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LACOMBE RVwww.lacomberv.com
www.heritagechrysler.comHERITAGE CCCCCCCHHHHHHHRRRRRYYYYYYSSSSSSLLLLLEEEEER JEEP 4450 - HWY 12E • Lacombe, AB 403.782.2277444003.782.2277*Prices do not include doc/tire/amvic fee or gst. Vehicles not exactly as shown. See dealer for full details.
DVD, AUTO,HEATED SEATS, POWER SEAT!
Now
2013 DODGE2013 DODGEJOURNEY SXTJOURNEY SXT
Was $32,410
LT386
$24,999$24,999
2014 JEEP WRANGLER 2014 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED SPORT UNLIMITED SPORT
MILESTONE: Local man graduates in June after returning to high school decades later – PG 3
EXPRESSION: Central Alberta painter Sonja Zacharias shares work via a new exhibit – PG 15
www.lacombeexpress.com THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 2014
GENEROSITY: Community steps up to support family of boy diagnosed with leukemia – PG 8
A LOT OF LIVIN’ – The King himself made a brief appearance at the fi fth annual LAPA gala fundraiser last weekend as part of interactive char-acter comedian Gery Schubert’s performance. Brian Vossen/Lacombe Express
LONGTIME LEARNER – Warren Kreway recently passed his diploma exams and has fulfi lled all the requirements to graduate from Grade 12. In June, he will participate in the graduation ceremony at Lacombe Composite High School. Brian Vossen/Lacombe Express
Man returns to school decades later to graduateLacombe’s Warren Kreway will be graduating with his classmates this June
We are proud to present nationally acclaimed Jane Iredale make-up artist
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WATCH Ruben in action & on the big screenExperience your own make over with our team
Pre-book your Mini Spa Session | Healthy Spa Cuisine providedComplimentary glass of WINE!
Please RSVP to reserve you ticket!$35 or $60 with Mini Spa Treatment403.783.2999 | www.altitudelaserspa.ca*A portion of all ticket sales will be donated to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
2014 Property Assessment NoticesYour Property Assessment Notices have been mailed out.Property Assessment notices are being mailed out
on March 14, 2014. If you have not received your
Assessment Notice by March 21, 2014 please
contact the City of Lacombe Tax Department.
The Property Assessment Notices show the details
of your assessment and the assessed value of your
property for 2014 and 2013. Along with your notice
you will receive an informational brochure to help
answer questions about the property assessment
process.
For Information Contact:Marc Perreault
City of Lacombe Property Tax Coordinator
Phone: 403.782.1257
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Lacombe Greenway – 9:30amPonoka Tim Horton’s – 10am
IMAXIMAX TheatreTheatre
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ROBOTS READY – A brief presentation was held at Lacombe Composite High School last week to recognize the United Robotics of Lacombe (URL) robotics team who will be leaving for Anaheim, California in April to compete at the VEX Robotics World Championship. Back row from left are MLA Rod Fox, Coach Steve Schultz, Coach Mike Fleming and MP Blaine Calkins. Front row from left are Coach Rod Nagata, Co-Captain Curtis Woods, Co-Captain EJ Aquino and Coach Warren Kreway. Brian Vossen/Lacombe Express
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A copy of the proposed By-laws and all public documents applicable to the proposed By-law may be
inspected at the Town Office during regular office hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mondays to Fridays.
The Town Council will hold a Public Hearing in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Office, 5018
Waghorn Street, Blackfalds, on Tuesday, March 25, 2014 commencing at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of
receiving comments from any interested parties on the proposed By-Law amendments and the proposed
Area Structure Plan.
Any person present at the Public Hearing wishing to make a presentation will be given the opportunity to do
so. If unable to attend the Hearing, a person can submit written comments to the Town Office. Such comments must be received by the Town no later than 3:00 p.m. on the day of the Hearing.
For further information, please contact the undersigned at (403) 885-6237.
Terry Topolnitsky
Planning and Development Officer
Council of the Town of Blackfalds has given first reading to By-law No. 1174/14, the purpose is to adopt the
Area Structure Plan; and to By-Law No. 1175/14 for the purpose of amending the Land Use By-law. The
map below shows the land included in the Area Structure Plan and the proposed uses with the amendments
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Beets to lower blood pressure and boost amourBeets are a traditional
vegetable in eastern and
central Europe and India.
Fortunately, beets are
easily grown most of the
year, have long storability
and adapt to a wide variety
of climates.
The medicinal value of
beets dates back to early
times. Hippocrates, the Fa-
ther of Medicine, recom-
mended beets for binding
wounds, blood cleansing
and digestive problems.
The goddess of love, Aphro-
dite, believed her romantic
power was due to beetroot,
possibly the reason that
beetroot is pictured on the
brothel walls of ancient
Rome. But there’s more to
beets than helping Romans
revel in sex.
Dr. Amrita Ahluwalia,
professor of vascular phar-
macology at England’s
London School of Medi-
cine, is author of a unique
study. He reports in the U.S.
Journal Hypertension that
those who drank beetroot
juice showed a decrease in
blood pressure within 24
hours. A previous study
reported that people who
drank a pint of beetroot
juice showed a decrease in
blood pressure even when
their blood pressure was
normal! For years we’ve
known that nitrate decreas-
es hypertension. Ahluwalia
says that beets are high in
inorganic nitrate which,
when eaten, is changed into
the gas, nitric oxide (NO).
Nitric oxide causes blood
vessels to relax resulting in
lowered blood pressure.
Another study, reported
in the Journal of Applied
Psychology, involved men
aged 19 to 38 who drank a
big glass of beetroot daily
for six days before exercise
tests such as bicycling. Re-
searchers at the University
of Exeter in England proved
that drinking beetroot juice
boosts stamina and helps
people exercise up to 16%
longer. In fact the study
suggests that the effect is
greater than that achieved
by regular exercising.
Professor Andy Jones,
an advisor to England’s top
athletes, says, “We were
amazed by the effects of
beetroot juice on oxygen
uptake because these ef-
fects cannot be achieved by
any other known means,
including training.” Now,
here is an entrepreneur’s
dream for giving McDon-
ald’s competition and may-
be making zillions of dol-
lars, beetrootburgers.
Professor Garry Duthie,
at the Rowett Research
Institute of Nutrition
and Health, says that pro-
cessed, convenient high fat
foods increase every year
in Scotland. This ‘bad fat’,
he adds, undergoes oxida-
tion in the stomach where
it is transformed into toxic
compounds and absorbed
into the body. It is linked to
cancer and heart disease.
Duthie’s research shows
that a combination of tur-
key and beetroot, which
contains antioxidant com-
pounds, stops the oxida-
tion of bad fats. Besides,
he says, this combination
tastes good and looks like
a normal burger. So far
no one has produced a
commercial beetrootburg-
er. But now a U.S. company
has developed ‘superbeets’,
concentrated organic beet-
root crystals, that pack a
powerful punch.
Just one teaspoon of
this concentrate mixed
with four ounces of water
gives you the no power of
three beets for a fraction
of the cost. For instance,
millions of people suffer
from arthritis. Superbeets
provide the NO to improve
circulation, decrease nerve
irritation and infl amma-
tion in joints. More nitric
oxide also aids asthma pa-
tients as NvO calms the im-
mune system and relaxes
airways. Studies show that
nitric oxide, by increasing
blood fl ow, helps fi ght the
complications of Type 2
diabetes. More blood fl ow
helps relieve the pressure
of glaucoma and kidney
disease. As well it’s been
shown that levels of NO are
lower in depressed people.
A saliva measurement is
available with superbeets
to monitor the amount of
increased NO being pro-
duced. Some people using
superbeets will notice a
pink-red urine, an indica-
tion that cardiovascular
health has improved.
See the web site www.doc-giff.com.
Dr. Gifford
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Horoscope
Romance is on your mind,
Aries. That’s because you
met a wonderful person and
are interested in seeing where
this relationship may go.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21You feel artistically inspired this week, Taurus. Use this
inspiration to pursue an array of projects, whether you want to dabble in photography or make home improvements.
ARIESMar 21/Apr 20
TAURUSApr 21/May 21
Seeing a happy couple
together inspires thoughts of
a romantic nature, Gemini.
Consider taking a budding
relationship to a new level.
Cancer, you aspire to learn
a new skill or take on a new
project this week. Forge ahead
with this idea, which allows
you to meet new people and
learn some interesting things.
GEMINIMay 22/Jun 21
CANCERJun 22/Jul 22
Love, romance and marriage
are on your mind, Leo. Work
on strengthening an existing
relationship or heighten
your efforts to fi nd a special
someone.
Virgo, you may have an
unexpected visitor to contend
with this week. This could
mean a complete overhaul
of your schedule and living
space. It’s time to get to work.
LEOJul 23/Aug 23
VIRGOAug 24/Sept 22
Your mindset is intense this
week, Libra. Others will fi nd it
very diffi cult to change your
opinion on certain things,
but that does not mean you
should not listen
to their ideas.
Scorpio, be prepared for a
busy week that gives your
bank account a boost.
Expect to begin a new work
assignment that requires a lot
of creative energy.
LIBRASept 23/Oct 23
SCORPIOOct 24/Nov 22
Sagittarius, you’re interested
in promoting personal health
this week. Your research may
extend into holistic treatments
as well as more traditional
alternatives.
Vist some bookstores this
week, Capricorn. This will
indulge your need to absorb
information this week. Don’t
overlook the value of the
library on your quest.
SAGITTARIUSNov 23/Dec 21
CAPRICORNDec 22/Jan 20
Aquarius, an encounter
with someone new piques
your intellectual curiosity.
Take some time to gather
some information, and give
yourself time to digest this
information.
Thoughts of a career
change are more prominent
this week, Pisces. It may be a
good time to fi nally act
on those ideas.
AQUARIUSJan 21/Feb 18
PISCESFeb 19/Mar 20
ANSWERCLUES ACROSS 1. Plant anchor 5. 13th Hebrew letter 8. Microelectromechanical
systems 12. Number system base 8 14. Doctors’ group 15. Greenish blue 16. Sent by USPS 18. A Communist 19. Southern swearword 20. Get free 21. North northeast 22. Uncommon
23. Commit anew 26. Lion, goat & serpent 30. Irregularly notched 31. Lessened 32. Constitution Hall ladies 33. Fidelity 34. Mother of pearl 39. Help 42. Arouse passion 44. Avoid 46. About roof of the mouth 47. In a very soft tone 49. Periodic publications
(slang)
50. __kosh b’gosh 51. Rouse from sleep 56. El Dorado High School 57. Golf ball stand 58. Tranquil 59. Pear shaped instrument 60. Anger 61. Raja wives 62. Dashes 63. Cardboard box (abbr.) 64. Human frame (slang) CLUES DOWN 1. Italian capital
2. Organization of C. American States (abbr.)
3. About organ of hearing 4. = to 100 sene 5. Champagne river 6. Improved by critical
editing 7. Amber dessert wine 8. Indian plaid cloth 9. Equalize 10. Guillemot 11. Of sound mind 13. Irish elf 17. Makes tractors
CLUES DOWNCONT. 24. Father 25. Bachelor’s button 26. Vacuum tube 27. Of she 28. Wedding words 29. Em 35. Pie _ __ mode 36. Feline 37. Sandhurst 38. Snakelike fi sh 40. Crackbrained 41. Last course 42. Indicates near 43. Indian given name 44. Ordinal after 7th 45. Young women (Scot.) 47. “Taming of the Shrew” city 48. Luster 49. Confl ate 52. Person of Arabia 53. Lotto 54. Children’s author Blyton 55. “Untouchables” Elliot
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fyifyi Your weekly Community Events Calendar
EVENTSELUES Annual Mock Rock Night
– lip-synching contest starts 6:45 p.m. on March 13 at the ELUES gym. Donations for food bank accepted.
Lacombe Victim Services 12th Annual Comedy Cabaret – at the Lacombe Memorial Centre on March 14. Doors open 6:30 p.m. and entertainment begins at 8 p.m. Tickets available at the Lacombe Police Station for $25 each. To pre-book at table of eight, contact Debbie at 403-782-3279 ext. 152.
Parkland Anglican Church St. Patrick’s Day Beef Supper – Monday, March 17 at Elnora Community Hall. Doors open at 5 p.m. Supper from 5:30 to 7. Adults $10 Children 6-10 $5, preschoolers are free. Come enjoy Irish entertainment, door prizes and basket draws. Con-tact Paddy 403-227-1635, Jean 403-749-2411 or Gwen 403-773-2270 for more information.
Ariene Oberg ‘Full circle: Four Seasons’ – opening recep-tion March 31 from 5 to 9 p.m. at The Gallery on Main.
Kozy Korner Seniors Centre Din-ners – every Tuesday at noon. Kozy Korner Music – every Sunday at 2 p.m. until April 13.
Take a Deep Breath – a full-day workshop about protecting yourself from the hazards of burnout and compassion fatigue. May 6 in Lacombe. Brought to you by the Lacombe Pallia-tive Care Society and Alberta Hospice Palliative Care Associa-tion. For more information call 403-782-45534 or 403-206-9938 or visit www.ahpca.ca.
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 Bar-bershop Chorus is a chorus for males of all ages who love to sing four-part a cappella har-mony. We are a proud member of the Barbershop Harmony
society providing entertainment at seniors’ lodges, hospitals and numerous community and private functions throughout the year. No experience is required, just a love to sing. Join us on Tuesday evening, rehearsals from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Dav-enport Church of Christ (#68 Donlevy Ave.) For information, call David at 403-342-1318 or email [email protected]. Visit www.harmonizers.ca.
The Red Deer Legion Pipe Band is recruiting experienced and inexperienced people from the Central Alberta area, who are interested in joining the Band. Anyone with piping or drum-
ming experience, or if you would like to learn piping or drum-ming, are asked to 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 Blackfalds United Church on Mondays at 9:30. Help make quilts or bring your own quilt/craft to work on. Visit black-faldsunitedchurch.com or call 403-885-4780 for more info.
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.
Lacombe Legion Old Time Dances – Second and Fourth Friday of every month. 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
with live music. $2 Admission. Contact Henry at 403-789-3738.
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.
Drop in Pool Tournament runs 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.
Affrim – providing safe and confi dential support to people
of all sexual orientation, their families and friends. Meet-ings in Lacombe. For more info, contact Marg at 403-782-1887 or Ross at 403-782-3148.
The Lacombe Hospital Auxil-iary meets the fi rst Thursday of every month at 1:30 p.m. in the Education Room at the hospital. New members wel-come. For more information, call Rilla at 403-782-6165.
Imperial Daughters of the Empire is a non-profi t women’s volunteer program that raises money in support of numerous initiatives
supporting educations. Meetings are held on the fourth Tues-day of every month and begin at 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church. 403-782-3923.
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. 403-346-0320.
Writers’ Ink, The Red Deer & District Writers Club has weekly meetings (every Tuesday) in the old farmhouse at Sunny-brook 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 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 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. 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.
Addict in the Family Support Group is a confi dential, profession-ally-facilitated support group. Meetings run every second Thursday at 4920 – 54 St. from 6 to 8 p.m. 403-342-0895.
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City Council DatesLacombe City Council Meetings are open to the public
and all are encouraged to attend. Meeting agendas
are posted online at www.lacombe.ca by 3:00 p.m.
the Friday before every Council Meeting.
The next scheduled Regular Council Meeting dates
and times are: Monday, March 24, 2014 at 5 p.m. Monday, April 7, 2014 at 5 p.m. (Committee Meeting)
Monday, April 14, 2014 at 5 p.m.Monday April 28, 2014 at 5 p.m.
City Page
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
Current to March 6, 2014
Development PermitsPermitted Use Take notice that the following development permits have been approved asPERMITTED USES in that they conform in every respect to the Land Use Bylaw
DATE PERMIT# LOCATION DEVELOPMENT
March 6 61/250.35 5230 45 Street Occupancy Permit
March 6 61/250.36 20 Mackenzie Crescent Single Family Dwelling
What’s New
Public NoticeAdvertise your community
event for free!
Temporary signs can be a great tool to advertise your
upcoming community event. A-Board and portable
signs, temporarily placed across the community, are
a quick and easy way to spread the word about your
event to local and regional residents.
The City of Lacombe off ers a free service to support
community events, and has nine (9) highly visible
locations across the City where temporary signs can be
placed. The City manages the location of temporary
signs to ensure they do not impede sightlines
or visibility for pedestrian and traffi c safety. One
temporary sign is permitted per location for twenty one
(21) days with a maximum of two signs per event. This
provides the opportunity for new advertisements by
continuously making locations available.
To apply for a temporary sign, or to fi nd out more
about this service, please contact the Planning and
Development offi ce at (403)782-1264 or
planner@ lacombe.ca.
There are plenty of open slots available throughout
March, including during Spring Break from March
24-27, 2014. For ice surface rentals or bookings at the
Barnett Arena, please contact Recreation Services at
(403)782-1284.
Arena Ice Time Available
The City of Lacombe is conducting a Municipal Census this
year. For the fi rst time, residents will have the option of
completing the Census questionnaire online. In the week
before April 1, 2014, each household will receive a letter
containing information and a unique PIN on how to
complete their census online at www.lacombe.ca/census.
The census will be available online from 8am on April 1 to
8pm on June 30, 2014.
Any household that does not fi ll out the census online
will then have the opportunity to complete it with an
enumerator at the door. All Census workers will carry
City-issued identifi cation and a letter of introduction. We
would encourage you to confi rm their identifi cation
before you answer questions.
During training, enumerators are instructed on the
importance of ensuring the information being collected
is protected, and that they cannot share this information
with anyone other than Census administrative staff . Each
enumerator signs a statement of non-disclosure to
reinforce these expectations.
Enumerators will begin collecting census data on April
7, 2014, by visiting households that have not responded
online.. The collection continues through April and May,
with follow-up in June. When an enumerator comes to a
residence and fi nds no one home, information will be left
on the door indicating that the worker was there. The
resident can then contact the enumerator to arrange a
convenient time for the census worker to return.
Lacombe is growing, and accurate, up-to-date
population is vital to the City in order to maximize
grants the City receives from the provincial and federal
governments. Many of these grants are calculated on a
per capita basis. We also need to know how the city is
growing, in order to plan for municipal programs and
services now, and for the long term.
It is in our community’s best interest that every individual
be counted by responding to the 2014 Census To be
missed from the census means that the municipality
misses out on much needed grant funds used for service
delivery, as well as the information required to make
informed decisions on the use of these funds.
As Lacombe only receives grants for people identifi ed in
the census, and City staff can only plan and deliver
services for those they know about, it is vital that you
count yourself in. You have so much to gain.
For more information on the 2014 Census, please call
With warmer weather approaching, the City of Lacombe
would like to remind the public that all outdoor rinks
and skating surfaces (lakes and stormwater ponds) are
now closed for the season. Obey all posted signs, and
please keep off the ice.
With the current freeze/thaw cycle, Enforcement
Services would like to remind everyone 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. As well, water dripping from an
awning, eavestrough or other part of a building onto
a public roadway or sidewalk must be removed by the
owner or occupier to prevent ice buildup and causing a
safety hazard.
The City of Lacombe established Echo Energy
in 2013 as a new utility off ering for consumers.
The initiative is simple; we provide power to
local homes and businesses, with the sales
proceeds creating an alternative source of
funding for community projects.
The City does not actually generate any
power; we are acting as an energy retailer. Your
power will continue to be supported by the
same grid as it always has been. Echo Energy
provides customers with electricity rates that
are competitive with the larger energy retailers.
By choosing Echo Energy as your electricity
provider, you are taking an everyday
unavoidable expense that you incur by
simply living your life (e.g. doing laundry
and household chores, using your computer,
watching TV etc.), and using the money spent
on that electricity to empower and enhance
your community.
Net proceeds from energy sales are deposited
directly into the Echo Lacombe Community
Fund, established to provide funding support
for projects dedicated to improving the quality
of life within our community. The fund is managed by the
Red Deer and District Community Foundation, and a board
made up of local citizens directs the fund.
Echo Lacombe will fund a wide variety community based
projects. Local groups can apply for grants to support
initiatives that benefi t Lacombe in the areas of ecology,
history, culture and future opportunities.
While Echo Energy has been established as a revenue-
generating business to support community initiatives,
we are also committed to maintaining competitive utility
rates. To accomplish this, Echo Energy has partnered with
Utilitynet, which has been providing energy management
solutions to Albertans for over 30 years. They provide
Lacombe with an effi cient and eff ective administration and
processing system, which allows us to keep our costs down
and pass more savings on to you.
Another way we keep our rates competitive is through
paperless billing. Your account statement is emailed to you
on a monthly basis. All payments are made through pre-
authorized arrangements. No security deposit is required
for residents within the City of Lacombe and Lacombe
County. We also off er a special lower rate for seniors.
Best of all, you are not locked into a contract. You will have
an agreement securing a rate for a three year period, which
you may cancel at any time with 10 days advance notice.
There are no cancellation fees and no impact to your
service if you choose to cancel.
If you have signed a contract with another energy retailer,
you still can switch over, but you should check the terms of
your contract, as some retailers may have a penalty or early
exit fee if you cancel before your contract expiry date.
If you have a long-term fi xed contract, we encourage you
to honour the contract commitments. When your contract
expires, we hope you will consider switching. However,
some of our customers have found it economically
profi table to pay the penalty, as they saved more in a short
period of time based on our lower energy rates.
If you want to give back to your community, and would like
your hard-earned dollars to stay in the local area, signing up
for Echo Energy provides you with the opportunity to help
build a better Lacombe. Call (403) 314-2107, or go to
www.echoenergy.ca, click on the Sign Up tab,
and fi ll in the required fi elds on the application form.
Switching to Echo Energy is easy and will not interrupt
your electricity service.
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An exhibition of Alberta’s hottest motorcycles airbrushed into rolling works of art
while you enjoy cool craft beers, crisp wines and “road worthy” appetizers.
Friday, April 25th, 2014 LLacombe Memorial Centre
5214—50 Ave, Lacombe, AB 5pm—8pm
Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at the door (includes the Encore Art Show & Sale)
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Alcohol has been part of
human culture since its eu-
phoric properties were fi rst
experienced.
That occasion was no
doubt an accident but the
propensity of alcohol to
induce visions, and the
simplistic interpretation of
those visions as spiritual
guidance, led to its adop-
tion for that purpose by
many different cultures.
It is still used for that
purpose by some segments
of some cultures. However,
in ‘advanced’ societies it is
more commonly employed
in gatherings or celebra-
tions as exemplifi ed by the
‘wassail’ songs of Christ-
mas.
The wassail beverage
may be ‘Adam’s ale’ for
abstainers; for others it
is almost exclusively the
product of fermentation
of products as widely var-
ied as mares milk (‘Kumys’
or ‘Airag’) in Mongolia,
agave (tequila and mes-
cal) in Mexico, sugar cane
(rum) in the Caribbean,
rice (sake) in the Orient
or fruits and cereal grains
(whisky) in Europe and
America.
In the song “Here we
come a-wassailing among
the leaves so green,” the
drink was cider, and the
singers would wander
through the apple orchard,
bowl of apple cider in hand,
blessing the trees and ex-
horting them to even great-
er production.
Earlier in days of the
Norse the drink was mead,
the product of fermented
honey. There is archeo-
logical evidence honey was
part of the earliest known
fermentation, roughly
11,000 years ago, while
written references to mead
date back about 4,000 years.
The fi rst opportunity
to explore this product in
Central Alberta came in
1913 when apiculture was
added to the role of the La-
combe Experiment Station.
Bill Cranna was an early
beekeeper. Bees were over-
wintered in 1914 (in the
basement of the new offi ce
building) and by 1918 there
were seven colonies with
average yields ranging up
to 120 lbs per hive.
The enterprise expanded
and by 1930 and 40 hives
were overwintered success-
fully.
The best production year
was 1934 with an average
of 217 lbs produced from
34 hives. The record for a
single hive was 348 lbs.
The storage of quantities
of honey was required to
provide food for the over-
wintering colonies. On one
occasion the honey fer-
mented – a serendipitous
accident -- and the beekeep-
er in testing the product be-
fore use discovered it had
unexpected ‘cares be gone’
properties.
A product of such excel-
lence could not be kept se-
cret and as demand grew
he had to investigate tech-
niques for initiating and
managing the fermenta-
tion process. Needless to
say there were many fellow
employees who applauded
and enjoyed his efforts but
records for the station re-
vealed this experiment was
never covered by a duly au-
thorized project.
Indeed it appeared that
the station boss, an abstain-
er, was kept in ignorance of
the whole affair.
When this beekeeper
retired he took his recipe
with him. His successor
Joe Lahiff did not savour
this product until two years
later when he discovered
two well-aged bottles while
cleaning out the bee house.
Only after sampling the
contents did he appreciate
the great expectations that
had accompanied his initial
employment. Apiculture
was discontinued in 1939.
Local beekeepers viewed
that as a retrograde step
but none lamented its pass-
ing more than those who
had savoured the product
that had helped to lighten
the winter months.
Memories of this episode
encouraged the lads em-
ployed in the dairy barn in
1948 to explore the feasibil-
ity of producing corn ‘lik-
ker’. They had not failed
to notice the fragrant aro-
mas wafting from the corn
silage as it was fed during
the winter. By springtime
the residue that remained
at the bottom of the empty
silo smelled particularly
enticing.
Perhaps if fi ltered and
distilled that residue might
be akin to the rum pro-
duced from sugar cane?
To test the theory a fi lter
in the form of an unglazed
Medalta clay crock was
sealed and placed at the
bottom of the silo prior to
fi lling the following June.
Enthusiasm for this proj-
ect dwindled over winter
but the jug was heavy when
retrieved 11 months later.
The aroma met expecta-
tions but, alas, the promot-
ers of the project had left
for greener pastures and
there were no volunteers to
sample the contents. Short-
ly thereafter all temptation
to repeat the experiment
was removed by the change
in research focus from
dairy to beef cattle and the
dairy barn was demolished
in 1949.
The history of alcohol in Lacombe
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PAINTING DISCOVERY – Painter Sonja Zacharias, seen here among examples of her work, said she is always dis-covering new things through water-colour painting. Zacharias’ display ‘The Inner Journey Through Landscape’ is on display at The Gallery on Main. Brian Vossen/Lacombe Express
Creating art a magical experience for Clive artist
16 Lacombe Express Thursday, March 13, 2014ARTS & LEISURE
The benefi ts of using zest from citrus fruits
BUILDING SKILLS – Brianna Ericson gets some coaching from adjudicator Alycia Au dur-ing a strings session at the Lacombe Music Festival on Tuesday at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church. Brian Vossen/Lacombe Express
There are obviously many benefi ts
gained from using the freshest of ingre-
dients possible when cooking, and using
the zest from citrus fruits is no exception.
Whether you are using limes, lemons, or-
anges, or grapefruit, the zest from these
fruits will not only add an abundance of
fl avour as an ingredient, but also create a
decorative garnish if you choose.
I will always remember eating peeled
oranges as a child and they still had large
pieces of the white part of the peel at-
tached to them and tasted very bitter. This
is normal. The pale underside of the peel
of any citrus is called the pith. It is always
more bitter tasting than the fl esh of the
fruit or the outer coloured part of the peel,
called the zest.
There are many ways to include zest as
an ingredient. A seafood dish, for example,
will always benefi t from the addition of
lemon zest. Lemon and seafood are a clas-
sic combination. Limes are often used in
salsas and Mexican cooking so their zest
will also enhance many of these types of
recipes. Basically a rule of thumb would
be to use zest in any recipe that already
has citrus juice as an ingredient. This be-
ing said, the fl avour of an orange chicken
stir-fry will taste more complete with addi-
tion of orange zest added as an ingredient
in the recipe or as a garnish on top of the
fi nished dish. Also zest will compliment
many desserts as well. Imagine a piece of
spiced pumpkin cake topped with a dollop
of whipped cream, delicate curls of bright
yellow lemon zest, a vibrant green mint
leaf, and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
As a garnish, zest will brighten up the
appearance of the fi nal plating of your
recipe, but should almost always be mar-
ried up with other contrasting colours. In
the cake example above we paired the yel-
low lemon zest with a green mint leaf and
the warm rusty colour of cinnamon. For
the orange chicken stir-fry I mentioned,
use the orange zest, but maybe some thin
diagonal slices of green onion as well.
Your imagination is your playground in
the kitchen and you should experiment as
much as possible to bring enjoyment and
attractiveness to the table.
There are basically three ways to remove
zest from citrus fruits. Using a knife is one
of them but it is not the most effective way,
as you always run more of a risk of remov-
ing the bitter white pith as well. You are
better off using a micro-plane grater or a
zester.
Micro-plane graters are the ones being
used most on TV cooking shows lately.
They are small, long graters with very fi ne
teeth. When placed across the top of a bowl
and the citrus fruit is rubbed on it, the
bowl will capture the fi ne gratings of the
zest. The downside of using one of these
graters is that one always runs the risk of
grating too far and getting the white bitter
pith as well.
I fi nd zesters are a much better tool. It is
a small handheld tool that has fi ve little cir-
cular blades at one end. When it is dragged
across a citrus fruit from top to bottom,
it produces beautiful curls of zest while
leaving the bitter pith behind. The obvi-
ous benefi t of using a zester is for the long
curls that are perfect for garnishing. The
downside however, would be that if using
zest as an ingredient you would then have
a second step of chopping. If you currently
do not own either tool, I would recommend
buying a zester instead of a grater. The
zester is less expensive, gives you garnish-
ing versatility and chances are if you are
cooking, you already have a knife and cut-
ting board out, so chopping the zest for an
ingredient is not as much of a chore as you
may fi rst think.
Whichever tool you choose, please re-
member that you usually get what you pay
for. Don’t expect a zester purchased for
one dollar to work very well. Buying pre-
mium kitchen tools are an investment into
the health and enjoyment of home cooked
meals. When taken care of properly they
will last you a lifetime and thus be well
worth the money you paid.
Chef Dez is a food columnist, culinary instruc-tor and cookbook author. Visit him at www.chef-dez.com.
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Special RDSOconcert this month
Emmy and Grammy
award-winning Tenor Ben
Heppner, one of the great-
est heroic tenors to be seen
and heard in generations,
will be joining the Red Deer
Symphony Orchestra on
stage for a special perfor-
mance on March 26 at 7:30
p.m. at the Red Deer Col-
lege Arts Centre.
In addition to operatic fa-
vourites such as Puccini’s
Nessun Dorma, a variety of
repertoire will be offered.
The program will open
with solo repertoire with
a pianist, featuring works
by Schumann, Britten and
Liszt. The full orchestra
will join Heppner in the
second half for favourites
by Haydn, Noël Coward,
and more.
Attendees are encour-
aged to arrive early in or-
der to enjoy a pre-concert
champagne reception.
There will also be a post-
concert dessert reception,
provided by the Black
Knight Inn’s renowned
chef.
“This special perfor-
mance allows us to meet
our patrons’ demands for
more concerts in our sea-
son, and work with an in-
ternationally acclaimed
guest artist,” said Execu-
tive Director Melody McK-
night.
Heppner currently hosts
‘Saturday afternoon at the
Opera’ on CBC.
Many of his greatest por-
trayals have been revealed
in new productions at The
Metropolitan Opera.
Tickets for this concert
are available through the
Black Knight Ticket Cen-
tre, 2929 - 50th Ave. Charge
by phone: 403-755-6626 or
1-800-661-8793, or online at
www.bkticketcentre.ca.
Gala tickets are $150, or
$125 for RDSO Main Series
subscribers.
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Historical Society’s ANNUAL
GENERAL MEETINGGENERAL MEETING Will be held at 7 PM7 PM
on THURSDAY THURSDAY March 20March 20th, 2014at the FLATIRON FLATIRON
MUSEUMMUSEUM in Lacombe
We invite anyone interested in history and supporting their local Museums to attend. Come and learn about the Society’s plans for 2014. Membership in the society supports the operation of 3 local Museums in Lacombe; The Michener House Museum & Archives, The Flatiron Museum, and the Blacksmith Shop Museum. For more information please call (403) 782-3933 / (403) 755-6935 or visit us online www.mhma3.blogspot.ca
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BALL’S UP – Callie Braun delivers a serve in the semi-fi nal game at the Lacombe Lithium home tournament on March 8. Lithium won the semi-fi nal in two straight sets, but lost 15-13 in the fi nal set of the championship, fi nishing with silver. Brian Vossen/Lacombe Express
“THEY ARE A PRETTY CLOSE-KNIT GROUP OF GIRLS, SO THEY
PLAY WELL FOR EACH OTHER. AND THE
FUNDAMENTALS ARE PRETTY STRONG IN SERVING THE BALL, PASSING THE BALL
AND SERVE RECEIVE OVERALL.”
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Lacombe Lithium takes silver at home tournamentVolleyball club to wrap up season with a showdown in Okotoks
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CHAMPIONS AGAIN – After taking the Wolf Creek Public School Basketball Championship, the Father Lacombe Saints continued their undefeated season to take the Central Western Alberta Junior High Athletic Association (CWAJHAA) championship as well. From back left are Coaches Joselito Soco and Lisa Koropczak, along with players Kerby Soco and John Rick Tubungeanua. In the middle row from left are Nick Harper, Matthew VanDamme, Daniel Theoret, Chance Watts, Evan Standish and Carson Braat. In front from left are Cale Hamelin and James Wood. Brian Vossen/Lacombe Express
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HOMES & LIVING
I am currently selling some
property and am again learning
about what others may see when
viewing, even with my experi-
enced eye it is easy to overlook
some obvious fl aws and it is in-
teresting to look at my property
through the eyes of buyers.
My realtor has given me some
interesting feedback on why
properties may remain on the
market longer than others. If
you are considering selling your
home these may be some helpful
hints for you to employ.
Sight and scent are the fi rst
things to attract new buyers. Be
careful of pet smells and don’t go
overboard with air fresheners.
Both of these things can turn off
a potential sale. Make sure the
home is well lit and airy, fresh air
and light are intoxicating to peo-
ple and will give them the sense
of home. The old tip of baking
bread or having something sa-
vory in the oven is priceless and
it really works.
Take a look at the ‘neighbour-
hood’, the parts that surround
your home should be clean and
uncluttered.
If you have the guts, you may
want to ask your neighbour to
clean up their yard in anticipa-
tion of your listing. Often sales
can be thwarted by a messy neigh-
bour. Check the back lane of your
home and make sure it looks tidy
as well. People will drive around
the neighbourhood long before
they decide to look inside a home.
Clean your home! Many homes
I visit show wear and tear which
is to be expected.
I am horrifi ed by some real
estate photos I see with clutter
on bathroom counters and many
personal effects strewn about.
Personal items need to be tucked
away and your house should
be spotless. Windows should be
cleaned to allow the light in and
even your own furniture should
be cleaned and polished.
Even though they aren’t buy-
ing your personal possessions,
they show as part of the home
and are subconsciously integrat-
ed into the buying process.
Show it off. Set your table in its
Sunday best and have the candles
lit in all the right places. People
buy on emotion and you can in-
voke a feeling of care and comfort
by staging your home to look its
best.
Professional stagers are avail-
able to help you dress up your
house if you are unsure about
how to show off your homes best
assets, if your home shows signs
of clutter and chaos the prospec-
tive buyers will feel that when
they enter and it will negatively
impact their emotional buying
decision.
Many people cannot visualize
and are making decisions based
on what they actually see. If you
have a burnt out light bulb in
a high foyer they immediately
imagine how much effort it will
be to climb up a ladder and re-
place the bulb. If that bulb is not
burnt out the attention will be
on the beautiful light fi xture in-
stead. It is as simple as that one
detail, a dripping faucet will send
a purchasers mind racing ahead
to calling a plumber and that can
be added stress on a buyer, right
there you may have lost the mag-
ic they could have seen in your
home.
Selling your home is a bit of a
magic show and while you don’t
necessarily need to make drastic
and costly changes to sell it, these
tips will hopefully assist you.
Kim Meckler is an interior designer in Red Deer with Carpet Colour Cen-tre.
Tips to make your home more sellable Kim
M E C K L E R
MARVELLING AT MARBLE – This exquisitely built Broder Homes & Developments show home in Lacombe showcases high ceilings that make the kitchen appear even more magnifi cent with its marble counter tops and tiled backsplashes. Jenna Swan/ Lacombe Express
Companions 58WOULD like to meet hon-est sincere gentleman over 70. Must be outgoing, fun loving, like to travel and like the outdoors, in fair health in Red Deer area. Reply to Box 1081, c/o RED DEER ADVOCATE, 2950 Bremner Ave., Red Deer, AB T4R 1M9
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
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
STAIR MANUFACTURERReq’s F/T workers to build
stairs in Red Deer shop. MUST HAVE basic car-
pentry skills. Salary based on skill level. Benefi ts
PICKER OPERATORS & BED TRUCK DRIVERS for Branch and Winter
Camp Jobs. Experience preferred, willing to train. Competitive Wages and Benefi ts. Fax resume to (403) 783-3011 or e-mail hr@calnashtrucking. com www.calnashtrucking.com
No phone calls please. Only individuals selected
for an interview will be contacted.
Misc.Help 880ACADEMIC Express
ADULT EDUCATION AND TRAINING
SPRING START
• Community Support Worker Program
• Women in the Trades Program
• Math and Science for the Trades Program
• GED Preparation
Gov’t of Alberta Funding may be available.
403-340-1930www.academicexpress.ca
Looking for reliable newspaper carrier for 1 day per week
Items to Buy/Sell ................. 1500-1940Agricultural .......................... 2000-2210For Rent ............................... 3000-3200Wanted to Rent....................3250-3390Real Estate ...........................4000-4190
Open House Directory ....... 4200-4310Financial ..............................4400-4430Transportation ....................5000-5240Legal/Public Notices .........6000-9000
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Children'sItems 1580
BABY BULLET food processor. Includes all attachments, storage
containers, instructional manual. Mint condition. $30. Call (403) 342-7908
Tools 1640DRILL press with stand,
ITC 5 spd. $75; Belt sander, Superior 6”,
$35. 403-782-6050
Firewood 1660AFFORDABLE
Homestead FirewoodSpruce & Pine - Split
7 days/wk. 403-304-6472
DRY Pine or Poplar. Also dry Pine in 25 lb. bundles, stored undercover, ideal for camping or resale. Call 403-729-2594 for prices
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. / Delivery. Lyle 403-783-2275
HouseholdFurnishings1720
2 BOOKSHELVES,$25 each.
QUEEN BED w/headboard & 2 night stands, $200.
Round kitchen table, $100.Call 403-318-9840
Misc. forSale 1760
6 LAMINATED shelving boards 5/8” thick x 16”w, various lengths, all $40; 2 boxes of nails, all lengths,
box of electrical items $3/box; desk top fan 3 spd
$10; 25 legal offi ce fi le holders $10; deer antler mount on shield $60; 3 stacking chairs, metal
frames $8/ea, ice pick cus-tom made for ice fi shing
$47 403-314-2026
Misc. forSale 1760
CLOTHING/FABRIC steamer. Conair Model
GS5RC. Includes all attachments & instruction manual. Mint condition. $30. Call (403) 342-7908
OfficeSupplies 1800PRINTER scanner Sharpe
AL1551CS $100 403-782-1437
SportingGoods 1860GOLF bag, men’s large. as new. $25. 403-782-6050
GOLF CART trailer, tilting $200. 403-782-6050
MARTIN-SUMMIT II com-pound bow plus Sight 6 arrows, glove, arm band, adjustable draw weight 35-50, draw length 27”, $100 obo 403-755-2760
has on offer yearling and2 year old Gelbvieh Bulls.
We have been selling reputable bulls for 15 years
Chuck 403-854-6270
Livestock 2100LIMOUSIN Bulls Polled Red and black two year olds and yearlings. Semen tested. Combest Limousin Farm. (403)742-5211
PUREBRED red and black Angus bulls. 1 and 2 year
olds. Semen tested and delivered.Vicwin farms
403-784-3517, 403-318-7363.
RED ANGUS BULLSYearlings & 2 year olds.
Quiet disposition. Delivered. Cripps Cattle Company
403-391-2648
Poultry 2130ORDER NOW For Pick Up
on April 19, 25 or 26. 19 weeks old Isa
Brown laying hens.Linden, AB 403-546-3130
Horses 2140WANTED: all types of
horses. Processing locally in Lacombe weekly.
403-651-5912
Grain, FeedHay 2190
LACOMBE COUNTRY FEED STORE,
Come see us at:4836 45A St. Lacombe, AbPet Food, Horse, Poultry
ALL THE FEED YOUR ANIMALS NEED!
403-782-3333
SMALL Square Hay Bales:1st & 2nd cut.
SMALL Square Straw Bales403-784-2276
TIMOTHY & Brome square bales, great for horses, ap-
prox. 60 lbs. put up dry and covered, $5/bale
Sylvan area. 403-887-2798
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
Suites 30601 BDRM. loft, utils incl..
$625 /mo. + d.d., close to Red Deer college, n/s, no
pets. Avail immed. 403-341-0156, 885-2287
2 BDRM. bsmt. suite, $875 + d.d. Close to Red Deer college, avail immed.
n/s, no pets, utils. incld. 403-341-0156, 885-2287
AVAIL. Apr. 1. Large 1 bdrm. on 3rd fl r w/balcony, new reno’s, 6 appls. $800/mo.
$750 DD. Free water & heat. Close to parks/trails, Call Don (780) 554-2870.
ELNORA, reno’d, 3 bdrm. bsmt., $895/mo. incl. all
utils, immed. 403-348-6594
MobileLot 3190
PADS $450/mo.Brand new park in Lacombe.
Spec Mobiles. 3 Bdrm.,2 bath. As Low as $75,000. Down payment $4000. Call at anytime. 403-588-8820
Real Estate#4000 - #4190
Realtors & Services..........4010Houses for Sale................4020Houses Wanted................4030Condos/Townhouses ........4040Acreages ..........................4050Acreages Wanted ............4060Farms/Land ......................4070Farms/Land Wanted ........4080Manufactured/Mobile Homes ..................4090Income Property ..............4100Commercial Property ......4110Industrial Property ............4120Cottages/Resort Property ..4130Businesses for Sale..........4140Buildings for Sale ............4150Lots for Sale ....................4160Out of Town Property ......4170Investment Opportunities ..4180Mortgages Bought/Sold....4190
HousesFor Sale 4020
1722 SQ.FT. 2 storey3 bdrm., 2.5 bath,
over-sized dbl. garage.Call Glen 403-588-2231
2 SPEC HOMESReady for your colours.
Can be shown at any time. 10 & 98 MacKenzie Cres. Lacombe. 403-588-8820
CUSTOM BUILTNEW HOMES
by Mason Martin HomesKyle, 403-588-2550
INNISFAIL: New DUPLEX large single att. garage, 2200 sq. ft., 1.5
lots, walkout, infl oor heat, air cond., 2 large decks,
fully dev. up/down & land-scaped, high eff. furnace & water heater. Room for shop. $329,900, No GST.
403-396-3203
MUST SELL1217 sq.ft. duplex.4 bdrm., $184,900.
403-588-2222
HousesFor Sale 4020
MUST SELLNew Home. 1335 sq.ft.
bi-level, 24x23 att. garage.403-588-2550
Condos/Townhouses4040
NEW CONDO1000 sq.ft. 2 bdrm., 2 bath.
$192,000. 403-588-2550
Farms/Land 4070
455 ACRES AGRICULTURAL
land, 12 mi. E. of Ponoka, 1 mi. off pavement, good
surface lease revenue. Inquire with your name
and address to: Box 1079, c/o Red Deer Advocate,
2950 Bremner Ave., Red Deer, Ab T4R 1M9
CommercialProperty 4110
WAREHOUSE for lease/Rent. 1850 sq.ft bay
plus 600 sq. ft. of mezzanine with a 10x15
offi ce on mezzanine and abathroom. 14 ft over headsunshine door. Bathroomand room for a 40 ft trailerand about 3 extra parking
spots outside. asking$2495.00 a month. CallJason at 403.598.7400.
Motorhomes 51002005 TIFFIN Phaeton 40’ diesel pusher 42,000 miles, very good cond 403-729-3242
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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Nordstrom Dental is excited to announce that we are nearing completion of our new offi ce in Rimbey, and are seeking friendly, energetic, and dependable team members for the following positions:
RECEPTIONISTSDENTAL ASSISTANTS (RDA II)
DENTAL HYGIENISTSJANITORS (AFTER HOURS)
Both full time and part time are available for all positions.Please email your resume to Dr. Derek Nordstrom at [email protected]
P/T OR F/T STABLE HELP
WANTED for show horse barnCall 403-392-5040
Is Currently Looking to hire
Bobcat Operators.Offering High Paced Work with Competitive Wages
and Local Job Sites. Applicant Must Have
a Valid Class 3 License with Air.
Experience in Fine Grading and Finishing is a Must.
Knowledge of the Area Would Be an Asset. A Positive Attitude
is a Must.
Please submit Resume with Driver’s Abstract in person to:
All rebates to dealer. GST, taxes and fees extra on sale price and payments. F150 is based on a 24 month lease, cash down will be plus GST and fi rst payment at 1.49% OAC. with 20,000km per year allowed. Superduty is based on a 36 month lease, cash down will be plus GST and fi rst payment at 6.99% OAC with 20,000km per year allowed. Cash options exists. 2014 Escape and Fiesta payments based on 48 month lease, cash down will be plus GST and fi rst payment at 0% OAC and 16,000 kms allowed per year. Based on
approved credit at Ford Credit. In-stock vehicles only. Vehicles may not be exactly as shown. RCL is Ford Credit Red Carpet Lease. KM allowance and lease-end options available. Lacombe Ford is proud to be a full disclosure dealership; see us for details!
YOU’LL SAVE THOUSANDS!Big City Selection. Small Town Professional Service.