Red Deer Express, May 01, 2013

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International work keeps former resident inspired Tara Ward serving with Canadian organization Horizons of Friendship

BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express

F

ormer Red Deer resident Tara Ward has certainly found her place in the world.

With a strong passion for international development, she has served with Peace Brigades International and also lived and worked in Guatemala for two years.

She is still on the board of that organization, and is now based in Cobourg, Ontario where she is the program coordinator for Horizons of Friendship, an international development organization that supports programs in Central America and Mexico.

Ward is currently on a cross-country trek with Patricia Rebolledo-Kloques, executive director of Horizons, and Teresa Lopez who works with Simiente Foundation of Honduras.

“Every year we have partner visits, because part of our role is to educate Canadians about the situation in Central America and Mexico,” explains Ward.

“Our tour right now is also to raise awareness about Horizons and about the situation in Honduras. And to build new connections.”

Things in Honduras have worsened considerably over the past few years due to a 2009 coup d’état.

“The level of violence has increased significantly, and the economy has been incredibly impacted,” explains Ward, adding that the country has the second highest rate of poverty, after Haiti, in the Latin American/Caribbean region.

Of a population of eight million, 5.8 million live below the poverty line.

“We want to show Canadians what they can do to support communities in Central America and Mexico, by supporting Horizons of Friendship and by being

aware of what’s happening there.”

Ward said it’s easy for people to forget about the ongoing hardships in developing countries.

“I think particularly with the coup in Honduras – we heard about it when it happened, but we forget that something like that doesn’t just happen and then things go back to normal. The impact is still being felt.”

But meeting with community groups on the tour has shown that Canadians are concerned. “Every time we’ve done a presentation, we’ve been really impressed by the questions people are asking. I do think Canadians are interested, but I think they don’t always have access to the information.”

Ward acknowledged North Americans may feel overwhelmed by the scope of the situation in Honduras.

That’s partly why Horizons fly project partners in. That way, folks here can hear firsthand accounts of the issues – but also the possible solutions.

Lopez said that Honduras has always been an incredibly poor country.

And the coup d’etat further broke the fragile democracy that was in place.

While there have been some reforms, there is consistent suffering and op-pression experienced amongst Hondurans.

Lopez said violence against women has really worsened as well – every 15 hours, a woman is killed in Honduras, she said.

Also, it costs about 7,000 Lempiras per year to have the basics in terms of food, but minimum wage provides about 6,000 Lempiras annually.

“A family can’t even buy what they need to survive,” she said. “We live in chaos.”

Ward explained that Ho-

CULTURAL CONNECTION – Honduran resident Maria Nieves is one of many people that benefits from the assistance of Horizons of Friendship. Former Red Deer resident Tara Ward works with the Canadian organization that supports programs in Central America and Mexico.

Photo submitted rizons projects work mainly with women as women tend to be very subordinated with very little power and with huge responsibilities and levels of work.

“So we undertake training and education around human rights, women’s rights and the different types of laws so they are informed – all of this is to strengthen them as women in their identities.”

Saving money for microbusinesses is also encouraged.

Another emphasis is on families becoming self-sustaining with growing their

own food as Lopez said the Honduran government promotes investment in terms of food production, but it’s food production to export.

Meanwhile, Ward said a good place to start for Canadians who want to help is becoming more informed.

Rebolledo-Kloques agreed.

“It’s about keeping Honduras in your sights and support what the locals are doing. We empower the locals – that is the most important part.”

On the bright side, she pointed out that although

poverty is rampant in Central America, there is a ‘richness’ there too.

“There is a lack of material resources, but the people are quite rich in culture, in family life, in community life, in the solidarity they show in terms of sharing food and the resources they do have.

“There is a lot to learn and a lot to share between Canadians and Central Americans.”

For Ward, her passion for development work only grows stronger as the years go by.

“When I was in Guate-

mala, I fell in love with Central America. And I learned through the people I met – people who live in really difficult circumstances and who have lived through really horrible things, but have life, love and hope. I learn every time I go to that region.

“I also think a different world is possible – and if I don’t try to change it, who will try? We can’t leave it up to someone else to try and do it.”

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Council moves forward with plebiscite on ward system

BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express Red Deer City council voted in favour of spending $35,000 to carry out a plebiscite regarding a ward versus an at-large system in conjunction with the municipal election this fall.

This money would not only be used to hold the plebiscite itself, but it will be used for communication, education and awareness about wards versus at-large systems of representation. “We will be doing an educational program as close to the election as we can.

We will be doing lots of saturation in the fall so people understand what the issue is,� said Julia Harvie-Shemko, the City’s communications manager. “If we were to start the educational component now, it would be lost because come the fall people would forget.�

Education in the form of meetings where political experts are featured as guest speakers will take place later this year.

During Monday’s meeting, council gave feedback regarding the wording of the question on the plebiscite.

Administration suggested the plebiscite read, ‘Are you in favour of council passing a bylaw dividing the City of Red Deer into wards for municipal election purposes?’ The suggestions for an-

swers included ‘Yes (a ‘yes’ vote means you support changing to an electoral system where the City if divided into electoral divisions (called ‘wards’) and you must be a resident in the ward in order to vote for a councillor in that ward and councillors are elected for each ward, unless otherwise provided for in the bylaw)’, or ‘No (a ‘no’

vote means that you support maintaining the current at-large electoral system where you may vote for councillors for the entire City regardless of where you reside in the City.)’ Many councillors wanted to see the wording of the question on the plebiscite simpliďŹ ed. “I’m in favour of simplifying the wording but not

removing all of the wording and just providing a ‘yes’ or a ‘no’. I think it’s great that we are going to do all of this education beforehand, but not everyone will take advantage of that, so I think it’s important to have a description on the plebiscite,� said Councillor Lynne Mulder.

Councillor Cindy Jefferies said the question on

the plebiscite should not be taken lightly. “This is a very important question. We need to have some sort of explanation.�

Administration will take some of the feedback council gave regarding the wording of the question on the plebiscite and bring it back to council for approval. efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

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Festival of Trees gearing up for milestone anniversary this year

BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express Although the Festival of Trees will not take place until November, organizers with the event are gearing up to celebrate its 20th anniversary.

At a press conference held yesterday afternoon, it was announced this year’s event will take place Nov. 20-24 at Westerner Park.

Public viewing commences on Nov. 22nd, with the Festival of Lights the Night and the Santa Claus Parade taking place Nov. 16th in downtown Red Deer.

It has been 20 years since the very first Festival of Trees in Red Deer, where a group of volunteers put on the event and raised $28,509.

Now, after wrapping up Festival 2012 with a recordbreaking $1.2 million, officials are heading into their 20th Festival with over $9.5 million raised to enhance health care at the Red Deer Regional Hospital.

“It’s a pretty proud feeling to see something turn into a tradition. It’s pretty gratifying,” said Alaine Martin, project officer for the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation.

Money raised at this year’s event will go to sup-

port diagnostic imaging and urology as well as the operating room at the Red Deer Regional Hospital.

These three departments work together in a collaborative effort for various treatments.

Some of these include prostate care and treatment, including cancer detection, numerous urinary procedures requiring a surgical environment as well as identifying need for further treatment for both male and female patients.

Diagnostic imaging and urology will work in collaboration to purchase and install a new imaging unit in the operating room at the Hospital.

The urology imaging equipment will assist the urologist with visualization of the urinary tracts of males and females and the reproductive system of males. When not in use for imaging, the equipment will be used for prostate surgeries, stent insertions and/or any procedure that requires access to the bladder in a surgical environment.

This new unit will provide enhanced technology, in the form of a flat panel detector.

This is a recent advancement and will be the first of its kind for urology in Al-

berta Health Services.

Flat panel detector technology will also provide improved image quality, faster diagnosis and treatment, reduced radiation close to the patients, high contrast and high dynamic range imaging, lower table height and a table weight of

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Meanwhile, some highlights of this year’s Festival of Trees include a fundraiser in partnership with Avalon Homes called the 2013 Trade-itional Holiday Home which will see funds raised from the sale of this home, which will be un-

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First female horse trainer at Mane Event awes audience

BY JENNA SWAN Red Deer Express For as long as she can remember, Wylene Davis has been riding and working with horses at her home in Arkansas.

Blessed with a gift for working with horses, her mother started putting her on tricky horses and teaching her everything she knew.

Davis graced Red Deer’s Mane Event this past weekend with her skills and knowledge where she participated in the coveted Trainer’s Challenge as the ďŹ rst ever woman trainer at the event.

Although Davis did not win the event, she wowed the audience of the round pen where she worked with a wild steed over the course of three days. “It’s an emotional thing for me,â€? said Davis on being the ďŹ rst woman to participate in the event. “I’ve had to break so many stereotypes as far as being a woman so I’m just thankful that I was asked because it’s a huge honour and it really humbles me.â€?

Davis began her career early as she pushed her limits in high school rodeo with everything from barrel racing to roping and eventually moved on to bigger and better things. “I started doing the extreme cowboy races because there wasn’t anything that I couldn’t do on a horse,â€? said Davis on the event where riders will race their horses through obstacles while shooting targets with certiďŹ ed

blanks to pop the balloons. “I had the guts to stand up and say you know what? I may be a woman but I am just as tough as a man.�

From there Davis began participating in the Wild Mustang Challenge where competitors are given 100 days to break and show an unruly stang.

“YOU HAVE TO BE A STUDENT OF THE HORSE AND WHEN YOU’RE GOOD YOU’LL LISTEN TO WHAT THE HORSE HAS TO TELL YOU.�

WYLENE DAVIS While competing in the challenge, Davis encountered the unthinkable when her rope became wrapped around the back leg of the wild mustang and it took off.

The horse began bucking, after which it bucked off the bridle, leaving her with no control over the horse. She was launched into the air, landing on her back and breaking it in three places.

While this left her unable to compete in last year’s

Trainer’s Challenge, she was back on a horse in a meager ďŹ ve weeks and made a full recovery. “It makes you realize that you’re not indestructible,â€? said Davis on the accident. “It made me realize how truly grateful I am for my gift with horses and to never take that for granted.â€?

Davis’s advice to other young women who want to push their limits and get into breaking horses and extreme equine sports is to “Ride as much as possible, get on every horse you can, go to as many clinics as you can and always ride with someone who is better than you or you will become stagnant. “I allow the horse to show me what it needs and that’s the truth behind being a great horse trainer. You have to be a student of the horse and when you’re good you’ll listen to what the horse has to tell you.�

Her hard work, honesty and humility have led Davis to an extraordinary life ďŹ lled with ups and downs. “I’ve had a good life, but only because I’ve chosen to,â€? said Davis. “It’s a choice you make when you wake up in the morning to be happy and I feel blessed.â€? jswan@reddeerexpress.com

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Program encourages residents to meet neighbours Get to know your neighbourhood and the people who live in it by going for a walk, saying hi to a neighbor, hosting a block party, or planting a garden as the annual Great Neighbourhoods program kicks off this month.

“When we explore our neighbourhoods and participate in community activities, we feel a sense of belonging or pride,” said Emily Damberger, community and program facilitator with the City of Red Deer.

“When we get to know our neighbours, we help create a safe, welcoming community that everyone wants to call home.”

The Great Neighbourhoods program provides resources and activities to en-

courage residents to learn more about their communities, meet and help their neighbours, and participate in community activities.

The Adventures in Belonging Guide and the Activ Kidz Discovery Guide – available online at www.reddeer.ca/great, at public libraries and at all City recreation facilities – provide a way to explore the community and connect with others.

Other resources featured on the City’s web site include ‘Thank you Neighbour’ cards, a Block Party guide and links to neighbour resource sharing, crime prevention, community gardening, community association listings and new picnic packs

to encourage residents to get out and have fun in a nearby park.

As Red Deer’s centennial year celebrates 100 years of great neighbourhoods, the Great Neighbourhoods program marks each week in May with a theme. These are as follows.

• April 29-May 5: Walk Week – participate in Jane’s Walk or pick up an Adventures in Belonging or Activ Kidz Discovery Guide.

• May 6-12: Welcome Week – check out Neigh*borrow Red Deer on facebook.

• May 13-19: Safety Week – Crime Prevention Week BBQ, May 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot at 47 St. and 51 Ave. • May 20-26: Participation Week – play

ultimate frisbee at a drop-in game at Eastview Middle School Park on 40th Ave. on May 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• May 27-31: Celebration Week – host a block party.

“Exploring your neighbourhood can be easy and fun,” said Damberger.

“It can be as easy as saying hello while out for a walk, lending your ladder out next door, or keeping an eye out for suspicious activity. These are all great ways to keep pride in your neighbourhood because great neighbourhoods begin with you.”

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OPINION MS awareness month It’s time to ‘paint the town red’ for a tremendous cause.

Hundreds of Central Alberta residents will be acknowledging that May is MS Awareness month and red is the official colour of the MS Society.

Local officials are kicking things off today at their downtown office as Mayor Morris Flewwelling will be reading a proclamation announcing May as MS Awareness month and organizers will be providing information over the lunch hour to folks about multiple sclerosis and the campaign running through May. According to the MS Society, multiple sclerosis is an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system which is composed of the brain and spinal cord. The disease attacks the myelin which is a covering wrapped around the nerves of the central nervous system.

The flow of nerve impulses along nerve fibres (axons) is interrupted or distorted.

MS is described as a complex disease. While it is most often diagnosed in young adults, aged 15 to 40, it’s known that it affects children, some as young as two years old.

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Symptoms can include balance problems and dizziness, fatigue, difficulty in walking, pain, tremor, weakness, spasticity and optic neuritis (inflammation of the optic nerve) among others.

According to the Society, an estimated 55,000-75,000 Canadians have multiple sclerosis. Prevalence rates range from one case per 500 people to one in 1,000 across the

country. Canada is a high-risk area for the disease, which occurs more often in countries, like Canada that are further away from the equator.

The MS Society estimates, based on current prevalence rates, that about 1,000 new cases of MS are diagnosed in Canada each year, which means three more Canadians are diagnosed with MS every day.

Meanwhile, at today’s event, there will also be information about special events slated for the next several weeks, which include, on May 4th, joining the Red Deer Earls team as they raise funds with a car wash, raffle sale and silent auction to compete in the Leadership Conference’s Red Deer Sings competition. This runs from 8 to 11 a.m. in the Earls parking lot.

On May 10-11, volunteers are asked to be a part of the MS Carnation Campaign - carnations can be purchased at Central Alberta Co-op Ltd. locations.

On May 26, the Enerflex MS Walk & Run will be held starting out from the Kiwanis Picnic Shelter at Great Chief Park. Last year Central Alberta walkers raised $144,874.92. And looking ahead, the Johnson MS Bike Tour is set for June 8-9. It’s a pledge-based fundraising event that provides Canadians with the opportunity to ride through scenic and often spectacular parts of the country.

Officials are grateful for the solid support shown by the Central Alberta community in the past and are encouraging folks to join in and help out again this year – painting the town red in a way that can really make a profound difference in someone’s life.

The Greater Downtown Action Plan progress and potential The changes to Red Deer’s downtown over the last 30 years are due to a number of major catalyst initiatives. These include the relocation of Westerner Park to its current home at the south end of the City and the relocation of the downtown railway line and yards adjacent to Hwy. 2.

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In 2007 City council directed that a new focus be given to the downtown and this resulted in an updated Greater Downtown Action Plan, which was approved in

February 2009. The recommendations in this plan were reinforced in the 2009 Strategic Plan which proposed that the downtown be identified and enhanced as the, “vital core to the identity of Red Deer”.

The Greater Downtown Action Plan was the result of a ninemonth long planning initiative.

Hundreds of residents participated in the process, a process that included speakers and walking tours as well as a design charter led by urban designer Michael Von Hausen.

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Historic Downtown is proposed to remain the focal area for the City’s offices, retailers and public buildings. In order to enhance this area, the City gave priority to a number of projects which improve the pedestrian and shopping environment.

The three major projects in-

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clude Veterans’ Park, The Ross Street Patio and the revitalization of six blocks of Gaetz Ave., now commonly known as Little Gaetz.

Veterans’ Park provides a public gathering space as well as an improved setting and interpretation of the Cenotaph. The Ross Street Patio, which received an international planning award, brings life to the street and a venue for public gathering and formal and informal activities. The Little Gaetz improvements provide an improved shopping experience, as well as a setting for the new weekly downtown farmer’s market.

Riverlands is proposed as a diverse riverfront community featuring medium density housing along the river, a site for a hotel and convention centre and other commercial opportunities. The relocation of the Civic Yards opens up over 31 acres for redevelopment which will link the downtown with the river. The plans for redevelopment were approved in The Riverlands Area Redevelopment Plan adopted by City council in October 2011. The development of Riverlands is dependent on a number of major infrastructure projects which are

currently underway. These include the burial of the high voltage overhead transmission line as well as road improvements to Taylor Dr. and Ross St. The burial of the transmission line along the riverfront will create an improved residential/commercial environment and capture the market value of the properties available for redevelopment.

The reconfiguration of Taylor Dr. and Ross St. will improve connectivity for pedestrians with the Historic Downtown. The redesign also has a clear cost benefit as traffic projections show that it will defer the need to widen the Taylor Dr. bridge.

Railyards is proposed as a vibrant mixed use urban living district with high density residential development and excellent trail linkages.

An Area Redevelopment Plan for Railyards is underway and is scheduled for completion in 2014. In the interim, road access has been improved through the westerly extension of 55 St. into the area.

A major new mixed use development is nearing completion at the intersection of 55th St. and Gaetz Ave. and demonstrates

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the development potential of the area.

As the City celebrates its centennial a number of new initiatives and events are planned that will focus on the downtown.

These include the reinstatement of The Ross Street Patio the first week of June with entertainment scheduled throughout the summer and evening concerts on July 5, Aug. 2 and Sept. 6; the official opening of Little Gaetz on July 12; the release of new historical walking tours and interpretive signage on June 6; and a centennial street dance in July 16.

The downtown will also host the annual Westerner and Christmas parades, CentreFest and Fiestaval.

The downtown is on the upswing.

The City is seeing new investment in office and commercial development which has enhanced the area. The Donald School of Business with its acquisition of City Centre Stage is also seen as a major catalyst.

There has been progress but there is still huge potential to be realized.

Craig Curtis is Red Deer’s City manager.

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Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Letters to the editor

‘Denialism’ as rife among the warmists as it is among skeptics

CitySpeak This week, Express reporter Erin Fawcett has asked Councillor Paul Harris questions regarding walkability in a community.

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Why is it in citizen’s best interest that we all work to improve the way Red Deer is designed and built?

“The truth is that if we don’t change we will be bankrupt. Even now Red Deer’s budget is tighter and less money is going to quality of life amenities and more to roads.

Through grant programs cities can often find capital to build new infrastructure to the suburbs where land is cheap. However, what is becoming known now through years of research is that planning a city around cars for several decades has seriously affected the financial sustainability of every city that does,” said Harris. “A couple of months ago I visited Detroit, ironically the birthplace of the car. Its roads were wide and uncongested but the suburbs were desolate. I was shocked at how some of the most beautiful houses I’ve ever seen were boarded over. Last month Detroit’s government was dissolved, it’s now bankrupt, and has been taken over by the state. Large sections of Detroit’s suburbs are being bulldozed.”

He added in Walkable City [2012], a book he recommends reading, the opinion of author and expert Jeff Speck is that suburbs will become 21st century ghost towns in the coming decades. Without huge tax increases that affect everyone in a city, there will be no way to maintain and replace infrastructure as needed. Additionally, citizens are beginning to move from isolated suburbs to places that are more walkable, that have a better quality of life. The suburb ideal of the 50s is a thing of the past.

“The two most important things we can do in Red Deer today are to have a broad and important community conversation that will help us all understand how only walkable cities are financially viable, environmentally more sustainable and healthier for people. They generate wealth and health for everyone, and are more fair and equitable.

Walkability is City-wide commitment to creating an environment where people want to walk but still have other choices, including driving,” said Harris. “We can also change the way we design and build neighbourhoods with walkability principles, which includes how we physically move in and out of them. No new neighbourhood should be built without a walkability score of under 70 (www.walkscore.com). Because of existing infrastructure and amenities, upgrading properties in older neighbourhoods may be are our biggest opportunity for improvement and overall community benefit.”

He added council’s strategic focus is looking at both of these areas and significant work is being done.

I’m getting the sense that by walkable you mean more than sidewalks, can you say more about that?

“Recently, a friend and I were talking about how building walkable communities is important for community health. It enables people who don’t own car, can’t afford a car, or chose not to, to get around safely. I think most people, after reading the research, would understand that a walkable city is better for everyone, since no matter what form of transportation you use, the journey always starts and ends with walking,” said Harris. “He asked me how walkability affects the financial and environmental sustainability of a city. Many citizens will know that this is a passion of mine. It’s all well and good to build better sidewalks but what does it do to the financial or environmental health of the community?

“It turns out that cities and neighbourhoods with higher walkability scores fair much better in every financial market, and have a lower carbon footprint. On average, for each point gained in walkability house values increase by $2,000. There is an inverse correlation between money spent on highway construction and property values.”

He added our gut might tell us that higher house prices means they are less affordable. However, what is known now is that in neighbourhoods with high walkability scores people drive much less, and many give up their cars altogether.

“Walkable cities are healthier all around. We’ve got to build a city for the future that makes it easy, enjoyable, comfortable and interesting to get out of our cars and walk.

Our health, wealth, and sustainability depend on it,” said Harris.

In his book Think Fast and Slow, Nobel prize-winning psychologist (now 79) Daniel Kahneman makes some astute observations about confidence of practitioners of specific arts, science and skill: “We are prone to think that the world is more regular and predictable than it really is...the confidence we experience as we make a judgment is not a reasoned evaluation.

“Confidence is a feeling, one determined mostly by the coherence of the story and by the ease with which it comes to mind, even when the evidence for the story is sparse and unreliable.”

And “Overconfident professionals sincerely believe they have expertise, act as experts and look like experts. You will have to struggle to remind yourself that they may be in the grip of an illusion.”

He gives many examples.

For example, stockbrokers who are very confident that they are better than average are in fact no better at producing results than would occur by rolling a dice. This is what he says: “Mutual funds are run by highly experienced and hardworking professionals who buy and sell stocks to achieve the best possible results for their clients. Nevertheless, the evidence from more than 50 years of research is conclusive: for a large majority of fund managers, the selection of stocks is more like rolling dice...at least two out of every three mutual funds underperform the overall market in any given year. The funds that were successful in any given year were mostly lucky; they had a good roll of the dice.”

We can see this in the work of economists with respect to austerity. When it is patently clear from detailed economic observations that austerity in Europe is not working, the austerians continue to claim that: it will; there is no alternative and that this is the consensus of economists.

Paul Krugman, who has been right about the economics of austerity and is against the current policies of the European Union, points to the unwillingness of proponents of austerity to accept either the evidence that they are incorrect or to respond with reason to the skeptics.

We have seen this too in climate science.

There is no disagreement that the cli-

mate is changing. The issue is why and what should be done about it. There are those who have the ear of policy makers who are committed to a view that the primary cause of climate change is the actions of humans which lead to the emission of greenhouse gasses.

This is a factor. But the climate models have failed (within a 95% confidence level) to predict what has been happening for some time – CO2 continues to rise but the global surface temperature has hardly changed at all since 1998. Rather than accept that this means that a more complex understanding is needed and that there is a need to revisit the models and theory itself, warmist behave like austerians: it will get warmer; there is no alternative theory of climate we can accept; and this is the consensus of climate scientists.

This is why this observation in Khaneman’s book is so interesting: “Facts that challenge such basic assumptions – and thereby threaten people’s livelihood and self-esteem – are simply not absorbed.

The mind does not digest them.”

Climate science and policy making is a multi-billion dollar industry with many vested interests.

A lot depends on the ‘warmist’ being right – lucrative contracts for wind and solar systems, the whole of the electric car industry, carbon capture and use/ storage, the clean coal sector as well as the wood pellet business, not to mention CO2 offsets and emissions trading.

The multi-million dollar annual gathering of policy makers and environmental NGOs (Conference of the Parties – COP) also depends on the warmist view and related predictions. There is just too much at stake for the warmists, from a psychological perspective, to consider alternatives.

Too much of their ‘self’ is vested in their commitment to the anthropogenic view of climate change for them to consider alternatives.

So it is not illusory – it’s a defense mechanism. ‘Denialism’ is as rife among the warmists as it is among the extreme skeptics – those who deny that any climate change is happening beyond natural climate cycles.

Stephen Murgatroyd’s column is distributed through www.TroyMedia.com.

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The RCMP are turning to the public to help identify a man who allegedly assaulted two City youth.

On April 12th at 9 p.m., the Red Deer City RCMP was called to the Eastview 7-11 in response to two youths being assaulted by an unknown male. The youths were walking home after making a purchase in the store when they were attacked.

The suspect is described as 5’10” to 5’11” tall, approximately 200 lbs, with an athletic build and blonde hair.

He was wearing a black hat and dark grey or black hoodie.

The man got into a dark-coloured van and left the scene.

Police were advised that this same male had been in the store for approximately one hour prior to this assault and was talking on his cell phone to someone about having just broken up with his girlfriend.

Anyone with information that can assist the police in their investigation is asked to contact Red Deer City RCMP at 403-3435575.

Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or report it online at www.tipsubmit.com. If the information leads to an arrest, tipsters are eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

RCMP CHARGE TWO PEOPLE WITH FRAUD Charges have been laid against two individuals after RCMP conducted an extensive investigation into a fraud.

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On April 24th, the Red Deer City RCMP Economic Crime Unit executed a search warrant at 24 Campbell Ave. The warrant was a result of a lengthy investigation into a fraud where the victim had provided substantial amounts of money to two individuals since the year 2009.

In order to obtain the money, the individuals were providing the victim with false information such as requiring money to go to work and that the one had cancer and required the money for treatment.

The victim was later provided with cheques as payment towards the money borrowed.

The investigation determined the cheques they had provided were stolen.

Police determined that two other individuals fell victim to the pair’s same fraudulent act.

Two of the individuals victimized are seniors and it has been determined that the loss of money is hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Theresa Sutherland, 50, from Red Deer, has been charged with fraud over $5,000, possession of stolen property, 15 counts of uttering a forged document, six counts of theft under $5,000 and two counts of fraud under $5,000.

Kevin Sveinson, 57, also of Red Deer has been charged with fraud over $5,000, three counts of uttering a forged document, possession of stolen property and fraud under $5,000.

Both Sutherland and Sveinson have been released from police custody and are scheduled to appear in Red Deer Provincial Court on May 28th.

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Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Early City entertainment with the Capitol Theatre Remarkable Red Deer, the new permanent historical exhibit at the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery, has been widely praised by visitors since its official opening on April 14. One of the most successful elements in the new exhibit is the recreation of the old Capitol Theatre, which stood for many years on the north side of Ross St.

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DAWE The first movie house in Red Deer was the Lyric, which stood on the south side of Ross St. west of the old Post Office.

The Lyric generally had two different movies per week. All the films were silent.

The Lyric underwent a few renovations and improvements over the years. In 1919, the theatre was renamed the Rex. The building burned down in October 1925. A new theatre, the Crescent, was constructed on 1926 on the same site.

The Crescent Theatre boasted 485 seats, “superior modern projection abilities” for movies and “much improved ventilation for patrons.”

Three years later, sound equipment was installed and Red Deer got its first ‘talkie’ movies.

At the same time that the Crescent became a venue for ‘talkie’ movies, the own-

ers, Beatty and Johnson, constructed a bowling alley and billiard parlour across the street and next to the Busby family’s Auditorium Hotel (later renamed the Park Hotel).

While the late 1920s and the 1930s are often considered the Golden Age for movies, the onset of the Great Depression proved to be very tough on the Red Deer Bowling Alley. The business was forced to close in 1932.

However, Ken Bryant, one of the cofounders with Fred Moore of North West Motors, was able to reopen with Crescent Billiards and Bowling in October 1934.

With the movie business thriving, Beatty and Johnson decided to renovate the bowling alley and billiard parlour into a second movie house. The refurbished building was quite impressive. The exterior was redone with white stucco and black vitrolite, with red and green trim.

The new theatre’s name, the Capitol, was done up in bright neon lights above the marquee. Forty high-power bulbs under the marquee enhanced the bright lighting at the front entrance.

While the ticket booth and walls of the front foyer were done in a light grey, a rich red carpet was used for the flooring. Polished chromium was used for the trim and hardware. The large auditorium had 500 Dunlopillo seats, cushioned and with springs, in contrast to the traditional wooden seats in the Crescent Theatre.

The R.C.A. projection and sound equipment were considered the most modern of

the time and were guaranteed to give “perfect sound reproduction in any part of the auditorium.” An advanced air conditioning system was also installed to ensure the comfort of the patrons.

While some people wondered if Red Deer was large enough and now prosperous enough to support two full-time movie theatres, those doubts were soon dispelled.

Both the Crescent and the Capitol thrived for many years.

Moreover, the Sweet Shops opened next door to the Capitol and offered theatregoers all kinds of candy, freshly roasted nuts, pastries and the other traditional movie concession fare.

In 1951, the Capitol and the Crescent

were sold to the Purnell family. In 1955, the large impressive Paramount Theatre was built on Ross St. The last films were shown in the old theatres at the end of June 1958.

In 1960, the Capitol Theatre was renovated into shops and offices, in addition to the small apartments, which had always been located upstairs.

Sunworks and the Harris Warke Gallery are now located in the old Capitol Theatre building. The re-creation of the Capitol Theatre at the Red Deer Museum and Art Galley includes a smart-board ‘screen’ which allows the showing of old silent and ‘talkie’ movies, as well as a number of features on the history of Red Deer.

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SHAME! Premier Alison Redford

For more than a month, thousands in Alberta and beyond have asked Premier Redford and her government to honour a promise made in 2008 by the PC government to let residents at Michener Centre stay in their home.

The Redford government broke that promise in March when it abruptly chose to evict vulnerable residents without consulting them, their families or guardians.

Mary Anne Jablonski, MLA

SHAME! Red Deer City Council, the Red Deer Public School Division, the Town of Penhold, the Society of Parents and Friends of Michener Centre, all Alberta opposition parties and many more organizations have come out against the closure.

MLAs Jablonski and Dallas want Michener closed. They are not standing up for their community.

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Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Council gives first reading MAY IS BETTER HEARING MONTH to property tax bylaw Easy Listening...

BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express City council has given first reading to the 2013 property tax bylaw.

If approved, this means an increase of 2.24% for residential property, 1.48% for multi-family property and 6.67% for nonresidential property.

For the 2013 tax year, the City will collect more than $39 million in property taxes on behalf of the Government of Alberta for education funding, an increase of $1.5 million over last year.

“The City is required under legislation to collect education taxes at the tax rates mandated by the province to fund education, and that is having an impact on the total tax increases this year,” said Joanne Parkin, revenue and assessment services manager.

If approved, the tax increase means a residential home assessed at $300,000 for 2013 that has experienced the average change in assessed value would pay an increase of $4.74 per month and bring the total annual tax bill to $2,607 from $2,550.

“Our municipal taxes are used for services ranging from maintaining our roads and parks to providing police and emergency services,” said Parkin. “It’s about collecting enough to provide services for Red Deer residents.”

Councillor Chris Stephan said the pro-

posed tax bylaw was unfair to non-residential property owners.

“When you work out what it will be on an annual basis, if you own a residential you are looking at an average increase of $57, if you own a multi-family property worth $300,000 you are looking at an increase of $39 on your tax bill, but if you own a $300,000 commercial property, you’re taxes are going to go up $300,” he said.

“It’s not fair that commercial is paying twice as much as multi-family. They are both businesses, some multi-family businesses don’t run a profit, some commercial businesses that don’t provide housing don’t run a profit. To me a business is a business and if we’re going to go back to rentals, that’s a business too. They should be paying commercial property tax rates as well.”

Councillor Dianne Wyntjes said if council was to follow Stephan’s suggestion, residential property owners would pay the price.

“If we were to follow Councillor Stephan’s logic, our tax payers on the residential side would pay a fair amount.”

First reading of the bylaw passed with Stephan voting against it.

After receiving first reading, the tax rate bylaw will come back for consideration of second and third readings during a special council meeting next Monday. efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

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EVENTS Red Deer Rhythmic Gymnastics presents The Ugly Duckling - featuring our rhythmic gymnastics ages four and up - May 1 at New Life Fellowship Church Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Show 7 - 8 p.m. Tickets at the door $4. Rush seating.

Otis the Owl invites everyone to join Medicine River Wildlife Centre’s ‘Come Grow With Us’ Facility Upgrade Project. The Centre is about to break ground and begin construction on a one of a kind education centre, green showplace and a state of the art wildlife hospital. Donations of expertise, materials, labour and cash will see the facility completed just in time to celebrate the Centre’s 30th Anniversary in 2014. Matching funds are available through grants and foundations so MRWC will use the donations from our supporters to leverage even more funding. The Centre’s executive director reports that the present building requires too many repairs to be suitable for public use any more and with all the planned construction the Interpretive Centre will not be open to the public this summer. For more information contact Carol at 403-7283467 or carol.kelly@mrwc.ca.

The Canadian Mental Health Association and the Red Deer Public Library have joined forces to talk about books and to discuss characters (and stories) that move us, challenge us, or change how we view ourselves or our world. When: the first Tuesday every month from 6-8 p.m. Where: Red Deer Public Library, Downtown Branch. May 7 - Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf and on June 4 - The Center Cannot Hold by Elyn R. Saks.

Red Deer Arts Council and Red Deer Public Library are pleased to present The 28th Middle Schools, Awesome Art Show, held in the Kiwanis Gallery to May 26. The opening reception is May 3 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Come and meet the students and enjoy their artwork. The exhibit features students from Eastview,

The 18th annual Marching Show band Classic is set to be hosted by the Red Deer Royals on May 5 at the Enmax Centrium. The performance runs from 1-3:30 p.m.

The Scott School Community’s Chain Lakes Poker Rally Ride runs May 5. Ride starts at 10 a.m. and goes until noon. All must register. All ages welcome. Pancake breakfast from 9 to 11 a.m. For more information, call 403-783-6858.

Fulfill your love of singing by joining the Red Deer Chamber Singers. Our repertoire consists of a diverse selection of

Zumba Gold is held on Monday mornings from 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. at the Golden Circle. This is a senior-friendly entry level dance fitness class. A drop in fee of $4.50 applies. Sit and Be Fit is held every Wednesday from 10:45 – 11:30 a.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.

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 activ-

old-fashioned ham and scalloped potatoes dinner May 7-9 in the historic Hanna Log House.

There will be two sittings each night – 5 and 6:30 p.m. The cost is $15 for adults and $6 for children under 10. Tickets must be pur-chased in advance.

Call 403-340-3511 for information or to order by phone.

Victoria Park Retirement is having two wonderful events happening in May. The first one is on May 8th from 1:30-3:30 p.m. - a sen-iors wellness fair. The second one is on May 10th – a Mother’s Day Fashion Show starting at 2:30 p.m. when our ladies will show the new spring and summer fashions from Tan Jay, complemented with jewelry from

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

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ities. Tuesday night dances start at 7:30 p.m. The cost is $6 and everyone is welcome. For more information, call 403-346-4043.

The Red Deer Public Library presents First Thursdays in the Snell. The May program, features the ‘senior’ kids from Edmonton’s Strathearn Studios performing works by Schumann and Bartòk. It runs May 2 from 12:15 – 1 p.m. Coffee and tea pro-vided by Café Noir. There is no admission charge (free will donation at the door).

Garage sale, home business sale and baking on May 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Harmattan Community Centre located two kms south of Hwy 27 between Olds and Sundre.

Lunch is available. For more information or a table rental, call Doreen at 403-507-8495.

The Ladies of Sunnybrook Farms Museum are presenting their

5th Avenue collection.

After 2:51 theAM 30/11/12 28/02/13 10:17 PM fashion show peo-ple are invited to stay for tea, coffee, and treats prepared by our kitchen staff.

Both events are free to attend.

BBQ Fundraising! A Gathering Place is a non-profit organization which strives to support people living with mental illness improve their quality of life with dignity and respect. On May 8th from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. for $5 enjoy a hamburger or hot-dog, chips and pop at Sutton Group – Landmark Realty at #1 - 5000 51st Ave. (by the old train station). All proceeds will go towards the Clubhouse Recreation Fund.

Five Central Alberta Optimist clubs have joined forces to celebrate one decade of Bringing Out the Best in Kids. Our event will take place May 9th and 10th from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Parkland Mall. We have four partners supporting Red Deer’s 10th 24-Hour Radiothon, Sunny

94, Kraze 101.3, Big 105.5 and 106.7 The Drive. This year our beneficiaries are Camp Quality, Optimist Reading College and Red Deer Hospital Neo Natal Intensive Care unit. We are seeking donations and cosponsorship for this high profile event so join us as we strive to reach our 10 year combine total of $1,000,000 for Youth causes in Central Al-berta. Call 342-KIDS on May 9th and 10th.

Piper Creek Lodge annual Strawberry Tea and Bake Sale runs May 9 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Cost for tea and strawberry Shortcake is $4. All proceeds go towards the residents’ activities. 403-343-1066 ext. #3.

‘Sing into Spring’ - join us on May 10 at 7 p.m. for our final concert of the season with Central Alberta’s premier choirs: Soliloquy, Ihana and our new Chil-dren’s choir ‘Brioso’.

There will be music for everyone! The concert will be held at Living Stones Church, corner of 40 Ave. and 19 St. Tickets are $15 and available from Lisa at 403-309-3032 or at the door.

The Red Deer Youth Justice Committee presents “Restorative Justice. . . A Conversation.

Bringing Victims and Offenders Together” on May 11 at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Keynote speakers Alan Edwards and JJ Beauchamp, both certified mediators, will present information and answer questions about their work with victims and offenders, including youth referred to Youth Justice Committees.

The workshop will be of interest to those who work with youth.

Admission is free. For more information or to register email rdyjcconference@gmail.com.

The fourth annual Blackfalds Fun Run is set for May 11 at the Blackfalds Community Hall.

There are 3, 5 and 10 km routes.

Registration is from 9 to 9:30 a.m. Registration forms and fees can be returned to either the Blackfalds school office or to Tamara Read/Box 1626/ Blackfalds. Postal code is T0M 0J0.

High Tea Gaetz Memorial United Church runs May 11 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Cost is $8. Tea Cozies for Sale $10. For Reservations or tickets call Beryl 403-346-3815,

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Week of May 1 - May 7, 2013 Marina 403-346-5160, or the church office at 403-347-2244 Veterans Voices of Canada will be hosting a Veterans Appreciation Day & Silent Auction on May 11th, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sylvan Lake Community Center.

The day will be made up of our special guests, past and current serving Veterans, the Alberta Military Vehicle Preservation Assoc., feature speaker MCpl. Franklin, the Red Deer Legion Pipe Band as well as many other events. Veterans Voices of Canada is asking for sponsors for the event as well as donation items for the silent auction. For more information, businesses or individuals may contact VVC by email at ac@vetvoicecan. org or by calling 403-887-7114.

Teen Winter Wind-up Party runs May 14 from 3:45 to 5:15 p.m. at the Red Deer Public Library downtown.

The Golden Circle Singers Spring concert is on May 15th. Tickets are on sale at the Golden Circle 4620-47 A Ave. Take a Musical Trip Through an English Country Garden. Tickets are $6 each.

Tickets are on sale for the Golden Circle bus trip to the Airdrie Yodelfest. The trip is on May 11th. Cost is $65 for members or $90 for non members. Price includes transportation, lunch and the festival. For more information or to purchase tickets call 403-343-6074 or visit the Golden Circle at 4620-47 A Ave. The Red Deer River Watershed Alliance (RDRWA) will be holding their monthly Ambassador Breakfast May 17 from 7:30 – 8:45 a.m. at the Quality Inn North Hill, 7150 50 Ave. Cost: $15 per person. There will be a presentation by Lynn Robb, director of conservation education with Trout Unlimited Canada. She is going to speak about Trout Unlimited Canada’s Yellow Fish Road program. This program is a fun and interactive water education program that explores our role in maintaining strong and healthy freshwater eco-systems. The City of Red Deer is a Yellow Fish Road partner. The Red Deer River Watershed Alliance is a multisector, non-profit organization that promotes the good use and proper management of water in the Red Deer River watershed.

RSVP to: info@rdrwa.ca or call Kelly at 403-340-7379 by noon on May 15.

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. Admission is $7. Everyone welcome. 403347-6165 or 403-986-7170.

The Learning Disabilities Association – Red Deer Chapter is accepting registrations for ongoing multi-disciplinary tutoring, one-

and fun. There is also ‘It’s the Feel Age Not the Real Age’ on May 13 in the Snell Auditorium, 6:30 to 8 p.m. with Monica Morrison, executive director of the Golden Circle. Monica has been in the recreation field for 23 years working with people 18 years of age and older with disabilities, older adults, and the multicultural community.

Also ‘Practicing Mindfulness in Everyday Life: Cultivate Presence and Joy While Minimizing Stress and Negativity’ runs May 27: Snell Auditorium, 6:30 to 8 p.m. with Dr. Anomi Grace Bearden, psychology department Red Deer College. Come learn about the tremendous researched benefits of mindfulness practices and try some

three Tuesdays, May 21, 28 8 and June 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. m The classes are held at the CMHA at 5017 50th St. The course is designed to meet the training needs of people facilitating time limited and on-going groups or courses. It is based on a curriculum developed by Boston University. For more informa-tion, call CMHA at 403-342-2266.

A course application and more information can be downloaded from www.reddeer.cmha.ca.

The fee for the course is $135 if tuition is paid by May 1. Financial assistance may be available.

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on-one developed specifically for learning disabilities, dyslexia, ADHD and other conditions.

Contact Jeannette at 403-3403885 or by email at programs@ LDRedDeer.ca for more information. Visit www.LDRedDeer.ca.

Red Deer Public Library downtown features The Most Beautiful Gardens of the World on May 22 from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. in the Snell Auditorium. Enjoy interesting, fun facts and stories delivered in a visual format.

SEMINARS Happiness 101- runs May 6: Snell Auditorium, 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Shannon Lee Kearney, registered nurse, and Renee Joslin, registered psychologist from the Pri-mary Care Network. Shannon and Renee will introduce the Happiness 101 program, teaching proven skills to help increase your level of happiness.

The session will be interactive

mindfulness practices for yourself. For more information, or to register, contact Vicki at the Canadian Mental Health Association. Call 403-342-2266 or email: educa-tion@reddeer.cmha.ab.ca.

Taoist Tai Chi: Experience a relaxing, holistic, low impact exercise.

Contact 403-346-6772 for more information and to register.

Cronquist Business Park, Bay 16, 5580 45 St. New beginners classes start May 6 Monday to Wednes-day from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Continuing classes yearround sessions available for those who have completed beginners or who have learned Taoist Tai Chi in the past. Participate in the classes of your choice.

Monday-Wednesday from 7:15 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday to Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Classes also available in Lacombe, Rocky Mountain House, and Innisfail.

The CMHA 16-hour Facilitator Training course will be held on

the skills needed to develop and maintain healthy friendships. The course also teaches how to create positive social connections with co-workers, employers, family members, and friends. The course will take place on Wednesday afternoons from 1 to 3 p.m. beginning on May 8 and ending June 25. It will take place at the Canadian Mental Health Association office at 5017 50th Ave. in downtown Red Deer. There is a $25 fee for the course which includes the manual and other written materials. Scholarship money may be available to people on fixed incomes. For more information, call the Canadian Mental Health Association at 403-342-2266 and ask to speak to education program staff.

Red Deer Celiac Support Group our meetings are held the third Tuesday of the month at Sobeys South, 5111-22 St. in the Coffee Lounge at 7 p.m. Information on Celiac disease, symptoms, diag-

nosing, gluten free diet, gluten free products, recipes, coffee and samples. Meetings for 2013 – May 21, June 18, Sept. 17, Oct. 15 and Nov. 19. May is National Celiac Awareness Month. The group will have an extra information table at the RD Regional Hospital, May 8 and May 28.

We will also be present at some of the grocery stores and will be attending the RMH Trade Fair May 3-5. They would like to announce the formation of Stettler Celiac Support Group, meeting in the Board room of the Stettler Hospital, the first Tuesday of the month. For informa-tion call Diane @ 403-742-0903 or Val @ 742-5217. For more information, in Red Deer, call Fay at 430-347-3248, Clarice 403-3414351 or email Red Deer-Celiacs@yahoo.ca for information.

Are you having problems with someone else’s drinking?

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

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.

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

New members always welcome. For more information call Sharon at 403-347-8061 or Karen at 403-347-0600.

‘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. 403-346-7160 or Gloria at 403-754-1655.

The Red Deer Art Club meets Thursdays at l p.m. at the Golden Circle. Indi-viduals are welcome to drop in and participate in mini art classes. Drop in fee $1 applies. Phone Marianne at 403-986-2600 for information.

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Church Services Sunday Services 8:30am, 10:30am & 12:30pm Wednesday Night Ministries 7:00pm Passion for God, Compassion for People.

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CITY BRIEFS RDC STUDENTS RECOGNIZED Four Red Deer College students took home top honours at a recent ceremony recognizing technical training in Alberta’s trades industry. The students were given Top Apprentice Awards at the Alberta Apprenticeship & Industry Training’s Annual Awards Banquet in Edmonton.

Andrew Laberge was given the award for Sprinkler System Installer and was also awarded the Mechanical Contractors Association of Alberta Award. Nate Ryder received the award for Locksmiths, Sean Herdman for Rig Technicians and Robert Butler was named the Top Water Well Driller Apprentice.

The Top Apprentice Awards honour the apprentices in each trade who achieved the highest overall marks and received strong employer recommendations for their knowledge and ability in their final period of technical training.

“In Alberta, we have more than 60,000 apprentices enrolled in technical training every year so receiving one

of these awards is a tremendous achievement in any discipline and we are incredibly proud of our students,” says Patricia Rokosh, Dean of Trades and Manufacturing Technologies at RDC. Nate Ryder, this year’s Top Apprentice Locksmith, lives in Lethbridge and took the majority of his training through the distance delivery model. “The fact that we are able to deliver trades programming online is something we want to let more Central Albertan students know about,” notes Rokosh.

“Nate’s success as a distance learner highlights that whether our students study onsite or online, we are preparing them for success.”

HERITAGE SCHOOLS FAIR The 18th annual Central Alberta Heritage Schools Fair takes place at the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery on May 4th.

From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. students in Grades 4 to 9 from Byemoor, Eckville, Ponoka and Red Deer will be descending on the MAG to present their Canadian history projects.

Students bring history to life by presenting their projects to the public, officials say.

This year’s topics include everything from Black Friday to Alexander Graham Bell to the history of Cree life styles.

The projects will only be available for viewing on May 4th.

Folks will be able to meet the young historians from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. with the clos-

by Mark Weber ing ceremonies from 3:45 – 4:30 p.m.

HOSTS ANNOUNCED FOR AWARDS GALA Red Deer will play host to artistic talent on June 15 as Alberta luminaries John Murrell and Denise Clarke cohost the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Distinguished Artist Awards Gala. The two artists to receive the award from the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta will be named in the coming weeks.

Both co-hosts have received the Distinguished Artist Award themselves, with Murrell winning the inaugural award in 2005 and Clarke following as part of the winning One Yellow Rabbit theatre ensemble in 2007.

“Having laureates host and welcome our two newest distinguished artists is a wonderful innovation for this year’s gala in Red Deer,” said Phil Ponting, chair of the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Arts Awards Foundation.

Murrell is the author of award-winning plays as well as a number of opera librettos. He has been appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada and awarded both the Alberta Order of Excellence and the Governor General’s Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award.

Clarke is a performance artist, choreographer, and an associate artist with Calgary’s One Yellow Rabbit theatre company. Clarke has choreographed work for major playhouses across the country and has toured with her own performances.

COMMUNITY PRIDE - From left, Notre Dame Ecole Secondaire social studies teacher, Marie-Lyne Raba and student Meagan Gabert work to clean 30 Ave. as part of the Green Deer launch last week. Jenna Swan/Red Deer Express

“We’re excited to have John Murrell and Denise Clarke set the tone for such an elegant evening,” said Melody McKnight, committee chair for the Red Deer Distinguished Artist Awards.

“We have such a range of artistic talent in Alberta, and they are great examples of how our province can shine, thanks to our artists.”

Tickets are $125 for the full gala, $50 for the awards presentations and dessert reception only, and are available at the Black Knight Ticket Centre at www.blackknightinn.ca.

The Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Arts Awards is one of Canada’s most prestigious independent arts awards programs, designed to nurture talent, support excellence, and grow Alberta’s arts community.

The awards are made possible through a donor-funded endowment. The awards patron is His Honour, Colonel (Retired) the Honourable Donald S. Ethell, OC OMM AOE MSC CD LLD, Lieutenant Governor of Alberta.

PENNIES FOR A CAUSE The Red Deer Regional Health Foundation is helping people get rid of their useless pennies.

They can be turned into something good by donating them to the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation for the child and adolescent mental health unit at the Red Deer Regional Hospital.

This unit is the only one of its kind in Central Alberta.

Kids on the unit range in age from 4 to 17.

The most common illnesses are depression, anxiety, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, substance abuse, and eating disorders.

Donated funds will be used to purchase movement and exercise equipment, officials say.

Studies have shown that physical exercise and movement reduces and can prevent depression and stress.

Officials say they would also use funds to make some changes on the unit to add colour, warmth, and a better layout for the children and staff.

While here, the kids continue their studies in the unit’s classroom.

Funds would go towards needed supplies and equipment for the classroom and dollars raised would also be used to fund ongoing needs such as clothing and toiletries.

For more information, call 403-343-4773 or visit www. rdrhfoundation.com.

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Eastview students win international competition The future looks bright for the four students from Eastview Middle School who won an international competition for designing a school of the future.

The students just returned from Pittsburgh as winners of the Council for Educational Facility Planners’ International - Award of Excellence for their innovative Kindergarten to Grade 8 school.

The students came out as number one in the com-

petition that included 2,900 contestants representing approximately 700 teams from around the world.

Through a series of regional competitions, the ďŹ nal three included the Eastview team as well as students from the United Kingdom and Dayton, Ohio who competed for the coveted award.

Students Alison Harman, Aidan Schafer, Connor McCallister, and Cole Webber learned a great

deal throughout the process with some now considering future careers in architecture or engineering.

The team chose the name Mamawayawin School which is Cree for ‘living in a community.’ The school would be located in Rotary Recreation Park of Red Deer and would incorporate the proposed aquatics centre, a science park as well as the art gallery and museum.

As ďŹ nalists, the students

received an all-expense paid trip to Pittsburgh to present their project to a panel of 16 judges who also asked detailed questions on the building components and design rationale during an hour long presentation. The panel was impressed with the innovative design that supports the latest trends in education and incorporates commu-

nity facilities. The winning team received $1,500 as well as an Award of Excellence certiďŹ cate from the Council. Teacher Advisor Kelly Aleman worked closely with students on features of the school that support quality teaching and learning. Craig Webber from Group2 Architecture Interior Design supported the team on essential design

elements for the project.

Eastview Middle School principal Dean Pasiuk is proud to have the international winning team from the school. “These are great students who worked incredibly hard and demonstrated outstanding skills in their presentations.

They are most deserving of this award.�

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LANTERN LOVE – Isaac Postnikoff, 6, joined his two brothers and mother to make paper lanterns at the MagniďŹ cent Art weekly event held at the Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery on Saturday.

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Women of Excellence Awards nominees announced The Red Deer & District Community Foundation (RDDCF) is pleased to announce that 19 outstanding women from across Central Alberta are nominated for the 2013 Women of Excellence Awards in nine categories.

All of the women come from diverse backgrounds, sectors and age groups but are similar in their exceptional contribution in making Central Alberta a better

place to live. RDDCF’s mission is to be a community catalyst and grow a legacy which strengthens the quality of life in Red Deer and Central Alberta. RDDCF manages funds established by individuals and corporations. All endowment funds are invested in a professionally managed portfolio to support charitable activities in the community.

The sixth annual Women of Excellence

Awards Gala is their celebration of innovation, leadership, achievement and talent as demonstrated by women in the community. The awards honor contributions of the nominees.

Categories include Arts, Culture and Heritage; Athletics, Recreation and Fitness; Business and the Professions; Community Building; Education and Training; Entrepreneurship; Environment; Health

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PUBLIC NOTICES Notice is hereby given that at its meeting to be held on Tuesday, May 7, 2013, the Council of Red Deer County will consider the following bylaws.

AMENDMENT TO LAND USE BYLAW 2006/6 AND ADOPT A LOCAL AREA STRUCTURE PLAN

The permitted and discretionary uses and other matters presently applicable to “Ag” and “DCD 24” districts are contained in the Red Deer County Land Use Bylaw No. 2006/6 and the proposed amending Bylaw No. 2013/2.02.

AMENDMENT TO LAND USE BYLAW 2006/6 Bylaw No. 2013/2.03 to redesignate 4.01 hectares (9.91 acres) of Lot 2, Blk 11, Plan 012 5562, SE 13-37-28-4 from Direct Control District No. 4 “DCD-4” Springbrook Residential Medium Density to Direct Control District No. 4 “DCD-4” Springbrook Residential Low Density as indicated below:

BYLAW NO. 2013/6 to adopt THE CO-OP AREA STRUCTURE PLAN for NE-34-35-28-4.

and Wellness and Human Services.

The Gala will be held June 12 at the Sheraton starting at 5:30 p.m. Award recipients will be announced that evening.

Tickets are on sale for $100 each, reserved table of eight for $800. For ticket inquiries or orders call 403-341-6911. For a list of nominees, check out www.reddeeranddistrictcommunityfoundation.ca.

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WWW.RDCOUNTY.CA A great place to live, work & grow Section 10, Interpretive Definitions, by adding terms and their associated definitions Pursuant to Section 5.1.7 of the Municipal Development Plan, the purpose of this bylaw amendment is to establish a clear, timely, transparent and comprehensive Environmental Review process for specified County-regulated planning applications within Environmentally Significant Areas (ESAs).

A PUBLIC HEARING prior to further consideration of the proposed bylaws WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MAY 7, 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).

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

BYLAW NO. 2013/2.02 to amend Land Use Bylaw 2006/6 to redesignate 1.21 hectares (3 acres) of NE 34-35-28-4 from Agricultural District “Ag” to Direct Control District No. 24 “DCD 24” as indicated below:

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. 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.

2013 PROPERTY ASSESSMENT & TAXATION INFORMATION NOTICES

The subject land is located within the Hamlet of Springbrook.

The permitted and discretionary uses and other matters presently applicable to the “DCD-4” districts are contained in the Red Deer County Land Use Bylaw No. 2006/6.

This application is a proposal to subdivide 1.21 hectares (3 acres) from NE 34-35-28-4 to facilitate the location of a bulk fuel supply and distribution facility but not a cardlock. The property is located directly north of the Town of Innisfail on Hwy 2A at Twp Rd 360.

AMENDMENT TO LAND USE BYLAW 2006/6

Bylaw No. 2013/7 to amend the Land Use Bylaw No. 2006/6 by adding Section 48a, Environmental Review in Environmentally Significant Areas, and amending

Property Assessment & Tax Information Notices for 2013 will be mailed to Red Deer County property owners on May 3, 2013. If you do not receive your notice by May 17, 2013, please contact the Assessment office at 403-350-2166.

If you have a concern or believe there is an error regarding your property assessment, please report this to Red Deer County’s Assessment office immediately.

If your concern is not resolved to your satisfaction, you may submit a formal, written complaint (mandatory complaint form available at County office or on the website at www.rdcounty.ca) detailing the nature of your concern, along with the appropriate filing fee noted on your Property Assessment Notice, to the Clerk of the Assessment Review Board by the July 2, 2013, complaint deadline.

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Housing awards gala to be held this weekend

BY JENNA SWAN Red Deer Express On May 4th homebuilders in Central Alberta will receive recognition for their efforts at the 2013 Awards of Excellence in Housing and President Gala.

The event is hosted by the Canadian Homebuilder’s Association – Central Alberta.

The awards aim to give acknowledgment to the hard work, dedication, and success of the Association’s members, officials say.

“The point of the awards is to give recognition for all of the homebuilders and tradesmen involved,” said Pam Cameron, committee chair.

“They all put so much time into their work they deserve the recognition.”

The Gala will be held at the Sheraton Hotel. The Canadian Home Builders’ Association – Central Alberta Region has announced the 2013 finalists on their web site, however the winners will be announced the eve of the event. “Last year Mason Martin homes took the Home of the Year,” said Cameron.

“As a customer, that would say a lot to me to buy a home from one of the winners, especially Home of the Year.”

Members of the CHBA consist of homebuilders, renovators, developers, trade constructors, lenders, and manufacturers.

Over 500 guests are expected to attend this event celebrating the region’s best in homebuilding and community development.

“The builders are judged

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*6 new listings Above: Contact Mark Hansen’s home office: 10:00 - 6:00 pm Mon - Thurs (403) 343-0824 or email gmarkhansen@shaw.ca Liquor Store – northern Alberta includes land & buildings, priced $330,000.

Restaurant – full restaurant and lounge, sales over 1.4 M, price $545,000.00 Crane & Picker operation – sales $800,000 equipment appraisal on file, price 525,000.

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anonymously on a variety of criterion after they submit both photos and a write up for each home,” said Cameron. “Fifty per cent of the mark comes from the pictures and write up, 25 per cent from a customer survey that is sent out and 25 per cent from what the trades people they had working for them had to say about their work.

“It’s what the customers and the trades say that really matters in the grade.”

Each company can submit up to two homes per category, and if they win in one of the varying price ranges, they may then have the chance to be nominated for Builder of the Year.

AMERICAN ADORATION – The U.S. Ambassador to Canada, David Jacobson, speaks with a Red Deer College student last week as part of his tour around RDC where he stated that Red Deer is his favourite City in Canada and he always enjoys his visits here.

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View The Clues has changed!

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

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

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

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BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express Canadian country/rockers Me & Mae are heading to The Hideout on May 3, fueled by the success of their latest single Love Me, Leave Me Lonely.

The upbeat song, co-written by Carly Rae Jepsen, has proven an infectious, radio-friendly powerhouse – and the band is relishing its reception by fans.

The song is the first release from Me & Mae, a new Canadian country project featuring Shawn Meehan and Jacky Mae. Influenced by everything from Johnny Cash to Dolly Parton, the band is not afraid to push boundaries on the country genre, and has something that everyone can enjoy.

“In the world we live in now, it seems to be more singles-driven,” explains Meehan. “We certainly have enough material for a record. Right now, though, we are releasing singles, building the story and seeing how it goes from there.”

Having put together an alliance of songwriting talent and world-class performers, this band is no rookie both in studio and on stage.

It all started when Vancouver country rocker Meehan tried his hand at writing for a different genre. With his rhythm guitarist Darrek Merrell, bass player Adam Reid, and drummer Kim Gryba, they built the idea of starting up a new project, a country project.

“I’ve been a writer for years, and I’ve always loved to write in the modern country genre,” he says, recalling early influences including his dad’s love for The Eagles.

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sue one of my loves, which is that style of music.”

Of course, finding the right singer was critical to capturing the sound he had in mind.

Trying something new, they auditioned female singers to find one suitable to be the frontrunner of the band. They held a radio contest to have a female singer audition for the band, and in a small city in northern B.C. they came across Jacky Mae. Her incredibly powerful, expressive voice won the day.

“We got to know her over the course of a year and the rest is history.”

Indeed. The stage was essentially set.

“I had some of the songs, I had the sounds in mind and I had the vision for the band. I got lucky as well in that I wasn’t really looking for a singer that could write, but Jacky and I were chatting in rehearsal one day. I said that I loved to write but I’m not a big fan of writing lyrics. She said ‘I love to write, but I don’t like to write music – I love writing lyrics’. I said let’s start writing.

“I have a good feeling that the next single or two will probably be a co-write between her and I – she’s a really good lyricist.”

Meehan’s love for music stretches back to his childhood.

His grandmother was quite an accomplished pianist, and Meehan remembers sitting with his brother on either side of her while she played. “She would play all this ragtime stuff, and it was so fascinating to me. “My dad was never a musician, but he had a great voice. Then my step-dad was a great guitar player. I would hang out with him while he played. So I had all these influences.”

Meehan had his own first gig

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when he was about 12 years old – a talent contest in his school.

“I’ve been chasing that high ever since. I just knew that was what I wanted to do with the rest of my life. There’s no place I’d rather be than onstage. There is nothing like it in the world.”

As for single Love Me, Leave Me Lonely, it was before Jepsen hit it big with her international smash Call Me Maybe that she and Meehan had worked together on the cut.

Meehan, who had been giving Jepsen guitar lessons had co-

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“I had met Carly. She had come to one of my shows. I’d written this song and everybody was really liking it, but I wasn’t happy with the lyrics.” He ran the song past Jepsen and asked her to lend a hand in perfecting the lyrics.

She agreed and her input helped create Love Me Leave Me Lonely.

Meehan then had his song recorded and watched it take on a life of its own receiving praise from music’s best.

“Before our next guitar lesson,

she had sent me an email with a whole bunch of lyrics. I chose a few, we threw them in and here we are about to release this as a single. And now, she’s one of the biggest pop stars in the world.

“This whole project, right from the beginning, has seemed a little serendipitous. There’s a lot of good fortune around it – we feel really humbled and really fortunate. We’ve also got a great team around us, so we are just looking forward to getting out there and playing.” editor@reddeerexpress.com

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Central Music Festival line-up announced

BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express Plans are taking shape for this year’s rendition of the Central Music Festival, slated to run Aug. 16-18. Excitement is building for the event, which is described as a family-friendly weekend showcasing a top-notch array of musical artistry.

This summer will mark the Festival’s seventh year, said Mike Bradford, president of the Central Music Festival Society.

Genres at the event run the gamut from rock to blues to country to inspirational, with this year’s acts including Randi Boulton, Bill Bourne and Devon Coyote just to name a few on the Friday evening; Tacoy Ryde, Captain Tractor, The Mighty Popo and Leeroy Stagger among others on Saturday and the Amos Garrett Trio, Myrol, and Dick Damron & Stoney Creek set to hit the stage on Sunday with others set to perform as well.

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an,” said Bradford about the line-up of 26 performers. “Our mandate has always been to provide a stage for local and regional performers and we are fulfilling that.” The event will also include free camping, various food and artist vendors, a Kids’ Corner and a shuttle service running back and forth from the Red Deer Lodge through the weekend. “We’re making it as easy as we can for people to access the site.”

As for location, the event takes place in a natural outdoor amphitheatre located minutes north of the City – attendees can head north on Taylor Dr., cross Hwy. 11A and continue on the C&E Trail. Continue onto Township Rd. 392, turn left and the site is located just up the road.

“Every festival has its niche in the market, or its own unique quality. Ours is the

site – it’s second to none in that it’s an amphitheatre and there are no restrictions on sight lines.” Bradford is hoping for bigger crowds this year also. “We need to be averaging about 1,000 a day which would allow us as a Society to do more things in the community outside of the Festival, too.”

That would include more educational connections with high schools and local colleges, plus running workshops for aspiring musicians both in performance and business aspects of the industry.

There are also opportunities for sponsorship and for volunteer help as well. For information on prices, a complete list of performers, sponsorship opportunities or ways to volunteer, visit www.centralmusicfest.com. editor@reddeerexpress.com

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LIFESTYLE One-third of seniors are at risk of malnutrition Too many seniors are not able to afford enough healthy food – or enough food at all, according to a Statistics Canada study released last week.

The data, gathered from the 2008/2009 Canadian Community Health Survey, revealed that a full onethird of our senior citizens are at risk of malnutrition – a number that should shake us out of any complacency concerning the state of seniors’ health in this country.

Many of the 15,669 seniors who responded to a list of questions said they rarely ate fruits and vegetables, avoided cooking, and sometimes skipped entire meals. More women than men were in danger of poor nutrition with 29% of men at risk, and a whopping 38% of senior women likely to face malnourishment.

Unfortunately the finding isn’t new but echoes previous studies signaling that seniors’ nutrition is a critical issue, and one that all citizens and governments can – and should – help remedy.

An earlier study by Dr. Heather Keller published in the Journal of Hunger and Environmental Nutrition, similarly found that limited money and health problems led some seniors to commonly choose convenience foods that lack proper nutrition.

Prepared foods, such as canned soups, are often high in sodium which can lead to increased risk of strokes, heart disease and high blood pressure.

While affordability and convenience of healthy foods are obvious concerns, the Statistics Canada findings demonstrate other less obvious social and environ-

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Infrastructure can create obstacles separating older people from access to nutritious meals. Seniors often have difficulty leaving home to buy food because of inadequate public transit and/or accessibility issues.

Improving public transit and creating barrier-free environments are important solutions, but another option would be to provide affordable housing in safe, walkable neighbourhoods.

Such communities could also help establish important social connections that lay the foundation for good nutrition.

The Statistics Canada survey, for example, found that living alone compounded dietary problems, especially for men.

About half of seniors who lived alone were in danger of malnourishment, which for men amounted to double the number at risk than if they lived with someone else, such as a spouse.

Loneliness can be a critical factor for isolated seniors with few social connections.

Depression has been linked to malnutrition in past studies that show seniors with poor mental health often aren’t motivated to cook meals or may not have the faculties to prepare their own food.

In contrast, those who are socially active as volunteers, with their religious communities, with sports or physical activities show less risk of nutritional deficiency – a fact also echoed in the Statistics Canada findings.

This demonstrates the importance of accessible social spaces for seniors to remain vibrant participants in our community.

We can all do our part to actively include seniors as a vital part of our community.

One of the more unappreciated outcomes of the Statistics Canada survey was the relationship between dental health and malnutrition. Seniors with poor dental health were more likely to eat poorly, especially among women.

Being unable to chew food because of sore or missing teeth or poor quality dentures impedes healthy eating, highlighting the importance of access to affordable quality health care that includes dental care.

We talk a great deal in Canada about food security and how to ensure that our children are healthy and well fed; we mustn’t forget about our seniors too.

It’s time we started a national conversation about how to keep our seniors healthy. Provincially, an ombudsman – or equivalent – dedicated to overseeing the growing population of retired Canadians would help ensure that each and every senior has enough support as they age.

Seniors have raised families and contributed to their communities.

They’ve helped to keep their children and their grandchildren fed and

healthy for a generation, teaching them the wisdom behind a nutritious meal.

Isn’t it time we offered them the same in return?

Arlene Adamson is the CEO

of Silvera for Seniors, a nonprofit organizations which provides a home to over 1,500 lower-income Calgary seniors. She is also co-chair of the Seniors and Special Populations Sec-

tor Housing Committee, and on the steering committee for the province of Alberta’s Housing Access Link.

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PEDALING FOR CHANGE – Caleb Binder, a Gr. 11 Hunting Hills High School student proudly waves his team’s flag while playing the trumpet last week during his school’s 24-hour bikeathon, ‘One Pedal at a Time – Helping Others Live Out Loud’ in which teams raised money and awareness for mental health.

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Is it a floater or a medical emergency?

People who tend to party too much on a Saturday night are apt to see pink elephants in their vision.

But others who never misbehave may notice spots, threads or cob-web-like structures floating in front of their eyes. What causes these images and when are they a medical emergency?

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The eye ages like any other organ in the body. But each part of the eye gets its wrinkles in a different way. For instance, the need to back away to see letters in the telephone book is the result of the lens becoming more rigid with age.

Dr. Charles L Schepens, one of Harvard’s ophthalmologists, often gave this sage advice to patients troubled by floaters. “Make them your friend,” he said.

But there are times when unfriendly floaters appear.

Patients who see a sudden shower of floaters, sometimes associated with flashes of light or sparks, should seek medical attention. This may indicate that a vitreous strand has exerted enough pressure on the retina that a retinal detachment has occurred.

And if a curtain falls over the vision, it’s further proof that detachment is present.

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of the American Medical Association states the sudden appearance of floaters and flashes means that one in seven people with these symptoms will have developed either a tear or detachment of the retina.

But not all flashes are of retinal origin. Some people complain of seeing flashes of light that appear as jagged vibrating lines or “heat waves” in both eyes.

These sensations usually last about 10 to 15 minutes and can occur without a headache and are believed due to migraine. Retinal detachment is a serious complication and the sooner treatment is started, the greater the chance that vision can be restored.

Some people are more prone to retinal detachment. For instance, people who are near-sighted are more likely to develop this problem. Diabetics are also more susceptible to another type of detachment caused by scar tissue.

Retinal detachment is also a complication of cataract surgery. The problem occurs in up to 2% of those who have this opera-

tion. And in 50% of cases this complication follows within a year of surgery.

Improvement in vision may take weeks or months depending on the severity of the detachment. But the retina can be reattached in 95% of cases.

Several procedures are available to treat retinal detachments. Retinal surgeons often use laser therapy and cryosurgery (intense cold) to seal the tear and reattach the retina.

Scleral buckling is the time-honoured procedure.

The detachment is first treated with cryosurgery.

Then a soft silicone band is placed around the eyeball.

This helps to bring the retina closer to the back part of the eye and promotes healing.

Some patients with major problems are treated by vitrectomy. In this procedure the vitreous is removed to stop it from tugging on the retina. The vitreous is then replaced with air or gas.

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Thoma looking ahead to new challenges

BY JIM CLAGGETT Red Deer Express In order for Bryce Thoma to get hockey out of his system he’d likely need a blood transfusion but don’t expect the former coach with the Red Deer Rebels to head down that road.

Thoma and the Rebels parted ways after he spent the last five years as a coach and he says he hopes to get back into it somehow, somewhere.

“I love coaching and it’s something that I’m passionate about and would like to still do but whether it presents itself I guess time will tell,” he said.

He explained he met with Rebels owner Brent Sutter and between them it was agreed this was as good a time as any for a change for the club and for Thoma.

“I said to other people being here for five years as a coach, that’s a lot longer than a

lot of people stay in one place coaching,” he said. “I’m definitely thankful for the opportunity that Jesse (Wallin) and Brent gave me to come back to the Rebels.”

The 31-year-old Thoma had also invested four years with this franchise as a player from 1999 to 2003 so with nine years in Red Deer he and his young family are finding it a difficult decision to move elsewhere at this moment, he said.

During his tenure Thoma says he learned about the time commitment needed to be a coach in the Western Hockey League and he is very appreciative of the young players who skated on the Centrium ice like Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Alex Petrovic and Colin Fraser for example.

He was also quick to acknowledge his coaching mentors like Sutter, Wallin, Dallas Gaume, Andy Nowicki and Chris Neisner. “I think you take a little bit from everyone and hopefully you get an oppor-

tunity, someone gives you a shot at being a head coach somewhere.”

Thoma says the reward for a coach is seeing these young players come in at age 16 and leave at 19 or 20 years of age, having become young men, growing up before your eyes and developing as players and people.

“There’s a lot more aspects you see as a coach but at the end of the day it’s something that I really want - to stay in hockey,” he said.

He admits he doesn’t feel any urgency to jump behind a bench right now, saying it’s still relatively early in that respect but adds if he is going to stay in coaching someone somewhere has to take a chance on him as a coach and of course it has to be a good fit for him and the club.

Thoma does bring a solid resume to the table should he get that phone call.

He did a stint as the head coach of the

U-16 Team Alberta squad this year which he described as a very short period of time with just four games and a six-day summer camp.

“Really as a coach with the kids it was a 10-day commitment but there was a lot of work in organizing the camp, to evaluating and picking players,” he said. “It was a long process but it allowed me to gain a little more experience as a head coach.”

Thoma said his time with that team convinced him in his own mind coaching was where he really wants to be but a side note from this experience has been learning a life lesson while being at home looking after his 11-month-old daughter, he said.

“It’s really eye-opening when you have a little one and your wife is home that it really is a full time job,” he said. “Especially because she’s mobile now and running you all over the house.” sports@reddeerexpress.com

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BY JIM CLAGGETT Red Deer Express Merv Pidherny agreed he has always had a connection to the sport of curling. “Well, I curled when I was in high school,” he explained. “And I think I probably went to school for the last year just so I could curl.”

The connection to the game is stronger and more straightforward now after it was announced this past week the Red Deer Curling Centre will now be known as the Pidherny Centre.

“We owe something back to this community, ” he said. “A lot of people work here for me. We have great success here and it’s very

good for us.”

He and wife Earlyne started Pidherny’s 49 years ago when they owned and operated a single gravel truck. The company has expanded, growing into several areas of the construction industry and their good fortune in business sees the curling centre as a benefactor with this move.

“I’ve known for awhile now what was happening,” said Curling Centre board member Kalvin Cruickshank. “It feels good now to finally let it out and say here we are, welcome to the new Pidherny Centre and introduce everybody to it.”

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“The Curling Centre reflects the same values that we work by at Pidherny’s,” he said in a press release.

Getting a private business to come onboard with a public facility like the curling rink is a feather in the cap for the community and it’s something local businesses appear to do very well in this region, said Cruickshank.

“It’s the fellowship, it’s the community, it’s giving back to those who allowed you to succeed in your life,” he said. “Whether that be professionally or just personally. But that’s what speaks to me - it’s about community.”

The Centre underwent an $8.8 million renovation making it one of the top facilities in the province and likely the country. It’s a building which Pidherny said he had no problem putting the family name on.

“This is a great facility.

It’s well done up. It’s new and it’s going to be around for awhile.”

If I didn’t know better I’d swear the Red Deer Midget Rebel Optimist Chiefs pulled a fast one on the officials during the Telus Cup final in Sault Ste. Marie Sunday.

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CLAGGETT For the entire game it seemed as if the local boys had seven players on the ice at all times.

Each time they broke out of their zone they outnumbered Ottawa.

When dropping back to defend, it seemed it was far too crowded for the Ottawa players to move.

In the corner there was always more Red Deer players around the puck in either end of the rink.

Such was the dominating performance by the Chiefs as they went back-to-back with a national championship, something which has not happened much in the history of the event. Notre Dame, Prince Albert and Ste. Foy, Quebec are the only other back-to-back winners.

Red Deer was all over the Ottawa team from the drop of the puck.

These poor kids from Ottawa are going to have nightmares the rest of the year of the Chiefs’ logo coming at them in waves.

Ottawa’s goalie hadn’t lost a game all

season and so it’s a real testament to Red Deer’s offensive prowess as they put five pucks past the beleaguered netminder on more than 50 shots.

This from a team which was somewhat offensively challenged earlier in the season.

At the other end of the rink Red Deer didn’t allow much to get through to their goal and when it did, Matt Zentner, who watched last year as Dyson Sydora kept his team in it to beat Quebec, was there to make the save.

The program Doug Quinn and his coaching staff have put together would seem to be the handbook for all minor hockey teams simply based on results.

Red Deer has been to the final five times and come away with two victories - the heart stopping overtime win in 2012 and this year’s masterful performance by these young men.

While watching this game it was hard to not notice how not one player in black stood out from the rest.

Each one of the Chiefs played the role given to him by the coaches and thus the result was about as total a team effort as one could imagine.

When you think this Red Deer team had just three returnees from last year’s title team, claiming the top honour for the second year in a row puts the Red Deer program in some very special company and deservedly so.

Congratulations boys! sports@reddeerexpress.com

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403.346.3356 Announcements ..................................0005-0030 What’s Happening ............................... 0049-0070 Garage Sales ......................................... 0100-0650 Employment ......................................... 0700-0920 Service Directory .................................. 1000-1430

Gail (Bara) Sanders March 3, 1965 – May 1, 2003 A decade now has come and gone, But memories of you, Gail, still linger on.

God took you away from heartaches and pain; Someday, we will all be together again.

You wanted to stay here and be with Gizzy, your cat.

She left here 2 years ago; we were shown she’s now where you’re at.

Mom cared for Gizzy for her Änal years, When I think of you both, my eyes Äll up with tears.

Lovingly remembered by: Mom: Elsie Sisters: Brenda Rivers, Carolyn Cassady Brothers: Warren Bara, Miles Bara Mother-in-law: Marion Sanders Special Friends: Carolyn Snow, Eve Bews, Tamara Haskell and extended families

Personals

60

710

SUPPORT WORKER near Gull Lake, 30hrs/wk., for 20yr. old female. Rate $18/hr.

Call Linda 403-782-5117

Oilfield

800

AN ALBERTA OILFIELD construction company is hiring dozer, excavator, and labourer/rock truck operators. Lodging and meals provided.

Drug testing required.

Call Contour Construction 780-723-5051

CENTRAL PEACE NATURAL GAS CO-OP LTD. requires full-time Gas Utility Operator.

Experience, safety tickets an asset. Clean valid driver’s licence required.

Forward resume: cpngc@telusplanet.net.

Fax 780-864-2044.

Mail: Box 119, Spirit River, T0H 3G0

Oilfield

800

NEWCART CONTRACTING LTD. is hiring for the upcoming turnaround season.

Journeyman/Apprentice; Pipefitters; Welders; Boilermakers; Riggers.

Also: Quality Control; Towers; Skilled Mechanical Labourer; Welder Helpers.

Email: resumes @newcartcontracting.com.

Fax 1-403-729-2396.

Email all safety and trade tickets.

WANTED - Water & Vacuum Truck Operators. Class 3 w/Q-endorsement, H2S, First Aid, PST, CSTS. Mechanically inclined.

Day-rate benefits.

Fax 403-934-3487.

Email: reception @mjswaterhauling.com

800

Professionals

810

JOURNALISTS, Graphic Artists, Marketing and more. Alberta’s weekly newspapers are looking for people like you. Post your resume online. Free.

Visit: www.awna.com/ resumes_add.php

Restaurant/ Hotel

820

ALL ROUND EMPLOYEE required for tavern and cooking in a small town friendly hotel in Youngstown, Alberta.

Full-time, room included.

Call Marg 403-857-9134.

830

ELEMENTS is seeking 5 retail sales reps. Selling skin and body care in Parkland Mall. $12.10/hr, F/T position.

Please email: elementsreddeer@ gmail.com SOAP STORIES is seeking 5 energetic retail sales reps for Parkland Shopping Centre in Red Deer. $12.50/hr. Email Resume to premierjobrd@gmail.com

Trades

Hours:

403.347.6620 classifieds@reddeerexpress.com www.reddeerexpress.com #121, 5301 - 43 Street Red Deer, Ab. T4N 1C8 Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Items to Buy/Sell .................................. 1500-1940 Agricultural ........................................... 2000-2210 For Rent ................................................ 3000-3200 Wanted to Rent..................................... 3250-3390 Real Estate ............................................4000-4190

NOW LOCATED in Drayton Valley.

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

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

Phone 780-621-3953.

Fax 780-621-3959

Sales & Distributors

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

Caregivers/ Aides

Oilfield

Fax: Email: Online: Mail:

850

ASSISTANT PARTS MANAGER. Busy GM dealership in High River, south of Calgary. Minimum 4 years experience a must.

Excellent benefits, salary, bonus. Send resume: doug @highcountrychev.com.

Fax 403-652-3880 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 LEVEL 2 WATER and Waste Water Operator required for Elinor Lake Resort.

Call 780-623-3993

Trades

850

PYRAMID CORPORATION IS NOW HIRING! Instrument Technicians and Electricians for various sites across Alberta.

Send resume to: hr@pyramidcorporation.com or fax 780-955-HIRE WORKERS FOR GRAVEL CRUSHING OPERATION IN EAST CENTRAL ALBERTA. Skilled or will train.

Experienced foreman also needed. Email: fitzcons@telus.net.

Fax 780-842-5556.

Phone 780-842-5227

Truckers/ Drivers

860

880

Misc.

Help

MEAT MANAGER, Jasper Super A. Jasper Super A is looking for an experienced Retail Meat Manager. As Meat Manager you will be responsible for all aspects of the managing the department, including cutting meat. You must have working knowledge of gross margins, expense controls and human resources management.

The successful candidate must have Grade 12 (or equivalent) and be able to provide a “clear” security clearance. If you have the skills and abilities please forward your resume to our Head Office, The Grocery People Ltd. (TGP) in confidence to: Human Resources, The Grocery People Ltd., 14505 Yellowhead Trail, Edmonton, AB, T5L 3C4.

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

DRIVERS WANTED. Terrific career opportunity with outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects. No rail experience needed!

PLAY AND WORK Extensive paid travel, in prime recreation area. meal allowance, 4 weeks Sobeys Sylvan Lake is vacation & benefits package. Skills needed - hiring Assistant Department Ability to travel 3 months at Managers in Bakery, Meat, Produce and Grocery. a time, valid licence with Apply today at air brake endorsement. www.sobeyscareers.ca Compensation based on prior driving experience.

SOBEYS GROCERY Apply at STORE NOW HIRING www.sperryrail.com MEAT WRAPPERS. under careers, Full-time & part-time hours keyword Driver. available. Please fax Do not fill in city or state resume to: 780-875-2103.

Mail or drop off at: 4227 - 45 Ave., Business Lloydminster, AB, T9V 2E9

Opportunities

870

MATCO TOOLS is looking for franchisees in your area. Professional products with a complete business system available to support you in becoming your own boss. Home based business; training & support programs.

More information call 778-387-4666; www.gomatco.com

Misc.

Help

880

$100 - $400 CASH DAILY for landscaping work!

Competitive, energetic, honesty a must; PropertyStarsJobs.com.

HIRING ON SITE MANAGER in Bruderheim for all inclusive apartments.

Call DMG Asset Management and Realty Ltd. 780-992-2005.

REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY - Labourer for water well drilling firm, located S.E. of St. Paul, Alberta. Variable shifts. Must have Class 3 drivers licence, drivers abstract required.

Fax resume to 780-645-2880 or 780-645-1114

Employment Training

900

MASSAGE CAREER. Train full-time or part-time at our highly regarded, progressive school.

Small classes, individual attention, confident graduates!

1-877-646-1018; www.albertainstitute ofmassage.com MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION RATED #2 FOR WORK-AT-HOME. Train with the top-rated accredited school in Canada. Financing and student loans available.

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Auctions

1530

COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION! 6th Annual Calgary Collector Car Auction, May 10 - 11, Grey Eagle Casino.

Over 100 pieces of memorabilia selling No Reserve. All makes & models welcome.

Consign today 1-888-296-0528 ext. 102; EGautions.com

Buying, Selling or Renting?

Classifieds HAS IT.

Open House Directory ........................ 4200-4310 Financial ...............................................4400-4430 Transportation ..................................... 5000-5240 Legal/Public Notices ..........................6000-9000 * No cancellations, refunds or exchanges. Please read your ad the first day it appears.

We will accept responsibility for 1 insertion only.

Auctions

1530

BIG STRAPPER AUCTIONS Phone:403-304-4791 NEW Location Moose Hall 2 mi. South of Ponoka on Hwy 2A *** Weekly Sales Wednesdays @ 6pm *** Antique Sales 1st Sun. of ea. month @ 1 pm

EquipmentHeavy

1630

FOR SALE: Full line of logging equipment ready for work. Timberjack feller buncher, Timberjack buncher, John Deere excavator, John Deere delimbers, Timberjack skidders, Timberjack skidder, 530b wheel skidders, Caterpillar Cat 16 ft. blade and attachments. Kamatsu PC 300 log loader, 4 log trailers with Jeeps. Call Bill or Glen 780-482-5273

Check web for full listings & addresses bigstrapperauctions.net

MEIER - 2 DAY CLASSIC CAR & TRUCK AUCTION. Saturday & Sunday, May 4 & 5, 11 a.m.

Both days. 6016 - 72A Ave., Edmonton.

150 Classics.

Consign today, call 780-440-1860 NEED TO ADVERTISE? Province wide classifieds.

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.

Building Supplies

1550

BUILDING FOR SALE. Two unclaimed steel buildings. Must be sold.

One is 40x80. Great savings!

Hurry, these won’t last.

Go direct.

Rocket Steel Canada.

1-877-218-2661.

METAL ROOFING & SIDING. Best prices!

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

40 Year Warranty.

ALTA-WIDE Builders Supplies 1-888-263-8254 STEEL BUILDING - Blowout Clearance Sale!

20x22 $4,188.

25x26 $4,799.

30x34 $6, 860.

32x44 $8,795.

40x50 $12,760.

47x74 $17,888.

One end wall included.

Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422; www.pioneersteel.ca STEEL BUILDINGS/ METAL BUILDINGS 60% off!

20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100, sell for balance owed!

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

www.reddeerexpress.com

Garden Supplies

1680

COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE: $1.49/each for a box of 270 ($402.30).

Also full range of trees, shrubs, cherries & berries.

Free shipping.

Replacement guarantee.

1-866-873-3846 or treetime.ca

Start your career!

See Help Wanted SPRUCE TREE SALE! Starting at $69. - 6 ft.

Larger sizes available, 50 tree minimum order.

Perfect for front yard, wind or privacy hedge. Call 1-778-436-8776 or email: mk1786@telus.net

STILL SINGLE? So are these ladies

Gentlemen, we work very hard attracting the most delightful ladies who are genuine, honest, real, loving, affectionate, caring and most importantly - single. Available for you to meet now: Paula: 46, dental tech, loves her little dog, Tieko. 5’7, 128lbs., non-smoker, social drinker, enjoys shopping, the beach, reading and cooking.

Gail: 44, 5’5, 140lbs., divorced, one daughter. MD country values, shy, can be reserved at first, enjoys dining, entertaining and swimming.

Donna: 54, 5’9, 129lbs., stunning brunette. What a knockout! This lady takes great care of herself: a former model, she has a teacher’s degree, is competitive, enjoys skiing, snorkeling, diving and looks great in a bikini!

Wow! - she looks like Pamela Anderson. Sam: 40, divorced with three children, she is a researcher; she is cute, outgoing and loves animals. Sam has a pretty smile – at 5’4 and 120lbs., she is petite and loves sports.

Trista: 41, 5’6, 140lbs., sexy, divorced with no children. That little black cocktail dress is for this lady - classy, smart, savvy, sweet, funny, super busy, abs to die for.

Many photos available to prove this lady is a real keeper!

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Customized programs, thorough screening process, guaranteed service.

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Let a professional consultant bring love back into your life

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

or business here, call

403.346.3356 Financial

1170

Misc.

Services

1290

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Legal Services

1260

Personal Services

1680

WHITE SPRUCE TREES for sale. 4 - 6 foot $35 each. 6 - 8 foot $45 each.

Delivered and planted.

Delivery extra.

403-305-8201.

Misc. for Sale

1760

SAWMILLS from only $3997. Make money & save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD; www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT. 1-800-566-6899 ext. 400OT

Farm Equipment

2010

AFFORDABLE HAY SHEDS protect your hay from the weather with a strong hay shed. Best service & prices with Alberta-based Integrity Post Structures.

Start building sooner than you think? Free quote now at 1-866-974-7678; www.

IntegrityPostStructures.com BOOK YOUR FARM building now protect your equipment with an affordable building.

New concrete post only available from Integrity Post Structures.

Get started now with a free quote to build now! www.IntegrityPost Structures.com 1-866-974-7678

Livestock

2100

FOR SALE PB RED & BLACK ANGUS BULLS, yearlings and 2 yr olds.

VicWin Angus Phone (403)784-3517 or (403) 318-7363 SIMMERON SIMMENTALS, Fullblood Full Fleckvieh Bulls, yearlings and 2 year olds, polled and horned, A.I. blood lines, very quiet, muscled. 780-913-7963

Grain, Feed Hay

2190

HEATED CANOLA buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola.

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

Buying damaged or offgrade grain. “On Farm Pickup�

Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252

Cottage/ Seasonal

3070

VACATION at Lake Okanagan Resort, Kelowna August 4-11.

Fully contained unit, sleeps 4, lake level, $1200. 250-833-4042 Won’t last long!

Farms/ Land

• Enhanced Ground Cover • Wood Chips • Shredded Bark Mulch • Cedar Mulch Trailer load quantities starting at $20.00/ yard Also available for pick up at our location at Hwy 27 and Hwy 22

Li’l Shaver Inc.

403-556-7410 sales@lilshaver.com

4070

LAND PARCEL Sale by Tender SW 17-28-29W1 RM of Shell River, MB. 80 acres hay/pasture/bush for farm/recreation acreage.

Highest or any Tender not necessarily accepted.

Closes 05/17/2013.

204-937-7054 (Roy)

Looking for a new pet?

Check out Classifieds to find the purrfect pet.

4090

Manufactured Homes

ARDON HOMES. Come see our new 29’ X 56’ show home that will truly impress. Or view our many other homes that are priced to move! Visit us North of Sherwood Park on Hwy 16. 780-801-1166; www.ardonhomes.com.

CROSS COUNTRY HOMES. Check out our show homes that are ready for spring possession.

Or Custom build in only 6 weeks to match your own inspiration! Visit us in Acheson. 780-470-8000; www. crosscountryhomes.com

4090

Manufactured Homes

UNITED HOMES CANADA offers widest range of quality home styles from Triple M Housing!

RTM, modular starting at $108,000.

1-800-461-7632; www. unitedhomescanada.com 148 East Lake Blvd., Airdrie

WHOLESALE PRICING! Two only - deluxe SRI 2011, 20’ X 76’, 3 bedroom/2 bath, Rancher Ensuite - tub & separate shower.

Stainless steel appliances, cathedral, white trim, etc. - Gorgeous!

Was $128,900.

Now $116,900.

Free delivery (100 miles), skirting. 1-877-341-4422; www.dynamicmodular.ca

4130

Cottages/Resort Property

ELINOR LAKE RESORT. 2.5 hours NE Edmonton.

Spring Sale, fully serviced lake lots reduced by 15% May 17-31, 2013. Suitable for cabin/house, RV or investment.

1-877-623-3990; elinorlakeresort.com

Out Of Town Property

4170

NOVA SCOTIA’S Eastern Shore waterfront lots for sale.

Excellent climate near the Atlantic Ocean.

Three bedroom house for sale or rent; www.sawmilllanding.com; waterfront@bellaliant.net.

1-902-522-2343.

1-902-328-4338

Mortgages Bought/Sold

4190

BANK SAID NO? Bank on us! Equity Mortgages for purchases, debt consolidation, foreclosures, renovations.

Bruised credit, self-employed, unemployed ok.

Dave Fitzpatrick: www.albertalending.ca.

587-437-8437, Belmor Mortgage

Money To Loan

4430

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

RURAL WATER TREATMENT (Province Wide)

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Beautify your yard and protect new trees and plants.

1315

CRIMINAL RECORD? Think: Canadian pardon.

DATING SERVICE. U.S. travel waiver.

Long-term/short-term (24 hour record check). relationships. Free to try!

Divorce? Simple. Fast.

1-877-297-9883.

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Live intimate conversation, Alberta collection to Call #7878 or $25,000. Calgary 1-888-534-6984.

403-228-1300 Live adult 1on1 Call or 1-800-347-2540; www. accesslegalresearch.com 1-866-311-9640 or #5015.

Meet local single ladies.

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Area shoppers know the ClassiďŹ eds are the purr-fect place to ďŹ nd a bargain. In the ClassiďŹ eds, you can track down deals on everything from collectibles to cuddly kittens. It’s easy to place an ad or ďŹ nd the items you want and it’s used by hundreds of area shoppers every day. The ClassiďŹ eds Are the Cat’s Meow.

To place an ad, call the Red Deer Express at

403-346-3356 Auto Wreckers

5190

SCRAP FARM MACHINERY & VEHICLES. Yard clean-up of metals.

We pay cash for large amounts.

Call 780-918-9000

Business Manager Job Opening

Weidner Motors Ltd is currently accepting applications for a full time opening in our Business OfÂżce.

The successful candidate for the Business Manager position will be/have: •Performance driven and self motivated •Outgoing and enthusiastic •Excellent customer service skills and enjoys working with the public •Comfortable dealing with banks and securing loan ¿nancing We offer an excellent family run work environment, competitive salary with great earnings potential and a competitive bene¿ts package. Professional training will be available.

Previous experience or a banking background would be an asset however is not required.

Please submit your resume attention: Blayne Weidner fax 403-782-7040 or email to: blayne@weidnerchevrolet.ca.

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

We have the position for you!

Heritage Chrysler Jeep now requires an experienced

SALES CONSULTANT A leader in the automotive industry, Heritage Chrysler Jeep sets the pace for all others to follow when it comes to inventory, customer service, community service and commitment to people. We have premium new and preowned vehicles to help suit any of our customer’s needs!

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

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

Check us out at www.heritagechrysler.com Fax or email resume to:

Money To Loan

4430

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

1-877-486-2161

Heritage Chrysler Jeep

General Sales Manager Attention: RYAN BOWES rbowes@heritagechrysler.com Fax: 403.782.3360 We thank all those that apply. Only those selected will be contacted for an interview.

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HOMES & LIVING

MOVE IN SOONER READY HOMES

CLEAN – This brightly lit kitchen in a Landmark Homes show home in Timberlands allows for a modern design with ease of accessibility for families to easily cook and eat together.

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The versatility and practicality of wool and cork I was sitting in a meeting today learning about the wonders of cork flooring.

Cork has been around for a very long time and has recently risen in popularity due to people wanting renewable and sustainable products in their home.

Watching a video on the process of harvesting cork got me thinking of a trip to sunny Portugal but also it popped a cool concept in my head – a completely renewable interior for your home!

Wouldn’t it be amazing to say your home is finished with renewable resources?

That nothing had to give its life or be destroyed to decorate your home? This may sound like an extreme Buddhist concept for design but it seemed to make sense

Kim

LEWIS to me. The main products that come to mind are cork and wool.

Both of these products are borrowed from their host as opposed to being manufactured or harvested. Cork trees are stripped of their bark once every 9-10 years and can reproduce their bark for 200 years. Sheep typically live 10-12 years and will give up their coat annually when sheared. Just by choosing these two materials for your home you have made a huge impact on our environment.

The good news is that cork

and wool make much more than flooring. Design elements such as furniture, lighting, bedding are also available in these renewable products.

Natural fibers are warm and absorb sound better than manmade materials. Cork and wool have natural antimicrobial properties and cotton breathes and wicks away moisture and odors much better than synthetic fibers.

Cork and wool are also naturally fire retardant and have no added formaldehyde, making them a natural choice for the safety of your family.

So I’ve got you thinking, let’s take this one step further (how far are you willing to go with this?) What about the idea of reclaimed or materials such as

wood, ceramic and glass?

Are you willing to put that extra effort in to sourcing out materials that may not be so easy to find and will you pay more for those products? Often people will simply default to what is easy and available because of time constraints but if you are truly looking for something unique and eco chic it may take a little research to source these unusual items.

Since cork and wool are produced in far reaching countries such as Portugal and New Zealand they will not be as easily sourced as something that is mass produced in China.

They will also be more expensive so buyer beware! If you search videos on how cork is harvested it is no wonder why the

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price is higher than a mass produced laminate or vinyl flooring.

Cork is always harvested by hand as well as wool which is gathered by the dedicated farmers of New Zealand.

Whenever you have hand-crafted artisan products you can expect to pay a higher price but the investment is worth it for the one of a kind results!

Whether you are planning a perfectly green home or just want to add some natural, sustainable beauty to your home the options in cork, wool and cotton can be a wonderful choice.

They will contribute to an experience of well-being in your life.

Excellent Selection of Trees, Shrubs, Bedding Plants & Perennials!

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

Hours: OPEN YEAR ROUND Monday - Friday – 9:00am-9:00pm Saturday -9:00am-6:00pm Sunday - 10:00am-6:00pm

Sale S l ends d M May 8 8, 2013 *All items while quantities last.

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Good news for spring house hunters We are six weeks into spring, however yesterday’s scare of snow kind of brought fears of January.

Jean-Guy

TURCOTTE Fortunately, we’ve been spared from snow this week. Typically in the spring market lenders make way for increased mortgage rate pricing but so far we’ve been safe from that too. But there are some increases out there, and it truly depends on which side of the equation you are on, buying or selling.

Since the end of last August we’ve seen rate specials creep down below the 2.99% level, and they’ve held strong, with couple of bumps along the way. The strange thing is, this is the time of year when rates are supposed to rise, but lenders have actually gone flat and mostly quiet.

At the last few meetings with Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney they’ve hinted that rates will still be flat until December 2014.

But alas hints are just insinu-

ations of the guessing game that he unfortunately gets to plod along playing and I’m doubtful that we’ll see any changes prior to his leave to the Bank of England.

He’s done a good job for us though, as he’s had to play possum with a roulette wheel - on one hand he has the Canadian economy on a rickety upward climb with jobs being created in some parts of the country and inflation creeping into it, and on the other hand he has to battle the markets and their super deflated bond yields - providing the consumer with super low interest rates for all of your shopping needs, whether it be a new home, car or furniture.

That being said, we in Alberta and Saskatchewan are running at a different pace than the rest of the country. Our existing home prices are increasing and new home builders like Larkaun Homes are feeling the pressure as their tradesman and suppliers are increasing their costs as the ball is in their proverbial court.

Speaking about a mutual client of ours, “If we didn’t get their home plans in on time for quoting last month, I bet that this month that exact same house would cost another 2% today,” strained

Cory Kaun, co-owner of Larkaun Homes.

The most recent report detailed how home prices in pockets of the country grew 3-6% year over year in a time when they were expecting flatter growth than what’s become of it. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve been preaching about tak-

ing advantage of these low rates for four years now as houses are on sale because of low mortgage interest rates but also preparing my clients for the inevitable rate increases that will come…some day!

So my show home and open house hopping friends - if you

are out there armed with a preapproval, good news has bequeathed you once again with a shiny new five-year fixed interest rate of 2.89%! Happy hunting!

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

Stain your exterior woodwork with confidence The look you want for doors, windows, shutters, moldings, fences, and decks can be achieved by applying the right colour and type of stain in an attractive combination. Here are the answers to the most frequently asked questions on this home improvement topic from www.olympic. com.

Q: I want the natural wood grain to come through on my front door, but not on the shutters, so how do I vary the stains to achieve that look?

A: You can get at least four different looks depending upon the stain you choose. A clear stain will allow the wood to weather gray naturally. A toner stain delivers a slight hint of colour as it maintains the natural beauty of wood. A semitransparent stain applies subtle colour that still allows the wood grain and texture to show. A solid stain is a rich opaque covering that also allows the texture of the wood to show.

Q: How do I know when it’s time to re-stain?

A: Over several seasons, weather and UV exposure causes stain to break down and then

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it allows moisture to enter the wood. Test the questionable finish by placing a small amount of water on it for a few seconds. If, after a couple minutes, the water soaks in, the wood should be re-stained. If the water droplets remain on the surface, the stain is still effective. It’s important to determine the integrity of the stain on the wood before recoating.

Q: What steps are necessary to ensure that the stain on my deck has a long life?

A: Start by stripping off any existing stain and then sand the surface to remove loose wood fibers and any contamination. This will ensure that the new coating is evenly absorbed. Make sure to follow the product directions when applying the new stain.

Q: What is the one best tip to make sure my project turns out the way I want it?

A: Do a patch test. This will allow you to see how the finish will look and give you the opportunity to make any necessary adjustments as to cleaning, colour, or application method. www.newscanada.com

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