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Wednesday, January 23, 2013

City author seeks new book material on journey Andrew Kooman explores the experiences of migrant workers in Malaysia

BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express

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local author is back from Malaysia after a research stint for material on the plight of migrants and refugees in that country.

In early 2011, a book was released featuring stories by Andrew Kooman chronicling the experiences of migrants and refugees in Malaysia. He wrote 26 pieces for Disappointed by Hope: 30 Days of Prayer. Although the stories were fictionalized for confidentiality reasons, they are based on actual accounts, case studies and interviews of refugees.

Kooman spent last month in Malaysia, seeking out new material for another similar project. “I went there to meet with organizations and some refugees and to once again tell stories to highlight the exploitation and injustice scenarios that different people groups face,” he said. “The first book was really successful in Malaysia and it was actually translated into Mandarin as well.

“The reality, especially for migrant workers, is there are so many cases where it ends up being labour trafficking,” he said, adding that the goal is to bring greater awareness to these types of situations.

“I heard quite a few stories and received a lot of case studies from lawyers and organizations that intervene on behalf of people who experience this exploitation.

Almost all of the stories come down to labour exploitation and labour trafficking.”

Kooman said the goal is to have the book released by World Refugee Day which is June 20.

During his time in Malaysia, he was also able to meet with United Nations officials and case workers who “Do just incredible and really heroic work with people facing abuse.

“A lot of my time was spent in meetings and traveling around the country and getting those stories.” From there, it’s about crafting these experiences into stories and “Placing them in a context that would grip an audience.”

The new book will feature 15 stories under five themes including that of the plight of domestic workers primarily brought in from Cambodia and Indonesia. These workers are often stripped of their documentation by their employers.

“They work seven days a week, and also from 16 to 18 hours per day. And a lot aren’t free to leave their homes, or have their own cell phones. Basically they don’t have that personal freedom to move around and don’t even have access to their passports.

REACHING OUT - Local author Andrew Kooman spends time with Rohingya refugees from Burma during his December trip to Malaysia. He spent photo submitted a month there to gather material for a new book about the plight of migrant workers and refugees in that country.

“Another theme is migrant workers and how they are perceived. Twenty-five per cent of the Malaysian workforce is comprised of foreigners. And there’s a sense that foreigners commit the most crime – there’s often a negative perception of foreign workers. But it’s actually skewed,” he said, adding that most of the crime committed in the country is primarily by Malaysians. “So we are also dealing with perceptions and attitudes.

“There’s a lot of heartbreaking situations, but we also want to highlight the important contributions that migrants and refugees make to Malaysian society.

“We want to highlight those positive contributions and tell some of the success stories too. So that will be a neat part of this book.”

Kooman will also be including ways to get in touch with frontline organizations in Malaysia, so that readers here at home can learn of ways to get involved such as by donating funds or perhaps volunteering.

“We want to be really practical so people

can quickly identify how they can become engaged.”

Kooman said that through the Disappointed by Hope book, some start-up capital was collected to support the launch of a school for refugees. “There’s already over 100 students in this school and they have to move because they need more space.” As word has spread, further support has come in as well.

“Almost all of the employees there are Malaysians who are teaching refugee children who would never otherwise have an education.”

Kooman and two of his brothers launched the Red Deer-based Raise Their Voice organization a few years ago. He said it’s exciting to see what can be accomplished when they partner with groups who have similar visions such as the Lacombe-based A Better World. The two groups have joined forces to launch the ‘She Has A Name Project’, and it’s aimed at offering training opportunities for girls coming out of the sex trade.

Over the past year, Kooman has also enjoyed tremendous success with his play She Has A Name which is about the battle against human trafficking. The play provides poignant insight into the issue in South East Asia.

Kooman has long been passionate about social issues such as the impact of war, poverty, and the AIDS pandemic, to name a few. Meanwhile, he remains inspired to continue to help bring change to issues where there is often not nearly enough awareness.

“It’s so amazing to connect with real people who face the issues because you realize how important it is that we do something to bring about change. Whatever we can do within our power is so important and it’s so needed, and it would be so meaningful to see the change happen.

“It’s also a privilege to go there and see it instead of having this abstract concept of suffering and injustice.”

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Wednesday, January 23, 2013

City moves to tighten up anti-smoking rules

BY ALF CRYDERMAN Red Deer Express

more and more organizations limit smoking. Perhaps our bylaw will catch Red Deer City coun- up with some of that thinkcil gave ďŹ rst reading to a ing, but I think we need tougher anti-smoking by- to move slowly and gauge law Monday night. public opinion (on the isIf given second and third sue).â€? reading at the next counCouncillor Buck Buchancil meeting it would ban an called smoking “One of smoking within 10m of those controversial things. playgrounds, sports ďŹ elds, I have some issues with the spray parks, seasonal skat- enforcement (of the bylaw) ing rinks and skate parks. and why would you create a It would also allow for law that is unenforceable?

Aboriginal ceremonial ac- I think a lot of it is educativities. tion. I’m an ex-puffer myThe City will spend self - now it’s an unaccept$10,000 on signage and a able practice inside and public awareness campaign we’re looking at places outto make the public aware of side. I’m not against that, the changes. but there is “WE HAVE MADE SOME a population Fines included in HUGE STEPS FORWARD out there the bylaw are IN HEALTH IN REGARD that are $200 for smokers. a ďŹ rst of- TO INDOOR SPACES, BUT “If we SOME OF THE SCIENCE want peofence and up to $2,500 ple to quit SAYS SECOND HAND for followsmoking SMOKE CAN BE AS ing offences. then why PERVASIVE IN OUTDOOR are we sellCouncilSPACES AS WE USED TO ing them lors voted 7 – 1 in fa- SEE IN BARS, DEPENDING the product? vour of the ON WEATHER CONDITIONS Don’t allow changes, But that’s AND WHERE YOU ARE. IT it. designed not going to protect DEFINITELY NEEDS TO BE to happen. children People that ADDRESSED.â€? from secare smokers GAIL FOREMAN ond-hand have some smoke, but rights too.â€? some still have doubts Education is the way to about the legislation. go, he added.

Councillor Paul Harris Councillor Tara Veer, was the only one to vote who was successful in inagainst the bylaw because cluding cannabis, hash, he felt it doesn’t go far crack cocaine, heroin, enough. meth and herbal products He would like to see it ex- along with tobacco smoke tended to all public events, in the bylaw, noted that including the farmers’ while cigarette smokers market. were subject to ďŹ nes, often “We can poke around those using illegal drugs things for a very long time, got off free. but it seems to me we can She said this addressjust be done with it. I don’t es an inequality where think we need to be spend- “Smokers were being more ing months on this, doing viliďŹ ed than drug smokers more research. We know standing next to them.â€? what’s right, we should just Councillor Dianne get on with it,â€? he said.

Wyntjes was not at the Councillor Cindy Jef- meeting. feries said she has heard a Meanwhile, council also very positive response to heard from various prethe current bylaw. senters, including Gail “I think we are going Foreman, a registered there (to not allow smoking nurse with Alberta Health in more places) anyway, Services who said there more and more signs are are 67 known carcinogenic being placed voluntarily as (cancer causing) chemicals

in cigarettes and described the bylaw as a step in the right direction. “Most Canadians are now exposed to secondhand smoke outdoors. We have made some huge steps forward in health in regard to indoor spaces, but some of the science says second hand smoke can be as pervasive in outdoor spaces as we used to see in bars, depending on weather conditions and where you are.

It deďŹ nitely needs to be addressed.â€?

Sarah Hawkins, a public policy analyst with the Canadian Cancer Society, noted that an estimated 3,000 people die from the effects of smoke every year in Alberta, and that Red Deer is a leader when it comes to controlling smoking in public places.

However, Red Deer resident Catherine Kotke was the only person to speak

against toughing the bylaw.

She said smokers are being “Bullied into submission� and described the new bylaw as “Disgusting and unacceptable. I’ve smoked for 50-plus years.

I’m tired of people suggesting that we’re victimizing children. People who’ve been viliďŹ ed, victimized and bullied are smokers. I smoke, it’s my choice, it’s personal. I agree with protecting children, but you

need to educate them.�

Mayor Morris Flewwelling summed up the two-hour debate saying, “We’ve come a long way,â€? remembering council meetings in the 70s when there were no restrictions, virtually everyone smoked, sometimes even smoking cigars, and the Council Chamber was always ďŹ lled with a thick, blue cloud of smoke. acryderman@reddeerexpress.com

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Wednesday, January 23, 2013

New plan for waste management in City

BY ALF CRYDERMAN Red Deer Express City council got their first look at a new waste management plan for the City on Monday.

It aims to reduce the per capita amount of waste that goes to Red Deer’s landfill through reduction, recycling and diversion. But council wants to hear what the public and business community thinks of it before proceeding.

In 2011 the City dumped nearly 75,000 tonnes of waste into the landfill site, which works out to 812 kg per person. The plan would reduce that to 500 kg per capita by 2023. In comparison the Canadian average is currently 812 kg per capita and the Alberta average is 1,122 kg per capita.

Much of the plan is aimed at the commercial sector, which produces 63% of Red Deer’s waste, compared to 30% by singlefamily residential. But it would include reducing the number of garbage bags residents can set out (down to three, and then two, from the current five) and expanded plastics collection and organic collection planned for 2015.

Janet Whitesell, waste management superintendent with Red Deer’s Environmental Services, says, “Averaged over 10 years, the implementation of all proposed programs and services will increase the City’s waste budget by 4.6 per cent. The

plan will only succeed if the public buys in.

If this isn’t what the public wants to see, we need to know that.”

Councillor Buck Buchanan added that the City is moving in the right direction.

“It’s always tough to change behaviours, but (the plan) is very comprehensive. It’s moving in the right direction but it’s very hard to get everybody on the same page and we need to get people comfortable with it. (But) it’s a good change.”

Councillor Paul Harris says, “I’m absolutely thrilled with (the new) waste management plan. I’m especially happy with more plastics recycling, that’s a big thing that the community’s been asking for. I’m a little concerned about the timeline to 2023, that’s 10 years. “Perhaps we can shorten that, or lengthen it, depending on how the public goes along with it. But (I think) the public is ready.”

Councillor Cindy Jefferies added that residents should be pleased, especially about adding to recyclables. “I really like how they (City administration and consultants) took a look at the composition of our waste. These are the areas where we have the most waste, construction and development kind of waste. It’s targeted, it’s very strategic.”

The plan will come back to council for adoption.

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She explained how her father inuenced her to be a citizen that knows the importance of giving back to one’s community. Currently, Mulder sits on the United Way Advisory Committee with a number of other past chairs and community leaders. For Mulder, volunteering in general has been a literal life-changer. “I mean that sincerely. It changed my life in terms of looking at the people in our community who give, and who participate and all these volunteers who come forward. “If there is one thing in my life that I have always wanted to do, it’s to make a difference. I believe that’s what it’s all about,â€? she said. “I think it really enhances one’s life.â€?

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Last week, staff unveiled the dollar amount raised $2,115,067 – which surpassed the goal of $1.99 million. “This achievement will allow us to invest more money into Central Alberta, which will change more lives and further support our community needs,� said Robert Mitchell, CEO of the United Way of Central Alberta.

The money raised goes directly back into the community and provides consistent funding to over 30 programs and services in Central Alberta. Over the years, United Way of Central Alberta has raised and invested more than $22 million into the community.

Prior to announcing the amount raised, volunteers, donors and businesses were on hand to accept employee participation and campaign achievement awards centered on this year’s campaign as well. “Without the hundreds of people who are so dedicated to the work United Way does in our community, this achievement would not have been possible. We acknowledge the hard work of everyone involved in this process and thank them for it,� said Buck Buchanan, the campaign’s co-

chair. “Together we are making positive change happen in their community as these funds are invested into the social service sector in Central Alberta, making this a wonderful place to live.�

Councillor Lynne Mulder was presented with the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal during the announcement at the Golden Circle. Mulder has been active in the volunteer community since the mid-1990s when she moved here and served as both the vice president of education and president at Red Deer College.

She served on the United Way of Central Alberta’s board of directors from 2000 to 2005 and also served as campaign chair in 1999. She was also selected to sit on the National Board of United Way of Canada where she represented Alberta for six years. “I’m extremely honoured. This will certainly go down

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Wednesday, January 23, 2013

OPINION Ward system for City?

The issue of bringing in a ward system to Red Deer will again be discussed in the near future by City council. And there is no doubt that this debate will spill over onto the campaign trail this year as one of the hot topics.

A ward system would divide the City up for electoral purposes. Councillors would represent a certain section of Red Deer. The idea of establishing a ward system in Red Deer has been talked about for many years, but as three City councillors are set to put forward a Notice of Motion on the matter, it looks like council will finally be forced to deal with the issue.

There are plenty of opinions on the concept of a ward system, many pointing out that Red Deer is just too small.

Others feel it’s high time this was implemented in our City to bolster representation because a neighbourhood would have one councillor representing their particular concerns.

On the other hand, City councillors’ minds could grow a bit narrow as they might tend to focus squarely on their one district and lose their overall vision for the community as a whole.

However, there are also those who think just the opposite, saying it’s also been thought that those who favour ward systems suggest that wards ensure a greater balance of representation for all geographical areas of the City.

On council, opinions vary as well.

Some say that without a ward system, council is thought to be more accountable to the entire electorate. Citizens can vote for all council positions and can pose questions of any councillor regardless of their geographical location.

Some Red Deerians may also feel more comfortable approaching a certain councillor over another as well.

Disadvantages also include creating a council which may under-represent minorities or perhaps needs of different parts of the City. Examples include a ‘north versus south’ mentality or new developments versus established neighbourhoods etc.

It has also been suggested that an at-large system favours the election of candidates with greater financial resources.

But those who speak against it claim that a ward system causes councillors to be more concerned about their own ward where they must seek reelection especially during a municipal campaign. During an election, another drawback is that one might find two candidates from one ward competing against each other who could both be better than a candidate in another ward.

Now that it will be formally brought to the table, it will be interesting to hear the discussions surrounding the issue and to see what the outcome will be as well.

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WEBER Our jobs, the details of our personal lives, pressures of relationships, financial difficulties, fears of the future – you name it. Life in this day and age isn’t easy. It can be lonely too – in spite of our growing ‘connectedness’ thanks to the exploding world of social media.

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people trying to eke out a living. We see frightened children left orphans because of AIDS. People are shown in unimaginable circumstances.

I sat there so utterly struck by what I was watching. And it’s not like I’ve never seen these types of films before – I like to learn about issues including poverty and social justice.

But something was different with this film, and I’m not exactly sure what it was. Sometimes even documentaries about povertywracked places in the world fail to fully engage viewers, or spur them into meaningful action. We get sadly desensitized to the tragedies in other parts of the world.

Sometimes you can watch something, feel saddened and helpless about what is

being documented, but still get up and continue your life pretty much as you always have.

I Am Because We Are shows Malawi and its people in one of the most complete and thorough pictures I think I’ve ever seen.

It shows the grief and hopelessness, but it also shows the strength and resiliency of various communities as well.

Near the end of the film Madonna observes how she saw, in spite of the hardships, real joy in many of the people she met. She added that seeing this type of joy is a relative rarity in prosperous western countries. I couldn’t help but squirm during the film – some of the information regarding extremely violent episodes literally made me The Red Deer Express is a proud newspaper of

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feel queasy. But many other thoughts surfaced, too.

Such as how self-centered I can be. I complain easily. I worry about things that ultimately barely deserve a minute of attention. I battle a weight issue – which seems crazy when so many people are barely, just barely, getting enough to eat each day. Or they’re even going hungry.

Next month I’ll be part of a mission to Mexico, and I’ll be reminded of how many people out there don’t have nearly what I do.

I admit I have mixed feeling about this trip – it’s not easy to come face to face with folks who have to fight hard to make it in this life.

It’s a lot easier to watch it on a screen, and keep it as kind of an abstract notion tucked away. I was awak-

ened to this starkly during a trip to Nicaragua and Honduras back in 2002, and I’m hoping this awareness, which has remained solid, will be strengthened further by this journey.

I think that’s why Madonna’s film, which was actually released in 2008, works so well. Like her or not, she’s not one to shy away from fully ‘expressing’ herself or revealing what’s on her mind in blatant, provocative and at times offensive ways.

In art, you can take it or leave it; love it or hate it.

But when it comes to using that ‘ability’ in ways like producing a film about a often-forgotten African nation where hope can seem like a foreign concept, it’s a most welcome thing. editor@reddeerexpress.com

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Wednesday, January 23, 2013

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CitySpeak LYNNE This week, Express reporter Erin Fawcett has asked Councillor Lynne Mulder questions regarding the Environmental Master Plan.

MULDER

Can you just briefly refresh the community’s memory on the Environmental Master Plan?

“The Environmental Master Plan was endorsed by City council in April of 2011.

This plan was developed with extensive community input and has already had a big impact on the City’s operating practices as well as the development of new programs in the City,” said Mulder. “The Environmental Master Plan identifies seven areas of focus – water, ecology, transportation, built environment, air, energy and waste. For each of these focus areas, the plan identifies strategies and specific performance measures and target dates. The public can expect an annual report or ‘report card’ which will clearly monitor progress toward these goals. Council is committed to the implementation of this plan – it will not sit on a shelf but will be a key planning tool in all that we do.”

So how did we do?

“We are excited and encouraged by the progress to date in each of the focus areas.

Although, our next set target date for measurement is actually 2015, the results to date indicate that we are well positioned to meet those targets. I would encourage each of you to read the full plan and the annual report which is available on the City web site,” said Mulder. “Each of us can and must play an integral part in meeting these targets. A brief synopsis of progress to date for each area of focus includes: “Water – we have seen a decrease in water consumption – in 2009 we were at 242 litres of water consumed per person per day – in 2011 we were down to 211. This has resulted from such initiatives as rain barrels, low flush toilets, decreased yard watering and just being more aware of our individual water use.

“Ecology – the City has increased land in the City devoted to both natural areas and green space by 5 per cent and has achieved a 2 per cent decrease in pesticide use on municipal land. In addition, we are currently reviewing Neighborhood Planning Guidelines and Standards to prioritize the protection of natural areas.

“Transportation – achieved a 10 per cent increase in transit ridership during World Car Free Day and the City is currently completing an ‘Integrated Movement Study’ which is investigating how we want to move and live as we grow. The Bike Lane Pilot is part of this focus area.

“Built environment - the City is currently developing City-wide infill guidelines and standards that emphasize increasing densities, compact form and environmental design standards “Air- we continue to work with PAMZ in monitoring our air quality. The City introduced an anti-idling program, in house, which resulted in a significant dollar savings and hopefully a small impact on our air quality.

“Energy – we have increased the percentage of green electricity used by the City of Red Deer from 15 per cent in 2009 to 22 per cent in 2011. We have created home energy kits to help citizens make their homes more energy efficient. These can be booked out through the Red Deer Public Library.

“Waste - we are in the process of developing a Solid Waste Management Master Plan which will focus on decreasing our dependence on the landfill by encouraging recycling composting and other strategies that increase diversion. It will be important to involve all citizens in these discussions – with a particular emphasis on our commercial and industrial businesses.”

I would like to thank all those adults and children that took the time and expense to make up those ‘Christmas bags for Grandparents.’

I was one senior that received this gift at the Golden circle Christmas Eve party. Everyone was over whelmed by this surprise on that day.

We had a great time looking through it all, it’s a shame you couldn’t see us. Any-

What can each of us do?

“A few suggestions include familiarizing ourselves with the Environmental Master Plan, switching our older toilets to low flush, naturalizing an unused part of our lawn by planting native perennials,” said Mulder. “We can also walk, cycle, board, blade, carpool or ride the bus to work once a week rather than drive, turn even a tiny part of our yard into a place to grow food, commit to being idle free by not idling your car for more than one minute, do an energy audit and compost your food and yard waste.”

Maureen Wilkinson Red Deer

Speed limit signs needed at City intersection I usually don’t write in but I felt I should this time. It is in regards to the City nailing people for speeding just north of Sacred Heart Church. Full disclosure - I did get a speeding ticket for going 64km/hr.

I turned north from Ross St. and see no signs saying 50km/hr. Now, if the City is so concerned about people speeding, they should put the speed limit sign so people know.

Most of the people I have seen getting

nailed are not speeding in an unsafe way.

They, like me, assume that the speed limit is 60km/hr. You would think a three-lane road would be more than 50km/hr. Taylor Dr. is 60km/hr and it is two lanes, while 67 St. is 70km/hr.

I would like the City to do the right thing and put signs up making people aware of the speed limit.

Rael Lynn Red Deer

Alberta moms champs when it comes to mat leave Employment insurance claims are often associated with unpleasant events – usually the loss of a job or the onset of illness.

However, most Canadian workers are eligible to collect employment insurance benefits for a decidedly happier reason: the arrival of a new child.

In November of last year, 8,210 new mothers in Alberta were collecting employment insurance (E.I.) benefits under maternity leave.

For Canada as a whole, the figure was 48,920. And while Albertans collect far fewer E.I. benefits overall than other Canadians, we’re the champs when it comes to maternity leave.

For every 10,000 people, there are about 21 new moms in Alberta collecting employment insurance, compared to only about 14 for the entire country. That reflects Alberta’s younger population, especially of

What are the next steps?

“We are committed to moving forward with the implementation of the Environmental Master Plan in 2013. Dollars have been allocated in support of this implementation in the 2013 operating budget,” said Mulder. “Some priority areas for the future include creating regional partnerships to promote carpooling, shuttle, transit operations, developing collaborative strategies to reduce air pollution from key City of Red Deer and industrial sources, establishing a water quality monitoring program at key points along the Red Deer River and creek tributaries to determine the city’s impact and develop methods to mitigate impacts.”

way as I said I want to say thank you from me and my friends.

Also to the Golden Circle for their love to do a perfect meal. I can promise you that even if Christmas Day had been a disaster we had the joy in our hearts from Christmas Eve which was because of you. God bless you in 2013.

women in their prime reproductive years.

It’s also a reflection of Alberta’s higher labour force participation rate where a greater proportion of women are employed outside the home.

Over the past five years, there has been a very slight decrease in maternity E.I. benefits both in Alberta and in Canada, although the figure has been generally stable. The most notable feature of the data is the uptick in maternity benefits collected in the months of July, August and September, represented by the noticeable bumps in the line graph below. Could it be that babies prefer being born in the summer?

It’s more likely that parents are planning their maternity leave around the warmer season. It’s not hard to count nine months out!

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WE WANT READER INPUT Letters to the editor are welcomed by the Red Deer Express. We attempt to publish a cross section of opinion and letters criticizing or praising our writers or content. However we reserve the right to edit every letter if necessary for length, taste, clarity and to eliminate inaccurate or libelous statements.

We prefer short concise letters, but will run letters unedited (for length) to a maximum of 250 words. Anything

over this is subject to cutting. To be considered for publication letters must contain the name, address and phone number of the writer.

We publish the letter writer’s name and home town at the end of the letter.

Please send your letters by fax to 347-6620, email to editor@ reddeerexpress.com or mail to Editor, #121, 5301-43 Street, Red Deer, AB, T4N 1C8.

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CITY BRIEFS RED DEER RUSTLER HERITAGE NIGHT Brent Sutter, president/general manager/ head coach of the Red Deer Rebels Hockey Club, announced that Feb. 23rd will be Red Deer Rustlers Heritage Night in support of the Central Alberta Chapter of the Canadian Cancer Society presented by Finning Canada.

The Rebels will wear replica jerseys of the 1979-80 Centennial Cup Champion Red Deer Rustlers that evening as they host the Prince Albert Raiders.

The jerseys will be auctioned off and all proceeds will go to the Central Alberta chapter of the Canadian Cancer Society.

Auction details will be released at a later date as well as the unveiling of the jersey.

The Red Deer Rustlers played in the Alberta Junior Hockey League from 1967-1989, although the team took a one-year leave of absence in 1985-86.

The Rustlers won the AJHL Championship eight times (1970, ‘71, ‘72, ‘74, ‘80, ‘85, ’87, ‘89) and won the Centennial Cup (Canadian Junior ‘A’ Championship) in 1971 and 1980.

The Red Deer Rebels Hockey Club encourages all Rustlers alumni to contact the office (403-341-6000 or info@reddeerrebels.com) for information about attending the game.

CITY BEGINS ROUNDING AS CANADA PULLS PENNY As of Feb. 4, the City of Red Deer will round cash transactions where pennies are not available to the nearest five cent increment in accordance with the Government of Canada’s intent to withdraw the penny from circulation.

The Royal Canadian Mint will stop distributing the one cent coin to financial institu-

by Mark Weber tions on Feb. 4 as part of Canada’s Economic Action Plan 2012. Businesses are encouraged to stop using pennies and begin rounding transactions in a fair and transparent manner.

Price rounding will only affect cash transactions, after the calculation of the GST. Electronic transactions, such as those with debit and credit cards, as well as cheques, will not need to be rounded.

Customers can expect to see rounding in effect at City facilities and departments, including City Hall, recreation facilities and arenas, archives, culture services, RCMP, transit and the Alto Reste Cemetery.

Pennies that are still in circulation or are held by Canadians will retain their value, and customers can continue to use them indefinitely to make payments.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR LION’S CAMPGROUND The City of Red Deer has issued an RFP and invites skilled proponents to submit proposals for the operation and maintenance of the Lion’s Campground.

Interested parties can view the Lion’s Campground Operation & Maintenance Services (02/07) bid package at the Alberta Purchasing Connection web site (www.purchasingconnection.ca) and follow the instructions for submission.

Proposals must be received by Feb. 7.

The campground is located along the north side of the Red Deer River, and provides for overnight camping through the summer, including laundry, showers, playgrounds and interpretive programming.

Interested proponents are advised to attend a site visit, scheduled for Jan. 25. Un-

fortunately, online and telephone camping reservations are not being taken at this time.

For more about the Lion’s Campground, visit www.reddeer.ca/campground.

The deadline to apply is Feb. 8. Address all applications and inquiries to Corina Ryan, facility pass and booking specialist at PO Box 5008, Red Deer. Postal code is T4N 3T4.

BOWL FOR KIDS

NATIONAL NON-SMOKING WEEK

The Bowl for Kids Campaign is the primary fundraiser for Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Red Deer, and this year’s event runs March 3.

Funds raised go to support matching caring adult mentors to children in the community. This is also the 100th anniversary of Big Brothers Big Sisters across Canada, and the City of Red Deer. So the goal is to recruit 100 teams of bowlers to help raise $100,000.

“Servus Credit Union continues to be a community leader with this annual event,” said John Johnston, event manager. “Local branches have embraced the cause and collectively make a significant difference for kids’ sakes.”

Check out www.reddeer.kintera.org/bowlforkids or call 403-342-6500.

Alberta Health Services (AHS) has partnered with Albertans throughout the Central Zone to host events and share the latest information in support of National Non-Smoking Week (Jan. 20-26).

This year’s theme, ‘The Majority Do…’, encourages Albertans to highlight the many ways they prevent and reduce tobacco use.

“We know that many Albertans already take an active role in protecting themselves and loved ones from the health risks of tobacco, and many more want to take that active role. We are here to help all Albertans in those efforts,” says Susan Canning, tobacco reduction program manager with AHS. Tobacco use is the leading cause of disease, disability and premature death in the province. More than 3,000 Albertans die every year as a result of tobacco use and many more suffer from tobacco-related illnesses.

“Our telephone and online support services, group cessation programs and oneon-one counselling are all free of charge and available to all Albertans,” says Canning.

An annual event across Canada for more than 30 years, NNSW aims to raise awareness about the health risks of tobacco as it provides education on the resources and support services available.

FACILITY APPLICATIONS The City is accepting applications for the rental of Great Chief Park and community ball diamonds and sports fields for May until October.

Applications are available online at www. reddeer.ca/rpc.

Application forms can also be picked up from the customer service desks at the Collicutt, Recreation and G.H. Dawe Community Centres.

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Wednesday, January 23, 2013

STARS Lottery celebrates 20th anniversary

BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express Celebrating its 20th year, the STARS Lottery has launched in Red Deer and is offering more prizes than ever.

Rae Fehr, STARS director of enterprise funding, said the lottery is already more than 45% sold.

There are four homes as the Lottery’s grand prizes including one in Red Deer.

The $939,000 home located at 15 Sawyer Cl. in Southbrook was built by Mason Martin Homes. With 2,575 sq. ft. of space, the home is designed with a French Provincial inspired style.

The early bird prizes include $100,000 cash and a 2013 Mercedes Benz, with a three-night Las Vegas vacation package for two at Wynn Las Vegas, plus $5,000 spending cash. There are also 10 vehicles in the list of prizes as well as 35 vacation packages.

Also included in the list of prizes are 2,063 electronic prizes and 1,010 other prizes including cash, furniture, jewelry and luggage.

During this year’s launch of the Lottery, which took place at the show home last week, attendants heard the story of Brenda Schultz.

Sixteen months ago she required the help of STARS after she fell off a deck at a friend’s country home.

“STARS was there for me the night that I fell off a deck and broke my back.

Without me being moved by anyone else, they were called and got to me in the middle of the night and picked me up safely and rushed me to the U of A Hospital where the surgeons were able to get me into surgery right away.”

Schultz added STARS plays a pivotal role in helping to save lives.

“STARS is incredibly important because their mission is to get people to the hospital fast and the only way they can do that is with money being raised,” she said. “Thousands of lives are saved every year because of how brave they are and because of how fast they are and just because they exist.”

Fehr said the STARS Lottery is important because it provides the organization with 40% of its funding.

“We encourage people to buy tickets because it gives them the opportunity with a dream to win something spectacular and it keeps us flying and it allows us to keep doing missions.”

Tickets are available at www.starslottery.ca or by calling 1-888-880-0992. Ticket buyers are eligible for all 3,200 prize draws.

After each draw, winning tickets go back into the drum for the remaining draws. There are 20,000 sin-

gle tickets for sale, 30,000 sets of three for $60, 103,000 sets of six for $100 and 201,500 sets of 18 for $250.

The early bird draw is March 21 with ticket sales cut off March 6 at midnight. The final draw is set for April 18 with ticket cut off at midnight March 27.

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TOP PRIZE – Pictured is the dining room in the STARS Lottery home in Red Deer, located at 15 Tanis Reid/Red Deer Express Sawyer Cl. in Southbrook.

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POLICE BRIEFS TWO CHARGED AFTER THEFT OF VEHICLES Two males have been charged after police allegedly located them in a stolen vehicle.

On Jan. 17th at 3:20 a.m.

Red Deer City RCMP received a complaint of two males stealing a vehicle in the Lancaster subdivision.

Police were able to locate the stolen vehicle and attempted to conduct a roadside traffic stop. The males jumped out of the stolen truck and fled on foot. A foot pursuit ensued and the police were able to apprehend both suspects.

Police determined during the investigation that prior to the theft of the truck the same suspects were in possession of another stolen vehicle which they had damaged.

Police have charged Chasetin Morin, 18, of Red Deer with theft of a motor vehicle, possession of stolen prop-

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PUBLIC NOTICES Notice is hereby given that at its meeting to be held on Tuesday, February 5, 2013, the Council of Red Deer County will consider the following bylaws.

erty over $5,000, mischief over $5,000 and four counts of breach of probation.

A 17-year-old male has also been charged with theft of a motor vehicle, three counts of possession of stolen property over $5,000, resisting arrest and mischief.

In the past number of months this same 17-year-old male has been involved in numerous police investigations including theft of motor vehicles, possession of property obtained by crime, mischief and breach of probation.

MAN IDENTIFIED IN SUSPICIOUS DEATH Shawn Sattler, 34, has been identified as the man who was found unresponsive in a residence last week.

On Jan. 13th at 9:30 am, Red Deer City RCMP along with EMS were called to the 3900 block of 37th Ave. to attend to an unresponsive male.

It is believed Sattler had

by Erin Fawcett been in a physical altercation at the residence just prior to the call for assistance. An autopsy of the victim commenced on Jan. 16th by the Calgary Medical Examiner’s office. Police are awaiting further examination to be completed and the results of the autopsy.

The RCMP Calgary Major Crimes Unit, in conjunction with the Red Deer City RCMP General Investigation Section continue to investigate this death.

Police encourage anyone with information surrounding this death to contact either Red Deer City RCMP or Crime Stoppers.

MAN CHARGED AFTER VIOLENT CRIME SPREE A City man has been arrested and charged after a violent crime spree on the east side of Red Deer.

On Jan. 15 at 4:15 p.m. Red Deer City RCMP received a complaint of shoplifting at the East Hill Save On Foods

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AMENDMENT TO THE LAND USE BYLAW NO. 2006/06

CLOSURE OF ROAD ALLOWANCE

previously rezoned for a proposed Biodiesel Facility.

The permitted and discretionary uses and other matters presently applicable to “Ag” and “DCD” districts are contained in the Red Deer County Land Use Bylaw No. 2006/6.

A PUBLIC HEARING prior to further consideration of the proposed bylaws WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2013, at 1:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, in the Council Chambers, County Office, 38106 Rge Rd 275, Red Deer County, Alberta (west of Hwy 2 on 32 Street / C&E Trail Overpass).

Bylaw No. 2012/33 to authorize the temporary closure of the undeveloped road allowance on Rge Rd 254 which lies between the NE 8-38-25-4 and the NW 9-38-25-4 for the purpose of mining and removing the aggregate with the road allowance to be reopened once reclamation has been completed to the satisfaction of Alberta Environment and Red Deer County.

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

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

If you prefer to submit comments on these bylaws in writing, the information you provide may be made public, subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Bylaw No. 2012/2.07 to redesignate 403 acres (163.01 hectares) of SE and NE 3, SE and NE 10, and NW 11, 36-28-4 from Direct Control District “DCD” to Agricultural District “Ag” as indicated below: The subject land is located north of the Town of Innisfail adjacent to Hwy 2A. The lands were

The public may inspect: - a copy of the proposed bylaws - Land Use Bylaw No. 2006/6 by visiting our website at www.rdcounty.ca or at the County office located at 38106 Rge Rd 275, Red Deer County, Alberta, during regular office hours 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MONDAY through FRIDAY.

located at 22nd St. and 30 Ave. Police were advised that staff had two male suspects in custody.

Prior to the police arriving at the Save On Foods an update was received that one of the male shoplifters pulled a hunting knife and threatened three employees, then fled the store on foot.

Shortly after the suspect left the store, police received another call involving a male matching the description of the suspect in the Inglewood subdivision. The suspect flagged down a moving vehicle, pulled out a knife and made a threatening motion and tried to open the driver’s door. As the vehicle fled the suspect then tried to slash the tires.

Within minutes a third call was received, again from the Inglewood area, where the suspect approached a vehicle where a mother had just picked up her child from a day home and secured the child into her seat.

The suspect showed a knife that was hidden in his waistband to the mother and told her she had 30 seconds to remove her child from the vehicle. The mother quickly took her child out of the car and the suspect stole the vehicle.

The victim inadvertently left her cell phone in the vehicle which allowed police to contact the cell phone provider to determine the location of the stolen vehicle as it drove through the City.

Police were able to receive updates providing approximate locations for the vehicle. Eventually the vehicle was spotted near 67 St. and Gaetz Ave. A police officer activated his emergency lights on his police vehicle and attempted to stop the stolen car. The suspect would not stop and police continued to pursue the vehicle in attempt to stop the suspect from his violent crime spree. While the suspect was fleeing from police he struck two police cars with the stolen vehicle. Moments later police were able to perform a high-risk take down and the suspect was taken into custody. No one was seriously injured during the incident, the suspect sustained minor injuries from the collision.

Duane Luz, 42, has been charged with three counts of assault with a weapon, robbery with a weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, flight from police, dangerous driving, assaulting police with a weapon and two counts of breach of recognizance.

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Wednesday, January 23, 2013

The local legacy of Narcisse Marion One of the very oldest families in the Red Deer area and in all of western Canada is the Narcisse Marion family. Members of the family have lived in Red Deer and district for more than 125 years.

Michael

DAWE Narcisse Marion was born at St. Boniface, Manitoba in October 1850, one of 10 children to Narcisse and Marie Bouchard Marion.

His father was a blacksmith who was also a famed dancer of the Red River jig.

Narcisse Marion Sr. was also noted for having literally danced himself to death at the wedding reception for his daughter Elise.

She had married Norman Kittson, a fur trader and entrepreneur who had become one of the wealthiest men in western North America.

Since his brother Roger,

later a Manitoba MLA was educated at Collége de Saint Boniface, it is likely Narcisse Jr. was educated there as well.

Given his background and upbringing, Narcisse was able to speak fluent English, French and Cree. He also picked up some Blackfoot, Stoney and Ojibwa.

Narcisse Jr. moved to Alberta in the late 1870s or early 1880s. He married Marie Gaudin Munro, who had been born at St. Albert, Alberta in 1860.

They had two children, Louis and Emilie, both of whom passed away. It is not clear if these two children were buried in Calgary or whether they were interred in the largely - forgotten First Nations and Métis cemetery that is located on the shoulder of the North Hill, below the former site of St. Joseph Convent.

In the mid-1880s, the Marions moved to the Poplar Ridge district, west of Red Deer. Narcisse was able to secure a homestead. However, he did not do much farming. He preferred to support himself and his family by hunting,

trapping and acting as a land guide to new settlers coming into the district.

After their arrival in the Red Deer area, Narcisse and Marie had sons William, Victor and Louis (the second) and daughters Ruby and Velma. They also adopted another daughter, Elizabeth.

Like his father, Narcisse became a noted dancer of the Red River jig.

According to one account he was “As light as thistle down on moccasined feet.”

He also became famous for his talents with a violin. It was recorded that he “could almost make a fiddle talk.”

Sometimes, very late at night, he would start to fall asleep while playing. However, as soon as he realized what was happening, he would wake himself with a jerk and keep playing without missing a beat.

Consequently, Narcisse was always in great demand at many early dances and socials. He also frequently stopped by the Ted Edgington house on Victoria Ave. (43) St. All kinds of people, par-

EARLY PIONEERS - Metis travelers south of Red Deer, c. 1890. ticularly young adults and teenagers, would join him for a night of music, dancing and a great deal of fun.

Narcisse attended the first annual banquet of the Waskasoo (Red Deer) Old Timers’ Association in the Alexandra Hotel on Ross St. on Feb. 28, 1910.

He was given the honour of being the attendee with the longest residence west of the Great Lakes (59 years). In the years leading up to the First World War, both of Narcisse and Marie’s oldest sons, William and Victor, were able to secure jobs at the Western

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General Electric powerhouse, which was located a short distance west of the old C.P.R. rail bridge.

When the First World War broke out, Victor enlisted with the local 187 Battalion, later transferring overseas to the 50 Battalion and the 10 Brigade trench mortar batter.

Narcisse passed away in January of 1917.

His obituary praised him as a man who believed in being “honest, truthful and kind” and of having “native dignity.”

Narcisse is buried in the Mount Calvary Roman

Catholic Cemetery on 67 St. There are members of the Marion family still living in Red Deer.

If people are members of families who have lived in Red Deer for 100 years or more, the Centennial Families Committee of the Genealogical Society would like to hear from you. Requests for information or family biographies can be addressed to the Red Deer Genealogy Branch, P.O. Box 922, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 5H3 or emailed to rdbrags@telus.net.

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fyi EVENTS The Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre is celebrating Robbie Burns Day on Jan. 25th. Join us at 5:30 p.m. for a Scottish meal followed by interactive dancing by the Scottish Country Dancers. Tickets are $15 each and can be purchased at the front desk. 4620-47 A Ave. Call 403-343-6074 for more information.

The Parkland Airshed Management Zone (PAMZ) is holding a photo contest for cash prizes. The deadline for photo submissions is March 1. The contest is open to all amateur Central Alberta photographers in the PAMZ region (south of Rimbey to Carstairs and from Hwy 21 in the east to the BC border in the west.) There are six categories for entry submissions; Atmosphere, Nature, Urban Environment, Industry, and People and a special prize category for youth under the age of 18, who may compete in all five categories. For details and entry forms, go to www.pamz.org.

Questions and submissions can be emailed to sue@ pamz.org.

Zumba enthusiasts are encouraged to take part in a fundraiser put on by Dance Magic Studio called The Zumbathon for Multiple Sclerosis, set for Feb. 2 from noon to 3 p.m. in the Notre Dame High School gym. Last year 250 participants joined the first annual event and raised more than $27,000. Registration runs from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Cost is a $25 minimum entry fee. The event will include three hours of Zumba fun. Folks can sign up with a team or join the initiative on their own. Participants can try to Zumba for the entire three hours or tag in and out with other team members.

Anyone interested in taking part can register on-line at http://reddeerdancemagic.com/ registration-for/zumbathon.

Fulfill your love of singing by joining the Red Deer Chamber Singers. Our repertoire consists of a diverse selection of choral arrangements, including classical, folk, and pop. You will

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receive train training from seasoned professionals to enhance your professional vocal technique. This season will be devoted to preparation for the annual spring concert, taking place in the last week of May. For more information, contact Sadie at 403-347-5166.

The Harris-Warke Gal-lery announces its current exhibit, Art of the Peace, a traveling exhibit of work by artists from Alberta’s Peace River Country.

The Harris-Warke Gallery is the exhibit’s last stop on its year-long tour. The show consists of 20 works of art by 18 artists. The exhibit includes paintings, drawings, mixed media pieces, sculpture, and ceramics.

Art of the Peace is currently

This year the evening will take place on April 26 from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., at the Sylvan Lake Community Centre and will include entertainment, awards, and a dinner banquet. To nominate an individual for their volunteer work, or to purchase tickets to the Awards Gala, contact Brittney Buehler at 403887-1137 ext. 222. The deadline for nominations is April 15.

The Alberta 55 plus Games are coming! The 2013 Alberta 55 plus Winter Games will be held in Calgary Feb. 13 -16. Consequently the zone qualifying playoff schedule is in full swing.

Entering any one of these events could qualify you to attend the Canada 55 plus Games in

Kiwanis Gallery of the Red Deer Public Library until Feb. 19.

Spruce View Lions eighth old-time fiddle jamboree and dance, Spruce View Community Hall on Jan. 26. Beef on a bun lunch at 5 p.m. Fiddlers at 7 p.m. Accompaniment provided. Adults pay $20, fiddlers and preschool – free. Door prizes with net proceeds supporting STARS. Fiddlers can pre-register by calling 403-986-2004, 403304-5486 or 403-728-3875.

Reel Movie Mondays - the Winter Series offers four films, as well as a short film each night. Films are shown at the Galaxy Theatre, Gasoline Alley at 7 p.m. Tickets and Memberships are available

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Visit us at www.laebon.com open and runs until Feb. 9. A reception will be held on Feb. 1 from 6 to 8 p.m. as part of Red Deer’s First Fridays. The Harris-Warke Gallery is situated in Sunworks in downtown Red Deer at 4924 Ross St. For more information contact Paul Boultbee at 403-597-9788.

The Red Deer Public Library presents First Thursdays in the Snell featuring Wilmari Myburg, soprano and Deb Protsack, piano in with a program of favourite music theatre love songs. It runs Feb. 7, 12:15 – 1 p.m. Coffee and tea provided by Café Noir.

No admission charge (free will donation at the door).

Every year, to celebrate National Volunteer Week, The Sylvan Lake Volunteer Centre hosts the Volunteer Impact Awards Gala. The Centre is calling out to Sylvan Lake residents asking them to nominate an exceptional volunteer in their community.

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 Don-levy 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

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 jam and dance on Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. For more information, call 403-346-4043.

Central Alberta Singles dance runs Jan. 26 at the Penhold Hall. Music by Lost Highway.

Doors open at 8 p.m. with music starting at 8:30 p.m. Members and invited guests only; new members are welcome. Other dances are set for Feb. 23, March 23, April 27 and May 25. For more information, call Elaine at 403-341-7653 or Bob at 403-304-7440.

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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.

at the Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery Jan. 28, Feb. 4 Feb. 25.

Go to the www.reelmoviemonday. ca for a description of each upcoming film. Contact Rod Trentham, 403-309-8445 for more information on the Society and membership prices.

Zumba Gold is held on Monday mornings from 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. at the Golden Circle. A drop in fee of $4.50 applies. Dancercise is held every Thursday from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. This is a lowimpact dance class and a great way to get exercise and meet new people. 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

The fourth annual Alzheimer Society Making Sweet Memories Gala is scheduled for Feb. 7 at the Black Knight Inn. Socializing helps keep your brain healthy – this is a great way to enable future health!

Featuring celebrity waiters, overflowing silent auction tables, mood music by Just Gloverly (Erin Glover & Kyle Hansen), a glorious fourcourse meal, and a game with a grand prize of trip. Ticket are $75 each ($600 for a table of 8). Contact the Alzheimer So-ciety at 403 342 0448 for tickets and information.

Perogy Supper - Feb. 21 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Adults $11; Children 10 and under $6. St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Church (3932 - 46 St).

Tickets at the door. For more information, call 403-347-2335.

Daddy/Daughter Sweetheart Social for dads and daughters ages five to 14 – Feb. 23rd at the Golden Circle. Tickets Now on Sale! $35 per person,

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

Golden Circle dances con-tinue Thursday nights from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Gaetz Valley Minstrels Jan. 24 and Silver & Gold Jan. 31. Admission is $7. Every-one welcome. 403347-6165 or 403-986-7170.

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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in Red Deer. The sixth annual conference, hosted by Children’s Autism Services of Edmonton, is a major educational event that engages respected researchers and practitioners to present in-depth sessions with practical strategies and resources.

Conference topics range from technology to communication to approaching mealtimes. A panel of sports educators and coaches will discuss recreation and sport for children and youth with autism. The conference runs Jan. 31 to Feb. 2 at the Edmonton Marriott at River Cree. For program information and registration: www.childrensautism. ca or 780-495-9235.

Parents of children with autism and professionals who work with them can learn from leaders and specialists in the field by attending a three-day conference through Telehealth

Art of Friendship is an eight-week course designed to help people who feel lonely or isolated learn and practice the skills that help people make and keep friends.

Both an evening and a day time course will be offered this winter.

The first course begins Feb. 28 and runs weekly through April 11. The classes meet from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Dawe Branch of the Red Deer Public Library at 56 Holt St. The RDPL is a cosponsor of the February course.

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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.

MEETINGS Central Music Festival Society’s annual general meeting runs Jan. 30 at 7 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 6315 Horn St. Are you having problems with someone else’s drinking? We are an anonymous group of men and

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SEMINARS Winter term 2013 Evening Extensions classes for Adult Students with Intellectual Disabilities – classes held at Red Deer College. Examples are Smart Bodies Fitness to April 1. Smart Bodies Fitness will provide an overall top to bottom cardio, strength and conditioning workout with an emphasis on fun and safety.

There is also Be a Better Reader to April 9. This ongoing liter-acy program is designed for individuals wanting to improve their levels of reading skill and comprehension. Math and Money Skill and Budget Smarts runs Jan. 24 to April 11. This ongoing course focuses on practical day-to-day use of Math and Money skills. Finally, there is also Putting Your Best Foot Forward in Relationships to March 27. (Contact Karen at 403-342-3114 for further course details and to register. Classes are $55 each).

Deer Area WINTER Session registration is now open. Ses-sion run through to Mar. 17. Drop-ins are welcome. Call 403-350-5830.

Email: info@reddeeryoga.ca. On the web: www.reddeeryoga.ca.

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Registrations are being accepted for Living Well with a Mental Illness. The eight-week course will take place at the Red Deer Public Library, Downtown Branch, on Saturday morn-ings, between 10 a.m. and noon, from Feb. 2 through March 23. Living Well with a Mental Illness is for people interested in learning more about mental health and wellness. The course addresses a broad variety of topics including effective communication, understanding diagnosis, navigating the system, relapse prevention, mental illness and the family, recovery principles, and crisis plans. To register call the Canadian Mental Health Association at 403-342-2266 and ask to speak to education program staff. This free course is co-sponsored by CMHA, Central Alberta Region, and the Red Deer Public Library.

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on Wednesday afternoons, 1 to 3 p.m. from March 6 through April 24. The daytime course takes place at the Canadian Mental Health Association office at 5017 50th Ave. For more information, call the Canadian Mental Health Association at 403-342-2266.

The fee for the course is $25 and scholarships may be available for people with limited incomes.

MEND (Mind, Exercise, Nutrition…

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.

women who can offer encouragement and support. Call Al-Anon Family groups at 403-346-0320 for a list of meetings in Red Deer and the surrounding area.

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

Youth from Grade 4 up are welcome to attend. Check our web site at blackfaldsunitedchurch.com or phone 403-8854780 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. Informa-tion on Celiac disease, symptoms, diagnosing, gluten free diet, gluten free products, recipes, coffee and samples. Meetings for 2013 – Feb. 19, March 19, April 16, May 21, June 18, Sept.

17, Oct. 15 and Nov. 19. For more information, call Fay at 430347-3248, Clarice 403-341-4351

or email Red DeerCeliacs@ yahoo.ca for information.

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

Gamblers Anonymous phone number is 403-986-0017.

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

For locations and dates, call Jo-anne at 403-314-1972.

Central Alberta Pioneers: Meet old and new friends at the Pioneer Lodge on the second Wednesday of the month at 2 p.m. (The meeting in February is cancelled). Entertainment and lunch. Call 403-3094243 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.

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

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

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Registration Registration for Sept-June 2013/14 opens: January 30th at 5:30pm at Exelta Gymnastics in the Collicutt Centre For more InformaƟon Call 403-342-4940, email info@exelta.ca or visit

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Loving home environments with some shift care spots available.

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Class Times: Sept - June 4 year olds Mondays and Wednesdays 9:00 - 11:30 am

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It can be hard to think about sending your preschooler to school when he or she has unique needs. We understand, and we can help your child soar to achieve their highest potential.

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With 3 convenient locations to serve you, speak to one of our Directors today to see if Edleun is the next step in your child’s early development. Visit our website for more information: www.Edleun.com

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BY TANIS REID Red Deer Express The Sirens for Life 2013 campaign, a partnership between the City of Red Deer Emergency Services and the RCMP to see how many blood donations they can bring in during the month of January, has been up and running for three weeks.

And according to Tanya Paul, community development coordinator with Canadian Blood Services, the campaign is doing really well.

The Canadian Blood Services’ goal is to help save 911 lives by collecting 304 blood donations in the Red Deer area during this campaign.

Since the campaign kickoff on Jan. 2nd Sirens for Life has brought in 83 units of blood that can help up to 249 lives.

Forty-seven of these donations came from RCMP and Red Deer Emergency Services and 36 residents have taken part.

“We encourage people to donate on behalf of this campaign just because supporting the Sirens for Life is a great way to give back in appreciation of the life saving services that (the RCMP and Red Deer Emergency Services) provide,” said Paul.

“Emergency Services and the RCMP save lives on a daily basis and this is a good way for the citizens of Red Deer to give back to them and save lives as a part of this cam-

paign and support these two organizations.”

This campaign is also successful in recruiting new first-time donors.

“We are always in need of new donors,” said Paul. “And there is always a need for blood.”

Each month the Red Deer area needs between 900-1,000 units of blood.

According to the Canadian Blood Services web site approximately every minute of every day, someone across Canada needs blood.

In fact, according to a recent poll, 52% of Canadians say they, or a family member, have needed blood or blood products for surgery or for medical treatment at some point in time.

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 of these donations can save up to three lives.

Red Deer residents are encouraged to help the Red Deer Emergency Services and RCMP save 911 lives this month.

Call 1-888-2 DONATE (1-888-236-6283) for blood donor clinic information, eligibility information or to book an appointment.

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Wednesday, January 23, 2013

ENTERTAINMENT Piano concert to explore ‘Themes and Variations’ form Acclaimed pianist Ruston Vuori to perform several classical masterpieces

BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express Acclaimed local musician Ruston Vuori knew early on that his love for piano would essentially evolve into a life-long career.

At just 31, he’s studied under the guidance of Dr. Stéphane Lemelin, Dr. Jacques Després and Red Deer’s Dr. Ted Isenor.

He earned his Master of Music and Bachelor of Music degrees with distinction from the University of Alberta, as well as a Performer’s ARCT diploma from the Royal Conservatory of Music. He also studied piano and chamber music performance at the University of Ottawa.

Currently, he’s sharing his passion for music with students as an instructor of piano, music theory and aural skills at Red Deer College – a role he especially feels strongly about.

Audiences will be able to take in his musical mastery during the Ruston Vuori Piano Recital on Jan. 27 in Studio A. Performance time is 7:30 p.m. There is no charge to attend but a donation to the local food bank is encouraged.

Vuori, who was born and raised in Red Deer, will be exploring the ‘theme and variations’ form for solo piano through works of Handel, Mozart, Brahms, and Fauré.

He remembers as a child playing on an organ in the basement of his family’s home – and that’s pretty much where it all began.

He soon began taking piano lessons with Shirley Dauncey and there was really no looking back.

“She was a really good person for me to have as a first instructor. First of all, she focused first and foremost on a love for music.

I think she helped instill and nurture that love that I have for the instrument.”

Ultimately, unlike many kids who try it at their parents’ insistence and drop out after a couple years, Vuori’s interest in building

his skill never wavered. “I started serious piano study around the age of 12,” he explains. “I really liked it right from the start. I liked the challenge.”

These days, he’s thoroughly enjoying his teaching role at RDC. “They’re all there because they are passionate about music,” he explains of his students. “I really enjoy, first of all, the day-to-day dealings with the students and helping them learn, because they are excited about learning.

“You have something to pass onto them, and they are excited to hear it.”

Many students also begin their studies without a background in classical music.

“I like sharing my passion for classical music with them, and an awful lot of them really take to it after they are exposed to it. A lot of them develop a real love for it, so that’s very rewarding for me – I love to see them learn.”

Meanwhile, concert highlights include Handel’s Air with Variations from Suite in E Major, Piano Sonata in A Major by Mozart, Thème et Variations by Fauré and two selections by Brahms – Variations on an Original Theme in D Major and Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel.

Vuori explains how when planning a concert, he usually selects one of the major works he’ll be performing and then builds a theme around it.

This year, the theme is ‘Themes and Variations’ with the foundational piece being Brahms’ Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel.

“It’s one of those stalwart, huge masterpieces of the Romantic era. It’s a wonderful piece of music with these vast changes in emotion, he covers just about every emotion you can imagine through the course of the piece.

And then it ends with this massive fugue, which I think is one of the most exciting endings in solo piano music ever written.”

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Vuori is opening the concert with Handel’s Air with Variations from Suite in E Major.

Overall, pieces were purposely chosen to represent different eras in music as well. The Baroque era is represented by the Handel piece, and the classical period is reflected with Mozart’s Sonata.

“The two Brahms works are from the Romantic era and the Faure piece is from the late Romantic era,” he explains. “So I picked a variety of works to show how the ‘variation’ form evolved, and how much more complex the variations got as time went on.”

He still feels a touch of nervous energy when he performs, but counts that as a positive and even helpful element to a concert.

“You can use that energy to your advantage to create an exciting performance.”

After so many years of honing his tremendous skills, Vuori feels that much more enthusiastic about the piano – teaching and playing.

“It’s so nice to be able to spend your life working on something you are very passionate about, and that you really enjoy. I enjoy teaching a great deal, and there’s nothing quite like playing the piano for yourself, too.

“You have to develop a certain technical command of the instrument but then you get to the point where you stop thinking so much about the technique and start enjoying the sounds you make and experimenting with those sounds.

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“I love to take a single motif and count the many different ways that I can play it, and see if I can get that sound that I have conceived in my head to come out of the instrument.”

And there’s nothing quite like the depth and richness of classi-

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Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Hunting Hills presents classic charms of Jungle Book

BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express Hunting Hills High School theatre students are gearing up for a fresh, exciting and unique presentation of The Jungle Book.

Performance times are Jan. 31, Feb. 1-2 with curtain at 7:30 p.m. at the Memorial Centre. The Feb. 1-2 shows include a dinner at 6 p.m. at the Festival Hall as well.

The Jungle Book (1894) is a collection of stories by English Nobel laureate Rudyard Kipling, and the stories were first published in magazines in 1893–94.

For the Hunting Hills version, artistic director Bill Jacobsen and his son Rob Jacobsen have adapted the classic story into a fresh and stylized production.

Kipling was born in India and spent the first six years of his childhood there. After about 10 years in England, he went back to India and worked for a few years. The Jungle Book stories were written when Kipling lived in Vermont.

The tales in the book are fables, using animals in an anthropomorphic manner to give moral lessons.

According to Wikipedia, the best-known of them are the three stories revolving around the adventures of an abandoned ‘man cub’ Mowgli who is raised by wolves in the Indian jungle. “This is not the Disney version, and it isn’t told in the traditional manner where characters come on and they begin interacting and we watch,” explains Bill.

“This production has a chorus of narrators that actually play the role of the jungle, so the jungle is a living, breathing and speaking character as well.

“Certainly in terms of the characterization and the costuming and that sort of work, it’s also quite stylized. Animals aren’t walking on all fours, snakes aren’t crawling on the ground. We’re not hiding the fact that this is a fable of sorts – this is about wolves, bears, snakes and tigers, and all of it is also really about us.”

Bill said it took quite a while to decide how the creative team would approach the production.

“We looked through multiple versions when we were trying to decide on one for our show. In most of the versions we looked at, there’s maybe a dozen characters, a lot of combining of the characters into one – that sort of

thing – to make it simpler and smaller.”

Numerous versions have surfaced over the years, and now that the story is in the public domain, directors have more freedom in terms of interpretation.

“Part of the challenge for us is that we didn’t want simpler and smaller – we wanted something that would accommodate 60 people. That’s part of the reason we went the route we did and actually wrote our own version.”

Thus the idea for collaboration on the script.

“I have the wonderful benefit of having a son who just finished his master’s degree in creative writing,” he laughs. “We had picked out a version of the play. We were going to use it, and we were anticipating that we’d have 30 to 35 students in the class.

“But with the incredible success we had with Grease last year, all of a sudden we went from our usual 30 to 35 in our non-musical to 60. The numbers were so big we realized there was no way that would work with the version that we had.

“So we literally ordered copies of The Jungle Book from all over the world. We looked between 9 and 11 different versions of the script and didn’t find any that we either liked or that we thought were appropriate in terms of numbers.”

It came down to continuing to search for the right rendition or changing the script. “We basically took the book and we tried to follow it very closely, rewriting it in script format. Probably 40 per cent of the play is word for word out of the novel.

“The narration of the jungle, the songs that are sung in the book – we have almost word-for-word in the script.”

Ultimately, stories like The Jungle Book continue to endure and appeal to generations of audiences.

“When we were doing our writing, one of the things we concentrated on was what is this story about? We really viewed that in the story of Mowgli, what we are looking at is a story of a young person trying to figure out where they belong. And that’s a pretty universal story.

“Part of what we wanted to share is that this is about becoming comfortable with who you are.”

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CRYDERMAN Django Unchained Alliance/Weinstein Rating: 18A 165 minutes Django Unchained is writer/director Quentin Tarantino’s homage to ‘spaghetti’ westerns. It’s too long (almost three hours) and displays the excessive violence, cruelty and blood seen in most of his films (Inglourious Basterds), but it is seldom dull.

Set in 1858, slavery is shown in its worse light.

Christoph Waltz plays a ruthless bounty hunter and former dentist who needs a slave, played by Jamie Foxx, to identify some of his targets. Afterwards Foxx, more or less granted his freedom by Waltz, becomes a bounty hunter too.

Now carrying a gun and even shooting white men, he is a figure of amazement to other blacks and

most whites.

But Foxx only wants to find his wife (Kerry Washington) who is now a slave on a plantation run by a nasty owner (Leonardo DiCaprio in a very nasty supporting role).

They track her down and hatch a scheme to set her free, which is foiled by DiCaprio’s black lackey, played by a rather startling Samuel L. Jackson.

Tarantino always displays an unusual enthusiasm about movies in his films. He writes inane but often amusing dialogue, puts in unexpected, in-your-face plot twists, often back to back and sometimes goes completely overboard.

For example, in what you think is the big final shootout, the killing and spurts of blood are so overdone they are almost comical. But it turns out, that’s not the final shootout after all.

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Wednesday, January 23, 2013

LIFESTYLE The importance of goal setting When taking your first steps to becoming physically active or starting a new exercise routine, goal setting is important for staying motivated and making sure what you’re doing at the gym is helping you towards what you really want from your training.

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WHEELER It is safe to say that about three-quarter of fitness plans putter out and stall right around the six-week mark. Sure, you do really well in the first couple weeks and hit the gym and hit it often, but as soon as a variable comes into play (sick, work, kids, injury) you have a really tough time getting back at it.

It’s also safe to say that you can’t find your way back because you have no idea where you left off.

This is what goal setting is all about.

You can’t finish the race if you don’t have a start and finish line. Goal setting allows to you write down your goals, hold yourself accountable to them and eventually see them ticked off the list.

But before you just start scribbling on a page there a system to make sure you set good goals and ones that are going to help you in the end, not hinder you.

You should put some thought into making your goal by following this acronym: S.M.A.R.T. Specific: Your goals are much easier to perform then just a general goal. For example ‘lose weight’ is a general goal.

A specific goal would be ‘lose 10 lbs of fat in six-weeks.’

Measurable: This means you need to be able to track your progress on your goal. If your goal is to get stronger you can track it by writing down the weight you use at each exercise every time. If your goal is to lose fat, weigh yourself and find out what your body fat percentage would be. Make sure that there

is a way to measure your goals, even if it’s just a weekly picture of yourself.

Attainable: This means making your goals reachable. Say you have a yearlong goal (lose 100 lbs), break it down into two six month goals (lose 50 lbs in six months), then break it down further and further until you have a weekly goal to reach (1.5 lbs a week). You also have to make the goal challenging, if it’s something you know you can complete, then it’s not a good goal. You must be committed to work towards your goal or else it is not going to be very realistic.

Realistic: This may be one of the most important guidelines to creating a goal. The average person should aim to only lose about one to two pounds of fat weekly through proper diet and exercise. Many television shows like The Biggest Loser have huge weight losses each week for a few reasons – the participants are incredibly overweight which means they can lose a lot more weight each week and all they do is exercise, they don’t have television or movies to sit and watch all day, they aren’t working for eight hours a day then going to the gym, their job is working out. So making a goal like ‘lose 15 lbs in a week’ is not a realistic goal.

Timely: You need to give yourself a set time or day to get your goal accomplished by. Saying I want to lose 10 lbs is a good start but by when? Giving yourself a time limit makes you more motivated to do the work. Remember if you don’t reach your goal by your set date, take a step back and look at what you’ve got accomplished up until that point, look at what worked and what didn’t work for you and find ways to fix them.

A way to stay strict to your goal is by writing it down and giving it to someone you trust or put it in a place where you can see it every day.

Don’t change your goal half way through or two weeks in or else it will defeat the purpose. See it out to the very end.

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New drug to treat a desperate disease Several months ago I wrote about a tennis partner who was dying of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). We both knew there was no cure for this disease. Nor could I foresee any help for many years. I was wrong on that point. But I was right about my message of hope.

I always tell seriously ill patients the story of the man sentenced to death by the King. Because the King was a lover of horses, the man received a reprieve by promising he’d teach the King’s horse to fly within one year. His friends laughed at him, but he explained, “Within a year the King may die, I may die or the horse may

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remains fairly stable. This was the case of my tennis friend. But then it became apparent that the disease was beginning to progress. During tennis games he developed a dry hacking cough, chest discomfort, but even more ominous, progressive shortness of breath along with weakness and fatigue.

IPF is associated with extensive, progressive, scarring of lung tissue. The alveoli (air sacs) in lungs begin to stiffen and become thick, decreasing the amount of oxygen in the blood stream. In effect, IPF is a slow strangulation of the body’s vital oxygen supply.

As my friend remarked, “It requires hours to do anything. It’s like being trapped under water and trying to surface for air.”

It’s easy to understand how doctors treating these cases feel frustrated as there’s little to offer in treatment.

Sir William Olser, one of this country’s greatest physicians, felt this way when a colleague asked how he treated another difficult problem, emphysema. Osler replied, “I send these patients to Egypt.”

His startled colleague asked “Is it for the climate?”

“No” Osler replied, “It’s the farthest place I can think of to send them.” It was Osler’s way of saying he had no treatment to offer them.

I had no idea when I wrote about IPF several months ago that in this short interval I’d have good news for some IPF patients. A new medication called Esbriet (pirfenidone) is now available in Germany, France, Sweden, Austria, Denmark, Norway, Iceland, 27 countries in the Europe-

an Union, and has just been approved by Health Canada.

Dr. Charles Chan, professor of medicine and respirologist at the University of Toronto, once shared Osler’s frustration.

But now he’s says “After a decade of failed clinical trials of multiple innovative drugs for IPF, Esbriet is an exciting one for IPF patients. Finally we have a treatment option with proven benefit for patients with this challenging disease.”

Esbriet is designed to fight a two-pronged attack on the underlying problems of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, namely the inflammation and tough scarring that eventually choke and kill lung tissue. Esbriet accomplishes this by decreasing the formation of cells called fibroblasts that are responsible for triggering scarring and fibrosis of air sacs.

In addition, Esbriet has an anti-inflammatory effect which helps to slow down the progression of the disease and thereby preserves exercise tolerance. Fortunately, Esbriet is well tolerated by most patients.

A few complain of nausea, fatigue, diarrhea and heartburn.

Even if Esbriet had been available several months ago it would not have helped my friend as his IPF was too advanced at that time. But Esbriet can help to decrease the progression of those who suffer from the mild to moderate form of IPF. This is a huge step in the right direction to fight this challenging disease. And Osler would be pleased to know Egypt need no longer be an option.

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Wotherspoon continues to chart her professional course

BY JIM CLAGGETT Red Deer Express While it’s not unusual for a younger sibling to look up at an older one, Danielle Wotherspoon agrees it’s a little different when your older brother is Olympic athlete, medal winner and hall of famer Jeremy Wotherspoon.

“So many skaters around the world have watched him when he was skating to watch his technique,” she said. “For me I get to watch him but I also get to know him and know how he became as good as he did.”

The pair have taken somewhat different paths within the speed skating world.

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She came back as a different athlete with a changed outlook and managed to shave a second off her time in the 500m.

The 32-year-old Red Deer native who grew up with speed skating training on the outdoor oval near the Golden Circle when she was five, recently qualified in the five hundred for the Canadian World Cup racing team.

“People are missing the team by hundredths of a second so to consistently race at the level is just a huge success for me and to do that after the struggles I had last year was a big achievement for me,” she said.

“For me what I see as a huge success for myself might be a completely different result than what my brother saw for him.”

With 2014 being an Olympic trial year Danielle says making this team was a boost in confidence, knowing she can skate with

the rest of the girls on the team.

“Just knowing that I have a more of a steady presence on the circuit now it’ll give me more experience racing outside of Calgary too.”

While she still looks at her brother’s skating for technique, Danielle admits there are two other men in her life when it comes to skating.

“I have two guys that I try to follow and I try to chase all the time,” she said, referring to team members Jamie Gregg and Gilmore Junio. “I mean if you can keep up to the boys you should be pretty good.

They just have a technique I want to emulate and they’re so efficient” Making the world cup team has another added attraction for Danielle on top of being able to work harder to improve her times on the track and move up in the world rankings.

“I don’t have the same funding as everyone else on the team so making Worlds will help me get more funding potentially.”

She is currently ranked 29th in the world but says those rankings are somewhat confusing and seem to change from race to race.

Staying in the top 20 would be a great scenario for her in a race category which is one of the most difficult to be consistent in, she said.

“If you make one tiny little mistake you drop five or more placings,” she said.

“They’re constantly going down to the thousandth of a second. It’s crazy.”

In spite of that pressure to perform Danielle says she really enjoys the perfection required in her sport.

“Every stride has to count and it’s really racing,” she said. “You just have to be sharp and really on it for the whole race.”

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Kings building on proven success

BY JIM CLAGGETT Red Deer Express One might think having a perfect record at the halfway point of the season would be great but for Aaron Schulha, there is another level expected to be reached.

“I think we need to be a little more stern in creating a team identity we are comfortable with and I think that’s going to help us be successful in February and March when we need to be successful,” explained the head coach of the Red Deer College Kings volleyball team.

The Kings are ranked number one right across the country but Schulha figures his team got away with a few wins in the first half.

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“The first half we had a few wakeup calls, kind of character wins,” he said.

“We kind of stayed off our high horse if you will, not as confident as we should be.”

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‘THE FIRST HALF WE HAD A FEW WAKE-UP CALLS, KIND OF CHARACTER WINS.’ TIM FINNIGAN he likes the progression he’s witnessed since the start of the season.

“Tim has developed a ton this year and he’s kind of taken the team on his back.

“He’s been our most vocal guy and our most consistent performer.”

From his own perspective Finnigan says he feels things are going in the

right direction on the court for him and he likes the feeling.

“I’ve felt like I’ve come into a leadership role pretty good here and just playing right side my first two years I’m pretty confident on the left side now.”

He feels he brings some good offensive skills to the team and he’s working on a couple of areas to become a more well-rounded player.

With second half underway, the Kings have their sights set on the national championship, something which is a bit of a habit at this school.

Finnegan believes this team can do it but some growing needs to be done in order to reach the bar which has been set very high by previous Kings squads.

“We’re pretty young, we’re kind of emotionally unstable on the court a bit and we just kind of control our side of the court and play our game and I think we’ll be fine. I’m confident we’ll be fine.” sports@reddeerexpress.com

BASKETBALL Queens play; Kings follow

vs. St. Mary’s University Friday, January 25 @ 6:00 p.m.

RDC Main Gym

Stellar showing for quarterbacks Hi, my name is Jim and I am a football addict.

I admit I have watched

JIM

CLAGGETT a lot of football since I stopped playing the game - either live or on the tube.

For the life of me I can’t recall a year when so many quarterbacks have come on the scene in the pro ranks and made such an impact. Experts will use the 1983 NFL draft as the measuring stick because three of the QB’s drafted that year wound up to be hall of famers.

John Elway, Jim Kelly and Dan Marino were the golden boys in a class which included such stalwarts like Jim Bob Taylor drafted by Baltimore in the 11th round and Clete Caspar taken by the LA Rams in the 12th round.

But this past season we have seen Robert Griffin III, Andrew Luck and Russell Wilson explode onto the scene. These

three rookies made playoff teams out of teams which were a disaster the year before. The Colts were 2-14, the Redskins were 5-11 and the Seahawks ended up 7-9.

In their rookie years Marino went 7-2 as a starter and his Dolphins made the playoffs, Elway was 4-6 but his Broncos were also in the post season while Kelly went to the USFL Houston Gamblers first and got onto the Bills roster in 1986 where he went 4-12 as a starter.

These rookies have turned the NFL on its ear with their overall talent and all three should be considered for the rookie of the year honours.

You can also add to the mix other QB’s who have done well in their first year as a starter in the form of Brandon Weeden, Ryan Tannehill - both rookies - and Colin Kaepernick who has held a clipboard for the Niners the past year and a half before getting his chance to start. Whether any of these put together careers worthy of hall of fame status remains to be seen but there is no doubt these kids can play. sports@reddeerexpress.com

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

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BLUE GRASS SOD FARMS requires full-time Heavy Duty Journeyman Mechanic with experience managing people, parts and equipment.

Competitive wage with benefits; bluesod@xplornet.com or fax 403-342-7488.

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.

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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.

Truckers/ Drivers

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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 w/valid passport and clean criminal record.

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

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MANAGEMENT POSITIONS. High Level Super A in High Level, Alberta is currently recruiting the following management team members: Produce Manager; Bakery/Deli Manager. Reporting directly to the Store Manager, the individual Managers are responsible for all aspects of managing their respective departments. Responsibilities include marketing, merchandising, controlling and human resource management. Applicants should possess previous experience working in a retail food store, combined with exceptional skills in managing people and obtaining bottom line results. The successful candidate must have completed Grade 12 (or equivalent) and be able to provide a clean security clearance. If you have the skills and abilities to meet our expectations, please forward your resume, stating your salary expectations, in confidence to: Human Resources Advisor, The Grocery People Ltd., 14505 Yellowhead Trail, Edmonton, AB, T5L 3C4.

Fax 780-447-5781. Email: humanresources@tgp.ca

Building Supplies

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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

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UNITED HOMES CANADA offering incentives for immediate commitment on TripleM Homes.

Spring delivery! Starting at $89,000.

New, heated display!

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JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE CITY OF YELLOWKNIFE. TECHNICIAN. Cottages/Resort WANTED The City of Yellowknife FARM LABOURER & Hanna Chrysler Ltd. - Water & Vacuum Truck Property invites applications from MANAGER. TRENCHUK CATTLE CO. (Hanna, Alberta) needs a Operators. Class 3 qualified candidates for the Full-time position, modern has positions available at few more good people.

METAL ROOFING w/Q-endorsement, H2S, GORGEOUS LOG HOME following positions: mixed farm, near Calgary, their feedlot in Smoky Busy, modern shop. & SIDING. Best prices!

First Aid, PST, CSTS. overlooking Shuswap Pumphouse and Liftstation $25. - $31./hour + bonus, Lake, Alberta. Labourers/ Alberta. Housing supplied, 36” Hi-Tensile TUFF-Rib Mechanically inclined.

Lake, BC. Three balconies, Tradesperson Public feedtruck drivers $17 excellent wages. benefi ts.

Great community.

29ga. Galvalume $.67 sq.

Day-rate benefits. panoramic views. Family Works Department $22/hour. Feedlot Valid drivers licence, Inquire or send resume. home or retire on main Fax 403-934-3487. ft. Colours $.82 sq. ft. 40 Competition #902-137.

Manager/Class 1 truck & cow/calf experience Fax 403-854-2845; Email level and rent lower Email: accounting Year Warranty. drivers/mechanical $22 Closes: February 1, 2013. required. Assets include Chrysler@telusplanet.net walkout suite. $429,900.; @mjswaterhauling.com.

ALTA-WIDE Builders $28/hour, all depending Pumphouse and Liftstation mechanics, grain, welding, on experience and Supplies 1-888-263-8254. www.dvhill.com/forsale.htm Maintainer; Public Works custom hay & seeding.

PUT POWER INTO 1-250-832-9170 qualifications. Housing Department Competition Fax resume 403-335-0086. your career! As a Fairview available. Fax resume to #902-135. Closes: Phone 403-335-3694 Power Engineer.

STEEL BUILDINGS/ Professionals 780-656-3962 or call February 1, 2013. Building Automotive On-campus boiler lab.

METAL BUILDINGS Inspector II - Planning and 4th Class-Part A 3rd Class. William at 780-656-0052.

60% off! 20x28, 30x40, Services CALL FOR APPLICATIONS. Development Department Affordable residences.

40x62, 45x90, 50x120, Oilfield C.A. MacLean/Fred Row Competition #220-125U. GPRC Fairview Campus. Business 60x150, 80x100, GET YOUR FOOT IN THE Journalism bursaries.

Closes: February 1, 2013.

1-888-999-7882; sell for balance owed!

GARAGE DOOR. Opportunities Help us locate a deserving Submit resumes in AN ALBERTA www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

Call 1-800-457-2206; Learn basic engine theory, individual from your confidence by the closing CONSTRUCTION power train, suspension, www.crownsteelbuildings.ca BUSINESS MINDED community who would like PYRAMID CORPORATION date, to: Human COMPANY job safety. First step to Moms Wanted to pursue a career in print IS NOW HIRING! Resources Division, City is hiring Dozer and Automotive/Heavy Duty Work from home, journalism. Applications Instrument Technicians of Yellowknife, P.O. Box Excavator Operators.

Misc. for Apprenticeships. flexible hours, must be received by and Electricians for 580, Yellowknife, NT, X1A Preference will be given GPRC Fairview Campus. no parties, no inventory, Sale February 20, 2013. various sites across 2N4. Fax 867-669-3471 or to operators that are 1-888-999-7882; no telemarketing.

For further information, Alberta. Send resume to: email: hr@yellowknife.ca. experienced in oilfield road www.gprc.ab.ca. www.getresults.ws SAWMILLS from only contact your local weekly Please direct all inquiries hr@pyramidcorporation.com and lease construction. $3997. Make money & newspaper or the Alberta or fax 780-955-HIRE. HOME BASED to the above listed Lodging and meals save money with your own Weekly Newspapers BUSINESS. email address. For more provided. The work is in bandmill. Cut lumber any Trucks Association, We need serious & information on these the vicinity of Edson, Truckers/ 1-800-282-6903 ext. 225; motivated people for dimension. In stock ready positions, including the Alberta. Alcohol & drug expanding health www.awna.com. to ship. Free info & DVD; required qualifications, testing required. Call HAVE A GOOD USED Drivers Auctions & wellness industry. www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ please refer to the City of Contour Construction at 5.9L Dodge Ram 2500, High speed internet/phone 400OT. 1-800-566-6899 Yellowknife’s webpage at: 780-723-5051 & 6.0L Ford Diesel CLASS 1 Winch Tractor Restaurant/ essential. Free online ext. 400OT. 7TH ANNUAL 2005/2006. www.yellowknife.ca Operator and Journeyman training & support.

CENTRAL PEACE Hotel COLLECTOR CAR Complete engine with all or contact Picker Operator required.

Please visit NATURAL GAS AUCTION & SPEED SHOW, accessories available.

Human Resources at Please fax resume and www.livingthedream123.com Pets & CO-OP LTD. March 15 - 17/13, 90 day warranty on parts.

ERNIE O’S RESTAURANT 867-920-5603. credentials to requires full-time Gas Red Deer Westerner Park. Supplies Call 780-662-4255. and Pub is looking for 5 780-778-2918. For further WELL ESTABLISHED Featuring Big Schwag & Utility Operator.

FAST TRACK TO NOC-6442 cooks, full-time. information please call retail clothing business in indoor car show!

Experience, safety tickets PARTS AND MATERIALS $14.50/hour. Experience David 780-778-0422 LEARN TO TREAT Barrhead for sale.

Exhibitor space available. an asset. Clean valid TECHNICIAN. required. Send resume by in Whitecourt. and Care for Large and Serious inquiries only.

Motorcycles Consign your car; driver’s licence required. fax 780-723-3603 or email: New 34 week program at Small Animals.

780-674-2018. estate today.

DRIVERS WANTED. Forward resume: GPRC Fairview Campus. ernieos.doug@telus.net.

Animal Health Technology 1-888-296-0528 ext. 102; Terrific career opportunity WIN A 2013 HARLEYcpngc@telusplanet.net.

Fall, 2013.

WELL ESTABLISHED - GPRC Fairview Campus.

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DAVIDSON STREET with outstanding growth Fax 780-864-2044.

Write 1st and 2nd year Towing Company in On campus residences Sales & GLIDE FLHX. potential to learn how to Mail: Box 119, Spirit River, apprenticeship exams.

Drayton Valley. 6 trucks & and farm.

Fairview, RITCHIE BROS Only 499 tickets sold. locate rail defects. No rail T0H 3G0.

1-888-999-7882. roadside contracts.

Distributors UNRESERVED AUCTION. Alberta. 1-888-999-7882; 3 Early Bird draws. experience needed!

Ask for Brian.

Will sell as whole or www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

Edmonton, March 7.

VAC & STEAM TRUCK $100./ticket. June 21 draw.

Extensive paid travel, individually. Training Two Parcels of Farmland ELEMENTS is seeking 5 GO TO YOUR NEXT JOB Grande Prairie Regional OPERATOR. meal allowance, 4 weeks available. Unlimited located at Grassland, retail sales reps. Selling College. 1-888-999-7882; Valid Class 1 or 3, Safety vacation & benefits earning potential.

INTERVIEW WITH 2ND Grain, Feed Alberta. For more info www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

Tickets, Top Wage, Camp skin and body care in package.

Skills needed Must see!

YEAR HEAVY DUTY contact John Kiszka, Hay Parkland Mall. $12.10/hr, Work, Experience an Ability to travel 3 months at Phone 780-621-1622 MECHANIC SKILLS. 780-689-3076 or visit: REV UP YOUR ENGINE. position.

Please a time, valid licence w/air Asset. Email/Fax Resume: F/T GPRC, Fairview campus rbauction.com/realestate.

Now gain 1st and 2nd year HEATED CANOLA email: elementsreddeer@ brake endorsement.

780-458-8701, - Heavy Equipment Misc.

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Certificate program.

Mechanic skills. GPRC Help Springthrashed Canola. prior driving experience.

BIG STRAPPER Hands-on training, safety NOW LOCATED Fairview campus.

Buying: oats, barley, Apply at SOAP STORIES AUCTIONS courses, opportunity to in Drayton Valley.

Hands-on training - street, wheat & peas for feed.

SEEKING A CAREER in www.sperryrail.com is seeking energetic 4625-46 Street, Lacombe write 1st and 2nd HET BREKKAAS Vacuum & off-road, dual sport bikes. the Community Newspaper Buying damaged or under careers, retail sales reps for Phone:403-782-5693 apprenticeship exams.

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Parkland Shopping Gain 600 hours credit. & 3 Drivers, Super Heater Happy Holidays! gain 320 hours credit. resume for FREE right Do not fill in city or state “On Farm Pickup” Centre in Red Deer.

1-888-999-7882; ******** Operators with all valid 1-888-999-7882; where the publishers are Westcan Feed & Grain, $12.50/hr.

Email www.gprc.ab.ca.

NOW at tickets. Top wages, www.gprc.ab.ca. looking. Visit: www.awna.com/ Resume to 1-877-250-5252 NEW Location at excellent benefits.

Truckers/ resumes_add.php premierjobrd@gmail.com NEWCART Moose Hall 2 mi. South of Please forward resume to: Drivers Holiday CONTRACTING LTD. Ponoka on Hwy 2A Email: dv@brekkaas.com.

Manufactured is hiring for the upcoming Employment *** LABOURER - PILOT Trailers Phone 780-621-3953. turnaround season.

RESUMING Homes TRUCK DRIVER Fax 780-621-3959.

Training Trades Journeyman/Apprentice; Weekly Sales to join crew at Holmes NOW - NEW 8 week PHOENIX GAS CO-OP Pipefitters; Welders; Wed., Jan. 16 @ 6pm Building Movers, Stavely, courses covering small YOUR NEW CAREER NEW - EXECUTIVE, @ NEW location LTD., WAINWRIGHT Boilermakers; Riggers.

BAKOS NDT Alberta. Applicants must engine, snowmobile, quad is as close as your 3 bdrm., 2 bath Home *** requires full-time Also: Quality Control; is hiring qualified CGSB have clean Class 5 licence, or marine outboard repair. computer. Online Active in Red Deer.

Next Antique Sale: Apprentices and Technicians in Whitecourt, Towers; Skilled Mechanical own transportation, Take one course or all Aging Fitness Practitioner Immediate Possession.

Sunday, Feb.3rd Journeymen Gasfitters Labourer; Welder Helpers.

Edmonton and Grande be physically fit and - fit your interest and Certificate. Work with older @ 1pm 10 Yr. Warranty. for natural gas distribution.

Email: resumes Prairie. Benefit package, conscientious. your timeline. adult fitness programs, Own it for only Benefits and pension @newcartcontracting.com. signing bonus and profit Send resume to fax GPRC Fairview campus. coach master athletes.

Check web for full listings $1,345mo.

OAC. package. Email: Fax 1-403-729-2396. sharing available. Email: 403-549-2191 or email: Affordable residences.

GPRC Grande Prairie, & addresses Call (403)346-3100 admin@phoenixgas.ca.

Email all safety admin@bakosndt.com admin 1-888-999-7882; Alberta. 1-888-539-4774; bigstrapperauctions.net or (403)347-5566 Fax 780-842-5912. and trade tickets. or call 1-888-763-5575. @holmesbuildingmovers.com www.gprc.ab.ca. www.gprc.ab.ca

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4-Plex IN INNISFAIL Bright 2 bdrm unit with deck, 1 bath w/4 appls, In-suite laundry. $850+ Gas & Elect., SD $850.

Great neighbourhood!

Sorry no pets.

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Board BASEMENT SUITE FOR MATURE ADULTS in Michener Hill, 1 bdrm, 1 bath w/2 appls, shared laundry.

Adult only, no pets.

Available NOW. Only $895 INCL. UTIL. SD $895.

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Financial

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Services

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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

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We Body offer guaranteed wage and hours, as well or as Auto Apprentice semi-annual bonuses driven by production.

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HOMES & LIVING Décor that sets your home apart I am writing after a week in the beautiful Dominican Republic and now shivering in the cold and watching my tan fade by the minute.

Kim

LEWIS I know, I know…sympathy is not expected but it is really wonderful to be in my own bed amongst all of my favourite things.

Travel is really a mind-expanding experience and it is lovely to see different parts of the world.

But it is just as rewarding to lie down in familiar surroundings in the dwelling you have so lovingly crafted.

No matter the type or opulence of the resort you stay in, it isn’t home.

You can have the most fantastic surroundings but the convenience and familiarity of home can really never be duplicated.

The warning in our resort was to not drink the tap water and I seemed to forget and rinsed my toothbrush in the tap water a few times!

The simple act of brushing our teeth, even in a five-star resort, is nothing like it is at home.

Our home is our sanctuary.

And it’s also the place where we feel most comfortable, where we can sleep deeper and can fully relax.

The familiar is good for the soul, walking through my house last night was soothing and I was very glad to be home even though I had a wonderful time on my vacation.

What are the things that you enjoy about your home?

What are the things that make

you feel the most comfortable?

I’m not talking about that ratty old pair of sweat pants you wear on a Saturday morning but rather the many pieces you have lovingly and carefully chosen for your home, those mementos you gather in your travels.

Do you have favourite spots in your home that give you joy every time you are in them – these are the places that make it home.

If home is as much about experience and memory as it is about design, it surprises me that more people don’t spend a little more love on their interiors.

I think a lot of people are afraid of the cost of updating their home but sometimes it is really just about showing your home some love.

Spending the time to find a perfect accent piece for your home or a super cozy blanket can be the lift that your house needs and the injection of home and comfort that you have desired.

Its okay to love your home, it is where you spend a great deal of time and create many memories.

There is no better place than the space where you can feel the most comfortable, the place that wraps you in warmth and solitude while witnessing your most cherished family moments.

This place waits for you while you are away - never changing and always welcoming you when you return.

Be good to your home and it will be good to you.

Remember to pay it some attention and don’t forget to appreciate it when you return.

Spending time away from home makes it that much more enjoyable to return to it and ultimately allows you to appreciate your home for all its flaws and values.

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

FANCY FOYER - This front entry in a Levi Rio Custom Homes show home in Southbrook in Red Deer will leave a Tanis Reid/Red Deer Express lasting first impression on anyone entering the residence.

NOW PRE-SELLING VANIER WOODS DUPLEXES. Visit our current showhome at 198 Viscount Drive for more details.

Call (403) 346-9940 or visit us online at www.landmarkgroup.ca

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Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Orderly finances makes for smoother mortgage ‘ride’ As busy as our housing market is in the Red Deer area, the entire Canadian market as a whole has challenges brought on by government regulation and lender guideline tightening.

Every time the government implemented new regulations pertaining to mortgages, the side effect was that mass confusion entered the market. Underwriters (your mortgage application decision makers) both on the lenders and mortgage insurer end seemingly tightened the qualifications even further than what was described in the actual release by the feds. This usually lasted a few weeks until the uneasiness of the new rules were fully in force.

Well, it’s been seven months since the last mortgage rule changes and the belt tightening is still presumably there, although some underwriters claim that only the rule changes have applied and nothing else.

Those most affected by these unknown rule changes are those with credit scores below 680 but espe-

Jean-Guy

TURCOTTE cially those with 620 (minimum requirement for an insured mortgage) - 650, although the rules state that you can still qualify, you are going to be scrutinized even further and may require further validation of any of the conditions that are required or they may even request a co-signer or more down payment.

Not all lenders and underwriters are created equal by any means, and many will listen to the story that created your lower credit score; however transferring that story to the mortgage insurer sometimes falls on deaf ears as mortgage insurer underwriters are seemingly more by the book type underwriters.

The past couple of months the popular rhetoric has been to send to a

lender that you would likely qualify with then they send to their favorite mortgage insurer, and typically if the underwriter and lender believe in the deal, then an approval is sent back and all is orderly.

Lately though, it seems the underwriters - if they believe in a particular client - have had more struggles than usual getting mortgages approved.

For instance, and this has happened on quite a few deals in the very recent past, client ‘A’ has a pre-approval from the bank which I helped organize, then Mr. A puts in his offer which we then send to the lender, the lender then submits to the mortgage insurer for approval, and unexpectedly the insurer comes back with conditions that they require a co-signer or 10% down payment?

Even though one tries to renegotiate, they often don’t change their mind.

Needless to say, with a quick conversation with the underwriter we try the competition, and they easily say yes.

The weird part has been

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that all three mortgage insurers have been doing the flip-flopping, whereas, if one conditions the heck out of a deal making it near impossible, the other will do it easily, and vice versa.

The difficulty is predicting who’s going to approve the mortgage, because seemingly these are

qualified clients as per the ‘guidelines’ they provide us and the lenders with.

It has become more and more difficult to obtain mortgage financing as the global recession is still there, although we don’t feel it very much here, the credit world is still on its head. The lesson here is to

keep your financial house in very tight order as even the slightest bump could mean the difference between an approval, a very stressful purchase or worse a decline!

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

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