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ALL TOGETHER – From left, Brooke Goodyear, Catherine Brown and Danica Swan sing Christmas carols in Country Cupboard as part of the North Pole Stroll held in downtown Red Deer.

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Local man’s legacy lives on through ‘Giving Holiday Miracles’ Joshua Hurlburt’s family teams up with Canadian Blood Services this month

BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express

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local man’s memory is being honoured through a blood donation campaign called ‘Giving Holiday Miracles’.

At the age of three, Joshua Hurlburt was diagnosed with Chronic Granulomatous Disease (CGD), a chronic, life-threatening, genetic blood disease which often requires a stem cell transplant. He had more than 80 blood transfusions through his 27 years of life. Refusing to be defined by the disease, his family said he lived life to the fullest.

After two stem cell transplants and a life filled with accomplishments, he lost his battle to CGD on April 5, 2010.

Earlier this week, Canadian Blood Services officials announced they have partnered with the family to honour Hurlburt and celebrate what would have been his 30th birthday (on Dec. 1) through an Honour Clinic to provide holiday miracles for local patients in need of blood products.

“We thought that this is one way of celebrating him and remembering him,” said Joshua’s mother Jan Hurlburt, adding that a similar initiative was held last year as well.

It’s vital to get the word out about the importance of donating blood, as the Hurlburts saw firsthand during Joshua’s many years of treatment.

His family also said Joshua’s legacy lives on in many ways, including through an award-winning documentary called Wolves Unleashed. The film has recently been considered for numerous awards, including his nomination for Best Assistant Editor.

Doctors had told his parents early on that he likely wouldn’t live to see his 24th birthday. “He was aware of that, but he lived life amazingly.”

He attended Bible school in Hawaii as part of Youth With A Mission and spent three months involved in ministry in Morocco. He later attended Red Deer College to study motion picture arts.

Jan said she tries to encourage people to sign up as donors, and telling the story of what her son went through adds a strong personal touch. “I just talked to

TRIBUTE – Jan Hurlburt stands by her husband Robin while he donates blood on Monday at the Canadian Blood Services Clinic. They were attending the Tanis Reid/Red Deer Express launch of the Giving Holiday Miracles campaign in memory of their late son Joshua. a young man today and told him about my son. When you connect a face to the reality it helps.”

Meanwhile, this year, Canadian Blood Services estimates it will need to collect 98,000 blood donations nationally and 960 locally between now and Dec. 31 to help meet hospital needs. “That’s our goal, but hopefully we can beat it,” said Kaelyn Smith, community development coordinator with the local branch of Canadian Blood Services.

“You have to be at least 17 and weigh 110 pounds; no piercing or tattoos within the past six months. If you’ve traveled outside of Canada to a tropical destination within the last year it’s best to call ahead,” she said. “If you are on a

certain medication, the best thing to do as well is to call ahead and make sure it’s okay.”

Smith said the Honour Clinic is a wonderful way to pay tribute to Joshua. And its impact has gone beyond the month of December.

“Last year, Josh’s mom made her first donation and I believe today is her sixth. So they’ve kept it going which is really great.”

Eligible donors can give blood every 56 days. Smith said the local office has a mobile component as well – heading out to nearby communities to take donations.

“We try to make it as convenient as we can,” she said. “We try to make it a comfortable experience. Also, if you are looking for a New Year’s resolution, this

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As Smith said, aside from fluctuations in donations through the year, the need for blood remains constant. It’s particularly challenging during the Christmas season when folks get busy with holiday preparations and get out of their routines.

Smith said it only takes about an hour to drop by, be screened and make a donation.

“That one hour can have such an amazing impact,” she added.

Meanwhile, the launch of the Honour Clinic on Monday also turned out to be a significant success. “Our target for a Monday is 32 blood donations, and with the help of the Hurlburt family we collected 42 units of blood,”

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she said. “That’s enough blood to help eight patients receive their weekly cancer treatment.”

Ultimately, it’s about increasing awareness about the need – often the public doesn’t understand the unrelenting demand for blood that so many are dependent on.

“One in two people are eligible to donate blood in Canada,” she said.

“But only one in 60 do. That’s like four per cent of the population that are regular donors supporting 100 per cent of the need. We need new donors or we are going to burn out the ones that we do have.”

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New specialized program for students launches in Red Deer

BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express A new program in Central Alberta helping children with developmental issues was recently launched in the City.

The Journeys Learning Program has been operating since this past September. It is available to students who are aged 11 to 18 and who have complex needs.

The program serves children and youth who have developmental, medical, mental health and behavioural needs.

“This program is designed to meet the most complex needs of students,” said Piet Langstraat, superintendent of Red Deer Public Schools. “The program was first an idea in April and then we decided to really move forward with it in June and just 60 days later we were offering it in September. It’s really a good example of how a number of partners can work together effectively.”

Partners in the program include the Central Alberta Child and Family Services Authority, Alberta Health Services, the RCMP, Red Deer Public School District and the Red Deer Catholic Regional School Division as well as Chinook’s Edge School Division, Wild Rose School Division and the Wolf Creek Public School Division.

The highly specialized program is focused on creating an enabling learning environment that supports students to be successful. A congregated program facilitates learning for students with complex needs. It allows staff to focus on skill development to improve socialization and interaction with others.

There are 10 spaces in the program for students. Currently, there are six participating.

The Journeys Learning Program is located in the Alternative School Centre in Red Deer where the on-site principal and education support team oversee the daily program.

Since the program’s beginning in September, Langstraat said the response from families with children in the program has been “terrific”.

“There is one mother who we’ve spoken to whose child was out of school more than they were in because of behavioural issues. Now her child is able to go to school every day – that’s huge.”

David Tunney, chief executive officer for the Central Alberta Child and Family Services Authority said all of the partners involved in the development of this new program came together quickly to make it happen because they recognized the importance of it.

“If we don’t have a program that is specialized than that child might have to move. And the most important thing is to keep the children with their families,” said Tunney.

“Kids do best when they are with their parents.”

In terms of expansion, Langstraat said officials are currently waiting to see how the program develops, but they do have room to expand if needed.

“If we do need to expand we have the option, but the goal with this program is to transition these children into a regular school environment.” efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

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The City of Red Deer advises skaters that hockey sticks are permitted on boarded rinks and in designated areas at Anders on the Lake and Westlake only. Hockey is not permitted at Bower Ponds or the Speed Skating Oval.

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Inglewood house shut down

BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express An Inglewood home has been boarded up after numerous complaints of suspicious activity from citizens in the area at the home for nearly four years.

On Nov. 16th the Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods (SCAN) Unit obtained a Community Safety Order (CSO) for the home, located at 51 Ibbotson Cl., which has been ordered closed for 90 days, effective yesterday. “The closure on this property is a result of a four-year investigation that started in 2009,â€? said SCAN Manager Billy Kerr, adding the property owner lived at the residence. “There was lots of activity – drug trafďŹ cking, comings and goings – and we responded to the concerns of the neighbourhood and this is what our investigation has led to. “Over the past four years we’ve had numerous complaints from a number of citizens in the area. We had an unsuccessful Safety Community Order attempt on this house in 2009.â€?

SCAN began investigating the property after receiving public complaints about suspected drug-related activity at the home.

During the investigation, SCAN attempted to resolve the matter informally with the property owner, but the alleged activity continued.

SCAN then took steps to obtain a CSO, which was eventually granted by the

Red Deer Court of Queen’s Bench on Nov. 16. “We’ve had an informal talk with the property owner as well as two warning letters.� During the 90-day closure period, which took effect at noon Dec. 4, the owner had to vacate the house and the property was secured, including the installation of a fence around the perimeter. Any and all tenancy agreements or leases of any tenant of the property were terminated as of the closure date.

The CSO will remain in effect until Nov. 16, 2013, unless the title of the property is transferred to a third party purchaser before that time. “The closure period is in effect until March 4 at noon but the CSO will remain in place for a year. That means the property owner has to abide by the rules and make sure criminal activity doesn’t create any more problems in the community.�

Throughout the investigation, SCAN members worked with the Red Deer RCMP. This property has presented an ongoing problem for police, said Kerr.

While the police deal with criminal complaints against people, SCAN investigators use civil legislation to target problem properties around the province used for illegal purposes such as prostitution, drug use and drug trafďŹ cking and gang activity. “Properties like this

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Record year for annual Stuff-A-Bus

BY TANIS REID Red Deer Express For over 10 years the Red Deer Food Bank and the Red Deer Christmas Bureau have worked together to hold an annual fundraising campaign known as Stuff-ABus. People from Central Alberta are encouraged to come to the designated location and make a donation of cash, toys or non-perishable food items.

This year the Stuff-A-Bus campaign was bigger and better than ever.

“Stuff-A-Bus was huge with $43,000 in cash, literally tens of thousands of dollars in toys and food. It was wonderful and amazing,” said Fred Scaife, executive director with the Red Deer & District

Food Bank.

“This is a record amount of money we have taken in this year with Stuff-A-Bus,” said Scaife.

Through the Stuff-A-Bus campaign, thousands of families will be assisted through the Christmas Bureau and thousands of people will be helped out with the Food Bank.

“There are people who, unfortunately, need a little help, and these donations show families that someone in their community cares about them. Our goal is to help as many of these people as we possibly can and make sure that nobody goes without and we have managed to accomplish that every year,” said Scaife.

“I can’t say enough good things about our partner the Red Deer Christmas Bureau. Literally they

run non-stop to get as many people helped as they possibly can. We are just there to help them pick up the slack and we are going to be there from January to November next year too.”

The donations made this year to the food bank will stay predominately in Red Deer. Red Deer Food Bank does cover a 22,000 sq. km. footprint in Central Alberta.

“We cover a fairly large area through some of our programs that we run at the food bank.”

The President of the Red Deer Christmas Bureau Teresa Kutynec is also thankful for the donations made during this campaign.

“We are so very grateful for Red Deer because they are so generous.” treid@reddeerexpress.com

BOUNTIFUL - Fred Scaife, executive director of the Red Deer Food Bank, stands in the midst of the donations people have given for the Tanis Reid/Red Deer Express annual Stuff-A-Bus campaign.

City’s ‘Tickets for Toys’ nearly wrapped up

BY TANIS REID Red Deer Express The City of Red Deer Parking Section has collaborated with the Red Deer Christmas Bureau in an innovative way to get donations for this seasonal charity.

The deadline is nearing for Toys for Tickets -- an opportunity for people who have received parking tickets to donate a toy in lieu of paying for them.

The toys must be age appropriate, unwrapped, in the original packaging, and worth equal or greater than the amount owing on the parking ticket. Original receipts must be shown at City Hall to verify

the worth of the gift.

Toys for Tickets was started in Red Deer in 2007 and has been running each year since. Fred Dieno, parking coordinator with the City of Red Deer, was made aware of this type of campaign through Kingston, Ont. and Boston, Mass.

Each city has a similar type program.

He heard about these programs in 2006 and he presented it to the senior management team and council.

He gained approval and the program started from there.

“We are looking for more gifts for the teenagers. Red Deer Christmas Bureau has identified that this is the group that is the

hardest to collect for,” said Dieno.

Desired items for teenagers aged 13-16 include hockey sticks, fishing rods, sleeping bags, MP3 players, DVD players, CD players, games, puzzles, books and toiletries.

The Christmas Bureau is still looking for donations for all age groups and encourages people who are paying with toys to give generously with a variety of goodies for the children to unwrap on Christmas morning.

Last year 385 tickets were cancelled with a toy, this year the goal is to increase the number of people paying with toys. The number of tickets handed out will not in-

crease or decrease, the goal is get more donations. “I feel that this gives everyone the chance to pay it forward this time of year to help make sure that all the kids wake up with something they can unwrap Christmas morning.”

Toys for Tickets will run through Dec. 7. Toys can be donated on the first floor of City Hall. “We have really got the procedure down pat now in the past six years,” said Dieno. “You will be in and out in seconds.”

Next year the program will run through the month of November and the first few days of December. treid@reddeerexpress.com

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Board members sought for assessment partnership The Central Alberta Regional Assessment Partnership is seeking people with expertise who want to be part of the assessment review board.

The board is an impartial, independent board appointed by a committee of member municipalities.

Twenty Central Alberta municipalities are a part of the Central Alberta Regional Assessment Partnership and five citizens at

large are needed to support the board process.

“We are looking for everyone from retired assessors to those with legal or valuation skills,” said Jackie Kurylo, appeals coordinator. “Since this board came together in 2009, we have been very successful at ensuring municipalities have access to qualified, experienced and unbiased board members.”

Board members will be

responsible for issuing decisions on disputes relative to property assessment.

“WE ARE LOOKING FOR EVERYONE FROM RETIRED ASSESSORS TO THOSE WITH LEGAL OR VALUATION SKILLS.” JACKIE KURYLO Once selected, they will receive training provided

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Board members will be selected by a nomination review committee made up of five representatives from member municipalities. The nomination review committee will help ensure adequate expertise

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PUBLIC NOTICES Notice is hereby given that at its meeting to be held on Tuesday, December 18, 2012, the Council of Red Deer County will consider the following bylaw.

ADOPT AN AREA STRUCTURE PLAN BYLAW NO. 2012/32 to adopt the Poplar Pointe Estates Area Structure Plan for NE 29-38-28-4 The purpose of this Area Structure Plan is to facilitate the creation of 31 additional Country Residential lots on this property located directly north of the Harvey Heights subdivision. The property is located approximately 4 miles west of the City of Red Deer on Rge Rd 284 between Hwy 11 and Hwy 11A.

The hearing will be conducted under the chairmanship of the County Mayor for the purpose of hearing comments on the proposed bylaw.

The hearing will be informal with persons wishing to speak being recognized through the Chair. Presenters will be requested to state their name and address for the record.

nering municipalities to be eligible.

To apply, send a cover letter and resume to regionalarb@reddeer.ca. The deadline to apply is Jan. 11. Successful applicants will be contacted in midJanuary.

Visit www.reddeer.ca for more information about assessment appeals or to find out how to get involved.

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INVITATIONS TO TENDER Red Deer County has the following lands available for lease:

If you prefer to submit comments on this bylaw in writing, the information you provide may be made public, subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

CULTIVATION AND HAYING LEASE

The public may inspect:

NE 12-36-02-5 comprised of approximately 60.87 acres of Cultivation and Haying Land

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by visiting our website at www.rdcounty.ca or

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at the County office located at 38106 Rge Rd 275, Red Deer County, Alberta, during regular office hours 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MONDAY through FRIDAY.

North half of 12-37-28-4 comprised of approximately 136 acres of Arable Cropland

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION DECISIONS On the 4th day of December, 2012, under provisions of the Land Use Bylaw 2006/6, Red Deer County Municipal Planning Commission issued decisions approving the following applications: Discretionary Use PENHOLD 1. G. Price – location of a second dwelling (1200 sq. ft. home) for compassionate care purposes on Lot 1, Blk 1, Plan 892-3369, NW 35-36-28-4.

INNISFAIL 2. L. & L. Brann – Home Business Major (manufacture, sales and rentals of safety railings and ramps) on Lot 1, Blk 1, Plan 842-1304, NE 16-35-28-4.

A PUBLIC HEARING prior to further consideration of the proposed bylaw WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2012, at 1:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, in the Council Chambers, County Office, 38106 Rge Rd 275, Red Deer County, Alberta (west of Hwy 2 on 32 Street / C&E Trail Overpass).

and knowledge of all board members.

Preference will be given to those with expertise/ knowledge on quasi-judicial boards, writing skills, legal background or valuation background however all applications will be considered.

If interested, you must be available during the day for training and hearings.

All board members must live within one of the part-

The Municipal Government Act provides that any person(s) may appeal a Discretionary Use approval within 14 days of the date of the decision being advertised by paying the required appeal fee and by filing an appeal in writing against the decision with the Red Deer County Subdivision & Development Appeal Board, 38106 Rge Rd 275, Red Deer County, Alberta. A Permitted Use approval may not be appealed unless the decision involves a relaxation, variance or misinterpretation of the Land Use Bylaw. For further information, contact Plan-

Terms of Each Lease • Three-year to five-year term • Payment for first year required upon entering into lease agreement • Successive years’ payments due on anniversary date of signed lease • Lessee responsible for all fencing maintenance • Lessee must have $2 million liability insurance and name Red Deer County as additional insured Tenders to be based on a per acre per year basis For each lease, please submit 2 packages (1 for 3-year term and 1 for 5-year term) Tender documents available at Red Deer County office or online at www.rdcounty.ca Sealed tenders stating tender number are to be addressed to Red Deer County Land Management Department 38106 Rge Rd 275 Red Deer County, AB T4S 2L9 TENDER CLOSING DATE: Friday, January 4, 2013, 2 p.m.

Red Deer County reserves the right to reject the highest and/or any other bid.

For further information, contact Land Management at 403-350-2166.

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Wednesday, December 5, 2012

OPINION Tis the season of giving Red Deer has truly come alive with the hustle and bustle of the holiday season.

Company Christmas parties, Christmas shopping, and family get-togethers are all underway as Dec. 25 approaches.

For many, enjoying all that the season has to offer is for the most part affordable.

But for some, this season brings nothing but stress and financial hardship as they try to meet the expectations society seems to demand through non-stop commercial bombardment.

Still, Christmastime isn’t known as the season of giving for nothing. Despite their circumstances, whether financially stable or not, many choose to open their hearts and pocketbooks to help out the less fortunate.

Folks from Central Alberta in general and Red Deer in particular have frequently been described as a generous lot as well.

Local agencies have been putting out the word that demands for services continue to be high. This past weekend, a number of fundraisers were held including StuffA-Bus as well as the RCMP Charity Checkstop and the Salvation Army Santa Shuffle.

While all of these events were successful, the need remains and the community needs to be mindful that more donations are still needed.

The Red Deer Christmas Bureau says the need for cash donations and toys for the Toy Depot are still needed and would especially be appreciated to help put smiles on kids’

faces Christmas morning.

More and more families are struggling to not only provide the necessities day to day, but when the holiday season comes along those pressures escalate even further.

The Salvation Army has an annual program called Adopt-a-Family where folks are invited to contribute to hampers that are later distributed to those who need them.

This year, staff are seeking more people in the community to come onboard and support a family this holiday season.

It’s important to remember that these organizations and services plus other agencies in the region need consistent support, which makes such a profound difference for those who need a helping hand. It doesn’t take much to make a big impact – especially for children.

The need can seem overwhelming, to the point where many are tempted to throw up their hands and ask where does a person start?

But the size of the problem shouldn’t discourage anyone from contributing. Toss some coins in the Salvation Army kettles instead of simply offering the attendant a friendly smile or worse, looking the other way.

If everyone chipped in, even in a small way, enormous differences could be made and we can all enjoy the Christmas season even more. The personal satisfaction of knowing that you’ve helped someone in need is indeed a gift in itself.

Christmas minus the inevitable commercialization This year, Christmas will be a slightly different experience for me – but in a positive and, I hope, enduring way.

Mark

WEBER Every year, the question of what gifts to buy for family members arises.

It’s a bit of a challenge, as each of us pretty have what we want. Gift cards have therefore become a common sight under the tree – it takes the pressure of trying to be creative with one’s shopping, and still

manages to elicit a smile on a loved one’s face.

But this year, I’ve requested that instead of gifts, my family can donate to a mission trip I plan on being a part of in February.

I’m heading for the region around Vicente Guerrero, Mexico for two weeks.

About 10 of us from my church here in Red Deer are joining up with another group from Saskatchewan for the venture. A Sherwood Park-based organization – Amigo Relief Mission - is handling all the organizational details, including the transportation and the means in which we will be helping out in various capacities there.

I’m really looking forward to it. It’s one of those rare times when I’ll be traveling to a different country but it won’t be all about

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me – rather, my focus will be on what I can do. Apparently there are lots of ways to serve, from community building projects to working with children and lending practical support to others who need a helping hand.

It reminds me of a trip I took back in 2002 with the Canadian Foodgrains Bank to Nicaragua and Honduras. That was a food studies tour – an absolutely lifechanging experience that introduced me to ways of life a world away from what I was used to.

For the first time in my life, I saw the ugliness of poverty up close. But I learned also about the importance of relationships and community life; there is joy in connecting with others and that’s a concept I believe people in the de-

veloping world understand better than we do in our individualistic North American.

These kinds of trips also tend to force things into a healthier, starkly realistic perspective. Getting up each day knowing that you are there to learn, observe, help, serve and give is a vital exercise for anyone.

I’m confident my journey to Mexico will put me in touch with that sensibility once again.

Organizers have also asked us to bring along various donations, including milk powder and jars of peanut butter – important staples for people struggling with getting enough nutrition in a day. If that doesn’t make a person sit down and rethink their priorities in our insanely consumer-driven culture, I The Red Deer Express is a proud newspaper of

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Of course, a person doesn’t have to travel far to be aware of the level of need among people – things are tough for many here at home. The number of Canadians turning to food banks, for example, is at an all-time high according to the HungerCount 2012 national study released this fall by Food Banks Canada.

After dipping slightly in 2011, food bank use in Canada increased by 2.4% this year, and is now a staggering 31% higher than before the 2008-2009 recession.

The HungerCount 2012 report highlights that in a typical month, food banks across the country provide food to more than three quarters of a million separate individuals – 882,000 people – and more than 339,000 (38%) of those

helped are children.

In a relatively prosperous country like Canada, it’s difficult to really get a handle on that kind of data. Clearly, a challenge is extended to all of us to help out – here at home and abroad.

It reminds me of something singer Tom Jackson said during a chat we had last week about his coming Huron Carole concert, which raises funds for local food banks.

“I continue to say that the gift is in the giving,” he said. “The sooner we can spread that word, the sooner our world is going to change.” The gift is indeed in the ‘giving’.

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Letters to the editor

Concerns over ongoing development

CitySpeak TARA This week, Express reporter Erin Fawcett has asked Councillor Tara Veer questions regarding the Notice of Motion she filed about the City’s debt limit.

VEER

You recently filed a Notice of Motion in City council to entrench in policy a self-prescribed debt limit for the City of Red Deer. What does this mean?

“Capital debt loads for municipalities are established by the provincial government, essentially prescribing the City’s threshold of debt based on population and the City’s ability to repay the debt incurred. The intent of my motion, then, was to adopt in policy a debt ceiling for the City below that of the provincial government’s debt ceiling,” said Veer. “In recent years, other Alberta municipalities have made application to the provincial government to exceed their debt limit. While I recognize that municipalities are faced with substantial infrastructure demands, I believe that it is unwise for current council’s to compromise the ability of future council’s to respond to the emerging critical needs and pressures of their community. In other words, if the council of today does everything, it precludes the council of tomorrow from doing anything, some of which may prove to be absolutely essential to our community of tomorrow.”

She added using the example of a household budget, it is reasonable for one to assume a mortgage that a household can successfully manage payments on, it is neither reasonable nor desirable for a household to carry a mortgage that would render it ‘house poor’. The former is an investment, the latter would likely ‘own’ or govern the homeowner, instead of the homeowner exercising control over the loan.

“Essentially, the City’s debt load is a balance between having a reasonable mortgage as an investment in our current and ongoing quality of life, while still protecting our community’s ability to respond to the issues of the future by not taking on excessive debt today,” said Veer.

What is the City’s current debt percentage and how did you arrive at the 90% threshold?

“With the passing of the 2013 capital budget, the City of Red Deer will be at 60 per cent of our provincially prescribed debt threshold in the coming year, with peak debt anticipated in years 2015/2016 when the debt load will be at 73 per cent (although previous capital plans anticipated that the City would reach 90 per cent in these same years, which greatly concerned me),” said Veer. “Generally speaking, the City has practiced the 90 per cent threshold, but has not formally articulated this position in financial policy. I felt that it was important to adopt this practice into formal policy given the growing sentiment throughout Alberta cities that borrowing money is ‘cheap’ (given current favourable interest rates) and that we should ‘do it all now’ by asking the province for a debt relaxation.”

She added once a municipality reaches the 90% they are flagged by the province and put on what is essentially a ‘financial watch’, which is my view is an undesirable position to put the people of our community in.

“While I personally could have endorsed a debt ceiling below the 90 per cent, I did not sense that council in general would have supported that, so viewed the 90 per cent as a reasonable compromise and positive step for the City’s financial policy,” said Veer.

What do you hope to accomplish by implementing a debt ceiling in policy for the people of Red Deer?

“By having a cautious approach to debt, our City can continue to thrive and offer an outstanding quality of life for the people of our community in the present, while protecting the opportunity for the same outstanding quality of life for the people of our community in the future by preserving our City’s ability in the near and far future to respond to critical and emerging issues,” said Veer. “While I do not believe in ‘mortgaging away our future’ by carrying oppressive debt that binds the hands of future councils to respond to emerging issues in our community, I do not believe in false economies either, by exchanging infrastructure deficit for ‘debt free’ capital budgets. Furthermore, I fully recognize that there are requests for new community capital projects that council has not yet met in the existing capital plan, but I believe there are other ways of resolving this demand for community capital, such as establishing reserves for specific purposes over time rather than presuming substantial additional debt alone as the go-to solution.”

She added it is also critical to bear in mind the impact that capital projects have on the operating budget, as the operating budget has the most direct impact on the tax rate for any given year, and thus the portion of the budget that directly impacts what our citizens are requisitioned for. Capital expectations on the operating budget must therefore be managed very carefully.

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Planning out future growth in Red Deer, or any city, based on the principals of unlimited land supply, unlimited capital (for land acquisition), and unlimited population base to purchase said lands and build homes, you need one heck of a crystal ball.

I would not want to look into the possible future and predict such things.

Having lived in Red Deer for nearly two decades now, I have seen much change, and many miscues.

At present, I have been watching and observing.

Based on present plans (West Park/Molly Bannister), I believe the worst is yet to come.

In 1995, when the extension of Molly Bannister across the Piper Creek was proposed, it was defeated. The most recent suggestion across the ravine area is sure to incite an incredible amount of opposition, this time, I am not so sure City Hall (and planning), will cede loss.

Our population has changed and grown.

The ‘need’ for such pristine land may not be enough to defeat the needs of the driving public to go home faster. The cost is high.

A wrong decision will cost millions, and in the end future generations of a jewel within Red Deer. Surely, the Bower lands near 30th may go to the City soon. I hope not. I truly enjoy seeing the farm site within City limits, just as much as I appreciate the Bower Natural Area (soon to be devastated).

However, the re-introduction of such a road will cause factions within the City, and it is not a decision to consider lightly.

I do not know if future generations will curse or bless this council if a decision has to be made.

That said, if the City of Red Deer is planning to be a more travelable city, with bike paths, bussing, and walking paths then perhaps the two groups had better get together.

A road across the creek will destroy a priceless gem of nature that few cities can claim. With road widths and traffic counts a high concern, why not design the City a more public transport option, to dissuade single car drivers instead of encouraging them? Certainly, more efficient vehicles will consume less fuel, so the cost of travel is not as much of an issue, and zero emission vehicles are not a concern.

It is the infrastructure costs and maintenance that will kill our City.

How can Red Deer encourage drivers to car pool, to use public transit, to bike instead of drive? Is it too late for our mobile population?

This, I believe is our challenge. How does planning honour what is present, with what is ‘required?’

On a related note, the West Park plan is very beautiful, but dangerous, like the Molly Bannister crossing.

I noticed that there is to be a high density area near the edge of West Park. Right where single family homes are now.

A couple of questions, where are these folks to live? Who will bear the cost of the demolition and development of said homes? These are older homes, and will contain asbestos, what about the environment? I wonder which developer is behind this plan?

It can’t be the City, who already has a dearth of vacant land and buildings, so, who is it? Has Qualico stepped up to be the ‘developer of choice?’

What about cutting through the school grounds? Another bad idea. Land already utilized by a school? For high density apartments? If you think that there was a fight in Clearview, just wait. Exactly what is Store Hill anyway?

I would suggest you be very careful in your usage of that area, it just might be a burial mound from the 1850s. Think smallpox.

Lastly, I realize this is a long letter, but I have one more point to make.

The City has carved great neighbourhoods out of prime farm land with great enthusiasm. What about planning apartments within those neighbourhoods, or making a mandatory 10% apartment area in those?

Our land supply is not endless, and eventually, food supply will be affected and we will see more sour gas, and pipeline-related issues.

The end is not yet come for those.

Economic considerations aside, all it takes is one blow-out, and let’s see how safe those new neighbourhoods are. If you have ever traveled to Calgary, the sheer sprawling nature of the city with single family neighbourhoods, could be Red Deer in 30 years.

Or it could be Red Deer in 50 years, with planning for multi-family complexes, apartments and developments.

We cannot develop land without conscience, the cost will not be borne now but rather in 20 or 30 years. Let us count the cost, and consider the alternatives. As I said before, the worst is yet to come if we do not heed the warnings while they are still faint.

Tim Lasiuta Red Deer

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RCMP INVESTIGATES MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION Charges have been laid after a two-vehicle collision left some passengers with non-life threatening injuries.

On Dec. 3rd at 7:20 p.m., Red Deer City RCMP responded to a collision involving a 2003 Chevrolet Venture and a 2003 Honda Civic. The Venture was southbound on Gaetz Ave. when the Civic turned westbound (left) from Gaetz Ave. onto 71st St. from the northbound lane, colliding with the Venture.

The Jaws of Life were utilized to remove the two backseat passengers of the Civic.

All occupants in the Civic were taken to Red Deer Regional Hospital for serious but nonlife threatening injuries.

Alcohol is not believed to be a factor in the collision. The driver of the Civic has been charged with making an unsafe left turn.

MAN CHARGED AFTER BOMB SCARE AT OLYMEL On Nov. 30 at 10:15 a.m. the staff at Olymel Plant received a call from a male stating there was a bomb in the plant and that everyone should get out of the building. RCMP arrived on scene and evacuated all employees from the plant. A search was conducted of the plant with the assistance of the RCMP police dog service and the management at the plant which produced negative results for a bomb.

Once the search was completed, the building was deemed safe and all employees were allowed back. Police were able to identify a suspect and have one man in custody. Charges are pending against him.

The suspect is a current employee at the Olymel Plant.

YOUTH ARRESTED AFTER CRASH Three youth are facing charges after allegedly crashing the vehicle they were in into a residence.

On Nov. 29th at 3 p.m. RCMP responded to a motor vehicle collision in the Timberlands area. A vehicle had collided into a residence and the occupants of the vehicle fled the accident scene on foot. Patrols of the area were made, and three young offenders matching the description of the suspects were arrested in the vicinity of the accident.

No one was injured in the collision.

After a police investigation was completed it was determined the vehicle that was involved in this collision was stolen from Canmore. A 14-year-old female of Canmore who cannot be named under provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, has been charged with possession of stolen property and mischief.

She has been released from custody and will appear in Alberta Provincial Youth Court on Jan. 17th. A 17-year-old male from Red Deer, who cannot be named under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, has been charged with possession of stolen property, mischief and dangerous driving.

He has been released from custody and will appear in Alberta Provincial Youth Court on Jan. 17th as well. A warrant has been issued for a 15-year-old male from Red Deer, who cannot be named under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, for several offences including possession of stolen property.

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‘Christmas Carol Project’ set for Dec. 20

BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express Featuring a range of talented musicians sure to boost the seasonal spirit, the Christmas Carol Project runs Dec. 20 on the Arts Centre mainstage.

Show time is 7:30 p.m.

Set to perform are Bill Bourne, Al Brant, Dave Clarke, Kevin Cook, Maria Dunn, Bill Hobson, Dale Ladouceur, Terry Morrison and Tom Roschkov.

The concept for project surfaced back in the 1980s.

John Armstrong wanted to showcase many of the diverse talents of Edmonton’s music scene and decided that Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol was the perfect vehicle.

“I went through the Grant MaEwan arts administration program, and became quite involved in the music scene in Edmonton very quickly,” he said.

“What really struck me – besides the great caliber of performers – was that a lot of them would work together regardless of the different genres. You’d have blues guys sitting in with jazz guys. And jazz guys playing with country groups, and rockers dabbling with those playing blues.

“I thought it was great, and I thought it would be really cool to put together a way to showcase a bunch

of these great performers from the various genres.”

This idea for the project was sparked during the Christmas season, and Armstrong recalls having seen the classic Alistair Sim version of A Christmas Carol a little while earlier which also fueled his inspiration.

“It hit me that that was the perfect vehicle simply because there are so many really strong character parts in it.

“You could have eight different performers in it who would each have important roles in the story.”

About a decade later, he was chatting with a buddy about the concept and plans began to take shape.

“I basically took the story and broke it into chunks which represent songs.

The characters were pretty much set – Tiny Tim, Scrooge, the three ghosts and Marley plus the auxiliary characters.

“With the main characters, I was able to break it down and give them ‘assignments’ (for songs).

“It was the artists themselves who wrote the songs from the perspectives of their various characters.”

Since its inception, the Christmas Carol Project has seen more than 80 performances, three tours, a CD and an award-winning television special which really helped to bolster

Correction In last week’s Express in the story ‘Successful year for Festival of Trees’, Alaine Martin was said to be the project officer for Alberta Health Services when in fact she is the project officer for the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation.

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awareness of the production. Incredibly, the only cast changes have been with the narrators. The original cast of songwriters has remained the same for 17 years.

“There aren’t many fourpiece rock bands that can hold to that record,” he adds with a laugh. “It’s like we are a big extended family.

“It makes me happy – I love all of the songs. It doesn’t grow tired for me.

It’s a nice time to get together with some good friends, play some good music, meet new people and travel,” he said.

“I also think the story of A Christmas Carol is timeless, and that it appeals to large number of people. It’s an important message of Christmas – caring of other people, sharing and looking

out for the less fortunate.

“I think ideally, it puts people into a good Christmas spirit. I like to see

people walking out of the theatre with big smiles on their faces.”

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MOvember MOvember campaign ‘grows’ on Red Deer The Movember movement continues to surge ahead in Central Alberta, as the month-long fundraiser for prostate cancer research wrapped up with the ‘Stache Bash on Nov. 30.

Locally, Movember participants – who grow moustaches during November and raise pledges during the month as well – gathered at Chillibongs to celebrate their accomplishments, and a few guys were awarded for their achievements as well.

“I think it went really well, people were having fun,” said Steve Snelgrove, one of the organizers of the local campaign. Between 40-50 guys dropped by for the party.

Movember was created in 2003 by a group of guys in Melbourne, Australia.

They wanted to bring back the moustache as a bit of a joke and raise money for prostate cancer at the same time.

Officials say no money was raised in 2003, however, conversations about men’s health was sparked and from 2004 onward, the campaign grew all over the world.

Locally, the Pylons Hockey Club got onboard the same year to organize Movember here in Central Alberta, said Snelgrove.

This year, Club members raised about $5,000, he said.

Last year the Canadian campaign was the second largest in the world, with more than 246,000 participants raising $42.3 million for Prostate Cancer Canada. Much like how the pink ribbon is symbolic for supporting breast cancer research in October, the three Australians thought what better way than to make the moustache symbolic for

supporting prostate cancer research in November.

Every year, the movement garners momentum.

Snelgrove said he felt that last year, with NHL players increasingly coming onboard with Movember, that awareness really climbed.

It’s certainly a worthy cause. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men.

One in six men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer and 4,400 men will die from this disease this year.

Therefore, it is important to create awareness and raise funds for this cause so research may be done for prevention, detection and treatment, and the cure of prostate cancer.

Bert Lougheed and Bill Martynes, of the Prostate Cancer Canada Network – Red Deer chapter, are both survivors of Prostate Cancer and share their experience with others who attend their support network.

“Our group is for all men and their families who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Some need to attend numerous meetings; others attend only once or twice.

“We are here for whatever the needs of the individual are,” said Lougheed.

Meanwhile, for the sixth consecutive year and like the rest of the nation, the number of Central Albertans getting behind the cause of Movember continues to grow.

Men and women are participating individually or as a team with countless businesses, teams and groups.

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TROPHY ‘STACHE - Mike Klass holds the coveted Man of Movember trophy at Red Deer’s official ‘Stache Bash party on Nov. 30 at Chillabongs.

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Last week’s ‘Stache Bash was a celebration which included contests and prizes for contestants such as the ‘Man of Movember’, ‘The Ultimate Mo’ and ‘The Lame Mo.’ This campaign isn’t just for the men; ladies can be

just as involved with raising funds as well. There were even prizes for the ladies, such as ‘Miss Movember’ and ‘Mo Bro & Mo Sista.’

For more information visit ca.movember.com.

For more about the Prostate Cancer Canada Network – Red Deer chapter, call Bert Lougheed at 403350-5511.

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SALUTE - From left, Mike Klass, David Hartwell and Mark Hartwell in full dress ‘stand on guard’ during the Movember party.

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United Way campaign continues to inch closer to goal The United Way is closer to reaching its fundraising goal after a successful event was held on Monday.

As of yesterday, $1,536,057 or 77% of the goal has been achieved. Included in this is more than $10,000 raised in just three hours during United Way’s second annual St. Andrew’s Day Celebration, held on Monday.

The venue, Cork’d Taphouse and Grill, was closed for this exclusive scotch tasting event, and there was a definite Scottish flavour, complete with volunteers dressed in serving wench attire, men in kilts, bagpipes announcing presenters and food

pairings including bison skewers, officials said.

The money raised during this event will go directly back into the community and provides consistent funding to over 30 programs and services in Central Alberta. Last year 4,251 women and children accessed shelter and assisted services related to domestic violence.

“United Way really focuses on events that are unique and bring something different to the community. It’s not hard to see why this event was sold out. Not only are people coming for a great cause, but they are able to share their passion and

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This year’s call to action is ‘Change Starts Here,’ and United Way has focused its marketing strategies around local people who have been helped by local donors to illustrate that change is already happening in Central Alberta.

The money raised during this campaign is put directly back into the community and provides consistent funding to over 30 programs and services in Central Alberta.

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He added this event was an opportunity to remind attendees about the opportunity to become a United Way leadership donor and support one of the most exciting and new initiatives of the 2012 Campaign – the Leadership Matching Challenge. The Challenge matches any new or increased gifts of $1,000 or more.

“This marks the last big community event for the United Way Campaign season. For the next three weeks, we will focus on bringing in the remainder of the campaign goal.

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Seasonal demand at RDC food bank continues

BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express The Christmas season typically brings a stronger demand for services at the Red Deer College food bank.

“This time of year is always busy because for students it’s the time where stress finally builds with finals and assignments, it’s the time when student loans tend to run

out and students are so focused on their classes,” said Eric Peppinck, president of the Red Deer College Students’ Association.

The food bank at the College allows students to access their services once per term.

In the 2010-2011 academic year, between 28 and 30 students were helped at the Red Deer College food bank in September of that school year and 15 hampers were given out as well.

This year, the numbers have been slightly higher with the RDC food bank helping more than 30 students this past September.

Peppinck said the food bank at RDC is a vital service offered to students.

“If we didn’t have this here, so many students are from out of town that they wouldn’t really know where to go for

this type of service.

“Many also don’t have a way of getting up to the Red Deer Food Bank,” he said. “If we didn’t offer this service here I think many students who use it, wouldn’t get it.”

The food bank at RDC is funded completely by donations. Peppinck said at many RDC events the Students’ Association will have a box for donations available.

He added some of the items the food bank at the College can use include deodorants, feminine hygiene products, laundry detergent and dish soap.

“Other items that are always good are canned soups, canned veggies and canned fruit. As well we can always use bags of rice or pasta,” he said. “Cash donations are always appreciated as well because then we can purchase what we are in need of.” efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

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Tickets are $5 with the grand prize being a two-night stay at the Smokey Bear Campground resort, second prize is three hours of free ink time with Art & Soul Tattoo and third prize a one-hour session with Hazzardous Material Photography. For more information, call 403-3424966. Draw date is Dec. 21.

Candlelight vigil in remembrance of the Montreal Massacre and all victims of domestic violence is on Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. at Red Deer City Hall. Coffee and snacks at Gaetz United Church to follow at 8 p.m.

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plus Winter G Games will be held in Calgary Feb. Feb 13 -16. Consequently the zone qualifying playoff schedule is in full swing. Entering any one of these events could qualify you to attend the Canada 55 plus Games in Strathcona County in 2014. Check the web site at www.alberta55plus.ca or call Rosella at 780-608-1391.

Due to the generosity of Central Albertans, the Red Deer Clothing Bank is unable to accept any more donations until Jan. 8, 2013.

Sounds Of The Season runs Dec. 7 on the Arts Centre mainstage at 7:30 p.m. Get into the Christmas spirit with the RDC Music program as they present

Red Deer Arts Council and Red Deer Public Library are pleased to present our Members Only Show and Sale: A Juried Exhibition in the Kiwanis Gallery of the Red Deer Public Library until Jan. 1, 2013. Our First Friday Red Deer opening is Dec. 7 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. with the artists in attendance.

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The Red Deer Public Library First Thursdays in the Snell presents: The History of Jazz with ‘Downtown’ Dec. 6, 12:15 – 1 p.m. Snell Auditorium, Red Deer Public Library. No admission charge (free will donation accepted at door) coffee and tea pro-vided by Cafe Noir.

The 50th annual Kiwanis Christmas Carol Festival runs Dec. 9 at Gaetz Memorial United Church starting at 2 p.m. There is no admission charge but donations to the Red Deer Food Bank and the Red Deer Christmas Bureau will be accepted. 403-340-1109.

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Connecting Places runs until Dec. 29. A reception will be held Dec. 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. as part of Red Deer’s First Fridays. The Harris-Warke Gallery is situated in Sunworks in downtown Red Deer at 4924 Ross St. The Hub on Ross presents A Gift of Music on Dec. 7 starting at 7 p.m. with special music from Donna Durand, Carolyn Harley and The Davidson, Back Porch Swing, Rob Hollis, The June Bugs, Darren Johnson, Bob Jahrig, Ruth Henderson and Emily Rowed. All proceeds go to Loaves and Fishes. Admission is $15 per ticket plus a non-

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The Salvation Army, Red Deer Christmas Kettle Campaign runs through to Dec. 22nd.

Volunteers are needed to ring the bells at the kettles in various loca-tions throughout the city. For more information on the Red Deer Christmas Kettle Campaign call Jane at the Salvation Army in Red Deer at 403-346-2251.

Funds from the annual Christmas Kettle Campaign are essential in providing much needed assistance to the less fortunate at Christmas and throughout the year.

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Visit us at www.laebon.com their annual Christmas concert featuring the RDC Chamber Choir and Symphonic Winds.

Under the direction of Steve Sherman, the Symphonic Winds will perform C’est Noël, a French Canadian yuletide celebration, highlights from Exodus by Ernest Gold, Secret Agent Santa

by Jeff Simmons and Russian Christmas Music by Alfred Reed.

Under the direction of Dr. David Sawatzky, the Chamber Choir will be presenting works by Mendelssohn and Praetorius to Vancouver’s Diane Loomer and Jonathan Quick. The Choir and the Winds will join forces for an old fashioned Christmas Sing-ALong by James Ployhar. Tickets at the www.bkticketcentre.ca or by phone at 403-755-6626.

The Golden Circle is having its annual Cookie Walk on Dec. 6th.

The walk starts at 1 p.m. followed by tea. The cost to purchase cookies is $5 per container.

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their 19th annual craft shows on Dec. 8 and Dec. 15th. Visit our food lane, have a coffee or hot chocolate while enjoying our market and beautiful themed trees. A donation to the Food Bank is greatly appreciated.

Central Alberta Singles dances run Dec. 15 with Lost Highway and Dec. 29 with Randy Hillman.

Doors open at 8 p.m. with the music starting at 8:30 p.m. Members and invited guests only; new members are welcome. For information, call Elaine at 403-341-7653 or Bob at 403-304-7440.

On Dec. 8 at 12:30 p.m. there will be a bake sale at the Red Deer Legion. Please bring baking donations before 12:30 on Dec. 8.

The Harris-Warke Gal-lery announces its next exhibit, Connecting Places, paintings by Red Deer artist Galia Kwetny.

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perishable food item. The Hub is located at 4936 – Ross St. The Knox Annual Christ-mas lunch and bake/craft sale is set for Dec. 8 at Knox Presbyterian Church from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Admission ($5) includes a light lunch. Pre-schoolers are admitted free of charge.

There is a good selection of fresh baked goods, frozen savoury pies and Christmas treats and crafts to purchase.

The Red Deer Vasa (Swedish) Lodge #733 invites you to Santa Lucia.

This is a traditional celebration of light. It will be held on Dec. 9th at 2:30 p.m. at the Chalet at Westerner Park. There is no charge. There will be a short program and candlelight procession led by Olivia Smith. This will be followed with coffee & Swedish treats. Phone 403-347-5303 or 403-347-1518 for information or if you plan to attend.

Candle Lighting Memorial Service in conjunction with The Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candle Lighting® If you have lost a child (of any age, through any cause), join us in remembering our children on Dec. 9th at 7 p.m. on the Centennial Stage, 4818 Gaetz Ave. (back ally entrance of the Scott Block, through the small courtyard). Contact Teresa for more information, to participate or to assist at 403-755-7322 or email: indigoflame@gmail.com.

Christmas Cookie Walk takes place on Dec. 9 from 12:30 – 2 p.m. at the Blackfalds United Church (across from Elementary School on Broadway Ave). Buy a container for $5, take a walk through the hall and fill it with an assortment of cookies and other treats.

Please check our web site Black-faldsunitedchurch.com or call 403-885-4780 for more information. Blackfalds United Church will be offering three Christmas Eve services this year (4 p.m. childrens, a 7 p.m. congregation Bible reading and song, and a 9 p.m. sermon and communion.

Christmas Memories with the Alzheimer Society. Come and celebrate the Christmas season with the Alzheimer Society on Dec. 12 from 3-6 p.m.; meet the newest member of staff, Laurie Grande, and see our new office at 105, 4419 – 50 Ave. (Port O’Call), Red Deer.

All are welcome to join us and make a few memories, celebrate the season with friends. For more information, please contact Janice at jfogarty@alzheimer.ab.ca.

Blue Christmas service runs Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. at Sunnybrook United Church. This is a time to acknowledge that Christmas is not necessarily a happy or easy time for everyone. This service helps us remember that God’s presence is for those who mourn and God’s word come to give light. Through prayer, scripture and music we will acknowledge our sadness and concern and know we are not alone. 403-347-6073.

Central Alberta Historical Society’s Scandinavian Christmas dinner on Dec. 11 – 6 p.m. at the Golden Circle ( 4620 – 47A Ave.)

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Fundraiser – Dec. 15 - Red Deer Food Bank /Christmas Bureau: Candy Faces (10 a.m. to noon ONLY) so bring your little ones to get their face painted for $5 (half of these proceeds will go to the food bank). Cone Castle supports both the Red Deer Food Bank and Christmas Bureau. Stop by and donate a non-perishable item for the food bank or a new toy for the Christmas Bureau. Boxes are set up for your conven-ience.

We will be accepting donations until 6 p.m. on Dec. 15. For those that can’t stop by on this day but want to donate - donations are taken daily from 1 to 6 p.m., seven days a week. There will be lots of good food, prizes, raffle tickets, etc. happening all day long. For every $5 purchased, $1 will be do-nated to the Red Deer Food Bank. Ice Cream cones purchased will be 50% off for the entire day.

Red Deer Wildrose Harmonizers Barbershop Chorus invite you to our holiday show ‘Home for Christmas’ on Dec. 16 at 2 p.m. at the Davenport Church of Christ (68 Donlevy Ave.) Special guests include the Hearts of Harmony (Sweet Adeline Chorus) and the students of the Lindsey Thurber High School Chorus. Tickets are $10 each and are available at the door. Childen under 12 are admitted free. Refreshments following. Proceeds to the Red Deer Christmas Bureau. Also ac-cepting items for the Red Deer Food Bank. For information call 403-342-1318 or 403-3430223. Visit www.harmonizers.ca.

SEMINARS Local residents looking to manage their cholesterol and blood pressure can access an upcoming session to better understand their heart health.

Heart Wise is a free, group session offered by Alberta Health Services (AHS). Nutrition and food services professionals will share their expertise and guide discussions that can help individuals manage their heart health.

The session is open to anyone interested in developing

a healthier lifestyle and is recommended for residents diagnosed with high blood pressure and/or high cholesterol or people diagnosed with risk factors for heart disease, such as diabetes or family history. Heart Wise will be held Dec. 14 from 9 a.m. to noon in the Education Room of Bethany CollegeSide, 99 College Circle. Participants must register. For more information or to register, call 1-877-314-6997.

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Do it!) is a free community program – aimed at promoting healthy weights and lifestyles.

The program, offered through Alberta Health Services, is for children ages two to four (now underway), and seven to 13

surgery or stroke and people with chronic illness such as Parkinson’s Disease, MS arthritis, fibromyalgia, etc. This class is intended to complement medical treat-ment, not to replace it.

The class is located at Bay C16 5580 45 St. (Cronquist Business Centre). 403-346-6772.

The Central Alberta Refugee Effort (C.A.R.E.) offers opportunity for immigrants to practice speaking English in a fun way.

Weekly conversation groups are organized at different times in the coming months and are free for immigrants. Conversation topics will help to promote orientation to Canadian culture and life in our community. For ESL Level 1 and 2 the sessions

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Gamblers Anonymous meetings are Wednesdays’ at 7 p.m. in the Red Deer Regional Hospital (3942-50 Ave.) south complex, lower level rooms 503 and 504.

Gamblers Anonymous phone number is 403-986-0017.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous is a 12-step support group offering a solution for all forms of food addiction. No dues, fees or weigh-in. Central Alberta groups meet in Red Deer, Lacombe and Rimbey.

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(starting in January). Through MEND, children and their families learn about healthy eating and mealtime routines, nutrition labels, portion control, setting goals to encourage healthy habits as a family, building self-esteem and active play.

For more information, visit www.albertahealthservices. ca/MEND.asp.

Cosmos Rehabilitation Society, which supports individuals living with a developmental disability, mental illness, brain injury, physical disability, and or sensory impairment, has lots of free workshops coming up including Personal Safety, Stress Management, Grief, Handling Change, Communication and Self-Esteem. 403-343-0715.

The Taoist Tai Chi Society™ is conducting a Healthy Recovery class every Saturday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This class is for people recovering from

are held on Tuesdays from 10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; for ESL Level 3 and 4 on Wednes-days from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Location is the Immigrant Centre #202, 5000 Gaetz Ave. Contact Elzbieta at 403-346-8818 to register or for more information.

MEETINGS 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.

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, cof-fee and samples. Meeting

Jo-anne at 403-314-1972.

The Red Deer Pottery Club meets Tuesdays from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Contour Studio at the Recreation Centre, downstairs.

New members always welcome.

For more information call Sharon at 403-347-8061 or Karen at 403-347-0600.

Central Alberta Pioneers: Meet old and new friends at the Pioneer Lodge on the second Wednesday of the month at 2 p.m. Entertainment and lunch. Call 403-309-4243 for more information.

‘Friends Over 45’ is an organization for women who are new to the Red Deer area or who have experienced a lifestyle change, and would like to meet new friends. New members are welcome. For information phone Gloria at 403-754-1655 or Shirley at 403-346-7160.

The Red Deer Art Club meets Thursdays at l p.m. at the Golden Circle. Individuals are welcome to drop in and participate in mini-art classes. Drop in fee $1 applies.

Phone Marianne at 403986-2600 for information.

The Parkinson’s Society Education and Support Group runs the third Wednesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. in the Davenport Church of Christ. 403-346-4463.

Independent Achievers, ‘Business Women Networking Together’ will be having their monthly luncheon meeting every second Thursday of the month from 11:30 am to 1 p.m. Email reservations@ independentachievers.com to confirm your attendance the Monday before each luncheon.

An Amputee Support Group Meeting, sponsored by the Alberta Amputee Sport and Recreation Association at 7:30 in Room 2207 in the South Complex of the Red Deer Regional Hospital. Meetings the fourth Monday of each month. 403-357-3671.

Alberta Women’s Institute has monthly meetings; Hillsdown (second Monday, 403-347-0100); Leslieville (second Wednesday, 403-7292420) and Ridgewood (first Tuesday, 403-886-4129).

You are invited to participate in a series offered by the Canadian Cancer Society.

The group is tailored to those newly diagnosed women living with breast cancer. They meet Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. at 4730 A Ross St. 347-3662.

Senior-friendly, low im-pact ‘dancercise’ runs at the Golden Circle Thursdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. ‘Sit and Be Fit’ runs Wednesdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. 343-6074.

Addict in the Family Support Group is a confidential, professionally-facilitated support group. Meetings run every second Thursday at 4920 – 54 St. from 6 to 8 p.m.

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Christmas Bureau still in need of donations

BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express The Red Deer Christmas Bureau has had a busy holiday season already, and more donations are needed to help get them through the final few weeks before Christmas.

Some of the fundraising events the Bureau has received or is expecting to receive donations from this month include the RCMP Charity Check Stop, Toys for Tickets, the Westerner Christmas Bazaar Craft Show, Stuff-A-Bus in conjunction with the Red Deer Food Bank, the toque toss at the Rebels game as well as the cash cans local businesses have put out.

“The Central Alberta community has been tremendously supportive,” said Gerri Tiller, toy depot director and volunteer coordinator at the Red Deer Christmas Bureau. “At the Rebels game alone this past weekend we received 2,000 toques, scarves and mitts. However, we’re already out of scarves, so we do need more.”

The organization is also accepting applications from families in need of support over the holiday season. The application deadline is Dec. 17th.

“We accept families who need some extra assistance. They can come in and shop for their kids. We have the place set up like a store,” said Tiller. “We try to help make sure all families out there have a Christmas. Many of the children in these families don’t get birthday gifts or other gifts throughout the year, so we want to make Christmas an extra special time for them.”

Last year, the Bureau helped 1,055 families from Red Deer and Springbrook. This year, they will also help families in Penhold and Tiller said she expects that number to be higher.

“We still have some families who are looking for Christmas trees and ornaments, so anyone who is looking to get rid of those we ask they bring them here because someone will really enjoy them.”

She added the Bureau is in need of donations for children ages 11-16 as well as

infants to 24 months old.

She said some examples of donations for children aged 11 to 16 include tools, hockey sticks and fishing rods for the boys and blow dryers, curling irons and make-up, craft or scrapbook kits for the girls. Other suggestions include watches and puzzles.

Donations will be collected up until Dec. 19. “The last day of shopping for our clients is Dec. 18 so whatever we receive after that will be carried over to next year. It helps us get our start for next year, so it’s important to receive those donations as well.” efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

GENEROUS - Derrek Seelinger, equipment operator with the City of Red Deer Roads Department makes a donation to local charities at the RCMP Charity Checkstop held this Tanis Reid/Red Deer Express past weekend.

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CITY BRIEFS RDC MARKS DECADE WITH ‘ECAMPUSALBERTA’ Red Deer College recently helped to mark the 10th anniversary for eCampusAlberta.

Founded in 2002 as a consortium of postinstitutions to increase access to online learning, eCampusAlberta has grown to 16 post-secondary institutions offering over 70 programs and 800 courses online.

“Red Deer College is a proud member of eCampusAlberta, providing increased access to learning opportunities for students in four of our programs,” said Brad Donaldson, vice president, academic at Red Deer College.

“Our involvement in eCampusAlberta is just one example of how RDC has adapted to and enhanced learning opportunities to provide greater access for individuals during the past decade.”

Tenth anniversary celebrations took place online and on-campus at each member institution across the province last Wednesday.

“Congratulations to eCampusAlberta as it celebrates a decade of leadership and innovation in providing Albertans with access to online learning,” said Stephen Khan, minister of enterprise and advanced education.

Red Deer College offers the following programs through eCampus Alberta: educational assistant certificate, early learning & child care diploma, pharmacy technician certificate and virtual assistant certificate.

SIMPLIFY YOUR PROPERTY TAX PAYMENT PROCESS Residents are reminded to simplify their property tax payment process by enrolling in the City of Red Deer’s Tax Instalment Plan

by Mark Weber (TIP). The plan simplifies your budgeting by dividing your yearly property taxes into smaller monthly sums.

These sums are withdrawn from your account on the last working day of each month automatically.

Once enrolled in TIP, your monthly property tax payments will be automatically withdrawn from your bank account on the last banking day of each month.

Enrolling in TIP is even easier with the City’s online application form.

“The new, online application form gives us an opportunity to provide improved citizen self-service,” said Jennifer Lockhart, analyst with the City of Red Deer.

“Now residents can apply for the Tax Instalment Plan without having to travel to City Hall or find a fax machine, and they can enter their own banking information on our secure site.”

Residents can also print the application form and mail it to Revenue & Assessment Services on the 4th floor of City Hall, 4914 48 Ave. Forms can also be picked up in person at City Hall.

The move comes as part of the City’s Environmental Master Plan (EMP) which presents goals, benchmarks, and actions to achieve a 25-year vision for Red Deer’s environmental future, demonstrating the City’s ongoing commitment to understanding, protecting, and improving the local environmental performance and public services, said City officials.

For more information on the City’s Tax Instalment Plan or to enroll, visit http://www. reddeer.ca/TIP.

WINTER ACTIVITY GUIDE DELIVERED DEC. 6-7 The Winter 2013 Community Services Activity and Program Guide is available for viewing on the City’s web site.

It will be delivered to homes in Red Deer County on Dec. 6 and to homes in Red Deer on Dec. 7.

Copies may also be picked up on or after Dec. 7 at City Hall, Collicutt Centre, Culture Services Centre, G.H. Dawe Community Centre and the Recreation Centre.

Registration for all City programs in the guide begins at 8 a.m. on Dec. 11.

Registration may be done in any of three ways - online at the newly redesigned looknbook page; at www.reddeer.ca/looknbook; through the City’s 24-hour touchtone telephone registration system at 403-309-8555 or in person at Collicutt Centre, G.H. Dawe Community Centre or Recreation Centre.

Customers wishing to register for programs using looknbook or the telephone registration system require an individual client number, family PIN, program codes (found in the Activity Guide and on looknbook) and a credit card.

Step-by-step instructions, as well as a new features guide, are available at www.reddeer. ca/looknbook.

For more assistance, call 403-309-8411 during business hours.

BENCH A COMMUNITY-DRIVEN PUBLIC ART PIECE The Riverside Meadows Community Association recently presented a ceramic sculpted bench that was commissioned to celebrate

the 2011 centennial of the Village of North Red Deer. A ceremony took place at the north side of the CPR bridge and marked the transfer of the bench to the City of Red Deer public art collection.

Along with a number of centennial celebrations in 2011, the Riverside Meadows Community Association commissioned local artists Brian McArthur and Dawn Detarando of Voyager Art and Tile to design and fabricate a piece of art as a centennial legacy project.

“We felt it was really important to have a centennial legacy for future generations to enjoy,” said Shirley Hocken, chair of the Village of North Red Deer Centennial Steering Committee.

“The Centennial Legacy Bench acknowledges the importance of the region’s early logging and brick industry.”

The bench has been sculpted in the shape of logs, and incorporates a glass tile mosaic of an early 19th century steam driven train, which recognizes the importance the arrival of the railway had in the development of North Red Deer and central Alberta as a whole.

Riverside Meadows Community Association received funding for the centennial legacy bench from the Alberta Culture Community Initiatives Program and the City of Red Deer Public Art Reserve.

This is the first community-driven public art project to receive funding from the City’s newly-established Public Art Reserve, officials say. In 1911 the hamlet of North Red Deer was incorporated as the Village of North Red Deer. It remained an independent municipality until 1948 when the Village amalgamated with the City of Red Deer.

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The habit of impaired driving

by Cpl. Kathe Deheer, Red Deer City RCMP

I of ofte often ten te n wo wond wonder nder nd er why why y it it is that ttha hatt pe ha p people op ple drive after they have been drinking or doing drugs. I report regularly on horrific events that were the result of impaired drivers. Our young people participate in prevention programs in school, such as: the P.A.R.T.Y. program; D.A.R.E.; and a variety of other learning opportunities offered by School Resource Officers and other community organizations. There is no shortage of Anti-Impaired driving campaigns supported by: MADD; Government; Safe Communities; AMA; Police; and private business. Yet people continue to drive impaired.

I have wondered if applying some of the principles of Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People might help people make better decisions when it comes to drinking and driving.

Begin with the end in mind – According to Mr. Covey, a person should start with the destination in mind, where you are now and where you are going. If we look at this habit in a literal sense, beginning with the end in mind, could be interpreted as plan to arrive home safely. This Holiday Season, begin with the end in mind, and: • Leave your vehicle at home, that way you will not be tempted to drive after you

have have been bee b een ee n dr drin drinking inki in king ki ng g • Arrange for a designated driver, the driver should not consume any alcohol throughout the night • Arrange for someone who has not been drinking to pick you up when you are ready to go home • Give your keys to the party host when you arrive and have them hide the keys • Take a cab • Go in style and arrange for a ride in a limousine Put first things first – According to Stephen Covey, you should manage yourself, time and events; and organize and execute around priorities. If we look at this habit, we might reflect on what is important to us as a person, things such as: our family, our job, our future, and our dignity might come to mind. If a person fails to consider what is important to them when drinking, they might decide to drive impaired, and: • Be arrested and charged with impaired driving, which could potentially result in a criminal record, loss of your operator’s license, employment and future employment • Be involved in a collision that could result in the loss of their life, the life of

a friend frie fr iend ie nd or or loved love lo ved ve d one, one on e, or or the the loss loss o off inin nocent lives Think win/win – The author describes Win/Win as the attitude of seeking mutual benefit; to strive for mutually beneficial solutions to situations. We could not apply win/win to impaired driving;

however, howe ho weve we verr, we ve we could coul co uld ul d say say that that iiff a pe p person rson rs on thinks win/win they would not drive impaired. No one wins when someone drinks and drives.

This holiday season, exercise the habits of a highly effective person and don’t drink and drive.

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The families of Koralea, age 17 from Stettler, Tyson, age 18 and Colton, age 19 both from Red Deer and so many others know all too well the pain, the despair, loneliness and frustration that is ‘life changing’ and ‘life altering’ with the loss of a child. The residual damage is ongoing for life. The whole dynamics of the family is forever changed. Koralea, Tyson and Colton were great kids with bright futures. They should have had a future.

These tragedies are 100% preventable.

Help us stop impaired driving and support victims of this crime…… the ripple effect on so many lives is unimaginable. You don’t have to be a victim to become a volunteer for MADD. We are sons and daughters, brothers and sisters, aunts and uncles, grandparents and cousins, friends and neighbours, dads and moms. Let’s join together and put an end to drinking and driving. MADD Red Deer & District Chapter needs your support. You think that it can’t happen to you in Alberta? Folks, almost twice a week it does.

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An old tradition marks start of the Christmas season On Nov. 22 the Red Deer Salvation Army held its official kick-off event for the annual Christmas Kettle Campaign. It is one of the most noticeable signs that the Christmas season is upon us. It is also a tradition that exemplifies a true Christmas spirit of generosity, good will and helping others in their times of need.

The Christmas fund-raising kettles started in 1891 in San Francisco. Captain Joseph McFee of the Salvation Army was looking for a way to raise funds for Christmas dinners for up to 1,000 of the most needy in the community.

He decided to use an idea he had seen in his sailing days in Liverpool, England.

A large iron pot was set up, where the ships docked, so that people could throw in a coin or two to help the needy.

The concept worked extremely well. Captain McFee soon had enough money for his Christmas dinners. The idea of Christmas kettles consequently spread across North America, providing the Salvation

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It was in July 1912 that the Salvation Army formally “opened fire against sin and the devil” in Red Deer. It progressively built a presence in the community. In 1918, it was able to move from a series of rented facilities to a permanent citadel in the old Red Deer Steam Laundry on Blowers (51) St. During the First World War, and in the harsh economic times that followed, the Salvation Army did what it could to relieve distress and need. Harvest festivals were held each fall to collect food for the needy.

There were also clothing drives to help the poor, particularly in the cold weather months.

The Salvation Army’s first major fundraising

drive in Red Deer was the Red Shield Appeal, which it launched in 1919. Because of the excellent reputation that the Salvation Army had earned during the First World War, the Salvationists were joined by several prominent citizens as they canvassed door-to-door.

In 1939, the Second World War broke out. A large military training camp was established north of 55 St. Once again, the Salvation Army provided tremendous assistance, both to the ‘home front’ community and to those overseas.

Unlike the situation following the First World War, Red Deer entered a period of prolonged growth and prosperity after the end of the Second World War. The work of the Salvation Army grew as well. Assistance was provided to those in need, particularly those who were looking for employment but lacked a place to live and/or enough money to support themselves.

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In 1967, the Salvation Army opened the Harbour Light Centre, in order to provide housing and support for alcoholics. Later a full-fledged alcohol and drug rehabilitation program was established, as well as a halfway house for those who had recently been released from prison.

In 1975, the Salvation Army purchased the Ham-

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In 1977, the Salvation Army had grown to the extent that a large new Citadel was built on 54 St. In 1997, an additional 3,800 sq. ft. was constructed onto the building in order to accommodate all the services and programs that the Army now provided.

Over the past 25 years, the Salvation Army has undergone many changes as old programs were dropped and new ones instituted.

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Despite all the changes, one thing that has never faltered in 100 years is the Salvation Army’s faithful commitment to serving the community and assisting all those in need.

Those wishing to help the Salvation Army with its annual Christmas Kettle appeal are encouraged to phone 403-346-2251 to volunteer. There are kettles throughout the City for those wishing to make donations.

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Annual Christmas concert fights hunger Singer Tom Jackson and friends present Huron Carole tour fundraiser

BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express Singer/actor Tom Jackson is taking to the road again to help in the fight against hunger.

The Huron Carole – presented on Dec. 17 at the Memorial Centre - returns with a national tour to help raise funds and awareness for Canada’s hungry.

Showtime is 8 p.m.

The Huron Carole, which began last month, makes 23 stops across the country with Sarah Slean, Matt Dusk, Susan Aglukark and Del Barber joining Jackson. Proceeds support local food banks.

Back in the late 1980s, Jackson, a prolific singer/ actor/producer and activist, came up with the idea of bringing together some musician friends in an effort to support food banks – especially around the Christmas season. He recalls working with a soup kitchen and emergency referral centre in the heart downtown Toronto. “When I was looking for some way to get my hands dirty, I found they had a shortage of hampers for people who lived in the area.”

The concept of raising funds via music was born, and he knew he could count on fellow musicians to get behind the idea. “When you tell people that there is this problem and that they can actually do something to help, particularly around Christmastime, it’s a welcome request.”

The concert was named after Canada’s first Christmas carol, composed in 1641 by Father Jean de Brebeuf, a Jesuit Priest known for his missionary work with the people of Huronia. Through ‘The Huron Carol’ song, Father de Brebeuf interpreted the story of Christmas in the Huron language. The carol was kept alive in the Huron language for more than 100 years before being translated to French and English.

After many successful years of raising funds through The Huron Carole, Jackson opted to rebrand the project for a time as ‘Singing for Supper’, which focused on smaller communities in more intimate settings. But as a result of the heavy demands on food banks across the country, Jackson wanted to restart

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The Huron Carole and again engage larger markets as well.

“Today, over 900,000 Canadians visit food banks monthly,” he said. “Further to that, it’s been pointed out to me that there’s usage of food banks is up 50 per cent compared to what it was four years ago. Forty per cent of those are kids.

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tion of TV viewers, Jackson is recognizable from his portrayal of Billy Twofeathers in Shining Time Station and his guest role in Star Trek The Next Generation. Yet it’s his six years of playing Chief Peter Kenidi in CBC’s North of 60 that still draws comments, letters, emails and hugs from fans.

As to this year’s Huron Carole tour, it was launched in New Brunswick about two weeks ago and wraps up Dec. 20 in Calgary. Jackson said response so far has been tremendous and he’s thrilled with the artists who are lending their time to travel with him for such a great cause.

“I continue to say that the gift is in the giving,” he said. “The sooner we can spread that word, the sooner our world is going to change.”

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Food donations needed at Loaves and Fishes

BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express Officials at a local soup kitchen are asking the public to donate food for upcoming meals for the less fortunate.

Halina Jarvis, executive director at Loaves and Fishes said even though normally the community steps up during the holiday season, food donations are still needed. “We always have many volunteers in December. I think it’s because everyone is in the spirit of the season – everyone wants to give. But it would be really great to have those volunteers spread throughout the year so we aren’t scrambling the

rest of the year,” she said.

“We are looking for people who are willing to donate food – meat for our suppers coming up or even sandwich meat like bologna for our school programs.”

There are also a number of families Loaves and Fishes is helping this season. “This is important to us because we don’t want to see any children without presents on Christmas morning. We have had some people really step up to the plate and we just had some community members here stuffing about 200 stockings to give out. That kind of thing is so appreciated and a little really goes a long way.”

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Jarvis added the money donated goes to a variety of needs from the purchase of food hampers to putting a woman and her children fleeing from domestic violence in a hotel for the night. “There really is a variety of needs so whatever situation comes up, we are able to help.”

In the New Year, Jarvis added Loaves and Fishes will also be offering a number of courses. “We are going to be offering a budgeting course. We need to allow folks the opportunity

to become financially literate. Learning to budget is something every single one of us can benefit from, but to a single mom who is living on a fixed income, it’s important to know where every penny is going.”

Meanwhile, a number of Christmas dinners are to be held at Loaves and Fishes. Dinners will take place on Dec. 10, 12, 14, 17, 19 and 21st. A Christmas lunch will be held on Dec. 24th as well. “We are tremendously

grateful for all the support we receive throughout the year. It’s very vital to our operation and without the community’s support, we wouldn’t be able to do what we do.” efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

RDC receives marketing awards A video with sweeping camera shots of Red Deer College’s main campus and animated renderings highlighting the College’s vision for the future, was one of three marketing pieces that took home gold awards for RDC at a recent ceremony recognizing achievement in post-secondary marketing and communications.

RDC received a total of four Medallion Awards at the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) District

7 Conference. The Medallion Awards are given in the only regional competition of its kind to honour excellence among marketing and PR professionals at community and technical colleges.

“I am very pleased at the good news,” said Joyce Fox, director of marketing, communications and student recruitment at RDC. “We receive great feedback about our work from our community. It’s encouraging to learn that the work

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Competition engages Central Alberta playwrights “It’s a big boost to be able to share your new work while learning from professionals who can provide advice and guide you through a writing process that results in a more polished script.”

All plays submitted to the competition will be juried by literary professionals who select a handful of plays for further development.

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I’m so glad I decided to submit my first play to Scripts at Work because it’s been a key part of my ongoing journey as a playwright.”

Playwrights from Central Alberta are welcome to submit a finished play that is between one and 30 pages long, is an original work that has not been previously produced, and is written for the stage.

The deadline to submit to the Play Competition is

live audience.

“It is so important to hear your work read by others,” said Andrew Kooman, a SAW alum whose play She Has A Name just completed a 13 city cross-Canada tour that closed in Red Deer in October.

“When others start to interpret what you’ve written down and you can dialogue with a professional theatre artist about the work, amazing things happen!

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Rec Centre closing for maintenance The Recreation Centre will close for annual maintenance from Dec. 10 until Jan. 2.

During this time, the Recreation Centre administration office will maintain regular hours of operation and cashiers will be open from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., from Monday to Friday for registrations and inquiries.

The maintenance shutdown allows staff an opportunity to conduct a thorough inspection and maintenance on all equipment and technical systems of the entire facility.

Scheduled drop-in activities will resume on Jan. 2.

Users with Recreation Centre Cards are reminded that their card also allows them access the Michener Centre.

All other City recreation facilities will remain open during this time.

For more information on the Recreation Centre and its programs, call 403-3098411 or visit www.reddeer. ca/rpc.

selected, then attend a series of workshops in the New Year with a professional dramaturg and director.

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Volunteering in Central Alberta FEATURED LISTINGS CNIB is looking for a passionate person who would be interested in being a Vision Mate, to be matched with someone with vision loss in your area to help with everyday activities like running errands and going for a walk. Training would be provided.

Must be physically able to walk for up to an hour at a time. Contact Wody at 403-3460037 or email wody.bergquist@cnib.ca.

Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre - is seeking volunteers to lead weekly pediatric tours - a hands-on education program including a tour of the pediatric unit designed to teach Kindergarten age students about hospitals and help alleviate any fears/anxiety they may have about hospitals and medicine. Time commitment is two and a half hours once per week from either 9 to 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 to 3 p.m., Mondays and Tuesdays through to April. Ideal candidates will have an interest/experience in working with children, comfortable speaking in front of a group, able to work with diverse people, patient, and dependable. Interest/experience in the medical field is an asset but not necessary.

For more information contact Darci Shave,

coordinator – Volunteer Resources at 403343-4715 ext. 3 or email darci.shave@albertahealthservices.ca.

dents are from all walks of life and from many countries. Contact Lois at 403-3462533 or email lprostebby@rdpl.org.

The Lending Cupboard Society of Alberta is seeking volunteers for morning (10 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.) and afternoon (12:15 to 3 p.m.) shifts. Duties vary from cleaning equipment, helping clients needing equipment, warehouse and phoning. For more information please call Jean at 403-356-1678 ext. 22 or email jean.lendingcupboard@ shaw.ca, visit www.lendingcupboard.ca or stop by Monday, Wednesday, or Friday between 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Arthritis Society is looking for volunteers to deliver arthritis programs, promote awareness in the community and provide information about arthritis. As a facilitator you will present on self-management concepts, treatments, medication and guide people to our current resource materials and research developments.

Contact Liz Kehler at 1-800-321-1433 ext.

2226 or email lkehler@ab.arhtritis.ca.

CAANS is presenting The Vagina Monologues in February and are looking for planners, technicians, and women to read monologues. To book an interview, send a brief email about why you are interested in the project and why you would like to be involved toevents@caans.org.

ONGOING LISTINGS Adult Literacy Program at the Dawe Library is looking for volunteer tutors to assist students with reading, writing and speaking English or basic math skills. Stu-

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Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre is currently looking for volunteers to help with our Supportive Transportation Program as we provide transportation to clients who need to go to medical appointments and to clients who attend lunch on Wednesdays at the Golden Circle. Contact Diane at 403-343-6074 ext 108.

Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta, Red Deer Chapter is seeking tutors, board and committee members, and an office assistant. Contact Sheryl at 403340-3885 or consult their web site www. ldreddeer.ca.

Michener Services - do you love to scrapbook? We are looking for someone to help preserve and make new memories. If you love scrapbooking this is the position for you! Experience with scrapbooking an asset but not necessary. Good communication skills, and flexibility skills to meet the client needs. Contact Carmen at 403-3407803 or by email at Carmen.kostiuk@gov. ab.ca.

Red Deer Clothing Bank is looking to increase its volunteer base for the coming months. Volunteer positions include sorting donations, working in the thrift shop.

If you have Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursdays free please contact Shirley at 403-3477126.

Red Deer Public Library the very popular Homebound Reader’s Service is

expanding! A call is going out for volunteers to help with this very popular program. Call Jannie at 403-342-9100 or email jympa@rdpl.org for further details and to sign up.

Redwoods Retirement Residence is looking for a fun, vibrant, reliable and dependable person to call BINGO at the Redwoods Retirement Residence. Position is every Tuesday night from 7 to 8 p.m. If interested would perhaps like to explore the idea of adding Friday nights as well.

One hour out of your evening will provide endless joy to a senior near you. Thank you for your interest. Contact Kathleen at 403-309-6333.

Red Deer Arts Council is seeking for a volunteer communications personnel. If you are interested, you may contact Diana Anderson at 403-348-2787 or email at info@ reddeerartscouncil.ca Ronald McDonald House - often families staying at the house have other strains on their mind and finding the time for their own nourishment can easily slip to the back burner. The house has a solution, the Home for Dinner Program in which groups of volunteers purchase groceries, prepare a meal for all families residing at the House, and clean up after dinner. To find out more, contact Linda at linda@rmhcentralalberta.org.

Waskasoo Environmental Education Society (WEES) - the Kerry Wood Nature Centre, Fort Normandeau, and the entire Waskasoo Park Interpretive Program are operated by the WEES. A volunteer board with many different skills govern the professional staff and ensures that we work towards our mission: to enhance the quality of life in our community by fostering awareness and involvement in our natural and cultural heritage through interpretation and environmental education. If you are interested in becoming an executive board member or for additional information, contact Garnet Ward at 403-598-3079 or Jim Robertson at 403-346-2010 ext. 105.

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Retail concept aims to enhance services to RDC community Red Deer College celebrated the grand opening of its new Marketplace during a ceremony recently on its main campus. The unique retail concept is a one-of-a-kind partnership that highlights how RDC is increasing services for students, officials say.

“We have heard overwhelmingly positive feedback from students at RDC,” said Joel Ward, president and CEO of RDC. “The Marketplace is a testament to the flexibility,

innovation and generosity of our partners at Follett of Canada and Compass Group Canada, and that great things happen for our learners when we think out of the box.”

RDC first approached the two partners with the idea for the dramatic renovation in September of last year to explore a cost-sharing partnership. One year later, the Marketplace is open for business.

“This tremendous Marketplace represents an

unprecedented collaboration between the College, Compass Group Canada and Follett,” said Joseph Skaggs, vice-president of marketing for Follett of Canada. “This exciting project has allowed us to showcase how a vision comes to life – allowing us at Follett to drive choice, access and affordability to the community.”

An open-space retail concept, new food service kiosks line a corridor that creates a gathering place

leading into the College cafeteria and to a new patio and courtyard outside.

Throughout the mall-like gathering place students, faculty, staff and members of the community have increased food options on campus as well as more access to products through the Tech and Campus Store.

“We’ve been very busy since our soft opening in October and we’re pleased with how many students are taking advantage of the

new services,” said Lorna Willis, regional vice-president for Compass Group Canada which owns Chartwells, the food services provider at RDC. “Today we are celebrating a successful partnership. Our proof of success is seeing students and community members enjoy great food in an exceptional space.”

The range of new food offerings in the Marketplace include pitas, sandwiches and smoothie choices as

well as coffee.

“At RDC we’re always looking for ways to add value to our community by providing the services and programs our learners want and need in a sustainable way,” said Ward.

“We’ll continue to seek out opportunities that make life at RDC the best experience possible for learners, and the Marketplace is a great example of doing just that.”

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Curious Thursdays: last presentation of the year at MAG To complete the run of the exhibition ‘Profit and Ambition: The Canadian Fur Trade (1779 – 1821)’, author Doris Jeanne MacKinnon, PhD. will be at the Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery on Dec. 6 at 7 p.m.

MacKinnon, PhD will present and read from her new book The Identities of Marie Rose Delorme Smith: Portrait of a Métis Woman 1861 – 1960.

Delorme was of French-Métis ancestry.

At the age of 16, her mother sold her to a Norwegian trader Charles Smith, who was twice her age. She spent her adult years

as a pioneer rancher in the Pincher Creek district of southern Alberta.

She went on to raise 17 children, establish a boarding house, take a homestead, and serve as a medicine woman and midwife.

When she died in 1960, the Pincher Creek Echo described Delorme as one of the area’s “most colourful figures.”

Delorme wrote several articles in the early prairie ranch periodical the Canadian Cattlemen.

These articles, as well as personal in-

terviews of her descendants, give a rare glimpse into the life and identity of a Métis woman on the western plains during the late 1800s and early 1900s.

Dr. MacKinnon, who began her studies at Red Deer College, received her PhD. from the University of Calgary with a specialization in post-Confederation Western Canadian history.

Her research focuses on a wide variety of historical subjects, including western Canadian, aboriginal and British history.

This concludes the Curious Thursday

program series that ran in conjunction with the fur trade exhibition.

‘For Profit and Ambition: The Canadian Fur Trade (1779 – 1821)’ traces the 40-year span of the North West Company, from its formation in 1779 to the amalgamation with the Hudson’s Bay Company in 1821.

Visitors have been able to discover Canada’s ‘wild west’ through period maps, documents and objects from the late 1700s.

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ENTERTAINMENT Ron James heading back to Red Deer

BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express Red Deer fans can’t get enough of Canada’s busiest funny guy Ron James, who is set to perform at the Memorial Centre Dec. 1314.

Coming off shooting the fourth season of his own television series, James hits the road again doing what he loves best - performing live.

With a new show of cutting edge material, covering everything from ‘mind-crippling Bell Customer Service conversations’ to mid-life meltdowns, politics, family, love, death and the rate of change, James tips the ‘apple cart’ of the country’s sacred cows with a marathon of non-stop laughs.

“Stand-up comedy is meant to be seen live,” said James. “It’s religion for the funny bone. Comedy fans are in a room of 1,000 people or more from all walks of life, and for a couple of hours everyone’s laughing at the same thing despite their differences. Plus, there are no commercials!

“I’m just trying to make sense of the chaos we’re all walking through.”

James is always crafting new material – both for live shows and the TV series. Some fits better for the road than the tube, and vice versa. Whatever the case, presenting it in a live setting injects it with an entirely different feel.

“It takes on a whole new dimension and life when I put it on stage,” he said. “I’m developing material 24/7 – you have to.

You have to write more than you will need. Some stuff works, and some stuff doesn’t. You’re working all the time, and you can’t let the muscle atrophy.”

For every 12 minutes of material that makes it onto TV, about 22 pages has been written. “You write double for what you use,” he said.

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sion is because I put in all those years on the road building up a repertoire of work, building my craft the old-fashioned way.”

He also works hard at keeping the TV series as fresh and immediate as possible.

“That’s why I put a studio audience in there; I want it to be as close to a club act as possible.

Television is ‘slipper food’. People come home from work, they put their slippers on and they’re going to watch a certain kind of show.”

“I’M JUST TRYING TO MAKE SENSE OF THE CHAOS WE’RE ALL WALKING THROUGH.” RON JAMES Conversely, the live shows are 100 minutes of non-stop verbal and physical action. “It becomes an athletic event. It’s communal; it’s visceral. I try to recreate it, as much as I can, with my television show.”

James was born in the coalmining town of Glace Bay, Cape Breton and raised in Halifax.

After graduating from Acadia University in 1979, he settled in Toronto and studied improvisational comedy at Second City.

He later appeared in everything from Home Hardware commercials to corporate training films.

Tinseltown beckoned in the early 1990s, so he headed to Los Angeles at the invitation of Ron Howard’s company Imagine TV. James was to join the series My Talk Show, but it was cancelled.

He headed back to Toronto where he penned and performed his first one-man show about his time in LA called Up and Down in Shakey Town.

In the late 1990s, he was a regular on Made in Canada, wrote for This Hour Has 22 Minutes and was voted Comedian of the Year

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at the Canadian Comedy Awards in 2000. James has also enjoyed acclaim for his specials on CBC including The Road Between My Ears, Quest For The West, West Coast Wild and Back Home.

Meanwhile, The Ron James Show is also back for a fourth season and as James puts it, “If you want to show this country in all its glory, you definitely need four seasons.”

Viewers can look forward to more of that uniquely Canadian, poetically-charged standup comedy James is famous for.

He said the plan is also to build on last year’s successful ‘Ode to the Road’ segments, in which he takes a crew to many of the towns he has played in over the years.

This year’s sketches also feature guest appearances from Patrick McKenna, Jonas Chernick, Colin Mochrie, Geri Hall, Sean Cullen, Deb McGrath, Raoul Bhaneja, Sandy Jobin-Bevans among others. The Ron James Show debuts with a one-hour New Year’s Eve special. Regular episodes of the series then move to Monday nights.

“I’m a product of my mother’s and father’s senses of humour,” added James, reflecting on where his gift to entertain springs from.

“I’m a product of my kitchen and my region as much as I’m a product of the 32 years I’ve spent learning my craft in Toronto and subsequently taking it on the road. There’s a lot of influences that come into play.

“I also don’t consciously write a piece and think people are going to like this. I write something trusting that my point of view and my experience are going to find a place in the hearts and minds of my audience. And as you do this, you learn to trust your instincts.

They’ve never let me down.”

Meanwhile, for tickets to his City show, call the Black Knight Ticket Centre at 403-755-6626 or visit www.bkticketcentre.ca.

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Natalie MacMaster includes City on spring tour Canadian fiddling sensation Natalie MacMaster will be heading to Red Deer as part of a spring tour. She performs at the Memorial Centre on April 12.

The tour will feature her traditional Cape Breton fiddling style, classic foot-stomping jigs as well as new favourites from her latest CD Cape Breton Girl.

MacMaster, a true Canadian icon and ambassador for the Cape Breton way of life, was recognized for her achievements with the Order of Canada in 2006, the country’s highest civilian award.

Cape Breton Girl marks her 11th record – described as a ‘straight-ahead, traditional’ project.

Mission accomplished, as this invigorating collection of jigs, reels and strathspeys is not only a joy to behold, but with titles like Alex MacMaster’s Jig, My Brother Kevin and Stoney Lake Reels it embraces the values she holds dear: family, tradition, home and faith.

“Those are the things most important to me,” says MacMaster, who is married to fellow fiddler Donnell Leahy and is a mother of four. “I work through my music, to

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strike a proper balance between life and work wherever possible.”

MacMaster has also established herself as an electrifying performer all over the world, thrilling Carnegie Hall audiences and Massey Hall crowds; captivated radio audiences with multiple appearances on the CBC, Can-

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ada A.M. and Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home Companion, and warmed TV viewers with spots on Christmas specials like Rita MacNeil’s Christmas and Holiday Festival On Ice. But it’s her majesty with the bow and her intricate technique in making the fiddle sing and champion-

While there are some things to admire in Killing Them Softly you can’t help but feel you’ve seen this story before.

Scoot McNairy and Ben Mendelsohn play two notso-bright hoods that knock over a mob-protected poker hidaway and take it for several thousand dollars. But

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And she’s not simply sticking to her roots.

“I GUESS CULTURE AND TRADITION NEVER GO OUT OF STYLE.” NATALIE MACMASTER “I love music, and I don’t just love Cape Breton fiddling, although it’s my favourite: I love pop, rock, country, classical, jazz, bluegrass, Latin, and so on. I grew up listening to Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Def Leppard, AC/DC, Anne Murray -- if I hear something I really like, like Bonnie Raitt’s Good Man, Good Woman, I want to be a part of it.

“That love spawned a few

tunes like Catharsis, which I recorded on No Boundaries – my first rock piece – and Flamenco Fling on In My Hands. I heard flamenco guitar playing and I thought it was awesome, and thought I could put a fiddle tune over flamenco rhythms.

“Being from Cape Breton has never made me feel restricted to playing only that tradition,” MacMaster said.

“I’ve always felt I can be a part of any type of music.

But certainly, no matter how it comes out, it always has the Cape Breton groove.”

Tickets for the Red Deer show are available at www. bkticketcentre.ca, by phone at 403-755-6626 or 1-800-6618793, or by dropping by the Black Knight Inn Ticket Centre.

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ing the Cape Breton tradition that floors her admirers for over 100 shows per year.

“I guess culture and tradition never go out of style,” MacMaster explains. “For my crowds, they’ve been there for so many years – they just keep building and hanging on. I think they’ve watched me grow from a youthful new musician into a mature and confident performer.

I also think they receive whatever it is that I give, not through me trying, but only through the nature of music itself. I always get the sense from them that they deeply understand the unspoken essence of what I do. That’s probably a combination of the Cape Breton tradition and personality.”

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CRYDERMAN Killing Them Softly Alliance/Weinstein Rating: 14A 97 minutes you know they’re not going to get away with it, especially after an unhappy mobster boss played by James Gandolfino calls in a ruthless and efficient hit man played

by Brad Pitt (who also coproduced the show) to track them down. Ray Liotta, who runs the poker games, and Richard Jenkins as a mob lawyer, fill out the cast.

All this takes place in 2008 during the presidential election (although Obama seems to be the only person running) to make a dubious comparison between politics and crime, and even

the criminals seem to have fallen on hard times. It also is suppose to take place in New Orleans, but there are no recognizable views of the city; only damaged houses left over from Hurricane Katrina in a couldbe-anywhere nameless urban and commercial sprawl where it seems to rain a lot.

Pitt is the best thing in the movie but none of the characters are very likable and they spend a lot of time talking, and talking even more. Violence tends to explode suddenly and a bloody, vicious attack on Liotta is especially unpleasant to watch. But if you like your mob movies gory, violent and sometimes boring, this is the one for you.

Rating: two deer out of five

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Alf Cryderman is a Red Deer freelance writer and old movie buff.

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TESTING TOYS – From left, Brinley Cotter, 5 and Mercedes Mullin, 5, play with a GoGo My Walking Pup, one of Walmart’s top 20 toys of the season, after doing a tour of the local store.

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Reading into ‘healthy’ ingredients on labels As a new parent, I am amazed at the world around us, and the way we have changed food for the worse. Last week I was offered a snack for my son at a restaurant -- a package of Mott’s All Natural Fruit Snacks. Some may think it’s rude but I am more interested in my son’s health than I am in being perceived as polite so I read the label in front of the waitress.

‘Fruit and vegetable juice from concentrate (apple, grape, carrot, sweet potato), corn syrup, sugar, modified food starch (corn), gelatin, citric acid, natural flavour, acerola extract (Vitamin C), sodium citrate, white mineral oil, carnauba wax.’

“No thanks,” I said. I pointed

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McDERMOTT out the very high amounts of sugar as well as the mineral oil and carnauba wax (which I use to polish my car in the summer).

We should never eat such garbage. Yet the package label claims that this stuff is ‘healthy’ -- not in my opinion and it is why I always read food labels. Always.

Another doozy is giving children Cheerios. This one is so common and so widely accepted that I was actually going to buy some

without checking and stopped to read the label anyway. I was shocked. Cheerios are anything but healthy in my opinion.

Whole grain oats, cornstarch, sugar and/or golden sugar, salt, trisodium phosphate, calcium carbonate, monoglycerides, tocopherols, wheat starch, annatto, vitamins and minerals: niacinamide, calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folate, iron.

Whole grain oats is ok, but at 2g of fibre per serving, clearly these are highly processed whole grain oats with all of the good stuff removed. Then we see cornstarch and sugar as ingredients number two and three?

That is not healthy at all but

the next ingredient is trisodium phosphate. Go to your local hardware store and ask for TSP. You will find it in the paint aisle because it is a caustic cleaner used to remove grease, stains and dirt off walls before you paint them.

It can burn your skin if exposed too long and has warning labels on the container. It is amazing at cleaning old walls and instantly dissolving grime, so why is this in Cheerios? It regulates acidity and helps as a thickening agent for making the ‘O’ shapes.

Since there are healthy versions of breakfast ‘O’ cereals, proving that it is possible, I am going to stick with ‘no’.

Back to the label there are

some cheap vitamins included next like calcium carbonate -- the worst and lowest quality calcium there is. It is cheap, not well absorbed by the body and requires extra stomach acid to digest.

We see fatty acid and more vitamins as well as the food colouring agent -- annatto. Annatto is also used medicinally as a bowel cleanser, among other things.

In both of these examples the label, the box and all the marketing tell you how healthy these products are but all you have to do is read the label to realize that these are examples of a ‘healthy’ myth.

Scott McDermott is a personal trainer and owner of Best Body Fitness in Sylvan Lake.

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Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Hell will freeze over before I stop eating steak “Are you sure you want your steak blue?” waiters often ask.

I’ve learned the word “blue” is the best way of ensuring a rare steak. But lately I’ve noticed I’m the only one eating meat.

Friends are ordering either chicken or a vegetarian diet. They claim this is the way to better health.

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JONES But I’m a cocktail-before-dinner guy, and hell will freeze over before I give up steak. Now, I’ve found an ally in Professor Duo Li, professor of nutrition at Zhejiang University, Hangahou, China.

Li reports in The Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry, that my veggie friends may be lacking in iron, zinc, Vitamin B-12 and essential Omega-3 fatty acids. These nutrients are needed for cardiovascular health.

So how does the lack of these nutrients affect cardiovascular health? Platelets, tiny particles in the blood, help clotting.

Vegetables show an increased number of platelets resulting in greater chance they’ll stick together, causing a fatal blood clot in coronary arteries.

Vegetables also produce an increased amount of homocysteine in the blood.

This has been associated with increased risk of heart disease. And Li’s study shows

the vegetarian diet results in a decreased amount of high density lipoprotein (the good cholesterol) also a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

I have to admit some authorities disagree with Dr Li. This is to be expected as there are no 100% solutions. But I believe Aristotle to be right when he preached moderation in all things (I’m sure he would have included a cocktail before dinner).

So I believe a moderate amount of steak makes more sense than a totally veggie diet. After all, humans have been enjoying meat since the caveman discovered it could keep him and his mate alive.

I also eat meat because I’ve never enjoyed spinach. I’d have to eat three cups of spinach to obtain the same amount of iron contained in a six ounce sirloin steak.

Meat is also rich in ‘heme’ iron, the type more easily absorbed than non-heme iron.

So it’s a no-brainer for me.

Today iron is a nutrient often lacking in North American diets. Young children, teenagers, pregnant women, nursing mothers and athletes are at particular risk. The recommended allowance for iron is 18 milligrams (mgs) a day, yet the typical diet contains only six mgs.

Meat is a complete protein containing all the essential amino acids required for maintaining body tissues. Our bodies do not manufacture amino acids to keep the immune system functioning. In addition, meat contains Vitamins B-6, B-12, five of the B-complex vitamins, niacin, phosphorus and zinc. Many people do not consume sufficient zinc required for growth, night

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If you’re concerned about calories, a six ounce tenderloin steak trimmed of fat has six grams of fat, and provides only 366 calories. Compare this to a roasted chicken, skin included that has 23 grams of fat.

What about the cholesterol in steaks, since so many people suffer from ‘cholesterolphobia?’ Some people claim this is why they eat only chicken and fish. But a six ounce steak only contains 146 mg of cholesterol.

So why do I order a blue steak? By doing so I face a small risk of toxoplasmosis, a parasitic disease. I’ll take my chance on this one as 40% of North Americans have had this disease at one

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SPORTS Rodeo event raises funds for local causes

BY JIM CLAGGETT Red Deer Express

it costs a lot of money to build but when you’re done that it still has the running cost of $1.2 million a year,” said Glencross.

Hockey Alberta’s share was $60,000 and Scott Robinson, executive director of the Hockey Alberta Foundation says the money was very much appreciated and will be appropriately used in the Every Kid Every Community program which provides more access to the game for kids in the region.

“The funds are in the right place.

They’re going towards getting more kids involved in the game in Central Alberta and there’s lots of kids out there that don’t get the chance to play the game,” he said.

Glencross also tipped his hat towards the main sponsor of the event, PennWest Exploration.

“They’ve been involved in my charity golf tournament in Calgary before and they mentioned anytime I wanted to start another charity event let them know and they jumped on board.”

Support for the event came from all across Alberta in general and more specifically from around the Red Deer region.

“That’s kind of the area where we want to take care of the people that kind of helped us to make this such a successful event,” he said. “We want to really give back and thank those people for doing that.”

Both beneficiaries were ecstatic to receive the financial help and there is a small connection between the two with kids being the common denominator and making their worlds a little bit brighter.

“I think our goal is to make sure the game is a great experience for all kids,” said Robinson.

“Youth hockey is something he (Glencross ) personally supports so it seems like a sort of unlikely marriage but it works,” said Mathieson.

A rodeo event, to raise money for hockey and a home dedicated to the families of sick children. Only in Alberta you say!

That’s exactly what happened back in August as the inaugural Curtis Glencross Invitational Charity Roughstock event took place in Innisfail.

“The Ronald McDonald House Foundation and Hockey Alberta are something that both hit home for us,” said Glencross.

The Calgary Flame forward grew up in the Provost area and played some minor hockey in Red Deer as he made his way to the NHL. Glencross is the father of two young daughters, one who spent some time in the neonatal intensive care unit of a Calgary hospital when she was born and so the connection with Ronald McDonald House is strong for the family.

In fact, he and his wife Tanya still make the effort to go to the home in Calgary to carve pumpkins around Halloween and take part in other special events.

“Everyone’s either known a family or is related to someone that’s been touched by the house or has had assistance from the house,” he said.

This was the first rodeo event for Glencross as a fundraiser and he was hoping it might haul in about $100,000 but instead he walked into the Red Deer Ronald McDonald House and presented a cheque for $196,000 shared by the House and Hockey Alberta.

“The night before the event was the poker tournament and when we saw how successful that was as the lead in event we were already blown away,” said Larry Mathieson with Ronald McDonald House.

“This house is a special place and

REACHING – Red Deer College Queen Kaitlin Bracko attempts to score as Kings University Eagle Tamara $ Tanis Reid/Red243 Deer Express Deunk tries to block her at a recent game at RDC. The Queens lost 73-56.

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Rebels take on youngsters in hockey showdown

BY JIM CLAGGETT Red Deer Express The Red Deer Rebels have been on a hot streak of late and this past week they put that streak on the line against a very tough opponent - the student body at Ecole Mountview in Red Deer.

“It’s awesome. It’s just a great day for everyone,” said Rebels defenceman Mathew Dumba. “You get to come out here and play against these kids and kind of make their day.”

It’s been a traditional event where a select few of the Rebels don their game jerseys and trade in their regular sticks for the standard floor hockey variety which of course needs to be accordingly adjusted.

“Lift it up and give the plastic blade a little curve and it’s good to go,” said Devan Fafard. “Standard floor hockey, you’ve got to get a little bend in there.”

The day started in the school with an autograph session with the kids bringing in their jerseys, t-shirts, hats, sticks and pretty much anything else which could be signed.

Then it was down to business as the teams squared off in the school gym for a lunch hour battle of the blades which provides the players with a break from their Western Hockey League routine and the students get away from their desks for some exercise.

“Yeah it is. Kind of a nice little afternoon thing we can do before practice and we don’t always get to do this,” said Dumba.

“It does break things up,” agreed Fafard.

“It’s nice to get out and do something different for sure.”

Now with dozens of students hitting the floor to face off against their heroes there might be the odd one who isn’t a Rebels supporter so the players need to have a strategy in order to handle that situation .

“You’ve got to do your best to convince them to cheer otherwise,” said Fafard.

Dumba was a little more direct in his solution to any anti-Rebel sentiment.

“We’re going to have to battle, get greasy.”

Anyone who has witnessed this event up close could easily describe it as being along the same line as herding cats but the players embrace the opportunity to give back to the community in this way and

put a smile on the faces of several kids at the same time, possibly creating some new fans. There is also a chance for some low scoring defensive types to feel the rush of putting one past a goalie, even if that goalie is only nine or 10 years old.

“Big chance to contribute offensively out there,” said Fafard. sports@reddeerexpress.com

KEEP AWAY - From left, Red Deer Rebels Brooks Maxwell and Turner Elson worked together to keep the puck away from the Medicine Hat Tigers in a recent game in Red Deer. The Rebels won with a score of 6-5.

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The ruling bodies of golf have decided the use of the long putter is something which tarnishes the integrity and purity of the game of golf.

They say this happens by allowing a person to anchor a club against their chest or their six pack (or keg for most) and then make a stroke.

While I agree with the principal of the decision I feel this is not as simple as is it a stroke or not.

There are also more red flags attached to this one than you might find around

Red Square.

Topping the list is the fact this decision comes after the putter has been around longer than Rory McIlroy has been alive so what in the name of Old Tom Morris took so long for these protectors of the game to come to this conclusion?

(Oh, by the way, the new rule doesn’t even come into effect until 2016 as well.)

The ruling apparently has nothing to do with the perceived advantage a golfer might get by using the anchored putter but of course there are differing views on this.

The top 20 putters on the PGA Tour this year used a regular-sized putter so score one for them but three of the major champions this year did use the broomhandle so you decide.

The ruling bodies are enamoured with a new word when it comes to the rule – ‘bifurcation’ which means splitting a body into two parts.

The suggestion was to apply the rule to the professionals but leave the amateurs with the option to use

the putter.

But the suits declined.

I would suggest the high handicapper who finds more enjoyment in the game by sinking a few long putts is more of a benefit to local courses than having a person quit the game because of a piece of equipment.

There are many people out there who use the long putter because of a lower back issue and now with this rule you might see them pack it in as opposed to going back to a putter which causes more pain than gain.

I would think that having people stay with the game and maybe some new people picking it up would be the ultimate goal but it seems on the surface that this might send a few more people to the sidelines instead.

It appears the boys have left a back door by which to escape this dilemma by setting out a 90-day feedback window so there is the slim chance the rule does not get installed but I wouldn’t bet on it.

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HOMES & LIVING

ELEGANCE - This stunning living room in a Falcon Homes show home in Red Deer is a great place to entertain by a cozy fire.

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It takes a village to make a house your home There is an old saying - it takes a village to raise a child - which makes sense if you take your chil-

Kim

LEWIS dren’s entire life into perspective.

From grandparents to coaches to teachers and all the people in between, you truly rely on many different mentors and various skills to help you along as a parent. Our path in life is no different and even experts rely on the

wisdom and advice of other experts to help us make decisions.

As a designer, I have a great deal of experience in home renovations. I constantly search online looking at homes and I can usually spot a property with potential, even if it is ugly.

There is no need to be politically correct here, some homes are just ugly! Worn out, neglected and in need of renovation – oddly this excites me when I see this in a home and I can absolutely visualize the end result. This process terrifies a lot of customers and often they pass by these perfectly wonderful homes for a few cosmetic touches.

I realize that many of you aren’t renovators; this is where the ‘village’ comes in, that team of experts who can assist you with your project and can make dreams a reality. I recently did a paint consult where the lady said “If I had hired you in the first place, I wouldn’t have wasted those four gallons of paint that were the wrong colour.”

Depend on those who have gone before you and who can give you experienced advice before you invest a single cent.

Your designer – me, I hope!

Take me with you to view a house you are considering buying. Send me the MLS # to look at the prop-

erty and I will be happy to fill your head with possibilities and costs of having work done.

My team and I are able to give you all the costs associated with any renovation project that you may be considering buying. My installation team and my renovation guys all work with me to help you realize the home of your dreams.

Your realtor – this is the guy or gal who lets you in the house and also the person who takes care of all the headachy paperwork that goes hand in hand with buying a house. They are also experts on market evaluation and renovation costs and can steer you away

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Your mortgage – this team is so necessary to help you through the paperwork and legal jargon involved in buying a home. Your mortgage broker can often include extra cash for the upgrades you need for the house. If you have some extra cash for upgrades going in, that ugly house may not be so intimidating.

So there is your village, tuck these professionals away in your pocket and have them in your arsenal the next time you look at purchasing a home.

Kim Lewis is an interior designer in Red Deer with Carpet Colour Centre.

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Busy housing market for December?

December can go either way, it can either be slammed busy as people rush to get into their new homes before Christmas or it can be downright slow and we bring out the putting greens like in December 2008.

I realize it’s only the fifth day of the month, and it’s hard to tell of the month’s pulse ahead, but I gather it’s going to be a year whereas people rush into a new home and then after the middle of the month it dies right off as people get into ‘holiday mode’.

Albertans are some of the heartiest of shoppers in the country, and I don’t imagine this year is going to be any different. There’s been a lot of positivity with my core group of realtors and new home builders, meaning they’ve been busy. However, on the flip side, there’s still many out there that aren’t as positive about the economic reality. I’ve noticed somewhat of a trend though, those that are complaining are comparing these years to those of some of the best economic years ever, 2005-2007.

Jean-Guy

TURCOTTE The reality is I think it’s going to be a very long time if we ever hit those global economic numbers again, and fair enough, if we do, we need to realize that a falling of sorts comes shortly after. What we actually require is simple, global economic stability.

With stability comes more certainty, with more certainty comes more confidence, and more confidence means the masses are more positive and feel that their futures are also stable.

The past few years are like none that the few living generations have ever seen, but history has seen many times like it. There have been many recessions, depressions, bank failures, and global catastrophes

that have crippled many parts of the world, and we as a species have come through them all.

In Alberta, we’ve been fortunate, some will argue that, but mostly economically speaking we’ve got a lot of natural resources that the economic engines of the world want, which has propped up our housing values. Some cities and towns have extremely high values, like Calgary, Fort McMurray and Bonnyville and others average home values that are more stable, such as ours in Central Alberta. We haven’t seen the high fluctuations that those towns and cities have been experiencing, and that’s a great thing.

We want to see the stability with nominal growth in the 3-6% range, as opposed to large gains in the 8-15% mark. It’ll make our market more attractive and we’ll be able to sustain the growth, as 8-15% will typically not.

It’s the drilling season in Alberta, and the natural resource crews are busy, and what I hear is, once

Central Alberta

January hits with oil companies’ new budgets, look out! I’ve been very fortunate with my chosen career, I’ve been able to grow and sustain the growth

with my clientele during the uncertain times, while many in my industry have come and gone, I never take it for granted…and I sure hope we never have

to bring that putting green out again.

Jean-Guy Turcotte is an Accredited Mortgage Professional with Dominion Lending Centres-Regional Mortgage Group.

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Modern conveniences allow us to flip a switch for light, insert a plug for electricity, turn a tap on for fresh water — and we always assume that the household thermostat will keep us cozy and warm when the winter winds howl outside.

None of these essentials are a guarantee however, especially home heating which always calls for a degree of homeowner responsibility.

In contrast though, a recent survey found that only 25% of Canadian homeowners listed booking a furnace maintenance appointment as a priority. Everyone else must either be keeping their fingers crossed, or doing it themselves.

“To lengthen the life of your furnace, improve its reliability and reduce your energy bills, there are some simple maintenance tips that will make a big difference,” says Dave Walton, the director of home ideas at Direct Energy. “Dependability starts with cleaning or replacing the furnace filter every three months.

In addition, be sure to knock down the household temperature at least two degrees overnight—and also during the day when nobody is home. This can actually

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View The Clues has changed!

We have decided to change up our contest. Rather than looking in the classifieds we want you to focus on the many local business advertisements in the paper.

Below you will find five phone numbers listed. What you have to do is match the phone number to the business.

We still offer the prize of a restaurant gift certificate from one of the City’s many great restaurants. You still enter the contest the same way, by filling out the contest form and dropping off at the Express office prior to entry deadline listed.

403-347-2202 403-340-1690 403-343-6060 403-343-6511 403-346-3939

______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________

Enter in person at the Red Deer Express #121, 5301 - 43 St.

403.309.0905 #1, 4810 Gaetz Ave. Red Deer (downtown)

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HOW TO PLAY: Fill-in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once.

Each 3x3 box is outlined with a darker line. You already have a few numbers to get you started. Remember: You must not repeat the numbers 1 through 9 in the same line, column or 3x3 box.

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