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Merry Christmas from all of us at
www.weidnermotors.cawww.weidnermotors.ca
Have a Safe & Happy Holiday Season!Have a Safe & Happy Holiday Season!AllAll the best in 2015! the best in 2015!
5640 Hwy 2A, Lacombe, AB
403.782.3626 1.888.259.6950
403.782.4544www.fraserway.com
FESTIVE SPIRIT: Lacombians’ home decorated top to bottom for the season – PG 3
CLASSIC: Country singer Mickey Gilley is bringing decades’ worth of hits to Red Deer in March – PG 9
www.lacombeexpress.com THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2014
LIGHT THE NIGHT: Displays in residential and business categories are showcased – PG 6
CHRISTMAS FUN - Morgan Turney, 9, celebrated day two of Lacombe Upper Elementary’s 12 Days of Christmas event with her Christmas pyjamas and costume. The school hosted a number of events this month to get into the holiday spirit. Kalisha Mendonsa/Lacombe Express
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Horoscope
Aries, you feel amazing this
week. Your enthusiasm can be
quite contagious, and many
friends may come calling in
the hopes that your good vibes
rub off.
You may have diffi culty solving
a diffi cult problem at work
this week, Taurus. Take a
methodical approach, and
the solution will come to you
before you know it.
ARIESMar 21/Apr 20
TAURUSApr 21/May 21
Things may not have been
going your way, Gemini, but
there is still no reason for
disappointment. You will fi nd
a way to bounce back from
these setbacks in a few days.
Cancer, your presence alone is
enough to impress people this
week. Focus all of your energy
on positive things, and you will
accomplish quite a bit before
the week is over.
GEMINIMay 22/Jun 21
CANCERJun 22/Jul 22
Leo, now is a good time to
assess your health goals
and make a few plans for the
new year. It’s within reason
to change your diet or start a
new exercise regimen.
Incredible effi ciency this week
has you zipping through your
to-do list, Virgo. Enjoy some
relaxation time once you have
completed all your projects.
LEOJul 23/Aug 23
VIRGOAug 24/Sept 22
Work and family issues are on
your mind, Libra. Find ways
to balance work and family
as best as you possibly can.
Don’t be hard on yourself
if you cannot manage
everything.
Scorpio, this week is a great
time to complete projects that
have been on your plate for
quite some time. All you really
need to do is set your mind
on them.
LIBRASept 23/Oct 23
SCORPIOOct 24/Nov 22
Sagittarius, you may feel
rushed by external pressures,
but it’s really up to you to set
your own pace. If you keep a
calm head, things will fall in
place and you can complete
your tasks.
This week some people close
to you need a little space.
Honor their requests and show
them some respect, Capricorn.
Your relationships will weather
the time apart.
SAGITTARIUSNov 23/Dec 21
CAPRICORNDec 22/Jan 20
Aquarius, things are bound to
move quickly once you put
a plan in motion. Get all of
your ducks in a row to make
a smooth transition. You may
have to do some homework.
You can probably have fun in
any situation this week,
Pisces. Your youthful
exuberance will keep you busy
and laughing.
AQUARIUSJan 21/Feb 18
PISCESFeb 19/Mar 20
CLUES ACROSS 1. Expression of sorrow or pity 5. Mama __, rock singer 9. Takes off 11. Make an arrest 13. Ear tube 15. Limit 16. Small shelter 17. Cavaliers’ #23 19. Digits 21. French kings’ name 22. Winter time in Colorado 23. Platform 25. Gambling town
26. Vietnamese offensive 27. Fermentation sediment 29. Load anew 31. Bile 33. A wooded valley 34. Soap opera 36. Cervus nippon 38. Belong to he 39. Women (French) 41. Olive, motor and mineral 43. Norse goddess of death 44. Military award 46. Annexes 48. One who adorns book pages
CLUES DOWN 1. Close to 2. Lactic 3. Burn residue 4. Offer for sale 5. Verb formation (abbr.) 6. __ Romeo
7. Lost weight 8. Soundest mind 9. Sound repetition 10. Sew up the eyelids of
falcons 11. Allays sorrow 12. Repose 14. Mirish 15. Devised a new phrase 18. One who feels regret 20. War encirclements 24. Burn the surface 26. “The Jazz Singer” 28. Process of achieving #7
down
ANSWER
CLUES DOWN 30. Miscellaneous collection 32. Express sorrow 34. More foolish 35. Queen of Sparta 37. Associating by treaty 38. Served 40. Satisfy 42. Frozen rains 43. Snake sound 45. High arc tennis shots 47. Cheek 49. Murre genus 50. Multiple 51. List of names called 55. No (Scot.)
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FESTIVE – Residential winner Alvin Sahlin said he loves decorating his house each year and that hopefully next year it will be even bigger. His handmade sign and singing feature are unique factors of his display this year. Kalisha Mendonsa/Lacombe Express
COMMUNITY SPIRIT – The downtown building of the Field Crop Development Centre was named the commercial winner for the lights contest. The staff put a touch of festive décor on the historic provincial building by decorating each of the windows. Kalisha Mendonsa/Lacombe Express
The Lacombe Arts Endowment Fund Committee sends
a huge thank you to everyone who sponsored or partici-
pated in our fundraising events this year.
Through the support of such events and initiatives such
as the Encore Annual Sale and Celebration of Creative
Expression, Art In the Park, 10 x 10 The Unknown Artist
& ‘Tape Him To The Tree’, over $30,000 was added to the
Art Endowment Fund in 2014. The Endowment Fund now
sits well over $200,000.
To fi nd out more, or for an application form, visit the
web site at http://www.lacombe.ca/living/recreation-
Community services facility in the works for Lacombe
Rod Fox, MLA for La-
combe-Ponoka, has left
the Wildrose Party and
has joined the Progressive
Conservatives. He was one
of nine MLAS, including
former Wildrose leader
Danielle Smith, to join the
Tories last week.
In a statement, Fox said
it was an “extremely diffi -
cult decision.
“Although this was per-
sonally a decision that was
reached after many hours
of agonizing and soul
searching, I feel it is now
in the best interests of this
area, for me to work from
within the government
rather than the outside,” he
said. “I made my decision
minutes before it was due.
I was thinking about what
is best for Alberta. We have
been advocating on a set of
values and principles and
what has happened, is the
government wants to bring
the values and principles I
campaigned on in the last
election to their govern-
ment.
“It is imperative we come
together to make the deci-
sions to chart us through
the challenges that lie
ahead and make our prov-
ince stronger than ever.”
Fox was elected as MLA
in 2012. “I will continue to
champion the same causes
as I fought for as an oppo-
sition MLA. These include
development of a public
prioritized infrastructure
list for major capital proj-
ects and maintenance, ad-
dressing Alberta’s school
shortage, ensuring each
school board is using a
grading system that is easy
to understand and objec-
tively grades a students’
skills,” he said.
“I also want government
to develop a new multi-year
fi scal plan based on fi scal
conservative principles to
maintain triple A credit, to
balance and bring an end to
debt fi nancing and pay off
provincial debt.”
Meanwhile, Fox said his
role has not changed be-
cause he will now sit as a
PC. “I am still the advocate
for this area. I was the per-
son asked to take the voice
of the constituents to the
legislature and I will con-
tinue to make sure that
voice is heard,” he said.
- Fawcett
Rod Fox crosses over to join Tories
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fyifyi Your weekly Community Events Calendar
EVENTSThe annual Community Christ-
mas Dinner will be held at the Lacombe Memorial Centre on Dec. 25th from noon – 2 p.m. The doors will close at 3 p.m. Anyone who would like to have a home cooked dinner on Christ-mas is welcome to attend. Din-ner is free of charge. For more information, call Neighbor-hood Place at 403-782-0886 or Bethal Christian Reformed Church at 403-782-6400.
Snow White and the Seven Nob-bits. at Scott Block Theatre in Red Deer runs until Jan. 3rd. Curtain is at 7 p.m. except Dec. 28th matinee which is at 2 p.m. Tickets at the Black Knight Inn Ticket Centre - 403-755-6626 or online. This may be your fi rst Christmas Panto, but some of us from Red Deer Players have worked on one or more already and hope to make it an annual event as it is in many communities around the World.
The MS Whisky Festival runs Jan. 13th - the Red Deer Whisky Fes-tival, in support of the MS Soci-ety of Central Alberta, will take you on a world journey of dis-tilleries! The event takes place at the Red Deer Golf & Country Club. This is a unique chance to taste whiskies from afar and meet/talk directly to distillery representatives. With already over 14 distilleries confi rmed, there is something for every-one! Funds raised at the event help us provide much needed services in the community for those affected by MS, as well as help fund ground-breaking research dedicated to fi nding a cure. Book your tickets now, and travel the world with us…in a ‘spirited’ way! Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are available at the Black Knight Inn Ticket Centre.
Alberta Health Services is invit-ing local individuals to attend supportive health information workshops that are helping Albertans make positive adjust-ments to their lifestyles. The workshops are offered as part of the Alberta Healthy Living Program (AHLP). The assort-ment of AHLP workshops cover a range of information, including
heart health, weight manage-ment, nutrition, diabetes care, chronic illness management and more. All sessions are led by AHS professionals who share their ex-pertise in group discussions and provide support and encourage-ment to participants. Each work-shop is free of charge. For more information, or to register for a workshop, call 1-877-314-6997. To access the schedule of upcom-ing sessions throughout Central Alberta visit http://www.alber-tahealthservices.ca/ev/ne-ev-cdm-calendar-2014-summer.pdf.
Parkland Classical Singers com-munity choir based in Lacombe is looking for more members.
Rehearsals are held on Thurs-days 6:30-8 p.m. at the Wolf Creek Community Church beginning. For more information call Carolyn at 403-782-7365.
Lacombe Walking Group Wednes-days from 12-12:30 at Med-combe Walk-In-Clinic. No Registration required.
Kozy Korner Tuesday din-ners every week at noon.
Lacombe Legion breakfasts third Sunday of every month from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Lacombe dance lessons – social and choreographed ballroom dancing. Traditional Two-step or Cha Cha/Jive. For details phone Cliff at 403-782-4094.
St. Andrew’s United Church Jr. Choir for ages fi ve to 18. Meets Thursdays 5:30-6:30 p.m. Con-tact Jessica at 403-352-5486.
St. Andrew’s United Church Adult Choir for those 18 and older.
Practices on Wednesdays from 7:15 – 8:30 p.m. Contact St. Andrew’s United Church of-fi ce at 403-782-3148 for more details about the choir.
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 Barbershop Harmony society providing enter-tainment at seniors’ lodges, hos-pitals and numerous community and private functions throughout the year. No experience is re-quired, 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.) in Red Deer. 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.
Quilting and crafts held at Black-falds United Church on Mon-days at 9:30a.m. Help make quilts or bring your own quilt/craft to work on. Check out our web site at blackfaldsunited-church.com or call 403-885-4780 for more information.
The Lacombe Legion has bingo on Mondays at 7 p.m. in the
upstairs hall. Coffee time runs Wednesdays from 9:30-11 a.m. ($2 for coffee, tea and cook-ies). On Fridays, there are four meat draws and tickets are $2/set of three tickets. Draw starts at 6:30 p.m. On Saturdays, there are four meat draws which start at 4:30 p.m. Chase the ace starts after meat draws.
New to Lacombe? Contact La-combe Welcome Wagon at 403-348-9567 for free maps, information about the City and area, as well as free gifts from local businesses. New baby in the family? Contact Lacombe Welcome Wagon at 403-348-9567 for free information, baby
product samples as well as free gifts from local businesses.
Scottish Country Dancing has classes held weekly at Knox Presbyterian Church in Red Deer and they go from September to May. A certifi ed teacher comes regularly from Edmonton to conduct the class. SCD is not Highland dancing but is more like square dancing. No partner needed, no need to be Scot-tish. For more information, call 403-343-0975 or 403-347-0907 or visit www.reddeerscottish-countrydancers.weebly.com.
Youth Unlimited Drop-in Activities new schedule! Drop-in activities run every Tuesday from 6 – 9 p.m. with ball hockey on Mon-days and Wednesdays from 6 – 9 p.m. Girls only drop-in is also Wednesdays from 6 – 9 p.m. Thursdays Grade 3-6 drop-in program runs from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. and Grade 4 and up program from 6 – 9 p.m. Cost is 2$ for drop-in and ball hockey with drop-in 10 passes at $10 and ball
hockey season pass at $50.
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.
Affi rm – providing safe and confi -dential support to people of all sexual orientation and identity, their families and friends. We meet in Lacombe. For more in-formation, call Marg at 403-782-1887 or Ross at 403-782-3671.
Imperial Daughters of the Em-pire is a non-profi t women’s volunteer program that raises money in support of numerous initiatives supporting educa-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 about the group, feel free to contact Mary Lou Wilson 403-782-3923.
Lacombe Art Guild – the guild meets regularly on the sec-ond and third Tuesday of each month. A variety of workshops are provided for developing art-ists. Membership is $15 per year. Contact Betty Peers at 403-782-9968 or blog lacombeart-clubwordpress. com. Meetings runs in LMC Credit Union Room at 5214 50 Ave. in Lacombe.
Writers’ Ink, The Red Deer & District Writers Club has weekly meetings (every Tuesday) in the old farmhouse at Sunnybrook Farm in Red Deer (4701 30 St.) from 7 to 9 p.m. We meet, share our writing, and offer construc-tive criticism to one another. We also do our utmost to improve our craft by Skyping profes-sionals in the fi eld of writing, by inviting guest speakers to our spring Workshop and to the occasional meeting. Our professional library is increas-ing as is our knowledge gained from members who are seeking new challenges and sharing uccesses and failures with the group. Guests are welcome!
Clive TOPS – Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Every Thursday at the Clive Christian Fellow-ship Church 9-10:30 a.m.
Clive Seniors’ Drop-In – 1:30 p.m. every Monday at the Clive Meeting Room. Call 403-314-2244 or email us [email protected].
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ARTS & LEISURE
For the fi rst time in over 20
years, the original ‘urban cow-
boy’, Mickey Gilley, will be in
concert in Canada in March of
2015.
He performs March 9th at the
Memorial Centre in Red Deer
with showtime at 7 p.m.
The legendary singer has had
seventeen number one singles in
his long career including Room
Full of Roses, City Lights, Fool for
Love, Don’t the Girls Get Prettier
at Closing Time and his remake
of the soul standard Stand By Me.
It was Stand By Me from the
blockbuster fi lm Urban Cow-
boy in 1980 that catapulted Gil-
ley from country to pop crossover
superstar, taking him out of the
shadow of his famous cousins
Jerry Lee Lewis and Jimmy
Swaggart.
As he shares with audiences
his career in music and the sto-
ries behind the hit songs, it was
the 70s that brought him most of
his signature songs, awards and
accolades.
He is the recipient of six Acad-
emy of Country Music Awards,
from his fi rst in 1974 - Top New
Male Vocalist to Entertainer of
the Year in 1976.
Gilley is also famous for his
namesake nightclub with the leg-
endary mechanical bull and was
one of the fi rst artists to open a
theatre in Branson, Missouri.
On March 9th 1936, he was born
in Natchez Mississippi.
Raised in Ferriday, Louisiana
along with his two famous cous-
ins, Lewis and Swaggart, it was
there where his love and appreci-
ation of music grew. He absorbed
the haunting sounds of Louisiana
rhythm and blues by sneaking up
to the windows of the clubs at
night.
Gilley learned to play piano at
an early age but did not achieve
the success of his cousin Jerry
Lee until later.
Moving to Houston in the early
1950s to work construction, Gil-
ley did not start playing until 1957
when he recorded his fi rst record
Ooh we Baby.
The song would later by used in
a commercial for Yoplait yogurt.
In 1959, he had his fi rst charted
record, Is it Wrong for Loving
You? in which Kenny Rogers
played the bass.
He continued playing in cities
throughout the south but eventu-
ally settled into Pasadena where
he began performing at the Nes-
adel Club. There he developed
into one of the city’s most popu-
lar acts while playing there for
more than 10 years. While at the
Nesadel Galley, had his second
charted record, Lonely Wine.
In 1971, along with business
partner, Sherwood Cryer, he
opened the world famous Gilley’s
night club in Pasadena, Texas.
The club would grow and one
day enter into the Guinness Re-
cord Book as the World’s largest
honky-tonk. It was here that Gil-
ley started experiencing his fi rst
success when he released Room
Full of Roses. By the mid-seven-
ties his songs were hitting the
country charts with regularity.
As the eighties neared, Gilley
was growing bigger with every
day.
Country music’s biggest stars
used the club as a launching pad.
A television show was developed
which only added to the phenom-
enon. But it was when Esquire
Magazine caught wind of the ex-
citement and featured an article
called ‘The Ballad of the Urban
Cowboy’ that caused Gilley to
develop into an Urban Cowboy
craze.
With the club rising in popular-
ity so to did Gilley. To name a few
of his many hits, City Lights, I
Overlooked and Orchid and Don’t
the Girls All Get Prettier at Clos-
ing Time all reached number one
on the Billboard Country Charts.
His success along with the at-
tention of the Esquire article
led Paramount Pictures to fi lm a
movie in 1979. The movie, Urban
Cowboy, would star John Tra-
volta and Debra Winger and pre-
dominately featured Gilley.
The soundtrack featured many
popular artists including a huge
hit by Gilley, Stand By Me which
went platinum and it made him a
household name.
Also on the album was the Or-
ange Blossom Special performed
by his Urban Cowboy Band, the
song would earn a Grammy. He
was also awarded a star on the
Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Gilley’s shut its doors howev-
er in the late eighties and a fi re
would later destroy the building.
But Gilley did not let this discour-
age him. He took his show on the
road and would eventually settle
into Branson - a unique commu-
nity tucked away in the Ozarks.
In the 90s many artists such as
Roy Clark, Johnny Cash, Ray Ste-
vens, Box Car Willie were fl ock-
ing to the area.
In 1989, Gilley decided to build
his own theatre and his fans loved
it. Then in 1993 the unthinkable
happened, an electrical short in
a neon sign located outside of the
building created a spark and the
theatre burned to the ground.
Gilley rebuilt and his career
was blooming.
Then 2009 brought another
tragedy. He tripped while help-
ing his friends move a sofa and
was paralyzed for three months.
He could no longer play the pia-
no, walking was diffi cult, but his
voice was better than ever and
family and fans kept encouraging
him to perform.
Today Gilley ‘walks’ out on the
stage unassisted and proceeds to
sing his hits and share his musi-
cal career.
The show is full of stories,
music, and tender moments. His
number one love is his music, but
he continues to give back to the
community he lives in.
He recently received the Pio-
neer Award presented to him by
the Branson Area Chamber of
Commerce, he does two shows a
year where the admittance is dog
food and he gives the food to the
local shelters.
He participates in local bene-
fi ts, veteran shows, and promotes
Branson all over the United
States.
For tickets, call the Black
Knight Ticket Centre at 403-
755-6626, 1-800-661-8793 or vis-
it http://www.bkticketcentre.ca.
-Weber
Enjoy a trip down memory lane with Mickey GilleyLegend plays the Memorial Centre in Red Deer on March 9th
SUCCESSFUL PATH – Country singer Mickey Gilley brings his decades’ worth of hits to Red Deer on March 9th. photo submitted
DATE PERMIT# LOCATION DEVELOPMENT December 18 61/252.80 73-15 Mackenzie Ranch Way Manufactured Home
December 18 61/255.29 5 Tessa Place Home Occupation 1
December 18 61/252.84 Bay 3, 3703 52 Avenue Servicing (Oilfi eld)
Documents pertaining to the development permits may be inspected at City Hall, 5432-56 Avenue, during
regular business hours.
Anyone claiming to be aff ected by the approval of the Permitted Uses with Variances or Discretionary
Uses may submit an objection within 14 days from the date of notice. The appeal must be in writing,
accompanied with a $50.00 fee and be directed to: Lacombe Subdivision and Development Appeal Board,
Attn: Secretary to the SDAB, 5432 - 56 Avenue Lacombe, AB T4L 1E9
DATE PERMIT# LOCATION DEVELOPMENT December 18 61/252.66 3919 Highway 12 Demolition of Vacant Residence
and Outbuildings
December 18 61/252.51 5415 College Avenue Chemical Storage Room
December 18 61/252.50 5035 50 Street Multi-Tenant Commercial Building
December 18 61/252.43 4528 43 Avenue Detached Dwelling Unit with a Workshop Building
December 18 61/255.28 9 Edith Avenue Home Occupation 2
December 18 61/252.00 10 Mackenzie Avenue Single Family Dwelling with Variance
*Please note that on December 11, 2014 a development permit located at #14, 4546 Iron Wolf Place was advertised in error.
DEVELOPMENT PERMITSPermitted Use Take notice that the following development permits have been approved as PERMITTED USES in that they conform in every respect to the Land Use Bylaw:
Discretionary Use Take notice that the following DISCRETIONARY USE Permits have been approved:
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Merry Christmas Lacombe!
I hope Christmas Eve was peaceful and
merry in your homes and you have had
time to refl ect on a very busy and extreme-
ly wonderful 2014.
There should be an abundance of thank-
fulness in every home as we live in one of
the most wonderful places in the world and
Lacombe has an extra dose of charm and
community. Sometimes I really miss liv-
ing there.
I hope you are indulging just a little bit
and are enjoying the bounties of the sea-
son with only a smidgen of guilt.
I hope you have some down time and are
relaxing with friends. I hope there have
been carolers at your door and I hope you
were home to hear them as they wander
the streets of your charming City.
I hope you have experienced the warm
joy of volunteering or donating to a wor-
thy charity and my greatest wish for you is
that you have felt safe and loved through-
out this past year.
There is no greater joy than the feeling of
safety and our homes are the perfect place
for us to retreat or to welcome others.
We live in a country with no threat of
war and few incidents of violence that
impact us directly which is a wonderful
claim. When we close our doors at night we
can rest our heads knowing that our fami-
lies are safe and the roof over our head will
still be standing when we wake.
There may be some discontent with the
colour of our cabinets or the condition of
our hardwood fl oors but this does not need
to hinder our bliss.
Gratitude is all about perspective. Hav-
ing just purchased a ‘new’ home I have had
to readjust my perspectives on what I once
acceptable. Does my kitchen have blue
countertops and dated backsplash tile?
Yes and it will be a bit of a wait until I
am able to change those features. Does this
make my experience in this new place any
less wonderful?
No! I have been thoroughly enjoying the
little niches and charm of this house as I fi t
my cherished items into cabinets and clos-
ets. This place is the culmination of a very
rocky year and it brings me no end of con-
tentment to set up house in my own place –
regardless of the colour of the countertop.
The bottom line is this; stuff does not
make us happier.
A perfectly designed home will not give
us a better marriage and it will not con-
vince our children to eat their vegetables.
We have the responsibility to look within
ourselves and fi nd out what our truth is –
what circumstances motivate us and what
we truly need to live a full and contented
life.
We hear stories about people who give
it all up to reclaim their lives and live a
simpler existence and while I don’t believe
that always needs to happen it is not a bad
idea to evaluate the things we have a death
grip on and see if it is worth the stress of
ownership.
Life can throw you curveballs and it is
the happy man (or woman) who learns
how to lean in and swing for it anyways.
Character is built on our ability to react
to adversity and our level of contentment
is directly related to our gratefulness in ev-
ery situation. Merry Christmas everyone,
have a contented holiday!
Kim Meckler is an interior designer in Red Deer with Carpet Colour Centre.
Celebrating Christmas and re-adjusting our perspectives
BEAUTIFULLY BUILT – This custom Scarlett Homes show home in Blackfalds masters the use of vaulted ceilings and is perfectly fi nished with a tiled mosaic back splash. Jenna Swan/Lacombe Express
Kim
M E C K L E R
Aspen Ridge403.341.5522
Inglewood403.346.1134
www.symphonyseniorliving.comwww.symphonyseniorliving.comHOMES & LIVING
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Please call Debbie for details403-314-4307
MORRISROE AREA:
Adult Newspaper Carriers NeededFor Early Morning Delivery of the
operated by Cameron BayHoldings Inc. now haspositions for AssistantRestaurant Managers.
Candidates require 3 - 5years quick service
experience along with some managerial experi-
ence. Previous McDonaldsexperience is an asset.Skills needed include:
ability to work with store and other managers, hire and train crew, run effec-tive shifts, maintain food and labour controls, be a brand ambassador to our guests as well as under-
stand, maintain and support the store programs and procedures. Ability to work any days, hours or
shifts as restaurants are 24 hours. Annual salary of
$40,000. 00 plus benefi ts. Stores are located at 4419
Must have Ref’s & Exp. Apply within: 2079-50 Ave. 2-4 pm. Mon.-Fri.
Fax 403-347-1161 Phone calls WILL NOT be accepted.
Teachers/Tutors 840
WOLF Creek Public Schools invites
applications for the following position:
Coordinator ofInclusive
Programming- Early Years to Grade 3
Inclusive LearningServices
Division Offi cePonoka, AB
For further specifi cs on the above position, please visit Wolf Creek Public Schools’
website at www.wolfcreek.ab.ca, or
contact the Division Offi ce at 403-783-3473.
Trades 850
Are you interested in pursuing an exciting career with Petrofi eld
Industries at our Tornado Hydovac Trucks manufac-turing production facility?
We are centrally located in the family friendly
community of Stettler, Alberta.
We currently have an openings for:
Service and Parts ManagerQuality Assurance Team
LeaderFinisher Product Testing
AssistantPurchaser
Industrial Painters/HelpersWelders Helper
General LabourersConstruction Workers
Our Company has a enthusiastic fast paced
working environment, with advancement opportu-nities. Wage would be commensurate withexperience/skills.
For more information about these positions and our company, check out our
website www.tornadotrucks.com.
Resumes can be emailed to hr@petrofi eld.com or faxed to 403-742-5544.
Ellis Fabrications Inc. is agrowing business that
designs and manufacturesconstruction equipment
attachments. We arelooking for Full Time
Welders to join our team.Email resumes to jobs@
efi attachments.com or faxto: 403-227-0055.
Start your career!See Help Wanted
Trades 850Field Service Mechanic
Needed Gas ProCompression Corp, locat-ed in Three Hills, AB, is amanufacturing & fabrica-
tion shop, which produces & services single well gascompressors ranging from10 to 80HP. Currently we
are looking to fi ll a positionfor Field Service Mechanic.Successful candidate mustpossess strong work eth-
ics. Experience with natural gas compression is an as-set but not essential. Trade
Certifi cation is required and preference will be given to those having
experience. Please fax resumes to 403-443-5288,
apply in person at 227, 17th Ave N, Three HillsAB, or email to [email protected].
Truckers/Drivers 860
CENTRAL AB based trucking company requires
Owner Operators& Contract 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
F/T TRUCK drivers req’d. Minimum Class 5 with air and clean abstract. Exp.
preferred. In person to Key Towing 4083-78 St. Cres.
Red Deer.
Misc.Help 880
Bashaw Golf and Country Club in Central Alberta
requires a GENERAL MANAGERfor our 9 hole course that
includes a newly renovated clubhouse and seasonal/
day use campground.The successful applicant must be self-managing,
have strong organizational skills, customer service ex-perience and be capable of managing the overall per-formance of all operations. Golf experience is not nec-
essary, but would be a considerable asset. The
club is prepared to offer a competitive compensation
package in accordance with previous experience and education. Please
email your cover letter with resume to both bashaw-
double shoot, 7.5” spacing, rubber packer wheels. All new discs, bearings, air
hoses. Shedded& unused for 3 seasons.
$60,000 obo. 403-784-3633or 403-304-2266
RIBSTONE COLONYCorral panels, windbreak-
ers, bale feeders, calf sheds, 780-806-3694
Farm CustomWork 2080
CUSTOM TUBGRINDING
Truck mount grinderw/550 HP.
Call Nolan 403-357-9674
For Rent#3000 - #3200
Acreages/Farms ..............3010Houses/Duplexes ............3020Condos/Townhouses........3030Manufactured Homes ......3040Four Plexes/Six Plexes ....3050Suites ..............................3060Cottages/Seasonal ..........3070Roommates Wanted ........3080Rooms for Rent................3090Motels/Hotels ..................3100Offices ..............................3110Stores/Commercial ..........3120Industrial ..........................3130Warehouse Space............3140Garage Space..................3150Storage Space ................3160Land ................................3170Pasture ............................3180Mobile Lot ........................3190Misc. for Rent ..................3200
Wanted to Rent#3250 - #3390
Acreages/Farms ..............3255Houses/Duplexes ............3260Suites ..............................3270Rooms..............................3280Manufactured Homes ......3290Housesitting Wanted ........3300Garage Space..................3310Storage Space ................3320Stores/Commercial ..........3330Office Space ....................3340Industrial ..........................3350Warehouse Space............3360Resorts & Cottages..........3370Pasture/Land....................3380Mobile Lot ........................3390
MobileLot 3190
PADS $450/mo.Brand new park in Lacombe.
Spec Mobiles. 3 Bdrm.,2 bath. As Low as $75,000. Down payment $4000. Call at anytime. 403-588-8820
Real Estate#4000 - #4190
Realtors & Services..........4010Houses for Sale................4020Houses Wanted................4030Condos/Townhouses ........4040Acreages ..........................4050Acreages Wanted ............4060Farms/Land ......................4070Farms/Land Wanted ........4080Manufactured/Mobile Homes ..................4090Income Property ..............4100Commercial Property ......4110Industrial Property ............4120Cottages/Resort Property ..4130Businesses for Sale..........4140Buildings for Sale ............4150Lots for Sale ....................4160Out of Town Property ......4170Investment Opportunities ..4180Mortgages Bought/Sold....4190
Black Press Creative is accepting appplications for a full time position for a Graphic Artist based in Red Deer. Working in a high volume, fast paced environment, the successful candidate will be responsible for the ad building, designing, and processing the ads, as well as the design and layout of special sections and trade papers. They must possess a positive attitude, strong work ethic, keen eye for detail and be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
MAC based Adobe InDesign
and Adobe Creative Suite are defi nite assets. Forward resumes stating “Graphic Artist” by December 31, 2014.
Bashaw Golf and Country Club in Central Alberta requires a
GENERAL MANAGER for our 9 hole course that includes a newly renovated clubhouse and seasonal/day use campground.
The successful applicant must be self-managing, have strong organization skills, customer service experience and be capable of managing the overall performance of all operations. Golf experience is not necessary, but would be a considerable asset.
The club is prepared to offer a competitive compensation package in accordance with previous experience and education.
Please email your cover letter with resume to both [email protected] and to the President of the Board [email protected] no later than Friday, January 2, 2015.
To see more details about our club please visit our website at www.bashawgolf.com. We thank everyone in advance for their interest in this opportunity. Please be aware that only the short listed candidates will be contacted for further consideration for this position.
Habitat for Humanity Red Deer is accepting applications from interested and qualified candidates for the position of Executive Director. The position is a permanent full time engagement.
Habitat for Humanity Red Deer is a non-profit organization working toward a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live. Our mission is to mobilize volunteers and community partners to build affordable housing and promote homeownership as a means to breaking the cycle of poverty.
Habitat for Humanity Red Deer is one of 69 Canadian affiliates and is a member of Habitat for Humanity International, which has built, rehabilitated, repaired, or improved more than 400,000 homes worldwide, providing shelter for more than 2 million people since 1976.
As Executive Director you will be responsible for the leadership, general management of the Corporation and act as key advisor to the Board. As the senior appointed official, you will oversee and coordinate the day-to-day administration of the organization, manage the preparation of the corporate budget, and exercise financial control for all departments including the Restore. You will also attend Board meetings, make policy, service-level, and long-range/strategic/business planning recommendations, and communicate and facilitate the implementation of Board decisions. In addition to overseeing and monitoring legislative compliance and providing sound fiscal management, you will maintain an environment of positive public relations, both internally and externally, in order to foster public respect and confidence in the organization.
Able to think and act strategically within a political and community service environment. You have experience (with three years in a supervisory or management role working with volunteers in for-profit and/ or not-for-profit environments. This includes expertise in fundraising, working with boards, committees, and volunteers, and building consensus to establish effective relationships with multiple stakeholders.
Your resume, with cover letter, must be submitted by email only no later than 4:00 p.m. Monday, January 5, 2015. Reply by email to [email protected]
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates chosen to be interviewed will be contacted.
Executive Director
16 Lacombe Express Thursday, December 25, 2014
403-782-6200403-782-6200 Open Daily until 9pmOpen Daily until 9pm www.centralab.coopwww.centralab.coop
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