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TOUGH COMPETITION – The Red Deer Renegades faced off against Edmonton’s Victoria Soccer Club this past Saturday at Edgar Park. Edmonton’s Maggie Zacsco vied for the ball with Renegade player Celine Jensen during the match which Victoria won.

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Former Red Deerian featured in Passion Play’s central role Aaron Krogman is excited about landing the part for the second year

BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express

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Red Deer actor is relishing his role as Jesus for the Canadian Badlands Passion Play.

Aaron Krogman, who grew up in the City, has been cast as Jesus for the second year in a row.

As of its 20th season in 2013, the Canadian Badlands Passion Play in Drumheller has been seen by more than 250,000 people. It returns this year with a third weekend of shows for the first time, presenting weekend evening and matinee performances from July 11-27th. The production, which includes hundreds of performers on a stage the size of six football fields, tells the ‘greatest story ever told’ - the story of the birth, life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, in Canada’s largest natural outdoor amphitheatre.

As for his role as Jesus, Krogman said it has been an interesting role to tackle.

“It’s challenging. You want to do the research to see who Jesus is. It’s hard to know what it’s like to be God. According to the story we’re telling, Jesus is God, but he’s also man and that is the really accessible side of things,” he said. “That’s kind of the entry point – to find ways about what it would be like for me to go through these things and to know that Jesus was also man – some of these things would be resonating for him.

“I think everyone in the audience brings so much context to the story already for the character of Jesus and for the story. My job is to do the best that I can as an actor.”

He added he has enjoyed performing in such a unique setting as well.

“It’s a one-of-a-kind of experience for me. It’s quite an amazing thing to be part of 200 people that are choreographed and to have such a big audience come and give their attention to it. That doesn’t happen very often and there is something pretty amazing about it,” said Krogman.

“At first it’s totally weird.

It’s not a small little stage or set. It’s more realistic.

When I have to carry the cross up the hill, it takes some effort and I’m really tired when I get to the top of it. It is really me carrying a beam up the hill. But it’s really cool because you don’t have to imagine most of the stuff, there’s a reality to it that makes it really palatable and real for me.”

In addition to celebrating its 20th season last year, the Passion Play was also awarded the ALTO Award for Alberta Pride. Executive Director Vance Neudorf, attributes the recent growth of the play to recent improvements on the production, increased promotional efforts and these accomplishments, but shares that most people indicate that they come to the play after hearing a recommendation from a friend.

In addition to the expanded show times, the Canadian Badlands Passion Play will feature an updated script, score, and staging, all orchestrated by a talented group of Alberta artists. More than 200 performers (a mix of professional and volunteer actors and musicians of all ages) will be featured in this production, with more than 500 volunteers contributing to the production each year, making it the largest volunteer-driven production in Alberta, and one of the biggest in Canada with more the 45,000 volunteer hours annually.

On average, 60% of attendees who experience

CENTRE STAGE – Red Deer actor Aaron Krogman plays Jesus in this year’s Canadian Badlands Passion Play which begins perphoto submitted formances this weekend in Drumheller. the Passion Play are return visitors and 75% of attendees are from Alberta, with guests traveling from as far as Africa, Europe and Asia.

Krogman said for those who haven’t experienced the Passion Play, they can expect to see something spectacular.

“They can expect to see something that they think they know in a totally new way. It’s quite the spectacle – when you see the story in that setting, it’s phenomenal. There’s something that just grabs you and it’s kind

of magical. It’s moving. I think people will just feel really amazed and blown away by what they see.

The story is just gripping anyways – people know the story to a certain degree, so there isn’t going to be any surprises there – but seeing it in that context, I bet people will see things that they didn’t expect to see.”

He added he has enjoyed many things about working on the Passion Play and that the opportunity to play Jesus has changed him.

“It’s a chance to spend

some time with an important bit of text. I think it’s changed me and it’s challenged me. It’s been a privilege. The show is based on text that has changed our world and the history of the world and it goes way back but it’s still really relevant.

I appreciate that,” he said.

“Other than that it’s a ton of fun and to be able to spend the summer outside is great.

I think any actor would be thrilled to get this job.”

The Canadian Badlands Passion Play runs July 11th to July 27th in Drumheller.

Evening performances which begin at 6 p.m. will take place July 11th, 12th, 18th, 25th and 26th. Afternoon performances which begin at 3 p.m. will run July 13th, 19th, 20th and 27th.

Tickets are available online or via phone at 1-888823-2001, or at the door ($5 fee per ticket). Tickets range $43-$63 for adults, with special rates for youth and seniors.

For more information visit www.canadianpassionplay.com. efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

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Pool advocates present report to City council

BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express City council received a report on a proposed multi-use aquatic centre that would be built in Rotary Recreation Park if ultimately approved.

The Red Deer Multi-Use Aquatic Centre Review Committee was formed to review essential information and make recommendations to City council regarding the proposed facility.

“The committee of 10 reviewed information, studies and reports to understand the relevant information required to make an informed decision on an aquatic facility,” said David Lustgarten, chair of the aquatic committee.

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Meanwhile, Lustgarten said he is optimistic that council will ultimately support the vision and is hopeful the project will come to fruition.

“I do believe that most, if not all of them (City councillors) are behind it as well,” he said. “That they believe it’s the right thing to do and they believe it’s a true, positive investment for Red Deer’s future.”

He added that timing is also a key consideration – the committee has emphasized their concerns over rising inflationary costs associated with each year that this project is delayed.

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Against the Wall fundraiser Against the Wall Theatre and Bull Skit are pulling out all the stops for their annual fundraiser for the 2014/2015 season.

On July 12th, Bull Skit will provide all day events with the main event to follow. Doors will open at 7:30 p.m. with the show starting at 8 p.m. at the Scott Block.

Event is free to attend and donations are welcome.

There will be a silent auction, and raffle items available.

From 2 to 3 p.m. bring the family to the Scott Block theatre for a hilarious Calf Skit children’s show featuring a beloved fairy tale, free popcorn and coloring the streets with sidewalk chalk. You can also take a workshop with the artistic director Jenna Goldade from 4 to 5 p.m. In the evening, enjoy a night of improv, sketch and live music.

Bull Skit will also be bringing the laughs with Veal Skit sketches featuring a game show host boss and a runaway Snow White.

There will also be improv from the Level B improv class, the Bull Skit ensemble and special guests.

Also the writers of Bull Skit are daring to write three sketches in 30 minutes.

Throughout the night enjoy a silent auction, raffle prizes and ‘Pie in the Face’.

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Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Veterinarian honoured with Commissioner’s Commendation Award

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Red Deer Express Veterinarian Dr. Ken Hubbard of Cedarwood Vet Hospital has been honoured with a Commissioner’s Commendation for his service with the RCMP Police Dog Service Breeding Program.

Dr. Hubbard was one of the founding members of the program. The program began with a single female over 30 years ago, and now sends pups all across the country for services within the RCMP. “It’s special to be recognized, but I guess especially neat to be recognized for something I’m passionate about.

“I’ve seen the program start with one female and the first litter. Initially, they were going to see if they could raise part of the requirements for the breeding program and now this is successful enough to be able to provide dogs for other police forces,” said Hubbard.

“In terms of the program and the quality and direction, it’s certainly an elite and a world class breeding program.

“That’s been very rewarding to see that. Professionally, it’s very satisfying to receive this award but the success of the program is really what has been significant for me.”

Hubbard’s involvement lies within the reproduction aspect of the program.

Using cryogenically frozen genetics from the male dogs, Hubbard inseminates a female and cares for her through her gestation period, the pregnancy and during the birth of the pups.

“We really oversee the entire breeding program.

We see all the female dogs.

The females are in what they called brood keepers, all around Central Alberta.

I’m not sure of the exact number but it’s between 20 to 30 dogs.”

Hubbard has been involved since the inception of the program. He explained that the RCMP approached him to see if he could help get a private breeding program off the ground.

The work with frozen genetics from the dogs was a new technology at the time and the work Hubbard did with the RCMP was some of the first of its kind Canada had seen. “(Using frozen specimen) has really allowed the program to succeed as well as it has.

“That was neat in that it was brand new technology. It’d been used a lot in cattle and swine but very limited use in dogs, but it was kind of neat to bring it over to the dog world. With that, there were a lot of unknowns we had to unravel and sort out, so it was extremely academically challenging.

“We didn’t have a lot of places to go to get help, nothing to compare it to –

we had to work it out ourselves.

“We’ve certainly had bumps along the way to work through. It’s been very satisfying to see the program grow to where it is now. “ Hubbard describes the program as, “Hugely complex, with a lot of cogs in the wheel.”

He praises the work of the other people at Cedarwood Vet Hospital, the kennels and the RCMP officers who dedicate their time to

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“All these people that are so important to the program often go unrecognized, yet without them, the program certainly wouldn’t succeed. When we work with and handle (the police pups), they are just really amazing, cool dogs. It’s been neat to have a working dog come in for some procedure and hear some of the stories and things that they’ve done.” kmendonsa@reddeerexpress.com

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Neighbourhood banding together after vandalism

BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express One local neighbourhood is fighting back after a number of properties were tagged with graffiti late last week.

Marina Coldwell and her family have lived in Anders on the Lake for more than four years. Last Friday she noticed that someone had spray painted her detached garage door.

Her neighbours were also hit; some had graffiti on their fences, garages and sheds as well.

“It’s sickening and it makes you feel anger. It’s shock and anger,” she said.

Coldwell said her neighbourhood is banding together to fight back.

“People have walked around looking in disgust, shock and disbelief. I’ve met more neighbours in the last two days. We’ve bonded together because we care about our neighbourhood and we are not going to let

this happen to us. There have been changes to security systems – cameras, lights, you name it,” she said. “We’ve really come together as a community and we are watching and we are aware. We’re charged and we are going to watch out for each other’s properties.

We’re a little quiet close that’s not quiet anymore.”

Coldwell encourages others whose properties have been vandalized to phone the police.

“People don’t understand that they need to report these things.”

Emily Falk, program development coordinator for the Crime Prevention Centre, went to check out the vandalism left on the properties in Anders on the Lake.

“From my own personal experience this was very concentrated to that area which was very surprising.”

She added it is important to get to know your neighbours to help combat vandalism.

“Meet your neighbours and get to know them and get to know what is normal activity in your neighbourhood,” said Falk.

She added if a property is vandalized with graffiti, it is best to remove it as quickly as possible.

“The stats say if it is cleaned up within 24 hours there’s only a 10 per cent chance it will reappear.

If it’s left for two weeks or more, there is a 100 per cent chance it will reappear. That is sending a message to taggers that it is ok and that the property owner doesn’t care,” said Falk. “By cleaning it up right away it is a deterrent because the taggers know that it’s not going to be tolerated. They will try and find somewhere else.”

Falk said the best way to remove graffiti is by purchasing specialized wipes that are specifically used for removing spray paint.

These wipes can be purchased at the Crime Pre-

FIGHTING BACK – Marina Coldwell stands in front of her garage in Anders on the Lake. Her property as well as a number of her neighbours’ properties were spray painted last week. photo submitted

vention Centre in Red Deer.

“We have cleaner for all surfaces. It’s better to remove the graffiti than to paint over. If it’s a different colour scheme than what was originally there, it just creates a canvas. It’s a perfect space to then retag.”

Meanwhile, the Crime

Prevention Centre is set to do a graffiti clean up in the downtown core on Aug. 16th. Falk encourages community members to sign up to help the cause.

To report graffiti call the RCMP complaint line at 403-343-5575. The City also has a Graffiti Hotline where

reports can also be made by calling 403-356-8908.

Also, those looking for more information regarding graffiti removal and clean up, call the Crime Prevention Centre at 403986-9904 or visit them at #3, 5015-48 St. efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

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OPINION Remember to donate Summer months are of course packed with all kinds of great experiences, from those long-awaited vacations to get-togethers to simply relaxing in one’s backyard and relishing the heat and sunshine after yet another unrelenting Alberta winter.

But there is one community need that never lets up – the demand for blood donations. To that end, the 12th annual Sirens for Life campaign recently kicked off and runs through to Sept. 1st.

It’s a powerful reminder of the importance of donating especially when more people are out and about, and tend to delay or forget about regularly giving at the local blood donation clinics.

Organizers describe Sirens for Life as a campaign joining the Red Deer RCMP and the Red Deer Emergency Services. It also encourages the public at large to get behind the cause, and donate blood on behalf of these public servants.

Their goal is to get as many donations as possible throughout the course of the campaign, which used to include a competition between the RCMP and EMS to see who could bring in the most donors. But the mandate has changed.

Organizers say bringing the two together works even better for the

common goal of the campaign.

In the past, nearly 100,000 new blood donors in Alberta donated during the campaign. And it’s critical to do so all the more, as the Canadian Blood Services is at an all time low for donations in the last five years.

All blood donors are needed, in particular those with Type O and A blood.

Central Albertans are reminded that blood donations are needed around holidays in general, so current and first-time blood donors from coast to coast are being urged to make a blood donation and become regular donors throughout the year.

According to the Canada Safety Council web site, more fatalities occur on Canadian roads during the summer months than any other time of year and 85% of these collisions are considered preventable. It can take up to 50 donors to help save the life of someone in a car crash.

While it is not possible to prevent all traffic crashes from happening, it is possible to ensure blood is there for all Canadian patients when they need it. Canadian Blood Services forecasts that they will need almost 30,000 appointments each week during the summer to meet demand.

To book an appointment download the ‘GiveBlood’ app, visit www.blood. ca or call 1-888-2-DONATE.

Does your summer holiday spell break?

Now that all students have finished school, summer break can officially begin.

For some, this signals the beginning of overnight camp with barely enough time to catch ones breath between school ending and boarding the camp bound bus some for the entire summer.

Many other students, not going to sleepover camp, are enrolled in day camp.

For most children, this means sticking to a schedule - getting up at a specific time (sometimes even earlier than they did for school), making sure to meet their bus at a specific location and going to bed early enough to be alert the following morning.

A disciplined schedule such as the above is exactly what a blogger - 4boysmother – is recommending against in her blog in May where she offered 10 tips on giving kids (hers included) a 1970s summer. This, she said, includes letting the kids watch TV all day, eat whatever they want, getting them to put on a talent show and making them play outside without fear of them drinking from the water hose, for example.

I was asked by a national radio station

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DIMERMAN to comment on this blog and to respond to the question - does a 1970s summer work in 2014? My response, in part, was “It might, if you can get your kids off of their electronics, out of their bedrooms and outside.” Left to their own devices, as the blogger suggests, my guess is that most of our children would rarely see the light of day during the summer months.

The other part of my response was in regards to the working mom in 2014 compared to the mom of the ‘70s. Over 40 years ago, most moms were stay at home. During the summer months, parents therefore had the choice of keeping their kids at home and hanging out with other moms and their kids outside. Nowadays, finding a program to keep one’s kids busy and safe is not so much choice, but necessity. Al-

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though the blogger writes that, “It’s totally ok their parents will be at work and nobody will be home all day.” I think that this comment is, unlike the humorous way in which this blog is written, not very funny.

Until one’s children are old enough to be left alone at home (and even then most parents realize that leaving their teen alone all day is not the best option and that left to their own devices, they will likely sleep until 2 p.m. and stay up all night as a result), parents need to plan summer schedules in advance.

However, if your children are resisting being programmed all summer and you agree that it’s important to give them some down time to catch up on their sleep, stay up later with friends or watch TV all day, but you still have to work outside the house, here are a couple of tips.

Create a cooperative of sorts. Find out which of your children’s friend’s moms or dads are stay at home, or maybe home for the summer, or even taking a staycation from work and then create a schedule whereby each of you takes on the respon-

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sibility of a few kids for a week at a time, for example. This way, the kids entertain one another while the parent supervises and your child doesn’t feel that his or her entire summer schedule is as rigid as during the school year.

Hire a babysitter or ask a family member to come into your home a couple of days each week or on a daily basis over a week or two. This way, your children can awake at a more leisurely pace and stay in their pajamas watching television for a day or so of true vegetation.

If you can, use the summer months as an opportunity for your children (and you) to take a break, to ‘chillax’ and rejuvenate after a long school year of early morning risings, homework and scheduled extracurriculars.

Sara Dimerman is a psychologist, author and married mother of two daughters - one of whom is in the work force (and wishes she had more time off during the summer) and the other who is fortunately working part time and also enjoying some down time before beginning Grade 10. For more advice, connect at www.helpmesara.com.

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City council gives green light to chicken bylaw

BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express Following a pilot project, City council gave third reading to the Chicken Bylaw at this week’s meeting, permitting a certain number of residents to raise chickens in Red Deer.

Throughout the pilot, site visits were conducted with 30 of the 35 registrants, which included a tour of the coop areas.

This past February, the

City sent letters to all persons living within 100m of all project registrants as well.

“We had a minor amendment tonight to elevate the cost of the proposed license from $23 to $28, but I think in general what we saw tonight was a very cautious and what I would say is a conservative provision for allowing some urban chickens,” said Mayor Tara Veer.

“Council has ultimately voted to allow 65 licenses

out of Red Deer’s 40,800plus homes.

Recognizing that our community was very much divided on this issue, we needed to bring some resolution to it and bring some provision particularly for those families that were in the pilot (project) who have a desire to proceed with their sustainable living,” she said.

“But also recognizing there were some substantial public concerns around

noise, smell and predators that we needed to respond to in a meaningful way.”

During the pilot project, a total of 1,850 letters were sent out to those living within 100m of homes with urban chickens.

Of those, 478 were returned.

Of those, 287 were in support of the bylaw regulations, 170 were not and 21 were undecided.

A total of four complaints were received throughout

the course of the pilot project, and three of the four complaints related to noise and smell.

“I WOULD VENTURE TO SAY THAT ANYONE WHO ISN’T GOING TO BE A RESPONSIBLE CHICKEN OWNER WOULDN’T BE ELIGIBLE FOR A LICENSE IN THE FIRST PLACE.” TARA VEER The pilot project also allowed for up to six chickens, but administration recommended that be reduced to four.

That recommendation is similar to Vancouver’s regulations, which also limits the maximum number of chickens to four.

Ultimately, council passed third reading of the bylaw in a four to two vote with Councilors Lawrence Lee and Buck Buchanan opposed.

Councillors Dianne Wyntjes, Tanya Handley and Paul Harris were absent.

Lee said in talks with local residents, concerns over disease and the lack of training required for would-be urban chicken owners were some of the reasons he voted against the bylaw.

Councillor Ken Johnston, who supported the bylaw, said it was a matter of building regulations and a policy infrastructure

around it.

The success of the bylaw, he added, of course depends on those who raise the chickens and how well they adhere to the details of the bylaw as well. Plus there is room to reexamine it down the road.

“Let’s take a look at the issue in June of 2015 and decide where we go from there.”

Councillor Lynne Mulder said she supported the bylaw and felt that many of the concerns had been cleared up during the pilot project process.

“I believe that we have done this right. I believe we have given this issue a lot of time – we haven’t rushed it,” she said.

“I believe we have heard the concerns and have addressed them in the bylaw.”

Veer added that the bylaw outlines that for those 65 households that ultimately will be raising chickens, there are rigorous provisions that will really filter through those licenses.

“I would venture to say that anyone who isn’t going to be a responsible chicken owner wouldn’t be eligible for a license in the first place,” she said.

“It’s also a highly enforceable bylaw in that the provisions are very clearly spelled out.

“If someone is in substantial breach of those provisions, they wouldn’t be eligible for a license renewal within a year.” editor@reddeerexpress.com

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Veterinarians promote traveling safe with pets

BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express A number of concerned members of the veterinary community have come together to remind pet owners to make sure their animals travel in a safe manner when in a vehicle.

In 2008 the group launched a safety campaign when it comes to animals in vehicles in hopes of educating the public.

Cindy Nowle and Laurel Arvidson, veterinarians with Lacombe Veterinary Centre, promoting the campaign said their hope is to remind pet owners to make sure their animals are secured safely inside a vehicle as well as in a truck box.

“If you have your little dog sitting on your lap, what if you slam your brakes on? You could kill your little dog and people don’t think about that,” said Nowle.

The campaign stems from dogs coming into Nowle and Arvidson’s veterinary clinic who had come out of the back of a vehicle.

“They are typically hurt quite badly. Most of the time they are fracturing a femur which usually means a big surgery, or they will get run over by the car behind them.

“They rarely make it out of there without being pretty badly injured,” said Nowle. “It is preventable and it is no fault of their own (the dog).”

Nowle added a seatbelt, which are like a harness, is a great way to make sure dogs or cats are safe and secure in a vehicle. As well, owners can secure their dog or

cat in a kennel in their vehicle as well. “Those grates also work well so the dogs or cats are secured in the back of a vehicle. They can’t climb on top of you.

“What we wanted to do was to consider vehicle safety as a whole,” Nowle said, adding that animals should always be in the back seat of a vehicle as opposed to the front.

As for dogs in the back of truck boxes, Nowle said there are safe ways to transport them as well.

“You can put a canopy on your truck where your dog is secured in there.

“You can also put your dog in a secure ventilated kennel in the back and we see that a lot. People use bungee cords to hold it in place and some even bolt the kennel to the box,” she said. “You can also cross-tie your dog where you tie them on each side and they can stand up and lay down but they can’t turn around and they can’t fall out.”

Nowle added it is especially important to get the message out in Central Alberta because there is a high population of pick up trucks in the area.

Nowle and Arvidson took the campaign to the Alberta Veterinary Association and they sent out two copies of the campaign’s poster to every vet clinic in the province.

The Canadian Veterinary Association also got wind of the campaign and made a French version of the poster as well.

Ultimately, the hope is that the campaign will someday become

law. “We are pushing as a group to try and turn this into a provincial law,” said Nowle.

There is a bylaw in place in Red Deer that was put into place in 2009 that prohibits dogs in the back of trucks while the vehicle is moving.

An owner can receive a fine if a dog is not secured in the back of a truck box.

Meanwhile, drivers who allow their animals to roam in their vehicle – whether it be inside or in a truck box - can also be charged under the Traffic Safety Act in Section 115 2i.

“Basically it says that if you allow anybody in the vehicle or an animal in the vehicle to impede your free and interrupted access to your steering wheel, brakes and other equipment, that is against the law and that holds a $172 fine,” said Cpl. Matt LaBelle of the Red Deer RCMP. Another section under the Traffic Safety Act (Section 115 2j) where pet owners can also be charged states that the driver of a vehicle who permits any person, animal, or thing in the vehicle to cause any obstruction to the driver’s clear vision in any direction.

This also carries a $172 fine.

“When you think practically about a dog on a lap, obviously that is a big no-no. We would definitely be pulling over someone when we see them doing that.

There are obviously safer methods to transport your animal inside your vehicle and we encourage that,” said LaBelle. efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

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CentreFest line-up finalized With less than a month to go, CentreFest organizers have announced the talented and entertaining list of circle show performers set to perform July 26-27th.

CentreFest takes place downtown at Ross St. and Gaetz Ave. The festival runs from noon to 8 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday.

On July 25th at noon in City Hall Park, the public is invited to a sneak preview of the festival performers and lunch at the ATCO Gas kick-off barbecue.

“This year’s line-up of circle show artists at CentreFest will be eclectic and eccentric. Our performers are all masters of their art and very unique people to boot. Expect the unexpected, prepare to be amazed,” said Bob Palmer, artistic curator.

Performers run the gamut from ‘Thom Sellectomy’ - an unparalleled street raconteur that will make a crowded hall or the busiest of streets feel like an intimate living room as he invites you to listen up to tales of 20-plus years on the road, while he does all of the things mother said you should never try at home.

David Graham and Tobin Renwick (The Red Trouser Show) display a combination of precision acrobatics with high skill knife and fire juggling.

Josette and Francoise Lepine – The Kif-Kif Sis-

ters – are a charming cocktail of funny theatre, puppetry, circus, magic and typically French craziness, organizers say.

They will juggle with umbrellas, make French fries appear at a crazy speed, fight with giant pink monsters and even enter into big balloons.

John Park (The Funny Waiter Show) - the water routine, scarf dancing routine, marshmallow routine and plate spinning routine are all guaranteed to delight with their originality, novelty and comedy.

Park started out as a street performer on San Francisco’s Pier 39. His six-foot unicycle finale towers over the crowd and can be seen from miles away and his plate-spinning finale whips the crowd into a frenzy as they yell out which plate is most in danger of falling.

Pogo Fred is a multiple Guinness World Record Holder who puts on an acrobatic, extreme, stunt pogo show.

He jumps more than seven-feet into the air while performing flips, outstanding tricks and stunts on his next generation and 10-foot tall pogo sticks.

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Parking issues near Saturday public market With the continuous increase of visitors to the Saturday Red Deer Market at the Red Deer Arena, parking has become a concern for area residents.

“The parking is limited around the market, and nearby residents have had some issues with vehicles parking on private property or blocking driveways and garages,” said Deb Comfort, neighbourhood facilities supervisor.

“There are also instances of emergency

accesses being restricted and back lanes being blocked by parked vehicles.”

Starting this weekend, parking enforcement will increase to deter people from parking in restricted areas in the nearby neighbourhoods.

Obeying the signs and not parking on private property will help visitors avoid getting ticketed or towed.

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“We are asking that those driving down to enjoy the Market be respectful of neighborhood residents, and obey the signage in the area,” said Comfort.

“We’d also like to encourage people to consider using an alternate method of transportation to the market, such as biking or transit.”

Every Saturday, a supervised bike corral, located in front of the Red Deer Arena, is available for cyclists visiting the market so your bicycle can be locked up while you shop.

Red Deer Transit also has a drop-off location along 48 Ave. across the street from the event.

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HISTORIC MOMENT – Spike McLane, pilot of Maid in the Shade, a 1943 B25 Mitchell bomber plane touched down at the Red Deer Airport in Springbrook late last week. McLane and other members of the Commemorative Air Force travelled north out of Mesa, Arizona showcasing the plane, which served 15 missions dropping bombs over Italy and Yugoslavia for the U.S. Air Force in WW II. Jenna Swan/Red Deer Express

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Red Deer musician receives prestigious award

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Red Deer Express Local musician Ricardo Villacorta, a piano jazz major graduate of RDC, was a lucky recipient of The Fred Sherratt Award and flew to Toronto last month to accept his prize.

The award is given to outstanding young people who have excelled in a musical education and who demonstrate potential to carry their talents forward.

“It was incredible, it really was. To be picked out of hundreds and hundreds of other students across Canada, it’s quite the award. I felt really, really humbled and very grateful,” said Villacorta.

The experience was truly a once-in-a lifetime opportunity. The 12 award-winning musicians were gathered together in Toronto and were honoured with a ceremony, during which they all performed a cover

of Canadian rapper K-os’s song Crabbuckit.

“I was able to perform with some of the top musicians of Canada. The first day we showed up, we got about an hour or two to pick a song and quickly rehearse it. It was awesome.

Great singers from across Canada, great performers – all around great.”

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The Fred Sherratt Award was established in 2008 to recognize the outstanding achievement, talent and leadership of post-secondary students in music programs across Canada. The goal of the award is to assist recipients in their transition between school and career.

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as an innovative, hardworking and influential member of the broadcasting community. He served as a crucial piece in the development of CHUM, otherwise known as TSN Radio 1050, which broadcasts out of Toronto.

Sherratt has been the recipient of numerous awards and recognitions, from a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Ontario Association of Broadcasters to an induction into the Canadian Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame.

“I think the beginning of this was the best part for me. It was really awesome for my instructors at RDC to nominate me as one of the lead musicians in the school. That was probably the biggest, biggest thing for me – just knowing that your instructors think highly of you,” said Villacorta.

Villacorta shares the glory with 11 other musicians from across Canada, all of who have demonstrated exceptional musical ability and the initiative to pursue their talents. kmendonsa@reddeerexpress.com

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HONOURED – From left, Fred Sherratt presents Red Deer musician Ricardo Villacorta with an award for his achievements in musical education, along with Allan Reid, president and CEO of Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, the Juno photo submitted Awards and MusiCounts.

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EVENTS Red Deer Arts Council and Red Deer Public Library are pleased to present GlassEarth: Mixed Media by Larissa Blokhuis, which runs in the Kiwanis Gallery to Aug. 24th. 403-348-2787.

The Parkland Airshed Management Zone (PAMZ) has officially opened its 2014 photo contest for fantastic cash prizes. The deadline for photo submissions is Nov. 30th to allow for a variety of seasonal photos. The contest is open to people living in the PAMZ region (the central Alberta region ranging from the Rockies in the west, Three Hills to the east, Rimbey/Ponoka to the north and Crossfield to the south). Photographs must meet criteria in two categories; (1) Air Pollution and (2) People and the Environment for first place prizes in each category of $750 and second place prizes of $250. For details and entry forms and a map of the PAMZ region, go to www.pamz.org.

Questions and submissions can be emailed to sue@pamz.org.

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 – July 13th (afternoon); Aug. 28th, Sept. 22nd, Oct. 2nd and Nov. 12th (evenings).

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

Red Deer Players Society is pleased to announce that auditions will be held for casting the Red Deer’s Christmas Pantomime, Snow White and the Seven Nobbits. Auditions will take place at the Centennial Theatre (rear alley of the Scott Block Theatre) on July 16th and 17th, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Performances will run Dec. 26th, 27th, 28th, 31st, Jan. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th. Experience is not necessary. Please write to cforhan@shaw.ca or phone

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The Centre for Spiritual Living, on July 15th at 7 p.m. has mastermind clinic Begins with Rev. Judy Learn to build and use affirmations. Come to one Tuesday or come to all. Meets every July 15th to Aug. 19th.

On July 16th, there’s the Mind, Body and Soul Book Club. Please read the July book selection before the meeting. It’s Be Love Now by Ram Dass. Visit us at www.cslreddeer.org The Red Deer River Watershed Alliance (RDRWA) will be holding their monthly Ambassador Breakfast - July 18th from 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. at the Quality Inn

27th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. All proceeds are used to fund medical care and foster supplies for rescue cats. Drop off donations through to July 18th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – bring donations to the door located in the back alley. Address is 4808 Ross St. To donate large and heavy items, text or call Andrea at 587-8770360. For more information, call Diane at 403-347-1251 or visit www.whiskerrescue.com.

Central Alberta Stroke Survivor’s sixth annual ‘Walk & Roll’ will be held July 15th at the CrossRoads Church. Event starts at noon.

This is a 1 km walk or roll, for those who require a wheelchair, on the grounds at CrossRoads Church for Stroke Survivors and

friends and family as we put on a play. Everyone is welcome no matter their experience and it’s a good way to have a great time, learn lots and make new friends!

Camp dates are July 21st – 25th (ages 9-11) and July 28th-31st and Aug. 1st (ages 12–17). Times: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with perform-ances on the Fridays at 4 p.m. Cost is $270. To register or for more information, contact us at treehousetheatre@gmail. com or via phone at 403-9860631. Registrations can be made through the web site atwww. treehouseyouththeatre.ca. Financial assistance is also available for our programs. Please contact our office for information on partial or full scholarships.

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is $15 per person. Jim Choles, Senior Engineer, River Forecast Section with Alberta Environment & Sustainable Resource Development will be speaking about ‘Early Warning System for Floods’. Looking for ways to reduce flood damage is an important topic in Alberta after the devastating floods of June 2013. Jim has been involved in flood issues for over 30 years and has memories of major floods in 1986, 1995, 2002, 2005 and 2013 and other smaller ones. He has experience working with flood hazard mapping projects, collecting field data, liaising with local governments and also as a river forecaster and ice monitor. Please join us for this very timely and informative presentation. RSVP to info@ rdrwa.ca or call Kelly at 403340-7379 by noon on July 16th.

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their families and friends. Following the walk, a BBQ will be held with entertainment. This event was started by a group of stroke survivors to raise public awareness of stroke, to raise funds to support research and stroke prevention treatments, to give back to the community for the support local stroke survivors have received. To participate in this relaxed, fun event, and help create more survivors, you can pick up your donation envelopes at the local Heart and Stroke Foundation office or call 403342-4435 for more in-formation.

Award-winning Tree House Youth Theatre announces Summer Stock 2014 at the Scott Block, 4816 50 Ave. Registrations are open now. For two weeks in July come to our ‘house’ for an extraordinary theatre experience.

Jump into movement, voice, character and costume. At the end of each week we’ll turn on the lights and open the doors to

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30/11/12 28/02/13 10:17 2:51 AM PM Join us at the Dickson Store Museum for Thrilling Thursday on July 24th from 1 to 4 p.m.

Rain or shine. This year’s theme is Super Hero’s. Come out and enjoy Super Hero themed games, crafts, and other fun activities.

No registration necessary. For more information, call 403-7283355. Come join us for the fifth annual Sunday afternoon at the Dickson Store Museum July 27th at 2 p.m. Music, one act play, refreshments and goodies. Everyone welcome. 403-728-3355.

Gaetz and Sunnybrook United Churches present United Kids Camp 2014 ‘ It’s a Beautiful Day in Our Neighbourhood’ Aug. 11-15 from 9 a.m. to noon for kids ages five to 11. It takes place at Gaetz Memorial United Church. Join us for five half-days packed with games, crafts, Bible stories and music as we discover ‘Who are our Neighbours?’ To register call

403-347-2244 or 403-3476073. Cost is a freewill offering.

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

5-7th at Blackfalds All Star Park and is hosted by Blackfalds United Church. Scheduled performances start on Friday night at 5 p.m. and a Church service goes on Sunday at 9 a.m.

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

Performers include Visions Country Gospel, Ben Kellert, RR 4, Freedom Seekers, The Tapleys, Joshua Ridge, Re Newed, R&J, Strings N Things, Victoria Street, Potters Clay, New Song Band, Gospel Trubadors, Joyful Melody Trio, Debbie Bergeron, Revive and Gospel 792. $30 for a weekend pass. Day passes are also available. For more information contact John 403885-4857, Moe 403-357-6678 or Jim 403-391-1397 or online at blackfaldsunitedchurch.com The Annual Dahlia and Gladiolus Show hosted by the Alberta Dahlia and Gladiolus Society (ADGS) will take place Aug. 23-24 at Bower Place Shopping Centre. Judging of exhibits will begin Saturday at 11 a.m. The show will be open to the public during Bower Place Shopping Centre hours. The ADGS is a non-profit society promoting the culture and development of dahlias and gladiolus. Please visit our web site at albertadahliaandgladso-ciety.com for show booklet and staging times. For further information contact Larry Quinitilio at 403-346-8401, email larryquintilio@gmail.com.

Tickets for Red Deer Hospice’s Second Sunflower Ladies’ Lunch on Sept. 24th are now on sale at www.reddeerhospice.com or from Hospice directly. The luncheon, which runs from noon to 2 p.m. at the Sheraton Hotel, has been renamed Sunflower Ladies Bag Lunch but lunch will not come in a bag. Rather the event will feature a table auction of handbags and purses - because what is a ladies event without shop-ping! Each table will feature a new designer handbag as a center piece and luncheon guests will have the opportunity to bid on the bags in a silent auction format. Bids will be not be visible to other guests and at the end of the

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Week of July 9 - July 16, 2014 luncheon the highest bidder on each bag will take it home.

All unsuccessful bids will be considered donations to Red Deer Hospice and the bidder will receive a charitable tax receipt in the amount of their bid.

Funds raised will go towards the Hospice’s Fund a Day program supporting day- to-day resident care. Tickets are $40 each and lunch will be a three course sit down meal of soup, salad and dessert. There will be a brief Hospice speaker but focus will be on the handbags! There are just over 200 tickets available which are ex-pected to go quickly. Handbag and corporate sponsors are still being sought. To donate phone Lori at 403-3094344. Tickets are also available at www.reddeerhospice.com.

Family Services of Central Alberta is looking for a few talented and conscientious volunteer board members to lead and strengthen our organization including strategic management and board level governance.

Board members will have skills and expertise in the areas of organizational management such as finance and human resources and should be comfortable with fundraising. Board members are required to attend all board meetings, attend as many FSCA functions as possible, contribute their opinion for the betterment of the agency, fulfill specific duties assigned including work on sub-committees or task groups, establish and maintain key community relationships, act as an ambassador for FSCA, its employees, clients, programs and services and attend the AGM. Call Liz or Sandy at 403- 3098215 or email fsca@fsca.ca to find out whether this volunteer opportunity is right for you.

Real Men Sing Barbershop! The Wild Rose Harmonizers Barbershop Chorus is a chorus for males of all ages who love to sing four-part a cappella harmony. We are a proud member of the Barbershop Harmony society providing entertainment at seniors’ lodges, hospitals and numerous community and private functions throughout the year. No experience is required, just a love to sing.

Join us on Tuesday evening, rehearsals from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Davenport Church of Christ (#68 Donlevy Ave.) For informa-

tion, call David at 403-342-1318 or email crozsmit@telusplanet. net. Visit www.harmonizers.ca.

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

at 1 p.m. There is a fee of $2.

Bridge singles meet on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. There is a fee of $2. Bridge partners meet on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. There is a fee of $3. Golden Circle 4620-47 A Ave. 403-343-6074.

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

Whist runs every Friday at 1:30 p.m. and Fun Contact Bridge runs every Wednesday at 1 p.m. Cost is $3 as well for both of these activities. For more information, call 403-346-4043.

Cards at the Golden Circle. Join us for Canasta on Mondays at 1 p.m. Drop in fee $1. Wednesday

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Old-time dances run at the Red Deer Legion every Wednesday evening. Smorg at 5 p.m. with dance at 7 p.m. Cover charge $7. Country music runs Friday and Saturday evenings 7 to 11 p.m. 403-342-0035.

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

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

Central Alberta Singles Dances runs July 12th, July 26th, Aug. 23rd, Aug. 30th, Sept. 27nd, Oct. 18th, Nov. 29th, Dec. 13th and Dec. 27th. Dances run at the Innisfail Legion Hall. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., with music starting at 8 p.m. For information, call Jim at 403-638-6563 or Murray at 403-357-8022.

Everyone is wel-come.

Sit and Be Fit is held every Wednesday from 10:45 – 11:30 a.m. There is a drop in fee of $2. Whist is held on the second and fourth Friday of each month starting

afternoons at 1 p.m. join us for Singles Bridge. Drop in fee of $2. Partner Bridge is played the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Drop in fee of $3. Euchre is played the first and third Friday of the month at 1 p.m. Drop in fee of $2. Join us for scrabble Friday’s starting at 1 p.m. Drop in fee of $1. Thursday night dances con-tinue at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $7. 403-346-3896, 403347-6165 or 403-986-7170.

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

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

family members, and the general public. Attendance is limited to 15 participants. To register call the Cana-dian Mental Health Asso-ciation 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.

MEETINGS YARD Yoga Studio: Red Deer’s ONLY Not-for-Profit Yoga Studio!

Registration is NOW open for our annual SUMMER Unlimited.

Classes run through to Aug. 22nd. A variety of classes and styles for all levels... Yoga for EVERY-Body! Special 3-month and 1-month rates. 403-3505830. Email info@reddeeryoga. ca or visit www.reddeeryoga.ca.

The Red Deer Celiac Support Group will holding our meetings the third Tuesday of the month at

Sobeys South South, 5211–22 St St. in Red Deer. We offer information and support on celiac symp-toms, diagnosing, gluten free diet and products. 2014 meeting schedule Sept. 16th, Oct. 21st, Nov. 18th. 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. There are also sup-port groups in Rocky Mountain House and Stettler.

TOPS – Take off Pounds Sensibly – 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.

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 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.

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

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. Call 403-986-0017.

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.

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POLICE BRIEFS

by Erin Fawcett

ARSON AT APARTMENT Red Deer RCMP are investigating an arson that occurred at an apartment building on 51 St. and 50 Ave. in Red Deer.

At approximately 8:15 p.m. on June 28th, an unknown suspect or suspects allegedly threw accelerant on an apartment door and then lit it on fire.

The three people in the apartment attempted unsuccessfully to put out the fire before leaving by a rear window.

EMS attended and all tenants of the building were safely evacuated while firefighters extinguished the fire.

The fire spread into the walls and ceiling before being extinguished.

The extent of the building’s damage is not known at this time. RCMP continue to interview witnesses and to analyze items found at the scene.

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

If you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or report it online at www.tipsubmit.com.

MAN STABBED IN CITY One man is recovering after allegedly being stabbed in the City’s downtown over the weekend.

On July 5th at 1:55 a.m.

Red Deer RCMP received a complaint of a male who had been stabbed on the CN walking bridge in Red Deer.

Initial investigation indicates that two males, one being the 21-year-old victim, were walking across on the walking bridge and encountered a group of three other males.

A fight between the two groups then ensued where the victim was stabbed once in the abdomen.

The victim was taken to a nearby residence and RCMP were called.

The victim was transported to Red Deer Regional Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Red Deer RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance in locating the three male suspects.

The first suspect has been described as Aboriginal, approximately 5’11” tall, between 19-21 years old.

He was wearing a blue

jacket and black pants and was carrying a four to five inch knife.

The second suspect is described as Aboriginal, approximately 5’10” tall and heavy set, between 19-21 years old.

He was wearing a red hat and red shirt with lined designs, black track pants and had little to no hair.

He was also carrying a knife.

The third suspect is described as Aboriginal, approximately 5’11” tall, between 19-21 years old.

He was wearing a red hat, red t-shirt and black track pants.

One of the males may go by the first name ‘Darian’ as reported by witnesses.

There were two unknown females with the three suspects, however, there are no descriptions available at this time.

Anyone with information that may assist the police in locating or identifying the three suspects is asked to call Red Deer City RCMP at 403-343-5575.

If you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or report it online at www.tipsubmit.com.

TRAFFIC TIE UP – A collision occurred last Friday evening on 48 St. between two vehicles, which left traffic on Gaetz Ave. Jenna Swan/Red Deer Express southbound down to two lanes.

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On June 26th at approximately 4:40 p.m., RCMP were called to the Express 24 on Greenham Dr. The suspect vehicle backed into a young boy causing him to fall off his bike.

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The young boy received minor injuries to his knee and did not require medical attention.

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Linger downtown and enjoy meeting with friends for lunch, refreshments or a good browse of the shops and gathering places.

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We’re Losing Control One of the richest corporations in the United States has made a bid to buy the electricity grid that serves 85% of Albertans

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Delburne regroups for project plan Delburne residents are regrouping about establishing a community project after a new artistic feature was damaged recently.

Last month, Delburne School had more than 300 4.5 ft. by 3 ft. portraits of residents pasted on the side of the facility thanks to international photographer John Beebe. Toronto street artist Dan Bergeron had overseen the project installation. But the work was hit with heavy rain, and just couldn’t withstand the damage. It had been expected to last between six months and two years, organizers say.

It’s disappointing, but the community is being provided with another chance to submit ideas for projects aimed at bringing the community together. And this time, perhaps it can be even bigger and more permanent in nature, said Nora Smith of Delburne Family & Community Support Services (FCSS). “It’s about community engagement – that’s what the whole initiative is about. Getting everyone to the table, sharing their voices and sharing their gifts and talents.”

As for the photo project, over the last several

months, a wide range of stories, insights and ideas of hope for the future were gathered through facilitated conversations and photo sessions with Beebe.

More than 400 people – almost half of Delburne’s population – took part with the oldest participant being 94 and the youngest five months. This was the first step to gain insights into what creates a sense of ‘belonging’ and have community members identify vital projects and collaboratively action plan for results.

With the original project not working out, Smith said there was disappointment across the community of course but that has helped spur interest in exploring other projects that would be of a more lasting nature.

She said photo projects like this – adhered to the outside of facilities - have worked at other places in Canada. “He’s never had that much rain on an installation shortly thereafter either. But it will be going forward in some form.

It’s just a matter of hearing what the community would want that to be.”

To offer input, check out www.facebook.com/DelburneStoneSoup or email neighboursandfriends@ delburne.ca.

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A look back at the Red Deer Fair of 1944 Another Westerner Exposition is fast approaching.

Once again, the Westerner board, volunteers and staff have worked very hard to make sure that there are lots of attractions and great entertainment at this year’s show.

It is also interesting to reflect back 70 years to the annual Red Deer Exhibition in 1944.

There were a number of marked differences between the fair in those days and the exposition staged today. For example, the fair did not open with a parade.

The event lasted only three days, and was held in August, not in July. However, the focus was still on providing as much entertainment to the community as possible.

The nation was still in awe of the tremendous success of the Canadians and other Allied Nations in the

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DAWE D-Day landings in early June.

While there was still heavy fighting as the Canadians and Allies pushed their way across Normandy in France, there was confidence that the tide had definitely turned and the War would soon be won. Hence, a decision was made to dub the 1944 Exhibition as the ‘Victory Year Fair’.

As would be expected, the military was given a prominent role in the event.

Colonel J.J. Burton-Willison, the commanding officer of the A-20 Army Camp, was given the honours of officially opening the Fair.

The A-20 Camp Band, which had been built-up by the music-loving Colonel into one of the best military bands in the country, provided numerous concerts and musical interludes throughout the threeday fair.

Mickey the Beaver, the famous pet beaver who belonged the Doris Forbes and her family, was put on display. All the money paid to see the unique pet was given to the Home Comforts Fund, which sent care parcels to the local men and women who were serving overseas.

Groups such as the 13 Field Regiment Women’s Auxiliary and the 92 Ladies Auxiliary also ran food booths, with the profits going to support those on active service.

Another special exhibit was organized by the Red Deer local of the Red Cross.

The displays helped to edu-

cate the public on all the activities undertaken by the Red Cross in support of the war effort. Included were the contents of the Prisoner of War packages which were being sent to the local P.O.W.’s being held in Germany, occupied Europe and the Japanese camps in the Far East.

Other aspects of the Exhibition were given special support. The Eaton’s Company gave a large donation towards activities for children, including a three-day Boys’ Camp which provided instruction, recreation and entertainment to children from the rural areas around Red Deer.

The Shorthorn Association agreed to hold a spe-

cial show and field day as part of the Exhibition. This helped provide a big boost to the annual livestock shows and competitions, which had been lagging in the earlier part of the War. A problem for the grandstand show was a difficulty in attracting good entertainers with the restrictions and costs of wartime travel, even in North America. Consequently, the Fair Board decided to re-introduce chuck wagon races as part of the evenings’ entertainments. There had been chuck wagon races at the Red Deer Fair in the mid-1920s, but these had to be dropped due to financial difficulties at that time.

The chuck wagon races

proved to be a great hit, and became an annual event at the Exhibition for every year afterwards. Over all, the Victory Year Fair was a smashing success.

The weather was excellent.

A record 10,000 people turned out for the second day of the events. This number is particularly impressive when one remembers that the population of the City was around 5,000, with a few thousand more living in the surrounding rural areas. In other words, just about everyone in Red Deer and surrounding districts turned out for the big show and all of its many attractions and entertainments.

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Marcia Laycock takes home Word Guild Award for book

BY BRIAN VOSSEN Red Deer Express Marcia Laycock is no stranger to the Word Guild’s annual Word Awards. Laycock, an author from Blackfalds, won the award in the Short Story Category for An Unexpected Glory, a story about a Christmas pageant at a homeless shelter.

It was published first as an e-book and then as part of a collection of stories in Kathi Macias’ 12 Days of Christmas.

She was shortlisted for two other awards as well.

Laycock usually submits three or four pieces to be entered into the Word Awards, but said that this year is particularly exciting.

“It was really a thrill this year,” said Laycock. “This year all three of my submissions were shortlisted.”

For this year’s awards, Laycock’s book Spur of the Moment was shortlisted in the inspirational book category, her novella, the aforementioned An Unexpected Glory was shortlisted in the short story category and her blog articles, published Novel Rockets, shortlisted in the blogs category.

All of Laycock’s writing’s have a strong focus on faith.

Laycock said she has written all her life.

Encouraged by teachers and family all through school, Laycock decided to pursue a career in writing after high school graduation and attended Carleton University in Ottawa to study journalism.

However Laycock soon discovered that journalism wasn’t really for her and she

was much more attracted to creative writing. She said that even though she did not complete the journalism program at Carleton, she did receive much encouragement from some of her professors to continue writing.

“One of my journalism professors and my English professor, both of them were very supportive and really tried to push me into doing more writing,” said Laycock.

“So that was encouraging and it kind of kept me going.”

It was while living in the Yukon in the mid 70s that Laycock wrote her first complete novel. However, it would still be several more years before she would become a published author.

In fact, that novel is only going through the publishing process right now. Laycock said she wrote the story during a particularly cold winter as something to keep her busy.

“I wrote the first draft of it when I was living in a tiny little cabin outside of Dawson City in the Yukon,” said Laycock. “It was one of the coldest winters that they’d had in a long time. You just couldn’t do anything but stay inside. It was 65 below and worse. So I sat by the fire and kept feeding the fire and writing the story. I did a lot of writing and reading that winter because you couldn’t really do too much else.”

It was in the Yukon that Laycock and her husband found their faith, she said. From Yukon, they ended up going to Bible College at Briercrest in Saskatchewan.

After attending a seminar by author Carol Kent that dealt with public speaking

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but also quite a bit about writing, Laycock said the fire to write was rekindled within her. She decided to begin writing again, this time including strong themes of faith within her stories.

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writing a faith column for the Ponoka Herald. Laycock said the column was one of the duties of her husband, then a new pastor in Ponoka, but she took it on as he was already overwhelmed by the long list of new responsibilities he had.

That column, The Spur, ran for a few years before the Ponoka Herald closed its doors. After a few years’ hiatus, the column ran again in the Ponoka News for several more years.

At the encouragement of her readers, Laycock compiled several of her columns into a book, called Spur of the Moment, which, now in its third edition, and was one of the works that had been shortlisted for a Word Award.

Laycock said she was nervous about embarking on a self-published book project, but her fears were eased by a friend who told her if people were asking her to publish a book, it was clear she already had a base of readers willing to buy it.

“I had heard so many horror stories of people who had boxes of books in their garages and were never able to sell them.”

It would seem Laycock’s hard work has paid off, however, as she now has published three editions of Spur of the Moment, two novels, a devotional book for women in ministry, three e-books and has had her stories included in five anthologies.

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CITY BRIEFS WINTER GAMES BID TRAVELS IN STYLE The Red Deer 2019 Canada Winter Games Bid Committee completed the final bid document and it was sent to Ottawa in great Red Deer style.

“A vessel was created as a symbol for the nation’s commitment to sport, and traveled across the country, with our Bid Proposal contained safely inside, to the Canada Games Council in Ottawa for consideration,” said Lyn Radford, chair of the Red Deer 2019 Canada Winter Games Bid Committee.

“A huge thank you goes to the talented team of artists for creating this incredible sculpture for us to present our Bid in.”

Artist Jason Frizzell, along with a small team, created a mini-chuck wagon that represents the diversity of people and geography that are brought together by the Games.

It contains images that

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celebrate our diversity and unite us. The celebration of winter is achieved through repeated universal symbols of colour, ice, and snow.

The wagon was made primarily from recycled shipping pallets that have already crossed the country numerous times.

Within the larger vessel of Canada is housed a smaller container, which illuminates Red Deer as the ideal host for the Games. The symbolism attached to this smaller container is Red Deer specific.

Within this container are the two presentation binders, confirming that Red Deer is Ready.

“Now that the final bid document is sent off, it is up to us to finish the process by showing our Red Deer community spirit on August 22nd,” said Mayor Tara Veer.

“We invite all Red Deerians downtown on August 22nd to help Red Deer demonstrate to the Canadian Games Committee what we already

know: Red Deer is ready to host the 2019 Games.”

The Canada Games Bid Evaluation Committee will come to Red Deer on Aug. 22nd to evaluate our community’s ability, readiness and planning to host the Games.

There will be a community celebration happening in downtown Red Deer from 12–3 p.m. on that day and all residents are urged to come down to join the party, wear red and help Red Deer get the Games.

Check www.reddeerisready.ca or follow facebook at facebook.com/reddeerisready for event details and to find out how you can volunteer.

The successful host community will be announced in September.

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Traffic traveling southbound through the downtown will continue to use 51 Ave. Traffic traveling northbound through the downtown will be detoured to Taylor Dr. from 49 Ave. East and westbound traffic are encouraged to use 32 St. Drivers are reminded to slow down when approaching or driving in construction areas and obey all signs.

UNITED WAY LUNCHEON Central Alberta United Way is gearing up for their 2014 fundraising campaign, and tickets to the annual Kick Off Luncheon are on sale.

This event, which runs Sept. 11th at the Sheraton Hotel, provides networking opportunities and brings those supporting our community together to celebrate the start of the 2014 Campaign, organizers say.

It runs from noon to 1:30 p.m.

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GRANT ASSISTS ARTS CENTRE Students and community groups using Red Deer College’s Arts Centre will be in for a treat in the future with updated lighting and infrastructure.

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RDC plans to use $119,732 to assist with updates to its Arts Centre.

“The Arts Centre enhances the quality of life in our community and I’m thrilled that we can partner with Red Deer College to ensure this facility continues to serve residents well. Red Deer has a vibrant culture sector and this is exactly the kind of project that our government is pleased to support,” says

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The list of projects to update infrastructure includes improvements to student access of lighting control consoles, improved reliability and enhancement of core lighting controllers, improved reliability of the architectural control system and providing a comprehensive implementation of entertainment control networks.

The first phase of the updates will be completed by August.

RAJ SHERMAN TO VISIT CITY The Liberal Caucus will be holding a barbecue at the Morrisroe Community Centre (technically the Morrisroe Community West Shelter) at 5 McIntosh Ave. on July 16th from 3-6 p.m.

While burgers and drinks will be available for a suggested donation of $2 for a local charity, the main reason to come will be to meet Dr. Raj Sherman the MLA for Edmonton Meadowlark and leader of the Alberta Liberal Party.

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ENTERTAINMENT The Jessica Stuart Few bring ‘indie/folk jazz’ to City Toronto band is eager to introduce their new music to Red Deer fans

BY MARK WEBER Red Deer Express It’s been pretty much a nonstop whirlwind for The Jessica Stuart Few since last year’s release of Two Sides to Every Story.

The band performed in Red Deer last summer, and makes a return visit this month performing July 11th at the International Beer Haus with newly-formed local group Twisted Lobby.

After several tours promoting their first CD Kid Dream, the band has emerged as one of Toronto’s hottest new bands on the indie-folk scene.

And broadening their reach even further, Two Sides To Every Story was released in Japan last September along with a tour of the country.

“It was really incredible,” says Stuart of the Japan venture.

There are obviously plenty of cultural differences, but Stuart felt somewhat at home during the trek, as she spent a year living in Japan as a youngster.

As to the tour, everything was super organized for them every step of the way and the audiences were excited to hear what she and her band had to offer.

She recalls one show where the hall wasn’t quite full. In Canada, when there isn’t full capacity in a club, people tend to stand around the outside and leave a space in front of the stage.

At this particular show, “Everyone was jammed up against the stage - they were screaming, they were so into it, singing and clapping along. It felt like a full room – people were so excited to be there and be part of the music.”

Another highlight was hearing her band on pop radio – something that doesn’t typically happen in Canada, where she is typically featured on CBC and various campus stations among others. One day, a Google alert

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notified her she was on the Top 40 chart along with the likes of Katy Perry, Paul McCartney and Lady Gaga.

“We were number 38, but we were on the chart,” she says with a laugh. “What a surprise – that was incredibly cool.”

Meanwhile, Stuart can’t wait to hit the Canadian highways continuing to promote Two Sides To Every Story along with a couple of newly-recorded tunes as well - Somehow and Kid Dream which were previously available only on the Japanese release of the CD. They will also be playing songs from their yet-to-be-recorded project which they will tackle after the tour wraps later this summer.

And even though Stuart essentially has a clear vision for how the CD will ultimately sound, touring the material first is a way of enhancing to some degree the finished product. “The way we play these songs will definitely inform how the next record sounds.”

Acclaimed for their innovative use of the traditional Japanese koto (13-stringed harp), The Jessica Stuart Few and Two Sides have also been nominated for Best Album by the 2014 Independent Music Awards, prompting an end-of-tour concert at Toronto’s Harbourfront Centre this month.

The Harbourfront is also bringing in the elder Ms. Stuart; a genuine koto master, (and Jessica’s inspiration to learn the instrument) to perform in a collaborative show with the trio. It’s going to be an extremely special event, and there could be a few tears, she adds. Not only is this a performance with her mom, but also with the person who has been such an inspiration over the years as well.

“I’m beyond excited about it.”

At first, it didn’t look like it would work as Wendy lives in Vancou-

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But organizers offered to fly her out which made it all more workable, and the date was set.

“I asked mom, and she was so excited for the opportunity. We’ve played music together, but she’s never played my original music with me.”

Jessica even wrote a piece that was very much inspired by her relationship with her mother. “So we debuting this really cool piece that I’m really excited about, and she’s going to sit in on a few others. And of all the dates through the whole year, they happened to choose my birthday (July 26th) – a significant date for my mother

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and I obviously,” she chuckles.

Jessica was indeed born into a musical family, so it was pretty much a given that it would be a huge part of her life. Both her parents have been and are very involved with the arts. She also started violin lessons at age three, piano at age five and it wasn’t long before her lovely vocal talents began to surface as well.

As fans know, the band leaves audiences mesmerized with their remarkable sound; folk, rock and jazz dressed to the nines with Jessica’s proficiency on the koto as well as the guitar. Drummer Jon Foster and double bassist Charles James also bring an undeniable charisma, killer chops and tight three-part vocal harmonies to ev-

ery performance.

In her high school years in Vancouver, she also discovered a love for writing music. But in spite of such a musical upbringing, she opted to study linguistics at university.

But a growing love for rock music, combined with learning the guitar further cemented her passion for eventually getting into music on a full-time basis.

In 2007 she relocated to Toronto to delve into the city’s vibrant music scene.

She formed a band that same year. Their first CD, the aforementioned Kid Dream, The Jessica Stuart Few, was released in 2010. editor@reddeerexpress.com

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Down on the Farm exhibit shares aspects of history

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Red Deer Express Down on the Farm is a series of photographs put together by three Alberta artists as they explore the ideals and reections of rural life.

Dawn Saunders Dahl, Aaron Falkenberg and David Bowering have all contributed work that represents a variety of aspects of an agriculture-based lifestyle.

Each artist focuses on different aspects of rural living and has different styles to accentuate their chosen subjects.

The photos will be displayed at the Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery until July 23rd.

For Saunders Dahl, this project became about capturing the history of women in farming culture so that future generations may be able to better understand the roots of Alberta, and the role of women in developing the agriculture and farming industry. “I’ve been doing a lot of family history reading over the last year, trying to ďŹ nd more information about one side of my family. We have bits and pieces all over the place. That’s why I started the project – I

have such a lost history, and there are all these women around me that I grew up with on the farm, and all of these women’s history could become lost. Sure, we know it now, but I wanted to record it,� she said.

The inspiration of ďŹ nding her family’s history blossomed into learning the history of farmers across Alberta. The more Saunders Dahl explored, the more concerned she became with the loss of farming communities.

Saunders Dahl developed an artist’s talk to go with the series of photographs that explores the decline of farming culture. She also explores the growing resurrection of farmers’ markets and the popularity of organic products.

Her hopes for visitors of the exhibit are for people to examine their family history, and to consider the effects of farmers on our lives. She wants people to be aware of food production and the growing changes in the rural farm communities. “Don’t wait until it’s too late to ask for stories or photographs, and to understand where people came from. There is always the opportunity to donate images or stories to archives. We need to ďŹ gure out our collective past, and what’s happening in

our own province.�

The works of Falkenberg, Bowering and Saunders Dahl all provide insight into rural living through a variety of shooting styles and editing techniques. As a whole, the exhibit is meant to draw a map of how rural Alberta and its farming communities have grown, changed and been lost

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over the years. “Through their works these artists not only explore Alberta’s farming community, but also take the viewer on a journey through this province’s past, its present and its possible future,� said Shane Golby, exhibit curator.

are now 50s icons.

John Lloyd Young, who won a Tony for his success playing this role on Broadway, is wonderful as Valli.

Incidentally, the real Valli is an advisor on the ďŹ lm.

Erich Bergen plays songwriter Jim Gaudi. Michael Lomenda (who was born in Stettler, Alberta) and Vincent Piazza round out the foursome. Christopher Walken is the only familiar ďŹ lm face as a mobster friendly to Valli.

What makes this movie work is the music. The ensemble performs most of group’s hits, like Sherry and Big Girls Don’t Cry. If anything, their renditions are smoother and fuller than the originals, which are available for all to see on YouTube.

Produced and directed by the continues-to-amaze 84-year-old Clint Eastwood, the ďŹ lm is a shade too long with one or two unnecessary side plots.

Also, the use of characters talking direct to the camera is overdone, although it makes for interesting editing. But the 50s atmosphere is a pleasure to see.

Also, this reviewer can’t remember ever being in a theatre with so many aging baby-boomers in the audience, most of whom left smiling and grinning when the movie ended, as the cast sang and danced behind the credits.

Rating: four deer out of ďŹ ve Alf Cryderman is a Red Deer freelance writer and old movie buff.

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Jazz at the Lake bigger and better than ever Planning is in full swing for the 12th an- his craft and establishing himself as one of nual Jazz at the Lake Festival, which will North America’s premier guitar virtuosos. be held from Aug. 14-17th in Sylvan Lake.

His CD In the Blue Light won a 2013 WestEvent organizers Eric Allison and Cher- ern Canadian Music Award for Best Blues yl Fisher have lined up more than 100 in- Recording. ternational, national, provincial and local Tuck and Patti perform Aug. 15th. Tuck musicians to perform throughout the four- Andress is a world-class guitarist, but he’s day event. also imbued with the rare “One of our goals is gift of good taste. His mu“ONE OF OUR GOALS IS always to make jazz acsical partner and wife, ALWAYS TO MAKE JAZZ cessible to people, so we Patti Cathcart, is an soulwork hard to bring in a ACCESSIBLE TO PEOPLE, SO ful and inventive jazz stylvariety of highly-talentWE WORK HARD TO BRING ist and among the best ed musicians at a reasonscat singers since Ella IN A VARIETY OF HIGHLYable price for the audiFitzgerald.

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Choosing butter over margerine “Don’t buy any more butter,” I told my wife many years ago.

I was a naïve young doctor at that time and I believed my cardiologist who advised the use of margarine instead to prevent heart attack.

But this dutiful switch did not last long. Later, as a not-so-naïve medical journalist, I questioned my cardiologist’s reasoning. Now, the cows are having the last laugh. The Annals of Internal Medicine reports 27 clinical trials that involved 600,000 participants.

Researchers concluded that the use of margarine, namely a high intake of polyunsaturated fatty acids, did not have any beneficial effect on cardiovascular health.

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The bad news is that hydrogenation turns some of the vegetable oil into unhealthy trans fats.

So for years people have been eating trans fats without knowing its health hazards.

The American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association, however, long proponents of margarine, won’t give up and still argue that butter, cheese and fatty meat are linked to heart disease.

So what should confused medical consumers do?

Fortunately some authorities are now challenging the so-called ‘heart healthy margarine’ concept.

It’s about time, as there has never been good evidence linking saturated

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What has happened in the last few decades is that multinational companies have spent hundreds of millions of dollars demonizing butter and praising the virtues of margarine.

They’ve proved that Madison Avenue advertising works as both the public and doctors have been persuaded margarines containing polyunsaturated fats were the way to cardiac health. It’s a classic example of what happens today when multinational companies use questionable scientific facts and big dollars to sell a questionable manufactured product.

Now it appears that powerful lobbies for manufacturers of margarine, along with years of governmental health advice, have been wrong.

But isn’t it interesting that neither of these organizations has apologized to the public for subjecting them to unhealthy trans fats for years.

What is equally appalling is that for years there’s been a carte blanche acceptance of butter demonization by so many researchers and the medical profession.

History may show it’s been a monumental error.

Good sense should have told us years ago that as a natural product, butter is healthier than one subjected to a manufacturing process. Butter is rich in Vitamins A, E and K2 along with minerals such as zinc,

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The saturated fats in butter increase the good cholesterol HDL and help to guard against bad cholesterol LDL. Butter provides the perfect balance between omega-3 and omega-6 fats as too many people are eating an excessive amount of omega-6 fatty acids.

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SANDY SPORT – Samuel Foran, 15, passes up the ball to his partner during the Volleyball Canada U-16 beach volleyball tournament at Sylvan Lake this past weekend. Foran and his partner Michael Jenna Swan/Red Deer Express Alpine lost the match to Jake Fleming and Nicholas Robinson.

Golf tournament set to bring out Olympic athletes

BY JIM CLAGGETT Red Deer Express River Bend Golf Course will be ooded with golfers July 21st as a tournament takes place but there is a difference with this gathering.

It’s the BFF Golf tournament in support of women’s athletics through Red Deer College and the Red Deer Games Foundation, all in support of females involved in sport. All the players teeing it up that day will be of the feminine persuasion, including some very high proďŹ le athletes from Central Alberta. “Whenever there is that type of support that can come to girls who are developing in their athletic career it’s always a good event,â€? said Olympic athlete Mel-

lisa Hollingsworth, one of the many female athletes swinging the clubs in support of young women.

Growing up in the Central Alberta region Hollingsworth said she ran track with the Red Deer Titans group at the age of 13, which got her started on the path to athletics.

She also played some basketball during her school years but it was the sprinting events at track which really helped develop her approach towards sports and eventually becoming the Olympic skeleton racer she is best known for. “It was kind of a good way to balance track. It was a good foundation to be a sprinter for skeleton.�

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lief that a life in sport is so important and can give you skills which will stay with you forever as well as being able to help you in whatever career path you might choose. “It’s a great way to instill a lifestyle, a healthy lifestyle so that you’re active. So obviously you’re going to cut down on all the other medical issues we seem to be battling in our health care system.�

Hollingsworth said one issue which may be holding back young girls from pursuing an athletic goal might be ďŹ nancial constraints and so this event may help ease some of the pressure felt when a young girl has to make a choice to follow a sport or give it up completely. “Some girls might be able to continue on at whatever level

with their sport and not having to go get that minimum wage job or whatever it is while they’re going to school.�

It’s a scenario she’s acquainted with while she was trying to make her way into the world of skeleton racing which was very expensive.

In fact, she had to make the decision to sell her horse which she rode for barrel racing and buy a car instead so she could get to Calgary to take part in training for skeleton.

As a role model for young girls seeking a life in sport she wants to convey the message for these girls to stay strong and remain passionate about what their goals are, what their dreams might be and stick to it. “The ďŹ rst road block that

they’re going to come to, hopefully it doesn’t make them shy away from what their ultimate dream is because it’s going to be like that no matter what they choose to do,â€? she said. “And to enjoy the dream. I think that’s something that was really important to me as I ended my career in skeleton was to reect back on the 20 years and the journey it took me on. Not just success in the sport but the people and the life skills, everything I’ve learned through it. It was a pretty cool journey.â€?

The tournament will include other local Olympians like aerial skier Deidre Dionne, luge athlete Regan Lauscher, speed skater Danielle Wotherspoon Gregg and hockey player Carla Macleod. sports@reddeerexpress.com

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Riggers relish season success The Red Deer Riggers have things going their way in the Sunburst Baseball League at this point and it’s a run which veterans of the team can’t recall ever seeing before.

“The guys have been asking about that,” said Coach Curtis Bailey, who has been with the Riggers for more than two decades now. “I know we’ve won like nine or 10 games but I don’t know if we’ve ever won 14 though.”

At this point, the Riggers sit on top on the league with a pristine 14-0 record and their next closest rival would be the Fort Saskatchewan A’s who sport a 6-8 won/ loss record.

Bailey said in years past the Riggers might drop a game or two when someone might not get a key hit or make a play in the field.

This year, this veteran group of players is hitting on all cylinders in the field or at the plate.

“No one is panicking about it. It’s like, we’re down two runs, okay we’ll go score four and no one’s over anxious about it, they’re very calm, good demeanor on the bench and things work for us.”

The elephant in the dugout moving forward is the zero in the loss column but Bailey said the focus of this group is so keen it shouldn’t be a distraction as they march

towards another league and provincial title.

“We are trying to take it one game at a time, trying to stay focused each at bat, each inning, each pitch, almost like playing in the moment of here’s what we’re doing now, here’s what we need to do and we’re doing it.”

There is no definitive record for wins in one season in the Sunburst league said Bailey because the schedule has changed over the years with some season’s composed of 25 games and others setup as a 20 game schedule like this year.

“I don’t know but if we went undefeated I think that would be a record of some sort,” said Bailey. “But really, if we get down to nationals or even provincials and we don’t win, what’s the point right?”

He said the Riggers have a good blend of young and old in comparison to other teams in the Sunburst league and that’s a real advantage as well.

Bailey said while a perfect year would be something to remember, it’s not something which the players dwell on during a game.

“We just want to go out and do our best every time and if we focus more on that before each game, let’s have a good at bats, let’s keep doing what we’re doing, pitchers throw strikes and we’ll be good.” sports@reddeerexpress.com

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A predictable CFL I found out a couple of things about myself over the last week or so.

put on the field the week before?

In Montreal, the Alouettes weren’t lights out against B.C. but Lions fans may have wished this game was played in the dark.

The Als looked much better than the bunch who were stampeded a week before that other stampede in Calgary and the Lions looked much worse than they did in a loss to Edmonton last week.

I’m not sure any knowledgeable CFL would have said Edmonton and Winnipeg would be 2-0 atop the west after two weeks but that’s where things sit right now.

Of course, the Bombers need to fix a few things after Ottawa came out stronger than most thought they would be but at least one of the things the team doesn’t need to fix is their quarterback.

Edmonton also has some tinkering to do with their machine and it seems the o-line could use a little more practice in keeping

JIM

CLAGGETT After a trip to the art gallery in Edmonton I discovered I really don’t understand art but I applaud their talent.

After this past weekend I also realized once again the unpredictable CFL is very predictable in that anything can and will happen on any given weekend.

After manhandling Hamilton the Riders wandered into Toronto for a game many thought would be one-sided, and it was but not for Saskatchewan.

How does a week of practice take two teams and turn them into polar opposites from what they

Mike Reilly upright.

As for Hamilton, they showed a little more spirit on both sides of the ball but the jury is still out on their QB as the guy to lead them to the promised land.

Ottawa has only the one week to go on and after a quick start the Red Blacks showed they need to mature quickly and understand football is still a four quarter game with very few wins coming in the first quarter.

This next week will provide a little more insight into team character on a few fronts and team chemistry on a couple of others but what might be more exciting in all this is an apparent parity which seems to be forming in this league.

But I wouldn’t want to go out on a limb to predict anything with the CFL other than some teams will win and others will lose this weekend.

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Consider the texture, not just the colour In light of the contemporary look of today, I feel it is important to talk a bit about texture. Design used to incorporate loads of texture and layering, yard upon yard.

Patterned wallpaper with even more pattern on windows, bed linens and often carpet made for a vibrant room.

Now, we scarcely know how to hang a picture on a patterned wall. Even the most carefully designed homes often end up sterile, neutral cubes of perfection and I think it may be time to shake all of that up a bit.

There is no doubt that colour blocking and solid fabrics are in, big time. It is rare to find a whimsical pattern on furniture or even in bed linens and pre-made drapery.

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MECKLER The world of design is one huge block of colour, so let it be. Even if you are designing with solid chunks of colour it is important to layer texture and a variety of materials in a room to avoid the finished product being bland and flat.

The popularity of leather furniture has driven our interiors to a very neutral place. Because leather is a long term investment it is rare to choose this product in a hot, vibrant colour.

Instead we default to black, brown, tan and sometimes white.

Furniture is a big part of the decor and we are already starting from a very safe platform but I have seen miraculous things come from even the most colourless interiors.

Texture is key, especially when working with a monochromatic design theme.

If we are starting with hardwood floors (brown or grey) and leather furniture (brown, black, grey or white) and flat painted walls (i.e. no wallpaper or paint faux finishes), 80% of that room is already designed in flat, hard surfaces.

Bringing additional texture, even if it’s in the same colour is very important.

Make sure when you are purchasing accessories that you are considering the texture and not

just the colour. Items such as drapery and area rugs are important elements for sound absorption and general acoustic properties of the room so choosing those items that have multi-level surfaces or raised patterns (such as corduroy) will enhance the design and round out the room.

Carefully consider your art work and accessories and try to juxtapose shape and texture as well. More than likely your room is square or rectangular and your furniture, fireplace and area rug all follow suit.

Opt for circular, oval or paisley shapes when purchasing mirrors or artwork.

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choosing a smooth and flat perimeter. You can also add rounded shades to a square lamp for a controversial and fresh look.

Consider all shapes when designing a room and try to add circles, ovals and triangles to your square-filled rooms.

Also, make sure these shapes are mix and match, varying from hard and shiny to soft and velvety. I have combinations of shiny steel candleholders and wicker and leather chachkis all which work to vary the texture and feel in my home.

Layering textures and shapes will add interest and fun to even the most square interiors.

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Four easy kitchen fixes for great compliments No matter if you’re an aspiring chef or TV dinner connoisseur, if the look of your kitchen makes you want to dine out it may be time for an upgrade.

The kitchen should be the heart of your home where you entertain, hold family meetings and even pay bills. So why not take it from make-do to magnificent?

Nothing reinvigorates a home like a newly remodeled kitchen, but it’s true that the costs to completely renovate this room can add up quickly. According to the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), kitchen projects can range from less than $20,000 to more than $100,000, so it’s best to think of renovating this space as an investment.

Here are five ‘must-do’ updates that ensure your remodeled kitchen will earn compliments from anyone who enters.

1. Faucet facelift The sink area is among the most hardworking of kitchen spaces, and the faucet in particular, gets the

most grueling daily workout. Because of its constant use, updating the faucet will immediately improve the function and look of your prep space.

To easily obtain a contemporary look in the kitchen, the new Tilt pullout kitchen faucet from Moen is the ideal choice for homeowners wanting to create a sleek and chic statement at the sink.

And don’t just stop with the kitchen faucet. Fixtures such as built-in soap dispensers or beverage faucets can further the functionality and improved styling at the sink. In fact, research shows that more than one-third of homeowners remodeling their kitchens are interested in beverage faucets with filtration systems, as well as matching soap dispensers.

2. Amp up accessories Much like fashion, accessories can make a room.

Think of hardware as the finishing touch to make your space feel polished, but also serve a purpose.

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venient place devoted to hanging this commodity in the kitchen. For a stylish solution, install accessories such as hooks, towel bars or towel rings on the side of an upper cabinet, the end of the island or in other work areas. Next, think of the sink: accessories such as colanders and cutting boards can fit into the sink to help make prep and clean up a breeze.

3. Enhance the lighting

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Lighting is a critical element in kitchen design, both for its decorative and functional benefits. But not all lighting is created equal; the best way to enhance the room is to install custom lighting to suit your kitch-

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en’s needs. It can also make the space look roomier and more elegant. With styles ranging from incandescent bulbs with vintage glass shades to ultra-chic halogen cones, hanging pendants are popular ceiling fixtures for the kitchen. For an instant update, install pendants over an island or countertop where the lowhanging fixtures won’t interfere with traffic flow.

After tackling your kitchen updates, be sure to treat yourself and your kitchen to something nice.

Adding something pretty like a bouquet of flowers, new linens, or a bright new teapot will bring life into

the space. You can also jazz up your kitchen with lively artwork. Whether it’s a professional painting or fun vintage posters, artwork helps complete your renovation. For a more personal touch, hang a grouping of family photographs, or frame some of your children’s more colourful artistic creations for a vibrant and charming display.

Before starting demolition on your kitchen remodel, make sure the design is a reflection of you.

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Changes in the Canadian mortgage industry Five years ago, the mortgage industry began to radically change in ways many today aren’t even aware of.

These changes need to be brought to the attention of homebuyers as new rules and regulations are making it more difficult to complete mortgage financing.

The CMHC (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation) has established new rules that are affecting gifted payments, stated income for the self-employed, purchasing a second home and the documentation requirements.

Many first-time home buyers receive cash gifts to put towards a home from family members or friends.

In the past, a simple letter proving the gifted deposit to your account was all that was needed to apply the cash gift against your new home.

After the CMHC’s new rules were instigated, homebuyers now need to prove cash gifts via a 90-day bank account history and in some cases a verification from the third-party donor is requested.

This change in documen-

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As of May 30th, CMHC has said the 10% downpayment option for self-employed persons will be removed. This change affects second home purchases as well. Before this announcement, second homes could be purchased with a 5% down-payment, but due to high risk this allowance has been removed.

This also means that if you already purchased a home with a 5% down payment with CMHC and intend to rent it and move into another home, the 5% down payment will not be available.

If you would like to hold more than one insured property you can still use the stated income program through Canadian Guaran-

ty and Genworth Financial.

In order to prepare yourself for a mortgage, preparing a few key items will ensure your success. First, save for your own down payment and aim for at least 50% if you plan on receiving a cash gift.

These funds should be stored in only a couple accounts so that money isn’t being transferred to and from different places frequently. You should also make sure your credit rating for the past two years is in good standing with no late payments. The goal with finances is to prove your stability to the lender.

This stability is also reflected through employment.

Before applying for a mortgage, a minimum of three months at your job is required. In order to guarantee your approval, longer than three months is preferred, as well as being in your industry for more than two years.

Though these changes have been made and more are to come, it’s not all bad news. The purpose of all this change is to minimize

lost funds for lenders from pre-approved candidates choosing a different lending organization.

This helps mortgage institutions ensure awareness in their mortgagees, and in turn benefits homebuyers.

Too many consumers in the current market react

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