer-
ous peacekeeping missions since
then. Most recently, Canadian sol-
diers should be remembered for
their involvement with the war in
Afghanistan.
There is also a tendency to focus
on remembering those who died
while serving in these wars. Cer-
tainly, these individuals deserve
to be recognized for giving the ul-
timate sacrifi ce to their country,
laying down their lives fi ghting for
the freedom of their fellow coun-
trymen.
But, we must not forget those
who survived those wars either.
Canada’s veterans embody a liv-
ing remembrance of our country’s
involvement with global confl icts.
It was they who formed the Legion
in 1926, a nation-wide organization
consisting mostly of veterans with
the primary goal of simply remem-
bering.
‘Memoriam Eorum Retinebi-
mus’, We Will Remember Them, is
the motto of the Royal Canadian
Legion.
Together with the Ladies Aux-
iliary, the Royal Canadian Legion
has made it the responsibility of
its members to preserve Canada’s
wartime history.
Thus, the Legion and Ladies
Auxiliary members are all custo-
dians of Canada’s wartime history.
For 87 years, these veterans have
kept the memory of Canada’s war-
time contributions, and the memo-
ry of those who made the ultimate
sacrifi ce, alive through their work
and contributions in the commu-
nity.
November is easily the most
important month for any Legion
member.
It is this time of year that we see
a heightened Legion presence in
communities across the country.
We see members handing out pop-
pies, visiting schools and of course,
participating in Remembrance Day
services. However, we often over-
look the Legion during the rest of
the year.
As such, it is easy not to notice
that Legion and Auxiliary branch-
es across the country are strug-
gling, including Lacombe’s.
Nobody lives forever, and a lot
of Canada’s veterans, the ones
who spearheaded spreading the
Legion’s message more than eight
decades ago, are not around any
longer. The membership of these
organizations is literally dying out.
We cannot afford to forget what
the Legion works so hard to keep
us remembering. Canada’s Legion
branches are a part of that history
too and what would happen to that
history if the Legion did not exist
does not bear thinking about.
Royal Canadian Legion Lacombe
Branch No. 79 will hold their Re-
membrance Day ceremony at the
Lacombe Memorial Centre begin-
ning at 11 a.m.
Also, the churches of Blackfalds
have banded together to organize
Blackfalds’ fi rst annual Remem-
brance Day service. It will be held
at the Community Hall, 4810 –
Womacks Road, on Nov. 11 at 10:30
a.m.
More involvement needed to build Blackfalds
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8 Lacombe Express Thursday, November 7, 2013
fyifyi Your weekly Community Events Calendar
These events brought to you by:LACOMBE
EVENTSLacombe & District Chamber of
Commerce, annual general meeting (breakfast) runs Nov. 12 at 7:30 a.m. in the County Room of the Lacombe Me-morial Centre. Please RSVP – bylaws state we must have 10% of membership or 26 members. Light breakfast and coffee will be provided.
On Nov. 16 at the Lincoln Hall at 7:30 p.m. there will be an ‘Open Stage’ night. All wel-come. For more information, call Laura at 403-782-4095. Check us out on facebook.
Visions Country Gospel Christ-mas Concert will be held at Blackfalds United Church on Nov. 22 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 and 16 and under are free. There will also be a silent auc-tion. Please contact Moe at 403-357-6678 or e-mail Holly at [email protected] for more information or advance tickets.
Gary Fjellgaard in concert with Saskia and Darrel, Nov. 23 at 7 p.m at the Elnora Community Hall. Tickets are $20. To reserve tickets call Gwen at 403-773-2270 or email her at [email protected] or call Judy at 403-773-2334 or email her at [email protected]. Tickets are also available at Jewell’s Groceries or at the door. Also, the Elnora Christmas Market at the Elnora Community Hall runs Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch will be served all day. An item for the food bank would be appreciated. For informa-tion call 403-773-2270. New Year’s Eve Party at the Elnora Drop In Centre, supper at 6:30 p.m. Dance at 8 p.m. to Black Velvet. Tickets: advance – $12; door – $15. Call 403-749-2161.
Lacombe Christmas Farmers Mar-kets will be held every Friday morning from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. starting Nov. 15 through to Dec. 13 at the Lacombe Memorial Centre. There is also a Moonlight Madness sale on Nov. 28 from 5 to 10 p.m. Huge variety of baking, crafts, honey, perogies, woodwork, jams, veggies, meats, clothing, and more. Call 403-782-4772 for more information.
Lacombe Dance Lessons - social and choreographed ballroom dancing. Traditional Two-step or Cha Cha/Jive. For details phone Cliff at 403-782-4094.
Real Men Sing Barbershop! The Wild Rose Harmonizers Barbershop Chorus is a chorus for males of all ages who love to sing four-part a cappella harmony. We are a proud member of the Barber-shop Harmony society providing entertainment at seniors’ lodges, hospitals and numerous com-munity and private functions throughout the year. No experi-ence is required, just a love to sing. Join us on Tuesday evening, rehearsals from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Davenport Church of Christ (#68 Donlevy Ave.) For informa-tion, call David at 403-342-1318
or email [email protected]. Visit www.harmonizers.ca.
The Red Deer Legion Pipe Band is actively recruiting experienced and inexperienced people from the Central Alberta area, who are interested in joining the Band. Anyone with piping or drumming experience, or if you would like to learn piping or drumming, are asked to please contact us at 403-782-7183 or by email at [email protected]. Prac-tices are held at the Red Deer Legion on Tuesdays at 7 p.m.
CNIB (Canadian National Institute For The Blind) is having a sup-port group meeting on Nov. 19. 1:30–3 p.m. at Cameron Manor in Lacombe. This is a support group for anyone visually impaired. If you have any questions regard-ing this ad you can contact Teresa at 403-782-2780.
The Lacombe Legion has bingo on Mondays at 7 p.m. in the
upstairs hall. Coffee time runs Wednesdays from 9:30-11 a.m. ($2 for coffee, tea and cook-ies). On Fridays, there are four meat draws and tickets are $2/set of three tickets. Draw starts at 6:30 p.m. On Saturdays, there are four meat draws which start at 4:30 p.m. Chase the ace starts after meat draws.
New to Lacombe? Contact La-combe Welcome Wagon at 403-348-9567 for free maps, information about the City & area, as well as free gifts from local businesses. New baby in the family? Contact Lacombe Welcome Wagon at 403-348-9567 for free information, baby product samples as well as free gifts from local businesses.
Youth Unlimited Drop-in Activites - every Tuesday and Thursday, for ages 12 and up. Movies, crafts, games, and more! It costs $2/night or $50/season (June-September). Last Thursday of the month is girls only. Hours are 6 to 9 p.m. and activities run at the YU-Turn Youth Centre.
Drop in Pool Tournament run every Saturday from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Lacombe Hotel.
Circle of Friends - free weekly supper for the community, nutritious meals for anyone interested. It runs at Bethel Christian Reformed Church.
Taoist Tai Chi - a relaxing, low im-pact 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.
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.
Imperial Daughters of the Em-pire is a non-profi t women’s volunteer program that raises money in support of numerous initiatives supporting educa-
tions. Meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of every month and begin at 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church. For more information, contact Mary Lou Wilson 403-782-9323.
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 help-ing others who are struggling with loss, and to help you gain perspective as a person who has a new role to be fulfi lled. It’s about widow to widow interaction and socialization. It’s about being able to express with like-minded women the pain and confusion that comes with loss, as well as the encouragement and friend-ship to help you once again live a life fi lled with meaning and purpose...an earnest life. There are no councillors present, only a facilitator to help keep conversations moving. W.H.O.L.E meets monthly and is open to widows of all ages. Space is
limited, so please phone to book a spot. Refreshments will be served. Call 403-550-4508.
Lacombe Art Guild - the guild meets regularly on the sec-ond and third Tuesday of each month. A variety of workshops are provided for developing art-ists. Membership is $15 per year. Contact Betty Peers at 403-782-9968 or blog lacombeart-clubwordpress.com. Meetings runs in LMC Credit Union Room at 5214 50 Ave. in Lacombe.
Are you having problems with someone else’s drinking? We are an anonymous group of men and women who can offer encouragement and support. Call Al-Anon Family groups at 403-346-0320 for a list of meetings in Red Deer and the surrounding area.
Writers’ Ink, The Red Deer & District Writers Club has weekly meetings (every Tuesday) in the old farmhouse at Sunnybrook Farm (4701 30 St.) from 7 to 9 p.m. We meet, share our writing, and offer constructive criticism to one another. We also do our utmost to improve our craft by Skyping professionals in the fi eld of writing, by inviting guest speakers to our Spring Workshop and to the occa-sional meeting. Our professional library is increasing as is our knowledge gained from mem-bers who are constantly seeking new challenges and sharing successes and failures with the group. Guests are welcome!
Food Addicts in Recovery Anony-mous 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.
The Parkinson’s Society Edu-cation and Support Group runs the third Wednesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. in the Davenport Church of Christ. 403-346-4463.
An Amputee Support Group Meet-ing, sponsored by the Alberta Amputee Sport and Recreation Association at 7:30 in Room 2207 in the South Complex of the Red Deer Regional Hospital. Meetings the fourth Monday of each month. 403-357-3671.
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BY BRIAN VOSSENLacombe Express
A man is dead after being struck by a
gravel truck on the afternoon of Nov. 5.
The incident occurred at the intersec-
tion of Hwy. 604 and Range Road 270. Fire
Chief Ed Van Delden said it appears that
the driver of a car traveling south on Range
Road 270 failed to stop at the intersection
and was struck broadside by a gravel truck
traveling east on Hwy. 604.
Van Delden said the driver of the car
was declared dead on scene and the driver
of the gravel truck sustained serious inju-
ries because of the incident.
Van Delden added that fi re crews ex-
tricated the occupant of the car and also
cleaned up a fuel spill from the gravel
truck, which was knocked onto its side in
the collision.
Earlier that day, Lacombe Fire respond-
ed to a single vehicle rollover at the inter-
section of Hwy. 2 and Hwy. 12.
A vehicle had landed underneath the
Hwy. 2 and Hwy. 12 overpass after the driv-
er lost control while driving and falling be-
tween the median on the overpass.
Van Delden said fi re crews removed the
driver side door and part of the roof of the
over-turned vehicle to extricate the driver
and sole occupant of the vehicle, who had
sustained serious injuries.
He added that fi re crews also assisted
in landing a STARS air ambulance, which
transported the driver to the University of
Alberta Hospital in Edmonton.
On Nov. 4, Lacombe Fire responded to
another motor vehicle collision under the
Milton Road overpass on Hwy. 2.
Van Delden said that there was some
confusion about the location of the colli-
sion as dispatch had initially provided the
intersection of Hwy. 2 and Hwy. 12 as the
location.
While there was a single-vehicle col-
lision at Hwy. 2 and Hwy. 12 as well, La-
combe fi re was not needed on scene and so
only responded to the multi-vehicle colli-
sion at the overpass.
Van Delden said that there were four ve-
hicles, two of them semi trucks, involved
in that incident, which required Hwy. 2
traffi c to be diverted for hours while the
collision was cleaned up.
He said one semi had struck the guard-
rail and received signifi cant damage, but
added that there were no injuries in the
collisions.
Driver killed in two-vehicle collision
BY BRIAN VOSSENLacombe Express
With the weather turning cold, Lacom-
bians are digging winter wear out of the
back of closets and Lacombe Family and
Community Support Services is starting
up its New Coats for Kids program again.
Jan Pocock, volunteer and community
services coordinator for FCSS, said the
purpose is to provide children in Lacombe
and area with high quality winter wear,
whether their families can afford it or not.
“Every child in our community deserves
to have good quality winter wear so they
can enjoy the fall and winter season,” said
Pocock. She went on to say that children
who have good winter wear are more ac-
tive during the winter, which leads to them
being healthier and more engaged as well.
Not only that, but all children should be
able to experience winter as the magical
time it can be, said Pocock. For many Ca-
nadians, some of their fondest memories
are of winter activities like sledding or
building snowmen and snow forts. Pocock
said that she wants all children to be able
to continue making those fond memories.
Coats for Kids has been running in La-
combe for over 10 years. About fi ve years
ago, the program switched from accept-
ing donations of winter wear to ordering
brand new toques, gloves, mitts, ski pants,
boots and other cold weather gear for those
who access the program.
There are a number of reasons why this
change was made including storage, qual-
ity control and the lifespan of items. Or-
dering brand new winter wear for children
also avoids kids standing out on the play-
ground by not being able to afford their
own winter gear.
Those wishing to take advantage of the
program must fi ll out an application form.
Applicants are then screened based on
their income. If they are deemed eligible,
they are awarded a certain amount of
money to spend in the program based on
how much they make, how many kids are
in the family and the age of those children.
Last year, almost $4,000 of winter wear
was given out as part of the program. For-
ty-one children from 18 families within La-
combe and district received new gear.
The program is funded the same way all
FCSS programs are, through donations
and government funding, said Pocock. She
said they are constantly looking for dona-
tions to fund initiatives like New Coats for
Kids and recently received a $1,000 dona-
tion from the Lacombe ATB to go towards
the program. Pocock said every year the
support from the community is over-
whelming.
New Coats for Kids and the winter sea-
son also mark the beginning of the time of
year people rely more on FCSS programs,
said Pocock. She added it also means this
is the season where FCSS calls on the com-
munity for the most support.
FCSS runs the New Coats for Kids pro-
gram every year, but families can only ap-
ply every other year. Not having the same
families apply in consecutive years allows
FCSS to be able to serve more families.
This year, FCSS will be purchasing win-
ter wear through Sears, said Pocock. She
added that there is a great line of winter
wear available and families will be able
to choose items from top brands such as
Sorel, Kamik, North Peak and Alpine.
FCSS kicks off New Coats for Kids Program
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City of Lacombe Council Chambers 5432 – 56 Avenue
Residents of Lacombe and Lacombe County are invited to provide input to assist the City of Lacombe and Shantro Developments in the planning of the proposed 34 lot residential subdivision located off Cranna Lake Road and off 56th Avenue (between Lake Anne and Elizabeth Lake). The proposed outline plan can be found at www.lacombe.ca/planning-whats-new.
For more information please contact:
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CRUCIAL CUTTING - Firefi ghters had to remove portions of the driver’s side door and roof of this vehicle to extract the driver af-ter it crashed beneath the Hwy. 12 and Hwy. 2 overpass. The driver was transported to the U of A Hospital via STARS and the intersection was closed for several hours.
Lacombe Fire Department photo
10 Lacombe Express Thursday, November 7, 2013
Alberta Health Services continues to make improve-
ments to the health care system in the areas outlined in
the recent Auditor General’s report, offi cials say.
“Since becoming a single health system, AHS has devel-
oped common provincial systems that ultimately support
the delivery of a high level of patient care,” said Dr. Verna
Yiu, leader, quality and chief medical director.
“While the auditor general did recognize several of the
improvements that AHS has been able to implement, there
are some areas that have been recognized by the AG and
AHS as needing further improvement, and we are already
working on those.”
The report praised much of the work done recently in
the area of infection prevention and control and said that
the review found no instances that posed immediate or
signifi cant risk to patient safety.
However, AHS acknowledges that more work needs to
be done on the development of province-wide systems and
procedures to identify and evaluate infection prevention
and control at an organizational level.
The report also noted that greater efforts should be
made to establish clear oversight with regards to medical
device reprocessing and hand hygiene practices of health
care workers, something that has been a focus of ongoing
attention at AHS.
“AHS will continue to strive to meet a high standard of
care in all areas of health care delivery, including the ar-
eas of infection prevention and control and hand hygiene
practices,” added Dr. Yiu.
“While we have met with much success, we can always
do better.”
Over the past several years, AHS has seen a decrease in
the rates of hospital acquired infections, has implemented
regular reviews of medical device reprocessing (MDR)
where they occur, and has introduced training standards
and required qualifi cations for MDR personnel.
In the area of hand hygiene, AHS installed more than
150 hand hygiene stations in areas where patient contact
is highest, has made alcohol-based hand rub increasing-
ly available at health care facilities, has installed more
hands-free taps and has provided educational materials
and engaged in awareness campaigns to increase hand-
washing compliance.
These efforts have resulted in a 33% increase in hand
washing compliance at health facilities over the past two
years, to the current rate of 66.4%.
It is also important to note that AHS meets all Accredi-
tation Canada Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)
standards, which are based on research and best practices
in the fi eld, as well as standards from the Canadian Stan-
dards Association, the Public Health Agency of Canada
and Alberta Health’s own provincial IPC standards.
- Vossen
Alberta Health Services welcomes Auditor General report
As the heavy snows received over this past weekend
herald the arrival of winter, the City of Lacombe would
like to remind residents of the policies and bylaws regard-
ing snow removal on Lacombe’s streets and sidewalks.
Snow removal on streets will begin in the upcoming
weeks.
The City will be placing no parking signs on streets slat-
ed for plowing at least 12 hours in advance.
Pursuant to the Traffi c Bylaw (223.312.2) any vehicles
not moved before plows come through may be towed at the
owner’s expense.
Please remember that it is the responsibility of all resi-
dents, whether they own or rent their home, to keep all
public sidewalks adjoining their property clear of ice,
snow, sand or other debris.
Residents are required to clear away snow and ice with-
in 48 hours.
Snow, ice, sand and other debris cannot be shoveled into
a nearby gutter or onto any other portion of a public road-
way.
Water dripping from an awning, eaves trough or other
part of a building onto a public roadway or sidewalk must
be removed by the owner or occupier to prevent ice build-
up.
Electrical extension cords must not be placed across
public sidewalks or driveways because they create a dan-
gerous trip hazard.
If you need to plug in your vehicles or trailers, offi cials
also ask that you ensure that the extension cord is sus-
pended 8 ft. (2.4m) above the sidewalk.
This requirement is in effect all year round.
- Vossen
City reminds public of snow removal policies
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Thursday, November 7, 2013 Lacombe Express 11
My most memorable ho-
tel experience was at Miles
City, Montana in 1948.
I had driven to this lo-
cation of the USDA Beef
Cattle Research Facility to
review the beef cattle per-
formance testing research
being pioneered by Brad-
ford Knapp.
I was also interested in
the strain of pigs, the Mon-
tana #1, that had been de-
veloped here.
My companions were in-
terested in Knapp’s inbred
line of performance tested
Herefords, a strain already
tapped by George Ross of
Manyberries for inclusion
in the new strain he was de-
veloping, a strain he simply
called ‘The Breed’.
The fi rst hotel in sight,
an impressive new struc-
ture in mid-Miles City, was
not yet open for business
but an equally imposing
building stood just across
the street.
Its doors, obviously ac-
tivated by an electric eye,
swung open before us to
reveal a spacious atrium
and a lush carpet leading to
a long marble-topped front
desk.
Most impressive!
We registered, each re-
ceiving a massive skeleton
key attached to a heavy
metal ball.
There was little likeli-
hood that any client would
forget this treasure in their
jeans when they checked
out.
How quaint we thought
as we crossed the lush
carpet to the wide, curv-
ing stairs; still the nature
of the room keys raised no
alarm bells nor did the ab-
sence of any offer of assis-
tance with our bags.
Once around the curve
of the stairwell however,
and out of sight of the
plush entrance, the carpet-
ed marble steps gave way to
well-worn wood.
It was then we realized
that the grand entrance
and the elegant foyer were
merely a façade.
That this was an ancient,
down-at-the-heels hotel
became abundantly clear
when I entered my room.
The ill-fi tting door
scraped on the fl oor as it
opened.
The furniture was desic-
cated to the point that the
front of the dresser drawer
pulled off in my hands and
the ancient armchair col-
lapsed when I set my suit-
case across its arms.
At least the metal bed
frame was solid although
its coil springs threatened
to penetrate the thin mat-
tress.
My companions fared no
better.
We were not disappoint-
ed. Elegance had been nei-
ther expected nor sought.
Any concerns we may
have had about our lodging
were completely dispelled
by the warm welcome and
challenging discussions
with the research station
staff the following day.
Thirty years would pass
before I would again ex-
perience such memorable
lodging, this time in Paris,
France, lodging probably
two centuries older than
the hotel in Miles City.
This one was advertised
as a fi ve star hotel. It had
an impressive entrance
to match that rating and
its plush stairwell led to a
large landing from which
sprouted several alterna-
tives. From here on in it
fi tted the description of a
rabbit warren.
Amenities included
enough cockroaches, ro-
bust and athletic, in num-
bers that blackened the
fl oor when the lights were
out, and tile on the shower
fl oor that clung to the feet
to give protection from sliv-
ers as you clattered out
onto the wood fl ooring.
Here I spent three nights
while serving as a depart-
ment appointed technical
advisor to a delegation of
Canadian pig producers.
It boggled the mind to
contemplate what a Pari-
sian four-star hotel might
have provided. Incidentally
the accommodation had
been reserved by Ottawa.
However, the most
unique hotel experience of
my career involved a motel
in Kamloops, British Co-
lumbia.
My colleague, Milton
Weiss, and I had been invit-
ed here to address the an-
nual meeting of the British
Columbia Beef Cattlemen’s
Association.
Accommodation was re-
served for two but motel
management agreed that,
provided we supplied the
required bedding, we could
share the space with our
three young sons who were
eager to accompany us.
So I loaded camping gear
into my van and we were
on the road the moment
school was out in the late
afternoon of a beautiful
June day.
We did not stop until we
had crossed the Columbia
River west of Revelstoke.
Here, in a small moun-
tain meadow with nature’s
silence broken only by
the occasional rumble of
ice tumbling from distant
glaciers, we rolled out our
sleeping bags and slept un-
der the stars.
Next morning, after our
camp breakfast, we pro-
ceeded on to our Kamloops
motel.
It was closed!
Staff at the front desk
referred us to the alter-
nate accommodation they
had reserved, and then ex-
plained the situation.
The motel had also been
the venue for a weeklong
loggers’ convention.
Very early that morn-
ing, while we had slept in
nature’s solitude, several
well-oiled delegates, deem-
ing the motel rooms too
confi ning, had proceeded
with their chain saws to re-
arrange accommodation to
their satisfaction.
Doorways cut through
brick and plaster walls had
converted all guest rooms
on the second fl oor into a
single long room.
Since that date I have
searched in vain for a chain
saw of comparable capabil-
ity to replace the pickaxe in
excavation projects.
Looking back on some memorable hotel experiences
DELUXE 2 BR SUITES FOR RENT4205 - 64 St., Ponoka, AB
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Sidewalk Snow Removal - Bylaw Services
Please note that snow removal on streets has been, and will continue to be, happening in upcoming weeks. The City will be placing no parking signs on streets slated for plowing at least 12 hours in advance.
Pursuant to the Traffic Bylaw (223.312.2) any vehicles not moved before plows come through may be towed at the owner’s expense.
Please remember that it is the responsibility of all residents, whether they own or rent their home, to keep all public sidewalks adjoining their property clear of ice, snow, sand or other debris. You are required to clear away snow and ice within 48 hours.
Snow, ice, sand and other debris cannot be shoveled into a nearby gutter or onto any other portion of a public roadway.
Water dripping from an awning, eaves trough or other part of a building onto a public roadway or sidewalk must be removed by the owner or occupier to prevent ice buildup.
Electrical Cords
Electrical extension cords must not be placed across public sidewalks or driveways because they
create a dangerous trip hazard. If you need to plug in your vehicles or trailers, please ensure that the
extension cord is suspended 8 feet (2.4 metres) above the sidewalk. This requirement is in effect all
year round.
Howard
F R E D E E N
12 Lacombe Express Thursday, November 7, 2013
BY MARK WEBERLacombe Express
With the cooler temperatures comes the
reminder that it’s time to consider growing
a moustache for an excellent cause.
Men around the world are signing onto
the ‘Movember’ cause – growing a mous-
tache through the month of November
while raising funds for prostate cancer re-
search.
Supported by the women in their lives,
Mo Sistas, Movember Mo Bros raise funds
by seeking out sponsorship for their Mo-
growing efforts.
Those interested in taking part can reg-
ister at Movember.com with a clean-shav-
en face. According to the web site, for the
rest of the month, the ‘Mo Bros’ groom and
trim their moustaches while signing up
support of friends and family.
Prostate cancer is the most common
cancer in Canadian men and is the sec-
ond largest cause of male cancer deaths in
Canada. According to Movember Canada,
each year around 23,600 new cases are di-
agnosed in Canada and close to 4,000 Ca-
nadian men die of the disease every year,
which exceeds the number of women who
die from breast cancer annually.
Despite these fi gures, the level of aware-
ness, understanding and support for pros-
tate cancer lags signifi cantly behind that
of women’s health causes.
Statistics show that one in seven men
will develop prostate cancer during his
lifetime and one in 28 will die of it. A man
dies from prostate cancer every 22 min-
utes.
Other statistics show that prostate can-
cer is the most frequently diagnosed can-
cer in men, the incidence rates are nearly
double in African Canadian men and if de-
tected and treated early, there is a 95% sur-
vival rate associated with prostate cancer.
Last year, globally, 1,127,152 people took
part in Movember and raised $146.6 mil-
lion. In Canada, 247,441 participants raised
$42.6 million.
Regarding Movember, the movement
was launched back in 2003 by some guys
in Australia who wanted to bring back the
moustache into fashion while raising mon-
ey for prostate cancer research. There are
now formal campaigns in Australia, New
Zealand, the U.S., Canada, the UK, Finland,
the Netherlands, Spain, South Africa and
Ireland.
People around the world have since
taken up the cause, and today Movember
is truly an international fundraising suc-
cess. According to the web site Movember
and Sons, the campaign is also serving as
an effective ‘awareness-building’ tool.
While there are cases of prostate cancer
showing up in younger men, it is recom-
mended that men begin an annual screen-
ing at age 50 and at age 40 if there is a fam-
ily history.
Besides fundraising for prostate cancer
research, Movember representatives say
they will also continue to work to change
habits and attitudes men have about their
health and to educate men about the health
risks they face.
Meanwhile, for those struggling with
the disease, there is a group of men in Red
Deer who are ready to offer support.
The Red Deer Prostate Cancer Support
Group (Prostate Cancer Canada Network –
local chapter) has been lending a support-
ive hand for 15 years now.
It was fi rst launched by Bill Martynes
and Mike Eckenswiller, with help from
Marg Scheyen of the Canadian Cancer So-
ciety.
Meanwhile, the group is proud to pres-
ent ‘Awareness Musicale’ – an evening of
live music in support of those affected by
prostate cancer.
The benefi t concert is taking place at
Festival Hall in Red Deer on Nov. 8 at 7
p.m., and will feature Ben Crane with ap-
pearances by Lloyd Griffi th, Ray Baird,
and the Visions Country Gospel group.
Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at
53rd Street Music, over the phone at 1-877-
895-4430 or online at www.davidthompson-
healthtrust.com.
Tickets purchased for the event will go
towards helping one of the estimated 2,500
men in Alberta that will be diagnosed with
prostate cancer in this coming year.
Funds raised through the concert will
allow the Central Alberta Prostate Aware-
ness & Support Group to reach out to more
men in the community, spreading informa-
tion and awareness about prostate cancer.
The awareness and support group, which
continues to meet every third Thursday of
the month since 1997, is an informal get-
together, where real men share real stories
about their experiences with prostate can-
cer. The meetings are open to anyone who
is interested, and there is no expectation of
commitment.
The members of the group do not treat,
diagnose, judge or advise.
But, they do have a lot of information
and even more personal stories to help
men and their families gain insight into
the different types of treatments and ap-
proaches.
Anyone interested in more information
about the group can contact Bert at 403-
343-3808 or Bill at 403-342-0694.
For more information or to pledge sup-
port for a Mo Bro, check out ca.movember.
com.
‘Movember’ raises funds for prostate cancer research
Think hot, sultry nights and daysof music, dance, color and food!
Join us for our Latin Fiesta where we celebrate all things Spanish. Colourful décor and costumes, tropicalrefreshments and delicious food. Not to mention Latin dancing and music that will make your heart race!
The chilly weather outside will seem a world away as you dance, eat, sing and carouse with friends at Aspen Ridge.
Arriba!
Friday November 15th 3pm-5pm3100-22nd Street, Red Deer AB
LatinFiesta at
Symphony Senior Living Aspen Ridge
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RSVP to Myles at (403) 341-5522 byNovember 13th to reserve your spot!
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Check out our other locations:Inglewood in Red DeerEvergreen in Calgary
As a Certi ed Management Accountant (CMA), Bonnie comes to the Village with over 30 years experience in the nance eld and continues to add to her knowledge with Alberta Municipal Government courses. Over the years, she has held senior positions with the City of Lacombe, the City of Richmond and the Westlock School District.
The Mayor and Council would like to of cially introduce Bonnie Cretzman
as the Chief Administrative Of cer for the Village of Alix. The previous CAO, Lyle Wack retired in August 2013. Bonnie has assumed the CAO responsibilities since then. She has been with the municipality since November 2007 in various positions.
We look forward to working with Bonnie in her new role, as we continue to make Alix a strong and vibrant community.
NEW CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS REQUIRED AS OF DECEMBER 1, 2013All building permits issued after December 1, 2013 will be subject to improved construction standards due to recent changes to Fire Services Standards. Please note that if a building permit is set to expire and a renewal is being requested after December 1, 2013, the renewal will be required to be developed with the new standards.
For more information on the changes and a map of the areas impacted by improved construction standards, visit the City of Lacombe website at www.lacombe.ca, or request a copy at City Hall.
City Hall5432-56 Avenue
403-782-6666
Planning & Development 403-782-1264
Thursday, November 7, 2013 Lacombe Express 13
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FIELD OFFICEADMINISTRATOR(S)
$20-$24 per hour.Field Offi ce Administrators
are permanent hourlypositions that are accountable for senior administration in
fi eld offi ce locations.This is a special role due to the remote northern project
locations and living in camp quarters, often far
away from amenities.It includes lengthy travel, shift work and longer than
average work hours.Field offi ce administrators oversea and implement
procedures, establish work priorities and co-ordinate the acquisition of services such as accommodations,
transportation for fi eldemployees, and equipment
transfers. Employees qualify for the employee group benefi ts plan after
3 month probation.QUALIFICATIONS:
• Min. 2 yrs exp. in responsible admin. role
• Completion of post-secondary education
• Working knowledge of construction industry regulations
• Preference given to applicants w/exp. working in remote fi eld locations.
403-347-6222Copp’s Services Inc.
225 Burnt Ridge RoadRed Deer County, AB
T4S 2L4Email: [email protected]
Fax: 403-406-5447www.coppsinc.ca
Farm Work 755Dykman Farms nearPonoka requires 2 BeefCattle Herdspersons tosupervise farm operationsand manage herd.Requirements: completionof high school & 2 years ofexperience. $16.05/hr. 45hrs/week. Apply: [email protected]
Farm Work 755F/T FEED TRUCK
OPERATOR for largeexpanding feed lot in Sundre.
Fax resume to 403-638-3908
or call 403-556-9588or email:
HairStylists 760JUST CUTS is looking for
F/T HAIRSTYLIST No clientele necessary.
Call Jen at 403-340-1447 or Christie 403-309-2494
Oilfield 800
1ST RATE ENERGYSERVICES INC.,
a growing ProductionTesting company, based
out of Sylvan Lake, is currently accepting resumes for the following positions:
* ExperiencedProduction Testing* Day Supervisors* Night Operators
* ExperiencedProduction Testing
Assistants
If you are a team player interested in the oil and
gas industry, please submit your resume,
current driver’s abstract and current safety
certifi cates to the following:Fax 403-887-4750
Please specify position when replying to this ad.
We would like to thank all those candidates who apply, however only
qualifi ed personnel will be contacted.
Certifi ed Boom Truck & Texas Bed Operators, Hot
Shot Drivers, Tractor Hands, Swampers and Dispatcher. Competitive
wages & immediate bene-fi ts. Submit resume and 5
year CDA Email:[email protected]
(403) 341- 3968 No Phone Calls
Oilfield 800LOCAL SERVICE CO. in Red Deer REQ’S EXP.
VACUUM TRUCK OPERATOR
Must have Class 3 licence w/air & all oilfi eld tickets.
Fax resume w/driversabstract to 403-886-4475
LOOKING FORBOILER OPERATORSwith tickets for work in
Central Alberta and Northeastern BC.Submit resumes to
[email protected] fax to: 403-886-2223
LOOKING for Class 1 and Class 3 driver/operators of Superheater and Swam-
pers. First Aid and H2S an asset. Competitive wages, medical/dental plans. Lots of out of town work, camps or hotels provided. Send
resume to [email protected]
LOOKING for responsible and Reliable person w/
valid driver’s license and oilfi eld tickets to work for
the winter, running a steam truck. Drivers abstract is needed. Send resume to:
NOW HIRING Well Testing Personnel
Experienced Supervisors& Operators
Must have valid applicable tickets
Email: [email protected]
PRODUCTION TESTING SUPERVISORS& OPERATORS
Day & NightMust have tickets.Top paid wages.
Based out of Devon, AB.Email resume to:
WANTEDEXPERIENCED
CLASS 3 VAC/steamer Truck driver.
Lacombe area,HOME EVERY NIGHT.
Fax resume to 403-704-1442
Oilfield 800
PURCHASERReq’d for an oilfi eld
fabrication ASME facility.Must be able to identify and source pipe, fi ttings, instrumentation. Review
requisition orders foraccuracy and verify
availability with suppliers. Prepare and maintain job purchasing fi les, reports and price lists. Previous experience is necessary. We offer above industry
wages and comprehensive benefi t package.
Please email resumes to [email protected]
Q TESTINSPECTION LTD.
Now has immediateopenings for CGSB
Level II RT’s and CEDO’s for our winter pipeline
projects. Top wages and comprehensive benefi t
package available.Subcontractors also welcome.
Email resumes to:[email protected]
or Phone 403-887-5630.
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:
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Restaurant/Hotel 820
CAMERON BAYHOLDINGS INC.
operating asMCDONALD’S
RESTAURANTSof
Ponoka, Lacombe, Stettlerand Red Deer (Gasoline
Alley East and West)are now hiring FULL TIME
AND PART TIMEFood Counter Attendants. Basic duties include making food and serving customers.
All stores are 24 hours,except Stettler, which hasextended late night hoursand applicants must bewilling to work fl exible
shifts, including evening,weekends and nights shifts.
Students, stay home moms, retired persons,
we offer part time fl exibility to fi t your lifestyle, as well as scholarship programs
for students. Wages rangefrom $10.50 to 11.00 per
hour and we will train.Benefi ts are included andwe offer opportunities foradvancement. Apply in
person at the store, on lineat cbay22.telus.net or mailresume to 4419 Hwy 2A,
Ponoka, AB, T4J 1J8
Trades 850
A growing, well established ASME fabrication
facility is recruiting forSenior Piping/
Vessel Draft-PersonCandidate must demonstrateprofi ciency with AutoCAD Knowledge of Inventor
& Compress.Proven record of
successful projects.Strong computer skills, Technical aptitude and
Problem solvingcapability are required.We offer above industry
wages and comprehensive benefi t package.
Please email resumes to [email protected] fax 403-347-7867
BUSY sheet metal compa-ny requires INSTALLER
for residential new housing.Must have experience,
own tools and valid driver’s license. Immediate
position. Please fax resume to: 403-309-8302
or e-mail: [email protected]
Trades 850Eagle Builders (Blackfalds)
require 2 FT ConcreteBatch Plant Operators to
maintain, operate & adjustmachinery. Min. 1 yr exp &high school dipl required.
$23/hr. Apply at: www.eaglebuilders.ca
FUTURE AG INC.owns and operates
5 branches throughout Central Alberta sellingand servicing CASE IH
Agriculture andConstruction equipment.
We are currently looking forAgricultural
Technicians and/orJourneyman Heavy
Duty Mechanicswith Ag experience for our
Red Deer location.This is a fast-paced
environment and idealcandidate would be able
to work with minimal supervision, have the
ability to take initiative and consistently demonstrate
exceptional customer service.FUTURE AG INC.
“People You Can Count On”,is offering the opportunity to grow in your career with
a thriving company.We offer an exemplarybenefi ts package, hour,
annual work bootreimbursement, RRSP plan, sick days, monthly bonus
and continuous professional training in a positivefriendly environment.
If you have a great attitude and integrity, FUTURE AG is offering you an exciting
career opportunity.To apply,
forward your resume to:Future Ag Inc.
Attn: BarryBox 489
Red Deer, AB T4N 5G1Fax 403-342-0396
HVAC Service Person required. SHEET Metal
Installer required with residential and retro-fi t
experience. Attractive wages and benefi ts. Great hours.
Shop person needed for full time work. e-mail: brad@
comfortecheating.com or Fax resume to:
403-309-8302
Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic
needed to manage and maintain a fl eet of 20
trucks; $45/hour. Fax resume to
403-786-9915 or email [email protected]
Trades 850
Mechanic Position
Oil Boss Rentals, is aregistered Commercial
Vehicle Inspection Station. We currently have a
mechanics position open. This individual must be a
3rd year apprentice minimum,self-motivated, hard-working,and enthusiastic with solid
work ethic. An idealcandidate would have some
fabrication experience,enjoy building equipment from scratch, be easy to
get along with and be able to think outside the box
when necessary.
The position will break down as follows:
• 60% repairs and main-tenance on rental equipment
• 15% on heavy trucks and trailers
• 10% on light duty trucks• 10% on fabrication• 5% paperwork and
program management
This individual will also act as the shop foreman and
insure that the shop is kept clean and organized.
This position will be home 95% of the time.
On average 2-3 nights a month out of town.
Regular Schedule, 5/2 or 10/4Competitive Wages, Benefi ts,Dedicated Service Truck.
Applicant must have a clean Driver’s Abstract
To apply please emailyour resume to:
[email protected] fax to 1-866-914-7507
Precast Concrete Plant in Blackfalds, AB, is looking for new team members to join an enthusiastic and
growing company. Concrete fi nisher
needed to perform detailed and quality fi nish-ing as well as other related
tasks, minimum 5 years experience. All applicants must be fl exible for hours and dedicated due to a demanding production
schedule. Own transporta-tion to work is needed. Wage will be based on
experience, attitude and willingness to commit to long term employment. Please fax resume to
403 885 5516 or email to k.kooiker@
eaglebuilders.ca Thank you to all
applicants but only those selected for an interview
will be notifi ed.
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Trades 850
PETROFIELD Industries, the Leader in manufacturingHydrovac trucks, is acceptingresumes for the following positions:* General Labourers* Industrial Painters* Sandblasters* Material Handler* Automotive Electrical Technician* Journeyman Welder / Apprentice* 2nd Yr Welder with Aluminum experience* Production Manager
Visit our website at: www.tornadotrucks.com
for more details. Our Company has an
enthusiastic fast paced working environment, with advancement possibilities for the motivated person, and offers an excellent benefi t package. fax
403-742-5544e-mail: hr@petrofi eld.com
Precast Concrete Plant in Blackfalds, AB, is looking
for an experienced overhead crane
operator to join an enthusiastic and rapidly expanding company.
All applicants must be fl exible for hours and dedicated due to a
demanding production schedule. Benefi ts are
paid and lots of overtime. Own transportation to work
is needed. Wage will be based on experience, attitude, and desire to
commit to long term employment. Please fax
resume to 403 885 5516 or email to k.kooiker@
eaglebuilders.ca. We thank all applicants for their
applications, but only those selected for an interview
will be contacted.
RENN MILL CENTER INC. is now accepting applications for
2 MECHANICALASSEMBLERS
19.00/ hr. F/T - Permanent + Benefi ts, 40 hour work week, Monday - Friday, Some secondary school education is required, Experience an asset.
DUTIES INCLUDE: Assemble, fi t an install prefabricated parts for subassemblies or fi nish products using hand and power tools, Position, align and adjust parts for proper fi t, Fasten parts together using bolting & riveting equipment or other fasten-ing & joining techniques, Check subassemblies for quality control, Carry out minor adjustment and repairs.
Mail, Fax or e-mail Resume to:
Business /Location Address: RR # 4,
Lacombe, Alberta, Canada T4L 2N4 E-mail:
[email protected] Fax: (403) 784-2060
SHUNDACONSTRUCTION
Requires Full TimeCarpenters
Carpenters HelpersFor local work.
Competitive Wages& Benefi ts.
Fax resumes & ref’s to:403-343-1248 or email to:
[email protected] WELL DRILLING COMPANY IN BENTLEY REQ’S EXPERIENCED
WATER WELLDRILLERS HELPERwith class 3, air. All safety
tickets required.Meal and Accommodationprovided when out of town.
Fax resume with driversabstract: 403-748-3015
Trades 850
SIDING INSTALLER with or without trailer & tools. F.T. year round
work, must have truck and 2 yrs. exp. 90 cents - $1 per sq.ft. 403-358-8580
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
DRIVERS for furniture moving company, class 5 required (5 tons), local &
long distance. Competitive wages. Apply in person.
6630 71 St. Bay 7 Red Deer. 403-347-8841
LOCAL freight company req’s P & D body job driver for Red Deer/Edmonton run.
Fax resume and driver’s abstract to Rocky FastExpress 403-845-2432
Performance Energy Services Inc. is seeking exp’d
N2 & Cement Operators, bulk
driver’s with a validClass 1 or 3.
We are offering compara-tive wages and health
plan. We as a company pride ourselves on an
excellent health and safety plan and record. Please contact us with a resume
and driver’s abstract@403-309-0846 or
[email protected] or drop off at 5, 7957 Edgar Industrial Way, Red Deer.
Required ImmediatelyParts Delivery
DriverMust possess clean
drivers abstract, know city well. The individual must be able to work
unsupervised in a fast paced environment. Some warehouse work and some
heavy lifting is required. The company
offers full benefi t package for this full time position. Please email or drop off
resume.ARTIC TRUCK PARTS
#3-6540 71 STRed Deer AB T4P 3Y7
(P)403-348-0999(F)403-348-5198
Email to:ron.cain@
nfl eetsolutions.com
Misc.Help 880DAIRY equipment supplier
looking for GENERAL LABORERS
& EQUIPMENT INSTALLERSCompetitive wages and
benefi ts package. E-mailresume: [email protected]
Misc.Help 880Academic Express
ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING
WINTER START
GED PREPARATION Jan. 14 or Feb. 10
STARTS
Gov’t of Alberta Funding may be available.
403-340-1930www.academicexpress.ca
Eagle Builders in Blackfalds, AB is looking
for hard working, motivated individual to fi ll full-time precast concrete erecting laborer
position at our company. Must be physically fi t as this labourer position requires constant heavy lifting and involves
fast paced, on the job training. Applicant must be
able to travel and must have reliable transportation
to and from work as well as a valid class 5 driver’s
license. All meals and hotel expenses are paid
when out of town. Successful applicant must provide an up to date driv-ers abstract. Construction experience an asset. Full benefi ts provided. Starting
wages based on experi-ence. Fax resumes to
403 885 5516 , must fl ag attn: Craig or e-mail to
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
MATURE CARETAKERS for 32 room motel in Forestburg, AB. Couple preferred. Handyman work, exp. in motels and computerknowledge 1-604-725-4448 email: [email protected]
NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED
For afternoon delivery
once per week
In the towns of:
BlackfaldsLacombePonokaStettler
Call Rick for more info 403-314-4303
NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED
To deliver theSYLVAN LAKE
NEWS & CENTRAL AB LIFE
1 day a week.
Please call Debbie at 403-314-4307
Misc.Help 880REG COX FEEDMIXERSReq’s F/T In Service Shop, exp’d with farm equipment
and the ability to weld. Apply fax 403-341-5622
THE BURNT LAKE GENERAL STORE
is looking for F/T Customer Service person for shift work. Please apply in
person, Hwy. 11 West. No phone calls please.
Contractors 1100RICK’S 30 yrs., ref’s: taping paint, texture 403-864-6540
Eavestroughing1130VELOX EAVESTROUGH
Cleaning & Repairs.Reasonable rates. 340-9368
HandymanServices 1200GREYSTONE Handyman
Services. Reasonable rates. Ron, 403-396-6089
MassageTherapy 1280
Executive TouchMassage (newly reno’d)
(FOR MEN)STUDIO 5003A-50 st. Downtown 9 am - 6 pm. Mon. - Fri.
403-348-5650
TCM & Lensen Therapy Cover all insurance
8 am-9 pm 4606-48 Ave 403-986-1691
Misc.Services 1290
Ironman Scrap Metal Recovery picking up scrap
again! Farm machinery, vehicles & industrial. Serving Central AB. 403-318-4346
Painters/Decorators1310
PRO-PAINTING & REPAIRS 403-304-0379
Auctions 1530BIG STRAPPER
AUCTIONSSALES EVERY WED. @ 6 pm.
Moose Hall 2 miles south of Ponoka on 2A
403-304-4791 Check website for full listing
www.bigstrapperauctions.net
BuildingSupplies 1550
CEDAR Clad solid core wood door, 24” wide with
frame. Asking $100. 403-227-2976
Children'sItems 1580
KIDS WOODENPLAYHOUYSE FURNITURE
- Free. 403-342-5609
Clothing 1590MEN’S WINTER BIB
OVERALLS. Size Large. $40.Boots, size 12. $40.Large jacket, $50.
403-342-5609
Farmers'Market 1650WANTED: wild meat and beef for greyhound diets.
Freezer burnt ok,749-3242
Firewood 1660AFFORDABLE
Homestead FirewoodBirch, Spruce, Pine - Split 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472
FIREWOOD. Pine, Spruce, Poplar. Can deliver
1-4 cords. 403-844-0227
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
HouseholdAppliances 1710OVER the range micro-wave oven $100; GE electronic stove self clean-ing oven w/convection $7- 403-318-3676
HouseholdFurnishings1720
COUCH, CHAIR& FOOT STOOL.
All Matching. Yellow & Gold print. Good cond. No stains or tears. $50.
403-342-6943 after 7 p.m.or 403-347-2374 during the day.
WOOD STEREO CABINET. - Free. 403-342-5609
StereosTV's, VCRs 1730PS2 with 10 games; $50.
fi rm; Pioneer speakers 150 Watts each. $50 obo.
older XBox with 15 games $75. obo.
403-782-3847
STEREO, mini Phillips 5 disc. $55. obo; X Box 360
games (10) $10. each. 403-782-3847
Misc. forSale 1760
25 BOOKS (250 pages) full of illustrations only of masterpieces of natural
crafts & cloths. $200 for all.403-347-7405
INDOOR/OUTDOOR ELECTRIC HEALTH
GRILL. $45. 403-347-8726
MusicalInstruments1770GUITAR Amplifi er, Rocker RX-100, 7 Watt, Asking $50. obo. 403-227-2976
Cats 18304 KITTENS
TO GIVE AWAY.Mother can go too.
403-782-3031
FREE TO LOVING HOME.4 golden orange 11 week old kittens, litter trained and one 8 week old M.
tabby, litter trained, 403-782-3130 phone back
in order
IN DESPERATE NEED OF A RESCUE. Must fi nd home for 8-10 yr. old black/white spayed F, kind of grumpy, crippled with stiff back leg and on oc-cassion can’t fi nd litter box ASAP. Must fi nd home or be put down 403-783-5493
KITTENS (2) SIAMESE
(1) BALINESE &(1) BURMAN
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Agricultural#2000 - #2290
Farm Equipment ..............2010Haying Equipment ............2020Tractors ............................2030Combines & Headers ......2040Fertilizer Equipment..........2050Misc. Farm Machinery ......2060Equipment Wanted ..........2070Farm Custom Work ..........2080Farm Auctions ..................2090Livestock ..........................2100Livestock - Exotic..............2110Sheep ..............................2120Poultry ..............................2130Horses ..............................2140Horse Boarding ................2150Riding Supplies ................2160Horse/Stock Trailers ........2170Pasture Wanted ................2180Grain, Feed, Hay ..............2190Seed Grain ......................2200Seeding & Tillage ............2210 Real Estate
#4000 - #4190Realtors & 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
SportingGoods 1860
BODY Solid equip. Pd. $1800. Asking $750 obo., Great cond. 403-597-3958
Cash Only
SPACEMATE Gold tread-mill $100 403-309-3117
Livestock 210030 BLACK/BBF, 20
red/RBS, Sim/Angus cross heifers, calving Feb. &
Mar., bred to black Angus bull, 1100-1200 lbs. Con-tact Brian 780-608-7360
PUREBRED CHAROLAIS COWS. With or without
calves at side. Preg checked. 1-403-946-5936
Horses 2140WANTED TO RENT:Horse & horse drawn
sleigh ride for Christmas season. 1/2 hour will do.
403-347-9343 / 587-647-2243
WANTED: all types of horses. Processing locally
in Lacombe weekly. 403-651-5912
Grain, FeedHay 2190ROUND hay bales. Cheap Free delivery. Self unload-
ing. No Sunday calls Please. 403-843-6380
TIMOTHY & Brome square bales, great for horses, ap-
prox. 60 lbs. put up dry and covered, $5/bale
Sylvan area. 403-887-2798
WANTED: Round bale feeder in good cond. for
feeding bulls. Also interested in used calf shelters.
403-347-8529
Condos/Townhouses3030
LEGACY ESTATESBest Adult Retirement
Community 60+. 1 Bdrm. luxurycondo unit. $800 + utils.Call Joe 403-848-0266
Suites 30602 BDRM. APT. downtown. $800/month. No pets, N/S
Ph: 403-346-0824.
RoomsFor Rent 3090
ROOM in Westpark, n/s, no pets. Furnished. TV & utils incl. 403-304-6436
MobileLot 3190
PADS $450/mo.Brand new park in Lacombe.
Spec Mobiles. 3 Bdrm.,2 bath. As Low as $75,000. Down payment $4000. Call at anytime. 403-588-8820
HousesFor Sale 4020
2 SPEC HOMESReady for your colours.
Can be shown at any time. 10 & 98 MacKenzie Cres. Lacombe. 403-588-8820
CLIVE-Won’t Last!
RISER HOMES3 Bdrm., 2 bath 1200 sq.ft.
bi-level on 62x140 lot.$250,000. Incl. legal fees, GST,
appls., front sod & tree. Lloyd 403-391-9294
Condos/Townhouses4040
1443 SQ. FT. CONDO. Great location. SOLD SOLD
BusinessesFor Sale 4140HAIR SALON FOR SALE. Owners retiring. Large well
established clientele. 403-358-2470
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 50302001 HYUNDAI Accent 2 dr. red, 403-348-2999
2000 Chrysler Neon, 2L, 4 dr.,5 spd. Clean. 403-318-3040
1999 PONTIAC Bonney-ville 4 dr., 403-352-6995
SUV's 5040
2007 TOYOTA FJ Cruiser, C Package, auto., loaded
75,000 kms. $18,900. Very nice, trades considered.
403-598-0682
Trucks 5050
2011 CHEV Silverado LTZ6.2 L, lthr., $27,888.
348-8788 Sport & Import
2010 CHEV 1500 4x48 cyl. Kuhmo Tires.
$17,900. 403-346-9816
AutoWreckers 5190RED’S AUTO. Free Scrap Vehicle & Metal Removal.
AMVIC APPROVED. We travel. May pay cash
for vehicle. 403-396-7519
VehiclesWantedTo Buy 5200 RED’S AUTO. Free scrap vehicle & metal removal. We travel. May pay cash
for vehicle. AMVIC APPROVED. 403-396-7519
Misc.Automotive 5240
FREE removal of scrap vehicles. Will pay cash for
some. 403-304-7585
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Red Deer’s #1 Tool Store – KMS Tools & Equipment
is looking for individuals who are passionate about tools, and are committed to exceptional customer service. If you enjoy a fast paced environment, and
have a can-do attitude, we have the role for you. Employee
pricing, extended health bene ts, competitive hourly
rate and training provided for the right candidate.
Now accepting resumes for full time or part time
Sales and Cashier positions,
apply in person 53 Burnt Park Drive
or email [email protected]
is looking to hire full timeCOUNTER SALES PEOPLE
to join our sales team
• Automotive knowledge an asset.• Applicant must have a positive attitude and willingness to take on new challenges.
We offer competitive wages, excellent benefi t plan and retirement package.
To apply please email resumé [email protected] call 403-913-4413
or deliver to 430054 Don Laing Business Park, RR261, Lot 2. Ponoka
Arnett & Burgess is now acceptingapplications for the following:
CLASS 1TRUCK DRIVER
Must have experience moving heavy equipment that is related to
pipeline construction.Clean abstract.
Competitive wage.Benefi ts available.
Please fax resumesto 780-372-4238
Or email to:[email protected]
This position will remain open until filled, all applicants are thanked for their interest, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Employment Opportunity Administrative Support Team Leader Lacombe Police ServiceThe Opportunity: Reporting to the Chief of Police, you will provide administrative support and assistance to our
internal and external customers, and manage the day-to-day administrative operations of the
Lacombe Police Service.
Duties include: supporting, mentoring and leading support staff; promoting and demonstrating a
team environment amongst all staff; management and oversight of all record management systems;
preparing confidential and general correspondence; coordinating financial controls; external audits
and facilitation of upgrades or modifications to systems, including:
CPIC; PROS; PIRS; AMVIR; ENTRUST; PKI; MOVES; ORCA.
Preferred Qualifications: •A team leader with a proven track record of reliability, flexibility and superior customer
service in a police environment
•Must be able to pass police enhanced reliability screening requirements
•Proficiency in CPIC, PROS, court preparation, police procedures
•Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written with a demonstrated ability to
provide solution oriented, common sense, flexible approaches to issues
•Able to work in a dynamic environment and multi-task to meet organizational needs
•Flexible approach to work schedule dependant on operational needs
•Embrace lifelong learning and ongoing personal and organizational improvement
•Demonstrate the ability to maintain confidentiality when working with
sensitive subject matter
Salary range: $53,726 – $67,163, depending on skills and experience.
The City of Lacombe has an excellent benefits package.
If you see yourself excelling in this role please forward your resume and
hand-written cover letter to:
Attn: Human Resources City of Lacombe 5432-56 Avenue Lacombe, AB T4L 1E9 E-mail: [email protected] Website : www.lacombe.ca
16 Lacombe Express Thursday, November 7, 2013
Your Lacombe Express Sales Representative
403-782-5330or email
Meet Karina
ARTS & LEISUREBY MARK WEBERLacombe Express
Tim Hus has been described as
a guy with a voice ‘sweeter than
a Husqvarna chainsaw and a list
of songs longer than a Saskatch-
ewan fence line’.
The Alberta-based singer with
the black hat and easygoing per-
sonality is a captivating perform-
er who draws listeners into the
settings of his storytelling coun-
try and roots music. He didn’t so
much grow up in a musical fam-
ily as a ‘storytelling’ family.
Featuring tunes from his lat-
est CD Western Star, he performs
Nov. 8 at The Hideout starting at
9 p.m.
“I would call it cross-country
music,” explains Hus of his tunes
in general. “Basically, it’s Cana-
diana roots music in the western
vein. I’ve built sort of a ‘trou-
badour’ style career, and that’s
what I was drawn to initially - the
storytelling type of country and
folk music. That’s kind of the
path I’ve followed.”
Mentored by the late Stompin’
Tom Connors (he was part of two
national tours as Tom’s opening
artist and backup band), Hus car-
ries on the tradition of writing
songs about working Canadians
and the nation’s rich history.
Looking back to his formative
years, Hus’ dad was something of
a relentless globetrotter back in
the day, having visited or worked
in about 100 countries.
Needless to say, there were
plenty of stories to tell about his
experiences, and it was in this
environment Hus grew up. His
family wasn’t overly musical,
although his father had bought
a guitar – which he didn’t really
learn himself.
But Hus, who grew up in south-
ern B.C., picked it up as a teen
and a gift for songwriting began
to surface.
Still, music wasn’t a career he
originally envisioned. Over the
years, he’s been everything from
a beer truck driver to a sawhand,
a salmon farmer to a tree plant-
er and a cabinet maker to a well
driller. As to music, his career
unfolded rather naturally.
Family and friends were quick
to recognize his talents, and en-
couraged him to develop his craft.
And as his discs have taken
shape, he’s been singing about
all of it. With his band, he brings
his music to small town commu-
nity halls, international festivals
and just about every truck stop in
between. He racks up about 200
shows a year.
“I consider myself to be fortu-
nate, in that I get to see the coun-
try every year. Sort of at a ground
level, too, in a lot of ways.” Many
of the same folks come out to his
shows when he’s in a given town,
so it’s kind of like a reunion of
sorts, he adds.
Meanwhile, Western Star is
his fourth CD of original songs.
Recorded in Nashville, Hus had
ace producer and session drum-
mer Harry Stinson in his corner
for the recording as well. Stinson,
who has worked with artists in-
cluding Steve Earle, Trisha Year-
wood, Ian Tyson, Corb Lund and
Kevin Welch, brought in an A-list
of veteran musicians.
Guests on Western Star include
Kenny Vaughan (Marty Stuart,
Lucinda Williams), Hank Singer
(George Jones), Wanda Vick (Por-
ter Wagoner), and Chris Scruggs
(the surname needs no introduc-
tion) who added some stellar lap
steel to a couple of tunes.
“It was really a lot of fun. I’ve
known Harry for quite some time.
I had always self-produced, but it
was more a matter of how you
have to keep growing and chal-
lenging yourself. I didn’t want to
make the same album over and
over again.”
So Hus and Stinson found the
time last year and settled in for a
few weeks of recording. “It didn’t
take long to record – it was done
more of less ‘live off the fl oor’ but
it took longer to mix it because
you only have a day or two be-
tween tours to work on it.” Stin-
son is a busy guy himself, also
being country singer Marty Stu-
art’s drummer.
“I’m really happy with how it’s
turned out. We’ve also been get-
ting rave reviews on it – the best
we’ve had.”
Fans of acoustic and bluegrass
music will also be pleased to hear
that Glen Duncan made guest ap-
pearances throughout the CD on
banjo and Tim Graves on dobro
(nephew of Uncle Josh Graves –
the dobro player for Lester Flatt
and Earl Scruggs and the Foggy
Mountain Boys).
Hus is certainly looking for-
ward to taking Western Star
across Canada and beyond. Join-
ing him on tour will be his band,
the Rocky Mountain Two, featur-
ing Billy MacInnis on fi ddle and
Riley Tubbs on upright string
bass. Meanwhile, the passion to
make his ‘artistic’ mark contin-
ues.
“There’s a father and son in
Ontario that always come and see
us. They had never been to west-
ern Canada until last summer.
They said because of my songs,
they fi nally took the trip and
went to all the sites I’ve written
about in my songs. That’s pretty
exciting to me, that it connects to
people in that way,” he says.
“I’ve also been blessed in that
it’s always been supported,” he
adds of his music. “I think I’ve
played about 1,700 shows by now
in my career, and knock on wood,
we’ve never played anywhere
where we haven’t been asked
back yet.”
Country/folk singer Tim Hus swings by The HideoutB.C. musician’s collection of tunes are rich in Canadiana storytelling
DOWN HOME - Canadian folk/country singer Tim Hus performs at The Hideout on Nov. 8. photo submitted
Thursday, November 7, 2013 Lacombe Express 17
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Aries, seek the advice of a mentor or confi dante when a puzzling situation presents itself this
week. Another person’s perspective might be all you need to solve this problem.
Taurus, getting the job
done just isn’t enough.
You always need to get
it done to the best of
your ability and that’s
why others fi nd you
so reliable.
Gemini, focus your
energy on work this
week, as a possible
promotion is looming
over the horizon. Give
work your best efforts,
and you will soon be
glad you did.
Cancer, sometimes the key to success is to know when to step back and recharge. This week, spend some time resting
and relaxing, and you will have the energy
needed to go forward.
Leo, you may be looking for something new to occupy your time. Try learning a
new sport or language. It will keep your brain sharp and pass the time in a productive
way.
Virgo, this week is
a great time to stop
procrastinating and
to get back on track.
Figure out a time when
you have the most
energy, and dive right
into the task at hand.
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cause that will benefi t
your community. You
have been interested in
giving back to others,
and this week presents
a great opportunity to
do just that.
Scorpio, you love to
socialize with friends
and family, but lately
time has been hard to
come by. Plan a get-
together with friends
and family.
Sagittarius, you
can handle diffi cult
situations with ease
and your loved ones
know it. When such a
situation presents itself
this week, don’t be
afraid to take charge.
Capricorn, others trust what you have to say and want to
follow along with your guidance. Cherish this trust and think
carefully before making decisions that affect
your loved ones.
Aquarius, sort out an
ongoing issue that has
been compromising
your focus at work.
Once you clear your
mind, you can once
again focus on
your career.
Pisces, you may fi nd
yourself spending
more time with your
social circle than your
family in the next
few days.
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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18 Lacombe Express Thursday, November 7, 2013
Lacombe Express Customer Service
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Meet Tanya
SPORTSBY BRIAN VOSSENLacombe Express
The Lacombe Raiders have done it.
On Nov. 2, the Lacombe Raiders added
another win to their undefeated season
and captured the league championship
when they bowled over Strathmore 30-0.
Coach Mike Wood said it took the team a
little to get started.
“It started off a little scary,” said Wood.
He added that Lacombe had diffi culty mov-
ing up the fi eld and that the majority of the
fi rst quarter was spent in Strathmore’s
end.
Around the second quarter though,
quarterback David Mueller Made a long
45-yard run to put his team in scoring posi-
tion, leading to the fi rst touchdown of the
game.
“The anxiety fell off them,” said Wood.
When the fourth quarter ended and the
Raiders had won the game and thereby the
league, the simplest word to use to express
the team’s emotions was “happiness,” the
players said.
Middle linebacker James Wood said he
especially was pleased with the win being
he had been with the team last year when
they had lost the championship and this
was his fi nal year with the Raiders.
“I was just happy because my second
year, my last year of Raiders (we won),”
said James. “I can move on to high school
on a good note.”
Weather played a big factor in Satur-
day’s game, as there were heavy snowfalls
that the players had to work around. Wide
receiver Lucas Wessner said he had diffi -
culty catching the ball as the snow made
his gloves wet and slippery.
He added that the wet snow weighed on
him and slowed him down.
“I found it hard because the snow kept
clumping on my cleats,” said Wessner.
“You couldn’t get any traction out there.”
Visibility was also affected by the snow
and made it diffi cult for receivers to see
where the ball was coming from. Mueller
said he didn’t even like throwing the ball
for the fi rst quarter.
“I was facing the wind and all I could re-
ally see was snow,” said Mueller.
Even though playing in the snow was
diffi cult, the team said it added a new ele-
ment of fun to the game.
Each year at the end of league play,
teams are allowed to choose a number of
all-stars to attend a banquet and be recog-
nized for their achievements during the
season. How many all-stars a team can
choose is based on how well the team fi n-
ished. As Lacombe won the league, they
were able to choose eight all-stars and also
got the privilege of choosing this year’s
MVP.
The Lacombe Raiders All-Stars include
#80 Lucas Wessner, #55 Anson Prins, #32
Kyle Popp, #31 James Wood, #23 Eric Hal-
bert, #10 Luke Dutchek, #6 David Mueller
and #5 Ben Arifi n, with Mueller also being
named MVP.
Mike said these eight were chosen be-
cause the coaching staff felt like they stood
up as leaders on the fi eld.
Most of the players however, like Hal-
bert, were a bit taken aback to hear their
names called as all-stars.
“I was pretty surprised,” said Halbert.
Arifi n, who said he enjoys being a role-
model for other players, said he is happy to
have another achievement his teammates
can aspire to. “I felt really proud,” said
Arifi n. “That’s another thing this team can
look up to me for.”
A big factor in the Raiders’ overwhelm-
ing success this year has been the chemis-
try that exists between the players.
Both Mike and the players have said
the team gels well together and gets along
great in the dressing room.
Pre-game dressing room rituals are com-
mon for teams in any sport and the Raiders
said theirs has lately become listening and
singing to particular songs before games.
One player in particular, Raymond
Harder, was credited with being able to
pump up the team before games with his
singing and dancing. Harder’s teammates
said his incredible charisma is a great ben-
efi t to the team.
Now, the Raiders are looking forward to-
ward provincials. As it is Central Alberta’s
year to host, the Edmonton Black Raiders
will be visiting Lacombe this weekend for
the provincial semi-fi nal.
Game time is 1:30 p.m. at ME Global
Field.
Raiders crowned league champions over Strathmore
EYES ON THE PRIZE - Raiders quarterback David Mueller focuses on the end zone as he attempts to fend off a Strathmore opponent.Jenna Swan/Lacombe Express
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Share your Thoughts:We want to hear from you! How can Lacombe ‘work better’? Think about how Lacombe’s work places help you, whether it’s through your own job, schooling, or providing food, fun or other necessities. What could be improved or delivered to enable Lacombe to ‘work’ better. What might make your ‘work’ better? Please visit our Facebook page and share your thoughts!
For more details on the MDP Update, the Scavenger Hunt or the growth and development of Lacombe, visit Facebook at “City of Lacombe MDP Update,” or contact us at 403 782 1264.
Scavenger Hunt Clue #3This week’s clue encourages you to support the local economy and how people work! Save a receipt from a recent purchase you’ve made in Lacombe, and take a picture, or draw one, of what you purchased!
Where We Work
Work places are everywhere, and even if you don’t work, chances are you interact every day with someone else’s work. Work places are schools, hospitals, stores, warehouses, roads, volunteer spaces, restaurants, even the internet! Work can be in the next community over or even in your own home.
A community revolves around work places, and the way a community grows often reflects the work of the past. Lacombe’s development was based around agriculture, which can still be seen today through some of our major employers as well as in many of the shops and services that operate in Lacombe.
Over the years, our work needs have changed, and will continue to change, and a large part of that is down to technology: Fewer people are needed to farm as we mechanize the process; blacksmithing as a necessity for transport was replaced by mechanics; and the internet is reducing the need to travel and still be able to communicate and deliver services. As our needs change, and new work opportunities present themselves, we need to plan for those changes.
The MDP Update will research how we work by looking at land use (hectares of land and buildings, by zone) and the number and type of businesses and services within Lacombe. It will look at changing trends and the impact that this has on what we need to ‘work’. The Update will look at both local and global trends, and compare these trends to expectations for growth. Surveys and workshops will be undertaken to identify consumer needs and the goals that businesses have for their future. These findings will be reviewed and used to update the MDP so that Lacombe can help deliver land and policies that will support ‘work place’s now and into the future.
Small Church Has Big Vision
When you walk through the doors of The Lighthouse Church here in Lacombe this fall you will be able
to join in on contemporary worship, hear the Bible being taught in a variety of forms, and take communion, but other than that you probably won’t nd much else that is conven onally “church.” The Lighthouse Church does not own a building, they have no website address (though you can nd them on facebook) no email address, they don’t have a phone number, they have no paid sta of any sort, they don’t have a secretary; they don’t even have an o ce of their own. What they do have is a vision to help the less fortunate, here in Lacombe and in the world, and they’re going about it with fervency... just ask Oriane, a single mother living in Hai .
In 2010 Oriane became a homeless wid-ow in 40 seconds when the earthquake that struck her country killed her husband and decimated her home. For the next three
years she lived under a makeshi lean-to, struggling to eek out a living for herself and eight children, some of whom were not even her own, but had been orphaned by the earthquake. Now, thanks to The Light-house Church, Oriane has a brand new three bedroom home, and the children are in school. The Lighthouse Church worked with a ministry called Hai ARISE, (which is located in Hai , but has o ces in Alberta) to build the home. They have built another one since Oraine’s, and are hoping to build one more this year. Each home costs up to $7000 USD to build and employs Hai an people to do the work, which they say is good for a country with no industry, no economy, very few natural resources, and li le hope. The Lighthouse Church is plan-ning to travel back to Hai in the future and is invi ng interested people to come with them. However, Hai is not the only place where The Lighthouse Church is at work serving the needs of people.
Last year they ran a program in the schools of the Wolf Creek Public School Di-vision that they termed Lunches to Learn, which ensured that every child that need-ed one had a healthy lunch. They are run-ning the same program in the schools of Lacombe again this year, with the nancial help of The Kinsmen Club of Lacombe, the Legion, volunteers in the community and from other churches.
Their goal is to use the majority of the money that they get through the regular giv-ing of their members to fund the ministries they do. By keeping their costs low they can allocate more money to help widows and orphans, and those who desperately need it. The church rents the YU Turn building at 5025-50th Street in downtown Lacombe and meets at 10am on Sunday mornings. They are invi ng you to join them for a me of prayer, praise and worship, biblical learn-ing, friendship, fellowship, and life changing ministry opportunity.
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