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BY BRIAN VOSSENLacombe Express

Lacombian Ken Long, who

served as a part of Cana-

da’s Bomber Command in

the Second World War, was one of

seven members of the unit to be

awarded with his Bomber Com-

mand Bar at a recent ceremony in

Edmonton. Long said he was glad

for the recognition even though it

was long overdue.

“I was glad they recognized us

fi nally,” said Long.

“Up until then the Air Force

never got much recognition at

all.”

Long said he fi rst heard about

the impending ceremony when

he read about it in Legion Maga-

zine. He said his feelings about

the recognition, nearly 70 years

after his service, were somewhat

indifferent.

Long said that, while Air Force

members were referred to as

“The cream of the crop” during

the war, they received little rec-

ognition after the war.

He added that members of the

Bomber Command were branded

as murderers by many members

of the community because of the

high civilian death toll from many

Bomber Command missions.

As such, Long was glad to fi nal-

ly be receiving recognition, but

disappointed that it had taken 70

years to happen.

Long went on to say that, while

there may have been civilians

killed in Bomber Command mis-

sions, both the Axis and Allies

used bombers and there were

high civilian deaths on both sides.

He added that he believes the Air

Force and Bomber

Command were essential parts

of the war effort and if not for

them, we might still be fi ghting

the same war.

During the Second World War

Long piloted a Handley Page Hal-

ifax III bomber. He said he knew

he would have to serve in the war

one way or another and decided

to join the Air Force over the

Army so that he wouldn’t have to

walk.

On one mission, Long’s plane

was damaged and three members

of his crew were wounded but he

managed to fl y the Halifax home

even with only two of the four

engines running. His efforts even

earned him a Distinguished Fly-

ing Medal.

In addition to his Distinguished

Flying Medal and Bomber Com-

mand Bar, Long has also received

1939 45 Star, a European Star, a

France-Germany Star and a Ca-

nadian Medal for his service.

However, Long said he never

thought about getting recogni-

tion during his service. Instead,

he was thinking about doing his

job.

“You just fi gured you did your

duty when you brought that

plane back,” said Long. “You

didn’t think too much except you

were awful damn happy when

you landed.”

The ceremony where Long and

other members of Bomber Com-

mand were recognized took place

at the Aviation Museum in Ed-

monton and bars were present-

ed by Veteran Affairs Minister

Julian Fantino and Member of

Parliament for Edmonton Centre

Laurie Hawn.

Long added the veterans who

were recognized never had a

chance to visit amongst them-

selves due to all the media atten-

tion at the ceremony, which Long

said was a little too much for his

liking.

“There was media every-

where,” said Long’s daughter,

Noreen Selvais, who attended the

ceremony with him.

Selvais said that she was proud

to see her father recognized, es-

pecially after so many years. She

added that, knowing her father

served for her country during the

Second World War is an incred-

ible point of pride for her always.

“When O Canada comes on, I

often cry,” said Selvais.

“There is a lot of pride.”

She added that it is important

to remember the service veter-

ans made during times of war

and she doesn’t like to think what

might have happened had their

sacrifi ces not been made.

“It would have been horrible,”

said Selvais.

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Local veteran recognized 70 years after serviceKen Long served as part of Canada’s Bomber Command in World War II

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Chris Ross wants to get

involved.

Born and raised just

outside of the City of La-

combe, Ross said he has

always taken an interest in

the community.

He said his frustrations

and feelings that Lacombe

has missed out on a lot of

business led him to run for

council.

However, Ross added

that his opinions are pure-

ly from an “outside look-

ing in” perspective and he

doesn’t know the whole

story behind the decisions

made by the City of La-

combe and its council be-

cause he has never been a

part of it.

So, he wants to become a

part of it.

“We need to move for-

ward.”

Ross said that this next

council will be faced with a

critical time in moving the

City forward.

He also said that the

City needs to get its priori-

ties straight and that he is

not sure now was the best

time to examine things like

Lacombe’s garbage situa-

tion when there are other

things he feels are more

pressing that need to be

dealt with, like a serious

lack of residential lots or

lack of commercial and in-

dustrial development.

Lacombe’s residential

tax base needs to be shown

there is a plan, said Ross.

He added the City is in

great need of establishing

relationships to bring in

industrial and commercial

development and business.

Ross went on to say that

Lacombe is lacking facili-

ties in many areas that are

drawing people out of the

City.

As such, Lacombe is los-

ing the dollars spent by

those people to neighbour-

ing communities.

It’s something Ross

would like to change.

He added with Lacombe

being the size it is and

now a City, it should have

more of the major busi-

ness franchises within its

boundaries so that people

don’t go looking for those

businesses and franchises

elsewhere.

“Part of economic devel-

opment is keeping your lo-

cal dollars within your lo-

cal community,” said Ross.

Without those necessary

relationships, Lacombe

will stay at a frustrating

standstill, he added.

Not only does Lacombe

need to attract more busi-

ness, it needs to start ac-

tively seeking out business-

es to bring to Lacombe, said

Ross.

He added that when

businesses do come to La-

combe, they need to be ac-

commodated.

Ross went on to say at-

tracting large franchises

would not hurt local busi-

ness.

Instead, he said it would

bring more people to La-

combe which in turn means

more dollars being spent at

all businesses.

“More traffi c to the larg-

er venues will create more

traffi c to support the small-

er ones.”

Ross advocated for more

multi-use facilities such as

the arts centre proposed by

the C4 Initiative.

He said it might be ap-

propriate to have a building

utilized by both arts and

sports groups, saying both

types of venues are needed

in Lacombe.

“It would be more viable

to have a bigger building to-

gether,” said Ross.

He added that recre-

ational facilities in general

are needed as well as other

amenities for the use of

families.

Without those amenities,

Ross said Lacombe will be

surpassed by the growth

of neighbouring communi-

ties.

Being very proud of the

community he calls home,

Ross said he would strive

to always represent La-

combe’s best interests.

He added he is approach-

able and will listen to the

concerns of Lacombe resi-

dents.

“I’m very much a people

person,” said Ross.

“It’s time to start listen-

ing to the people.”

Voters will head to the

polls on Oct. 21.

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CHRIS ROSS

Candidate hopes to tackle issues such as economic development, taxes, among others

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CHRIS ROSS



William Alexander

(Sandy) Douglas loves La-

combe. Now, he hopes he

can maintain those feelings

about his community as a

councillor.

Douglas has lived in La-

combe all his life and de-

cided to run for council to

make sure the community

he cares about remains on

the right track.

“I love this community,”

said Douglas. He added that

while he has not agreed

with all the decision made

by councils of the past,

he thinks that generally

things have been done well.

To make sure that trend

continues, Douglas wants

to have some say into what

decisions the City makes.

“I would never criticize

anything that was done

in the past, what’s done is

done. But I want to have

some input. There are some

things that have been done

that I don’t agree with and

there are some things that

I wouldn’t have thought of

that are the greatest ideas

ever.”

Most important to Doug-

las is listening to the de-

mands of the people, he

said.

He added that, no matter

what the issue is, it is im-

portant to listen to citizens

because that is whom he

would be representing.

Douglas said Lacombe

needs to make better use

of what he calls its ideal

strategic location and pro-

mote itself in all areas. He

said that Lacombe could

be a “Mecca” for so many

things in Alberta like arts,

sports, agriculture and the

oil industry and is missing

out on the opportunity for

growth in these areas.

As such, Douglas’ motto

for his campaign is ‘Pro-

mote Lacombe’. He added

that he would like to see

Lacombe bring back its

“Crossroads of the Park-

land” moniker.

“Lacombe is a pretty

cool place. There are a few

things that Lacombe is

missing out

on that it could be gain-

ing.”

Along those lines, Doug-

las said he wants to see

more growth in Lacombe,

particularly in the com-

mercial sector. He said that

he, like many Lacombians,

do much of their shop-

ping outside Lacombe sim-

ply because there are not

enough businesses in the

City. Douglas added that,

with Lacombe now a City,

it should work to attract

more businesses so that

money stays in Lacombe.

“Now that we are a City

let’s act like a City.”

While he may not have

the experience of some oth-

er candidates who are run-

ning for a second or third

term on council, Douglas

said he does not foresee his

inexperience to be a prob-

lem.

“I’m a fast learner and I

mix well with others,” said

Douglas.

He added that it seems

lately the City has been

spending too much money

on studies, something he

doesn’t think is always nec-

essary.

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The world is becoming more technologi-

cally advanced by the second, and students

need to be educated on those matters using

the same tools they’re learning about.

An Alberta education initiative— 21st

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However, in order to properly educate

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Enter the 21st Century Learning Sympo-

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The symposium took place Sept. 26 and

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Schools, as well as other districts.

The focus of many of the sessions was

training the teachers on how to use the

technology as well as helping them to un-

derstand how it can be used in the class-

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about awareness, willingness and effort on

the teacher’s part. “The more you do that

meets everybody’s needs, everyone ben-

efi ts.”

Technology was the main focus of the

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and teachers need to be inclusive,” said

Cottell.

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helps students focus on their studies.

Cottell uses devices such as ‘wiggle seats’

or Thera-band, a rubber piece stretching

between the legs of a desk for students to

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assignments the students deal with, they

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Holy talent.

This past Friday, I had the great

opportunity to cover the events at

the annual Lacombe’s Got Talent

competition at the Lacombe Memo-

rial Centre.

Before I go on, let me just say

that I cover a lot of special events

as part of my job as a newspaper

editor. Some I enjoy thoroughly,

some . . . not so much.

My friends often comment on

how I have a great job because I get

paid to go to cool events like con-

certs.

Sometimes, I go to events where

I’m not sure if I will enjoy them

or not. There are times when I am

pleasantly surprised and – again –

times when I’m not.

When preparing to cover La-

combe’s Got Talent, I was a little

apprehensive and not sure what to

expect.

I have covered talent shows be-

fore for newspapers and often found

them to be quite lackluster, full of

‘talented’ individuals who hadn’t

really thought out their acts. I was

concerned that Lacombe’s Got Tal-

ent might be another such show.

Boy was I wrong.

It didn’t take long for me to be

blown away by the talent and cre-

ativity of the contestants on that

stage. It is a terribly over-used cli-

ché, but all of the performers at

Lacombe’s Got Talent deserve to

be winners.

For starters, it takes guts to get

up on a stage in front of a large

crowd and share something you

think you are good at with all of

them.

It is even harder to do that, when

you know that you are going to be

critiqued on it and perhaps fi nd out

you aren’t as good as you thought

you might be.

I did drama in high school. I was

one of the few people lucky enough

to not suffer stage fright or any of

its symptoms. However, my shows

were never critiqued. I never faced

a panel of judges after performing

to tell me what I did wrong and

right.

I can’t imagine how my perfor-

mances would have differed if that

had been the case, so kudos to all of

those who took the stage at LMC on

Friday night.

In any case, it’s a good thing the

participants in Lacombe’s Got Tal-

ent did get on stage. It would be a

crime if these individuals, as tal-

ented as they are, did not take the

stage to share their incredible tal-

ents with all of Lacombe.

And there was an abundance of

talent on that stage. There was also

an abundance of creativity.

No two acts were the same and

everyone found a way to make his

or her own part of the show stand

out by itself.

As if the talent of the 10 fi nal-

ists from this year was not enough

Grade A entertainment for La-

combe, previous winners were in-

vited back to perform again on the

stage.

The abundance of talent and

creativity seems to be a tradition

from Lacombe’s Got Talent compe-

titions.

Performances from this year’s

contestants was incredible, but so

were those from returning winners

of previous years.

Not only do the competitors and

other performers of Lacombe’s Got

Talent deserve kudos, so do those

who organized the event.

Inviting back previous winners

to perform is a great way to turn a

talent show into a night of fantas-

tic entertainment.

So, all in all, kudos to all the

competitors, performers, judges

and organizers of the fantastic La-

combe’s Got Talent show. I look for-

ward to seeing it again next year!

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If it wasn’t already, this year’s municipal

election is now well and truly underway.

Every piece of available municipal land is cov-

ered in campaign signs, sometimes right on top

of each other and citizens can be seen wearing

buttons supporting their preferred candidates.

Elections are exciting times for members of

the media. It generates a lot of newsworthy ma-

terial for us to write about.

It also gives readers a lot to talk about, which

generates lots of discussion and debate and

newspapers thrive on debate.

Debate is an important, nay, an essential part

of the political process. Just as it is necessary

for councillors to discuss and debate the items

that come before them during council meetings,

so too is it important for voters to discuss and

debate the merits of different candidates.

As elections are probably the most important

parts of the political process, it also means they

are the times when it is most important for peo-

ple to have their voices heard. It is also the time

when people have the most input into the politi-

cal process and that input has the greatest effect.

Lately, the Lacombe Express has been pub-

lishing a few editorials and columns about the

importance of making one’s voice heard in the

political process. We have encouraged readers

to make the Express part of their debate and of-

fered a way for them to express their opinions

through letters to the editor.

With elections and the discussion and debate

surrounding them being as important as they

are, we want to continue to invite members

of the public to share their opinions with us

through letters to the editor.

However, it is important to note that, while

fair criticism is welcome in letters to the editor,

the Lacombe Express will not print letters that

are ‘bashing’ any individual or group.

Again, just as councillors are expected to

discuss, debate and disagree with each other

in a professional, courteous and polite manner

without insulting one another, we expect any-

one submitting letters to the editor to be profes-

sional, courteous and accurate when comment-

ing on candidates in the election.

If you would like to submit a letter to the edi-

tor praising, criticizing, or otherwise comment-

ing on any election candidates, feel free to do so.

The Lacombe Express will gladly print any

letters regarding the election as long as they

are fair and do not contain claims that cannot

be proven.

Remember, elections are the time when you,

the voters, have the most power in the political

process. Let us help you voice your opinions and

maximize that input into the process this election.

Lacombe community certainly does have talent

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EVENTSThe Red Deer Legion Pipe Band is

actively recruiting experienced and inexperienced people from the Central Alberta area, who are interested in joining the Band. Anyone with piping or drumming experience, or if you would like to learn piping or drumming, are asked to please contact us at 403-782-7183 or by email at [email protected]. Practices are held at the Red Deer Legion on Tuesdays at 7:00 and new members will start in November.

Lacombe Dance Lessons - social and choreographed ballroom dancing. Traditional Two-step or Cha Cha/Jive starting in October. For details phone Cliff at 403-782-4094.

Food, Fun, Faith and Family! Designed to bring children, youth and adults together in fun and interactive activities, Messy Church is a new way to explore the values and stories of Christian Faith in an atmo-sphere of creativity, hospitality and celebration. From 5 -7 p.m. on Oct. 4 in the CE Building at St. Andrew’s United Church (5226-51 Ave.) Call 403-782-3148 for more information.

A Drumming Circle is being held at Blackfalds United Church on Oct. 25 at 7:30pm. Cost is $10, $5 child and includes a drum. You are encouraged to bring your own drum if you have one. No experience is necessary and drumming circles help to relieve stress and aid people to feel emotionally and spiritually connected. Jeannette Hippie, a local drumming facilita-tor, will be leading the group. Pre-registration is encour-aged to ensure enough drums. Contact Karen at 403-885-4151 or [email protected] to register or more information.

The Lacombe Legion has bingo on Mondays at 7 p.m. in the upstairs hall. Coffee time runs Wednesdays from 9:30-11 a.m. ($2 for coffee, tea and cook-ies). On Fridays, there are four meat draws and tickets are $2/set of three tickets. Draw starts at 6:30 p.m. On Saturdays,

there are four meat draws which start at 4:30 p.m. Chase the ace starts after meat draws.

New to Lacombe? Contact Lacombe Welcome Wagon at 403-348-9567 for free maps, information about the City & area, as well as free gifts from local businesses. New baby in the family? Contact Lacombe Welcome Wagon at 403-348-9567 for free information, baby product samples as well as free gifts from local businesses.

Youth Unlimited Drop-in Activites - every Tuesday and Thursday, for ages 12 and up. Movies, crafts, games, and more! It costs $2/

night or $50/season (June-September). Last Thursday of the month is girls only. Hours are 6 to 9 p.m. and activities run at the YU-Turn Youth Centre.

Lacombe Writers Group meet every two weeks, on Mondays. Gentle and encouraging group with writers of all different genres. Call 403-885-4251 for more information.

Drop in Pool Tournament run every Saturday from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Lacombe Hotel.

Youth Unlimited Road Hockey for boys ages nine and up outside the Youth Unlimited Building (YU-Turn). $2/night or $50/season. Aug. 1 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the YU-Turn Youth Center.

Lacombe Farmers Market runs every Friday morning from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Michener Park across from the golf course on Hwy. 12. Every Friday morning there will be vegetables, fruit, homemade

baking and bread, crafts, jewel-ery, birdhouses, bedding plants, meats and more. Call 403-782-4772 for more information.

Circle of Friends - free weekly supper for the community, nutritious meals for anyone interested. It runs at Bethel Christian Reformed Church.

Band of Brothers challenges men to an adventure: Reclaim-ing their hearts to God. It is a chance for men to be real about life and faith in a confi -dential and informal setting. They meet Monday evenings at the Youth Unlimited building located in downtown Lacombe.

Taoist Tai Chi - a relaxing, low im-pact exercise; continuing classes year round, for those who have completed beginners or have learned Taoist Tai Chi before. Participate in classes of your choice. Available in Red Deer, Lacombe, Rocky Mountain House, and Innisfail. Contact 403-346-6772 for more information.

Coffee Time at the Lacombe Legion runs every Wednesday morn-ing. Come join us for coffee. $2. Gatherings run from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Lacombe Legion.

The Lord of the Rings: Exploring the Hidden Meanings of Tolkien’s fi ction - Many people consider The Lord of the Rings to be the greatest work of fi ction in the 20th century. But beyond a great adventure story, the work explores themes of power, ethics, faith and the good life. A series exploring these themes of J.R.R. Tolkien’s fi ction will be held at St. Andrew’s United Church at 7 p.m. on Sunday

evenings. Everyone interested in the intersection of theology and popular culture is welcome to participate. For more informa-tion or to register, contact Rev. Ross Smillie at 403-782-3148.

MEETINGS

W.H.O.L.E. - Widows Helping Others Live Earnestly. W.H.O.L.E. can help you adjust to your loss, to channel your grief into helping others who are struggling with loss, and to help you gain per-spective as a person who has a new role to be fulfi lled. It’s about widow to widow interaction and socialization. It’s about being able to express with like-minded

women the pain and confusion that comes with loss, as well as the encouragement and friend-ship to help you once again live a life fi lled with meaning and purpose...an earnest life. There are no councillors present, only a facilitator to help keep conversa-tions moving. W.H.O.L.E meets monthly and is open to widows of all ages. Space is limited, so please phone to book a spot. Refreshments will be served.

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

Red Deer Celiac Support Group - our meetings are held the third Tuesday of the month at Sobeys South, 5111-22 St. in the Coffee

Lounge at 7 p.m. Information on Celiac disease, symptoms, diagnosing, gluten free diet, gluten free products, recipes, coffee and samples. Meetings for 2013 – Oct. 15 and Nov. 19. They would like to announce the formation of Stettler Celiac Support Group, meeting in the Board room of the Stettler Hospital, the fi rst Tuesday of the month. For information call Diane @ 403-742-0903 or Val @ 742-5217. For more informa-tion, in Red Deer, call Fay at 430-347-3248, Clarice 403-341-4351 or email Red [email protected] for information.

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

Air Force Association of Canada. The aims and objectives of the Association are to preserve and perpetuate the traditions of the Royal Canadian Air Force and to advocate a profi cient and well-equipped Air Force in Canada. 703 Wing in Red Deer provides a forum for serving and former participants in military and civil aviation to meet and enjoy the company of like-minded people. 703 Wing members meet at noon every second Saturday of the month at the ABC Country Restaurant, 2085 50th Ave. in Red Deer for a luncheon and business meeting. Contact President Al Low at 403-341-3253 or [email protected].

Writers’ Ink, The Red Deer & District Writers Club has weekly meetings (every Tuesday) in the old farmhouse at Sunnybrook Farm (4701 30 St.) from 7 to 9 p.m. We meet, share our writing, and offer constructive criticism to one another. We also do our utmost to improve our craft by Skyping professionals in the fi eld of writing, by inviting guest speakers to our Spring Workshop and to the occa-sional meeting. Our professional library is increasing as is our knowledge gained from mem-bers who are constantly seeking new challenges and sharing successes and failures with the group. Guests are welcome!

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October 1515thth

OPENING OPENING

In response to a number

of inquiries from residents,

the City of Lacombe would

like to remind everyone

that election signs are al-

lowed on both private and

municipal property. How-

ever, candidates must have

the private property own-

er’s consent to place a sign

on their property.

“This has become an is-

sue with residents because

of the increase in the num-

ber of election signs in this

election compared to pre-

vious elections,” said 2013

Election Returning Offi cer

Michael Minchin.

The City’s Land Use By-

law exempts election signs

for municipal, provincial

and federal elections from

requiring a development

permit. There are no re-

strictions on the number of

signs a candidate can post.

The City does not allow

election signage in or on

Lacombe Memorial Centre

property during Election

Day – Oct. 21 – since the

Lacombe Memorial Centre

is the location of the City’s

voting stations.

Election signs can be

placed on municipal prop-

erty, which include munici-

pal lands, parks, and boule-

vards.

The only restrictions ap-

ply to location relative to

roads to ensure that signs

do not interfere with the

orderly movement of pe-

destrians or vehicles, or

within sightlines required

under any City bylaw.

The province, school di-

visions and the federal gov-

ernment may have their

own rules covering the

placement of signs on their

property.

The City does not regu-

late signs on these areas.

The government of Al-

berta has developed guide-

lines concerning signs

along provincial highways.

The City uses these guide-

lines for signs along the

portions of Hwys 2A and

12 within the City’s cor-

porate boundaries. These

guidelines can be found on

the City’s election web site

page (www.lacombe.ca ) or

on the Alberta Transporta-

tion web site (http://www.

transportation.alberta.ca/

Content/docType233/Pro-

duction/elecsign.pdf. )

Candidates are responsi-

ble for removing their signs

no later than 72 hours after

the election day.

This includes the sign’s

panel, support structure

and any tie wiring used to

install and support the sign.

Signs may need to be re-

moved prior to the end of

the campaign if they pose

safety or operational haz-

ards.

Signs that pose any im-

mediate hazard or threat to

safety must be removed im-

mediately without notifi ca-

tion of the campaign offi ce.

- Vossen

“THIS HAS BECOME AN ISSUE WITH RESIDENTS

BECAUSE OF THE INCREASE IN THE NUMBER

OF ELECTION SIGNS IN THIS ELECTION COMPARED TO PREVIOUS ELECTIONS.”

MICHAEL MINCHIN

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BY MARK WEBERLacombe Express

It’s a bright and exciting new chapter for the local offi ce

of the Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta.

Just recently, Kim Darbyson took the reigns as execu-

tive director for the Red Deer chapter after the organiza-

tion had gone for more than 18 months without one due to

lack of funding. But the board worked non-stop to make

sure programs continued and Darbyson is thrilled about

a promising future for the organization which was origi-

nally launched in the late 1980s.

They’ve also been able to secure United Way funding,

and staff are looking forward to some awareness and

fundraising events in the coming weeks as well. For one

thing, the Association has been given the Telus corner at

the Red Deer Rebels game on Oct. 18. October also happens

to be Learning Disabilities Awareness Month.

Another fundraiser come through Bikram Yoga, which

holds ‘Karma Yoga’ dates Oct. 10th. Portions of proceeds

from yoga clients those evenings will support the Associa-

tion.

“My heart really is with the non-profi t community,”

said Darbyson, who has also worked with the Central Al-

berta Science Network, Cosmos and the Central Alberta

Diversity Association. “I’ve always been very passionate

about the idea that people learn differently, and that they

have different strengths.

“You see children who you know are bright and that

they have so much potential, but for whatever reason it’s

not channeled or they aren’t making the connections they

need to make. This Association is doing some really cool

things that I haven’t seen before to engage children and to

cater to their ways of learning.”

Learning disabilities refer to a number of disorders

which can affect how a person acquires, organizes, re-

tains, understands or uses verbal or nonverbal informa-

tion.

It is estimated that 80% of learning disabilities affect

literacy.

According to the Association, these are life-long condi-

tions that affect up to one in 10 Canadians. This means

about 30,000 individuals in Central Alberta and 10,000 in

the Red Deer region need assistance.

Learning disabilities also cross all ages, genders, socio-

economic, cultural and linguistic groups.

They can range in severity and may interfere with ac-

quiring and use of listening, speaking and understanding;

reading including word recognition and comprehension,

written language and mathematics.

Fortunately, with correct intervention, support, educa-

tion and programs such as tutoring or social skills pro-

grams, persons with learning disabilities can achieve and

excel.

But misconceptions about learning disabilities are hard

to erase. People sometimes confuse disabilities in general,

such as various physical and intellectual disabilities with

learning disabilities.

And as Janet de Laforest, the organization’s director/

president points out, there can be a bit of a stigma at-

tached to having a learning disability as well.

Sometimes people are reluctant to either enroll their

children in a program or adults with learning disabilities

don’t want to admit that there is a problem in their own

ways of learning. “It very hard for some people to get past

that.”

de Laforest also said that battling with a learning dis-

ability can take a toll on a student’s sense of self-worth, as

they can be struggling to keep up with 20-some others in

the class on a particular subject.

Sometimes behaviour problems develop as it’s easier

to be seen having that issue than being seen as having a

learning disability.

As their web site points out, the LDAA is committed to

viewing ‘learning disabilities’ in a positive light as ‘learn-

ing differently’ and ‘thinking differently.’

“We want to help persons who ‘learn differently’ to

achieve their full potential. After all, persons who ‘think

differently’ have intelligence that is average to above aver-

age to gifted.

“These individuals also have the capacity to help our

society by thinking differently. Persons who ‘learn differ-

ently’ are often innovating and seeing new solutions.”

Looking ahead, the Association’s range of programs is

in place for the fall.

“What really has excited me is the board’s commitment

and energy,” said Darbyson.

“It really motivates me to make sure we have funding

in the future, that the community knows we are here and

that we are reaching the people (we need to).”

For more information, call the offi ce at 403-340-3885.

Check out www.LDreddeer.ca for more about their pro-

grams.

[email protected]

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The Lacombe Express offi ce will be closed

Monday, October 14th for

Thanksgiving Day

Due to offi ce closure, early booking

deadline for the October 17th edition will

be Friday, October 11th at noon.

KIM DARBYSON

Range of programming available for community

‘WE WANT TO HELP PERSONS WHO ‘LEARN DIFFERENTLY’ TO ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.’

JANET de LaFOREST


ComingEvents 52POPLAR RIDGE ANNUAL

TURKEY SUPPERSat. Nov. 2nd, 2013, 5 pm

Advance Tickets Only.For Tickets or more info call

Esther 403-346-5983or Janet 403-346-5629

Lost 54LITTLE Yorkie lost in Deer Park area, F, red collar, no tags, Chocolate is her name 403-347-7966

PASSPORT LOST in Red Deer. Please call 403-341-9097 if found

LOST: Hyundai keyless fob and remote car starter with some regular keys.

Reward $100.Phone 403-340-1668

Personals 60COCAINE ANONYMOUS

403-396-8298

HairStylists 760JUST CUTS is looking for

F/T HAIRSTYLIST No clientele necessary.

Call Jen at 403-340-1447 or Christie 403-309-2494

Medical 790Registered Nurses

FULL-TIME PERMANENT POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Ste. Rose General Hospitalis a fully Accredited,

26-bed acute care hospital.Our Foundation provides

free rent for one year (including utilities, cable & internet).

We invite all interested applicants to submit

applications, including résumé and references to:

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E-mail: [email protected]

Oilfield 800Oilfield 800

1ST RATE ENERGYSERVICES INC.,

a growing ProductionTesting company, based

out of Sylvan Lake, is currently accepting resumes for the following positions:

* ExperiencedProduction Testing* Day Supervisors* Night Operators

* ExperiencedProduction Testing

Assistants

If you are a team player interested in the oil and

gas industry, please submit your resume,

current driver’s abstract and current safety

certifi cates to the following:Fax 403-887-4750

[email protected]

Please specify position when replying to this ad.

We would like to thank all those candidates who apply, however only

qualifi ed personnel will be contacted.

LOCAL SERVICE CO. in Red Deer REQ’S EXP.

VACUUM TRUCK OPERATOR

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

Fax resume w/driversabstract to 403-886-4475

TEAM Snubbing Services now hiring experienced

operators Email: janderson@

teamsnubbing.comfax 403-844-2148

Oilfield 800

Oilfield 800

1ST RATE ENERGYSERVICES INC.,

a growing ProductionTesting company, based

out of Sylvan Lake, is currently accepting resumes for the following positions:

HSC andSafety Coordinator

If you are a team player interested in the oil and

gas industry, please submit your resume,

current safety certifi cates to the following:

Fax [email protected]

Please specify position when replying to this ad.

We would like to thank all those candidates who apply, however only

qualifi ed personnel will be contacted.

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Experienced Oilfi eldConstructionLead Hands

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LabourersJourneyman PickerOperator (Class 1)

Alstar Oilfi eld is looking for highly motivated individuals to join our Team in Hinton.Alstar has been serving the

oil and gas constructionindustry since 1969.

Please Apply atwww.alstaroilfi eld.com

Career Section

“Committed to enriching thelives of our workforce, while

Providing quality energy construction solutions”

Fluid Experts Ltd.Fluid Experts of Red Deer

is seeking experiencedClass 1 Operators

to haul clean fl uids for the Oil & Gas Industry. Home

every night, company benefi ts with exceptional

pay structure. Must be able to work on their own with

minimal supervision. Compensation based on experience. Fax resume w/all tickets and current

drivers abstract to: 403-346-3112 or email to: roger@fl uidexperts.com

Oilfield 800

Restaurant/Hotel 820

Restaurant/Hotel 820

RAMADA INN & SUITES REQUIRES

ROOM ATTENDANTS. Exp. preferred.

Only serious inquiries apply. Rate $13.50/hr.

Drop off resume at: 6853 - 66 St. Red Deer

or fax 403-342-4433

TAP HOUSE NORTH

(formerly Sam’s Cafe) is now taking applications for experienced SERVERS,

BARTENDERS, DISHWASHERS AND

COOKS. Bring resume to7101 Gaetz Ave. Red Deer

CHILES SANDBLASTING & PAINTING REQ’S

I Labourer & 1 Prepper, exp. would be an asset,

must have own transporta-tion. Wage is $15 - $18/hr. Please submit resume by

fax: 403-340-3800

CLASSIFIEDSTHANKSGIVING HOLIDAY

EARLY BOOKING DEADLINE

is Friday,

October 11 @ 5 p.m.for the October 17 publication

CELEBRATIONSHAPPEN EVERY DAY

IN CLASSIFIEDS

Mobile Poll Voting will take place on the 21st day of October, 2013. The Mobile Poll will be available between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., by appointment only. Any elector wishing to use this service must apply to the Returning Officer by Friday, October 11, 2013, by registering with Mr. Ross Pettibone at the City of Lacombe, at 403-782-6666.

Dated at the City of Lacombe, in the Province of Alberta, this 30th day of September, 2013

Michael Minchin Returning Officer

Notice of Mobile PollLOCAL JUSRISCTION: CITY OF LACOMBE , PROVINCE OF ALBERTANotice is hereby given that a Mobile Poll will be available for incapacitated elector voting at home, for the filling of the following offices:

E , PROVINCE OF ALBERTAailable for incapacitated elector voting at

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CLASSIFIEDSdeadline: Monday @ noon

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

Lacombe Express

Trades 850LOCAL certifi ed trailer

manufacturer looking to fi ll the following positions:Lead Frame ForemanFramer helpers with

experience Journeyman Carpenters Carpenter

helpers with experienceGeneral Tradesmen with

experience in various aspects of construction industry. Indoor, year-

round work, top wages and top benefi t packages.

Please email resume to [email protected] or call Alex between the

hours of 8AM-8PMMonday to Friday

403-350-7086

LOOKING for concrete carpenters,

placers and fi nishers with experience. Send resume to [email protected] or

Fax: 403-755-3130 phone 403-598-1394

NOW HIRINGTIRE / WELDERS

HELPERClean drivers abstract a must.

Oilfi eld tickets an asset. Wages refl ect experience.

Send resume to:[email protected]

or call 780-372-4026


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Oilfi eld tickets an asset. Wages refl ect experience.

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or call 780-372-4026

OWEN OIL TOOLSRequired Immediately

Experienced CNC Operators/Machinists and Production Workers willing to work various shifts. We

offer: RESPECT, Full Benefi t package and competitive salary.

Please e-mail resume to Jim Nowicki at

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PETROFIELD Industries, the Leader in manufacturingHydrovac trucks, is acceptingresumes for the following positions:* General Labourers* Industrial Painters* Sandblasters* Material Handler* Automotive Electrical Technician* Journeyman Welder / Apprentice* 2nd Yr Welder with Aluminum experience* Production Manager

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Must be able to workunsupervised in a fast paced environment.

Have experience in the heavy truck/trailer industry.

Must possess strongcustomer service skills.Above average wages,

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Trades 850 Trades 850

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experienced residential and commercial service technician with current Alberta gas/plumbing

ticket. Benefi t package after 3 months, wages based on experience.

Email: [email protected] or fax to (403) 342-2025

SHEET Metal Installerfor HVAC Company.

Residential or retro-fi t exp. req’d. Great benefi t pkg. ALSO, Shop helper re-

quired. E-MAIL resume to: info@comfortecheating.

com or fax: 403-309-8302

Shipper / ReceiverAES INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES LTD.

looking for an energetic/ enthusiastic individual for our receiving department.

Fax resume to 403-342-0233

STAIR MANUFACTURERReq’s F/T workers to build

stairs in Red Deer shop. MUST HAVE basic car-

pentry skills. Salary based on skill level. Benefi ts

avail. Apply in person at 100, 7491 Edgar

Industrial Bend. email: [email protected]. and/or

fax 403-347-7913

Wanted experienced only, industrial preppers, paint-

ers and coaters for full time positions. Also looking for

a full time experienced yard person with forklift ticket. Fax resume to

403-346-0626 or email to nancy.hacoatings

@gmail.com

WELDER REQUIREDFor shop position forNational Coil Tubing

Manufacturing Company.Tig exp. REQUIRED.

8-5:30. Some OT. 9 days on,5 days off. Shift negotiable.

Salary based onexperience & qualifi cation.Email resume, complete

with references to:[email protected]

Truckers/Drivers 860

Truckers/Drivers 860

DRIVER req’d. for city & rural deliveries, must be able to work alone and with others. Duties incl. driving, shipping/receiving and customer service. Class 3 with air ticket and abstract is req’d. Drop resume off at Weldco #11, 7491 49th Ave. or fax to 403-346-1065. No phone calls please. Only appli-cants selected for an interview will be contacted.

F/T TRUCK drivers req’d. Minimum Class 5 with air and clean abstract. Exp.

preferred. In person to Key Towing 4083-78 St. Cres.

Red Deer.

LIMOArrow Limousine.

Qualifi ed local p/t drivers for eves/wknds. We will train. N/S vehicles. Drug

testing mandatory. Patience a defi nite asset 403-346-0034

NEED experienced Class 1 drivers for short and long haul. Part time weekdays. Runs AB., SASK, Manitoba

& BC. Please callPROMAX TRANSPORT

at 227-2712 or fax resume w/abstract 403-227-2743

D&M Concrete (Lacombe)requires 3 Labourers to

work in the precast concretemanufacturing factory.

$15.39/hr. Email resume [email protected]

Misc.Help 880

Misc.Help 880

Academic ExpressADULT EDUCATION

AND TRAINING

FALL START

• GED preparation to start November 5

Gov’t of Alberta Funding may be available.

403-340-1930www.academicexpress.ca

DISPATCHER req’d. Knowledge of Red Deer

and area is essential. Verbal and written

communication skills are req’d. Send resume by fax

to 403-346-0295

EMF-NUTRITION (REDDEER LOCATION) has animmediate opportuntiy for a BAGGER (Packaging

Operator) Details at www.emf-nutrition.comWe offer competitivewages and employeebenefi ts. Apply; Email: [email protected]:715 Marion StreetWinnipeg, MB R2J 0K6

Person:4747-60th Street,Red Deer, Alberta

Fax: (204) 233-7245

Looking for reliable newspaper carrier for 1 day per week

delivery of theCentral Alberta Life

in the town of

INNISFAIL

Packages come ready for delivery.

No collecting.

Contact Quitcy at403-314-4316

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED

For afternoon delivery

once per week

In the towns of:

BlackfaldsLacombePonokaStettler

Call Rick for more info 403-314-4303

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS REQUIRED

To deliver theSYLVAN LAKE

NEWS & CENTRAL AB LIFE

1 day a week.

Please call Debbie at 403-314-4307

Orkin Canada is seeking full time Sales/Service

Technicians for Red Deerand surrounding area. Weoffer competitive salary/

bonus package, companyvehicle and various

benefi ts. Clean abstract amust. Interested

candidates please forwardresume to rsmith@

orkincanada.com or by faxat 403-279-4059

Misc.Help 880

WEEKEND dispatchersreq’d. immediately.

Knowledge of Red Deer essential. Will require good verbal and written commu-nication skills. Fax resume

to 403-346-0295

Contractors 1100BLACK CAT CONCRETE

Garage/patios/rv pads sidewalks/driveways Dean 403-505-2542

Eavestroughing1130CLEANING SERVICESSpecializing in eaves

trough cleaning, window cleaning & gentle washing

of vinyl siding.Pricing packages available.Free quotes, senior discounts.

403-506-4822

MassageTherapy 1280

Executive TouchMassage (newly reno’d)

(FOR MEN)STUDIO 5003A-50 st. Downtown 9 am - 6 pm. Mon. - Fri.

403-348-5650

Misc.Services 12905* JUNK REMOVAL

Property clean up 340-8666

Ironman Scrap Metal Re-covery picking up scrap again! Farm machinery,

vehicles & industrial. Serv-ing central AB. 403-318-4346

Moving &Storage 1300

BOXES? MOVING? SUPPLIES? 403-986-1315

Painters/Decorators1310JG PAINTING, 25 yrs. exp.

Free Est. 403-872-8888

Auctions 1530ACREAGE AUCTION

For Norm & Thelma LisselSunday October 6 - 10 a.m.Location: 4 miles North of Olds (Ford Dealership), to TWP 334 then West 1 mile to R.R. #20 -

then north 1 1/2 miles. Watch for signs..

Acreage equipment:

65 hp. Massey Ferguson with FEL loader, Shop

items, Wood working tools, Household items, Yard &

Garden. Antiques & Collectibles, Lots of

Medalta, Dining room set, Hutch, Side server,

Remington & Winchesters shotguns, Quad 4x4,

Honda 50 motorcycle, Just too much to mention.. Check the web for full

listing and pictures… Sale is subject to additions and deletion.. 5% admin fee..

Pilgrim Auction Service

403-556-5531 www.auctionsales.ca

BIG STRAPPERAUCTIONS

SALES EVERY WED. @ 6 pm.

Moose Hall 2 miles south of Ponoka

on 2A

1st. Antique sale Oct. 6 @ 1 pm.

403-304-4791 Check website for full listing

www.bigstrapperauctions.net

Clothing 1590MEN’S size L hunting/cam-mo jackets, etc. $100/all 403-342-5609

Equipment-Misc. 1620

CUSTOM built saw mill, close to $20,000 to build, all hydraulic operation,35’

long, V twin engine, $4500 obo 403-883-2013 403-740-53381

Tools 1640CUSTOM made router ta-ble w/brand new router $200 403-347-3712

Firewood 1660AFFORDABLE

Homestead FirewoodBirch, Spruce, Pine - Split 7 days/wk. 403-304-6472

FIREWOOD. Pine, Spruce, Poplar. Can deliver

1-4 cords. 403-844-0227

LOGSSemi loads of pine, spruce,

tamarack, poplar. Price depends on location.

Lil Mule Logging 403-318-4346

Now Offering Hotter, Cleaner BC Birch. All Types. P.U. /

del. Lyle 403-783-2275

HouseholdAppliances 1710FRIDGE. Estate, white with top freezer. Good cond. $195. 403-986-2114

MCCLEARY FRIDGE, 4’x2’, $200. 403-314-0804

HouseholdFurnishings1720COUCH/Sofa bed, clean in

exc. cond. $125. Deck table, green metal with

glass top 38”x60” 4 chairs, w/ matching rocker chair (new was $700). Asking

$85. 403-352-8811

TABLE, round, Maple, 40”, 4 chairs. Exc. cond. $200.

403-352-8811

Misc. forSale 17603 BI-FOLD doors for 24” opening, 2 doors for 30” opening with hardware $20/ea; Canada hockey bag with wheels $20 403-346-9311

ALLIED FLOATING TANK DE-ICER, 1500 Watt. $15.

W.P. Brown SpeedySprayer Compressor.

For fi sh pond. $20.403-340-1644

BAR SINK, brand new. $60. 403-343-7884

CEDAR screen door. Brand new/never used. 36” X 80.5”. Comes with a set of new hardware. $60. Call (403) 342-7908.

FREE STUFF. 1980 solid wood cabinet stereo, wood highchair, small bookcase, kids toys 403-342-5609

KENMORE, dehumidifyer, 24L, exc. cond. $75.; 8’ live cactus plant, $50; wool accent carpet, clean, $20; Audrey Hepburn purse, $25.; 4 boxes, 12 gauge shotgun shells, $24. 403-352-8811

LINCOLN 225 WELDER with new helmet $200.

403-314-0804

OUTDOOR WILLOWBASKETS & CHAIRS. Ideal for holding a 10”fl ower pot. $25 each.4 chairs & 2 baskets.

403-346-7825

SNOWTHROWER Electric Murray

12 AMP/20”. Asking $75.

Call 403 358-3073

ZERO Halliburton Large Aluminum suitcase $100.

OFFICE CHAIR $15.2 BURNER Propane

Camp Stove $15.403-340-1644

PetServices 1820

AT RUFF N TUMBLE DOGGIE DAYCARE

AND KENNELSwe provide playand socialization

for your pet that will leave them happy and satisfi ed

at the end of the day!Daycare and overnight

stays available.Please contact us for

booking a stay or play day!Phone 403-782-5322.

[email protected]

Cats 1830 (2) BURMAN kittens.

$40/ea. 403-887-3649

SportingGoods 1860HOCKEY NET, like new $20 403-343-7884

SKIS, $100.403-343-7884

SNOW BOARD Boots, size 9 (2 pairs) $50 each.

1 pr. size 3, $20. 403-343-7884

FarmEquipment 2010TO RENT HAWKUS Quik pick custom bale hauling,

custom haul, 16 bale mover 403-588-1146

Farm CustomWork 2080CUSTOM CORRAL

CLEANINGBuit custom services

3 trucks, Bunning vertical beaters. JD 544 loader

403-588-1146

CUSTOM HEAVY DISCINGHay & Pasture Land

Subsoiling & Scraper WorkEquipment Rentals

Call Field 403-506-0592

MANURE SPREADERS FOR RENT,

3 Bunning manure spreaders, 3 different sizes, vertical beaters, custom corral cleaning with bunning

spreaders on truck, Phone 403-588-4787 Contact

Lawrence Buit 403-588-1146

Livestock 2100BILLY goat 3/4 Kiko, 1/4 Spanish, 4 1/2 yrs. old $350 from Cabrita Hills Farm at Boyne Lake, AB. 403-788-2442

Horses 214030” REG. Min. Mare, $750.

Reg. min. Filly, $750. 403-227-2680 or email

[email protected]

WANTED: all types of horses. Processing locally

in Lacombe weekly. 403-651-5912

Grain, FeedHay 2190TIMOTHY & Brome square bales, great for horses, ap-

prox. 60 lbs. put up dry and covered, $5/bale

Sylvan area. 403-887-2798

Condos/Townhouses3030AVAIL. Oct 1, 4 bdrm. townhouse, 4 appl., hard-wood, 2 parking stalls, close to shopping & schools. $1200 + util. + d.d 403-506-0054

LEGACY ESTSATE:Best Adult Retirement

Community 60+. 1 Bdrm. luxurycondo unit. $800 + utils.Call John 403-302-4444

SYLVAN 2 bdrm. newly reno’d, private entrance, close to shopping, avail.

Oct. 1, 403-341-9974

HousesFor Sale 4020

5 BDRMS. 3 full baths, 2 fi replaces, heated 28 30’ garage, large fenced lot,

RV parking. Call Bill or Pat owners 403-341-6204 or

403-350-0014

FREE MARKETEVALUATION

on your house in Lacombe or Lacombe county.

Call Lyle NielsenC21 Advantage Realty

403-358-8002

DUE TO A LARGEINCREASE IN BUSINESS,

PIKE WHEATONCHEVROLET

is currently seekingJOURNEYMANAUTOMOTIVETECHNICIANS

& SERVICE ADVISORS.We offer competitive

wages, a great workingenvironment, and a great

benefi t package.Please email resume to

Joey [email protected]

EAGLE BUILDERS (Blackfalds) requires 10

Precast Concrete Finishers. High school &

min. 2 yrs experience required. $25/hr. Find out more and apply online at

www.eaglebuilders.ca

EXP’D Siding installer with truck & tools. New const.

$100 per sq. We pay comp. 403-347-2522

F/T PAINTERCommercial/ResidentialBrush/Roll Application.

Exp. req’d. Vehicle req’d.Contact Drew at CCL

403-596-1829

F/T SATELLITE INSTALLERS - Good hours, home every night, $4000-$6000/mo.

Contractor must have truck or van. Tools, supplies & ladders required. Training provided, no experience

needed. Apply to: [email protected]

JEETS PLUMBING& HEATING

1st or 2nd Year Apprentice.Competitive wages. Fax resume: 403-356-0244

LINE LOCATINGASSISTANTREQUIRED

Central Line Locating req’s a locator assistant. No experience necessary, willing to train. Must be physically fi t. Working

varied hours. Send resumes to: offi ce@

centrallinelocating.com Fax 403-747-3535

Offi ce: 403-747-3017

Celebrate your lifewith a Classified

ANNOUNCEMENT

TOO MUCH STUFF?Let Classifiedshelp you sell it.

Oilfield 800

PRODUCTIONTESTING

PERSONNEL REQ’D

Day Supervisors (5- 10yrs experience)

Night Supervisors (2-4yrs experience)

JOIN OUR FASTGROWING TEAM!!

Competitive Wages, Benefi ts, Retirement and

Saving Plan!

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to Provide own work truck

• Leadership and Super-visory skills- mentor and train crew

• Strong Computer Skills• Operate 5000psi -

10,000 psi (sweet and Sour wells)

• Collect Data - pressure, rates, temperatures

• Assist in Rig in and Rig out of equipment

• Travel to and from locations across Western Canada

REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid 1st Aid, H2S, Driver’s License required!

• Must be willing to submit pre access fi t for duty test, as well as drug and alcohol

• Travel & be away from home for periods of time 21/7

• Ability to work in changing climate conditions

website:www.cathedralenergyservices.com

Methods to Apply:HRCanada@

cathedralenergyservices.compnieman@

cathedralenergyservices.comYour application will be kept strictly confi dential.

Professionals 810

An oilfi eld maintenance company offering a

competitive compensation and benefi ts requires a

full-time Accounting

Clerk/Payroll and Account

Receivable Support.This position requires

experience in all accounting functions, and

the ability to perform a variety of duties, including reconciliation of accounts, the preparation of company

payroll and associated government reporting

tasks. Some assistance to the accounts receivable department and offi ce

reception will be required. The successful candidate

will possess:• Strong initiatives• Good judgment in handling confi dential materials• Experience with MS

Offi ce products including Excel, Word, Outlook• Works well indepen-

dently and in a team environment

• Excellent communication and time managementIf you are interested in this

position, please forward your resume with the attention of Human

Resources to resumes@

newcartcontracting.com or you may fax it to (403) 729-2396.


HousesFor Sale 4020

RENOVATED spacious 5 bdrm. home in Big

Valley, new kitchen and deck,renovated bathrooms

with a large jetted tub, new fl oor, new windows in some rooms, double lot, nice backyard with trees, single garage with heat

stove, May consider rent to own. Asking $115,000 obo.

Call Gord 403-710-4085

Acreages 4050

BUY OR SELL,CALL CORDELLAT MAXWELL

ACREAGE NEAR DELBURNE9.67 Acres.

1730 sq.ft. fully reno’d home.$379,900. 403-318-5478

CommercialProperty 4110

FOR SALE: Share ofcommercial building in

prime location in Red Deer. Returns averaging between

8-10% annually.Professionally managed.

Asking $220,000. Reply to Box 1060, c/o R. D. Advocate,

2950 Bremner Ave.,Red Deer, AB T4R 1M9

SUV's 5040

SUV's 5040

2008 JEEP RubiconWrangler 4X4, $20,888. 348-8788 Sport & Import

2006 TUSCON V6 fwd, orig. owner, ONLY 23,700 kms, $11,900 403-346-2867

Trucks 5050

REDUCED !Must Sell by Oct. 5

2010 Toyota Tacoma4x4 black with grey interior

4 cyl. 4 spd. Clean, great cond. 59,500 kms.

$20,500Call 403-396-5516

Trucks 5050

2008 CHEVY Colorado Vortec 3.7 L, 4wd, good tires & brakes, Linex box

liner & undercover. 783-2064

Motorhomes 5100TIFFIN PHAETON 2005

MOTORHOIME. 40’, diesel,3 slides, 41,000 miles. Verygood cond. 403-729-3242

Snowmobiles 51702011 POLARIS Assault, many new parts. $8200 obo 403-396-5314

Tires, PartsAcces. 5180

HITCHES (2) 3’ in width. $50. And a new hitch $150. 403-314-0804

AutoWreckers 5190RED’S AUTO. Free Scrap Vehicle & Metal Removal.

AMVIC APPROVED. We travel. May pay cash

for vehicle. 403-396-7519

Misc.Automotive 5240

SCRAP metal and cars, trades 403-304-7585

Service DirectoryService Directory

www.drakeex.ca

• Skidsteer Services

• Gravel Hauling

•Excavating

Your Quality Excavating Solution

403.304.3887

Advertise your service or business here for 3 weeks and receive the 4th week ABSOLUTELY FREE Call 403.782.5303

CareersSuccessful

Careers Start Here

Arnett & Burgess is now acceptingapplications for the following:

CLASS 1TRUCK DRIVER

Must have experience moving heavy equipment that is related to

pipeline construction.Clean abstract.

Competitive wage.Benefi ts available.

Please fax resumesto 780-372-4238

Or email to:[email protected]

CJ Enterprisesis currently accepting resumes for

the following positions:

• WELDERS • LABOURERS • PIPEFITTERS

• SUBCONTRACT CREW TRUCK OPERATORSPlease fax resume to 403-742-0241 or

email to [email protected].

Drop off resumes to 4701 - 42 St., Stettler

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

is currently accepting applications for:

Quality Control Managerto work from Stettler office.

QC Managers are responsible for overseeing and enforcing quality control pro-cedures as outlined in our Quality Control Policies and Manual. Candidate must have the following skills; a high level of attention to detail, knowledgeable and experience in Quality Control regulations, guidelines and industry standards.

Resumes are accepted by fax 403-742-0241,

e-mail [email protected], in person at 4607 - 42 Street, Stettler, AB

We are looking for a Service Advisor to join our team. Stettler Dodge and RV offers career potential for the right candidate with an automotive business aptitude, a strong work ethic, and can balance long term growth, retention and profi tabil-ity. Come join our customer service oriented team that prides itself on their product knowledge and delivering the best automotive service in the area while maintaining our commitment to quality, safety and time standards.

The idea candidate will have: • a passion for automotives, you need to know the product or have a willingness and

aptitude to learn • Service writing experience • Excellent customer service skills and detail orientated • Great communication skills, sales experience considered an asset • Ability to work in a fast paced environment with tight time constraints • Profi cient in computer software • Must have own CSA approved footwear • Must have a valid driver’s license

We offer: • Training • Great working environment • Opportunity for advancement • A proven successful method for maintaining/inspecting/repairing motor vehicles • A high level of ethics accountability • A team of professionals ready to help each other whenever possible • Benefi ts package • Competitive Pay Plan • An environment that is a pleasure to come to work each day

Appreciation to all who apply; only those candidates requiringan interview will be contacted.

Please apply in confi dence to this ad by replying via e-mail(attach your resume) to [email protected],or by fax to 403-742-3230, Attn: Service Manager

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A CHANGE?✓Motivated? ✓Goal Oriented?✓People Friendly? ✓Driven?

We have the position for you!

Heritage Chrysler Jeep now requires an experienced

SALES CONSULTANTA leader in the automotive industry, Heritage Chrysler Jeep sets the pace

for all others to follow when it comes to inventory, customer service, community service and commitment to people. We have premium new

and preowned vehicles to help suit any of our customer’s needs!

We offer a great compensation package with benefi ts along withcomplete training. Sales experience is not a must though preferred.

Look at Heritage Chrysler Jeep as the fi nal step to becoming an industry leader in customer service, job satisfaction and income.

Check us out at www.heritagechrysler.com

Fax or email resume to:Heritage Chrysler Jeep

General Sales Manager Attention: RYAN BOWES

[email protected]: 403.782.3360

We thank all those that apply. Only those selected will be contacted for an interview.

We are now hiring all positions, full and part time:

• Servers (for Dining Room and Sports Bar)• Hostesses• Line Cooks• Front House and Kitchen day and evening

Supervisors• Dish Washers• Bar Tenders

Boston Pizza is Canada’s #1 casual Family dining and sports bar concept. We offer competitive wages, a great work environment and career opportunities. We anticipate a December opening.

We will be hiring before our opening date with paid training occurring at our Red Deer locations, so you have the tools to succeed!

Please send your resume to Susan at [email protected] or call Sue at 403-342-4446 during regular hours.

Please note: all Serving Staff must have their Pro Serve certi cation to qualify for employment.

We are excited to be opening in Blackfalds. Thanks for applying!

Boston Pizza is coming to Blackfalds!!

Looking for a new pet?Check out Classifieds to

find the purrfect pet.

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CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION

For All Your Excavation Needs

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Your Lacombe Express Sales Representative

Lisa Thompson

Horoscope

Aries, patience is a

virtue you possess,

and you must make the

most of your patient

nature this week. Keep

this in mind when

dealing with family

and coworkers.

Taurus, keep things in

perspective and you

will have your cake

and eat it, too. You can

coolly handle tough

situations, and that

ability serves you well

this week.

Your imagination is

working overtime this

week, Gemini. Channel

that creative energy

and get started on a

project you have long

been considering.

Cancer, you will be

very content for the

next few weeks. Enjoy

these good times and

invite those closest to

you to enjoy them

as well.

Leo, your heightened

sense of focus on a

particular task has left

you wondering how

to proceed in another

area of life. You may

want to seek the advice

of others.

Virgo, you may be

tempted to throw

caution to the wind.

While that may make

for a memorable

experience, it may not

prove wise over the

long haul.

You could get caught

up in a social whirlwind

this week, Libra. Keep

your feet on the ground

or you may be swept

away in all of the

energy.

Staying connected

to your feelings is

empowering, Scorpio.

Even if others don’t feel

exactly the same way

that you do, they may

go along with plans to

make you happy.

Sagittarius, indulgent

behavior won’t pay

off in the long run.

Moderation works

best, and you’ll be glad

you didn’t overindulge

after the fact.

Capricorn, work and

family responsibilities

have put you under a

lot of pressure recently.

You could be in need

of a respite, even if that

break is brief.

Aquarius, it’s quite

possible you will not

get much done this

week, as you may be

too busy encouraging

others rather than

focusing on your

own needs.

Compassion is your

speciality, Pisces.

Others appreciate

your warm nature, so

accept their gratitude

and affection.

ARIESMar 21/Apr 20

TAURUSApr 21/May 21

GEMINIMay 22/Jun 21

CANCERJun 22/Jul 22

LEOJul 23/Aug 23

VIRGOAug 24/Sept 22

LIBRASept 23/Oct 23

SCORPIOOct 24/Nov 22

SAGITTARIUSNov 23/Dec 21

CAPRICORNDec 22/Jan 20

AQUARIUSJan 21/Feb 18

PISCESFeb 19/Mar 20

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city 4. Arbitrageur

businessman 7. Leavened bread 8. Exploiters 10. 7 deadly 12. Minimal unit of

metrical time 13. 12th Jewish

month 14. Our 50 states 16. Fiddler crabs 17. Them in Spanish 19. Texas Gov.

Richards 20. Single integers 21. Areas of a city 25. Goat and camel

hair fabric 26. Misery resulting

from affl iction 27. Icelandic island 29. Publisher Adolph 30. Oxalis crenata

31. A major division of geological time

32. Edith Bunker actress

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corded surface 44. A food additive to

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management system

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scum residue 14. Atomic # 106 15. Mountain peak

covering 18. Request for quiet 19. Macaws 20. Lyric poems 22. #8 potassium

rich fruits 23. Star Wars’

__-Wan Kenobi 24. Express wonder 27. Works a garden’s

soil 28. Alias 29. Opening 31. Bones 32. Harlenquinade

clowning (Mid. Eng.)

33. Lose resilience 34. Syrian pound 35. Finishes 36. Held over

37. Brass that looks like gold

38. Cuddle 39. Small sailboat 40. Dorsal plates on

anthropods 44. A waterproof

raincoat 47. Latin: around

time of

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Now OpenNow OpenNo Appointment Necessary

Servicing All Makes and Models

Mon 8-5; Tues/Wed/Fri 8-6; Thurs 8-7; Sat 9-1

HERITAGE CHRYSLER JEEPLacombe, AB

Fire Prevention Week

Special FeatureSpecial Featurecoming next weekcoming next week

ARTS & LEISUREBY BRIAN VOSSENLacombe Express

At the annual Lacombe’s Got

Talent competition held Sept. 27

at the Lacombe Memorial Centre,

21-year-old singer, songwriter and

guitarist Emily Oud walked away

with the fi rst prize of $500 and blew

the minds of audience members

with a performance of her original

song Carried Away.

Oud said her participating in the

contest was a last minute decision.

Having been away from Lacombe

for two years while going to school

in Rochester, New York. When she

returned to Lacombe, Oud saw

some posters for the event that

caught her attention. She said that

she hadn’t performed in awhile and

decided to enter the contest.

“I love performing,” said Oud. “I

missed it.”

Interested in music from an ear-

ly age, Oud said her parents, who

played guitar and sang in church,

sparked her interest in music. She

has been writing songs since the

age of eight and got her fi rst guitar

at age 11.

Especially for those who heard

her performance on the Lacombe’s

Got Talent stage, it may be surpris-

ing to learn that Oud has no formal

music training. She said she taught

herself to play by ear, mimicking

sounds heard in other songs and

music. She then began putting

those sounds together and making

up her own songs.

Also interesting is that Oud con-

siders her involvement with music

purely a hobby at this point, albeit

one she is very passionate about.

She even decided against pursu-

ing a musical education and opted

instead to study photography and

graphic design.

“I was drawn to many different

aspects of creativity.” She added

that she sees both photography and

music as outlets for her creativity

and part of the reason she enjoys

both of them so much.

Much of the creative aspect in

Oud’s music is explored through

her songwriting process. She said

in order to write a song, she needs

to be inspired by something, unlike

other musicians she knows.

“I know some people who can just

whip out songs. But for me some-

thing will happen that either my

friends gone through, or I’ve heard

that someone has gone through or

my own personal experience and

I don’t know, it just comes I guess.

I sit down with my guitar usually

and then write down words.”

Carried Away, the song Oud per-

formed at Lacombe’s Got Talent,

was inspired by her own experience

from this past summer. She said it

was about embracing every moment

and cherishing the little things.

As a self-taught musician, Oud

does not read music. When she

writes songs, she only writes down

the lyrics. While performing, the

words remind her which cords to

play at which times, meaning half

of her song-writing process never

leaves her own head.

Sharing her songs is what Oud

enjoys about performing. She add-

ed she actually prefers performing

to larger crowds as it makes it pos-

sible for her to share without hav-

ing to focus on any one person.

That doesn’t mean that Oud never

has to overcome a bit of stage fright

though. She said that it is normal

for her to get butterfl ies before per-

forming, but her anxieties usually

disappear once she takes the stage.

“My hands (will be) shaking, all

of that,” said Oud. “But as soon as I

step on stage, I’m almost in my own

world.”

While music is only a hobby

to Oud at this point, she said she

would like to go further with it at

some point in the future. She has

been in contact previously with

record labels but the timing was

never right for her to start a career

in music.

Instead, Oud said she is happy to

test the waters of the music indus-

try at least for now. She said that

maybe it will lead to something big-

ger down the road and maybe not.

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CARRIED AWAY – Emily Oud wowed the crowd at Lacombe Memorial Centre on Sept. 27 with her performance during Lacombe’s Got Talent. Brian Vossen/Lacombe Express

Emily Oud a favourite at Lacombe’s Got Talent

16 Lacombe Express Thursday, October 3, 2013LIFESTYLE

GET DOWN - Blueseros guitarist Gord Davies struts his stuff in a guitar riff during their performance.

Culture and HarvestFestival fast becoming tradition

Now fi nished its second year, the Lacombe Culture and Harvest Festival is well on its way to becoming

one of Lacombe’s most enjoyable annual celebrations.

The Festival started with a superb kick-off concert by children/family entertainer Fred Penner. Penner

played a sold-out show at St. Andrew’s Church on Sept. 26.

On Friday, the highlight of the Festival was the traditional Lacombe’s Got Talent competition. Ten fi -

nalists took the stage at the Lacombe Memorial Centre to strut their stuff and compete for the $500 grand

prize which was later claimed by singer/songwriter Emily Oud.

Lacombe Culture and Harvest Festival came to a climax Saturday night with the free classic rock con-

cert at Alberta Downs. Despite the cold, a large crowd gathered at Alberta Downs to see the Big Rocks

Band perform alongside Blueseros in a rock/soul/jazz concert.

Increasingly cold winds didn’t prevent anyone from dancing up a storm or sticking it out to the end of

the fantastic show by the two groups.

To top off the performances on Saturday night, those who braved the cold at Alberta Downs and those

who preferred to wait cozy warm in their cars were treated to a superb fi reworks display once after the

music ended.

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THE CAT CAME BACK - Renowned children’s/family entertainer Fred Penner performs at St. Andrews United Church.

FINE FORM - Call Sturgeon attempts to get his rope around a cow during the Wild Cow Milking event at the Ranch Rodeo.

HOLD STILL - Cody Fasnough does his best to steady a cow while Austyn Chantler attempts to milk it and Call Sturgeon dismounts his horse to lend a hand.

KEEPING TIME - Blueseros drummer Wayne Moser keeps the beat during a show with Alberta Big Rocks Band at Alberta Downs.

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It was volleyball at its fi nest.

In a Lacombe versus Lacombe

matchup, the Lacombe Composite

High School (LCHS) Rams and the

Central Alberta Christian High

School (CACHS) Knights senior

boys took to the court at LCHS to

battle it out this past Monday.

With both teams favouring an ag-

gressive and power-heavy style of

play, it made for an exciting game

to watch.

Despite establishing a lead early

on in the fi rst set, CACHS fell be-

hind when they backed off later

in the set and the Rams seized the

opportunity to gain control of the

court and the game.

Knights Coach Mel Brandsma

said that his team may have be-

come too confi dent after their lead

early in the fi rst set and as a result

backed off, allowing LCHS to close

the gap.

“We backed off and they respond-

ed,” said Brandsma. “We really

took our foot off the gas.”

Running on the momentum of

their fi rst set win, LCHS went on

to win the second set as well and

it looked like they might take the

game in a three set sweep. How-

ever, a Knights victory in the third

set broke the Rams momentum

and shook them up enough for the

Knights to take a second win in the

fourth set, forcing a fi fth set to 15

points.

Rams Coach Kevin Frank said

changes to the lineup in the third

set and a slow start for the Rams led

to that loss of momentum.

“We didn’t come out with a lot

of pop,” said Frank. He added that,

when his team needs to learn to

come back when it does lose mo-

mentum. “They need to learn to

bring the fi re back.”

While all the sets of Tuesday’s

game were close and fi lled with

highly competitive play, none

matched the electricity of the fi nal

set. The Knights were off to a great

start with a long string of point-

scoring serves but about halfway

through the set the Rams did man-

age to ‘bring the fi re back’, breaking

the Knights serve and going on to

win the fi nal set and the game.

Keeping control of the net was

key to winning the game, said

Frank.

“Whoever won the net won the

sets,” said Frank. He went on to

say that the Knights were able to

break the Rams’ momentum in the

third set by gaining control of the

net through great blocks and hits.

Frank added that it was the same

strategy the Rams used to regain

control of the game in the fi nal set.

“Winning the net gives you mo-

mentum,” said Frank.

Brandsma added that there were

too many unforced errors on the

Knights’ part and that the Rams ad-

justed much better to the Knights’

offensive. He added that, while the

Knights’ power may have been it’s

greatest strength, not all hits made

by the Knights were accurate, mak-

ing their power a null point.

The Rams victory over the

Knights brought their record this

season up to 2-1. For the Knights, it

was their fi rst loss of the season.

Brandsma said that losing isn’t

always a bad thing. He said that los-

ing a tough game forces the team to

learn more than they might from a

win

“You need these games,” said

Brandsma. “There should be more

of a learning curve after a lose than

after a win.”

There is a history between

the Knights and the Rams, said

Frank. Players from both teams

have played together at clinics and

drop-ins, creating an interesting

dynamic and great sportsmanship

between the two teams.

Frank called the relationship

between the LCHS and CACHS vol-

leyball teams ‘a rivalry in the abso-

lute best sense of the word’ and is

already looking forward to the re-

match between CACHS and LCHS

in early November where both the

boys and girls teams will play.

“It’s going to be fun,” said Frank.

“It’s just a great atmosphere.”

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Lacombe school rivalry makes for exciting game

GOT IT - Knights setter Brendan Van Doesburg gets in position to set a teammate up for a powerful spike.Brian Vossen/Lacombe Express

18 Lacombe Express Thursday, October 3, 2013SPORTS

Amidst all the activity and excite-

ment of Lacombe Culture and

Harvest Festival this past week-

end, Lacombe & District Minor Football

held its Football Day last weekend at ME

Global fi eld.

The day started off with the Lacombe

Atom Chargers Jamboree in the morn-

ing. Eight teams (four from Red Deer,

two from Sylvan Lake and two from La-

combe) took part in the Jamboree.

Lacombe’s Pee Wee team, Lacombe

Explosion, was next to take the fi eld in a

match against the Stettler Panthers. The

Explosion won the game 42-28.

Finally, it was time for the Lacombe

Bantam Raiders game against the Stet-

tler Cougars. Emerging victorious from

a hard-fought battle on the gridiron, the

Raiders won the game 18-12.

Football Day was also the scene for an

announcement from the Lacombe Ath-

letic Park Association (LAPA), who rec-

ognized Richardson Pioneer, Gord Bam-

ford Foundation and the Rotary Club of

Lacombe for their contributions to kick-

start the fundraising drive for the fi nal

stage of construction at ME Global Field,

an eight-lane rubberized running track.

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Lacombe fares well at Football Day event

Stories and photos by Brian Vossen/Lacombe Express

GET OUT - Lacombe Raider Bryce Woodrow knocks Stettler Cougar Will McDonald out of bounds with some help from his teammates.

CHARGE - Players from both Lacombe Chargers teams jump into action after the ball is snapped during the Lacombe versus Lacombe matchup of the Jamboree.

TOO SLOW - Lacombe Explosion player Richard Jans fends off and outpaces attacking Stettler Panther Kurt Heidecker.

QUICK KICK - Raiders Quar-terback David Mueller moves to recover the ball after his short kick in a risky play by the Raiders.


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