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Dynamic duo hoping to defend boxing titles Lester and Lowie Cudillo are gearing up for provincial championships

BY JENNA SWAN Red Deer Express

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ith the Alberta Provincial Boxing Championships right around the corner, defending champions and twin brothers – Lester and Lowie Cudillo, both 16, are busy getting ready to rumble.

After taking home the championship title in their respective weight classes last year, the Cudillo twins are ready to defend their provincial championships on home turf this time.

Lowie and Lester will face off against the best boxers in Alberta on April 12th and 13th at Red Deer’s Westerner Park’s Harvest Centre for the provincial championships.

The Red Deer & District Boxing Club has opened the event to the public and invites the community to support their local athletes by attending the title fights.

Lester will be fighting for the 118 lb. open title with a career record of 11 wins and one loss. His brother Lowie will be fighting in the 130 lb. open youth title with a career record of 13 wins and three losses.

The twins’ coach at the Red Deer & District Boxing Club, Dennis Ejack explained how, “We’ve been working for over a year to prepare them to defend their titles.

“Even though they both won provincials last year, they weren’t old enough to attend nationals, this year they will if they win.”

The 16-year-old, Grade 10 Notre Dame High School students have only been boxing with an actual club for two years. However, the dynamic duo explained that they’ve been sparring with one another since they could walk.

“We started boxing when we were kids mostly in the form of punching each other,” said Lowie.

“Our dad told us we used to spar a lot when we were younger so he bought us boxing gloves and then we started boxing each other.”

Lester added by saying, “We never went to a gym or a club though, we just street boxed with each other and the neighbourhood kids.”

Although Ejack is the boy’s coach at the club their father Leo assists with coaching as well.

READY TO RUMBLE – Lester and Lowie Cudillo, both 16, prepare to spar during a recent practice at their home ring at the Red Deer & District Boxing Jenna Swan/Red Deer Express Club. The twin brothers will be defending their provincial championship titles on April 12th and 13th in Red Deer.

“Leo has shown me videos of the boys when they were seven years old sparring in the kitchen,” said Ejack.

“He is a huge advantage to the boys as he works with them at home in their basement and backyard to help them get better when they aren’t at the club.”

Lester and Lowie couldn’t agree more that they owe much of their success not only to their coach but to their father as well for always supporting and encouraging them. “It’s definitely an advantage for us, because other boxers don’t get to have their dads as a coach or have a dad who knows about boxing as much as he does,” said Lester, with Lowie adding, “He’s like our own home trainer.”

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Lowie on the other hand, with the encouragement of his father and coach, hopes to continue his career to a professional boxing level.

The twins, their father and their coach all feel they have a strong chance of winning at the provincial championships and they hope to be able to make it to nationals this year.

“If you saw their trophy case at home you’d be jealous,” said Ejack. “If you look at boxing, the two most important things to win are of course the Golden Gloves Tournament, which they’ve done - and to be able to represent Al-

berta on a national scale which they are hoping to do.”

The Red Deer & District Boxing Club hopes to encourage Central Albertans to come down and bring their families to watch the high caliber event. Bouts begin at 1 p.m. on Saturday with 10 backto-back matches and begin again at 7 p.m. with eight more bouts.

The finals for the provincial tournament will be held Sunday beginning at noon.

Entrance fees are set for $10 per entrance or $25 for a weekend pass.

For more information on ticket prices and times, contact Dennis Ejack at the Red Deer & District Boxing Club by calling 403-3423846. jswan@reddeerexpress.com

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Although the twins have been sparring with one another for many years, it wasn’t until they moved from the Philippines to Red Deer with their family six years ago that they began to take boxing seriously.

“Before we started with the boxing club we were training in Muay Thai (Thai kickboxing),” said Lowie, with Lester adding, “But we weren’t getting enough sparring in so we switched to boxing full time.”

While the twins share a love of boxing, going forward they believe their futures look a little different from one another.

Lester says he hopes to take boxing to an Olympic level if they win provincials and nationals, however he does not wish to

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Local RCMP raise awareness of victims of crime

BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express The Red Deer City RCMP are raising awareness this week of victims of crime.

From April 6-12 is National Victims of Crime Awareness Week, and the Red Deer RCMP Victim Services Unit and the Central Alberta Crime Prevention Centre are hosting a public open house to commemorate the week.

The open house will take place April 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the downtown RCMP detachment at 4602 51 Ave.

Coffee, juice and refreshments will be served, there will be door prize draws, and everyone is welcome.

“National Victims of Crime Awareness Week is an opportunity for people to really take note of the impact crime and tragedy have on our community, and to recognize the importance of assisting those who are victims of crime,” said RCMP Const. Jody Young of Victim Services.

“This year’s theme is ‘Taking Action,’ and our goal is to educate people on actions everyone can take to prevent victimization and to support victims and their families.”

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The open house will feature information booths from Victim Services, the Central Alberta Crime Prevention Centre, Crime Stoppers, Citizens on Patrol, Neighbourhood Watch and AMA. Information will include behaviours and tools anyone can adopt to help prevent criminal activity in their neighbourhoods, and volunteer information for those who want to take a more active role in community safety.

“The purpose of the week is to raise awareness about issues facing victims of crime and the services, programs and laws that are in place to help victims and their families,” said Young.

“We deal with victims of serious and violent crime as well as individuals who have been impacted by property-related matters. It is a wide range.”

She added it is important to acknowledge the week because it’s an opportunity in the community to take note of the impact that crime has.

“We need to help people who have been victims of crime deal through these incidences and hopefully get back to what we

consider a new normalcy,” said Young.

“It’s the best way for helping to improve the life for everyone in our community.

The reality is crime is not faceless and everyone who ends up coming in contact either through a traumatic event or through a criminal act can benefit from having the assistance of others.

“A lot of times when we come into contact with victims, they have no idea about the criminal justice process. We want to let them know there are people out there to help them and to provide them with support and information.”

Meanwhile, last year in Red Deer, volunteers with Victim Services gave more than 1,500 hours to victims and there was also about 3,500 hours of staff time that was dedicated towards the program.

Officials and volunteers with Victim Services responded to 168 crisis calls in 2013 as well.

There are currently 23 volunteers with Victim Services in Red Deer and Young said they are hoping to get up to 60 volunteers after a recent recruitment campaign. efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

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Volunteer Week underway in City

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Red Deer Express Volunteer Central has kicked off a week of celebrations in honour of volunteer associations across Canada.

Throughout the City, there are a number of organizations that will be highlighted to showcase their work and volunteers. The organizations being honoured this week include the Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta, Kerry Wood Nature Centre, the Lending Cupboard, Meals on Wheels and the Magdalene House Society. “Without volunteers, there are so many services that wouldn’t exist anymore or

that would be much smaller,â€? Danielle Black Fortin, program manager for Volunteer Central. “An example is Blood Services - when you show up, you are walked through by volunteers, you are treated and ďŹ nished up by volunteers. Volunteers are almost everywhere you look.â€?

In Canada, volunteering equals approximately 1.1 million full-time jobs. There are more than 70 volunteer services in the greater Red Deer area.

City Councillor Lynne Mulder ofďŹ cially announced Volunteer Week on behalf of Mayor Tara Veer and the City of Red Deer. “To me, this is such a special week. I hap-

rely on volunteers to carry out our purpose, which is to support people with learning disabilities along with their families and the professionals working with them.�

Darbyson went on to explain some of the main challenges for people with learning disabilities and the programs that LDA offers to give support to those in need.

Learning disabilities can include anyone who, due to a neurological condition, has difďŹ culty storing, processing or producing information.

For more on how to begin volunteering, visit www.volunteercentral.ca. reporter@reddeerexpress.com

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Probable measles case Alberta Health Services has identiďŹ ed a probable case of measles in the Central Zone and is advising of potential exposures. Individuals who were at certain locations, on the dates and time frames noted, may have been exposed to the probable case of measles. These locations include Real Canadian Superstore, including Horizon Family Medicine on March 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Village Mall Medical Clinic on March 27 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. and on March 30 from noon to 4 p.m.; as well as Dynalife laboratory on March 28 from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Individuals who were in these locations in these time frames may be at risk for developing measles. These individuals are advised to monitor themselves for symptoms.

If symptoms of measles do develop, these individuals are advised to stay home and call Health Link Alberta (1-866408-5465) before visiting any health care facility.

Symptoms of measles include a fever of 38.3C or higher; and cough, runny nose and/or red eyes; and a red blotchy rash that appears three to seven days after fever starts.

Measles is an extremely contagious disease, spread easily through the air. Though there is no treatment for measles, it can be prevented through immunization.

In Alberta, measles vaccine is offered, free of charge, through Alberta’s immunization program. Children in Alberta typically receive their ďŹ rst dose of measles vaccine at 12 months of age, and their second dose between the ages of four and six years.

pen to be a volunteer, and have been from the moment my foot stepped off the plane when I arrived from Toronto. It’s special because I think we are celebrating and recognizing people who make a huge contribution to people in need and they make a difference. They give up themselves and they give up their time to help others who need an enhanced quality of life.�

Kimberly Darbyson was on hand representing the Learning Disability Association of Red Deer to accept the honour of being recognized during Volunteer Week. “With limited ďŹ nancial resources and two-part time staff, it is essential that we

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OPINION Recognizing volunteers Oftentimes, we as Red Deerians attend numerous events or functions on small and large scales, but we rarely think about what goes into putting that particular event on. Whether it be a sporting event, a charity golf tournament or a gala, most times volunteers are involved to not only plan the festivities, but to make sure the event runs without a hitch.

As this week is National Volunteer Week, it is all the more reason to recognize these outstanding citizens who help shape our community each and every day.

National Volunteer Week runs through until April 12. The theme of Volunteer Week is ‘Random Acts of Recognition’. A local launch of the campaign was held in Red Deer on Monday and a number of organizations throughout the City are set to be recognized each day this week.

Volunteers can be found throughout the City lending a helping hand in a variety of capacities from visiting seniors in nursing homes and lodges, to driving meals to those in need via Meals on Wheels, to others who make dinner for people at the homeless shelter and many more who sit on a variety of community boards, just to name a few.

Taking a look back at some major events that have been held in the City including the Scotties Tournament of Hearts, The

Brier, and the Olympic torch relay, to the more recent Tour of Alberta, volunteers have been heavily relied on to ensure the success of those events.

As Red Deer heads towards possibly being awarded the 2019 Canada Winter Games, of course more volunteers will be needed to not only help plan those events but to help when the Games ultimately come to the City as well.

Volunteers are the pulse of any community and Red Deer is no exception. Without them many things wouldn’t be possible. Imagine a nursing home or hospital without volunteers. They provide comfort and friendship to help brighten someone’s day. Or imagine a charity event without volunteers – we may not even have those types of events without them.

Red Deer has always had a wonderful volunteer-base, but there is always room for more as the need continues to grow.

There are numerous opportunities for individuals to get involved in as volunteers.

Countless community organizations rely on the support of volunteers to help ensure their operations run smoothly.

If you are interested in volunteering, check out www.volunteercentral.ca for a number of ways to get involved and help make this already great community even better.

A look at the pros and cons of prescribing to addicts Doctors treating addicts from Vancouver’s Downtown East Side have been asking the federal government to extend a trial program under which they were allowed to write prescriptions for diacetyl morphine. Health Minister Rona Ambrose has opposed extending the program. On March 25th, Providence Health Care took the doctors’ case before the B.C. Supreme Court.

Why is diacetyl morphine controversial? Because it’s better known by the trade name it had before it was made illegal - heroin.

Ambrose’s actions are of a piece with the Conservative government’s continuing opposition to harm reduction strategies in Canada. In October of 2013 it amended the special access program (which makes restricted drugs available for research purposes) to prevent clinicians

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FLOOD from prescribing heroin, cocaine and ecstasy. After being ordered to extend the operating permits of Vancouver’s Insite supervised injection facility by a unanimous Supreme Court of Canada decision (Canada v.

PHS Community Services Society, 2011 SCC 44), the government wrote new legislation making it harder for similar facilities to be opened in the future. It has also increased the penalties for drug possession and trafficking.

The doctors justify their request under the concept of harm reduction, an umbrella term for many public

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health policies that seek to minimize the harm suffered by recreational drug users. It embraces many programs like needle exchanges, safe injection sites and offering free, anonymous HIV testing to at-risk populations. In this case, the doctors argue that putting addicts into regular touch with healthcare providers makes it easier for them to enter treatment and receive help for their other afflictions like homelessness and mental illness.

Opponents of harm reduction argue that these policies risk creating the impression that the activities in question can be made safe, attracting more people – who would otherwise be deterred – to partake in them. They are reasoning by analogy from the often observed fact that safety features in automobiles save lives, but lead to more accidents as drivers

who feel protected take more risks.

I am uncertain whether this is the Conservative government’s stance on harm reduction – it has, here as in so many things, neglected to describe its reasoning for its policies.

Rather than set up a straw man, an easy argument to knock down, I am trying (as I try in all my columns) to find the best arguments for a policy and present them strongly, even if they are not the arguments embraced by the policy’s supporters.

Both advocates and critics of harm reduction have respectable arguments in their favour. Both definitely favour reducing harm, but have opposed ideas of how to achieve it. One side argues for reducing the harms directly, while their opponent argues that such attempts will only increase the overall harm, for let’s

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not forget that every heroin addict has relatives and friends who are hurt by their addiction, and society should avoid creating more addicts wherever it can.

I have to side with the harm reduction advocates in this case. The harms predicted by their opponents are hypothetical. They seem to believe the public at large has a vast unsated desire to indulge in drugs which is deterred only by the threat of its illegality.

This I find hard to credit.

Ask yourself whether you or anyone you know is held back from experimenting with using intravenous drugs solely by its illegality and risk.

I also find it very hard to see how prescribing heroin to addicts and ensuring they practice safe injection techniques could be more harmful than the prohibition of narcotics has been.

The alternatives to doc-

tor-prescribed heroin are evident every day in every major city - a massive and violent illegal drug trade, addicts stealing and prostituting themselves for their fixes, overdoses, poisonings due to cutting agents like and soaring rates of Hepatitis C and HIV infections all of which contribute greatly to the cost of providing public services.

Arguably we, the citizens of Canada, are all being harmed by a prohibitionand punishment-centred approach to drug addiction.

Changing our drug laws to something sensible is perhaps too much to ask in the near term – the least we can do is reduce the harm already being inflicted.

Michael Flood is a writer and creative director at Arrowseed, an Edmonton-based marketing firm. He holds an MA in Philosophy from the University of Alberta. His column is distributed through Troy Media.

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Red Deer reader sounds off on Fair Elections Act Several news items about the Quebec election in regards to number of people being denied their right to vote and Robert Fife’s interview with Minister Pierre Poilievre and then Tom Clark’s interview with Mr. Poilievre have raised some questions.

We have a right to vote, and many feel as I do an obligation to vote, not as some will say; it is only a privilege to vote.

The Quebec election disenfranchising of voters appears skewed against Anglophones and Allophones who historically are less likely to vote for the current governing party, Parti Quebecois.

Minister Poilievre is ramming through Parliament a bill called the ‘Fair Elections Act’ that seems to be anything but fair and could disenfranchise (a reported) 520,000 voters in somewhat similar fashion as the current Quebec election.

Opposition parties are against this bill, as expected, but so are returning officers, past and present.

Provincial, federal, national, international, academics, watch dogs, democracy societies and political advocates have all come out against this bill.

The 520,000 disenfranchised voters will come about from the end of vouching and the end of voting cards used for ID. These voters by the way historically do not vote Conservative.

The bill will see the incumbent party pick the deputy returning officer, the returning officer and the poll supervisors, so the deck will be stacked against nonincumbent voters.

This bill prevents Elections Canada from encouraging voters, this bill will not mandate testimony, this bill as it stands favours the Conservatives and is being presented as something that it is not with the arrogant and patronizing manner to be expected from a dictatorship in a third world country.

This bill contains measures you will not find in developing democracies. This bill will lower our standing in the democratic societies. Robert Fife of CTV and Tom Clark of Global TV made the arguments that everyone is against this bill except some Conservatives.

They ask how a party can bring forward a bill that affects our democratic rights, that diminishes our democracy without consulting the opposition, the experts, the public, and the history books?

How can they ram it through with imposed deadlines and time allocations when it trifles with the very basis of our democracy? My hope is that there are enough members on the committee who are not simply party loyalists but are true believers in our democracy, who will listen to the witnesses, the experts, the often misquoted

Former meteorologist questions council’s move on climate change Climate change may have been at the top of the mind of City councillors but not for a rising number of Americans. More surprisingly, media interests appear to be asking questions that they refused to ask just a few years ago. (http://news.investors.com/ print/ibd-editorials/031814-693773media-demand-to-read-hockey-stickcreator-michael-mann-emails.aspx.)

Indeed, with average global temperatures no higher than they were in 1997, one has ask why Canadian politicians are still wallowing in the delusion that the theory of man-made global warming (AGW) has any credibility?

The warming predicted by the IPCC was based entirely on computer models that failed to see the cyclical turn from warming to a flat to cooling temperature trend after 1998. When a climate change theory fails that badly, there is no credible reason to keep expecting it to be validated at some indefinite time in the future. It should, instead, be discarded in favour of the alternate hypothesis - the Earth’s climate is overwhelmingly controlled by natural forces, mainly solar and oceanic cycles. Reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions is thus a costly and futile way to control the climate.

Dr. Don Easterbrook of Washington State University predicted in 2000 that the global climate would soon enter a period of cooling similar to

that of the last global cooling from the early 1940s to the late 1970s. He indicated that if current weakening solar outputs continue for much longer there is a likelihood that the climate could revert back to Little Ice Age conditions this century, a prediction already made by some Russian and German solar scientists. (http:// www.cnsnews.com/news/article/ barbara-hollingsworth/climate-scientist-who-got-it-right-predicts-20more-years-global.)

Note that Dr. Easterbrook did not need to know anything about the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere to make his correct forecast.

In light of the above, Red Deer City council has embarked on a money-wasting exercise that is obviously predicated on the foolish belief that the global climate will continue warming to much higher levels.

No consideration is being given to the possibility that the world’s climate is now entering a new cyclical period of global cooling despite the fact that there has been other such cycles over recent centuries. Clearly, any attempt to counter the effects of warming when cooling is occurring will be counterproductive. That’s just more of our tax dollars being thrown down the drain.

Patrick Carroll (retired meteorologist) Red Deer

and misconstrued authors of authoritative reports, to make the amendments and recommendations necessary to uphold our basic democratic rights.

Will there be enough members of parliament who can see through their party’s lenses and give this bill the scrutiny it deserves and have the strength to vote against it, if that is what it truly deserves?

I often wonder what kind of personal convictions MPs have if any?

Will the Upper House give it the sober second thought it may need? Will the Senate give it independent study or will it toe the party line as dictated by the PMO and Pierre Poilievre?

The Quebec election is an eye-opener, throw in revelations about Alberta’s former Premier and toss in Senate and federal scandals and you are less likely to feel like voting, unless you are a hard-core party member or a political junkie.

When a governing party sits at 28% in the polls and the third place party is gaining momentum towards 40% and majority territory, it forces the Conservatives to take drastic actions to make it harder to lose the next election.

They ignore ‘of the people, by the people, and for the people’ and they concentrate on ‘whatever it takes to win’. They forgot about governing as they were elected to do, and concentrated on partisan politics.

They have forgotten their responsibilities but are only interested in the perks and privileges of being in power.

If this bill passes, unamended, and if the actions in Quebec are any indication, how many of us will be kept from voting in the next federal election? Will our member of parliament represent us in this matter or the PMO? Will our MP listen to the experts or to Minister Poilievre? Will our senators investigate the issues and accusations or rubber stamp the bill?

This goes beyond keeping Mr. Harper in office, this goes beyond cheap partisan politics and this goes beyond the perks and privileges of being in power.

This goes deep down to our democratic rights and our obligations to our fellow citizens, our children and their children and to the honor of our ancestors to make sure this is done right.

We are adults. Do not patronize us, do not talk at us.

Talk with us and we can correct mistakes and find solutions and prevent subversion of our democratic process and keep what is happening in Quebec from reoccurring or happening here.

Give us a true Fair Elections Act and let us help in drafting it.

Garfield Marks Red Deer

Praise for the fluoride debate Congratulations to Danica Champion for continuing the debate. I was directed to book written by Christopher Bryson titled The Fluoride Deception. The book takes us back to the Second World War and the work of the Atomic Energy Commission and the Manhattan Project. The development of the atomic bomb, dropped on Hiroshima and then Nagasaki, required the enrichment of uranium, the processing of which used fluoride, a compound derived from fluorine, one of the most toxic elements in the world.

These processes required manufacturing facilities to be set up in Iowa, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Kentucky and Tennessee. The smoke and venting of fumes from these factories, the devasta-

tion to the surrounding farmland and cattle, and the havoc wrought on the workers, and the resulting lawsuits, are documented in now declassified records of the government and industry, mandated

by President Bill Clinton.

The book shows the connection between the government, educational institutions, industry and scientists during and after the war, and the complexity of the processes, secrecy required and the need to dispose of the toxic wastes of the manufacturing operations. With most of the scientists, government personnel and industry leaders involved in this unfortunate era now deceased, it is perhaps possible, and just a matter of time when this whole fluoride deception joins the ranks of the

thalidomide, lead in gasoline, smoking and asbestos bans.

To our dentists, Dr. Hardy Limeback, the head of toxicology and dental departments of the University of Toronto agrees there may be benefit to the topical application of fluoride on teeth, but he doesn’t agree with the flushing of these toxic wastes through our bodies.

Looking further, I was directed to a team of scientists who studied the effects of naturally occurring fluoride, of varying levels found in drinking water, on the intelligence of school children.

They came to the conclusion that no amount of fluoride would be safe for human consumption.

Gordon Arthur Red Deer

National Volunteer Week During National Volunteer Week (April 6-12), Canadian Blood Services thanks and celebrates the more than 17,000 volunteers who donated 210,000 hours of their time in the last year to support Canada’s blood system.

Volunteers help make saving lives possible.

We truly appreciate the talent and energy our volunteers contribute.

It’s time that made a significant difference in the lives of hundreds of thousands of Canadians who needed blood products this past year.

Volunteers promote important campaigns

throughout the year, coordinate and host blood donor clinics and speak to others about the importance of blood, stem cell, organ and tissue donations.

On behalf of our national team at Canadian Blood Services, I’d like to send a heart-felt thanks to all volunteers in Red Deer who support Canadian Blood Services as well as other charitable organizations in Canada.

Harvinder Lallh Regional Supervisor Volunteer Resources Canadian Blood Services Alberta and Saskatchewan

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Sylvan Lake crowned ‘Kraft Hockeyville 2014’ Town gets set to host NHL game for community this fall

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Red Deer Express Sylvan Lake can now rest easy after being crowned Kraft Hockeyville 2014 this past weekend.

The Town has been gaining support through online voting to raise money to rebuild their rink and so far, more than $250,000 has been raised.

“IT WAS JUST THAT CULMINATION OF MONTHS OF WORK PUT IN BY TEAMS OF VOLUNTEERS. WE ARE SO GRATEFUL FOR THE COMMUNITIES IN CENTRAL ALBERTA AND ACROSS THE COUNTRY THAT HELPED MAKE US HOCKEYVILLE 2014.�

SEAN MCINTYRE “I’m feeling so incredibly grateful and thankful.

To be crowned Kraft Hockeyville after everyone’s effort is just so incredible. It’s a great day to be a Sylvan Laker,â€? said Sylvan Lake Mayor Sean McIntyre, after the ďŹ nal announcement on Saturday. “It was totally electric.

There were over 2,000 people in the room, all of us waiting for the big announcement. “When it came on, the whole room went absolutely crazy.�

After weeks of suspense, Kraft Hockeyville announced the winning team on Hockey Night in Canada this past Saturday.

Sylvan Lakers gathered at the multiplex to show

their support and erupted in cheers as the announcement was made. “It was just that culmination of months of work put in by teams of volunteers,� said McIntyre. “We are so grateful for the communities in Central Alberta and across the country that helped make us Hockeyville 2014.�

Kraft is now planning an NHL game that will take place in Sylvan Lake in September as part of being crowned Hockeyville 2014.

And Sylvan Lakers are excited for the opportunity.

CBC will also visit the community to show support and to provide updates involving the development of the new arena. “I feel fabulous. I cried and cried and cried and couldn’t stop. I really wanted this for Sylvan,� said Sylvan Lake resident Sheila Verhage. “We give credit to our mayor for being 100 per cent behind everyone through every minute of each day during this event.�

McIntyre accepts his praise, but said the crucial people in this event were all volunteers. “They have been working night and day for so long to rally the community around this cause,� he said. “They’ve done such an incredible job and we are really thankful for them.�

Graham Parsons, chair of the organizing committee was almost speechless as he came to terms with Sylvan Lake being crowned the winner. “I’m feeling so good.

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Parsons said his heart goes out to Kingston because he knows it was a

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That said he is incredibly grateful for the opportunity in his town. “However, the thank yous are not enough. This was an unbelievable teambuilder for communities, especially here in Central Alberta.�

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“Our community is made up of so many people that come from other places.

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Remembering the spring flood of 1943 One of the common consequences of a long cold and snowy winter is springtime flooding. This does not always happen.

If the amount of frost in the ground is relatively light, the spring melt will be largely absorbed by the soil. However, if there is a late and sudden thaw, with deep frost still present, the spring melt will run over top of the land and into the adjoining rivers, creeks and lakes.

An example of a sudden and severe spring flood occurred in the spring of 1943. The winter had been a long cold one, with near record amounts of snow.

There were prolonged cold spells with temperatures dipping to -40C for several days on end. The miserable winter weather extended throughout the month of March.

Conditions finally broke at the end of March. Temperatures rose to a balmy 10C to 15C. Sudden thaw caused great torrents of water to spill into the rivers and creeks. Within a few days, the ice on these streams be-

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On Sunday, April 4, 1943, at 4 a.m., the ice on the Red Deer River jammed a short distance below the City.

The raging floodwaters quickly backed up. The river rose an estimated 4.6m in less than an hour. Before the day was over, the river peaked at an incredible 6.74m above flood level.

The sleeping community was caught off guard.

One resident near the river woke up when the water began to lap over the top of her bed. Others were alerted by the sound of the ice grinding against the walls of their homes.

Some of those, who were flooded out, managed to scramble to higher ground.

Others were not so lucky.

They had to be rescued from the roofs of their houses by boat.

Ironically, despite the overabundance of floodwater, the City experienced a

Thank You

to all the many volunteers in Central Alberta that continue to make our communities great.

Central Alberta’s communities are strong and efficient because of the many volunteers who assist every year with community initiatives. In Alberta, over half the population volunteer; giving back over 225 million volunteer hours each year.

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National Volunteer Week

April 6-12 and thank the volunteers in your life.

WINTER’S END - The north end of the Gaetz Avenue traffic bridge during the spring flood on April 4, 1943. That is the C.P. rail bridge in the background. shortage of suitable water for domestic and commercial uses. The water treatment plant was flooded out. The Public Works Department decided to cut off the flow from the City reservoir in case the water was needed to fight a fire. To compensate for the emergency situation, water cards were dispatched around the community so that homeowners could have at least some water until the crisis eased.

Meanwhile, the military was called in to help break up the ice jam. Planes were used to survey the area.

photo taken by Willard Trimble and courtesy of the Gary and Joan Trimble

An amphibious tank was brought down from Edmonton to help blast the ice loose. However, by the time that all the preparations were complete, the ice jam gave way on its own.

The water level dropped by more than 2m in a few minutes.

The damage caused by the sudden flood was extensive. One riverside feedlot lost a large number of cattle. A number of homes were damaged. The water treatment plant required several days of repairs.

Fortunately, no lives had been lost in Red Deer, but

the district was not so fortunate over the following days.

One man drowned while trying to cross the bridge over the Medicine River at Evarts. Another drowned in the Horseguard Creek while trying to pull a stranded car out of the floodwaters. A young man fell off an ice block in the Blindman River and was swept away.

On April 10, the ice finally went out on Waskasoo Creek, causing more flooding in Red Deer’s downtown area. Two days later, a little boy of eight slipped into the

To the 1000 volunteers of Bethany who have donated over 45,000 hours of their time in 2013...

creek along which he had been playing. While a group of soldiers spotted him being swept along by the current, they were unable to rescue him. The authorities were not able to recover the body for almost a week.

Eventually, the water receded and the countryside turned lush and green as spring progressed. The damage was ultimately repaired. Nevertheless, the community mourned the tragic loss of lives. Memories of one of the very worst floods on record remained for many, many years to come.

Thank you!

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POLICE BRIEFS MAN FACES CHARGES A man has been arrested and charged after evading police.

On April 2 at 3:38 p.m the Blackfalds RCMP were dispatched to a break and enter complaint at a rural address on Hwy. 595 east of Red Deer. At this break and enter firearms and other items were stolen by the person responsible.

At 5:09 p.m. the Blackfalds RCMP were then dispatched to complaint of a stolen John

Deere 6400 tractor with a front end bucket, where the complainant watched the tractor being driven away across the fields.

Blackfalds RCMP began following the movements of the tractor along the fields and secondary roads nearby Township Road 374 and RR 250. The tractor was crashing through farmers’ fences and stands of trees on their properties. As the tractor crossed the fields an RCMP member stopped a snowmobiler and was of-

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fered a ride on his snow machine to track the stolen implement.

At 6:45 p.m. the tractor, while evading police, tried

to climb a hill but the thief stalled the tractor. When he tried to back it down the hill the driver lost control and rolled the tractor for one

DRIVER CHARGED WITH IMPAIRED DRIVING

It’s time to have that difficult talk with your Mom and Dad. Are you ready?

A Red Deer man has been charged with impaired driving after a collision on the QE II Hwy. On April 6th just after midnight, the RCMP responded to a report of a single vehicle collision on the QEII Hwy. in the southbound lanes near the 67th St. overpass.

Investigation determined that a southbound vehicle had struck the cable barrier causing damage to no less than 20 cable support posts.

The integrity of the cable barrier system prevented the vehicle from crossing into north bound traffic.

The driver, a 29-year-old male from Red Deer, was arrested for impaired operation of a motor vehicle and will be facing two charges in relation to impaired driving. Speed is also being considered as a factor in this collision.

The identity of the driver cannot be released at this time as information has yet to be sworn. He is scheduled to appear in court later this month.

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The male driver was not injured and was taken into custody. Within the cab of the tractor the firearms and stolen property that was taken in the first break and enter were recovered. There was extensive damage to the tractor.

Jesse Cecka, 25, of no fixed address, has been charged with break, enter and theft, theft over $5,000 for the tractor, breach of existing court documents and multiple counts of mischief.

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DRIVER LOCATED AFTER HIT AND RUN Thanks to tips from the public, RCMP have located the female driver of the minivan that struck a vehicle last week as the vehicle’s owner was putting his children into the vehicle. The suspect did not stop at the scene; there were no injuries in this incident.

After interviewing the suspect, RCMP have issued two tickets under the Traffic Safety Act to a Red Deer woman including failing to remain at or immediately returning to the scene of an accident; and failing to drive in the centre of the traffic lane.

RCMP will not be releasing the name of the woman charged.

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about fraudsters collecting money on behalf of the “fire department.” A local business was approached by someone claiming to be raising money to develop a colouring book for the hospital.

The amount of money they are asking for is unknown at this time, but the City is warning residents to be cautious when approached for donations.

Every year, Emergency Services supports Community Safety Net to collect funds to develop the Grade School Fire Safety Books. When Community Safety Net is approaching businesses for donations, they have a letter of support from Red Deer Emergency Services.

MOBILE TRAILER FIRE IN RED DEER Red Deer Emergency Services responded to a structure fire at a residence in Mustang Acres on 59 Ave. just after 9:30 p.m. last week.

Crews arrived to heavy smoke and extinguished a fire in the west bedroom of the mobile trailer. There were three people in the trailer at the time. All the occupants of the trailer and a family pet escaped the fire without injuries.

The cause of the fire was an unattended candle. The fire was confined to the west bedroom; however smoke spread throughout the main floor of the trailer. The estimated damage of the fire is approximately $20,000.

RCMP LOOK TO FIND MUGGER Police are looking to identify a male mugger who threatened a victim in downtown Red Deer.

At 8:45 p.m. on March 20, Red Deer RCMP responded to a complaint of a mugging in the area of 48 Ave. and 54 St. The male victim was walking south on 48 Ave. when he was approached by a male who threatened to cut him unless the victim gave him money.

The victim was not carrying cash but the suspect took his lighter. The victim ran away and the suspect continued to walk southbound on 48 Ave. The suspect is described as Caucasian, thin and in his early 20s. He had pimples on his face and did not have any tattoos or facial hair. He was wearing a grey hoodie and dark jeans and was carrying a black garbage bag.

Anyone with information that may assist the police in identifying this suspect is asked to call Red Deer RCMP at 403-343-5575.

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The filing deadline for personal tax returns where there is no self-employment income is April 30.

For proprietors, partnerships or farm schedules the deadline is extended to June 15 and is also applicable to the individual’s spouse or common-law partner.

First time home buyers’ can claim a tax credit of up to $750 for a qualifying home if neither you or your spouse owned a home in the year of acquisition or in any of the four preceding years.

It may be beneficial to jointly elect to split pension, annuity, RRIF and RRSP annuity payments between you and your spouse or common-law partner. By filing this election, both spouses can qualify for up to $2,000 of tax credits, even if one spouse does not have sufficient pension income to make the claim.

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CITY BRIEFS

GARBAGE PICKUP TO SWITCH TO BACK LANES

Starting April 14, crews will switch back to back lane garbage and recycling collection in coordination with the start of yard waste pickup.

The return to the usual back lane collection of garbage and recyclables follows the temporary, Citywide front street collection program, which began Jan. 20. The City initiated Citywide front street collection for the first time due to a record amount of snowfall and warming temperatures, making it impossible for contracted garbage and recycling trucks to navigate back lanes and provide adequate service.

“We really appreciate Red Deerians working with us as we made a major change to our collection route during a tough winter,” said Janet Whitesell, waste superintendent with the City. “We’re switching back to our usual pickup spots now that conditions have improved in back alleys. It’s also time for the start of our yard waste pickup, and we know it’s more convenient for people with back lanes to put their yard

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waste out back.”

Yard waste is collected starting the second Monday of April until the second Friday of November, with the schedule for 2014 starting April 14 and ending Nov. 14.

Residents are asked to place yard waste in garbage cans marked with yard waste stickers, which are available from the City of Red Deer, or in paper yard waste bags.

Small branches are to be bundled and tied with string.

Typically, about 30% of residential households receive front collection while the remaining 70% receive garbage and recycling pickup in back lanes/alleys.

Households that have always received front collection will see no change in pickup location.

Homes that receive lane pickup do so for reasons of safety and convenience there is less traffic in back lanes, thereby reducing congestion and potential for accidents when trucks make frequent stops.

If residents miss the message that it’s time to switch back in time for their regular collection day, they are asked to put their garbage out back on the next sched-

uled collection day. The collection schedule will not change.

ECO-INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT Plans for an eco-industrial area are in the works, with City council considering the use of eco-industrial design guidelines to develop a portion of undeveloped land within the West QEII Queens industrial area at the April 28 council meeting.

“If approved, this ecoindustrial area would give businesses the unique opportunity to invest in and be part of a development that is environmentally conscious, and gains economic value for waste products or byproducts,” said Kim Fowler, planning services director.

The eco-industrial design guidelines encompass environmentally sensitive design options, incorporate sustainable building design and site development techniques, and encourage development of an industrial area with unique character and community. The West QEII Queens industrial area will retain its I1 – Industrial (Business Service) zoning with an eco-industrial overlay that

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The overlay will only apply to areas identified as eco-industrial within the West QEII Major Area Structure Plan.

“The decision to explore an eco-industrial area is in response to a community need, business need and social need,” said Fowler. “This is the first time we’re looking at something like this in an industrial sector, and we believe businesses and developers will be interested because it simply makes good environmental, social and economic sense.”

Businesses who have questions, or are interested in the eco-industrial development are encouraged to contact the City’s planning department before April 11 at 403-406-8703.

An amendment to the Land Use Bylaw, to adopt the Eco Industrial Overlay District, will be presented to council for consideration on April 28.

IMAGINATION – The downtown branch of the Red Deer Public Library hosted a Lego Battle event recently. Hannah Petty, 8 and Kaisha Friesen, 11, teamed up to build what Jenna Swan/Red Deer Express they called an “unbreakable fort.”

EXHIBIT AT LIBRARY Local artist Wendy Meeres’ exhibit – Open and Closed: Mixed Media by Wendy Meeres – continues to be featured in the Kiwanis Gallery in the Red Deer public library downtown branch.

The exhibit, a collaboration between the library and the Red Deer Arts Council, will be shown through to April 27.

Open and Closed: Mixed Media is based on antique keys and years of travel for Meeres. “As this series of paintings developed, most pieces were primarily based on my travels and what it was that made a place fascinating to visit,” she wrote in her artist statement. “Often it was experiencing a new culture of exploring the history of a place.”

Meeres noted that the

more paintings she finished, the more possibilities there seemed to be.

“The opportunity to look back through my travels and recall what was impactful about a place and the people was a privilege to do. Moving forwards the possibilities are endless.

CITY COMMERCIAL AND OFFICE VACANCY RATES Soderquist Appraisals Ltd. has announced the 2014 commercial and office vacancy rate studies.

The Commercial Market Survey shows that the Red Deer Commercial vacancy rate is currently at 5.06%.

In 2013 the commercial vacancy rate was 4.08%. The increase in vacancy is mostly due to the vacancy of Coast

Appliance at Gaetz Avenue Crossing, and Sport Mart at Village Mall.

“The commercial vacancy levels have been reasonably stable during the 2012 to 2014 period,” said CEO Mike Garcelon. “This suggests that this market is in balance and that at present there is strong demand for commercial space in Red Deer.”

The Office Market Survey shows that the Red Deer Office vacancy rate is currently at 10.22%. In 2013 the office vacancy rate was 12.04%.

The improvement stems mostly from increased occupancy levels of Class 1 space, most of which occurred at the Executive Place building and the Elements at Rivers Edge building, both in downtown Red Deer.

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Local dentist speaks to importance of missions One Central Alberta man is doing what he can to help those in need and is encouraging others to do the same.

During the last week of January and the first week of February Dr. Bill Hill, a dentist living just outside Lacombe, visited the Trinity Dental Clinic near Monrovia, Liberia, West Africa as part of a two week mission trip with World Medical Mission, a subsidiary of Samaritan’s Purse.

While Hill had been on other mission trips before, mostly with Health Teams International, this was his first with World Medical Mission. He said he got involved with World Medical Mission when co-workers told him about representatives who were looking for someone to go on a trip not to Liberia, but Bolivia.

When the Bolivia mission trip fell through, Hill went to Liberia instead.

Hill said he has been doing mission trips on and off for the last nine years and wanted to get involved with them long before that.

He said there are so many people in the world that are without basic services, such as simple dental care and he wanted to do what he could to help them.

“There is a lot of people out there and a lot of need.

It’s good to be able to do something to help when you can.”

Hill went on to say that it is important to him, as a Christian, for both the physical and spiritual needs of people to be cared for. As such, he is happy to work with faith-based organizations like Samaritan’s Purse and Health Teams International, both of which Hill said he has a huge amount of respect for.

“There’s not much use going to people and giving them a Gospel message and not helping with their physical needs as well.

There is no point going and helping with their physical needs and leaving them spiritually bereft. So it does both things and that’s why I like those organizations.”

There is certainly a dire need for dental care in Liberia. Hill said he has been told there is a total of three licensed dentists in Liberia, a country whose population is estimated between three and a half million and five million.

Even if there were more dentists in the country, it would still be difficult for most of the population to receive care as they could likely not afford it. About 85% of Liberia’s population lacks formal employment.

While Trinity Dental Clinic is not able to offer services completely free, it does strive to keep charges as low as possible, said Hill.

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without a permanent resident dentist. Most of the work is done by a dental therapist, even cases that in Canada would be referred to an oral surgeon.

Dental therapists don’t have the same qualifications as dentists, but at Trinity Dental Clinic there is no one else to do the

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lead dental therapist, who Hill knew only as Eddie, would like to not only become a fully qualified dentist, but also a oral surgeon, said Hill. He added that Eddie would also like to turn the Trinity Dental Clinic into a school to train more dentists.

Hill said that in the two weeks he worked in Liberia, he saw two people with potentially lethal conditions that had stemmed from oral health concerns. He added he has never seen such severe cases before in his life.

“I’ve been in practice for 43 years,” said Hill. “I’ve never seen anything like that before.”

For Hill, it is important that people in first world countries like Canada know what kind of work groups like Samaritan’s Purse are doing because they are the people who can help. He added that in Canada, it is easy to forget that elsewhere in the world, there are people who do not have any kind of access to the simple services that most Canadians take for granted.

“We are so terribly spoiled and we have no idea how spoiled we are,” said Hill. “I don’t see how we can just stand by and leave people to suffer.” news@lacombeexpress.com

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fyi EVENTS The Senior Citizens Downtown House has a roast beef supper April 11 at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $15. Dutch auction to follow.

There is also a jam session on April 12 at 1:30 p.m. and karaoke April 26 at 1:30 p.m.

Centre for Spiritual Living has a potluck on April 13 – lunch after the service. On April 14 – 7 p.m. check out the meditation with Rev. Judy. On April 2, enjoy dinner and a movie.

And on April 30 at 7 p.m. the men’s group will be held.

Red Deer Public Library’s modest beginnings can now be seen through memories of years gone by in a display at the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery (MAG). The exhibit, entitled ‘Red Deer Public Library: 100 Years of Discovery 1914 – 2014’ focuses on 100 years of RDPL in the community. People are invited to discover something about the Library’s past they may not have known in this MAG and RDPL cosponsored display.

Browse images of the Library’s past, read excerpts from board meetings, and learn about citizens whose hard work and dedication made Red Deer’s first library a reality. RDPL is hosting a Strawberry Tea exhibit opening on April 11 from 2 – 4 p.m.

Cleaning house or have spare time? Medicine River Wildlife Centre’s 2014 equipment and volunteer needs are as follows: white truck topper, jack and wheel wrench for a 2006 Dodge Dakota Sport, industrial quality blender/food processor, boat safety (bailer, waterproof flashlight, whistle, 15m heaving line with buoy), multi-function yard maintenance tractor, mechanic for light maintenance on Centre’s vehicles and committee members for various events. All donations qualify for an income tax deductible receipt and are very much appreciated. For a complete wish list please visit www.mrwc. ca or call 403-728-3467.

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Bingo schedule for the Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta - volunteers need to be at the Red Deer Bingo Hall by 10:30 a.m. Evening bingos: volunteers need to be at Red Deer Bingo Hall by 4:30 p.m.

The schedule is as follows –May 31, June 4 (all evenings); July 13 (afternoon); Aug. 28, Sept. 22, Oct. 2 and Nov. 12 (evenings).

Bingo coordinators are Karen Gough at 403-340-3249 or by email at kgough@shaw.ca; or Emily Hillis at 403-342-6602 or by email at ehillis@shaw.ca.

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are available in apple, blueberry, cherry, raisin, peach, rhubarb/ strawberry and rhubarb raspberry. Pies cost $12 each and are available for purchase between 9 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. on April 9 at the Museum. Call 403-3403511 for more information.

The Central Alberta Regional Science Fair will be held this year on April 11 and April 12 in the Bower Place Shopping Centre in Red Deer. Judging is on Friday evening and Saturday morning with the presentation of awards on Saturday at 4 p.m. The public is encouraged to come out and talk with the talented and creative future scientists. There is no admission fee and the students welcome the exposure.

such as headstand, forearm stand, handstand, and more. You will be guided through alignment, technique, proper modifications, and feel how to develop the power in your core strength.

Learn to use the wall, or a buddy, as a way to continue practicing inversions beyond this class.

For more information, check out www.reddeerhotyoga.ca.

GrammaLink-Africa Fabulous Fabric sale runs April 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Gaetz United Church 4758 Ross St. Unused fabric, notions, yarn, embellishments. Everything from the knitter, quilter, fibre artist and home sewer. Cash only. All proceeds to the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign.

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workshops including the Power to Parent workshop will take place Saturdays from April 26 – May 3. Cost is $85 per person or $165 per couple. Discover why children of all ages need to be in right relationship to the adults responsible for them.

Another workshop is Bringing Baby Home on May 3 and 4 at the Red Deer Hospital. Cost is $180 per couple and babies over three months old are welcome.

The final workshop is Downsizing and Moving Forward – a course for baby boomers, seniors and those helping parents downsize.

It will take place on May 24 from 9 – 1 p.m. and the cost is $50 per person. To register for any workshop call 403-342-0339.

The Ladies of Sunnybrook Farm are selling pies again this year with funds raised going to support the Sunnybrook Farm Museum and their 2014 educational programs. Ready to bake pies

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Art in the Garden Spring Show & Sale runs April 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The location is three miles east of 30th Ave. on Hwy. 11 at the Parkland Garden Centre. Enjoy purchasing from our artisans and musicians. Check out paintings, ceramics, jewelry, photography and hand-forged firepits, creative bird houses too.

The Red Deer Cultural Heritage Society is having an Easter Bonnet Tea at the Cronquist House on April 12 from 1 - 4pm.

The cost is $10 person, cash only please. For more information call 403-346-0055.

Maryland-based Yoga master teacher Sid McNairy will be at Red Deer Hot Yoga for three workshops April 12-13 and will be back in September to do a teacher training program. The inverted postures of yoga are some of the most beneficial yet intimidating of the asanas. You will be introduced to and practice postures

For further information phone 30/11/12 28/02/13 10:17 2:51 AM PM Mary Ellen at 403-340-1365.

Holy Week Services: April 14 at 12:05 p.m. at the St Luke’s Anglican Church – Wayne Reid preaching; April 15 at 12:05 p.m. at Gaetz Memorial United Church - Marc Jerry preaching; April 16 at 12:05 p.m at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic ChurchJeffery Rock preaching; April 17 12:05 PM: Knox Presbyterian Church - Linda Ervin preaching.

All services followed by a soup and bun luncheon. Everyone welcome. For further information contact Sunnybrook United Church at 403-347-6073.

Lacombe Farmers Market will have a special Easter sale on April 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lacombe Memorial Centre. There will be homemade Easter baking, eggs, crafts, woodwork, honey, jams, perogies and more goodies.

Call 403-782-4772 or 403-8771280 for more information.

Multi Church Seniors Luncheon - April 23, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. $8 pay at the door. It will be held in the Fellowship Hall at Living Stones Church. Guest speaker: David Q. ‘The origin of hymns.’ Bring a friend and neighbour.

Annual St. George’s Day Tea April 27 at 2 p.m. at Red Deer Legion. Tickets $5 available at Legion reception. Entertainment, food and fun.

The annual Spring Inventory Reduction Sale runs May 3 for Dress For Success. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the lower level of the Kaylor Building (4917 – 48 St.) Proceeds support the Dress For Success program in Central Alberta. For more information, call 403-597-8769.

Bower Community Association upcoming events at the Bower Hall (85 Boyce St.) April 28 - lawn care equipment - 7 to 8 p.m.

Learn about your lawn mower, rototiller, etc. Phone Jesse at 403-877-1436 for information.

On May 10 it’s the 15th annual Fun Tree planting Bee from 9:15 a.m. to 11 a.m. Meet at Bower Hall at 9:15 a.m. and tree planting from 9:30 to 11 a.m.

Refreshments, snacks and prize draw afterwards at Bower Hall.

Phone Larry at 403-347-6994 for information. On May 26, there’s a bike clinic from 7 to 8 p.m. How to take care of and tune up your bike. Phone Jesse at 403-877-1436 for information. On June 9, at the Bower Community Membership Drive from 6 to 8 p.m. $5 membership fee per family and come and enjoy free coffee and goodies.

Phone Laura 403-343-6136, Ray 403-343-2115 or Viggo 403-340-3494 for information. On June 30 there’s a car clinic from 7 – 8 p.m. Care and maintenance for your vehicle.

Phone Jesse at 403-877-1436 for information. All events are free and held at the Bower Hall.

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. $35 per person. To pre-register call 403-728-3333 or email doris@airenet.com.

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Week of April 9 - April 16, 2014 Red Deer Catholic Schools Education Foundation is very pleased to announce its Spring Fundraising Gala to be held on May 21 at the Black Knight Inn. This year’s event will feature Canadian Football of Fame Inductee Michael ‘Pinball’ Clemons. Tickets are $150 and available from the Black Knight Inn Ticket Centre, by phone, online or in-person.

Bicycle auction - Sylvan Lake and District Lions Club annual bicycle auction will be held at the Lions Hall (5119 - 50A Ave.) in Sylvan Lake on Saturday, May 10 at 11 a.m. To donate bikes please call 403-8873776 or 403-877-5364.

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

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Benalto Leisure Centre, Ag. Grounds. Guest Speaker: Cst. Bruce Mann, CN Police, Calgary.

Topic: Metal Theft Awareness and Role of CN Police. BARCWS Law Enforcement Partners in attendance. For more information, call Yvette a 403-746-3429.

Central Alberta Photographic c Society meets first and third hird Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at the Golden Circle through April.

Photographers of all levels are welcomed in a social atmosphere for the sharing of techniques, knowledge and experiences.

Royal Canadian Air Force Association - the aims and objectives of the Association are to preserve and perpetuate the traditions of the Royal Canadian Air Force and to advocate a proficient and well equipped Air Force in Canada.

703 Wing in Red Deer provides a forum for serving and former participants in military and civil aviation to meet and enjoy the company of like-minded people.

Wing members meet at noon

There seems to be support groups for just about anything these days, however when searching for a support group for widows and widowers five years ago, there was nothing in place...so a few of us started one. We meet twice a month. The first Friday of every month we meet at the Black Knight Inn at the restaurant at 6 p.m. for a chance to eat and socially engage. The third Friday of each month we meet

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Writers’ Ink Spring Seminar runs April 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Westpark Middle School Library 3310-55 Ave. Red Deer. Topics: How to research - Michael Dawe. How to get your book in print - Dave Rideout. How to add humour to your work Blaine Newton. Cost- members $40 non-members $50. Lunch included in cost. Pre-register with Carol 403-350-7480 or Lauranne 403-227-4761 Limited to 50 participants.

Family Services of Central Alberta presents Managing My Money.

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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16, Oct. 21, Nov. 18. The group also has an awareness table set up at the Red Deer hospital the fourth Tuesday of every month as well. 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. There are also support groups in Rocky Mountain House and Stettler.

Benalto & Area Rural Crime Watch Society general meeting runs April 24 at 7 p.m.,

every second Saturday of the month at the ABC Country Restaurant, 2085 50th Ave. in Red Deer for a luncheon and business meeting. Guests are welcome.

Contact President Al Low at 403341-3253 or amlow@shaw.ca.

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.

The MS Society of Central Alberta hosts a MOMS Group – a recreational based support group for moms diagnosed with MS or living with someone diagnosed with MS who have young children.

Monthly activities – locations vary. For more information, email Brenda.anderson@mssociety. ca or call 403-346-0290.

at the First Christian Reformed church located at 16 McVicar St. at 7 p.m. for our regular scheduled meetings. If you are widowed or know of someone who is widowed and looking for place to connect, you can email us at widowedsupportnetwork@gmail.com or call 403-755-0977 or drop in on a Friday as mentioned above.

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

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

Legion Ladies Auxilary monthly meetings run the first Monday of every month at 7 p.m. in the Alberta Room, Red Deer Legion.

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.

Writers’ Ink, the Red Deer and District writers group for authors of all genres 18 years and older meets every Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. at Sunnybrook Farm Museum. Small membership and drop-in fees apply. First 3 visits free. For more info contact Judith at (403) 309-3590.

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

Gamblers Anonymous phone number is 403-986-0017.

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

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

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

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

‘Friends Over 45’ is an organization for women who are new to the Red Deer area or who have experienced a lifestyle change, and would like to meet new friends. New members are welcome. For information phone Shirley at 403-343-7678 or Shirley at 403-346-7160.

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

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

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World-renowned bear expert visits City

BY JENNA SWAN Red Deer Express World-renowned bear expert, author, photographer and rancher Charlie Russell spoke to a local audience this past Saturday afternoon at Carnival Cinemas. Russell visited Red Deer as part of his life-long mission to shed light on an untrue belief that bears are violent creatures.

His mission began at a young age on his family’s ranch near Waterton Park in southern Alberta.

His father Andy Russell, a well-known hunter, guide, and ďŹ lmmaker recruited 20-year-old Charlie and his brother to help as cameramen on a documentary about grizzly bears.

It was here that Charlie’s life-long love and respect for bears was born. “I’d been around bears my whole life but what I really took away from the documentary was that this was an animal that was incredibly misrepresented by stories,� he explained. “I saw this wasn’t the animal that stories portrayed. Instead, I saw a bear that really wanted to get along with people and wanted to be social. I really learned to appreciate these animals for their intelligence and emotion.�

Charlie’s work has shown that bears, in particular grizzly bears, are not the violent and frightening creatures people have come to know them as, but rather curious, caring and social animals.

For years, he has tried to show society that if people treat bears with respect and

trust they will return the notion.

He believes and argues that it is “People’s fear of bears and aggressive actions toward them which makes them dangerous.�

His work, especially the 10-year timeframe he spent studying and living alongside the bears of Kamchatka, Russia, has proven to show that humans can live just as he did side-by-side with bears. “I’ve lived in the same area here in southern Alberta for all of my 72 years, with the exception of my time in Russia, and I’ve seen a lot of changes in people’s views of bears,� said Charlie. “When I was a child everyone killed bears. There was just no question – if a grizzly showed up on your land, you shot it and there were no repercussions for it because people thought they were dangerous to people and to their cattle.�

After a study done by the Government of Alberta found the number of Alberta’s grizzlies to be drastically lower than they had expected, all hunting of grizzlies became illegal until further notice. “Up until the time our culture obtained guns we coexisted with these animals peacefully,� said Charlie. “The hunters try to keep the notion going that these animals are dangerous and violent so that they can feel good about killing them.�

Charlie explained the hunting culture in Alberta and throughout the world has led to a misconception surrounding bears, which has people believing they are violent and has bears believing humans are

going to harm them, which can lead to aggressive behaviour. “If the only experience a bear has ever had with a person is that person trying to kill it, it will be more likely to be aggressive,� he explained.

Since the ban on the hunting of grizzly bears, the residents of southern Alberta are seeing more and more grizzlies on and near their land.

Charlie added the sightings have not been this frequent in nearly 125 years, however with less threats from hunters, bears have begun to venture down from the Rocky Mountains into the prairies in

search of better food sources to prepare for their six months of hibernation.

Today Charlie is working closely with southern Alberta ranchers and residents to use his deep understanding of bears to help them adjust to the idea of allowing bears onto their land.

Although Charlie agrees he has led a fascinating life among the bears, he admits it has been a frustrating one.

He wishes society’s fear of bears could be relinquished, a fear that often leads to the death of one of Alberta’s most iconic animals, he said. jswan@reddeerexpress.com

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Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Abbey Centre in Blackfalds officially opens doors

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Red Deer Express The Abbey Centre is officially open for business.

Blackfalds’ newest recreational facility, the long-awaited Abbey Centre, opened its doors on March 31. Now well into its second week of operation, business is booming, officials said.

“It’s a zoo,” said Sean Barnes, director of community services for the Town of Blackfalds. “We didn’t expect it to be this busy.”

He added staff at the Abbey Centre and administration at the Town of Blackfalds knew the public were eager to begin using the facility, but even they were surprised at how well the facility is being utilized already. With 417 people signed up for full membership within the first week, Rick Kreklewich, manager of the Abbey Centre, said that is more than double the early estimates for membership sales.

For the Abbey Centre to prove so popular so early in its life shows just how needed this facility was in Blackfalds, said Barnes.

“I just can’t believe how busy this facility is,” said Barnes. “Last Friday night we had 40 people in the fitness centre, we had 40-50 kids in the gym, we had I don’t know how many kids in the playground - it was packed. This was a dire need for the community.”

Over the weekend the Blackfalds information fair was held at the Abbey Centre

as the first event since the centre officially opened. Kreklewich said organizers of the event were also impressed with the new facility.

So far, the indoor playground and fitness centre are among the most popular features of the Abbey Centre, said Kreklewich. “I think a lot of people just like the sheer size of it and kids are enjoying it,” said Kreklewich. “And the fitness centre, I think a lot of people are blown away by the size and the quality of the equipment.”

Kreklewich also said that staff have received positive comments on the hours of operation for the facility and are continuing to receive feedback. While most of the feedback has been positive thus far, Barnes said some complaints and criticisms have been received and Town of Blackfalds administration as well as Abbey Centre staff are reviewing and revising policies as necessary. He also asked people to be patient as any issues are dealt with.

“There are going to be some growing pains,” said Barnes.

One of the most common complaints heard relates to the pool which is slated to be operational by the facility’s grand opening on May 23. Barnes said many people would like the pool to be enclosed so that it could be used year-round. Barnes said this simply is not fiscally possible at this time, however, the facility was designed so that the Abbey Centre could be expanded overtop of the pool to make it an indoor pool at

some point in the future.

In addition to the Abbey Centre features already operational, excitement is building for features that are to come in the spring and summer of this year, said Kreklewich.

These include the outdoor playground, outdoor fitness equipment to be installed in the spring and the amphitheatre, construction of which is to begin this July.

And of course, the opening of the afore-

mentioned pool.

The Abbey Centre also has a number of fitness classes and programs, like Zumba, yoga and spin class to name a few, which have been popular so far, said Kreklewich.

He added that come summertime when the pool is open other programs, like aquafit and swimming lessons, will become available as well. news@lacombeexpress.com

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Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Mike Love speaks at annual prayer breakfast

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Red Deer Express Words of faith and kindness were exchanged at the 11th Annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast at Westerner Park Tuesday morning.

Approximately 500 people were in attendance from areas across Central Alberta including mayors, council members, RCMP members, church groups and residents.

The breakfast serves as an opportunity for those of faith to express their thanks to community leaders through prayers and words of blessings, and was host to guest speaker Mike Love, of Extreme Dream Ministries.

“I loved coming back because for me, this very venue was where I started to follow my dream. I felt an extremely positive atmosphere in the room,” said Love.

Love is the executive and founder of Extreme Dream Ministries. He said he was excited to return to the birthplace of his ideas for the YC missions, which brings youths into a spiritual community.

His speech was heavy with imagery and guidance to push young people to fol-

low their passions.

Love has has worked to get youths involved in community churches and to explore the notion of religion.

“I spoke about dreaming for a generation, and how we, as leaders we are all responsible for the dreams of the young people. Civil, political, religious leaders are all responsible,” said Love.

“I wanted to remind about the importance of having vision. Especially for youths - get a hunger to be a leader.”

Following his presentation, several speakers including Mayor Sean McIntyre of Sylvan Lake and Mayor Jim Wood of Red Deer County, rose to offer a prayer to specific groups of people.

The many topics of the prayers included social issues, First Nations peoples, marriages, family matters, business communities, councils and mayors and churches and their leadership, among others.

Red Deer Mayor Tara Veer was last to speak.

“I’m just very grateful for the sponsors and supporters who put this event on to support the leadership of our council and our administration.

“They are there for us in terms of the various initia-

tives and support that we need to help move our community forward,” she said “It’s really a great day in Red Deer, and I’m so thankful for each and every individual in attendance, for what they mean to me both personally and professionally.”

DARLING DAFFODILS – April marks Daffodil Month for the Canadian Cancer Society.

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Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Entertainers needed to perform on Ross Street Patio

BY JENNA SWAN Red Deer Express Many may remember the concerts on the Ross Street patio last summer, and now locals may have a shot to be a part of it.

The City of Red Deer Culture Services has put out an open casting call for performing and visual artists to partake in the bi-weekly ‘Best Summer Ever’ lunchtime concerts on the Ross Street patio.

The City encourages those wishing to be apart of the free Tuesday and Thursday lunch hour concerts to visit their facebook page, www.facebook. com/reddeercultureservices for more information on the application process.

“The Ross Street Patio is coming back and we’re looking for performers this summer,” said Kristina Öberg, former culture superintendent for the City of Red Deer. “After the long winter we’ve had, it’s refreshing to start thinking about what summer has in store for us.”

Peter McGee, special event programmer for the City of

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Red Deer, invites performers from all musical genres and disciplines to submit their applications, which may be found at www.reddeer.ca along with guidelines for submissions.

This will be the third year that the Ross Street Patio concerts have taken place, and McGee hopes to expand on the diversity of performers this year.

Alongside the Tuesday and Thursday concerts, the 2014 Best Summer Ever events will include a free concert on the first Friday of every month on the patio, as well as two concerts at the Bower Ponds stage.

“Any thing from your solo acoustic musicians, to hip hop and country or rock groups are welcomed as well,” said McGee. “Theatrical groups like Tree House Youth Theatre and Bull Skit Comedy have been featured in the past and are encouraged to apply.”

One of this year’s Bower Ponds concerts will feature a performance by Juno awardwinning children’s entertainer Norman Foot on July 6th.

The free downtown events will begin June 6th with the an-

nual Ross Street Patio Kick Off Party.

McGee believes the downtown concerts play a vital role in transforming the area into a cultural hub.

“If you look at the most popular cities in Canada, they are ones that encourage and promote cultural activities,” said McGee. “I hope to see Red Deer in that role and I think we are certainly well on our way to seeing that.”

For a number of years City officials have been working towards the revitalization of Red Deer’s downtown area and McGee believes the concerts play a role in that as well.

“The cultural benefits of the concerts downtown can be seen when you talk to business owners who are located near the Ross Street Patio as well the people who attend the concerts,” said McGee. “Business owners have reported lower levels of vandalism, higher sales levels as well people at the concerts are always astounded at the level and recognition of local talent.” jswan@reddeerexpress.com

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SUPER SUMMER – Duane Steele performs on the Ross Street Patio during a Best Photo by Peter McGee Summer Ever event last summer.

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Wednesday, April 9, 2014

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by Erin Fawcett

ARENS PLEADS NOT GUILTY Rodney Arens, 36, has pleaded not guilty to charges that were laid against him in December in Sylvan Lake.

On Dec. 21st, Sylvan Lake

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WWW.RDCOUNTY.CA NOTICE is hereby given that at its meeting to be held on Tuesday, April 22, 2014, the Council of Red Deer County will consider the following bylaws.

AMENDMENTS TO LAND USE BYLAW 2006/6 Bylaw No. 2014/10 to create Direct Control District No. 25 “DCD-25” that provides for the creation of a Neighbourhood Commercial development on a portion of NW 3-39-1-5.

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION DECISIONS

Bylaw No. 2014/2.02 to redesignate a portion of NW 3-39-1-5 from Agricultural District “Ag” to Residential Low Density District “R-3” and Direct Control District No. 25 “DCD-25” as indicated below:

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SW Corner of 32 Street & Hwy 2 38105 Rge Rd 275, Red Deer County, AB

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This proposal is for the development of Phase 1 of the Sanbar Estates Area Structure Plan located on the east side of Sylvan Lake, adjacent to the Summer Village of Jarvis Bay, east of Hwy 20 and south of Twp Rd 391.

The permitted and discretionary uses and other matters currently existing for “Ag” and “R-3” districts are contained in the Red Deer County Land Use Bylaw No. 2006/6. The uses being proposed for “DCD 25” are contained within amending Bylaw No. 2014/10 A PUBLIC HEARING prior to further consideration of the proposed bylaws WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2014, at 1:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, in the Council Chambers, County Office, 38106 Rge Rd 275, Red Deer County, Alberta (west of Hwy 2 on 32 Street / C&E Trail Overpass).

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

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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East of PENHOLD 1. S. Wolfgang – location of a second dwelling (modular home) on SE 34-36-27-4.

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

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A man charged with murder continues to wait for a new trial date. Bashir Gaashaan, 31, who is charged with first-degree murder, unlawful confinement and interfering with a dead body, was set to stand trial in February but he fired his lawyer just days before the trial was to begin.

The charges are in connection to the death of Jenna Cartwright. Cartwright, 21, of Red Deer was found in a ditch near Olds in May 2011.

She was last seen in Red Deer on March 29, 2011.

Court heard on Monday that Gaashaan has hired Naeem Rauf from Edmonton as his new counsel. Gaashaan, who has remained in custody since his arrest in June 2011, will return to court on May 5 to set a new trial date.

RCMP responded to a complaint of a possible impaired driver. 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. He has elected to be tried by provincial judge. A trial is set for Jan. 21 for these matters.

Arens is in custody and is set to stand trial this month in relation to a 2010 incident which killed a 13-year-old boy on Canada Day. Arens faces numerous charges related to this incident including impaired driving.

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If you prefer to submit comments on these bylaws in writing, the information you provide may be made public,

West of SPRINGBROOK 4. J. & L. Tenhove – location of a second temporary dwelling during the construction of a new home on Lot 1A, Plan 822-2752, NW 10-37-28-4 (Trueman Subdivision)

DECISION OF THE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY On the 4th day of April, 2014, under provisions of the Land Use Bylaw 2006/6, the Development Authority issued a decision approving the following application: Permitted Use East of BOWDEN 1. L. & P. Rankin – 3-metre front yard setback relaxation for an addition to an existing single detached dwelling on Lot 1, Blk 1, Plan 981-2448, SW 25-34-28-4.

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

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Wednesday, April 9, 2014

‘Boob Tour’ supports breast cancer research

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Red Deer Express The Boob Tour is headed to town this Friday to gather communities in laughter while promoting cancer awareness.

“The actual show itself isn’t about cancer, it’s not about boobs - it is purely for entertainment.

Each community does it differently, but all the proceeds go towards cancer,” says Jennifer McNaughton, a part of the Canadian Cancer Society business services.

The Boob Tour is a group of comedians chosen at random from HBO, Comedy Central and Just For Laughs. All ticket sales and all proceeds raised for this event will be donated to the Canadian Cancer Society.

“There isn’t a lot of major comedy or live events that come to Red Deer, or are at least they are few and far between. We just really want everybody to come out and have a good time and the expense goes towards cancer research,” said McNaughton.

The Boob Tour stems from a Canadian Cancer Society breast cancer awareness campaign. The slogans ‘I love boobs/boobies’ were printed on bracelets and tshirts that gave all merchandise profits back to the Society.

The movement grew and has evolved into a national comedy

tour that promotes breast cancer awareness, raises funds and allows communities to support a serious cause in a fun way. Communities select a theme or project to promote with the funds collected through the Boob Tour.

Red Deer will be supporting the annual Relay for Life event.

Relay for Life is one of the largest Canadian Cancer Society events to be hosted each year. All proceeds from the comedy night will combine with pledges for the relay runners.

Teams of between 8-10 people participate in a 12-hour relay event that celebrates life and survival for those who have beaten cancer. McNaughton is the captain of her relay team for Relay For Life. She and her teammates have been working hard to organize the Boob Tour here in town.

“We are just a group in town that wanted to get our community together to raise money for cancer, and the Boob Tour is the event we chose,” said McNaughton.

She says that the Red Deer capacity at the iHotel is 200 seats, three-quarters of which are already sold and the rest are expected to go quickly.

Sponsors for the event provided a venue, and helped cover the costs of hiring comedians. All of those funds in turn are actually sent to the Canadian Cancer Soci-

ety at the end of the event.

“We’re always excited. There is a terrific support in Central Alberta,” says comic James Uloth.

Many organizations get in

touch with the Boob Tour to organize event nights around North America. “We love bringing in new events and working with new groups. It’s amazing,” says Uloth.

Tickets are $25 and can be purchased through the Canadian Cancer Society by calling Jennifer at 403-318-9860 or 403-347 3662. reporter@reddeerexpress.com

Presentation explores end of life planning Red Deer Hospice Society, Alberta Health Services, Alberta Human Services, Parkland Funeral Homes and Primary Care Network Red Deer are encouraging folks to talk about their wishes for end-of-life care on April 16th.

That particular day is National Advance Care Planning Day. An event exploring the topic will be held at City Centre Stage with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. and the panel presentations at 7 p.m.

“When I talk to my family about advance care planning, I say to them that talking about death won’t kill you,” said Cindy Oxman, social worker and member of the Red Deer Advance Care Planning Day Committee.

“I speak with people everyday about advance care planning, but it would be so much easier for them if these conversations happened when a person is healthy, rather than when they are experiencing a medical crisis.

“It is a very stressful time and trying to guess what kind of care your loved one would like is very difficult in these circumstances.”

Advance care planning is a process of reflection and communication about personal care preferences in the event that you become incapable of consenting to or refusing treatment or other care.

A plan may include information about the type of care you would or wouldn’t want, as well as other personal information, such as spiritual preferences or specific wishes for family members or friends.

Officials say that one of the most important aspects of advance care planning is naming and having a conversation with a substitute decision maker someone who will speak on your behalf and make decisions for you – but only when you are not able to do so yourself.

Research has shown that advance care planning significant-

ly reduces stress, depression and anxiety in family members and caregivers who know your wishes and can act with confidence on your behalf.

A web site – www.advancecareplanning.ca - features a number of tools and resources to help Canadians make a plan and start the conversation with others.

And for more information, local residents can attend an educational presentation being held April 16th at the City Centre Stage.

“We need to communicate our feelings around the use of certain procedures at the end of life, and what we believe gives our life meaning. These are personal, individual choices that every Canadian deserves at the end of life.”

Those interested in attending are asked to RSVP to Marian or Brenda at the Red Deer Hospice by calling 403-309-4344 or by email to marianc@reddeerhospice.com.

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Earth Day and Easter event at Kerry Wood Nature Centre

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Red Deer Express

“When the kids arrive, they’ll come to the desk, get registered and then receive a piece of paper with some questions on it. They will hunt for plastic eggs that contain the answers to the questions. This way, candies don’t get left out in the environment,” said Todd Nivens, program coordinator at the centre.

Nivens said that Earth Day at Kerry Wood Nature Centre is usually about connecting people to the environmental groups and services that are in and around the Red Deer area.

And Maris added that each year, the events at Kerry Wood Nature Centre draw large crowds and that the City is looking forward to a similar turn-out this year.

“It’s going to be great. Both of these traditionally have really great response and so I think that combined it’s just extra fun,” said Maris.

Kathryn Huedepohl, public programmer and special events coordinator at Kerry Wood Nature Centre, agreed. “I’m looking forward to it. I always enjoy the Earth Day events because we can get people information on how to be a little bit greener and get them in contact with people who can help them with that,” she said “We like to keep things really

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“Where Easter happens to fall this year, it is the closest Sunday to Earth Day, so we decided that instead of hosting two separate events we would just combine them,” said Lauren Maris, who works with the City of Red Deer in the environmental services department.

The City of Red Deer’s Environmental Initiatives department and Kerry Wood Nature Centre come together each year to host an event both for Easter and Earth Day. “On the Earth Day side, we’ll have things like some eco-crafts, nature walks and tree planting if Mother Nature allows it, and we will have a bit of a trade show with local environmental associations showing the good work that they do.”

For the Easter celebration part of events, the Nature Centre will host an Easter egg hunt in the facility’s sanctuary. Kids will collect information and facts on the wildlife in the area while they earn their Easter candy.

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BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express Red Deer author Nancy Beaudet certainly knows how to paint vivid pictures through her words, as is clearly shown via her first novel Doomed.

While there are fictional elements to the book, there is also real-life experience woven into the text as well. The story revolves around a teen by the name of Emerson who is constantly bullied at school, but finds security, acceptance and love with a co-worker named Warren, a character based on her husband Adam. There are plenty of rough patches as the relationship evolves, and the book ends with a troubling revelation.

It seems like an abrupt end, but Beaudet is working on a sequel called Forgive. The relationship’s rawness, intensity and sense of devotion is essentially Beaudet’s own experience with her husband, who she married last year.

Many of the characters in the book are based on real people, but names have been changed. And there have been changes to the actual timeline of events. But Beaudet explains that her aim was to capture the truth as she penned the book over a threeyear span. And that included instances of bullying.

“I think it damages every aspect of your life. It’s very hard when you are picked on, and the image of yourself is very worn down.

“Writing has been like therapy for me,” she explains of the book. Beaudet met her husband-to-be when she was 16. They didn’t date for quite some time, until after she graduated from high school, but his interest in her proved a healing, inspirational and attractive force.

“He’s very much my inspiration for this book, because he always loves me no matter what. He’s always believed in me. He’s my strength. He’s devoted, and he’s my best friend.”

For Beaudet, writing the book was at times a painful experience, as she recalled her own instances of being bullied through her school years.

“Some of it is so personal, it was hard for me to write. I would get upset because I would get so into it.” She’s finding the same thing as the sequel is taking shape. “It’s

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As for Doomed, doubtlessly its effectiveness as a story is fueled by the authentic feelings that are behind it.

“I think it’s very honest,” she says, adding that it will resonate with those who’ve been picked on and bullied. “I tried to be bluntly truthful. My biggest hope is that someone who is being picked on would read it and relate to it.”

Beaudet, 23, certainly has a strong knack for description, and for telling a story – Doomed is well-written and moves along at a brisk, dramatic pace. It’s easy to see environments, people, images and settings via her writing skills.

These skills were polished during a class called Strategies she was a part of during her time at Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School. Teachers were encouraging of her talents, and came to her book signing which was held earlier this year.

“It makes me feel free. It’s something I do well, and it’s my strength. All I want to do is write.”

Looking ahead, there is no question a sequel for Doomed is in order. There are quite a few questions lingering by the time a reader reaches the surprising ending. But that’s where Forgive comes in – there will be answers, plus the story will be partly told from Warren’s perspective which has proven to be an intriguing writing challenge, she explains.

Meanwhile, she’s enjoying the opportunities to share the book. She hopes that besides providing a compelling, personal story, that it also raises awareness about the impacts of bullying. It’s certainly an issue that isn’t fading, as Beaudet explains that often in school culture, it’s more accepted to bully a person than it is to be nice.

“I would rather be left out and be friends with someone nobody wants to talk to then to be mean,” she says. And with the barrage of social media, bullies have an even more evasive means of attacking.

“I would hope people would think before they judge someone else,” she says. “Sometimes they don’t realize the impacts that words can have.”

Doomed is available at Chapters and via Amazon. For more, check her facebook page as well. editor@reddeerexpress.com

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NEW VOICE – Local author Nancy Beaudet holds a copy of her first novel Doomed, which was released late last year. Aimed at a young adult audience, it’s a riveting story of love, fitting in Jenna Swan/Red Deer Express and heartbreak.

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They play April 26 at The Vat. The current tour comes on the heels of releasing their cult followed debut Pi Nature in 2007 produced by GGGarth Richardson and Ben Kaplan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It has been seven years since weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve put out a full length record. The long wait ends this spring as we prepare to go into the studio with brand new material this May,â&#x20AC;? reads a release from the band. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But before we do, we need your support to make this new album a reality, and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have many opportunities to throw us a few bones during the IndieGogo Campaign and at any of the western Canadian tour dates where we will perform all of our new songs.â&#x20AC;?

Following Pi Nature, Ninjaspy has toured across Canada on multiple occasions plus touring Japan in 2010, and winning over legions of fans along the way.

Ninjaspy includes vocalist/guitarist Joel Parent, drummer Adam Parent and bassist Tim Parent. Rising above the mire of their faceless six year muse, they have focused their sights on the mission objectives now at hand - swift, surgical amalgamation of a spectrum of styles and the subsequent eradication of narrow mindedness.

In correlation with a commitment to people before all else, support for Ninjaspy has grown with every show, every tour and every industry contact.

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CRYDERMAN The Grand Budapest Hotel Fox Searchlight Rating: 14A 99 minutes Avoiding the lineups for the latest in the Captain America franchise, this reviewer instead took in The Grand Budapest Hotel.

This was done with some trepidation as Wes Anderson movies are not highly regarded personally, but this ďŹ lm was thoroughly enjoyable.

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famous concierge of a ďŹ ctitious hotel in a ďŹ ctitious country between the wars who is accused of murdering one of his favourite guests. He was respected and loved for his ability to satisfy any need or whim (sexual or otherwise) of the hotelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guests. With the help of his new lobby boy (Tony Revolori) he escapes his accusers on a merry chase through a satirized Central Europe of the 30s.

Writer/director Anderson makes offbeat ďŹ lms Kingdom) (Moonrise which viewers tend to love or hate. He has a unique sense of ďŹ lm humour, that sometimes works against him. But here his wit, satire and unique visual style combine almost perfectly.

In his earlier ďŹ lms he did not seem to be able to balance his aspirations and his achievements, but here

he carrys it off very well.

A beautiful ďŹ lm to watch (the art direction, colour and camerawork are excellent), you can also enjoy the performances of a long list of celebrity actors in small roles, everybody from Edward Norton and Willem Dafoe to Jude Law and a barely recognizable Tilda Swinton, as well as Anderson regulars like Bill Murray and Owen Wilson. Altogether, it is a delightful movie experience.

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Why shortcuts simply don’t work Let me explain. The news is full of people who win the lottery, the big lottery; $15 million, $39 million, hundreds of millions, or even just a few million, and then lose it all. The same story happens again and again. These folks win the lottery, and then buy a big house, a fancy car, go on a huge vacation, give money away, have money taken away and all sorts of things, until they are broke again. One lady from New Jersey won the big lottery jackpot not once, but twice and currently lives in a trailer park, and is flat broke.

How is that possible?

The world is also full of famous children, who completely lose it and end up in a lot of trouble.

Justin Bieber is the latest young star that has gone off the deep end, following the path of people like Britney Spears, Miley Cyrus, Jodie Sweetin, Macaulay Culkin, Haley Joel Osment, and on it goes. Why did these kids go off the deep end into drugs, addictions and lose everything?

In my world of fitness and health, I see people who have gone from fat to fit and back to fat again, some people several times.

The most common of these folks are the ones who lost the fat very quickly, using extreme weight loss techniques.

These particular people subscribe to diets or plans that involve very low calorie plans, 500 or so calories a day, and some plans require injections of vitamins, or other such pills or products to help them basically starve. In a very short time, they lose a lot of weight. How could someone go from 350lbs down to 180lbs, and then gain it all back again?

To put it bluntly, you cannot skip the lessons and just get the results.

All of these people have one thing in common - they got all of the results, without any of

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They do not have any lessons to draw from, experience to work with or friends to consult in this new world. All of the lessons in life they have are geared towards

poverty or moderate income, so they make poor decisions and end up back where they started again.

The same goes for the child stars.

They are not ready to have everything in the world thrown at them because they have no tools or experience to draw from, and then get hopelessly lost. It is not fair to give a teenager fortune, fame, and total freedom because they are not trained to make good choices yet.

Back to fitness and health, when someone crash diets or has stomach surgery and loses

a whole bunch of weight, the trouble comes when they leave the hospital and go back to their version of ‘normal’. They will go back to eating what they ate, hanging out with the friends they hung out with before the change, and in a short period of time, will gain back all they lost.

We all have a ‘life thermostat’ if you will, a setting where we are comfortable, and when we make a big change, we usually go back to our normal setting again.

Whether that setting is good for us or bad for us, it is comfortable and familiar.

The trick is, to change your thermostat!

The fastest way to success is to work with a coach, or someone who lives like the person you want to become, and get them to teach you how to make permanent changes, avoid mistakes and truly live the life you want! It does not have to take a long time to learn the lessons, but you do have to learn them or you will just go back to where you were when the shortcut fails.

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

FREE CLINIC - The Red Deer & District SPCA held a free micro-chipping clinic this past Saturday in which they micro-chipped nearly 100 cats. Sherri Depencier, registered animal health tech at the SPCA scans a cat to detect if a previous chip had been placed before giving a new one, while Amy Jenna Swan/Red Deer Express Corpe, manager of Animal Care holds the cat steady.

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Really, just how safe are your drugs?

Have you ever wondered about the safety of drugs that you’ve purchased? Are you concerned that they have in the bottle what’s indicated on the package?

My interest started a few years ago when I read a report from the University of California expressing this worry. It stated that the majority of drugs were being imported from China, South Korea and other Asian countries. The report suggested that there were too few inspectors in these countries to ensure the quality of material exported.

Nor were there sufficient inspectors in North America to catch ineffective drugs or dangerous impurities.

My interest was further spurred by an article in The Economist magazine listing recent examples of bad medicine. For instance, tainted steroids from a compounding pharmacy (one that mixes its own drugs) near Boston had killed 11 people with fungal meningitis and sickened over 100 others. And in 2012 some vials of Avastin, used to treat cancer patients, contained none of the ingredient needed The old-fashioned snake oil salesman pushed phony drugs for years and most people knew the medicine was of questionable value. But since then drugs have become powerful and potentially dangerous.

Now it seems to be the golden age for questionable medication.

The Economist names Nigeria as the largest market for medicines with over 70% of the drugs imported from China and India, and the greatest source of phony medication. For instance, in 2011 the World Health Organization discovered that 64%

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The fact is that on a worldwide scale no one really knows the extent of the problem. It’s due to a combination of inadequate, corrupt inspectors and competition resulting in companies cutting corners.

But standards have been implemented to fight phony drugs. Operation Pangea, an international police organization, has shut down 18 online pill-pushers. To punish counterfeiters and share information, 18 European countries have signed a pact to work together on this matter.

The Food and Drug Administration in the U.S. has opened offices in China, India, Mexico and other countries to combat this global problem. But even it admits it’s impossible to police the world. In effect, the problem is a “cheaters’ paradise”.

Companies such as Pfizer have their own investigators. One of Pfizer’s security chiefs tells a story of the “Man who was selling fakes to an undercover agent. The man first asked if the agent worked for the FDA, then inquired if he worked for Pfizer!” They are as brazen as asking a police officer if he’ll help you rob the bank.

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But what fascinated me most were the measures taken to ensure that mercury, lead and other toxic matter was not in the final product. This process starts by testing samples of shipments long before they reach the plant. In fact, over 400 toxic elements and other impurities are screened before and during manufacturing. This is done through their specialized mass spectrometry lab that costs tens of millions of

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Red Deer Express Red Deer and area parents are welcome to attend the Collicutt Centre on April 19 for the Momstown Community Celebration - a free event for mothers and children.

Momstown is a Central Alberta program that connects mothers, mothers-tobe and kids through programs, aimed at making motherhood more comfortable.

“Our main goal is to raise awareness of Momstown and our programs.

We connect moms to businesses and to their communities,” said Tanya Kitchen Johnson, owner of Momstown.

At the community celebration, participants are invited to join in the ‘relaunch’ of Momstown, who have revamped web sites, updated programs and are inviting the community to be reintroduced to a fresh organization.

“It’s so important that it’s free. It’s not like a trade show where you are buying things. You can come and interact with things like crafts, seed planting and more.”

available for all ages of children, so parents with more than one child can bring them along, as there will be something for everyone, she said.

The event will include an interactive camping experience, prize draws that are free to enter, an Easter egg hunt, face painting, bouncy castles and more.

Local vendors will also be at the event to give out information on services, programs and businesses that are directed at moms and their kids to enjoy.

Kitchen Johnson explains that for lots of moms with more than one child, this event is perfect because it doesn’t leave any age group feeling left out.

“It’s just a good way for families to experience events.”

She adds, “The world has changed for moms we can go online, and on facebook for support, but Momstown gets women out of their house and connecting face-to-face.”

The Momstown Community Celebration will be held at the Collicutt Centre on April 19 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. reporter@reddeerexpress.com

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Momstown is a collection of community events and programs that help new, or even experienced moms get to know their children, provide proper care techniques and to learn about some of the community services available to them.

The programs are intended to help kids aged zero to six in the areas on art, literacy, music and science. Momstown also offers support for mothers regarding post-partum depression, recipe ideas, inspiration for crafts and an array of articles that offer insight and information to parents.

“When I had my first baby, it was hard to find other moms, so when I found Momstown, I thought it was an amazing resource,” said Kitchen Johnson, who became the owner of Momstown in 2011, one year after it began. “I was about a month away from having my third child, and I knew that I didn’t want to go back to a 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. job. This is something I’m able to do with my kids and for the community.”

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BY JIM CLAGGETT Red Deer Express Even though we are technically into spring in this province, Mother Nature is still keeping the lid on outdoor sports like baseball from getting underway but that hasn’t stopped the Red Deer Riggers from getting prepared.

“We went to the Collicutt Centre, kind of got the dust off a little bit, shook off the rust and took some swings, some ground balls and got some throwing in,” said Head Coach Curtis Bailey.

It was the first official get-together for the Senior AAA provincial champions and Bailey said there were just under a dozen bodies with most of them returnees from last year and one new face, Jason Lewis, who caught the skipper’s eye.

“He played against us last summer in one of the tournaments with an Edmonton team,” said Bailey. “He’s originally from the St. Albert area and he went down and played college somewhere. He’s a younger guy and I don’t really know him that well but he can swing a bat pretty good.”

The Sunburst League is a senior loop so Bailey said while the Riggers aren’t really an older team there are some players who aren’t quite as active over the winter months and to be able to get into the baseball frame of mind is a benefit and it prepares them for the upcoming months.

As with any team the Riggers are not immune to turnover of players from season to season and Bailey said this year will be no different with about 15 players returning with some others questionable to play this year due to various injuries.

One Rigger not expected to suit up is first baseman Matt Fay who is off the to the east coast to go to school for several years to embark on a career in oral surgery.

“He’s been with the team for 10 years and took on a leadership role. He did a ton of work off the field and you couldn’t find a more committed and passionate guy about the game,” said Bailey.

The Riggers are scheduled to start the 2104 season May 9th in St. Albert but outdoor workouts are of course weather dependant plus the fact the City needs time to prepare the diamonds down at Great Chief Park with a traditional opening to teams of May 1st.

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“If the snow melts quickly and they can get us on the field sooner then we can maybe arrange some exhibition games.”

Bailey said last year’s edition was a team which had plenty of power through the majority of the lineup but he feels the greatest strength was the fact the Riggers had seven pitchers who were dedicated to just pitching instead of alternating at a

spot in the outfield or infield.

“We may lose a couple of those pitchers but at the same time we’ll pick up hopefully a couple more,” he said. “Defensively we’re pretty strong and we’ve got guys that can hit with power and guys that can hit for average so I look to kind of build on that.”

This season as the provincial champions

the Riggers will have an eye on nationals in Newfoundland where the Riggers won a title in 1997 but Bailey said another provincial crown will be the first goal.

“But then after that we’re gearing up for nationals and we know that we have to play our best baseball to get to where we need to be.” sports@reddeerexpress.com

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Buccaneers look for successful start

BY JIM CLAGGETT Red Deer Express

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The 2013 Alberta Football League finish wasn’t what the Central Alberta Buccaneers were hoping for but it’s a good place to start this new season.

The Bucs dropped a 15-3 semi final game to St. Albert and Head Coach Duane Brown said the team needs build on the overwhelming lesson which was taught to them that day. “You have to work for what you get and they worked so hard all year long and then we kind of rested on our laurels a little

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One of those sayings in the advertising game makes a point of stating sex sells.

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The reaction from the men who buy the magazine hasn’t been measured or recorded and likely won’t be as most would certainly take notice of the cover but then dive into the contents to find out what quick fix will save their game this year.

The other side of this coin is the reaction from the female golfing popula-

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tion, in particular the ladies who play this game for a living on the LPGA circuit.

The fact the number one American golfer, Stacey Lewis, has never been on the cover of Golf Digest should make the point the ladies are unimpressed with the choice.

Last year Inbee Park won three majors on the LPGA and has not been on the cover.

Not surprisingly, the last three ladies on the cover were not professional golfers with Golf Channel host Holly Sonders and Kate Upton making an appearance.

Okay, Kate shared the cover with Arnold Palmer but I think you get the point.

Hall of Famer Julie Inkster pointed out the tour has struggled to gain respect from the public.

Any gains the tour might have made to this point was given a collective shank out of bounds.

The editor in chief response was so lame, if it was a horse it would have been put down.

For more information, check the website: www.rdcsa.com, Or call: 403-346-4259; Or email: office@rdcsa.com

He claimed Paulina Gretzky is at the high end of the celebrity golf scene right now and has a compelling story to tell.

Really?

Compelling?

That’s like saying Paris Hilton has plenty of insight to share to people in the hotel business.

If there is a golf story buried in this stretch of logic, why clad her in an outfit no self-respecting golfer would even wear to the course, let alone on the course?

Magazine sales would be my guess but I could be wrong.

I think the folks at Golf Digest owe the LPGA members an apology at the very least. sports@reddeerexpress.com

bit when we walked into the playoffs and we took things for granted and expected things to happen.”

One of the brightest spots in the Bucs 2013 year was the aggressive, relentless defense which took the field each night and Brown said the work is being put in to book end that with a similar offence.

“This year we are going with an offence that will build on fundamentals but will still be a fast paced, multi-formational, aggressive offence.”

One of the biggest changes to the Bucs offence will be the return of hard running tailback Kenton Polzer who lead the AFL in rushing a couple of years ago despite missing a third of the season due to injury.

“That is definitely a factor, so we have that true, breakaway, power running back that can change a game every time he touches the ball,” said Brown.

The change at running back allows receiver Jamie Blinkhorn, who gave

a supreme effort at running back, to go back to where he is the most dangerous - running routes and catching footballs.

Brown said there will also be some graduates from local high school programs who will carry the ball as well but the focus for many a defence will be Polzer which should open up the Bucs effective passing game a little more.

Also helping the offence click will be another strong year from a slid oline and Brown said there will be familiar faces on the line with potential for more help due to the fact there were some large bodies who turned out to the clubs AGM earlier this year.

The Bucs will hit the turf at ME Global Athletic Park in Lacombe April 22nd for practice, opening the season against perennial powerhouse the Calgary Wolfpack and will also feature a home game against the newest member of the AFL, the Fort McMurray Monarchs. sports@reddeerexpress.com

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Coming Events

ANTIQUE SHOW - Western Canada’s longest running collectors show - Antiques, collectibles, and pop culture.

39th Annual Wild Rose Antique Collectors Show & Sale. Sellers from across Canada.

Special collectors displays.

Antique evaluations by Canadian Antiques Roadshow Appraiser Gale Pirie - $12 per item.

Good Friday, Apr. 18, 9-5 p.m.; Sat., Apr 19, 9 - 4 p.m.

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AWNA member newspaper. Must be willing to work on Applicants can either a rotational shift basis. self-nominate or be All positions offered nominated by another are permanent, individual or group. full-time opportunities.

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CUSTOM CONTEMPORARY – The edgy paint job of this sitting room in a Landmark Group show home in Clearview Ridge compliments the modern design of the room.

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Live delightfully in your clutter-free home As you can imagine I see hundreds of homes every year as I visit clients and help them with their interior design solutions.

To make matters worse I may have told you about my online addiction to realtor.ca.

This is how I spend some of my down time, looking at properties for sale and mentally going through each home and adding my own colour or personal touch.

Sounds like a pastime of insanity doesn’t it?

To me, looking at real estate is like treasure hunting and I feel that my choices in homes over the years have been true finds which have been a joy to renovate. As is my pattern, now that my current home is finished I am looking at

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MECKLER new challenges in the renovation/real estate market and as I am back looking at the market I have found a startling common thread – clutter is rampant!

I cannot stress enough how much clutter will negatively affect your life and your well-being.

Real estate photos show so many homes brimming with unused items and clutter. The troublesome thing is that most real estate pictures are taking the BEST photos of this home so if the ones

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I am seeing are this cluttered, the rest of the home must be a disaster.

We have all watched Hoarders and I’m sure it makes most of us jump up and dust our home and put extra items away when the episode is finished!

Some of the homes I have personally visited would make you shake your head in disbelief; beautiful homes on the outside with perfectly manicured lawns that house mounds of paper, magazines and loads of junk.

I was reading an article on chronic clutter by Margaret Paul Ph.D and she stated that people who are bound by clutter often suffer from fear, emptiness or loneliness and the gathering of

materials makes them feel less empty.

Buying and storing meaningless items will often give someone a sense of control where they feel they have no control. Imagine a man drowning in a lake who will grab onto anything to keep him above water – in the same way people who gather clutter grab and grab onto items in an attempt to save themselves.

Storing items may also give someone a sense of security based on a past experience.

When I was in University and during my first years of marriage money was very tight and I had to be diligent about budgets and what I bought. Lets be honest, we were broke. Now that I don’t

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need to worry about my grocery budget, I still find myself tempted to buy back up products in case I run out. I know the truth is that if I run out I am three blocks from a store but those past memories can keep me in a time when I wasn’t sure if I would have the money to buy that item again.

It is very important to take a critical look at your home and see if you have pending clutter issues. How much stress would it cause to get rid of those old clothes and do you really need three coffee makers hidden away in your kitchen? Dig it out, donate it and delight in your clutter free home.

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A look at Purchase Plus Improvements mortgages Since home refinancing has been limited to a maximum 80% of the value of your home via the mortgage insurers (CMHC/ GEnworth and Canada Guaranty), an increasing number of buyers are looking at Purchase Plus Improvements products to meet their home financing needs.

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TURCOTTE This may be an option worth examining if you would like to buy a new home that needs updating. Whether you’re purchasing a home that needs just a small renovation or a major redo, a Purchase Plus Improvements mortgage can help you transform an ordinary house into your dream home.

Purchase Plus Improvements programs enable you to obtain funding for the cost of the home purchase as well as the cost of the renovations – up to a maximum value of 95% of the total purchase price.

Conditions of the program include: As a borrower, you must provide a list of improvements with quotes at the time of application.

As a result, more time may be required for subject removal.

The initial advance of funds at time of closing will be up to 95% of the approved value of the property minus the cost of improvements.

The balance of the funds will be held in trust by the solicitor until completion of the approved improvements (time limits may be imposed), which is confirmed via: An inspection report or confirmation from a certified appraiser or an invoice from the contractor who completed the improvements.

Usual sub-search and Construction Lien Act requirements are to be adhered to at the time of release of holdback.

Some restrictions may apply depending on the lender.

Pending your qualifications, this may be a product designed just for you.

Jean-Guy is a mortgage broker with Dominion Lending Centres-Regional Mortgage Group.

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Shedding light on compact fluorescent bulbs In Canada incandescent light bulbs are being phased out. There are options available to replace them, including compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFL), light-emitting diodes (LED) and incandescent halogen light bulbs.

You may be wondering why the phase-out was introduced and what this change means for you. Perhaps you have heard that CFLs contain mercury and you are worried about possible health effects.

The new efficiency standards for light bulbs were implemented to help Canadians save money and reduce greenhouse gases.

Old-style incandescent bulbs lose about 90% of their energy as heat and only last about 1,000 hours.

CFLs use energy more efficiently and can last 10,000 hours while LEDs last up to 25,000 hours.

Here are some tips from Health Canada on using CFL bulbs safely: • Always handle them carefully.

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sitivities to UV, or an autoimmune disease that makes you sensitive to UV, buy low UV CFL bulbs and place the bulbs in fixtures where you can be 30cms or more away from them.

The presence of mercury in a CFL does not pose a risk to your health, unless the bulb is broken. If you do break a CFL: • Ensure that people and pets move to another room during the clean-up process.

• Ventilate the room for at least 15 minutes prior to starting clean up by opening windows and doors to the outdoors. This will ensure that mercury vapour levels are reduced before you start cleaning.

• Do not use a vacuum to clean up the breakage as it will spread the mercury vapour and dust throughout the area and may contaminate the vacuum.

• Wear disposable gloves, if available, to avoid direct contact with mercury and to prevent cuts.

• Scoop or sweep up the broken pieces with two

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HOT DOG - Brandi, the

The Red Deer and District Kennel Club hosted its annual dog show at Westerner Park this past weekend.

Dog lovers and owners alike came to see their pooches perform.

The weekend included events such as the puppy sweepstakes on Thursday evening for puppies who competed for their first time.

As well, there was a baby puppy showing for puppies aged three months to six months.

The rest of the weekend’s events were comprised of scent hurdle racing, a variety of workshops, conformation and movement seminars, as well as obedience handling courses.

Attendees had the opportunity to see many dogs they’ve never seen before, where they also had the chance to talk to the dog’s breeders and owners.

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PAWS UP - Lauren Hurley gets a hug from Karma, her 10-month-old golden retriever.

ALMOST READY Owner Karen Finstad pampers Parker the standard poodle before her showing.

SITTING PRETTY Tuff, a bull mastiff, sits peacefully between showings.

PROUD POOCH - Known for their intelligence, this Australian shepherd, Zipper, did well during EXCITEMENT BUILDS - These miniature poodles Lola, Elektra and Ritzee were busy preparing his showing.

the night before their showing as they had their hair sectioned off and ready to go for morning.

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