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Local couple’s house filled with Christmas cheer Cliff and Gayle Benedictson’s Lacombe home a sparkling holiday marvel

BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express

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alking into the home of Cliff and Gayle Benedictson one might think they made a stop at the North Pole as the entire house is decorated top to bottom with Christmas cheer.

Gayle said she easily spends 80 hours a year decorating their home for the holidays and the decorating is complete by the first weekend in December.

Each room is a different theme whether it be elves, moose and deer, angels, snowmen, nutcrackers, nativity scenes, carolers and of course Santa.

Garland hangs from the railings, Christmas pictures adorn the walls, figurines are proudly displayed and even each light switch cover is carefully wrapped in seasonal paper – in the particular room’s theme, of course.

The couple has lived in Lacombe for more than 12 years and Gayle said she’s been elaborately decorating her home since about 1984.

“It gives me a feeling of joy that I can bring joy to other people’s lives. To see the look on people’s faces when they walk in the door is exciting. And even people who have been here before, it’s like it’s the first time they’ve come in.”

Although Gayle has a house full of Christmas décor, she still continues to collect new pieces for her displays.

“I’m very picky about what I buy now because I have so much and I do look very carefully about what I buy,” she said. “I did get rid of some items for the first time this year though.”

Cliff and Gayle purchase new items to add to their Christmas décor mainly when they travel. “I have nativity scenes from

around the world, I have a Santa from China and from Germany.”

Cliff finds a tree every year and cuts it down and also is in charge of setting up the decorations in the yard. “I like a floor to ceiling tree so it has to be 12 feet tall,” said Gayle.

Gayle and Cliff’s family, neighbours, friends and friends of friends come through to see the house each year. “We usually have between 95 and 105 people sign the guest book each season. I would say we had more visits than that because each person only signs the guest book once and some come for multiple visits.”

She added one of her favourite things is seeing everyone’s reactions as they come into her home.

“The biggest reaction we’ve had from anybody was a 13-year-old boy. He was just enthralled and it was like he wanted to go and look at every single item. After two hours his mother was ready to go and he didn’t want to leave,” said Gayle.

Each year, the house is decorated until after Jan. 7th when Gayle also does her spring-cleaning at the same time she is putting Christmas décor away.

“It takes me longer to put it all away than it does to put it out because I clean the house as I’m doing it,” said Gayle. “Basically the whole month of January no one is invited in the door because it’s a mess.”

Ultimately, Christmas is Gayle’s favourite time of year and she enjoys sharing her love for the season with others.

“I have always loved it. I love the fact that it brings people together. I have a plaque that says if we lived Christmas every day there would be peace around the world and I really feel that way.” efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

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Record breaking year for Festival of Trees

BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express The 2012 Festival of Trees has proved to be the highest to date for funds raised in the event’s 19-year history.

This year’s event raised more than $1,225,000. The event also saw 23,100 guests walk through the doors. There were 2,675 volunteers, more than 1,500 volunteer entertainers and 540 donors who took part as well.

Last year, $1,020,000 was raised.

Last month, Alaine Martin, project officer for the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation, said she attributes the success of the event to changes that were made.

“The changes we made seemed to be very well received. The new configuration of Candy Cane lane was much better,” she said.

Another big change officials made to this year’s event was holding The Festival Lights the Night (formerly referred to The Biggest Tree Festival) on a Saturday instead of on a weeknight like it was done

in the past.

“Moving that event to the Saturday night was the best decision we made. More people were able to attend the event with it not happening on a workday. And with us offering the prize money for the Santa Claus Parade this year, we saw an increase in entries as well.”

For nearly two decades, the Festival of Trees has provided festive activities to the community in support of the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre. Since its beginnings, the Festival of Trees has raised more than $8.2 million to enhance health care at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre.

Proceeds raised from the 2012 Festival of Trees will go towards upgrading equipment and technology for Laboratory Services, Department of Histopathology.

This new technology and equipment will help increase the capacity to maintain acceptable timelines for laboratory testing for the growing needs at the Red Deer Regional Hospital.

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Making Christmas brighter for local seniors

BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express A City girl has been instrumental in drumming up tremendous support for the ‘Gifts for Grandparents’ campaign. It was several weeks back that seven-year-old Olivia Everitt-England was inspired to lend a hand to the annual campaign, organized by Family Services of Central Alberta and the Alberta Generations Project.

“I wanted to do this because I like to help the community,” says Olivia. “I thought it would be a nice idea to help the people that don’t always get to see their families.”

Olivia learned of the Gifts for Grandparents campaign and it struck a chord with her. “I thought it was a really good idea. I think all these gifts will make their Christmases really nice. It makes me feel really happy.”

Olivia, who is a member of the Brownies, wrote a letter explaining that this Christmas she couldn’t be with her own grandparents. She also wrote that there are lots of grandparents who could be facing Christmas on their own. “I think everyone should receive a gift,” she wrote, adding she was volunteering for Gifts for Grandparents, and would be collecting items for gift bags to be delivered prior to Christmas. “Thank you for helping me to spread joy to the world.”

That letter went to the folks in her neighbourhood, her teachers and with her parents to their workplaces, and word spread from there. “We were looking for a charity we could be involved with,” explains Olivia’s mom, Vicki Everitt-England. “She decided that this was the one she wanted to be a part of because she can’t be with her grandparents this year.

“She had written that letter, and was sad they (her grandparents) couldn’t be with her. But she then thought she would help some other grandparents that couldn’t be with their families.”

Olivia’s message touched a lot of hearts. “Her dad works at Hi-Way 9, and there’s a lady named Val there who kind of took it upon herself to pass it on to other depots around Alberta. So it kind of went a little bit viral from there,” she adds with a laugh. Boxes of donations from the offices were shipped to Red Deer, not to mention the outpouring from people here in the City and surrounding area.

“She’s very sensitive. She’s an old soul – has been forever,” says a very proud Vicki.

“Her teacher had read her a story about filling buckets.

After her first delivery, I asked her how she felt. She said ‘I feel like my bucket is overflowing. When you do kind things, it not only fills your bucket, but those of the people around you. When you do negative things, it empties your

bucket as well as everyone else’s’.

“She sees the world in a different way.”

For many, the Christmas season includes lots of opportunities to reconnect with old friends as well. But for some, including some local seniors, it’s a relatively ‘solitary’ time of year. That’s something Family Services of Central Alberta and the Alberta Generations Project has been working to change through the Gifts for Grandparents program – now in its fifth year.

Dawna Morey, coordinator of the Alberta Generations Project, said that via a number of Family Services initiatives, it became clear many seniors live in isolation. A number of local organizations, including the Piper Creek Foundation, Family Services of Central Alberta and the Golden Circle helped to identify seniors in the community who would benefit from the program. Last year, 275 bags packed with all kinds of items were delivered to local se-

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The goal this year was to fill 350 bags, said Morey. So far, organizers have been able to fill well over 400. They contain everything from slippers, women’s socks, pajamas and toiletry items for men and women to prepackaged cookies, diabetic candy, gift cards and coffee shops. Businesses, schools, organizations and individuals have really come onboard to help as well.

“The community has embraced it,” she said, noting other communities have been organizing similar initiatives.

As for Olivia’s contribution, Morey said it’s inspirational to see a youngster be so dedicated to helping an older generation. “We talk about the inter-generational connection and the value of sharing love across our communities. I think it’s phenomenal,” she said. “She’s just such a sweet little angel.” editor@reddeerexpress.com

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Red Deer area employers expect a favourable hiring climate for the first quarter of 2013, according to the latest Manpower Employment Outlook Survey.

“Survey data reveals that 10 per cent of employers plan to hire for the upcoming quarter (January to March), while five per cent anticipate cutbacks,” said Randy Upright, CEO of Manpower’s Alberta Region.

Another 79% of employers plan to maintain their current staffing levels while 6% of employers are unsure of their hiring intentions for the upcoming quarter.

“With seasonal varia-

tions removed from the data, Red Deer’s first quarter Net Employment Outlook of 11 per cent is a considerable decrease when compared to the previous quarterly Outlook of 23 per cent,” said Upright.

“However, the Employment Outlook remains unchanged compared to the same time last year indicating a positive hiring pace for the upcoming months.”

Byrne Luft, vice president of operations for Manpower Canada added, “Job seekers in all regions except Quebec are likely to benefit from a hopeful hiring climate from January through March, with em-

ployers in western Canada and the Maritimes reporting the most positive outlook.

“With regional outlooks experiencing slight increases compared to the previous quarter, job seekers should maintain confidence in the labour market as employers throughout Canada anticipate the hiring pace will remain steady through the winter.

“Most of the new jobs created in Canada this year have been full-time positions. This continuation of the trend toward full-time employment is an encouraging sign.”

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OPINION Merry Christmas Christmastime -- ‘the most wonderful time of year’ has again swept us up in all its glittery excitement. There are lots of fun events to check out.

And of course there’s the shopping.

Folks whip out credit cards trying to find that elusive, perfect gift for the loved one or friend who has pretty much everything.

In spite of the commercial craziness, many of us swear the next Yuletide will be different. People chat about simplifying things, slowing down, and of finding time to reflect on the joys and blessings of life – family, friends, good health and the country we call home.

But for many, Christmas represents nothing but stress and worry.

Christmas really is the one time of year that seems to magnify the inequalities of society. The marginalized and those struggling to make ends meet appear more alone and worse off.

It’s no surprise then that those who have their attention focused primarily on others are the people who have insight into the meaning and joys of Christmas. And speaking of the meanings of Christmas, the birth of Christ continues to inspire everything from lively theological discourse to vibrant personal faith and the desire to serve.

Observing the rich season of advent as Christmas approaches has a calming effect, drawing people back to the heart of the season.

Even Charlie Brown is revitalized

by the story in the classic A Charlie Brown Christmas. The special first aired in 1965 and has remained a televised holiday staple ever since.

Touching on the over-commercialization of Christmas, the program gently reminds viewers of the true meaning of Christmas.

It all begins with Charlie Brown confiding in his friend Linus how he feels depressed in spite of the growing seasonal excitement. Hoping to generate some enthusiasm in himself, he gets involved in directing a school play about the Nativity.

Turns out, he has to deal with a bunch of uncooperative kids who are more interested in music and dancing. Nonetheless, Charlie Brown is determined to let the traditional side of the story shine through.

But he begins to wonder if he really knows what Christmas is about.

Linus says he can tell him, and walks to centre stage to make his point. He quotes the second chapter of the Gospel of Luke, verses 8 through 14.

It has a profound effect on the gang.

Everyone mellows out and grows more thoughtful as the story proceeds, ending with the gang singing Hark the Herald Angels Sing. They all then joyfully wish Charlie Brown a Merry Christmas. And all is well.

So take some time to consider that very first Christmas, and to lend a helping hand to many who are hurting this holiday season. And have a truly blessed and Merry Christmas.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year Holiday parties are in full swing, Christmas baking has taken place, gifts have been bought, wrapped in pretty paper and topped with bows and are sitting under the tree waiting to be opened and now the gathering of family and friends begins.

This is truly my favourite time of year. I love all of the hustle and bustle. I love watching everyone get into the spirit of the holidays. I love entertaining and hosting get-togethers. I love those popular little red holiday coffee cups. I love searching for the perfect gifts for my loved ones. But most of all I love spending time with my family. There really is nothing better than that to me.

Erin

FAWCETT Each and every Christmas is special to me, but this year will be even more so because it will be my husband’s and my first “merried” Christmas. Of course this doesn’t really change anything or any traditions we have already started, but there is a different feel in the air – and a good one at that.

One of my favourite things about Christmas

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is seeing the excitement of our nieces and nephew during the holiday season.

We are lucky enough to be a proud aunt and uncle to three extraordinary munchkins. Since they came into our lives, Christmastime is so much fun. To see the magic of the season through their eyes is something that can’t be described. It really gives Christmas a deeper meaning for our families. Seeing their excitement also brings out the child in all of us as well and it’s so fun to discover new things about Christmas with them.

Just last week I was teaching my niece, who is nearly two years old, about what she will leave for Santa on Christmas Eve.

“Milk and cookies,” I told her. She repeated the words every time I said them with more and more excitement, not yet understanding the concept. But that is how it starts and every year her enthusiasm will grow as she understands and learns more. The years keep getting better and better.

During Christmastime I love walking around our neighbourhood and looking at lights and seeing our neighbours’ houses all decked out in festiveness.

My favourite decoration of all is seeing the Christmas tree in the front window of a home, glowing into the street. That to me is one of the pictures of Christmas and it makes a home look so warm and inviting.

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I also love listening to Christmas carols – old and new. I often crank up the radio at home when I’m baking or cleaning. It really gets me into the spirit of the season.

This year, my mom, my in-laws and I went to the production Home for Christmas at the Deer Park Alliance Church. It was filled with many of my favourite carols, a few new ones that I hadn’t heard and a meaningful message.

We have gone to the Singing Christmas Tree there for years and this year the church put on this play instead. I love that there is always a message in the production each year and that message is what the true meaning of Christmas is –

the birth of Jesus Christ.

Yes, it is easy to lose sight of that when you’re fighting for a parking spot at the mall, rushing around getting those last minute gifts, or indulging in a few too many treats – but the annual production at Deer Park Alliance Church is always a really good reminder of the true meaning for me as even I admit sometimes that I have stop and think about it in the midst of everything. Before we know it Christmas will have come and gone. It’s so important to cherish time with our family and friends and make new memories we can reflect back on in future years. After all, this is really what life is all about. efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

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Letters to the editor

Plebiscite for City ward system a good move, says reader would appease those that believe a ward system is inevitable but for the future.

To vote against a plebiscite (perceiving to keep the advantage incumbents have in future elections) would be an attack on the democratic principles that our elected politicians are elected to uphold. Would city councillors feel this plebiscite would be abatement on their power? Do they believe that the voters incapable of making an intelligent decision?

They just need to be reminded that the people in Red Deer need to feel represented and the current system does not appear to be working.

I must commend councillors Frank Wong, Buck Buchanan, and Chris Stephan for their plan to introduce a motion at the Jan. 21 City council meeting asking for a plebiscite on the electoral ward issue.

A plebiscite allows the public to be part of the decision-making process, and offers some distance to the sense of councilors having a conflict of interest and being selfserving.

The public may vote against a ward system, and they have every democratic right to do so, but it would be their decision. A successful vote would mean the ward system would still be years away, and that

Pipeline role for Alberta On the question of Enbridge’s Northern Gateway pipeline, many of us along the route through British Columbia frequently ask this question: why do Albertans themselves not want to refine the crude?

Northern Gateway would take the bitumen to the coast, from where it would be shipped to China and elsewhere to be refined. We do not understand why Alberta would not build a refinery, or several, to benefit from the jobs and expanded economy that would result. After refinement, the product could still be

piped to the coast or wherever, but in the meantime, Alberta and the rest of the country would have profited from the local refinement. Moreover, we would not have to re-import, at extra cost, what was shipped out to be refined.

We hope that Albertans are able to profit fully from the extraordinary wealth in the oil sands. As it is, to ship the bitumen out of the province and the country for refinement looks like a bad deal for Alberta and for Canada.

Dr. David Heinimann Terrace, B.C.

CitySpeak MAYOR MORRIS This week, Express reporter Erin Fawcett has asked Mayor Morris Flewwelling questions regarding a program called ‘Snow Angels’ that he would like to see in the City.

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What is the ‘Snow Angels’ program?

“Calgary does the Snow Angel program and the way they do it is they put a big sandwich board at the entrance of subdivisions and it says to be a snow angel and shovel your neighbours walk. It’s just a reminder that when you’re driving home, you still have your coat on and you’re going to do your own walks that you continue to do your neighbours,” said Flewwelling. “I think it’s a nice idea and it’s an example how we can help one another at no cost, and it just takes a little bit of time.

“We have the rule that says you have to clean your sidewalks after a snowfall within 48 hours and that is simply so there is a guideline for the City to enforce gross neglect. If you have three or four able-body kids and your sidewalks aren’t cleaned there is no excuse. But if you’re elderly or you’ve been doing poorly from a health standpoint, it’s a very uplifting experience to have your walks cleaned. I know that because when I was in the hospital there was a young fellow who came over and cleaned the walks and it was always nice. I knew I didn’t have to worry that Hazel was struggling with the walks.”

Flewwelling added with the influx of new people in the community there is always the danger that our community might fragment. “You get transferred here and you come with the family and how do you become a part of the community? There are a lot of opportunities but what I’m always concerned might be the case is that people live side by side in a neighbourhood and they don’t really relate,” said Flewwelling.

“Having a program like this might help break those barriers.”

How would a program like this be beneficial to the City?

“It’s one of those things that knits the community. It shows caring and a willingness to help and just extend yourself just a little extra bit,” said Flewwelling.

“It would provide an opportunity for neighbours to talk to one another and chat because chances are if you see if someone shoveling your walk you will stick your nose out and say ‘Thank you very much’ or sometimes bake them cinnamon buns or somehow reciprocate in whatever way you are able to do. It builds the cohesion in the neighbourhoods so that when there’s a break in or fire or an emergency, you feel reasonably comfortable knowing who’s next door otherwise they could live there, come and go and you wouldn’t know who they were.”

The upcoming election in October will be an example of the need for the ward system, and perhaps the school boards will take note.

There will be by my estimation eight people running for mayor, (no incumbent), 24 people running for City council, (five incumbents) and 14-16 people running for each of the different school boards. The incumbents will have a huge advantage because no one will be able to understand all the platforms of approximately 50 candidates and the incumbents will be the fall back votes.

Under the ward system you will have

eight choices for mayor but you would only have three to six candidates for City council and possibly the same for the school boards in your ward. Picking five out of 15 is much better than trying to pick 16 out of 50.

The plebiscite is an easy option for City council, they can allow the voters to participate in an electoral exercise and still keep their name-recognition advantage for one more election, and prepare for the ward system several years away. How can they say no?

Garfield Marks Red Deer

Fixing Canada’s Access to Medicines Regime Canada’s Access to Medicines Regime (CAMR) was a unanimous pledge by Parliament to help people dying in developing countries because they lack access to affordable medicines.

So far, it has delivered only one medicine to one country since Parliament created it more than eight years ago (in May 2004).

CAMR is clearly not working.

It needs to be reformed to address the unnecessary deficiencies and limitations that have rendered it cumbersome and user-unfriendly for both developing countries and the manufacturers of lower-cost, generic medicines — the two parties that need to make use of CAMR if patients are to get the medicines they need.

In the last Parliament, the House of Commons passed another bill (Bill C-393) that would have made key changes to CAMR to make it work; including enacting what has been called the ‘one license solution.’

The bill was passed by a large majority in early March 2011 with strong support from MPs belonging to all parties.

However, Bill C-393 did not proceed through all the necessary stages in the

Senate before Parliament was dissolved for a federal election a few days later; therefore, the bill died on the order paper and did not become law.

In the current Parliament, a new bill — Bill C-398 — was introduced in February 2012. This bill reintroduced the core reforms to CAMR that were already endorsed by the strong majority of MPs with the last bill. The large pharmaceutical companies have declared support. Bill C-398 gave Parliament a second chance to pass the changes needed to streamline CAMR. It was with great disappointment that we learned the on Nov. 28, Earl Dreeshen, our Member of Parliament for Red Deer, and 148 MPs voted against Bill C-398. This resulted in a seven-vote defeat of this important legislation.

I have asked Mr. Dreeshen to provide his reasons for taking this position, contrary to the opinion of many of Red Deer constituents who are actively working to reduce suffering by people in Africa and other developing areas of the world.

Sam Denhaan Red Deer

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Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Local agencies receive funding to help City’s homeless

BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express A number of agencies in Red Deer will benefit from funding announced by the

province to help move homeless in the City off the street and to build a better future.

As part of Alberta’s 10-year Plan to End Homelessness, local agencies in Red Deer will receive $3 million for outreach support

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Funding will go towards programs including the Shelter Triage, which will administer a housing assessment tool for homeless individuals. Funding will also support Housing First programs which provide a place to live and support services for homeless individuals with addictions, medical and psychiatric issues.

Programs that will benefit include the Red Deer Housing Team, New Beginning Aboriginal Housing, Harbour House, Winter Inn, the Buffalo Housing First Program and the Supported Recovery Housing Project.

The announcement made last week was one of seven announcements across the province.

“It doesn’t matter where you come from, you deserve to be treated with dignity and respect,” said Cal Dallas, minister of International and Intergovernmental Affairs and MLA for Red Deer South. “This is great news for Alberta’s homeless and for our community. By eliminating homelessness, we will build stronger communities.

“The Alberta government is focused on helping homeless Albertans here in Red Deer build a better future. We will continue to work with the community to make sure that local priorities are addressed and we achieve more success with our plan to end homelessness.”

Mayor Morris Flewwelling said the

funding is welcome.

“We are a very connected community.

We have a plan to lead the nation in fighting to end homelessness. We haven’t solved the problem yet but I think we have made it easier for many. We have made progress.”

In alignment with its 10-year Plan to End Homelessness, the Alberta government has committed approximately $60 million to community-based organizations in seven Alberta cities, an increase of $12.3 million or 26% over last year. Funding will help provide homeless individuals with permanent supportive housing programs and other services that address the underlying causes of homelessness.

“This government investment will maintain the momentum needed to achieve the goals set out in Red Deer’s ‘Five Year Plan Towards Ending Homelessness’,” said Scott Cameron, the City’s social planning manager. “We’ve already seen great success in housing this vulnerable population, thanks to the hard work of the community.”

Alberta’s 10-year Plan to End Homelessness completed its third year in March.

More than 6,000 formerly homeless people, including 1,255 families, now have a safe home with support to remain housed.

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School board approves new attendance boundaries

BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express New elementary attendance boundaries were recently approved by the Red Deer Public School Board.

The recommendation would see the divisionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newest school to be located in the Timberlands neighbourhood operate as a dual track program offering both English and French Immersion.

The English program would serve families from the communities of Clearview Extension, Clearview Ridge, College Park, Garden Heights, Timberlands and Timberstone as well as Vanier Woods and Vanier East.

Elementary students in the French Immersion program

who reside east of 30th Ave. would also attend the school in Timberlands.

In addition to this, students attending the Gateway Christian Alternative Program would be designated to River Glen School.

Students attending the Spanish Bilingual Program at G.H. Dawe School would be designated to the Pines School.

The recommendation from the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Accommodation Committee comes after strong input and involvement from the community, ofďŹ cials said.

Last spring, stakeholders were asked what factors were important in establishing school boundaries. That information was used to develop ďŹ ve potential scenarios that were shared with the community.

Through open houses and extensive online engagement, parents and communities shared their thoughts and priorities on the options available. These perspectives played a key role in shaping the recommendations that were unanimously approved by the Board of Trustees. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We put out ďŹ ve scenarios and we asked for the challenges and beneďŹ ts of each. We had over 2,000 people respond to us online regarding that,â&#x20AC;? said Piet Langstraat, superintendent of Red Deer Public Schools. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In reading all of the feedback there were a few themes.

These included that there was support for a dual track concept, neighbourhoods wanted to be kept together â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in Vanier Woods and Vanier East for instance, one part of the neighbourhood could have gone to one school and the

other portion of the neighbourhood could go to the other school. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Transportation and the time spent on busses was also a consideration and we looked at what would be least disruptive.â&#x20AC;?

The changes would take place in September 2014 with the opening of the school in Timberlands.

The school would have an initial capacity of 500 students with the potential to expand to 600 students. The school will also be home to a satellite branch of Red Deer Public Library. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A big concern of ours is that when we open the Timberlands School we will be full as the neighbourhoods continue to grow,â&#x20AC;? said Langstraat. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Current data shows that the district will grow by 1,800 students in the next ďŹ ve years.

So really, we are an elementary school behind.â&#x20AC;?

Meanwhile, the Accommodations Committee will continue its work on how to best implement the new boundaries.

This will include guiding principles on bussing, grandfathering provisions as well as plans for welcoming students and families making transitions to new schools.

Further details will be shared in the spring. The Committee will also look at middle and high school boundaries in the near future. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are thrilled and excited to have another school east of 30th Ave. It is something that is long overdue,â&#x20AC;? said Langstraat. efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

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The Lung Association, Alberta & NWT is asking Albertans to give what they can to help people breathe easier and live longer. The Christmas Seals Campaign is short of its goal of $615,000 with only a short time left until Christmas.

For more than 100 years, Canadians have been supporting the work of the Lung Association.

In the early days, Christmas Seal campaigns raised funds to combat tuberculosis. Today, the Christmas Seal Campaign helps fight new battles against lung cancer, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and many other lung health and clean air issues.

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NEW BOARD FOR DBA The Downtown Business Association has welcomed three new board members who were elected by ballot at the end of November.

These three people were selected out of a pool of six candidates which members of the BRZ voted on.

Newly elected are Lucas

Ford, owner/president of Classic Tattoo Co. Ltd.; Rolland Forsland, part-owner of DOSE Coffee and Sheena Johnson, part-owner of the Bra Lounge.

They will join Bill Graham, Bryan Balderson, Lorna Watkinson-Zimmer, Brian Olstad, Tom Lewis, Marilyn Mah, Brett Salomons and council representative Cindy Jefferies.

The 2013 board members will meet in January to select the executive and refine the budget strategy.

Next year they will also develop a new three year strategic plan to help identify where the Downtown Business Association needs to be in the future and what steps it will take to get there.

BREAST CANCER ONLINE SURVEY The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation – Prairies/ NWT Region is conducting a stakeholder feedback online survey designed to help prioritize the special interests of community members, and shape the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation – Prairies/NWT Region’s short and long-term breast health/ breast cancer education and

by Mark Weber awareness strategic plans.

The survey is now available at CancerSurvey.ca.

“This survey is part of a large, all-encompassing and cross-regional project developed to help guide our work in informing and supporting our breast cancer communities, while we continue to move toward our vision of a future without breast cancer,” said Tracy Sopkow, vice to president of cause related programs for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation – Prairies/NWT Region.

An estimated one in nine Canadian women will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point during their lifetime.

In reaching out to all stakeholders within the region and asking them to share their personal experiences with breast cancer, their own breast health knowledge and their understanding of the work the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation undertakes.

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POLICE BRIEFS FIRE BREAKS OUT AT HOTEL The investigation on a downtown fire continues.

Red Deer Emergency Services responded to a fire at a downtown hotel early Tuesday morning.

A fire broke out in a third floor suite and was extinguished.

When crews arrived on scene, all hotel patrons were relocated as a safety precaution. One person was injured and transported to Red Deer Regional Hospital.

Salvage operations are continuing, and the fire is under investigation.

RCMP INVESTIGATE VEHICLE COLLISION Police are investigating a vehicle/pedestrian collision that took place last week in downtown Red Deer.

On Dec. 13th at 12:10 p.m.

Red Deer City RCMP responded to a complaint that a pedestrian had been struck by a motor vehicle on Ross St. It is alleged that the pedestrian stepped out and kicked a van which was turning south onto 51 Ave. The actions of the pedestrian

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resulted in his foot being run over.

The van had the right of way at the time of the incident. The 33-year-old male pedestrian was taken to Red Deer Regional Hospital by ambulance with what is believed to be minor injuries.

Red Deer City RCMP would like to remind people that under the Traffic Safety Act Section 91 (2) states it is an offence for a pedestrian to proceed across a roadway into the path of a motor vehicle and Section 92 states it is an offence for a pedestrian to cross a roadway at a point other than a crosswalk and fail to yield to a motor vehicle.

Both offences could result in a violation ticket being issued for $57.

RCMP INVESTIGATES FIRE AT HIGH SCHOOL Police continue to search for the suspects who set fire to a garbage bin at a local high school.

On Dec. 11th Red Deer City RCMP and the Red Deer fire investigator responded to a call regarding a garbage receptacle fire at the Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School.

At 1 a.m. the bin that was filled with debris from the wood shop was set on fire.

The fire was significant and resulted in extensive heat damage to the exterior of the school.

Police say that video surveillance shows two males lighting the fire. These males remained at the scene for some time while the fire was burning.

RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the male suspects.

The first suspect is described as having medium length brown hair and was wearing jeans and a dark jacket with a hoody underneath.

The second suspect is described as wearing dark clothing and a white toque.

Anyone with information that can assist the police in their investigation is asked to contact Red Deer City RCMP at 403-343-5575.

Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or report it online at www. tipsubmit.com.

If the information leads to an arrest, tipsters are eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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fyi EVENTS You’ll have a chance to win a Great White Shark Adventure in San Francisco when you purchase a Medicine River Wildlife Centre 2013 calendar for $20.

To purchase your calendar/ raffle ticket and support the work of the Wildlife Hospital and Education Centre west of Innisfail contact 403-7283467 or visit www.mrwc.ca.

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.

The Alberta 55 plus Games are coming! The 2013 Alberta 55 plus Winter Games will be held in Calgary 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. For more details, 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.

Love to sing? Hearts of Harmony, a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, is an a cappella chorus for women of all ages who love to sing and harmonize. Rehearsals are Monday nights from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Davenport Church of Christ (68 Donlevy Ave.). Join us any Monday night, you will be welcomed. Experience the joyful sound of four-part harmony with a group of wonderful women. For more information, call Nancy at 403-357-8240, or our director, Sheryl @403-7424218 or check out our web site at www.heartsofharmony.ca.

Central Alberta Singles dances run Dec. 29 with Randy Hillman.

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Funds will support a mission trip to Mexico in February.

Dessert and coffee will also be available. The suggested donations amounts for wrapping the gifts is $3 to $7 depending on the size of the gift. For more information, call the church office at 403-342-7800.

The Red Deer Wildrose Harmonizers Barbershop Chorus invites all interested men to join them on Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. at the Church of Christ (68 Donlevy Ave.). The group has numerous sing-outs planned for the Christmas season and welcome men of all ages to sing with them. No experience is necessary. For more information contact David at 403-342-1318 or Marvin at 403-343-0223. Visit the web site at www.harmonizers.ca.

Centennial First Night runs Dec. 31 at Bower Ponds from 6 – 9 p.m. The event includes skating, music from the decades, interactive performers, free cake and hot drinks, musical fireworks - a remarkable Red Deer first. Free glow sticks and temporary tattoos for everyone.

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from 6 to 7 p.m., followed by a traditional Robbie Burns supper.

Turkey, mashed potatoes, turnip, peas & carrots, gravy and haggis.

There will be a cash bar available.

Special events include Highland Dancers, piping in the Haggis, the Red Deer Legion Pipe Band and more. Tickets are available from any Pipe Band member or the front desk of the Royal Canadian Legion, Red Deer for $30 per person and should be purchased in advance. For more information call the Legion at 342-0035 or Arnie MacAskill at 782-7183.

Zumba Gold is held on Monday mornings from 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. at the Golden Circle. This is a senior-friendly entry level dance fitness class. A drop in

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Born in the former Soviet Union, Galia arrived in Canada in 2002 having spent some time as an art instructor in Israel.

She is a graduate of Moscow Linguistic University and Emily Carr University of Art + Design (Master of Applied Arts). Galia produces large paintings of ‘coded landscapes’ or imaginary places in which she creates environments that combine almost recognizable features of ‘place’ with the energy and the urgency of feeling evoked by the memory achieved through the use of dramatic colour and gesture. Connecting Places runs until Dec. 29. The HarrisWarke Gallery is situated in Sunworks in downtown Red Deer at 4924 Ross St. A ‘Christmas gift-wrapping’ fundraiser will be held at Liberty Christian Fellowship on Dec.

Robbie Burns’ Night Summer hosted by the Red Deer Legion Pipe band Jan. 19th at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 35, Red Deer. Join us for cocktails

Do you have an interest in singing for seniors? The Tony Connelly Singers celebrate their goal by preparing 10 programs each year filled with oldies, newer music, sing-a-long and instrumental highlights with a friendly, easygoing atmosphere.

We practice from 9:30 to 11 a.m. each Tuesday morning, September to June at the Down-town House Seniors Centre and average four to five sing outs monthly. We wel-come anyone to take part. 403-346-7316.

Old-time dances run at the Red Deer Legion every Wednesday evening. Smorg at 5 p.m. with dance at 7:30 p.m. Cover charge $6. Country music runs Friday and Saturday evenings 7 to 11 p.m. 403-342-0035.

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Join us for medieval activities and games, come in costume and watch the PG-rated adventure comedy, The Princess Bride. Programs held in the Snell Auditorium Grades 1 and up. No registration required.

The Senior Citizens Downtown House has cribbage every Thursday at 1:30 p.m. Cost is $3. Whist runs every Friday at 1:30 p.m. and Fun Contact Bridge runs every Wednesday at 1 p.m. Cost is $3 as well for both of these activities. Tuesday night dances start at 7:30 p.m.

The cost is $6 and everyone is welcome. For more information, call 403-346-4043.

fee of $4.50 applies. Dancercise is held every Thursday from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. There is a drop-in fee of $1. Sit and Be Fit is held every Wednesday from 10:45 – 11:30 a.m. There is a drop in fee of $2. Join us on Fridays at 1 p.m. for square dancing.

There is a fee of $1. Following dancing enjoy a potluck snack and fellowship. Scrabble is held on Fridays starting at 1 p.m.

Everyone is welcome. There is a fee of $1. Whist is held on the second and fourth Friday of each month starting at 1 p.m.

There is a fee of $2. Cribbage is held each Tuesday starting at 1:30 p.m. There is a drop in fee of $2. Bridge singles meet on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. Canasta meets on Mondays at 1 p.m.

There is a fee of $1. Mixed cards meet on the first and third Friday of each month at 1 p.m. If you would like to try your hand at 500, Wizard, Cribbage and more join us. There is a fee of $1.

Golden Circle dances continue Thursday nights from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Admission is $7. Everyone welcome. 403347-6165 or 403-986-7170.

Meat draw every Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. at the Red Deer Elks Lodge. 403-346-3632.

The Learning Disabilities Association – Red Deer Chapter is accepting registrations for ongoing multi-disciplinary tutoring, one-on-one developed specifically for learning disabilities, dyslexia, ADHD and other conditions.

Contact Jeannette at 403340-3885 or by email at programs@LDRedDeer. ca for more information.

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SEMINARS Taist Tai Chi - experience a relaxing, holistic, low impact exercise. Beginner classes: Mon-Fri Jan. 14 – 11 a.m. to noon; Monday - Wednesday from 6:30 -7:30 p.m; Tuesday to Thursday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Continuing classes: these

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Starting in January, Tree House Youth Theatre is offering a new program for youth aged 9 – 11 years. Young actor’s studio – tall tales and beyond - is an exciting program for young performers that introduces them to character study, voice, movement and performance as they explore folk and fairy tales from around the world.

This program will have public presentations at the end of it, in early May. Registrations can be made directly from the web site through Paypal, or by contacting Tree House by phone or email.

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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 (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.

Taoist Tai Chi Society has beginner classes running Monday/ Friday from 11 a.m. to noon, Monday/Wednesday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Tues-day/ Thursday from 9:30 to 10:30

a.m. The first week is free; costs are $45 or $25 per month for seniors and students for four months of classes at Bay 16, Building C, 5580 45 St., Cronquist Business Park.

Classes are also available in Lacombe, Rocky Mountain House and Innisfail. For information call 403-346-6772 or email ttcsredd@telusplanet.net.

Red Deer Public Schools Community Programs is hosting several classes on everything from teen make-up and belly dancing to an employment workshop and self-help Jin Shin. Register online at communityprograms.rdpsd. ab.ca or call 403-342-1059.

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.

Blackfalds United Church Youth Group takes place from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Fridays.

Youth from Grade 4 up are welcome to attend. Check our web site at blackfaldsunitedchurch.com or phone 403-885-

fyi

703 Wing members meet at noon every second Saturday ay of the month at the ABC Country Restaurant, 2085 50th Ave. in Red Deer for a luncheon and business meeting. Contact President Al Low at 403-3413253 or amlow@shaw.ca.

Writers’ Ink, The Red Deer & District Writers Club has weekly meetings (every Tuesday) in the old farmhouse at Sunnybrook Farm (4701 30 St.) from 7 to 9 p.m. We meet, share our writing, and offer constructive criticism to one another. We also do our utmost to improve our craft

by Skyping professionals in the field of writing, by inviting guest speakers to our Spring Workshop and to the occasional

Winter Fashion Flooring & Covering Event

HARDWOOD • LAMINATE • TILE • CARPETS • VINYL “We Have It All!”

Monday-Friday 8am-7pm, Saturday 9am-5pm WEST SIDE OF GASOLINE ALLEY

403.343.6511

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 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 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

4780 for more information.

Red Deer Celiac Support Group our meetings are held the third Tuesday of the month at Sobeys South, 5111-22 St. in the Coffee Lounge at 7 p.m. Information on Celiac disease, symptoms, diagnosing, gluten free diet, gluten free products, recipes, coffee and samples. Meeting schedule for 2012 – Nov. 20. For more information, call Fay at 430-347-3248, Clarice 403-3414351 or email Red DeerCeli-acs@ yahoo.ca for information.

Air Force Association of Canada.

The aims and objectives of the Association are to preserve and perpetuate the traditions of the Royal Canadian Air Force and to advocate a proficient and wellequipped Air Force in Canada.

703 Wing in Red Deer provides a forum for serving and former participants in military and civil aviation to meet and enjoy the company of like-minded people.

meeting. Our professional library is increasing as is our knowledge gained from members who are constantly seeking new challenges and sharing successes and failures with the group. Guests are welcome!

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 so-lution for all forms of food addiction. No dues, fees or weigh-in. Central Alberta groups meet in Red Deer, Lacombe and Rimbey.

For locations and dates, call 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 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. For more information, call 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 reserva-tions@ 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 Insti-tute has monthly meetings; Hillsdown (second Monday, 403-3470100); Leslieville (second Wednesday, 403-729-2420) and Ridgewood (first Tuesday, 403-886-4129).4730 A Ross St. 347-3662.

Senior-friendly, low impact ‘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. 403-343-6074.

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The 19th Annual Festival of Trees Platinum 1000.7 FM The River 1100.7 106 106.77 The Drive 90.5 Shine FM Alberta Gold Energy & Rentals ATB Financial / ATB Investor Services Big 105 Bilton Welding & Manufacturing Ltd. Border Paving Calgary Flames Hockey Club Jack & Joan Donald GES- Global Experience Specialists Kraze 101-3 (L.A. Radio Group) PSAV Presentation Services Bernard & Bea Quinn & Family Sunny 94 (L.A. Radio Group) Westerner Park Zed 98.9 & KG Country

Diamond 24-7 videotours.com A l Central C l Alb Avalon Alberta Lifetouch Canada Inc. Penn West Exploration Vellner Leisure Products Ltd.

Ruby Allan Dale Trailers & RV’s Anonymous Black Knight Inn Camdon Construction Ltd. City of Red Deer - Culture Services Communications Group Red Deer Ltd. / Kenwood Electronics Canada Inc. Dentoom’s Greenhouses Digitex Inc. John & Joan Donald Earl’s Echo NDE Inc. Fargeys Paint & Windowcoverings Ltd. Heritage Lanes Ing & McKee Insurance Ltd. Johnston Ming Manning LLP Lampard Family Memory Lane Booths On the Mark Productions One Eleven Grill Parkland Fuel Corporation Quinn Pumps Canada Quinn’s Capital Corp.

REaction Marketing Red Deer College Red Flame Industries Red Rose Trailer Sales Scott Builders Inc. Servus Credit Union Shaw StoreSmart Self Storage Triple A Electric Ltd. WannaWafel - Red Deer Wel-Can Welding

Emerald Accu-Thread Machining Inc. Adams Steel Fabricators Ltd. Adrienne Marie Photography Alsco Canada Corporation Anderson Slipp Chartered Accountants Andy’s Oilfield Hauling Ltd. / Aspire Natural Medicine Artistry in Gold Design Studio Ltd. Audio Integrations Inc. BDO Canada LLP Chartered Accountants Bruin’s Plumbing & Heating Ltd. C.Y.A. Rentals Ltd. Canadian Western Bank Cellutel Communications Chatters Canada Ltd. Chocolaterie Bernard Callebaut Christopher D. Siwak Professional Corp.

City of Red Deer Complete Flooring Solutions / Mattress Mattress CVW Industries Inc. Deermart Equipment Sales Ltd. Kevin Engel / Red Deer Lock & Safe Ltd. Family First Chiropractic & Wellness Fletcher Printing Co. Ltd. Gail Bateman Professional Corp.

Hi-Way 9 Express Ltd. KFC Peter & Kathy Lacey Lonestar West Inc. Mason Martin Homes McBeth, Wong, Rudyk, Alford Group McDonald’s Restaurants of Canada Ltd. Melcor Developments Ltd. MJB Slickline & Production Services Rod & Carol Murray Nabors Production Services NOVA Chemicals Olymel S.E.C / LP Parkland Nurseries & Garden Centre Ltd. Pasquale Mancuso Construction / Northland Construction Supplies Polar Creek Industries Inc. Printing Place Print & Design Inc. Pumps & Pressure Inc. Quinn Contracting Ltd. RBC Dominion Securities Inc. / Bernie Papp Red Deer Advocate Red Deer Airport Red Deer Downtown Business Association Red Deer Express / Blackpress Community Newspapers Red Deer Kinsmen Red Deer Twilight Homes Foundation / Kiwanis Club of Red Deer Reid Signs Ltd. Rezone Well Servicing Ltd. Ropchan Family (Burnt Lake General Store) Save-On Foods Sheraton Red Deer Sobeys Gaetz South Stantec Consulting Ltd. Strata Energy Services Inc. TD Telebyte Communications The Lake House Furniture & Décor / High Performance Coatings Traptow Photography VNO Exteriors Ltd. Woody’s RV World

Gold Abbey Master Builder Action Equipment Rentals Inc. Arrow Limousine & Sedan Services Ltd. Beaute Decor Inc. The Bra Lounge Central Alberta Walmart’s Century Centre Chandos Construction Clowes Jewellers Creative Concrete Inc. Crop Hair Boutique Deanna Hall Photography Dow Chemical Canada Downton’s Transport Ltd. Duckerings Transport Ltd. / Duckering’s International Freight Services Inc. Falcon Homes Ltd. Festival Ford Finning (Canada) Glover International Trucks Ltd. Hamill’s Dairy Queens Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites IFR Workwear Investor’s Group Jitendra Singh Prof. Corporation JSK Consulting Ltd. Katz Meow Hair Salon Kingsmere Resources Ltd. LaFarge Canada Inc. Lee Specialties Ltd. Leigha Graf Photography Liquor Crossing Wine Centre MEGlobal MNP LLP Mucho Burrito Nossack Food Group Old Court House Professional Centre Ltd. One Eleven Grill / Hudson Madison Partylite Gifts Ltd. - Robin Armitage Blake Pearson & Michelle Reeves / Worldsource Securities Inc. Peavey Mart Pink Champagne Social Events Proform Concrete Services Inc. Pure Fitness Red Deer Catering

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Thank-you Red Deer & Central Albertans! Together we have raised $1,225,000.00!

Known for surpassing expectations, Red Deer and Central Alberta has not disappointed in 2012 with another record breaking year! With your tremendous support of the Festival of Trees we were able to raise $1,225,000. Once again 2675 volunteers, 540 donors and more than 1500 volunteer entertainers came together to provide more than 23,000 guests a week long festive event. We are very excited to direct these funds to enhance equipment and services for Laboratory Services, Department of Histopathology at our Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre. This overwhelming accomplishment could not have been possible without your support.

Red Deer Electric Ltd. Red Deer Lodge Red Deer Rebel’s Ronnie Rabena Photography Shane Seib Iron Art STEMS Floral Gallery & STEMS Café Strive Dance Academy Society Sub-Zero Heating Technologies Corp.

Tagish Engineering Ltd. Tempus Real Estate Capital Inc. The Coverall Shop The Eye Studio TR Transport Inc. Turple Brothers Ltd. Visions Electronics The Zukiwsky Group - Scotia McLeod Techniques Hair Therapy & Day Spa Traptow Photography Turple Bros Ltd. Westward Parts The Zukiwsky Group- Scotia McLeod

Silver A Truck Rentals Ltd. Ace AES Industrial Supplies Ltd. Albert’s Family Restaurant All Service Insurance Brokers Ltd. June Arnold ATCO Gas Best Buy Canada Darrin & Lisa Blackhurst Blinds & Designs Blue Grass Sod Farms Ltd. Gord & Kathy Bontje Booster Juice Bower Dental Centre Bower Place Shopping Centre Brenx Artistic Blacksmithing Century 21 Advantage Cilantro & Chive Clearview Design Inc. Coates Chiropractic Collins Barrow Red Deer LLP Concept Dental- Dr. K Appalraju Concord Properties / Bev Heroux ConocoPhillips Canada Consider it Done Team-Century 21 Advantage cookatworks.ca CopiesNow Corvet Construction Ltd. Costco Country Cupboard D & M Align and Brake Ltd. Regina Donnelly Jodi Dore Ecole Mountview School ENMAX Fanta Homes Ltd. Floral Expressions Fountain Tire Funktional Designs Garbage Grabbers Inc. Glenn’s Restaurant Ltd. Good Earth Café (Bower / Collicutt Locations) Goodmen Roofing Ltd. Group2 Architecture Interior Design Ltd. Carole Edmonds / Healthy Homes Plus The Hideout Howell Data Systems Jennifer Swenson Photography John Murray Architectural Associates Ltd. John Rathwell - RBC Asset Management Kate Kilty Kodiak Environmental Services Doreen Lachance Magicland Movie Rides Menchies Frozen Yogurt Northwest Motors (Red Deer) Ltd. Oilmen’s PFC Once Upon A Child & Plato’s Closet One Tooth Active Wear Pamela Schwartz Photography Parkland Mall Phone Experts Pier One Imports Dr. Alan & Sherry Poole Porter Prairie Bus Lines Ltd. Predator Drilling Pro-Ject Industries Ltd.

Thank You! Wishing you & yours a Merry Christmas & a Happy & Hea Healthy 2013!

Pro-Water Conditioning (Lacombe) RBC Royal Bank RDRHC Voluntary Association Realty in Red Deer Ltd. Red Deer Co-op Limited Red Deer Eye Care Centre Red Deer Goldsmiths Ltd. Red Deer Windows & Doors Red Deer’s Child Magazine Red Room Salon Resolve Bar & Grill Richelle’s Kitchen and Catering Rob Rae Rock Dog Consulting Corp.

Dale & Majella Russell Schnell Hardy Jones LLP Sideline Printing Graphics & Signs Studio Pilates John & Connie Swarbrick Sylvan Lake Registries Inc. Teekays The Co-operators Tony Roma Ribs Gil & Charlene Vallee Chris Warren & Bill Olafson Wok Box Herb & Shirley Der / Ron & Donna Woodward

Bronze ABC Country C Restaurant Alberta Milk Alberta Sports Hall of Fame & Museum All Season Decking Ltd. Bettenson’s Sand and Gravel Co. Ltd. Boulevard Restaurant & Lounge Cork’d Taphouse & Grill Edible Arrangements It’s All Greek To Me Las Palmeras Montana’s Cookhouse Monica Munro Opa Souvlaki Taylor Plaza Red Deer Emergency Physicians Agency River Bend Golf Course Sparrow Glassworks The Toad ‘n’Turtle Pub Urban Home Wayne Clarke Roofing Installations

Star Authentic Wine Ax Computer Consulting Big Rock Bikram Yoga Red Deer Blue Knights AB 1 Motorcycle Club Erin Boake Campbell’s Celestial Wine & Spirits Cellar Stock Importers Central Alberta Quilters Guild Cheryl Viczko - ParkLane Canada Cities Gastro Pub Pat & Ken Collison Cosmos Group of Companies Craft Beer Importers Cheryl Dean Diageo Eileen’s Beauty Nook Essential Coil & Stimulation Service Nancy Estabrooks Ever After Interiors Fallen Timber Meadery Gary Moe Auto Group Green Clean Red Deer Ltd. Haim Insurance Ventures Ltd. / James McPherson Harley Hay Studios Harvest Vintage Imports Henry’s Eavestroughing Maureen Jackson Juiced Audio Kal Tire Rod Kennedy & Jan Brososky Kids in Harmony Kindopp’s Digital Printing Kraft Canada Inc. Little Jon’s Inc. Lomsnes Veterinary Hospital Lush Cosmetics Mark Anthony

Molson Coors Canada Night Lights- Adam Spiers Organic Wine Connection Oyster Bay Wines Parkland Nursery and Landscape Services Ltd. Peller Estates Calvin Peters Philippe Dandurand Wines P.M.A. Purple Valley Imports Ramada Inn & Suites Bill & Carolyn Ramage Sara Lee Food Services Fay Schatschneider / Danna Melnyk Simmer Fine Wines Andrea Swainson Trail Appliances Treasury Wine Estates Vivian Sam- Royal LePage Network Realty Corp.

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Friend 53rd Street Musicc Abbey Road Hair Studio Academic Express Advanced Systems Inc. Alberta Prairie Railway Alberta Real Estate Guide Agro Ponoka And Everything Nice Antiques Karen Anderson Art & Soul Tattoo Artesian Spring Water Aspire Special Needs Resource Centre Babycakes Cupcakery Diana Balkwill Ward Bambrick Beaners Fun Cuts For Kids Bonduelle North America Breathing Room Yoga Studio & Café Calyx Floral Design Yvonne Campbell The Canadian Badlands Passion Play Canadian Ski Patrol Candy Faces Body Art & Face Painting Christina Carey Central Alberta Co-op Ltd. Cheeky Coutures City Motion Cobb’s Clothing Collicutt Centre Copper Lane Hair Salon Sheila Crouch- Avon Wendy Cruickshank Curves CWC Well Services Corp.

Dance Magic Delta - Calgary South Dino’s Family Restaurant Discovery Wildlife Park Don’s Tire & Automotive Repair Ltd. Kent Dorland Dutchess Manor Spa & Guest House East Hill Dog & Cat Hospital Eastview Apple Drugs Eden Photography Edmonton International Airport Eldon’s Fleet Maintenance Etek Office Equipment Ltd. Deb & Ken Ewacha Executive Home Building Centre Fantasy Costumes Fetch Haus Florists Supply Ltd. Galaxy Plumbing & Heating Margo Gasser Great Strides Hilton Garden Inn - Calgary Airport Shirley Holm Lavern Hooper Hudson’s Bay Company Innisfail Golf Club Kadenwood Construction Ltd. Ken Frame Golf Sales Ltd. Deb Klingbell La Casa Pergola Lorraine Lampard La Solitude Bed & Breakfast & Spa Las Coquetas Salon Lazerforce

Legacy Roofing Ltd. Marion Lemke Liquor Boutique Loni Bourne Photography Man With The Hat Travel Bradley & Karen Mann Maple Leaf Consumer Foods Marks Workwear House Marg Pragnell - ParkLane Canada Florence Massie (Avon) Master Rim’s Taekwondo Pat Matheson MC Marvel College Lindi McDermid Merry Maids Of Red Deer Michelle Langelaar - RE/MAX real estate Mooney Insurance Mortgage Architects Heather Moyes- Pampered Chef Canada Nordic Land Aquisition Nicole Nowochin Nutrition House Parkland Party & Equipment Rentals Ltd. Janet Pennington Peppertree & Company Peri Scaffold Services Perry Cruickshank CGA Proflo Production Separators Ltd. Purdy’s Chocolates Pursuit Adventure & Travel Rainy Daze Medi-Spa Red Deer Ag Foods Red Deer Golf & Country Club Red Deer Hot Yoga Red Deer Legion-Red Deer Branch #35 Red Deer Transit Christina Carey, Tammy Reid, Alexis Reid-Carey Riverstone Dental Dr. Derek Rogers Ry-Con Construction RYSCO Corrosion Services Sisson Furs Troy & Krista Spelt State & Main Kitchen & Bar Sylvan Star Cheese Ltd. TBS-The Team and Corporate Store Techniques Hair Therapy & Day Spa The Cooking Room The Redwoods Retirement Residence The Tasty Bakery Trican Well Services Ltd. Lyn Van Hemert Video View Walter’s Coffee Now Ltd. Rose Ward (1043853 Alberta Ltd.) WBS Wholesale Bakery Specialties Ltd. Western Painting & Decorating (1999) Ltd. X-cel Communications Inc. Yellow Tail Ventures Your Wedding Place Wanda Zemlak (Mary Kay Cosmetics)

FUND-A-NEED DONORS Platinum David Will and Denise Town Michael and Cindy Kulchisky David Leonard Doug Quinn and Shauna Callihoo

Diamond K and Debraa Coleman Kent Sub-Zero Heating

Ruby Salomons Ra Salomon Ralph ns Realty JJackk and d JJoan Donald D ld Tom and Lorraine Lampard Karsten and Ingrid Nossack

Emerald GenTex Platinum Homes

Thank You

Dave and Lynette Appleby Robert Bilton and Anita Bhadresa Andre and Katia Brosseau John and Joan Jr. Donald Michel and Marie Jacques Doreen Lachance Shannon and Teresa Moench Al and Corine Sim

Silver Jacqueline Brooks oks David Leonard Terry and Lorelee Little Hans and Katrina Vandenbosch PennWest Exploration

Bronze Axe Computer Consulting Bulletproof Infotech Quinn Construction Rock Dog Consulting Corp.

Target Safety Services Leigh and Holly Bilton Jim and Sandy Coffey Barry and Sherry Daniluk Jack and Joan Donald Morris and Hazel Flewwelling Pete and Cheryl Freestad Ken Haywood Jeremy Jablonski Ajoy C. Joseph Peter and Kathy Lacey Barry and Jacalyn Mawer Reg and Lyn Radford Don and Leslie Rathgeber Brad Romans Craig and Colleen Thomas Bill and Aldea Tronnes Steve Van Tetering Marty and Tikki Vellner

Star Canar Rock Products Result Safety Apparel Service Masters Secuirty Douglas Anderson Helen Bain Terence Balgobin Jamil and Shazma Charania Andy and Lynne de Boon Abe and Gloria Derksen Jim Dixon Michael and Robin Donlevy Grant and Carole Edmonds Brad and Shauna Glover Mary Anne and Bob Jablonski Joan Joberty Mark and Jana Lacey Tony Morris Dan Murdock Bev Roome Barry and Sharon Tebb Don and Shirley Walls

Friend Donald Moore • Joell Ward • Servus Welath St t i •H ld B C lli tt • Timothy Tii th Creedon C d Strategies Harold Barnes • LLorna Collicutt • Cal and Jackie Dallas • Greg and Stacey Davey • Aron Froese • Roxann Good • Darlene L. Hauck • Jode Jamieon • Cindy Jefferies • Roger and Nicole Lorrain • AJ and RA McMullen • Mike and Lorna Moller • Susan Prins • Rob Rae • Kim Sinnott • RJ Steenstra • Duane Weber • Gordon Werstiuk • Barry Wilson • Action Equipment Rentals • Joanne Brisbois • Danielle Cook • Rhonda Druar • Frank Kuny • Mervin Reinhart • Gwen and Wayne Clarke • Kate Luchenski • Dean F. Williams • Greg and Terry Rondeau • Cort’s Welding Ltd. • Torben Andersen • Camille Bailer • Phil Beauchemin • Jim and Shawn Brinkhurst • Jackie Brooks • Jennifer Carrie • Leslie Chivers • Erin L Creighton • Dennis Fedun • Oswaldo Garcia • Susan Gildner • Murray Gommerud • Lynette Grose • Kevin and Kathy Guard • Bill Gutsche • John P Harms • George Harrison • Brent Heavin • Rodney T Hergott • David Herrington • Rodney Holt • Ryan Hornett • Sheena Johnson • Craig Kinney • Juston Laprairie • Christopher Lomas • Cathy Mackenzie • Craig MacKenzie • Brenda Munro • Darcy and Loretta Mykytyshyn • Sheryl Narong • Janice Resch • Lars Rogers • Michael D Scott • John Sennema • Chris Stelmack • Elaine Vandale • Jim and Terry White • Elizabeth Wilson • Janice Wing • Sylvia Barron • Trish Bloor • Martin Bolhuis • Karen Brault • Loretta Cooper • Craig Ellefson • Stan D Good • Gayle Langford • Debbie Leitch • Brett Martin • Kim Mechefske • Janet Miller

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Celebrating the season and traditions of advent

BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express For many, the Christmas season primarily brings to mind an overly stressful, busy time.

There’s meals to plan, get-togethers to organize, parties to attend, gifts to buy – the list goes on.

But those who get completely caught up in all of that can miss out on what’s at the heart of the season.

As Noel Wygiera, priest of the St. Luke’s

Anglican Church parish in Red Deer points out, traditions like advent help to bring a sense of reflection and heightened meaning to Christmas.

Advent starts on the fourth Sunday before Dec. 25, which is the Sunday from Nov. 27 to Dec. 3 inclusive.

Churches mark it in differing ways, but essentially it can include scripture readings and the lighting of an advent candle on each of the four Sundays leading up to Christmas.

The term is an anglicized version of the

Latin word ‘adventus’, which means ‘coming.’

Begun in the sixth century, it’s observed as a time of preparation for the celebration of the nativity of Jesus at Christmas.

It’s also a looking ahead to his return, said Wygiera.

“It’s a quiet time of reflection and preparation - as we look back at the birth of Christ, we look forward to his return.

“All of the lessons through advent have that dual purpose. It’s about preparing ourselves not just to celebrate what hap-

pened in the past but to anticipate what’s going to happen in the future.

“It’s not really a ‘countdown’, but more of a ‘building up’.”

By Christmas Eve, all four of the advent candles are lit. “It’s like a sunrise – it gradually gets brighter. That’s part of the season of advent.”

Wygiera relates a story he came across from Malcolm Guite, associate chaplain of St. Edward’s – Cambridge in England, that really gets to the heart of what advent symbolizes.

Community Christmas Church Services I

St. Mary’s Parish - 6 McMillan Avenue

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CHRISTMAS EVE Passion for God, Compassion for People.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Services: December 24 at 6:00 & 7:30 p.m.

Sunday Service December 26: 11:00 a.m.

New Year's Eve Potluck & Games Night: December 31 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Phone: 403.347.7311 Web: www.livingstones.ab.ca Address: 2020-40th Avenue, Red Deer

5:30 pm “Happy Birthday Jesus” Christmas Worship for the Young and Young at Heart 11:00 pm Traditional Christmas Eve Communion Service ~

CHRISTMAS DAY

10:00 am Communion Service ~

St. Luke’s Anglican Church 4929 - 54 Street, Red Deer saintlukereddeer.posterous.com 403-346-3402

CHRISTMAS 2012 Christmas Eve Vigil of Christmas (Monday, December 24):

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Holy Mass and Christmas Pageant ~ 5:00 pm I Holy Mass ~ 7:30 pm, 10:00 pm, and Midnight

Christmas Day (Tuesday, December 25): Holy Mass ~ 10:00 am

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New Year’s Eve (Monday, December 31):

Holy Mass ~ Mary Mother of God ~ 5:00 pm

New Year’s Day (Tuesday, January 1): I

Mary Mother of God (Holy Day of Obligation in Canada) I Holy Mass ~ 10:00 am

EMANUEL- GOD WITH US New Year’s Eve Candle Light Service Monday Dec. 31st at 6:00 P.M Wishing everyone a wonderful Christmas and remember Jesus is Lord We welcome you to our regular church services Sundays 10:00 am Wednesdays 6:30 pm

5233-54 Ave. Red Deer

Sunnybrook United Church 12 Stanton Street 403-347-6073

Christmas Eve Services 4:00 pm Christmas especially for little children & others 7:00 pm Family & Children Candlelight Christmas Eve 11:00 pm Candlelight Communion Service

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“WE’RE SO FOCUSED ON THE GLITZ AND GLAMOUR AROUND CHRISTMASTIME THAT WE’RE MISSING THIS SEASON OF PREPARATION.” NOEL WYGIERA He tells the story of where some friends of his went to a remote location in Greece, and they were in rural areas.

They were from London, and it had been a long time since they had seen the ‘brilliant glory’ of the stars because the light pollution in London is so great.

He said that part of the reason advent has been somewhat lost is that we suffer

from ‘liturgical light pollution’.

Wygiera agrees.

“We’re so focused on the glitz and glamour around Christmastime that we’re missing this season of preparation.”

Unfortunately, by the time many folks get to Christmas, they are pretty much worn out by the hectic nature of the how society views the season.

Observing advent pulls people back to that sense of peaceful waiting.

And as Guite points out so eloquently, ‘It’s a promise that even in the waiting – advent is the season of waiting – that there will be renewal and hope’.

“There’s the usual dark days of December and then there’s a sudden brilliance

Knox Presbyterian Church Christmas Eve Can Candlelight ndleligh le eligh Service: 7:00 0p p.m. ..m m.

“For unto us a Child is born this day... which is Christ the Lord”

Regular Sunday Service on December 23rd: 10:30 a.m.

and beauty of the feast bursting upon us.”

Meanwhile, Wygiera believes that people are, in many cases, giving thought to the tradition of advent and making steps to incorporate it into their Christmas celebrations.

“I think there is a serious interest in renewing advent as a season,” he said.

“And I’ve certainly been focused on how to reclaim advent. I think it’s helpful for people.”

Sadly, many people, because of the soaring stress levels, point out that they look forward to Christmas being over, with all its rush.

They talk about being thankful for resuming normal routines in the New Year as the celebration of Christmas is even in

THE SALVATION ARMY

CHURCH & COMMUNITY SERVICES 4837 - 54thh SSt Street, Red Deer 403-346-2251 There is a RRedeemer, edee ed eem Jesus, God’s own Son

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Dec. 24 - 6:30 p.m.

SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH 5508 - 48A Avenue

Christmas 2012 9CHRISTMAS EVE (Mon. December 24) Masses: 4:00 pm, 7:00 pm & 10:00 pm

9CHRISTMAS DAY (Tues. December 25) Mass: 10:00 am

9NEW YEAR’S (Mon. December 31) Mass: 5:00 pm (Tues. January 1) Mass: 10:00 am

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First Baptist Church

4310 - 39 St., Red Deer 403-346-4281

Dec. 23rd, 10:30 am Worship Service

Christmas Dinner Dec. 25 - Noon

Luke 2:11

4718 Ross Street Red Deer 403 346 4560

its early stages.

“People wring their hands, get caught up in the craziness of it and can’t wait until it’s over.

“But it shouldn’t be about being stressed out or burned out.”

Recently a person who is exploring advent this year more deeply told him how the tradition has enriched and enlivened her views of the holiday season.

It emphasized to him the importance of maintaining the cherished tradition that much more.

“I had someone say to me recently that this was the first time in 10 years that she’s really looking forward to Christmas.”

EVERYONE WELCOME! Giving Hope Today

MOUNT CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH 18 Selkirk Blvd., Red Deer 403-346-3798

Pastor Don Hennig & Pastor Peter Van Katwyk

Christmas Services Sunday, December 23 10:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m.

Monday, December 24 Christmas Eve Candlelight 3:30, 5:30 and 7:30 p.m.

Christmas Day Service at 10:00 a.m.

Dec. 24th, 6:30pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

ST. LEONARD’S ON THE HILL ANGLICAN CHURCH 4241 - 44 St., Red Deer • 403-346-6769

“A Church for all Ages” ~Christmas Eve, Monday, December 24~ 7:00 p.m. Family Eucharist Service 11:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Service ~Tuesday, December 25~ 10:00 a.m. - Christmas Eucharist Service ST. PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, HILLSDOWN

~Monday, December 24~ 5:00pm Family Eucharist Service

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Christmas celebrations – one century ago Another Christmas will soon be upon us.

Since people often like to recall ‘old-fashioned’ traditional Christmases, it is interesting to reflect back to the Christmas of 100 years ago in 1912.

Michael

DAWE There have been few Christmases that were greeted with as much good cheer and festivity as that particular Christmas. Red Deer was enjoying one of the strongest bursts of growth and prosperity in its history. Huge numbers of new settlers were flooding into the district.

With all the new busi-

nesses and houses being built, the construction industry soared. The statistics help to tell the story.

The value of building permits leapt from $ 77,005 in 1910 to $389,040 in 1912, an increase of more than 500%.

The local brickyards, Piper’s and Red Deer, dramatically increased their production, as did Cement Builders Ltd., makers of cement tile, shingles and inter-locking building blocks.

The Great West Lumber mill in North Red Deer cut less than two million board ft. in 1909. By 1912, the demand for fresh lumber had risen so strongly that the mill was cutting more than 3.5 million board ft.

So many impressive new homes, stores, office blocks and public buildings were being constructed that a listing in the local newspapers of all the building projects in Red Deer in

1912 took up nearly two full pages.

One of the most impressive of the new structures was the large new brick Alberta Ladies College that was being constructed on the brow of the East Hill.

With all the young families flooding into the community, two new elementary schools were constructed; one in the Village of North Red Deer and the other on the south side of the Town of Red Deer.

St. Joseph Convent had a large addition built on its west side. The residents of Red Deer West (West Park) lobbied for a new school in that district, as there were already an estimated 75 children of school age living there.

New businesses in the community included the Laurentia Milk Company which constructed a milk processing plant on Blowers (51) St.; the Freytag

Tannery, which was built in North Red Deer and the impressive new Empress Theatre which offered stage productions, concerts and ‘high quality’ movies.

Red Deer Holdings started a tree and flower nursery, as well as a foundry.

The local merchants started their annual Christmas sales in the latter part of November instead of the usual first week of December.

As the month progressed, many implemented late night shopping hours, including Saturday evening.

All businesses continued to remain closed on Sundays.

There were a wide variety of potential gifts advertised. Men’s silk ties were offered at 75¢ to $2. Kids’ skates could be purchased for $1 to $3.50.

Quality beaver coats cost $17.50. Those wanting the latest in technology could buy Victrola gramo-

PIONEER CHRISTMAS - The Lerouge house decorated for Christmas. Michel LeSaunier, son of Jennie Lerouge LeSaunier and nephew of Camille Lerouge, seated on couch. photo courtesy of the Lerouge family

phones for $20 or more. For those preparing Christmas treats, Japanese oranges were 95¢ a box, apples were $3.95 a barrel and varieties of cheeses were 20¢ to 50¢ per pound.

The big pre-Christmas event was the annual firemen’s concert at the Town Hall. The space was filled to overflowing.

People raved about the quality of singers and the orchestra organized by Father Henri Voisin.

In the days immediately before Christmas Day, there were a number of Christmas concerts, social gatherings and children’s Christmas parties, often referred to as ‘Christmas Trees’.

Christmas fell on a Wednesday that year. The local churches held the traditional Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services.

As usual, they were full of large numbers of happy families, cheerfully singing the old familiar carols.

As the Christmas holidays were very mild, with daytime temperatures at or above the freezing mark, many people enjoyed skating at the outdoor rink, east of the fire hall.

With the clear moonlit nights, the enjoyment extended well into the evenings.

Many also went from house to house enjoying good cheer and ‘toothsome delicacies’ before settling in for the traditional feasts of Christmas goose, hams and more fruits and pastries than most would eat in several weeks.

The year of 1912 had seen a very Merry Christmas with all indications of a very happy and prosperous New Year.

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ENTERTAINMENT Stewart returns to City for highly-anticipated shows Ian Stewart & the Swanjacks gearing up for several local appearances

BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express Singer/songwriter Ian Stewart, very well-known to local blues fans, is heading back to Red Deer for several dates later this month.

The former Red Deer musician relocated to Michigan in 2010, settling about an hour west of Detroit with his wife Kellee.

Over the holidays he’ll be playing with a full band at The Vat Dec. 28-29 and at Cork’d Taphouse and Grill on New Year’s Eve. “Everything has been going great,” says the Welshborn guitar master from his digs down in Jackson, Michigan. It didn’t take long for the locals there to take note of Stewart’s amazing musical talents, and over time he’s found himself performing more scaled-down, acoustic shows with piano player Doug Decker. He’s also found himself more drawn to acoustic styles overall.

“I still am doing the blues stuff – don’t get me wrong.

I guess I’m kind of going through a change in what I like, too. More contemporary, acoustic, songwriting stuff with the blues in it – I’ll never get away from that.

The change of pace has suited him. “I don’t know if it’s because I’m getting older,” he chuckles, adding he’s relishing the connections formed by playing for smaller audiences as well.

“I’ve also been doing lots of solo work, playing around the area.”

Stewart says Jackson is a great location for being

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able to hit reams of local communities. Last summer he performed at the fourth of July Red, White and Blues Celebration in Taylor, Michigan, for example.

Overall, it’s been a season of branching out and finding some new inspiration.

“It’s a great time. It’s basically about going back to grassroots and you start again, but it doesn’t take you long.”

It’s been a fascinating journey for Welsh-born Stewart since he first picked up the guitar. As a kid, he would also venture into local pubs and soak up the musically-rich atmosphere as well. Influences hit him from every corner, and Stewart started playing guitar seriously around 1977.

As soon as that happened, his pals started calling him ‘the Hermit,’ because instead of hanging out with them he would be alone in his room playing the guitar.

Amidst all the genres popping up at the time, Stewart’s heart belonged to the blues. Over the years, he performed with bands including the Dark Arch Band, Slash Fender and the Barracudas and Souled Out, touring Wales and the UK. In 1986, Stewart came across the pond and settled in the Winnipeg – the hometown of such Canadian greats as Neil Young, Lenny Breau, and The Guess Who. Winnipeg proved to be the ideal place for Ian to “learn from some great players” and take part in an incredible music scene from Broadway’s to the

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Blue Note Café and all the famous clubs in between.

By the middle of the 1990s, he relocated to Central Alberta and signed on with the Water’s Edge Band, while also forming Ian Stewart and Cold Shot.

Eventually, he formed the electrifying Ian Stewart and the Untouchables. A swinging blues-rock sound was born. More recently, Stewart put together a fourpiece line up with an occasional guest sax player -- Ian Stewart and the Swanjacks.

This led to the recording of the Swanjacks debut CD Spreading the Blues.

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The guys had become a popular mainstay across the region. And when Stewart moved to the U.S. those ties of friendship stayed firmly in place.

He made a return trip to Red Deer this past October and hit the stage again with the Swanjacks. It was like no time had gone by – that old chemistry was there right off the bat. “Once we jumped up on that stage, it was like we had never left each other. We did a quick sound check, the bar was full, we plugged in and off we went.”

Meanwhile, life in Michi-

gan is agreeing with him.

One thing Stewart doesn’t miss about Central Alberta is the weather. “My wife sometimes complains about it, and it does get cold here,” he laughs. “But this is like Mexico to me – there’s more of a window in the summertime as far as the nice weather goes.”

Indeed, Stewart had a significant impact on the music scene in and around Central Alberta over the past decade. Much of that influence was felt through his teaching. One of the most fulfilling things about being back here is running

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into former students who he guided along the way.

“I have a lot of good friends in Red Deer, and I miss those acquaintances,” he said.

He also has family here, so regular visits are a given. “I also had so many students there, and I got to know their parents too.

I’ve made great friendships with them.

“I also love the aspect of all my young students having grown up and now doing their own thing. Those are the things that move me.” editor@reddeerexpress.com

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Symphony gears up for ‘Crooner Mania!’

Kicking off the New Year in polished, classic ‘crooner’ style, the Red Deer Symphony Orchestra presents Crooner Mania! Jan. 19 on the Arts Centre mainstage.

Calgary singer Michael Hope will be teaming up with the RDSO for the performance, which begins at 8 p.m. No stranger to local audiences, Hope performed several years ago with the RDSO for a couple of Christmas symphonies as well.

Classic tunes for Crooner Mania! will run the gamut from In the Still of the Night, Stardust, Begin the Beguine and Mack the

Knife to Fever, Send in the Clowns and The Impossible Dream.

With his rich baritone voice, Hope, known for his versatility, is well-suited to this type of music.

Some of the cuts he’ll be performing in Red Deer have appeared on past CDs including The Quintessential Cole Porter and Bewitched.

Over the years, he has captivated and charmed audiences in both Canada and the United States. He first gained international recognition as the first prizewinner in the 1988 CMC International Step-

ping Stones Competition.

Since then he has appeared with virtually every Canadian orchestra plus many symphonies in the U.S. A distinguished recording artist, his CD of inspirational songs called Amazing Grace received a 2009 Covenant Award Nomination for Classical/Traditional Album of the Year.

His Christmas CD, Silent Night made the Calgary Herald’s Top 10 Holiday CD list, and his other hit records What A Wonderful World and the aforementioned The Quintessential Cole Porter and Bewitched

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have also landed critical acclaim.

He was recently featured as a soloist in the television production Whole Notes which is regularly broadcast nationally on the Bravo! and PBS television networks.

He was also featured in a series of television commercials produced for the Alberta Human Rights Commission’s ‘Help Make A Difference’ initiative.

A native of Toronto, Hope is also a graduate of the Curtis Institute Of Music in Philadelphia. He holds the position of second bassoonist in the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra.

Meanwhile, next up for the RDSO after Crooner Mania! is Museum of Curiosities which features compositions by R. Murray Schafer (Concerto for Harpsichord and Eight Instruments) and Josef Schelb (Concerto for Bass Clarinet and Chamber Ensemble.) The concert, which wraps up with Mo-

MICHAEL HOPE zart’s Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, is set for March 16 on the Arts Centre mainstage as well. For tickets or more information about

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The best new face is Martin Freeman, who plays Bilbo Baggins as a young hobbit when Gandalf shows up and gets him involved with a band of 13 warrior dwarves. They go off on a dangerous journey, attacked by vicious orcs, nasty goblins and various other Tolkien creations on their way to recover the dwarves former mountain home. This is the prequel to the other movies as Freeman encounters Gollum (Andy Serkis) and gains possession of THE ring.

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LIFESTYLE To be healthy, you must become an architect No, I don’t mean that you need to go to university and get a degree in architecture and start drawing buildings – what I mean is that you need to design things so that they only work the way you want them to.

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McDERMOTT Let me explain. In Canada and most countries, the $1 coin is in use and there are no issues with it. We all use them, they are cheaper to make than paper bills, they last longer, they remain in circulation longer, they work in vending machines, etc. The United States has failed at introducing the $1 coin since 1971 in spite of several attempts and millions spent on marketing, etc. Why? They never changed the architecture. In Canada we stopped making the $1 bills.

We created an architecture that permitted the $1 coin to be used and the bills went away. Simple.

People are creatures of habit. If people always do something a certain way and you introduce a new way but leave the old way intact, very few people will change. The new way has to be much better, easier and faster, or it is ignored.

This is true of health and fitness. If your habit is to eat low quality fast food and you have no healthy food in your home then your architecture is unhealthy. If you go out and buy some healthy food and put it in

your fridge and cupboards beside the usual tasty but empty foods, you will fail.

The old habits will win and you will eat what you have always eaten. Now, if you get rid of all the low quality food and stock your home with only healthy food - you will change. You won’t have a choice.

That is why it is so hard to stay on track this time of year - I have said if before, but let me repeat it – environment is stronger than willpower.

If you go to work and someone fills the staff room with your favourite Christmas goodies - it is very likely that you will indulge.

So how can you change that particular architecture?

Don’t go in the staff room.

Bring healthy food with you. Establish a bet with someone like promising to only have Christmas treats one or two days a week.

Break your promise and you have to donate $2,000 to charity (write the cheque, but don’t put a date on it, leave it with your friend or a co-worker). Now you have an architecture in place that is stronger than your willpower.

Goodies brought to your home as a gift or leftover from a party? Have some then take the leftovers freeze them, throw them out, or give them away. Out of the house, out of your mouth, off your hips. Simple. You cannot eat what you do not have in front of you.

Boot camps, personal trainers, workout buddies, and classes are all architecture. If you pay for a three-day a week boot camp where your trainer expects you and calls you if you don’t show up, then

you have accountability and a place to be where you will work out and get fit - because that is all the architecture is set up to do. It works because it is simple and designed that when you get to the class or the

gym - your architecture is clear: work out. This is why most people fail to work out at home. There are too many other options like TV, e-mail, kids, food, ironing, bills, yard work, laundry, phone, etc.

When I train for a big race my coach sets out my weekly training plans in advance, and all I have to do is follow it. It prevents me from training to my mood or energy levels or convenience. I do what

needs to be done because it is spelled out for me.

So what could you create architecture to achieve in your life?

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The hazards of making up your bed What do you sleep on?

Of course, the normal reply is the mattress. But few people realize they’re also resting on millions of Dermatophagoides pteronyssinuscan (dust mites). So how can you decrease the risk of these crawly creatures in your bed?

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At this point you may be saying, “Luckily, this isn’t a problem for our home.”

But dust mites are found in all homes no matter how clean.

And, if you think you can escape this nasty creature by moving to Antarctica, don’t bother, as it’s been found in that location.

So are dust mites hazardous to our health?

For a start, it doesn’t help the psyche to know you’re sleeping along with millions of these creatures every night! But dust mites have been linked to allergy problems, watery itchy eyes, sneezing, nasal stuffiness, eczema and asthma.

It’s the fecal pellet containing guanine that triggers allergic reactions.

A report by North America’s environmental watchdog agency says asthma is one of the most common chronic conditions in our children and also a serious problem for adults. Authorities say that 80% of asthmatic children test positive to dust mites.

So what can you do to

limit the number of these spider-like mites, particularly if a family member suffers from asthma or other allergies?

Don’t sleep with your pet. Have Fido or Felix the cat sleep in an area far removed from your bedroom.

Think twice before making up the bed. This can be a tough sell if you’re a neatnik. A friend with a compulsive wife once complained to me, “If I get up at night to go to the bathroom, by the time I get back, my wife has made the bed!”

But dust mites cannot live by dust alone. They need liquid, the water vapour we provide during the night by breathing and perspiring which amounts to one pint per person per night! This is why we always weigh less in the morning. So at least toss covers well off the bed when you get up which helps to dry out the bed before it’s made up.

Even making up beds is dangerous, as chambermaids are known to suffer from ‘bed-maker’s lung,’ an allergic condition.

I admit this column is not inclined to promote a good night’s sleep. In fact, since I started to itch while writing it, I decided to do further research. I discovered it’s possible to purchase zippered protective mattress covers that are soft and no mite can penetrate them.

Another company has developed a high-tech vacuum with dual action.

It sucks up mites, but also uses ultraviolet light to penetrate mattresses, rugs and covered furniture.

Maybe you’re thinking, “I’ll have a service company get rid of mites.”

But Dr. Peyton Eggleston, professor of pediatrics at Johns Hopkins University, says there’s no scientific evidence this works.

Remember the saying, “If you can’t beat them, join them.” This may be prudent in some situations.

But I prefer the approach, “If you can’t beat them, lock them up in a sure-fire protective covering.”

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QUICK PASS - Red Deer Rebel defenceman Haydn Fleury gets ready to stop oncoming Victoria Royal forward Ben Walker during a recent game at the Enmax Centrium. The Rebels won in overtime Tanis Reid/Red Deer Express with a score of 3-2.

Jamie Salé a hometown sweetheart to many

BY JIM CLAGGETT Red Deer Express Even though she wasn’t born in this City, Red Deerians will likely always claim Jamie Salé as one of their own and she doesn’t have a problem with being shared by a few cities.

“I’m actually back quite a bit visiting my family,” the Calgary born skater explained during a recent trip down from Edmonton to the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame.

“I have so many great child hood memories growing up here,” said Salé, who left Red Deer when she was 15 years old to attend high school in Edmonton.

“I’m grateful that my dad still lives here, my brother still lives here so I can come back and share

the memories.”

Being a member of the Hall of Fame along the QE II Hwy. is one of so many memories during a stellar skating career for the 35-year-old.

Topping the list just might be the Olympic gold medal captured in 2002 with her partner David Pelletier under a cloud of controversy.

The two Canadians had a very strong performance in the long program at the games in Salt Lake City but were placed second behind the Russian duo until it was later revealed one judge was pressured into giving her vote to the Russians in exchange for a favourable vote for the French ice dancing pair.

The ruling was reversed with Salé and Pelletier sharing the

gold instead, Canada’s first gold medal in figure skating since 1960.

Since then it has been a roller coaster ride for Salé, turning professional with Pelletier for the Stars on Ice program, marrying her partner in 2004 and having a son Jesse with Pelletier before the two parted ways off the ice.

She has since remarried, tying the knot with former Edmonton Oiler Craig Simpson who was her partner in the CBC series Battle of the Blades which they won.

Even though competitive skating is behind her Salé still is admired by the young skaters who patiently wait in line to get an autograph .

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In fact, she got her start on the ice when a neighbour convinced here to try the CanSkate program.

“I felt a real passion for it and I took it up and I remember loving it more and more each year and then I got competitive and I had no idea what I was doing.”

Seeing these young kids with the same passion as she had at that age when her idols were skaters like Elizabeth Manley and Isabelle Brasseur is an honour and at the same time very familiar for her, she said.

“I would talk about how I had the same skates as them. I would actually do my costume like them or I would finish my program like Liz Manley did at the Olympic Games.”

She admits it’s very special to have these young girls wanting to emulate her when it comes to skating and she makes sure she shares what she can from her experience in the world of figure skating.

“A lot of them are really shy so it’s more about having a conversation with them,” she said.

“I always tells kids to dream big because that was kind of my attitude when I was little. I used to talk big and tell people I was going places.”

As history showed, she backed up the talk with plenty of results and is very appreciative of being remembered in this community instead of being forgotten, she said.

“It’s pretty darn cool.” sports@reddeerexpress.com

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Central Alberta hockey game for a good cause Local players gearing up for ‘Christmas Classic’

BY JIM CLAGGETT Red Deer Express There are plenty of Christmas traditions out there which have been a part of our celebration of the season for decades.

Some of course deal with following

what their families have done in their own homes for years while others can be of a cultural nature.

A former Red Deer Rebel is hoping the tradition he and some hockey pals have created catches on as well as the more main stream ones with the second an-

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nual Christmas Classic hockey game in Innisfail. Nick Bell, along with 29 other graduates of the Innisfail Minor Hockey program will gather Dec. 23rd in the town they played hockey in to square off for what amounts to a game of shinny and in turn brings in supplies to stock the shelves of the local food bank.

“We didn’t get a number of what we raised last year but the bin they gave us was overflowing,” he said, with regard to the amount of food gathered during the first annual classic last year.

Players have already been drafted by the two teams and Bell admits it wasn’t his team which won last year’s inaugural event so revenge is on his mind with the rematch on the horizon.

“I need to get my name on that trophy,” he laughed.

“I’m pretty confident but I guess I was pretty confident last year too.”

Apart from pride on the line the focus is of course on helping out the food bank during a time when the people it serves need a hand in making it through the season.

“It was a pretty obvious one over Christmas,” he said about the choice of charity.

“It reaches a bunch of people.”

Bell said you can do your part by simply bringing down a non-perishable food item on the Dec. 23rd as admission to the game which begins at 2:30 p.m. in the main arena.

All the participants are graduates of the Innisfail system and they vary in age but are still close enough together to have been teammates at some point for many of them.

“Some have gone onto higher levels of hockey while others have maybe gone on to school instead,” he said.

Bell added it was not all that hard to get a commitment from so many players to come to town, strap on the blades and hit the ice once again.

“Everyone was willing to come out again and there’s a couple of new players,” said Bell.

He added the players are getting excited about the upcoming game and being able to do something for the community which supported them during their minor hockey careers.

“It was really successful last year and we can pretty much grow off the start of last year and make things bigger and better.” sports@reddeerexpress.com

Looking forward to world junior hockey With the NHL and the NHLPA in a timeout for bad behaviour Canadians will have to be satisfied with the World Junior Hockey tournament in order to get their hockey fix.

JIM

CLAGGETT Getting your fill of hockey played at a high level is as easy as you might fill your stomach with turkey over the Christmas holiday season – sitting on the couch or in a nice big easy chair with a grin on your face.

By all accounts this is the time of year when Canadians look to some teenagers to fill a void their NHL teams have left empty for years when it comes to a championship of some form or another.

Our junior hockey players from the east to west coast are generally con-

sidered the team to beat in almost every tournament which has been held since 1977.

Russia initially dominated the annual event winning the gold medal the first four years with our first gold coming in 1982 as we beat the Czechs in Minnesota.

Since then Canada has added 14 more gold medals, the bulk of which came during strings of five wins in a row from 1993 to 1997 and then another title streak between 2005 and 2009.

This tournament certainly has provided some of the best junior hockey has to offer but there was also a very dark period (literally) back in 1987 during the infamous ‘Punch up in Piestany’.

The Russians and Canada got into a bench clearing brawl and officials, unable to handle the mayhem, decided the best way was to shut the lights off in the rink.

In the end both teams were eventually tossed from the tournament and Finland went on the beat

the host team in the gold medal game.

Most observers felt we were robbed of another gold medal that year but that is water under the bridge.

We can also look back at the complete domination of what was arguably the best team ever assembled in the country took apart the competition in Fargo, North Dakota under the guidance of Rebels Owner, GM and Head Coach Brent Sutter.

That team included players like Sidney Crosby, Dion Phanuef, Ryan Getzlaf, Shea Weber, Cam Barker, Cory Perry, Jeff Carter, Mike Richards and Brent Seabrook.

Who will emerge the hero from this year’s crop of young stars is anyone’s guess but I would suggest former Red Deer Rebel Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has a chance to shine due to the gracious owners and the players who are watching others play the game we love.

I suppose there is some good from the lockout. sports@reddeerexpress.com

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HOMES & LIVING

GET COOKING - This cozy kitchen in an Abbey Master Builder show home in Sylvan Lake features sleek appliances and an abundance of storage space including a pantry.

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Christmas offers time for reflection and hospitality It is almost time for Christmas; do you have your shopping done?

Baking all decorated and arranged on festive platters? Stockings hung with care? No? You are probably like some of us who scramble at the last minute. I’m even bribing my best friend to do my baking for me this year, if that isn’t cheating I don’t know what is.

Christmas will happen whether or not we have every ribbon tied in place and we will have a wonderful time with friends and family even if our Christmas baking is borrowed (or store bought!)

We all have a little time to rest and reflect and be thankful for our wonderful lives and for the beautiful country we live in.

Kim

LEWIS If you haven’t already donated funds or time to a charity of your choice, try to make some time to give this season. It puts so much into perspective when you allow the glow of the season to rub off on others. Often when we gain perspective from situations it can pull our expectations down to a rational level.

On Twitter there is a hashtag floating about called #thirdworldproblems which is a tongue-incheek way of people complaining

about all the ‘troubles’ in their life like too much foam on their caramel macchiato!

They are funny to read and some will make you roll your eyes but it can also shed a little light on things that tend to get us overworked, especially at Christmas.

Some of my over reactive Twitter hashtags could read: #pillowcasecrisis - Oh NO, the kids are coming for Christmas and I have left half of my linens at the holiday trailer which is locked in for the season. What will I do when my pillowcases don’t match the sheets, Christmas will be ruined! Or I could donate a blanket to the nearest shelter helping to keep one soul warmer this winter.

Thanks for your generous support throughout the year.

We truly appreciate your business!

#bakingandcheating – I have already confessed to this, without too much shame. I have also given up the idea of making my own Christmas cookies since burning the Pilsbury Rudolph cookies and making my daughter cry. I am also the proud donator of food bank items at various holiday functions I attend. The perfect Christmas cookie is one that is appreciated and needed. #sleepinginshifts – With everyone coming for the holidays I have to be creative with where everyone will sleep and not everyone will get their own room.

Some will have to camp out in the basement, on the couch and possibly on an inflatable bed.

This is not a bad problem to

have and I am blessed with an abundant family. There are those who spend the holidays completely alone and would love to be surrounded by the chaos that will soon be my home – adopt someone you know is alone or pay them a visit, it will mean so much.

I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and that a new and fresh perspective is part of your tradition. Thank you for reading, I covet your feedback and always love to hear ‘I read your column!’

Do something in the name of thankfulness this season and create your own Twitter hashtag that reads #merryandthankful.

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

Wishing Your Family A Warm & Cozy Holiday Season!

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The holidays – time for gratitude and reflection It’s holiday time.

Time for family, time for friendship, time to give thanks, time to reflect, and time to simply sit back and enjoy the moment.

Jean-Guy

TURCOTTE Unless you have a mortgage renewal coming up quickly or you have bought a house recently, I’m going to make a suggestion and say that you should forget about all the financial stresses that come with life, you’ve got all next year to deal with that.

All year long we constantly hear about what we should be doing, what we could be doing and what’s going on.

So why not, for once, take this time and shut off all of

the noise.

In my world, I watch the news- a lot!

It’s so that I can provide my clients with an interpretation of what’s going on in our local, provincial, national and global markets so as to be able to provide them with the most information I can to determine if buying a home is right for them at this moment.

However, these past few days I’ve found myself unable to watch much, mostly because the news out of Newtown, Connecticut crushes my heart and I find myself unable to watch the coverage.

Those somber moments make us all ponder what this is all about and it’s time for some of us just to shut up and realize what is truly important in our lives.

We all know what that is, so why not just do it and get out there and enjoy the moment with your family and friends.

WINTER WORK – Clearview Ridge continues to expand with more housing units being added to the neighbourhood.

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the moment with those that you love?

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and all the best in the New Year!

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Red Deer Express

CLASSIFIEDS 403.346.3356

Index

To place an ad, call

or

Fax: Email: Online: Mail: Hours:

403.347.6620 classifieds@reddeerexpress.com www.reddeerexpress.com #121, 5301 - 43 Street Red Deer, Ab. T4N 1C8 Monday - Friday 8:30am $ ():00pm# (1''gd $ ,1''gd

Available Bachelorettes It’s the Holidays- a special time to find that special someone!. The holiday season is a busy time for our Company. With so many new ladies joining our service to find love, we are seeking suitable matches for the following ladies: An exotic pretty Argentina lady, divorced, 36, with no children, works in education. She is slim, 5’4, 112 lbs., petite, with big brown eyes, clear skin.

She has been a Canadian citizen for 10 years and loves Canada. Raised on a cattle ranch, she is comfortable around cattle & horses.

Stunning, blonde, executive, 38, divorced with two children, country gal, 5’8 132 lbs. I am tired of being alone. I want a man who will get along with my family - we are farmers but also own a company. I have worked hard to get where I am. I appreciate my down time & want to share it with someone who enjoys the finer things in life like I do.

I am a busy owner of a catering company, 31, 5’6, 127 lbs. and I have just purchased a hobby farm. I am currently living in my trailer until my dream home is built & completed in 2013. My uncle (who is 96) calls me Sassy, so I guess I am. I am only 30 & I have already completed two major milestones on my bucket list - education & business. Love is on there too; that’s why I am doing this. I need to meet a guy my parents will love & who can keep up with me. Rural, ranch, remote.

Matchmakers Select 1-888-916-2824

Customized programs, thorough screening process, guaranteed service.

Face to Face introductions.

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Personals

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RED DEER HEALING ROOMS Imagine a Walk-In Clinic where Jesus is the Doctor. It’s a reality! Healing Rooms operate very much like a Walk-In Clinic, except it’s Free and open to all! Open Tuesdays from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at: THE PRAYER HOUSE 4111-55A Avenue, Red Deer. Open to anyone needing healing. No appointment necessary. Ph 403-350-8954

Oilfield

800

CENTRAL PEACE NATURAL GAS CO-OP LTD. requires full-time Gas Utility Operator. Experience, safety tickets an asset.

Clean valid driver’s licence required. Forward resume: cpngc@telusplanet.net.

Fax 780-864-2044.

Mail: Box 119, Spirit River, T0H 3G0.

Oilfield

800

NOW LOCATED IN DRAYTON VALLEY. BREKKAAS Vacuum & Tank Ltd. Wanted Class 1 & 3 Drivers, Super Heater Operators with all valid tickets. Top wages, excellent benefits.

Please forward resume to: Email: dv@brekkaas.com.

Phone 780-621-3953 Fax 780-621-3959

To place an ad, call 403-346-3356

800

SEEKING CLASS 1 DRIVERS with off-road fluid hauling experience. Will relocate.

Year round work. Above average wage, appealing benefit packages offered.

Trophy Buck Oilfield Services, Whitecourt, Alberta. Email resume: info@trophybuck.ca.

Fax 780-706-2389 WANTED - WATER & VACUUM TRUCK OPERATORS. Class 3 w/Q-endorsement, H2S, First Aid, PST, CSTS. Mechanically inclined. Day-rate benefits.

Fax 403-934-3487.

Email: accounting @mjswaterhauling.com

Sales & Distributors

830

SOAP STORIES is seeking energetic retail sales reps for Parkland Shopping Centre in Red Deer. $12.50/hr. Email Resume to premierjobrd@gmail.com Buying or Selling your home?

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Personals

Oilfield

850

AN ALBERTA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY IS HIRING DOZER AND EXCAVATOR OPERATORS. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction.

Lodging and meals provided.

The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & drug testing required.

Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

CAM CLARK FORD OLDS is looking for full-time Journeyman Automotive Mechanic. Job details: Mon. to Fri, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Excellent wages and benefits. Family like atmosphere.

Ford experience an asset.

The successful candidate will join our team in the opening of the new store being built in 2013.

Fax resume to 1-403-556-3585 or email: jhn_lavoie@yahoo.ca or blake@camclarkford.com

deadline: Monday @ 2 p.m.

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Trades

850

Business Opportunities

FIRST CHOICE

COLLISION SEEKING JOURNEYMAN or 2nd/3rd year apprentices. Positions for body, prep and refinishing technicians needed for our car and light truck division.

Top wages, bonus programs and benefit package. Fax resumes to (403)343-2160; e-mail choice2@telusplanet.net or drop off in person @ #5-7493-49 Ave. Cresc., Red Deer.

MORGAN CONSTRUCTION & ENVIRONMENTAL LTD. - Looking for experienced Heavy Equipment Operators, Foremen & Labourers for work in oilfield & heavy civil construction projects.

Competitive wages, full benefits & opportunity for year round work.

Email resume: careers@mcel.ca.

Fax 780-960-8930 or apply in person: 702 Acheson Road, Acheson, Alberta.

TJ LOGGING OF WHITECOURT, ALBERTA is accepting resumes for experienced Heavy Duty Operators, Buncher, Hoe, Processor Dozer, Skidder, Delimber for immediate employment. Fax resume 780-778-2428.

Truckers/ Drivers

860

EQUAL TRANSPORT, EDSON, ALBERTA. Class 1 Drivers Needed.

Top wages paid!

H2S certified, off road experience required.

Company paid benefits & bonuses. Fluids hauling experience preferred.

Send resume & drivers abstract in confidence to: Email: edson@equaltransport.ca.

Fax 780-728-0068 REQUIRED FOR AN ALBERTA TRUCKING COMPANY: One Class 1 Driver.

Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta.

Scheduled days off.

Call Lloyd 780-723-5051

SPEEDWAY MOVING SYSTEMS REQUIRES O/O 1 tons to transport PYRAMID RVs throughout North CORPORATION America. We offer IS NOW HIRING! competitive rates and Co. Instrument Technicians fuel cards. Paid by direct and Electricians for various deposit. Must have clean sites across Alberta. criminal record and Send resume to: passport to cross border. hr@pyramidcorporation.com 1-866-736-6483; www. or fax 780-955-HIRE. speedwaymovingsystems.com

870

Business Opportunities

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Business Opportunities

870

870

Careers

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Work from home; no experience required; paid daily/weekly.

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Misc.

Help

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INTERESTED IN THE COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER BUSINESS? Alberta’s weekly newspapers are looking for people like you. Post your resume online. FREE. Visit: www.awna.com/ resumes_add.php RCI (a Division of Park Paving) has an immediate opening for a full-time year-round Recycle Crushing Foreman and Operators (excavator/loader) in Edmonton. Send your resume via email to: employment @parkpaving.com or via fax to 780-424-5373

Employment Training

900

IF YOU’RE INTERESTED in real estate, then take Appraisal and Assessment, a specialized two-year business major at Lakeland College’s campus in Lloydminster, Alberta. Your training includes assessment principles, computerized mass appraisal valuation of properties, farmland evaluation and property analysis. Visit www.lakelandcollege.ca/ realestate or phone 1-800-661-6490, ext. 5429 LEARN FROM HOME. Earn from home.

Medical Transcriptionists are in demand.

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Community Disability Worker Competition #: 12-223 Job Category: Various Positions Available Number of hours per week: Various At Catholic Social Services we believe that all people have value and self-worth.

As a Community Disability Worker your role would promote the independence and self-determination of the individuals in our care. You would enhance the everyday quality of life of persons with developmental disabilities by providing physical assistance, emotional support and personal care, as well as assistance with accessing recreation/leisure activities and community inclusion opportunities. Meal preparation and housekeeping activities would also be included in your work to support individuals.

We have various opportunities available including full-time, part-time, contract fulltime, contract part-time, days, evening, weekends and overnight positions.

We are looking for people with the passion to expand the quality of life of another, as well as the following qualifications: • Grade 12 education or equivalent • Some experience in the human services field • Experience with persons with developmental disabilities and with personal care • Class 5 driver’s license and driver’s abstract • Insured vehicle • Criminal Record Check with vulnerable sector search included • Alberta Children’s Services Intervention Record Check The salary range for this position is 15.33 to 17.69 per hour and is calculated based on qualifications. Catholic Social Services also offers an attractive and competitive overall compensation package for our valued staff. Most positions have access to: Comprehensive 3 tier benefits package of choice with extended-health care, access to paramedical services, dental care, short and long-term disability, as well as death and accident protection coverage.

A Pension plan where we match 5% of your gross annual income dollar for dollar.

After 5 years, it goes up to 7%.

An Employee Assistance Program Wellness days to use in a way that enhances your physical, emotional and /or spiritual wellbeing Extensive training provided to new staff and access to ongoing professional development opportunities A workplace that values and celebrates all of its employees on an ongoing basis.

Closing Date: January 9, 2013 Catholic Charities – Human Resources Office 4811- 49 Street – Red Deer, AB T4N 1T8 Phone: (403) 347-8844 Fax: (403) 342-1890 www.catholicsocialservices.ab.ca We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer Serving and Employing People of all Faiths and Cultures Since 1961

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900

WELL-PAID/ LOW-STRESS CAREER IN MASSAGE THERAPY. Get the best-quality RMT education in Alberta without giving up your day job! Visit www.mhvicarsschool.com or call 1-866-491-0574 for free career information

Auctions

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BIG STRAPPER AUCTIONS 4625-46 Street, Lacombe Phone:403-782-5693 Season’s Greetings Come in & buy OFF THE FLOOR til end of year! ******** MOVING in January to NEW Location at Moose Hall 2 mi. South of Ponoka on Hwy 2A ******* RESUMING Weekly Sales Wed., Jan. 16 @ NEW location @ 6pm Check web for full listings & addresses bigstrapperauctions.net

Auctions

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

1530

MEIER GUN AUCTION. Saturday, December 22, 11 a.m., 6016 - 72A Ave., Edmonton. Over 200 guns - handguns, rifles, shotguns, miscellaneous.

Call to consign 780-440-1860.

Building Supplies

1550

LOOKING FOR A SHOP? Post Frame Buildings.

AFAB Industries has experience, expertise, reliability and great construction practices.

For a free quote, contact Ryan Smith 403-818-0797 or email: ryan.afab@gmail.com METAL ROOFING & SIDING. Best prices!

36” Hi-Tensile TUFF-Rib 29ga. Galvalume $.67 sq. ft. Colours $.82 sq. ft.

40 Year Warranty.

ALTA-WIDE Builders Supplies 1-888-263-8254.

STEEL BUILDINGS/Metal Buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owned!

Call 1-800-457-2206; www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

Event Tickets

1610

SEE OPRAH LIVE. Monday, January 21 in Edmonton. Tickets from $299 each with courier delivery included. Call Dash Tours and Tickets at 1-800-365-0000.

One call and you’re there.

Misc. for Sale

1760

NEVER SHOCK CHLORINATE AGAIN! Newly Patented!

“Kontinuous Shok” Chlorinator. No mess: Effective year round eliminating bacterial growth, smell and slime.

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Travel Packages

1900

HAWAII ON THE MAINLAND, healthy low-cost living can be yours. Modern Arenal Maleku Condominiums, 24/7 secured Community, Costa Rica “friendliest country on earth”!

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Grain, Feed Hay

2190

HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola.

Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed.

Buying damaged or offgrade grain.

“On Farm Pickup” Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252

Cars

5030

Church Services

FORD, CHEVY, DODGE, TOYOTA & MORE. Vehicles from $47/week with bad credit or no credit.

Bankruptcy OK. $0 down options. Cars, Trucks, SUVs and Minivans.

1-888-222-0663.

Apply online at www.canadadrives.ca.

Service Times:

4090 Trucks 5050

Manufactured Homes

NEW - EXECUTIVE, 3 bdrm., 2 bath Home in Red Deer.

Immediate Possession.

10 Yr. Warranty.

Own it for only $1,345mo. OAC. Call (403)346-3100 or (403)347-5566 UNITED HOMES CANADA has a wide variety of stock units that must go!

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Careers

1997 GMC 3500 HD with metal flatdeck, 2wd, 203,000 kms, good cond., $8,900 OBO. 403-340-8777

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Sundays: Celebration Service 9:30 am - Prayer and Fellowship 10:00 am - Service Wednesdays: 6:30 pm

Monday, December 31st His Promises are for All of Us @ 6:00pm

Deeper Life Ministry

Turn those unwanted items into quick cash with a single phone call.

New Year’s Eve It’s Your Time to...

Candlelight Service Receive and Live in the Blessing.

Jesus is Lord of the Harvest

Bringing Salvation to Those Who are Lost

Visit Our New Church Location: Phone: 403-986-0734 5233 54th Ave. Red Deer E Mail: anharvestchurch@shaw.ca

CALL:403-346-3356 To Place Your Classified Ad. Weekly deadline: Monday @ 2pm

Community Disability Counsellor

Careers

Service Directory

Competition# 12-224 Job Category: Various Positions Available Number of hours per week: Various At Catholic Social Services we believe that all people have value and self-worth. As a Community Disability Counselor you would take a leadership role in promoting the independence, self-determination and overall health and safety of the individuals in our care. You would enhance the everyday quality of life of persons with developmental disabilities by providing physical assistance, emotional support and personal care, as well as assistance with accessing recreation/leisure activities and community inclusion opportunities. Your role would also include responsibility for developing individual service plans.

We have various opportunities available including full-time, part-time, contract fulltime, contract part-time, days, evening, weekend and overnight positions.

We are looking for people with the passion to expand the quality of life of another, as well as the following qualifications: Degree, Diploma, or equivalent in human services Experience working with individuals with complex needs Class 5 driver’s license and insured vehicle are an asset, but not required for all opportunities Criminal Record Check with vulnerable sector search included Alberta Children’s Services Intervention Record Check The salary range for this position is 18.21 to 19.35 per hour and is calculated based on qualifications. Catholic Social Services also offers an attractive and competitive overall compensation package for our valued staff. Most positions have access to: Comprehensive 3 tier benefits package of choice with extended- health care, access to paramedical services, dental care, short and long-term disability, as well as death and accident protection coverage.

A pension plan where we match 5% of your gross annual income dollar for dollar.

After 5 years, it goes up to 7% An Employee Assistance Program Wellness days to use in a way that enhances your physical, emotional and /or spiritual wellbeing Extensive training provided to new staff and access to ongoing professional development opportunities A workplace that values and celebrates all of its employees on an ongoing basis Closing Date: January 9, 2013

To advertise your service or business here, call 403.346.3356

Community Disability Worker Competition # 12-244 At Catholic Social Services we believe that all people have value and self-worth. As a Community Disability Worker you provide high quality care supporting children with developmental disabilities and their families. You enthusiastically assist with daily living activities and social events supporting dignity, independence and empowerment. Open to learning new things, you want to become skilled in providing personal care, supporting behavioral challenges, helping with medical needs and implementing programs tailored to individual needs.

Catholic Social Services also offers: • An Employee Assistance Program • Extensive training provided to new staff and access to ongoing professional development opportunities • A workplace that values and celebrates all of its employees on an ongoing basis We have various career opportunities available including full-time, part-time, contract full-time, contract part-time, weekday, weekend and overnight positions.

We are looking for people with the passion to expand the quality of life of another, as well as the following qualifications: • Grade 12 education or equivalent • Some experience in the human services field • Experience with person with developmental disabilities and with personal care • Class 5 driver’s license and driver’s abstract • Insured vehicle • Criminal Record Check with vulnerable sector search included • Alberta Children’s Services Intervention Record Check The salary range for this position is $13.13 - $16.62 per hour.

Please send resume, quoting the competition number 12-244 before January 9, 2013 to:

Catholic Charities – Human Resources Office 4811- 49 Street – Red Deer, AB T4N 1T8 Phone: (403) 347-8844 Fax: (403) 342-1890 www.catholicsocialservices.ab.ca

Catholic Charities – Human Resources Office 4811- 49 Street – Red Deer, AB T4N 1T8 Fax: (403) 342-1890 www.catholicsocialservices.ab.ca

We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer Serving and Employing People of all Faiths and Cultures Since 1961

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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.

403-314-5500 403-309-7365 403-347-8766 403-314-1933 403-347-5900

______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________

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

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

WIN A $25 GIFT CERTIFICATE TO: THE BISTRO ON GAETZ DEC. DRAW DATE: DEC. 28 @ NOON

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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NOVEMBER WINNER: MARK STEVENS Name: _______________________________________ Phone: _______________________________________ #121, 5301 - 43 St.

403-346-3356

CLUES ACROSS 1. Afraid 7. Love grass 11. Hepburn/Grant movie 12. Opposite of good 13. Whale ship captain 14. A major U.S. political party 15. Rate of walking 16. A ceremonial procession 18. Unfolded 20. More pretentious 21. Ribbon belts 23. Himalayan wild goats 24. 100 =1 kwanza 25. Japanese wrestling 26. ___asty: family

of rulers 27. Luteinizing hormone 29. British Air Aces 30. Being a single unit 31. Opposite of gee 33. National Guard 34. A stratum of rock 35. Have a yen for 37. Cornell tennis center 39. Iranian monetary units 41. Settings in a play 43. Olfactory properties 44. AKA platyfish 46. Free from deceit 47. Ireland 48. 007’s Flemming 51. & & &

52. Kidney, fava or broad 53. W. African country 55. __ Frank’s diary 56. Induces vomiting

CLUES DOWN 1. Jame’s “Fifty _____” 2. Scottish game pole 3. Atomic #18 4. Tattered cloth 5. Tokyo 6. Force from office 7. Wigwam 8. Dynasty actress Linda 9. Small mongrel 10. Rapidly departed 11. A corporate

leader 13. King of Camelot 16. Mrs. Nixon 17. Macaws 19. Symphony orchestra 21. Cunning 22. Wheatgrass adjective 26. U. of Texas residential center 28. Estate (Spanish) 32. Pilots and Blues 36. Right angle building wings 38. Store fodder 40. Supersonic transport

41. Brand of plastic wrap 42. Comb-plate 43. Puppeteer Lewis 44. Tatouhou 45. Security interest in a property 49. Direct a weapon 50. One point E of due N 54. Latin for “and”

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Wednesday, December 19, 2012

For the month of December, Red Deer Toyota is proud to support the efforts of two local organizations; the Red Deer Food Bank and Toy Drive. Please stop in for a visit, enjoy our coffee and friendly staff and perhaps bring by a donation of a non-perishable food item or non-wrapped child’s toy.

Help us make this a Happier Christmas for the less fortunate.

0% up to 60 months!

2013 TACOMA DOUBLECAB 4X4 TRD OFFROAD (1)

2013 COROLLA CE ENHANCED CONVENIENCE AUTO (5)

2013 VENZA AWD CROSS-OVER (3)

$37,516 $32,436

Lease

per month

Lease

per month

Finance bi-weekly

$365 $241

$20,766

Finance bi-weekly

$328 $198

$46,671

per month

bi-weekly

Great Deals on Remaining 2012’s

FJ CRUISER

with Navigation/Leather 5 speed.

0% up to 72 months or Cash Savings up to $4,000!

$42,021

Finance

$505 $290

COROLLA SPORT

HIGHLANDER V6 LIMITED

Auto with Offroad Package

with Navigation

$4,500 in Savings!

$3,500 in Savings!

Lease

per month

Finance bi-weekly

$183 $124

2013 HIGHLANDER V6 AWD SPORT (4)

2013 TUNDRA CREWMAX 4X4 TRD OFF ROAD (2)

Lease

Up to $5000 Factory Incentives!

MATRIX SPORT PACKAGE

YARIS 5 DOOR HATCHBACK

Automatic

Manual with Convenience Pkg.

0% up to 72 months or Cash Savings up to $3,000!

$3,000 in Savings!

Lease

per month

Finance bi-weekly

$458 $282 5.7L TUNDRA DOUBLECAB 4X4

with Premium Pkg. incl. leather seats

0% up to 72 months or Cash savings up to $8,500!

Hurry in for the last of the V6 Rav4 models while limited supplies last!

Good selection of remaining 2012 Prius and Prius V models. Cash discounts of up to $2500!

On Location at Parkland Mall until December 23rd with Toyota Tundra & Tacoma in support of the Food Bank/Toy Drive Vehicles not exactly as illustrated, please see dealer for details. Payments include factory to dealer freight, dealer preparation, block heater, carpet and all-season mats, full tank of gas on delivery. Lease and finance offers through Toyota Financial Services O.A.C. Lease payments do not include GST. Lease payments allow for a total 100,000 kms. Additional kms and other terms available. (1) 2013 Tacoma Model MU4FNA CA Selling Price $37,516 60 month 20,000 kms/year lease - $5000 down. Buyout at lease end $17,617.95 Amount financed $32,854.10 at 4.9% Cost of borrowing $6202.20. 72 month finance - $5,000 down. Amount financed $34,496.80 @ 2.9% Cost of borrowing $3107. (2) 2013 Tundra Model DY5F1T BA Selling Price $46.671.50 60 month 20,000 kms/year lease - $5,000 down. Buyout at lease end $17,542.20 Amount financed $42,009.60 at 3.9% Cost of borrowing $5824.80 72 month finance - $5,000 down. Amount financed $44,110.08 @ .9% Cost of borrowing $1209.48. (3) 2013 Venza Model BA3BBT AA Selling Price $32436 60 month 20,000 kms/year lease - $5,000 down. Buyout at lease end $11,984.70 Amount financed $27,772.10 at 3.9% Cost of borrowing $3888 72 month finance - $5,000 down. Amount financed $29,162.80 @ 1.90% Cost of borrowing $1,704.92. (4) 2013 Highlander Model BK3EHA CA Selling Price $42,021 60 month 20,000 kms/year lease - $5,000 down Buyout at lease end $16,529.15 Amount financed $37,359.10 at 4.9% Cost of borrowing $6635.10 72 month finance - $5,000 down Amount financed $39227.05 @ 3.9% Cost of borrowing $4797.71. (5) 2013 COROLLA Model BU42EP CA Selling Price $20,766 60 month 20,000 kms/year lease - $3,000 down. Buyout at lease end $8268.90 Amount financed $18008.86 at 1.9% Cost of borrowing $1246.20 72 month finance - $3,000 down. Amount financed $18909.30 @ 0.9% Cost of borrowing $518.94.

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