Red Deer Express, January 09, 2013

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Puck pursuit ON THE MOVE - Red Deer Rebel Wyatt Johnson chases after Moose Jaw Warrior Kendall McFaull in an attempt to bring the puck under his control Saturday night. The Rebels beat the Warriors 4-3.

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Local actor lands breakthrough roles Red Deer native Andrew McKenzie featured in Edmonton-based film project

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Red Deer-born actor is increasingly tapping into the world of professional acting having wrapped a couple of major film projects this past year.

Andrew McKenzie, 21, is enrolled in the acting stream of the Motion Picture Arts program at Red Deer College. And fortunately, he didn’t have to wait too long for key opportunities to break into the industry to come his way.

Last year he landed a role in the film I Think I Do which aired this past weekend.

Although he dabbled in acting in junior high school, it was during high school McKenzie found himself excelling in drama. It was then it also became obvious it was the most fitting career path.

“It wasn’t until Grade 10 that I realized acting was actually what I wanted to do.”

After graduation, he studied the Meisner Acting Technique under Cindy Christensen at Calgary’s Playhouse North School of Theatre for two years along with ballet classes, circus training and voice lessons.

“I would say that Cindy’s greatest strength is in spotting those little inaccuracies where you stray from the truth,” he explains. “She has such a keen eye to be able to point those out that if you are willing to take the critique, you will grow.”

The Meisner Technique involves “Utilizing a number of exercises that puts an actor up against the different challenges they will face when they are doing their craft.

“Acting is the ability to live truthfully under the given imaginary circumstances. You really work through that statement step-by-step.”

His experience at the Playhouse North School of Acting was invaluable in his development as an actor, as has been the guidance he is receiving at Red Deer College.

After he wrapped up studies in Calgary, he relocated back to Red Deer to study acting for film at RDC under Larry Reese.

LOOKING AHEAD – Andrew McKenzie continues to make his early mark in the film industry. He’s featured in the recently aired I Think I Do and the locally-produced Year After Year, set for release this spring.

He can’t say enough about the program. “As much as you want to pursue your career, they are right there beside you. Larry is the best advocate I’ve had for my career – he’s really there for his students.”

I Think I Do, which was directed by RDC alumnus Dylan Pearce, also stars Sara Canning (The Vampire Diaries), Mia Kirshner (The Black Dahlia) as well as accomplished local actors Lori Ravensborg and Larry Reese among others.

“It’s about these three sisters at different stages in life, and how they are dealing with love in its many forms.”

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a romantic-relationship comedy, I Think I Do is also about “commitment, cold feet, the endurance of true love, the importance of family ties and the hard lesson learned that, try as we may, life simply does not go as planned.”

For McKenzie, tackling the part demanded a bit of a perspective shift.

“It was interesting – I had a conversation with my acting teacher about it, and I had to make a mental switch of ‘I’m not a student right now, I’m a professional’. It took a lot of bolstering up courage and perseverance when there is so much about the environment I wasn’t used to.”

In late 2010, Pearce had approached RDC’s motion picture arts staff about including stu-

dents in his project. McKenzie auditioned for a small role, and later told producers he wanted to try for one of the larger parts. He sent in an audition tape and a few days later Pearce and other production staff drove to Red Deer to have McKenzie do a callback audition at his home.

“It was unnerving,” he says with a laugh. But nerves aside, McKenzie proved he had what it took to nail the role and production began in Edmonton in January of 2012.

McKenzie will also be appearing in Year After Year, a locallyproduced film slated for release this spring. Directed by Dustin Clark, another RDC alumnus, McKenzie had to stretch creatively by singing in the role as well.

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Why caregivers voted to strike at Aspen Ridge On January 2nd, Licensed Practical Nurses, Health Care Aides and support staff voted in favour of strike action at Aspen Ridge, a seniors facility owned by Symphony Senior Living, a private Ontario-based company. employer left them no choice.

Symphony Senior Living refuses to pay seniors’ caregivers the industry standard wages they are funded by Alberta Health Services to pay, with your taxpayer dollars.

Why won’t Symphony pay nurses, health care aides and other specialized 13011SA0 seniors care employees the same rates that are paid in other AUPE continuing care facilities in Red Deer?

Why won’t they pay the wages necessary to attract and retain quality employees who can provide quality care?

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Wednesday, January 9, 2013

City council tackles operating budget Residents could face 3.91% tax increase

BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express City council will began debating the 2013 operating budget today.

Since Monday, council has heard a number of funding requests from various City departments and today the debate was scheduled to begin.

“The overall goal of the 2013 operating budget is to maintain core services and respond to growth the City has seen,” said City Manager Craig Curtis.

“This is also our centennial year, and as we look at the great community that Red Deer is, we need to ensure we provide services that benefit the entire community today, and in the future.”

The operating budget totals $284 million.

Some key budget initiatives include the RCMP member fee agreement, funding for four new RCMP officers and two municipal employees, funding for road maintenance and repairs, funding for new transit buses, and maintenance of parks and recreation facilities.

If the budget is approved, an additional $2.38 million will be allocated to policing.

This would bring the budget to $25.4 million for the RCMP. If the budget is approved

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in its entirety, with no added dollars, Red Deerians are facing a tax increase of 3.91% this year as of press time yesterday before more discussions took place.

The tax rate could change depending on the provincial education tax and Piper Creek Foundation requisition as well.

Council initially started with a tax increase of 4.15% but because the revenue from the City’s construction growth was larger than expected -- from $1.9 million to $2.14 million, the tax increase changed on Monday.

Based on the submitted budget, a home, which experienced the average assessment value change and is assessed at $285,000 for the 2013 tax year, will see an average monthly increase of $5.45 towards City services.

One component of the services Red Deerians use on a daily basis is utilities such as electricity, water and wastewater.

The City’s utility rate models are influenced by a number of factors and the region’s growth over a short period has been one of the major drivers.

Upgrades to the water treatment plant and wastewater treatment plant to meet new environmental standards and increase capacity has had a significant impact on the City’s finances which has resulted in the need to increase rates.

The draft operating budget proposes a 4.5% increase for electricity.

Provincial transmission costs are the biggest contributor to the 2013 electricity rate increases, and options were presented to council as part of the operating budget presentation

to manage the collection of the increasing costs to access the provincial transmission system.

For water, wastewater, recycling and garbage pickup, the typical monthly cost for a residential customer will be approximately $98 per month, or about $3.25 a day.

This is about a 4.4% increase from 2012, which is competitive when compared to other municipalities in Alberta.

City council’s strategic direction identifies six themes for administration to focus on, and the capital and operating budgets make key investments in the areas of movement, safety and identity.

“The capital and operating budgets are one way administration puts council’s direction into action for the community,” said Curtis.

He added the City still faces challenges with slower than anticipated economic recovery, and the proposed 2013 operating budget balances the need for a strong, healthy community while using resources effectively and responsibly to watch the bottom line.

“The budget was prepared based on balancing what the community wants the City to do and what we need to do to maintain core services,” said Elaine Vincent, director of Corporate Services.

“We have decreased revenues and lower return on investments, and we need to maintain our core programs and services that make Red Deer a great community.”

Budget talks are expected to wrap up by the end of the week. efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

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Community Foundation new CEO The Red Deer & District Community Foundation board of directors has announced the appointment of Kristine Bugayong as the new CEO. “We are delighted with the energy Ms. Bugayong brings to the position,” said Ron Woodward, chair of the RDDCF board of directors. “We are confident she has the skills to continue to grow the Community Foundation and to provide leadership in staying true to our mandate of strengthening the quality of life in Red Deer and Central Alberta.”

KRISTINE BUGAYONG Bugayong is from Manila, Philippines, and obtained her Master of Arts degree in Women and Development Studies from the University of the Philippines. She has worked for the Red Deer & District Community Foundation for five years as the coordinator for communications and grants and has twice served as acting operations manager. She has called Red Deer home for nine years.

“I am very excited to embark on this new adventure with the Community Foundation. In the last five years, I have seen the impact of our work in the community through our grants programs, participation in important initiatives for community development, and providing donors with insight on

community needs and issues,” said Bugayong. “I hope that we all continue to support the Community Foundation.”

The Red Deer & District Community Foundation was established in 1989 with an inaugural donation of $1,000,000. Since its inception, the Foundation’s assets have grown to more than $10 million and it has granted more than $7 million to the community in support of the charitable sector including the arts, environment, health, human services and youth programs.

City Mayor Morris Flewwelling, Marg Hicks, Rob Kolton, Trish MacSween, Joyce Shand, B.J. Billings, Frank Kuhnen and Don Laubman were the founding members who were appointed by the Committee of Nominators.

The name of the organization was changed in December 1997 to the Red Deer & District Community Foundation therefore reflecting the original intent of serving Red Deer and the surrounding area.

The Foundation was managed as a volunteer organization from 1989-1996.

Until 1995, the files were maintained at the Red Deer & District Museum.

In 1995, an office was established with a part-time executive director. In 1996 a part-time administrative assistant was hired.

Currently there are three full-time staff members including the chief executive officer, coordinator for communications and grants and coordinator for community leadership initiatives and one part-time staff of coordinator for administration and donor services.

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Man who killed four in highway crash is sentenced Victims’ families from the Philippines read emotional statements in court

BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express A man who drove 24 kms the wrong way on the QE II Hwy. last March before slamming head-on into another vehicle carrying five occupants, four of which were killed, has been sentenced to six and a half years in prison.

Tyler James Stevens, 30, was initially charged with four counts of impaired driving causing death, one count of impaired driving causing bodily harm, four counts of failing to provide a breath sample, four counts of criminal negligence in the operation of a motor vehicle causing death and one count of criminal negligence in the operation of a motor vehicle causing bodily harm. He pleaded guilty to four counts of criminal negligence causing death and one count of criminal negligence causing bodily harm. All other charges were dropped.

Four occupants of the second vehicle including Anthony Subong Castillon, 35, Joey Flores Mangonon, 35, Eden Dalu Biazon, 39, and Josefina Flores Velarde, 52, died as a result of the crash.

Josephine Gaila Tamondong, 28, was transported to the University of Alberta Hospital in Edmonton. She was severely injured but survived the collision.

They were all temporary workers from the Philippines.

In an Agreed Statement of Facts that was read into the record during Stevens’

sentencing hearing last Friday, court heard that Stevens, who was the part-owner of an oilfield company, resided in Innisfail but spent time in Australia for work.

On March 4, 2012, he was at his aunt’s home near Spruce View early in the evening to celebrate her birthday. He consumed alcohol at the event. He then drove to a bar in Spruce View and had another drink and then drove to an Innisfail bar where he consumed four more.

Court also heard that Stevens was taking antibiotics for a cyst on his back and he knew he shouldn’t mix the medication and alcohol together.

“He had 11 ounces of hard liquor and his blood alcohol level was three times the legal limit,” said Anders Quist, crown prosecutor.

He added, Stevens doesn’t recall driving after leaving the bar, but witness accounts given said he exited onto the QE II Hwy. from Innisfail heading south. Near Bowden around 11 p.m. he stopped his Range Rover SUV in the middle of the highway, turned around and began driving north in the southbound lanes.

“Witnesses said his speed changed anywhere from 40 km/hour to 120 km/hour (during the time he was traveling the wrong way) and that he was swerving wildly,” said Quist. “Witnesses said he had dozens of near misses with other vehicles.”

Shortly after, he crashed head-on into the vehicle carrying the five workers who

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RCMP were called to the accident site just north of Innisfail around 11:10 p.m.

“When RCMP arrived Mr. Stevens smelled strongly of alcohol. He only had cuts to his knuckles and was drifting in and out of consciousness,” said Quist.

The Agreed Statement of Facts said when asked what his name was Stevens said “Tom Stevens” and when asked how much he had to drink “he said lots”. He refused a breath sample twice.

“Mr. Stevens told police he didn’t know if the collision was his fault or the other people’s fault and then asked, ‘Did I really kill those kids?’” said Quist.

Family members of the victims flew in from the Philippines for the sentencing hearing. A number of victim impact statements were read including one from the lone survivor of the crash, Tamondong.

“On March 4, 2012, my life changed forever. On a cold, dark night, four of my friends were taken away from their families. I don’t remember much about that horrible night. I woke up in the University of Alberta Hospital and I was told I was in a horrible car crash,” she said. “This crash didn’t just damage my body, it pulled out my soul. I suffer from depression and I wonder how could I be the only one to survive? What did my friends do to deserve this terrible end?

“I spent six weeks in the hospital. The crash makes me worry about the future

and how my injuries will affect me when I get older. I can’t do so many of the things I used to without pain. Since the accident I haven’t been able to work and it has affected me and my family financially.

“I’m doing the best I can to move on with my life. I wish each and every day this terrible act did not happen.”

Before he was sentenced, Stevens expressed remorse. “I know there isn’t any words that I can say to heal anyone’s pain.

The last three months I have walked out to the accident site and I have prayed for the families and I have asked in some way to help them in the future. I haven’t prayed in a long time – I lost my faith a long time ago,” he said. “I would ask if the families would like to give me a chance, I would like to be there for them if they’ll let me. I am so sorry for the pain I have caused you all.

You didn’t deserve it and I wish there was something I could do.

“I would like to help pay for the kid’s tuitions and help with the dreams (the victims) all had.”

Stevens was sentenced to six and a half years in prison but he will get credit for time served after his arrest. He was in jail for 24 days after the crash.

He also had a driving ban imposed for six years after he is released. He will also have to submit to the DNA bank and is prohibited from possessing any firearms for 10 years after his release. efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

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Police and emergency services partner for blood challenge

BY TANIS REID Red Deer Express Red Deer’s Sirens For Life blood donation campaign has officially launched.

Sirens For Life is a partnership between the Red Deer Emergency Services and the Red Deer RCMP where they each see how many blood donations they can bring in during the month of January.

In previous years the RCMP and Emergency Services have battled it out in a competition to get donations, however, this year they are joining forces and working together towards a common goal.

“The RCMP and Emergency Services work handin-hand so it is nice when we can work together for a good cause like raising blood for people who need it,” said Deputy Fire Chief Greg Adair.

“In our line of business we see accidents and people in need all the time, so hopefully this will help them,” said Adair. “Plus, it is always good to have a little extra.”

This is the 11th year that the Sirens For Life campaign has been running.

Since its beginning in 2003 it has helped bring in 82,000 blood donations across the province.

Each donation can save up to three lives.

This year’s theme is 9-11. The goal is to save 911

lives by bringing in 304 blood donations.

Adair and RCMP Superintendant Warren Dosko were the first to make donations for Sirens For Life 2013. “This campaign is important for a couple of reasons,” said Dosko. “From the emergency services perspective we see the need on a daily basis so we know how important it can be to give blood.

“Personally I think that it is a way we can give back to our community and residents and be an important part of the community.”

As a leader in the community Dosko feels the need to encourage members of the police force and the residents of Red Deer by setting an example. This is the second year that Dosko donated blood for this cause in Red Deer and he has donated in other communities in Alberta in past years.

“If we can set an example for the rest of the community to follow and get out and donate blood then I think it is a great opportunity to show the importance of getting out there and donating blood,” he said.

“I would encourage everybody who has the opportunity to come out and donate because it is such an important part of the community. There is always a need for more,” said Dosko.

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OPINION Alzheimer awareness January marks Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, and the goal this year is to tackle the stigma of dementia.

Staff with the Alzheimer Society are posing a question to the public – “Imagine a close friend tells you she has dementia. Would you avoid her for fear of being embarrassed by what she might say or do?”

If you answered yes, you’re not alone.

According to a recent poll by Alzheimer’s Disease International, 40% of people with dementia reported they had been avoided or treated differently after diagnosis. It’s no surprise, then, that one in four respondents cited stigma as a reason to conceal their diagnosis. That is tragic.

It’s hard to believe that in this day and age, and with the awareness that we have about these kinds of conditions, that such blatant stigma still exists to such a degree.

To help educate the public about this devastating disease and pain of stigma, during Alzheimer Awareness Month, the Society is launching a nation-wide campaign called ‘See me, not my disease. Let’s talk about dementia.’

Its goal is to address myths about the disease, shift attitudes and make it easier to talk about dementia. Conversations need to start about these kinds of issues, particularly when we are facing an aging population and cases of dementia will only increase in the decades

to come.

Canadians are also invited to test their attitudes and perceptions in an online quiz at the Society’s web site, www. alzheimer.ca.

Ultimately, stereotypes and misinformation are what prevent people with dementia from getting the help they need and stop others from taking the disease seriously.

The truth is it’s a progressive degenerative brain disorder that affects each person differently. It’s fatal and there is no cure.

Today, 747,000 Canadians have dementia. While dementia can affect people as young as 40 years of age, the risk doubles every five years after 65.

The number of Canadians with dementia is expected to double to 1.4 million in the next 20 years.

Canadians can do their part if they learn the facts about dementia. By knowing more about the disease, they can help to dispel inaccurate information and work to change society’s attitudes and opinions towards people with the disease.

The can also maintain relationships with people with dementia at home, in the community or at work, especially as the disease progresses. The worst thing that can happen is to avoid people who are going through such a terrible ordeal – they need all the help and support we can give.

Insightful book explores society’s passion for eating At the dawn of every New Year comes the desire to reform behaviour. And at or near the top of many lists of resolutions is the goal of losing weight.

Mark

WEBER It’s been at or near the top of my list for years, and yet I never, ever seem to be able to lose it. Or if I am successful in dropping weight, I fail to keep it off and then manage to gain a few additional pounds for good measure. It’s a vicious, depressing cycle and a subject I get tired of

struggling with and thinking about.

But about two weeks ago, a friend lent me a book called Mindless Eating

by Brian Wansink, who is the director of the Cornell Food and Brand Lab in Ithaca, New York.

The gist of Mindless Eating is that most of us don’t overeat because we’re hungry.

“We overeat because of family and friends, packages and plates, names and numbers, labels and lights, colors and candles, shapes and smells, distractions and distances, cupboards and containers,” writes Wansink. “Our studies show that the average person makes around 250 decisions about food every day – breakfast or no breakfast?

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Yet out of these 200-plus food decisions, most we cannot really explain.”

Everything from the size of plates, the size of food packages we purchase to the variety of food placed before us all impact how much we eat. Put out large bowls of snacks at a party and people will likely take more out of them to eat.

A serving of food looks so tiny on a big plate – better fill it up with more to make it look like we are getting enough.

Wansink said there are times we munch away simply because something is given to us for free – for example, free popcorn at a movie theatre that was stale (unbeknownst to moviegoers).

Yet they ate it, and the bigger the bag given to them, the more they ate.

Another fascinating experiment had to do with soup. An experiment was arranged where two people at a table were given a simple bowl of tomato soup.

The other two people were served soup in a bowl that had a tiny tube attached to the bottom where more soup was added to the bowl as the meal unfolded.

Guess who ate more?

At the end of the experiment, most of the folks with the added soup insisted they didn’t feel more full – even though they ate 73% more than the others.

“People eating out of the bottomless bowls ate and ate and ate. Most were still eating when we stopped them…the typical person ate around 15 ounces, but others ate more than a quart.”

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that the soup was good, but it was pretty filling.

“Of course it was. He had eaten almost three times as much as the guy sitting next to him.”

Wansink points to a famous book that came out a few years back called Why French Women Don’t Get Fat, when they eat all kinds of fattening, delicious French foods. They reported that they stop eating when they stop feeling hungry.

The same question was asked of diners in Chicago, and not feeling hungry had little to do with it. “They stopped when they ran out of a beverage, or when their plate was empty, or when the television show they were watching was over.”

So the question is, why do we eat when we are not

hungry? And why do we eat at times stale, low quality food when we aren’t even hungry?

It’s all mindless eating, and a reliance on using external cues to tell us enough is enough then simply listening to our bodies.

By really considering our food choices and amounts we consume, we can make significant differences to our health and our waistlines.

It doesn’t take much to really make a difference, although of course it may not happen overnight.

People need to be happy to see gradual changes as their perspectives on food change.

After all, as Wansink points out, the best kind of diet is the one you don’t even realize you are on. editor@reddeerexpress.com

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Letters to the editor

CitySpeak PAUL This week, Express reporter Erin Fawcett has asked Councillor Paul Harris questions regarding his Notice of Motion to take a another look at the RCMP in the City.

HARRIS

You introduced a Notice of Motion to re-evaluate the assumptions of the recently adopted policing study that led to the council decision to continue with the RCMP rather than building a municipal police force. What was your intent in asking for a second look?

“It’s actually very simple. There are two main ideas that need serious attention.

They are the operating budget and the policing service levels,” said Harris. “The RCMP have been our police force in Red Deer since the beginning. For many years Red Deer and many other municipalities across Canada have relied on the RCMP to provide safety and security without much question of the service that is being delivered. We pay for the delivery of a service and yet don’t completely understand what to expect. The questions that arise are how can we create a safe and healthy community? What is the role of the police force? How much can we reasonably expect of the police from the tax dollars we pay? How can we manage the workload of the RCMP better and improve the level of service for the community?

“As the operating budget approaches I have no doubt that council will be asked to fund many new RCMP positions, perhaps as many as 40. This will come at considerable cost to citizens, about $140,000 per officer per year. That would mean about a 5.6 per cent tax increase before we look at any of the other services, cost increases, or needs of the community.”

He added as he said in council the night his Notice of Motion was debated, he wants to be absolutely clear and has no problem with approving an increase in police funding if the City can clearly define what the service standards will be and how the money will be used.

“But that’s the paramount question, how will the money be used and what will the community receive for its investment?” said Harris.

How do you respond to those that say we need more police?

“We may. There is an argument that has been made in every discussion of requests for more officers. The argument looks at the number of police officers per capita in municipalities across the county and then extrapolates the number for Red Deer. The assumption is that all cities are the same. It’s not that simple. It doesn’t take into consideration the economy of our City, which is known to affect crime widely. Nor does it take into consideration geographic location of our City,” said Harris. “Being centrally located on the corridor between Calgary and Edmonton unfortunately attracts crime in ways that cities on the edge of the province do not. It may well be that we need more police officers than the per capita average indicates once you factor in everything.”

He added currently the RCMP caseload is approximately 332 cases per officer compared to 190 in Lethbridge.

“That creates a situation where officers are overworked and unable to respond to every call. The community becomes frustrated in the lack of response to calls that they feel are urgent,” said Harris. “I believe that we must clearly state our expectations of the RCMP and communicate with citizens what those service levels will be.

Once we understand what the service levels are, we should provide enough police officers to meet the need. Activities that may fall outside of core policing could be done cheaper and more effectively in other ways. I’m thinking for example of the large number of false alarms responded to by the RCMP, and the weekend bylaw complaints, both of which have the potential of taking officers away for more serious duties.”

He added until the RCMP can a clear set of standards that citizens and council can rely on it would be inappropriate for council to provide new funding. Funding must follow an understanding and agreement of service levels and standards. It’s bad governance to throw money at an issue.

“Currently, the RCMP are undertaking a review of their caseloads to determine what levels of service are being delivered now, what may be ‘falling off the table’, and how priorities could be adjusted to provide better service. Council will use this analysis to determine where resources should go, both for policing and for crime prevention strategies,” said Harris. “If the RCMP is systemically unable to articulate service levels, perhaps a municipal force could. A municipal force may afford us a better governance model. Good governance invites us to consider the level of police service we should provide for the citizens of Red Deer and at what cost it is provided. We should not fund policing blindly. Every dollar spent should help to reduce crime, make the community a safer place, and be transparent to the public.”

Talk of opposition cooperation gaining momentum Few of the 2012 retrospectives offered in the media have mentioned one trend in Canada which I think is important – the increased interest of non-conservative parties at both federal and provincial levels in possible cooperation.

Back in 2009, when the Democratic Renewal Project in Alberta started talking about how negotiating exclusive candidates among Green, Liberal and New Democratic parties might end the vote-splitting which guaranteed Alberta’s perpetual Progressive Conservative government easy electoral victories, few were interested.

I recall being almost booed out of the room when I proposed the idea to Mo Elsalhy’s Liberal Party Renewal committee.

And the NDP, for whom I had run in 1982, was equally unreceptive. Former workers on my campaign tore a strip off me and provincial NDP leader Brian Mason publicly and contemptuously dismissed cooperation scenarios.

Times have changed.

The provincial Liberal party published a ‘Let’s Talk’ ad before the 2012 election and two Liberals who denounced my suggestion at Elsalhy’s Calgary meeting now favour cooperation. Although Mason continues his quixotic quest to bury the Liberal Party instead of maximizing the number of progressive MLAs in the Alberta legislature, his federal counterparts had an interesting debate about inter-party cooperation during last year’s leadership contest, courtesy of candidate Nathan Cullen.

Alberta’s NDP will not talk about cooperation as long as Mason is at the helm.

But rumour has it that there are increased rumblings of discontent in the party about his obdurate stance and that a well-respected New Democrat with a pro-cooperation platform may challenge his leadership at the next annual convention.

Pending a change in that party’s leadership, perhaps the Alberta, Green and Liberal parties will get the cooperation ball rolling, although the two smaller parties have a lot of groundwork to do before they can add much heft to the movement. But if these parties make progress in possible negotiations, their example might encourage New Democrats to be more supportive about cooperation when voting at their convention.

Last summer, some of us asked both local party executives and the leaders of the federal Greens, Liberals and New Democrats to negotiate choosing a unity candidate for the upcoming Calgary Centre by-election, in order to avoid vote-splitting. Only Elizabeth May was receptive and nothing was done. Conservative Joan Crockatt then swept in with less than 40% of the vote. Mighty were the lamentations, especially among Liberals whose candidate came second. (See conclusion number 2 below.)

Recently, Liberal MLA Kent Hehr caused a furor when he suggested merger talks with the NDP. And discussions have begun in Calgary about how centre-left parties at both the provincial and federal levels might cooperate in the next round

of elections. Monthly meetings at Broken City are planned for the first Tuesday of each month.

The second meeting was held on Jan. 1.

It was useful, although too free-wheeling without a chairperson. So far, I have concluded that: 1. Working out the details of inter-party cooperation and possible policies is very complicated and will require time for trust to be developed amongst participants.

One model which is gaining momentum is a joint nominating convention, in electoral districts whose centre-left party executives agree, which would choose a candidate backed by all parties participating. The winner of the nomination would have a hyphenated party affiliation – e. g., Green-Liberal-New Democrat – on the election ballot. (Which affiliation would count for research funds and numbers of seats necessary for party recognition for unity candidates who won seats in the election would have also to be negotiated.)

There has been some discussion whether a hyphenated party affiliation could appear on an election ballot in today’s Alberta (I believe a joint Liberal-Progressive Conservative candidate ran in Pincher Creek in 1955).

Having checked both the Election Act (especially ss. 59 and 83) and the Interpretation Act (s. 26(3)), my preliminary conclusion is that it would be legal.

2. Agreement needs to be achieved well before an election looms.

3. Negotiations should not aim at a permanent arrangement, but one for the next one or two elections.

4. The only way this will work is through local initiatives by party executives who reach agreement in applicable electoral districts – party leaders may have to be informed about cooperation decisions rather than asked for permission.

5. It’s encouraging to note that both NDP (Nathan Cullen) and Liberal (Joyce Murray) federal party leadership contests featured candidates with a cooperation platform.

6. One possible unifying factor could be an agreement to support changing the first-past-the-post (FPTP) electoral system to some form of proportional representation (PR). After a combined government accomplishes this reform, all parties could revert to their usual competition, as every vote would count in determining the final composition of the legislature.

Not everyone agrees with this last idea, although Greens at both levels support it and at least the federal NDP does as well.

Since federal Liberals have historically done well under FPTP, some of their loyalists appear somewhat less enthused.

This illustrates a challenge for all parties. Can their militants raise their sights above partisan self-interest and consider both PR and cooperation from the public interest point of view?

Phil Elder is a former federal Liberal Assistant, NDP provincial candidate and was a strategic Green voter in the last federal election. His column is distributed through Troy Media.

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The history of the Village of Sylvan Lake The year of 1912 was a very exciting one for Sylvan Lake.

Michael

DAWE The community was enjoying one of the greatest booms in its history.

Two railroads, the Alberta Central and the Canadian Northern Western, were building rail lines through the area on their way to the rich coalďŹ elds west of Rocky Mountain House.

All of the rail construction meant that were lots of good paying jobs. Farmers had a great local market for their hay, produce and livestock.

New settlers began to ood into the community to start new farms and businesses.

According to a news report of the time: “The clatter of hammers is most deafening. You can see piles of lumber anywhere you look which is soon tackled by carpenters.

The next time you look, you see a new building going up. The place is full

of tradesmen, merchants and manufacturers of all kinds looking for one of Sylvan Lake’s best spots.

With hardly an exception, they say they believe that Sylvan Lake is destined to be one of the principal cities of the northwest in the near future.�

In addition to all the new residents moving into the community, the number of summer tourists surged as well. New cottages were constructed in Upper and Lower Camps. New lakeshore subdivisions for further cottage developments were created at Jarvis Bay, Northey’s Point and Whitewold Beach.

The community boasted a large new hotel, the Alexander, which had all the modern conveniences including gasoline lighting.

The older Sylvan Lake Hotel underwent extensive renovations and several more rooms were added.

Soon, there was also a local opera house, two public halls, two pool rooms and a number of restaurants.

There was talk of a large moving picture theatre being built. There was even talk of the C.N.R. constructing a mammoth summer hotel, similar to the ones which had been built by the C.P.R. at Banff and Lake Louise.

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Attention was also paid to the educational needs of the growing number of children in the community.

Previously, children on the east side of Sylvan Lake went to the Finland School, while those on the west side went to Kuusamo School.

Now, a new school, Sylvan Dell, was constructed in the burgeoning hamlet.

When the school opened on Sept. 23, 1912, there were 27 students listed on the register.

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City sentenced under federal PCB regulations The City of Red Deer will pay $50,000 after pleading guilty Tuesday to a charge under federal PCB regulations.

The charge stems from a substance release that occurred sometime between May and October 2010 at an Electric Light and Power (EL&P) transformer station located at 3907 55 Ave. The incident was confined to a small fenced site, and the substance was cleaned up in accordance with the Canadian Environmental Quality Guidelines.

Initially, the City was charged with six violations under the regulations, five of which were withdrawn in court.

The penalty to be paid by the City will be used to further environmental protection or enhancement in the Red Deer area, officials said.

“While we do regret that this incident occurred, we are happy to hear that the penalty associated with this charge potentially results in money that can be fed back into our community, specifically for the environment,” said Mayor Morris Flewwelling.

The release, which exceeded the allowable 2 mg/kg, occurred as a result of work being conducted to remove transformer coolant containing Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) between the levels of 50 and 500 ppm.

This work was necessary as a result of

new federal legislation, which calls for the removal of PCBs at certain levels from all equipment.

Since October 2010, the City worked closely with Alberta Environment and Environment Canada to provide all necessary information, documentation and those interviews needed to allow them to conduct their investigation.

“Safety remains, as always, a priority for the City of Red Deer, and this incident reconfirms the importance of reviewing our safety and spill reporting procedures on a regular basis,” said Paul Goranson, director of development services.

As a result of the investigation, charge and order, the City is to create and implement standard operating procedures for the management of PCBs to ensure compliance in the future.

A staff training program related to proper management of PCBs will also be put in place.

“Since the incident, we have reviewed our spill reporting and safety requirements to ensure our procedures and standards meet or exceed those set out in the Canadian Environmental Protection Act,” said Goranson.

“We already proactively implemented many of the requirements of today’s order.”

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Staff offer a welcome alternative to what’s described as ‘typical institutionalized care’, and they strive to offer the highest quality of care available.

“The intention was to be able to provide luxury for seniors – a long-term care situation that provided them with the luxuries they’ve been used to in their lives,” explained Karen Cazemier, the company’s CEO. “The motto of the company is ‘Because Family Matters’.

“The priorities are love, care and family – and attention to the details. If you put people first, you can’t go wrong. That’s the heart of the company.”

Cazemier launched Community Care Cottages last year, and so far there is one home in Edmonton and two in Red Deer’s Deer Park subdivision.

“Each house has a doctor that comes in, a full time registered nurse, 24/7 health care aids and a chef.” Cazemier said the home-cooked meals offer plenty of variety as well. “Everything here is home-baked and home-cooked. The meals are delicious – residents love them and it’s always a little gourmet. There are several courses as well.”

Each home has also been professionally decorated by an interior designer so the surroundings are warm and cozy. Staff to client ratios are kept at about one-to-four as well, ensuring residents get the particular attention they need. “That (ratio) is really unheard of in the industry.”

Each house holds between eight to 10 residents, and the second house in Deer Park opened on Jan. 1. “The plan is to open a third house here in Red Deer in the spring.”

As Cazemier pointed out, with a range of specialized staff, families can rest assured knowing their loved ones are in the best hands. “The care they need is brought to them. And it becomes very specialized and very individualized for every person.”

Each home of course also provides an engaging social setting for residents. “It’s like a family.

We have nurses, recreation staff, activities, transportation – and they all cater to each individual house.”

As to prices, the goal is to offer the very best at the most affordable rates possible. Past business experience has shown Cazemier how to run an operation as efficiently as possible while making sure quality of services remains intact.

“You are getting the best you can get,” she said. “The goal for us is to also create these little family settings but also to give families a place where they can come and feel like they’re visiting grandma at home. And they can know that when they walk away, they have nothing to worry about. Everything is looked after,” she added. “We focus on really caring for our families.” editor@reddeerexpress.com

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fyi EVENTS The Take Note Jazz Choir is putting on a show on Jan. 11th at 7:30 p.m. at the Red Deer College Arts Centre called ‘All The Lonely People?’ It features 6 Minute Warning - an Alberta band. The kids will be performing a variety of songs. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased from Lisa Friesen at 403-872-7325.

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.

Red Deer Arts Council and Red Deer Public Library are pleased to present Borrowing Art: The Red Deer Public Library Art Lending Program in the Kiwanis Gallery of the Red Deer Public Library until Feb. 19.

Kvitka Red Deer Canadian Ukrainian Dance Club presents Malanka Ukrainian New Year’s Eve Supper and Dance on Jan. 19th at Festival Hall with cocktails at 6 p.m. and sup-per at 6:45 p.m. with show and dance to follow. Music by the Northern Kings. Door prizes.

Tickets are $45 each until Jan. 14th, $50 after. For more information or to access tickets, call Catherine at 403-343-2850 or Irene at 403-346-5712.

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

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events includ 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.

Annual Prayer Service for Week of Christian Unity on Jan. 20 at 7 p.m. at St. Luke’s Anglican Church (4929 54 St.) Coffee, tea and goodies to follow. For further information con-tact Linda at 403-347-6073.

Zumba Gold is held on Monday mornings from 10:30 – 11:15

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.

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. There is a Ukrainian supper on Jan. 18 at 5:30 p.m. and a jam and dance on Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. For more information, call 403-346-4043.

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strels Jan. 24 and Silver & Gold Jan. 31. Admission is $7. Everyone welcome. For more information, call 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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Visit us at www.laebon.com a.m. at the Golden Circle. This is a senior-friendly entry level dance fitness class. A drop-in 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.

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. There is a fee of $2. Bridge partners meet on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. There is a fee of $3. Canasta meets on Mondays at 1 p.m.

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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 Downtown House Seniors Centre and average four to five sing-outs monthly. We welcome anyone to take part. Call 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. For more information, call 403-342-0035.

Golden Circle dances continue Thursday nights from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Five Plus One on Jan. 10, and Country Express on Jan. 17. Gaetz Valley Min-

Visit www.LDRedDeer.ca.

Fanatullen Scandinavian Dancers hold dance sessions every Monday night from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Festival Hall, 4214-58 St. Scandinavian heritage not required. For more information, call 403347-5303 or 403-341-4672.

SEMINARS YARD Yoga Studio: Dedicated to Promoting YOGA in the Red Deer Area WINTER Session registration is now open.

Session runs through to March 17. Drop-ins are welcome.

Call 403-350-5830. Email: info@reddeeryoga.ca. On the web: www.reddeeryoga.ca.

Have difficult projecting, find you strain your voice or get ‘breathy’ when speaking in presentations or on stage?

This workshop connects the speaker with their voice and

breath in an inviting low stress environment. Founded on voice and speech techniques used by stage actors, it will give you a “tool bag” of techniques to strengthen your communication. Perfect for speakers, teachers, actors, pastors, or anyone looking to increase vocal efficiency.

Culture Services Centre, adult $50. It runs on Jan. 19, from 2 - 4:30 p.m. Register in person at the Rec Centre, Collicutt Centre or G.H. Dawe Centre, or online at www.reddeer.ca/ looknbook. Course #57209.

Brain Gym at the Golden Circle this six-week course includes a series of designed movements that wake up the brain and helps you be more alert and aware. Sessions run Mondays from Jan. 14 to Feb. 25th from 1 - 2:30 p.m. Members $40, non-members $60. Register at the front desk. 4620-47 A Avenue or call 403-3436074 for more information.

Tai Chi is also running at the Golden Circle. In this 10-week beginner class you will learn some of the 108 moves Tai Chi set. Mondays from 6:30 – 8 p.m. from Jan. 14 – March 25th.

The cost is $20 for members or $45 for non members.

Finally, ‘Move & Groove 50+’ runs at the Golden Circle as well. In this 12-week course you will work on your cardio, balance and strength to help with your overall health and well-being. The course runs Tuesdays from Jan. 15 – April 2 from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Members $20, non-members - $45. To register, call 403-343-6074.

FLK TAOIST TAI CHI - Experience a relaxing, holistic, low-impact exercise. Beginner classes run Monday to Friday 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 year-round sessions are for those who have completed beginning classes or who have learned Taoist Tai Chi in the past. Participate in the class(es) of your choice.

Monday to Wednesday from 7:15 to 9 p.m.; Tuesday to Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Contact 403-346-6772 for more information. Cronquist Business Park, Bay C16-

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YARD Yoga Studio: Dedicated to Promoting yoga in the Red Deer Area. Winter session registration is now open.

Session runs through to March 17. Call 403-350-5830. Email: info@reddeeryoga.ca. On the web: www.reddeeryoga.ca.

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 our web site through Paypal, or by contacting Tree House by phone or email. Call 403-986-0631 or email treehousethea-tre@gmail.com.

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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 and seven to 13. 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., Tuesday/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.

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.

3 and 4 on Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Location is the Immigrant Centre #202, 5000 Gaetz Ave. Contact Elzbieta at 403-346-8818 to register or for more information.

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MEETINGS Central Alberta Historical Society Meeting runs Jan. 16 at 7 p.m. at the Snell Auditorium, Red Deer Downtown Library.

Topic: The ( Bronze) Ghost Whisperer, speaker: Pat Matheson, City of Red Deer Public Art Co-coordinator. The ‘Ghost’ Sculptures each tell an interesting story. Everyone welcome. For further information contact Iris at 403-340-2588.

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 meeting. Our professional library is increasing as is our knowledge gained from members

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The Taoist Tai Chi Soci-ety™ is conducting a Healthy Recovery class every Saturday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This class is for people recovering from surgery or stroke and people with chronic illness such as Parkinson’s Disease, MS arthritis, fibromyalgia, etc. This class is intended to complement medical treatment, not to replace it. The class is located at Bay C16 5580 45 St. (Cron-quist Business Centre). 403-346-6772.

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

Weekly conversation groups are organized at different times in the coming months and are free for immigrants. Conversation topics will help to promote orientation to Canadian culture and life in our community. For ESL Level 1 and 2 the sessions are held on Tuesdays from 10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; for ESL Level

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 to 8:30 p.m. on Fridays. Youth from Grade 4 up are welcome to attend. Check our web site at blackfaldsunited-church. com or phone 403-885-4780 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. Meetings for 2013 – Jan. 15, June 18, Feb. 19, March 19, April 16, May 21,

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 solution for all forms of food addiction. There are no dues, fees or weighin at the meetings. Central Alberta groups meet in Red Deer, Lacombe and Rimbey. For more locations and dates, or for more information about Food Addicts in Recovery, please 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 Red Deer Art Club meets Thursdays at l p.m. at the Golden Circle. Individuals are welcome to drop in and participate in mini art classes. Drop in fee $1 applies.

Phone Marianne at 403986-2600 for information.

Turning Point, an office representing several social agencies, hosts a Red Deer & Area Transgender Support Group twice each month. For more information, call 403-346-8858.

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 about the program, please 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 a.m. to 1 p.m. Email reservations@ independentachievers.com to confirm your attendance the Monday before each luncheon.

Addict in the Family Support Group is a confidential, professionallyfacilitated support group.

Meetings run every second Thursday at 4920 – 54 St. from 6 to 8 p.m. For more information, call 403-342-0895.

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POLICE BRIEFS RCMP LOOK FOR SUSPECT IN SEX ASSAULT

POLICE INVESTIGATE THEFT OF VEHICLES

Red Deer City RCMP continue to seek the public’s assistance in identifying a male suspect who allegedly sexually assaulted a female in the downtown area of Red Deer on Jan. 1st at 5:15 a.m.

Red Deer City RCMP are investigating several thefts of motor vehicles over the last month.

In most cases vehicle owners are leaving their vehicles running while they warm up their car or run into a store.

During the time the vehicle is left running with no occupants in it, the culprits are stealing the vehicle.

In some cases the culprits are joyriding in the vehicle, dumping it and stealing another running vehicle.

There have been 75 thefts of motor vehicles throughout the last month in Red Deer, 17 of which have occurred since Jan. 1st.

Police are advising the public not to leave vehicles running with the keys in the ignition.

If any citizen witnesses a theft of a motor vehicle, police are instructing them to report it immediately to the RCMP with a direction of travel noted. Police are advising to never take ‘chase’ after these suspects.

Investigators ask that anyone with information regarding this crime 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.

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The man is described as Caucasian, in his mid-20’s with light brown hair. He was wearing blue jeans and a black winter coat at the time of the offence.

Anyone with further information that may assist the police are asked to call Red Deer City RCMP at 403343-5575. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or report it online at www.tipsubmit.com.

by Erin Fawcett rest, tipsters are eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

VICTIM IDENTIFIED IN CITY MURDER Lloyd Robert Sarson, 25, of no fixed address, has been named the victim of the City’s first murder of 2013.

On Jan. 2nd an autopsy was performed on the deceased. The medical examiner’s report has identified the cause and manner of death as gunshot wounds.

The next of kin have been notified and the victim is identified as Sarson.

At 5:35 a.m. on New Year’s Day RCMP responded to a complaint of a disturbance on the 3700 block of 50th St. Sarson’s body was located in a vehicle in the alley.

Early stages of the investigation suggest that this homicide does not appear to be a random act.

No arrest has been made. Anyone with any information that may assist the police are asked to call Red Deer City RCMP at 403-3435575. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or report it online at www.tipsubmit.com.

RCMP INVESTIGATE ARMED ROBBERY RCMP are on the lookout for two suspects allegedly involved in an

armed robbery on New Year’s Eve. On Dec. 31st at 1:53 a.m. two males entered the Gaetz Avenue Liquor Store located on the 3400 block of 50th Ave. The suspects brandished a knife and demanded cash.

The employees complied with the demand and the suspects left with an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspects were last seen leaving the liquor store on foot in an unknown direction.

No one was injured during the robbery.

Suspect one is described as being 5’9” tall and wearing light coloured pants, a black jacket, dark gloves and a red facemask.

Suspect two is described as wearing blue jeans, a black hoodie with a white logo and a ‘P’, blue gloves and a blue facemask.

Anyone with information that will assist the RCMP in identifying the (suspect/s) responsible for this robbery is asked to call the Red Deer City RCMP at 403-343-5575, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477.

POLICE OFFICER ASSAULTED A police officer was assaulted at a local restaurant after attending the location for a disturbance.

On Dec. 28, 2012 at about 12:55 a.m. Red Deer City RCMP responded to a call for service at the Origi-

nal Joe’s Restaurant & Bar for an intoxicated male who would not leave the premise as requested.

Upon police attending the man was placed under arrest for causing a disturbance.

He resisted arrest and punched and kicked the officer in the face.

The man was taken into police custody.

Police charged 58-year-old Robert Stuart Fleming with assaulting a police officer causing bodily harm, resisting a police officer and causing a disturbance.

The police officer was treated and released from hospital.

GAS PUMP MISCHIEF On Dec. 25 at 8:10 p.m. a lone female pulled her dark coloured twodoor car into the Fas Gas in Blackfalds after the station had closed.

The female placed the gas nozzle in her tank and then walked up to the window and realized that the station was closed.

She then walked back to her driver side door and then pulled away with the gas nozzle still in her tank causing significant damage to the gas pump.

The RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance to identify this woman.

Call the Blackfalds RCMP or Crimestoppers if you have any information regarding this incident.

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Justice film festival set for later this month

BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express The annual Red Deer Justice Film Festival is again lining up a series of poignant, thought-provoking screenings for Jan. 1719.

Screenings, many of which will include talks with special guest speakers, will be held in the Margaret Parsons Centre at Red Deer College, beginning with War in the Mind on Jan. 17 at 6 p.m.

War in the Mind is about the impact of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder which may affect up to 15% of soldiers by some estimates. According to the Festival’s synopsis, the soldiers who speak out in this film are doing so because they want us to understand what they endure. “They also want to reach out to others who are suffering in silence, and may feel the only way of ending their pain is ending their lives.”

Senator and L. General (Retired) Roméo Dallaire plays a major role in this film. He has spoken about how he suffered from PTSD and had attempted suicide.

The Healthcare Movie follows at 8:15 p.m. It’s the story of how the health care systems in Canada and the United States evolved to be so different, when at one point they were essentially the same.

“Most people under the age of 50, in both countries, are not aware of the intensity of the political struggle that led to the universal medical care system in Canada.

Nor are they aware of the public relations campaigns, still active today, that have been prevalent in the United States since

the early 1900s to dissuade the public from supporting national health care.”

The films set for Jan. 18 include SPOIL – The Fight to Save the Great Bear Rainforest (6 p.m.) and Payback (7:30 p.m.)

Highlights for Jan. 19 include Brooks – The City of 100 Hellos which gives audiences a rare glimpse into the lives of many of the new immigrants, refugees and temporary foreign workers that have moved to Brooks. It also explores the challenges they face and looks at how residents of Brooks feel about the new immigration.

About 10 years ago XL Foods Lakeside Packers Inc. starting bringing over and employing about 2,000 workers from across the world.

“The new immigrants have physically changed this traditional cattle ranching city. Schools teaching English as a second language have been popping up across town as well as different multicultural churches, a mosque and ethnic stores. It is now believed that over 100 languages are spoken in Brooks.”

Screening time is 11 a.m.

Sarabah, to be shown at 1 p.m., follows rapper/singer/activist Sister Fa who is a hero to young women in Senegal and an “unstoppable force for social change.”

A childhood victim of female genital cutting (FGC), she decided to tackle the issue by starting a grassroots campaign ‘Education Without Excision.’

“But until 2010 there’s one place she had never brought her message – back home to her own village of Thionck Essyl, where she fears rejection.”

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Also featured on Jan. 19 are The Fourth World which takes viewers inside slums on three continents to meet individuals caught up in the largest people migration in the history of the world, and The Harvest. “Every year there are more than 400,000 American children who are torn away from their friends, schools and homes to pick the food we all eat. Zulema,

Perla and Victor labour as migrant farm workers, sacrificing their own childhoods to help their families survive.”

The Harvest follows these three individuals as they travel from Texas onion fields to Michigan’s apple orchards and Florida’s tomato fields to “follow the harvest.”

For more information about the Festival and a complete schedule, check out www. justicefilmfestival.ca. editor@reddeerexpress.com

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Wednesday, January 9, 2013

CITY BRIEFS 2012 ENDS WITH INVESTMENTS IN LOCAL ECONOMY The value of year-to-date permits for all sectors continues to show steady growth with residential and industrial permits leading the way.

A combined total of 1,496 permits were issued in 2012, resulting in an increase of almost $100 million over 2011.

Residential permit values for the month of December grew 246% over this time last year, an increase of more than $6 million.

Highlights for the month in the residential sector include a permit issued to Laebon Developments Inc. for a new apartment complex in Timberlands as well as new housing starts in Vanier East and Garden Heights.

Despite a decline this month over December 2011, industrial building permit values are up $53 million year-to-date due to renovations at the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant. “We have come a long way and with steady increases over the past four years, we’re seeing total permit values similar to 2008,â€? said Joyce Boon, development & licensing supervisor. “There is conďŹ dence in our local economy, and Red Deer continues to prove it is a development friendly city.â€?

CITY ACKNOWLEDGED AS INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY The City of Red Deer was awarded a 2012 Premier’s Council Award of Excellence in December for its efforts to improve accessibility in Red Deer and create a more inclusive community.

Presented by the Premier’s Council on the Status of Persons with Disabilities, this award acknowledges the efforts and accomplishments of individuals, groups and organizations that work to develop inclusive communities in Alberta. “We do our very best to ensure accessibility for an inclusion of all Red Deerians,� said

by Mark Weber Mayor Morris Flewwelling. â€?We’re thrilled to receive this award, and it reconďŹ rms that we’re moving in the right direction when it comes to inclusion and accessibility in our community.â€?

The Premier’s Council has recognized the City’s efforts in supporting projects for persons with disabilities.

The City of Red Deer was acknowledged for improving movement of persons with disabilities through low oor transit and paved bus stops, and for making changes to the application process and cost of City recreation facility passes to include all citizens.

The City was one of two Alberta communities to receive a 2012 Premier’s Council Award in the category of Community.

RECYCLE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS Residents have until Jan. 10 to recycle their old Christmas lights at Kerry Wood Nature Centre in exchange for a set of new LED lights. “We are running the program a little longer this year to give residents some extra time to recycle their old Christmas lights,â€? said Todd Nivens, program coordinator with the Kerry Wood Nature Centre. “Since the program started in 2009 we have recycled about 9,500 old, inefďŹ cient incandescent lights.â€?

For more information about this program call the Kerry Wood Nature Centre at 403342-8750 or visit www.reddeer.ca/environment.

FESTIVAL OF THE PERFORMING ARTS It’s a golden year for the Red Deer Festival of the Performing Arts (Kiwanis).

Now celebrating its 50th year, the Festival welcomes participants to enter this year’s festival, which is scheduled from April 22 – 26.

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Participants receive feedback from professional performers and educators. The opportunity to receive awards, to compete at the Provincial Music Festival, as well as performing in the local Performers Showcase Concert, are all available to participants.

The syllabus, addendum and entry information are available at www.reddeerkiwanisfestival.org. Print copies are available at the Red Deer College Arts Centre Security Desk or at 53rd Street Music.

The deadline for entries is Jan. 31. New this year, all participants can register and pay for entries online at www.reddeerkiwanisfestival.org.

CHRISTMAS TREE PICKUP Members of the Red Deer FireďŹ ghters Children’s Charity will once again provide the voluntary Christmas tree pickup service to Red Deer homes. Residents can place Christmas trees on their front lawn for pick up beginning Jan. 9th. “Christmas tree pickup is not a City-funded service and we rely on generous donations to keep this annual campaign alive. With the increase in fake trees, our donations have declined over the last ďŹ ve years. “We thank everyone who continues to participate,â€? said Dan Henschel with Red Deer FireďŹ ghters Children’s Charity.

Donations to the Charity can be made directly to the ďŹ reďŹ ghter picking up your tree,

or mailed in the pre-addressed envelope left in your mailbox.

Receipts are issued for donations that are $20 or more upon request. Donations to the Red Deer FireďŹ ghters Children’s Charity are used to support local children’s charities.

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION STARTS Registration for Kindergarten and pre-Kindergarten in Red Deer Public Schools began this week at elementary schools across the district.

Kindergarten is half-day programming with most schools offering morning and afternoon options. Children registering for Kindergarten must be ďŹ ve years of age as of Dec. 31, 2013. Parents are asked to bring their child’s birth certiďŹ cate with them at the time of registration.

In addition to English programming, Kindergarten is also available in French immersion at Oriole Park and Mountview Elementary schools as well as through the Spanish Bilingual program offered at G.H. Dawe School.

Pre-Kindergarten provides early intervention for children aged three and four who need additional supports so they can achieve their fullest potential.

The program serves children identiďŹ ed as having mild, moderate or severe delays as well as children who have limited English language skills or who have been recommended by a community agency or professional.

For more Information regarding both programs, check out the Red Deer Public School District web site at www.rdpsd.ab.ca.

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Wedding contest launches today in Red Deer A contest looking for a deserving couple wanting to get married will launch today.

Wedding Saviours will launch Jan. 9th at Westerner Park for engaged couples experiencing hardship in Central Alberta.

The contest takes the financial and emotional stress out of arranging a wedding by providing a wedding planner, the bridal gown, custom designed invitations, fresh flowers, a wedding cake, photographer, etc., as well as a full reception for the winning couple and 50 guests.

Jane Dayus-Hinch, host to the TV series Wedding SOS has joined hands with Wedding Saviours to create as many teams across Canada as possible.

“Too many couples these days have been forced to put their nuptials on hold because of financial re-

straint or other hardships Wedding Saviours provides a helping hand to one lucky couple in each area and at the same time puts food in local food bank. I was delighted to become involved with this win-win scenario,” she said.

One deserving couple in Central Alberta that otherwise would not be able to afford it will get a free wedding.

Wedding Saviours is an online wedding directory that gathers teams of wedding professionals and business partners willing to pay-it-forward with their product or service as part of a membership criterion.

Red Deer’s team got together last fall.

As the professionals involved are ready to pay-itforward to the prize package, couples applying are asked to pay-it-forward in their community too. Up

SNOW FUN - From left, Emelia Seime, 10, Kyra Johnson, 9, and Mercedes Sim, 11, work together to construct a snow fort in Tanis Reid/Red Deer Express their neighbourhood. to 25 couples in each area will be chosen to compete for the wedding by participating in a ‘Challenge for Charity’, set to benefit the community.

Although most key merchants for these weddings are already in place, there is still room for more vendors to join the fun. Work-

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Volunteer opportunities in Central Alberta For more volunteer opportunities, visit Volunteer Red Deer at www.volunteerreddeer.ca or call 403-346-4636.

FEATURED LISTINGS Bibles for Missions is looking for new volunteers that are friendly and courteous to join our group of volunteers, who are in the 60-plus age group. We would love to have you come and join us in a friendly store and work with all our existing volunteers, if you can spare three or four hours once or twice a week and would like to have some fun, why not drop in and see us and let us know you would like to volunteer. Contact Joan at 403-342-2522.

ONGOING LISTINGS Adult Literacy Program at the Dawe Library is look-

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ing for volunteer tutors to assist students with reading, writing and speaking English or basic math skills. Students are from all walks of life and from many countries.

Contact Lois at 403-346-2533.

Arthritis Society Alberta and Northwest Territories is seeking leaders to present general and specific arthritis related information in their communities. Contact Liz at 1-800-321-1433 or lkehler@ab.arthritis.ca.

Bethany Care Society is seeking volunteers to support various recreational programs, such as outings, birthday parties, entertainments or one-on-one visits. There are also opportunities for pastoral care visitors. Positions available in Red Deer and Sylvan Lake. Contact Doris at 403-357-3702, or mackinnd@bethanycare.com.

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be interested in being a vision mate, to be matched with someone with vision loss in your area to help with everyday activities like running errands and going for a walk.

Training would be provided. Must be physically able to walk for up to an hour at a time. Contact Wody 403-346-0037 or email wody.bergquist@cnib.ca.

Extendicare Michener Hill has a number of exciting volunteer opportunities for you. Our new positions are; cooking and baking program assistant, medical appointment sidekick and resident library assistant. For these volunteer opportunities, orientation and safety training is provided. To find out more, contact Angie 403-348-0340 ext.

214, ajudson@extendicare.com.

Family Services of Central Alberta needs volunteers to help with setting up tables, chairs and supplies for activities. Help at a meal time by getting things ready under the direction of the coordinator while having fun at Kid’s Time. Volunteers are needed every third Friday of each month for 4:30 to 7 p.m., and Thursdays 4 to 8 p.m. at G.H. Dawe School. Contact Sandy stwidale@fsca.ca, or call 403309-8215.

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

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Make-A-Wish Foundation Northern Alberta - a child’s eyes sparkling with excitement, wild giggles beyond control, a smile that extends from ear-to-ear and a memory that will last a life-time, that’s the type of experience that our Wish Grantors create!

As a Wish Grantor your main priority is to create an unforgettable wish experience for a child with a lifethreatening medical condition. While our in office wish coordinator will schedule flights, get passports, and take care of wish logistics – the wish grantor is there to give the wish family that special attention they deserve, to make the child feel like royalty, and to put the cherry on top of this once in a lifetime event. Contact Amber Benders at 780-444-9474.

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Red Deer Clothing Bank is looking to increase its volunteer base for the coming months. Volunteer positions include sorting donations, working in the thrift shop. If you have Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursdays free please contact Shirley at 403-347-7126.

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Red Deer Public Library - the very popular Homebound Reader’s Service is expanding! A call is going out for volunteers to help with this very popular program.

Please call Jannie 403-342-9100 or email jympa@rdpl.org for further details and to sign up.

Red Deer Symphony Orchestra is seeking volunteers to help us sell raffle tickets at places like the Farmer’s Market, Rebels Games and Parkland Mall. Businesses can also help us sell raffle tickets to their customer traffic if they feel comfortable doing so. Time requirement for the volunteers would be anywhere from two to four hours per event. We try to have about a three-hour shift and two volunteers on at a time if we can. For more information, contact Audrey Carr at 403-340-2948, 403-309-4612.

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

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ENTERTAINMENT Acoustic tunes on the way with B.C. band Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra heading to The Vat Thursday night A journey in a canoe in unknown waters and winding up in an empty cabin formed the basis for a pivotal song on Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra’s latest disc.

The band, which hails from the west coast, plays The Vat Jan. 10.

“By feel we found this empty cabin and stayed the night,” recounts Ian Griffiths, accordionist. “I lay there and looked at the silhouette of the trees and I felt like it was the ancestors looking down on me. I found out later from my dad that our family had stayed there, in that very cabin.”

Though drawing on flamenco learned in Spain, on African percussion, on bluegrass and other roots music, TMO has cycled through influences and forays into sounds from all over.

Friends and family, ancestors and wild characters are all honoured on Follow My Lead, Lead Me to Follow, the band’s third studio effort.

“Our sound comes from spending a lot of time together.

It’s a creation of living,” explains Kurt Loewen, the band’s guitarist. “The process with all the songs was so organic.

But at the same time, 90 per cent of them took a long time to get into the repertoire. It took two full years of touring, of us being together all the time, rehearsing, recording, leaving things off and putting them back on the set list.

These songs are a creation of living.”

Griffin said when people ask about what influences him the most, he points to the band. “There are other metainfluences in the background, but the biggest influence is the band itself. Our life together, the people we meet inspire new tunes.”

This kind of close-knit co-creation had humble beginnings. Griffiths had just returned from two years in Spain studying flamenco guitar, and ran into percussionist Paul Wolda who had grown up playing with African and handdrumming ensembles.

As their usual gig involved another guitarist, Griffiths decided to teach himself accordion. “There were too many guitars, so I grabbed the accordion we had sitting around our living room. It was a little, kid-sized accordion that I picked up in Barcelona. You had to smile when you played; it only had major chords.”

A local impresario took notice of Griffiths and Wolda, gave the projects its name, and then booked show after show.

On one of these marathons, they met up with Kurt Loewen, who had been recruited to play djembe but became the band’s guitarist and one of its main songwriters. The guys came from different backgrounds, listened to different music, had different ideas. Yet somehow they clicked.

“There were a bunch of bands who were playing acoustic music in Victoria at the time,” recalls bassist Peter Mynett. “Those were very formative years. We got lots of support, very early on. That scene gave us a

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STORYTELLERS – West coast-based band Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra presents tunes from their latest disc at The Vat on Jan. 10.

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certain energy, energy we could take out touring, then bring it back.”

TMO toured cities, playing club dates and living in vans, like many young bands. But they also found themselves playing smaller towns and venues, places where the local population would gather for a show—and then demand they play all night.

The spirit of these places and these audiences left their mark, especially the Gulf Islands in B.C.’s Strait of Georgia, an archipelago harbouring beautiful spots and wonderfully eccentric people (as well as being home to Wolda, who hails from Cortes Island).

“Playing gigs in places like the Gulf Islands, on islands like Lasqueti, has had a deep influence on our music,” notes Mynett. “A big part of that comes from the Gulf Island third set, when you’ve played all your material, and the audience still wants one more set of music from you.

On the islands, they know what good and bad music is, they have relatively good taste, but they also love anything you do. You can go further, try new things.”

The band evolved, refining their burst of quirky, sponta-

neous jams, where songs in Spanish might alternate with bluegrass numbers and waltzes might segue into percussive folk-punk.

“You have a certain idea of how things should be,” Griffiths muses. “But then you release your intention and stuff turns out better. It wouldn’t be a band if it were all my way; it would be my solo project. I bring one wall, and other people bring the others, and the music grows and changes and ends up better.”

The musicians spent months together, playing, arranging, discussing, before hitting the studio to record Follow my Lead, Lead me to Follow. The long spell together lent a new tightness to the band’s performance.

The Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra has also turned truly roots, finding inspiration and hope in tracing the impact of past lives, past minds.

“Our common thread is the place, the people,” he adds.

“When we’re out on Cortes Island or in Saskatchewan, it’s the sense of place that are the common threads. There’s a place, there’s the sentiment that connects us.”

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CAT opens New Year with Culture Shock

BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express Central Alberta Theatre is delving into the New Year with Culture Shock, opening Thursday evening in the Memorial Centre’s Nickle Studio.

Additional performances run Jan. 11-12, 17-19 and 31 plus Feb. 1-2.

Penned by Canadian funny guy Chris Lorne Elliot, (also known as Lorne Elliot) the show is being directed

by Central Alberta Theatre veteran Brian Spencer and features Paul Sutherland, Mike Sutherland, Tim Newcomb, Jim Claggett and Blaine Newton.

The play was initially staged as a fundraiser for a different community organization back in the winter of 2007. This time around, the plan is to help support CAT via the string of shows. “It’s a gem of a script, and it’s pretty timeless,” said Spencer.

Returning to the production are the Sutherlands and Newcomb. Newton and Claggett are the newcomers for this version, and Spencer couldn’t be more pleased with how the talented cast has clicked.

“The five of them are good strong actors – good char-

acters actors,” says Spencer.

“Really, it’s been a piece of cake. Both Blaine and Paul are improv actors with years of experience behind them.

They’re all very funny guys, and it’s been hard to keep them on track. It’s been really funny and really easy to work with these guys – my job has been very easy.”

Newfoundlander Hillyard Phillpot (Paul Sutherland) is fed up with the doldrums of life in the outport of Jarvis Arm, so he hits the road for Montreal to seek fame and fortune armed only with his wits. That’s quite the scary prospect, his wits being what they are.

His father (Paul’s real-life dad Michael Sutherland) thinks it’s a ridiculous idea, but no matter. Hillyard packs up a pair of clean socks, a jar of rabbit stew and hitchhikes to Montreal in search of culture. Unfortunately, he lands a ride with a pair of Acadian criminals planning to rob a bank in downtown Montreal.

After the robbery, Phillpot inadvertently helps the duo escape the cops. But it isn’t long before the robbers are chasing down Hillyard as they suspect him of robbing them. More mayhem follows as Phillpot heads home with the stash of cash and his dad thinks a life of crime ain’t such a bad idea.

Besides the new faces, there are other ways Spencer is adding to the show this time around.

“We’ve been trying to make it more like a cartoon,” explains Spencer, adding that some really creative sound effects have been mixed in to bolster that sensibility. “It’s been very successful in the rehearsals.

“There’s nothing deep in the play – just lots of belly laughs and it’s faced paced. Just a bunch of guys getting together and having a good laugh.”

Tickets for all performances are available through the Black Knight Ticket Centre by calling 403-755-6626 or by visiting www.bkticketcentre.ca. editor@reddeerexpress.com

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MAGsparks open through Museum renovations During the Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery renovations, MAGsparks will continue to be open for art making.

MAGsparks is an inclusive and accessible visual art program for everyone. Staff work in a comfortable, well-equipped space with a peaceful studio atmosphere.

Professional artists are on hand to help participants with their projects.

Materials are supplied.

Classes run Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 1 to 3 p.m. through to April 26.

There are annual memberships available to persons with disabilities.

Meanwhile, with the focus shifting to the installation of the new history exhibition, the galleries at the Red Deer Museum & Art Gallery will be closed to the public until the end of March.

More than 50% of the 8,000 sq. ft. of available gallery space has become a construction zone for the new history exhibition, ‘Remarkable Red Deer: Stories from the Heart of the Parkland’.

About 1,000 items from the Muse-

um and the Red Deer & District Archives will be on display. Special artifact mounts must be prepared and a variety of mannequins dressed.

In the exhibition, several of the City’s landmarks and iconic buildings will guide visitors through Red Deer’s first century.

‘Remarkable Red Deer: Stories from the Heart of the Parkland’ opens on March 25, in time to celebrate the City of Red Deer’s Centennial. The grand opening celebration is set for April 14th.

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CRYDERMAN Les Miserables Universal Rating: PG 157 minutes It’s taken 32 years, but the popular musical version of Victor Hugo’s Les Miserables finally reaches the screen with mixed success. Much of it works, but the reviews are mainly negative, terming the film bloated and disappointing.

It certainly is too long.

Maybe the producers and director Tom Hooper (The King’s Speech) should have cut a number or two, but then the multitudes of fans of this well-known musical might complain about the absence of a favourite tune.

Hugh Jackson plays the heroic Valjean.

A convict released on parole after serving 19 years for stealing a loaf of bread, he runs away and becomes a successful businessman and the mayor of a French town.

He carries most of the

film on his broad and talented shoulders. Russell Crowe is the stiff bulldog policeman chasing him over the years to their final showdown during the 1832 Paris uprising. Anne Hathaway is excellent as the doomed Fantine and Amanda Seyfried plays her grownup daughter Cosette.

There’s an excellent supporting cast including Eddie Redmayne and Helena Bonham Carter.

I’m not sure if having non-professional singers like Crowe do their own singing live to camera was a good idea, although Hathaway’s efforts are heartfelt and impressive. However, it does give the movie an immediacy often lacking in musicals.

There are some stirring visuals (however, too many close-ups of the singers), excellent production values and a cast of thousands. It ends with a rousing and stirring finale, but this reviewer was glad when it was over.

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LIFESTYLE More time in the gym doesn’t mean better results If you’ve spent some time away from the gym you may feel like taking on the world at your return. Sure, a threehour marathon workout may make you feel like you conquered the world, but it takes regular exercise to get your body in good shape, so bite off a little at a time.

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WHEELER Need a little more convincing? Read on to get a few reasons why a short exercise routine may be the best way to get and stay strong.

The thought of a prolonged workout may be intriguing at first, but getting to the gym the third and fourth time for an equally long workout won’t be easy.

Nothing is as easy the second or third time - especially if it involves draining yourself of all energy with hours of nonstop exercise. Do yourself a favour by going for the short, the sweet, the manageable.

Along with a short routine being easier to maintain, it also fits into your schedule with greater ease. This means that while you may think you’ve not got time in your busy day to squeeze in a trip to the gym, you actually do. On those days when it seems impossible to hit the gym, it’s much easier to make it happen if your routine only requires 20 or 30 minutes, compared to some of the more time-intensive workouts.

Short routines may seem stifling on your creativity. But if done right, they can provide a great amount of variety in your routine. Shoot for four exercises during each session and choose different ones every day. Go for two upper body and two lower body exercises next day, one upper, two lower, and an abdominal exercise the next. Keep things switched up by tossing in an all-aerobic day or a full body workout in the pool.

One of the big problems of staying in the gym for too long is the ease with which you can lose your focus. You may have shown up with grand plans, but two hours into it, you realize you’ve been standing around or texting on your

phone more than you’ve been working out. By sticking to a short routine, you know exactly where you’re going from your first step into the weight room to the final lap in the pool, ensuring your body gets a workout throughout your time at the gym.

Finding yourself in the midst of a marathon weight-lifting session gets old fast for you and your workout partner.

To make sure your spotter will always be there by your side to offer encouragement and join you on the road to better health, use a shorter routine. It’ll help you both stay on track.

Wonderful as a quick workout is, sometimes a change-up is good. In fact, a longer routine may be called upon to help you meet your goals even now and again. So when is longer better?

Typically, a longer routine is best suited for body builders and people training for something that requires spectacular endurance. If you’re training for a triathlon, marathon, or other endurance sport, you should learn how to push your body as hard and as long as will be necessary to compete well during your chosen athletic event.

If you are a competitive athlete, you probably shouldn’t spend all of your time in the gym anyway. You would be better off maintaining a short routine under the barbell and pushing your limits outside of the gym, practicing specifically for your chosen sport. That means learning how to swim for a mile without stopping, running for 15 miles or more, and riding your bicycle so you’ll be ready when the gun is fired at the starting line.

In the end, short and sweet is probably all you need. We tell all of our clients at the gym that we rather them use 30 minute workouts and workout more often than just one or two long, one to two training sessions. We have had over 70,000 training sessions completed at our studio and time and time again we discover that less is more.

Keep your workouts short, intense and to the point. Keep yourself moving and don’t lolly gag around. If you need to keep better motivation and direction, grab a workout partner or hire a professional.

Jack Wheeler is a personal trainer and owner of 360 Fitness in Red Deer.

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Don’t become a diabetes statistic in 2013 When a man applied for a job at the railway station, he was asked, “Suppose you saw a train coming from the east at 100 miles an hour. Then, you noticed a train coming from the west at 100 mph. The trains are both on the same track and just a quarter of a mile apart. What would you do?” The man replied, “I’d run and get my brother.”

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Today, diabetes and its complications make a perfect medical train wreck. According to The World Health Organization every 40 seconds a new diabetic is diagnosed in North America. Can you imagine the hue and cry if there were a new case of SARS or measles every 40 seconds?

The figures are appalling. Fifty years ago, 90% of diabetes was the result of inheriting bad genes (Type 1 diabetes). Now 90% is due to obesity (Type2)!

Five percent of North Americans are diabetic. One child in five born today will become a diabetic. The dollars required to care for these patients is mind-boggling, eventually decimating our health care system. So can you decrease the risk of be-

coming a diabetes statistic?

First, everyone must get ‘scared as hell’ about gaining weight. Excess weight not only sets the stage for diabetes, it also triggers a series of other health problems.

For instance, heart disease is listed as the number one killer. But often it’s sheer fat that’s killing them.

Next be ‘scared as hell’ about packaged foods. Since most of us are no longer down on the farm, packaged foods have now become a way of life. So, develop the habit of never buying packaged food without looking at the label.

You will be surprised at the number of calories present per serving. Until everyone starts thinking calories, the battle of the bulge will never be won. Most people need about 1,800 calories a day.

Also get ‘scared as hell’ about other calories, the 14 teaspoons of sugar present in a piece of cherry pie, eight teaspoons of sugar in a soft drink. I’m sure readers would conclude I needed a psychiatrist if I poured this amount of sugar into a glass of water.

But this is what kids have been drinking for years. And since many morning cereals contain 50% sugar, I tell my grandchildren it’s safer to eat the box!

It’s naive to expect that the epidemic of Type 2 diabetes will suddenly end. That would require either a famine, a major public health assault on obesity, or millions of people getting scared as hell. I don’t see this happening.

The great tragedy is that too many people look on diabetes simply as a problem with an excessive amount of blood sugar.

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Aging is also responsible for narrowed atherosclerotic arteries. But Dr. Sydney Bush, an English researcher, has shown that diabetes patients and the rest of us can restore normal blood flow by taking high concentrations of Vitamin C and lysine. It’s recently become available as a powder called Medi-C Plus and is available in Health Food Stores.

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But looking at other diabetes patients in North America, diminished blood flow makes them 25 times more prone to blindness and 17 times more likely to be attached to renal dialysis machines due to destroyed kidneys.

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SPORTS Hockey tourney a measuring stick for Triple A teams year to year but looking at the stats this year’s edition has given up fewer goals per game than the national champs from a season ago. But the goal scoring is way down and Quinn says there is no doubt the high end skill on the forward lines is not the same. “But saying that, I do have good balance and we may have more team speed than what we had last year. You just kind of work

with what you’ve got,� he said. “I know we’re a tough team to play against and I know that we’re competitive with any team I have seen this year.�

Having the defending national champion label doesn’t make anything any easier, he said. “We’re always playing against the top goalie of each team. “They always seem to be a little bit more motivated or energized

to play us.�

More goal scoring would help and Quinn says it’s something the coaches are working on with the kids but his overall view is there is still a long way to go and he likes his team’s chances of being there in the end. “If we play the way we’re capable of we’re going to be a tough team to beat.� sports@reddeerexpress.com

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The game against the Czech Republic team saw the Rebels get down 4-0 in the ďŹ rst period however, mounting a bit of a comeback only to fall 5-4.

Next up were the Vancouver Giants. Red Deer got off to another poor start with the Giants scoring just 15 seconds into the game forcing the Rebels to battle back from a deďŹ cit. At one point Red Deer held a 4-3 lead but defensive miscues allowed the Giants to push ahead and post an 8-5 victory. “When you play against really talented teams like Vancouver and the Czechs, they really exploited some of the mistakes that we made,â€? said Quinn.

For a team which prides itself on taking care of its own end those lapses were very frustrating, he said. But there is something to be learned from it all. “The Macs tournament is a tough tournament to play well in, there’s so many good teams,� he explained, refusing to use that as an excuse for the defensive breakdowns. “If we want to go to where we want to go we’re going have to play on a big stage and you have to be able to perform in pressure situations and every little mistake does matter.�

The Rebels still lead their division in the AMHL but Quinn says it’s been tougher to stay on top because his team seems to allow

other teams to stay close longer, putting them into a situation where a loss is more likely than a win in some cases, he said. “We just have to continue to develop and work on getting to the dirty areas to score and maybe a higher commitment level is I guess what I’m looking for in the second half,� he said.

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Curling centre offers state-of-the-art features

BY JIM CLAGGETT Red Deer Express As you enter the new Red Deer Curling Centre it’s easy to see the improvements from the 12 sheets of ice to the expanded lounge area on the second floor but behind a door on the west side of the centre lies the heartbeat of the entire operation.

“I can control the ice plant computer from my home,” stated ice maker Wade Thurber. The plant looks to be something created by the folks at NASA and Thurber says there have been a few glitches in the early going but generally it’s running more efficiently than most plants.

“It’s doing its job and we’re just tweaking a few things.”

Both Thurber and the creator of the plant can go on line in order to check the history for each day since it was fired up back in October 2012 to create the best ice possible for the curlers.

While the ice plant is a major part of the operation, the rest of the building needs to be looked at as well in order for the centre to operate smoothly.

“Putting it all together like a recipe and making it work,” said Thurber. “It’s been nice because we have the ability to control our environment - we could never do that before.”

What was happening outside weather-wise was always a concern as he had to keep a close eye on temperature changes to make the needed adjustments indoors when it came to the ice conditions.

“There are certain air movements out here we’re still dealing with but generally I would say 10 of the 12 sheets are pretty much the same, and the outside one and 12 we’re working on a few issues there but we’ll get through them and hopefully have all 12 sheets running the same.”

Nineteen-year-old Brittany Tran, a member of last year’s Canadian Junior champs has called the centre

home since she started the game 13 years ago and she likes what she sees with the multi-million dollar makeover.

“It’s definitely a change in the atmosphere here,” she said.

Tran added the ice conditions now allow the team to be able to practice basically all the shots needed at their level of competition whereas in the past some days the ice was too heavy so working on your draw wasn’t possible because you couldn’t get the rock to the other end, she said.

Thurber says he can change the ice conditions to suit the type of curlers using the centre by adjusting the temperature and how they pebble the ice.

“It’s been fun and we start keeping track and figuring it out and some of the things we did in the old building don’t work in this building and vice versa,” he said. “It’s trial and error, we see what works and what doesn’t work and go from there. We’re always trying to learn.” sports@reddeerexpress.com

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The deal signed after 16 hours of jabbering was not far from the one Gary Bettman decided wasn’t worth talking about months ago and then when it was time to talk, Donald Fehr decided he wasn’t willing to be in the same room as the owners so the doors were shut.

This was done by a business which was making some serious coin, not one in dire straits. Go figure that one out.

This whole mess could have been avoided and there would be a different column being banged out right now but instead the damage has been done and we as fans are still feeling the kick to the groin.

How so you ask? All the details of the new deal have been announced and dissected by the experts but there is one detail which has not been mentioned.

That would be an apology of some sort and with plenty of feeling from the two sides who held their fans hostage for 113 days.

Not a peep. I did hear Mr. Bettman say that would be addressed at a later date.

What? This should have been the first order of business when the pair stood before the cameras early that morning to announce a deal.

This business is so selfcentred it’s beyond belief and I know there are many people who will direct their dollars elsewhere but who are we kidding?

On this side of the border the fans will be back even though small pockets of people will hold their protest. On the other side it might be a different story as many of those franchises are in cities where there are other pro sports and so the fight for the dollar is a lot tighter. There could be some damage done in the smaller markets where the fan base is more curious than fanatical.

The silver lining in this one is the businesses which depended on the NHL can now pay their employees who have suffered along for 113 days. But don’t expect an apology from the owners or players. sports@reddeerexpress.com

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ROOM TO RELAX - This bedroom in a Laebon Homes 2020 Condo in Red Deer features large windows which allow sunlight to brighten the room and make it more welcoming.

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Patterns all the rage in home decorating It’s time to pattern up!

The votes are in and the samples prove it, pattern is HUGE! I’m not just talking popular but gigantic! Big, bold, cannot-be-denied pattern is incredibly popular right now and they are living large. From wallpaper to carpet and upholstery, pattern is coming on strong so if you are afraid of pattern you should give yourself some retail therapy and look at the new patterns emerging in home décor.

A necessary element in interior design is scale or proportion.

Scale is used to help the design plan with properly sized furniture, windows and even interior decorative accents.

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LEWIS using different sizes of patterns you can create a harmonious blend of patterns even if they are not related.

Smaller patterns are recessive while large-scale patterns are intrusive and command all the attention. The large-scale patterns that are emerging in home décor are demanding to be the center of your rooms universe and they should be treated that way.

If you are choosing a bold pattern it should usually be all by itself or paired with a few very

recessive prints.

I find that most people’s homes are seriously lacking in pattern, they often have wonderful colours and materials but pattern is left out of most designs.

I often wonder if it is fear or inexperience on the part of the decorator or homeowner which keeps them from choosing pattern. Pattern can be such a wonderful addition to a room and even one statement (if it is bold enough) can put the perfect finishing touch on a design plan. It takes a brave heart to put a wild wallpaper or leopard print carpet into a room but the results are breathtaking!

You will be the talk of your peer group as you show off your newly-designed room fresh with

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Traditional uses of bold patterns are drapery, accent chairs, area carpets and art. Unconventional uses can be sofas, wall-towall carpeting, wall paper and wall tile. It is definitely thinking outside the box to use tile to introduce bold pattern to your space but the results are dazzling.

Just think about all the wonderful hotels you have visited (recently Vegas for me) and all the ways they use a wild combination of pattern to create a fantasy inspired interior.

Taking those principles and ideas and watering them down slightly will work well in our homes to bring the newest trend to our décor.

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a pattern you love (for me its stripes or Burberry plaid….I love stripes) and go for it.

Be brave and adorn your home with bold, beautiful and bodacious pattern, let 2013 be the year you break out of your shell and become the fashion leader in your neighbourhood.

Make all the neighbours stare through your windows while they walk their pups at night. Catch them all gawking through your window as you leave your drapes open to show off your feature walls and daring colours!

Be the one they peep on, just make sure you are fully dressed so that your homes décor is the thing being gazed at!

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‘Crazy busy’ year expected in Alberta housing Monday was my first official day back from the holiday season, but that doesn’t mean last week was much of a holiday.

I can’t pin point the exact reason why, but the first couple of weeks back from Christmas holidays are crazy busy. I’m going to say that a few reasons are renewed optimism, perhaps a little Christmas cash, maybe it has to do with clients’ goals coming to fruition or consumer confidence is high for good reason.

Fortunately, this time around there’s a lot of good timing attached to it. Buying a home in Central Alberta is a very safe and affordable place to buy your first home or buy a revenue property.

We have one of the strongest - surely one of the safest - economies on the planet along with low housing costs in comparison with our neighbours to the north and south of us.

Due to tighter government mortgage regulations and more migrants moving to Alberta we currently have a very tight rental market, meaning vacancies are extremely low.

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TURCOTTE According to Alberta’s Treasury Board and Finance department our province grew 2.5% compared to the rest of Canada’s 1.1%, we have the lowest unemployment rate at 4.7% and the highest employment growth tuning in at 2.8% while Canada sits at 1.0%.

In 2011, this same department forecasted that Alberta was going to have a population increase of 32,000+/- new Albertans, and we ended up almost doubling that. The scary part is that in the same forecast in 2011, they were calling for about 35,000 new migrants moving to Alberta in 2013, whereas the revised forecast is stating they are expecting 95,000!

This news, timed with low single family home

listings – which there are only about 160 right now in Red Deer – is swaying the market from a balanced market to a seller’s market.

With more people moving here comes a higher demand for housing. First will be pressure on rental vacancies (which we’ve been seeing since October), then consumer confidence kicks up a notch as housing prices move upwards because of low inventory and the seller’s market -

especially with those that bought high at the end of 2007 early 2008.

Those folks have been trying to get back into the market since late 2010/2011 (39-month itch) and are finally able to list and have some equity to move into the upgrade market without enormous mortgage penalties that they’ve been wrought with as interest rates tumbled on them after their purchase.

Hopefully with any luck the market doesn’t swing

upwards in a violent race to the top like it did in 2007/2008, and there are government measures in place that should keep housing prices affordable and not create a superheated market, but in Red Deer, there is a lot of room for prices to move upwards, especially when you look at the Edmonton and Calgary markets.

My hope is that we see a balanced market, which is great for those entering the market and great for those

moving up in the market.

The numbers currently tell us we are unbalanced in a sellers’ market, but it’s kind of too early to tell where we are headed as it is still only the second week of the New Year, but if the government forecasts are any indication it’s going to be a crazy busy year in the housing and mortgage business.

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Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

DAY RATE VAC and/or Water Truck Operator.

Experienced with valid tickets. Please email to: sierrapinder@live.ca or fax 403-845-3903.

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.

830

PROFESSIONAL SALES CONSULTANTS. Central Alberta’s leading Ford dealer requires two professional sales associates to join our award winning team.

Denham Ford is Canada’s most highly awarded Ford dealer. We maintain a large inventory of New & Used vehicles & friendly country atmosphere with big city sales volume.

We are closed Sundays and all Statutory Holidays.

We offer a competitive pay plan with an aggressive bonus structure, salary guarantee and moving allowance. Attention: Dean Brackenbury, GSM. Email: dbrackenbury@denhamford.com.

Fax 780-352-0986.

Toll free 1-800-232-7255.

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

Sales & Distributors

830

VALACEY TRADING Inc. O-A RC-PRO Hiring Sales Clerk.

Bower Place, Red Deer.

Demonstrates selling abilities. Good English.

Perm F/T Shifts, weekends.

Wages $14.60/hr.

Email: valaceytrading@ gmail.com

850

Trades

BAKOS NDT is hiring qualified CGSB Technicians in Whitecourt, Edmonton and Grande Prairie. Benefit package, signing bonus and profit sharing available. Email: admin@bakosndt.com or call 1-888-763-5575.

FIRST CHOICE

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.

VAC & STEAM Truck Operator. Valid Class 1 or 3, Safety Tickets, Top Wage, Camp Work, Experience an Asset.

Email/Fax Resume: 780-458-8701, bryksent@telus.net.

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.

Business Opportunities

870

deadline: Monday @ 2 p.m.

* No cancellations, refunds or exchanges. Please read your ad the first day it appears. We will accept responsibility for 1 insertion only.

Trades

850

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. No Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks.

Weekly start dates.

Job board! Funding options. Sign up online! iheschool.com.

1-866-399-3853.

JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIAN. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta) needs a few more good people.

Busy, modern shop. $25 - $31./hour + bonus, benefits. Great community.

Inquire or send resume.

Fax 403-854-2845; Email Chrysler@telusplanet.net.

MONAD INDUSTRIAL Constructors now hiring: Carpenters, journeyperson & apprentice, millwrights, scaffolders and pipefitters for an industrial site near Vanscoy, SK. All wages depend on experience.

We offer a $2./hour retention bonus & $2./hour completion bonus (total $4./hour). Living out allowance is provided to those that qualify. Monad has excellent benefits, pension plan & RRSPs. The successful candidate must have CSTS 09 and complete a pre-access A&D test. Apply with resume in person: 9744 - 45 Ave., Edmonton, AB, T6E 5C5 or by fax 1-888-398-0725 or email: jobs@monad.ca. Attention: Monad Recruitment Team.

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.

PYRAMID CORPORATION is now hiring! Instrument Technicians and Electricians for various sites across Alberta.

Send resume to: hr@pyramidcorporation.com or fax 780-955-HIRE.

ATTENTION: Need more income? Want a career?

Start your own Health & Wellness business from home.

High speed internet & phone a must. www.butterfly-freedom.com

Truckers/ Drivers

860

ROADEX SERVICES requires O/O 1 tons for our RV division and O/O Semis and drivers for our RV and general freight deck division to haul throughout North America.

Paid by direct deposit, benefits and company fuel cards. Border crossing required with valid passport and clean criminal record.

1-800-867-6233; www.roadexservices.com.

Business Opportunities

870

BUSINESS MINDED Moms Wanted Work from home, flexible hours, no parties, no inventory, no telemarketing. www.getresults.ws

HOME BASED BUSINESS. We need serious & motivated people for expanding health & wellness industry.

High speed internet/phone essential. Free online training & support.

Please visit www.livingthedream123.com

Misc.

Help

880

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.

NEED A CHANGE? Looking for work? www. dreamscreatethefuture.ca in the Provost region, workers of all kinds are needed now! Visit our website today for more information.

SUMMER HERBICIDE APPLICATOR POSITIONS now available (4 - 6 months).

Ace Vegetation is hiring for the 2013 season.

Training provided, lots of hours, some travel required. Placements in AB, SK, BC. Starts May 1, 2013. Resume: acemail @acevegetation.com.

Fax 780-955-9426.

Employment Training

900

MASSAGE CAREER. Train at our highly regarded, progressive school and graduate with confidence! Excellence in education, guaranteed!

1-877-646-1018; www. albertainstituteofmassage.com REFLEXOLOGY CLASSES, fun and relaxed learning.

Good for the sole.

Register now limited space. Starting February 2 & 3, 2013. Phone Edwards & Holloway Health and Wellness 403-340-1330.

Auctions

1530

ADVANCE NOTICE BUD HAYNES

Antique Auction

SATURDAY January 19th @11 AM Bay 4, 7429 - 49 Ave. RD Part 3 Collection of Ron & late Clara Dancer Calgary & Guest Consignors Some Highlights: Rare Mahogany American style Desk, Antique Walnut floor model Radio, Coal Oil Lamps & parts, Cranberry, Royal Doulton, Belleek, New sterling silver Flatware and still unpacking!. ************************* PREVIEW: 9am til Sale Time Snack Bar Available! ******************** Phone: 403-347-5855 budhaynesauctions.com BIG STRAPPER AUCTIONS 4625-46 Street, Lacombe Phone:403-782-5693 Happy Holidays! ******** NOW at NEW Location at Moose Hall 2 mi. South of Ponoka on Hwy 2A *** RESUMING Weekly Sales Wed., Jan. 16 @ 6pm @ NEW location *** Next Antique Sale: Sunday, Feb.3rd @ 1pm Check web for full listings & addresses bigstrapperauctions.net

Building Supplies

1550

BIG BUILDING SALE. “This is a clearance you don’t want to miss!”

20x20 $3,985, 25x24 $4,595, 30x36 $6,859, 35x48 $11,200, 40x52 $13,100, 47x76 $18,265.

One end wall included.

Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422; www.pioneersteel.ca.

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 owed!

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

Sporting Goods

1860

QUIGLEY-FORD Long Range Scopes.

Field & Stream “Best of the Best.”

Coming to Calgary and Edmonton Sportsman Shows.

Save $50 with this ad; www.quigleyfordscopes.com 705-351-2333.

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”!

1-780-952-0709; www.CanTico.ca.

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.

4090

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

Service Directory To advertise your service or business here, call 403.346.3356

Financial

1170 Misc.

Services 1290

DO YOU NEED to borrow money - Now? If you own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits will lend you money - It’s that simple. 1-877-486-2161.

DROWNING IN DEBTS? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30% or cut debts 70% thru Settlements.

Avoid bankruptcy!

Free consultation; www.mydebtsolution.com or toll free 1-877-556-3500.

MONEYPROVIDER.COM. $500 loan and +. No credit refused. Fast, easy, 100% secure. 1-877-776-1660.

Legal Services

1260

CRIMINAL RECORD? Have it removed. Canada’s premier record removal provider since 1989. BBB A+ rating. Confidential, fast & affordable.

Free information booklet.

1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366); RemoveYourRecord.com.

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U.S. travel waiver.

(24 hour record check).

Divorce? Simple. Fast.

Inexpensive.

Debt recovery? Alberta collection to $25,000.

Calgary 403-228-1300 or 1-800-347-2540; www. accesslegalresearch.com

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Reach over 1 million readers weekly. Only $269. + GST (based on 25 words or less).

Call this newspaper NOW for details or call 1-800-282-6903 ext. 228.

Personal Services

1315

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1-877-297-9883.

Live intimate conversation, Call #7878 or 1-888-534-6984.

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1-877-804-5381. (18+).

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1-800-854-5176.

Personal Services

1315

TRUE PSYCHICS! 4 Answers call now 24/7 Toll Free 1-877-342-3036; Mobile: # 4486; http://www.truepsychics.ca

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Careers

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For as little as $121.50 +gst* you can place your ad in our well-read Careers section.

Our community newspaper is published each Wednesday and due to our focus on local people, stories and issues, we enjoy high readership. #121, 5301-43 St., Red Deer, AB ph (403) 346-3356 | fax (403) 347-6620 www.reddeerexpress.com

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Wednesday, January 9, 2013

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.

403-343-7387 403-347-3133 403-342-3233 403-346-1130 403-342-5121

______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________

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

WIN A $25 GIFT CERTIFICATE TO:

IT’S ALL GREEK TO ME IT’S ALL GREEK TO ME

7-3701 Gaetz Avenue • 403-358-5544

HOW TO PLAY:

JAN. DRAW DATE: JAN. 31 @ NOON

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.

ANSWER

DECEMBER WINNER: Brenda Beres Name: _______________________________________ Phone: _______________________________________ #121, 5301 - 43 St.

403-346-3356

CLUES ACROSS 1. Film Music Guild 4. A rubberized raincoat 7. An upper limb 10. Wander 12. Biblical name for Syria 14. Former OSS 15. Norwegian capital 16. No. Am. Gamebird Assoc.

17. Taxis 18. Ancient Chinese weight unit 20. Third tonsil 22. Ancient Hebrew measure = 1.5 gal.

23. Piece of clothing 25. Overrefined, effeminate 28. Housing for electronics 31. Cut grass

32. Ghana’s capital 33. Prof. Inst. of Real Estate 34. Shares a predicament 39. Old World buffalo 40. Loads with cargo 41. What part of (abbr.)

42. Partakers 45. Expressed harsh criticism 49. Doctors’ group 50. OM (var.)

52. A dead body 55. Jewish spiritual leader 57. An almost horizontal entrance to a mine 59. Anglo-Saxon monk (672-736) 60. Database management system 61. A swindle in

which you cheat 62. Arabian Gulf 63. Six (Spanish) 64. Price label 65. Black tropical American cuckoo 66. Teletypewriter (abbr.)

CLUES DOWN 1. Foam 2. Tessera 3. Major ore source of lead 4. Directors 5. 9/11 Memorial architect 6. The goal space in ice hockey 7. The academic world 8. Standing roast 9. More (Spanish) 11. Gram molecule 13. Head of long hair 17. Cost, insurance

and freight (abbr.)

19. Line of poetry 21. Originated from 24. One time only 26. A civil wrong 27. Female sheep 29. Bay Area Toll Authority 30. Afrikaans 33. Hold a particular posture 34. South American Indian 35. Paying attention to 36. Wife of a maharaja 37. Mild yellow Dutch cheese 38. Central Br. province in India

39. 4th month (abbr.)

43. Grooved carpentry joint 44. Present formally 46. Skeletal muscle 47. -__, denotes past 48. Aba ____ Honeymoon 51. Young lady 53. Any of the Hindu sacred writing 54. Where Adam and Eve were placed 56. Promotional materials 57. Play a role 58. Arrived extinct

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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. All payments include GST. Lease payments allow for a total 100,000 kms. Additional kms and other terms available. (1) 2012 Camry LE Model BF1FLT BA Selling Price $28,411.08 60 month 20,000 kms/year lease - $ZERO down. Buyout at lease end $10,576.03 Amount financed at 2.9% Cost of borrowing $2829.60. 72 month finance - $ZERO down. Amount financed $29,831.63 @ .9% Cost of borrowing $823.81 (2) 2013 Corolla CE Model BU42EP DA Selling Price $21,499 60 month 20,000 kms/year lease - $ZERO down. Buyout at lease end $8,253 Amount financed at .9% Cost of borrowing $666 72 month finance - $ZERO down. Amount financed $22,573.95 @ ZERO% Cost of borrowing $ZERO! (3) 2013 Matrix Model KU4EEP BA Selling Price $23,174 60 month 20,000 kms/year lease - $ZERO down. Buyout at lease end $8,530 Amount financed at .9% Cost of borrowing $709.80 72 month finance - $ZERO down. Amount financed $24,332.70 @ ZERO% Cost of borrowing $ZERO! (4) 2012 Rav4 Model BF4DVP CA Selling Price $31.025 60 month 20,000 kms/year lease - $ZERO down. Buyout at lease end $12,259.80 Amount financed at .9% Cost of borrowing $969.70 72 month finance - $ZERO down. Amount financed $32,576.25 @ ZERO% Cost of borrowing $ZERO! (5) 2013 SIENNA LE Model KK3DCT AA Selling Price $34,980 60 month 20,000 kms/year lease - $ZERO down. Buyout at lease end $12,595.10 Amount financed at 3.9% Cost of borrowing $4,657.80 72 month finance - $ZERO down. Amount financed $36,729 @ 1.9% Cost of borrowing $2,162.52 (6) 2013 TACOMA 4X4 Model MU4FNA CA Selling Price $37,834 60 month 20,000 kms/year lease - $ZERO down. Buyout at lease end $17,258.40 Amount financed at 4.9% Cost of borrowing $6,781.20 72 month finance - $ZERO down. Amount financed $39,725.70 @ 2.9% Cost of borrowing $3,603.90 (7) 2013 TUNDRA 4X4 Model DY5G1T BA Selling Price $47,046 60 month 20,000 kms/year lease - $ZERO down. Buyout at lease end $17,092.40 Amount financed at 3.9% Cost of borrowing $6,279 72 month finance - $ZERO down. Amount financed $49,398.30 @ .9% Cost of borrowing $1,364.58 *Applies to in-stock described and similar vehicles only, see dealer for details.

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