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Local boy raises thousands for Red Deer Hospice Six-year-old Carson McRobbie’s team named this year’s Hike Family

BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express

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local young boy was featured during a charity event this past weekend because he was the top fundraiser in the City for the event.

Six-year-old Carson McRobbie raised $3,910 for this year’s Hike for Hospice. The event was held on Sunday.

The fundraiser is a national event with thousands of participants across Canada. This annual event helps recognize the valuable work done by hospice palliative care volunteers and health care providers across the country, and is helping to build awareness of the need for better access to quality end-of-life care for Canada’s aging population.

The local Hike had a new location this year and took place within the Kerry Wood Nature Centre sanctuary.

“Carson decided to form a team this year for the event. We have walked in it in past years but we haven’t actually formed a team – we’ve just showed up to support it,” said Amy McRobbie, Carson’s mom. “This year, Carson’s initial goal was to raise $200 and that’s what we were going for figuring we would get - $5 here and $10 there. Within hours he reached the goal so we bumped it up to $1,000 and it’s taken off since then.”

Carson’s team was also chosen to be this year’s 2013 Hike Family at the local event. Carson has raised money through friends and family as well as through classmates and others at Annie L. Gaetz Elementary School. Seventy-two people have helped Carson exceed his fundraising goal.

“It makes me feel good that they are helping me,” he said.

Carson has a special connection to the Red Deer Hospice.

Right before he was born, his grandmother, Amy’s mother, Linda Blackwood, was a resident at the Hospice before she passed.

Blackwood, who had breast cancer, was the very first resident at the Red Deer Hospice when they first opened in 2005.

She was at the Hospice for about six months before she

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“It was amazing that she was able to be there. She could not have asked for a better final six months. The staff was so wonderful and it comforted the family just knowing she was there,” said Amy. After Linda passed, Carson was born a month later.

Amy has volunteered at the Red Deer Hospice in the past and Carson would ask if there was anything he could do there to help.

“Before we got our reminder card in the mail about the walk, Carson asked if there was anything he could do at the Hospice to volunteer. He asked if could read to somebody now that he is learning to read a little bit. And

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“Not only do they raise necessary funds for Red Deer Hospice’s programs and services in our community, they also help to raise awareness of the need for hospice palliative care and they build recognition of the fact that Central Alberta has a wonderful Hospice facility.”

According to Statistics Canada, more than 259,000 Canadians die each year and that number is projected to increase to more than 330,000 by 2020.

Almost 90% of those who die each year in Canada could benefit from hospice palliative care, but only two or three out of 10 are

lucky enough to receive hospice palliative end-of-life care, officials say. Even fewer receive support to help them and their families cope with grief and bereavement.

Red Deer Hospice is working to ensure that more Canadians, especially in Central Alberta, realize that the community has a quality end-of-life care facility, and that staff are there to care for and support families.

“We didn’t really know a lot about the Hospice until my mom went there and I don’t think a lot of people know what they are all about. It’s such a warm, loving place. You walk in and it feels just like you are at home. It’s an amazing place and it’s amazing what they do there,” said Amy. efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

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Carson plans on volunteering at the Hospice. “I thought about it for a while and thought what I could do,” said Carson. “It makes me feel really good inside.”

Amy said she is very proud of her son for taking the initiative to help those in need.

“It’s amazing. I’m very, very, very proud and I’m overwhelmed with all of the support we got.”

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Continued delays in the Arens case

BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express The case of a man charged with impaired driving as well as breaching his conditions continues to be delayed.

Rodney Arens, 35, of Red Deer, is charged with impaired driving causing death, impaired driving causing bodily harm, dangerous driving causing death, dangerous driving causing bodily harm, three charges of refusing to provide a breathalyzer

sample and breach of recognizance.

He has pleaded not guilty to all of the charges.

Theses charges stem from a crash on Canada Day in 2010.

A 13-year-old boy was killed in that crash.

An eight-week trial for those charges was scheduled to be held earlier this year, but was cancelled because Arens no longer had a lawyer.

More recently, Arens was charged with

failing to comply and a number of Traffic Safety Act charges including failing to hold a valid driver’s license.

He was to appear on those charges April 3rd.

An arrest warrant was issued after he failed to appear in court.

He was arrested April 4th after turning himself into police.

Arens was granted bail last month but remains in custody after failing to come up with the funds.

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Red Deer City council set the new property tax rates for 2013 at Monday’s meeting.

Single-family homeowners will face a 2.24% tax increase, while owners of multi-family properties will see a 2.11% increase over last year.

Non-residential property owners will also see their taxes increase 6.59%.

These rates include combined tax increases required to fund the municipal tax requirement as well as the requisitioned amounts from Alberta Education and the Piper Creek Foundation.

The bylaw passed by a vote of six to two with Councillors Paul Harris and Chris Stephan voting against the motion.

“The City is required under legislation to collect education taxes, at the tax rates set by the province, to fund education and that is resulting in different total tax increases for each class this year,” said Joanne Parkin, revenue and assessment services manager.

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For the 2013 tax year, the City will collect more than $39 million in property taxes on behalf of the province for education funding.

That marks an overall increase of $1.5 million over last year.

‘OUR MUNICIPAL TAXES ARE USED FOR SERVICES RANGING FROM MAINTAINING OUR ROADS AND PARKS TO PROVIDING POLICE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES. IT’S ABOUT COLLECTING ENOUGH TO PROVIDE SERVICES FOR RED DEER RESIDENTS.’ JOANNE PARKIN The increase in taxes means a residential home assessed at $300,000 for 2013 that has experienced the average change in assessed value will pay $4.74 per month more in total property tax.

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He was told by the court that a date would be set regardless if had counsel or not.

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

Taxes are due on June 28.

Payments made after this date will be late and subject to penalty. Property tax payments can be made at City Hall, online, with your financial institution, by mail, or through the Tax Installment Plan.

“We don’t currently have a policy that guides the distribution which we need, but in the absence of that I think this provides the balance between the three property tax classes,” said Councillor Tara Veer.

Property tax notices will be mailed on May 22.

More information about the City of Red Deer’s property assessment and taxation is available online at www.reddeer.ca/tax.

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OPINION On Mother’s Day Spring is in the air. The grass is turning green, the flowers are poking through the ground, the birds are singing and the sun is making more of an appearance these days.

But when you think of May, what is one of the first things that comes to mind?

Perhaps Mother’s Day? Mother’s Day is this Sunday, and as it does every year, it gives us the chance to be grateful for a job that is one of the toughest, never paid, and sometimes thankless ones around. Whether you have a close relationship with your mother or not, Mother’s Day is a chance to recognize the sacrifices she has made for you and for her family.

Oftentimes a mother thinks about all others before herself.

Mothers tend to be selfless, supportive, forgiving and love unconditionally. Even if such things as distance, lack of time or life in general has taken you in a different direction, mothers always hold a special place in our hearts – how could they not?

From the time we are born, our mothers put their lives on hold to help ensure our success. Not only in the beginning with sleepless nights, but ultimately also by playing chauffeur to extra curricular activities, to also very importantly help-

ing to teach us right from wrong.

The job is one that is never-ending.

According to Wikipedia, the modern holiday of Mother’s Day was first celebrated in 1908, when Anna Jarvis held a memorial for her mother in America.

She then began a campaign to make Mother’s Day a recognized holiday in the United States. Although she was successful in 1914, she was already disappointed with its commercialization by the 1920s.

“Jarvis’ holiday was adopted by other countries and it is now celebrated all over the world. In this tradition, each person offers a gift, card, or remembrance toward their mothers, grandmothers, and/ or maternal figure on Mother’s Day.” This Mother’s Day, showering your mother with gifts isn’t the only way to show your appreciation. Spending time with your mother is a gift in itself and something money can’t buy.

However, restaurants will be packed and card and flower shops will be running on empty as we try to show our gratitude.

So this Mother’s Day, take the opportunity to show your mom she is appreciated.

Because nothing will ever replace a mother’s love.

Save Alberta from the high-tax proponents In a recent debate within the pages of the National Post many Albertans might have missed; two economists, Rhys Kesselman from Simon Fraser University and Jack Mintz from the University of Calgary, sparred over the most desirable tax mix for Alberta. Kesselman wanted Alberta’s single income tax rate replaced with cascading tax brackets, and structured to ensure higher overall taxes.

Mintz advocated a sales tax, but with the caveat that it be revenue neutral, i.e., some other tax should be lowered in exchange.

The tax tussle reminded me of a quip by Jean Baptiste Colbert, the minister of finance under Louis XIV: “The art of taxation consists in plucking the goose as to obtain the largest amount of feathers with the least possible amount of hissing.”

An Alberta sales tax is indeed preferable to other taxes. Properly designed, consumption taxes are more efficient and less damaging to the economy.

Problem is, all this tax talk is cemented in the notion Alberta

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MILKE is short revenue, or at the least, must find a more ‘stable’ tax source.

But the fact is, Alberta’s redink budgets have much more to do with real per capita program spending being near historic highs, which probably explains why so many Albertans hiss at the notion of a sales tax.

To understand why the spending side of the government ledger deserves more attention, let’s look at some statistics about Alberta’s program spending, ones that take into account Alberta’s population growth and inflation rate.

Back in 2005/06, at the height of Alberta’s last energy boom (when resource revenues hit their peak), program spending in Alberta came to $9,465 per person. This increased to $10,377 per person

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by 2011/12. (I have deliberately excluded the year just ended, 2012/13. Alberta’s last provincial budget completely changed how it accounts for spending and revenues making historical comparisons difficult.)

But neither of those years set the record. In 1985/86, per person program spending peaked at $11,905 but then declined to $6,733 by 1996/97. In other words, by 2005 Alberta’s government was already spending closer to the alltime high than to the all-time low.

If the Alberta government had based its program spending solely on inflation and population growth, it would have spent a cumulative total of $18.2 billion less between 2005 and 2012.

Albertans would have seen balanced budgets in every single year, including during the recession.

Granted, Alberta’s own-source revenues are volatile and down from their highs in the past decade. But the point is that, had spending been better managed, Alberta’s budgets would have been in surplus. Who, except the

financially reckless, spends up to the limit of their income every year?

My point is simple: the precise amount of revenues flowing into Alberta’s coffers every year is less important than if the province spends more prudently.

There is precedent for such prudence. At the end of the 1990s, Alberta suffered a 37% drop in resource revenues in just one year (between the 1997 and 1998 fiscal years). But the province stayed in the black because it better managed its growth in spending.

But since at least 2005, the province has budgeted and spent as if exceptional years were the norm, leading to unwise decisions. Some examples: The province signed a contract with teachers between 2007 and 2012 that awarded raises double the inflation rate, indicative of its general approach to the public sector.

The province also took over billions in unfunded liabilities for the Teachers’ Pension Plan.

In addition, public sector compensation in Alberta is on aver-

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age 10% higher than in the private sector.

Add to this spending on corporate welfare (the province spent $1.3-billion in carbon capture over several years) and a clear picture of fiscal profligacy develops.

Over the years, polls repeatedly show Albertans opposed to a sales tax, I suspect because, while many Albertans may not understand the economic intricacies of various taxes, they quite clearly and intuitively get it: Alberta has a serious spending problem and the politicians have barely begun to address it.

And that is why, whenever talk turns to tax reform, even on justifiable grounds of efficiency and proposed as revenue neutral, Albertans react much like Colbert’s plucked goose.

They suspect that unless one tax ends in exchange for a sales tax, they will simply see more of their feathers plucked by a highspending provincial government.

Mark Milke is a senior fellow with the Fraser Institute. His column is distributed through Troy Media.

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CitySpeak This week, Express reporter Erin Fawcett has asked Councillor Cindy Jefferies questions regarding the City’s use of debt financing.

What are your thoughts about the City of Red Deer’s use of debt financing?

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“First of all, let me share some quick facts about the City’s debt with you: • Our per capita debt is $2,241.

• The City does not use debt for operating expenses. We only use debt for capital expenditures.

•The City’s 2012 debt balance is $206 million, which is 46% of the City’s allowable debt limit. The 2013 long-term debt balance projection is $241 million, which is 51% of the City’s allowable debt limit.

• In 2012 we reduced our debt by $24.9 million over 2011.

• Fifty-one per cent of our debt is related to our utilities and funded through utility rates.

• The City acquired almost $123 million in assets in 2012 ranging from water, wastewater and electrical infrastructure to roads, buildings and mobile equipment.

• Interest rates are fixed for the entire term of the loan - up to 30 years.

• Interest rates are currently very low - 3.3% for a 30 year term.

• The Municipal Government Act (MGA) prescribes limits for total debt (1.5 times the total revenue less capital revenue and debt servicing 25% times (total revenue less capital revenue for municipalities. These limits are conservative compared to personal financing for example, a person with a $100,000 annual income, no other debt, a property tax bill of $2,000, and heating bills of $1,800 would qualify for a $460,000 mortgage. This equates to a ratio of 4.6 times annual income compared to the 1.5 times annual income the City is restricted to.

• The City of Red Deer has established a reserve to ensure debt payments are made on tax supported debt and debt on the utilities is factored into the utility rate model,” said Jefferies.

Is it common for municipalities to use debt financing?

“Yes, many municipalities are using debt to build much needed infrastructure. In fact, several cities in Alberta have had their debt limits raised to allow them to get capital projects underway,” said Jefferies. “Red Deer has not applied to increase our debt limit and for years we have made it a practice to keep our debt well below the provincial limits.”

She added while there may be projects a municipality can choose to build when they have the money to do so, many projects are driven by growth and changing standards and regulation.

“For example the recent upgrades at our water and waste water treatment plants were needed to meet growing demand and to meet new guidelines and standards set by the federal government,” said Jefferies.

Do you think using debt is a good move for our City?

“Many of the amenities we enjoy in our City today were built using debt financing. Debt, when used responsibly, can help us build the infrastructure we need in our growing City,” said Jefferies.

“Municipalities across this country are challenged to meet their infrastructure needs with the current funding models. In Alberta, we are also trying to keep up with continual growth and relatively high expectations. Using debt to pay for infrastructure allows the cost to be shared among the generations who will benefit from this asset.”

She added with today’s interest rates, she believes the use of some debt is an acceptable practice.

“Without the use of debt most of us would not own a home. Most businesses use debt to make significant investments as it allows them to cover the cost over time,” said Jefferies. “The Conference Board of Canada has recommended that cities should be more willing to take on debt, particularly to finance infrastructure.”

She added in the report ‘Implement Sustainable Funding for Canada’s Cities’, the board states that “Borrowing makes sense for capital expenditures because it ensures that future beneficiaries are also paying the cost of infrastructure.” In his book Municipal Revenue and Expenditure Issues in Canada, Harry M. Kitchen suggests borrowing for large capital projects makes sense for municipalities. According to Kitchen, “Borrowing allows a municipality to smooth the payment from taxpayers over time,” and to “Synchronize the costs and benefits of infrastructure over time...those who benefit from the facility also pay the facility’s costs through property taxes and user fees.”

“In hind sight, while tax payers enjoyed zero per cent tax increases for a number of years in the 90’s and benefitted from several years of utility surpluses reducing our property taxes, the municipality would be in a much better position if infrastructure and maintenance projects would have been addressed as needed and/or money set aside to help offset future capital needs,” said Jefferies.

Canadian government and oil sands industry officials are rushing to Washington to bolster their environmental credentials amid hints the Obama administration would approve construction of TransCanada Corp’s controversial Keystone XL Pipeline if Canada improved its record on climate change.

The link between approval and climate change comes as no surprise. But Ottawa, Edmonton and the industry ignored his warning. Instead, they tried to overpower environmental opponents with a competing narrative centred on energy security, jobs and dubious ethical oil claims.

President Barack Obama denied the initial application for Keystone, which crossed Nebraska’s ecologically fragile Sand Hills and Ogallala Aquifer, but endorsed construction of the southern leg of the pipeline beginning in the Midwest oil hub of Cushing, Oklahoma.

Increasingly, debate about TransCanada’s revised proposal for the northern leg that skirts the Sand Hills and most of the aquifer is turning on the environmental consequences of oil sands exploitation itself. The Canadians are scrambling to catch up. Keystone supporters are encouraged by a new environmental assessment which argues that it is “very unlikely” that pipeline spills will harm Nebraska’s water resources. The report estimates that, on average, oil sands operations create 17% more greenhouse gas emissions on a well-to-wheels basis than crude oil produced in the United States.

But it contends approval or rejection of the pipeline would have little effect on the rate of oil sands development, and thus carbon emissions, given the availability of other pipeline and rail alternatives. Even so, oil sands producers face major transportation hurdles that have resulted in a sharp drop in the price of Canadian oil in the captive U.S. market, wreaked havoc upon the Alberta government’s budget, and led firms to pare back plans to expand their oil sands projects.

Proposals for other pipelines, to eastern Canada and British Columbia, which are also con-

tested, offer no prospect of quick relief, even if they are approved.

Pipelines are more efficient and pose fewer environmental risks than rail transportation, but they are not without problems.

Federal officials argue that Canada is moving in tandem with the United States to meet their common Copenhagen Accord target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 17% from 2005 levels by 2020. While the United States appears to be on course to meeting the goal, Canada lags behind. The Harper government has joined the Obama administration in improving fuel standards for the transportation sector and is ahead of it on plans to reduce emissions from coal-fired electricity plants, although U.S. reliance on electricity generated by coal is declining.

Oil sands development is an energy intensive process that generates up to three times more carbon pollution than conventional oil operations. The industry has reduced its emissions intensity by 26% since 1990, but its overall emissions have tripled as a result of the growth in production. Current output, which stands at 1.7 million barrels per day, could double by 2020 and reach 5.2 million by 2030, with a corresponding rise in emissions.

Currently, there are no federal regulations covering greenhouse gas emissions for the oil and gas sector. Ottawa is under attack for withdrawing from the Kyoto Protocol and scaling back environmental programs. The Alberta government maintains an intensity-based regulatory approach that aims to lower emissions by 50 megatonnes per year by 2020.

The main instruments are a $15 dollar per tonne carbon tax on large emitters and a $2 billion fund for carbon capture and storage projects. Ottawa says longawaited oil and gas regulations are nearing completion. Edmonton, too, has expressed willingness to pursue new environmental initiatives, including a higher levy on carbon emissions. There is a lot riding on their decisions.

Donald Barry is a professor emeritus of political science at the University of Calgary. His column is distributed through Troy Media.

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Wednesday, May 8, 2013

David Helm enters council race

BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express The race for a seat on City council continues to heat up as another candidate has announced his candidacy.

David Helm, 58, who owns a vintage motorcycle repair and restoration company and has lived in Red Deer for 20 years, has announced he will vie for a spot on council.

He will run as part of Red Deer First.

“I have always been interested in politics. There has been enough sitting on the sidelines complaining about things that it’s time maybe I do something about it rather than watch what’s going on,” he said, of his decision to run for City council.

As a resident on the north side of the City, Helm said he will help represent those neighbourhoods if he is elected.

“I take somewhat of an interest in the north side since I live there.”

As for issues Helm will tackle during his time on the campaigntrail, they include the enforcement of bylaws.

“We have a number of bylaws in the City that I don’t think are

road maintenance are also hot topics for his campaign.

“Those in government now and their supporters would say that we should leave that issue alone (bike lanes). I don’t think we should leave it alone, the public is very upset about the bike lanes.

Something needs to be done about it,” he said.

“Potholes are also a big issue.

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DAVID HELM being enforced. It seems to be more important to issue photo radar tickets rather then pick up dog feces in the dog park, clean up litter on the streets and clean up graffiti as well,” he said.

“I love this City but I am saddened by the increase in litter, vandalism and thefts occurring since moving here.

“I attribute this to law enforcement and government collecting monies to support perceived entitlements rather than providing a clean safe environment to raise our families.”

Helm added bike lanes and

phrase for the City (the City’s Identity Project). We need asphalt put into the potholes.”

He added he also believes the City is overspending and said he will bring a number of attributes to help steer the council in the right direction.

“I have been involved in farming my entire life and for the last few years I have added a vintage motorcycle repair and restoration

business to my ongoing farming endeavours. Vintage repairs and restorations require a finesse and attention to detail that most can only imagine.

“This combined with my knowledge of business debt management is what this City needs to provide the fiscal management and attention to detail required on council.” efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

Woman rescued from river A woman was rescued from the Red Deer River late Monday evening after reportedly falling from an embankment.

At 6:24 p.m. Monday night, Red Deer Emergency Services received a 911 emergency call reporting that a female victim had fallen over a steep river embankment adjacent to Warwick Ave., officials said.

Upon first arrival of the RCMP, it was determined that the woman had fallen and required assistance.

Due to the location of the woman, two specialty rescue teams and support staff were needed.

Rope rescue and water rescue teams were deployed to gain access to the woman, extricate her from the location and transport her across the Red Deer River to an awaiting ALS ambulance where she was taken to the hospital.

In total 14 emergency services personnel were on scene along with the RCMP. A bystander in the area provided assistance to the woman until fire medics arrived.

The woman, about 37, was transported to Red Deer Regional Hospital with reportedly minor injuries.

Alcohol is believed to be a contributing factor in this incident.

“All Red Deerians should experience our wonderful river valley, our incredible parks systems and recreational opportunities available to them. When utilizing the natural area of the City please use good judgment and caution in potentially hazardous areas,” said Ted Hickey, the City’s deputy fire chief.

“Remember the consumption of alcohol and encountering possible hazards do not mix well together. Enjoy what is available, but safely.”

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BY EVAN BUHLER Red Deer Express

AWARENESS: Local Grade 9 advance science students from Hunting Hills High School paddle down the Red Deer River as part of the RiverWatch Science Program this past Monday. RiverWatch expects some 10,000 students to participate in the program this year.

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Early this week, about 130 high school students set aoat down the Red Deer River with the RiverWatch Science Program. “RiverWatch’s primary concern is twofold. One is trying to help kids understand the importance our waterways, our aquatic ecosystems and watersheds all around the province. Secondly, in using the kids and their ďŹ ndings to

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inform the public as well the government as to how they’re doing protecting and conserving our waterways,� said Doug Spicer, Hunting Hills High School science teacher.

Grade 9 advanced science students from Hunting Hills High School launched from the McKenzie Trail Recreation Area in four rafts - each equipped as mobile water quality laboratories, along with experienced guides.

The day trip had the students stop at two shoreline study sites, one upstream of the waste water treatment plant and one immediately downstream of the plant.

At both shoreline study sites students conducted water quality tests for both chemistry and biological factors.

With portable testing kits, students were able to collect water quality data that will measure pH, dissolved oxygen, phosphates and nitrogen concentrations in the water.

A biologic factor that the students will look for is the abundant presence of various invertebrate species, which are important indicators of the environmental quality. “We’re going to be comparing those two sets of data fairly carefully, and we’re going to look and determine how well the City of Red Deer treats our waste water,� said Spicer.

The data collected will be logged by RiverWatch

online, and used to answer the question: “How clean is your river?�

The RiverWatch program applies real world applications to what the students have been studying about environmental chemistry. “It’s a reinforcement of their learning, as to how we determine water quality,� said Spicer.

Since 1995 RiverWatch has been collecting and preserving data on all the major rivers in Alberta, collected by students, on their web site.

With the data, they are able to communicate with the Department of the Environment and the Alberta government about ways to improve the way water is treated. “The government does take RiverWatch seriously.�

RiverWatch Executive Director Cal Kullman praised the three-year sponsorship deal with NOVA Chemicals, which will allow RiverWatch to keep the fees affordable and ensure schools are able to take part in the program for years to come. “The fact that our kids are able to go is largely due to sponsors like NOVA and some of the other companies that sponsor the RiverWatch program, so we are pretty appreciative of that,� said Spicer.

Throughout this year in Alberta RiverWatch expects 10,000 students to participate in their program. reporter@reddeerexpress.com

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Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Citizen of the Year recipients honoured

BY JENNA SWAN Red Deer Express For two Red Deer men, hard work and an inextinguishable philanthropic spirit have led to great reward.

Last week, it was announced during the Rotary Clubs of Red Deer and City of Red Deer gala at the Sheraton Hotel that John Johnson received the 2013 Citizen of the Year award and the 2013 Young Citizen of the Year would go to R.J. Willms.

Both Willms and Johnson were in disbelief to hear they had been nominated for the awards but were ďŹ lled with joy to receive the recognition. “I am just so proud to be a citizen in Red Deer because it is an amazing community,â€? said Johnson on winning Citizen of the Year. “It’s passionate and caring and I am just overwhelmed with this.â€?

Johnson’s work with the Red Deer Boys and Girls Club and the Youth & Volunteer Centre led to a slough of nominations. “When I had the opportunity to read the nomination letters some of them were just outstanding.�

Johnson’s strong beliefs in community led him to the conclusion that it takes three types of people to make a community work. Those with time to give “Which seems to be hard to come by these days,� those with a skill set and those with the dollars to help the other two do what they need to do. “It takes all three,� he said. “Some people do one. Some people do all three.�

Nominators said his passion is visible in everything he does, from his contributions to the Youth and Volunteer Centre of Red Deer to his part in developing Camp Alexo, west of Rocky Mountain House.

Meanwhile, while this year’s Young Citizen of the Year award may hold less years of experience, the social impact that his work has on the young people of Red Deer is comparable. “I got the news the morning after I wrote my ďŹ nal exam,â€? said Willms on how his reaction to hearing he would be given the award. “It felt really great to be recognized for my work even thought I don’t do it for the recognition.â€?

Willms, 25, and a third year Bachelor of Education student, received recognition for his work with co-founding a local organization Technology Initiative For Immigrants and Disadvantaged Institute (TIFIDI) in 2012.

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Willms, one of ďŹ ve children in his family, was accompanied to the event by his parents who were ecstatic to learn that their son had received the award. “He is a very special young man,â€? said his mother, Margaretrose Willms. “Did we ever expect him to be recognized like this though? Not really, but it is such an incredible honour and is so very humbling.â€?

Willms advises young people in Red Deer to never give up on their hopes and dreams and if there is something they want to complain about to instead “Channel it into something productive.� jswan@reddeerexpress.com

CITIZEN SALUTE - 2013 Young Citizen of the Year for Red Deer, R.J. Willms shakes the hand of John Johnson, 2013 Citizen of the Year for Red Deer at the announcement of the awards Jenna Swan/Red Deer Express last week at the Sheraton Hotel.

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The annual Alberta Band Association Provincial Festival of Bands will be held in the Red Deer College Arts Centre from May 13 – May 16 and May 21 – 24.

Junior, senior and community Band students from across western Canada will be participating in eight days of performances, clinics and sightreading activities with approximately 7,000 students expected to attend. This is the 34th year the Festival of Bands has been held at RDC. Some of the most prestigious adjudicators, educators and clinicians in North America will be judging this year’s festival.

The festival is open to the public and is free of charge. It runs from 8:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. with new performances every half hour.

PERMIT VALUES SOAR IN APRIL Permit values soared in April with a total of 144 permits issued that month valued over $33 million.

Residential permit values showed a significant increase over April 2012 with a total of 114 permits totaling more than $12 million. Commercial and industrial permit values also increased significantly over this time last year. Highlights include a permit issued to Premier Building Solutions Ltd. to construct the Hotel Marriott at 6822- 66 St. valued at $7 million, and a building permit issued Clark Builders for the new public elementary school at 300 Timothy Dr. valued over $10 million.

LANE CLOSURES ON 32 ST. AND 40 AVE. Construction of a new asphalt trail along the north side of 32 St. and the east side of 40 Ave. starts this week, and single lane closures are required as each section of the trail is constructed.

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SCHOLARSHIP BREAKFAST AT RDC GREATEST YET The 10th Annual RDC Kings & Queens Scholarship Breakfast held at the end of March was Red Deer College’s most successful breakfast to date.

Funds raised at this year’s Breakfast produced a total of $75,000.

Presented by BMO Bank of Montreal, this event for the College creates a way for student athletes to pursue their dreams of sports and education.

This year’s event featured Wayne Gretzky, who shared highlights from his illustrious hockey career.

RDC’s Director of Athletics, Keith Hansen, praises the hard work put into this event: “It was beyond my expectations, and I have heard nothing but positives from the community and members of Red Deer College.

“The success of the 10th Annual Scholarship Breakfast is a testament to Red Deer’s community support, our Athletics staff and student athletes, and everyone at RDC.” Two major donations to the College’s Athletics Leadership Fund were also announced at the RDC Kings & Queens Scholarship Breakfast to the sum of $350,000. Stantec Consulting Ltd. donated $100,000, and Mr. Adrian Lachance personally donated $250,000.

Red Deer College also received anonymous gifts totaling an additional $180,000 for the Fund, which is in place to create sustainability for RDC Athletics’ programs and scholarships for studentathletes.

FOUNDATION ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS The Red Deer Games Foundation is accepting applications for financial assistance for Red Deer and area athletes.

The Foundation provides assistance to individuals demonstrating a high level of ability and strong devotion to their sport. Information brochures and forms outlining the guidelines and criteria of the program are available online at www.asdccentral. ca. They are also available at Recreation Centre, Collicutt Centre, Dawe Centre and the Alberta Sport Development Centre located in Red Deer College. The deadline for applications is May 15.

For further information on Red Deer Games Foundation grants contact Mike Klass at 403-3423231 or michael.klass@rdc.ab.ca.

IT’S TIME TO GET PREPARED May 5 to 11 is National Emergency Preparedness Week in Canada - are you prepared?

Red Deerians are encouraged to take some time this week to understand the risks in our community, make a family emergency plan, and assemble a 72-hour emergency kit.

Emergencies happen unexpectedly and often when families are not together. By developing an emergency plan as a family, parents can talk to their kids about being prepared, remind them of who they can call during emergencies, and make arrangements to meet at a safe place should an emergency happen.

Having a 72-hour supply of the essentials can make a difference in terms of how you and your family may be impacted by an emergency. Some of the things to include in your kit are flashlights, a battery or crank radio, water, non-perishable food and a can opener, first aid kit, copies of important documents and prescription medications.

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Homebuilding awards honours best in the business

BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express Hundreds of local homebuilder leaders, stakeholders and innovators turned out for the Central Alberta Awards of Excellence in Housing this past weekend at the Sheraton Hotel. The annual event honours members of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association - Central Alberta.

“Tonight is about the leaders and innovators, and what they’ve done,” said Dave Hooge, president of Central Alberta Home Builders’ Association - Alberta.

“Many industries have great leaders, and the passion to do things very well. I may be biased, but I think that the developers in the homebuilding industry have some of the best leaders. Some grassroots, ‘mom and pop’, familyoriented businesses that inspire all of us.

“They’ve also inspired a healthy competition like we see here tonight.”

The major awards of the night went to Larkaun Homes for Builder of the Year (Small Volume). “I need to thank our team at Larkaun Homes and their families first and foremost,” said Cory Kaun, the company’s co-owner. “We also want to thank our suppliers and trades who are out there making this happen, and our customers without whom we would have nothing.”

Sorento Custom Homes was named Builder of the Year (Large Volume).

“I just want to say thank for the production tonight it’s an exciting night for all of us. We are super proud to win this award. We helped a lot of great customers last year; we had great trades people,” said Mark Macleod of Sorento Custom Homes. “I think we are up against the greatest homebuilders there are, so I just want to say thank you to everyone.”

Renovator of the Year went to Bowood Homes.

Other highlights include Sorento Custom Homes’ ‘Reva’ named as the winner of Best New Home Up to $224,999.

‘WE ARE SUPER PROUD TO WIN THIS AWARD. WE HELPED A LOT OF GREAT CUSTOMERS LAST YEAR; WE HAD GREAT TRADES PEOPLE.’ MARK MACLEOD Bowood Homes took the top spot in the category of Best New Estate Home over $1,000,000 for ‘Birchcliff Retreat.’

Falcon Homes won in the Best New Multi-Family Home – Town House/Duplex Style under $199,999 for The Blinkhorn Residence. Sorento Custom Homes took the top spot in the same category for homes over $200,000 for the ‘Marcelo’.

Bruin’s Plumbing and Heating Ltd. took the Safety Leadership Award while Platinum Homes won in the Ex-

cellence in Interior Design category.

Canadian Closet won the Trades of the Year award (Small Category) while Northland Construction Supplies won Supplier of the Year in the Small Category.

Lisa Buckingham, CHBA-CA president, said she was thrilled that so many exemplary members were onhand to celebrate the event.

“My time as a board member and as president has been such an amazing and wonderful adventure,” she said. “My year has been ideal. I was lucky to have followed so many strong and capable presidents who have led the CHBA into the thriving and well-run association it currently is.

“With their commitment and the commitment of our staff, we’ve been able to create new ways to give back to the membership.” editor@reddeerexpress.com

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Men urged to don heels to support Women’s Outreach

BY EVAN BUHLER Red Deer Express Coming up on May 23 local men will strut their stuff on a mile-long walk in red high heels, in support for stopping domestic violence. This will be the second year that the Red Deer Women’s Outreach Centre will host the Walk A Mile In Her Shoes® event.

The event will start signing in registrants and accepting pledge packages at 11 a.m. at the Women’s Outreach Centre on 54 Ave. “If they don’t have shoes we’ll get them set up in the shoes. We have sizes all the way up to 14,” said Darcy Ouellet, fund

development officer at the Women’s Outreach Centre.

After all the participants have received their heels, 360 Fitness will provide some stretching exercises and lessons on how to walk properly in high heels.

There will also be a BBQ held in the parking lot after the walk in support of the Red Deer Food Bank.

Last year the event raised $36,000 with 85 men walking. “I’m hoping this year to increase the amount raised to around $50,000,” said Ouellet. “I’d like to do about 150 walkers this year.”

Red Deer is one of 642 communities

across North America taking part in the Walk A Mile In Her Shoes® event this year.

The success of last year’s walk has also helped to raise awareness about the event, with 50 participants already registered and an additional 100 application packages handed out. Ouellet said that he prefers if people use the online registration to sign up for the walk, as it allows the organizers to better keep track of all the participants.

Participants can sign up as an individual or as a team, which is the popular choice among companies. And they are encouraged to make and receive pledges for the walk.

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One of the perks of a company registering a team is the ability to display a banner adding to the PR and advertising side of things for that company, said Ouellet.

Last year, Women’s Outreach responded to more than 45,900 calls, while employees helped over 4,900 individuals with issues including domestic violence, housing, legal, meeting basic needs and emotional support. Meanwhile, all of the proceeds collected will go towards supporting and financing the work that Women’s Outreach provides. “The more word we get out the better the walk will be.”

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fyi EVENTS Central Alberta Theatre (CAT) is looking for commerce and business-minded people to serve as board members for our board of directors. Positions coming vacant are recording secretary, advertising and media (PR), training and vice president. Meetings are held on Tuesday evenings, monthly or semi-monthly, if needed. CAT provides support, advocacy and services in running one of the oldest amateur, notfor-profit theatre group in western Canada in the Memorial Centre at 4214 58 St. We have a five-year plan to move ahead, and we need movers and shakers and people with ideas in all areas. CAT employs an operations manager, one full-time em-ployee and two part-time employees.

Contact the president of CAT, Paolo Mancuso at 403-3500420 or write to p.mancuso@ centralalbertatheatre.can.

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. Come and meet the students and enjoy their interesting artwork. The exhibit features students from Eastview, Central, Gateway, West Park and Glendale Middle Schools. This annual exhibit delights its audience with a variety of works expressing these young students’ talents as they experiment with different subject matter and media.

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 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Davenport Church of Christ (68 Donlevy Ave.). Join us any Monday night, you will be welcomed. Experience the joyful sound of four-part harmony with a group of wonderful women. For more information, call Nancy at 403-357-8240, or our director, Sheryl @403-7424218 or check out our web site at www.heartsofharmony.ca.

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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 activi-ties. Tuesday night dances start at 7:30 p.m.

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

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

Tickets are $15 and avail-able from Lisa at 403-3093032 or at the door.

tice 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. Key-note 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.

On May 11 starting at 9 a.m. two Red Deer groomers will be washing dogs to raise funds for the Animal Cancer Therapy Subsidization Society (ACTSS).

Last year alone, this event was able to raise over $10,000 for animal cancer treatment.

These funds are helping families across Alberta, including in Red Deer. Here are the Red Deer groomers participating in the spring fundraiser: 4 Paws Dog Daycare and Fetch Haus Inc. It is recommended dog owners book an appointment with their groomer of choice.

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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 Children’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.

In Red Deer on May 11th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists on the Taylor Dr. north of 32 St. will have the chance to show their support for the fight against impaired driving when MADD Red Deer & District Chapter sets up a Voluntary Toll. The voluntary tolls will be located on Taylor Dr. north of 32 St. Special guests RCMP and Peace Officers for safety, All State Insurance Rep, MADD Volunteers, Victims and concerned citizens.

This is MADD Red Deer & District Chapters second annual Voluntary Toll as a means of raising funds for our local chapter needs as well as raising the general level of awareness about impaired driving.

Carswell’s 24th Red Deer Mother’s Day Antique Furniture and Collectables show and sale runs May 11-12 in the Prairie Paviliion at Westerner Park. 403-343-1614.

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to the community to attend our 14th annual Fun Tree Planting Bee. We will be plant-ing evergreen seedlings in an effort to keep Bower green and to promote community spirit. It runs May 11 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. along Bower Creek pathways. Meet at the Bower Community Hall at 9:15 a.m.

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, Marina 403-346-5160, or the church office at 403-347-2244 Teen Winter Wind-up Party runs May 14 from 3:45 to 5:15 p.m. at the Red Deer Public Library downtown.

Central Alberta Crime Prevention Centre is holding an open house on May 15th. ‘Drop-in Lunch & Look’ runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at #108, 4711 – 51 Ave.

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 in-formation or to purchase tickets call 403343-6074 or visit the Golden Circle at 4620-47 A Ave. Access Prosperity will host an event with representatives from Export Development Canada (EDC) on May 14 in Sylvan Lake.

This event features an in-depth presentation by Peter Hall of EDC, as well as the opportunity for local business people to meet one-on-one with EDC to discuss their exporting needs.

Peter Hall, vice-president and Chief Economist at EDC, will guide attendees through an engaging, in-depth and easy-to-digest analysis of the unique opportunities and risks in export markets around the world, right now. The event is being held at the Best Western Plus Chateau Inn in Sylvan Lake on May 14, from 1:30 - 4:30 pm.

The cost to attend is $15 and you can register at the following link through Event-brite.

Deadline to register is May 10.

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. 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 403340-7379 by noon on May 15.

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Week of May 8 - May 15, 2013 evening. Smorg at 5 p.m. with dance at 7 p.m. Cover charge $6. Country music runs Friday and Saturday evenings 7 to 11 p.m. 403-342-0035.

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

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

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.

Central Alberta business owners will receive insightful lessons on what to do ‘After the Global Financial Crisis’ as top financial investment analyst, Gordon Gee, speaks on behalf of pregnancy care in Central Alberta. It’s set for May 22 from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at the Sheraton Hotel, Red Deer. The Central Al-berta Pregnancy Care Centre and CAPSS (Canadian Association of Pregnancy Support Services) have partnered together to offer a financial resource to local business owners, and bring an awareness of pregnancy care needs in our community. Tickets are $45 per person, or $315 for a table of eight. Please call 403-347-2827 to purchase your ticket! Visit: www.capss.com.

Bull Skit hits the stage with the finale of Bull Skit’s 2012/2013 season! Get ready for a Bull Skit festival weekend, three completely different shows featuring sketch, improv, guests, and musicians; May 23-25 all at 8 p.m. at the Scott Block Theatre. Tickets are available in advance, at Sunworks by calling 403-341-3455, or online line at Eventbrite.com; tickets are $23 for adults and $18 for students and seniors age 65+.

Bull Skit is delighted to welcome guests Morris Flewelling, Blaine Newton, Chris Cook, and improvisers from both Edmonton and Calgary. Bull Skit will be sharing the stage with talented musical guest’s singer/songwriter Randi Boulton from Red Deer, folk artist Jason Thomas, and adult comedy duo

the Dirrty Show! Doors open at 7 pm, and the show starts at 8 pm. Cash bar. Please note that Bull Skit contains mature lan-guage and adult themes.

Follow them on Facebook or Twitter at Bull Skit Comedy or for more infor-mation please visit www.BullSkitComedy.com.

Award-winning Tree House Youth Theatre announces Red Deer River Stories Gala Event World Premiere of Red Deer’s official Centennial play. At the Scott Block, 4818 50 Ave. Tree House Youth Theatre turns 25 and Red Deer turns 100! Join us for the gala opening of this “evening of entertainments” on May 30th at the Scott Block Theatre. Learn about your City,

noon; danc-ing from 1–11 p.m.; beef dinner 5–7 p.m. Free camping. $35 pp. For advance tickets call Doug/Doris at 403-728-3333 or Cliff/Joan at 403-342-4317 or email doug140@airenet.com.

SEMINARS The CMHA 16-hour Facilitator Training course will be held May 21, 28 and June 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.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.

Each participant will receive extensive training material

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Central Alberta with an interest terest in mental health. This includes udes people with a mental illness, their friends, family members, and the general public. To register call the Canadian Mental Health Association at 403342-2266 and ask to speak to education program staff. This free course is co-sponsored by CMHA, Central Alberta Region, and the Red Deer Public Library.

MEETINGS Central Alberta Historical Society Meeting runs May 15 at 7 p.m. in the Snell Auditorium – downtown Red Deer Library 481849 St. Topic: The Railways as Parents of a City. Speaker: Paul Pet-typiece. The building of

Building Homes & Communities in: x Red Deer x Penhold x Innisfail x Sylvan Lake x Ponoka x Wetaskiwin x Rocky Mtn House

Visit us at www.laebon.com enjoy a world premiere and mix 12-03087.indd 13-00666.indd 11 and mingle with the cast and crew and honoured guests for a sumptuous reception! “The Maple Leaf, our emblem dear, the maple leaf forever!” Take a wildly energetic ride through Red Deer’s past, present and future as award-winning Tree House Youth Theatre pre-sents “Red Deer River Sto-ries” the official play of the centennial!

You’ll meet the Right Honourable Francis Galbraith, mayor of Red Deer in March 25, 1913, a scoundrel named Arthur Kelly and the world famous jersey cow, Rosalind of Old Basing! Tickets: $25. Information and tickets are available by visiting www. treehouseyouththeatre.ca.

The Town and Country Dance Club will host their 6th Festival of Music and Dance on June 1st featuring The Reflections and The Diamonds Band. This event will be held at the Spruce View Community Hall. Doors open at

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including the 90 page BU Group Process Guidelines workbook and resource sheets. The course features both lecture and experiential learning activities. A course attendance certificate will be awarded to those who complete the training. For more information, call CMHA at 403-342-2266. A course applica-tion and more information can be downloaded from www.reddeer.cmha.ca.

Registrations are now being accepted for Living Well with a Mental Illness. The five-week course will take place at the Dawe Branch of Red Deer Public Library at 56 Holt St. The course is taught on Tuesday evenings, between 6:30 and 8:30 on May 14, 21, 28 June 11 and June 18.

Par-ticipants will learn how people experiencing emo-tional distress or psychiatric illness can live satisfying and productive lives. Living Well with a Mental illness is open to anyone in

three railways was the primary 30/11/12 28/02/13 10:17 2:51 AM PM catalyst for the birth of Red Deer as a city and the establishment of Red Deer as the distribution hub of Central Alberta. Everyone welcome. For further information contact Iris 403-340-2588.

District Writers Club has weekly meetings (every Tuesday) in the old farmhouse at Sunnybrook Farm (4701 30 St.) from 7 to 9 p.m. We meet, share our writing, and offer constructive criticism to one another. We also do our utmost to improve our craft by Skyping professionals in the field of writing, by inviting guest speakers to our Spring Workshop and to the occasional meeting.

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

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

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

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

New members always welcome.

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

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

The Parkland Handweav-ers Guild meets the second Monday of the month (not July or August) at Sunnybrook Farm at 7 p.m.

New and experienced weavers welcome. For more infor-mation contact reddeerweav-ers@ gmail.com, Darlene 403-7493054, Margaret 403-346-8289, Amy at 403-309-4026.

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

Phone Marianne at 403986-2600 for information.

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.

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

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CRIME PREVENTION WEEK

May 12 - 18, 2013

Crime Prevention Centre a one-stop shop Residents have stated, consistently, for many years that crime and safety are a top concern. Occasionally there will be an event that happens in one of our neighbourhoods which heightens the fear of crime in our community and may even cause some people to want to move but thankfully this does not happen often in Red Deer.

Crime Prevention strategies and approaches are varied.

There is never one easy answer to solve the various issues happening in our community. But we must continue to build strong communities and encourage residents to ‘own’ their neighbourhoods.

The Centre was created as a one-stop location for residents to access crime prevention resources and information. It is a community driven effort with a collaboration between several crime prevention programs.

Currently, the three Crime Prevention Programs working from the Centre are: - Red Deer Neighbourhood Watch which encourages residents to get to know their neighbours, look out for

each other and to report suspicious or criminal activity.

Neighbourhood Watch blocks have 10–20 homes on it and are designed to include neighbours they share back alleys with. When residents know who belongs in their neighbourhood – they can easily identify the ones that don’t belong.

- Red Deer City Citizens on Patrol members pass specific RCMP clearances and are trained to patrol the City using their own vehicles, bikes and on foot, assisting the RCMP by being their eyes and ears. They report everything from simple traffic infractions to suspected drunk drivers, can assist the RCMP with missing persons, stolen vehicles and other calls as determined by the RCMP. - Central Alberta Crime Stoppers provides a national toll free phone line that allows residents to report their tips and information anonymously. They seek assistance from residents to help resolve active and outstanding cases for the police, including the RCMP. They are not affiliated with any policing agency or the RCMP. Residents

CENTRAL ALBERTA CRIME PREVENTION CENTRE

OPEN HOUSE on MAY 15 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM #108, 4711-51 AVE. “DROP-IN LUNCH & LOOK”

reporting and collecting money will never be identified.

The Centre is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. TerryLee Ropchan is the executive director and Cindy Hunt is the program coordinator.

The Centre partners and collaborates with many different stakeholders, programs, the City, RCMP, bylaws and residents to deal with any trends or issues that we become aware of.

The Centre continues to work towards establishing sustainable funding for operations and staff. Based on community demand and available financing, The Centre will consider taking on the responsibility to implement various crime prevention programs. Currently the programs that have been identified by the community are Crime Free Multi-housing and Graffiti and/or a Community Cleanup Program. The Centre is now selling graffiti wipes at the Centre, our booths and at various events this summer. Check out the demonstrations at the Crime Prevention Week Kick Off BBQ on May 11 at the corner of 47 St. and 51 Ave., from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

If you require any information or your neighbourhood is dealing with an issue, please contact the Centre. If your program, service or agency is interested in collaborating with the Centre – please contact 403-986-9904 or www. cacpc.ca or crime.prevention@hotmail.com.

By TerryLee Ropchan, Executive Director, Central Alberta Crime Prevention Centre

ALBERTA CRIME MAY

PREVENTION WEEK 12-18

HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE CRIME CORNER - Cindy Hunt, program coordinator of the Central Alberta Crime Prevention Centre, stands in front of a Neighbourhood Watch map in their new office on 51 Ave.

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Thank you for your dedication in keeping our community safe and protected.

Earl Dreeshen, MP (Red Deer)

Constituency Office: Suite 100A - 4315 55 Ave. 403-347-7426 www.earldreeshen.ca

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CRIME PREVENTION WEEK

May 12 - 18, 2013

Crime prevention is everyone’s business Criminals gravitate towards neighbourhoods where people mind their own business, don’t ask questions and don’t interact or talk to their neighbours.

They are able to hide in those neighbourhoods, unnoticed, and in a lot of instances – even if they are disruptive or disrespectful – they are sometimes not reported for their suspicious or criminal behaviours.

Some of the simplest actions are among the most effective crime prevention tools we have. The opportunity to ‘get involved’ might be right outside your front door and will not take a lot of time, effort or money to make your neighbourhood safer and deter crime.

Say “Hi” to your neighbours, take cookies to welcome a new neighbour, walk your dog, ride your bike to the garage sales in your neighbourhood, plant in your community garden, play soccer in the green space, eat a picnic lunch at the playground, use the trails, work out at the outdoor gym, skate at the rinks, ride the hay rides at your Community Association fun day, plan a block party, hire neighbourhood youth to paint fences, decks and other small jobs.

These ‘Neighbourhood Watch’ tools keep you connected to your neighbourhood, allow you to meet your neighbours and the conversation you start could lessen the small neighbourhood differences that can happen.

Knowing who belongs in your neighbourhood allows you to quickly identify someone who doesn’t belong. Being vis-

4101-54 Ave, Red Deer, Alta, T4N 7G3 Ph(403)347-2480 Fax(403)343-0302

Thank you for joining the effort to end domestic violence in our community Mission Working to end family violence and poverty by supporting people in their pursuit of a safer, healthier, more secure life.

Mandate Help people address domestic abuse and overcome the effects of poverty through the development of effective partnerships, relationships, education and programs.

Women’s Outreach offers a variety of programs and services to assist in crime prevention Safe Visitation: Provide intervention and support services to enable children to have positive and safe interactions with their non custodial parent.

Monitored Exchange: To provide a safe and secure place to exchange children for visitation between parents.

Legal Support: Information, support, community resources, court prep, and court accompaniment to assist those dealing with legal issues, including domestic violence.

Boundaries: Learning skills to create and maintain healthy, safe relationships and express emotions effectively and positively.

Domestic Violence Support: Program focus is on ensuring safety and support for individuals experiencing domestic conflict.

Kid Power Group: A support group for children ages 5-11 who have been affected by family violence.

ible, using your neighbourhood, the parks, the trails and the green spaces are all things that make your area less attractive to criminals who really don’t want to be seen.

The City of Red Deer is offering ‘Thank you, neighbour!’ cards both electronically and printed as part of their Great Neighbourhoods Program.

This is a good opportunity to thank a neighbour for something they did or to welcome someone new in the neighbourhood.

Each card is unique and was created by Red Deerians in partnership with Arts a la Carte. Find your cards at City of Red Deer Facilities or online at www.reddeer.ca/great and celebrate neighbourhood life.

Setting your block up with Neighbourhood Watch requires a commitment of about four hours once per year.

You do not have to be home all the time. You are the contact for your block but you are not responsible for ‘protecting’ your block. You can check out the program on their website at www.nwatch.ca.

If you have four hours per month and want to work with the RCMP as their eyes and ears in the community you may be interesting in joining the Citizens On Patrol (COP) Program. You must be able to pass a security clearance and there is training provided. You travel with at least one other member and will report suspicious or criminal activity you see while on shift.

There is the choice to drive, walk and/or ride and you can concentrate on your own neighbourhood or patrol the city during your shift.

Citizens On Patrol will launch their crime prevention vehicle inspection program this spring/summer. With theft from vehicles and vehicle theft being a major concern COP members will be spot checking vehicles to make sure residents have locked them and removed all valuables from sight.

Members will leave their tag on your vehicle to let you know whether or not you were a target for crime when they inspected your vehicle. Their web site is www.reddeercop.ca.

Report what you see. Do not assume that someone else will report it. TerryLee Ropchan, executive director stated, “I came upon some individuals vandalizing a bus stop bench. I stopped a half a block away to report it.

While parked on the side of the road, I saw about 70 people either drive, walk or bike past the vandalism occurring. Afterwards, when I spoke with the officer I found out that I was the only one who had actually called it in and reported it. What message does this send about our neighbourhood?”

The RCMP need your tips and information 403-343-5575.

It does not have to be an actual crime in progress for you to call it in.

The information that you provide may be the missing piece to solving a case. If you think something is odd, suspicious or criminal call it in. Bylaw issues can be reported to the RCMP complaint line or the City has a centralized bylaw complaint line at 403-406-8766.

If you wish to remain anonymous you can report your tips or information to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or you can report online at www.tipsubmit.com You remain anonymous when using this program.

If you require any information or your neighbourhood

is dealing with an issue, please contact the Centre at 403986-9904 or www.cacpc.ca or crime.prevention@hotmail. com.

By TerryLee Ropchan, Executive Director, Central Alberta Crime Prevention Centre

Contact the RCMP: Call the RCMP & start a file number.

Work with your neighbours: Alert your neighbours to the home you suspect is selling, growing or manufacturing drugs.

Provide neighbours with the RCMP file number.

Neighbours report information, quoting the RCMP file number, including dates, license plates, description of vehicles/people with as much detail about the situation as possible.

Any pictures or video should be dropped off along with any written logs to the front counter at the RCMP Station weekly. Label the envelope with the Case File Number.

Community Standards Bylaw:

Bylaw Officers investigate and work with the RCMP for any complaints related to suspected drug houses. Report: unkempt yards, excessive garbage, noise bylaw is in effect 24 hours/day.

Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods Act SCAN is a unit within the Sheriff’s Branch of the Alberta Solicitor General and Public Security that investigates problem properties that appear to be used for illegal activities and can close them down.

Report your concerns to the SCAN Investigator & provide them with the RCMP File Number.

Investigators can obtain court orders to make property owners take responsibility for activities occurring on their property including applying to the courts for a Community Safety Order that requires owners to clean up/repair the property or get the property closed for up to 90 days.

Any criminal activity uncovered when dealing with these properties will be turned over to the police to investigate.

Do not confront the people you suspect.

Do not put yourself in a dangerous situation.

You always have the option to report your tips & information anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers @ 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) ** Courtesy of Red Deer Neighbourhood Watch **

Saturday, May 11, 2013 • 11 am to 2 pm City Parking Lot P9 at 47 St & 51 Ave (across Gaetz Ave from the RCMP Detachment) Activities are free BBQ is by donation to the:

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Graffiti removal demonstration every ½ hour. Graffiti wipes will be available for purchase.

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CRIME PREVENTION WEEK

May 12 - 18, 2013

Combating grafďŹ ti in our neighbourhoods GrafďŹ ti – what message does it send to you when you anced approach to reducing the problem in our communisee it? ties. Focused enforcement will never be successful with- Neighbourhoods that don’t care? Dangerous? Not Safe? out also embracing social development strategies such Gangs? Drugs? as the 40 developmental assets and mentoring our youth.

- Do you see it as art? Is there a creative or positive mes- This is all about creating partnerships throughout our sage in it? community and using best practices that ensure achievGrafďŹ ti is illegal. When you write on someone else’s able outcomes.â€? His web site is www.targetcrime.ca. property without their permission the City’s Community Local resident, Beth Anthony, in an article on targetStandards Bylaw has placed a monetary ďŹ ne for grafďŹ ti at crime.ca, suggested there could be an opportunity for $2,500 for the ďŹ rst offence, $5,000 for the second and $7,500 local businesses to partner with a select number of graffor the third. There is also a signiďŹ cant cost to businesses ďŹ ti artists to use the backs of businesses as a ‘changing and residents who are required to remove it. canvas’. This would give these artists a clean canvas evThere are varying opinions on what the solutions to de- ery couple months. It would allow grafďŹ ti art a home and terring grafďŹ ti should be but ďŹ rst would give residents the chance to ‘THIS IS ALL ABOUT CREATING let’s address the grafďŹ ti we have appreciate the talents of these gifted and get it cleaned up. The ‘Call it artists. These canvases would not COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS off the Wall’ program is good for reTHROUGHOUT OUR COMMUNITY AND be available for just anyone who porting the areas you see with grafwanted to tag a building but rather ďŹ ti but there is a lot of it out there. USING BEST PRACTICES THAT ENSURE it would be an opportunity for truly ACHIEVABLE OUTCOMES.’ A suggestion is to utilize the varitalented artists to legally showcase ous youth and sports groups during their work in a place where it can be STEVE WOOLRICH May and June, to do some targeted celebrated and appreciated. neighbourhood clean-up campaigns and for their efforts, Perhaps, this art form could be worked into future pay them honorariums? building or community projects, even barricades or The Central Alberta Crime Prevention Centre could fenced berms are potential ‘changing canvases’. Allowing organize and monitor this type of program if there was for changing canvases that reect themes, seasons or even ďŹ nancial support for it.

City-wide events like Green Deer or the Special Olympics Increasing the ďŹ ne to a signiďŹ cant amount has not de- or the Summer Olympics could enhance the ‘feel’ of our terred our ‘artists’ this past year. We need to look past just community and put some underutilized talent to good use. cleaning the grafďŹ ti up. Cleaning up the existing grafďŹ ti This coming summer, the Central Alberta Crime Preis vital to our neighbourhoods and businesses and needs vention Centre will engage residents, businesses, ofďŹ cials to be kept up with but we must also need to look past just and if at all possible, some grafďŹ ti artists in a conversation cleaning the grafďŹ ti up to see if there is another way to about some of these and other alternatives to see if there deter the taggers from damaging property. are opportunities we can create for this art form in Red Although there are some very talented ‘grafďŹ ti artists’ Deer. that legitimately make a decent living putting their works For those looking to remove grafďŹ ti from smooth surof art onto canvas, the transition from tagger to artist faces, the Centre now sells grafďŹ ti wipes at the Centre, our doesn’t appear to happen often. booths and at events this summer. Check out the demonCPTED Practitioner, Steve Woolrich, has brought for- strations at the Crime Prevention Week Kick Off BBQ on ward ideas and tried to generate community conversation May 11 at the corner of 47 St. & 51 Ave., from 11 a.m. – 2 about solutions for grafďŹ ti. “We know through research p.m. If you would like information on Red Deer’s GrafďŹ ti that grafďŹ ti is considered an at-risk behaviour,â€? he added. Program ‘Call it off the Wall’ check out their web site at “If we are to address it properly we must adopt a well-bal- www.downtownreddeer.com/grafďŹ ti. Besides the Crime

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If you have any questions or would like to participate in the conversations, please contact the Centre at 403-9869904 or www.cacpc.ca or crime.prevention@hotmail.com.

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Crime prevention helps to build strong, safe and secure communities for our families.

Crime prevention is everyone’s responsibility. If you see a crime being committed, or suspicious activity, report it to the RCMP. Together, we can build a safer community.

Community Services The City of Red Deer 403.342.8115

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POLICE BRIEFS

RCMP INVESTIGATES HOMICIDE

Red Deer City RCMP continue to investigate the homicide of Curtis Leroy Rangen, 43.

In the late afternoon of May 3rd, RCMP officers were dispatched to a residence in Red Deer. Rangen had been found by someone making a welfare check at that residence.

The RCMP Calgary Major Crimes Unit and the Red Deer General Investigation Section are investigating the death and are treating it as suspicious. No arrests have been made in this case.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Red Deer City RCMP at 403-343-5575.

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

MISCHIEF AT RED DEER CEMETERY RCMP are investigating reports of mischief at a local cemetery and are turning to the public to held identify the culprits.

During the afternoon of May 2nd, two males and one female were observed knocking over tombstones at the Red Deer Cemetery near 40th Ave. and 55 St. The individu-

als responsible were believed to be youths.

If anyone has information that can assist the police in their investigation contact Red Deer City RCMP at 403-343-5575.

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

SYLVAN LAKE RCMP APPREHEND OFFENDER

by Erin Fawcett manslaughter in 2002 where he received a 10-year jail sentence.

He is currently in custody at the Red Deer Remand Center and will be serving the remainder of his sentence in a secure correctional facility.

CHARGES LAID AFTER DRUG BUST Two men have been charged with drug offences.

On April 26 at 6 p.m. Sylvan Lake detachment members were

Sylvan Lake RCMP were called to assist the Vancouver Police Department High Risk Offender Unit with the apprehension of Darrick Darwin Brown.

Brown was unlawfully at large from his day parole at the Harbour Light Community Residential Facility in Vancouver.

The Vancouver Police Department High Risk Offender Unit received new information that Brown was possibly residing in the Town of Sylvan Lake.

Sylvan Lake detachment members, with the assistance of the Calgary RCMP’s General Investigation Section, were able to successfully and safely apprehend Brown outside his residence on April 26th at 9 p.m.

Brown has an extensive criminal history and was convicted of

working with the Calgary RCMP’s General Investigation Section on a surveillance operation.

Investigators observed an unrelated drug transaction take place between two individuals, immediately intervened and successfully arrested both subjects. RCMP seized approximately 450 grams of cannabis marijuana, $1,930 in Canadian currency and several other items related to drug trafficking.

Derek Michael Mathers, of Sylvan Lake, is charged with posses-

sion for the purpose of trafficking.

Darren John McClellan, of Red Deer, is also charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking.

The matter is still under investigation and may result in additional charges and/or the additional arrests of associated individuals.

Additional resources are being brought in and several investigations are ongoing at this time. Community residents as always, are encouraged to provide information that will assist in this endeavor.

IN BLOOM - Dahlias are on display at local greenhouses as spring planting season kicks off.

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Yard Sale Join us for the 1st Annual Community Yard Sale and BBQ at Red Deer Funeral Home.

Event proceeds, including table fees ($10/table), food sales and “staff table” items , will go to the Red Deer Christmas Bureau. Donations are gratefully accepted (please no clothing).

Date

Saturday, June 8th

Time

9 am - 1 pm

Place

Red Deer Funeral Home

Budget 2014 Open House

Our next 100 years It’s your city and we want your opinion!

Join us for The City’s annual budget open house:

Rain or shine

Date:

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Time:

5 to 8 p.m.

5:15 p.m. – City Manager Budget presentation 6 p.m. – Focus group facilitated session 7 p.m. – Refreshments with City Council

Location:

Red Deer Lodge 4311 - 49th Avenue Red Deer Room

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We want to hear from you. Come chat with staff and Council about the City’s planning, priorities and pennies.

Visit www.reddeer.ca for more information

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New Timberlands school’s name announced employees including Michael Good (the soon to be principal of École Barrie Wilson), and Barrie Wilson and his family.

“It’s an out of body experience. I don’t know what to say, I’m overwhelmed, amazed, honoured,” said Wilson.

The School Naming Committee debated the name of the school over three meetings held in January, February and March.

Construction on the school will begin this spring, and it is expected to open in September 2014. Upon opening École Barrie Wilson will have an initial capacity of 500 students with the ability to grow to a

BY EVAN BUHLER Red Deer Express The Red Deer Public School District recently announced the naming of the new Timberlands elementary school in honour of Barrie Wilson.

Lawrence Lee, chair of the board of trustees, declared at a special board meeting that the new school would be called École Barrie Wilson Elementary School.

The announcement was attended by members of the board, District Superintendent Pieter Langstraat, public school

student population of 600. École Barrie Wilson will operate as a dual track English-French immersion school that will serve Kindergarten to Grade 5 students.

When Wilson started teaching in Red Deer in 1969 at Eastview Junior High School, it was apparent he would lead a long and prosperous teaching career, officials said. His teaching career came to an end at Central Middle School in 2003.

Throughout his career as an educator, Wilson remained close to his French Canadian roots by being an advocate for French immersion schools in Red Deer.

“The kids have the opportunity for the dual track, and of course I’m very biased.

It’s very important to have access to two languages - any two - or more.”

He has managed to leave an impression on many of his colleagues who view him as a role model and have since taken on leadership roles themselves. “Barrie set the tone. He was visible at everything; it didn’t matter if it was a band concert, sporting event or something on the weekend,” said Ted Hutchings, vice principal at Grandview Elementary School. reporter@reddeerexpress.com

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2013 PROPERTY ASSESSMENT & TAXATION INFORMATION NOTICES Property Assessment & Tax Information Notices for 2013 were 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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RED DEER COUNTY invites letters of interest /applications from residents of Red Deer County who may be interested in sitting as a member at large on the following Council Board: SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD - This is a Quasi Judicial Board hearing appeals arising from Development and Subdivision Applications within the County. This five (5) member Board meets as required and the meetings are normally held on Thursdays during the day. Appointments to this Board are for a two-year term.

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Additional information regarding this Board is available on the County’s website, www.rdcounty.ca General inquiries may be directed to Legislative Services at (403) 357 2366. Interested persons can forward letters of interest highlighting his/her qualifications by Friday, May 17, 2013, to

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Members of this Board are also appointed as the members of the NUISANCE ABATEMENT COMMITTEE - this committee reviews and has discretion with regard to further action on any nuisance and unsightly condition complaints as per the conditions of the Nuisance Abatement Bylaw No. 2006/26.

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MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION DECISIONS On the 7th day of May, 2013, under provisions of the Land Use Bylaw 2006/6, Red Deer County Municipal Planning Commission issued decisions approving the following applications: Permitted Use West of RED DEER 1. D. & A. Erickson – 38-metre rear yard setback relaxation for the location of a proposed garage on Lot C, Plan 2143 KS, NW 34-38-28-4.

Discretionary Use East of INNISFAIL 1. K. Marshall – location of a moved-in second dwelling and attached garage on SW 26-35-27-4.

BOWDEN 2. Parkland Alberta Commodities – location/operation of a portable grain processing plant with a 26-metre front yard setback relaxation for the Sea Can office structure on Pt SW 23-34-1-5.

MARKERVILLE 3. B. Henrikson – Home Business Major (retail shop for the sale of hand crafted jewelry and painted glassware) on Lot 3, Blk 3, Plan RN21, NE 26-36-25.

West of BENALTO 4. E. & M. Feser– 50-unit Recreational Vehicle Storage facility on Pt NE 34-38-3-5.

The Municipal Government Act provides that any person(s) may appeal a Discretionary Use approval within 14 days of the date of the decision being advertised by paying the required appeal fee and by filing an appeal in writing against the decision with the Red Deer County Subdivision & Development Appeal Board, 38106 Rge Rd 275, Red Deer County, Alberta. A Permitted Use approval may not be appealed unless the decision involves a relaxation, variance or misinterpretation of the Land Use Bylaw. For further information, contact Planning & Development Services at (403) 350-2170.

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Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Remembering an early City landmark – ‘The Castle’ One of the most beloved landmarks of early Red Deer was the old Central Elementary School, affectionately nicknamed The Castle.

Michael

DAWE When the Red Deer Museum designed its popular new permanent historical exhibit, Remarkable Red Deer, it recreated the façade of The Castle as the entrance to the special children’s display area.

The Castle was built during a great boom time for Red Deer.

The population of the Town leapt from a mere 323 in 1901 to more than 1,500 five years later. Many of those moving to the community were young families, with children needing an education.

A two-storey brick schoolhouse had been built on the Central School grounds in 1894. While major additions had been constructed onto it, it was not large enough to handle the flood of new students.

Consequently, the nearby Orange Hall was rented for additional classroom space.

This, however, was only an interim measure. The Public School Board investigated and then rejected the idea of making another addition to the main schoolhouse.

Plans were then made to build a large new eight-room school on a site to the south-

east of the existing school building.

The new school was to be modeled on one built in Wetaskiwin and another which had been constructed in Winnipeg.

R.G. Gordon was retained as the architect. When the tenders were opened in Aug. 15, 1906, the contract was awarded to Gordon Armstrong in the amount of $36,300.

The heating and ventilating contract was awarded to Pease, Waldon Co. for an additional $5,600.

The new building was to contain eight classrooms with a large assembly hall on the third floor. The walls were to be constructed with solid brick with one course of select brick on the outside and two courses of filler brick on the inside. The interior walls were to be finished with lathe and plaster.

The foundation was constructed of sandstone with the windowsills and lintels above the entrances also made of sandstone. One entrance was to be labeled as being for the girls while the other was to be labeled for the boys.

A louvered bell tower was constructed on the top of the building with a large bell in it to summon the students to class.

There was heavy rope leading from the bell down through the ceiling into the principal’s classroom.

One important addition to the building was the construction of bathrooms in the basement.

Students at the old school house had to go to a set of outdoor wooden privies, often a daunting trip during the very cold winter

months. The Castle was officially opened on Oct. 10, 1907.

Among the invited dignitaries were the premier of the province, the minister of education, several other cabinet ministers, the local MLAs, other government officials and trustees from other local school districts.

Expressly not invited were Red Deer’s mayor and the town councilors.

The public school trustees had not been invited to the grand banquet held in April 1906 when the Town made a bid to become the capital city of Alberta.

Hence, the Public School Board saw no need to invite the Town council to its grand event.

The Castle quickly became a landmark in the community.

While the building initially had a steel fire escape on the west side, this was later

replaced with a tubular fire escape which provided fears and thrills to students when it was used during fire drills.

It was considered a real badge of honour to be the student chosen to be the first one down the slide, riding on a piece of carpet to clean out some of the accumulated dust.

Tragically, on April 28, 1970, a serial arsonist, who had been setting fires throughout the City, targeted the Castle.

Once the fire got well established, there was nothing the fire department could do to stop the blaze.

Consequently, the entire structure was destroyed and an historic Red Deer landmark was lost forever.

Fortunately, a few features of the building such as the boys and girls entrance signs and the school bell were salvaged and they are included in the Museum’s displays.

EARLY LANDMARK - The Red Deer Public School - The Castle – 1912. photo courtesy of the Red Deer and District Archives P2710

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Fun run to take place this weekend

BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express Mothers, daughters, aunts, grandmothers, sisters and girlfriends will lace up their runners this Saturday for the second annual Only Women’s Fitness Fun Run. More than 475 female participants ranging in age from six-months to 75 years are registered to run/walk in the 1km, 3km and 5km races; as well as the Little Ladies in the 500m and 100m Diaper Dash. The event will be held at the River Bend Golf and Recreation Area.

“The event is so much more than a fun

run,” said Val Jensen, event coordinator.

“Between your scrumptious brunch, the toddler diaper dash and our diverse market area, our ladies can make a day out of all the activities.”

There will also be close to $10,000 in draw prizes up for grabs at the event. For the competitive 5km runners there will be $500 awarded in cash prizes.

Nicole Manchur and her daughter participated in last year’s event.

“I was nine months pregnant with my son during last year’s race and my daughter, Ivy, who was just over 15-months-old and I did the Diaper Dash. She was the

youngest participant in the race,” she said.

“I wanted to participate because I thought it would be something fun for us girls to do.”

Manchur, who was planning on doing the 3km race this year, broke her foot last week and won’t be able to participate, but she is encouraging others to get involved.

“It’s a beautiful course this year and very scenic. There will be lots of other activities going on for the whole family.”

Chris Engel also participated in the race last year and has rallied the women in her life for a repeat performance. This year she’ll be joined by her two daughters, mom, mother-in-law, sister-in-law and two nieces.

“My girls have been talking about it since Christmas and I could not think of a better way to spend Mother’s Day weekend,” she said.

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Family Services of Central Alberta.

Donations can be made during the registration process or by downloading a pledge form.

Online registration for the event remains open until midnight on May 9th.

Walk up registrations will also be accepted on race/run day.

“I was truly moved last year as I watched our community come together for women of all generations to get moving, feel great and support each other. Physical fitness is so important to women’s physical and mental health making us all better mothers, daughters and friends.

“That’s what this day is all about,” said Jensen.

To register visit www.onlywomensrd.ca or www.fsca.ca. efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

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Volunteering in Central Alberta For more volunteer opportunities, visit Volunteer Red Deer at www.volunteerreddeer.ca or call 403-346-3710.

Interest in making a difference in the lives of people affected by acquired brain injury. Contact Lorraine Irwin or Jean at 403-341-3463 or cabis@telus.net.

NEW LISTINGS: United Way Central Alberta is looking for community minded individuals to join the kick off luncheon committee, a high profile special event that signals the beginning of the United Way community fundraising campaign.

Contact Kristin at 403-343-3900.

Lending Cupboard of Central Alberta needs delivery drivers for mornings only. Contact Crystal at 403-598-4321.

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Summer Youth Volunteer Program Assistant with an interest in marketing, business administration or event planning.

Contact Heather at 403-755-4334 or email heather.rumbolt@blood.ca.

FEATURED LISTINGS: Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Red Deer and District are searching for interested people to become a Big Brother or Big Sister. Make a difference in the life of a child.

Contact Janessa at (403) 342-6500 ext. 115 or janessam@ yvc.ca.

United Way Central Alberta needs volunteer data checkers to verify data before information about local non-profit organizations goes to their 211 Data Entry Administrators. Training will be provided. For more details contact Val Yarbrough on 403-343-3900 or email info@ caunitedway.ca.

ONGOING LISTINGS: Adult Literacy Program at the Dawe Library is looking for volunteer tutors to assist students with reading, writing and speaking English or basic math skills. Students are from all walks of life and from many countries.

Contact Lois at 403-346-2533 or lprostebby@rdpl.org.

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

Training provided for all programs. Contact Liz Kehler at 1-800-321-1433 ext. 2226 or lkehler@ab.arthritis.ca.

Bibles for Missions is looking for new volunteers to join our current group of volunteers who are sixty plus to work in the Christian Thrift Store. Contact Joan at 403342-2522.

Bethany Collegeside in Red Deer is seeking volunteers for recreation, feeding and pastoral opportunities. Contact Ann at 403-357-3702 or vanhemmena@bethanycare.com.

Central Alberta Refugee Effort (C.A.R.E.) is recruiting for a variety of programs including connecting newcomers — make friends with a new immigrant to help them feel at home in our city; Spanish speaking translator/interpreters to help meet growing demand; public awareness to share your stories as an immigrant with school kids and adults.

Contact Cristina Franco at 403-346-8818 or cristina.franco@care2centre.ca.

CNIB is looking for volunteers to make a difference

Extendicare Michener Hill is looking for volunteers for various positions i.e one to one social visitor, meal hour assistant, one on one social visitor, one on one leisure and recreational visitor and rehab support. For more information contact Angie Judson, Volunteer Coordinator at 403-348-0340 (ext. 214).

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Canadian Red Cross needs volunteers to promote ‘Preventing Violence in the Lives of Seniors’. All training and curriculum is provided. If interested contact Leigh Baker 403-346-1241 or email leigh.baker@redcross.ca.

Canadian Mental Health Association are looking for volunteers to join this supportive, fun, for their Bargain Treasures Thrift Store to fill in the afternoon session.

Flexible hours are also available. Should be willing to do cash and cash experience would be an asset. Contact Joyce at jneiman@reddeer.cmha.ab.ca or 403-342-2266.

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Enhancements support the social service sector Following a successful 2012 Campaign, United Way of Central Alberta has announced that $1,691,190 will be invested into the Central Alberta social service sector.

With the incredible support of the community during the campaign, an increase of 9% over last year’s allocations will help local programs and services to continue to enhance the quality of life for Cen-

tral Albertans.

The majority of the investments will be used to address three community priority areas including education, income and wellness.

Officials with the United Way said they were pleased to open up the funding to new agencies for the first time in 10 years.

Agencies from across Central Alberta who fit within the goals of the

education investment area were encouraged to apply as well as all pre-existing funded agencies.

As a result three new agencies, providing a total of five programs, will be joining the United Way family including Butt Ugly Anti-Tobacco Society, Envision Family First, and Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta.

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Over the next two years, we will be copying this new model for our other investment areas of Income and Wellness.

“We’re doing this in a stepped approach so that we can clearly assess the need and impact that each program has and to ensure that we are investing Campaign funds wisely,” said Robert Mitchell, CEO of United Way of Central Alberta.

Included in the total investments, United Way committed $95,860 to the Community Impact Fund, which includes funding to the 211 Community Phone Support program rolling out towards the end of 2013, beginning of 2014, emergency grants, and two small grant programs among other capacity building initiatives.

This funding further extends our reach to communities who may not

have felt the direct impact of United Way funding by allowing agencies to apply for one time grants, or specific project funding, officials said.

“THE SUCCESS OF THIS YEAR’S ALLOCATIONS IS A RESULT OF ALL THE CONTRIBUTIONS AND THAT IS WHAT WE’RE CELEBRATING TODAY.” BUCK BUCHANAN An additional $172,000 will be directed to charitable agencies through the donor designation program and $233,330 will be used to support the community directly through United Way. “It’s an honour and a pleasure to be part of the team who helps determine where the money is invested.

“I know all of our volunteers came back from meeting with the agencies with more knowledge of the incredible work and passion that each agency staff gives every day,” said Brenda Farwell, the volunteer

chair of the Community Impact Council.

“We’re streamlining our review process which is helping us build a stronger partnership with the agencies, but at the same time ensuring that the standards and requirements our donors expect from us are being met.”

All applications are considered and measured on multiple levels, including the ability to demonstrate strong community collaboration, program effectiveness and sound governance.

“We can’t thank the community enough for entrusting us with their donations and volunteer time during the 2012 Campaign,” said Buck Buchanan, volunteer campaign co-chair.

“The success of this year’s allocations is a result of all the contributions and that is what we’re celebrating today.”

Since its inception in 1965, the United Way has invested more than $26 million into human care services across Central Alberta.

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BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express The Scott Woods Show – Swingin’ Fiddles is making its way across Canada and lands in Red Deer on May 23.

Multiple winner of the Canadian Open and Grand Masters Fiddle Contests, Woods’ tour is in support of his latest CD Swingin’ Fiddles.

The concert takes place at Sunnybrook United Church, starting at 7 p.m.

“Basically what we’ve done is taken old swing music from the 1920s, 30s, 40s and 50s and we’ve re-written the arrangements for three fiddles in three-part harmony and for a back-up band as well,” he explains. “We also mix it up with some gospel, traditional country and western swing and a little bit of Don Messer music in there, too,” he explains. “It’s certainly a very unique sound to have the three fiddles in three-part harmony.

“It’s a very different sound for us. We’ve always played a little bit of that stuff, but it’s more the focus this time of the CD and of the show itself.”

Woods hails from Fergus, Ontario and is a sixth generation fiddler.

“My exposure to old-time music literally came from the time I was born,” he explains.

“I would listen to my brother and sisters practicing and learning from mom and dad.

I would often go with the family to play for a dance and end up falling asleep behind the piano on a pile of coats.”

He was the musical director and played the part of Don Messer in Memories of Don Messer’s Jubilee that toured throughout Canada for eight years. He now travels across the country continuing his own family tradition of old-time music started by his father and The Merv Woods Orchestra back in 1950.

Scott’s mother Carolyn still plays the piano and travels with the band.

“Officially joining the family band at age eight as a fiddler and drummer, I soon learned what tempo was needed for different types of dances and of course the way to turn ‘straight’ into ‘swing’. We played a wide variety from big band to fiddle tunes and any-

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thing else the folks asked for.

“At the dances, you always got immediate feedback on your performance – if the floor filled with dancers swishing around the old hardwood, you had succeeded.”

Also joining him in Red Deer will be Wes Dymond, Emily Yarascavitch and Ben Norris.

Other show highlights include sensational step dancing, home spun family humour and Woods’ famous trick fiddling that earned him the Canadian Novelty Fiddle Championship title and ‘The Flippin’ Fiddler’ nickname. His stage presence is consistently entertaining and downright incredible -- Woods can turn somersaults and step dance while playing the fiddle, plus play it behind his back.

Woods is indeed a mesmerizing genius when it comes to offering up all kinds of fiddling styles, and he’s garnered loads of awards to prove it. He is known for his skills in a multitude of styles from traditional country to step dancing and gospel. He also plays several other instruments, but his favourite is fiddle - whether it’s classical, jazz, big band, country, swing, Celtic, or old-time music.

There’s no question he’s found the most ideal path in life. Music is his passion and even a heavy touring schedule doesn’t even slightly put a dent in his enthusiasm and the pure joy he receives from performing. “Any musician will tell you that the high they live for is when they are on that stage.”

It’s also fun to craft a new show each year – Woods is committed to keeping loyal fans fully entertained with a diverse, updated show every time they drop in town.

“It’s probably the toughest challenge we have – coming up with something that is unique and different because a lot of our crowd are very loyal. They come every year.

So I try to give them something new. It’s a challenge to stay in the realm of what we’re known for and what we do but yet keep it fresh.” Advance tickets are available by calling 403-347-6073 or 403-347-6539.

Funds raised through the concert will help benefit Kasota Youth Camp at Sylvan Lake and youth ministry. editor@reddeerexpress.com

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Bashaw Festival of Stars set for long weekend

BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express Having become a popular May long weekend musical event, the 10th annual Bashaw Festival of Stars runs May 17-19 on the Bashaw Agricultural grounds.

Audiences will enjoy everything from bluegrass to country classics to gospel-

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manager Ron Shantz.

“We have performers from all over Alberta,” he said, adding that although there are some repeat performers from year to year, the emphasis is on shining the spotlight on a new batch of artists each year.

Performers set to hit the stage at the event include Don Cassidy, The Jeskes, the Keister Family, Mountain Spirit Bluegrass, Susanna Heystek, Cabin Fever Bluegrass, Randy Smith, among others.

Rocky Mountain House resident Susanna Heystek, 14, plays a wide variety of music, from Vivaldi and hymns with famous organist, Andre Knevel, to traditional Irish tunes. She plays at Cowboy Church and participates in the Red Deer Kiwanis Festival where she received the String Solo Award in 2011 at the Performers’ Showcase.

She’s been playing the violin since she was five.

Music is something of a family thing as well. “My grandmother, who lives in South Africa, is very musical. She plays the piano

oriented styles. Things kick off Friday at 1 p.m.

Hours for Saturday and Sunday entertainment are from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Folks are encouraged to bring along their lawn chairs and camping is available.

From its inception, the Bashaw Festival of Stars has had no problem attracting reams of performers excited to take part, said

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when I go there. My mom is fairly musical, too, and my dad has a really good ear.”

Susanna’s family immigrated to Canada a few years before she was born.

With that rich musical heritage in tow, hitting the stage was quite a natural transition. “When I started violin lessons my teacher would have all the students perform in front of each other each week, and that really got me used to playing in front of people.”

She also credits composer/conductor/violinist Andrew Rieu with being a key inspiration to pursue music. His theatrical, colourful performances struck a chord with her when she was just five, and she was inspired by his ability to not just conduct but to truly entertain audiences.

“He’s not just a musician – he’s a fantastic performer.

He was my inspiration and probably the reason I play the violin. Some people are great musicians and you just want to listen to them.

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Stars on the Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. Admission to the Bashaw Festival of Stars is as follows – Friday ($20 for the afternoon and $15 for the evening), Saturday and Sunday ($30).

The weekend special price is $60. For more, call coordinator Ron Shantz at 780372-3087. editor@reddeerexpress.com

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Andre Rieu is one you want to watch.”

Over the years, her passion for music has seen her broaden her abilities – she also plays guitar, mandolin, clarinet and piano.

Meanwhile, she is excited about again performing at the Bashaw Festival of Stars. She loves how the event features both very experienced artists as well as emerging ones. “They give a chance for a lot of young, upcoming musicians. I’ve made quite a few friends there, too.”

In 2011 and 2012 she was invited to the Festival of Stars as well. She is also a member of Westlake Echos.

She received the Rising Star Award at the Alberta Men & Women of Country Music event in 2012.

Music, in general, continues to keep her fascinated. “Music just moves something in me. God knew what he was doing when he made music.”

Susanna takes the stage at the Bashaw Festival of

A lot of the reviews of Iron Man 3 are very positive, but this reviewer is getting tired of superhero movies. And while Robert Downey, Jr. brings more to his superhero role than most actors, the movie seems like just another battle of good versus evil (and you know who always wins) without much

to distinguish itself from the multitude of superhero movies.

Having survived the epic battle in The Avengers, our Iron Man hero, now suffering panic attacks, has to battle a villain who destroys his home and even kidnaps Gwyneth Paltrow, his faithful girl Friday and now lover. Ben Kingsley plays the supposed bad guy, but this time there’s a second bad guy, with Guy Pearce as a geeky nerd transformed into an evil scientist.

There are a lot of returning cast members, including Don Cheadle as the colonel protecting the president and Jon Favreau as Downey’s bodyguard. The special effects are often impressive and the variety of iron man suits are neat.

There’s the usual overre-

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That’s the trouble with franchises. Often the first one is good, as was the original Iron Man. And then we get more of the same.

But judging by the opening weekend box office of $175 million the franchise is still enormously popular and will continue indefinitely.

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LIFESTYLE Take note of the big sunscreen lie Let me start off by referring to the quote that I started my second book with. It is from Buddha and I think it is relevant in pretty much everything I write and research. “Believe nothing, no matter where you read it, or who has said it, not even if I have said it, unless it agrees with your own reason and your own common sense.”

Scott

McDERMOTT Today’s topic certainly falls into that category. I am always baffled by the whole sunscreen issue. Yes, we have certainly affected our planet, and changed our ozone, so the sun can be more powerful than it used to be. Okay, I get that. Here’s what I do not get – this scare tactic that we should be hiding from the sun at all costs.

The sun gives our planet life. The sun, and its distance from our planet, its rays, its heat and its light make everything about our planet work. Plants, animals, oceans, lakes, streams, bugs, and everything around us require sunlight.

We spend the winter cooped up and blocked from the sun by thick clothing, an indoor lifestyle and the inescapable cold.

Our Vitamin D levels plummet and people get miserable.

The day after it has been sunny and warm out everything changes. People are more energetic, excited about life, invigorated, and just plain happier.

Vitamin D is very powerful stuff. It is required for the absorption and metabolism of calcium and phosphorus (healthy bones anyone?). Vitamin D is directly associated with healthy weight loss. Vitamin D will protect you from illnesses like autoimmune disorders, infectious diseases, cardiovascular disease, and cancer on a genetic level.

Vitamin D has been linked to lower cases of MS, reduced incidence and severity of asthma, rheumatoid arthritis and so much more. All it takes is 15-20 minutes of sunlight a week and you are set.

So why is it that a study by the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), USA found that 9%

(7.6 million) of children across the USA were Vitamin D deficient (defined as less than 15 ng/mL of blood), while another 61%, or 50.8 million, were Vitamin D insufficient (15 to 29 ng/mL)?

By the way, Canada is far worse - given our colder, longer winters with less opportunity for sunlight exposure. So what is going on? Cold weather, cloud cover and smog in bigger cities are a problem, but the big one; is over use of sunscreen.

We are taught, in fact, bullied into thinking that we have to apply sunscreen 30 minutes before we leave the house for any reason and should never be outside without a layer on. We are told to stay out of the sun and hide from it - which goes against our very instincts as mammals.

Getting past that, let’s have a good look at sunscreen, shall we? The main active ingredient in most screens is oxybenzone.

Given that we know skin is the largest organ our body has, and that skin absorbs pretty much anything left on it, we should probably think about this chemical that we are slathering on every day all summer right?

Oxybenzone is a compound that absorbs solar radiation, it doesn’t really block it. A 2008 study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found the compound to be present in 96.8% of human urine samples analyzed as part of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. In Europe sunscreens have to have warning labels stating that it exists in the product. Research on rodents suggested that oxybenzone, a synthetic estrogen, can penetrate the skin, may cause allergic reactions, and may disrupt the body’s hormones, producing harmful free radicals that may contribute to melanoma. But the folks that control the FDA say it is perfectly healthy for humans....

So we block the sun, which produces Vitamin D, which prevents cancer, by using something that possibly causes cancer in rodents. Interesting.

Over the years, several studies have already confirmed that appropriate sun exposure may even help prevent skin cancer.

In fact, melanoma (the bad kind of skin cancer) occurrence has been found to decrease with greater sun exposure, and can be increased by sunscreens.

My top three tips for enjoying a healthy,

happy summer are: 1- Do not burn. Burning is bad. If you are Caucasian, cover up or head inside as soon as your skin turns the slightest bit pink. At that point you are no longer making Vitamin D, and burning is imminent.

2- Find sunscreen with zinc or titanium

minerals and healthy oils such as coconut, jojoba, sunflower or eucalyptus oil and use it appropriately to prevent burning, but allow for 15 minutes of sun each week.

3- Use clothing as the best sunscreen.

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

TEAMWORK - Otis the Owl and his co-author Erin Young read their new children’s book Through the Eyes of Otis the Owl - Otis’s Story during a visit to Chapters over the weekend. Book proceeds will support the land preservation project of Medicine River Evan Buhler/Red Deer Express Wildlife Centre.

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The patient is paralyzed, incontinent of bowel and urinary functions, unable to take nourishment and obviously in pain.

I doubt that anyone, regardless of race or religion, would disagree with a lethal injection if the patient were a beloved dog.

But humans in most nations are denied this right.

Currently, a tennis partner of mine is in this same condition, along with Alzheimer’s disease. His has been a frightful sight to watch as it progressed as surely as night follows day. He no longer knows me, stares day after day at blank walls. I know

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Currently 5.3 million Americans and 500,000 Canadians suffer from it and related dementia. It’s small wonder that Alzheimer’s disease is the second most feared disease.

Some researchers say that it’s possible, by a combination of physical and mental activity, to improve brain activity.

But there’s a problem. My friend was as active physically and mentally as anyone I know. He was an ardent athlete, spoke two languages, devoured figures of the Wall Street Journal daily. Now he can’t add 2+2 and I doubt that anything could have been done to change this outcome. Once Alzheimer’s strikes, the rules of the game are fixed. Today North Americans are living longer, and it’s extremely dangerous to get older. Some will develop Lou Gehrig’s disease, or a number of other chronic degenerative problems, that make life a living hell at the end. It’s ironic that we have a Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, but no such society for humans.

Unfortunately, even expressing an opinion today about assisted death is hazardous.

As Voltaire remarked, “It is dangerous to be right when the government is wrong.”

When I express my opinion on assisted death, a vocal minority invariably say I want to exterminate the sick and establish death camps. They question whether I ever went to medical school, or why I don’t accept God. This is an unjust judgment when I’ve spent my life saving lives.

Moreover, polls indicate that a majority

of North Americans agree with doctorassisted death. It’s absurd that Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms provides freedom in so many questionable ways, yet is so inhumane when it comes to the right to die with dignity.

I do not promote assisted death to anyone. But in a democratic nation we should be allowed to sign a legal document stating if we become thoughtless, incontinent and immobile we can choose this action.

One of Harvard’s medical professors once remarked, “The secret of caring for the patient is caring for the patient.”

But after years of caring for patients he himself developed a devastating fatal illness. Just before he committed suicide he left a note saying, “It’s wrong that society forced me to end my life this way without help.” But change is in the air. There’s growing support for the people’s right to self-determination. Assisted death is now permitted in seven countries and states and is being debated in Canada, New Zealand, Australia and Britain.

Recently Montana’s Supreme Court ruled that physicians cannot be prosecuted for prescribing lethal medication for terminally ill patients.

Opponents cry that abuses will abound if this legislation is passed. But history proves otherwise. Oregon’s legislation was passed in 1998 without triggering an epidemic of assisted deaths. Even in Switzerland, the most liberal of all nations, assisted deaths account for only 0.5% of deaths in that country.

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Personals

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TIRED of ONLINE DATING? Give us a try. Send us an email at: sincereconnections@yahoo.com 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 COLUMBIAN WOMAN, 50, looking to meet Canadian male for serious relationship. 403-872-2943

Oilfield

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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.

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.

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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

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

850

16 WEEKS TO WELDER 1st Year Apprentice!

GPRC Grande Prairie and Fairview Campuses.

12 weeks theory, 4 weeks practicum.

On-campus residences.

1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca CLARK BUILDERS IMMEDIATELY REQUIRES SUPERINTENDENTS for the Regina & Saskatoon areas.

5 - 10 years Commercial Construction Experience.

Contact us at: 1-877-416-6815.

Email: careers @clarkbuilders.com.

Fax 1-888-403-3051 EXCLUSIVE FINNING/ Caterpillar Mechanic training. GPRC Fairview Campus. High school diploma, mechanical aptitude required. $1000. entrance scholarship.

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CLARK BUILDERS REQUIRES OUT OF TOWN SURVEYORS. Must have commercial construction experience.

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24TH ANNUAL RED DEER ANTIQUE SHOW & SALE. May 11 & 12. Sat., 10 - 6 & Sun., 10 - 5.

Westerner Exposition Grounds. Over 350 sales tables. Canadiana furniture and collectibles.

Carswell’s 403-343-1614

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34 week program at GPRC Fairview Campus.

Fall, 2014. Write 1st and 2nd year apprenticeship exams. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca LABOURERS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS (hoe, dozer, grader) needed for jobs in Prairie Provinces. Apply to: resumes@gcsenergy.ca or fax to 780-888-2100.

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Business Opportunities

870

Employment Training

900

BARBER SHOP BUSINESS FOR SALE in Whitehorse, Yukon.

Excellent opportunity.

Includes all equipment, in good location, leased premises. Contact Murd for details. 867-667-6873 or 867-667-7467

GET AHEAD OF THE CROWD. Office Administration certificate program specializing in Bookkeeping, Dental Office or Oil and Gas. GPRC, Grande Prairie campus.

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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

LOOKING FOR A CAREER IN CHILD CARE? Early Learning and Child Care certificate. Full-time, part-time, online studies.

Qualify as Child Development Worker through Alberta Children and Youth Services. GPRC Grande Prairie campus. Call 780-539-2911; gprc.ab.ca.

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MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION RATED #2 FOR WORK-AT-HOME. $100 - $400 CASH DAILY Train with the top-rated for landscaping work! Must be competitive & energetic. accredited school in Canada.

Financing and student Honesty is a must!

LEVEL 2 WATER loans available.

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REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY - Labourer for water well MILLWRIGHT AND drilling firm, located S.E. of MACHINIST Combination.

St. Paul, Alberta. Variable Auctions 16 week course gives shifts. Must have Class 3 entry level skills. drivers licence, drivers 75 QUARTERS LAND, Write 1st year millwright abstract required.

Oyen, Alberta - Ritchie and/or machinist Fax resume to Bros Unreserved Auction. apprenticeship exam.

780-645-2880 1HQ, 30 Parcels GPRC Grande Prairie or 780-645-1114 Farmland, 6 Parcels Campus, 1-888-539-2934; Grazing Lease, $37,300 www.gprc.ab.ca.

SEEKING A CAREER in Surface Lease Revenue. the Community Newspaper Jerry Hodge MILLWRIGHT/MACHINIST business? Post your 780-706-6652; in just 16 weeks. GPRC, resume for FREE right rbauction.com/realestate Grande Prairie campus. where the publishers are Gain entry level skills in looking. Visit: TOO MUCH STUFF? one or both trades. Write www.awna.com/ Let Classifieds 1st year AIT exams. resumes_add.php.

Hands-on experience with help you sell it. millwright and machinist SOBEYS GROCERY equipment.

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Firearms Auction YOUR CAREER! Mail or drop off at: As a Fairview Power 4227 - 45 Ave., SAT. June 1st 9AM Engineer. On-campus boiler Lloydminster, AB, T9V 2E9 Bay 4, 7429 - 49 Ave. RD lab. 4th and 3rd Class. ****** Affordable residences.

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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.

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COMPUTING CAREER = GREAT CAREER. Computer technology programs at GPRC, Grande Prairie campus.

Novice to expert. Circuit design and robotics lab, data communications and networking lab.

1-888-539-4772; www.gprc.ab.ca

Varied Antiques, Modern, Military Blk. Powder, Marcien Carson’s,Mountie & Calgary Stampede Memorabilia, Lots of Ammo Taking Consignments ****** Phone: 403-347-5855 budhaynesauctions.com

WANT TO WORK WITH CHILDREN needing assistance in developmental, behavioural and/or learning tasks.

Educational Assistant program at GPRC, Grande Prairie campus.

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Mobile Home Park in Provost, Alberta.

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Auctions

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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 Check web for full listings & addresses bigstrapperauctions.net

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

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EquipmentHeavy

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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.

Garden Supplies

1680

COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE: $1.49/each for a box of 270 ($402.30). Also full range of trees, shrubs, cherries & berries.

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Garden Supplies

1680

GORGEOUS SPRUCE TREES. 4 - 6 ft., $45, machine planted, fertilized, mulched. Minimum order 20. Delivery charge: $75 - $100.

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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

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1760

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Pets & Supplies

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LEARN TO TREAT AND CARE FOR LARGE AND SMALL ANIMALS. Animal Health Technology - GPRC Fairview Campus.

On campus residences and farm. Fairview, Alberta. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca

Farm Equipment

2010

50 FT. BLANCHARD HARROW PACKER; 2 compartment drill fill with hydraulic augers; 30 ft.

Case IHC 4900 vibra tiller mounted harrows; Peerless 510 roller mill.

Shedded. 780-836-2780; 780-986-2709.

Livestock

2100

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

VicWin Angus Phone (403)784-3517 or (403) 318-7363 Classifieds...costs so little Saves you so much!

Livestock

2100

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

Condos/ Townhouses

3030

CLEAN TOWNHOUSE, $1150/mo. plus DD. 3 bdrms, 1.5 baths, 5 appl., fenced backyard w/shed.

403-343-0761

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Lots For Sale

4160

15 RESIDENTIAL BUILDING LOTS, Vulcan, Alberta. Ritchie Bros Auctioneers. Selling by Unreserved Auction, July 18 from Lethbridge.

25 Bareland Condo Units as 8 lots + 7 single lots.

Simon Wallan 780-831-8529; Greg Cripps - Re/Max 403-391-2648; rbauction.com/realestate

Out Of Town Property

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ELINOR LAKE RESORT. 2.5 hours NE Edmonton.

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BY JIM CLAGGETT Red Deer Express Dozens of family members, friends and fans gathered last week at the Red Deer Arena to play tribute to the conquering heroes.

The Red Deer Midget AAA Optimist Rebel Chiefs, fresh off of winning the Telus Cup in Ontario, were able to show off the hardware to those who couldn’t make the trip out east.

“Nothing was really easy for this group. We really grew throughout the year and we went into the playoffs on a roll,” said head coach Doug Quinn.

A rash of injuries to some players forced Quinn to piece together a competitive lineup with players out of position.

But they took on the challenge and the end result was hoisting the cup once again.

“I was impressed how hard and how well the kids played. I am really, really proud of them,” he said after watching a replay of the 5-0 dismantling of Ottawa in the final.

Three players, Matt Zentner, Rory Davidson and Captain Quinn Brown were on the team which grabbed the title last year with a dramatic overtime win versus Quebec.

“Truly amazing,” said Brown.

“Not many guys get to play in one and to win two is awesome.”

Brown says the double OT win was exciting but this one has a somewhat sweeter taste to it given the road he and his team mates traveled to get it done.

“We faced a lot more adversity coming through the playoffs, which makes it a little more special because we had to work so hard.”

Brown says the last game was probably one of their best the entire year as everybody was at the top of their game and doing what was required of them in order to dominate Ottawa like they did.

It’s a familiar trait it seems of players within the Red Deer Minor Hockey system in general and the midget AAA program in particular.

“We have some of the best coaches around and we’ve created a group that works well together,” said Quinn, explaining how the RDMH system is the source of developing young, talented players from around the region early in their careers.

“But when they come here (to the AAA program) we’re expecting a certain commitment, a work ethic and all that together has helped us develop good teams the last few years,” he said.

One of those players came a long way to be a part of the system and the culture of winning.

“This is a great hockey program,” said team forward Jacob Schofield who came to Red Deer from Yellowknife to be a part of

this group.

“Matt Zentner (Chiefs goalie) is a friend of the family. He used to live in Yellowknife so we knew them and it all factored in and it worked out great.”

It was a decision he claims had to be made but one which he has no regret in making, especially when his midget career comes to a close with a national championship.

Red Deer became only the

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fourth team in the decades long history of the national championship to win back-to-back titles.

Prince Albert, Notre Dame and Ste.Foy, Quebec are the others but we’ll have to wait until next year to see if Red Deer can become the first to nail the three-peat.

Seeing as Quinn and his coaching staff are back next year, I wouldn’t bet against them at this point.

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New soccer facility a must for City

BY JIM CLAGGETT Red Deer Express It’s a big project with an equally big budget but the people behind the new indoor soccer facility are convinced there is going to be an even larger payoff once it’s up and running.

“A lot of our elite athletes have to travel to Edmonton to continue their training. We want to stop that exodus and see if we can keep our core group together,” said Alan Peturson, treasurer with the Red Deer City Soccer Association, speaking about the building located at Edgar Industrial Park. “The economic impact is in the millions.”

The budget for this massive project sits at $6.5 million and the association has raised about one million with the province kicking in $105,000 last week.

“We’re hoping the business community steps behind us and sees the value that this will bring to the community and to Central Alberta,” he said.

The seed for this project was planted almost a decade ago when people started to see soccer numbers grow dramatically and the fact the indoor soccer amenities were severely lacking in the region.

“We’re bursting at the seams now for numbers. The City’s getting bigger, the surrounding area is getting bigger and

really there’s no facility like this where you could play normal, boardless soccer year round,” said association president Paul Morigeau.

“We have about four thousand members within RDCSA, that means ladies’ and men’s competitive programs as well as the house league,” said Peturson. “We are the largest sport organization in Red Deer by numbers.”

The building would have 107,000 sq. ft. of open space which would be used about half the available time by the soccer groups leaving the rest to be filled by other sports groups such as football, rugby, lacrosse and baseball for example.

The field turf is similar to that used in NFL stadiums and the open structure would be covered by a strong fabric. Having this building could help attract many other events to the region due to its one of a kind nature, said Morigeau.

“There’s tournaments year round,” he said. “It’s the only facility of its kind in Alberta, situated in the middle of Alberta, it just makes perfect sense really.”

Other uses would include hosting provincial training programs and competitions which adds to the revenue generating aspect of the building, said Peturson.

If all goes well the building could be open for the indoor soccer season in 2014. sports@reddeerexpress.com

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The panic button.

It’s in the office of the owner of every professional sports franchise in North America.

JIM

CLAGGETT For some it’s always within easy reach while others have it behind doors of thick steel just in case the urge to push it becomes strong - too strong to resist.

The button for the Toronto Blue Jays franchise is within reach but there is a screen door blocking the way. At least for now.

It’s still early but the Jays are not the team the experts were picking to win the World Series back in March when the huge trade brought in the tools the Jays brass felt were needed into order to build a champion.

The early returns of the Jays investment would seem to indicate a call to renovation specialist Mike Holmes might be one course of action the fans would choose right now.

But maybe a call to Dr. Phil would be money better spent because the problem with the Blue Jays is not the foundation, it’s in the wiring of this team.

Those who swing a bat

need way more more plate discipline than has been shown for the majority of the games to this point. Far too many cuts at ball four are instead strike three and rallies which show promise die at the plate.

Jose Bautista needs to stop worrying about called strikes which may or may not be borderline and just play ball. He’s getting a reputation with the umpires and when it’s close, the call is not going to go Joey Bats way if he keeps showing up the umps. As a leader on this team his antics can rub off on the others easy enough and the slide down the slippery slope begins.

The Jays pitching staff needs to just start throwing the ball instead of trying to be perfect with each pitch.

Each time the strike zone is

missed the hole gets deeper and the confidence wears thin.

Being too cute on the mound is quickly turning very ugly for this talented but seemingly fragile staff and relying on the defense would do wonders for so many pitchers wearing the blue jay.

This team has to stop thinking they are the team everyone picked to run away with the league.

They aren’t right now but if they stop making the mental errors, forget about making the perfect pitch and be a lot more disciplined at the plate, they can still be a force to be reckoned with.

If not, then the door is open and the panic button just might push itself. sports@reddeerexpress.com

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LUXURIOUS - This open kitchen in a Falcon Homes show home offers lots of storage space as well as plenty of counter space to prepare family meals.

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Lessons learned from renovating experiences My experience with renovations (both mine and my clients’) has taught me that there are a few scenarios that are age old.

Kim

LEWIS As long as I’ve been designing the questions are the same – how much will this cost? Do you know a good painter? Can I design my house so my adult children will move away? I sometimes take for granted what I know until I have to explain it to someone else and of course this makes for a great article topic!

If you are installing hard surface (wood/cork/vinyl/tile), your baseboards will have to be removed. Baseboards are designed to sit on top of these products and cover the cut edges, the only exception to this rule I have seen is very old houses with very big (and old) baseboards.

A quarter round edge trim is usually added to the bottom of the base after the product is installed.

Even though your carpet and vinyl look to be the same level – they aren’t.

Carpet and underlay combined are about ½” thick; vinyl is sitting on top of a 3/8” subfloor.

If you are converting carpet and vinyl to all the same new flooring you will have to add that

3/8” subfloor to the carpeted areas to make the floors level. It is generally much easier to add subfloor than to remove existing subfloor, especially if a kitchen is involved. It will cost approximately $1.40/sq. ft. to supply and install new 3/8” subfloor.

Toilets must be removed to install new flooring in a bathroom.

Yes, I get this question all the time! I mean, vinyl could be put around the base of a toilet but really? Gross. Instead of having the toilet base sit on a new clean floor you have vinyl cut to the base of the toilet and another keyhole cut in the back of the toilet all finished with a goopy bead of silicone. No, I won’t let you make a mess of your new floors that way!

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from 1/16” to 1.5”, do you have room?

Will your fridge or dishwasher fit after the new floor is installed?

Check to see how much room you have under your interior and exterior doors. If your bedroom doors are tighter to the existing floors and you want to install a super deep shag you might have to plane down a door or two. Exterior doors can be a big problem if you want to add tile in an entry as that can raise the profile of the floor a few inches with required subfloor.

Check the spacing to make sure these very important items will still fit into their required spaces.

Closet doors can also give you grief if they have a bottom track and you are adding to height of

the floor.

Stairs are expensive; there is no way around it! Once you begin to cover steps in any product other than carpet you are reconstructing and often adding subfloor.

Steps are usually built out of solid dimensional lumber which is not appropriate for subfloor for any product that is glued down.

You are looking at new subfloor and/or new nosings and wood veneer to cover the stringers on the sides. All of this represents a lot of labour and can cost up to $300 per step.

I hope these categories answer a few questions for you, they seem to be a common thread!

Happy renovating everyone.

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

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Annual homebuilder Turn castoffs into garage sale gold awards event a success This past Saturday night was one of the biggest evenings of the year for our Central Al-

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Their association, the Canadian Home Builders Association-Central Alberta’s (CHBACA) Awards of Excellence in Housing Show attracted about 500 guests from homebuilders, tradesman, suppliers and professional service businesses to support the annual event.

There were a lot of winners this past Saturday night, but the big awards of the evening went to Larkaun Homes for the Builder of the Year for small volume, and Sorento Custom Homes for Builder of the Year large volume.

Small volume equals 25 homes or less, and large volume is for over 25.

“I need to thank all of my team, our tradesman and supply companies, but we also

need to thank our clients, for whom without them we wouldn’t have been able to achieve this amazing award,” said Cory Kaun, co-owner at Larkaun Homes.

This event is also a large fundraising opportunity for our charity, the Build and Golf a Kid to Cure.

This charity supports children’s oncology research and also supports many local initiatives as well.

From one wheelbarrow full of lively spirits, valued at about $1,000 we raised about $25,000 thanks to the very generous members of the association.

Most of the builders in attendance provided us with a donation along with many of the suppliers and trades companies as well. Quite exciting.

This annual show would not have happened in the manner it did without the sponsors.

I want to thank all of the sponsors, especially the Diamond Sponsors, Abbey Master Builder and Tim-BR Mart from Lacombe.

Jean-Guy Turcotte is a Mortgage Professional at Regional Mortgage Corporation.

As the warmer weather is upon us, it brings many new activities, from baseball to picnics to garage sales.

It’s the time of the year when people are purging what they don’t need, and is the perfect opportunity to turn their trash into your treasure. From outdated odds and ends to forgotten furniture, there is a wealth of worthy items just waiting to be found, re-imagined, and re-purposed. Take a look at these ideas.

Pretty in paint Rusty metal, chipped paint, colours from another decade – these are all-too-common sights for the garage sale shopper. But look beyond these imperfections – and at their spray paint potential – and you’ll soon find some diamonds in the rough.

Metal products, such as tables, chairs, garden tools or even watering cans, can receive an easy and instant update with a spray paint like Rust Protector from Krylon. It is available in a variety of colours and dries in just eight minutes, so as you create your new masterpieces, you don’t have to worry about grass, leaves or other particles getting stuck in a fresh coat of paint. It provides the ultimate protection against rust, keeping your new treasures looking amazing regardless of the elements they face.

New uses for old things The key to finding items at garage sales is to look at how they can be used in new and different ways.

Don’t view that dusty, broken typewriter or vintage camera as mechanical pieces you have to fix, but rather as interesting design elements to be admired on bookshelves and mantels.

Even old books can add a level of sophistication to your home. Grab a handful in coordinating colours to stack on a dresser or end table for instant eye appeal.

Buy an old ladder and prop it against the wall as a place to drape blankets. You can even spray paint an old coffee mug rack to create a fabulous jewelry organizer where you can hang all your favourites. The

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Doing your research and reading up on collectibles is a great place to start. Generally, pieces with high nostalgia value will fetch a higher price tag. Think classic lunch boxes, comic books, sports memorabilia or board games – things you loved as a kid and that never seem to go out of style. You can also enlist the help of a collectibles expert to tell you everything you need to know.

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The Best of Red Deer Readers’ Choice Awards 2013 PLACE YOUR VOTE FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A $500 GIFT CERTIFICATE TO PARKLAND MALL! RETAILERS: Appliances Bath Fixtures Carpet/Tile Furniture Home Building Centre Lighting Paint Hardware Mattresses Hot Tub/Spas Cameras Cell Phones Computers Home Electronics Office Supplies Bridal Wear Children’s Wear Formal Wear Women’s Clothing Men’s Clothing Western Wear Lingerie Shoes Department Store Floral Jewellery Optical Pets Toys Liquor Grocery Health Food Gardening Centre Golf Lawn & Garden Equipment Sporting Goods Tires Used Car Dealer New Car Dealer RV Dealer

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IN PERSON: Drop off this completed ballot at the Red Deer Express office during regular business hours.

BY MAIL: Mail the completed ballot to Red Deer Express, #121 5301 43 Street, Red Deer, AB T4N 1C8 RULES: • Contestant information must be completed in order to qualify.

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• Employees of the Red Deer Express and their immediate families are not eligible for prize draw.

ENTRY DEADLINE: Sunday May 19, 2013

CONTESTANT INFORMATION: Name: Phone #: Note: Personal information is for contest purposes only and will not be shared with any outside party.

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2013 Tacoma Double Cab 4X4 V6 TRD Offroad

(1)

2013 Tundra CrewMax 4X4 5.7L TRD Offroad

(2)

$

$

35,565 $245 $396 Bi-Weekly

44,595 $293 $525

Lease

Available $

1000 Tacoma Cash Incentive

Bi-Weekly

Lease

up to $

6000 Tundra Cash Incentive

Vehicles not exactly as illustrated, please see dealer for details. Prices shown are plus factory to dealer freight, dealer preparation, block heater. Vehicle payments include factory to dealer freight, dealer preparation, block heater, carpet and all-season mats, full tank of gas on delivery. Finance and lease payments include appropriate GST. (1) 2013 TACOMA 4X4 Model MU4FNA CA Selling Price $38,003 60 month 20,000 kms/year lease $5000 down. Buyout at lease end $16,917.65 Amount financed at 4.9% Cost of borrowing $6,180 72 month finance $5000 down. Amount financed $35,008.15 @ 2.9% Cost of borrowing $3154.13. (2) 2013 TUNDRA 4X4 Model DY5F1T BA Selling Price $46,999.50 60 month 20,000 kms/year lease - $5,000 down. Buyout at lease end $16,653.70 Amount financed at 2.9% Cost of borrowing $4281 72 month finance - $5,000 down. Amount financed $44.454.48 @ 0.9% Cost of borrowing $1219.28

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