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If you’re lucky enough to be surrounded by loved ones, please take a moment to remember those families in our communities whose lives have been changed forever because of a totally preventable crime – drunk or drugged driving.

The local Red Deer & District Chapter of MADD needs volunteers and as president Aleta Neville says: “You don’t have to be a MOM to become involved.”

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Cross-country traveler returns to Red Deer Dana Meise, who has walked some 13,000 kms, has several goals for journey

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TREKKER – Dana Meise poses by an enormous tree near Emerson, Manitoba. He’s currently on a cross-country journey which began in the spring of 2008. photo submitted

so no one else ever gets further than a thousand kilometres and now I’ve walked the equivalent of twice across Canada or three times across the U.S. by myself.”

Meise has learned much about himself and his country while on his journey, as well as a great deal about the power of community. “It’s a completely different world than people can imagine,” said Meise.

“Just the self-motivation to get up in the morning and walk 30 kilometres is tough. I have no support team with me daily, no one to tell me to wake up and get going in the morning, no one there when I was by myself down and out laying on a rock by Lake Superior screaming what am I doing?”

Although Meise travels alone, his online presence grows daily via his followers on twitter (@

thehikingfool), facebook, and his blog www.thegreathike.com.

Meise states that his main idea behind the walk from the very beginning was for the purpose of the book that will be to follow, in which he is writing as he goes.

“My hopes for the book are that somebody from Alberta picks it up and reads it and says ‘Holy he really did his research and maybe he will learn something about his own province’,” said Meise about his book.

“Or maybe someone from New Brunswick will pick up my book and read about Alberta and think ‘Oh maybe Alberta is different than I thought’ and come visit.”

He will be the first to admit that his values have changed along the way and that as he travels across the country on his journey, he is also travelling towards being

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“I’ve had women not want to sit beside me because they thought I was some street bum, I’ve had garbage thrown at me so I know what it’s like to be homeless and these are my fellow Canadians who if I met under different circumstances would greet me with open arms.”

Meise restates that Canada was founded on the principle of helping your neighbour and he wishes more Canadians would just help one another.

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Meise will continue his journey from Red Deer to Olds and onto Calgary with the hopes of spreading the word of community and humility on his journey to conquer our country’s trails.

“When you lose that big truck, your car, your house and your TV, who are you now? What would you have left?” said Meise “We’ve got one shot at life, you have to make it whatever you want. Sure I will have spent eight years of my life walking, but what did I really give up? My truck?”

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hen Dana Meise began his cross-country trek on May 6th, 2008 he set out from Cape Spear, Nfld. to be the first man to walk the entire 23,000 km Trans Canada Trail.

He has walked more than 13,000 km, walking six months straight out of the year for five years.

Meise’s mission is in honour of his father and he’s also aiming to help unite people across Canada.

Although Meise, 39, calls Prince George, B.C. home where he works as a forest technician when he is not walking, he now refers to himself as a “Homeless man with direction.

“It’s two days walking in Red Deer, because you have almost the same amount of trails as Edmonton does,” explains Meise.

“Edmonton has 47 kilometres and Red Deer has 40 kilometres.”

Meise explains that the Trans Canada Trail was originally founded in 1992 by two doctors one is an astronaut who designed them to connect the old rail lines and to get people out and exploring.

“The idea behind it is to connect communities and it is more romantic. If you are standing on the Trans Canada Trail right now I bet someone in Newfoundland would be too.”

Meise once called Red Deer home when he lived here with his father many years ago. It was here that Meise’s life was changed forever at the age of 12 when his father, Ronny, suffered a brain aneurysm.

His father embarked on a fiveyear journey to learn to walk again until he suffered from a later stroke and lost the ability to walk.

It is for his father and for his country that Meise now heads down the historical paths that line our beautiful country. “No one has ever done it and it is almost impossible for people to comprehend how complex the trails systems are,” he said.

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RDC’s ‘Evolve Project’ heads to Sylvan Lake

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insulation and eliminates the need for vapour barrier inside the house itself because it self-seals.

Red Deer College’s Evolve Project is on “The windows are all triple-glaze with the move to Sylvan Lake and Gary Halvor- Argon and shield and are low-E and top of son, construction researcher at RDC, said the line for what a consumer could get to it’s just another exciting step in the process. put in their home.”

“This project is E1 - it’s a single family The home is being moved to Sylvan Lake home and is the inaugural project in the where it will be replacing a cabin that curEvolve initiative,” said Halvorson. rently exists.

The house was From the built on the RDC idea’s incep“THE HOMEOWNERS PAID FAIR MARKET tion to the ficampus in collaboVALUE FOR THE HOME THROUGH AVALON, nal build of ration with Avalon AND ALONG WITH LANDMARK THE TWO Central Alberta and the house, the Landmark Group of COMPANIES ARE DONATING BACK WHAT Evolve Project Builders Ltd. already WOULD HAVE BEEN A MANAGEMENT FEE has “The way it’s built taken three WHICH WILL RESULT IN A SUBSTANTIAL is the walls came years. However, SCHOLARSHIP.” from a plant in EdHalvorson said monton in pieces. this won’t be GARY HALVORSON Each wall is a unit the only project with doors and winof its kind. dows and spray foam insulation. What we “I’d love to see more projects like this did here was build the floors and roof on site here. We aren’t sure yet what E2 is going to work with our carpenter apprentices.” to look like. The turnover on this project Students did all the layout for the foun- is around Christmas and in June I have to dation and built the floors. First year car- finish my reporting back and I will be recpenter apprentices built the floors and ommending we do another one.” beams and the second year apprentices He said the students enjoyed the handsbuilt the stairs. on aspect of the build and the practical exHalvorson said the spray foam insula- perience it allowed them. tion is a fairly new style of closed foam “Now that classes are starting back

we’re looking to connect our plumbing students and possibly electrical too.”

In order to increase the home’s energy efficiency, Halvorson said the goal is to add solar panels.

“We’ve also been talking with Olds College and they’re going to be looking at designing the landscaping for this home that is efficient by being low maintenance.

They may also look at rain-water capture.”

He pointed out that the greatest result of the project is the scholarship funds that will be available.

“The homeowners paid fair market value for the home through Avalon, and along with Landmark the two companies are donating back what would have been a management fee which will result in a substantial scholarship.” kpalardy@reddeerexpress.com

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Councillor Chris Stephan will not seek re-election

BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express City Councillor Chris Stephan has announced he will not seek re-election this fall.

Stephan and his family will be moving to Red Deer County after purchasing property there which means he will no longer be a resident of the City, a requirement to sit on council.

He said he will reside in the City until after the election.

“We were just trying to find the place that we thought would be the best to raise our kids. During this past term on council we had two additional children and we wanted to find a place with a little more space. We made the decision of locating ourselves where we thought would be best for our family.”

After being elected in 2010, Stephan said serving on City council has given him many opportunities.

“It’s been a good way for me to get to know the community better and just to have an opportunity to serve and to make decisions on behalf of the community,” he said. “It is certainly the most involved I have ever been in the community. I’ve really come to appreciate Red Deer and the people of Red Deer and

also appreciate the different viewpoints we have here – not just from the community but from the other councillors as well.”

Stephan added there are many things he will miss about serving on council.

CHRIS STEPHAN “I will miss the level of involvement in the community. There are always opportunities to serve and I plan on serving in different ways but I don’t think it will be at the same level as it is when I am on council.”

As for the election, Stephan said it will be an exciting one with the election of a new mayor and new additions to council as well.

With Stephan’s announcement, that means council will see change with Councillors Cindy Jefferies and Tara Veer both vying for the mayor’s chair.

There will be at least three new faces to City council if all of the incumbents are re-elected.

“I’m excited like everyone for the election. I think we have a very competitive mayor race and I think the council race is going to be very interesting as well. I have heard a lot of people talk about how this is going to be the bike lane election and so it’s going to be very interesting to see how it plays out,” he said.

As for the new council, Stephan said there will be some challenges ahead.

“I think the biggest challenge for the new council is going to be being able to make difficult financial decisions that reflect the interest of the community.”

Meanwhile, as for Stephan, he said he hopes to have the chance to reenter politics in the future.

“I think at some point I would like to get back into politics, I really enjoy it,” he said. “I need to figure out how to use a ride-on lawnmower before I can think about running for County council.” efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

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OPINION An overlooked disease It seems like virtually every month of the year is linked to bolstering the awareness of a particular disease or illness. On the positive side, it’s a key way many organizations use to hold events to raise funds for research as well.

On the downside, there seems to be illnesses and conditions that get a bit lost in the myriad of causes that each month brings. That’s a sad state of affairs, as those battling the lesser known diseases need and deserve the same levels of support that other societies and agencies seems to drum up with relative ease.

One such disease that seems to get a bit overlooked is muscular dystrophy.

September begins Muscular Dystrophy Canada’s awareness campaign.

More than 50,000 Canadians are affected by a neuromuscular disorder. Through awareness-building, information and education and by funding leading-edge research, people can be the link to help enhance the lives of those affected by neuromuscular disorders.

Muscular dystrophy is the name for a group of neuromuscular disorders that are characterized by progressive weakness and wasting of the voluntary muscles that control body movement.

As muscle tissue weakens and wastes away, it is replaced by fatty and connective tissue.

Each form of muscular dystrophy is caused by an error in a specific gene associated with muscle function; however, specific disorders within this group vary in many ways. The muscles involved are different from one disorder to another.

The severity of the symptoms, the age at which the symptoms appear, how fast the symptoms progress and what pattern of inheritance the disorder follows, are all factors which differ among the various forms of muscular dystrophy.

Even within a specific disorder, several individuals with the same disorder may experience the disorder and its symptoms quite differently.

Muscular dystrophies are genetic disorders.

Forms of muscular dystrophy can be passed on from generation to generation, or they can occur spontaneously in a single individual as the result of a mutation of a particular gene. Contrary to popular belief, muscular dystrophy is not exclusively a childhood disorder - anyone can be affected.

While some types of muscular dystrophy are first evident in infancy or early childhood, other types may not appear until later in life.

Over time, persons with neuromuscular disorders may lose the ability to walk, speak, and ultimately breathe.

For some individuals, the disorder is fatal.

There is currently no cure.

While there was a walk back in June, September does mark the month is about raising awareness and funds for this debilitating condition. It’s important to not forget these campaigns that don’t get the publicity of others that have significantly more support.

Check out www.muscle.ca.

Gain control of your credit score and save money How healthy are your habits? Your financial habits, that is.

As summer winds down and we return to normal routines, it’s important to develop some new ones that will help us get the most out of life. When one thinks about establishing healthy financial habits, I’m willing to bet few people consider starting with their credit card.

A credit card is a convenient means of payment.

Just as important though, is the large role it plays in cementing your financial future. Carrying and using a credit card helps you establish a credit history and eventually a credit score.

A credit score is a number between 300 and 900 that shows banks and other lenders how financially responsible you are. The

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As a result, they are willing to lend you money and probably at lower interest rates. You build your credit score over time through regular financial actions, such as paying bills on time. Whether you’ve just received your first credit card, or have been carrying one for years, it’s never too late to develop these strong habits and put your finan-

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In order to establish a credit history and build a strong credit score, you have to use your card. A healthy habit is to charge just a few purchases each month. Be sure not to overuse your card, however.

A large part of your credit score is determined by the amount of credit you are using compared with how much you have available. The Financial Consumers Agency of Canada FCAC recommends using no more than 35% of your available credit.

Rack up bills and edge closer to your limit and lenders may assume you’re relying on credit too much, resulting in a possible downgrade in your score.

Besides, you’ll want as much money available in an emergency.

Pay all your bills on time and pay the full amount.

Perhaps the biggest factor impacting your credit score is how timely you pay your bills. The longer your record is problem-free, the stronger your score will be.

Late payments, even just a few, can knock your score and stay on your record for years. If you do run into problems paying the full amount, try your best pay the minimum balance, but don’t allow this to become a habit. Make it a priority to pay your entire bill off before the due date.

Be selective about who you authorize to request your credit bureau.

Numerous inquiries from credit providers, especially within a short period of time, can put pressure on your credit score.

Once your monthly state-

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ment arrives, study it closely. Ensure the amount you paid at the cash register matches your statement.

Call your card provider the moment you notice anything that doesn’t make sense. Also watch for transactions you don’t recognize – although fraud is very rare, it does happen. Report anything the moment you notice it.

Check your credit reports.

There are two main credit reporting agencies that keep track of your credit history, Equifax and Transunion.

These companies provide lenders with a detailed report of your payment history, loans you’ve had and credit cards, both past and present.

Lenders use this information to determine how

likely you may be to pay your loan back on time, and therefore, what your interest rate should be when obtaining a loan.

But these reports can contain errors that can hurt your credit score, causing you to pay more when borrowing money.

You can obtain slimdown credit reports for free once a year from each company or for a small fee, you can receive more detailed reports.

The financial choices you make today will stay with you for many years to come.

They can either save or cost you money. Make these tips a priority and you’ll thank yourself for years.

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Letters to the editor

More accountability needed with Alberta Health Services I am encouraged that questions posed on delivery of healthcare continue to be asked

by Canadian and Alberta citizens and professionals.

I continue to advocate for adequate reporting by Alberta Health Services on wait times.

The Canadian Medical Association released an Ipsos Reid Poll result indicating 93% of Canadians surveyed want a national strategy for senior’s health.

It should address homecare, long term, hospital and hospice care. Home care is seen as a most effective means of lightening the load on the other services.

It should be noted that the 2004 Federal Provincial Health Care Agreement specifically targeted federal funding for homecare.

However the agreement lacked adequate monitoring and assurance that the transfer funds would be spent to improve and maintain home care.

The Harper government has stated they will continue some level of funding, but it will be without strings attached claiming

that since the provinces are responsible for health care they will allocate the funds as they please.

The Alberta Government has gone a step further in devolution of responsibility for health care, leaving Alberta Health Services to deliver care from a province wide system, with little or no requirement for local public reporting.

The Alberta Health Quality Council has reported problems involving patient wait times and “administration confusion.”

The Vertes Commission on Queue-jumping recommended that advocates for wait times advise patients and help them resolve problems.

In Red Deer we continue to have these problems.

Alberta Health and Alberta Health Services fails to report to the Alberta public on wait times for people needing long term care beds. They have not been able or willing to report to Alberta communities on long term care waitlists.

Since 2010, I have been communicating on this with Alberta Health Services

Reader questions City’s spending Is this City council bound and determined to max out their credit before the next election in nine weeks time?

Am I the only person in this City fielding calls of concerns, having conversations with worried citizens? Is there an alternate universe that only exists in the downtown core; that have streets of gold and wine flowing from taps that the rest of us who are paying the bills cannot see?

We are constantly spending money on events, festivals and activities that benefit the few and usually at least one councilor, but are just expenses and inconveniences to the majority of Red Deer Citizens.

I know these events look great on mayors and councillors resumes, but do they quantifiably enhance people’s lives? Is there any information or study that shows what the returns are for our money?

We have spent an inordinate amount of money on traffic studies yet we can change things on a whim or at the behest of a councillor or special interest group.

We hire consultants to tell us which roads need repair. An unnecessary expense if we had councilors representing our neighborhoods. If we had a ward system then our ward’s councillor would know the conditions of our infrastructure.

The ward system is the ballot box question this year but it will not be implemented before the next election in four years, and I see no desire from the dozens of candidates to disclose in what quarter of the City they live.

There were two councillors who did not live south of the river or east of Gaetz Ave. but they are not running again, so for all we know the next council including the mayor could all be living in the southeast quadrant.

I am hoping that the newspapers will print or at least ask the candidates what quadrant they live in with 50 St. and 50 Ave. being the centre. Will the candidates say whether they live north or south of 50 St. and west or east of 50 Ave.?

Now we need to go back to fiscal responsibilities.

There is a fine line here and we do not

want to go to the extreme and in this regard we do need a mayor that can keep the City from extreme expenditures or extreme austerity.

This is important, as the issue of legacies has a huge influence on our expenditures and given the human nature and egos of most politicians, and the fact that the politicians control the purse strings that decide the size of the monuments to themselves, fiscal responsibility is paramount.

According to the concerns expressed to me, we have been wasteful in many areas - sidewalks, roads, bike lanes, to name but a few and the downtown expenses have been the biggest black hole for tax dollars.

Some people have grandiose dreams for the downtown that have most people rolling their eyes and wondering about that alternate universe.

I have had possibly a thousand conversations with concerned citizens I think I only talked with one person who thought we should do more for downtown.

Our credit does have a ceiling and it does have a cost and we need to consider the cost benefit ratio for everyone and not just the few. Just because we can spend it, do we really need to spend it?

Will my property taxes pay the interest on monuments, legacies and self-serving expenses of a few? Will my grandchildren be paying for the expenses so a few will have legacies and a few others can capitalize and profit, today?

Will this council handicap the next council; will they leave the City unable to cope with any future infrastructure deterioration, and/or natural occurrence or disaster?

Will the City council remember the ordinary citizen and stop thinking about grandiose dreams and fix the little things that are causing distress for so many?

Did they hear about Detroit? Do they have a champagne taste but only a beer budget? I wonder.

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(AHS). I have also asked our MLA Cal Dallas and Health Minister Fred Horne, and even Premier Redford for assistance, to no avail. The question is a simple one; how many people are waiting in hospital for a long term care bed; how many people are waiting at home for a long term care bed and how many people are waiting in nursing homes many miles away, to return to a long term care bed in their own home communities Prior to 2008 similar information was regularly provided by the old David Thompson Health Region when it was still in operation.

It is ironic that in this information age Alberta Health Services is unable or unwilling to do this now.

The AHS provided quarterly zone information in the Performance Dashboard Central Zone Format on the AHS web site is difficult to find, has a lack of detail, and is not useful to average people.

• The question is does AHS report to the general public, or are their operations secret?

• Are there waitlists for long term care?

• Where and how many patients are waiting for beds?

• How long do patients have to wait?

To be effective, reporting should be on a regular point in time, monthly or bimonthly schedule. It should provide the location and number of funded beds, giving additions and deletions in each category of care.

AHS has confirmed that they do monthly data gathering.

This information is used internally. I urgently ask that it be made available to inform the public. I believe that by establishing a regular reporting system, AHS will fulfil their obligations for accountability and transparency and will raise their image and profile.

The long term care wait time reporting asked for is needed not only for Red Deer but for all communities and areas across the province.

Sam Denhaan Red Deer

Call out for school board trustee candidates While there is much activity this time of year with back-to-school, another important event that takes place this year is the election of school board trustees.

The election of trustees for Red Deer Public Schools takes place on Oct. 21st.

Nomination day is fast approaching with candidates needing to file their papers on Sept. 23rd.

Current and past boards of Red Deer Public Schools have encouraged citizens to consider running for the position of trustee, ensuring the board has strong representation that reflects the aspirations, priorities and diversity of our community.

Our district motto, ‘Your Children, Our Students, Everyone’s Future’ reflects the importance of public school education to our entire community thus the importance of having individuals committed to a strong public education system serving as trustees.

Decisions made by the Board of Trustees play a significant role in providing direction and oversight that ensure high quality education for all our children. It

is essential that there be citizens willing to run for school board trustee.

If you have an interest in running, or know of someone who you feel would be a strong candidate, please give serious consideration to serving our community as school board trustee. More information is available on our district web site at www.rdpsd.ab.ca Our community also has an important responsibility in electing school board trustees. When the campaign begins, recognize the importance of electing individuals that reflect the values and interests of our community.

Find out what the candidates stand for, and make an informed decision when you go to the ballot box on Oct. 21st.

Red Deer Public Schools plays a significant role in our community. It is guided by the vision and leadership of the school board.

It is important that a publicly elected school board ensures our schools and students achieve the very best.

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Wednesday, August 28, 2013

School divisions gearing up for year’s start

BY KIRSTEN PALARDY Red Deer Express It’s that time of year again when students are looking at the ďŹ rst day of grade school, some for the ďŹ rst time and some for the very last time.

Both the Red Deer Public Schools (RDPS) and Red Deer Catholic Schools (RDCS) return for another year of learning on Sept. 3 after the long weekend.

Dave Khatib, Red Deer Catholic Schools division principle, said in the 20122013 school year the district saw a 5% increase in student numbers, and they are predicting a 2.3% increase in numbers this coming year.

Piet Langstraat, superintendant of schools for RDPS, said they are anticipating growth consistent with previous years. “It’s just part of a trend year over year for the last

few years we have seen the same kind of growth. We project to continue to see that growth for the next number of years with the growth of the City,� said Langstraat.

RDPS student population last year was just over 10,000 students and Langstraat said they expect to see about 250 more students this year.

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“WHEN WE LOOK AT OUR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS WE WANT TO SEE PARENT INVOLVEMENT IN THEIR EDUCATION, AND THE SINGLE BEST WAY TO DO THAT AS A PARENT IS TO READ TO YOUR CHILDREN.�

DAVE KHATIB gram in conjunction with Red Deer College where they took 20 students, 10 from each system, and brought them together for 21 days of reading and writing. “We are always concentrating on literacy so this program worked at getting the kids to read as it will suit them well when they get to school to have these abilities,� said Khatib.

He and Langstraat both said that a major focus is literacy in their students. “We know our English as a Second Language population is increasing so we want to make sure we are working with them,� said Khatib.

Langstraat said the idea with his teachers and staff is to incorporate reading and literacy right from Grade 1. “We want these kids to be literate in all sub-

jects. When our students take courses like say physics for example we encourage our staff to make sure the students understand the concepts and vocabulary that is speciďŹ cally required there,â€? said Langstraat.

The public school system is also looking forward to the future with some changes to take place in the 2014 school year including a move of the Gateway Christian School to the River Glen School location.

RDPS is also seeing the addition of Ecole Barrie Wilson which is a pre-Kindergarten to Grade 5 school opening in September 2014.

Khatib said while there aren’t many things that RDCS is doing differently this year, there are things that they always want to work on.

“Our faith goal for this year is to go make a difference. We want each school to take that statement and tune it to their own needs but we are looking at a lot of students doing stewardship and living beyond their own realm,� said Khatib.

Both Khatib and Langstraat said parent involvement is a large portion of student success and plays a major role in high school completion.

Advice from Khatib to parents new to the community is to get in touch with their school for information and for all parents he said to “Always read to your children. “When we look at our elementary students we want to see parent involvement in their education, and the single best way to do that as a parent is to read to your children.�

Registration dates for school are available online.

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Charges have been laid against a suspect allegedly involved in numerous armed robberies in the City.

On Aug. 13, a man entered the Cyrious Liquor Store in Red Deer. He approached the counter and produced a tire iron. The suspect banged the tire iron on the counter and demanded cash. He left the store with an undisclosed amount of money.

On Aug. 14, the same suspect entered the Sobeys Liquor Store. He was wearing the same clothes as the previous robbery and the surveillance showed the suspect as the same person. The suspect again produced a tire iron and demanded money. The suspect left with an undisclosed amount of money.

On Aug. 15, the same suspect entered the Liquor Crossing Wine Centre in Red Deer. The suspect was again wearing the same clothes as the robbery from Aug. 13 and 14 and the video surveillance showed the suspect as the same person. The suspect produced a tire iron and demanded money. The suspect left the store with an undisclosed amount.

Between Aug. 16 and 19 the same suspect committed four liquor store robberies in Edmonton. On Aug. 19, he was arrested without incident by the Edmonton Police Service.

Red Deer RCMP has charged 34-year-old Ryan Adam of Edmonton with three counts of armed robbery and three counts of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

Edmonton Police Service has also charged Adam with three counts of armed robbery, four counts of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and attempted armed robbery.

A woman has died after allegedly being struck by a vehicle on the highway.

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Upcoming fundraiser for Magdalene House

BY KIRSTEN PALARDY Red Deer Express The Magdalene House is yet another step closer to their goal

of opening their doors to victims of human trafficking.

Fundraising efforts have been ongoing since the Magdalene House’s inception in 2009 and

David Bouchard, president of the board of directors for the Magdalene House, said their goal is to have enough funds for one year of operations before opening.

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“Right now we are close to full on funds but we are still in need of a certain amount of funding before we open our doors,” said Bouchard.

He added that they have made application to the Victims Fund through the federal government and that it is looking good as there has been an open line of communication regarding the status of the application.

“What we have been told is that (the federal government) does have money set aside to help people who are exploited through human trafficking and they have verified that they are reviewing our application.”

Bouchard said the team working towards the end goal of a housing facility here in Red Deer is very excited over all of the progress being made and the possibilities ahead.

The Magdalene House has an upcoming charity golf event that Bouchard said should be a lot of fun. “We are doing a Texas scramble where everybody has kind of a shot-gun start on different holes,” he said.

The event is taking place at Whispering Pines, at Pine Lake, on Sept. 6 with a registration deadline of Sept. 1 for participants.

“It’s 18 holes of golf, you get a cart and a lunch and an evening meal of a roast beef dinner. We definitely have room for more people to register, whether it’s as a team of four or an individual who we can place on a team.”

The cost to register is $425 for a team of four or $110 for an individual.

At the event there will also be a silent auction with items ranging in size and cost. Bouchard said there is something for everyone.

Previous events for the Magdalene House that people may have taken part in include the Freedom Walk held in June which raised $10,000 or the bike tour of 1,200km that raised $11,000.

Bouchard said the next big event for Magdalene House is the annual day of awareness for human trafficking on Feb. 22, 2014.

“Right now we are working on a location and staffing. We have had a lot of support from the City and some councillors have been helping us with the zoning for housing and what we would need to do to get into a location.”

For more information on Magdalene House or the golf tournament and upcoming events, visit www.magdalenehouse.ca. kpalardy@reddeerexpress.com

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Remembering the Labour Day weekend of 1913 Another Labour Day long weekend will soon be upon us.

It is often regarded as the unofficial end of summer.

For many, it is often the last holiday before the start of school.

Labour Day is also one the oldest of Canada’s national statutory holidays.

On July 23, 1894, the Conservative Government of Sir John Sparrow Thompson made the first Monday in September into a nationwide public holiday.

For much of its early history, there was little labour union activity in Red Deer. Because the CalgaryEdmonton Railway (C.P.R.) was the biggest employer in the community, the railway workers union was the first and most prominent union.

There was also generally good public support for that union because so many people belonged to it or had some sort of family or personal connection with a member.

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DAWE In the spring of 1900, the railway workers went on strike, mainly for higher pay. They wanted their salaries raised to $60 to $65 per month with those being paid by the day getting $1.65. For those who relied on the Company for their accommodations, they wanted their boarding charges to be capped at $4 per week.

The local newspaper correspondent pointed out that the Calgary-Edmonton line was the most profitable of any Canadian railway of equal mileage. He also wrote “Under present conditions the public is extremely inconvenienced and business is paralyzed.

If this Railway cannot pay men a living wage, perhaps the government should increase the $80 million a year mail subsidy and help them out.”

Despite the prominence and general popularity of the rail union in Red Deer, Labour Day almost always passed without any kind of community events or ceremonies.

Another reporter later wrote “It is unusual to have anything in the way of sports going on in Red Deer on Labour Day. Most citizens make arrangements to go away visiting friends or duck shooting etc.”

Finally, on Sept. 1, 1913, the local Loyal Orange Lodge decided to organize a Labour Day event at the Red Deer Fairgrounds.

A baseball game was arranged between Penhold and Red Deer.

There were to be some other athletic events, principally foot races and a tugof-war contest between a

team made up of members of the Red Deer Citizens Band (the forerunner of the Red Deer Royals) and the local Orange Lodge.

The organizers did not expect a large turnout for the events, but were pleasantly surprised when “quite a nice crowd” showed up.

The afternoon opened with the usual short speeches of greeting from such dignitaries as Mayor Francis Galbraith and Alderman William Piper.

Rev. W.G. Brown of the Presbyterians and Rev. John Bennett of the local Baptists provided the invo-

cations and short religious addresses.

Edward Michener, the local MLA, was supposed to be in attendance, but was unable to attend at the last minute. Consequently, a telegram of greetings was read out on his behalf.

A large picnic lunch was served in one the exhibition buildings on the grounds. The sports events then commenced. Red Deer beat Penhold in the baseball game by a score of 16 to 6. The Orangemen easily beat the Band members in tug-of-war.

Considerable interest was also shown in a contest for ‘most popular

lady’ with a gold watch being the prize.

After a supper was served, the day concluded with a concert by the Citizens’ Band. While news reports conceded that the event had “not been great from a numerical standpoint”, everyone who did turn out said that they had an enjoyable time.

There was a hope that the 1914 event would be better attended. Tragically, the First World War broke out that summer. No Labour Day picnic or sporting event was held as all attention had turned to the War effort.

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The event will take place on Sept. 7th at Heritage Ranch and Joel Martens, manager at Heritage Ranch, said it is looking like about 1,900 competitors will be taking part.

“The Spartan Race is an extreme foot race over a highly challenging course with a variety of obstacles.

It’s probably one of those races where you challenge yourself more than you hope to win,” said Martens.

While some people may try to get the upper hand on events like this by knowing what obstacles to train for, or what terrain to work with, Spartan Race simply isn’t designed to support this.

The web site for Spartan Race simply states that “We do not have course maps.

There will be obstacles to catch you off guard. Curve balls, so to speak. Get over PM it.”

Martens said the organizers for the event have

been very professional in setting the event up, and that it has taken about a year to settle details and finalize arrangements.

“They’ve been great about making sure there is lots of parking and there will be shuttles. They’re supplying people to do the parking.”

On top of a physically challenging race for competitors, spectators are invited to come out and cheer on their friends and family.

Heritage Ranch is also providing food all day and Martens said it will include

a 12-hour smoked brisket and vegetable packages cooked over hot coals.

“We really encourage people to come down and see what we have here.

People drive by us every day and don’t know we’re here.”

Lunch will be available for purchase to spectators.

Martens said there will be enough food for the crowds.

“There’s no cost to just come down and watch and it should be quite an interesting day.”

He said the City has been supportive of the Ranch hosting the event and Martens said it’s been an integral part of organizing the event to have the City backing it.

The final date to register for Red Deer’s Spartan Race is Sept. 5th. Heats of 250 people will begin at 8 a.m. and each half-hour after until 1p.m.

Participants are tracked with chips for accuracy to record their times, and participants receive an event race shirt if they finish as well as a finisher medal.

For more information or to register visit www.spartanrace.com. kpalardy@reddeerexpress.com

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CITY BRIEFS WILDLIFE CENTRE RECIPIENT OF NEW CAR Medicine River Wildlife Centre is thrilled to announce that they have been awarded a new Kia Rio from Scott Kia in Red Deer in their annual ‘Drive Change’ challenge.

One hundred submissions were sent to Scott Kia nominating people or organizations who ‘drive change’ in the community and Medicine River Wildlife Centre was chosen for their 29 years of service.

The decision was made by looking at three things including the number of votes each candidate received on the Scott Kia facebook challenge, an interview by Scott Kia and the information provided in the nomination.

The staff and board are honoured to be recognized and are committed to continue working to help make our community a better place, officials with Medicine River have said.

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RDC’S 50TH YEAR Red Deer College’s 50th academic year began this week with the return of trades students to the main campus on Monday.

On Sept. 3 there will be a host of activities as staff welcome new students to orientation. Activities will include a rally, workshops, campus tours, free food and an introduction to the multiple learning and life services available. Courses for all other certificate, diploma and degree programs begin Sept. 4.

Upcoming highlights of RDC’s 50th Anniversary year include a number of events and milestones including the grand opening of City Centre Stage, RDC’s new learning space in downtown Red Deer on Sept. 20.

There will also be the official launch of the 50th Anniversary year on Sept. 24 Other highlights include an Athletics Legacy season in which RDC will host both the ACAC Basketball and Volleyball Men’s Championships in February and fans will see the much-anticipated return of Kings Hockey.

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fyi EVENTS The Harris-Warke Gallery announces its next exhibit, Alchemy, paintings by Calgary artist Liz Sullivan and St. Albert artist, Shirly Cordes Rogozinsky. Liz’s work is an “Inward journey of connections: between people and place and between past and present. Alchemy runs until Sept. 14. A reception will be held on Sept. 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. as part of Red Deer’s First Fridays. The Harris-Warke Gallery is situated on the second floor of Sunworks in downtown Red Deer at 4924 Ross St. For more information contact Paul at 403-597-9788.

Real Men Sing Barbershop! The Wild Rose Harmonizers Barbershop Chorus is a chorus for males of all ages who love to sing four-part a cappella harmony. We are a proud member of the Barbershop Harmony Society providing entertainment at seniors’ lodges, hospitals and numerous community and private functions throughout the year. No experience is required, just a love to sing. Join us on Tuesday evenings, rehearsals from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Davenport Church of Christ (#68 Donlevy Ave.) For information, call David at 403-342-1318 or email crozsmit@telusplanet. net. Visit www.harmonizers.ca.

The Choral Singers Unite Society is currently seeking new and enthusiastic singers for our upcoming 2013-2014 season. We are made up of three choirs and one acappella vocal ensemble including anyone from Grade 1 through age 100+! All choirs begin rehearsals in September but registra-tion and auditions will be conducted through the summer. It’s Time Vocal Ensemble and the ihana youth choir meet at First CRC on Mondays and Tuesdays respectively.

The Brioso children’s choir and Soliloquy adult choir meet at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on Thursdays. Check us out online at www.csusreddeer.com or call Lisa for more information at 403-318-9205.

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Quarte Joanna CiapkaSangster, Ne Sangster Neda Yamach, violin, Rhonda Henshaw, viola, Ronda Metszies, cello, joined by John Taylor, bass, will present a varied program of works including selections by Argentinian tango composer Astor Piazzolla Sept.

5, 12:15 – 1 p.m. in the Red Deer Public Library downtown branch.

Coffee and tea provided by Café Noir. No admission charge (free-will donation at the door).

Do you love music? Do you like to sing? Consider joining the Red Deer Chamber Singers under the capable direction of Sharon and Sadie Braun. This adult mixed choir will begin preparation for the 20th Anniversary version of the Renaissance Feast which

dances will be held Oct. 26, Nov. 23, Dec. 14 and Dec. 28.

The Ladies of Sunnybrook Farm Museum are presenting their annual Lunch at the Farm events between noon and 3 p.m. on Aug. 28 and Sept. 11. Cost is $10. For more information or to make a reservation, call 403-340-3511.

Zumba Gold is held on Monday mornings from 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. at the Golden Circle. This is a senior-friendly entry level dance fitness class. A drop in fee of $4.50 applies. Sit and Be Fit is held every Wednesday from 10:45 – 11:30 a.m. There is a drop-in fee of $2. Whist is held on the second and fourth Friday of each month starting at

ber to June at the Downtown House Seniors Centre and average four to five sing outs monthly. We welcome anyone to take part. 403-346-7316.

‘Country Gospel in the Park’ Music Weekend is planned for Sept.

6-8 at Blackfalds All Star Park.

This event is hosted by Blackfalds United Church. Scheduled performances start on Friday night at 5 p.m. and a church service goes on Sunday at 9 a.m.

Performances are in a heated tent (bring your lawn chairs) and food is available on site.

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The group’s repetoire consists of classical, folk and pop. Practices are held on Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. at Sunnybrook United Church, 12 - Stanton Street.

Contact Sadie Braun at 403-3475166 for further information.

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

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

Central Alberta Singles dance runs Sept. 28 at Penhold Hall. Doors open at 8 p.m., music starts at 8:30 p.m. Members and invited guests only; new members are welcome. For information call Elaine at 403-341-7653 or Bob and 403-304-7440. Additional

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

The Senior Citizens Downtown House has cribbage every Thursday at 1:30 p.m. Cost is $3.

Whist runs every Friday at 1:30 p.m. and Fun Contact Bridge runs every Wednesday at 1 p.m. Cost is $3 as well for both of these activities. Tuesday night dances start at 7:30 p.m. The cost is $6 and everyone is welcome. For more information, call 403-346-4043.

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

We practice from 9:30 to 11 a.m. each Tuesday morning, Septem-

Song Band, CJ Berube, Gen- 2:51 AM 30/11/12 28/02/13 10:17 PM erations, Ron Fengstad, Gospel 792, Casual Country, Davina & Friends, Stewart Family Band, Gospel Trubadors, Victoria Street. $30 for a weekend pass.

Day passes are also available.

For more information contact John 885-4857, Moe 357-6678 or Jim 391-1397 or online at www. Blackfaldsunitedchurch. com or www.gospelinthepark.net.

Penhold and District Optimist Club Glo gold Tournament at Glennifer Lake Golf and Country Club. The event runs Sept. 7 with registration at 5 p.m. Contact Linda Crites at 403-886-4645 or email chatta-sauraus@yahoo.com.

Parkinson Alberta Step ‘n Stride walk and barbecue runs Sept. 7 at the Golden Circle. Registration is at 9 a.m. with the walk at 10:30 a.m. For more information, call 403-346-4463 or email mherron@parkinsonalberta.ca or visit

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The Centre for Spiritual Living is hosting a women’s group ‘Soul to Soul – Women Inspiring Women’ on Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. On Sept.

10 at 6:30 p.m. a fall session science of mind class begins.

Dickson Store Museum 22nd Annual Harvest Festival, Sept.

8, 12:30—4:30 p.m. Family event features Danish and traditional food, continuous entertainment, kiddies coral and vendors. Come join us in the lovely little hamlet of Dickson for a afternoon of fun.

Please bring a non-perishable food bank donation. Everyone welcome. For more or to book a table call 403-728- 3355.

Looking for a stress-buster for clients, employees and friends?

How about an evening of non-stop laughs, buffet dinner and drinks with great prizes?

Three world-acclaimed - HBO and Comedy Central - standup comedians are set to take the stage at the Red Deer & District SPCA Raise the Woof event Sept. 14 at the Red Deer Curling Centre. It will be a howling good time! There will be a cash bar, buffet dinner and great prizes! Tickets available at the Black Knight Inn Ticket Centre. For more information, go to www.reddeerspca.com ‘We Care, We Ride for Life’ in support of the Central Alberta Pregnancy Care Centre on Sept. 14th from 8 - 9:30 a.m.

Registration and breakfast at Bethany Baptist Church. 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorcycle Ride Central Alberta scenic route (approx. 350 km). Lunch in Olds (Location TBD). Snack in Rocky Mountain House 5-7 p.m. and a BBQ at Crossroads Church in Red Deer. Extra BBQ tickets may be purchased for $10 each or $5 for children 11 & under.

Prizes - one entry for every $200 raised! Prizes include a $500 Basic Motorcycle Course from Alberta Mo-torcycle Training, $500 gift certificate from Turple Bros. Ltd.; a $400 motorcycle power polish or towards a motorcycle paint job from Bentley’s Motosicle Pain Tin & Auto Ba Day. Cost is $35/rider, $20/ passenger, includes long sleeve shirt (if registered by Aug. 16th), breakfast, lunch and supper.

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The Golden Circle is having a bus trip to Camrose Alberta on Sept.

16 and 17th. This overnight trip will include shopping, walking, Bailey Museum Tour the Railway Museum and more. Price is based on double occupancy.

Cost is $100 for members or $125 for non-members. For more information call Diane at the Golden Circle at 403-3436074 ext. 108. Book early.

Speaker Series: Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. at Sunnybrook United Church 12 Stanton St. Faith and Politics presented by Mayor Morris Flewwelling. Everyone welcome.

For further information contact Linda at 403-347-6073.

Sixth Annual Scrabble Benefit presented by GrammaLink-Africa and supported by the Golden Circle runs Sept. 20 at the Golden Circle 4620 47A Ave. Registration at 1 p.m. Games start at 1:30 p.m. Celebrate Red Deer’s centennial by playing an old fashioned game of Scrabble.

Complementary tea, coffee, heritage goodies will be served.

Look over the silent auction items. Register to play and request a pledge sheet by contacting Merla wmwgib@gmail. com or phone 403-342-5670.

Tax receipts issued for any donation or pledge over $20. All proceeds donated to the Stephen Lewis Foundation to support the African Grandmothers raising their orphaned grandchildren. For further information contact Faye at bev.hughes@ shaw.ca or phone 403-343-1881.

The Red Deer River Watershed Alliance (RDRWA) will be holding their monthly Ambassador Breakfast Sept. 20 from 7:30 – 8:45 a.m. at the Quality Inn North Hill. Cost: $15 per person.

There will a presentation by Blayne West, environmental coordinator for Lacombe County. She will talk about the Lacombe County State of the Environment report. The report is a compilation of information gathered from various sources including scientific information and community perception. During her talk she will briefly outline what the report contains, some highlighted

findings that may be of interest, explain why the report is so important for Lacombe County and how they will move forward from here. RSVP to: info@rdrwa. ca or call Kelly at 403-3407379 by noon on Sept. 18.

Central Alberta Amazons - Alberta Junior Female Hockey League tryouts begin Sept. 18th. Ladies 21 years of age and under - if you wish to tryout for this great Central Alberta female hockey team send in the following before Aug. 31st - name, email address and phone number; birthdate; $75 try-out fee; $675 league fee; position to the Amazons Hockey Club, #72 Arb Cl., Red Deer. The postal code is T4R 1E8.

process the death of a loved one. For information call Jeremy or Kim at 403-340-8995.

The Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre is now taking registrations for our evening yoga class this fall. The class is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. The dates are Sept. 12 – Dec. 12. Cost is $60 for members or $85 for nonmembers. If you are looking for an after work yoga class that is senior friendly, with knowledgeable instructors, warm atmosphere and gentle stretching this is a class for you. You can register at the front desk at 4620-47 A Ave. Class 403-3436074 for more information.

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want to connect socially and nd understand how to do life without thout our partner. Experiencing the death of a spouse is the number one most difficult thing to work through. Many people feel lost, lonely or ill-equipped to deal with the tasks that their spouse always took care of. We can pool our talents and resources together to help one another.

Occasions such as Christmas or anniversa-ries can put fragile people over the edge. Some wonder what’s the point in living and may have suicidal thoughts.

Being a part of a support network helps one another through those rough patches. We meet twice a month. The first Friday of every month we meet at the Black Knight Inn at the restau-

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403-346-3356 All aboard - dinner theatre, Benalto – Oct. 19. Come and enjoy an evening of great fun, great food and great entertainment by Say It Ain’t So Theatre as they present A Bench In The Sun at the Benalto Community Hall.

Proceeds go to the Benalto Train Station Supper at 6 - Theatre at 8 p.m. Tickets - $50 per person - available at Benalto General Store @ 403-746-3775.

For more information, call Gloria Murphy at 403-746-5494.

SEMINARS ‘Life after Loss’ is an eight-week grief group offered by Parkland Youth Homes Society. It will be run for ages 9-12, beginning Oct. 15. The group will be facilitated by two Masters level therapists and will incorporate elements of group therapy, psychoeducation, and creative activities in order to assist children

MEETINGS There seems to be support groups for just about anything these days, however when searching for a support group for widows and widowers five years ago, there was nothing in place...so a few of us started one. Our group is about connecting with others who have lost their spouse thru death. We are not councilors, or a dating service, just people who

Writers’ Ink the writers group for Red Deer and District, meets to share, encourage, critique and learn with each other. We meet every Tuesday year-round 7 – 9 p.m. at Sunnybrook Farm, 470130th St. Small membership and drop-in fee, guest free first 3 meetings. Contact: (403) 3093590 or jamoody@telus.net.

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.

‘Friends Over 45’ is an organization for women who are new to the Red Deer area or who have ex-perienced a lifestyle change, and would like to meet new friends. New members are welcome. For information phone Shirley at 403-343-7678 or Gloria at 403-754-1655.

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

Contact 403-346-6772 for more information. Our new location is located in Port O Call Centre, #100 4419 50 Ave. Continuing classes year–round sessions available for those who have completed Beginners or who have learned Taoist Tai Chi in the past. Participate in the classes of your choice. Mon/Wed 7:15 to 9pm and Tues/Thurs 10:30 am to noon. Classes also available in Lacombe and Innisfail.

Family groups at 403-346-0320 for a list of meetings in Red Deer and the surrounding area.

rant at 6 p.m. for a chance to eat and socially engage. The third Friday of each month we meet at the First Christian Reformed church located at 16 McVicar St. (one block east off 40th ave ) at 7 p.m. for our regular scheduled meetings. If you are widowed or know of someone who is widowed and looking for place to connect, you can email us at widowedsupportnet-work@gmail.com or call 403-755-0977 or drop in on a Friday as mentioned above.

Living Beyond Suicide Loss is a support group for anyone who has lost a loved on to suicide.

The next group begins on Sept.

12 and runs Thursday evenings for 12 weeks. Registration is required, please call Dawne at 403342-4966 for more 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

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 ap-plies. Phone Marianne at 403-986-2600 for information.

The Parkinson’s Society Education and Support Group runs the third Wednesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. in the Daven-port Church of Christ. 403-346-4463.

An Amputee Support Group Meeting, sponsored by the Alberta Amputee Sport and Recreation Asso-ciation at 7:30 in Room 2207 in the South Complex of the Red Deer Regional Hospital.

Meetings the fourth Monday of each month. For more information, call 403-357-3671.

Senior-friendly, low impact ‘dancercise’ runs at the Golden Circle Thursdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. ‘Sit and Be Fit’ runs Wednesdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. For more information, call 403-343-6074.

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Father and daughter raise money for Somalia

BY JENNA SWAN Red Deer Express Emily and Don Falk, a father/daughter duo from Rimbey biked to Canmore and back on Monday and Tuesday after having raised $4,700 for the Global Enrichment Foundations’

(GEF) recently opened Rajo Women’s Literacy School for Somali refugees in Nairobi, Kenya.

“A few years ago me and a friend were talking and we decided that we both liked biking so we gave it a try,” said Emily on how her annual fundraiser began.

“This is the third year that I’ve done it and the second time with my dad.”

Emily and Don underwent a training process of anywhere from 36-60km a night before their two-day trek. Emily, founder of the GEF’s Red Deer chapter, became involved with the

organization after hearing the Foundation’s founder, Amanda Lindhout, speak a few years ago on her kidnapping ordeal. Lindhout was working as a freelance journalist in Somalia when she was kidnapped and held hostage for 460 days.

Upon Lindhout’s return

to Canada, she recognized a need for change in her captives’ country of Somalia and began the GEF in 2010.

“There’s a lot of support for what we are doing and we are excited about it.”

The Global Enrichment Foundation is now working on a She Will project that

supports survivors of gender-based violence in internally displaced peoples (IDP) camps in Mogadishu.

The Foundation’s Convoy for Hope team has also distributed food aid to more than 175,000 men, women and children in Somalia. jswan@reddeerexpress.com

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HomeShare program links seniors and students

BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express Organizers behind a program to link seniors and post secondary students as housemates continues as the school season is set to begin.

A component of the Alberta Generations Project, HomeShare aims to boost affordable options for students and also helps to reduce isolation and increase a sense of security for seniors, explains Dawna Morey, coordinator of the Alberta Generations Project.

HomeShare matches seniors with students based on perceived ‘best fit’ criteria in terms of personalities.

Red Deer College student Allan (last name not used for privacy reasons) said HomeShare has provided him with an excellent – and affordable - housing option for his time in the City. “It’s a great option for students like myself,” he said, adding he’s a mature student who has also found living off campus suitable. The home also provides a quiet and private setting, he said.

“You have to respect the fact that you are in someone’s home,” he said.

“What’s good about this program also is that you have a third party looking after both sides. If there is a misunderstanding between the two parties in the house, the third party can come in and help.”

HomeShare, which is actually an international program, is locally a partnership among Family Services of Central Alberta, the Golden Circle Senior Resources Centre, the Alberta Council on Aging – Central Alberta chapter and the Red Deer College Students’ Association.

Morey said the program is a win-win, as students new to the City can find it an isolating experience and would benefit from having a comfortable home to enjoy.

Many from other countries have enjoyed the security they find through HomeShare as well. It’s also beneficial for seniors who choose to share their homes, as seniors living alone may also feel a need for more connection.

Allan’s landlady, Barb (last name withheld for privacy reasons), said it’s great to have someone coming and going from the house on a regular basis.

“It certainly makes a big difference,” she said.

“I fully support this program. I had been thinking about renting out a room, and I didn’t know quite how to go about it. I wanted a college student, and I just happened to see this in the paper. I thought I should inquire into that – that sounds like something I’d be interested in doing.”

It’s worked out very well for both parties.

“I class him as part of my family,” notes Barb. She encourages other seniors to consider taking part in the program.

“I cannot understand why there are so many seniors living in big houses all by themselves. They’ve got room – let’s share it.”

Ultimately, a deal for a reasonable rent can be struck as the student can also lend a hand with helping out with various chores such as mowing the lawn or shoveling the walk, said Morey.

“We ask both parties to give a description of their routines. We wouldn’t want to be matching someone who is a nighthawk with someone who is a early

morning person. We also ask about the kind of accommodation that the senior has to offer – is there a separate bathroom? Are they willing to provide use of laundry facilities?

“The primary thing that we have heard from our seniors is that it’s nice just having that person around in the evenings. Even that social integration, and eliminating some of the isolation, is of primary concern for us because it’s about supporting the seniors as they continue to age in their homes as well.”

Morey also pointed out that HomeShare’s scope goes beyond RDC. Students studying at Olds College, for example, who want to

continue to live in Red Deer can benefit from HomeShare. Those doing practicums can also consider finding a place to stay.

Also, the program doesn’t start in September and end in mid-May – it’s something students can opt into anytime during the year, she said.

It may even extend beyond the specific school year. “We suggest that even once a student completes their education and is

then transferring into the work field, they may need that ‘bridge’ until they get established. That’s something that can be negotiated between the senior and the student.

“For me, the most rewarding thing has been to see the relationships grow.”

For more information, call 403-343-6400 or check out www.homeshareredddeer.ca. and follow the links. editor@reddeerexpress.com

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Fundraiser set for animal rescue organization

BY KIRSTEN PALARDY Red Deer Express Abandoned dogs are a common, saddening sight in most places, and Red Deer is no exception. Hope Lives Here (HLH) is a non-profit organization that is committed

to rescuing these abandoned, unwanted and stray dogs. It started with the idea of one person, and has evolved to include a diverse range of initiatives.

“We are a Red Deer group that has expanded to include foster homes and volunteers in both Edmonton and Barrhead,”

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The purpose of the bylaw is to include the conditions to be applied for applications for Warehousing and Storage, Recreational Vehicles, in the Agricultural District. These include that the use will be considered temporary; an application is to include a site plan, screening plan, landscaping plan and a drainage plan; screening of the site by way of a screened fence located on top of a berm or by the existing natural vegetation; grading of the site and placement of a minimum 4-inch gravel base; provision of dust control and time restrictions for business trips to the property.

said Patricia Mamak. In their first year of operations, HLH rescued 60 dogs.

The organization rescues dogs from both abusive and neglectful situations. All rescues are performed in a cooperative manner with target community members.

“Our large mixed breed dogs are generally rescued from a rural community near Red Deer. Most of our smaller breed dogs come from Red Deer residents who are not providing adequate care,” said Mamak.

While it seems an impossible task, HLH is a shelterless organization that relies solely on foster homes being available to be able to rescue dogs.

“Unfortunately for every dog we save, there are at least nine more requiring immediate rescue. Without enough foster space, we simply cannot rescue them.”

In addition to rescuing dogs, HLH provides educational initiatives to teach the public about responsible pet ownership and the importance of spay and neuter.

They are currently working to launch a spay and neuter initiative to assist individuals in the target community.

“Tragically, we have seen the stray dog population steadily grow in our target community and owner surrenders have become far more common. We are desper-

ately seeking more foster homes so that we can rescue more dogs.”

Hope Lives Here is also always on the lookout for potential donors, as they are a completely volunteer-driven organization with no source of steady funding.

“We currently have a beautiful puppy named Gage who is undergoing 24/7 veterinary care because his protein levels are dropping and he is diminishing. He was rescued a few weeks ago when he and his seven siblings were found tied in a garbage bag and thrown in a ditch.”

In order to raise funds, Hope Lives Here is hosting a Pawrific Party on Aug. 31. The event will also allow rescuers and foster homes to reunite with dogs that have been adopted. It takes place at Three Mile Bend from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a silent auction including a $3,000 engagement ring. There will also be a bake sale and BBQ, and adoptable dogs will be on site as well.

“Our biggest challenge always comes back to space and money. We need foster homes to rescue dogs and we need finances to be able to rescue more dogs. We can only rescue the number of dogs we can responsibly care for.”

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PUPPY LOVE - A group of puppies that were abandoned and found tied in a garbage bag are photo submitted now safe with Hope Lives Here Rescue.

A PUBLIC HEARING prior to further consideration of the proposed bylaws WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2013, at 1:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, in the Council Chambers, County Office, 38106 Rge Rd 275, Red Deer County, Alberta (west of Hwy 2 on 32 Street / C&E Trail Overpass).

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

TEXT AMENDMENT TO LAND USE BYLAW BYLAW NO. 2013/19 to amend the Land Use Bylaw No. 2006/6 in relation to “Second Dwellings.”

Development Officers will have the authority to approve Temporary Second Dwellings. Permanent Second Dwellings will be approved by the Municipal Planning Commission, will be considered a discretionary use in the Agricultural District and will be required to tie into existing services (i.e. water, sewer, storm, franchise utilities, access roads/ driveways and approaches).

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

If you prefer to submit comments on these bylaws in writing, the information you provide may be made public, subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The public may inspect: - a copy Bylaw No. 2013/14 - a copy of the proposed amending bylaws - Land Use Bylaw No. 2006/6 by visiting our website at www.rdcounty. ca or at the County office located at 38106 Rge Rd 275, Red Deer County, Alberta, during regular office hours 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MONDAY through FRIDAY.

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TRAVEL Cruising through the wonders of the Mediterranean

STRIKING SCENE – The early evening hours and the glittering lights reflected on the canals show off the magic of Venice, Italy.

BY SUSAN LOBLAW Special to the Express Ten different destinations and two ‘sea days’ awaited us in the Mediterranean after 21 hours of travel by air. For me, planning this adventure was as exciting and exhilarating as going on the cruise itself.

Having always dreamt about going to Venice Italy, I was sure the serenaded gondola ride at sunset that I booked would be the highlight of my trip, but nothing prepared me for sailing into Venice on the beautiful Ruby Princess.

The number one question I’m asked since I’ve been back is “What was your favourite part of your vacation?” Answering this has been trying to answer what is my favourite part of watching a sunset. However I will try to answer this question now.

Not even an overcast morning could dull the inspiring moment of being greeted by dozens of local boats filled with waving people smiling at us as we sailed by San Marcos Square on the starboard side and the monstrosity

of a ’removable’ statue in front of the Guggenheim museum.

This was our quiet welcome on the Grand Canal to Venice. Strolling away from the crowds in Venice determined to get lost only to find a different garden sanctuary pop up through one walkway or around the next corner was a highlight. Stumbling upon a lone artist displaying his work was another secret of this paradise.

Yes, my dream of a serenaded gondola ride at sunset came true.

Whether it was there or the moment was too perfect for me to notice, the foul smell of the water everyone warned me about was absent. My senses where overwhelmed by the utopia of uniting with my dream as it came true.

Nor was I prepared for the exquisite beauty of Dubrovnik Croatia. Only six days new in joining the European Union (July 1) when I was there, the people were eager for me to know that they were a beautiful country with a warm welcome and many questions. I really enjoyed their dry sense of humour and curiosity about my homeland.

Corfu Greece was another treasure that greeted me in the Mediterranean, with breathtaking views that ravished not only my eyes but my heart as well. Visiting the monastery on the top of a hill was a surprise that I never would have thought that I would enjoy so much.

I held my breath when our guide informed us that we only had four minutes to make it up the hill with hairpin turns when the light turned green, because the road was only large enough for one-way traffic. Prayers sung from the monks serenaded us in this paradise and we were dazzled by their garden.

I loved the Achilleion Palace which an Empress of Austria built in Corfu.

It was beyond magical and the stories we were told about the Empress who they affectionately called ‘Sissy’ warmed me to my core. After our tour we took a stroll through the town and over a ginger beer (a local soda) I reminisced with a childhood memory. I’m still trying to figure out where as a child I have had

this fizzy drink.

Santorini was breathtaking poetry. This majestic island dazzled my eyes and captivated my heart.

It was amazing to stroll along the narrow streets peeking into the stores before my eyes wandered back to the view.

You could overdose on the ruins in Europe. In fact I think I did.

However to miss these archaeological sites I would also have missed the experience of standing on the ground where the ‘Gods’ lived on top of the Acropolis (Athens) or played in Olympia (Katakolon Greece).

It was very surreal.

As I stumble to find the words to describe it all ‘surreal’ could sum up my vacation. I’ll never forget my friend whispering, “It’s like coming home” as we stood on the marble walkway in Ephesus (Kusadasi, Turkey) and gazed over the crowd of other tourists to the ancient library ahead.

The people in Turkey are friendly and hospitable. Shopping is more like visiting over a cup of apple tea and to watch the carpet weaving was an unbeliev-

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able experience. As was walking through Pompeii in Naples, Italy.

To see with my own eyes the destruction of Mt. Vesuvius was humbling. There wasn’t enough time to drink it all in in the two hours allotted by the tour.

For me the most spiritual moment occurred while I was attempting to climb Mt. Vesuvius.

It was a tough trek up to the top even with the bus dropping us off 500 ft. or so from its mouth.

I flooded down the side of that volcano a half hour later with a smile thinking that every impossible task is worth making possible just to feel this pride that swelled within me.

Still I was happy that the day after was a sea day aboard the Ruby Princess and my sore muscles could be pampered in the Lotus spa. No matter how I had planned my Greek isle Mediterranean cruise, I don’t think anything could have prepared me for the wonders I saw, the friends I met or the memories I made.

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BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express Singer George Canyon has been described as a ‘country neo-traditionalist par excellence.’

The married father of two will be performing at New Life Fellowship Church on Sept. 7 in a fundraiser benefitting Fountain Of Life Ministries which is raising funds for work in Africa, specifically in Nigeria, building homes for widows and orphans.

Part of Canyon’s current ‘Believe Tour’, the concert will feature some of his gospel music and stories of faith. It begins at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $25 and available at New Life or online at www.actmusicagency. com/events.

Canyon, born and raised in Nova Scotia, picked up the guitar and sang at a very early age. It was also in his community church where he honed his talents, learning hymns and stories that would inspire both his life and music.

“Mom and dad took me to church every Sunday at Holy Name Parish in Westville and I remember playing and singing on many different occasions during the service,” he says. His passion for faith and Christian music indeed laid the foundation early on for what was to come - a successful country music career.

He essentially catapulted onto the country scene in 2004 on Nashville Star – a competition similar to the American Idol format. He has since sold more than 300,000 albums - achieving two certified gold re-

cords as well as numerous Canadian Country Music Awards, Juno Awards and East Coast Music Awards.

These days, his devotion to Christian music has taken him full circle – he released his first worship CD Believe this past March. “About three years ago God put it on my heart that it was time,” he says of recording Believe. “I always wanted to record a worship record but just didn’t feel the time was right. I guess I was waiting.

“Believe is an acoustic record that I felt I needed to record and I am excited to record a second worship record soon. The songs kind of just presented themselves in a way for the record - songs that touched me and songs that I love to sing.”

The country music style has always seemed the ideal genre for Canyon to express himself as well.

“Country music is the storytelling genre, in my opinion. I love telling stories and sharing my faith and testimony.”

Canyon is also a spokesperson for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). Diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at 14, Canyon, a young air cadet at the time, was told he would have to forgo his ambitions to serve as a pilot in the Canadian Air Force.

Years later he would learn to manage his disease through diet, lifestyle and the use of insulin pump technology. In 2009, Canyon passed a series of medical tests and as a result of this was able to obtain his pilot’s license. In early 2008 he also was recognized for

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all his philanthropic work in support of the Canadian troops and was appointed Honorary Colonel for the Canadian Air Force at 14 Wing Greenwood in Nova Scotia.

Later that year, he took his story and his own plane across Canada and organized talks and concerts to inspire youngsters with Type 1 diabetes with his message, a project he named ‘The Sky’s Not The Limit’.

He urged them to take ownership of their disease, pursue their dreams and achieve their goals. “Being a kid is hard enough without having a disease that limits your choices. If I can tell my story and change a life or two, that’s the kind of imprint I want to leave.”

In the fall of 2010, Canyon performed and spoke to more than 20,000 people at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles at a JDRF fundraising event. His single I Believe in Angels was adopted as a theme song by the JDRF in the U.S. Meanwhile, Canyon regularly tours Europe, the U.S. and engages his fans the old fashioned way - by playing more than 100 shows a year in his home country.

The past few years have indeed been busy ones - in 2008 Canyon and pop/rock icon Richard Marx signed on to produce Canyon’s What I Do album which yielded seven hit singles including Just Like You, the album’s first single, which was written for Canyon’s son, Kale.

Marx and Canyon teamed up again to write and record songs for the

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MISSION – Singer George Canyon performs in Red Deer on Sept. 7 in support of Fountain of Life Ministries, a mission known for its extensive work in Africa.

2011 disc Better Be Home Soon. In late 2012, Canyon released the Classics II album.

Ultimately, Canyon sings not just about things that are bigger than him but also about everyday experiences.

“My passion comes from my faith and my family. I

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Crash Karma includes City on fall tour Fueling the momentum behind their latest disc, Crash Karma is including Red Deer on their fall tour.

They perform Oct. 4 at The Vat. When they roared to life with their debut album in 2010, the members of this Can-Rock dream team — singer Edwin (formerly of I Mother Earth), guitarist Mike Turner (ex-Our Lady Peace), drummer Jeff Burrows (The Tea Party) and bassist Amir Epstein (Zygote) — were musical peers with separate but equal pasts.

Almost three years later to the day, with their fittingly titled sophomore album Rock Musique Deluxe, they have grown into a band of brothers with a shared musical vision.

“When we first got together, I didn’t know the guys,” says bassist and main songwriter Epstein, who set up the musical blind date that launched the band in 2008.

“I wasn’t friends with them and they weren’t friends with each other — which I actually thought was kind of strange, being that they were in three of the most successful bands ever in Canada.

“They had crossed paths when they toured, but they

BACK TO BASICS – Toronto’s Crash Karma performs at The Vat Oct. 4. weren’t super-tight. So we weren’t very comfortable in the studio. Everybody was on their best behaviour. If someone made a suggestion someone else didn’t like, there wasn’t much criticism. Nobody wanted to offend.

“Since then, we’ve played together, we’ve recorded together, we’ve toured together. And we’ve become

close, a bunch of buddies.

We know everything about each other now — all the dark secrets.

“So it was a lot different in the studio. We were comfortable with one another, we were honest with one another, we were open with one another.

“And we all ended up making a stronger album because of it.”

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“The way I see it,” explains Edwin, “The first record had a lot of angst and a little bit of love. This record has a lot of love and a little bit of angst. And from my perspective, the songs are more singable.

“We put a lot of backing harmonies on this one. On the first record, we tried not to use too many harmonies so it didn’t sound sweet and pretty.

“But this time, the songs really lent themselves to a diversity of harmonies.

But ultimately, it’s not like we’re playing be-bop or anything. It’s still a rock album.

“I know there’s still a lot of rock fans out there.

I don’t think rock is dead.

I think it will always make a revival in some form.

And if we can have a part in that revival, in making it front and centre a little bit, I would be greatly honoured.” editor@reddeerexpress.com

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Co-produced by the band and studio veteran Terry Brown in their Toronto hometown, the lean, muscular album takes up where previous hits like Awake and Fight left off and heads into new sonic terrain.

“You can tell that there’s a maturity in the band,” Edwin agrees.

“It’s a step ahead, not a step back. It’s not remaking the same record. It’s a natural evolution. You could put it up against the first record, but it doesn’t sound like the first record.

It sounds like a newer, fresher Crash Karma.”

Beneath the album’s brains and brawn, however, beats a sincere, passionate heart.

The bulk of these 11 songs introduce protagonists standing at life’s crossroads and running emotional gauntlets.

The Butler is inspired by Eugene Allen, who worked as a butler in the White House for eight American presidents. But, as superbly played by Forest Whitaker, this is a fictionalization of his experience and how he saw the civil rights movement.

Whitaker’s character starts as a child in the cotton fields of Georgia where

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his parents are slaves.

He grows up to become a waiter and by 1957 is a White House butler during Eisenhower’s presidency.

He has a front row seat to the changes in American society as blacks fight for their civil rights.

From a subservient generation, he watches the world change. Even his son (David Oyelowo) becomes a freedom rider, flirts with the Black Panther movement and becomes politically engaged, while Whitaker’s character faithfully brings tea to the president and hands out cookies to visiting schoolchildren. According to the movie, even in the 80s, blacks were paid less than whites in the White House.

It is a great cast, with Oprah Winfrey as Whitaker’s wife, and a not always successful parade of big

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names playing the presidents.

James Marsden is good as Kennedy but I’m not sure that John Cusack as Nixon and Alan Rickman as Reagan work, although they are fun to watch. Jane Fonda is better as Nancy Reagan.

However, this is Whitaker’s film and he’s excellent.

But it’s also a light course in American social history during this time.

Rating: four deer out of five.

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How did we get here?

Surely we did not want to choose to be unhealthy, at risk for more diseases, struggling to perform daily routines and constantly adapting to a larger and larger body. So what happened?

Food changed.

Not necessarily what we eat, but our access to healthy food (more expensive and only available in supermarkets or farm markets) and junk food (cheap and available everywhere). Plus our lives have become more and more busy, so time to prepare food is not there – which makes us look for quick, tasty solutions, whether they are healthy or not. Add to that the fact that food is less nutritious than it used to be due to fertilizer practices and GMO and we have a problem.

The average person is eating more and more calories with fewer and fewer nutrients. This is leading to obesity, heart disease, allergies, Crohn’s disease, diabetes, cancer and so much more. The cost of obesity

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Canadian Institute for Health Information and the Public Health Agency of Canada states that obesity costs Canada $4.6 to $7 billion a year for the reasons stated above. That is staggering!

So how do we correct this?

Exercise is the number one recommendation of course. Move your body and burn the calories consumed, and consume healthier calories. Easier said than done for some, because, as I said, junk food is cheaper, more readily available and located everywhere. I have a proposal to help with that but I have no idea how to get it put in place. Tax junk food and credit or subsidize healthy food. Let’s make junk food really expensive and healthy food really cheap. That could work to a point -- you still have to eat an appropriate amount of healthy food (which is

FUN FEEDING – Sarah Willis and Justin Rogal take time to feed a group of birds during their afternoon bike ride on the Jenna Swan/Red Deer Express trails of Bower Ponds. far easier than controlling junk food portions). It is really hard to tell parents trying to get by and feed a family that they need to double their food budget – so making healthy food cheaper seems like a great answer to me.

As for exercise and moving your body, well there are countless ways to do that.

I just finished my fifth Ironman distance race today and I always love being in the energy of all the triathletes. They are about 90% super fit and healthy and full of life and passion.

I wish the rest of the world were like this group of people. I know that triathlon is not for everyone of course, but there are hundreds of other sports or games

that involve getting fit as a byproduct. I really look forward to race season, because as it progresses, I get leaner and leaner and feel better and better about how I look and feel. Not only does it get me race ready but I get to my ideal body weight.

It always impresses me to watch triathletes in their 60’s or 70’s that look as fit

as the 20 or 30-year-olds apart from some grey hair and wrinkles.

So what can you do to avoid being normal? I am not interested in normal, never have been, and am even less interested now.

Here’s to being unusually fit!

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Less meat in the diet? Why I hope that’s wrong “Yes, waiter, I want my steak blue!”

I’ve found that statement the easiest way to get a rare steak. But should I be eating meat, rare or not?

A recent report in Nutrition Action, gives six reasons why a high intake of red meat is associated with heart disease, stroke, diabetes and premature death.

One - in a Harvard study, 120,000 health professionals were followed for 28 years. Those who ate the most meat had a 30% higher risk of dying earlier. In another study, the National Institute of Health followed half a million people for 10 years and came to the same conclusion.

Two - Dr. Adam Bernstein, research director at the Cleveland Clinic’s Wellness Institute, says “Many recommendations for limiting red meat intake are based on its saturated fat and cholesterol content which increases bad cholesterol.

Eighty-four thousand women were followed for 26 years and those who ate the most meat had a 26% greater risk of developing heart disease than those who

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Stanley Hazen, another researcher at the Cleveland clinic, studied 2,600 patients admitted to the Clinic for cardiac catheterization, a procedure that determines if the coronary arteries are clogged.

Studies revealed these patients had high levels of carnitine in their blood, a nutrient found largely in red meat. Those with high levels of this compound were 50% more likely to have a heart attack.

Three - the Canadian Cancer Society says, “Adults should try to limit the amount of red meat per week to help reduce the risk of dying of cancer.”

This means less beef, pork and lamb but in particular processed meats.

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cancer increases by about 20% for every serving of red or processed meat you eat per day. Other studies show an increased risk of pancreatic, prostate and esophageal malignancy.

Four - if you suffer a stroke it’s usually from a clogged artery in the brain, rather than a ruptured one.

Several studies show the clogged risk increases the more processed and unprocessed meat is eaten.

Five - a study of 200,000 people showed that the risk

of Type 2 diabetes was increased by eating red meat.

Six - save the earth. It takes eight lbs of feed to produce one lb of beef and 1,000 tons of water to produce a ton of grain. It also takes fuel to get the water. Cows also pass methane gas, a greenhouse gas which has 23 times the heat-trapping capacity of carbon dioxide.

So how can you decrease the risk? The first advice is to marinate beef. Eliminate 90% of toxins by microwav-

ing beef for two minutes and pouring off the juices.

Bake, roast or stir-fry as grilling and barbecuing triggers the most toxins.

I’m always wary of studies of tens of thousands of people relying largely on ‘association’ rather than solid facts. Until all research has been completed I’ll follow Aristotle’s Doctrine of the Golden Mean, namely moderation.

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BY JIM CLAGGETT Red Deer Express He still has another year of high school football to put under his belt and 17-year-old Joe McQuay plans to make the best of it before heading to university.

“I just want to get better, faster and stronger,” said the 6’ 5”, 265 lb. offensive lineman for the Notre Dame Cougars.

He was looking at the University of Calgary to start with but this past spring Chris Morris, head coach at the University of Alberta made him an offer he couldn’t refuse.

“I liked the brand new start Chris is bringing to the table,” he said.

He was also enticed by the depth of experience between what the head coach and offensive line coach Tim Prinsen bring to the field as both have years of CIS and CFL playing time to share with their young players.

McQuay has his own suitcase full of experience as well, starting with three years in the Red Deer peewee system, followed by two years with the Bantam Cougars and the last two at the high school level.

But it doesn’t end there as he played two years with the Prairies Midget Fire during the spring season and then this summer he was on the Team Alberta U-18 team.

“That was a great experience,” he said about getting a chance to learn more skills at a higher level and a faster pace.

But his peewee days are where the learning really started.

“We were the first year of peewee football and the first season was pretty rough but everyone was really having fun and stuff,” he said. “Our second year was a little bit better and our third season we started coming together as a team which was good.”

Without the three years of football experience under his belt to start with McQuay was straight-

forward about what his current status might be if the program wasn’t there.

“Honestly no, I wouldn’t be anywhere close to where I am now,” he said. “Instead of starting football in Grade 8 I started in Grade 5 and learning things at a younger age and now I’m perfecting those things.”

The next step is CIS ball and

McQuay is looking to get into the starting lineup right away.

“But if it doesn’t happen in the first year that’s ok,” he said. “Everything doesn’t have to happen quick but yeah, that’s my goal.”

As is the case with most football teams the big guys up front will always tell you they’re the smartest group on the field and while in some cases it might just

be talk, McQuay is backing it up by focusing on an education degree when he arrives at the steps of the U of A. He’s also not thinking too far ahead when it comes to football, stating he’s just wanting to play as long as he can and the professional level isn’t something which has even entered his mind.

As for the game itself, McQuay

has a somewhat philosophical view of the sport.

“I see it as a great builder to life and just how like everything connects with it,” he said. “How it’s not just a game played on the field but the people you meet through it, the coaches, the players, the scouts, everything through it, it’s just amazing.” sports@reddeerexpress.com

SCRIMMAGE – Lukas Sutter (right) of Lethbridge vies for the puck with Devan Fafard from Carlyle, Saskatchewan, during the Rebels Training Camp Jenna Swan/Red Deer Express scrimmage in which two teams composed of prospects and returning team members played together.

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BY JIM CLAGGETT Red Deer Express Back in 1948 when Walter Morrison cashed in on the idea of a Frisbee, he likely didn’t expect his flying disc to become part of another very popular sport-golf.

The Central Alberta Disc Golf Association is alive and well in Red Deer with two courses to play some disc golf no matter what your age.

“There is no demographic,” said disc golfer Jerry Rosa. “Basically from kids right on up to seniors.”

The ‘hole’ is a chain link basket which hangs on a pole about 5 ft. off the ground.

There is an out of bounds and you can only throw the disc from behind where it lands, using a ‘driver’, ‘mid-range’ and a ‘putter’, all different weighted discs.

There are two nine hole tracks in Red Deer -- one in Kentwood and the other in Anders with the Kentwood course being a little easier for players just picking up the game, he said.

“One of the better courses in the area is one west of Sundre, it’s a beautiful course.”

Other centres like Olds, Nordegg and Wetaskiwin have courses as well.

Courses range in length from 2,400 ft. to over 7,600 ft. of grass to cover with trees

to navigate around and individual holes are as short as 130 ft. to a 925 ft. monster in Wetaskwin.

Competitions are broken up into divisions like open, which is for the pros, advanced which is filled by players with a little less skill but still like to play a lot and a recreational division. There are also divisions for the more senior player.

There isn’t a formal organization as such but that may be part of the future plans, especially if more people get involved.

Rosa would like to see more people becoming aware of the pastime and give it a try on the two courses in the City, maybe organizing some tournaments as well.

The sport is free to play with the only cost being your different discs and if you are hard-core you can play even when the snow falls.

“We do play it all year round. No wimps, no whiners.”

There is an Alberta tour which has been active for the past few years and courses are located around the province from Edmonton to Calgary and places in between.

More information about disc golf can be found by going to the web page at www. cadga.ca.

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Ramping up ‘instant replay’ Taking the human element out of sport is all the rage and Major League Baseball is the latest to knock the dirt off its cleats and head into the 21st Century.

JIM

CLAGGETT One of the most staunch, traditionalistic (not sure if that’s a word) sports has decided the time is now to welcome instant replay for every questionable play -except balls and strikes.

Now many would argue those are the calls where the most help is needed but it would be a nightmare to have each pitch scrutinized.

The whole idea is set to be in place for the 2014 season but must still get the safe call from the players’ association and that other

group involved in this debate, the umpires.

The boys in blue are somewhat in favour but they want the best technology in place to get the help they need and in addition they want to make sure no jobs on the field are being lost.

In fact, the union says the replay booth needs to be manned by an active umpiring crew and not some tech geek from a local high school getting 10 bucks a game to view the replay.

The umps are placed in a very tough position during games having to make calls in a split second but as we have seen over the years, some are not even close and a few bordered on the ‘Stevie Wonder could have made that call ’ area.

Of course, saying that would have got you tossed and there would have been no shortage of replays on sports channels showing just how wrong the umpire was.

Here’s another aspect of this decision to go high

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The evidence apparently shows arguments over such calls take about three minutes to end whereas the replay could solve the case in 90 seconds.

I can’t argue with a ball game being a little quicker and so let’s get on with it.

There have been many cases where a very bad call ended in a tough result and the most recent was Jim Joyce’s call which ruled a Cleveland runner safe with two out in the ninth, spoiling Detroit Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga’s perfect game.

Managers will be given three challenges a game with one coming in the first six innings and the other two coming from the seventh inning to the end of the game.

Managers will not be tossing out red flags or red balls or red anything to challenge a call however.

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40th LTCHS High School Reunion Saturday, Sept. 14th/13 Toad & Turtle Pub, 129-2004-50 Ave., Red Deer, AB. Upstairs Patio 6:30 pm - closing.

Please RSVP to: pattidalsin@gmail.com Harvest Our Homespun Hospitality at the Bentley Farmers’ Market.

Fresh fruit & local garden produce, preserves, homemade baked goods, hand-hewn crafts and artwork, clothing, jewellery, music, munchies and more!

Indoors and out every Saturday from 1:30 pm ‘til 4pm in the Bentley Curling Rink.

For more info, call Judy at 403 - 748 - 2838.

And remember: we never get rained out or snowed under!

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Oilfield

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Lodging & meals provided.

Drug testing required.

Call 780-723-5051, Edson, Alberta ENVIROEX OILFIELD Rentals & Sales Ltd. is looking for a Class 1 Driver to join our team. Oilfield experience is required as well as valid safety tickets.

We offer a great benefit package as well as a small company atmosphere.

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FIELD CLERK NEEDED for out of town work site (21/7 schedule). Mature, flexible and positive communicator, understanding of importance of safety culture. Reporting to on-site foreman & Edmonton HO. Transportation to & from work site provided.

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NOMINATE OUTSTANDING LOCAL VOLUNTEERS for the provincial Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards!

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Hair Stylists

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“HAIRWAY to HEAVEN” in Sundre, Alberta is seeking Hairstylists and a Nail Tech to join our busy, newly renovated salon. We are a fun and very busy salon and are in search of fun, committed and mature people to join us! Please call 403-638-3847 for an interview or mail your resume to: kathnqatar@yahoo.ca.

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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 FLURRIES SHEEPSKIN is looking for 5 sales reps, full-time positions.

Selling shoes at our Parkland Mall location, $12.10/hr. Email resume to: flurriesrd@gmail.com OUTSIDE SALES PERSON for NAPA Store in Three Hills, Alberta.

Automotive parts/service knowledge required and sales experience is valuable. Resume to: dfox@napacanada.com.

SOAP STORIES is seeking 5 energetic retail sales reps for Parkland Shopping Centre in Red Deer. $12.10/hr. Email Resume to premierjobrd@gmail.com

Trades

850

BIG MOUNTAIN Sheet Metal and Gas Fitting in Rocky Mountain House requires 3rd or 4th year sheet metal mechanic.

Email resume: bigmountain.sheetmetal @gmail.com or fax 403-845-4811 OPENINGS in Alberta areas for Highway Maintenance Class 1 or 3 Operators. Full-time and part-time positions available. Fax resume to Carillion Canada at 780-449-0574 or email: mcroft@carillionalberta.ca.

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Sales & Distributors

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HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC, Flagstaff County, Sedgewick, Alberta.

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Truckers/ Drivers

860

TJ LOGGING of Whitecourt, Alberta is now taking resumes for 2013 - 2014 logging season. Experienced buncher/skidder/limber/ process operators required.

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Business Opportunities

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AUCTION SALE. Dispersal for Double B Logging.

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Sale conducted by: Rainbow Liquidators and Auctions, Stony Plain, Alberta, 780-968-1000 MEIER GUN AUCTION. Saturday, August 31, 11 a.m., 6016 - 72A Ave., Edmonton. Over 150 guns - Handguns, rifles, shotguns, wildlife mounts, hunting and fishing equipment. To consign 780-440-1860 BANKRUPTCY AUCTION. Swarm Enterprises Printing & Embroidery Shop.

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Tues., Sept. 10th @ 6:30 PM *** Preview: 3 PM Sale Day Bay 4, 7429-49 Ave., Red Deer *** Antique & Collectables CA 1800’s Wheel Chair, Cedar Chest, Furniture, Pictures, Cast Iron Toys, Glassware, Office Furniture - Stacking Chairs, Filing Cabinets; Appliances, Folding Tables, and more!

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BIG STRAPPER AUCTIONS Phone:403-304-4791 Location Moose Hall 2 mi. South of Ponoka on Hwy 2A *** Weekly Sales Wednesdays @ 6 pm *** Antique Sales 1st Sun. of ea. month @ 1 pm Check web for full listings & addresses bigstrapperauctions.net COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION 6TH Annual Red Deer Fall Finale.

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Saturday & Sunday, September 21 & 22, 11 a.m. both days.

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SUNTAIRA GROWERS INC. Greenhouse Auction, Trochu, Alberta. Sat., September 7, 10 a.m.

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DIE-CAST CARS, trucks, motorcycles. Gold eagle gifts. #14-6350-67 Street, east end of Cash Casino building.

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HOMES & LIVING

DELIGHTFUL DÉCOR – This playful design in a Colbray Homes show home located in Blackfalds is truly every little boy’s dream room with the Ford mural hung on the wall and warming tones chosen for wall colours.

Jenna Swan/Red Deer Express

A ‘home designing’ letter to a younger me I recently had a birthday.

A big birthday! Some days I can’t believe my age and I wonder how I got this old when I still feel 25.

As I look back I see a great deal of things I would do differently and many moments I wish I could experience again. Recalling all the places I have lived and decorated; from my first apartment with the furniture I put together with my roommate to the beautiful heritage homes I have been fortunate enough to restore – there are many things I would change. This is a letter to my 21-year-old self: ‘Hey Kim, You are starting out in life learning how to be a

Kim

MECKLER grownup! The familiarity of your childhood bedroom is behind and you are forging ahead into new territory. Would you mind if I gave you some well-seasoned decorating advice?

You are going to need it.

Don’t be in such a hurry for everything; your home will not look like your parents’ house right away.

Those treasures and beautiful decorative elements took years to acquire. Try not to fall prey to the flashy ‘buy now pay later’ advertisements that push cheap, poorly made furniture at you. The debt will be with you long after that trendy sofa has bit the dust.

Even though you are young, this is the time to recognize and develop your personal style. You may find yourself swimming upstream and may get discouraged with the lack of merchandise available. Have patience; search for what you truly love and only choose items for your home that speak to your soul. Purchase less and

hunt more to avoid buying items to fill the void. Like fast food it is a temporary fix but all it does it take up space in your home nourish your desire for a balance of comfort and beauty.

Save and then save some more so that you can purchase high quality items for your home. This is especially true for linens, how many $50 bed-in-a-bags do you need to go through before you realize that the combined dollars spent could have bought you an exceptional duvet? One that doesn’t start to unravel after the first washing, causing you to tangle your toes in its cheap nylon

threads. If you buy fewer, well-made items and care for them they will give you many more years of satisfaction and comfort. Learn the value of quality; recognize local and respected manufacturers who use excellent materials rather than the quick purchase from the big box store.

Finally, be brave! Swallow your fear and embrace your love of colour, quirky finds and unique items which scream YOU. Don’t be so caught up in whether your mom or friends will approve of your choices, stay true to yourself as you discover your decorating talents. The earlier you grasp this concept the less

time and money you will waste trying to please others. Embrace your style and celebrate the unique, expect that every person walking into your home will know it’s yours! If someone says ‘I could never do this in my house’ wrap the compliment around you and feel proud that you have achieved something very special.

Pace yourself Kim, you have dozens of homes ahead to decorate - you have no idea what is up ahead!

To a fashionable future, Kim’ Kim Meckler is an interior designer in Red Deer with Carpet Colour Centre.

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Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Red Deer Express 31

De-cluttering is key to an organized home Everyone has a pantry that could be organized more efficiently, or a spice drawer that could use a little attention, but whipping your home into shape actually has more benefits than simply visual appeal.

Experts say that an organized space may, in fact, reduce stress and create a more enjoyable living environment.

“Clearing the clutter not only allows for a more attractive space in the home or office, but creates a more manageable lifestyle,” says Hellen Buttigieg, a certified professional organizer, life coach and author of Organizing Outside the Box. “My clients are shocked to find how dramatically an organized space can reduce stress and free up time to engage in more meaningful activities.”

To avoid the energydrain and dysfunction of clutter, there’s an easy solution: start labeling. Try a compact, easy-to-use label maker such as the Brother P-Touch PT-D200 model.

According to a new Léger Marketing national survey, commissioned by Brother Canada, 75% of moms agree that implementing a labeling system in the home or office would make life easier and save time in the long run. Take a look at these ideas for different places in your house: Kitchen • Label spices. Avoid licking your finger every time you need to choose between sugar or salt.

• In the pantry, label specific types of flour, baking

products, pasta and cereals so the family knows what they are pulling out and make meal prep easy.

• Store and organize instruction manuals and warranty cards in a file folder, label and sort according to each room in the home.

• Keep track of permission slips, registration forms, and schedules in a file folder. Label a tab for each family member and organize by sporting activities, school events, medical information, and other important paperwork that needs to be accessible in a snap.

Home office • Keep tax information organized for easy reference.

Label files in the cabinet for receipts according to month; subcategorize by type of expense: medical, transportation, business expenses, etc.

• Neatly store unused power cords in a basket and label to identify which device each cord belongs to.

Laundry room and front entrance • Personalize hooks in the laundry room so kids know where to drop their backpack, raincoat, and scarf when they arrive home from school.

• Label baskets for scarves, hats and gloves to make winter dressing a breeze.

Once you start labeling you’ll see how fun and easy it is to keep your home neat, organized and more functional.

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