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Event to help families honour and remember babies Second annual Our Hearts Remember walk set for next month

BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express

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elping families honour and remember the loss of a baby is the goal of an upcoming event.

The second annual Our Hearts Remember walk is set to take place in Red Deer next month. The event will be held on Sept. 21st at the Kiwanis Picnic Shelter near Bower Ponds.

The walk will see families come together who have lost a baby. The event will help honour and remember them.

Our Hearts Remember is hosted by the Perinatal Bereavement Program at the Red Deer Regional Hospital.

The program first began in 1992. It is a program for inpatients throughout the Central Zone. The program started to help address the emotional and practical needs of parents who are bereaved after a perinatal death.

A perinatal death is a death of an infant before or during delivery. It includes miscarriages and still born babies. Under the program, early neonatal death is included as well which is any baby born alive but who dies shortly after birth (one to seven days old). Late neonatal death is also included in the program and is when a baby dies between eight and 28 days of life.

The program includes social workers, pastoral care and nursing staff.

“The program was formed because there was staff that wanted to come together and address the needs of bereaved families and make sure that they not only get the obstetrical care, but also the emotional support so they know they can start their grieving in a very safe environment – that we listen to their story and we do not isolate them,” said Heather Moon, maternal child social worker at the Red Deer Regional Hospital and the chair of the Perinatal Bereavement Program.

“This is not in a family’s plan and many don’t have reference with death because they are young and in the childbearing years.

Sometimes this is their first experience with death, which is very traumatic because it’s their own child. The general public doesn’t have an understanding of how significant this loss is to parents.”

The program also provides practical support to families. “This includes explaining options to the family in terms of burial or cremation.”

Our Hearts Remember is a walk that will be held in memory of babies who have been lost. The walk, which is less than 1km, will take place Sept. 21st.

Pre-registration via the event’s facebook page or through the Red Deer Regional

Health Foundation, is encouraged as the name of each baby is written along the path that the walk takes place.

On the day of the walk, registration is at 12:30 p.m. Participants will then have time to partake in a number of activities before the actual walk at 2:30 p.m.

“We will have a memory making table where the families can do a story line, a leaf ritual where they can write their baby’s name on a leaf and let it go in the river. We are also going to do a garland of remembrance where we will have babies names all hooked together to make a garland. It’s all very symbolic and very meaningful,” said Moon. “There will also be some mementos and keepsakes for sale and that is where we will raise a little bit of funds for the program.”

There will also be pinwheels for families to take home as well. “Last year we got a lot of feedback on the pinwheels. We had pinwheels that were colourful and bright and that were blowing in the breeze and uplifting. We will have pinwheels on all of the tables that we use and we hand them out at the end.”

Karie Stiles is part of the committee for the event. She also had two miscarriages in 2004 and was part of the Perinatal Bereavement Program at that time.

“It really meant the world (to be part of the program),” she said. “It was so wonderful to be able to talk to someone who understood. It helped me realize that everything I was feeling was normal.”

Stiles added it is important for her to be involved in the walk.

“It is a way for me to remember my babies but it is also something that is meaningful to other parents who are experiencing this kind of loss. It’s a place you can go and feel safe and know that everyone there knows how you are feeling,” she said. “It’s a day that is meant for family. It’s a sad day, but it’s also meant to be a happy day too. It means so much to be around people that have been in your shoes.”

This is the second year for the Our Hearts Remember Walk. In the past, the committee held a non-denominational service for those who have lost a baby, but last year they decided to do something different and hosted the walk. Last year, 150 people took part in the event.

The walk is open to anyone in the community who has lost a baby at anytime.

Donations for the Perinatal Bereavement Program are accepted through the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation.

For more information regarding the walk, visit www.facebook.com/OurHeartsRememberRedDeer or email ourheartsrememberreddeer@gmail.com. efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

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Red Deerians encouraged to support Games bid Downtown to transform into winter wonderland this Friday for local rally

BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express This Friday thousands of Red Deerians are expected to gather in the City’s downtown to support the 2019 Canada Winter Games bid.

A rally is set to take place on Ross Street from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. where supporters are asked to wear red.

The Canada Games Bid Evaluation Committee will make one final visit to the City at 2 p.m. before making the announcement Sept. 4th at the Canada Sports Hall of Fame in Calgary as to which community (between Red Deer and Lethbridge) will play host to the 2019 Canada Winter Games.

The rally will include free events such as sports, culture, live entertainment and bouncy castles.

The downtown will also be transformed into a ‘winter

wonderland’ complete with snowflakes and snowballs.

Ron and Cari MacLean, who were named as honourary chairs of the Red Deer Bid Committee will also be on hand to help the City celebrate.

“All of the sports that we have in the Winter Games will be on display and most of them will be interactive displays so people will be able to partake,” said Lyn Radford, chair of the Red Deer 2019 Canada Winter Games Bid Committee. “It’s going to be like a festival atmosphere down there with high energy.”

As for what Lethbridge is doing in terms of celebrations when the Canada Games Bid Evaluation Committee visits them on Thursday, Radford said they have kept an eye on their plans, but are really focusing on Red Deer.

“We said right from the beginning that we have to

run our own game plan and that’s what we’re doing,” she said.

“I believe they’ll be doing something similar. But we have a jewel in that Ron and Cari MacLean are our honourary chairs.”

There is also a contest on Twitter where Red Deerians are encouraged to vote for the City to host the Games.

Red Deerians are asked to take pictures or videos of themselves, their friends and family, showing or saying that Red Deer is ready to host the 2019 Canada Winter Games. Post photos or videos on Twitter, facebook and Instagram using #reddeerisready and #CanadaGames.

In addition, Radford said the Red Deer Bid Committee has worked hard to bring these Games to the City and it’s important that the community gets behind the cause as well.

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“I am confident we can reach that volunteer number without any problem.

I don’t feel any hesitation on that part of it. I think we can meet that mark with no trouble at all.”

If Red Deer is awarded the Games, there are many benefits that will come with it, said Radford.

“There are a lot of facilities that will be upgraded and some new-build facilities as well. Quite a few of these projects have all been on the plan for the City. The biggest thing about this right now is that by getting this bid, this will help move that forward.

“Somebody in Alberta is going to get these Games it’s going to be Lethbridge or Red Deer. And somebody is going to get $22 million

minimum of funding from the province and the federal government to move those things forward,” she said.

“To me this is a great thing to take and leverage.”

If awarded the Games, the City will see upwards of 3,400 athletes compete over the two-week event and see an economic impact of more than $100 million as well, Radford said.

For more information about the Games bid, check out www.reddeer.ca/reddeerisready or follow facebook at facebook.com/reddeerisready or Twitter @ reddeer2019.

In addition, check out page 39 of this week’s Red Deer Express for a poster which can be cut out.

We encourage our readers to hang this poster up in their windows to help support the bid for the 2019 Canada Winter Games. efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

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“Through our discussions over the last two years and in particular over the last year talking with various groups, they have all said that this is an important piece for our community to grow and so we feel comfortable that we’re moving in the right direction and doing the right thing in promoting this event,” she said.

“But the thing is the Bid Evaluation Committee (for the Canada Winter Games) only has our word on that, so what we need to do is we need to have this community show that we aren’t just talking through our hats and we need to show that we really do want these Games here.”

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Murder suspects appear in court

BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express Two men accused of murdering a Castor-area family made their first appearance in Red Deer Provincial Court on Monday.

Jason Gordon Klaus, 38, has been charged with three counts of first-degree murder and one count of arson in relation to the deaths of his father Gordon Klaus, 61, his mother Sandra Klaus, 62 and his sister Monica Klaus, 40, last December.

Joshua Gregory Frank, 29, has also been charged with three counts of first-degree murder in relation to the deaths as well as one count of arson and one count of injuring or endangering an animal in relation to the shooting death of the family dog.

All of the charges were read aloud in court as both suspects appeared separately via closed circuit television.

Friends and family of Gordon, Sandra and Monica were

also present in the courtroom.

Jason looked down for the most part during his appearance and as the charges against him were read.

The remains of Gordon and Monica were found in what was left of a burnt-out house in Castor on Dec. 8th, 2013.

The body of Sandra has never been found and during a press conference in Calgary this past Saturday, RCMP Insp. Tony Hamori, operations officer for the Calgary RCMP Major Crimes Unit, said police believe her remains were consumed by the fire.

During the press conference, Hamori added Jason was arrested last Friday at Monica’s residence in Stettler while Frank was arrested at his brother’s residence in Castor.

He said the arrests were made after a “key piece of evidence” was found by an

RCMP dive team from B.C. in Big Knife Provincial Park during a dive on July 26th and July 27th.

He said that evidence played a major role in laying the charges against the two suspects.

In addition, he added Jason was a suspect early on, but it took months for the RCMP to build their case.

“Jason Klaus was deemed to be a suspect quite early in the investigation. Joshua Frank became a suspect a little bit later on,” he said, adding Jason and Frank are friends and associates.

“We are confident we have the two people responsible for this crime and we’re not looking for any other suspects.”

On Monday morning, court heard that both suspects were in the process of retaining lawyers.

They will return to Red Deer Provincial Court on Sept. 17th.

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Council allocates money for homeless programs

BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express Red Deer City council approved the allocation of funds for two homeless programs.

The Community Housing Advisory Board put forward the recommendations for a youth homelessness pilot project and a winter emergency response program.

The youth homelessness pilot project, the first of its kind in Red Deer, is set to begin this fall. Council approved $124,344 to McMan Youth, Family and Community Services to run the program. Of that funding amount, $87,147 will be taken from the Outreach and Support Services Initiative Funds grant from the province and $37,197 will be from the Homelessness Phase 1 Program Account. The money was allocated after several projects had unexpect-

ed funds returned.

“The CHAB partnered with the Red Deer Youth Homelessness Strategy group to design the youth homelessness pilot project around research and other communities’ experiences,” said Roxana Nielsen Stewart, the City’s social planning supervisor. “It is based on proven methods. The project will provide programs and initiatives that would target youth in our community, a population group needing different types of services than adults experiencing homelessness.”

Dustin Lendvay, with the Community Housing Advisory Board, said the goal of the pilot project is to provide youth aged 16-24 with a permanent home and support them to maintain it and become self-sufficient. The project is expected to include four to five youth.

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The pilot project is expected to run from Oct. 1st and run for 12 months.

“We as a society pay a heavy price for homelessness, we pay a heavy price for health care, we pay a heavy price for crime prevention and we certainly pay a heavy price for lost opportunities. Here is a tremendous opportunity to try and model that and something that hopefully youth can progress under. Again as a council, we need to move forward with a comprehensive and integrated community-based housing solution,” said Councillor Ken Johnston.

Mayor Tara Veer said homelessness has been an identified gap in the City’s housing file for quite some time.

“This is significant to see various community initiatives focusing on this particular area come forth.”

The second initiative council approved is funding for a winter emergency response program. Additional winter programs have run for several years. These funds will help with the demand for space in current shelters during the winter and The Safe Harbour Society will use the money for staffing and supplies. The program will run from Nov. 1st to April 30, 2015.

“This is a continuation of a proven program that aligns with the community plan to end homelessness by 2018,” said Scott Cameron, the City’s social planning manager.

“Rather than creating new programs to cover the winter months, we are tapping into current ones. Adding staff, spaces and supplies will help with the demand when it’s cold out.”

The Winter Emergency Response program will be funded through the Outreach and Support Services Initiative grant from the province and will total $13,000. efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

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OPINION Time for Red Deer to rally Red Deer is ready! That has been the slogan for the 2019 Canada Winter Games bid campaign. This Friday all of the work and planning that the local committee has done will be showcased during a rally as the Canada Games Bid Evaluation Committee returns for their last visit before making a final decision regarding who will host the 2019 Canada Winter Games.

Red Deer is in the running with Lethbridge.

An announcement of who the host community is will be made Sept. 4th.

The Red Deer is Ready rally is set to be held this Friday between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Ross Street. All Red Deerians are asked to come down, wear red and get ready to cheer.

The downtown street will be transformed into a ‘winter wonderland’ and it will be sure to impress. All of the sports which compete in the Winter Games will be showcased and some will even be interactive for participants.

There will also be live entertainment on three different stages, bouncy castles for the kids, snowflakes and snowballs, among other highlights.

The Canada Games Bid Evaluation Committee will arrive in the downtown at 2 p.m., so folks are asked to make sure to attend the rally at that time.

Special guests Ron and Cari MacLean will also be on hand to support the cause as well

as they were recently named as ‘honourary chairs’ to the Red Deer Bid Committee.

If Red Deer sees a successful bid, it will be an ideal chance for the City to update facilities and develop new ones. It’s also tremendous for the economy and an opportunity for officials to show off the City and Central Alberta in general. Red Deer is a very welcoming community and there is no doubt visitors will be given top-notch treatment during their time here.

Also, this wouldn’t be the first time the City has hosted a high-profile event that is similar in nature. The Alberta Winter Games was held here in 1998, and the Alberta Summer Games were hosted in 2006. Both required extensive planning and volunteer coordination to name just a couple of aspects. In both instances, Red Deerians did a fine job of putting together both events.

In terms of Friday’s event, we encourage all Red Deerians to come out and show their support for the bid.

When called upon, citizens in this community always come together and there is no better time to showcase that.

It’s Red Deer’s time to shine.

For more information check out www.reddeer.ca/reddeerisready or follow facebook at facebook.com/reddeerisready or Twitter @ reddeer2019.

Canadian pharma plays role in Ebola treatment in Africa The Ebola outbreak in West Africa is unlike anything we have seen since the virus was discovered in the mid-1970s.

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WILLIAMS It has afflicted too many people and the death toll is climbing. There is no previous Ebola outbreak to match what is currently happening in Sierra Leone, Guinea, Liberia and most recently, Nigeria.

The numbers – and the stories coming from the afflicted regions – are heartbreaking. You may not know that Canada’s pharmaceutical companies and life sciences sector are playing a pivotal role in developing medications to treat and prevent devastating medical conditions such as Ebola.

It is a role we take very seriously. In fact, our innovative pharmaceutical companies actively contribute to more than 140 programs that benefit African nations.

These partnerships save lives, and not just by ensuring access to live-saving medicines and vaccines. Our combined efforts are building hospitals and clinics, training healthcare workers, ensuring access to

staples like clean water and constructing roads that enable the movement of people and goods to and from the areas most in need. Our efforts are making significant progress on diseases like HIV/AIDS, malaria, dengue fever and tuberculosis.

But, as we are seeing in West Africa right now, there is no question that more can be done.

Unfortunately, developing new medications and treating the ill isn’t as easy as building a new road or even ensuring a clean water supply.

It takes more than a decade of research, development and testing – at a cost of more than $1 billion – to bring a new medication to market. With treatments and vaccines for the Ebola virus, we are close. Several experimental drugs have been developed, but these are not ready for mass use in humans. While results in animals may be promising, there is no guarantee that success will be replicated in humans – despite the experimental medicine’s encouraging results. The process of developing new medicines takes time and ensures that those molecules or compounds that do make it to market are safe and effective.

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als on the ground in West Africa right now are to be admired for their tireless devotion to achieve this, while putting their own health at risk.

It is clear that education is as important as medicine in addressing what is happening in West Africa. Infrastructure, clean water, training, and access to medicines are also key components needed for creating a better healthcare system in the developing world. The global pharmaceutical community currently has 220 active partnerships around the world to ensure healthcare projects are making a difference. Since 1990, our members have donated over $265 million in medication through Health Partners International of Canada, which translates to 11 million treatments in more than 110 countries.

It is short sighted and, quite frankly, wrong to imply pharmaceutical companies are sitting on the sidelines and not contributing to healthcare efforts in the Developing World.

In West Africa and elsewhere, we are actively delivering life-saving medicines and vaccines, part of a global effort that is trying to bring basic healthcare to the estimated one-third of the world’s population that do not currently have access to it. As a matter of fact, some of our companies are working toward a solution. Medicago Inc.

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a biotech company from Quebec, is working with partners on developing antibodies for Ebola. Medicago is also responsible for developing vaccines for other diseases such as influenza, rabies and rotavirus (according to the World Health Organization, rotavirus A causes approximately 500,000 deaths per year, most of which are concentrated in geographic regions with few resources). Abbott, AstraZeneca, Bayer, Eli Lilly, GlaxoSmithKline, Merck and Sanofi are partners in research on new tuberculosis medicines, with the goal to create a regimen that will cure tuberculosis in one month as opposed to the six months it currently takes.

Just recently, and after many years of research, GlaxoSmithKline announced it was submitting a regulatory application for its malaria vaccine candidate. It is estimated that malaria kills almost one child per minute. A vaccine that can help prevent that loss of life would be a tremendous health achievement. These examples paint a picture of our commitment to the developing world, but the list goes on. This global effort is simply a part of who we are, and of what we do.

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Letters to the editor

Audits on prohibited political activities for charities As a senior and a social activist I am aware of the longstanding CRA regulations on Prohibited Political Activities for Charities.

A landmark policy statement from 2003 allows charities to spend up to 10% of their resources on political activities, such as advocating changes in government policies. Partisan activity, endorsing a candidate or party, has always been forbidden and remains so.

On the local and provincial level I know that this regulation has been a damper on a number of organizations (who are also registered charities) to speak out on provincial and federal policies on healthcare, pensions, and seniors issues.

While fearing CRA audits some have totally abandoned advocacy; and while remaining silent on government legislation affecting their members and citizens in general, have left discussion strictly to the political arena.

This has done and is doing great harm to civil society, as the issues of the day need to be discussed in public debate.

Opinion generated and supported by groups and organizations on behalf of members cannot be brought to our elected representatives for fear of Prohibited Political Activities for Charities being called.

It has caused citizens to tune out of being aware, and it has created a feeling of impotence and laissez faire. This also may be a contributing factor in the low voter turnout in our elections.

On the national scene government ministers have been extremely critical of any organization with differing opinions on environment, foreign aid or social issues.

The CRA got new money for audits.

EthicalOil.org, a staunch supporter of Canada’s energy industry and founded by current Stephen Harper aide Alysha Valhi, issued a series of formal complaints to the agency about the political activities of environmental groups. The CRA readily acknowledges that complaints are taken into account when deciding which groups to audit.

A wave of audits was announced by the federal government in the 2012 budget, and some groups have been under threat of losing their charitable status for more than two years.

The list of targets includes Amnesty International Canada, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, Canada Without Poverty, Environmental Defense, the David Suzuki Foundation and the United Church of Canada’s Kairos charity, run with 10 other religious organizations to

promote human rights.

An investigation by the Canadian Press has found numerous charities targeted with political-activity audits, from environment to international aid and humanrights groups. Many say they are being slowly drained of cash for legal and other costs, and fear speaking out, many are still awaiting outcomes.

The Conservative government has stepped up its scrutiny of the political activities of charities, adding fresh money for more audits, and casting its net well beyond the environmental groups that have opposed its energy policies.

Canada Revenue Agency, ordered in 2012 to audit political activities as a special project, now has also targeted charities focused on foreign aid, human rights, and even poverty.

Revenue Minister Kerry-Lynne Findlay rejects any claim that the government is using the tax agency as a weapon against its opponents, saying the initiative is simply about good stewardship over taxpayer dollars.

But new regulations may be coming including: Canadian charities would have to turn over lists of their donors’ identities to the Canada Revenue Agency under a proposal being floated by the Conserva-

Local reader questions downtown spending Will downtown Red Deer bankrupt the City or at the very least put some of our citizens into bankruptcy?

A silly question or is it a worrisome reality?

Every downtown needs to revitalize and re-invent itself to stay relevant in our ever-changing societies, but when do we say enough is enough?

When does it become corporate welfare to have businesses downtown?

Are we punishing the businesses in the malls, the stores in the outer regions of the City by spending tax dollars on the downtown? Did the City spend a $1 million on a patio for the mall businesses?

Years ago there was a group of ugly maintenance buildings over-looking the river by Taylor Bridge.

Prime real estate for the residential market and it made sense to move the buildings to a less conspicuous and more industrial setting.

Ok, we will do it and now let us see where we are.

We have the Taj Mahal public works yard on the river at a cost of over $100 million, we are spending tens of millions on intersection upgrades and burying power lines and demolishing the buildings.

Upgrading the services, developing the land will cost more.

There is talk of a water feature and a pedestrian bridge over the river for easier access to the golf course and Bower Ponds for the residents of Riverlands at taxpayers’ expense.

Two hundred million dollars of taxpayers’ money and we are still years away from a possible sale, remember the rail yards and does anyone believe it will still be a profit-

able venture or will this just be a legacy for a politician or two?

Let us now venture into other issues involving the downtown, $100 million pools, concert halls, statues, patios, events, expanding City Hall, and you start to see a debt problem.

We are already seeing Blackfalds passing us in residential building permits and they have a population of 7,300 compared to our 98,500.

Is this a sign that our priorities may be skewed?

Is our tax rate pushing people away to municipalities with lower tax rates?

Are we on the right track with so much emphasis on the downtown? Is it good economic sense or simply corporate welfare?

Should a store in a mall be subsidizing its competitors downtown? What is our return on our investment? Are all the businesses downtown profiting from the City’s largesse or just a few?

A year ago a lot of people were incensed by the money they deemed wasted downtown, that they considered the need to establish a ward system to combat the influence of the Downtown Business Association.

A plebiscite was held and it was defeated, but if the City continues in this expensive direction, it may push the citizens to renew their call for the ward system.

This time they may, like the City during the last plebiscite, budget $30,000 on advertising and education.

So is the question of the downtown bankrupting the City or some citizens a silly question or a worrisome reality?

You decide.

Garfield Marks Red Deer

tive government. The move is touted as a way to prevent tax-receipt fraud, but some charities are wary of the administrative burden and the potential close surveillance of groups that criticize government policies.

All this raises great concerns that the charitable organizations, local provincial and national, supported by Canadians for the purpose of advocacy will be stifled and bogged down by government bureaucracy driven by partisan ideology.

It places a chill on critical nonpartisan review of provincial and federal legislation tabled and implemented by majority government.

We simply cannot rely on the docile and silent backbench politicians to defend us in caucus.

We need the vigor of civil society to reveal the issues and to advocate on our behalf. Charities must be allowed to do the job we contribute towards them to do. The tax deductions we receive are part of our democratic right.

I call upon the Harper Government to stop the partisan motivated audits of our respected charities. Call Earl Dreeshen our MP if you agree.

Sam Denhaan Red Deer

Trudeau likely to follow in father’s footsteps Even if you did not agree with his governing philosophies, you had to admit he was an accomplished politician and ardent Canadian. He promoted his eastern liberal interests with dedication, verve and style. He was however, no friend of the west. As a blue-collar workingman I suffered more than mere discomfort when PE Trudeau implemented his ‘national energy program’ in the early 80s.

We may soon have an opportunity to quarantine that particular brand of government once again. Enter Justin Trudeau. His family history is steeped in an arrogant disregard for our western culture and he has no compunction in adding even further absurd impositions on our good nature.

The latest series of insults include his promise to reestablish the long gun registry. His further imperious comments about our provincial resource of oil and gas only serve to fuel national discord and promote alienation from our eastern brothers and sisters many of whom we need - to develop and exploit our various resources including the target of Justin’s uneducated criticism, – the oil sands.

We all know no one is perfect. We do however expect and deserve a higher level of moral commitment to obedience of the law of the land. It is a shame to have to express disappointment in a high-ranking political figure (inexpli-

cably well-respected in some circles) not only for the breaking of the federal drug laws but to admit it with such a cavalier and unmitigated expectation of impunity.

I know it will be argued the law in question is archaic by today’s diminished standards but only those undeterred by the stigma of criminality and dedicated drug users (recreational and otherwise) boldly take the position the law should be ignored. They then counsel others to do the same which is in itself a (typically unenforced) criminal offence.

Justin is a popular figure among the youth and is in a position to exert a positive influence. I appreciate his candid admission that he only used drugs four or five times - that took courage.

He missed a perfect opportunity however, to denounce drug use and send a pro-social message to those who do like and trust him. His media hours would be better spent in discouraging rather than encouraging negative behaviours.

Until a law is repealed or legislatively amended by due process and not merely ignored in private opinion, it is still law and must for the sake of the public interest at least appear to be respected especially by those who aspire to be legislators.

Don Ahlquist Gull Lake

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Wednesday, August 20, 2014

PC leadership hopeful Thomas Lukaszuk visits City

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Red Deer Express PC leadership candidate Thomas Lukaszuk stopped in the City recently with the hopes of building support for his campaign to earn the position of Alberta’s premier.

Lukaszuk has been touring Alberta to promote his platform and share his views on how he plans to move the province forward.

Lukaszuk said his love for campaigning is making the process pleasurable and that he is enjoying the opportunity to discuss with Albertans about how they envision their future province.

“I love campaigning, I always have. It’s a chance to meet with people and have discussions about what Alberta can be,” he said. “We have three very distinctively different candidates with very different pasts and outlooks for the future. I tend to be very engaged and open and conversant with media, making myself available. I’m open to new ideas and I’m trying to generate new ideas.”

Amid much discussion over the recent release of the Auditor General’s report, Lukaszuk said he wants to deal with the past controversy, but find a way to move forward and bring “Full disclosure, so that Albertans are not always wondering if there is something that they didn’t see yet.

“I think the auditor general started a great job in reviewing the expense practices in the past, but I think we need to go further than that. We need to look at the entire executive council and give full disclosure,” he said.

“If we employed an independent legislative budget office, their job would be to review, in real time, the expenses of the entire executive council. The auditor can do that, but he has to do it department by department.”

Lukaszuk said his vision of a third party legislative budget officer would be a way to keep constant attention on the spending practices of the government. He said he feels

this information should be available to the public in order to, “Give Albertans peace of mind knowing that there is an external set of eyes looking at moving forward.”

He added he feels independent figures such as the ethics commissioner and auditor general ought to be appointed by a party made up of 50% opposition members and 50% official government party members.

Other issues Lukaszuk said he intends to address include the provinces ‘infrastructure deficit’, growing the economy through more focus on agriculture and addressing concerns regarding child and senior care.

“We have Albertans that want to work but can’t because they have no child care. The child care on weekends and evenings drops to almost zero. Child care should not be prohibiting factor,” he said. “We’re now putting seniors in hospitals because there’s no senior care available and

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Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools RegistraƟon and Back-to-School InformaƟon New Student RegistraƟon starts Thursday August 21 at the school Our schools are well recognized for their academic excellence. They are publicly funded and welcome children of all faiths desiring a Catholic education!

With a gospel view of life, students are called to grow spiritually, academically, socially, culturally and physically.

ESL (English as a Second Language) support is offered in all our schools.

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS IN RED DEER Father Henri Voisin School - Pre-K to Grade 5 Before & AŌer School Program 60 Clearview Drive, Red Deer 403.341.4548 Maryview School - Pre-K to Grade 5 Before & AŌer School Program + DayƟme Kinder Care 3829 - 39 Street, Red Deer 403.347.1455 St. Teresa of Avila School - Pre-K to Grade 5 Before & AŌer School Program 190 Glendale Boulevard, Red Deer 403.346.0505 St. Elizabeth Seton School - Pre-K to Grade 5 35 Addinell Avenue, Red Deer 403.343.6017 Holy Family School - Pre-K to Grade 5 Before & AŌer School Program 69 Douglas Avenue, Red Deer 403.341.3777 St. MarƟn de Porres School - K to Grade 5 Before & AŌer School Program Fine Arts Program 3911 - 57A Avenue, Red Deer 403.347.5650 École Camille J. Lerouge School Pre-K to Grade 9 French Immersion – K to Grade 9 English Middle – Grade 6 to 9 5530 - 42A Avenue, Red Deer 403.347.7830 St. Patrick’s Community School Year Round Program – K to Grade 9 Before & AŌer School Program Sports Excellence Academy – Grade 6 to 9 Dance Academy - Grade 6 to 9 56 Holt Street, Red Deer 403.343.3238 St. Francis of Assisi Middle School - Grades 6 to 9 321 Lindsay Avenue, Red Deer 403.314.1449 St. Thomas Aquinas Middle School - Grades 6 to 9 3821 - 39 Street, Red Deer 403.346.8951 École Secondaire Notre Dame High School Serving Red Deer, Innisfail & Sylvan Lake Grades 10 to 12 English and French Immersion 50 Lees Street, Red Deer 403.342.4800

OUTREACH LEARNING St. John Paul II Catholic Outreach School Grades 10 to 12 #103, 4706 - 48th Ave, Red Deer 403.314.9382

ONLINE LEARNING St. Gabriel Online School - Grades 8 to 12 www.stgabriel.rdcrs.ca Toll Free: 1.877.314.9382

Red Deer RCMP remind drivers to keep license plates clear The Red Deer RCMP would like to remind the public that it is an offence to have an obscured or partially obscured license plate on your vehicle; the offence falls under Alberta’s Traffic Safety Act, section 71(1) and the fine is $115.

The most common items obscuring license plates are trailer hitches, plug covers for trailer connections and license plate covers, which are illegal even if they are clear.

Other seasonal obstructions include mud in summer or snow in winter. Some license plates also become illegible through damage or through age.

“If your license plate is obscured and your vehicle gets stolen, the RCMP’s ability to identify your vehicle is limited,” said Cpl. Matt LaBelle with Red Deer RCMP Traffic Services. “As well, some drivers who have deliberately obscured their license plates in an attempt to avoid being

identified by police are continuing to drive dangerously, and that’s a safety hazard for everyone on the road.”

If a driver’s license plate has become worn or damaged, it is a requirement to go to a vehicle registry and get a new license plate. If a driver requests a new plate at the time of their vehicle registration renewal, there is no charge for the plate. If a driver requests a new license plate at any other time, there is a $22 cost. The plate must be mounted in such a way that nothing around it alters or obscures any of the information on the plate.

“From a safety perspective, having unidentifiable vehicles moving around in the community makes it more difficult for police to trace those who have criminal intentions,” said LaBelle. “When RCMP see obscured license plates, we’re going to pull you over.”

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CATHOLIC SCHOOLS IN INNISFAIL, OLDS , SYLVAN LAKE AND ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE École Our Lady of the Rosary School - Pre-K to Grade 2 English & French Immersion 4520 Ryder’s Ridge Boulevard, Sylvan Lake 403.343.2568 École Mother Teresa School - Grades 3 to 9 English & French Immersion 79 Old Boomer Road, Sylvan Lake 403.887.6371 St. Marguerite Bourgeoys School - Pre-K to Grade 9 Half Day & Full Day/Everyday Kindergarten 4453 - 51 Avenue, Innisfail 403.227.2123 St. MaƩhew Catholic School - Pre-K to Grade 8 5735 - 58 Street, Rocky Mountain House 403.845.2836 St. Dominic Catholic High School - Grade 9 -12 5502 - 50 Street, Rocky Mountain House 403.845.5313 Holy Trinity Catholic School - Pre-K to Grade 8 Half Day & Full Day/Everyday Kindergarten 6610 -57 Street, Olds 403.556.9444

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS ARE DIFFERENT To Įnd out why Catholic educaƟon is an excellent choice for your child, call the school principal or the Division oĸce at 403-343-1055. You may also visit us at 5210-61 Street in Red Deer or at MyCatholicSchool.ca FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL Classes start on Tuesday, September 2, with the excepƟons of St. Patrick’s Community School (Year-Round Program) starts on August 7 and Grade 11 & 12 students at École Secondaire Notre Dame High School who start on Wednesday, September 3.

TRANSPORTATION School bus service or city transit bus passes are provided to students who qualify for a transportaƟon grant. For students who do not qualify for a grant and are serviced by a school bus, the fee is $30 per month per student to a maximum of $60 per month per family. For students who do not qualify for the grant and are serviced by city transit, the bus pass is $43 per month per student. For more informaƟon, call the TransportaƟon Department at 403-309-8801. Students riding school buses will be contacted prior to start of school.

FAMILY FUN - The annual Pioneer Days took place at Sunnybrook Farm this past weekend where families were able to participate in some good old fashioned fun. Ray George took his grandsons Camden Macrae, 6, and Kade Macrae, 2, to the farm where they took a moment to pet Jenna Swan/Red Deer Express the friendly donkey.

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SCHOOL2014 (credit classes) Schedule of Module Delivery Classes:

Classes run Tues/Thurs or Mon/Wed Beginning the week of Sept. 8th

• Biology 20, 30 • Chemistry 20,30 • English 10-1, 10-2, 20-1, 20-2, 30-1, 30-2 • Math 10-C, 10-3, 20-1, 20-2, 20-3, 30-1, 30-2, 30-3 • Physics 20, 30 l Science 10, 14, 20, 24, 30 • Social Studies 10-1, 10-2, 20-1, 20-2, 30-1, 30-2 • Tourism • CALM (3 Credits) • “Teacher Taught” Math 30-1 Registration starts: Aug 27, 2014

403-342-1059

Cost: Students 19 years of age or younger as of September 1, 2013 pay ONLY for BOOKS. Book purchase required upon registration.

Students 20 years of age or older as of September 1, 2013 pay $600 plus the cost of books. Book purchase required upon registration.

International students pay $880 plus books.

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Wednesday, August 20, 2014

CITY COUNCIL BRIEFS

REQUEST TO RENAME MEMORIAL CENTRE DENIED

Red Deer City council denied a request made by Central Alberta Theatre (CAT) to rename the Memorial Centre.

In May, CAT put forward a request to rename the Memorial Centre the ‘Memorial Arts Centre’, which would also be known as The MAC. City council heard during Monday’s meeting that the naming of the building holds strong significance.

In 1946, Red Deerians established a committee to find a site for a Second World War memorial. The building was to be a memorial to the men and women from Red Deer and area who served in and for those who died during the war. Various sites were considered between 1946 and 1949. The final site selected was the A20 Army Camp’s Drill Hall #2, a militia training centre built in 1940 to train troops, many of who later served overseas.

Following the closure of the A20 Army Camp at the end of the Second World War, the Drill Hall was used by the Red Deer Composite High School. In 1949, Red Deer School Division #35 offered the Drill Hall for use as a memorial centre. The building was remodeled and refurbished to provide cultural and recreational facilities and upgraded teaching and gym space for the Composite High School. The Red Deer & District Memorial Centre officially opened on Sept. 5th, 1951.

During the opening ceremony, a granite memorial plaque listing the names of the 53 Red Deer and area service men that died in the Second World War was unveiled.

The building ownership was transferred

by Erin Fawcett

to the City on Nov. 20th, 1952. In 1992, the City entered into an operating agreement with CAT to use the facility as a performing arts centre. In 2002, CAT built a small addition, now known as the C.A.T. Studio onto the original building.

City administration did not recommend the name change stating the loss of the word ‘memorial’ to the naming of the building would be of great significance to the City’s veterans. The name change would imply a memorial to the arts rather than to the City’s veterans like it is intended to do and the significance of a war memorial for the City’s veterans outweighs the desire to enhance the marketability of the building.

“I debated this and talked to many in the community. The name depicts a time historically and I don’t think we recognize the past enough,” said Councillor Lawrence Lee. Councillor Lynne Mulder said she appreciates what CAT is trying to do.

“I do appreciate their efforts and understand that they are going through a rebuild, but this is not the place to do it,” she said.

Mayor Tara Veer agreed. “We need to protect the significant part (in the name),” she said.

Council voted in favour of denying CAT’s request to change the name of the Memorial Centre.

RDC REQUESTS DYNAMIC SIGNS FOR CITY CENTRE STAGE Red Deer College has requested for the approval of two dynamic signs at the RDC City Centre Stage located at 4922 49th St. A canopy sign currently exists on the building, but RDC officials would like a dy-

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namic sign in its place to allow for upgraded messaging technology and to help provide easier maintenance and operation. RDC officials have said the proposed dynamic sign will also be sponsored by a major donor who wishes to see the character of the existing sign preserved.

City council gave first reading to the sign change, but some councillors were hesitant in giving approval.

“I know that it is technology but I think that it’s sending the wrong message and I’m

not so sure that it’s the right thing to do for the street and for the traffic,” said Councillor Buck Buchanan.

Councillor Dianne Wyntjes said she will take time to decide whether or not to vote in favour of the signage change once it comes back for the public hearing.

“I have to sleep on this because I have to think if it’s in the best interest of the City.”

A public hearing regarding the new proposed sign will take place on Sept. 2nd in Council Chambers.

Charges dropped for alleged robber

BY ERIN FAWCETT Red Deer Express A man who was charged after allegedly being involved in a robbery that left a man injured from gun shot wounds last fall at a Fas Gas station in West Park has had his charges dropped.

Eric Ayotte, 29, was charged with robbery with a firearm and four additional firearms charges.

On Monday in court, Crown Prosecutor Ed Ring told the judge that he was dropping all charges against Ayotte as there was not enough evidence to convict him.

Also charged in the incident is Jeffrey Lyle Geary, 30, of Red Deer.

He was originally charged with attempted murder, robbery with a prohibited firearm, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, possession of a loaded prohibited firearm and possession of a stolen prohibited firearm.

Earlier this month he pleaded guilty to robbery, possession of a prohibited firearm, manufacturing a prohibited firearm and aggravated assault – a charge that was downgraded from attempted murder.

Geary will be sentenced on Sept. 29th. efawcett@reddeerexpress.com

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Final farewell of summer training for Penhold Air Cadets

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Red Deer Express The Penhold Air Cadet Summer Training Centre (PACSTC) held a special closing ceremony last week where they retired the flag after 48 years in operation.

Hundreds of cadets, staff and guests gathered for the end of the year parade and inspection ceremony last Friday, an annual practice for each of the cadets who pass through the Penhold Centre.

“The closure is bittersweet for myself and I am sure for the cadets, officers and other staff who attended this facility over the past 48 years,” said Sara Wasiuta, unit public affairs representative for the facility.

“Today is not a sad day though because today is about the cadets and celebrating their accomplishments. They’ve worked so hard this summer. Some of them have been here as long as six weeks and I’m very proud of the great summer of training they were able to experience here this year.”

This year is the final year

that the centre will offer the camp for the cadets. For 48 years thousands of youths have come to Penhold to receive special training to take back with them across Canada to their home squadrons.

“THE CLOSURE IS BITTERSWEET FOR MYSELF AND I AM SURE FOR THE CADETS, OFFICERS AND OTHER STAFF WHO ATTENDED THIS FACILITY OVER THE PAST 48 YEARS.” SARA WASIUTA Special guests Lieutenant Colonel Allan Dengis and Brigadier General Bruce Ploughman each gave a speech to the cadets, congratulating them and emphasizing the impact of being the final group of cadets to ever train at Penhold.

“Each year at the end of the summer we lower the Canada flag to mark the official end of training. Usually, it is not sad because we are excited to send these

FINAL FAREWELL - From left, Master Warrant Officer Fernand Desjardins, Brigadier General Bruce Ploughman and Lieutenant Colonel Allan Dengis salute each other as they take down and retire the flag for the Penhold Air Cadet Summer Training Centre in Kalisha Mendonsa/Red Deer Express Springbrook last week. cadets away with the hope of seeing them the next year,” said Dengis.

“That is not the case this

year and as we retire the Penhold flag, we mark the closure of this facility from here forward.”

He went on to congratulate the cadets and encourage them in their training, even though it would no longer be in Penhold.

At this time, there is no official word on what the Penhold facility will be used for. During the time of the training centre a variety of skills were taught including marksmanship, cadet biathlons, music training and more.

“PACSTC was able to

offer such a range of programs for the cadets from gliding in the canola field in Netook to performing music on such a grand scale at the House of Music, which is a reformed church,” said Wasiuta.

“It was just close enough to Red Deer and Red Deer Airport that we were able to offer tours, excursions and opportunities for the cadets, yet we had a lot of space in the Springbrook area to offer training for over 1,200 course cadets.”

Many cadets were smiling, proud to demonstrate

the skills and knowledge that they acquired over their term.

Awards were given out for the last time that ranged from excelling in the musical training program to clean marksmanship to squad commanders who showed exceptional leadership skills.

Cadets who trained at PACSTC in the 2014 year may be last to train here but their skills will continue to be developed at other facilities throughout the country. kmendonsa@reddeerexpress.com

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Reptile show returns to City this week

BY JENNA SWAN Red Deer Express If it slithers, slides or has scales, patrons are bound

to find it at the upcoming fifth annual Western Canadian Reptile Expo on Aug. 23rd-24th at the Sheraton Hotel and Conference

Centre. Officials with the Western Canada’s largest reptile expo said they have a jam-packed line up of vendors bringing a bigger

and better show than ever before.

With vendors from across Canada, Greg West, promoter for the expo said

patrons will find a wide range of all things reptile and amphibian at the show.

He added the show hosts a variety of animals every year including common geckos, snakes and bearded dragons - however, the show has come to be known for having a large display of rare breeds of reptiles.

“You’ll see a lot of animals that are great for the beginner – leopard geckos, bearded dragons, corn snakes and ball pythons are always very popular, but then you do get the breeders who will bring the rare animals that you definitely don’t see every day,” said West. “Many of the tortoises available at the show you’ll tend not to see anywhere else or at least as often, as well as a lot different kinds of big snakes such as boa constrictors, larger pythons and you’ll get to see all of the different colours they can come in.”

This years show will also host a ‘Kid’s Corner’ organized by the Alberta Reptiles and Amphibians Society, in which children can have the opportunity to handle an array of animals.

They can also get their face painted as well.

While reptiles were once considered to be a specialty pet, West said that in recent years he has seen a mainstream trend when it comes to owning reptiles and amphibians.

This in turn has lead to a growing population of reptile owners and enthusiasts and growing support for the expo.

“The show has grown over the years and this year we hope to continue to grow our variety of vendors. Every year we see different animals than the year before and it’s always exciting to see the different species and there’s always some thing for every level of hobbyist.”

Organizers invite enthusiasts to purchase a VIP pass to the expo for a cost of $20, which grants them early entry and allows first pick for purchasing of any animals at the show.

While doors open at 10 a.m. on Aug. 23rd and 11 a.m. on Aug. 24th, VIP pass holders may enter the event an hour earlier.

General admission tickets will be selling for $7 each or $20 for a family of four. jswan@reddeerexpress.com

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POLICE BRIEFS SUSPECTS CAUGHT AFTER FLEEING POLICE A report of suspicious activity in a parking lot in Highland Green led to a string of smashed vehicles as two suspects attempted to flee from RCMP on Aug. 17th.

It began just before 1 a.m. when a citizen reported that someone driving a truck was trying to get into other vehicles.

RCMP responded and discovered the suspect truck had a stolen license plate.

The officer positioned the police cruiser behind the truck and approached it. At that point, the truck reversed and repeatedly rammed the police vehicle before speeding from the parking lot; the truck struck several parked vehicles and a moving one before colliding with a tree in a residential yard. The male driver and female passenger ran.

RCMP located the woman hiding in the backyard of a residence. RCMP police dog services tracked the man to a wooded area leading down the hill toward the Riverside Meadows neighbourhood.

The woman and man were both taken into custody.

Daniel Edward Apetrea, 35, of Red Deer, has been charged with assault on a police officer with a weapon, flight from police, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, failing to remain at the scene, two counts of possession of stolen property and four counts of breach of undertaking.

Jessica Lynn Masyk, 25, of Red Deer, has been charged with assault on a police officer with a weapon, flight from police and two counts of possession of stolen property.

RCMP INVESTIGATE CARD SKIMMING FRAUD A Red Deer man saved himself and his credit card

company a lot of trouble when he noticed that his credit card wasn’t fitting into the hand held debit/credit machine he was using at the Edo Japan Restaurant on 69 St. and Taylor Drive.

On examination of the machine, it was discovered that it contained a magnetic strip that the business’s other machines did not have.

The man alerted the owner and called RCMP, who removed the machine and sent it away for analysis.

The remaining credit/debit machines at this restaurant had not been tampered with.

RCMP review of the business surveillance revealed three men entering the business on July 29th, making small purchases and looking around the counter area before leaving.

The same three men then returned on July 30th.

At that time, one man served as lookout, another distracted staff and the third placed a backpack on the counter and then switched the machines while he placed a food order.

He paid for his food with cash and the three men departed.

The first suspect is described as a darker skinned male, between 5’5” - 5’7” tall and 190 lbs. He had short dark hair and a full black beard.

The second suspect is described as a black male, between 5’9” - 5’11” tall and about 200 lbs.

He had short black hair and is in his mid 20s, cleanshaven and did not have glasses.

The third suspect is a darker skinned male, about 6’ tall and skinny (about 170 lbs).

He had short black hair, was clean-shaven and did not have glasses.

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It only takes a moment for scammers to insert a magnetic strip into point of sale machines or, in this case, to switch the machine for one with a magnetic strip already inserted; the magnetic strip then streams clients’ banking information and PINs to the scammers’ device.

Anyone with information that may assist the police in investigating this incident is asked to call Red Deer RCMP

at 403-343-5575.

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

HECTOR QUINTANILLA WANTED FOR ASSAULT Red Deer RCMP are searching for 21-year-old Hector Saul Quintanilla of Red Deer, who took part in a violent assault outside the Gent’s Club in downtown Red Deer in the early morning hours of June 21st.

A man who was waiting for a taxi was attacked by two men who punched him and then continued to assault him while he lay unconscious on the ground. The victim spent time in hospital as a result of his injuries and then underwent surgery on his hand.

Quintanilla was identified as one of the assailants, and a warrant has been issued for his arrest.

Quintanilla has been charged with aggravated assault.

He is described as 5’6” tall and 145 lbs.

He has black hair and brown eyes.

RCMP continue to investigate this attack.

Anyone with information that may assist the police to locate Quintanilla or to identify the second assailant is asked to call Red Deer RCMP at 403-343-5575.

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The first veterans of the First World War On Aug. 4th, 1914, Great Britain declared war on Germany after the German armies invaded Belgium on their way to invading France.

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DAWE As a loyal member of the British Empire, the declaration meant that Canada was automatically at war as well.

The news was greeted with great enthusiasm in Red Deer.

Major Carlyle Moore of the 35 Central Alberta Horse wired the Minister of the Militia to indicate the local squadron’s willingness and readiness to serve.

Large numbers of young men flocked to the Red Deer Armouries to enlist.

The outbreak of the War, however, had special mean-

ing for the Belgians living in the community. Their former homeland was under attack; their families and friends were in grave danger.

Hence, many felt the need to rush back to help defend their old country.

An additional incentive came with the reports of the actions of the German military against Belgian civilians.

While the stories were heavily dramatized for propaganda purposes, many were all too true.

The Germans were concerned about Belgian resistance fighters, dubbed ‘francs tireurs’, while the Army was focused on the invasion of France.

Hence a policy of ‘schrecklichkeit’ or ‘frightfulness’ was adopted to crush resistance activities and to terrorize the Belgian civilians into submission.

One of the first Belgians to leave Red Deer for the War was Camille Joseph Mons.

He had been born in the Flanders part of Belgium in 1887 and had immigrated

START OF THE WAR - Belgian soldiers with their mess kits, 1914. This photo was sent to Fred and Adophine Michiels, two Belgians who lived in North Red Deer. As Fred had a young family, he did not enlist for service in the War until 1916. He served with Red Deer Archives P5509 photo the Canadian Forestry Corps. to Canada with his older brother Honore (Henry) in February 1906. He moved to Red Deer with Honore and sister-in-law Trura, around 1913.

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He and his brother got jobs on the completion of the construction of the Alberta Central Railway to Rocky Mountain House. In early 1914, Joseph and his fiancée Matilda, also from Belgium, were married.

Although Matilda was pregnant with their daughter, Louisa, when the war broke out, Joseph paid his own way back to Belgium.

He enlisted with the Belgium Army on Aug. 29th, 1914.

He was stationed at Fort van Walem, near Malines.

The Fort was besieged during the German advance on Antwerp.

Of the hundreds of Belgians defending the Fort, only 175 were left alive when they finally surrendered in September 1914.

Although Joseph was wounded, he was forced to walk 16 km to Malines

and then 32 km to Brussels. From Brussels, he was shipped to a prisoner of war camp in Hanover, Germany. Conditions in the camp were dreadful.

While he was interned, Joseph dropped from 83 kg (183 lbs.) to a mere 45 kg (100 lbs.).

In April 1917, Joseph was released and sent to Switzerland.

He spent several months recovering in hospital from his ordeal. Finally, he was able to return to Alberta in December 1918, just as the terrible Spanish ‘flu epidemic was abating.

Although he was a veteran of the Belgian Army and not the Canadian or British military, Joseph was able to secure land for a farm near Sylvan Lake through the Soldiers’ Settlement Board.

In 1926, he was listed as living in Red Deer.

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Another Belgian, who soon left to defend his old homeland, was Henri Paraire. He was also a native of Flanders, who had served in garrison artillery at Antwerp. He was still considered a reservist even though he had moved to Alberta.

He lived in North Red Deer for couple of years, but subsequently moved first to Rocky Mountain House and then to Nordegg, where he got a job in the new coalmines in 1914.

When the First World War broke out, he went back to Belgium on Sept.

17th, 1914 to re-enlist in his old regiment.

He was seriously wounded on April 4, 1915, during the heavy fighting near Ypres. He recovered sufficiently to return to the front, but was killed in action in October 1916.

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fyi EVENTS Central Alberta’s Safe Harbour Society for Health & Housing invites you to our annual general meeting on Sept. 18th at 4:30 p.m. at Fort Normandeau (5 km west of Hwy. 2 from Red Deer via 32 St.) RSVP to 403-3470181 if you will be attending this meeting. Visit the web site at www.safeharboursociety.org.

Prime Stock Theatre is celebrating 20 years of theatre by launching the Prime Stock Cabaret – The Suite Life (a musical revue), which they hope will be an annual fundraiser for the Society. A cabaret, in this sense, is a collection of song and dance numbers from musical theatre shows and popular music, in a setting where people can enjoy a drink with friends and an unapologetically fun evening in the theatre! The songs can be strung together with a themewhich this year will be urban living: The Suite Life. The event will take place at the Scott Block Theatre (4816 50 Ave.) Preview night tickets are $20 (cash at the door) on Aug. 20th at 7:30 p.m. Performances run Aug. 21st at 7:30 p.m., Aug. 22nd at 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. and Aug. 23rd at 7:30 p.m. Cash bar and mature content.Visit www.primestocktheatre.com.

Dance for the health of it. Working in a team, learn easy dance steps while enjoying a variety of music. Everyone is welcome – families, couples, solos and teens. No dance experience necessary. Twenty-four sessions for $120. Maximum 24 participants. Sessions run Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:30-9:30 p.m. starting on Sept. 15th. Contact Connie at 403-396-1523.

The Garden Party and Art Show will take place Aug. 23rd from 1-7 p.m. at 30 Manning St. Enjoy a beverage and snacks while taking in the ceramics, jewelry, paintings, fire pits, baking, felt work and more.

All original, handmade highend work. Our special guest is Loriann, a local well-known psychic medium. She will be giving half hour readings.

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Spruce View & District Lions Club is hosting their the Third Annual Fundraiser Golf Tournament at the Gleniffer Lake Resort & Country Club on Aug. 22nd at 1 p.m. Registration starts at 11 a.m. Only $75, which includes a great supper. Proceeds for the improvement of local Sports facilities. For information, registration call Henry 403-7283530 (h) or 403-877-4252 (c).

Fall registration for Scandinavian folk dance will take place Sept.

8th at 7 p.m. at Festival Hall 4214 - 58 St. Lessons and dance parties for adults are available Monday evenings from Sept. 15th - Nov. 17th (excluding Sept. 22nd and Oct. 13th) at 7 p.m. at Festival Hall.

between noon and 3 p.m. on alternating Wednesdays. Aug. 27th and Sept. 10th. Guests can relax in the 1889 Hanna Log House and enjoy a hot lunch, including home-made pie with ice cream and musical entertainment. The afternoon features a guided wagon ride showcasing the history of Sunnybrook Farm Museum. Cost is only $10 for lunch. Drop-ins are welcome, but larger groups are encouraged to reserve a seat by calling 403-340-3511.

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.

Beginners, experienced dancers, and singles are welcome. Cost is $40/person or $60/two people.

Lessons for kids aged five and up will run Monday evenings from Sept. 15th - Nov. 17th (excluding Sept. 22nd and Oct.13th) from 6 - 6:45 p.m. Cost is $40/ child or $60/family. For information and to register call 403347-5303 or 403-341-4672.

Annual Flower and Garden show Red Deer & District Garden Club runs Aug. 21st at the Golden Circle - 4620-47 Ave. For more information visit the web site at www.reddeergardenclub. ca. Viewing times are Thursday from 1:30 to 7:30 p.m. Drop of entries Wednesday 5:308:30 p.m. and Thursday 7-9 a.m. No entries after 9 a.m.

Do you love to sing? Join our adult choir, the Red Deer Chamber Singers, where you will enjoy an environment of positive learning and quality music. Practices commence Tuesday, Sept. 2nd at Sunnybrook United Church, 12 Stanton St. at 7 p.m. We will be preparing for our annual Renaissance Feast performances, to be held at the end of November.

Contact Sadie at 403-3475166 for more information.

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 cat-

The Ladies of Sunnybrook Farm Museum are presenting their annual Lunch at the Farm event

egory 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 – 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.

Come on out Aug. 23 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Sobey’s South.We will be having a BBQ to raise funds for Generations Church in Jamaica. Sponsored by Friends and Supporters of Generations Church. (403) 598-3021.

Taoist Tai Chi welcomes the public to an open House on Sept.

6th from 1 p.m – 4 p.m. We are celebrating one year at our new location in Port O’ Call Centre at 4419 50 Ave. Join us for refreshments and learn about the practice of Tai Chi in its simplest form. The benefits of Tai Chi are many! Tai Chi is safe for all ages and fitness levels.

Cruizin’ 2 Cure Cancers second annual event ‘Springbrook Shakedown’ will be held Aug. 23rd starting at 1 p.m. This year’s event will be held at the Springbrook Multiplex (Red Deer Airport). As well as vintage cars, trucks, motorcycles and RV’s there will be two bands,

vendors, family activities and displays (Buffalo Air). There is also on site camping (no open fires) or hook ups. The evening closes with a drive in movie. For more, contact Jerry Anderson at jganderson@shaw. ca or call 403-986-2445.

Popcorn for Parkinsons at Kernel Bliss on Aug. 23rd from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Red Deer Farmers’ Market. Want to try some delicious melt in your mouth nutty caramel popcorn and support a great cause at the same time? Look for the little trailer on 43 St. between the tennis dome and the arena parking lot. Information on the upcoming Step’n Stride Walk and Parkinson Disease literature will be available. All profits from the day will be donated to Parkinson Alberta.For more information, call 403-346-4463 or email tkozak@parkinsonalberta.ca.

‘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 on-line at blackfaldsunitedchurch.com Looking for a stress-buster for clients, employees and friends?

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

Three world-acclaimed - HBO and Comedy Central - stand-up comedians are set to take the stage at the Red Deer & District SPCA Raise the Woof event, Sept. 13th at the Red Deer Curling Centre. It will be a howling good time! There will be a cash bar, buffet dinner and great prizes! Tickets available from the Red Deer & District SPCA

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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 shopping! 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 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 expected 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.

Central Alberta Singles Dances run 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 403-6386563 or Murray at 403-3578022. Everyone is welcome.

SEMINARS Alberta Health Services is inviting local individuals to attend supportive health information workshops that are helping Albertans make positive adjustments to their lifestyles. The workshops are offered as part of the Alberta Healthy Living Program (AHLP). The assortment of AHLP workshops cover

a range of information, including heart health, weight management, nutrition, diabetes care, chronic illness management and more. All sessions are led by AHS professionals who share their expertise in group discussions and provide support and encouragement to participants.

Each workshop is free of charge.

For more information, or to register for a workshop, please call 1-877-314-6997. To access the full schedule of upcoming sessions throughout Central Alberta visit http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/ev/ne-evcdm-calendar-2014-summer.pdf.

Living Well with a Mental illness is open to anyone in Central Alberta with an interest in mental

in Harvesting. Meeting will take place at the Pioneer Lodge 4324 – 46A Ave.Tickets available at the Red Deer Museum – 4525 47A Ave. Members are $25 and non-members $27.50 (ticket cut off Sept. 10th). For further information contact Shirley 403-346-5218.

Overeaters Anonymous meets Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. at Mighty Fortress Lutheran Church, 51 Alford Ave. This 12-step program of recovery is for individuals experiencing difficulty with eating behaviours. No dues or fees. See www.oa.org, or phone Phyl at 403-347-4188.

The Red Deer Players Society meets weekly on Monday

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MEETINGS Men’s Group, The Gentle Art of Self Care, meets with Greg Dickson Aug. 27 at 7 p.m. Meet us on Meet Up; friend us on facebook; or visit us at www.cslredder. org and check out our ‘parent organization’ at www.csl.org.

Central Alberta Historical Society annual general meeting set for Sept. 17th at 5:30 p.m. A Harvest supper at 6:30 p.m. Speaker: Kathleen Rains: Woman’s Role

evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. (for the time being) at the Red Deer Culture Services Centre (3827 – 39th St.) This new and emerging theatre group invites anyone to join us and read plays, performs scenes or skits, work on improv and share ideas and generally have a bit of fun. We will be auditioning for the murder mystery and for the Christmas Pantomime during the summer holidays (so keep posted).

For more information, email Carole at cforhan@shaw.ca.

YARD Yoga Studio: Red Deer’s only not-for-profit yoga studio.

Registration is now open for our fall session. Classes run Sept. 8th – Dec. 21st. A variety of classes and styles for all levels. Call 403-350-5830 or email, info@reddeeryoga.ca for more information. Also check out, www.reddeeryoga.ca.

The Red Deer Celiac Support Group will holding our meet-

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.

Are you having problems with someone else’s drinking?

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

Air Force Association of Canada.

The aims and objectives of the Association are to preserve and perpetuate the traditions of the Royal Canadian Air Force and to advocate a proficient and well-equipped Air Force in Canada. 703 Wing in Red Deer provides a forum for serving and former participants in military and civil aviation to meet and enjoy the company of like-minded people. 703 Wing members meet at noon every second Saturday of the month at the ABC Country Restaurant, 2085 50th Ave. in Red Deer for a luncheon and business meeting. Contact President Al Low at 403-341-3253 or amlow@ shaw.ca for more information.

Writers’ Ink, the Red Deer and District writers group for authors of all genres 18 years and older meets every Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. at Sunnybrook Farm Museum. Small membership and drop-in fees apply.

First three visits free. For more information contact Carol Ritten Smith at 403-350-7480 or by email at studio2@telus.net.

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

Gamblers Anonymous phone number is 403-986-0017.

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

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

The Red Deer 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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All ages invited to audition for local choirs

BY JENNA SWAN Red Deer Express

auditioning to simply sing O’ Canada.

“For the children it’s more of a placement audition to meet their parents and make sure they are ready to be a part of a big group environment that comes with being in a choir,” said Ward.

“For the adults who audition it’s mainly to give them a chance to sing for me, see how high and low they can sing, get a general idea of their musicianship and make sure they would be a good fit for the choirs.”

A number of local choirs are inviting song-savvy Red Deerians to an open auditions day on Aug. 21st and Sept. 4th.

Five choirs are looking for singers of all age ranges to join their ranks, including Soliloquy, an adult 20+ choir, Ihana, an ages 14-22 choir, Senior Brioso, a Grade 4-7 choir, Junior Brioso choir, a Grade 1-3 choir, and the It’s Time a cappella group open to any one ages 16 and up.

The choirs are headed by one central organization, the Choral Singers Unite Society (C-SUS). The Society’s Artistic Director, Lisa Ward is helping to head the search for new talent.

Ward said each group asks for a minimum time commitment every week, which varies from group to group.

Each group will usually perform on average three shows per year including their Winter Voices, Love Notes and Sing Into Spring shows.

Auditions have been taking place since the beginning of May, but Ward hopes as many members of the community as possible will make it out to the auditions.

While those auditioning are not required to prepare any musical pieces, Ward said she asks each person

‘I THINK THE BOTTOM LINE IS HOW A CHOIR BECOMES A COMMUNITY AND BRINGS EVERYONE TOGETHER.’ LISA WARD While the Soliloquy Choir recently celebrated their 10th anniversary in May, many of the other choirs are still in their infancy.

Ward hopes the open auditions will welcome as many new faces and voices to the choirs as possible.

In addition, Ward explained that the benefits of joining a choir are vast for both children and adults.

“Singing in a choir allows children the opportunity to both figuratively and literally find their voices. It’s a chance to be heard and have them gain

confidence in themselves in a place where there is room to move and play but is also structured at the same time as well as learn to work well with other people – which is pretty magical to see kids gain at such young ages.”

For the adults who Ward has seen joining choirs in the past, she said each person usually has their own unique reasons to be there whether it be their love to sing, something to get them out of the house and keep them busy, or the joy of feeling like they are part of a group.

“I think the bottom line is how a choir becomes a community and brings everyone together,” said Ward.

“Anyone can stand in front of a mirror and sing solo, but you can never create the harmony of a choir on your own.”

To book an audition time, call Lisa Ward at 403309-3032 or email her at lisaward@me.com. jswan@reddeerexpress.com

TOP NOTCH - Soliloquy is one of the local choirs that is looking to add new members to their photo submitted group. All ages are invited to audition on Aug. 21st and Sept. 4th.

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CITY BRIEFS FREE THE FUZZ AND SUPPORT THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS Parkland Mall shoppers will be entertained to see a couple of police officers suspended on scaffolding in front of Walmart this coming weekend.

It’s ‘Free the Fuzz’ weekend and these cops have committed to staying on the scaffolding until they meet their goal of raising $25,000 for the Special Olympics. Their efforts will be supported on the ground with music, dancing and encouragement from Special Olympians and onlookers, and a barbeque by donation.

All donations go straight to the Special Olympics.

The Free the Fuzz ground party encouraging the officers will take place from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.

Last year, police reached their target of $25,000 in donations at 4 p.m. on the Sunday; this year, they hope to reach that goal even earlier and free the fuzz from their perches ahead of schedule.

WORKPLACE WELLNESS SUMMIT IN RED DEER NEXT MONTH If you own or operate a business, you know that your employees are your organization’s most valuable asset. Helping them stay healthy keeps your organization healthy - with reduced absenteeism due to illness and increased productivity due to better health.

So being a champion for workplace wellness is one of best investments you can make as an employer.

Learn more about how to incorporate wellness into your workplace by attending the 2014 Alberta Workplace Wellness Summit and Awards to be held in Red Deer on Sept.

9th.

This event, co-sponsored by Alberta Blue Cross and Alberta Health and hosted by Alberta’s Associate Minister of Wellness Dave Rodney, promises to provide a great opportunity to learn more about best practices in workplace wellness from both experts and peers from across the province.

The event will feature a keynote presentation about how to create and sustain a psychologically safe work environment, panel discussions, a networking lunch and a ceremony recognizing the 2014 winners of the Premier’s Awards for Healthy Workplaces.

Cost to attend is just $75.

Register today by following the link at www.workplacewellnessonline.ca/events.

COLLICUTT CENTRE GETS NEW HEAT AND POWER PROGRAM ATCO Gas recently announced that the Collicutt Centre will be one of the first facilities to participate in its innovative new Combined Heat and Power (CHP) program.

The company will install, own and maintain a 280 kilowatt (kW) CHP unit that will produce both heat and electricity for the 250,000 sq. ft. recreation facility.

ATCO estimates that the CHP unit, combined with its waste-heat recovery technology will save the facility nearly $35,000 per year in energy costs over the life of the project, while reducing GHG emissions by up to 800 tonnes per year – the equivalent of taking 160 cars off the road annually.

MUSEUM PASSES AVAILABLE AT LIBRARY Red Deer Public Library customers can now borrow family passes to the Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery thanks to an ongoing partnership between the two organizations.

Customers can ‘check out’ the MAG passes

by Erin Fawcett just like they would any other library materials, adding even more value to library memberships.

To commemorate RDPL’s 100th anniversary, the MAG has offered space for ‘Discover Your Library: 100 Years of Discovery’, the popular display of historic library photos and blurbs throughout the years.

CREATIVE JOURNEY OF PERFORMANCES AT RDC Red Deer College invites Central Albertans to join in a creative journey as they bring the curtain up on an exciting season of student and instructor performances.

Live theatre, music performances, film productions and visual art exhibitions will provide a variety of quality entertainment options for all Central Albertans to enjoy.

RDC’s School of Creative Arts season is set to begin in September with more than 60 performances and exhibitions scheduled through to April.

Visit www.rdc.ab.ca/showtime to view details of the entire School of Creative Arts upcoming season.

There are many stories planned to tell of joy and adventure, of camaraderie and relationships, of heartache and isolation.

What ties these stories together is their ability to make the audience recognize and consider the depth and breadth of the human condition, our individual and collective place in the world, and the power of the human spirit and imagination.

The School of Creative Arts houses not only venues for performance and exhibition, but also studios and labs where RDC students engage in countless hours of writing, editing, rehearsing, building, assembling, and critiquing in order to bring the story to the stage, screen, or gallery.

Behind every song, sculpture, prop, and scene is a commitment to the creative process.

Journey with Red Deer College as their talented students, instructors, and staff provide an entertaining and creative season of performances.

Tickets are on sale now for all RDC’s performances in the School of Creative Arts.

Purchase tickets online at www.bkticketcentre.ca or by calling the ticket counter at 403-755-6626.

CALL FOR ARTISTS FOR SIDEWALK COMPETITION Professional and amateur artists are invited to participate in the Sidewalk Art Competition during Alberta Culture Days. The event is being held, rain or shine, on Sept. 27th in downtown Red Deer.

Artists are encouraged to apply by submitting their concepts for a 6’X6’ sidewalk drawing.

Twelve artists will be selected from all entries to create their work in chalk along Little Gaetz and the Ross Street Patio area.

Two of the 12 artists will be selected as feature artists and be allotted a larger space and a preferred location in which to create their art.

The chalk will be supplied to the artists; however, artists are welcome to bring special colours and props for art techniques. Items such as cloths, sponges and brushes make good blending tools and produce great special effects.

For more information and artist submission requirements visit the Alberta Culture Days page on www.reddeer.ca, or like the Red Deer Culture Days facebook page.

The deadline for entries is Aug. 29th.

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Beautiful blooms showcased at Dahlia and Gladiolus Show

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Red Deer Express The Fifth Annual Dahlia and Gladiolus Show will be taking place on Aug. 23 and 24 at Bower Place Shopping Centre, presented by the Alberta Dahlia & Gladiolus Society (ADGS).

Wayne Roberts has been with the ADGS since its beginning and is looking forward to presenting another year of colourful dahlias and gladioli.

“The whole idea of the show, and the good part for myself, is having people see what kind of flowers can grow in Alberta.

You can have flowers blooming late in the year – dahlias are really the best right now until freeze up,” Roberts said. “All of the other flowers are sort of going downhill, but with these, there is still a lot of colour left.

People are amazed that these flowers are grown here. Lots of people ask where we bought them. It’s very satisfying.”

Each year, the ADGS hosts two main events – a tuber sale in the spring and a flower show in the summer. The goal of these events is to spread awareness of the types of flowers that can be grown in Alberta and to bring interest and new faces into the Society.

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ADGS will be on display at Bower Place Shopping Centre on Molly Banister Drive during regular mall hours this weekend.

Roberts has been showing his award-winning flowers for decades. His expertise, combined with other long-time growers in the Society, is sure to bring a wide variety of beautiful flowers, just as years before.

Year-after-year, the Society continues to grow as the plants become more known and more popular.

“We have gotten more interest in dahlias in Central Alberta anyway, because the show is here. We can tell that by our tuber sale,” he said. “There are all these people that come in the spring to buy tubers. They are trying them in their gardens and seeing what they can do with them.”

Since the beginning of the Society, the group has grown from 22 members to over 60.

New memberships are always welcome.

“We’re all about promoting gladiolas and dahlias in Central Alberta, and getting more people to enjoy them,” said Roberts.

For more information on joining the Society visit www.albertadahliaandgladsociety.com. kmendonsa@reddeerexpress.com

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Readers’ Choice Awards On the Best of Red Deer ballot we posed the question, ‘What categories should we have included?’

We received many answers that were food and beverage related.

Therefore, we at the Red Deer Express realized we need to promote our Golden Fork Awards more than we do.

In 2010, staff at the Red Deer Express decided that honouring the best eateries and food and beverage providers should stand alone rather than be a part of the Best of Red Deer feature, hence the inception of

the Golden Fork Awards.

The Best of Red Deer highlights the best in everything from retail, service, recreation and the best charities while the Golden Fork Awards name the best in anything to do with the fascinating world of food and beverage.

Categories run the gamut from the finest in appetizers, breakfast and brunch to the best in pizza, sushi and ethnic eateries. Readers can also vote for friendliest staff, best pub/lounge, best patio and best waiter/waitress.

Ballots for Golden Fork will be

available online as well as in print this September. Once ballots are calculated, winners will be notified and we will print a special feature similar to the Best of Red Deer announcing the gold, silver and bronze readers’ choice winners.

As with the Best of Red Deer there is also a prize for one voter, $250 worth of gift certificates donated by several of the winning restaurants.

We would like to thank everyone who took the time to vote in the Best of Red Deer and hope that the enthusiasm will extend to Golden Fork Awards.

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BY KALISHA MENDONSA Red Deer Express Three young artists have branched from their respective solo works to form a unique, edgy rock band called The Dear Kills, formerly known as FoxJaw. Rebecca Raabis, Erin Buhr, both of Red Deer, were quickly gaining popularity as they each produced their own soulful acoustic music. Eight months ago they decided to collaborate with Buhr’s drummer Gregg Glenn, and created the band – a ‘gritty rock’ group fronted by the two ladies.

After less than a year, the group is taking their sound to the Alberta’s Own Independent Music Festival from Aug. 29th to Aug. 31st, located at the Tail Creek Raceway in Alix.

“We are very excited. It’s very cool that it’s only been such a short time for us, and we already get to play at Alberta’s Own,” said Raabis.

Buhr added it’s an honour to be included in the lineup. “It’s also really cool for us because we love a lot of the bands playing and it’s really an honour to be on the bill with them. We’re really big fans of Monster Truck and a lot of the other local bands that are playing. We’re definitely really grateful and excited to be a part of it.”

Formerly known as FoxJaw, the group is now known as The Dear Kills. A bird called a killdeer, which are known for their loud voice and insistent calls, inspired the group’s name. They changed out the spelling of deer for a feminine spin on the term.

As a solo artist, Raabis had released a few songs and performed around Red Deer, but was interested in performing with others.

Buhr and Glenn used to perform together. When the opportunity came to join with Raabis, The Dear Kills was born.

ON THE RISE - From left are Rebecca Raabis, Gregg Glenn and Erin Buhr of the gritty rock group The Dear Kills. They will be performing at Alberta’s Own photo submitted Independent Music Festival later this month.

The group has played many times at local venue Slumland Theatre, where the two girls initially decided to join together with Glenn and dedicate themselves to a rock group. The group was also featured during CentreFest last month. They have also rocked town venues of International Beer Haus & Stage, The Hideout and The Vat. “We are a female fronted band and that’s not very common, especially in a rock band, and a three piece band. I think it’s not expected from us.

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The solo acts of each artist are quite different from the loud, edgy sounds of The Dear Kills.

The girls said they had collaborated together, while performing under their own names, and learned that they had the same goal of creating music that Buhr describes as “Bigger and better.”

“We teamed up, and tried to find a few other members which didn’t work out, but Rebecca and I were together from the beginning, and really wanted to do something awesome. We wanted a rock project because we were both doing acoustic performances before and we both had the

same drive to do this, so it works,” said Buhr.

Following their performance at Alberta’s Own the trio have plans to hit a studio and begin recording for their first EP, a five-song album. The girls said that it is difficult to maintain a following without recorded songs of their own. They play many live shows but are looking to do more.

When the girls perform they share the mic and the spotlight.

They harmonize, share verses and keep crowds engaged with solos and through their stage presence. These girls may look sweet, but their sound is rough and suiting to their personal de-

scription of ‘gritty’.

“You can really be yourself when you’re playing music. You can be a freak, you can dance, you can do what you want and people will respect you as an artist,” said Buhr. “It’s awesome that way.

I just really like the freedom of expression that comes with playing music and the feeling you get when you play it.”

Raabis agreed, adding, “The best thing is the feeling you get afterwards – you feel accomplished when you finish your set. I like just having fun with it. For me, the best part is that if I play and have fun, that’s what matters.” kmendonsa@reddeerexpress.com

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Alberta’s Own Music Festival set for Tail Creek

BY KALISHA MENDONSA Red Deer Express The 13th annual Alberta’s Own Music Festival will be held this month at Tail Creek Raceways.

Alberta’s Own is a three-day music festival that showcases independent music from all across Canada, with many of the artists coming from Alberta.

This year, there are more than 40 bands and artists that will be performing during the Festival which will be held from Aug. 29th – 31st.

“We’re looking at 40-plus bands from all over Canada.

It is Alberta’s Own, but we do support bands from other provinces,” said Alberta’s Own Owner Rob Bouvier.

“It’s undeniable the talent in Canada. With the way the commercial system is, there is so much talent that doesn’t get to get out there. Our goal is to give those people a stage to showcase their art.”

Bouvier started the Festival 13 years ago in Donalda.

Since then, it has outgrown several other rural venues

and has finally settled at Tail Creek Raceway, located outside of Alix. Artists from Red Deer and area include FoxJaw, Soulful Noize, Lust the Tide, The Frank, Jesse Roads, Outlaw Mary and Ashley’s Rejekts, among others.

‘OUR GOAL IS TO BRING IN A TOP NOTCH STAGE WITH A FEW KNOWN NAMES TO BRING PEOPLE IN TO SEE ALL OF THE OTHER TALENT WE HAVE.’ ROB BOUVIER Calgary bands Throne of Vengeance and The Implicate Order join the long list of bands that will also play the Festival.

“Our goal is to bring in a top notch stage with a few known names to bring people in to see all of the other talent we have. We have Monster Truck coming out to headline on Sunday night from 10 p.m. until midnight.”

Gates will open at 10 a.m. on Aug. 29th. And gates open at 9 a.m. on Aug. 30th and 31st. Camping is available on

Contemporary ceramic artists at museum The Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery presents ‘Once + Future: Canadian Contemporary Ceramics’ through to Oct. 16th.

Curated by Robin Lambert, Once + Future features five artists who are recognized for the various ways they burst onto the Canadian art scene.

Alwyn O’Brien, Amélie Proulx, Alex McLeod, Brendan Tang and Alysse Bowd are the next generation of brave new voices and ideas, merging the medium of ceramics, performance and technology, exhibit organizers say.

The ‘lynchpin’ that holds them together in the same space poses the question

– what it is like to be working in a traditional medium like ceramics today?

“Each artist has a distinct voice that has been loudly heard in the art world,” said Robin Lambert, curator of the exhibit.

“These artists are more than post-emerging artists.

The next step, the more challenging step, is proving that their work will continue to have relevant ideas to share in the future.”

In October, the Red Deer College will also host the annual 1000 Miles Apart Student Ceramics Conference. First organized in 1989 by faculty and students from the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg

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“Several working in the medium of ceramics are represented in our art collection. Our community is so fortunate to see artists from the national stage, and have opportunities to

interact with pieces that inspire a sense of wonder and whimsy.”

The public, students and faculty from across the four western provinces will attend.

The MAG will host a reception during the conference on Oct. 3rd from 7 to 9 p.m. that includes an immersive performance, The Wishing Girl, by Alysse Bowd.

For details regarding the exhibition, and the 1000 Miles Apart conference, contact Lambert at robin.lambert@rdc.ab.ca (403-872-6973), or Kim Verrier, coordinator of visitor experience at kim. verrier@reddeer.ca or call 403-309-8405.

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A weekend pass is going for $155, with camping fees included. A single day pass is $55. For a single day, attendees can camp over for a single night, but must be gone by 9 a.m. the following day in order to create space.

“If they’re camping, we’re pretty lenient on getting people out. We don’t want people driving out if they don’t have to. If a person buys a day pass, they have the option to camp overnight but we’ll want them out by 9 a.m.,” said Bouvier.

“One thing is we want to keep safety up - we don’t want to push people out if they’ve been drinking later.

We want to make sure they’re okay before they leave. We are a smaller festival so we pride ourselves on having safe events.”

The performers will be split between two stages, a main and a beer garden stage. In between sets on the main stage, there will be a 15-minute change-out time, during which a band on the adjacent beer gardens stage will play.

From 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. on both Aug. 30th and Aug. 31st, there will be an open jam event, meaning attendees can sign up to play with other musicians in a relaxed environment.

Bouvier compared it to the ‘open jam nights’ at Red Deer’s pub and stage, The Vat. There will be security checks at the facility that will be looking for prohibited items such as glass bottles or glass of any kind, weapons including knives and fireworks.

ATVs and pets are also prohibited.

Tickets can be purchased from the Alberta’s Own web site – www.albertasown.ca.

Additional information can be found through the web site or by contacting Bouvier by phone, which is located on the contact page of the site. kmendonsa@reddeerexpress.com

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Your body only stimulates itself to change if it feels it needs to.

We all have this evolutionary laziness built in. This is especially evident when normally sedentary individuals first take up cardiovascular and resistance training.

People new to training see significant changes in their body within the first couple months.

After this, the body plateaus and needs to be challenged in new ways to continue muscle stimulus with the purpose of growth and strength.

Using a progressive overload method provides the best results when plateaus are reached. This means that as you continue your work at the gym you have to increase the intensity, volume and frequency. Intensity can refer to how heavy of a weight you use as well as your perceived level of exhaustion in relation to failure. Volume relates to the total number of sets and repetitions performed during an exercise or over a whole routine. And frequency relates to how much a specific muscle group is trained in a single workout session or in a week. A simple way of looking at the progressive overload method is this - when increasing intensity (weight), you must decrease volume (sets X reps) and/or frequency.

When increasing volume (sets X reps), you must decrease intensity (weight) and/or frequency.

If you increase frequency, you must decrease intensity (weight) and/or volume (sets X reps).

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If you add training days to your regime this will also provide the

body with a new stimulus, as it has to adapt to more consistent stress. Take precautions with over training and listen to your body, it knows best and rest and recover are the crucial component to all training. Don’t confuse a little soreness with injury, and don’t become lazy. The last method to help overload your body are decreasing rest between sets such as resting 60 seconds instead of 90 seconds.

As a whole, any kind of exercise and training is beneficial to you, but there will come a time when plateaus are reached and you want me. Implementing a progressive plan, with whichever method you prefer, will help you succeed in the long term much more effectively. It’s all about finding what works for you, and consistency.

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VICTORY - Red Deer Renegade Katya Brezovan scores the winning goal against the Calgary South West United Lyon in the provincial gold medal match this past weekend.

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Red Deer Rage continues to see much success

BY JIM CLAGGETT Red Deer Express It’s been a banner year for the Red Deer Rage softball program.

The organization has several teams in various age groups making appearances in provincial and Western Canadian championships while one team, the U16 girls are competing for a national title.

Is it something in the water?

“It’s been coming,” said Rage President Clayton Cassidy. “We knew we had some birth years that were very strong but it takes time to filter its way through the system.”

He added the girls born in 1998 have been strong from day one it seems, showing up almost every year in the provincial tournament.

“And then after that our ‘99s and 2000s it just seems like it that was the kick-start of our organization turning the corner,” he said.

The proof is in the pudding and this batch is rich with success as 12 teams from the Rage program punched their ticket to provincials at different levels with six medals coming back to Red Deer.

The U14 team, coached by Cassidy, managed to put together a dominant performance in Lloydminster over the August long weekend, capturing the gold medal by blanking defending champion Victoria 7-0 in the final.

While there was a slight bump in the road on the way to the final the Rage were rock solid throughout, beating teams handily as they played 10 games in four days at the tournament.

“This is a pretty well rounded group,” he said. “I mean this group, they were provincial champs when they were U10 and U12 so it just seems to carry on with them.

There is about eight or nine of those kids that have been a part of every championship team.”

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group is not able to compete in the national championship so this victory was the last one for this group of girls and Cassidy said that’s a shame.

“It’s in the lower mainland this year and we go to a tournament there each long weekend in May and do quite well there.”

The Rage teams compete in the Central Alberta League and Cassidy said there are close to 50 teams playing in the league.

He feels the Rage program is one of the strongest in Western Canada and it’s hard to argue with the claim.

“There’s no program out there that offers the grassroots program and right up to the elite level.”

The Rage program at one point did include the boys but the numbers dropped off and the very strong minor baseball program continues to be the destination for the young men in the community, said Cassidy.

“Between the Red Deer Rage fastball and Red Deer Braves baseball, Red Deer has

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The consistent success with the fastball program is a solid indication of what is being done within the organization is the right way to go but it’s taken time to construct what may be termed a dynasty of sorts.

“It’s not something that you can build overnight,” he said. “It takes a long time and a lot of work and a lot of commitment from a lot of coaches and obviously by players and parents.”

Each year there are about 200 girls of all ages who are part of the Rage program and Cassidy said that seems to be the perfect number, give or take a few on either side of that mark.

“Our system runs very well. We usually end up with 18 teams and we can have the coaching in place and the support in place and the whole program kind of runs itself.”

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Golf tournament helps women in sport

BY JIM CLAGGETT Red Deer Express It’s amazing what gets done when friends get together and there is a common goal.

You need to look no further for an example than the recent Best Friends Forever Golf Tournament last month.

More than 136 ladies teed it up in order to raise money for female athletics and after the final putt dropped $36,000 has been directed to Red Deer College and the Red Deer Games Foundation to help young female athletes. “We were right in around our goal and we’re thrilled,” said Tera Lee Flaman, one of the tournament organiz-

ers. “It’s a nice chunk of change all going towards women’s athletics.”

The idea to help these young girls came about after a discussion one night during the Winter Olympics and the realization there are cuts to programs, in particular women’s sports.

Along with Lyn Radford, the idea of celebrating young women, getting them involved and helping them in athletics seemed like a good reason to raise some money, said Flaman.

“It (sports) carries you through not only friendships but it helps build women up and build self esteem and healthy lifestyles and it’s just all encompassing,” she said.

The money will go towards scholarships at RDC which will allow the athletes to focus on their studies and their training by cutting down on the costs associated with competition, travel and accommodations, said Janice Wing of Red Deer College.

Hugh McPherson of the Red Deer Games Foundation said their split of the money raised will go into the endowment fund which can be used to help a young athlete with financial issues within their sport which was at the centre of the BFF Golf Tournament.

“You would hate to see that a young gal who maybe has the potential and maybe didn’t have the money to go farther,” said

Flaman. She mentioned the weekend before the tournament actually took place she received an email from a young female hockey player who was thanking them for the effort to ease some of the financial strain of playing sports. “I forwarded that onto the committee and we’re like, that’s why we’re doing this.”

So after this measure of success it seems to be a no-brainer there will be BFF, the sequel. “We had a really great time putting it together and more importantly those who were there that day said how do we sign up for next year so I don’t think they really gave us much of a choice.” sports@reddeerexpress.com

Thoughts on the CFL What to do about the CFL? Now that is an open question and I happen to have an answer to that question and more. They may not be the right answers but I’m offering them up at a discount rate of free.

Let’s talk about the imbalance in the league this year. As of this scribbling the west has shown to be the big dog in the park and I don’t see anything changing in the near future.

The east is certainly the least and Bomber fans are cursing their luck for being moved back to the west one year too soon.

This is where the CFL needs to be one big, happy division of nine teams and then the playoff format and final game will mirror the regular season.

As it stands, the view is more reflective of a fun house mirror with plenty of distortion. Toronto is tops in the east but would

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CLAGGETT be last in the west by two points. You get the picture.

The origin of the two divisions was loosely based on a nationalistic view of uniting the residents of Canada somehow through separating our football league into an east versus west final.

That just screams unified doesn’t it? Time to shred the old format and make the CFL one league with a chance two teams from the east or west could meet in the Grey Cup. Next on the list is the penalty parade we see each and every game.

The officials are calling it by the book for the most part but the book need not be a sports version of War and Peace.

Reader’s Digest is closer to the mark.

An example of what to trim might be the multiple scenarios for pass interference to be called. Allow more of the turf war antics between receiver and defender would be a good way to start.Coaches can also help the issue by explaining to their players rules are not made to be broken but instead followed.

Can’t do that? Just look at Winnipeg linebacker Ian Wild who has been involved in more than 450 plays this year and has not been flagged once.

He’s either very sneaky or he understands the rules much better than most.

Those are just two ideas to help the sell the game.

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The design concept of ‘rooms without walls’ Contemporary, open concept homes are springing up in neighbourhoods faster than ever before. Great rooms have taken on new meaning as floor plans become increasingly ‘wall-less’ blending several areas into one.

Windows on south exposure and view sides of lots are mammoth in size and can take the place of an entire wall.

These homes are impressive, an architects dream – a designers nightmare! How do you decorate a house with no walls? Where do you place furniture and how do you add colour to a log home or a space with concrete walls? All these questions spin in my head when I encounter a ‘wall less home’.

The challenge is to think in a different mode than you may be

Kim

MECKLER used to. Walls are normally considered one of the main design elements and in some layouts walls are sacrificed for other materials.

This is where you need to break out of your comfortable place of putting colour on painted walls and creatively challenge yourself to use other elements.

A wall of windows is a natural blank canvas which can have many looks; drapes or blinds provide a fabric backdrop which becomes a landscape portrait when they are open – what kind

of walls can do that? Using fabrics to frame or dress a window can create intimacy or formality depending on colour and pattern.

We can fool the eye by making the draperies taller than the windows or manipulate the actual outline of the windows with shaped curtains.

While we don’t have many loft spaces in Red Deer, I run into them every so often with clients and they are a rewarding challenge. Exposed brick and concrete walls and often exposed plumbing and heating ducts become part of the décor by default making arranging art and decorative items a challenge. It is preferable to leave the brick or concrete walls without adding paint to take advantage of their natural beauty. A full brick wall is often

all the decoration you need and concrete can be beautiful with simple embellishments.

If you are designing an open space, consider using false walls and ceilings to help make the room more intimate. Bookshelf or wine racks make stylish and useful storage/faux walls which can help to visually divide spaces.

If you are building a home use the fireplace to the fullest potential by covering it with stone from floor to ceiling, this will create a focal point in the room and give architectural weight to the space.

Folding screens and fabric or drapery divisions are other amazing methods of dividing a room.

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When you are in a restaurant or coffee shop, look up and see what they have used for ceiling adornment. I have seen effective uses of custom free hanging bulkheads over featured areas which draw the eye away from the vast height.

Lighting can be hung at various levels throughout the home to define space and create intimate groupings – this also helps to lessen the vastness of an open concept.

So go ahead and defy the norm, create a space without walls and enjoy the stunning beauty.

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Like most things it is neither good nor bad but let’s take a minute to have a closer look anyway, shall we?

There are two types of lines of credit.

The first is a home equity line of credit.

It is important to note that this is in fact a type of mortgage. Your lender has taken the time to assess your home’s value and then has a lawyer register this against your home through the Alberta title system.

This type of mortgage allows for great flexibility. You can pay it down as quickly as possible without penalty. You can also access the funds again should you have the need. The money can be used for whatever you like.

And best of all you can make interest only payments which can be great for your overall cash flow. But as a well-known superhero says, “With great power comes great responsibility.”

If you make interest only payments for the life of your mortgage, you will always owe the entire original amount.

This product can be very insidious and needs to be managed carefully. It would be horrible to realize in 25 years that you still owe the lender the full amount.

The majority of lenders have had to comply with recent government policy changes and now are only able to offer up to 65% of your home’s value for the LOC. Your local credit unions and a few others are still able to offer up to 80%.

The other type of LOC is an unsecured product. With this one, you go to your bank and if your credit history is strong, they may give you a LOC. You are still able to use the funds for anything you need. Interest rates are often better than those available on a credit card. It can be a great tool for life’s bigger expenses such as a new furnace.

Many lenders will still even allow you to use the LOC for the down payment on your new home. But the LOC can also work against you.

First of all, you have to be disciplined enough to repay more than the interest only payments the lender will require. Set your repayment amount to 3% of the balance and you will be on the right track.

As a part of the rule changes mentioned previously, we now have to calculate 3% as the monthly payment when qualifying you for a mortgage so carrying a high balance can hinder you come time to purchase a new home.

Use the LOC wisely. That’s all.

Pam Pikkert is a mortgage broker with Dominion Lending Centres – Regional Mortgage Group in Red Deer.

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