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Love is in the air as Valentine’s Day approaches Marriage guru reminds couples to celebrate relationships often

BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express

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ith Valentine’s Day fast approaching, many may be scrambling to think of something to do or to buy for their loved one.

Flowers, especially roses are one of the more popular items on Valentine’s Day and there are a variety to choose from.

However, for those looking for something unique, a fruit-ďŹ lled bouquet is something that might be a way to express love for your signiďŹ cant other as well. “Valentine’s Day is our busiest day at the store for sure,â€? said Elie Mettri, co-owner of Edible Arrangements in Red Deer. “Instead of getting a bouquet of owers, this is something that can be shared with co-workers, family and friends and it’s something the recipient can enjoy.â€?

He added the fruit is prepared fresh every morning and there are different prices to choose from. “There is really something for everyone.�

Meanwhile, Debra Macleod, a local couples mediator and relationship author-expert for television, radio, magazines and newspapers in the U.S. and Canada, said although Valentine’s Day only falls on one day a year, couples should celebrate their love more often than that. “For a relationship to last, couples must strive to stay sweethearts every day and every night by prioritizing their relationship and treating each other with affection, adoration and appreciation,� said Macleod. “Cupid wouldn’t accept anything less and neither should you.�

As for Valentine’s Day, she added many people regard owers and chocolates as small gestures that are motivated more by consumerism than romanticism. “The heart-shaped holiday has also changed its focus, as many parents would rather buy ‘Be Mine’ trinkets for their kids than wine trufes for their partner,â€? said Macleod. “Yet this cynicism and ambivalence toward the ‘lovey dovey’ side of Valentine’s Day isn’t just bad for greeting card companies—it’s bad for relationships, too.â€?

She added part of the reason it’s important for couples to celebrate their love regularly is because today’s couples are busy, stressed, exhausted and overwhelmed. “They email their coworkers at

breakfast, facebook their friends at lunch and Google at the supper table.

Relationships are rarely prioritized,� said Macleod. “With all this disconnection in the love department, it’s time for cupid to make a big, mushy comeback. He needs to remind us—at the tip of a pointed arrow, if necessary—that romantic love is a wonderful thing that deserves a day in the spotlight.�

“WITH ALL THIS DISCONNECTION IN THE LOVE DEPARTMENT, IT’S TIME FOR CUPID TO MAKE A BIG, MUSHY COMEBACK. HE NEEDS TO REMIND US — AT THE TIP OF A POINTED ARROW, IF NECESSARY — THAT ROMANTIC LOVE IS A WONDERFUL THING THAT DESERVES A DAY IN THE SPOTLIGHT.�

DEBRA MACLEOD She added for couples looking for a sweet, sexy way to ramp up the romance in their relationship this Valentine’s Day, one idea that lasts longer than candy hearts but costs less than a trip to Paris is a bedroom makeover. “Get rid of the exercise bike, the kids’ toys and the piles of laundry on the oor and replace them with a soft wing-back chair, a selection of massage oils and soft lighting,â€? said Macleod. “Paint over your boring beige bedroom walls with a deep, sensual colour and replace your worn annel sheets with luxurious linen. “A couple’s bedroom should be a sanctuary, a private space, into which they can retreat and enjoy each other.

And above all, it should have a good lock on the door.�

In addition, she said Valentine’s Day should be a time of self-reection for partners. “Ask yourself how do I talk to my partner? Do I use a pleasant, loving voice tone like I used to, or do I speak with criticism, contempt or defensiveness? Also, what am I doing, every day, to make my partner’s life easier and more fun? “And ďŹ nally, do I still look into my partner’s eyes and make him or her feel like the centre of my world, or do I stare at my computer or phone and ignore him or her?â€? efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

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Man nearly freezes to death in City’s downtown Officials with Safe Harbour Society are closely monitoring demand for shelter

BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express A man nearly froze to death in the City’s downtown over the weekend as temperatures plummeted.

The man, who has not been identified, was reportedly found in the downtown area and taken to Red Deer Regional Hospital.

Kath Hoffman, executive director at Safe Harbour Society, said the incident is an unfortunate one, but it is not reflective on the amount of beds available for shelter

in the City. Last fall, due to changes in funding and local zoning requirements of the downtown core, the Winter Inn, a temporary shelter program offered during the colder months, did not open.

The program has been operating since 2007 by Safe Harbour Society.

However to help make up the shortfall, beds have been increased at People’s Place and the Mats program at Safe Harbour. There are currently 35 year-round beds, up from 23 beds previously at People’s Place and

26 beds, up from 20 beds at the Mats program, which is an overnight shelter for individuals who are high or intoxicated.

“The person (found this weekend) was not someone who was trying to access shelter,” she said. “Had they tried, there would have been a bed available. Even though it was pretty cold we had room for people through this past weekend.”

Hoffman said officials are determining whether more shelters are needed.

“We’re watching that

closely this year. The increase in beds will tell us how we are doing. It’s been bitterly cold and we’ve had lots of cold temperatures to gauge that and so far the only real turn-aways we’ve had is if someone has shown up at People’s Place and needs to get to Mats instead, but we have been able to accommodate them.

“We don’t know what the right number is (in terms of beds) and we’re working with the City on that and our other community partners to ensure we do have adequate shelter.”

She added when the temperatures plummet often

times people have more compassion when it comes to those living on the streets.

“With the weather as cold as it has been, our numbers go down and that’s typically because people’s hearts get opened up a little more. If someone is at their friend’s house, his friend isn’t so quick to kick him out.”

Meanwhile, Hoffman said Safe Harbour’s Mats program was born years ago after a homeless man froze to death in Rotary Park.

“The community agencies at the time got together and said that is not going to happen in Red Deer. When I think of that situation and

compared to then, we have 26 spaces available for that particular gentleman (who was found in the downtown this past weekend) who need it. The unfortunate part of it is, was he aware? Did he have his wits with him enough to make his way anywhere? Typically if the RCMP see someone like that they are quick to pick them up and bring them to us, so who knows exactly what happened to have that be the result. “But I am relieved to know that had he made it here (to the Mats program), we would have had a place for him.” efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

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Bad Date Book records abusive incidents in City Local sex worker uses reported incidents as tool to help stay safe

BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express Agency officials are urging local sex workers to utilize a tool in which they can report violent or criminal incidents.

The Bad Date Book, operated by the Central Alberta AIDS Network, began in 2009 with the first entry being recorded in April of that year. Since its inception there has been 30 reported incidents in Red Deer.

Bad date reports are incidents provided anonymously by victims or support workers of victims where a sex worker has been raped, assaulted or robbed by a client.

“BAD DATES BY DEFINITION ARE ANYTHING THAT HAPPENS TO A SEX WORKER THAT IS UNUSUAL – THAT CAN BE RAPE, ASSAULT, ROBBERY, ABDUCTION OR INDECENT ACTS.” JENNIFER VANDERSCHAEGHE The reports are shared via ‘Bad Date Book Red Deer’ on facebook or on the web page of CAANS (www.CAANS. org) as well as through officials with the agency, in hopes of bringing awareness of the incident and warning others.

The importance of the Bad Date Book has been brought to light in recent weeks as three incidents have been reported – two of which were separate incidents, but have similar circumstances.

“Bad dates are not new to

Canada or to North America, certainly there have been agencies in Alberta who have been gathering bad dates for 10-15 years,” said Jennifer Vanderschaeghe, executive director, Central Alberta AIDS Network in Red Deer.

“Bad dates by definition are anything that happens to a sex worker that is unusual – that can be rape, assault, robbery, abduction or indecent acts.”

She added the RCMP are also made aware of bad dates in the City as well.

“We share the information with the RCMP and they can actually have that on their radar. The RCMP can’t charge anybody related to bad dates unless they have a victim, but they can do some work.”

She added as an agency, the Bad Date Book is one way that CAANS can support local sex workers.

“Not all of the incidents have been women, there has been men as well and not all of victims have been over 18 years of age,” she said.

Vanderschaeghe said CAANS officials believe that not many sex workers in Red Deer are aware they can report incidents to the Bad Date Book.

“We actually think not many of them know (about it),” she said. “We of course have connections to sex workers but there are way more sex workers out there than we see.”

Eden, a sex worker who has been in Red Deer for about three and a half years, said more workers need to be aware of how to report bad dates.

“We’re so afraid that someone is going to find out what we do and be isolated

and we’re going to lose family and friends (so incidents go unreported in some cases). This is another reason why some of us are victimized because we can’t tell anyone because then they will know what we do,” she said. “The Bad Date Book encourages us to look out for each other.

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“It would be awesome if it was used more, but it’s there and it’s helpful.”

She added a bad date is about power and victimization.

“Sex workers are vulnerable.”

Meanwhile, Vanderschaeghe said CAAN’s hope for the Bad Date Book is that it will be a useful tool to help keep sex workers safe.

“We know there are more bad dates than what we hear about. Not only do we want sex workers to be aware of the Bad Date Book, but we also want them to feel com-

fortable in sharing the bad date with us,” she said. “It doesn’t have to be your bad date, it can be the story you heard from a friend or from one of your clients. We don’t want any information that would breach confidentiality. We want to hear the story and we want to hear about the person who was victimized.” efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

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The Red Deer 2019 Canada Winter Games Bid committee was host to the Canada Winter Games Technical Review Committee over the last few days, bringing Red Deer another step closer to becoming the home of the 2019 Canada Winter Games.

The Review Committee performed a technical assessment of the community in respect to the hosting standards established for sport and other non-sport venues and the Games Village. The review was performed by technical experts, and also included a review of the tentative sport schedule. “We have completed the Technical Review Phase of the competitive process to get the Games in Red Deer, and are now waiting patiently to hear from the Review Committee on how we faired,� said Shelley Gagnon, acting director of Community Services. “We were proud to demonstrate why we should be the community of choice to host the Games.�

The Technical Review Committee conducted visits to the two communities competing for the Games, Red Deer and Lethbridge. “Our committee worked very hard to show the Canada Games Technical Review Committee that

Red Deer is ready for these games,� said Lyn Radford, chair of the Bid Committee. “We want Red Deerians to help us raise the level of excitement in our community and show what we can do when we all work together.�

After the technical phase, communities will enter the Bid Evaluation Phase of the process.

The Canada Winter Games is slated for February of 2019. A host community can expect to accommodate 3,600 athletes, coaches and managers; 1,500 technical representatives and ofďŹ cials; 450 media and broadcast personnel and 25,000 visitors over the 17-days of competition.

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OPINION Valentine’s Day With the holiday this Friday, flashes of pink and red are painted across the City, florists are likely being run off their feet, card shops are packed with last-minute shoppers and candy stores are pretty much running on empty as the last boxes of chocolate treats are scooped up.

Yes, Valentine’s Day is a bit mushy and not for the faint of heart – so to speak. Lovers will have an extra bounce in their step, an extra sparkle in their eye, and a smile on their faces as Cupid strikes again.

Even the youngsters get involved in the celebration with the excitement of giving and receiving their own Valentines from classmates and friends.

This is where the seed of love begins.

It’s a fact that Valentine’s Day has become more commercialized over the years – it is estimated that over one billion Valentine’s Day cards are sent out each year.

This makes it the second largest card sending holiday of the year with Christmas taking the top spot.

More than 189 million roses are estimated to be purchased and thousands of pounds of chocolates will be consumed on this special day as well. With all this commercial hype, we don’t think that lovers should forget the real meaning.

This celebratory day is all in the name of St. Valentine. There are a few versions of who he

was. He has been described as a priest in Rome, a bishop of Interamna, and a martyr in the Roman province of Africa. Some believe that Feb. 14 is celebrated to commemorate the anniversary of St. Valentine’s death, which is thought to have happened around 270 AD. Others believe the Christian church may have celebrated St. Valentine’s feast in hopes of ‘Christianizing’ celebrations of the pagan Lupercaila Festival.

The month of February in ancient Rome was the beginning of spring, and was considered a time of purification.

While not many people realize where Valentine’s Day originated, it is still celebrated – just in a different manner.

Although Valentine’s Day is pegged as the day of love, we don’t think lovers should only show their significant other how they feel one day a year – it should be everyday. Often, the single folks dread this love-filled day.

It can be a reminder of their singleness, something they may not want to think about at all. Ladies can have their own celebrations – the so-called ‘Galentine’s Day’ parties where women just have fun with their friends and put aside concerns over their singleness.

Don’t let the happiness of Valentine’s Day get you down, it doesn’t just have to be about falling in love. Ponder new ways to find that special someone. That way, next Valentine’s Day you may very well have some company.

Common sense questions for the oil patch Heaven knows I’m no scientific or energy expert, but I have some common sense questions for the masters of the (oil patch) universe.

Phil

ELDER 1. Why, when American oil and gas production is surging, are our political and business leaders fixated on supplying more product into that declining market? Won’t this just reduce the price? a) No, the experts might say. In making development decisions, today’s reality is much less important than the predicted sit-

uation 10 or 20 years down the road. And given the increased understanding that fracked wells have a very high depletion rate, it’s illusory to think the present U. S. boom will last that long, even if new regions are tapped. They’ll need all we can produce by the late ’20s, so ramping up makes a lot of sense.

That is, assuming the predictions are reliable. b) In any case, the patch might say, we’ll increase sales by exporting to Asia and other growing markets.

2. Given the undeniably huge cumulative environmental, economic and social impacts of present production levels, why are our political and business leaders fixated on doubling or tripling oil sands production? It seems daft to me.

Surely these are good reasons to reduce it instead.

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And why not avoid the social and political turmoil, and risk of spillage, involved in building new pipelines to move all this product? Because the market demands it, I hear the patch say, and this is the only thing which counts.

Although some day production may have to be constrained because of climate change, let’s sell it now (and make climate change worse).

In any case, don’t these impacts and risks show why depending completely on Adam Smith’s 18th century ‘invisible hand’ is not always in the public interest? Indeed, Peter Lougheed called for the government to intervene to control the pace of development.

Another response suggests that the undoubted environmental and greenhouse gas impacts will be

solved, and international criticism rebutted by the cooperative research and development being coordinated by Dan Wicklum’s Calgary-based Oil Sands Innovation Alliance (COSIA).

Its plans sound impressive, but scepticism over its effectiveness remain.

The proof of COSIA’s research pudding will be in the eating, not the planning, and the meal isn’t yet scheduled.

3. Don’t present low royalty levels leave the government and people of Alberta holding the bag, while lessees keep most of the money?

Oil patch advocates say the present royalty regime is as much as they can afford, but an objective comparison of it with other jurisdictions might be interesting. Several years ago, when Premier Ed Stelmach’s blue-ribbon

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panel suggested increases, I discovered that even these soon-to-be-rejected figures would have left us in the middle of the pack.

But the way the oil patch moaned, you would have thought civilization as we know it was threatened.

4. The Alberta Energy Regulator says that in 2012 flared or vented gas in the province rose 24.6% over the previous year to 34.8 billion cubic ft.

Why was this permitted?

Maybe because gas prices were so low that wasting the resource was cheaper than transportation and storage?

5. Here’s the kicker. Why are fossil fuel companies continuing to search for more reserves (spending $647 billion in 2012), when the International Energy Agency says that we’ll have to leave two-thirds of already-known deposits in

the ground if the world is to avoid catastrophic climatic change?

Famed investor Jeremy Grantham says “Coal and oil sands will be stranded assets, in that they won’t get their money back.” In October, pension fund managers of over $3 trillion of assets wrote the biggest 45 oil, gas and utility companies in the U.S. expressing their concern about this.

Checkmate. The oil patch may not have a comeback, unless they go flat earth and deny the existence of human-caused climate change. Meanwhile, the oil patch Titanic steams full speed ahead – after all, it’s unsinkable, isn’t it?

Phil Elder is Emeritus Professor of Environmental and Planning Law with Environmental Design at the University of Calgary. His column is distributed through www.troymedia.com.

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COURT BRIEFS IMPAIRED DRIVING CASE HELD OVER The case of a young man who is charged with impaired driving has been held over in Red Deer provincial court.

Tyler James Wilson, 18, of Brooks, is charged with one count of impaired driving causing death and one count of dangerous driving causing death.

His case was before the court last week and was held over to Feb. 19 where he is expected to make an election and plea.

On Nov. 2 at 3:30 a.m., the Red Deer City RCMP and Red Deer Emergency Services were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of 30th Ave. and 32nd St. The investigation has revealed that an Alberta Gold Taxi was stopped at the intersection facing northbound when a truck traveling north

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rear-ended the taxi.

At the time the taxi was under hire and had a sole occupant in the rear passenger seat.

The collision caused extensive damage on impact to the taxicab and the truck rolled onto its side blocking the intersection.

The passenger of the taxi succumbed to his injuries on scene and the driver was transported to the Red Deer Regional Hospital where he was treated for serious injury.

The driver of the truck was also transported to the hospital where he was treated as well.

The passenger of the taxicab has been identified as Jonathon David Wood, 33 of Red Deer.

ARENS IN COURT Rodney Arens, 36, appeared in Red Deer provin-

cial court last week on charges that were laid against him in December in Sylvan Lake.

On Dec. 21st, Sylvan Lake RCMP responded to a complaint of a possible impaired driver in Sylvan Lake.

Upon locating the parked and running vehicle, police located the driver, slumped over the steering wheel.

After waking the driver and speaking to him, he was arrested for impaired care or control of a motor vehicle.

Police have said after a search of the male and the vehicle, they located cash and crack cocaine and a small amount of marijuana.

Arens, of Red Deer, is facing numerous charges stemming from the incident including impaired care or control of a motor vehicle, obstructing an officer and resisting arrest, failing to comply with conditions and drug related charges.

Arens is scheduled to return to court on Feb. 13 on these charges. He is waiting for a lawyer to be appointed for him.

In addition, Arens is awaiting trial for an incident that took place in 2010 in Red Deer.

In that incident he is charged with several infractions including impaired driving causing death, impaired driving causing bodily harm, dangerous driving causing death, and dangerous driving causing bodily harm.

He is also charged with three charges of refusing to provide a breathalyzer sample and breach of recognizance.

He has pleaded not guilty to all of those charges.

A trial for these matters will be held April 22 – June 20. Arens was told by the court last year that he had to be prepared to proceed for

a patient uses multiple medical professionals to obtain the same prescription.

An investigation by ALERT’s Red Deer Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit (CFSEU) and Service Alberta’s Special Investigations Unit led to the arrest of Fraser on Jan. 17th.

Fraser obtained 66 prescriptions from more than 30 physicians since the beginning of last year. The street value of the drugs, including oxycodone, diazepam, clonazepam and morphine, would have exceeded $100,000.

The Red Deer Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit is an ALERT team established and funded by the Alberta government to bring together the province’s most sophisticated law enforcement resources to tackle serious and organized crime.

Nearly 400 municipal police, RCMP and sheriffs work for ALERT.

the trial after many delays in the case.

These charges stem from a crash on Canada Day in 2010. A 13-year-old boy was killed in that crash.

He was also charged last spring with failing to comply and a number of Traffic Safety Act charges including failing to hold a valid driver’s license.

MAN JAILED FOR DRUG OFFENCES A joint investigation by the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT) and Service Alberta led to the conviction of a Red Deer man for illegally obtaining and selling prescription drugs.

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Notice is hereby given that at its meeting to be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2014, the Council of Red Deer County will consider the following bylaw.

The permitted and discretionary uses and other matters currently existing and those being proposed for “DCD 19” are contained in the Red Deer County Land Use Bylaw No. 2006/6 and the proposed amending Bylaw No. 2014/1.

AMENDMENT TO THE LAND USE BYLAW NO. 2006/6 Bylaw No. 2014/1 to amend Direct Control District No. 19 “DCD-19” that provides for existing and proposed industrial uses such as assembly of goods, fabrication and manufacturing of products on Lot B, Plan 762-1039, SW 24-38-28-4, to accommodate the construction of a lease building.

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

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.

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RCMP warn about police fundraising scam Red Deer RCMP are warning the public to be aware of a telephone scam occurring in Red Deer and across the country, in which scammers call people at home claiming to be raising money for police programs.

In an unsuccessful attempt to scam a Red Deer citizen last week, a caller claimed to be representing the RCMP and other police associations.

The telephone scammer was aggressive in his request and asked for $100 or $300, which are common amounts for scammers of this sort to request.

Red Deer City RCMP would like to remind the public that RCMP do not solicit funds for police programs.

It is important for people

to learn to distinguish between legitimate fundraising calls and scammers.

Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre offers the following tips to avoid false charity scams.

Be wary of appeals that tug at your heart strings, especially pleas involving current events, and ask for written information about the charity, including name, address and telephone number.

A legitimate charity or fundraiser will give you information about the charity’s mission, how your donation will be used and proof that your contribution is tax deductible.

Also, ask the solicitor for the registered charitable tax number of the charity.

Question any discrepancies.

Confirm the charity’s registration information through the Canada Revenue Agency (1-800-2672384). Check out the charity’s financial information.

For many organizations, this information can be found online.

Ask for identification. If the solicitor refuses to tell you or does not have some form of verifiable identification, hang up or close the door and report it to law enforcement officials.

Call the charity. Find out if the organization is aware of the solicitation and has authorized the use of its name. If not, you may be dealing with a scam artist.

Also, watch out for similar sounding names. Some phony charities use names that closely resemble those of respected, legitimate organizations.

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Be skeptical if someone thanks you for a pledge you don’t remember making.

If you have any doubts about whether you’ve made a pledge or previously contributed, check your records. Be on the alert for invoices claiming you’ve made a pledge. Some unscrupulous solicitors use this approach to get your money.

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Police continue to search for answers in Castor fire

BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express RCMP are turning to the public for information in regards to a Central Alberta house fire which reportedly

killed three family members in December. The remains of Gordon Klaus, 61 and his daughter Monica Klaus, 40, were found following a fire at the family home near Castor. Gordon’s wife, Sandra

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It is believed that the deaths of Gordon and Monica are as a result of a homicide and to date, Sandra has not been located. Investigation suggests that she was also the victim of a homicide. However, her remains have not been located.

On Dec. 11 a 2003 white GMC Sierra truck, associated to the Klaus farm, was abandoned at the intersection of Hwy. 36 and Township Road 400, in the County of Paintearth. The police believe the vehicle was utilized by the person or persons responsible for the fire.

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Increased education opportunities focus of film

BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express Local audiences will have the opportunity this weekend to take in a film that explores the urgent need to bolster educational opportunities for girls in developing countries.

Chris Smith, a local volunteer for World Vision, has arranged for the screening of Girl Rising this Saturday at Carnival Cinema, starting at 10 a.m.

“I think most people have heard about Malala (Yousafzai), the young Pakistani girl that was shot because she wanted to advocate for education for all girls. This film follows up on that – it’s the story of nine different girls in countries around the world who are recalling the terrible lives they’ve had, and how education helped them rise above it.

“If we educate them, their lives will be better and the lives of their families will be better,” she said. “Eventually their towns, their countries and the world will be a better place because of giving education to everybody, not just boys.”

Smith added that the powerful film has also been screened at the Toronto International Film Festival.

“World Vision picked up on it and mentioned it to all of their volunteers and said they were trying to promote it,” she explained.

World Vision officials also said that if anyone was interested in hosting a screening in their community, that the organization would do what they could to help

make such events happen.

Smith said there are some 66 million children around the world who aren’t in school. And 235 million women in Asia who are illiterate.

She added that she immediately was interested in bringing the film to Red Deer, and has been organizing and promoting the event since. Community support has been solid as well, she said.

From Academy Award-nominated director Richard E. Robbins, Girl Rising journeys around the globe to witness the strength of the human spirit and the power of education to change the world.

As the web site points out, viewers get to know nine unforgettable girls living in the developing world - ordinary girls who confront tremendous challenges and overcome nearly impossible odds to pursue their dreams.

Prize-winning authors put the girls’ remarkable stories into words, and renowned actors give them voice.

According to the Girl Rising web site, educating girls can break cycles of poverty in just one generation. “Educated girls stand up for their rights, marry and have children later, educate their own children and their families and communities thrive.”

Yet as already mentioned, millions of girls around the world face barriers to education that boys do not.

“Removing barriers such as early marriage, gender-based violence, domestic slavery and sex trafficking means not only a better life for girls, but a safer, healthier and more prosperous world for all.”

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film to raise money for their own girls’ programs. On the local front, Smith said at this Saturday’s screening, there will also be information about opportunities to support children via World Vision, or about becoming a World Vision volunteer in this area.

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Eventually the scammer will tell tales of hardship and ask the victim to send money to the scammer. After the scammer gets all the money they can from the victim,

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In 2011, Canadians lost over $12 million to Internet romance scammers. This scam has also led to instances of suicide in cases where victims have lost their life savings and been emotionally devastated. RCMP believe the impact of Internet romance scams is even higher than what is reported, as many victims are too embarrassed to report this type of crime to police.

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POLICE BRIEFS THEFT OF TAILGATES FROM TRUCKS Red Deer City RCMP are investigating a series of thefts of tailgates from trucks. In January, four truck tailgates were stolen in Red Deer with thefts taking place in hotel and restaurant parking lots, at residences and at vehicle repair shops.

Tailgate thefts are becoming more common across Alberta, and newer model trucks are the most common targets. Sixteen thefts of tailgates occurred in Red Deer in 2013.

Most trucks come with a tailgate lock; RCMP advise truck owners to use the lock at all times, and further advise all vehicle owners to make a habit of locking vehicles, parking in well-lit areas whenever possible, and removing all valuables from their vehicles.

Anyone with information that may assist the police in investigating tailgate thefts is asked to call Red Deer City RCMP at 403-343-5575. If you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or report it online at www.tipsubmit. com.

At 6:15 p.m. on Jan. 17, as a 30-year-old woman was about to enter her vehicle in the Parkland Mall parking lot, an unknown male approached her with his pants down and his genitals exposed. The victim confronted him loudly and the suspect ran away.

At 4:30 p.m. on Jan. 19, as a 53-year-old woman was walking in the area of 59 St. and 54 Ave., an unknown male approached her with his genitals exposed.

When the victim used her cell phone to call police, the suspect fled; he was seen running southbound along a bike path toward downtown Red Deer. Immediate patrols

by RCMP did not locate the suspect.

The suspect is described as Caucasian, about 5”10’ tall and 160 to 180 lbs, with a slim build. He has dark brown hair, brown eyes and was wearing a dark grey or brown toque and a grey pullover with black sleeves. He was also wearing blue jeans and black shoes.

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MAN SOUGHT AFTER INDECENT ACTS Red Deer City RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect they believe to be linked to two separate indecent acts that took place on Jan. 17 and Jan. 19.

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Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or report it online at www. tipsubmit.com.

MAN CHARGED AFTER ARMED ROBBERY RCMP have charged 46-year-old Rory Alan Jackson of Innisfail for the Jan. 23 robbery at Gaetz Avenue Liquor World in Red Deer.

Jackson has been charged with robbery, using a firearm in commission of an offense, using a disguise during commitment of an indictable offense and failing to comply with undertaking.

CHARGES LAID IN BANK BREAK-IN Red Deer City RCMP have

identified and charged the individual responsible for the Jan. 13 break-in at TD Canada Trust Bank.

Joseph Kine, 30, of Red Deer has been charged with break and enter.

He has been released from custody on conditions and will appear in Alberta Provincial Court in Red Deer on Feb. 21.

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Residents along Lincoln St. as well as the staff of the Jessie Duncan School were notified of the situation and were asked to avoid the area.

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days, he checked it again and again. His ticket matched six out of seven and the Bonus on a Quick Pick line of his Advance Play ticket - 9, 12, 18, 32, 35, 38, and 40. He bought the ticket for the Jan. 10 and 18 draws at Fas Gas West Park Service located at 4305-55 Ave. in Red Deer.

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CANADIAN ARTIQUES ROADSHOW COMING The Canadian Artiques Roadshow is coming to Parkland Mall.

Four experienced Canadian appraisers including Amy Laucianio and Christie Lane

for the Canadian Artiques Roadshow, Paul Pierson for Canadian Pickers and David Cole for Pawn Stars Canada.

Registration for appraisals can be made by phoning Guest Services at Parkland Mall at 403-343-8997. Appointments will be booked through to Feb. 26 and the event will be happening Feb. 27-28 and March 1-2.

The cost of the appraisal is $15 per item or three items for $40. This is a cash-only event and all appraisals will be provided verbally.

BUILDING PERMIT VALUES UP IN JANUARY

CULTURAL EDUCATION – Grade 8 Mandarin students at West Park Middle School were invited to share their projects with students outside of their class last week in honour of the Chinese New Year. Zoey Maczuga displays a poster on Chinese Jenna Swan/Red Deer Express food while Jaira Poole tells the crowd about traditional Chinese dishes.

This year started off strong with an increase in residential and industrial permit values, while commercial and public sector values were down from the same period last year.

Contributing to the strong residential permit values is an apartment complex located on 22 St., issued to Seymour Pacific Developments, valued at $6,806,570.

Industrial permit values were aided by a permit valued at $1,914,580 issued to Camdon Construction Ltd. for an industrial renovation in Edgar Industrial Park and a permit issued to Timcon Construction, valued at $1,113,750 for tenant improvements on 45 Ave. Cl.

PLOW AND WINDROWING TO WRAP UP IN MARCH Snow plowing is expected to wrap up in the first week of March despite delays from ice build-up on streets.

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snow from Priority 4 routes, which include collectors, transit routes, and residential streets adjacent to schools, are approximately 90 per cent complete,” said Public Works Manager Greg Sikora.

“When we finish Priority 4’s, these resources will shift their attention to the Priority 6 routes, which are all other residential streets. The increase in resources to priority 6 routes will speed up the snowing and windrowing process substantially.”

Currently, priority 6 residential routes are approximately 20% complete. The City needs residents to move vehicles off the streets when the snow plow signs are placed in their neighbourhoods to reduce the amount of delays. “Plowing operations go smoother when there are fewer cars to work around, so we appreciate everyone’s cooperation,” Sikora said. “While this plow will take longer than the originally projected 40 days, we are on target to finish up in the first week of March, weather permitting.”

Residents are reminded to drive according to road and weather conditions and to keep a safe distance between you and the vehicle in from of you. The City continues to work on sanding the icy areas, but with the low temperatures, the effectiveness of sanding is a challenge.

Residents can get up-todate information at www. reddeer.ca, by calling 403342-8238, or following the City on facebook and Twitter.

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Couple provides medical care and finds roots in Africa For Vanessa HigginsNogareda, her recent trip to Kenya was not just a chance to provide medical aid to children in a developing country; it was also a homecoming.

Higgins-Nogareda, a nurse in the anticoagulation department of Red Deer Regional Hospital, and her husband Gustavo Nogareda, a cardiologist at the hospital, recently returned from a visit to southwestern Kenya late last year with the Lacombebased A Better World medical team.

The team visited communities supported by A Better World and worked with local medical staff to provide care that local people would not otherwise receive.

It was the first trip to the African country for Gustavo, but Higgins-Nogareda was returning to the country where she spent her early years.

Her parents, veterinarian Dr. Pat and Grace Higgins, from Canada, took her to Africa when she was just three-months-old, then returned to Canada when she was four (her sister Alanna was born there).

They worked a year and a half with the Turkana tribes near the town of Lodwar, then spent four years at Maji Moto working with the Masai people near the town of Narok.

They ran a health dispensary and much more,

building a school, water dams, irrigation systems and providing whatever assistance they could to the local people.

“At the time, our life seemed perfectly ordinary, but looking back I have so much respect and pride for what my parents did,” said Higgins-Nogareda.

“They sacrificed years of their lives to serve others in need.”

She has vivid memories of her childhood in Africa despite her young age.

“I remember playing with my dolls and the local Kenyan kids.

“They were fascinated with my blonde hair, which they thought looked like a cow’s tail.”

There were bouncy journeys by Landrover and motorcycle, and long walks on the savannah among the acacia trees.

Unlike most Canadian kids, she also grew up with the threat of wild animals, and once found a zebra leg in the front yard – a lion’s leftovers from the night before.

“I had decided one night to visit a friend on my own.

When my mother found me she said, ‘Vanessa you can’t go walking by yourself at night or the hyenas will eat you!’”

After the medical tour, Higgins-Nogareda’s family joined the couple to renew their acquaintance with their former homes, they said.

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“It was very special for my parents to reunite with the people in Maji Moto.

People remembered them and the impact they had on the village.”

“I WAS THRILLED BY THE CHANCE TO WORK WITH THE A BETTER WORLD TEAM IN SUCH A REMOTE AREA WITH PROFOUND NEEDS.” GUSTAVO NOGAREDA

Despite her family’s work, the community still has many needs, she stresses.

“For example, children walk up to 15 kilometres to get to school; they need bunk beds for the dormitory so the kids can stay overnight.”

Nogareda added that doing medical aid abroad was a long awaited dream for the couple.

“I was thrilled by the chance to work with the A Better World team in such a

remote area with profound needs.”

He said ABW co-founder Eric Rajah and medical team leaders and Dr. Ray and Deryl Comeau created an inspiring atmosphere that was fun and productive.

“I was so touched by the story of a 14-year-old boy with cerebral palsy who could not walk,” said Nogareda.

“His family brought him by scooter and his mother carried him on her back to

see us. They so desperately wanted to help him,” he added.

A Better World is a Central Alberta-based international development organization that is managed and supported by a group of volunteers.

The organization has been improving lives in developing countries for more than 20 years and contiously sends groups to visit a range of projects abroad.

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New measures better Business reect spectrum of care as usual?

Alberta Health Services (AHS) recently areas of seniors care, mental health and released new performance measures that cancer care. Indicators focus on long-term will help Albertans easily understand how care, continuing care placement, early the province’s health system is perform- cancer detection and mental health reing. admissions, emergency department wait The 16 new measures reect a better bal- times, emergency room wait times, and inance across the spectrum of health care cidences of strokes and heart attacks. and better show health system perforThe measures support the overall stramance. tegic direction of AHS, The recent anand are aligned with “WHERE POSSIBLE, WE nouncement follows the Alberta Quality several months of Matrix for Health, ofALSO ADDED MEASURES planning and consultaďŹ cials said. They are THAT ALIGN WITH NATIONAL tion with stakeholders, based on AHS’ most STANDARDS BECAUSE including clinicians, up-to-date annual perALBERTANS WANT TO KNOW which led to a decision formance (2012-13).

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The performance “We worked with measures reect a DR. JOHN COWELL stakeholders to develop goal and standard to performance targets be achieved over time that will be challenging, yet achievable,â€? and targets have been set for two consecusaid Dr. John Cowell, AHS ofďŹ cial admin- tive years. The next update for this peristrator. “Where possible, we also added formance report is planned for July and measures that align with national stan- will be based on 2013/14 information. At dards because Albertans want to know that time, the performance measures will how our ability to take care of them com- include information at local levels and pares to other health services in Canada.â€? descriptions of actions for improvement.

The newly revised measures are also As needed, the measures and targets will designed to be more balanced and include evolve over time to reect current priorimeasures for acute care, community-based ties and progress.

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Lyme disease consists of spirochetes which are invasive bacteria. Spirochetes have a head on both ends, allowing them the ability to burrow into the organ or muscle and sporactically change direction causing further damage. They also have the ability to take on the protein covering of one’s body, thereby disguising it from the body’s defense mechanisms. The spirochetes do not like 100% oxygen under a deep pressure. The deep pressure forces the oxygen into the fluids of the body as well as the tissues of the muscles and organs. It is even more effective when the spirochetes are going through their reproductive cycle and that is when we hit them hard. Spirochetes, on the other hand can survive and multiply in a slightly higher (than room air) oxygen content with a lower pressure. Some will be killed, but the survivors will get used to the oxygen and thrive.

When treating Lyme disease in a hyperbaric chamber with 100% oxygen at a deeper ATA it is recommended that you are diligent with your treatments and make the commitment to at least be able to catch the spirochetes during at least two of the cycles and, what was not destroyed during the first will hopefully be killed during the second cycle.

A foot orthotic is a brace that can be discreetly inserted into the shoe to support, align, prevent and/or correct foot deformities and improve foot function. Used in conjunction with appropriate footwear, a foot orthotic can be effective in helping to treat a number of foot problems, including heel, arch and forefoot pain, as well as pain and complications related to health conditions such as diabetes and arthritis. There are two basic types of foot orthotics: over-the-counter and custom-made.

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It’s just science -Because not all of us excel in science there are many “misconception EASY fixes”. Health Canada recognizes only 2 forms of sanitizer that will ensure consumers are bathing in a bacteria free environment.

You may deduct on your tax return amounts that you contribute to your own RRSP, or to an RRSP for your spouse or common-law partner. The maximum amount that you can contribute each year is shown on your Notice of Assessment from your previous year’s tax return. It is based on your previous year’s earned income and any unused amounts may be carried forward and used in future years. Contributions may be made to an RRSP until the end of the year in which you turn 71. When you make a contribution in the first 60 days of the year you have the option of using it to reduce income in the previous year, or to use it against income in the year in which you made the contribution.

Maintenance is important - we maintain our vehicles to ensure we are not going to be left stranded. A regularly maintained hot tub protects you from bacteria and your equipment from unnecessary wear.

Reputable hot tub dealerships will have trained employees that will find the best solution for your family and needs. Water testing done at a dealership should include, the analysis, a print out for your records and a consultation about what products to use, the amount required and why they are needed.

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W.J. MacLean – early contributor to the Olympics Another Olympics is now well underway at Sochi.

The world is watching this sports spectacle, with all of its triumphs, splitsecond finishes and heartbreaking losses.

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DAWE Most of all, the Olympics provides a chance to watch incredibly dedicated athletes as they strive for a medal or best finish, not only for themselves, but also for the countries they represent. The first from our community to compete in an Olympics was Marcia Parsons Beckner.

She was one of several first-class speedskaters from Red Deer, who trained and competed with the Red Deer Lions Speedskating Club. She earned the honour of competing in the 1968 Winter Olympics in Grenoble, France.

Another person from Red Deer, who made an important contribution to the Olympics, but is not well remembered, was William John (W.J.) McLean.

W.J. McLean was born

in Wellington County, Ontario. After teaching school in Ontario, he decided to try the prospects of the western Canadian frontier. He got a job in 1899 teaching at the Springvale School, southeast of Red Deer. He also took up farming.

In 1904, he married Elsie Cole, whose family had homesteaded in Springvale in 1889. They were to have three daughters.

In 1904, he also became the principal of the Red Deer Public School, which only consisted of four rooms at the time. He quickly became renowned as an excellent teacher and administrator, as well as a strict disciplinarian.

He put a strong emphasis on sports as an important part of education. He was interested in football (soccer), track and field, and boxing. He helped to found the Red Deer and District Football (Soccer) League.

He also organized the Red Deer High School team.

That team became so strong that it won the Rutherford Cup, the Alberta provincial championship trophy for high school and collegiate soccer.

Just before the First World War, McLean was appointed as a school inspector in east Central Alberta.

He helped to organize some of the earliest athletic field

days in the region. He became active in the Alberta Branch of the Amateur Athletics Union of Canada and served as president.

His most impressive accomplishments came in the realm of boxing. He was a judge at several Dominion Boxing championships. In 1932, he was an official at the Olympics in Los Angeles. In 1936, he became the assistant boxing coach in the Canadian trials leading up to the Berlin Olympics.

He was appointed as an Olympic boxing judge and was the only boxing official to represent Canada at the Berlin games.

In 1939, in recognition of his provincial, national and international work on behalf of the Olympic movement, McLean was made an honorary life member of the Canadian Olympic Committee.

He remained active in the promotion of sports and recreation in Red Deer. He was one of the founders of the Red Deer Athletic Association, which was later reorganized as the Red Deer Recreation Commission and then as the Red Deer Recreation Department.

In 1960, McLean was honoured with the official naming of the McLean Athletic Field, south of the Central School complex. He passed away on March 19, 1962.

MEMENTO - W.J. McLean’s official identification badge from the 1936 Berlin Olympics. photo courtesy of the Red Deer and District Archives P2919

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Alberta Pork hosts workshops to educate farmers on PED

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Red Deer Express Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea, or PED, is a malady that has recently crossed the border from the United States into Canada. As the disease is 100% fatal to piglets within five weeks of birth, pork producers are doing whatever they can to contain the disease and prevent it from spreading any further.

To that effect, Alberta

Pork is holding a number of workshops to inform farmers about the disease and tell them what can be done to prevent it. Will Kingma, a hog farmer in the Bentley area who represents the central zone on the Alberta Pork Board of Directors, said the object is to give pork producers as much information as possible.

He added that he and two of his staff were at the most recent workshop held

in Red Deer and it was very well attended.

Kingma said the goal behind the awareness campaign is to keep PED off of Alberta farms. He added the best way to do that is to closely monitor hog transport trucks coming into farms to make sure they have been cleaned and disinfected.

Transport trucks pose the biggest risk of spreading PED, said Kingma.

PED spreads among pigs

mostly through contact with manure. If infected pigs have been in a transport trailer, it will be contaminated with feces carrying the disease.

Even if the trailer is cleaned the virus can survive, said Kingma. He added that this time of year is the prime season for the disease as it can survive in sub-zero temperatures and spreads even in freezing temperatures.

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stances of PED in Canada have been limited to Ontario, and Alberta Pork is hoping it stays that way. Luckily, there are few transport trucks that travel between eastern and western Canada, said Kingma.

However, there are plenty of traffic running north and south over the Canadian-U.S. border and there are many more cases of PED in the States, said Kingma. He added that PED coming into Canada has heightened awareness about the disease and created an environment to spread the message of prevention.

“Producers are really listening because they realize how close it is to home.”

An ideal way to combat the spread of PED would be to have wash stations close to the border on the Canadian side where transports could be washed, disinfected, dried and audited soon after crossing the boarder from the U.S. PED affects adult and immature pigs alike, but it is

most dangerous to piglets.

Kingma said the young hogs cannot recover from the dehydration brought on by the watery diarrhea the disease causes.

PED poses no health risk to humans, but that doesn’t mean that humans will not suffer any negative impact should the disease continue to spread.

Kingma said the disease has the potential to devastate hog herds to the point where farmers may be forced to go out of business.

For consumers, he said that it could affect the availability of pork products, many of which are already under-supplied. Such a shortage could also drive up the prices of pork products, said Kingma.

Alberta Pork will be continuing to host educational workshops in February and March. The next dates in Central Alberta are Feb. 20 and March 19. the workshops on both dates will be held from 9:30 a.m. until noon at the Holiday Inn. news@lacombeexpress.com

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fyi EVENTS Sheraton Celebrity Dance-off Gala in support of Big Brothers, Big Sisters runs April 4 but tickets are on sale. For tickets, call 403-348-8503 or drop by the Youth and Volunteer Centre at 4633 – 49th St. Board members are needed for the Central Alberta Brain Injury Society - key qualities are: 1. Enjoy volunteering, 2.

Concerned about individuals suffering from a brain injury, 3. Commitment to serve three hours per month; 4. Opportunity to use your talents and skills.

If you need more information, contact Lorraine at 403-3413463 or Jean at 403-350-7260.

Valentine’s Sweetheart Dinner at the Cronquist House on Feb. 14, 6:30 p.m. Cost is $140 per couple, we have two private rooms for $150 per couple. Call 403-346-0055 to purchase tickets. Cash or cheque only.

Family Day at the Cronquist House on Feb. 17 from 12 – 4 p.m. There will be tours of the house (donations accepted) and chili/bun, cinnamon buns, coffee, tea, or hot apple cider or cocoa for sale. The Cronquist House Tea House is closed, but will reopen on April 1 at 11 a.m.

Call ahead as some days there may be private bookings and we will then be closed to the public.

Perogy Supper on Feb. 20th from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Adults $11; children 10 and under $6. St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Church. 3932 - 46 St. Tickets at the door. For more, call 403-347-2335.

The Centre for Spiritual Living has dinner and a movie on Feb. 21. Dinner at 6 p.m. by donation ($10 minimum suggested); movie at 7 p.m. – no charge for the movie. Register with Vicki on or before noon on Feb. 20.

403-347-9088. On Feb. 22 at 10 a.m. there is a self-esteem workshop with Rev. Valentine.

Cost is $75. Pre-registration required – sign up at the Centre or phone 403-342-4905 or e-mail rdcrs@telusplanet.net. On Feb. 21 – 7 p.m. – CHAKRADANCE with Brenda Furler. On Feb.

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26 at 7 p.m. there’s the men’s group The Gentle G Art of Self Care meets with Greg Dickson.

An evening to give hope for the children of Africa. Come and join us for a fundraiser dinner and silent auction. It runs Feb 21 at Victory Church. Tickets: $15/adult children under 18 free.

Can be bought in advance or at the door. For more information or to purchase tickets call Victory Church at 403-3432484. All proceeds going to rebuild an orphanage in Africa.

The Red Deer River Watershed Alliance RDRWA) will be holding their Ambassador Breakfast Feb. 21 from 7:30 – 8:45 a.m. at the Quality Inn North Hill, 7150

and help are available for you.

You can attend up to five classes.

Registration is free but is required. To register, email RedDeerFHF@gmail.com. This event is open to anyone who would be interested to learn about family history. Lunch will be provided.

Seniors Monthly Luncheon Feb. 26 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Fellowship Hall at Living Stones Church. $8. Pay at the door Bring neighbor or friend. The meeting features singer Crystal Taylor.

She has made a life-long commitment, along with her husband Herb, to follow and serve Jesus.

Their ministry is inter-denominational and is committed to living the great Commission. Crystal Clear Ministries is an Evangelical

resumed its practice schedule in the New Year. 7 p.m. at Sunnybrook United Church (12 Stanton St.) Practices are held each Tuesday and will culminate with the annual spring concert to be held at Sunnybrook United Church on May 24, commencing at 7 p.m.

For more information, contact Sadie Braun at 403-347-5166.

Love to sing? Hearts of Harmony, a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, is an a cappella chorus for women of all ages who love to sing and harmonize. Rehearsals are Monday nights from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Davenport Church of Christ (68 Donlevy Ave.) Join us any Monday night, you will be welcomed. Experience the joyful sound of four-part

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Thorsten Hebben, section head, surface water policy with Alberta Environment & Sustainable Resource Development will be presenting on the ‘emerging contaminants ‘ in receiving rivers. Since 2004, Alberta Environment and Water has been monitoring major rivers in the province for organic wastewater contaminants. At present, the program assesses a suite of 73 different compounds. The program encompasses eight monitoring stations on four rivers in Alberta. Results of monitoring efforts to date will be presented and discussed. RSVP to info@ rdrwa.ca or call Kelly at 403340-7379 by noon on Feb. 19.

2014 Family History Fair will be held on Feb. 22nd at the L.D.S. church (3002- 47th Ave. - Bower) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Do you want to learn how to start your family history, or are you already working on it? Learn what resources

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Ministry whose goal is to glorify Christ through gospel music and the preaching of God’s word.

The Red Deer River Watershed Alliance is holding their Annual Watershed Stewardship Group Meeting. It runs Feb. 28 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Pine Lake Hub. $15 per person. Pharmaceuticals & endocrine disruptors Stewardship Group Work update: a chance for WSG’s to give an update on what their group is presently working on. Septic Impacts on our water bodies. For more information contact the RDRWA Office at 403-340-7379. Register on online or by contacting Kelly at info@rdrwa.ca by Feb. 24.

Red Deer Table Tennis Club playing every Friday nights between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. in the Michener Recreation Centre gymnasium. Drop in fee $10.

Contact Tom at 403-872-7222.

The Red Deer Chamber Singers has

harmony with a group of wonder30/11/12 28/02/13 10:17 2:51 AM PM ful women. For more information, call Nancy at 403-357-8240, or our director, Sheryl @403-7424218 or check out our web site at www.heartsofharmony.ca.

Learn to foxtrot, two-step, polka, waltz, and more. Town and Country Dance Club has started dance lessons. A Step Above Basic at 7 p.m. followed by Basic Social Dance at 8 p.m. Classes run for six weeks in Red Deer. Only $35 per person. For more information and to pre-register please call Doug or Doris at 403-728-3333 or email doris@airenet.com.

Central Alberta Singles Dances runs March 29, April 26, May 10, May 24, June 21, July 12, July 26, Aug. 16, Aug. 23, Aug. 30, Sept. 27, Oct. 18, Nov. 29, Dec. 13 and Dec. 27. Dances run at the Innisfail Legion Hall. Doors open at 8 p.m., with music starting at 8:30 p.m. For information, call Elaine at 403-341-7653

or Murray at 403-357-8022.

Everyone is welcome.

Central Alberta Quilters’ Guild Annual Quilt Show accepting entries until March 3 for the show happening on April 4 and 5th at Parkland Pavilion Westerner Park. Quilts made by residents of Central Alberta welcome.

Entry forms at centralalbertaquilters.org. Send forms to Elizabeth Hanson, wehansons@ explornet.com or fax to 403887-3051. Show hours are Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Featured quilters are Donna Deis and Elizabeth Hanson and guest artist Sherri Hisey of Border Creek Station Pattern Co., Ontario. For more information, contact quilt show coordinator Briony Goddard at 403-7826700, mousetrap50@shaw.ca.

Annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper takes place at Blackfalds United Church on March 4 from 5 to 7 p.m. Come and get your fill of pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee and juice. Adults $7, 6-12 years $4 and under 5 are free.

Please check our web site at blackfaldsunitedchurch.com or phone 885-4780 for more information. Quilting and crafty Mondays are held at Blackfalds United Church. Drop by on Mondays at 9:30 and help make quilts or bring your quilt/craft to work on. Excellent time for fellowship.

Men are also welcome. Please check our website at blackfaldsunitedchurch.com or phone 885-4780 for more information.

World Day of Prayer Service March 7 at 2 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church - 5508 48A Ave. Annual interdenominational service Theme: Streams in the Desert written by Women of Egypt.

Everyone welcome. For further information, call 403-3462618 or Zoria 403-887-5531.

Travel Memories runs March 5 from 2 - 3:30 p.m. Red Deer Public Library - Waskasoo Meeting Room. Free, no registration required. Come listen to the travel memories of two speakers who will be discussing their separate visits to Turkey. One traveler experienced Turkey on a bus tour while the other enjoyed hiking throughout the country. Share some coffee or tea with us as we learn of their experiences and

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Week of Feb. 12 - Feb. 19, 2014 enjoy their pictures. For more information, contact Donna Stewart at dstewart@rdpl. org or phone 403-346-2100.

Educational Expo and Trade show with speaker Sebastien Sasseville – first Canadian with Type 1 diabetes to climb Mt. Everest. 6X Ironman. Exhibits on healthy living, nutrition, stress, foot care, eye health, cardiovascular health, nutrition, insulin pumps, and much more.

Free samples, refreshments and door prizes. The event runs at the Black Knight Inn March 18 from 6 to 9 p.m. Must register

by March 14. 403-346-4631.

Thursday night dances continue at the Golden Circle at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $7. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 403-346-3896, 403347-6165 or 403-986-7170.

each year filled with oldies, newer music, sing-a-long and instrumental highlights with a friendly, easygoing atmosphere.

We practice from 9:30 to 11 a.m. each Tuesday morning, September to June at the Downtown House Seniors Centre and average four to five sing outs monthly. We welcome anyone to take part. 403-346-7316.

Golden Circle Thursday night dances continue on Jan. 9 with Country Gold North from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Silver and Gold play Jan. 16 and Black Velvet on Jan. 23. Admission is $7 per person. Everyone is welcome. 403-346-3896, 403347-6165, or 403-986-7170.

Cards at the Golden Circle. Join us for Canasta on Mondays at 1 p.m. Drop in fee $1. Wednesday afternoons at 1 p.m. join us for Singles Bridge. Drop in fee of $2. Partner Bridge is played the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Drop in fee of $3. Euchre is played the first and third Friday of the month at 1 p.m.

Drop in fee of $2. Join us for scrabble Friday’s starting at 1 p.m. Drop in fee of $1.

Do you have an interest in singing for seniors? The Tony Connelly Singers celebrate their goal by preparing 10 programs

Living Well with a Mental illness is open to anyone in Central Alberta with an interest in mental health. This includes people with a mental illness, their friends, family members, and the general public. Attendance is limited to 15 participants. To register call the Canadian Mental Health Association at 403-342-2266

Speaker: Sylvan Lake RCMP MP Cst. Erik Lieng,Security Task ask Force, 2010 Vancouver Olympics Topic: Omnipresent Olympics Security BARCWS Law Enforcement Partners in attendance.

For more information, call Yvette at 403-746-3429.

Red Deer Arts Council Annual general meeting and ‘Where’s My Tribe?’ event. Notice is hereby given that the annual general meeting of the Red Deer Arts Council will be held on the 20th of March, from 7–8 p.m. in the Centennial Stage at the Scott Block, located at 4818 – 50th Ave. Red Deer, Alberta. (Entry from the alley behind the building.)

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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 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. Golden Circle 462047 A Ave. 403-343-6074.

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. For more information, call 403-346-4043.

Are you stressing about how to manage your money? Do you make impulsive purchases?

Never seem to have enough money in the bank? Do you wish you could find a way to pay down debt? We also cover topics such as How to Improve Credit and Setting Financial Goals. For more information, call 403-343-6400 or register online at www.fsca.ca.

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SEMINARS The Alzheimer Society will run a new session of the Seeds of Hope Family Learning Series focusing on the middle stage of dementia beginning Feb. 20.

Providing education and support for families of persons living with Alzheimer Disease and related dementias, the series consists of five sessions with activities and presenters to address specific issues related to each stage. Topics for the middle stage series include Living With Change, Responding to Behaviors that Challenge Us, Communication and Care giving, Activities of Daily Living, and Managing Stress. For details and to register for this free learning series, please contact Christine Prysunka, Manager, Client Services at 403-342-0448.

Family Services of Central Alberta presents Managing My Money.

and ask to speak to education program staff. This free course is co-sponsored by CMHA, Central Alberta Region, and the Red Deer Public Library.

MEETINGS Red Deer Branch of the Alberta Genealogical Society is holding a Beginners Class at the L.D.S. church (3002-47th Ave. – Bower) on Feb. 15th and March 1st, for those wanting to learn the basic recording and research skills. The same class will be given on both dates from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. so just register for one class. There is no charge but registration is required. For more information, contact Lianne Kruger at liannekruger@yahoo.ca (403-3471826) or Diane at <rdlehr@telusplanet.net ( 403-309-2784 ).

Benalto & Area Rural Crime Watch Society General Meeting, Feb. 13 at 7 p.m., Benalto Leisure Centre, Ag. Grounds Guest

Immediately following the AGM from 8 to 9 p.m. RDAC will host a ‘Where’s My Tribe? social event with entertainment and a mix and mingle event to familarize yourself with fellow RDAC members. Refreshments will be served and everyone is welcome to attend. Memberships may be purchased at the door. General Public are also invited to attend to see what we have been up to!

Start the new year by joining us and being in shape for Summer! We meet every Monday in the basement of the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 40 Holmes Street, Red Deer. Weigh-in occurs between 6:15 and 6:45 p.m. Program starts from 7- 8 p.m. Drop in for a free evening or call Trevor or Richelle at 403-986-2817.

The Red Deer Celiac Support Group will be resuming their regular meetings after the Christmas break. We hold our meeting the third Tuesday of the month at

Sobeys South South, 5211 – 52 St St. in Red Deer. We offer information and support on celiac symptoms, diagnosing, gluten free diet and products. 2014 meeting schedule: Feb. 18, March 18, April 15, May 20, June 17, Sept.

16, Oct. 21, Nov. 18. For information call Fay 403-347-3248 or Clarice at 403-341-4351. The Calgary Chapter will be hosting the 2014 National Celiac Convention in Calgary at the Telus Convention Center May 30 - June 1. For information or registration visit http://www.calgaryceliac.caemail info calgaryceliac.ca or call 403-237-0304.

TOPS – Take off Pounds Sensibly – start the New Year by joining us and being in shape for summer! We meet every Monday in the basement of the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd. Weigh-in occurs between 6 and 6:45 p.m., program starts from 7 to 8 p.m.

Drop in for a free evening or call Kathleen at 587-272-2727.

Attention celiacs and gluten intolerant: the Red Deer Celiac Support Group holds monthly meetings the third Tuesday of the month at Sobeys South, 5111-22 St. at 7 p.m. in the coffee lounge. Next meeting is Feb. 18th at Sobeys South at 7 p.m. in the coffee lounge. Come join us for information on celiac disease, gluten free diet and products, recipes, fellowship plus coffee and GF goodies. For information - Fay at 403-347-3248.

Clarice – 403-341- 4351 or email reddeerceliacs@yahoo.ca.

Are you having problems with someone else’s drinking?

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

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. 343-6074.

Addict in the Family Support Group meetings run every second Thursday at 4920 – 54 St. from 6 to 8 p.m. 403-342-0895.

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Volunteer opportunities in Central Alberta For more volunteer opportunities, call 403-3463710.

members. Contact Lesley at 403-346-5721 or email cryarr@shaw.ca

NEW LISTINGS:

Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation is recruiting volunteers to join their CIBC Run for the Cure planning committee. Volunteers are being recruited for various roles. Contact Ellen at 1-866-302-2223.

Central Alberta Refugee Effort (C.A.R.E.) is recruiting for volunteers to help newcomers with settlement in the community.

Contact Cristina Franco at 403-346-8818 ext. 248.

Extendicare Michener Hills is looking for a few people to come in during the evenings or on weekends to organize and tidy the resident library area.

Contact Angie Judson at 403-348-0340 ext. 214.

The Salvation Army is looking for volunteers to provide a musical/artistic/ dramatic presentation for their new seniors program.

Contact Deanna Scott at 403-346-2251.

Red Deer Regional Health Foundation needs volunteers to help at the many fundraisers held by RDRHF. Duties include selling raffle tickets, clerical support, displaying silent auction items, taking registrations and so much more. Contact Trish Wendland at 403-343-4773.

Society of Friends of the Red Deer Library is recruiting volunteer Board

Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation is recruiting volunteers for the Batting against Breast Cancer Planning Committee. Contact Sophie Nakoneczny at 780-452-1166.

Canadian Cancer Society is currently seeking drivers who can commit one or more days a week to drive patients to and from cancer treatment at the Central Alberta Cancer Centre. Contact Erica Bell at 403-347-3662 or email volunteers@cancer.ab.ca.

Canadian Blood Services is urgently looking for an in-clinic volunteer for Wednesdays from 3:007:30pm. Contact Heather Rumbolt at 403-755-4335.

Michener Services is looking for volunteers for a variety of positions like a Bowling Buddy, Movie Buff, Music Enthusiast, Swimming Pal and Crib Expert among others. Con-

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pairing of medical equipment, & assisting clients.

Contact Audrey at 403-3561678 x 22.

Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum is looking for a Digitization Assistant Volunteer to help with scanning, watermarking images, and data entry.

Contact Debbie at 403-3418614.

Magdalene House Society is seeking volunteers who can donate half a day each week to answer the phone at their new office and sell fair trade products.

Contact David Bouchard at 403 342 6191.

Epilepsy Association of Central Alberta is looking for volunteers to distribute posters and letters/ brochures to local businesses to promote awareness and provide resource information to our community. Contact Norma Klassen at 403-358-3358.

Magdalene House Society is in need of a Data Entry Clerk. Students may apply for the SCiP grant. Contact David Bouchard at 403-342-6191.

tact Alana Hancock at 403340-7803.

Family Services of Central Alberta is seeking volunteers for the FAST Program, starting the end of January at Glendale School from 4:30 pm to 8:00pm. Contact Sandy at 403-309-8215.

Red Deer & District SPCA is looking for volunteers (owner & dog) for their K9 Community Outreach Pet Visitation Team.

Contact Arminnie Good at 403-342-7722 ext. 216.

ONGOING LISTINGS:

Learning Disabilities Association of AlbertaRed Deer Chapter is looking for volunteers for various shifts on February 24th and 25th for their Casino.

Contact Kimberly Darbyson, at 403-340-3885.

Adult Literacy Program at the Dawe Library is looking for volunteer tutors to assist students with reading, writing and speaking English or basic math skills. Students are from all walks of life and from many countries. Contact Lois Prostebby at 403-3462533.

Lending Cupboard is looking for volunteers to help with cleaning and re-

Alberta Generations Project needs senior volunteers with room to

share. Students attending Red Deer College in the fall are looking for housing accommodations for the fall.

They are in urgent need of seniors that have room in their homes and are interested in being a part of the HomeShare project. Contact Dawna Morey at 403348-6547.

Mentors to spend one hour a week with a student.

Contact Janessa at 403-3426500 or visit bbbsreddeer.ca

Bethany is looking for individuals who are interested in helping out with Pastoral services. There are a variety of roles available. Contact Ann at 403357-3702.

Blackfalds & District Victim Support Society needs Crisis Support Workers to provide services 24/7 free of charge. Training will be provided. This is a flexible volunteer opportunity with on-call shifts available - days, evenings and weekends. For more information or to request a volunteer application form please contact Gloria Derksen at 403-885-3355.

Bethany in Red Deer is seeking volunteers for recreation, feeding and pastoral opportunities. Contact Ann at 403-357-3702.

Blackfalds & District Victim Support Society is looking for volunteer advocates. Contact Gloria Derksen at 403-885-3355.

Bibles for Missions Thrift Store (BFM) is looking for volunteers in a wide variety of areas. We require volunteers to work with our recycling team and train as a cashier. A pleasant personality, discernment and good physical abilities are assets.

Both flexible and regularly scheduled hours are available. Store hours are Mon – Friday from 9:30 am. – 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact Bob at 403-340-2522.

Canadian Blood Services needs hospitality volunteers for their blood donor clinics.

Contact Heather 403-755-4334.

Big Brothers Big Sisters is looking for In-School

Canadian Red Cross is currently looking for volunteers to help load equipment to be taken to the warehouse to be sanitized and unload equipment that is ready to be used.

Should be physically able and available once in 10 days from 11am to 12noon for approximately 45 minutes. For more information, contact Yvonne Bauer at 403-346-1241.

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Paper on women from antiquity lands award A research trip to Rome in 2009 led to an exciting discovery for Dr. Alison Jeppesen, a learning designer at Red Deer College, who found a rare inscription on a gravestone. Jeppesen was at the National Museum of Rome, conducting research on classical inscriptions of women recorded in the ďŹ rst through fourth centuries.

The research and scholarship surrounding her discovery has garnered Jeppesen the 2013 Award for Best Oral Paper presented by a Post-PhD scholar for â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Aurelia Philematium and Maria Auxesis: Kept Woman or Wife?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; The paper was given at the 144th annual meeting of the American Philological Association in Seattle with the award presented at the 145th meeting in Chicago. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was conducting research for my dissertation in Italy at the time to compare the inscriptional and literary view of women in ancient Rome,â&#x20AC;? said Jeppesen who earned her PhD in 2010. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The inscription I came across was not well known in North America and it was a trigger for the paper I presented at the conference, which challenges the long-held assumptions about women and how they were categorized and viewed in antiquity.â&#x20AC;?

Jeppesenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s primary role at RDC is as a learning designer in the

Centre for Teaching and Learning. She teaches in the Excellence in Teaching and Learning certiďŹ cate program for faculty at the college where she supports instructors at RDC, regardless of length of service, to develop and grow as instructors. A key aspect of the program is the integration of scholarly research into teaching practice. Ongoing research and curiosity about the Humanities and Arts undertaken by RDC faculty and staff bring unique context to the classroom that helps create a well-rounded foundation for further study. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have inherited a lot of the biases and beliefs from classical thinking, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to be aware of those assumptions and views in our present day,â&#x20AC;? said Jeppesen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Humanities and social science research impacts our culture and helps us understand the context of why we know what we know and enables us to be more independent thinkers.â&#x20AC;?

Jeppesenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s latest scholarly work on Roman culture is featured in the new textbook Themes in Roman Society and Culture published in 2014 by Oxford University Press. She received her award and a cash prize in early January 2014.

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Red Deer College selected as finalist Red Deer College has been selected as a Cree Nation, Samson Cree Nation, Louis finalist for the Alberta Business Awards of Bull Tribe and O’Chiese First Nation.

Distinction in the Aboriginal Relations – “We are committed to helping AborigiBest Practice category. nal students transition smoothly into postRed Deer College was nominated for its secondary studies,” says Shelley Ralston, collaborative approach to offer program- chair of Red Deer College’s board of govming options for Aboriginal youth and to ernors. increase opportunity and “We will continue to access to education for Abfind unique ways to deoriginal learners. liver training that equips In 2012 and 2013, Red aboriginal students for the “THERE IS A Deer College partnered workforce and also helps GROWING NEED FOR with the Sunchild First learners overcome barriSKILLED TRADES Nation community to offer ers,” she added.

THROUGHOUT apprenticeship programRed Deer College has ming to high school and worked with other First THE REGION, SO adult members. nations groups such as the IT’S CRITICAL “There is a growing Metis Nation of Alberta, THAT WE CREATE need for skilled trades O’Chiese First Nation and OPPORTUNITIES TO throughout the region, so the Montana First Nation it’s critical that we create to prepare individuals to INCREASE ACCESS opportunities to increase enter apprenticeship, upTO RELEVANT access to relevant training grading math, science and TRAINING TO MEET to meet industry need,” reading skills to challenge INDUSTRY NEED.” says Joel Ward, president Alberta’s Apprenticeship and CEO of RDC. and Industry Training enJOEL WARD “Our partnership with trance exam.

Sunchild First Nation was Each year, a number an innovative way to help of select companies from Aboriginal learners exacross the province are plore career possibilities,” chosen as finalists in the he said.

Alberta Business Awards of Distinction.

The program was delivered at the SunRed Deer College is the only post-secondchild First Nation School and instructors ary institution in the province nominated taught students skills in both welding and for an Alberta Business Award this year. carpentry.

As a result of the nomination, Red Deer The training also included hands-on College will also be considered for the Prelearning on campus at Red Deer College so mier’s Award of Distinction. the students could explore further trades The awards will be announced at a gala education, learn about other Red Deer Col- dinner on Feb. 28 at the Radisson Hotel Edlege programs and experience college life monton South. first hand.

For more information about the proDue to the success of the Sunchild proj- gram or the awards, please go to the Alberect, officials at Red Deer College have ta Business Awards of Distinction web site explored a range of trades training op- at www.abbusinessawards.com to learn portunities with other First Nations com- more.

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Melrose Randell enjoys decades of teaching music

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Red Deer Express Like any part of the body, the human voice can be trained.

It’s something not a lot of people realize, but something Lacombe voice instructor Melrose Randell has been doing for most of her life. Randell said she never expected she would have her own private music studio, but today instructing music is something she enjoys immensely.

“I enjoy so much about teaching. I enjoy, I think, every aspect of it.”

For Randell, music was always more of a hobby than a profession. Although she is now semi-retired, teaching music is something she continues to do as it gives her pleasure.

“I just feel like I’m doing something very meaningful when I teach singing and it gives me a lot of joy at this point in my life.”

Born in Jamaica, Randell grew up in a culture deeply immersed in music. As such, Randell started singing from a very young age.

“In Jamaica, music is very important.”

While Randell enjoyed singing, she never imagined that she would grow up to become a voice teacher. She had no visions of pursuing any kind of career in music, but sang simply because it was what people did.

As an adult, Randell studied music in addition to pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in English, but only as a hobby. Instead of music, she decided on a career in education.

While music was only a hobby to her, Randell did enjoy singing and wanted to take it as far as she could. Therefore she took voice exams as part of her study and continued to advance her abilities.

After awhile, Randell found

that she had taken her voice lessons as far as she could. So, she worked towards a diploma in music and took an exam to become a specialist in training the voice.

At that time, she was already teaching English at the University of the West Indies in Jamaica. And as music was only a hobby, Randell never taught voice until she came to Canada and began teaching in Rocky Mountain House in 1976.

In 1980, she was living in Lacombe and teaching at what was then Camille J. Lerouge Catholic High School in Red Deer.

At that time, the school had no music choir or music program.

That discovery was a bit of a culture shock to Randell.

Being from Jamaica, she had difficulty understanding how the school could have no music and she decided to remedy it, starting a choral program at the school in 1980.

Through her work with the choir, Randell gained a few voice students who would stay after school for extra help with their training. She said it was what really got her started as a music instructor.

When she retired from teaching in school in 1997, Randell looked for something to occupy herself with. She came up with the idea of having a more permanent studio and teaching music.

So, she set up a studio and started teaching. She taught in both Red Deer and Lacombe up until last year and now teaches solely in Lacombe.

As Randell still wants to enjoy her retirement, she only teaches three days a week, from Tuesday through Thursday. However, she has many students and has very full days on the ones she does teach music. news@lacombeexpress.com

GIFTED - Voice instructor Melrose Randell plays piano in her studio/living room in Lacombe. Randell often uses the piano Brian Vossen/Red Deer Express to assist her students in their study and also teaches music theory in addition to voice training.

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BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express Right on the heels of releasing his latest EP, singer Matt Webb performs at the Memorial Centre March 23.

If Webb’s debut as a solo artist with 2011’s Coda and Jacket presented seven sides of the Vancouver-based musician, from the ‘80s guitar pop of Cinnamon to the irresistible snap of Bad Girl, this year’s project is more direct in its approach.

“You just have a mix of songs. It’s pop stuff; it’s rock stuff; and you haven’t really found your stride yet. With this record, I had a really clear idea of how I wanted it to sound.

“I just used one or two guitars on the whole thing; the same drum set up, the same guitar set up; and a really organic feel to it.”

After wrapping up his touring schedule with Marianas Trench, Webb headed to Armoury Studios with producer and co-writer Kevin ‘Kevvy Mental’ Maher, drummer Al Glassford, bassist Peter Davyduck, pianist Andrew Belson plus four new songs that take a turn from the level of precision, planning, and craft that the Trench exudes.

“Over the years I’ve had some stuff brewing inside that wasn’t necessarily Marianas Trench sounding, so recording on your own is just another little creative outlet,” he explains. “Since the release of my first EP Coda and Jacket, I’ve had nearly three years of new experiences to draw from. Both Marianas and personal life left me with plenty of inspiration.

“I wanted to hear more mistakes, I wanted it to be raw,” he explained. “It’s a different genre.”

His intent is made clear in the title track Right Direction, a straightforward pop tune that coasts along with an attractive and catchy accessibility.

“That track in particular - we went for a kind of Tom Petty feel to it, and I told Al, ‘No cymbals allowed in this song!’ It’s sort of an atypical approach but it helps to build some suspense.”

Webb added that the Kevvy-coined, “Matt Webb rule of simplicity’ became a running joke in the studio.

Heartbreakers kicks things off with a compelling, acoustic simplicity bolstered by a hooky chorus. Webb sounds perfectly

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123 offers Webb a crystal-clear showcase for his vocal ability as well.

Webb’s love for music was born early on.

His folks put him in piano lessons when he was very young. “As I became more aware of things, I picked up the guitar because I thought it looked really cool,” he adds with a laugh. Stints in bands and choirs followed as his teen years passed.

“I’ve always had the musical bug. My immediate family wasn’t super musical but my grandfather was a big inspiration of mine. He taught me a lot about the piano – he had the gene.”

He eventually ended up studying science at the University of British Columbia, while juggling an increasingly busy music career on the side. But it was challenging to apply himself fully to both worlds.

“At the time we were working in this beautiful studio in Vancouver and on the floor above us, R.E.M. was actually recording. I was sitting in the lobby studying chemistry. Michael Stipe came walking in and asked me what I was doing – my jaw dropped. I said I was studying for school, and he said ‘You got to pick one or the other, man’. So it was right then I decided I’m out of here – it was music from then on.”

Marianas Trench has opened all kinds of doors for Webb, and he counts his bandmates as a solid source of support. He’s perfectly free to craft his own music as well as pouring his heart and soul into Trench’s extraordinary projects.

As for his latest offering, Webb and Maher built a studio in his parent’s house to complete work on the EP. It’s like a full-circle kind of thing – back in the space where so many dreams of musical ambitions were sparked. Memories of his dad yelling upstairs to keep it down would surface now and then, he laughs.

“My goal was to create a cohesive and organic sounding record, something that I could crank in my car while driving at night - that’s it. I can’t wait to share this stuff with as many people as possible.”

He’s grateful for the fans as well – and their growing support for his various musical explorations. “As long as I keep getting those smiles and having that support – it’s a lot of fun.”

Meanwhile, being a part of a popular

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Lots of action in RDC’s The Three Musketeers

BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express From the first look at Ian Martens’ terrificallydesigned set for Red Deer College’s rendition of The Three Musketeers, it’s clear audiences are in for a unique theatrical experience.

All kinds of set pieces hang from the ceiling, meshing with the elaborately designed and extremely efficient stage arrangements – it speaks of a unique vision and serves as an inviting entry into Alexandre Dumas’ classic story that’s packed with strong performances and swashbuckling drama.

The production is cur-

rently running through to Feb. 15 on the Arts Centre mainstage, with curtain at 7:30 p.m. A weekend matinee is slated for Feb. 15 at 1 p.m. as well.

Director Thomas Usher, RDC theatre performance and creation instructor, has captured much of the ‘youthful exuberance, impulsive romance and constant action’ that forms the foundation of much of the story. Scenes move along quickly – there’s rarely a quiet moment – and students are clearly committed to the project.

Particularly outstanding is the likable Tyler Johnson in the central role of

D’Artagnan, who heads from rural France to the mysteries and irresistible allure of Paris to fulfill his dream of becoming a Musketeer. He brings along his gusty and irrepressible sister Sabine – Brittany Martyshuk – who is supposed to attend a Parisian school but has a raw drive to dive directly into the action that has swallowed up her brother as well once they hit the ‘City of Lights’.

Joining the Musketeers - Athos, Porthos, and Aramis – D’Artagnan races to defend the honour of the Queen of France against the evil, cunning Cardinal Richelieu, played with a

kind of fierce, intimidating charm by Richard Leurer.

Rounding out the Musketeers themselves are Chase Cownden as Athos, Wayne Deatley as Aramis and Bret Jacobs as Porthos – each do a terrific job in their singular roles and as a tightlyknit group of dedicated comrades.

Other performances that really stood out include Constance Isaac as ‘Constance’ – the sunny, sweet-natured girl that D’Artagnan finds himself in love with.

On the other end of the spectrum, Megan Einarson is perfectly cast as the wicked Milady, working on behalf of the manipulative Cardinal. Einarson isn’t afraid to really dig into her role and flesh it out – she isn’t just a cardboard villain either. There is more to her story than is evident at first, and Einarson nails the complexities of her role superbly.

Usher has wisely emphasized lots of movement as the story moves along – plen-

ty of sword fighting which the students handle solidly for the most part. The actors maneuver through a whopping 16 fight sequences in the production, having been deftly guided by Calgarybased Laryssa Yanchuk.

There were a few clunky, slow spots early in the play’s run, but there is no question the pace and polish will grow as the run continues

through to this weekend.

In some ways, the plot isn’t the most compelling to be sure. But the tale’s enduring popularity rests on the good old-fashioned adventure and fun that surfaces continually.

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EN GUARDE - From left, Chase Cownden as Athos duels with Tyler Johnson’s D’Artagnan in Red Deer College’s stage production of The Three Musketeers.

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CRYDERMAN The Monuments Men Columbia Rating: PG 118 minutes The Monuments Men is a pleasant, enjoyable, but curiously unaffecting movie.

It is based on the real story of a group of art historians and artists tasked with saving art, including sculptures and even buildings, in danger of being destroyed by the Nazis during the Second World War. And yes, a couple of them even died doing

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It’s not often you get a high powered cast like this together. It includes George Clooney, Matt Damon, Bill Murray, Hugh Bonneville (from Downton Abbey) and even Cate Blanchett as a Parisian who knows what the Germans are doing. There are some dramatic sequences, a little bit of wartime humour and even a shade of romance, although it’s hard to believe Damon turning down a night of passion in Paris with Blanchett.

The script lets down the story and the actors. While many individual sequences work very nicely, there is no overall cohesion here. It’s more a series of vignettes combined with pro-American jingoisms and blatant attempts to tug your heart

strings. For example, the scene where Bill Murray is having a shower and buddy Bob Balaban plays a record of Murray’s family wishing him Merry Christmas over the camp PA system.

Clooney also directed, coscripted and co-produced with Grant Heslov, but considering the acting talent involved and an intriguing, but little known story, this should be a much better movie. One reviewer described it as Ocean’s Eleven meets The Dirty Dozen.

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Snap your fingers and change your life What if you could change something major in a single moment? What if I told you that you could right now just by deciding to. I’m not saying that if you have a goal to drop 100lbs that you could snap your fingers and it would be gone this instant, but you can make a decision in an instant, that will have that exact result.

So many people try to lose weight, succeed for a while, then go off track, gain it back and later try again. Yoda from Star Wars is famous for saying “Do or do not, there is no try” and it sounds silly perhaps, but it really is true. When you ‘try’ to quit smoking, or

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Back in the late 90’s when I was overweight and miserable, after enduring doctor appointments, specialist appointments, scans, tests, and all sorts of stuff - I was sick and tired, of being sick and tired. After yet another appointment with my doctor, he suggested I try eating well, exercising and getting some rest. It seemed a lot better than the pills and garbage I had been given prior, so I signed up at a local gym. A lady there gave me a copy of a video that was a documentary of seven people that went from fat to fit and changed their lives. As I watched that video I knew

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I focused, I studied, I learned and I committed with absolution to changing my entire lifestyle. I told my wife, I told everyone at work, I told my friends and I completely changed how I lived my life. I dropped over 40lbs of fat, and put on 20lbs of muscle and was in the best shape of my life at age 30. I changed my life in an instant, but to be fair - it took years of ‘getting ready’ to decide. I had to get sick of living the way I was, and then decide not to live that way any more.

Now, all these years later, this is what I do - I help others to do the same thing.

When someone is read to change, really ready, you can tell. They have made a decision. A decision to change in the truest sense of the word.

In ancient times certain tribes would go to war with another tribe and claim their land. When they marched on that other tribe, they brought their families and all of their possessions with them, and when they crossed a bridge, they burned it behind them. Total commitment.

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Sex? On the day after a heart attack?

Being shot by a jealous lover at 95 years of age is my idea of the best way to leave this planet. But suppose you’re younger and have survived a coronary attack or bypass surgery?

Is a little romp in the bed safe? Or is it time to switch to backgammon?

A study published in The Journal of the American Heart Association about this reports a major problem. Women who asked their doctors questions about sex received vague answers. In fact, some patients gave up sex following a coronary as they were too

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Another problem is depression. It’s hard not to be a bit uptight when you have survived a brush with death. This can lead to psychological issues.

Dr. Nieca Goldberg, at Lennox Hill Hospital in New York, says “Female patients worry about increased heart rate and sweating during sex after a heart attack, and have increased rates of depression.”

But if you’re not depressed, feeling frisky and counting the days before you can resume sex, how long must you wait?

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Princeton Consensus Panel suggest sexual activity is too risky during the first two weeks after a heart attack, but that 70% of patients are of low risk and can resume sexual activity within three to four weeks.

The other 30% may require further testing before being given the green light.

A study reported in The Journal of the American Medical Association followed 1,774 heart attack patients and it had better news. It found that there was only a 20 in 1,000,000 chance of having a second heart attack during sex, much better than the odds at Las Vegas. In fact, researchers claimed anger was three times more likely than sexual activity to trigger a coronary death.

Another study at the University of Maryland found that even men suffering from chronic heart failure could safely engaged in sex.

This more realistic view makes sense when you con-

sider the amount of energy involved in sexual activity.

A report published in the Johns Hopkins bulletin, ‘Health after 50’, says sexual intercourse requires the same amount of physical exertion as walking on a treadmill at three to four miles an hour or climbing two flights of stairs. So the majority of people should look on sex as an enjoyable workout. But I’d like to add a word of caution since I have no desire to be responsible for death in the bedroom. Don’t use sex to enter The Guinness Book of Records after a heart attack. Some coronary patients never say die and have to prove their prowess as soon as possible.

I recall a speaker who reported that one patient, in a private room, engaged in sex the day after an attack.

He certainly should be awarded A plus for his enthusiasm, but he could also have been on next morning’s obituary page.

Patients who initiate sex following a heart attack should let their doctor know if they experience chest pain, shortness of breath, an irregular heart rate, dizziness or undue fatigue.

Looking at the overall picture, several other factors are more important than sex in circumventing another coronary event.

Moreover, a satisfactory sex life is vital to a happy marriage whether or not it’s been interrupted by heart attack. As I’ve often told patients, “Sex is only five percent of a marriage, but the first five percent.”

Moreover, sex is a 100% natural remedy, a good way to relieve stress and anxiety, rather than reaching for anti-depressants or sleeping pills. In fact, a study at Queen’s University showed that having sex three times a week cut the risk of heart attack in half.

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Delicious Valentine’s Day apple cake Not everyone likes to bake heart shaped cupcakes with the creamy red or pink frosting smothered all over them so try this instead. Surprise yourself or your loved ones on Valentine’s Day morning with a piece of apple cake with their coffee.

2 cups flour, all purpose 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 cup cold, unsalted butter, cut in 1/4 inch cubes 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 egg, slightly beaten 1/4 cup milk For the filling: 3-4 apples, I prefer the Granny Smith apples, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces 2 tsp. lemon juice 1/4 cup raisins 1/2 tsp. cinnamon

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COLDWELL 1/4 tsp. each ground all spice, cloves & nutmeg 1 tbsp. liquid honey whipping cream to serve (optional) brown sugar for dusting Filling: In a bowl toss apples (3 cups) with lemon juice. Add raisins, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, and nutmeg; stir well. Add honey and mix thoroughly; set aside.

In a large bowl, sift together flour and baking powder. Using two knives, cut in butter until mixture resembles oatmeal. Stir in sugar. Make a well in the centre; pour in egg and milk. Us-

ing fork, stir briskly to make sticky dough; divide in half.

Roll out one half between two sheets of waxed paper (parchment paper) to 1/4 inch thickness. Fit into lightly greased nine-inch pie plate. Spoon the filling evenly over the dough. Roll out remaining dough between the paper and transfer on top of the filling. Press edges together. Using a shape knife cut a small slit in the centre of pastry to allow steam to escape.

Bake at 350F oven for 45 minutes or until cake is golden brown and firm to the touch and a tester tooth pick comes out clean. Cut into wedges while hot. To serve you can use whipping cream to top or brown sugar to dust over, totally optional.

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BY JIM CLAGGETT Red Deer Express The lacrosse program in Innisfail has been benefitting from some top level help when it comes to teaching the game to some eager players.

Calgary Roughneck Andrew McBride has been with the program for several years now and shares his expertise through the winter months as these players prepare for the season.

“He comes in and runs just a great program at teaching the kids proper cradling, proper passing, proper shooting and then he gets into play making,” said Daryle Zimmer, coach with the peewee and midget teams within the Innisfail lacrosse system.

He got involved in the sport as a coach 10 years ago when his fiveyear-old son wanted to play and Zimmer says he had no lacrosse knowledge at all but wanted to help.

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“They’ve actually loved the fact that they can come work with somebody who has played lacrosse for so long,” said Zimmer. “Once you start putting that stick in your hand and catching and passing and whatever, most kids catch on quite fast.”

The eight-week program is run out of the Innisfail High School and will close out around the end of the month but Zimmer says there is also a Sunday session which is run by an Innisfail graduating player Trey Christensen who plays for the Red Deer Rampage.

“The kids who have graduated from the program and are playing now at high end junior are now seeing the evolution of what lacrosse is,” said Zimmer. “So

trying to get those junior coaches back to help out is huge.”

Zimmer says he’s learned plenty along with the players as they get to tap into the experience from some young junior coaches.

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“It’s a very physical game but it can also be a finesse game,” said Zimmer. “Once you try it I would say 90 per cent of kids like it.” sports@reddeerexpress.com

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Queens head to provincials this weekend

BY JIM CLAGGETT Red Deer Express

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The Red Deer College Queens were flying high following the Christmas break but the last two weekends have been a struggle, losing to SAIT and recently Grant MacEwan.

In spite of those setbacks the Queens still remain focused when it comes to reaching the goal set at the start of the year.

Last season the Queens dropped the bronze medal game on home court and it left them with the feeling of unfinished business.

“I know exactly what it feels like to lose and I don’t exactly want to ever feel that again,” said second

year player Amber Adolf.

The Queens have put together a very solid year to this point and head coach Talbot Walton figured an 18-2 record would put them in a very good spot heading into the provincial championships Feb. 2123 in Grande Prairie.

The Queens sit at 17-3, tied for first with GMU and Grande Prairie but early on an undefeated season was a possibility.

“But in the grand scheme of things, we want to win games but those games that you win are all done with a purpose so that the outcome of the provincial championship, the conference championship is there.

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need to play well,” said Walton.

A weekend series on the road against Briercrest was a prime example of how this team can adjust to what an opponent is doing.

The Queens were pounded by a big hitter who posted 17 kills but still managed to win the match in spite of being second best in all the game stats.

“We watched game tape and watched her hitting angles, especially blocking, we didn’t block very well,” said Adolf.

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While last season’s disappointment might serve as a motivating factor for the Queens, the coach is of the opinion these girls don’t need to be motivated to win.

“I’ve been lucky the last three or four years, teams want to come in, they understand the rewards of learning and working hard and it’s just a tradition we’ve kind of fostered in our gym,” said Walton.

“It’s never an issue of are they going to give us enough? It’s is that stuff they’re going to give us tonight going to help us in the long run?”

LIGHTNING LAY UP - Grade 9 Lightning point guard Matt Campbell goes up against a Rocky Mountain Rebel during the annual Hunting Hills Basketball Classic this past weekend.

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The start of this edition of the winter Olympics is like stepping out of your 20C home and into the -35C deep freeze which is what we call outside.

A slap in the face is one way to describe the change in climate.

The same can be said when it comes to watching the Olympics as compared to the mainstream sports we get a steady diet of each day.

Tell me the last time you bundled up to watch anybody cross-country ski with a rifle strapped to their back?

Aside from your buddies, does anyone else watch you master the half pipe at the ski hill or stand at the bottom of the hill as you schuss on your skis?

There are of course sports like hockey, curling and figure skating where more than your parents, siblings and friends might turnout but at this time of year we are all fans of the 15 Olympic sports.

But what is more refreshing to me as a journalist and as a fan is the interviews following the completion of an event.

For the most part, we get the raw emotion of these athletes right after their Olympic moment has come and gone.

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Alex Bilodeau sharing the moment with his brother after another mogul gold.

An interview with snowboarder Spencer O’Brien after she had a terrible performance was even more intriguing.

She never made excuses for her times but did not back down from her effort either.

She was close to tears talking about it but unlike a host of pro athletes who had a bad day, she showed up for the cameras and the raw emotion leaked out all over the place.

Good or bad these young men and women are the real deal when it comes to facing the media and at the same time the public who supports them.

This is what inspires youngsters to be an athlete in my mind.

Working hard all year, putting it on the line and then talking about it no matter what the result.

This glimpse into the soul of an athlete may not last long in real time but it will certainly stick with me forever.

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Using travel as an inspiration for your home What is it about travel that makes us desire it so? We just returned from a fabulous trip only to begin searching for that next getaway. Oh I know, the warm breezes and beautiful scenery is an irresistible pull especially when we are sitting here in bone-freezing temperatures but I think there is more.

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Padding back into your bedroom your feet are welcomed by an unbelievably soft, sculptured carpet as you prepare to get ready for your day. Doesn’t

a morning like this sound amazing? Indulgence is ok. It’s wonderful to spoil yourself once in a while and create that soul satisfying vacation experience right in your own home. All these treats are available if you are renovating or building a home and while you may not be able to have all of these items, possibly one or two might just be enough to work magic in your home.

We spend so much time in our homes, it is important to create a sanctuary where you live. Those vacation memories are still very important and maybe, just maybe, you can bring some of those ideas and indulgences back home.

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Looking beyond the mortgage rates It’s easy to get caught up in the idea that comparing mortgage rates will guarantee you the best bang for your mortgage buck.

While this may be true for particular situations, there are many scenarios where this strategy is not effective. Following are three reasons why it doesn’t always pay to make a decision based solely on rates.

Reason #1 Your long-term plan and risk tolerance should determine which mortgage product is right for you. This product may or may not have the lowest rate.

For instance, there are cases where lenders will offer lower rates for insured mortgages.

With insured mortgages, however, you’re charged an insurance premium, which is usually added to the mortgage amount.

But if you’re not planning on keeping the property for a long enough time to offset that cost, it may be better to take an uninsured mortgage with a slightly higher rate. The cost difference you will pay with the higher interest rate may still be less than what you may pay in insurance premiums.

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TURCOTTE fluctuations, it may be better to go with a higher fixed-rate mortgage. If you think current rates are low enough and you will be living in your property for at least five years, it may be wise to also opt for a mortgage with a longer term.

Reason #2 One of the biggest mistakes people make when merely comparing mortgage rates is failing to consider important factors such as prepayment options to help pay off the mortgage faster, whether secondary financing options are allowed, early payout penalties, or what fees are involved.

It’s not enough to simply compare mortgage rates because you have to know what ‘clauses’ are contained within the mortgage deal. There may be cases where you will find a lender with the lowest rate and willing to pay for

your closing costs, or even provide you with cash-backs after closing.

Reason #3 Lenders can change their rates at any time. As such, if you’re shopping for rates with one lender and then approach another that gives you a lower rate, it’s quite possible that the first lender

has also dropped its rates. This is why it’s important to get pre-approved with a lender once you a mortgage that fits your needs. In some cases, you can secure your rate and conditions for up to 120 days.

These are just three reasons why it’s not enough to merely compare mortgage rates. The

mortgage rate you may qualify for is also highly dependent on your credit score among other things. In order to get the best mortgage deals, you need to have solid credit.

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

Spring forward to a safer home Every spring safety officials urge us to change the batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide alarms when we change our clocks to Daylight Saving Time. We depend on them for early warning of fire and exposure to the deadly gas, so it’s important that alarms are working at all times.

But there is one more step that homeowners need to take to ensure that their family is truly protected: check the age of those alarms and replace any that are past their prime.

“Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms stand guard 24 hours a day, seven days a week,” says Carol Heller of Kidde Canada, the country’s leading home fire safety company. “So it makes sense that eventually they need to be replaced.”

But how often? Fire safety organizations across North America say that smoke alarms should be replaced every 10 years and carbon monoxide alarms every seven to 10 years, depending on the brand.

Experts stress that checking the age of your alarms before you install fresh batteries is essential, because you don’t want to put new batteries

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into outdated alarms. Heller adds, “It is also important to know that all alarms need replacing, whether they are battery powered or hardwired.”

Consider these additional safety reminders: 1. Install smoke alarms on every storey of your home and inside bedrooms if you sleep with doors closed.

2. Never take down an alarm or remove its batteries because of a nuisance alarm caused by cooking. Instead, install a photoelectric smoke alarm near the kitchen as they dramatically reduce false alarms.

3. If you have gas devices or appliances, a wood or gas fireplace, or an attached garage or carport you need to install at least one CSA-approved carbon monoxide alarm. The best location is near bedrooms – never install in a furnace room. CO alarms with continuous displays are most popular as they warn you before harmful levels are reached.

More ways to keep your family safe can be found online at www.safeathome.ca.

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