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BY KALISHA MENDONSALacombe Express
A local volunteer has
been recognized for her
signifi cant community
contributions in the areas of arts,
culture and heritage by being
nominated for a 2015 Women of
Excellence Award.
Each year, the Red Deer and
District Community Foundation
nominates and then recognizes
the contributions of women all
over Central Alberta for their
community ties. Ellen Corea of
Lacombe has been nominated
for the title in the area of arts,
culture and heritage.
“It’s quite an honour to be
nominated, actually. I was
surprised because I’ve only really
been here about four years. I was
very involved in my previous
community in volunteering, so I
knew I’d have to volunteer in this
community so that I could get out
and meet people,” Corea said.
“I knew I had to be part of the
community, and I love it here –
it’s a beautiful little town. It’s
very kind and generous.”
Corea is a staff member of the
Michener House Museum and
plays a role in several boards
in Lacombe including the C4
Committee, the Performing
Arts Centre Committee and the
Heritage Resources Committee.
As well, she plays a role in the
Lacombe Performing Arts Centre
Foundation, works with Art in
the Park during Lacombe Days
and helped Lann Lieurance to
institute Music in the Park.
“I really believe in volunteering
in the community. I think it’s
very important. It not only helps
you grow better, but it really is
the backbone of the community.
It’s not necessarily about just
being a volunteer, but it’s also
the involvement. You get involved
in different sectors of the
community and you’re helping
to make those sectors strong. You
know what’s going on,” Corea
said.
“In refl ecting on being
nominated for this award, I think
it’s not an award for an individual
person. I think we work as teams –
when I work on the C4 committee,
or the Performing Arts Centre
Committee, we’re working
as a team. The fact that I got
nominated for an award isn’t just
for me - it’s for the team. I couldn’t
do this unless I was on a team.
I really think it’s nice because
a lot of those organizations are
being recognized through this
nomination.”
Recently, Corea has been
putting her efforts into the
Cranna Community Cultural
Centre (C4 Initiative). This centre
is an opportunity to provide a
unique facility in Lacombe that
serves families, children and the
arts in a collaborative manner.
The combination of uses for
the centre is something that
inspires Corea, as she likes to
see relationships grow between
different groups within the City.
She is a collaborator, and said she
enjoys coming together as part
of a group to make decisions and
share ideas.
“I have always found if you’re
involved in multiple facets of a
sector, it keeps you informed of all
the different components. It also
allows you to create partnerships
in your own volunteering,” she
said.
“You might know that two
people are working on different
tasks and could generate a
synergy between them. That’s
something I like.”
Corea fell into her fi rst
volunteering role in the City quite
quickly after she arrived. Within
a week, she became involved
as a treasurer for the Lacombe
Tourism board. Bookkeeping
has been a hobby and skill of
Corea’s since before she moved
to Lacombe, and was eager to
apply herself and help out the
community.
Since that fi rst week, Corea is
now settled into working with
the Michener House Museum,
a job she says she thoroughly
enjoys.
“I love history and I’m very
much connected to artifacts. I
love the history of anything – of
this community, of the region,
whatever. Here I do research,
and get to look up history. People
come in and tell their stories,
and you get to document a lot of
things and I think it’s very fun.
It’s just right up my alley, and
is exactly what I like to do,” she
said.
“I volunteer because I love
working with people, and it kind
of feeds me. I also really believe in
the community. I think there are
a lot of fabulous volunteers here.
My job coordinating festivals
was a fabulous opportunity
for me. Working with those
festival volunteers allowed me
to meet a whole bunch of people
that are working in different
sectors of volunteerism. This
is a very strong community for
volunteerism and I enjoy that.”
The gala will be held on June
9th with the fi nal announcements
of recipients for the 2015 Women
of Excellence awards.
COMMUNITY-MINDED – 2015 Women of Excellence award nominee Ellen Corea takes a break in the Michener House Museum, one of the many organizations that she volunteers with and dedicates her time to. Kalisha Mendonsa/Lacombe Express
Ellen Corea nominated for Women of Excellence Award Citizen’s dedication to community lands her special recognition
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BY SARAH MAETCHELacombe Express
Lacombe County has approved the fi nal
2015 budget and lowered the anticipated
tax rate increase to 2%. Council approved
the fi nal 2015 operating and capital budgets
and set the tax rates during their meeting
on May 14th.
Council had passed an interim budget
this past December in order to continue
operations until the fi nal budgets could
be approved, once assessment values were
confi rmed and the provincial education
requisition was received. For 2015 all tax
brackets, including residential, farmland,
non-residential and machinery and equip-
ment, will all see a 2% increase.
The approved 2015 operating budget
includes revenues and expenditures
of $58,620,600. The 2015 capital budget
includes $27,794,290 of projects.
The provincial education requisition
property tax rate for 2015 is 2.50 mills for
both residential and farmland, roughly a
3% decrease. For non-residential, the rate
was set at 3.67 mills, a 5% decrease.
The levy from the Lacombe Foundation
decreased from the amount last year by
2.93%. “We have some good news for you,”
Lacombe County Commissioner Terry
Hager told council. “Our 2015 assessment
is approximately $86 million higher than
what was projected in our 2015 interim
budget. That increase is primarily a result
of higher than projected residential and
industrial assessment.
“I’m pleased council authorized a mu-
nicipal property tax rate reduction from
the 2.75 per cent proposed in the 2015 in-
terim budget to two per cent. A combina-
tion of increased assessment, higher than
anticipated transfer of unexpected funds
for projects from the 2014 budget to the
2015 budget and a reduction of contingen-
cies in a number of areas such as fuel has
allowed us the leeway to meet current de-
mands with a lower than projected tax rate
increase.” Hager said some council issues
that had risen have also been incorporated
into the operating budget.
An additional $12,500 was added for
the Lacombe Airport study, $208,040 was
added for repairs to the two bridges on
the Alix North Road and $25,000 was
also added for legal and mediation fees
regarding the County’s appeal of the
Sylvan Lake Municipal Development Plan.
An increase of $88,120 was marked in the
Joint Economic Area Agreement payment
to the Town of Blackfalds due to additional
assessed amounts in the Aspelund
Industrial Park.
A large decrease of $266,470 was also
noted for operations, agriculture and
peace offi cers fuel costs due to a decrease
in cost and an elimination of a 5% price
contingency. “We also had some good news
from Alberta Education,” said Hager.
The total provincial education
requisition for the 2015-16 year was $2.253
billion, which shows an increase of
approximately $147 million from last year.
“Council’s goal is always to manage the
natural, fi nancial and physical assets of
the County in order to obtain maximum
value from these resources,” said Reeve
Paula Law. “The 2015 operating budget,
capital budget and municipal tax rates
have been established in a manner which
provides fro the most effi cient and cost-
effective delivery of County services and
programs for our citizens.”
The 2015 tax notices will be sent out in
the coming weeks. Lacombe County also
offers a Tax Installment Payment Plan
(TIPP) allowing taxpayers to pay property
taxes on a monthly basis.
The program has been offered since 2004
and has around 570 participants.
Lacombe County is responsible for col-
lecting taxes from property within the
County, but tax notices also refl ect taxes
collected for Alberta Education and the
Lacombe Foundation.
Lacombe County approves budget and tax rate increase
SEEDING FOR CHANGE – Like many surrounding area farmers, seeding began on Monday for this year’s wheat crop for the Central Alberta Growing Project. The 145-acre fi eld located just minutes east of Lacombe, is a part of a local volunteer-driven project that assists in raising funds to feed those in need in developing countries.
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BY SARAH MAETCHELacombe Express
Many dog owners were
left ‘off-leash’ with no
where to take their pets
last year after learning
the City dog park near
Michener Park was going
to be closed.
The City is moving for-
ward with the relocation
of the park to the end of
Len Thompson Drive in the
new industrial area.
Last fall, the site was se-
lected after a public input
process. The development
of the park will commence
this summer with the City
estimating it will be open
this fall.
“We have reviewed the
feedback from owners who
responded during the site
selection process, as well
as the key priorities in the
development of dog parks
in other cities,” said Com-
munity Services Executive
Assistant Maureen MacK-
enzie.
Already incorporated
into the plan is a water
feature in the middle of
the park. The park itself is
planned to be much bigger
and also joins the escarp-
ment area near the indus-
trial park, allowing for
more on-leash spaces.
Meanwhile, the City is
asking for more feedback
in regards to what exactly
they would like to see in
the new park.
“We would like specifi c
feedback from the public
regarding the types of ame-
nities they see as necessary
for a well-used dog park.”
She added the City is
interested in gauging the
public interest to see if re-
cycled materials, like old
tires, could be repurposed
and incorporated into the
park as play features for
the dogs. “There may be
someone who is willing to
donate materials.”
Residents can provide in-
put by completing a survey
found at www.lacombe.ca/
dogpark_survey.
Some of the amenities
requested by residents
could be added in this year
if there is room in the City
budget, but not all of them
can be immediately grant-
ed.
Some of the amenities
may be added in future
years as the park continues
to develop, City offi cials
said.
The survey is available
online until June 12th.
Paper copies of the sur-
vey can be found at various
pet stores and vets around
the City.
Relocation of off-leash dog park moves forward
Thursday, May 21, 2015 Lacombe Express 5
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BY SARAH MAETCHELacombe Express
Ellis Bird Farm, southeast of Lacombe,
was a hub of activity on Monday as the
centre opened for the season.
Visitors to the bird sanctuary set foot
in the brand new visitor centre for the
fi rst time. The bright red building was
constructed last year and has been used
for gathering and teaching over the past
few months, but Monday was the fi rst day
it opened offi cially to the public.
“We are open for the season,” explained
Myrna Pearman, Ellis Bird Farm site
services manager.
The new centre boasts large windows,
many displays that have incorporated
local refurbished wood and a gift shop.
The older building that previously
housed the visitor centre is still in use but
will be treated as a self-guided facility and
for workshops.
The opening day celebration began at
11 a.m. with musical entertainment and
coffee. At 1 p.m. a dedication ceremony
was held for Jim Boyd, from Bashaw,
who donated three large purple martin
birdhouses to the farm.
At 2 p.m. visitors returned again to the
new visitor centre to learn about the two
Owls named Ellie and Albert, and their
offspring, that have called the farm home
for the past two years.
Pearman explained the centre has
documented the owls’ activities and has
placed a webcam near the nest allowing
virtual visitors from all over the world to
watch the owls’ progress.
“We didn’t think they would hatch, but
they did,” she said about the two babies
Wilma and Windy. This season the owl
family even had to weather a snowstorm
in May.
Pearman also told the guests the
inspiration behind the new visitor centre
lies on the wings of a purple martin.
In 2012, the centre was able to track one
of the purple martins from Alberta down
to Brazil. Named Amelia, the bird left the
farm on Aug. 24th and after a whirlwind
trip, returned on April 24th, covering the
large return distance in a mere 21 days.
“She fl ew 600 kilometres a day,” said
Pearman. “It’s just incredible.”
Amelia was the fi rst tracked bird to come
back to Alberta and after she returned,
Pearman shared the inspirational story
with the farm’s neighbour across the
road, ME Global, who wanted to assist in
building the new visitor centre.
“We have lots and lots of donations and
lots of volunteer time,” said Pearman.
On Tuesday, the numerous summer
students started work at the farm in
preparation for the nearly constant stream
of students and visitors alike for the season.
Upcoming 2015 events at the farm
include Father’s Day Hikes on June 21st,
the popular Blue Bird Festival on July
11th, a medicinal plant walk on July 19th,
the bug jamboree on Aug. 8th and closing
day on Sept. 7th.
For more information, contact 403-885-
4777 or visit www.ellisbirdfarm.ca.
BIRDS OF A FEATHER – Hundreds of visitors stopped in at the Ellis Bird Farm on Monday to enjoy the new visitor centre and walk the trails.Sarah Maetche/Lacombe Express
Ellis Bird Farm opens for the season
6 Lacombe Express Thursday, May 21, 2015
BY SARAH MAETCHELacombe Express
The annual week of events celebrating seniors kicks off
on June 1st.
From a seniors’ fair, bus tours, a garden party and
speakers, there will be a variety of events showcasing 55-
plus activities.
“Each year the Alberta government promotes Seniors’
Week on the fi rst week of June to acknowledge the
contribution that seniors have made over the years and the
continued contribution they make in our communities,”
said Ruth Riffi n, Lacombe and District FCSS seniors’
program coordinator.
“The community of Lacombe has provided seniors’
activities for many years, and this year is no exception.
We’ve added a few more programs and many more choices
over the week.”
The week-long celebration kicks off on Monday, June
1st, with the seniors’ fair at the Lacombe Memorial Centre
(LMC) running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Up to 30 booths
featuring seniors’ services and programs will be available
for attendees to browse. A focus on yesteryear will also be
included through ‘Remembering the Past,’ with a spinning
wheel demo, rug making, quilting and butter making.
A proclamation will be read at 11 a.m. followed by a
ladies’ fashion show. At 11:30 a.m. attendees can fi nd out
why laughter is the best medicine. At 2 p.m. the Rosedale
Valley Dancers will perform.
On June 2nd, Burman University is hosting a seniors’
fi tness talk starting at 10 a.m. followed by tours of the
Gwen Bader Fitness Centre. An ice cream social and sing
along will be held at the long-term care dining room of the
Lacombe Hospital from 2:30 to 4 p.m.
The Mary C. Moore Library will be hosting a come and
go tea from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on June 3rd. Kozy Korner
will also be hosting a strawberry tea and entertainment
afternoon from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
On Thursday, bus tours of the murals will begin at
10:30 a.m. starting out at the LMC. The Lacombe Legion
will be hosting entertainment and refreshments during
the afternoon and at 6 p.m. a 55-plus trail walk and fi tness
equipment tour will be held near Cranna Lake.
The bus tour of murals will continue on Friday and at
2 p.m. a seniors’ garden party will be held at the Lacombe
Seniors Lodge.
The week will be rounded out on Saturday with a free-
guided walking tour of the many murals in the downtown
core. The tour will begin at 10 a.m. at the Michener
Museum.
“The community really rallies around and helps to
provide their own programs,” said Riffi n.
All of the events are in celebration of seniors but
everyone is encouraged to attend.
For more information or for a full schedule, call
Lacombe and District FCSS at 403-782-6637. Free Connex
transportation to and from the events is offered. Contact
403-786-9000 to schedule an appointment.
June 1st – June 6th
Seniors’ “55 plus” Week Activities 2015
Seniors’ fair at the LMC. Admission $3.00 (includes coffee & Muffi n). Proclamation at 11:00 am, Fashion Show at 11:00 am & 1:30 pm. Entertainment at 11:30am & 2:00pm. Information Booths - VendorsNew Displays featuring seniors.
Free guided walking tour of Downtown Murals. Tour starts at Michener Museum, ends at Flat Iron Building.
Bus tour of MuralsMeet at Lacombe Memorial Centre.
Bus tour of MuralsMeet at Lacombe Memorial Centre.
“55 Plus” Trail Walk and Fitness Equipment TourMeet at Cranna Lake, corner of Woodland Drive & Cedar Crescent.
Lacombe Legion
Seniors’ Garden Partyhosted by Lacombe Foundation at Lacombe Seniors’ Lodge.
Burman University (CUC) hosting “You’re Never Too Old To Be Fit”. Learn some Fun Fitness Facts. Take a tour of Gwen Bader Fitness Centre.Get involved in some Fitness Activity.
Mary C. Moore Library “Come & Go” Tea at LMC. Readings by “Lacombe Writers Group”. Half price library memberships all week for seniors.
Burman University gym (CUC), hosting Lifetime Fitness Expert. 72 yr old Stephen Jepson will share his secrets & demonstrate that you never have to “Leave the Playground”. A motivational session for ALL ages.
A & W will be sponsor-ing FREE COFFEE for seniors.
Kozy Korner hosts Strawberry Tea & Entertainment.
Long Term CareDining room at Lacombe Hospital.“Back to School” theme.
10:00am – 4:00pm
10:00 – 11:00am
10:30am
10:30am
6:00pm
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7:00 pm
2:00 – 4:00pm
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Tuesday, June 2nd
Wednesday, June 3rd Saturday, June 6th
Friday, June 5th
Thursday, June 4th
Wed., June 3rd (cont.)
Door Prizes
$3 at the door
Ice Cream Social
& “Sing Song”.
For more information, call Lacombe & District FCSS (403) 782-6637.Free Connex transportation to & from the above seniors’ week events. Must call (403) 786-9000 for an appointment.
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FISHING FOR A GOOD TIME – From left, Gavin Devine, 9 and Luke Huclel, 8, went hunting for snails and other pond life at the Ellis Bird Farm beaver pond. Sarah Maetche/Lacombe Express
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Residents sound off Last week a City of Lacombe
citizen entered Council Chambers
and presented a petition to request
the City look into the steps towards
achieving train whistle cessation
within the City limits.
The resident stated not only
is the amount of train traffi c
increasing through the City, so is
the impact of the train whistle. He
stated the sound of the whistle as
the train passes through the City
occurs often enough that it often
interferes with sleep patterns.
The sounding of train whistles
is a federally mandated practice
through Transport Canada.
Municipalities have the ability
to seek whistle cessation, which
generally takes from three to fi ve
years to achieve.
Once all the permissions are
received through Transport
Canada and the railway line,
like CP Rail, the project can
fi nally move forward, with the
municipality starting detailed
safety assessments of each rail
crossing, to determine what safety
improvements will be necessary
at each location. The City would
also be required to carry liability
insurance for the railway crossings.
After much debate, council
determined they would look at
the costs of whistle cessation
and see exactly what the process
entails. They also noted that input
from citizens would have to be
collected before they would make
any decision, either to begin the
process or leave things as they are.
After hearing about the petition
to cease train whistles, another
local citizen has created a petition
to keep the train whistles sounding
throughout the City. This citizen,
like many who want the whistle to
stay, stated the whistle is a needed
safety measure and it keeps those
in the community safe.
Others have also commented they
live quite close to the tracks and the
sound of the train, along with the
whistle, does not bother them in
the slightest. Perhaps it has become
an accustomed sound to some that
eases many to sleep at night.
While both of these opinions are
valid, most of the citizens aware of
the issue sit rather divided.
Others may sit on the middle of
the tracks so to speak — agreeing
that yes, the train whistles are
bothersome at night, especially
when you are trying to sleep, but
safety should always be and remain
paramount.
Many may remember this is
not the fi rst time City council has
debated train whistle cessation and
this will probably not be the last.
Many communities along the rail
line, like Blackfalds and Ponoka,
also deal with the same issue.
Since whistle cessation is a le-
gal process, which is thought to
be quite onerous, and could take
many years, cost the municipality
an unknown amount of dollars and
man power, it’s left to question - is
it really worth it?
In a famous explanation of why
voters choose the governments
they do, a 1990s-era adviser to
Bill Clinton remarked, “It’s the
economy, stupid.”
That’s not wholly accurate;
voters toss parties out (and vote
parties in) on matters other than
unemployment rates and incomes.
The recent Alberta election is only
the most obvious example.
Nonetheless, economic facts
matter, at least to anyone not
independently wealthy and who
needs a job and income.
Here I will purposely note the 1994-
2013 period, because Alberta’s NDP
campaigned on a platform to reverse
many of the policies implemented
in those two decades - restrained
government spending (the fi rst
decade), lower business taxes,
moderate royalties, and reduced and
fl atter provincial personal income
taxes (the second decade).
The following then is a
reasonable standard by which the
new government can be measured
in future years.
Economic growth - between
1994 and 2013, Alberta’s economy
grew faster than any province in
10 of those 20 years; Saskatchewan
recorded six fi rst place fi nishes,
British Columbia was tops twice
and Ontario once. (In one year, 2009,
every province was in recession).
Over the 1994-2013 period,
Alberta’s annual average GDP
growth was 3.6% – much higher
than the national average of
2.7%. Alberta thus also trumped
Ontario and Quebec (2.7% and
2.3% respectively) and other
western provinces such as British
Columbia and Saskatchewan (2.6%
each) and Manitoba (2.5%).
Private-sector investment
- between 1994 and 2013,
Alberta topped the charts with
private-sector investment (non-
residential). Of the almost
$2.9 trillion in private-sector
investment in all 10 provinces.
Alberta attracted $893 billion, or
31%. The next largest destination
for private investment: Ontario,
$743 billion or 26%.
Those big numbers are why per
worker, private-sector investment
in Alberta topped every other prov-
ince. On an annual average between
1994 and 2013, Alberta per worker
private investment was $37,285, fol-
lowed by Saskatchewan ($29,024),
and Newfoundland and Labrador
($23,303). Alberta tripled British
Columbia ($12,116) and Manitoba
($12,080); Alberta easily beat Ontar-
io ($9,132) and Quebec ($8,836).
All that private-sector
investment in Alberta drove down
unemployment. Between 1994 and
2013, Alberta had the lowest average
annual unemployment rate in the
country, at just 5.4%. That was
followed by Saskatchewan (5.5%),
Manitoba (5.6%), British Columbia
(7.4%), Ontario (7.5%) and Quebec
(9.1%) with Atlantic Canada much
higher still.
Population growth - unlike
some provinces, Alberta’s
unemployment rate was not the
result of working-age people
leaving the province. Rather, the
opposite was true.
Between 1994 and 2014, those in
the 15 to 64 cohort increased by 59%
in Alberta. Compare that to British
Columbia and Ontario (28%),
Saskatchewan (19%), Manitoba
(18%) and Quebec (12%).
It’s vital to note that Alberta’s
prosperity did not result from
permanently high oil and gas
prices. Over the last two decades,
the province prospered through
high and low commodity prices.
From 1994 to 1999, oil prices were
as low as $11.35 a barrel and as
high as $26.10. In the 2000s, oil
prices never reached where they
are today (about $60) until 2005.
Natural gas prices were similarly
low for extended periods before a
few sharp increases coupled with
the recent steep drops.
Also, the mere presence of oil
and gas doesn’t guarantee prosper-
ity. New Brunswick, Nova Scotia
and Quebec all have decent oil and
gas reserves but choose to block
most development. Internation-
ally, Venezuela has plenty of oil
and plenty of poverty. There’s a
reason why Alberta has prospered
- in part, mostly smart policy on
royalty rates, taxes and regulation
(and in part the ‘boring’ necessities
such as rule of law, property rights
and other foundational elements
for prosperity that are gener-
ally common Canada-wide). If the
new NDP government in Alberta
wants to help Albertans prosper,
the above-noted statistics and suc-
cesses should remain in mind. All
those positive numbers didn’t oc-
cur by accident.
Mark Milke is a Senior Fellow at the Fraser Institute. His column is distrib-uted through Troy Media.
Alberta prosperity didn’t happen by accident
Mark
MILKE
8 Lacombe Express Thursday, May 21, 2015
Letters to the editor
I am John McKend. I went to
Lacombe Junior High School and
left in 1972-73 to come back to
Scotland.
I am now 57 years of age and
still regard Lacombe as my home.
My memories are of friends David
Gillies, God bless him, Ian Locke,
Cathy Macdonell and many others.
Teachers who made a difference,
Mr. Start, Mr. Oliphant, Mr. Duke,
Miss Arnold and Miss Dawson.
There are other teachers who
helped and cared.
The times and fun I had are too
many to mention. But I had great
days as a boy on Albert Camps
farm.
The fun I had with David Gillies
and his family, oh to turn back the
clock.
Just thought I would write to say
how much I care about Lacombe,
great place, great people and great
friends.
Thank you,
John McKendScotland
Are train horns being used as weapons?Upon returning to English
Estates, from bumper to bumper,
I was forced to wait at the CP
Railway crossing behind a cattle
liner turning north on Hwy. 2A as
was also my intention.
The normal traffi c barrier was
down with warning lights, etc.
The left hand lane had a pipeline
x-ray truck signaling to turn left.
Both lanes had a long line of
vehicles waiting for the oncoming
train with its whistle blowing full
tilt.
I ask, as I’m sure many have
- what is the reason for the
screaming train whistle? What’s
it’s modern day purpose?
If I was in Leduc or Wetaski-
win this age-old whistle practice
is completely unnecessary?
Are we in Ponoka, Lacombe
and Blackfalds that much more
unwise that an age-old train
whistle must be blown from one
end of town to the other to pre-
vent us from springing in front of
a moving behemoth?
Should vehicles in these three
aforementioned towns also blow
their horns when entering into
an intersection as a method of
lowering accidents?
Can we judge train whistles by
the amount of good verses the
amount of bad and unhealthy
practices they bring to a commu-
nity?
We all recognize and appreciate
the job train transportation
plays in a huge country, but we
must also recognize the lack of
sensible regulation with respect
to their abilities for generating
noise pollution not afforded other
industries.
We are told although larger
centres have found a method
to not be infested with the
terrible noise pollution of one
train chasing another though
our communities, there is a
great deal of problems to have
these horns go the way of ‘cow-
catchers’ on these locomotives?
Why the problem, that has again
these three aforementioned
communities, fails to gain
the right to the enjoyment of
property ownership, within these
communities and enjoy a full
nights of undisturbed sleep?
Are the foreign corporations
that now own our train service
using these horn tactics as a
method of keeping community
leaders less than eager to step-
up and prevent a very abusive
amount of noise pollution within
their jurisdictions?
Are these foreign corporations
using these high levels of noise
disturbance and pollution to un-
load the danger they present onto
communities wanting a stop put
to a totally unnecessary practice?
Is there a practice of trading-
off noise pollution for accident
responsibility?
Train horn noise has very
quickly become a North American
plague. We must in Canada have
our federal offi cials responsible
for transportation, get far more
involved - and quickly - to keep
ahead of amounts of increased
train traffi c we are told is about
to come down on us.
Stewart ShieldsLacombe
Wait times have long been a source of concern
for Canadians. A new report provides both
encouraging news and areas in need of attention.
A report released by the Canadian Institutes
of Health Information (CIHI) follows the wait
times for fi ve interventions across all jurisdic-
tions in Canada.
These include cancer care (radiation), cata-
ract removal, surgery for hip fractures and total
joint replacements of the hip and knee. In each
instance, the question posed by CIHI is, “What
percentage of people receive treatment in a time-
ly fashion?”
Establishing what constitutes ‘timely
treatment’ can be contentious, but in 2004 the
provinces and territories agreed to standards for
wait time maximums based on the best available
evidence.
The positive news is that wait times have re-
mained stable over time in spite of increased
demand. For example, the numbers of patients
receiving radiation therapy has grown by 34%
since 2010, yet 98% of patients are treated within
the benchmark.
Surgery for hip fractures has shown an im-
provement of 6% to 84% for timeliness.
Eighty-three per cent of hip replacements
were performed within benchmark, while 79%
of knee replacements made the mark. For cata-
ract surgery, the number within benchmark was
80%.
Unfortunately, CIHI is not able to address the
question of appropriateness of treatment. The
critical question, “Does this patient really need
this surgery, now?” remains unanswered.
Other studies show Canadian wait times in a
mixed light.
In a study by the Organization for Economic
Cooperation and Development, Canada fares
well in terms of timeliness of access compared
to six OECD peer countries (United Kingdom,
Australia, New Zealand, Finland, Estonia and
Portugal). Canada ranked fi rst in cataract sur-
gery and second in knee and hip replacements.
(The other two interventions are not tracked in
the other nations.)
But a third study by the Commonwealth Foun-
dation found that Canada does not fare well com-
pared to peer nations with universal healthcare
when accessing appointments for primary care
and consultations for specialty care.
Since accessibility is one of the fi ve core
principles of the Canada Health Act, it is an is-
sue that needs urgent attention. Furthermore,
delays experienced in accessing these services
would add to the total wait times for healthcare
interventions.
In other words, there’s much room for
improvement in the Canadian health system.
Fortunately there are means at hand to
address the problems of wait times and
appropriateness of care – means that are being
deployed successfully in Canada. This includes
the work of the Cardiac Care Network in
Ontario, the Alberta Bone and Joint Institute
and the Choosing Wisely Canada initiative of
the Canadian Medical Association. But we need
a broader uptake of such practices across the
country.
Best practices not only enhance healthcare
effi ciency, but they also result in substantial
economic savings too – a minimum of 15%
according to most analyses. So how do we get
there?
Effective wait time management requires sup-
port from government leaders as well as coop-
erative administrative and clinical leadership.
IS/IT infrastructure support to manage cen-
tralized wait lists is fundamental, as is a commit-
ted full-time staff monitoring wait times perfor-
mance in jurisdictions, measuring performance
against benchmarks and identifying ‘outliers’ or
patients who are experiencing untoward delays.
With these elements in place, a system can
be created that includes the ability to track the
key information of broad trends, as well as the
means to identify individual problems.
In addition to timely care, we must also
establish a clear rationale for treatment in the
fi rst place - is this knee replacement really
necessary now or should the patient lose weight
or possibly have non-surgical management?
When, why and how interventions need to be
undertaken should be re-examined across the
country.
Building on the successes of practices already
established in some regions of Canada should set
the agenda for the future – to enhance effi ciency
and quality of care at lower costs. Acting now
will only strengthen Canada’s most coveted
social program.
Robert Y. McMurtry is an adviser with EvidenceNet-work.ca, an active orthopedist and formerly Dean of Medicine at Western University and Assistant Deputy Minister of Health Canada. His column is distributed through Troy Media.
Healthcare check delivers mixed results
Scotland resident still
considers Lacombe home
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Horoscope
Aries, your sign pulls back this
week and you may focus
more on the artistic or
spiritual. It can be a highly
intuitive time of
self-refl ection for you.
Taurus, if you have been backtracking over past
decisions, it’s time to look at things again with a clear perspective -- even if that
means you need some advice from a third party.
ARIESMar 21/Apr 20
TAURUSApr 21/May 21
Gemini, you achieve some
fi nancial stability this week
and enjoy the opportunity
to breathe easy. Don’t go
overboard, but reward yourself
for your fi nancial discipline.
There is much career energy
coming your way, Cancer.
You may fi nd yourself with
more job offers than you ever
thought to entertain. This is not
a time to sit back and let
things slide.
GEMINIMay 22/Jun 21
CANCERJun 22/Jul 22
Beauty and balance are
brought into your life, Leo. Use
the opportunity to brighten
up your space with some
decorating or a welcome
change of scenery.
Virgo, you may have more
energy than you know what
to do with this week. Find a
way to funnel it into a creative
or worthwhile endeavor, like
volunteer work.
LEOJul 23/Aug 23
VIRGOAug 24/Sept 22
Relationships will be a major
high point for you this week,
Libra. Every friendship
or romance you have is
irresistible and compelling at
the present time.
Scorpio, your health and
career continue to be your top
priorities. You have a sense of
urgency to get in better shape.
It may be possible to combine
your goals.
LIBRASept 23/Oct 23
SCORPIOOct 24/Nov 22
You are beyond magnetic this
week, Sagittarius. If someone
didn’t want to be your friend
before, they certainly do now.
Expect to be swarmed
with attention.
Capricorn, others describe you
as feisty and fun this week.
With boundless energy, you
bring your own party to each
and every situation.
Enjoy the rush.
SAGITTARIUSNov 23/Dec 21
CAPRICORNDec 22/Jan 20
Communication doesn’t seem
to be coming easily for you,
Aquarius. You know what
you want and can’t voice it
successfully. Take some time
to plan what you want to say.
Pisces, a major
fi nancial event is
on the horizon, but you’re
not sure if it is a windfall or a
burden. Only time will tell.
AQUARIUSJan 21/Feb 18
PISCESFeb 19/Mar 20
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10 Lacombe Express Thursday, May 21, 2015
fyifyi Your weekly Community Events Calendar
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The FYI, Community Events Calendar is a free-of-charge service for not-for-profi t organizations and upcoming community events within the Lacombe and Blackfalds region. To submit your information, please email [email protected], call 403-782-5306 or fax 403-782-5344. If you would like your event or organization to be included, please submit your information to the editor by noon, the Monday before the publication date.
Legion Community Breakfast: May 24th, $6 for adults, $3 for children 12 and under. 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. upstairs in the Lacombe Legion.
Gigantic yard sale at St. Cypri-ans Anglican Church, 5005 C and E Trail, Saturday, June 6th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Lincoln Hall Society Fundraiser: Annual Spring BBQ and Cabaret, May 30th. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Supper anytime between 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Dance 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Band is Wooden Nickel. All tickets $50 per person per ticket.
Seniors “55 Plus” Week Activities: June 1st to June 6th. Activities throughout the week include a seniors fair, tea at the LMC, bus tour of murals, a trail walk and a garden party. For more information, call Lacombe and District FCSS 403-782-6637. Free Connex transportation to and from the above seniors week events. Must call 403-786-9000 for an appointment.
Blackfalds Library: our new books include Sherrilyn Kenyon’s “Son of No One”, Lisa Genova’s “Inside the O’Briens” and Stuart Woods’ “Hot Pursuit”. We have added some Roald Dahl and Calvin & Hobbes books to our middle school section. These are new items to Blackfalds Library and should provide some laughs and good reading. Remember we have the Lego Club for ages fi ve and up on Thursday at 3:30 p.m. and the Duplo Club for parents and children ages 0 to four on Friday from 11:30 a.m.
to 12:15 p.m. Our fundraising for the Summer Reading Program will soon be in full swing. Large and small prizes as well as cash for craft supplies and entertain-ment are needed to make our reading program successful and enjoyable for the kids. Visit our web site at blackfaldslibrary.ca or call us at 405-885-2343.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lacombe and District Annual General Meeting Supper, Thursday May 21st at 6 p.m. at the Lacombe Memorial Centre. All Supporters, funders, volunteers, parents and public welcome to attend. RSVP to [email protected]
Invitation to join CNIB Peer Support Group: The Peer Support Group is a program dedicated to helping CNIB clients adjust to vision loss. Feelings of fear, anxiety, intimida-tion and anger are extremely common in adults who are diag-nosed with vision loss. The goal of the group is to help transform these feelings into those of confi -dence and independence through education and group discussions. The program is facilitated by a volunteer who has gone through the process of adjusting to a life with vision loss. The group offers seniors a way to connect to others experiencing similar challenges. Participants receive empowering, practical and useful information about vision loss and how CNIB services can help, as well as suggestions from other participants on how to reduce the impact of vision loss on their daily lives. There is no cost to participate in the program which will meet once per month. The group meets at the Spruce Ter-race located at 5002 – 51 Ave.
Lacombe Farmers Market is at the Lacombe arena parking lot and indoors Fridays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come every Friday morn-ing for homemade baking, eggs, fruit, vegetables, crafts, jewel-lery, jams, honey, woodwork and lots more. We “make it, bake it or grow it,” just for you! Call 403-782-4772 or 403-877-1280 for more information.
Bentley School Staff Reunion: Aug. 6th to coincide with the Town of Bentley’s 100th Anniversary this summer. Any former Bentley School staff members are asked to contact Arnie MacAskill at 403-782-7183 or [email protected] so the committee can
establish names and contact information for the reunion. More information to follow.
Friends of the Library Garage Sale: May 22nd and 23rd from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It’s time for spring cleaning. Due to fl ood restoration at the library, please bring your donated items to 5805-52 Ave., one block south of the Christian School, a white with green trim home. It would be appreciated that you phone 782-6485 before brining garage sale items and be-fore May 21st. No furniture, TVs or large appliances. Thank you for your supports during many years.
Friends of the Library will have a book sale during Lacombe Days in July. Further informa-tion will be available towards the beginning of June.
Lacombe Walking Group Wednes-days from 12-12:30 at Med-combe Walk-In-Clinic. No Registration required.
Kozy Korner — Tuesday Din-
ners every week at noon.
Lacombe Dance Lessons – social and choreographed ballroom dancing. Traditional Two-step or Cha Cha/Jive. For details phone Cliff at 403-782-4094.
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. Check out our website at blackfaldsunitedchurch.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 cookies). On Fridays, there are four meat draws and tickets are $2/set of three tickets. Draw starts at 6:30 p.m. On Saturdays, there are four meat draws which start at 4:30 p.m. Chase the ace starts after meat draws.
Parkinson Alberta Education offers supports groups for persons with Parkinson disease, fam-ily members and caregivers at the following Central Alberta locations: Red Deer, Lacombe, Innisfail, Olds, Three Hills and Castor. Visit www.parkinsonal-berta.ca for more information.
New to Lacombe? Contact La-combe Welcome Wagon for free maps, information about the City & area, as well as free gifts from local businesses. New baby in the family? Contact Donna Korpess with the Lacombe Welcome Wagon at 403-782-0475 for free information, baby product samples as well as free
gifts from local businesses.
Youth Unlimited Drop-in Activities: Drop-in activities now run every Tuesday from 6 – 9 p.m. with ball hockey on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 – 9 p.m. Girls only drop-in is also Wednesdays from 6 – 9 p.m. Thursdays Grade 3-6 drop-in program runs from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. and Grade 4 and up program from 6 – 9 p.m. Cost is 2$ for drop-in and ball hockey with drop-in 10 passes at $10 and ball hockey season pass at $50.
Taoist Tai Chi a relaxing, low impact exercise; continuing classes year round, for those who have completed begin-ners or have learned Taoist Tai Chi before. Participate in classes of your choice. Avail-able in Red Deer, Lacombe, Rocky Mountain House, and Innisfail. 403-346-6772.
Affi rm – providing safe and confi dential support to people of all sexual orientation and identity, their families and friends. We meet in Lacombe. Call Marg at 403-782-1887 or Ross at 403-782-3671.
Lacombe Art Guild – The Lacombe Art Guild offers classes two Tuesday evenings a month and one full Saturday. Mem-berships are $15 a year and the club runs from October to May. Classes offered are in all mediums and beginner to experienced are encouraged to join. For information please contact Donna at 403-782-9190 or Penny 403-782-7739.
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society Table Talk Coffee Group: Meets the second Friday of each month at Demi’s Restaurant (Lacombe Motor Inn) at 10 a.m. If you or someone in your life has been affected by MS, join us for a fun, casual and supportive coffee chat. For more info, please contact Terri Blanchard at 403-346-0290.
Clive TOPS – Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Every Thursday at the Clive Christian Fellowship Church 9 a.m. -10:30 a.m.
Clive Seniors’ Drop-In – 1:30 p.m. every Monday at the Clive Meeting Room. Contact Allan Street at 403-784-3884
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EVENTS
Thursday, May 21, 2015 Lacombe Express 11
On June 3rd the popular Music in the Park will return
for its second season on Wednesday evenings in the Lest
We Forget Park on the south side of the Lacombe Memo-
rial Centre (LMC).
“Music in the Park offers an opportunity for residents
of Lacombe and many visitors to enjoy an evening of
entertainment and experience a wide range of musical
styles,” said Lann Lieurance, booking coordinator. “It is
also provides a venue for local and regional musicians to
showcase their talent and gain exposure to a new and var-
ied audience. We have been fortunate to secure very high
quality performers for Music in the Park, some of whom
travel from as far away as Calgary and beyond.
“This year we not only have many of the popular acts
returning, but a large number of new performers who we
are looking forward to hosting.”
This year, Music in the Park will kick off one month ear-
ly, starting on June 3rd, thanks to the support of the La-
combe Community Market. The community market will
also start on June 3rd in its venue on the east side of the
LMC, running from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. every Wednesday
until the end of August.
Music in the Park was started last year by the Lacombe
Performing Arts Centre and the C4 Initiative Committee
to promote arts and culture in the City. Receiving one time
funding from the City for its initial year in 2014, the pro-
gram ran through July and August. Last year the audience
numbers ranged from 200 to 500. In turn, the committee
was appreciative of the generosity of the audiences and
was able to use donations at the concerts to start up this
summer’s performances. There are still a few concerts
available for sponsorship opportunities but overall the or-
ganizers are encouraged by the support for this program.
Everyone is invited to bring their lawn chairs and picnic
blankets to the park, enjoy the weather, good friends and
an evening of free entertainment.
The only change to this schedule will be on July 1st,
where there will be a Canada Day concert at Cranna Lake
starting at 7:30 p.m. to be followed by fi reworks.
For details, go to www.lacomberegionaltourism.com.
- submitted by Ellen Corea with the Music in the Park commit-tee.
BY SARAH MAETCHELacombe Express
A new face will be leading
the team at Iron Ridge
Junior Campus (IRJC)
next school year. Nolan
Krauss has been appointed
as the new principal at the
Blackfalds school.
Krauss will be replacing
Alda Lovell who has taken
on the role of coordinator
of learning supports at the
Wolf Creek Public Schools
(WCPS) Division Offi ce.
“I am very excited to be
joining the IRJC team,”
said Krauss. “I am looking
forward to connecting
with the students, staff
and parents at IRJC as we
head into the 2015-16 school
year.”
Krauss has been with
WCPS for 14 years and
has served as a teacher,
assistant principal as well
as principal at Bluffton
School. Prior to joining
WCPS, Krauss taught in
Saskatchewan for three
years.
“Being a principal is a
privilege that has been en-
trusted to me and it is an
honour to join the IRJC
staff,” he said.
Krauss has served
on the Administrators’
Executive in 2012-13 for
WCPS. In 2010, Krauss
was recognized with the
CARCSA Distinguished
Leadership Award.
Under his leadership,
Bluffton School hosted a
technology symposium
for WCPS staff, which
has grown into one of the
division’s annual events.
His commitment to a focus
on technology and learning
includes a laptop project,
Emerge 1:1.
Krauss has connected
with students, parents
and colleagues through
dedication to extra-
curricular athletics. In
2006, he received the
Alberta Excellence in
Teaching Award.
“Nolan’s sense of com-
munity and commitment
to affi liative school leader-
ship will be an excellent fi t
for the IRJC community
moving into the 2015-16
school year,” said Corrine
Thorsteinson, director of
people services.
IRJC currently has a
staff of 21 teachers, 10 sup-
port staff and provides a di-
verse offering of education-
al programs for Grades 5 to
9. In addition, the neigh-
bouring Iron Ridge El-
ementary Campus (IREC)
will also be welcoming two
new assistant principals at
the beginning of the new
school year.
Della Oszli-Lastiwka and
Deborah Van Delden have
both been appointed as the
new assistant principals.
A vacancy was created
when previous assistant
principal Maureen
Schlemko was appointed as
principal for the school.
The additional assistant
principal position was add-
ed to the administration
team to address the antici-
pated 575 students that are
expected at the school in
the coming year and also
in anticipation of the new
school opening in Septem-
ber 2016.
“I am very pleased to
be joining the IREC staff,”
said Oszli-Lastiwka.
“I’m looking forward to
meeting and working with
the students, staff and
parents of the IREC school
community. It’s an exciting
time in Blackfalds with a
new school coming and I
look forward to the changes
it will bring.”
Oszli-Lastiwka has more
than 25 years of teaching
experience in elementary
and middle school settings.
Currently she is the as-
sistant principal at Joseph
Welsh Elementary in Red
Deer. She was also the act-
ing assistant principal at
Innisfail Middle School for
one year. “I am thrilled to
be joining the IREC team
and I look forward to work-
ing with such amazing and
committed people.”
Van Delden has been a
teacher at IRJC since 2004
and has also taught at
River Glen School for one
year, along with one year at
Forest Hill Junior/Senior
Public School in Toronto.
“I would agree with Della
that it is an exciting time
for the school community
in Blackfalds,” said Jayson
Lovell, assistant superin-
tendent of people services.
“I have every confi dence
that Della and Deb will be
very successful in their
new roles. Their leadership
at Iron Ridge Elementary
will support the growing
student population and will
be valuable as we plan for
the new school to open.”
IREC has a school staff
of 32 teachers, 18 support
staff and serves approxi-
mately 550 students from
Kindergarten to Grade 4.
PUBLIC NOTICELand Use Bylaw 300.100NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the City of Lacombe has given fi rst reading to Bylaw 300.100, by adding the name of “Education facility” to “Education and Instructional Facility”, amending the defi nition and establishing regulations for the use and by adding the use “Education and Instructional Facility” into the I1, Light Industrial District and the I2, Heavy Industrial District.
This bylaw will allow for Education and Instructional Facilities to be a discretionary use in the Light Industrial and Heavy Industrial Districts.
Where do I get more information?
A copy of the bylaw may be viewed at www.lacombe.ca or at the City of Lacombe City Hall at 5432 - 56th Avenue during offi ce hours.
When is the Public Hearing?
If you would like to make comments on the proposed bylaw amendment, The Council of the City of Lacombe will be holding a Public Hearing in the Council Chambers located at 5432 – 56th Avenue, on Monday, May 25, 2015 at 6:00 PM.
How do I get involved?
Any person or group wishing to express their views on the proposed bylaw amendment will be given the opportunity to make a presentation.
All written letters or petitions regarding this amendment are to:
(a) be fi led with the Chief Administrative Offi cer no later than 4:30 PM on Wednesday, May 20, 2015.
(b) contain the names and addresses of all persons making the presentation, and
(c) state the name and address of all persons authorized to represent a group of persons or the public at large.
DATE of First Publication: May 14, 2015 DATE of Second Publication: May 21, 2015
For Information Contact: Jennifer Kirchner Planner PHONE: 403-782-1264 ext. 228 E-mail: [email protected]
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Krauss appointed as principal of Iron Ridge Junior Campus
12 Lacombe Express Thursday, May 21, 2015
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. on the Friday before every Council Meeting.
The next scheduled Regular Council Meeting dates
and times are:
Monday, May 25, 2015, at 5 p.m. Monday, June 1, 2015, at 5 p.m. (Committee Meeting) Monday, June 15, 2015, at 5 p.m.
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Lacombe conducting a dog park amenities survey
Public Notice
Kinsmen Aquatic Centre News • Lacombe Spray Park opens June 1. Hours are:
Mon-Fri 10am-9pm; Sat, Sun & Stat Holidays 9am-8pm.
• Next Rookie & Ranger class starts June 22. Runs Fridays 4:00-6:00pm for 5 weeks.
• Summer Registration is now open for July & August
• Adult lessons start June 1st: Monday and Wednesday’s 12:00-12:45.
• Drop-in for Mom and Baby fi tness Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:30-12:00.
• Looking for courses to become a lifeguard? We off er them all at the Kinsmen Aquatic Centre. Call (403)782-1278 to fi nd out how to become a lifeguard before summer starts.
In accordance with section 276 of the Municipal
Government Act, RSA 2000 c. M-26, The City of
Lacombe’s 2014 Audited Financial Statements are
now available for pick-up at City Hall or on the City of
Lacombe’s website at www.lacombe.ca in the Finance
and Budget section under the City Hall Tab.
For more information contact: Justin de Bresser
Financial Services Manager
P: 403-782-6666 EXT 221
5432 56th Avenue, Lacombe
Audited Financial Statements - 2014 Now Available
Event Planning Workshop for Volunteer Managers
From bottle-drives to information sessions and fundraising gala’s, no matter the size,
events can be diffi cult for volunteer managers.
Learn how to create a successful event that aligns with the goals and objectives of your
organization and strengthen volunteer, donor and sponsorship engagement at
the same time!
Attend the Event Planning workshop:
June 24, 20159am - 4pm (lunch provided)Lacombe Memorial Centre
North County Room Cost: $50
Register by June 17th at: www.volunteercentral.ca/event/event-planning-lacombe
403-782-1267
Request for ProposalTALL GRASS, WEED CONTROL OF UNSIGHTLY PROPERTIES
The City of Lacombe is seeking proposals via a Request for Proposal (RFP) to provide Grass Cutting and Weed Control of Unsightly Properties.
The RFP will define the content of the proposal. You are urged to structure your responses accordingly with sufficient details to ensure it is complete, appropriate and competitive.
All interested parties are invited to view and print the full Proposal from the Alberta Purchasing Connections websitewww.purchasingconnection.ca or on the City of Lacombe website www.cityoflacombe.ca
All updates and addendums will be issued through those site only. Any interested parties must submit proposals and confirm City Hall’s receipt of them no later than 2:00 pm local time on May 29, 2015.
Only proposals submitted within the time frame and guidelines provided will be considered.
For more information contact:Wayne Lowe Phone: 403-782-1269 Ext: 1Email: [email protected] Website: www.lacombe.ca
The City of Lacombe is moving forward with developing a new dog park at the
end of Len Thompson Drive. Last fall, the land for the new park was selected
following a comprehensive public input process, and the development of the
new dog park will commence later this summer.
“We have reviewed feedback received from dog owners who responded during
the site selection process, as well as key priorities in the development of dog
parks in other cities,” said Community Services Executive Assistant Maureen
MacKenzie. “We would like specifi c feedback from the public regarding the
types of amenities they see as necessary for a well used dog park.”
Residents are asked to provide input into this matter by completing an online
survey located at: www.lacombe.ca/dogpark_survey and to share this link with
friends and family who want a great space in Lacombe for their pets to run and
play in. This survey will be available until June 12, 2015.
Some of the requested amenities may be added in this year if there is room
in the budget, but it will not be possible to include all of them. They could be
considered for inclusion in future budget years.
Planning and Development Permits
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
Permitted Use Take notice that the following development permits have been approved as PERMITTED USES in that they conform in every respect to the Land Use Bylaw:
DATE PERMIT# LOCATION DEVELOPMENT
May 4 61/251.02 98 Ranchers Close Semi-Detached
Dwelling
May 4 61/251.03 102 Ranchers Close Semi-Detached
Dwelling
May 4 61/251.13 92 Hathaway Lane Existing Shed
May 4 61/251.16 4702 Highway 2A Class 2 Wall
Mounted Sign
May 4 61/251.19 #34-15 Mackenzie Manufactured
Ranch Home
May 4 61/251.22 19 Regent Close Shed
May 4 61/251.23 #98-15 Mackenzie Shed
Ranch Way
May 4 61/251.24 5933 A 45 Avenue Shed
May 4 61/251.25 #97-15 Mackenzie
Ranch Way
May 4 61/251.26 8 Westview Drive Sunroom
May 4 61/251.30 #87-15 Mackenzie Shed
Ranch Way
May 4 61/255.08 55 Coventry Lane Home Occupation 1
Current to May 14, 2015
Manufactured Home
and Detached
Garage
Young Drivers & Distracted DrivingDid you know that one in fi ve new drivers is involved in a collision
during the fi rst two years of driving, and that crash rates for young
drivers are highest when there are teen passengers in the vehicle?
Motor vehicle collisions are the leading cause of death and injury
among Alberta’s youth, with more than one-half of casualty
collisions involving a young driver occurring from May to October;
In the last fi ve years, 206 young drivers (between 14 - 24 years of
age) were killed, and another 12,421 young drivers were injured in
collisions (2009 – 2013) on Alberta roads and highways.
Approximately one-third of casualty collisions involving a young
driver (aged 14 - 24) occurred during the afternoon rush hour
period between 3:00 p.m. - 6:59 p.m., another third of fatal
collisions involving a young driver occurred between 11 p.m. and
7 a.m. One-third of young drivers killed in a collision were not
wearing their seatbelt.
Compared to other age groups, drivers aged 22 - 24 had the
highest distracted driving conviction rate at 13.5 convictions per
1,000 licensed drivers (April 1, 2013 to March 31, 2014);
Reminders
Thursday, May 21, 2015 Lacombe Express 13
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City considers Public Feedback with Council
City Council makes every eff ort to reach out to the public in
order to listen to their concerns and opinions regarding local
governance matters. Of the many ways citizens can interact
with their elected offi cials, the twice-yearly Coff ee with Council
sessions are the most informal.
1. Council has reviewed resident feedback received at the 2015
spring Coff ee with Council session, held during the Lacombe
Trade Show, and has directed staff to investigate and prepare
cost estimates on the following feedback items for further
discussion:
2. Council directed Administration to extend the spring and fall
Community Clean Ups by one day to allow for freecycling/
swapping of goods, and to conduct public education on this
initiative, and on the swap site at Prentiss Transfer Station.
3. Council directed Administration to investigate the cost and the
advantages/disadvantages of installing GPS units in the City
fl eet.
4. Council directed Administration to estimate the cost of paving
around the RV dump site at Michener Park for Council’s
consideration.
5. Council directed Administration to return with cost
implications for the completion of curbing on the portion of
the Highway 2A service road from Heritage Drive north to 63rd
Avenue, for possible inclusion in the 2016 budget.
6. Council directed Administration to present a revised 2016
budget for additional permanent line marking within
crosswalks.
7. Council directed Administration to review partnering with the
community on participating in the Communities in Bloom
program.
8. Council directed Administration to investigate the position
of Michener Park Campground signage that is on same post
as visitor information sign (Should we move the sign further
west to the pole that has the dumping station sign to direct
campers directly into campground?).
9. Council directed Administration to review the speed signs
adjacent to Michener Park (entire portion of 63rd street to a
30km/hr zone or playground zone)
10. Council directed the Administration to investigate and report
on speed calming measures for Fairway Drive and Maple Bay
at Woodland Drive locations.
Council directed Administration to further investigate the
possibility of bylaw amendments and other community eff orts,
including public consultation, to allow for chickens within city
limits.
Council also directed Administration to host the fall Coff ee with
Council session at the 2015 Active Living Fair in the Lacombe
Memorial Centre.
The City of Lacombe provides residents with an opportunity to dispose of household and yard refuse that one would not normally place in the regular garbage bins.
Please visit www.lacombe.ca/communitycleanup for a full list of acceptable items and pick-up schedule.
Community Clean Up May 19 - 28, 2015
Come out and kick-off summer with a “Parks Party!”
Celebrate the unveiling of the City’s newest public art piece, the Bonsai Tree Water Feature in Bruns Pond. Join us for a FREE BBQ and the
chance to win prizes like a FitBit and Picnic Packs!
Saturday, June 6, 2015Bruns Park
(Woodland Dr. & Heritage Way)11am - 1pm
Weather Permitting
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Birthplace Forest tree planting across the road at 10:45am.
Share your ideas with us! Do you have a great project idea that could
positively impact our community?
Please submit your ideas for Council consideration from June 1 - 30, for the 2016 budget. Your submission can include services, facilities or resources for programs.
Find the submission form and more information at www.lacombe.ca/budgetsubmission.
Deadline for submissions is June 30, 2015.
For Information Contact:Justin de Bresser Financial Services Manager P: 403-782-6666 EXT 221 E: [email protected]
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNTIESORTUNTIESBoards and Commissions
The City of Lacombe is currently seeking to appoint two community-minded citizens to serve on the City of Lacombe Library Board.
Serving the community in this manner will provide the volunteer with new skills as well as insights into the variety of services provided by the City of Lacombe.
Currently there are openings on:- Lacombe Library Board (2 vacancies)
By volunteering on this board you can make a positive difference in your community, meet new people and learn new skills.
Time commitments and duties vary. If you are interested in sharing your time with the Library Board, request an application and submit a brief resume by Tuesday, June 30, 2015 to:
Ross Pettibone5432 56 AvenueLacombe, AB T4L 1E9E: [email protected]
IEIENTIESNTIES
Please see page 6 for Week Activities
Bylaw 404 (Road Closure)Council held a public hearing for Bylaw 404 (North parcels),
authorizing the partial closure of the road right-of-way located north
of 4456-Highway 12 and 4510-50A Avenue. No one spoke for or
against the bylaw amendment, so Council subsequently gave second
and third readings to Bylaw 404.
Bylaw 408 (Supplementary Assessment)Council gave fi rst, second, and third readings to Bylaw 408 – a bylaw
to authorize a supplementary assessment of improvements in the
city during the year 2015 (2015 Supplementary Assessment Bylaw).
Below are some highlights from the May 11, 2015, Regular Council Meeting. For detailed information about Council Meeting
proceedings, please go to www.lacombe.ca to access the full Meeting Agenda.
Council Meeting Highlights
2015 Capital Budget AdjustmentsCouncil passed a resolution to approve the 2015 Capital
Budget Amendment as presented.
Joint Fire Quality Management PlanCouncil passed a resolution to approve the Joint Quality
Management Plan for Fire as presented.
14 Lacombe Express Thursday, May 21, 2015
MDP 20 Year Plan - Public Hearing
May 25, 6:05pm in Council Chambersat City Hall, 5432 56th Avenue
The City of Lacombe has been hard at work updating the Municipal Development Plan (MDP)
since Fall 2013. A public hearing has been set for May 25th at 6:05 pm, which will provide an
opportunity for residents and stakeholders to provide fi nal comment on the MDP prior
to its adoption.
The Council of the City of Lacombe has given fi rst reading to Bylaw 405 to adopt the
Municipal Development Plan: Growing Lacombe (2015 -2036)
The MDP sets out land use patterns and policy for new development. It is the blueprint for the
City’s growth until 2036.
The draft MDP (Bylaw 405), presented to Council on April 7, 2015 at Council Committee Meeting,
is the culmination of background research, consultation with the public and stakeholders, other
master plans for the City, legislation and best planning practices. The draft document which received fi rst reading at Council on April 27 is available on the City’s website or at City Hall for review. Join us at the public hearing, or visit the website and learn more on how to sub-mit your comments.
www.lacombe.ca/doing-business/planning-and-development-services/municipal-development-plan
How Do I Get Involved?
Any person or group wishing to express their views on the proposed Bylaw will be given the opportunity to make a presentation.
All written letters or petition regarding this amendment are to:
(a) be fi led with the Chief Administrative Offi cer no later than 4:30 p.m on Wednesday, May 20, 2015. (b) contain the names and addresses of all persons making the representation, and (c) state the name and address of all persons authorized to represent a group of persons or the public at large.
Date of First Publication: May 14, 2015Date of Second Publication: May 21, 2015
Years ago the family cat,
usually aloof, decided to
spend time on my father-
in-law’s lap months before
he died of pancreatic can-
cer. Why? Another family
reports in a Toronto news-
paper their pet feline be-
gan a vigil on a loved one’s
lap just before he died. So
what did the cat know that
wasn’t taught to me at The
Harvard Medical School?
The New England Jour-
nal of Medicine, not noted
for publishing trivia, sur-
prised doctors several
years ago by publishing
a photo of Oscar, the cat.
This feline had become fa-
mous for his ability to pre-
dict death. Oscar did not
have a noble background.
Rather, he had been saved
as a young kitten by staff
members of a geriatric
nursing center. They bailed
him out of a shelter. Little
did they know he was head-
ed for celebrity.
It wasn’t long before
staff members noted Oscar
had a knack for knowing
when a patient was about to
die. Nurses at Steere House
Nursing Center, in Provi-
dence R.I., reported Oscar
‘would snap to attention’
when he sensed the end
was near for a patient.
It was like an army drill.
His routine rarely varied.
He would arrive at the pa-
tient’s bedside four hours
before death occurred and
curl up alongside the pa-
tient. Often he would be
purring, paying attention
to the patient’s breathing,
while family gathered and
the priest administered last
rights. Then when death fi -
nally came he would leave
the room.
During that time, while I
was visiting Rhode Island,
I got fi rst-hand reports
about Oscar. When I asked
nursing staff, “What’s his
track record?” They told
me Oscar had not missed a
diagnosis in 25 deaths.
What a great batting
average! Luckily, he had
limited his death vigil
to elderly patients in a
terminal care facility. But
Oscar could scare you
to death if, aware of his
diagnostic skills, you were
scheduled for surgery in
a few hours, and Oscar
suddenly took a fancy
to your bed. Any one in
his right mind would get
dressed and go home.
The question is how does
Oscar, who didn’t graduate
Summa Cum Laude from
medical school, know so
much about approaching
death? Doctors I talked to
at Steere House didn’t have
an answer. But they had
several theories.
Some personnel believe
Oscar, and cats in general,
are sensitive to the human
world and great observers
of human routine. They
contend he watches the
increased activity that oc-
curs in a patient’s room
prior to death. One doctor
said, “He most likely enjoys
the warm blankets placed
around a patient at that
time.” Others believe it’s a
lack of movement that at-
tracts Oscar as the dying
patient becomes quiet.
I question that theory.
Oscar, like other animals,
lives in a world of scents
rather than sight. His vi-
sion is 10 times less than
humans but his sense of
smell is 14 times stronger.
So when he cuddles up to
a patient he has 200 mil-
lion odour cells compared
to our mere fi ve million. I
talked to specialists who
believe certain chemicals
are released when a patient
is dying, and Oscar detects
the odour. I’m sure the se-
cret will die with Oscar.
But Oscar’s ability to detect
the time of death took my
thoughts back decades ago
when I was hotel doctor at
The Manoir Richelieu in La
Mal Baie, Quebec.
A 90-year-old Baptist
minister from Texas was
a guest of the hotel along
with his two daughters. He
became ill due to a heart
condition and refused to
go to the local hospital. He
claimed if he was going to
die he would prefer to do so
looking over the St. Law-
rence River. At one point he
became so close to death I
relieved his nurses. I’d wait
by his side until he died.
But he did not die. And
in a few days, much to our
surprise, walked out of the
hotel to return to Texas.
Oscar, where were you
when I needed you? You
could have saved a young
doctor a lot of embarrass-
ment.
See the web site www.doc-giff.com.
Council has approved the amendments
to the 2015 Capital Budget, which include
$8.7 million in carryover and in-progress
projects from 2014, and $29.9 million (up
from original estimate of $20.9 million in
December 2014) in new capital projects for
2015.
“The primary source of information
for the 2015 capital budget is the 2015-2024
10-year capital budget, which has been
prepared in conjunction with the 2014
capital budget for carry over projects,”
said Chief Administrative Offi cer Norma
MacQuarrie. “Revenue sources, and
in particular grant funding, has been
adjusted on a number of projects to refl ect
updated costs and grant balances.”
The 2015 capital budget was initially
approved in December of 2014. At the time,
$20.974 million in new capital projects was
approved. The current proposed revised
capital budget for 2015 has a current
balance of $38.6 million.
As part of the annual budget review,
administration has reviewed the 2015 capi-
tal budget in accordance with council’s
budget policy and proposed a number of
changes. In total, an additional $17,641,997
in additional capital was identifi ed in the
2015 capital budget, as compared with the
December document.
New projects already approved include
the 45th Street Storm Main at $2,810,000,
and the pump house reservoir replacement
at $4,039,000.
“The addition of the new projects will
have an impact on grant balances,” said
Corporate Services Director Michael
Minchin. “These changes in grant fund
balances will have an impact on the 10-
year capital plan going forward. Those
impacts will be presented during the 10-
year capital plan review later this year.”
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City updates 2015 capital budget
What Oscar knows that doctors don’t know
Dr. Gifford
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Fans of classic country will be
thrilled that one of the ‘legends’
is making a Red Deer stop May
23rd. Celebrating over 50 years
in country music, Charley
Pride plays the Centrium with
showtime at 2 p.m.
The Country Music Hall of
Famer and Grammy winner has
a catalogue of chart-topping
songs including Kiss An Angel
Good Morning, Mountain of Love,
Crystal Chandelier and Kaw-Liga
to mention a few of his more than
36 number one hits.
This past month, Pride was
honoured with the release
of Neal McCoy’s Pride: A Tribute
to Charley Pride: Deluxe Edition.
The project is a 13-cut CD
that pays tribute to McCoy’s
mentor. In the early 80s, Pride
gave McCoy the opportunity
to open his shows, earning the
young singer his own record deal
and subsequently a series of hit
singles.
As Pride told McCoy all those
years ago, “If you put on a great
show and be nice to people, you’ll
last a long time in this business.
“I like the good job he did on
them,” explains Pride of McCoy’s
CD. “He’s a very fi ne young man;
he’s very talented,” he adds,
pointing out that McCoy actually
opened for Pride for some six
years of touring.
These days, Pride is excited
about hitting the road again,
and delights in putting together
a show that refl ects his storied
career. His latest CD, Choices, was
released in 2011.
It marked his fi rst new studio
album since 2006’s Pride & Joy:
A Gospel Music Collection. He’s
currently lining up tunes for
his next project, which will
include collaboration with Randy
Jackson of American Idol fame.
“He wants to do an album, and I’d
like to as well – we’d also like it to
coincide it with the movie that we
are trying to get done.”
Production on a biopic of Pride
was initially announced back in
the mid-2000s, and was set to be
a done deal by 2008 with the title
role going to Terrence Howard.
But Howard eventually moved
onto other things, and then there
were talks with Dwayne ‘The
Rock’ Johnson to play Pride. “I
met Howard and everything was
set to go, but there was a writers’
strike in Hollywood,” he recalls.
The project has essentially been
stuck in production limbo since.
Pride would love to see it move
forward, noting other similar
fi lms about singers tend to fi nd
audiences and garner plenty of
critical acclaim - Joaquin Phoenix
as Johnny Cash and Jamie Foxx
as Ray Charles received all
kinds of accolades in Walk the
Line and Ray respectively, as did
Sissy Spacek as Loretta Lynn in
Coalminer’s Daughter.
“Lots of them have gotten
Academy Awards out of it,” he
laughs. But aside from the stalled
project, Pride remains brightly
optimistic, as he seems to about
much of life.
“We’re trying to recoup
everything and get things going
again – and do whatever it takes
to get the movie done.”
But at the end of the day, it’s
mainly about the music.
And Pride, 77, couldn’t be
happier about how things are
going in that department – he’s
about to head over to Britain for
a string of shows before coming
to Canada. “My fans say my voice
sounds better than it ever did,” he
says with unmistakable gratitude.
He recalls hearing Billy Daniels
sing That Old Black Magic when
he was 65. “I remember thinking,
wow that voice is just booming.
I thought if when I’m 65 and my
voice is like that, I’ll be a blessed
man.
“Here I am, some years later,
and people are saying my voice
is better than it used to be,” he
chuckles, adding that he quit
smoking and drinking years ago
which has likely helped.
He remembers being in Hawaii
having a smoke and it felt like
something was sawing on his
throat. “I thought, why am I
doing this – this is the way I make
my living.”
Pride’s longevity as an artist
speaks to his ability to connect to
his audiences. His shows have a
laid-back, relaxed feel. And he’s
never wavered from what he does
best – classic, traditional country.
Born to poor sharecroppers, one
of 11 kids in Sledge, Mississippi,
Pride has been described as ‘a
timeless everyman.’ He’s had a
continual presence in music for
decades, and to date, he’s sold
some 70 million records. Pride
also released his autobiography,
Pride: The Charley Pride Story in
1994.
Interestingly, music wasn’t
what he initially had his sights
set on for a career. Baseball was
an early passion, but his natural
gift as a singer would surface
from time to time during those
years as well.
He unoffi cially launched his
music career in the late 1950s as
a ballplayer singing and playing
guitar on the team bus between
ballparks. After a tryout with the
New York Mets, Pride decided
to return to his Montana home
via Nashville. It proved a key
moment in his life’s direction, as
it was there he met Jack Johnson.
Upon hearing the singer perform,
Johnson promised a management
contract.
A year later, Pride returned to
Nashville and was introduced to
producer Jack Clement.
When Clement heard Pride’s
renditions of a handful of songs,
he asked Pride to cut two songs
in two hours. Pride agreed and
The Snakes Crawl at Night
and Atlantic Coastal Line were
recorded.
Three months later, Pride’s
demo landed in the hands of RCA
Records head Chet Atkins who
signed him to the label. Pride’s
fi rst single hit the airwaves in
early 1966. Before long, The
Snakes Crawl at Night was
climbing the charts with Before I
Met You close behind.
Meanwhile, dozens of his
chart toppers now stand as
modern classics. Kiss An Angel
Good Morning went on to be a
million-selling crossover single
and helped Pride land Country
Music Association Awards as
Entertainer of the Year in 1971
and Top Male Vocalist in 1971 and
1972. Besides being a fi ve-week
country No. 1 in late 1971 and
early 1972, the song was also his
only pop Top 40 hit, hitting No. 21,
and reaching the Top Ten of the
Adult Contemporary charts as
well, according to Wikipedia.
He laughs, recalling various
folks asking him if he was
ever going to ‘cross over’ to the
pop side. Pride is proud to be
primarily a traditional country
singer, and points out that the
concept of crossing over wasn’t
on his radar with his success on
the pop charts as it was, referring
to Kiss an Angel Good Morning.
Through it all, Pride has kept
a level head about his success.
And there’s always that sense of
gratitude that shines through at
every turn. When discussing his
life, he refl ects on times when
things haven’t gone his way. But
his perspective has remained
decidedly positive.
“I could go on about things –
there were times I could have
cried and moaned. But I said
well, it’s not going to put me in
the soup line.”
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Charley Pride includes Red Deer on current tour
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Healthy eating food guides recommend
that we, as adults, should be eating an
average of seven to 10 servings of fruits
and vegetables every day. Children should
be eating four to eight servings, depending
on their age.
This is an ongoing challenge for some
people, so to assist you I have gathered
some helpful ways to help fulfi ll your intake
requirements for healthy eating. Please
keep in mind that I am not a dietician and
these are merely suggestions from a chef’s
perspective.
A single serving of fruit or vegetables
can be described as one half cup of fresh,
frozen or canned or one half cup of 100%
pure juice. Alternatively one cup of raw
leafy vegetables or salads counts as a
single serving, as well as a single piece
of fruit. Keep pure juices to a minimum
as they have a higher concentration of
natural sugars per serving.
The fi rst and most important direction
to lead you in is to ensure that you are
buying fruits and vegetables in the fi rst
place. Chances are if you don’t have them
available at your fi ngertips, you will miss
many opportunities to introduce them into
your diet - out of sight, out of mind.
One helpful tip is to buy the
recommended serving amounts for each
member of your family for number of
days you are shopping for. For example, if
you are a family of four and shopping to
get you through the next three days, you
would need to buy a total of 84 servings
of fruit and vegetables combined, based
on an average of seven servings each.
Purchase these before proceeding to the
other departments and aisles and build
your meals based on these initial produce
selections.
An easy way to incorporate fresh
spinach with every meal is to serve every
piece of chicken or fi sh on a bed of sautéed
spinach leaves. Simply heat a pan over
medium heat with a very small amount of
olive oil, add a large handful of clean, fresh
spinach leaves and season lightly with salt
and pepper. They will cook and wilt very
quickly as you toss with tongs. Plate and
serve immediately.
If sandwiches are a meal item that you
have regularly, then make sure you always
have fresh lettuce, tomato and onions on
hand at all times. Fresh spinach leaves are
also great in a sandwich. A Mediterranean
fl air can also be added to your sandwiches
by including roasted bell peppers or a
spread of roasted garlic.
Fruit can become an easily accessible
snack item by always having containers
of washed berries and grapes in your
refrigerator at all times. Try not to pre-
wash too much ahead of time however,
as they tend to deteriorate faster after
washing. Always have a bowl of ‘grab
and go’ fruit for those times when you’re
rushing out the door, like bananas,
washed apples, etc.
Vegetable skewers on the grill are
another low fat and fl avourful way to get
your daily servings. The cold and wet
weather days are not ideal conditions for
fi ring up the grill but barbecuing does
continue to offer low fat cooking year
round. If you can rearrange your grill’s
location to make it more easily accessible
you will tend to use it more often. I have
mine undercover so I use it all the time.
Even if there is a member of your family
that is somewhat fussy when it comes to
eating fruits and vegetables, the produce
departments seem to always be expanding
in selection of imported/exotic goods. Buy
something completely new to your family
at least once per month. The Internet and
libraries are fi lled with an abundance of
information on preparing and serving
almost any ingredient. Happy cooking.
Chef Dez is a food columnist, culinary instructor and cookbook author. Visit him at www.chefdez.com.
Incorporate more fruits and vegetables in your diet C H E F
D E Zon Cook i ng
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BY SARAH MAETCHELacombe Express
It was a perfectly magical May evening
but the Lacombe Midget A Dodgers
couldn’t seem to get a cut of any of that
magic on Tuesday night.
The Dodgers 1 were defeated by Stettler
within fi ve innings, taking a 16-3 loss.
Head Coach Cam Suominen said al-
though the Dodgers didn’t play their best,
they have still shown promise throughout
the season.
“Stettler has a good team and they beat
us quite handily,” he said.
“I think Stettler has a very good pitcher
and we couldn’t quite keep up to the ball.
That was the biggest problem.”
In the fi rst inning, with Stettler up to
bat fi rst, the Dodgers started out with a
lead, which was quickly dashed out in the
bottom of the second.
With three consecutive strike outs, the
Dodgers didn’t bring any runs in to top
up their three achieved in the fi rst inning
and much didn’t change throughout the
evening. Stettler was sitting with fi ve runs
and quickly added more on.
To start out the third inning, Jonathan
Thompson took to the pitchers mound, and
walked the fi rst Stettler batter.
After Stettler’s fi rst run in, the Dodgers
scored their fi rst easy out on a direct hit.
They scooped their second out on a pop fl y.
At the bottom of the third, after the
fi rst Dodger struck out, Eryk Calkins took
to bat and made it safely to fi rst, closely
followed by Thompson, but after a quick
three out, no runs were scored.
At the top of the fourth inning, with
Stettler leading with eight runs, they
continued to rack up more runs with the
Dodgers throwing a mix of pitches and not
being able to quickly recover from some
over throws.
Christine Suominen was fi rst up to bat
for the Dodgers at the bottom of the fourth.
She may have been walked to fi rst base,
but she had to work hard to get to second
and third base as the Stettler players had
their eyes on the fast runner. But all the
effort went in vain after Stettler got three
out.
At the top of the fi fth, Stettler solidifi ed
their lead with 10 runs over the Dodgers’
three.
Adam Whyte gave the Dodgers
something to cheer about after a swift
catch out in left fi eld. The Dodgers tried to
make a comeback, looking for the perfect
trio, three up, three down but it wasn’t
meant to be.
At the bottom of the fi fth, with Stettler
up 13 runs, the game was called and the
Dodgers packed up their bats.
“After fi ve innings, if you are losing by
10, the game is over,” said Suominen.
This season, Dodgers 1 are sitting quite
equally in the standings. They have one
win and two losses under their belt.
Suominen has been coaching ball for
nine years and has seen most of the
players grow up before his eyes. This year
Lacombe boasts two Midget A ball teams,
Dodgers 1 and Dodgers 2.
“Most of the kids are third years,” said
Suominen of the Dodgers 1, 12-man team
roster.
“They’ve played together for a few years
and we made two teams, so we tried to split
them up fairly evenly.”
Dodgers 1 have two more regular season
games both against opponents Sylvan
Lake. They will take to the fi eld for their
last home game before playoffs next
Tuesday, May 26th at Michener Park.
The fi rst pitch will be thrown at 6:30 p.m.
DODGER DOMINATION – Dodger Lea James leaps for home plate during a home game on Tuesday night. The Lacombe Midget A Dodgers 1 took a 16-3 loss to Stettler. Sarah Maetche/Lacombe Express
Midget A Dodgers defeated by steady Stettler
18 Lacombe Express Thursday, May 21, 2015
BY KALISHA MENDONSALacombe Express
Local wakeboarder
Nakita Schaab, 16, has
been selected as an Alberta
Sport Development Centre
(ASDC) featured athlete for
her dedication and skill in
her sport.
Schaab has been
competing for a number
of years and took an extra
step this year in honing her
skills as part of the Athlete
Enhancement Program
offered by ASDC. Last year,
Schaab was awarded the
title of Canadian Champion
in Junior Women, and was
also presented with the
2014 Junior Wakeboarder
of the Year recognition
from Wake Canada.
“Basically, with this
sport it’s hard to train in
the winter so I knew that
this program could really
benefi t me.
“I knew that there
would be a place I could
start working out, and
that they’d make a spe-
cifi c program for me and
I knew that this program
would make me better in
my sport. I knew it’d be a
commitment for me to keep
growing in wakeboarding,
even in the winter when
I’m not riding,” Schaab
said.
She sent in a resume, was
interviewed and eventually
accepted into the program.
In January, she began
to train with workout
regimes and specifi c
routines designed through
collaboration between her
regular coach and those
with ASDC.
“There are lots of
different routines that my
coach has told me to focus
on. She’s been contacting
the program as well, so
they’ve been collaborating
to make it that much
better. I started training
with them in January and
it goes throughout winter
and spring, and then in
summer they are starting
new schedules. If I want,
I can apply again for the
fall,” she explained.
“I started training each
day and just started to
get more benefi t from it.
They’re really good with
making your performance
better and you can talk to
the coaches about what you
want to work on. They’re
really good at being
compatible with what you
want and the benefi ts you
want.”
The physical training
is only one aspect of the
program. Schaab also takes
part in seminars at Red
Deer College through the
‘Winning Edge’ portion
of the program. This
deals with mental health,
nutrition, public speaking
skills and other topics
that are benefi cial to the
athletes’ well being.
As a regional and
national competitor,
Schaab is looking for any
edge that she can grasp
that will help her further
her wakeboarding career.
She has been a part of
the sport for a number of
years, and is excited to see
the regional recognition
and growth.
However, she said she
still feels that there could
be more representation of
females in the sport, and
encourages women to get
active in wakeboarding.
“We defi nitely want
more girls – I’m one of the
few girls in Alberta and I
have to compete with the
men’s division. We have
advanced, intermediate,
beginner – we have a lot
of categories. Anyone can
come to the Alberta stops,
you don’t need to apply or
anything, just come by,”
she said.
Schaab wakeboards with
Water Ski and Wakeboard
Alberta (WSWA), which
offers a variety of levels
that people can participate
in for water skiing and
wakeboarding.
“We always want
wakeboarding to grow as
a sport. As of right now,
wakeboarding is growing
but it could be growing
even faster. We’d love to get
more people to our Alberta
stops for WSWA - it’d be
great if more people were
involved.”
Schaab will be taking part
in Alberta wakeboarding
competitions, with tour
stops in Sylvan Lake, Pine
Lake, Blackfi sh Lake and
Chestermere. She hopes
to advance provincially
and enter into national
competition again later
this year.
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ACCOMPLISHED - Lacombe wakeboarder Nakita Schaab has been selected as a featured athlete for the Alberta Sport Develop-ment Centre. photo submitted
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Hello Lacombe! Thank you for reading
these past several months, your response
and encouragement about this article
is one of the best parts of my day. Even
after losing the decades old Red and Blue
to the newly elected Orange and Green I
want to say that your wonderful wee city
has an amazing Mayor and that Lacombe
is a lucky place to have Mayor Steve at the
helm, he really cares about Lacombe!
Someone sent a cake to my boss last
week with the horrifi c colours of orange
and green on it in an in your face mockery
of the new political landscape in Alberta.
Despite the weird icing colours the cake
was delicious and it made afternoon coffee
an extra special treat because the cake
underneath was still my favorite – chocolate!
After a devastating loss it may seem like
your home and life is horrible mis-matched
and covered with ghastly coloured icing.
Recent resident fi res and the
earthquakes in Nepal have really made me
pause to realize what some clients of mine
have gone through.
A client who is rebuilding in Central
Alberta is very excited about fi nally being
able to move back into their home after a
fi re destroyed everything they own and
I have never had a more pleasant and
gratitude-fi lled appointment.
Of course insurance can replace
material items but it can’t bring back the
fi rst baby pictures and crafts that the kids
have brought home from school.
Sometimes you are relying on the
kindness of strangers and you are wearing
borrowed clothing that is mismatched or
sleeping under a duvet your body doesn’t
recognize and you are living in a rental
or a camper feeling completely covered in
ugly orange and green icing but take heart
- rebuilding is a process and a journey of
faith especially when you aren’t sure how
far down the road you may have to walk.
The good news is underneath all the
unfamiliar and strangely coloured outer
layers your family is still the trusted and
loved chocolate cake center which is held
together with love and a little vanilla
custard in the middle.
If you are struggling through a loss and
feel lost my heart goes out to you and your
family.
The good news is that you now have an
opportunity to create a divine space for
your family and if you can just get through
the immediate and uncomfortable weeks
your home will come together bit by bit
and you will slowly restore memories and
family memorabilia as you live and love
every day.
Circumstances may change your house
but nothing can take your home from you.
If I was able to scrape off that offensive
icing and replace it with a traditional
chocolate it would have tasted a million
times better but when you indulged
with your eyes closed the cake tasted as
delicious as a regular one should have.
Even though your outside surroundings
may be unfamiliar your core has not
changed and your family life will get back
to normal soon.
Curl up with your kids and indulge in
some comfort food or a family popcorn
night to bring some normalcy and
familiarity back into your routine. Take
care everyone.
Kim Wyse is an interior designer with Carpet Colour Centre in Red Deer.
Family is a refuge in the uncertainty of rebuilding
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