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NEW VISION: Lacombe & District Historical Society president is building a fresh perspective – PG 3
ACCOMPLISHED: Local sensei enjoys the many benefi ts of practicing martial arts – PG 15
www.lacombeexpress.com THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2014
ARTISTIC: Central Alberta singer Randi Boulton preps for CD release concert – PG 12
FORE! - Asher Jordens, 12, works on his swing at the recently opened Lacombe Golf and Country Club driving range. Brian Vossen/Lacombe Express
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New president hopes to put fresh face on Society Jennifer Kirchner to expand services historical organization offers
NEW POST - Jennifer Kirchner is settling into her new role as president of the Lacombe & District Historical Society at the Flatiron Building.Brian Vossen/Lacombe Express
TEAMWORK - Lacombe Grade 6 students got to meet some of the council and staff at City Hall as part of the recent Mayor for a Day event. Front from left is Zach Everett, Mikhail Nisbett, Justine Elliott, Emily Beach, Ariana Jenkins, Sam Porter, Nathan Linker, Peyton Church, Mackayla Hanrahan and Lance Goedhart. Back row from left is Norma MacQuarrie, Brandon Williamson, Peter Bouwsema, Steve Christie, Grant Harder and Wayne Rempel. photo submitted
DATE PERMIT# LOCATION DEVELOPMENT May 8 61/250.77 5920 Highway 2A Light Equipment Rentals
May 8 61/250.70 Bay 4 – 4425 Heritage Way Restaurant
May 8 61/255.14 114 Woodland Drive Home Occupation 2
May 8 61/255.12 5401 46 Street Home Occupation 2
May 8 61/250.65 5350 51 Avenue Demolition of Single Family Dwelling and Attached Garage
May 8 61/250.66 73 Erica Drive Adult Care Residence
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Permitted 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 May 8 61/255.16 8 Heritage Drive Home Occupation 1
May 8 61/250.83 39 Mackenzie Crescent Detached Garage
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DATE PERMIT# LOCATION DEVELOPMENT May 8 61/250.72 9 Edith Avenue Single Family Dwelling with Lot Coverage Variance
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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:
Current to May 8, 2014
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
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The Annual General Meeting for the Lacombe Regional Tourism and Marketing Association will be held onTuesday May 20th, 2014 at 6:00 PM at the Morrison House Cafe, located at 5331 - 51 Avenue, Lacombe AB.All members of the association and any new or potential members wishing to join are encouraged to attend this meeting.Please RSVP that you will be attending to Executive Director, Marie Péron at [email protected] orby calling (403) 782-3933 by Monday May 19, 2014.For more information about Lacombe Regional Tourism please visit lacombetourism.com
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Local singer gearing up for new CD releaseRandi Boulton continues her rich artistic journey on latest project
VISION - Singer/songwriter Randi Boulton launches her brand new CD during a concert at the Red Deer College Arts Centre June 6th. Lindsay Nickel photo
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fyifyi Your weekly Community Events Calendar
EVENTSLacombe Farmers Market – This
year’s market season be-gins May 16th. This year, the Lacombe Farmers Market will be held in a new location, the arena parking lot at 5429-53 St. Markets run every Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. until October. Call 403-782-4772.
Bentley Farmers Market – opens May 17th and runs every Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the Bentley Curling Rink. For more information call 403-748-4809.
Ellis Bird Farm opening - Ellis Bird Farm will be opening for the season on May 19th at 11 a.m. Families will have the opportunity on opening day to build nestboxes and there will be door prize draws held throughout the day. Tours of the site will also be offered.
First Step Adult Education Centre 15 year celebration – celebrating 15 years of providing education and career services to Central Alberta. We will be holding a BBQ lunch for current and former students and staff as well as anyone in the downtown community who may want to partake for a small charge. This is not a fundraiser and we hope to use the opportunity to reconnect with former students as well as provide information to potential learners on the programs and services available to adults returning to learning. May 21st at the First Step build-ing (near the police station.)
May Spring Gala Anniversary Show and Sale – May 23rd and 24 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. at The Gallery on Main.
Abbey Centre Grand Opening – Opening ceremonies on May 23rd with Serena Ryder concert evening of May 24th and free use of the facility Friday and Saturday. Concert tickets on sale now at Town Offi ce.
5th Annual Blackfalds Fun Run and Walk – May 25th 9 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. at the Abbey Centre. Registration is required. Online registration closes May 17th. See http://events.runningroom.
com/site/ for more information.
Rotarians Annual Lobster Dinner – May 30th at the Lacombe Memorial Centre. Featuring entertainment by Gery Schubert as Captain Jack Sparrow. Tickets $75 each. Cocktails at 5:30 p.m. For more information contact Pe-ter DeWit at 403-318-6271 or by email at [email protected].
Annual Spring BBQ and Caba-ret – May 31st. Supper begins at 6:30 p.m., dance at 9 p.m. until 1 a.m. Featuring music from The Spy Hill House Band. Tickets $45. Contact Kathy at 403-782-4194. Advance tickets only by May 28th.
Central Alberta Buccaneers home opener – 6 p.m. June 7th at ME Global Field.
Kozy Korner Seniors Centre Din-ners – every Tuesday at noon.
Lacombe Dance Lessons - social and choreographed ballroom dancing. Traditional Two-step or Cha Cha/Jive. For details phone Cliff at 403-782-4094.
Real Men Sing Barbershop! The Wild Rose Harmonizers Barbershop Chorus is a chorus for males of all ages who love to sing four-part a cappella harmony. We are a proud member of the Barber-shop Harmony society providing entertainment at seniors’ lodges, hospitals and numerous com-munity and private functions throughout the year. No experi-ence is required, just a love to sing. Join us on Tuesday evening, rehearsals from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Davenport Church of Christ (#68 Donlevy Ave.) For informa-tion, call David at 403-342-1318 or email [email protected]. Visit www.harmonizers.ca.
The Red Deer Legion Pipe Band is actively recruiting experienced and inexperienced people from the Central Alberta area, who are interested in joining the Band. Anyone with piping or drumming experience, or if you would like to learn piping or drumming, are asked to please contact us at 403-782-7183 or by email at [email protected]. Prac-tices are held at the Red Deer Legion on Tuesdays at 7 p.m.
Quilting and crafts – held at Black-falds United Church on Mondays at 9:30 a.m. Help make quilts or bring your own quilt/craft to work on. Visit blackfaldsunit-edchurch.com or call 403-885-
4780 for more information.
The Lacombe Legion has bingo on Mondays at 7 p.m. in the upstairs hall. Coffee time runs Wednesdays from 9:30-11 a.m. ($2 for coffee, tea and cook-ies). On Fridays, there are four meat draws and tickets are $2/set of three tickets. Draw starts at 6:30 p.m. On Saturdays, there are four meat draws which start at 4:30 p.m. Chase the ace starts after meat draws.
Lacombe Old Time Dances and Jams at Kozy Korner– May 11 and 25 at 1 p.m. $3 Admission.
New to Lacombe? Contact La-combe Welcome Wagon at 403-348-9567 for free maps, information about the City & area, as well as free gifts from local businesses. New baby in the family? Contact Lacombe Welcome Wagon at 403-348-9567 for free information, baby product samples as well as free gifts from local businesses.
Youth Unlimited Drop-in Activites -
every Tuesday and Thursday, for ages 12 and up. Movies, crafts, games, and more! It costs $2/night or $50/season (June-September). Last Thursday of the month is girls only. Hours are 6 to 9 p.m. and activities run at the YU-Turn Youth Centre.
Drop in Pool Tournament 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.
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 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.
Lacombe Art Guild - the guild meets regularly on the sec-ond and third Tuesday of each month. A variety of workshops are provided for developing art-ists. Membership is $15 per year. Contact Betty Peers at 403-782-9968 or blog lacombeart-clubwordpress.com. Meetings runs in LMC Credit Union Room at 5214 50 Ave. in Lacombe.
Are you having problems with someone else’s drinking? We are an anonymous group of men and women who can offer encouragement and support. Call Al-Anon Family groups at 403-346-0320 for a list of meetings in Red Deer and the surrounding area.
Writers’ Ink, The Red Deer & District Writers Club has weekly meetings (every Tuesday) in the old farmhouse at Sunnybrook Farm (4701 30 St.) from 7 to 9 p.m. We meet, share our writing, and offer constructive criticism to one another. We also do our utmost to improve our craft by Skyping professionals in the fi eld of writing, by inviting guest speakers to our Spring Workshop and to the occa-sional meeting. Our professional library is increasing as is our knowledge gained from mem-bers who are constantly seeking new challenges and sharing successes and failures with the group. Guests are welcome!
Food Addicts in Recovery Anony-mous is a 12-step support group offering a solution for all forms of food addiction. No dues, fees or weigh-in. Central Alberta groups meet in Red Deer, Lacombe and Rimbey. For locations and dates, call Joanne at 403-314-1972.
Clive TOPS – Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Every Thursday at the Clive Christian Fellow-ship Church 9 - 10:30 a.m.
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Horoscope
Aries, your thoughts are
distant right now, almost as
if you’re living in a fantasy
world. This is creatively
benefi cial but not so helpful
for practical tasks.
Taurus, if you’re not careful, you could find
yourself debating family and friends this week.
Instead, try to sit back and listen rather than fostering
debate.
ARIESMar 21/Apr 20
TAURUSApr 21/May 21
Gemini, a realization about
what is really impor tant to
you instills a renewed sense
of confidence this week.
You will be focused on
impor tant things.
Cancer, if your fi nances seem
like they are in a state of
upheaval, it could be because
you have not looked at
everything in black and white
just yet. Make some changes.
GEMINIMay 22/Jun 21
CANCERJun 22/Jul 22
You come on too strong
sometimes, Leo. Those who
know you best can handle
this approach, but you can
scare off potential new friends
if you do not ease up.
Be patient and do not demand
too much of yourself during
the next few days, Virgo. You
need to keep your workload
light; otherwise, you may get
easily overwhelmed.
LEOJul 23/Aug 23
VIRGOAug 24/Sept 22
This is a time to discover
the value of others, Libra.
A willingness to try new
things and delegate some
responsibilities will free up
your calendar.
Cer tain personalities don’t
always click, Scorpio.
Don’t feel the need to
overcompensate for a
strained relationship. Spend
more time with those with
whom you connect.
LIBRASept 23/Oct 23
SCORPIOOct 24/Nov 22
Flexible thinking is key,
Sagittarius, especially as you
face a few new challenges
this week. There are some
opportunities to reconnect
with family later in the week.
A rush of activity fi lls your
calendar and keeps your
phone ringing off the hook,
Capricorn. Your challenge will
be separating the pressing
events from others.
SAGITTARIUSNov 23/Dec 21
CAPRICORNDec 22/Jan 20
Aquarius, paperwork
has built up and requires
more time than you had
originally planned. There is
no way to avoid this task,
but a helper can make it
move more quickly.
Moderation is your mantra for
the week, Pisces. Do not let
the pendulum swing too far in
either direction.
AQUARIUSJan 21/Feb 18
PISCESFeb 19/Mar 20
CLUES ACROSS 1. Italian cheese city 6. Fed 9. Rights activist Parks 13. Bitter aloe compounds 14. Octagonal motif in
oriental rugs 15. Maple genus 16. Shabby (slang) 17. Chopping tool 18. Shakespeare’s epithet 19. Regain 21. Mega-electron volts 22. Unhappy mood 23. NY pharmacy Duane ___
25. Metrical foot 26. 1950’s Nash automobile 31. Digits 33. Affectional 34. Engine additive 35. Any small tubular
structure 36. Lifted something heavy 41. Liquefi ed natural gas 43. __ of Avila, Saint 44. 2nd Greek letter 45. Assumed the existence
of 46. Actress Rooney 49. Claudio __, Chilean
pianist 51. Turkish leader titles 52. Don’t know when yet 53. Rectangular groove joint 59. Mythological birds 60. Type or kind 61. White bear 62. Native American group 63. V 64. Author Walker 65. Back talk 66. Doctor of Education 67. Jazz trumpeter Malik
CLUES DOWN 1. Henry’s last wife
Catherine 2. Wings 3. College army 4. Myth (Spanish) 5. Hungarian word for mum 6. Old World lizard genus 7. Dinner jackets 8. Last possible moment 9. Jewish spiritual leaders 10. Central Florida city 11. Any watery animal fl uid 12. 198 L Egyptian dry
measure unit
CLUES DOWNCONT. 20. Prophylactic 24. Before 26. Drench 27. ___ River 28. Disorderly crowd 29. Heat unit 30. Medieval capital of Flanders 32. Fencing swords 37. Weekday (abbr.) 38. Vietnamese offensive 39. Point midway between E
and SE 40. Father 42. Disjointed 43. Yearly tonnage (abbr.) 44. Lowest male singing voices 46. Jacobs, Ribot & Gasol 47. Athens’ marketplace 48. Contests 50. Gathered fall leaves 54. Three banded armadillo 55. A cord necktie 56. Spot on a radar screen 57. Components considered
individually 58. Elm, maple or oak
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Fill-in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once.Each 3x3 box is outlined with a dark-er line. You already have a few num-bers to get you started. Remember: You must not repeat the numbers 1 through 9 in the same line, column or 3x3 box.
COUNTRY VIBE - Del Barber, along with Serena Ryder, will rock the Abbey Centre on May 24th as part of the grand opening celebrations. photo submitted
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Olds College and Red Deer College developed an innovative Regional Stewardship Model to address their joint responsibility to provide adult learners with access to post secondary educational programming and support services in the central Alberta Region. The partnership, called Campus Alberta Central (CAC), is seeking applications from individuals interested in serving as a public Governance Team (Board) member on the Campus Alberta Central Governance Team. A public member shares with the Chair and other members of the Governance Team the responsibilities of:
Governance and the formulation of policies regarding academic, learner support services and fiscal matters Establishing the purpose and vision of Campus Alberta Central Ensuring the academic financial and social well-being of Campus Alberta Central and issues affecting education, adult learning and life-long learning
To be eligible, you should have:
Senior leadership experience An understanding of financial matters Community volunteer experience with Board governance
Preference will be given to those who have demonstrated interest in rural post-secondary education or an awareness of issues affecting life-long learners and/or demonstrated an understanding of the Policy Governance Model. In order to bring a broader perspective to the Governance Team, preference will also be given to applicants from communities in rural central Alberta. Appointment: A public member is appointed for a term up to two (2) years and may be reappointed for one further term of two (2) years. There is no salary available; however, some travel costs are covered with this position. If you are interested in this unique opportunity, please forward a resume or statement of your related qualifications to Caroline Bodmer, Administrative Assistant, Campus Alberta Central. This personal information is being collected and used under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act to determine your qualifications and suitability for the position noted above. Applications should be addressed to: Caroline Bodmer Administrative Assistant to the Governance Team Campus Alberta Central C/o OldsCollege 4500 50 Street Olds, AB, T4H 1R6 Or email: [email protected] 403-507-7748 Application Deadline: May 30, 2014
PUBLIC MEMBER Campus Alberta Central Governance Team
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HOMES & LIVING
Years I had been from home,
And now, before the door
I dared not open, lest a face
I never saw before.
Emily Dickinson knew about
home, as a writer and a poet in
the mid-18th century she had ex-
perienced death and disappoint-
ment which eventually led to her
choosing a life of self contain-
ment in her home.
I fi nd her story fascinating as
I try to imagine what it would be
like to wander around my own
home for decades, never seeing
the light of day.
Emily was writing and con-
necting with the outside world
but did not have face to face con-
tact from the late 1860s until her
death in 1886. Just think of how
the days would stretch out with
nothing and no one to entertain
you! I think that is why much of
the creative writing genius was
produced during this time period.
Long days with little to do but
write.
Our home is the Mecca of our
lives, that place where we let our
hair down and let our true selves
be revealed. Would you be willing
to stay in your home for almost
30 years with little or no contact
from the outside world? I wonder
what that would be like, my maxi-
mum would be about 48 hours
before I would run screaming out
the front door talking to anyone
who was wandering by.
We have equipped our lives
with every imaginable electronic
convenience which would enable
us to live isolated for a very long
time but what would happen if
you had these things removed
from your home? If you had no
Internet, cable or electronic de-
vices at your disposal what would
you do with your time? Try to
imagine your home itself as the
entertainment, how would it sus-
tain?
I think the fi rst thing most of us
would do is clean, we would busy
ourselves with those forgotten
corners and closets and would be
ultra organized inside of a week.
There would be streak-free win-
dows and dust-free fl oors and our
home would glow from the atten-
tion it was receiving! What could
we discover about our home that
usually gets overlooked during
our busy days?
You might rediscover the joy
of a deep soak in your tub; you
might have unearthed some long
forgotten scented oil while you
were purging your bathroom
cabinets and take advantage of
some warm water and relaxing
fragrance.
Maybe you have found a favou-
rite pair of yoga pants and that
book you didn’t fi nish last sum-
mer and you gravitate towards
your favourite chair to curl up
for the afternoon. Try to imagine
you are Emily Dickinson in the
18th century as you wander your
own halls rediscovering the love
and entrancement you once had
with your home.
Shut out the world and allow
your home to entertain you and
draw you back to the space you
so lovingly decorated and built.
Bake, dance, rest and revive your
soul and let your home be the en-
vironment that romances you and
makes you feel safe. Your home
loves you, it’s just been awhile
since you may have noticed!
Kim Meckler is an interior designer in Red Deer with Carpet Colour Cen-tre.
Never taking our unique home design for granted
CLEAN CUT - This fresh and fun dining room in a New Rock Homes and Developments show home in Blackfalds offers a fresh take on the traditional dinner table by adding bench seating and chair covers. Jenna Swan/Lacombe Express
Kim
M E C K L E R
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Regardless of the Weather!!Bentley Farmers Market
Opens its doors to you!Sat. May 17 at 1:30 pm
Bedding plants, lawn & garden supplies, handicrafts, baked goods, hewellery, wearing apparel, and much, much more! Indoors and Out, at the Bentley Curling
Rink. Info: 403-748-4809
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Classifieds...costs so littleSaves you so much!
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bathrooms. Performance based bonus program.
Must be fl uent with verbal l& written English, be
physically fi t. Applicants may apply in person at 6853 - 66 St. Red Deer
To order your own home or offi ce deliveryof the Red Deer Advocate NewspaperPhone our Circulation Department at
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CARRIER SUPERVISOR
Full Time, 37.5 hours a week.$14.67/hr. to $20.39/hr. Depending Experience
The candidate would be responsible for the recruitmentof carriers for delivery of Advocate, EMC and CAL
routes by various methods incorporatedby the Circulation Department.
This would include telephone calls,distribution of recruitment fl yers, posters, networking, group presentations, advertising, use of social media,
along with various other methods.The position would require interviewing, screening and signing up carriers for delivery, along with cold calling.
The candidate should have an outgoing personality, along with the ability to multi task.
This should be complimented with excellent written and oral presentation skills. The position requiresvery good organization skills, the ability to work
independently and in a group setting.For this position you must have good computer skills,
a valid driver’s license with good driving record.A company car may be available during working hours.
The candidate must be able to passa criminal background check.
The hours for this position would beMonday to Friday, working every 6th Saturday,
7.5 hours a day, with start times at 10 a.m. or earlier.
Please forward resume to:Red Deer Advocate,
Attention Doug Sibbet2950 Bremner Ave., Red Deer, AB T4R 1M9
BY OWNERParkland Estates, 1500 sq. ft. incld’s addition, 3 bdrm., family rm., stone gas fi re-place, 1 1/2 baths, 5 newer appls., new paint, water lines, skirting carpet & lino.
$65,000. 403-348-5016
Pinnacle Estates(Blackfalds)
You build or bring your own builder. Terms avail.
403-304-5555
2009 TOYOTA Camry LE 100,000 kms, great shape $12,700 403-347-9504
2003 DODGE Neon loaded safetied 403-352-6995
1993 DODGE SPIRIT,parts car or needs motor,
asking $150.00Call 403-728-3485
2004 GMC 3/4 C/C SLT leather, Duramax diesel, 200,000 kms, not oilfi eld, black, very nice $16,500. 403-357-8811
1995 BARTH Regal 31’ wide body coach on 1994
Ford chassis, 460 gasengine. 28,150 miles,1 owner. Smoke free.
Fully equipped.Unbelievably clean.
Asking $29,900 obo, no GST.***SOLD***
TITANIUM 34E39 MP RV.Loaded, exc. shape. New
fridge, 6 yr warranty, asking $35,500. 403-340-2535
2011 ALPINE 39’, 4 slides, satellite dish, 7500 w
generator, king bed, 2011 GMC 3/4 ton Denali, hitch, matched to trailer, sell as unit $105,000 obo, photos avail, trailer only $54,900
RED’S AUTO. Free scrap vehicle & metal removal. We travel. May pay cash
for vehicle. AMVIC APPROVED. 403-396-7519
FREE removal of scrap vehicles. Will pay cash for
some. 403-304-7585
FREE removal of scrap vehicles. Will pay cash for
some. 403-304-7585
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SMALL Square Hay Bales:1st & 2nd cut.
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Grain, FeedHay 2190
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NEW CONDO1000 sq.ft. 2 bdrm., 2 bath. $192,000. 403-588-2550
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1995 OKANAGAN 23’. Very well maint. Must be seen.
Asking $5500. 403-342-0250
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Level one Water Distribution/Waste Water collection Operator preferred or willing to acquire certi cate in future.
The position requires the incumbent to be on an on-call schedule and work a 40 (forty) hour week, regardless of weather conditions.
Salary dependent on quali cations and experience.Closing date: open until suitable candidate hired
A more detailed job description can be viewed on the Village of Alix Website at: villageofalix.ca
Resumes can be either mailed to the Attention of CAO: Village of Alix, Box 87, Alix, T0C 0B0 or email: [email protected]
Employment Opportunity:
Duties: Equipment operation & maintenancePerform labour & other maintenance duties assigned
Quali cations: •Minimum grade 12 education•Sound knowledge of maintenance & operation of equipment•Sound knowledge of construction and maintenance practices•Valid class 5 Alberta Drivers License•Ability to work independently when required•Must be physically able to perform the duties of the position•Must accept and be trainable in First Aid and WHMIS
no phone calls pleaseonly applicants selected for an interview
will be contacted.
Facility Operator I Lacombe Memorial Centre
The City of Lacombe is currently seeking a Part-time Facility Operator I for the Lacombe Memorial Centre. This position is20 hours per week and shift work is required including nightsand weekends.
The ideal candidate will be able to perform the physicalrequirements of this position including some lifting. WHMISand First Aid certifications are also required.
Duties Include:Event Preparation and Take Down
Set up facility for various functions, ensure guests haveequipment/suppliestheyneedandbeavailabletoassistPerform take down and clean up after events
CustodialClean all areas of the facility including FCSS and the LibraryEnsure sidewalks are clear of snow and debrisEnsure facility is unlocked and/or secured in accordance with schedules, policies and procedures
PublicRelationsProvide information and assistance to facility usersEnsure LMC policies and procedures related to safetyand respect are adhered toOther related duties as may be assigned
Wages range between $19.95 - $24.94 per hour dependingon skills and experience.Interested candidates are asked to submit an application formor resume by May 23, 2014 stating job applied for to:
Attn: Human ResourcesCityof Lacombe5432-56 AvenueLacombe, AB T4L1E9
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We are manufacturer certifi ed and have over 20 years experience. We work all seasons of the year.
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