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One Central Alberta man is

doing what he can to help

those in need and is en-

couraging others to do the same.

During the last week of Janu-

ary and the fi rst week of Febru-

ary Dr. Bill Hill, a dentist living

just outside Lacombe, visited the

Trinity Dental Clinic near Mon-

rovia, Liberia, West Africa as

part of a two week mission trip

with World Medical Mission, a

subsidiary of Samaritan’s Purse.

While Hill had been on other

mission trips before, mostly with

Health Teams International, this

was his fi rst with World Medical

Mission. He said he got involved

with World Medical Mission

when co-workers told him about

representatives who were looking

for someone to go on a trip not to

Liberia, but Bolivia. When the

Bolivia mission trip fell through,

Hill went to Liberia instead.

Hill said he has been doing

mission trips on and off for the

last nine years and wanted to get

involved with them long before

that. He said there are so many

people in the world that are with-

out basic services, such as simple

dental care and he wanted to do

what he could to help them.

“There is a lot of people out

there and a lot of need. It’s good

to be able to do something to help

when you can.”

Hill went on to say that it is

important to him, as a Chris-

tian, for both the physical and

spiritual needs of people to be

cared for. As such, he is happy to

work with faith-based organiza-

tions like Samaritan’s Purse and

Health Teams International, both

of which Hill said he has a huge

amount of respect for.

“There’s not much use go-

ing to people and giving them a

Gospel message and not helping

with their physical needs as well.

There is no point going and help-

ing with their physical needs and

leaving them spiritually bereft.

So it does both things and that’s

why I like those organizations.”

There is certainly a dire need

for dental care in Liberia. Hill

said he has been told there is a

total of three licensed dentists in

Liberia, a country whose popula-

tion is estimated between three

and a half million and fi ve mil-

lion.

Even if there were more den-

tists in the country, it would still

be diffi cult for most of the popula-

tion to receive care as they could

likely not afford it. About 85% of

Liberia’s population lacks formal

employment.

While Trinity Dental Clinic is

not able to offer services com-

pletely free, it does strive to keep

charges as low as possible, said

Hill. This means that patients are

able to get an extraction for only

a few dollars.

Trinity Dental Clinic is with-

out a permanent resident dentist.

Most of the work is done by a den-

tal therapist, even cases that in

Canada would be referred to an

oral surgeon.

Dental therapists don’t have

the same qualifi cations as den-

tists, but at Trinity Dental Clinic

there is no one else to do the

work, said Hill. Because of this,

the Liberian government allows

the clinic to continue operating

without a permanent dentist but

has dictated that a fully qualifi ed

dentist must visit the clinic every

so often, which is one of the rea-

sons Hill was there.

Trinity Dental Clinic’s lead den-

tal therapist, who Hill knew only

as Eddie, would like to not only be-

come a fully qualifi ed dentist, but

also a oral surgeon, said Hill. He

added that Eddie would also like to

turn the Trinity Dental Clinic into

a school to train more dentists.

Hill said that in the two weeks

he worked in Liberia, he saw two

people with potentially lethal

conditions that had stemmed

from oral health concerns. He

added he has never seen such se-

vere cases before in his life.

“I’ve been in practice for 43

years,” said Hill. “I’ve never seen

anything like that before.”

For Hill, it is important that

people in fi rst world countries

like Canada know what kind of

work groups like Samaritan’s

Purse are doing because they are

the people who can help. He add-

ed that in Canada, it is easy to for-

get that elsewhere in the world,

there are people who do not have

any kind of access to the simple

services that most Canadians

take for granted.

“We are so terribly spoiled and

we have no idea how spoiled we

are,” said Hill. “I don’t see how

we can just stand by and leave

people to suffer.”

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PROVIDING A NEED – Dr. Bill Hill works on a patient with the aid of his dental assistant, Archie, at the Trinity Dental Clinic in Liberia. photo submitted

Local dentist speaks to importance of missions Dr. Bill Hill has life-changing experiences through work in Liberia


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If it ain’t broke, don’t fi x

it. That seemed to be coun-

cil’s rationale when they

decided to go with a more

traditional design, tender,

build approach to the new

Lacombe Police Service

facility rather than the de-

sign/build approach origi-

nally suggested by admin-

istration at their regular

meeting on March 24.

At the request of council,

administration presented

two project briefs to coun-

cil at the meeting.

One following the pro-

posed design/build ap-

proach and the other fol-

lowing the more traditional

approach of design, tender,

build.

Director of Infrastruc-

ture Services Matthew

Goudy then took council

through the pros and cons

of both plans.

During the presentation,

Goudy said that both plans

have merits and either

could achieve great results,

or fail miserably.

“There are a lot of differ-

ent facets to which delivery

model is chosen and I want

to be very explicit that both

can be wildly successful,”

said Goudy.

While Goudy began his

presentation saying that

it was not the goal of ad-

ministration to infl uence

council one way or the

other, council seemed very

convinced by the end of the

presentation that the tradi-

tional method was the way

to go. “I think if adminis-

tration is trying to get us to

be more favourable to the

design, tender, build I think

they’ve done that with this

presentation,” said Coun-

cillor Bill McQuesten.

During the presentation,

Goudy said that the design,

tender, build approach is

the best-known method

for large, well-understood

projects and that the big-

gest advantage of the de-

sign/build process was the

focus on cost and timeline.

While there is more fl ex-

ibility in the design, tender,

build process the project

price has a tendency to go

up as changes are made.

However, Goudy also

stated that the best prod-

uct is more likely to be

achieved through a design,

tender, build process and

that most of the projects

Lacombe has have taken

this approach and have

come in on or near budget

and deadline.

“We have a long history

of success with the design,

tender, build traditional

method both in Alberta

and specifi cally here in La-

combe,” said Goudy. “That

is the method that we have

done 98 per cent of our

projects through and we

have been on-budget and

on time for the vast major-

ity of them.”

For Councillor Peter

Bouwsema, the superior

product to be had from the

traditional method far out-

weighed the con of possible

cost increases. “I am con-

cerned in the design/build

process that pricing is the

ultimate goal,” said Bou-

wsema. “I think our focus

needs to be on a good end

product, period.”

Councillor Reuben Kon-

nik agreed. He added that

while he was not at all in

favour of cost overruns

and didn’t think his fellow

councillors to be either, he

thought the risk was worth

it to avoid possible upgrade

and maintenance costs in

the future and to make sure

the building lasts for the in-

tended lifespan. “At the end

of the day we want the best

possible product. You don’t

get that in the design/build

method,” said Konnik.

Council voted unani-

mously to adopt the tradi-

tional design, tender, build

method for the construc-

tion of the new police sta-

tion.

Furthermore, council

elected to have one of their

own members represent

council on the police fa-

cility design committee.

Konnik nominated Bou-

wsema to represent council

because of his extensive

knowledge of architecture.

Bouwsema received unani-

mous support for the role.

This slight change in

strategy will have some

effect on the deadline for

delivery of the new police

facility. Both strategies had

timelines which saw the

facility in use by 2016, with

the more traditional meth-

od seeing use in September

instead of July.

At a previous meeting,

council voted to move the

future site of the new po-

lice station from the origi-

nally proposed site near

Michener Park to the City’s

current snow dump site

east of Wolf Creek Dr. and

north of 53 Ave. Construc-

tion for the new facility is

slated to begin in 2015 with

completion in 2016.

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Lacombe council moves ahead with new police station


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One suspect is said to be a Caucasian male with short brown hair, jeans, black win-ter coat with orange lining, grey hooded sweater, grey baseball cap and black shoes with white around the soles.

The other suspect is also a Caucasian male with longer dirty blonde hair, grey base-ball cap, white sunglasses with black lenses, grey jacket and dark coloured shoes.

Police are requesting that anyone who can assist in identifying either of the suspects contact Blackfalds RCMP at 403-885-3300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

POLICE WARN PUBLIC OF SCAMS

RCMP continue to receive complaints of extortion by libel from victims within Red Deer and area.

These situations gener-ally involve males being ap-proached online by females who lure them into compro-mising online encounters.

The female suspects then approach their victims again, claiming to have recorded the encounter and threaten-ing to post it online unless they are paid by their vic-tims.

“It’s diffi cult to lay charg-es in cases like this, because these online profi les are fake and often they live in dif-ferent countries,” said Cpl. Sarah Knelsen with Red Deer RCMP.

“Our advice, always, is to use the privacy settings on social media accounts, to be very cautious about whom you befriend online, and to not let anyone – friends or strangers – talk you into doing anything that you wouldn’t want your fam-ily, your employer or your friends to see.”

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people being talked into tak-ing and sharing compromis-ing photos and videos of themselves are on the rise.

“People feel safe using apps such as SnapChat, where they believe their pho-tos are disappearing within seconds,” says Knelsen. “In reality, every time a new technology or a new up-date on existing technology comes along, it is followed by work-arounds by those who want to abuse it.”

RCMP suspect there may be even more instances of this type of extortion, but that victims may be too em-barrassed to report it.

These are relatively new issues, brought on by the popularity of social media, and its ensuing misuse by predators. Before July 2013, there were no reported cas-

es of extortion by libel in Red Deer and area.

“Social media has so many great benefi ts but, as police, we see so many examples of the dark side of it,” says Knelsen. “People need to be aware of two vital things: your online actions do not disappear, and the online world is rife with predators.”

As March is Fraud Preven-tion Month, RCMP would like to remind the public that, as predators continue to fi nd creative ways to victimize trusting people, increased vigilance is necessary.

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The Town of Blackfalds is tak-

ing steps to decrease the number

of false alarms its enforcement

and protective service agencies

are forced to respond to.

At its regular meeting on

March 25, Blackfalds Town

council voted to give fi rst read-

ing to Security Alarm System

Bylaw 1176/14, which puts re-

strictions on what kind of alarm

systems can be installed within

Blackfalds, fees to be applied to

users when a false alarm occurs

and outlines the responsibilities

of alarm users and alarm com-

panies.

In introducing the proposed

bylaw, Chief Administrative

Offi cer Myron Thompson com-

mented on how false alarms are

becoming an increasing problem

not just in Blackfalds but munic-

ipalities across Canada because

of residential and non-residen-

tial alarm systems becoming

more commonplace. Thompson

added that such false alarms

create a burden on Blackfalds

RCMP and fi re departments and

can impede responses to genu-

ine emergencies.

Councillor Dean Wigmore

moved to give the bylaw fi rst

reading, but stated that he also

wanted to make sure the public

was made aware of the bylaw

and given some opportunity

to share their thoughts on the

proposed bylaw, if even in an

informal manner. While a pub-

lic hearing is not necessary for

this bylaw, Wigmore and other

councillors voiced their feelings

that such an opportunity would

be valuable.

“I do see value in having feed-

back, especially on something

like this that could potentially

be a contentious issue,” said

Wigmore. “I think this is a very

responsible bylaw and one that

will be of use to our commu-

nity.”

To that effect, Wigmore also

made a motion to have notice

of the proposed bylaw posted on

the Town of Blackfalds homep-

age as well as the Town’s face-

book page. Both motions were

passed unanimously.

Among the rules regarding

alarm system use in Blackfalds,

the bylaw states that no one may

use any device that automati-

cally dials 911 or any other tele-

phone number used by Black-

falds RCMP or fi re department.

Users are also required to put

alarms out of service when test-

ing or performing maintenance

on them, so as not to cause a

false alarm.

Also included in the bylaw are

fi nes for users whose alarms is-

sue a false alarm. While there

are exceptions outlined in the

bylaw for false alarms acciden-

tally causes by storms lightning

and other such Acts of God, gen-

erally speaking alarm users will

be given one warning after the

bylaw has been passed and then

will receive a fi ne for each false

alarm thereafter.

Alarm companies also share

some responsibility for false

alarms under the proposed by-

law. Such companies must pro-

vide proof that customers have

been notifi ed of the bylaw after

installing any alarms and must

verify alarm signals before re-

questing police or fi re response.

The Security Alarm System

Bylaw, will be presented to

council again on April 8 at its

regular meeting.

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Questions have

been fi nalized, and

Lacombe is ready to

perform its 2014 cen-

sus.

At a regular meet-

ing of council on

March 24, City of

Lacombe Chief Ad-

ministrative Offi cer

Norma MacQuarrie

presented council

with an update on the

process of the 2014

census, set to begin in

the next few days.

“For your informa-

tion council, I wanted

to highlight for you

what is current to

date in terms of the

2014 census,” said

MacQuarrie.

When the proposal

of a 2014 census was

last put before City

council, there was a

feeling of apprehen-

sion as the 2012 cen-

sus had been received

so poorly and did not

account for an esti-

mated 1,000 residents.

A number of im-

provements will be

implemented to avoid

that in this year’s cen-

sus.

MacQuarrie said

that the City of La-

combe has contracted

with the City of Aird-

rie to incorporate a

geographic informa-

tion system into the

mapping for the cen-

sus and has been able

to pinpoint apartment

and other multi-fam-

ily dwellings as op-

posed to single-family

dwellings which will

be an asset to enu-

merators before they

even set out.

Address mapping

has also been com-

pleted.

A number of tools

have been made avail-

able for residents to

fi ll out the census

themselves as well.

Residents will be

able to fi ll out the

census online (for

the fi rst time ever) or

by phone before enu-

merators begin visit-

ing dwellings on April

7. Enumerators will

then only visit dwell-

ings that have not

already fi lled out the

census.

There will also be a

kiosk available at City

Hall for residents to

use to fi ll out the cen-

sus online.

Residents wishing

to complete the cen-

sus online will be able

to do so as early as

April 1.

Letters to Lacombe

residents with per-

sonal identifi cation

numbers will be

mailed out today for

use in the census.

Enumerators have

been recruited and

training will begin

today as well.

Council voted to ac-

cept the update as in-

formation. Lacombe’s

2014 census will be

completed by the end

of June.

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Town of Blackfalds fi ghts false alarms with bylaw

City of Lacombe gears up for census to begin next month


It would seem it just

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Last week, minutes after

the Express went to press,

Alison Redford announced

her resignation as leader of

the Alberta PC Party and

premier of Alberta. The

announcement came after

Redford had been besieged

for weeks by critics of her

lavish travel spending.

Prior to resigning, Red-

ford had been lampooned

for spending $45,000 to at-

tend Nelson Mandela’s fu-

neral and $3,000 to fl y her

daughter and her daugh-

ter’s friends around on gov-

ernment planes. Redford

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matter of the Mandela ex-

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ernment policies should

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matter of her daughter’s

fl ight expenses.

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in light of all the drama

that has surrounded Red-

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soon.

Last week’s editorial

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Albertans could get behind

in paying back the $45,000.

It looked like the premier

might be getting on a track

where she could begin re-

gain the trust of the prov-

ince.

However, Redford had

waited too long to remedy

her actions for a lack of

trust and popularity among

the electorate to be her only

problems. In-fi ghting with-

in her own party, no doubt

largely due to Redford’s ir-

responsible spending, gave

Redford more fi res to put

out while she still had oth-

ers burning.

In the wake of her an-

nouncement, two members

of the PC Party crossed the

fl oor to sit as independents

and at least 10 other mem-

bers met to discuss wheth-

er they should continue

supporting Redford’s lead-

ership or leave the party

themselves.

Whether it was due to

pressure from her party,

pressure from the people,

or the belief a quick death

was better than a long,

drawn-out fi ght, Redford

has at least saved some face

in stepping down before

anyone really made her.

And certainly, it took a lot

of guts to take that action,

even if Redford never quite

admitted to the mistakes

that led her to that point.

Redford’s resignation

came into effect this past

Sunday. Until the PCs can

convene to elect a new lead-

er, Deputy Premier Dave

Hancock will serve as Al-

berta’s interim premier.

While it is too bad that

Redford acted too late to

salvage enough of her rep-

utation to continue lead-

ing this province, it is not

necessarily a bad thing to

see her go. It gives the Al-

berta PC Party, a party that

many (especially the offi -

cial opposition) believe has

gotten complacent after 43

years in power, a chance to

elect a leader who actually

has some respect for the

taxpayers.

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New life for PCs?

At a recent Lacombe council

meeting where council reviewed

reports from the new automated

speed enforcement camera oper-

ating in Lacombe, Mayor Steve

Christie divulged that residents

have complained about the pro-

gram to the City, saying it is just a

‘cash cow’.

I get annoyed when I hear things

like this in relation to ticketing.

Photo radar is just used to make

money, speed limits are changed

and intersections controlled so po-

lice can write more tickets, police

write more tickets at the end of the

month because they are short on

their quotas, et cetera, et cetera.

All of it is complete bogus.

First of all, the Lacombe Police

Service does not set ticketing quo-

tas for offi cers and hasn’t for a long

time, if they ever did. If you don’t

believe me, ask Police Chief Steve

Murray, who will tell you he has

never heard of offi cers having quo-

tas in his 17-year tenure with the

LPS. If you ask Blackfalds RCMP

Detachment Commander Ken Mor-

rison, he will also tell you that the

Blackfalds RCMP do not set ticket-

ing quotas for their offi cers.

Believing that traffi c restric-

tions, like speed limits and traffi c

lights, are put in place to allow po-

lice to write more tickets is also ab-

surd for a number of reasons. Not

the least of which being that most

police offi cers don’t actually enjoy

writing tickets.

Why? Because then police of-

fi cers have to deal with someone

they have just given a ticket to and

no one (myself included) enjoys

getting a ticket. People also have

a tendency to behave somewhat -

let’s say rudely, when they are tick-

eted.

Some people also tend to forget

that the police offi cers and council-

lors who set speed limits and traf-

fi c controls are drivers who have

to obey them too. Why would they

advocate for traffi c limitations

that aren’t necessary and inconve-

nience themselves as well?

Using photo radar or automat-

ed speed enforcement as a way to

make money is ludicrous too. Yes,

the money from those tickets goes

to the municipality (in fact, funds

from any ticket written by a law

enforcement offi cer goes to the mu-

nicipality for wherever the ticket

was written) but that doesn’t mean

it’s an effi cient way to raise munic-

ipal funds.

Quarterly reports from La-

combe’s Automated Traffi c En-

forcement Program showed that

in 11 hours, 45 tickets were issued

to drivers on 54 Ave. between 49

St. and 47 St. In the same amount

of time, zero tickets were issued to

drivers on C&E Trail between 50

Ave. and 55 Ave., and on 58 St. be-

tween 50 Ave. and C&E Trail.

If the City only wanted to raise

money, why waste time enforc-

ing speeds where they aren’t issu-

ing tickets? Why not only enforce

speeds on the most ticketed routes,

like 50 Ave. between 63 St. and C&E

Trail, where the most tickets (633

in 41 hours) were issued?

There is a simple answer – be-

cause that’s not the point. Traffi c

controls, tickets and police offi cers

don’t exist to punish people, they

exist to keep people safe.

When people don’t obey traffi c

laws, driving becomes unsafe. Po-

lice try to correct this issue by pre-

vention – what can we do so that

people won’t want to speed here?

– and education – let’s tell people

why they shouldn’t speed here.

If those two strategies fail, police

fall on the third one, enforcement.

That means people have still cho-

sen an unsafe practice – speeding

– and now there must be some con-

sequences for that action.

A lot of people choose not to be-

lieve it, but the goal of enforcing

the rules is to not have to write

tickets at all. Because if no one

is writing tickets, then everyone

is following the rules. And if the

rules have been set up properly,

that means everyone is safe.

[email protected]

Traffi c controls exist for safety, not cash

BRIAN

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Why am I mad as hell? This

week I fi nally joined ‘Dignitas’,

the Swiss organization that al-

lows freedom of choice in death.

Now I’m Registered Member

18924. I hope I don’t get a chance

to use it soon or ever. But if I de-

velop a debilitating illness, Digni-

tas will be available. Many share

my view. We want to cry out

“We’re mad as hell and we’re not

going to take it anymore.”

Let’s fi rst get mad as hell at

gutless politicians, such as any

Prime Minister who claims our

Charter of Rights and Freedoms

protects us all from injustice,

yet denies freedom from the ag-

ony of terminal cancer pain, Lou

Gehrig’s disease and other degen-

erative diseases. Some justice!

Then let’s get mad as hell at

those who constantly oppose as-

sisted death to anyone, for asi-

nine reasons. The ones who claim

they have a superior moral code

that the rest of us are lacking. Or

insist that assisted death leads

to the slippery slope theory of

the elderly being arbitrarily re-

moved from society for fi nancial

reasons.

These people know this is a bla-

tant lie. The truth is, and history

has proven it, that people who

are offered the choice of assisted

death seldom use it. Rather, it’s

reassuring for them to know that

this exit from life is available if

they desperately need it.

I have no problem with those

who, for religious, moral or ethical

reasons, are opposed to assisted

death. They have my blessing to

suffer the agonies of painful death

as long as they like. But they have

no inborn right to say the rest of

us are morally corrupt in deciding

this is senseless torture.

For instance, 35 years ago I dis-

covered that heroin therapy had

been available in England for 90

years to ease the agony of termi-

nal cancer pain. So I wrote what

I thought was a humanitarian

column requesting the Canadian

government to legalize this pain-

killer for cancer patients. I was

immediately denounced by the

establishment as a headline seek-

ing journalist.

The Canadian Cancer Society

responded that morphine was as

good as heroin in most, though

not all, cases! The RCMP worried

about criminal activity and phar-

macists about robberies.

So I visited England, inter-

viewed Scotland Yard, visited

hospitals and pharmacies and

discovered these charges were

false. Respected Canadian orga-

nizations had shamelessly dis-

torted the truth. In effect, they

did not want to be told by a medi-

cal journalist they had not done

their research and had been de-

nying cancer patients relief from

agony for 90 years.

Heroin was legalized in Decem-

ber 1984 after a prolonged fi ght.

A sum of $450,000 that had been

donated by readers to assist this

cause was given to the University

of Toronto Medical School to es-

tablish the Gifford-Jones profes-

sorship in Pain Control and Pal-

liative Care.

So why am I complaining?

There should be an even play-

ing fi eld. Terminal pain and the

choice to end one’s life when cir-

cumstances warrant it should be

available to any who can’t afford

to purchase a one-way plane tick-

et to Switzerland, or do not wish

to die in another country. This is

where our Charter of Rights and

Freedoms fails miserably.

An editor once told me it’s the

job of a journalist to make people

think. But he could have added

that proposals like this are also

dangerous to write in a column.

Critics can send complaints to

newspapers asking that the au-

thor be fi red. It can and has hap-

pened in the past. Or as Voltaire

remarked, “It is dangerous to be

right when the government is

wrong.”

But I’m curious to know how

many readers are as ‘mad as hell’

as I am. I have no desire to be

swamped by e-mail.

However, I do know that many

currently receive my free medi-

cal tips at www.docgiff.com. An

increase in number will indicate

how many are just as angry as I

am. But I’m convinced that any

attempt to change this injustice

is doomed unless tens of thou-

sands of people are mad as hell.

I’ll report the response in a later

column.

See the web site at www.docgiff.com. For comments [email protected].

Dr. Gifford

J O N E S

Taking a look at the ‘end of life’ debate

FANTASTIC FUNDS - Knights of Columbus donated $3,000 of the funds raised during their Oktoberfest celebration last October to Lacombe Athletic Park Association (L.A.P.A.). Knights of Columbus are platinum sponsors for the ME Global Athletic Park. From left to right, Oktoberfest Chair Tim Timmons, L.A.P.A. Executive Director Jamie Figursky, L.A.P.A. Chair Gary MacDonald, and Grand Knight Larry Riep. Brian Vossen/Lacombe Express


The purpose of the meeting is to allow all members of the Satinwood community, and neighboring communities, an opportunity to discuss aspects of the school’s current operations and how these would be impacted if the Satinwood School were to close. This information will then be submitted to the Board of Trustees for an April meeting to ensure that the input of the community is considered in the process.

Background information relative to the numbers of students impacted by the potential school closure, the nancial considerations inherent in the process, as well as other discussion material, will be presented at the meeting.

In accordance with Alberta Education guidelines, the meeting will provide an opportunity for stakeholders to provide input regarding the following topics:

1. What would be the educational and nancial advantages if the school were to remain open? What are the thoughts of the stakeholders around these impacts?

2. The educational impact of closing the school?

3. The nancial impact of closing the school including the effect on operational costs and capital implications? (background information around this topic will be provided)

4. What potential impacts do we need to consider relative to the attendance of Satinwood students at another school site in Wolf Creek? (numbers of students needing relocation will be provided at the meeting) This question will also consider the ‘programming implications’ at an alternative school site.

5. If Satinwood School were to close, should the attendance areas be redesigned in the sector? If so, what should be the considerations that the Board should examine?

6. What bussing considerations should be in place to meet the transportation needs of families and students if the Satinwood School is closed?

7. What are the potential uses of the school building if all educational programming is moved to another site in the Wolf Creek School Division?

For additional information please contact:

Dr. Larry Jacobs, Superintendent of [email protected], 403-783-3473

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F R E D E E N

The dairy industry of

western Canada had its

humble beginnings in the

farm kitchens of home-

steaders.

Milk would be set out

overnight in wide-mouthed

containers, the cream

skimmed off in the morn-

ing and stored in a suitably

cool location to minimize

souring pending collection

of a quantity suffi cient to

justify churning.

This operation involved

beating or agitating the

cream until the fat glob-

ules had coalesced into

butter. After kneading to

incorporate salt and expel

any remaining buttermilk

the salted product might

be ‘printed’ (using a wood-

en butter press to shape a

rectangular ‘loaf’ of spe-

cifi c dimensions) or placed

in a glazed crock pending

home use or delivery to

a town merchant who ac-

cepted barter in lieu of

cash.

For farmers this was

the era of a cashless soci-

ety and the product of the

churn was traded at local

stores for staples like salt

and sugar.

General stores were care-

ful to evaluate the quality

of all butter they accepted

in barter. Of particular

concern was rancid butter

or butter from cream taint-

ed by the food consumed by

the cow. French weed, also

known by the descriptive

name of stinkweed, and

wormseed mustard pro-

duced particularly villain-

ous fl avours.

Both were potential haz-

ards in early summer when

cattle had their fi rst oppor-

tunity to exchange their

winter rations of dry hay

for lush green pastures.

Jack Lundie recalled help-

ing his father evaluate the

butter brought in for bar-

ter at Urquhart’s General

Store in Lacombe. The pro-

cess involved coring the

product to the bottom of

the container to provide

a sample of each layer de-

posited therein. The odour

or taste of each layer de-

termined product value.

He became quite skilled in

classifying off-fl avours.

Several local creameries

were initiated by the terri-

torial government prior to

1905. Once they took root

they took over the manu-

facturing process and the

primary farm product be-

came cream delivered di-

rectly to the creamery.

Many fl oundered but

one that survived was the

creamery located in La-

combe. It had travelled a

rocky road with several

ownership changes until

taken over in 1919 by the

Morkebord Creamery Co.

of Markerville, Alberta.

After 1935 it operated un-

der the name ‘Independent

Creamery’ with Wes Jack-

son, and later his son Bill,

at the helm. This creamery,

located directly across Bar-

nett Ave. (Hwy. 12) closed

its doors when Bill Jackson

retired in 2007.

The Jackson Creamery

has local historic signifi -

cance but it was the Alix

Creamery founded in 1916

that would prove to have

enduring historic rel-

evance for the entire prov-

ince.

Alix at that time was in

the Municipal District of

Lamerton and it was in this

fl edgling community that

the dairy industry of the

entire province truly took

root and prospered.

At its center was the

Meadow Creamery Co. Ltd.

co-founded in 1916 by three

Danish immigrants. One of

the founders, Niels Larson,

a butter maker, took the

helm as manager. His chief

competitor for the cream

was the Burns Company of

Calgary.

Larson was an ardent

advocate of cooperation

and when the UFA began to

promote the concept of pro-

ducer pools he urged the

cream shippers to get on

board. His message to pro-

ducers was: “If you don’t

hang together you’ll hang

separately.”

And hang together they

did, forming dairy pools

throughout Central Al-

berta – and beyond -- and

shipping their cream to the

Meadow Creamery in Alix.

In 1924, Alberta exported

4,000,000 lbs. of butter and

the pools in this region or-

ganized as The Central Al-

berta Dairy Producers’ As-

sociation (CADPA).

Under this banner they

negotiated control of the

Meadow Creamery, en-

gaged Niels Larson as man-

ager and printed their fi rst

butter. Clive was the postal

address of its fi rst presi-

dent with Clive and Mirror

the home villages of two of

its six directors.

By 1928 the Pool, with

1,500 members, was the

largest in the province.

One year later the CADPA

purchased the Alix plant

and renamed it The Central

Alberta Dairy Pool (CADP),

the name by which it would

be known for the next eight

decades.

Through all the years

of its existence, the butter

making a ‘butter printing’)

operation for the entire

CADP network had been

conducted at the location

of its birth – the Meadow

Creamery in Alix. It had

earned the title of ‘Old

Faithful, the Mother Plant.’

It was the major industry

of Central Alberta. And it

was rural!

But on Feb. 16, 1976

the Mother Plant was de-

stroyed by fi re, a blaze

fueled by 480,000 lbs. of

butter then in storage

awaiting shipment. Butter

making was transferred to

the Red Deer Condensery

plant built in 1936. Con-

version of that plant to

butter manufacturing was

completed within a week

and the condensery op-

eration was transferred to

the evaporated milk plant

in Wetaskiwin, newly ac-

quired from the Carnation

Company,

The CDAP vanished from

view in 1992 when it amal-

gamated with two other

cooperatives, the Northern

Alberta Dairy Pool Ltd.

and the Fraser Valley Milk

Producer’s Co-operative, to

become Agrifoods Interna-

tional Co-operative Asso-

ciation Ltd.

Its trade name was

Dairyworld Foods and its

dairy products were mer-

chandized under the name

Dairyland. In 2001, Agri-

foods International sold

its dairy processing and its

dairy product brand Dairy-

land to the Quebec-based

fi rm Saputo.

The history of some of Central Alberta’s creameries


Horoscope

Aries, you have a great deal

of energy but have no idea

where to focus all of it. This

could be a good week to visit

with friends and family and

spend time together.

Don’t get swept away by old

habits, Taurus. It is time to try

something new and get a new

perspective. Accept a new

challenge and you will be glad

for having done so.

ARIESMar 21/Apr 20

TAURUSApr 21/May 21

Gemini, you may be tempted

to question the actions of

others this week. But try

to focus instead on what

you are doing and do not

be concerned with the

motivations of other people.

Cancer, you have to go to

great lengths to get your point

across this week. Approach

such situations with tact and

patience and do your best to

simplify your point of view.

GEMINIMay 22/Jun 21

CANCERJun 22/Jul 22

Leo, all you need is a little

spark to motivate you this

week. You may be able to

tackle projects around the

house or assignments at

work with ease and a little

inspiration.

Virgo, your romantic life is

full of complicated patterns

and obstacles, which could

be taking their toll on your

relationship. Some subtle

changes might get things back

on track.

LEOJul 23/Aug 23

VIRGOAug 24/Sept 22

Unfortunately, sitting back and

doing nothing this week will

move you nowhere fast, Libra.

The vacation is over; you

need to fi nd the motivation to

increase the pace.

Things move along quite

smoothly for you this week,

Scorpio. There are plenty of

distractions heading your

way, but do your best to stay

focused.

LIBRASept 23/Oct 23

SCORPIOOct 24/Nov 22

Get outdoors and enjoy some

fresh air, Sagittarius. Fresh

air is just what you need

after a bout of cabin fever.

The weather is breaking and

outside projects beckon.

Capricorn, start planning a

much-needed vacation for

you and your signifi cant other.

Some time away from the

hustle and bustle is just what

the both of you need.

SAGITTARIUSNov 23/Dec 21

CAPRICORNDec 22/Jan 20

Trust your instincts, Aquarius.

When something seems off-

kilter, you owe it to yourself to

trust your gut and speak up,

even if others aren’t ready to

believe you.

Express your passion for a

special project to a loved one,

Pisces. Don’t be afraid to

share your feelings with those

closest to you.

AQUARIUSJan 21/Feb 18

PISCESFeb 19/Mar 20

ANSWER

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Park” are two 12. Military greeting 13. Passenger ships 15. Can’t move 16. Any omission of a part 18. 43rd state 19. Compassionate nursing

care 20. Pa’s partner 21. Dutch cheese 24. London radio station

27. Perfumed powder bag 30. Liquid body substances 31. Expresses pleasure 33. Escape from prison 34. Long-wave hue 35. Bleated 37. Male swan 39. Head cover 41. Fewer calories 42. Teal duck genus 44. Inspire with love 47. Grab 48. Cruel inhuman person 49. 6th musical tone

50. Indigenous tribe of Indonesia

52. Megabyte 53. Headpin in bowling 56. Light, fi tful naps 61. Precede 62. Greek and Turkish Sea 63. Pot ‘o gold location 65. Was in disagreement

CLUES DOWN 1. A player’s part 2. Ratites 3. Distribute

4. 15th day of March 5. Empire State 6. Small island 7. Con or swindle

accomplices 8. Oasts kiln shape 9. Female sheep 10. Motor vehicle 11. ___ Lanka 12. More melancholy 14. Not all 15. Apple, pumpkin or a la

mode 17. __ King Cole, musician

CLUES DOWNCONT. 22. Palms with egg shaped nuts 23. Mistress of a household 24. Founder of Babism 25. Semitic fertility god 26. Connected links 28. Chocolate tree 29. Miao-Yao is their language 32. Moss capsule stalk 36. Young society woman 38. Bartenders 40. Buried port city 43. One point S of SE 44. Cervid 45. Inexperienced (var.) 46. Exercises authority over 51. Handles 54. Neither 55. Alumnus 56. Sunrise 57. Cease exertion 58. Double curve 59. Maneuver 60. Not happy 64. Old English

HOW TO PLAY:

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ANSWER


fyifyi Your weekly Community Events Calendar

EVENTSArlene Oberg “Full circle: Four

Seasons” – Opening recep-tion March 29 5-9 p.m. at The Gallery on Main.

Paper Crafting Weekend: April 4 and 5 at the Royal Canadian Legion 5138 49 St., Lacombe. Runs from 3 – 11 p.m. Friday and 8:30 a.m. – 11 p.m. Saturday. Cost is $50. Please register and pay by March 25 at the Legion. Limited space available.

Lacombe Easter Farmer’s Market – 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on April 17 at the Lacombe Memorial Centre.

Tees Chili Cook Off and Fam-ily Fun Bingo – April 12 at the Tees Community Hall. Cook off begins at 5 p.m. (please bring chili in a slow cooker). Tasting at 5:30. Bingo card sales begin at 6:30 and games begin at 7. Chili sampling and supper $5 per person. Bingo cards $1 each. If you are planning on entering a chili or for more information contact Carla Kenny at 403-784-3055.

Blackfalds Information Fair – April 6 from 12-3 p.m. Contact Town of Blackfalds for more information.

Italy and the Mediterranean – 7 p.m. on April 8 at the Mary C. Moore Public Library. Barb Shephard and Phil Mueller will share the experience of their privately guided tour of the Italian Front where Barb’s father served with the Canadian Army during the Second World War.

Acronaires Spring Home Show – April 11 at the CUC PE Centre.

30th Annual Lacombe Kinsmen Advertisers’ Auction – 7 p.m. on April 23 at the Lacombe Golf and Country Club.

Songs from Atlantic Canada – The Parkland Singers present Songs from Atlantic Canada with special guests Noami Burns-Delafi eld and Joshua Graca. Wolf Creek Community Church Hall on April 9 at 7:30. Admission $10. Refeshments to follow. For more informa-tion call 403-782-7385.

Take a Deep Breath – A full-day work-shop about protecting yourself from the hazards of burnout and compassion fatigue. May 6 in La-combe. Brought to you by the La-combe Palliative Care Society and Alberta Hospice Palliative Care Association. For more information call 403-782-45534 or 403-206-9938 or visit www.ahpca.ca.

James Keelaghan and Oscar Lopez (the Compadres) are playing Saturday May 10 at St. Andrew’s United Church. Tickets are $40 in advance and $45 at the door. Tickets are available at St. Andrew’s (call 403-782-3148).Proceeds to go towards humani-tarian projects in Guatemala.

Kozy Korner Seniors Centre Din-ners – every Tuesday at noon.Kozy Korner Music – every Sunday at 2 p.m. until April 13.

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 actively recruiting experienced and inexperienced people from the Central Alberta area, who are interested in joining the Band. Any-one with piping or drumming expe-rience, 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]. Practices 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 a.m. Help make quilts or bring your own quilt/craft to work on. Visit www.blackfaldsunitedchurch.com or call 403-885-4780 for more.

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 Lacombe 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.

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

Drop in Pool Tournament 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 Auxiliary 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 Em-pire is a non-profi t women’s volunteer program that raises money in support of numerous initiatives supporting educa-tions. Meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of every month and begin at 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church. For more information, contact Mary Lou Wilson 403-782-3923.

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 helping others who are struggling with loss, and to help you gain per-spective as a person who has a new role to be fulfi lled. It’s about widow to widow interaction and socialization. It’s about being able to express with like-minded women the pain and confusion that comes with loss, as well as the encouragement and friend-ship to help you once again live a life fi lled with meaning and purpose...an earnest life. There are no councillors present, only a facilitator to help keep conversations moving. W.H.O.L.E meets monthly and is open to widows of all ages. Space is limited, so please phone to book a spot. Refreshments will be served. Call 403-550-4508.

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

Are you having problems with someone else’s drinking? We are an anonymous group of men and women who can offer encouragement and support. Call Al-Anon Family groups at 403-346-0320 for a list of meetings in Red Deer and the surrounding area.

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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, 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 20, 2014

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 BylawDATE PERMIT# LOCATION DEVELOPMENT

March 20 61/250.46 85 Erica Drive Single Family Dwelling

March 20 61/250.48 43 Cedar Crescent Existing Shed

March 20 61/255.09 50 Elizabeth Park Boulevard Home Occupation 1

Lacombe residents will soon be able to recycle more

conveniently, as the City of Lacombe gears up to launch its

new city-wide residential recycling program in mid-April.

“I am proud to say that with the introduction of this

program, the City of Lacombe is taking important steps to

ensure the long-term environmental sustainability of our

beautiful, growing city,” said Mayor Steve Christie.

City staff will begin the delivery of blue recycling boxes

to approximately 4000 households beginning April 1st.

Recycling service provider Can Pak will begin collecting

recyclables on April 15th.

Residents who receive front street pickup are asked to

place their blue box in the same location as they place their

black garbage cart for collection. Those who use back alley

dumpsters are asked to place the blue boxes at the back

entrances of their properties. All boxes must be set out

before 7 a.m. on collection day.

“If residents have more recyclables than they can fi t in their

boxes for pickup, they are welcome to set out the overfl ow

beside their blue box, in another blue box, in blue or

clear plastic bags, or use the Wolf Creek Recycle Site, Any

recyclable material placed in black bags will be treated as

garbage.” said Utilities Manager Chris Huston.

On average, more than half of what people place in their

black carts is recyclable. To help residents learn about what

can now be recycled, a comprehensive list of acceptable

and unacceptable recycling materials, along with a

collection calendar will be delivered with each blue box.

For 2014, a monthly fee of $3.42 will be added to

homeowners’ utility bills once the recycling service begins.

Lacombe’s recycling program is among the most aff ordable

programs of its kind in the province.

lacombe.ca

Residential Recycling starts mid-April

Permitted Use with Variances Take notice that the following permits have been approved by the Development Authority as a Permitted Use with Variances as noted:

DATE PERMIT# LOCATION DEVELOPMENT

March 20 61/ 250.45 #1 4842 46 Street Occupancy – Retail Sales

March 20 61/250.44 #3 4842 46 Street Occupancy – Retail Sales

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

DATE PERMIT# LOCATION DEVELOPMENT

March 20 61.255.06 5423 55 Avenue Home Occupation 2

March 20 61/250.32 5519 54 Avenue Height and Size Variance for Detached Garage

March 20 61/250.00 15 MacKenzie Ranch Way Phase 2A of MacKenzie Ranch Manufactured Home Park

March 20 61/252.52 20 Beardsley Crescent Multiple Variances to Semi-Detached Dwelling

March 20 61/252.53 22 Beardsley Crescent Multiple Variances to Semi-Detached Dwelling

ReminderWolf Creek Recycle Depot

Residents are reminded that the cardboard, paper and

plastics bins are emptied on Mondays, Wednesdays and

Fridays. If you happen to arrive at the recycle site when

the bins are full, or being picked up, please come back

later when the recycling bins are back in place.

Easter Holiday Weekend Waste

Collection Schedule Changes

Please note that due to the Good Friday public holiday,

garbage and recycling normally picked up on Friday,

April 18, will instead be picked up on Thursday, April

17. And due to the Easter Monday holiday, garbage

and recycling normally picked on Monday, April 21, will

instead be picked up to Tuesday, April 22.


City Page

Now that spring is fi nally here,

residents are taking advantage

of the warmer temperatures

to enjoy the great outdoors,

often with their pets in tow.

Enforcement Services would

like to remind dog owners to

leash their dogs in public areas,

with the only exception being

the designated off -leash area in

Michener Park.

“We require that all dogs

off their owner’s property

be leashed at all times with

a leash no longer than two

meters (six feet) in length,”

said Community Peace Offi cer

Wayne Lowe. “This will help the

dog owner maintain control,

and to protect the public and other pet owners.”

Dog owners are asked to keep their dogs on leash until

they have entered the fenced area of the Off Leash Dog

Park; keep their dogs within sight and under verbal control

at all times; and to remove their dogs at the fi rst sign of

aggressive behavior.

The City also receives many complaints from parks and

trails users regarding dog owners not scooping up after

their pets. Dog owners are reminded to pick up after their

pets and to dispose of the waste properly. The fi nes for

failing to remove defecation are now: fi rst off ence - $100;

second off ence - $150; third off ence - $200.

Enforcement Services would like also to remind dog

owners that all dogs three months or older are required

to be licensed, and dog licenses need to be renewed

annually. Dog licenses are available for purchase at City

Hall at an annual cost of $23 ($13 for seniors aged 65-plus).

Dog ownership is limited to three dogs on any residential

property in Lacombe.

To report a lost or found dog or cat, please contact

Enforcement Services at (403) 782-1269 option 3 during

regular business hours. For after hours service, please call

Animal Control Services at (403) 506-9380. You can also

help to reunite lost pets with their owners by registering

them at Pet Lynx (www.petlynx.net ).

lacombe.ca

Dog leashes, licenses and other stuff

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)

Available at: Sunny 94.1 & Kraze 101.3, Bladez Hair Co. & Harley Place Service in Lacombe

Lacombe City Hall or call 403-782-1258

Proceeds “Fuel” The Lacombe Arts Endowment Fund www.heartoflacombe.ca

The City of Lacombe has a Pre-Authorized Tax Installment Payment Plan.

This voluntary plan offers you an easy, time-saving way to have tax payments

automatically deducted from your bank account each month.

It means eliminating the chore of writing cheques and you’ll never have

to worry about remembering to make a payment or the cost of postage

or a possible late fee. There are no service charges or fees for enrolling

in this plan and setting up is easy:

1) Complete and submit the Authorization Agreement for the plan, along

with a void cheque. The form can be picked up in person at Lacombe

City Hall (5432 56 Avenue, Lacombe, Alberta) or on-line at:

http://www.lacombe.ca/living/taxes-assessment

2) Payments will start being automatically withdrawn from

your bank account on the 16th of each month

5432 56th ave., lacombe

For Information Contact:Marc Perreault, City of Lacombe Tax Clerk

Phone: 403.782.1257

www.lacombe.ca

Discover the convenience of pre-authorized monthly payments

Public NoticesParking Changes DowntownEnforcement Services is advising motorists that there have

been some parking changes made in the Downtown area.

Parking is not permitted between the pedestrian

crosswalks at 51 Street and Highway 12 near Head Hunters

Day Spa and Salon. Drivers are asked to pay attention to

the posted signage as well as the painted curbs.

What’s New 2014 CensusThe 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, 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 present

City-issued identifi cation. We would encourage you to

confi rm their identifi cation before you answer questions.


Lost 54BIG REWARD OFFERED.LOST MOTHERS RING.

2 White Zirconias on either side of blue sapphire.

Yellow gold. Very sentimental,

it’s almost like my mother passing again.

778-628-7778 or403-346-6336

Found 56EYE GLASSES found on 32 St. & 30 Ave. bike path 403-986-6075

Personals 60COCAINE ANONYMOUS

403-396-8298

Clerical 720Part time personnel required. Must have

accounting experience and be profi cient in Quick

Books and MicrosoftOffi ce. Backgound in Ag

Industry is preferable. Contact David at Kaun’s

Seed Farm 403-350-2555

Farm Work 755Horst Farm Ltd

(NW1-41-27-W4) near La-combe, AB requires SwineHerdsperson to supervisefarm operations & tend toherd. High school & 2 yrs

exp. required. $17/hr.Apply: hcm.vwijk@gmail.

com

Buying or Selling your home?

Check out Homes for Salein Classifieds

Farm Work 755RISPENS DAIRY

(NW6-43-26-W4 & SE8-43-26-W4) nearPonoka, AB requires

2 Dairy Herdspersons tosupervise farm operations

& manage herd.Requirements: Highschool; 2 yrs of exp.

$16.05/hr for 45 hrs/wk. Apply:

[email protected]

VFA Pork, a farrow to fi n-ish operation, is looking for a full-time hog farm work-ers supervisor. Preferably

college ed. in swineproduction. 20 Min. west of

Lacombe. $15-18/hour,dep. on experience. Emailor fax resumes: [email protected]/403-782-4854.

Oilfield 800LOCAL SERVICE CO.

in Red Deer REQ’S EXP. VACUUM TRUCK

OPERATORMust have Class 3 licence w/air & all oilfi eld tickets.

Fax resume w/driversabstract to 403-886-4475

NOW HIRING Well Testing Personnel

Experienced Supervisors& Operators

Must have valid applicable tickets

Email: [email protected]

Looking for a place to live?

Take a tour through the CLASSIFIEDS

TOO MUCH STUFF?Let Classifiedshelp you sell it.

Professionals 810

ACCOUNTANTHart Oilfi eld Rentals Ltd.

currently has an opening in our Rocky Mountain House

offi ce for a full-timeaccountant.

Job functions will include, but not be limited to:

• Prepare accurate & timely Financial Statements, daily & monthly.

• Prepare month end close process & reports.

• Prepare quarterly reports for owners.

• Prepare working papers & lead sheet for year end.

• Monthly GST & PST fi lings• Maintain master vehicle

spreadsheet.• Maintain insurance

requirements.• Profi ciency with Microsoft

Offi ce.

Job Requirements:Post-Secondary Diploma in Accounting or Finance, minimum 5 years or more experience in a similar role.

Must be well versed inaccounting processes,

have the ability to multitask & is a solid team player.

Must be fl exible in job duties.Comprehensive health & dental benefi ts offered.

Forward resumes to (403) 845-7998,or by e-mail to:

[email protected]

Innisfail Insurance Services Ltd.

is accepting applications for LICENSED BROKER,

Level 2 status. Must have 3 yrs. exp. Commercial

exp. an asset. F/T position. The successful candidate must be a self-motivated professional, possessing excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Applicants must enjoy working in a very busy

team oriented environment. Salary to

commensurate with experience. Please forward resumes to:

Carol PetersonBox 6039

Innisfail, AB T4G 1S7Fax: 403- 227-3910Email: cpeterson@

innisfailinsurance.com

Celebrate your lifewith a Classified

ANNOUNCEMENT

Restaurant/Hotel 820

RAMADA INN & SUITES req’s. ROOM ATTENDANTS

Exp. pref’d, but not necessary.F/T wk days & weekends.

Approx. 35 hrs/wk. Bonus program. Rate: $13.50/hr. Applicants may apply in person at 6853 - 66 St. Red Deer T4P 3T5 or fax 403-342-4433 or email:

[email protected]

Trades 850APPRENTICE

PARTS TECHNICIANF/T entry level position

with a Heavy Duty Truck Dealership. Must be

energetic & goal orientated.Competitive wages. Full

benefi ts. Email resume to:[email protected]

BRICAR CONTRACTING now hiring Heavy Equip-

ment Operators, Skid Steer Operators and

Laborers. Send resumes to: offi [email protected] or fax

403-347-6296

Busy custom cabinet shopin Sylvan Lake is looking

for an experienced cabinetinstaller. Must have

experience in kitchen,vanity and wet bar

installations. Job to startASAP. Fax resume to

403-887-7787

JOURNEYMAN Mechanicwanted for busy auto shop

that specializes in customizing, diesel repairand performance. Must beable to work independentlyand effi ciently. Must have

own tools. Wage neg,benefi ts an option. SundreAb [email protected]

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

Trades 850

Road Train Oilfi eldTransport Ltd

is looking for JOURNEYMAN HD

MECHANIC or REG’D APPRENTICE. Ability to

complete CVIP inspections is considered an asset. Top

wages/ benefi ts. Safety tickets req’d. Fax or drop off resume 403-346-6128

No phone calls. roadtrain.com

SHUNDACONSTRUCTION

Requires Full TimeForemen, Carpenters

Apprentices & Laborers

Competitive Wages& Benefi ts.

Fax resumes & ref’s to:403-343-1248 or email to:

[email protected]

Truckers/Drivers 860

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

EXP’D CLASS 1 end dump driver for local haul. Please fax resume with driver’s abstract 403-342-6881

PONOKA has openings for WINCH TRACTOR,

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.

ClassifiedsYour place to SELLYour place to BUY

Looking for a new pet?Check out Classifieds to

find the purrfect pet.

Tired of Standing?Find something to sit on

in Classifieds

Truckers/Drivers 860

TRUCKERSBusy road construction

company looking for Class 1, Class 3, and winch truck drivers. Work is throughout Alberta. Must have at least 3 yr’s exp. Fax resume to

403-309-0489

BusinessOpportunities 870

Enjoy a career in thegifting business with

The original basket boutique!We are growing in

Red Deer and Alberta. 780.416.2530 or

www.obbgiftsfranchise.com

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

DISPATCHER REQ’D. Knowledge of Red Deer

and area is essential.Verbal and written

communication skills are req’d. Send resume by fax

to 403-346-0295

LABOURBusy road construction

company looking forLabours. Work is through-out Alberta. Must have a Class 5 license. Fax re-sume to 403-309-0489

Classifieds...costs so littleSaves you so much!

We change daily to serve you better.

Misc.Help 880

Looking for reliable newspaper carrier for 1 day per week

delivery of theCentral Alberta Life

in the town of

INNISFAIL

Packages come ready for delivery.

No collecting.

Contact Loren at403-314-4316

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED

To deliver theSYLVAN LAKE

NEWS & CENTRAL AB LIFE

1 day a week.

Please call Debbie at 403-314-4307

SAFETY PERSONBusy road construction

company looking for safety person. Work is throughout the province. Experience is an asset but willing to train

the right person. Must have a valid Class 5 driv-er’s license. Fax resume

403-309-0489

Misc.Services 12905* JUNK REMOVAL

Property clean up 340-8666

YardCare 1430SPRING LAWN CLEANUP

Call 403-304-0678

Antiques& Art 1520

ANTIQUE TRUNK $100 403-347-5354

Start your career!See Help Wanted

Auctions 1530BIG STRAPPER

AUCTIONSSALES EVERY WED. @ 6 pm.

Moose Hall 2 miles south of Ponoka on 2A

NEXT ANTIQUE SALESun. MARCH 2, 1 pm

WE BUY FOR CASH.

403-304-4791 Check website for full listing

www.bigstrapperauctions.net

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

Now Offering Hotter, Cleaner BC Birch. All Types. P.U. / Delivery. Lyle 403-783-2275

HouseholdAppliances 1710

ACACIA wood footed, fl ower petal shaped punch bowl. $20; 12 acacia wood footed goblets, $15. Acacia

wood serving bowl with decorative carving $15; Set of 5 dolls wearing

formal gowns of S.E. Asia. $10. 403-342-7460

CHEST Freezer, Kenmore, 5 c.f. $50 403-346-9169

TOASTER oven very good cond. $20; electric oil

heater $20 403-348-1905 403-348-8111

HouseholdFurnishings1720CINA Cabinet, solid wood, buffet $99; and glass front hutch. $99. 403-346-9169

KING SIZE BOX SPRING,$100.

SINGLE FUTON, wood base & mattress, $30.

403-350-9029 or403-343-7389

LOVESEAT pull out bed 61”w, taupe/pin stripe, very good cond. $60; cloth high back offi ce chair on wheels, adjustable, very good cond. $30; large bev-elled mirror set in maple frame w/black design $40 403-347-5846

StereosTV's, VCRs 1730PS1 w/10 games $70; PSP w/4 movies, 6 games $130

403-782-3847

Funeral Directors & Services

CLASSIFIEDSCLASSIFIEDSdeadline: Monday @ noon

To place an ad, call Toll Free: 1.877.223.3311or email: classifi [email protected]

* No cancellations, refunds or exchanges. Please read your ad the fi rst day it appears. We will accept responsibility for 1 insertion only.

Announcements .................0005-0030What’s Happening .............. 0049-0070Garage Sales ........................0100-0650Employment ........................ 0700-0920Service Directory ................. 1000-1430

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

Lacombe Express


StereosTV's, VCRs 1730

HOUSE STEREO w/19” LCD TV $140; 19”HP

computer monitor $50403-782-3847

TOSHIBA 50” rear projection TV, $99; Glass front media stand, $30.

403-346-9169

Misc. forSale 1760BREAD Maker, $25

COMBINATION FLIP CHART/MAGNETIC

WHITE BOARD, Dahle brand Model 95005.

Adjustable height up to 6.5 feet. $60.

Call (403) 342-7908.

KENMORE BUILT IN VACUUM UNIT

including hose, $125.SOLDSOLD

Dogs 1840PITTY PUPPIES, 3 weeks old, taking

deposits now ! 10 males and 2 females..will have all shots before fi nal sale! If you are skeptical...come

on out and meet the mom and dad!! $1000 pup..$500

non refundable depositrequired...Call to set up a

viewing... Al@ 403-586-0075

Collectors'Items 1870

ALL COLLECTORS DREAM

1 great wagon wheel coffee table. Approx. 100 yrs old - from grandpas hay wagon!With it’s original metal rim.43” in diameter w/ 1/2” clear

thick glass top. 22” highon metal legs. $200.

403-347-7405

Livestock 21004 TWO YEAR OLD

RED ANGUS SIMMENTAL CROSS BULLS.

Can deliver. 780-682-2644

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

Pasture/Land Wanted 2180PASTURE LAND WANTEDFOR 30-35 COW PAIRS.

Must have loading/unloading pen. 403-631-2373or 403-994-0581

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

Condos/Townhouses3030

LEGACY ESTATES60yrs + condo. 403-350-5054

MobileLot 3190

PADS $450/mo.Brand new park in Lacombe.

Spec Mobiles. 3 Bdrm.,2 bath. As Low as $75,000. Down payment $4000. Call at anytime. 403-588-8820

HousesFor Sale 4020

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

MUST SELL1217 sq.ft. duplex.4 bdrm., $184,900.

403-588-2222

MUST SELLNew Home. 1335 sq.ft.

bi-level, 24x23 att. garage.403-588-2550

Condos/Townhouses4040

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In a four game sweep

that ended with a 6-5 over-

time victory on March 21,

the Bentley Generals have

defeated the Innisfail Ea-

gles to seize the Chinook

Hockey League and Provin-

cial AAA Championships.

Coach Ryan Tobler said

that while the Generals

boasted an impressive re-

cord this season, none of

their wins have come easily

and two of the wins in the

championship series were

won by small margins in

overtime.

“We were tested, every

step of the way, especially

in that Innisfail series,”

said Tobler. “It was an up

and down series and to

me, the score of the series

doesn’t show what a great

series it really was.”

General Manager Jeff

McInnis agreed.

“It was not an easy sea-

son to get that provincial

win,” said McInnis. “You

might argue that with our

record it might have been

easy, but I didn’t fi nd it easy.

There were a lot of wins but

a lot of close wins.”

As the series was so tight,

Tobler said he and the play-

ers felt an overwhelming

sense of relief when the fi -

nal goal was scored Friday

night in Innisfail.

“We didn’t want to play

those guys any more than

we had to,” said Tobler.

“They were a tough team

to play against. They are

physical and they make

you earn it.”

At one point in the game,

the Eagles were up two

points on the Generals.

While the Generals could

afford to lose a game, be-

ing up three in the series,

that was not an option any-

one wanted to take and in-

stead of laying off the team

pushed harder to come

back.

“There was no let up and

that’s what I’m most proud

of,” said Tobler. “We could

of just folded it in and tak-

en our chances at home for

game fi ve but I wouldn’t

accept that and neither

would the guys. We don’t

like losing.”

Aside from a brief losing

streak around Christmas,

the Generals have been hot

all season.

Tobler said that the team

became much stronger

after that hiccup and has

pushed hard since then. He

said that, while some teams

might be temped to ease off

after winning such an emo-

tional series, that will not

be the case with the Gens.

Now, the Generals pre-

pare to face off against Brit-

ish Columbia’s Powell River

Regals in a best of fi ve battle

for the McKenzie Cup. Win-

ner of the McKenzie Cup

will head to Ontario for a

chance at the Allan Cup.

“I think the guys recog-

nize the opportunity that is

in front of us,” said Tobler.

“Three more W’s and we

get a chance to do some-

thing that’s not done very

often in sports.”

Tobler said the Generals

don’t know about their op-

ponents from Powell River.

However, they do know

that the Regals’ general

manager has an impressive

record.

“We know that their GM

has a wealth of experience,

he has three Allan Cups,

he knows what it takes to

win.” said Tobler. “I ex-

pect that they’re going to

be good. I just think with

the experience their man-

agement has that they’ll be

tough competitors because

they know what it takes to

win.”

The Bentley Generals

best of fi ve series against

the Power River Regals for

the McKenzie Cup begins

7:30 p.m. April 3 in Red

Deer.

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MOVING ON – Generals staff and players pause to celebrate after capturing the Chinook Hockey League and Provincial AAA titles before moving on to prepare for the McKenzie and Allan Cup Championships. photo submitted

Generals take provincial and league titlesBentley moves onto the McKenzie Cup in next step towards Allan Cup


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It’s a tough loss, but still

a fi nish Lacoka can be

proud of.

On March 23, the Laco-

ka Midget Girls lost 7-6 in

overtime to the Cold Lake

Jaguars at the 2014 Alberta

Provincial championships,

taking silver in the tourna-

ment.

Coach Randy Burt said

while an overtime loss in

such a close game is always

a hard pill to swallow, the

fi nish was both satisfying

and unexpected, as Lacoka

was hoping to get bronze at

best in the tournament, if

they even made it that far.

“Our expectation was

not to make the semi-fi nal,”

said Burt.

Burt went on to say that

the turnaround came going

into the fi nal game of the

round-robin, which would

put Lacoka in fi rst place for

seeding if they won, second

place if they tied and send

them home if they lost.

There weren’t really any

weak teams in Lacoka’s

pool and most of the games

were won by a goal or two,

added Burt.

Hannah Stretch, Lacoka

team captain, agreed that

the team was surprised to

make it to the fi nal, say-

ing she and her teammates

were happy just to make it

to provincials at the onset

of the tournament.

“We weren’t even think-

ing about silver or gold,”

said Stretch. She added

that this year’s team is the

fi rst midget team in Laco-

ka’s history to make it to

provincials.

Stretch said that during

the tournament, Lacoka

came together as a team

more than they ever had

previously this season.

She said that the players

played their best and sup-

ported each other when it

mattered most.

As to the fi nal match

itself, Burt said it was an

intense matchup and nail-

biting close game. While

Lacoka opened scoring for

the game, Cold Lake was

quick to catch up and sur-

pass them, leaving Lacoka

to play catch-up for most

of the game, said Burt.

Lacoka even trailed by two

at two separate occasions

during the game, he added.

Each time Lacoka would

tie or get a point back, Cold

Lake would score again

within minutes. Burt added

that even though Lacoka

dominated play in the of-

fensive end, particularly in

the third period, the strong

defense of Cold Lake pre-

vented Lacoka from scor-

ing many goals.

“It was hair-raising.”

Burt said that some of

the players were very up-

set initially after losing the

game, but he added that he

is very proud and a little

surprised at how well his

team played.

“It was a fantastic

game,” said Burt. “I cer-

tainly wasn’t disappointed.

We did better than I ex-

pected, certainly, the girls

performed way beyond my

expectations.

Stretch said that it was

exciting, not to mention

somewhat stressful, to just

be in the fi nal game.

“Even being in that game

was nerve-wracking,” said

Stretch. She went on to say

that, whenever the team

was down, they battled

back to make up the score.

“I thought that showed

a lot about our character,”

said Stretch.

As for the outcome of the

game, Stretch said she was

more than happy to settle

for silver.

“I was just ecstatic that

we made it that far and got

silver,” said Stretch.

Burt also commended

Lacoka’s opponents, the

Cold Lake Jaguars, for

their sportsmanship. He

said that when photos

were taken after the medal

presentations, both teams

came together for a photo

with both the silver and

gold medal winners.

“It was hugely classy,

I can’t say enough about

them,” said Burt.

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Lacoka brings home silver from provincial championships

CHAMPIONS – Lacombe’s Gish Law U14B Shock Ringette team poses after claiming provin-cial gold in Red Deer. Team members include Levi Wagner, Brielle MacKenzie, Bryna Figursky, Jaedyn Knight, Kailey Cross, Katelyn Litwin, Kaity Engel, Kaelan McDonald, Morgan Warner, Holland Wagensveld, Keily Wilson, Shelby Sinclair and Alexa Freitag. The team is coached by Larry Litwin, Dale Freitag, Leslee MacKenzie as well as junior coaches Paige Collins and Sydney Wilson. photo submitted

The Lacombe Gish Law U14B Shock

Ringette team captured the Ringette Al-

berta Provincial gold medal this past

weekend in Red Deer.

The team was undefeated in round

robin play defeating Bow View and Leduc

by scores of 15-1 and 7-0. Advancing to

the quarter fi nal, they easily beat Spruce

Grove 7-0.

Having only one goal scored against

them, they had home team advantage and

faced a challenging Drayton Valley team

in the semi-fi nal.

They nabbed the lead early and man-

aged to hang on to win 6-5.

The win secured their place in the gold

medal fi nal.

The gold medal game was another

tough one and fans from the Lacombe

Ringette Association came out to cheer

the team to a 2-0 victory.

The team consists of 13 players from

Lacombe, Blackfalds, Clive area and

Morningside.

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ARTS & LEISUREBY BRIAN VOSSENLacombe Express

Corinne Szepesi, instructor at

Good Karma Yoga, has been do-

ing yoga for more than 20 years.

She fi rst got involved with yoga

after hearing how great it was to

improve fl exibility. At the time,

Szepesi was running and weight-

lifting to stay fi t and thought yoga

would be another good way to

cross-train.

Szepesi said that she, like many

yoga practitioners, started prac-

ticing yoga for the health ben-

efi ts. What she got out of it, was

much more.

“I was totally blown away,” said

Szepesi. She went on to say that

she also received benefi ts to her

mental and spiritual well-being

through yoga.

“It’s all connected. What hap-

pens to your mind happens to

your body and what happens to

your body affects your mind.”

Yoga is great for more than just

improving fl exibility. Szepesi said

that many yoga poses, for exam-

ple a plank pose, use the body’s

weight against itself which also

benefi ts strength, stamina and

endurance. While yoga can yield

many physical benefi ts, it is real-

ly about making that mind-body

connection, added Szepesi.

Szepesi’s interest in yoga

quickly deepened, and she began

practicing different types of yoga,

like minyasa, hatha and power-

fl ow yoga. She said the difference

between these methods is largely

what postures (or asnas as they

are referred to in yoga) practitio-

ners do and how they transition

between them.

Today, Szepesi primarily teach-

es and practices akhanda yoga.

Szepesi said this a very holistic

and traditional type of yoga and

closely resembles yoga as it was

fi rst taught in India.

In akhanda yoga, practitioners

make all six directional move-

ments the spine is able to do, but

the sequencing is very balanced

to help prevent injury and en-

sure easy transition, said Szepesi.

Other methods of yoga, like the

free-fl owing minyasa, can be less

balanced and a bit harsher on the

body, she added.

Szepesi fi rst got her certifi ca-

tion to instruct yoga in 2009. She

said she wanted to start teaching

as a way to further deepen her ex-

perience with yoga and share its

benefi ts. “I just wanted to share it

with other people. I saw the ben-

efi ts from my own body and how I

felt and how it affected me.”

One of the things Szepesi said

she enjoys most about practic-

ing and teaching akhanda yoga is

how she is able to apply its prac-

tices to everyday life and teach

others to do the same. For ex-

ample, Szepesi said that certain

asnas in yoga can help to identify

where people physical hold stress

in their bodies and therefore can

help them to deal with such is-

sues in everyday life.

Everyone, particularly Alber-

tans, are incredibly busy all the

time, said Szepesi. Another en-

joyable thing about yoga is that

it allows people to take time out

to just breathe. “We’re all very

busy people. It’s like everyone is

on this little treadmill.”

Yoga can also be attractive to

people who are not fond of com-

petitive sports. Szepesi said it can

cater to people of any age, fi tness

and skill level and is completely

non-competitive. She added that

while there is nothing wrong with

competition, it’s nice to be able to

do something where competition

is not necessary.

In addition to her main prac-

tice, akhanda yoga, Szepesi also

teaches restorative yoga, which

is benefi cial for those who have

suffered sport injuries. Szepesi

said it is a good way to get people

re-introduced to physical activity

very gently.

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MIND AND BODY – Corinne Szepesi, instructor at Good Karma Yoga in Lacombe has been teaching yoga for fi ve years and has over 20 years of experi-ence as a practitioner. photo submitted

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Duke Thompson featured at Red Deer libraryBY MARK WEBERLacombe Express

Red Deer Public Library’s 100th anniver-

sary celebrations continue with a visit from

a very special musical guest on April 5.

Duke Thompson, a former resident of

Red Deer, will be featured during the Key-

board Conversations with Duke Thompson

presentation which begins at 7:30 p.m. It’s

a free concert marking the centennial of

the RDPL, and it takes place in the Snell

Gallery.

Thompson has a soft spot for Red Deer

he explains during a recent interview

from his home in Havre de Grace, Mary-

land, where he founded the Maryland

Conservatory of Music in 2001 and serves

as president. He also keeps busy on other

fronts, teaching, recording and perform-

ing as well. He has four CDs to his credit.

In his coming show, he’ll be performing

tunes from all four projects which include

Greatly Gershwin, Lots to Consider, These

Hands Rock and his latest project Dr. Duke

as Lincoln.

Meanwhile, Red Deer’s music scene just

hasn’t been quite the same since Thomp-

son settled south of the border.

After relocating to Maryland, he’s been

able over the years to share his musi-

cal gifts with a wide audience on the east

coast, with performances in New York City

and the Baltimore area.

Thompson was born in Edmonton but

raised in Maryland. After fi nishing up

his post-secondary studies, he learned of

a teaching post at Red Deer College and

took it. He thought he’d stay for a couple of

years, but ended up staying for 17.

“My life’s been kind of a ping pong

match between Alberta and Maryland,” he

chuckles. “But I always had a fascination

with Canada because out of six children,

I was the only one born in Canada. So I’m

the only one with Canadian citizenship,

and I always loved that as a kid. I used to

root for all the Canadians in the Olympics

because that was my unique thing as one

of six growing up. It set me apart; I loved

the idea that I was Canadian.”

As to his love for music, it was sparked

at an early age. “I was seven. We all came

home from school one day, and there was

a great big grand piano there. My mother

said ‘Who wants to take piano lessons’, and

I raised my hand. It was just something

new to do.” Learning the instrument came

very naturally to him, he recalls.

And even though he’s lived state-side for

several years, he returns regularly to Red

Deer and retains a strong affection for this

area. He remains co-owner of The Vat, a

popular local pub as well. And speaking of

The Vat, he will be doing a concert there on

April 6 at 3:30 p.m.

“I was in Red Deer from my 20s through

to my 40s. So it’s a very special place for

me, no doubt about it.”

But the past several years – although

successful - have brought serious challeng-

es his way.

In 2007, Thompson crashed into a tree

during a night drive home and nearly lost

his life. He says his height (six ft. six ins.)

saved him. Had he been shorter, his head

would have sustained deadly injury but as

it was, his left shoulder and side took the

brunt of the horrendous impact.

He was airlifted to Maryland Shock

Trauma in Baltimore. Other injuries in-

cluded a collapsed lung, a severe concus-

sion, a shattered shoulder and broken ribs.

As he healed, he found he had a brand

new passion to write and arrange his own

original songs. Much of the material on

Lots to Consider resulted from that period

of his life.

“I started writing music almost as a

therapy. And ever since then, over the past

seven years, I write music that reaches

very, very deep inside. I really reach into

the spirit and soul, and that’s my new-

found love for music - that it’s such an

emotional expression. “I also have come to

love music so much more in the last seven

years because I’m writing my own music,

and I’m doing my own arrangements,” he

says. Although classical styles were the

main focus for many years, he’s branching

out into other genres.

“I’ve never been more in love with music

than I am now.” [email protected]

DUKE THOMPSON

During every trip to the supermarket

we must make choices between the price,

health, and convenience aspects of the

foods we buy. People tend to believe that

fresh is the best option, and in many cases

it is, but what about frozen vegetables?

Are they just as nutritious as their fresh

counterparts?

Studies have shown that frozen vegeta-

bles are just as nourishing. Other than a

quick blanching process to kill any bacte-

ria, they are unprocessed and fl ash frozen

to preserve freshness. By staying frozen

from after harvesting until the time they

reach your kitchen, they are by far a better

product than most people think.

Unless fresh goods are harvested locally,

they must travel great distances in order to

be available to you in the produce section.

This usually means that they are har-

vested before full ripeness occurs in hopes

of them being at their peak by the time

they arrive for one to purchase.

This arrival is not always the case how-

ever, and you may be left with a more in-

ferior product than if you were to get it

direct from the farm.

Full ripening on the tree/vine before

harvesting also always produces a far

more healthful product.

This being said, if you live in a farming

area where local produce is available then

by all means buy fresh, otherwise frozen is

another option.

For many households frozen is far more

convenient for their busy lifestyles: cut-

ting, washing, and in some cases peel-

ing has already been done for them. The

chance of food spoilage is also greatly re-

duced, unless it is forgotten about in the

freezer for long periods of time.

Most frozen vegetables are recommend-

ed to be stored in the freezer for up to six

months. They are not immediately bad or

freezer burnt in the seventh month, but

should be used up sooner rather than later.

I am not suggesting that one should al-

ways buy frozen when it comes to imported

fruits or vegetables, but merely that there

are other healthy and convenient options

to fresh when applicable.

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dividual pagers that are connected to the

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year.

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